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 […]
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 […]
Tricks, Tips, and Ideas!
-by Mindy Irish I recently sat down with a friend to sketch out a master plan to help set some new habits in motion. I always say that if you feel you’ve found gold, then you must not keep it to yourself, but rather share it with others as well! Disclaimer: I have a degree […]
You gotta EAT!
I’m seeing such a common theme going around. I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their fitness goals and systems, but it commonly comes up that someone is on a new diet plan and is tracking their food. I love to hear that! Many times people will use My Fitness Pal and over and over […]
May I Recommend?
I get a lot of my motivation and fitness info from others I follow online. I love the beauty of that. I listen and learn and then I turn it around and pass it on….and so should you! So, as I was gaining knowledge and inspiration from one of the gals on Facebook recently, I […]
Just listen {to your body!}
Most of us set out with a plan that is working towards our goals. We put it in action, but then sometimes halfway thru, you realize you need to come up with a Plan B! This week I ran my cardio in a gymnasium at my YMCA. The continuous circular running forced me to […]
Share out, motivate on!
I had my first speaking op this past Monday in Fishers, Indiana. I’ve been asked to share a snipett of my story before in a few three or four minute time slots. In those cases, I simply read a quick overview of my then and now timeline. This time was different. I was up front, […]
Change is Different….Change is Good!
-by Mindy Irish No matter where you are on your journey, you’re likely to encounter a lot of change on your interior and exterior! It’s great! You look and feel different, your mindset changes, and life takes a new course. What a happy time in your life….or is it? Change is different and change is […]
What’s Your Fitness ROI?
-by Mindy Irish I was talking with a friend of mine recently and she told me she saved $3000 last year by cutting and using coupons. I rarely coupon for various reasons and I reminded her about the “Return Of Investment” or ROI philosophy. Her savings are remarkable, but nothing’s free! Saving that much money […]
Start Your Life, Not Your Diet
-by Shannon Collins Some stats: – 1 billion on the world’s inhabitants are overweight – Globally, over 22 million children under the age of 5 are considered overweight – Nearly 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese – 50% of American women and 25% of American men are currently on a diet – America’s […]