I believe having rewards for yourself is really key toward success. Find ways to use regular rewards to pat yourself on the back and give a word of encouragement.

Do you have a special trip planned for a hike, run, race, or just lots of walking? For me, I’m working on my husband to get us to Florida for April break.

Later this Fall, two women – one an Avon Representative – will receive an opportunity to record a professionally-produced album. The finalists will be selected by a combination of online public voting and renowned judging panel of music industry leaders from around the world

What are your strategies to fit everything into your busy life? Any areas you need to work on? Here are my recent experiences.

I am so proud of the mamavation moms progress so far. Way to go! This week’s Blogging Carnival theme is about paying it forward. I am so thankful for the people who were there for me during my own weight loss journey and it is my pleasure to pay it forward everyday with my fitness coaching and personal training.

When you decide which exercises to include in your routine, it is important to consider the type of movement involved. The simpler the movement, the fewer calories you’ll burn and the fewer muscles you will strengthen. On the other hand, the more complex the movement, the more calories you will burn and the more muscles you will strengthen.

According to Self Magazine, a new study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine noted that people who believed in their ability to succeed increased their chances by 139 percent! Just knowing this is enough to keep me practicing positive outlook techniques.

We all know how hard it can be to get motivated sometimes. You can change that pattern for yourself, though. Here are 5 tips to help you get motivated and excited about your fitness pursuits: