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Why are we so ashamed of our bodies?

A few months ago I sent out an email to my subscribers asking them what topics they wanted to learn more about. I gave them a variety of options, such as sports conditioning, injury prevention, things they can do at home, fat loss, healthy lifestyle tips ... but 85% of the replies were "I want to lose weight" or "I want to get rid of my belly". Insert HUGE eye roll here. Why are we so conditioned to put so…

Focus on what you CAN do

It's time we change our mindset. Rather than thinking of all the things you CAN'T do, focus on the things you CAN do. I see this all the time in the gym.  I get a new client in for a consultation and they list through all the things they can't do.  All the things they've been told repeatedly for the past few weeks, months, and sometimes years that they can't do, they shouldn't do, and they will never be able…

It’s All About Balance

Over the past few weeks,  I have been reminded about how important balance is.  Balance in our work lives, balance in our diets, our stress levels, our exercise programs, and in basically everything we do.  Working in a gym for most of my career to date, I am often surrounded by people who struggle with finding their balance.  I've met people who train in the gym every single day.  Every day.  They even ask if we are open on Christmas Day.  I meet…