Years ago I shared on social media what I'd found to be a powerful quote: If it doesn't open it's not your door. I stumbled upon the line somewhere (Google didn't help with origin) and the first time I read it my jaw dropped. Literally as the kids say these days and, in this instance, the word literally for once applies. The eight words strung together stunned me. Until that sentence I'd ... Continue Reading
When I feel like quitting (guest post).
Please welcome Dave. I've been a guest on his podcast. Ive chatted with him often about fitness and healthy living. I admit to not always believing men can "get" what motivates and inspires women. Dave gets it. 3 Reminders I Tell Myself Every Time I Feel Like Quitting Think back to a moment when everything seemed to be going your way. You were eating well… Exercise was ... Continue Reading
Teaching GRIT.
I've yammered endlessly about my approach to parenting. Practice what you long to preach. I've harnessed its power for fitness, mindful eating, doing unto others, the importance of friendship etc. I spare the child (most of) the lectures, choose to lead by silent example and hope it works. Which bring, again, to our friend in the wheelchair and the vast amount of grit he possessed. Each ... Continue Reading
Four lessons resistance training taught me about life.
Resistance training, for me, is bigger than something I do to stay fit as I age. It's taught me more about life than any other experience and, paradoxically, helps me remain laser-focused on whats important to me outside fitness. I advocate resistance training for health---but am a resistance training evangelist because of what Ive learned from it about living fully. 1. If you wait for ... Continue Reading