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Tag Archives: weight loss
Wary maintenance…
Some times you have to go back to the beginning. I started getting healthy when I joined a gym and started working with a trainer. Changing how I ate was an add-on at first, no pressure, just modifications here and … Continue reading
“About” revisited…
This particular story begins four years ago while I was attending a conference in San Diego. I was sitting in a small breakout session, and despite the fact that there were over 5,000 people in attendance at the conference, I … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Health coach, personal growth, weight loss, wellness
Tagged Aging, Change, personal growth, reinvention, weight loss, wellness
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4 days…
stepping off the cliff half a moment before the ground growing wings Source: One Out of the Comfort Zone What keeps us stuck? Is it excess weight? The wrong job? Health challenges? Too little money? Dysfunctional relationships? The stress of … Continue reading
Posted in personal growth, wellness
Tagged Change, self-esteem, weight loss, wellness coaching
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Being bold…
Some people have the ability to imagine the future. I’m not one of those people. When I want to make a change, whether it be a small one like redecorating or a large one like changing professions, I need to … Continue reading
Walking…
When I was a working person, my daily route took me just close enough to Chastain Park that I would get a glimpse of people out for a morning walk. And I would be so envious! “What a civilized way … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, anxiety, body acceptance, depression, fitness, meditation, nature, spirituality, walking, weight loss
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White fire…
There is an idea in Judaism that you can find meaning in the Torah two ways: through the words themselves (black fire) as well as the space between words (white fire). Often the most interesting and meaningful interpretations come when … Continue reading
For real this time…
I recently had a poignant conversation with my 31-year-old daughter about weight. J. has been thin her whole life as she luckily takes after her dad’s side of the family. During our talk she mentioned that she has been slowly … Continue reading
Body parts…
When I first began investigating certification options for becoming a personal trainer, I visited the websites of various certifying organizations such as the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the International Sports Science … Continue reading
Stillness…
Twice in the last three days I have found myself not wanting to do anything in particular and therefore choosing, by default, just to be for a few minutes. The first time was on Saturday. Saturday was absolutely gorgeous – … Continue reading
The power of “you can do it”…
Every Tuesday and Friday morning my alarm goes off at 5:00am so that I can be at Bootcamp by 5:45. I rarely miss it. Just as my newly dyed blonde hair reminds me every time I look in the mirror … Continue reading