No Pain, No Gain: Why Being Uncomfortable is a Good Thing

You might imagine some burly Hans and Franz type bodybuilder to subscribe to the motto “no pain, no gain.” Did I just date myself with that SNL reference? But “no pain, no gain” isn’t some mindless fitness jargon. It’s a fundamental principle of the total body health equation. If you want the gain, you gotta…

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The Green-Eyed Monster Strikes Again: Handling Jealousy

I’m in a mastermind group of other coaches, and we often share our triumphs and struggles on Facebook. Whenever one of my coaching friends gets a new client or sells out her program, I’m always there cheering her on and patting her on the back. But sometimes…sometimes I don’t feel so happy for my friends…sometimes…

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Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

You did it. You knew it was a bad idea, but you did it anyway. As you look around the room, you see the evidence of your poor choices: empty candy wrappers, piles of dirty dishes, a lonely pizza box with just a tiny clump of cheese left inside. Maybe you don’t see anything at…

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Where’s My Motivation? Go Deeper for Better Results

Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “deepen.” Every so often, a certain question pops into my mind. It could be while I’m sitting at my desk, while I run on the treadmill, while I review my bank accounts, while I fold…

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Watch Out for the 3-Day Hump

Do you ever wonder why your attempts to make a change in your life seem to stall out at the same point? It’s not your imagination—it’s the 3-day hump! The 3-day hump is that point in your self-improvement journey when your passion, motivation, and patience disappear. Watch this short video to find out why the…

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The Dangers of the “I Deserve It” Mentality

When it comes to health and fitness, it’s easy to come up with goals…and maybe it’s just as easy to find ways to sabotage ourselves. Today, I’m talking about the dangers of the “I Deserve It” mentality. Watch this short video to learn 3 truths that will help you let go of entitlement and finally…

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The 10-10-10 Rule

Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “focus.” We all have things we want to achieve in our lives, but we’re often not focusing on the actions that get us there. But the 10-10-10 rule can change that! Here’s a short video…

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