In this series, we have been talking about how you can help yourself to "create more time". You see, I often hear about the lack of time that so many have in their life and how they cannot dedicate any of that time to their fitness or health goals. In this series, we have talked about making a plan, eliminating distractions, saying no to functions that don't allow us to pursue our goals and utilizing parts of the day that no one else does. Today, we are talking about discipli

In our last series, we talked about the excuses that so many people have for why they don't start an exercise routine. One of the excuses is that "I am not in shape/fit enough to do that..." In this series, we are talking about the steps that you can take to start getting "fit enough" to join the gym, especially a CrossFit gym (keep in mind, getting fit before joining a gym is like learning it all before you go to school!)! Yesterday, we talked about going for a walk and grad

This series is all about how to be consistent! You see, if you can remain consistent, by using some of the tools we have discussed in this series, you are MUCH more likely to accomplish the goal that you want the most! The last recommendation that we have for you is to have fun! You see, fun keeps your brain interested and engaged! It allows you to WANT to do some of the things that you might not want to do otherwise! If you don't find what you are doing to be fun, try someth

As we continue to talk about how you can reach your goals and add consistency, we next discuss having a goal. Now what I'm talking about isn't just the same thing as having a goal like "I want to lose 20#" or "I want to pay off my loans"...No, what I am talking about is a target to shoot for. What I am talking about more is something like, I want to lose 20# so that I can compete in the obstacle course race that I want to run with my friends. Something like, I want to pay off

This series is all about how having a coach can help you to accomplish your goals! Today, we are focusing a little more on fitness, but it can help you in a variety of ways. A good coach can make what you need to do a brainless activity! This means that all you have to do is show up! Many times, showing up is just the beginning, but in this case, showing up is the end! A coach can be there to have a program or workout for you ready and waiting. They already know your goals an

We all have goals! They may be similar as others like weight loss, running a mile or saving more money. Some of us have different goals like getting a raise, finishing school or just being a better person. Regardless of your goal, you are more likely to achieve your goal and will probably do it quicker with a coach leading you! But why is coaching so effective? Why do the teams that win their championships attribute so much of their success to a coach? Why do we feel that we

This week, we have been talking about how to start and be successful with a strength program. Today we finish the series with a word of encouragement. Don't stop! Don't. Stop. Strength takes a LONG time to build! We are talking about changes that are microscopic in nature in the changes that are occurring in your body. This is why building strength is so slow, especially compared to some other changes that can occur! It's ok! Keep going! Keep adhering to the principles that w

This week we have been talking about how to start a new routine. Today is probably the most important piece of advice you can hear during this time. It is also the hardest to do.... Don't stop... Don't. Stop. DON'T STOP!!! This is hard. It is new...it is different...you may be doing it alone....don't stop! "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time." - Thomas Edison The only time that you truly fail is when you sto