goals



Not everyone likes to set goals. Mostly because a lot of people fail to take action on their goals. Some people have a hard time determining who or what they want to be and accomplish in an entire year. Your goals can change and grow during the year as you change and grow, as long as you are making time to re-evaluate and are taking action to achieve your goals. Inaction on goals creates broken dreams.

It is time for many to think about resolutions and new goals and changing lifestyles. It is a […]

#NewYearNewYou


They say all the time that health is a continual journey. I have really seen that for myself this year. If has taken me 35 years to get to this place. I have had good mental health, good physical health before, but I had never really put it all together in a conscious sort of way. Man, it feels fantastic. But I can't stop growing from here, maybe I won't make as many changes to my routines, but I need to keep pressing on. My life depends upon me continuing to keep going.

I have a post-it that sits on my computer. It is at the bottom of the screen, so […]

Becoming Never Ends



Healthy and happy go hand in hand. And the opposite of happy is unhappy, not depression. You don't become healthy at a certain size or way of living. You make choices and instantly start becoming happy and healthy. Your mental health has a key role in your physical health.

My top goal for 2015 was to get into the best heath of my life. Tough goal when […]

Reflecting on 2015


Are you lying to yourself in order to rationalize your actions? Are you settling for less than your best? The lies you tell yourself hurt yourself, not your trainer or husband or kids as much. It does still affect them though.

Have you ever stopped to think about the lies that you are telling yourself? Have you said them […]

Lies versus Truths


I've been mindful this year. Next year I will be more intentional. It has been great to be on a journey to improving myself as I am improving more than just myself along the way.

We hosted thanksgiving breakfast for my family yesterday, and then went to my in laws for dinner. It […]

Thanksgiving Reflections



There is no magic pill. You need to be willing to put in the work. Get your food in line, drink your water, get your sleep, and manage your stress.

I am often asked for a magic pill in weight loss. To be honest, they exist. But I […]

The Magic Pill



Falling and ripping holes in my new gloves the week of a race is never good. But I feel great, regardless. I have prepared well and feel great. Now if the sidewalk would stop tripping me up.

I am super excited that race day is approaching! I have trained more than I have ever before, […]

Falls and Races