I hate fluff. I hate fluff with a passion. I have sat through one too many sessions this year of people spouting off fluff as if it is a great big revelation but I read the same book and followed the same people so… Fluff definition: entertainment or writing perceived as trivial or superficial. Something ... read more >
A few years ago I was faced with a decision I could go with the “safe” option which would buy me some time, teach me some things, and provide me with a steady and stable income OR I could go with my Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) which was to start my own business while working ... read more >
I have been in the Health and Fitness Industry for over ten years and while there are complicated equations that can help you determine the right macronutrients for fat loss, muscle gain, and maintenance, the biggest determinant for whether or not someone succeeds or fails at the program is not what is written on their ... read more >
There are distractions all around us. More than ever we are bombarded with ways to waste our time and get all thrown off track. To be successful, we must focus on the tasks at hand and not get distracted by the latest shiny object. Enter: The Power of Focus! This is one of my favorite ... read more >
Brace yourself: The New Year, New Me Posts are coming and right along with it are the false promises from gurus and experts promising that they can get you there with x,y,z plan. People will be gung ho about these programs for about 2 weeks and then slowly begin to die on the vine until ... read more >
Kathleen Gage is the "no-nonsense, common sense" online marketing strategist, speaker, author, product creation specialist, and owner of Power Up for Profits." Kathleen is known for cutting through the fluff. (YES!) I met Kathleen at an event and she shared with our group that she ran her First full Marathon at age 61, her ... read more >
Most "fitness" diets are comprised of low calorie foods that are high in protein and low in fat. Fitness diets emphasize caloric intake over everything. The entire goal of a fitness/weight loss diet is for the person to lose weight and see the scale go down. Important Note: I said LOSE WEIGHT and not body ... read more >
For years I ate Egg Whites (with maybe 1 Yolk on a Higher Calorie Day) because that's what you do in the Fitness Industry. I was led to believe that Egg Yolks were full of fat, calories, and cholesterol and I should avoid them. (It was okay though to drink protein powders full of artificial ... read more >
Recently attended a Summit called the Shero Summit. It was extremely inspiring. I met a woman who did her first marathon at 61 and did her second at 63. I am hoping to score an interview with her to find out her routine. (BTW I thought she was in her late 40's or early 50's.) ... read more >
5 Reasons why you shouldn't quit on your Healthy Lifestyle in December For the past few weeks I have warned my Group Fitness Classes to continue coming to class as we approach the end of the year. It is so easy to say, "I'll start again in January" but seeing that most people quit on their ... read more >
