Motivation – Page 2 – Performance Fitness

Assumptions made about fit people

I am adamantly against making assumptions about people. Not to say that I never do it, I am human after all, but I try to check myself when I do. You know that there are plenty of assumptions in society made about overweight people — they’re lazy, they don’t care abut themselves, they have health…

4 reasons you’ve quit on your resolutions

A month or so ago, I talked about why I’m not setting goals in 2019. Instead I decided to work on a new habit every two weeks. I’m not anti-goal setting, I just wasn’t in the frame of mind to set goals this year. Maybe you did set goals or resolutions or intentions this year.…

I want to make you an addict

I know the term “addict” is not really a positive one. And the truth is, no addiction is really healthy – even (especially) ones that seem so. So, let me clarify. If you’ve always struggled to stay on track with your eating and exercise, it’s not too late for you. No matter how many times…

The Way Forward

Despite what many people in the business world are teaching, there is a very simple way to move your business and your life forward. It’s not writing to-do lists (one of my personal favorite avoidance strategies), creating a strategic plan or, some other complex thing. It’s simple, really. It’s action. It’s literally taking one step…

This isn’t your year

For a few years I would get together with a few friends for New Year’s, and every year at midnight it was the same thing: “This is it! This is MY year!” Sigh. But it never was. And at midnight the next year they’d make the same proclamation. It’s never about it being your year.…

If a Christmas Tree Falls in Your Living Room…

The other day my Christmas tree fell over…twice. I had noticed one of the string of beads was falling off the tree. I reached down to fix them…and down went the tree before I could catch it. Chaos ensued. Broken and intact ornaments scattered everywhere. My obese senior cat decided that broken glass was the…

Keeping it Simple 101

There really aren’t that many “rules” when it comes to fat loss, building muscle, and living a fit and happy lifestyle. It’s basic math and common sense. You don’t need to go low-carb, gluten-free, eat two cups of kale and acai berries every day or increase your heart rate to its max rate during every…

Your slow progress is a good thing

Top five reasons your slow progress is a good thing You’ve been at it for two weeks or longer—maybe a month, or even three. You’re not seeing the results you thought you’d have by now—the looser-fitting jeans, the lower number on the scale…You’re still huffing and puffing through every workout. Where’s the good news in…

Vacations ruin diets and diets ruin vacations.

Before I left for my Germany vacation, I was confident that while away I’d find a way to work out. I researched kettlebell classes in Munich and Frankfurt and at the very least, would work out on my own, practicing the advice I give to clients when they travel—pushups and jump squats. Three to four…

Strength training? Standing around? Here’s why.

You’re in the middle of a strength workout. You’ve completed your exercises and now you’re waiting to record your number of pull-ups. Or we’re deadlifting and you’re waiting your turn on the barbell. Either way, you are standing there, not exercising. You’re a little worried that you’re not sweating, panting or burning calories. You might…