Reluctant Fitness Junkie
The other day I was having a "fitness" conversation with a woman who, for many many years placed her health priorities on the back burner. After we talked for a while, she shared with me her story. I asked her to write about it because the very idea of what she over came inspired me...and I knew it could inspire so many others who have
Your Reality
It's so hard to know what the "right" thing is for our own diet and exercise plan. We read books, talk to friends, review what worked before, what didn't work before and we think we have a plan. Then after 3 days it falls apart. "Life" steps in. I work with people on a very individualized basis and know from past and present experience for
Recognizing the signs of a Heart attack and Stroke
In the last couple of years, 2 very close people in my life have had frightening health scares. One a heart attack, one a stroke. I've known several people who have survived these two life threatening complications, but what makes these two individuals stand out is they are young, healthy, strong, fit, eat well and two whom you've never guess would be in a hospital
Being “active”.
Maybe you workout 1 day a week? Maybe you have a personal trainer you work with 2x a week. Or do you go to yoga every day? It's possible you walk with a friend for 30 minutes 3x a week and then go for a big hike on the weekend. Maybe you do all of the above. Whatever it is you do, are you having
The Goal
Earlier this week, I received this email from a Body Firm client. It's intense, but digs at the core of our happiness and unhappiness. I'd like to share, and thank our client for taking the time and thoughtfulness to write and send this forward. "There is one thing I believe is more important than a goal. The state of consciousness with which you travel to
Two Lives
Earlier this morning a wonderful client (and friend) sent me this quote. I do not know who wrote it, but it was provoking and I'd like to share it: "Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two, stands resistance. Fight the resistance inside you." This is what happens when we suppress our true