This series, we are talking about how you can make more time for yourself so that you can get to the gym to accomplish the goals you have for yourself. Many times, our days are full and we feel that we have no time to do anything else. Generally, this is not the case...our days are usually full of some things that are less than urgent and we feel that we cannot turn them down. In fact, if most of us had a camera on us during the day, we would be a little shocked at all of the

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the excuses that people have for not chasing their fitness and wellness goals. One of the excuses that I hear frequently is that people feel that they do not have time. I often hear, "I'm so busy", "I don't have time", "I can't make it because...". However, this week, we are talking about the things that you can do to "make time" for your fitness and wellness goals! The first suggestion was to create a schedule for yourself. Last post, w

A couple of weeks ago, we started a series that talked about the excuses that we make for ourselves to avoid starting a workout routine. These excuses keep you from living your best life and hold you back from where you want to be most! So this series, we are talking about one of those excuses...the excuse that you don't have time...and how we can change some things up so that you are essentially "making" time for your goals! Today we are talking about your focus on your curr

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the excuses that people have and why they suck! Read more about that series here! In this series, we are talking about one of those excuses...the lack of time that we perceive that we have. Our goal in this series is to give you the tools that you can "make" more time for yourself to pursue the goals that you have in your fitness journey! Today, we are talking about having a plan for your life, your day and the hour that you are in! You

This series, we have been talking about how to make exercise more fun. So often, our life gets monopolized by what we feel we HAVE to do. My goal with this series is to help you to see and make some changes so that exercise is something you GET to do. The last tip for making exercise more fun is similar to a previous tip...Expect more for and from yourself. When you do this, you will be so shocked at what you find you can do! We expect far too little from ourselves in general

There are so many requirements in our world today. We have work, school, relationships, and so many other things that feel like obligations to us. Often, exercise can fall into that type of feeling. If exercise feels like a chore, then it is usually the FIRST one to be omitted when a time crunch comes up. However, when it doesn't feel like an obligation, then you are much more likely to make time for it and complete it for yourself! Research has shown that when you complete r

There is so much in our world that can feel like a chore. Work...appointments...obligations...check marks...It is no wonder that exercise can often feel this way. However, exercise can serve you in ways that none of those other things can! Exercise can fill you...make you feel better...give you energy and even make you better to complete a lot of the other "check marks" that you have to complete! So, how can we make exercise feel less like a chore and more like something that

With so much work to do in this world, many things that should be enjoyable may seem like a chore. Our lives are constantly busy and we are working to "check off" as many boxes as we can during a day. Many times, exercise falls into this category! This series is focused on how you can make exercise more fun and enjoyable for yourself! If it is more enjoyable, you will stick with it better and longer...when you stick with it, you will see the results you are looking for most!

There are so many things in this world that we struggle to do. Work, chores, obligations and appointments all are a part of the list that makes life a little less fun to do at times... For many people, exercise would generally be included on that list as well! However, this series is designed to help you to change what you do so that exercise can be a more enjoyable part of your life! If it is more enjoyable, then you are more likely to complete it! If you are more likely to

There are so many different ways to accomplish your fitness goals in the world! Recently, there has been a shift to a group style of fitness. But how do you know what group is best for you? How do you know who will help you to accomplish your goals? In this series, we have been talking about what you should look for in a community for fitness! We have talked about everything from accountability to common goals. Today, we are talking about something that is crucial for your co