When you think of a positive strong woman, what are some thoughts that come to mind? steady (her family and friends can lean on her) in control (self-disciplined) got it together (she manages her life, it doesn't manage her) not a push over (not easily deceived) empowered (she empowers herself with the knowledge she needs … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #2: Be Strong Challenge
Operation Fit – Week #1: Detox Challenge
We officially start next week (Monday, Jan 21st) with a mind, body and soul detox. Our motto for the week is going to be "Accentuate the Positive". Do you remember that old song? ... You've got to ac-cent-tchu-ate the positive. E-li-mi-nate the negative. And la-tch on to the affirmative. Don't mess with Mister In-Between. You've got to spr-ead … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #1: Detox Challenge
Introductory Week Operation Fit
Operation Fit is here and it is time to pick an accountability level! (keep in mind, peer pressure and accountability can be a great motivator) Public: share it on Facebook - let the world know Semi-Public: only tell me and a couple of close friends that will encourage and hold you accountable Under Cover: make … Continue reading Introductory Week Operation Fit
Coming Soon: Operation Fit
2012 is over and surprise... the end of the world didn't happen. 2013 is here and it promises to be a great year!!! For me, it's just got to be better than the last. Many of you know that 2012 was not my best "back" year. I spent a month in the spring down in … Continue reading Coming Soon: Operation Fit
New You Resolution
Having a hard time finding time to workout? Have you ever tried an early morning class? It just so happens that the Hilldale Family Life Center is offering a free coupon to try their 5:30 am class. Hurry, the offer expires January 31st. Make working out a part of your new year, at whatever time … Continue reading New You Resolution
Merry Christmas!!!
I pray your Christmas is filled with joy, peace and love. I pray it is full of tradition (old and new), is sprinkled with the wonder of a bright eyed child or two (no matter what the age) and is filled with warm memories of Christmas past, and hope for Christmas future. As you give … Continue reading Merry Christmas!!!
‘Tis the Season for No Time for the Gym
Be careful not to undo all you've worked so very hard to achieve this year. When the holidays prevent you from making it to the gym, don't throw in the towel. Try this Follow Me Fit approved, at home workout from sparkpeople.com and use that towel to wipe off the sweat. http://www.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet4/12_moves_of_Christmas690.pdf Have a holly … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for No Time for the Gym
Uphill Battles
Have you ever watched a cross country race? It is my daughter’s sport. She runs up hills, in the grass, in the dirt, through the fields and across uneven running surfaces. Her races are 3.1 miles of pure running, which ironically is what other sports use as a punishment. As I watched her meet this … Continue reading Uphill Battles
It’s Finally Here!!
While I'm a summer gal and actually adore the heat and sun and and wish it could last all year long, I know many of you are celebrating the beginning of your favorite season, Fall. Well congratulations, Fall is finally here and it has brought with it the end of our September Sugarless Challenge. It … Continue reading It’s Finally Here!!
Sugar”less” Success
Challengers have reported in this past week for an average of 10 out of 14 days of less sugar so far for this month! We are well on our way to a Sugar"less" September! I asked our challengers this week to tell me their best sugar"less" success this month. Here are a few of their … Continue reading Sugar”less” Success
“Think of it as Poison”
When I posted the Sugar"less” September Challenge last week I had a varied response from my readers. While there were a few excited and ready readers to accept the challenge… “This is right in line with what I have already started! Love it...I started it last week, but kind of been falling off lately...I want … Continue reading “Think of it as Poison”
SugarLess September
I know you have been anxiously awaiting another challenge to push yourself to go above and beyond what you are currently doing to improve your health. Good News, it is Follow Me Fit Challenge time once again. I want to challenge you to a sugarless September. We all know that sugar is bad for us. … Continue reading SugarLess September
Independence Day
July 4th, 1776 is the day our forefathers stood up and said that we would no longer be ruled by outside forces. It was declared that we would rule ourselves and be a new nation. However, this declared freedom did not come without a struggle or without a war. But thanks to the sacrifices … Continue reading Independence Day
Left Over Sin Made Good
So I've been busy cooking this morning. My son's graduation party is all set for tomorrow night. The family has been contacted, the BBQ has been ordered and all the plans are coming together to celebrate his accomplishments. So what is a mom to do - other than to make some homemade sinful desserts? … Continue reading Left Over Sin Made Good
Cancun?!
Well the results are in and we did it! Collectively, we met and surpassed our challenge goal. Together we pledged 1134.9 miles/classes and together we walked, biked, ellipticized, stepped, ran, jogged, Zumba-ed, and group X-ed.....a grand total of ....... drum roll please............... 1204.72 miles/classes!!! We surpassed our goal by almost 143 miles/classes. Can I … Continue reading Cancun?!
Mold in My Kitchen!!
Well, we have one week left on our challenge and only 198 miles or classes to go. Can I get big, "whoo hoo"? As I look over our list of challengers and what each one has left on their goal, I can see that we have some who should be able meet their goal, others … Continue reading Mold in My Kitchen!!
Could You Use Some Power in Your Life?
This weekend my oldest son graduates from the University of Alabama School of Law. We are very proud of him and his achievements. As I was thinking of him today, I was reminded of the very first Bible verse that he ever learned. It was the last part of John 15:5. I can still see … Continue reading Could You Use Some Power in Your Life?
What’s in My Pantry
As I look behind my kid's Double Stuff Oreos and my husband's soft white bread for his PB&J sandwiches, I know I have some healthy staples in here somewhere. Let me move over the box of chocolate chip pop tarts and look behind the Dorito chips. Finally, way back in the back on the other … Continue reading What’s in My Pantry
Let’s Talk Turkey
I was reminded this week of a conversation I had with one of my clients a while back. It was actually a very one sided conversation as many of them are during hard hitting workout sessions. As I recall I was the one doing all the talking as she was busy doing "stairs" - which … Continue reading Let’s Talk Turkey
Today Is the Tomorrow of Yesterday
Did you do today what you had planned to do when today was tomorrow? Did today bring you closer to the healthy, fit, new and improved you that you wanted to be when you thought of the you-of-tomorrow, yesterday? Confused yet? Go ahead and read it again and let it sink in real good before … Continue reading Today Is the Tomorrow of Yesterday
