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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The Wisdom of Yoda
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Common Mistakes People Make With Their Fitness Resolutions
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.
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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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My Secret Weapon For Tough Seasons in Life
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.
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You're Still That Guy! (Special Message for Men)
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. - Romans 8:37
Maybe you were once athlete, a soldier, or super fit. Then life happened.
Kids...career...keeping up with the Joneses....scooping up the dog poop in your yard.
You know all those things that wrestle for your time leaving you exhausted.CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Do You Have Integrity?
"Whoever walks with integrity walks securely." Proverbs 10:9
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Why You Should Choose Puravida Fitness!
Have you ever had a moment at the gym where you’ve felt like you just don’t really know what you’re doing? Or watched someone do an exercise in a totally different way from you?
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This is More Important Than Training
At the end of last week I felt like an old man. My joints ached, my energy was low, and I was mentally foggy. When I went mountain biking my legs felt like they were full of cement. I turned to Matthew 11:28, one of my favorite passages, for guidance: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
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When Life Pushes You... PUSH BACK!
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.
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Don't Be A "75 Percenter"
Colossians 3:23 is one of my favorite passages. In fact, I read it out loud every day to remind myself to always give 100%.
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men"
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How Turkey Hunting Is Like Hitting Goals
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.
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One More Round
Proverbs 24:16 says "For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again." Who can forget the Rocky movies? As cheesy as they are, they are forever etched in the American culture. It seems like every Rocky movie featured a big fight in the end where Rocky was getting beat up but is able to muster up enough strength to come back and win.
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Find An Excuse To Win
Sometimes I feel like the "fitness priest." Very often, clients and future clients alike confess their "fitness sins" to me. And just as often, right after confession they tend to follow up with excuses. We all tend to find excuses or reasons not to be successful. But what if we were to find an excuse to win?
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Are You Cancelling Yourself?
Hi Tracy,
I love Proverbs 22:13: "The slacker says, "There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!"It nails one of the biggest pieces of head trash....Excuses, excuses, excuses.
People always find fake "lions" i.e. excuses as to why they can't be successful. We live in a world at the moment where 'cancel culture' is abundant. Folks are being 'cancelled' left and right because of things they say or actions they take.
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Lessons Learned From Basketball
One of my all time favorite things to do is watch my nephew play basketball! He's been playing ever since he could stand - thanks to his dad's love for the game and the Little Tykes hoop that was a permanent fixture in their house. Every chance he could get, he was throwing the ball into the net!
This past week I had the incredible opportunity to watch him live out a dream by playing in the MN State High School Basketball Tournament at Target Center! Nothing compares!CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Two Steps Forward One Step Back
What do you think about yourself?
Philippians 4:8 says: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."
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Be The Little Engine That Can
Proverbs 23:7 says "As a man thinketh so is he."
Truly what we think becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.
Henry Ford, the founder of Ford motors said "Whether you believe you can do a thing or
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The Rule of the 7 Ps
"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."
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Frequently Asked Questions About Losing Weight And Getting Fit
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.
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