-By Shannon Collins The word “patience” has been coming up over and over again in my life these days. Like many people, I struggle with patience. I know what I want and I WANT IT NOW! Unfortunately, that is not how life works. Whether it is weight loss, relationships, work, or life we are always […]
Seeds planted….flowers in bloom!
-by Mindy Irish This week one of my littles asked if we could have green beans for dinner. It hit me how closely our children really watch what we say, do, eat, and how we treat people. He sees me buy and eat a lot of vegetables, so he’s getting the message I’m sending. That […]
If You Can’t Say Something Nice….
-By Shannon Collins As a Weight Watchers leader, one of my favorite moments with members is that initial moment when they enter the meeting room. For some I see a look of shame and discouragement when they admit that this is their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time joining. For others, I see fear because […]
(Fitness) FAQs!
Fitness Answers and Questions! We use this blog as a resource for all people on their health and fitness journeys. Mindy has a degree in Physical Education and Shannon is a Weight Watchers Leader and Ambassador. Although we’re not personal trainers or nutritionists, we have a lot to share from our own experiences and what’s […]
Self and Others
-by Shannon Collins This week I met with a group of 8th grade girls to discuss the realities of middle school life. They began to discuss the social hierarchy in their school and how they saw themselves in the structure. They described themselves as the “unpopular” girls (I will continue to use this reference, but […]
There Is No Easy Button!
-By Mindy Irish I ran into a few friends at a coffee shop recently. One is a fitness instructor with her own amazing weight loss story and the other is a hardworking mother of four. All of us are fitness enthusiasts and realize the value of taking care of this ONE body we’ve each been given. Our […]
Pushing Through!
-By Shannon Collins It has been several weeks since we made those New Year’s Resolutions for 2012. Many people resolved to lose weight or work out, but now is about the time where those resolutions fall by the wayside. Life happens… We fall into old habits and make excuses for giving up on our goals. […]
Planning For Success!
-by Shannon Collins Planning can make or break our week when it comes to healthy eating and exercise. Without planning, we are at risk for giving into easy, readily available options and laziness. I have come across so many excuses for not eating right and missing workouts. Many times the reasons have nothing to do […]
Go For What Scares You!
-By Mindy Irish You’ve got to get uncomfortable. Staying in your comfort zone keeps you where you are. Wanting different results? Then getting uncomfortable, challenging yourself is what moves you forward towards your goals. Sadly so many people surround themselves with comfort and they stay right where they are. They want the change, but they […]
Making A Decision Or Making A Change?
-By Mindy Irish The New Year brings many people to focus on the past year and the year to come. It’s common for many to write out resolutions and think about what they’re going to change. The definition of a resolution is: a firm “decision” to do or not to do something. The word decision implies […]