The end of the year usually brings with it moments of reflection and introspection. We think about the things that happened over the course of the year, things that we wanted to accomplish, and take stock of ourselves and our place in life. If you’re anything like me, you tend to feel disappointment over all of the things that you never …
2016 Ultimate Holiday Gift List for Fitness Buffs
It’s that time of year again, time to agonize over what to get for our loved ones for Christmas. I wish more people had wish lists on Amazon. It’d make things so much easier! Right???So if you’re like me and struggling to finish up your holiday shopping list, I’ve at least got all your fit friends and family members …
Motivation is a Skill: 1 Simple Step to Stay on Track
When it comes to motivation, I’m just like anyone else.There are many a day when I lament my lack of motivation to do something – go to the gym, get outside for a walk, finish a blog post, do the dishes. Some of these are random and transient, and are no big deal – I get over it enough to be …
3 Dangerous Words That Threaten Your Success
“What the Hell, it’s Friday.”“What the heck, it’s the holidays” “I screwed up my diet, so now I might as well enjoy myself.” “Aaahhhh…What the eff, it’s my best friend’s birthday.” Do these sound familiar? We’ve all been there. Throwing caution or common sense to the wind, and giving in to temptation or pleasure. Instant gratification based on the …
Never Miss Another Workout: 5 Simple Ways to Create Accountability
Any new endeavor requires a shit ton of consistency and hard work, yet we can still struggle with implementation. We try to build healthy habits to achieve our goals and maintain them for the long-term versus a short-term crash diet.We know what to do, now we need to figure out how to do it. And even though we know how finicky …
No Gym? No Problem [Building a Home Gym Without Breaking the Bank]: Day 2 of 31 Days of Fat Loss
It’s Day 2 of 31 Days of Fat Loss, and today we’re talking about getting the tools you need to get the most out of your workouts without having to leave the house. You may think that the best road to getting the body you want will be to fork over a pretty penny each month for a …