We are coming to that time of year again where people vow to rid themselves of bad habits for the new year. It’s common that people try to stop smoking, lose weight, and spend more time with family. Why can’t we stick to these promises? What is it about resolutions that just don’t seem to work? I was reading a book called “Never Let Go” by Dan John, a professional weight … [Read more...]

Setting goals is very important. I like to think of them as the road map to follow to get to your final destination. I stress setting goals and making sure that these goals are measurable, clearly stated, realistic, and have a deadline. However, I don't think I’ve stressed enough the final destination. Setting goals are fine but if you don’t really have a vision as to what you see … [Read more...]

I think everybody on this earth has said something like this, “I wish I would have done that when I had the chance or I know I shouldn’t be doing this…I’m going to pay for it later.” We all have something that we regret and that we have to live with. Some regrets are big some are small but at the end of the day if we would have made a different decision it would have made our … [Read more...]

One of the biggest reasons that I hear as to why people don’t or feel they can’t exercise is that they don’t have the time. They work 40+ hours a week and they have a family and there’s just not enough time in the day. I feel the same way at times and it is tough and to be honest some days I really don’t feel like working out. The thing that we have to keep in mind is that … [Read more...]

One of the most uncomfortable things to deal with in our lives is change. It can destroy our confidence, cause anxiety and make us a different person, because although we know it’s going to happen we are filled with uncertainty as to what it is going to cause. Change, and how people manage it, is a very complex subject and I could write for hours on various circumstances and how change could … [Read more...]

When you think about who you are, is it the person that you see in the mirror or is it the person that you used to be? I know it's a strange question because the obvious response would be: I am who I am so it has to be what I see in the mirror every day. But consider this: I'm sure everyone has seen a house that is in a distressed condition: the windows might be broken; the floors are … [Read more...]

A couple of months ago I was in training for a six sigma lean process class. At the training we had to complete a three-dimensional puzzle. It was a timed competition against three other teams at the training. We had no directions as to how it should assemble, vague guidelines and restrictions, and limited time to work on figuring out a process to put the puzzle together. Each team had to … [Read more...]

If you’ve been attending a gym long enough I’m sure you’ve run into that person who works their jaws more than any other muscle they have. This person is probably in the gym for 1-2 hours most of which are spent going from person to person talking about whatever comes to mind. You are in the gym to complete your workout and take a step closer to reaching your goals. Focus and intensity … [Read more...]

When your body tells you that you can’t do one more rep or you just can’t possibly drag yourself to the gym and you can’t pass a donut without taking a bite, it is your mind that keeps you focused and tells you that you can. A strong mind can lead to a strong body. Your mind is a very important tool in keeping your body healthy. It is critical to be able to focus on your goals, and to be … [Read more...]

Being fit and healthy is more than just physical appearance. Throughout most of my blogs you will find the common thread of being complete and how the spirit, mind and the body are all tied together. Having control over your life means that your life is balanced and you are not overwhelmed by outside forces and variables that cause you to be unhealthy. Some people have been unhealthy for so long … [Read more...]