On Monday, I took the girls to Indiana Beach for Homeschool Day. It was great fun. A couple of families from our homeschool group came also and it worked out wonderfully. The four teenagers headed out on their own, my 10 year old hung with another family that had girls her age and since I [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Brainstorming Is A Must
Posted in Family Fitness, Personal Story, tagged brainstorming, Homeschool Day, Indiana Beach on August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Overcoming Setbacks
Posted in Personal Story, tagged injuries, setbacks on August 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I believe this has been the most challenging month ever in my life. My husband is finally coming home after being gone since July 28th. I survived very well until yesterday.
I reaggravated an old injury yesterday during my morning workout. About 1 1/2 years ago, I suffered a bulging disc in my cervical spine. It [...]
An Inspiring Story to Motivate You
Posted in Uncategorized on August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have met some truly amazing women in this fitness business. Women who have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to come out victorious. This new found friend, Celia, has done something incredible that I had to share with you.
When you have a goal and you do what it takes to accomplish it, nothing seems impossible after [...]
Get Olympic Results
Posted in Nutrition, Workout for Women, tagged Diet, Fat Loss Plan, Olympics, Results, Stength Training, Weight Loss Plan on August 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I love watching the Olympics. These athletes are incredible. What I love most is learning about how they trained to get in their peak condition for their chance to achieve a gold medal for their countries. We can learn a few things from the Olympians and I have already started getting a laser like focus [...]
Lessons from Wall-E
Posted in Nutrition, tagged obesity, obesity and children, Wall-E on August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The girls and I had a great day of fun together. We went shopping at Michael’s for some great craft projects and to replenish our art supplies. We bought some cute little plaster models to paint that were only 20 cents each. I took them out for lunch and then we caught a movie, Wall-E. It was [...]
Set a Goal and Go For It
Posted in Personal Story, Workout for Women, tagged exercise goals, Goal setting on August 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s Monday and time to jump right back into my program after a week off. I am refreshed and rearing to go. I need to build up my strength for my RKC Certification and I’ve got less than 12 weeks to get it done. Having a specific goal to work toward keeps me focused and [...]
Create Your Safe Zone
Posted in Family Fitness, Nutrition, Personal Story, tagged filipino food, food temptations, healthy meals, kids meals, processed foods, safe zones on August 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m feeling rather sad today. I had to say goodbye to my brother for who knows how long. His family left for Texas this morning at 5:30 am. I will miss them dearly. My brother and I are really close and it breaks my heart that we have to live so far apart from each [...]
