Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Motivation”
There is far too much hype given to “the struggle.” The mental and emotional struggle of starting a business and making it successful. The physical struggle of overcoming an illness or serious injury. The political, cultural, and economic struggles of our present time. Sometimes, “the struggle” is a necessary part of achieving something great, developing greater self-awareness, or overcoming a …
It’s incredibly frustrating to watch ourselves rise to the occasion for something we truly want only to backslide into our old habits a few weeks later and fail, again. False starts repeated over and over again are not character flaws, but a combination of poor habits, poor systems, and lack of knowledge. I was and sometimes still am a person …
If you could change your life around in the blink of an eye, what would you change? Would you finally enter that lifting competition you’ve been eyeing? Would that business idea turn you into an uber-successful millionaire? Would that dream relationship finally come to fruition? Would traveling around the world whenever you want actually be a possibility? It may sound …
What would you accomplish if motivation was unlimited? Would you start that business you’ve always dreamed of? Finally slimmed down and added a few pounds of muscle to your frame? Or perhaps you would finally quit your job to travel the world for a few months. Whatever it is, motivation plays a huge role in what we achieve and don’t …
Recently I asked my Facebook tribe “What is your biggest struggle in health and fitness right now?” I expected to hear people struggling with fat loss or perhaps not knowing what to do in the gym. But I was surprised to learn that motivation was among the biggest challenges people face. In the past, others have looked to me and …
Years ago, when I was still running half marathons and taking a million spin classes in between, I looked in the mirror and decided I could do better. At the time, my stomach had definition, my jeans fit on right and I weighed in at a comfortable 125 lbs. Yet to me, it wasn’t good enough. I wanted more athletic, …
“I need to lose a few pounds before this trip.” “Well, what are you doing now to help with that?” I asked. “I”m trying to get back into working out,” she said. “I’m just not that motivated to go every day.” Ah, motivation. The magic juju behind gorgeous, rock hard bodies everywhere. Or so, you’d think. There’s a tremendous …
When I was 22, I had time for two workouts a day, a couple of naps, and plenty of time left over to prettify myself for all college-related social activities (doing my hair alone was a 45 to 60 minute ordeal). Working out was everything and oftentimes, my entire day revolved around training. However, life evolves, as do our priorities …
Before I dive into this week’s post, I am really digging these chocolate espresso banana bread muffins from PaleOMG. So easy to make, so delicious, I devoured them over the course of two days. They were good while they lasted. I highly suggest making yourself a batch, or three. No judgement here. Ok, glad to get that off my chest. In between making …
My first half-marathon was a flat course in Boston on an unusual 80 degree Saturday morning. Most runners will tell you that a flat course is good for setting new PRs and a solid choice for first time runners. My only goal was to finish the race without dying. Thankfully, I finished the race in one piece, but it was …
