Being Number 1To Yourself

Being number one to yourself, I know it sounds a bit selfish, but is it? I too thought for many years this was selfish, however I have learned difference. Okay, this does not mean just shop for yourself, never volunteer, or give gifts to others.  Being number one to yourself means to take care ofContinue reading “Being Number 1To Yourself”

Why Did I Tempt Myself

This was last week, to begin I am usually a bit more organized and 90% on top of my meal planning.  However when it is slow at work and I am stretching out my time I get a bit hyper. Not bad well, yes, if you complete task ahead of time and there is timeContinue reading “Why Did I Tempt Myself”

I Had A Solo Pity Party

This past week-end, specifically Saturday, I did nothing, well nothing productive.  I did look at movies on HallMark yes that was it. I woke up early 5:30 AM,  and begin to evaluate my week and was not happy, I made excuses and more excuses and then I  used to age thing.  Yes, that’s it IContinue reading “I Had A Solo Pity Party”

Give Yourself Time

  Time to do what? Why?.  I have read several motivation books from the greatest and there is one thing that is common.  To create change a habit, develop a new habit you must give it time.  This time does not readily say Success but to get us (me, you and all others wanting aContinue reading “Give Yourself Time”

What? You Thought it Happened When?

  What?, you are giving up? I am with misunderstanding.  I have a few friends and acquaintances wanting to know what I’ve done recently as they have noticed some change in my attitude and physical change. First I should clear the attitude, I would previous verbalize my dissatisfaction or comment on negative behavior but IContinue reading “What? You Thought it Happened When?”

The FEAR Of A New Workout

Has there been anyone with this experience whether it be with a new trainer or like me a new workout program.  The unexpected can be so challenging in workouts atleast for me again, I develop a fear. I know you ask what is the fear, you are on a “fitness, health journey”. Indeed I amContinue reading “The FEAR Of A New Workout”

Workouts Must Be A Challenge – Why…How

If you are just beginning a workout as I once was, DO NOT challenge yourself and also know your limits. Challenge is just another way to say PROGRESSION. I am a fond follower of BOD (beachbodyondemand) which means I choose my trainer, their program and follow the calendar which is what I need.  Yes IContinue reading “Workouts Must Be A Challenge – Why…How”

It Has To Be FUN

  I am rolling over, hesitating  to rise and then I remember, to give Thanks and praise, morning chores and then my chore. Of course my chore is not really a chore it is FUN. What the heck am I speaking of ? FUN , my workouts they are FUN.  Wow I have said thatContinue reading “It Has To Be FUN”

Compare – Stop – Believe

I am not certain how everyone else feels, but for me there are days I have to check myself. When I say check myself I mean my attitude on fitness journey. You ever look at someone who is so fit, toned and muscles popping in the right place? As a female I think muscles areContinue reading “Compare – Stop – Believe”

The Challenge of Weight Lifitng

Weightlifting can sometimes be a challenge. There are days I can bench 85 -100 pounds, I can squat the same amount, and then there are days…….. I must decrease my weights. Sometimes it is because of a RA (rheumatoid arthritis flare), but there are days I just don’t have the strength. Of course there are factorsContinue reading “The Challenge of Weight Lifitng”