The Ability to Say NO
Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. ~ Abraham Joshua Heschel
Success is dependent upon …
Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands - ~ Zig Ziglar
Premise of Progress
Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family. ~ Kofi Annan
Concentrate on the Present Moment
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~ Buddha
Week 10 – The Starting Point
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting. ~ Buddha
The Secret of Your Future
The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine. ~ Mike Murdock
Desire Emotion and Knowledge
Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge. ~ Plato
Total Body Circuit
This total body circuit integrates the five functional movements patterns for a full body burn!
Week 9 – Help Yourself
When it comes to eating, you can sometimes help yourself more by helping yourself less. ~ Richard Armour
Have Fun Today
You can be childlike without being childish. A child always wants to have fun. Ask yourself, 'Am I having fun?' Christopher Meloni
Imagination is the Beginning
Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will. ~ George Bernard Shaw
Flat Belly Yoga
We are looking to develop core center strength with dynamic tension through the center of the body.
The Secret
Where there is love there is life. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Medicine Ball Exercises
If you are new to medicine ball training it is crucial to determine a weight that is appropriate for you as often times people will select a weight that is too heavy and thereby will compromise form.
15 Things to Know About Coffee
Yes! Coffee before your workout can increase the number of fatty acids in the bloodstream, therefore giving you that extra boost you need to power through your workout!
Never Stop Improving
Never stop investing. Never stop improving. Never stop doing something new. ~ Bob Parsons
Think About Family
First, there are those people who live in your home. The kids, partners, spouses and animals who gather together for a daily mishmash of happy, anxious, calm, crazy, loud, frenetic, tender moments. They are, by definition, a “family”.
The Right Mix of Challenges
Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of challenges. ~ Joyce Meyer
Hooping and Hoop Dancing
Fun playful way to workout which adds variety to your routine ~ bonus! Hooping has been taken to a new level, it will strengthen the core, improve your balance, and is a great aerobic workout when performed for an extended period of time.
Remember Moments
We do not remember days, we remember moments. Cesare Pavese
High Reps, Light Weights
When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren't the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation. ~ Arsene Wenger
Book of Wisdom
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. ~ Thomas Jefferson
Stability Ball Exercises
Confidence comes from discipline and training. ~ Robert Kiyosaki
The Bridge Between Goals
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. ~ Jim Rohn
Balance Training
To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise! ~ Gene Tunney
Week 2 – Meal Planning
What we need is a lifestyle change that we can stick to for the duration.
At the Dinner Table
All great change in America begins at the dinner table. ~ Ronald Reagan
Involve Me and I Learn
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Success is a Journey
Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome. ~ Arthur Ashe
The Best Fashion Statement
A fit, healthy body-that is the best fashion statement! ~ Jess C. Scott
There are 3 constants in life
There are 3 constants in life... change, choice and principles. ~ Stephen Covey
Fat Burning – Fact vs Fiction
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. ~ Abraham Lincoln
Helpful Hints to Playing the Game
Weight loss and exercise can be hard, however when you transform weight loss from a solitary chore into a friendly fun-filled activity - the results are amazing!
The Dirty Dozen
The (Environmental Working Group) EWG publishes an annual rating of conventional produce with the most and least pesticide residues ~ The Dirty Dozen.