May 19, 2022
Have you ever found yourself repeating the same action over and over again only to find yourself continuously disappointed by the outcome? I mean, let’s be honest, we all do it albeit unconsciously. I recently found myself in this unproductive cycle until it hit me…Shellie, get to the why!!! Why […]
March 1, 2022
It’s been a long while since I’ve done a fitness post and I must admit it’s because I’ve been wrestling with what fitness should look like as I approach my mid-fifties. I hope to encourage a few of you who are walking this familiar road as you try to figure […]
July 16, 2016
Does it seem impossible to rein in your summer weight gain? If you are yelling a big “YES” at me right now, I can totally understand. With all the late-night ice cream runs and cook-outs, it can be hard to keep your waist line in check. My family is reunited […]
February 20, 2016
You know that fitness and exercise are important elements of healthy living, but make sure you are not making these midlife fitness mistakes. I developed a regular fitness habit when my daughter turned one. So, for the past 17 years, I’ve kept a pretty steady schedule at the gym. When I’m […]
October 29, 2015
Midlife Fitness Inspiration I thought it was time for a little midlife fitness inspiration on the fitness road. Weight and body image are two significant considerations for women over 40. During a time rife with transition and change, these factors present physical reminders that life really is a series of […]
September 24, 2015
You finally muster up the courage to enter a group exercise class after eyeing it through the glass doors for the last several weeks. Even though you have attended the gym for a while you have consistently relegated your new-found resolve to the treadmills and exercise bikes. You’ve noticed the […]
September 18, 2015
I have been talking about the importance of developing habits in my last few posts because I honestly feel that habit formation is essential for reaching fitness goals. Why? Because it’s not the things that you do on a good day when all the planets are aligned and you have […]
September 10, 2015
It will take you an average of 66 days to develop a fitness habit. We are all familiar with habits. Think about some of your most essential habits; like brushing your teeth or remembering to take your purse or wallet with you wherever you go. How did you develop those […]
September 4, 2015
This is one of those weeks when I just can’t seem to make it to the gym. The week started with a bank holiday and it will end with a Friday morning full of meetings. So, what do you do when your week’s routine derails your exercise routine? Have A […]
August 27, 2015
If asked, most of us would agree that we want to develop better food and fitness habits. Stories of people who are healthy, fit and strong inspire us. In fact, we are doubly impressed by those people who weren’t healthy, fit and strong, but then decided enough was enough and […]
August 20, 2015
The summer months can wreck havoc on your exercise schedule. Between the family cook-outs and the day trips, it’s easy to look back over a week only to realize that you didn’t exercise at all. Then, throw in a week or two away from home and you can easily end […]
July 11, 2015
We all know that water is important for our bodies. It is a frequent message for any discussion on health and fitness. But, do we always listen? I know for me it’s hard to get in the recommended amount of water everyday, even though I know it’s good for me. […]