Have you ever heard of the story of the frog in boiling water? If you put a frog in a pot of boiling water it will instantly leap out. But if you put it in a pot filled with pleasantly tepid water and gradually heat it, the frog will remain in the water until it boils to death. Crazy, I know.  But to be honest, I've seen humans play out this scenario time and time again. For example, there's a convenience store near my gym. I've become familiar with the staff there since I go there quite frequently. I've noticed a girl who works there…

When my nieces and nephews were younger I had the ultimate privilege of hanging out with them on many occasions.  Sometimes just because and other times when care was needed. Even though I wasn't their mama, they took notice to the things I did. 

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1  Back when I was playing college football I was trying to gain weight to put on muscle,  I came across this radical program from Eastern Bloc Europe called the "Bulgarian Burst."  When I read through this program, it contradicted much of what I had been taught about weightlifting and putting on muscle.

2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 says "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed"

I don't know about you, but I love Christmas music. Memories from my childhood include sitting next to my dad in church while the trumpet played and he sang out the traditional tunes and going caroling down the street to our spread some cheer to our neighbors. 

Many transactions we enter into are based upon our 'credit score.'  It is a measure of integrity which basically says when we borrow money we are good at paying it back.  What about our own personal "credit score?"

Every day I write at least 3 things I'm thankful for.  I believe an attitude of gratitude is important for a healthy mindset.

There are many things I am thankful for - my family, friends, health and doing a business I love. But one thing that might seem strange to be thankful for is ADVERSITY.

Last week I experienced some much needed "pruning."  Being a type A personality I'm always going and had a BIG list to finish by the end of the year.  I was going nowhere in a million directions.  Lucky for me I surround myself with "wise counselors" who tell me the truth.  

1 Corinthians 10:23 says:  “I have the right to do anything, you say—but not everything is beneficial. I have the right to do anything—but not everything is constructive."  This passage is very relevant because today is the first official day of the holiday season.  A holiday season that tends to find us overindulging and doing all the things that are not beneficial or constructive.  It's typically a season where we slide...

Matthew 16:26 says:  "What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?"  Let me tell you a story, one that completely relates to this passage.

Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope" There is always hope! Winners believe that and find a way to get it done no matter the circumstances! Nothing exemplifies this more than the "MIRACLE DAY" I saw with one of my clients in 2005.  Other than my kids being born and my wedding day, this was the most memorable day!  It happened back in October of 2005. I had the privilege of seeing my longtime friend and client Susan Peters achieve the…

When it comes to transforming your body, nutrition is 80% of your success.  You simply cannot outwork poor nutritional habits.  Don't get me wrong. Exercise is vital for weight loss and reshaping your body. But if you don't put the necessary effort into your nutrition, you will never look the way you want to.

The other night I read a great quote from Zig Ziglar, a well known author and motivational speaker.  It said "Remember, failure is an event, not a person."  It got me thinking of times I had failed.  Not just one or 2 times, but multiple times...

One of the things I loved about teaching was the new group of kids who came through the doors each September.  Just like the kids, we can often use a fresh start when September comes. 

Before coming to Puravida I ran marathons. Some were by myself and some were with a great group of running friends.  I absolutely loved to run!   I started running when I was 16 years and covered a lot of ground in the 30 years that followed.  All of my races and training programs brought life lessons, but my last marathon stands out the most. 

 

Does every day seem like a fight?  Well in reality - it is.
 

Does every day seem like a fight?  Well in reality - it is.
 

Fitness goals are essential on several counts. These goals hold us accountable, redefine our perception of what’s possible and what isn’t, and push us through temporary pain for a longer-lasting change. But finding out a way to set fitness goals that you’ll actually want to attain can be a bit of art and a bit of science.

The other day I heard this song from the 90s by a rock band called Extreme.  The chorus goes "stop the world, I want to get off."  It made me stop and think.  
The world has been crazy over the last few years.  At times I am left feeling disoriented and would like to stop the world...and get off.  Luckily I have a good coach who keeps me from crashing and burning.

One of my friends made the comment the other day that everything seems to go right for me.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.