Tag Archives: #motivation

“Connecting the dots” on health and wellness

I mentioned in an earlier post that some people act like they are immune to the law of “cause and effect” when it comes to their health. Sometimes we as coaches wonder if people really just don’t “get it” when it comes to being healthy. We see it as very and straight -forward, very logical.Continue reading ““Connecting the dots” on health and wellness”

Free training? You’ve got to be kidding!

If you’re a coach, I know you have heard many  people whine about how they can’t afford to train. Could they be the same people with the latest Smart Phone, a new car, a fancy apartment, and eat all their meals out? Good chance of that! The money factor is just an excuse (one ofContinue reading “Free training? You’ve got to be kidding!”

Some people adapt, improvise, and overcome; and some just give up

Last night, my wife and I were out getting a pizza and saw an amazing sight. A couple sat down near us, the young woman had no arms, yet they were out enjoying a meal and each others company. The gal used her left foot like we would use a hand. She used her cellContinue reading “Some people adapt, improvise, and overcome; and some just give up”

Longevity & health: the American counter-culture

Today was a phenomenal day. We rested and took some time to go the beach and just relax. If you were brave enough to read what I posted yesterday, this will be a breath of fresh air. I was in the water,  which looked like crystal clear jade, looking back at the beach. The sunContinue reading “Longevity & health: the American counter-culture”

Slow suicide in American culture

Many people won’t ever think of taking their own lives in a sudden, violent manner; yet they slowly kill themselves each day. Smoking + junk food+ sleep deprivation + stress + lack of exercise = a slow death Add in excessive alcohol consumption and you speed it up a little more. Look around you andContinue reading “Slow suicide in American culture”

Willful blindness to the facts of fitness and health

If you cannot handle hard truth, don’t read any further! Few things in life tick me off as much as the intentional trashing of a person’s health. I see it in different forms every day. Contrary to popular belief, we are accountable for our actions (and lack of action). Cause and effect apply to everyone,Continue reading “Willful blindness to the facts of fitness and health”