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…

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.

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…

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.

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...

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. 

 

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.

It might look like your fitness goals are done for 2022.  Don't give up! Call an audible.
 

Lately, I've experienced some setbacks with my finances and my business.

It feels like life has given me a hard push knocking me back and leaving me feeling stressed and anxious.
 

I just got back from my annual turkey hunting trip with my dad to the Black Hills - perfect timing to resend this oldie but goodie to you guys.

I love hunting because it requires patience and endurance...and definitely builds character. You learn to keep going with the hope that you will be successful even when dealt lousy conditions or setbacks.




 

"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice."  Proverbs 12:15.  When I was younger, I could jump right into a workout and crush it with very little or no real warm up.  As I have grown older and wiser I have learned how important a good warm up is.  I follow the military rule of the "7 Ps."
 

Today, while we have accepted different body types, being fit is fashionable, and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. We all want to look our best at the beach, fit into that beautiful dress and moreover be healthy so we can enjoy all that life has to offer, to the fullest. However, when it comes to fitness, you may have many questions but often find genuine answers challenging to come by. Puravida Fitness wants to arm you with the most accurate information to help you make informed decisions. To do this, we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about losing weight and getting in shape.

Does this sound familiar?  You start working out and going to the gym daily but after awhile you see little or no movement on the scale.  Yes, you feel stronger, have more energy and endurance but your clothes aren't fitting differently and you don't see the changes in muscle tone you wanted to despite the fact you are killing yourself at the gym.

A recent survey stated the average gym goer spends 11.7 hours per week on their health and fitness regimen.  That's a lot of time to invest in something.  With that much time invested, you would hope to bear some "good fruit" in the form of results.

As you probably know by now, I love football.  It has always been a BIG part of my life. I've played and I've coached.  I'm not a huge TV watcher but I love watching football on the weekends during my down time.  Whenever I'm watching I go nuts when a winning team decides to take their foot off the pedal and play the dreaded "nickel prevent defense."  What is that play all about and how does it relate to health and fitness?  Read on to find out

During my almost 27 years of personal training I have accumulated multiple certifications and tons of continuing education credits. While those accolades have been a big part of developing my training knowledge, they aren't nearly as valuable as the practical experience of training for a specific event or dealing with an injury.  Getting injured is a trial we all encounter at some point in our lives.  For me, it has become an opportunity to learn more about the body and support myself and our clients better.
 

And it shall be said, "Build up, build up, prepare the way, remove every obstruction from my people's way." Isaiah 57:14.

Skiing in the mountains is one of my favorite things to do.

I've been skiing out in Colorado since I was a kid.

One of the biggest challenges on the mountains are mogul hills.

 

"Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense."  Proverbs 12:11.

According to a recent survey in usnews.com, the average American spends 3.1 hours per day watching TV.  Digitalmarketing.org puts the average social media time at over 2 hours per day.

When I look at these numbers it's apparent most of us have plenty of time to kill.

The problem along with killing time is we are killing opportunities too.
 

"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. 1 Corinthians 10:23

I don't know about you, but summer is always the biggest challenge for me to stay on track with EVERYTHING.