Relentless Positivity
Don't be a trained elephant
There is a pretty depressing technique for training elephants that might apply to your life as well. After the story, I want to offer you some help. When elephants are young, they are chained to a heavy stake with an unbreakable chain. The young elephant will strain...
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What I learned from a Nicaraguan Rat
When I was in Nicaragua, I found an awesome way to wake up IMMEDIATELY and without caffeine. Equipment needed: -1 rat It's pretty hot in Nicaragua and where we were staying was not air conditioned. So we set up our cots up outside because it was too hot indoors. I...
read moreWho needs weights when you have pumpkins?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwAsLaIdY-U 530am, women passing pumpkins back and forth in a parking lot while holding a squat. Nothing weird about that.
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"Fat is saving our lives"
That was not a quote I expected to read in a study about how sugar is so harmful to our bodies. The quote "Fat is saving our lives" comes from Dr. Robert Young. Our bodies were not meant to ingest the large amounts of refined sugar we eat (average of 152 pounds per...
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The Sugar Addiction Answer
Is your effort to lose weight sabotaged by your sugar cravings? Are your energy, focus and productivity suffering because of the blood sugar roller coaster? Do you want to stop the mood swings and feel calm, cool and collected? Does it seem like you or your kids catch...
read more10 Magical Steps To Fat Loss
Here is my suggestion for this list. Take a look at what you are doing now and add in one thing from this list at a time. Start with the one that would be easiest for you to make a habit, then go from there. 1. Just Eat Real Food If you did nothing else on this list,...
read moreLessons from an 8 year old and an 80 year old
This weekend I went to a wedding and took my 8 year old son. This was a Catholic wedding, so it took over an hour for the ceremony. Then we were sitting around waiting for the wedding party to do pictures. 8 year olds and extended periods of time sitting do not mix...
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Four Exercises To Strengthen and Tone Your Inner Thighs
Have you ever ridden a horse? A few days ago I went on a horseback ride with my family and I realized two things. 1. A whole new respect for cowboys 2. My inner thighs are not as strong as they used to be. It was a lot of fun, but I was hurting for a few days...
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Save your starfish!
There was a huge storm that caused tremendous waves to throw thousands and thousands of starfish onto the beach. Jim ran to the beach and started throwing starfish back into the water. George watched him for awhile and then came up to him and said, "What are you...
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Desperation creates hustle
Have you ever heard about the motivational tactic used by 16th century Aztec conqueror Hernando Cortez? Upon landing on the coast of modern-day Mexico in 1519, he ordered all the ships to be burned before they started their attack. This was a way to get his guys...
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The Condo Workout
I am on vacation in Florida right now for my son's fall break. If you really like the beach and you aren't there now, do not go on Facebook. Jealousy will ensue because it seems like everyone is at the beach. My goal is to do something active every day, whether I'm on...
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The Peeing Problem (Awkward)
In my fitness business I train a lot of moms. Including my own mom. It is one of the things I really love about what I do. Moms continue to amaze me with what that they are able to accomplish. I mean think where we would be without the patented "mom licking her...
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This past weekend at the Warrior Dash
How did you do on the workout I sent you last week? I was able to get through 4 total rounds and complete the pushups. In case you missed it, you can find the workout here. It is a great workout to do every few months to test your fitness level. It is also a great...
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20 Minute Workout Challenge
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My TED Talk- From Pain To Purpose
Doing a TED Talk was one of the most nerve racking and exciting things I've ever done. It was also one of my proudest moments. It would mean a lot to me if you would watch it, let me know what you think, and share it with others. My hope is that it can help someone...
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