As I reflect back on the past 2 years of my Fitness Journey, I have a tendency to focus on the negative or growth opportunities as we call them at my faith community. The negatives are of course: Not doing the Figure Competition and Gaining 20 pounds from that experience But when I look at ... read more >
First off that is one of my favorite Lenny K songs. Look it up if you don't know it... For a few months this past Spring I lost my enthusiasm for working out. I still went but it was no longer invigorating and empowering. It had become boring and it felt like drudgery. It wasn't ... read more >
The annual celebration known as G Day has come and gone. My birthday was yesterday and it was a great day. There was no spectacular celebration but that wasn't the point. I was more proud of what I DIDN'T do. I didn't do the following: Spend 2 hours in my journal analyzing why my life ... read more >
I can take a hint. I heard the song, "We are Victorious" 3 times on Sunday morning before 9 a.m. So of course that's my word of the week. Excellence and Being Victorious: It isn't what you think This year I have made it a point to have WORLD CLASS associations. I work for a ... read more >
With the rise of social media, I fear that people are becoming even MORE unrealistic about how long it actually takes to create a sustainable atmosphere for fat loss. It does not happen overnight and it shouldn't be the entire focus This is where I think REAL bodybuilding gets it right. Bodybuilders typically have an ... read more >
Continuing my Series on Why you are not hitting your fat loss Goals that have nothing to with food. 3. You have no program or plan THIS is one of my pet peeves. Throwing together random things you've heard from people at the gym, stuff you've seen on social media, and the latest marketing ... read more >
Get Your Mind Right Get Your Mind Right! is one of my favorite mantras. So many people attempt to make changes in their lives without setting their minds to changing. In order for you to hit your fat loss goals you must get your mind right. In my experience as a fitness professional the ... read more >
I freaking love this song! It's playing now as I write this. What does this have to do with Fitness you may ask. It has everything to do with fitness and why most people don't reach their goals. Don't Stop Thinking about Tomorrow As we get older, we begin to think about tomorrow in a ... read more >
Picture it: Sitting down for a consultation with my new trainer and she asks me what my goals are: Trainer: So G, what brings you in today? Me: Well I have decided that I am ready to get into better shape Trainer: Well that's wonderful! So tell me what are your goals? Me: I want ... read more >
With Daylights savings Time, many people have been cranky these past two days. The loss of the hour made us more tired and according to news reports more accidents and heart attacks occur around Daylights savings Time. BUT how many of us enjoy that extra hour of sunshine and leaving work feeling as ... read more >