Chronic illnesses are conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. As a society, our chronic illness is a problem that needs to be addressed. There are many types of chronic illnesses. Some you cannot help getting, they have a large genetic component to them; examples are like certain types of cancer. However, there are many diseases, even some cancers, that you can drastically alter the likelihood that

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

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

Last week, we talked about a touchy subject...your excuses and why they suck! In that series, we talked about the common excuse that you have to be "in-shape" or "fit enough" to start going to the gym...especially a CrossFit gym! While this notion is absolutely ridiculous...we want to help you to get "fit enough" to come in to see us! I mean, think about it....did you ever try learning to read a book before you went to school to learn how to read a book? No! You just showed u

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, we have talked at length about the excuses that so many make to avoid taking steps in their life that will benefit them, especially regarding health and wellness! The last reason that I have heard for people is that they want someone to take the step with them...loosely translated as wanting to do it with a friend or even have someone for accountability! You see, you likely have MANY friends that would be HAPPY to do this with you! They ultimately want to see you

Hello again! In this series, we are debunking common excuses that are believed as to why one would avoid starting a new fitness routine! So far, we have debunked the "not fit enough/too out of shape" excuse, as well as the "no time" excuses. Today, we are talking about the idea that "I don't know what to do!" While this is a valid excuse in the 1950s, today, there is not a ton of rationale for this excuse. With the advent of the internet, YouTube, websites and television ever

Hi again! It's me, giving hard lessons and reasons why your excuses not to start a fitness routine suck! Yesterday, we talked about the idea that you need to be fit to start a new exercise regimen. Nothing could be further from the truth! Today, we are talking about the idea that you have "No Time" to exercise... I think The Rock says it best here! This is yet another excuse that I get to hear on a regular basis! Really, a much more truthful answer would be that you choose no