Someone asked me how I can always be so positive. I am not, but I do work hard at seeing the good and putting a positive spin on whatever I can. On September 12, 2001 I wondered how I could go to the gym and teach a silly exercise class, while listening to loud, aerobic music. It seemed so trivial and wrong after what had happened just one day before. Quickly I … [Read more...] about Positively, Positive
Archives for December 2009
Simple Suggestions to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Though I have been in the health and fitness business for almost 30 years and have "watched" my eating for my entire life, the holiday month still presents a great challenge to me. Here are some simple solutions to avoiding the 7-10 pound weight gain that can so easily happen this time of year. * Drink a large glass of water (I like fresh lemon squeezed into mine) each and … [Read more...] about Simple Suggestions to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Thank YOU
Thanks to Carole for reminding me it was the genius himself, Albert Einstein, who said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Thanks to everyone who showed up at Fusion Fitness and Yoga yesterday for a true fusion class. Great people, great energy, great little studio. If you live locally and haven't … [Read more...] about Thank YOU
Change it Up
What you thought before has led to every choice you have made, and this adds up to you at this moment. If you want to change who you are physically, mentally, and spiritually, you will have to change what you think. - Dr. Patrick Gentempo So often people will suggest to me that they are so committed to their workouts, yet still they carry extra weight, so it must be where … [Read more...] about Change it Up
Inspired Once Again
Last night was the final taped episode of Biggest Loser before next week's finale. The 4 contestants went home for 60 days and at the end of the 60 days they got back together to run a marathon. With a 26.2 mile route, set up just for the final 4, they all completed the race. With family members, friends, the trainers and former contestants and winners helping them along the … [Read more...] about Inspired Once Again