I recently celebrated my 10th “Fitiversary” – the anniversary of starting my weight loss and fitness transformation. Today, I’m a Certified Personal Trainer, helping others in their own journeys. People always seem shocked when they find out I used to weigh nearly 100 pounds more than I do now, or that I ever had a hard time sticking with exercise. But 10 years ago, I left behind decades of Continue Reading
Feel the fear and do it anyway
I had quite a thrill recently when I heard my name and words on one of my favorite business and motivational podcasts, the Ziglar Show. The host had posed the question: "What have you achieved while still being scared?" My response was among those chosen to be discussed! You can hear it at the 28:00 mark of Episode 618. But I'd suggest listening to the whole episode -- and subscribing to Continue Reading
VIDEO: 5 keys to help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions
Now that the Times Square ball has dropped, and the confetti and champagne are long gone, how are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions? According to reports, 80% of people who make New Year’s Resolutions will have given up on those goals by Groundhog Day. Most of us make resolutions with the best of intentions. At first we hope and try to succeed, but then it proves too hard. Life gets in Continue Reading
Celebrating two years of the CPT credential
This week, I celebrated renewing my Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential for another two years. The credential expires and to maintain it one must complete 20 hours of approved Continuing Education Units. It's basically a never-ending learning process...as it should be in this field. I've come a LONG way. As you may know, I'm a weight loss success story. Fitness made such a difference Continue Reading
How to quit smoking and NOT gain weight
The third Thursday in November marks the Great American Smokeout, a day encouraging smokers to quit for a day, or better yet -- attempt to quit for good. As a health and fitness professional, I'm proud to help spread the word about the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. I strongly encourage you to commit or recommit to a healthy, tobacco-free life – not just for a day, but for Continue Reading
4 big reasons why we fail
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Celebrity Derek Hough, best known for appearing on TV's "Dancing with the Stars," recently shared some words of wisdom on failure that really resonated with me. So I thought I'd share it with you, too. "I know there is a lot of emphasis and guidance on what we should do to succeed," wrote Hough on Instagram. "But I thought I would Continue Reading
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