It’s a myth, a legend of air-brushed models. We are REAL people and real people work hard, fail, succeed and help one another. Let’s do this!

What can we do to improve the fitness industry? I share my experiences and encourage you to do the same.

Time to get back into some Wordless Wednesday posts. OK, this one has words in it, but it counts, right?

As the Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close, we are often asked what we are thankful for. The list of what I am thankful for can go on and on. Likely, the typical stuff you always here like family, friends, health, etc. The challenge for me lately is that I am not truly thankful for me. This is a problem.

Some folks think it’s fine to sit nearly all day and have a burst of fitness in one workout maybe 3 times a week. While this is better than nothing, it’s not enough, no by a long shot. Let’s look at some ideas to keep moving throughout the day.

In addition to spotlighting fitness professionals, I’m going to start focusing on other inspirational women I have met throughout this virtual world. Meet my friend Missy…

I’m not sure that these tips are really “secret.” but this is a great list to keep handy to help make your health and fitness efforts successful. These tips are from fitness guru, Chalene Johnson, creator of Turbo Jam, Chalene Extreme, and many more great workouts. She is one of my mentors as a mother of two children who looks amazing and constantly motivates others to be the best they can be.

I’m going to dust off the old pedometer to measure my steps and movement. Being on prescribed “rest” and meds has me reaching for the wrong foods for comfort and the numbers on the scale are moving in the wrong direction. It’s time for a change and some virtual hugs. How about you? Read on for details…