What's better than Proverbs 25:16 right now? It literally says... "When you discover something sweet, don’t overindulge and eat more than you need, for excess in anything can make you sick of even a good thing." We've got a house full of Halloween candy. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and all the holiday treats are about to make their entrance. It's a perfect storm for overindulging and eating more than you need. If you know me, I NEVER advocate for completely cutting out ALL treats. In fact I coach my clients to eat some "fun foods" each week. The key is to stay within…
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Beating The Candy Hangover.
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Don't Let This Be You in 2022!
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...
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Don't Sell Your Soul To Gain The World
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.
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The NEW and BETTER Way To Lose Fat
I don't usually post pictures like this. I tend to feel like I'm showing off. But there is a point so please stay with me.The mantra of "cut your calories and do a lot of cardio" needs to die. Just because that is the way it's always been done doesn't make it the right way.
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You Have One More!
Many folks live with a 'good enough" mindset. Good enough is a "half assed" mindset that basically says you do the bare minimum (and even sometimes less than that) to get things done. That's not my style. And I encourage it not to be your style either.
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It Takes Courage to SEE BEAUTIFUL
Yesterday was the 40th running of the Twin Cities Marathon - The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America! If you are like me, you stop everything to take it all in. Marathon Day is one of my favorite days of the year! A happy place! So much goodness packed into one perfect fall day! And yesterday was no exception! 34 years ago my friend and I were curious. What is the marathon anyway? It was hard to visualize people running 26.2 miles from the Metrodome in Minneapolis to the Capitol in St. Paul. So without the assistance of Google maps, runner…
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You Are A Leader
1 Corinthians 9:27 is one of my favorite passages. "I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified." It's all about leading by example. This hits home big time because I'm a parent, husband and business owner. Many are looking to me as the example.
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Find A Way To Get It Done
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…
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Is It Time To Get Serious About Your Nutrition?
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.
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Failure is an Event Not a Person
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...
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Time for a Fresh Start?
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.
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Do You Ever Feel Like Wussy? (For The Guys)
Philippians 4:13 is my favorite passage. It says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." This verse fires me up! I recite it before BIG lifts and challenging situations because it gives me confidence and makes me feel STRONG. Sometimes I feel bulletproof but other times I feel like a complete wussy. One of those times was earlier this year.
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Stay The Course
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.
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Keep Going!
Philippians 3:14 says "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." When working toward any worthy goal you are bound to experience frustration and setbacks. I've always been very goal oriented and have definitely experienced frustrations and setbacks. But as the passage says, I always pressed toward the mark for my prize.
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Calling Audibles In Life
It might look like your fitness goals are done for 2022. Don't give up! Call an audible.
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Fight The Good Fight Every Moment
Does every day seem like a fight? Well in reality - it is.
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Fight The Good Fight Every Moment
Does every day seem like a fight? Well in reality - it is.
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The Wisdom of Yoda
I've been experiencing some of my biggest pet peeves lately...the one where a person is constantly complaining, but chooses to do NOTHING about it. Or better yet, they use weak language, especially the word "try." Let's face it. When someone says they will "try" to show up at your party, do they actually show up? NO.
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Do The Next Right Thing
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.CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Look Through The Windshield Not The Rearview Mirror
Isaiah 43:18-19 says: "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."
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