How many times have you wanted to give up?
Admiration for a command is not the same as following it. I can’t even count the number of times in my personal and fitness journey that I have felt like giving up. To be totally honest, I'd be willing to bet that the hard days, those uphill battle days easily outweigh the number of easy ones. And the funny thing is I know what I should do. The hard part is executing what I know I should do. Can you relate to that? I'm sure you can. We all know eating fast food and overly processed foods isn't a great idea. But...
What are you teaching your kids or grand kids?
Today is going to be super short and sweet. The question is what are you teaching those who look up to you? [embed]https://youtu.be/0hSRf0cAxOM[/embed] The other day my son Axel got a hold of a phone and made a video. In the video he was talking about food and what you should do and what you shouldn't do. In short, he was doing what he had seen me do :-). Later, he and Kenna even exercised...
I PASSED…then I failed…: (
Yep! The stinking drivers exam…! Have you ever passed something, and then came back and failed it later? I have, I was reminded by this fact because I had a client tell me her daughter failed her driver's test. As some of you know, I lived in Brazil from the age of 10 to 17. As a result I learned to drive, but was never licensed. When I came to the states I had to go get my driver's license. I won't lie, I didn't know much about driving in the states or about the rules and regulations. So I acted responsibly and...
What Gets You Pumped and Excited?
Let me tell you a story about a cross country coach by the name of Mike Fohner. This is the story about one of his not so motivated student-athletes and what her parents did to motivate her : ) “Last year, one of my young cross-country runners was fully content walking up the hills and avoiding physical exertion to the maximum extent possible. I tried all sorts of tactics and motivation techniques…to wits end. Even my “walkers club” (post practice sprints for those that walk during practice) had no effect. One meet, this runner unexpectedly knocked 3 minutes off her best time...
“It’s never too late to be who you might have been” – George Eliot
“It’s never too late to be who you might have been” - George Eliot [embed]https://youtu.be/mvDs9db8js8[/embed] Let me start by asking you a question. Have you ever, in your entire life, started something? When I think of this question, I immediately think of my son Axel. Axel got Legos for Christmas. And he loves Legos :-). The only problem is Axel is 4 years old, his fingers aren't the most agile or nimble. But regardless of this Axel is always super excited about getting Legos and starting “The Big Build.” Axel is always gun blazing at the beginning or at the start of...
Holiday Workout Overview of Day 1 workout: Tri-Sets – Just You Fitness Winston- Salem, NC
Workout 1 is Here : )! Watch the Overview Video (below) to understand how to perform the workout and get after it : ). To view and /or download the spread click here, or simply follow along down below. The exercises are linked to Youtube videos encase you need some help with how to perform them. Enjoy : ). [embed]https://youtu.be/7Bp4wT3pocQ[/embed] Dynamic Warm-up Sets Reps Load Rest Interval Complete 3 Rounds Inline Lunges 3 5 each leg Body Weight (BW) 0-5 seconds Stablity Push-up 3 5 BW 0-5 seconds Resting Squat 3 15 - 30 seconds BW 0-5 seconds Inner Thigh Mobitiy 3 8 each leg BW 0-5 seconds Elephant Ears 3 8 each side BW 0-5 seconds Tri-set A: 5 sets Exercises Sets Reps Load Rest Interval A1. Air Squats 5 10, 10, 10, 10, 10 BW 0 minutes A2. Push-up 5 10, 8, 6,...
Surprise Merry Christmas…kind of : )
Meet Patrick Harrington Highly Referred Massage Therapist My full time clients have each gotten a free 30 minute massage by the highly referred Patrick Harrington. I won’t lie, I am pretty excited about being able to offer this experience to my clients. I “bless” them in so many ways, this is an extra one : ). What really makes Patrick unique is that he is one of a few Streto Method certified massage therapists. He is also well versed and certified in the other areas, but the Streto Method really sets him apart and is the method I recommend you try. What is...
Axel Wants To Trade In His Sister
Axel’s “Great” Idea For the last couple of weeks, Axel (my 4 year old boy) has had this great idea. He thinks that Beth and I should go get a new baby. And not just any baby, but a baby boy. And how do we get a new baby boy? And his mind all we need to do is take Kenna to the hospital, because that is where we found her and trade her in for a newer, younger, baby boy. Simple right? But the question is, “Why does Axel want to trade in Kenna?” Now, I'm digging here because my 4 year...
I forgot my lunch and I had to improvise
Do you hate it when you forget something? I do! I try to be super organized and plan ahead and have everything laid out and prepared way in advance. Well, yesterday despite my best efforts I failed miserably. I forgot my lunch at the house. I looked at my calendar the night before, I knew that I'd have to be prepared because my schedule was full in the morning. So, I packed my lunch, I put it in a shopping bag, I even remembered a bottle of water and I left it in the refrigerator. That way, when I woke up...
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower (servings 6-8) Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower (washed and cup up into pieces- keep the stems!) 5 large cloves garlic Salt 2 tablespoons grassfed butter ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: Fill up a large 6-quart pot with an 1-2 inches of water. Set burner to high. Add in steamer insert. Once water boils, add in all of the stems , ½ of the florets, and all of the garlic. Salt liberally. Add the rest of the cauliflower and season again with salt. Continue to cook until soft (about 10 minutes). Once done, drain out excess water and put everything into a food...