-by Mindy Irish I recently wrote a column for a local publication that will hit stands in their July/August 2012 edition. The topic is about clutter and I’ve been stuck personally on applying this decluttering act to all areas of my life lately (in a good way!). When we hear the word clutter we often […]
Your Best Body 12-Week Challenge, Week Three!
Don’t just decide, activate! -By Mindy Irish Five frogs sat on a log and one decided to jump off. How many frogs were on the log? The Answer: *Five* Deciding is not doing. You have to activate your plan into motion. You’ve decided to follow this challenge, but how are you activating it? Are you […]
Your Best Body 12-Week Challenge, Week Two!
Do you control the food or does the food control you?-By Mindy Irish If I fall off my plan, get behind on my set eating times and get REALLY hungry, the food controls me. Literally, it’s like the food talks to me! However, if I stick to my plan and plan out my menu and […]
I’ve learned a lot, but there’s more to learn!
-by Mindy Irish This past week I had the privilege of working with my very first personal trainer, ever ever (I’m just a little excited!) I’m a Team Beachbody Coach and won $1000 in a Shakeology transformation contest for the month of February 2012. I decided to use some of my prize winnings to reinvest […]
Your Best Body 12-Week Challenge, Week One!
-By Mindy Irish Runner or not, congrats on taking your first step! -The Details of the Challenge- The scope of the Challenge is that you choose a plan, program, or way of eating, set your goals, and work it. You set the goals, you do the work, and I cheer you on! Need program ideas? […]
I am my worst critic!
-by Mindy Irish It’s normal. It happens to all of us. When you look at you every day in the mirror, you’re the person who sees you the most. You know what you eat, good or bad. You know what you think. You know your habits and your routines. And, if you’re like me, you […]
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 […]
Gym and Fitness Pet Peeves!
-by Mindy Irish Sometimes it’s fun to write about things we may never talk about. Everyone wants to say something about it, but many of us don’t. Do you have a Gym or Fitness pet peeve? I do agree there are many different ways to go about a certain task, but there are some glaring […]