Written August 2012: It happens to all of us. We get on a roll, we have forward momentum, we get results, and then life pops up and throws us a curve ball. Before we know it, we migrate back to our former ways. I spent most of July renovating a home for my family. At […]
Goals vs. the Scales!
“I want you to gain 10 pounds,” my trainer said to me in October 2012. My first thoughts, “Gain 10 pounds? I just got finished losing 95!” Initially, this was NOT an easy request for me to digest. At the time, I had been on this fitness journey for three years since October 2009. In […]
Fit Gal’s Favorite Recipes: Kids’ {and Husband’s} Lunches!
I’ll highlight ongoing the fun lunches I pack for the husband and kids! The ideas below are great for kids ages 0 to 100! The focus: keeping it real and fresh, minimal dairy, some wheat, minimal soy, minimal processed and white sugar, and an aim for a protein/complex carb at every meal; We also […]
Can you tell me more about what you do?
I heard a great piece of advice lately! In listening to Dennis Waitley’s “The Psychology of Winning”, he gave a great tip and it’s one I’ve known of and acted on before. No matter your focus, be it business, fitness, finances, relationships, sports, or hobbies, if you admire the way someone looks, performs, or advances […]
Be a product of {your} product!
The diet industry is FULL of supplements, vitamins, shakes, and nutritionals to enhance your fitness journey. I’ve used quite a few products myself and saw their benefits in certain seasons of my life towards meeting my goals at that time. I’m always paying attention to the pros and cons of what’s available and the optimal […]
Family Fit Club: Park Fitness
We’re presenting family fitness at this year’s Indy Family Fest in October in Indianapolis! Being active with your family is not an expensive or time consuming activity. If you’re in your back yard, at a park, on vacation, or just can’t get to the gym, these are some ideas to get your heart pumping, muscles challenged and […]
Weight loss is not about losing weight!
-By Mindy Irish I’ve heard so many people say, “I just don’t lose weight.” Well, no one does! Losing weight doesn’t start with weight loss. It starts with identifying the cause of the unwanted weight. It starts with acknowledging the problem and then making a plan of attack to go after it. This is often […]
Them time, me time, any time left?
-by Mindy Irish (as written in August 2012!) School’s back in session and our new routine is playing out. With that routine comes the daily juggle of kids off to school, kids at home, business balance, workouts, meal planning and tracking, social time, and fun. After my six-week fitness break that I had while I […]
Family Fit Club: Bike Fitness
This week’s Family Fit Club idea is about bike fitness. Going on a bike ride in the warm months is a summertime staple family event. But how can Mom or Dad get a workout in AND have kids in tow? Here’s what I did! My cardio workouts consist of three sessions a week. I […]
Have You Done Your Time?
I read a post recently of a gal who competed in her second bodybuilding competition. She placed third of three competitors and instead of pulling the pity-party card, she instead said, “I’m happy with my progress. I just have not done my time yet.” What she means is that on any course of change or […]
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