Aging & your metabolism (action steps inside)

Aging & your metabolism (action steps inside)

Ever heard of the “middle-aged spread”? It’s what can happen when you hit your 30s/40s and your metabolism starts to change. In a nutshell, your body starts to gain fat because of shifting hormones and the aging process. Despite what you have read (and maybe even...
8 Real-Life Habits to Become More Resilient

8 Real-Life Habits to Become More Resilient

We’ve been talking a lot about resilience and taking personal responsibility for our health and fitness this month. Today, we’re going to get REAL on the mindset, habits, and actions you can take to become more resilient. One thing I love about these habits is that...
The Truth about Willpower (it’s not what you think)

The Truth about Willpower (it’s not what you think)

A lot of people ask me about willpower because they think they don’t have enough of it. Here’s what’s wild about that: it turns out, the fact that they think they don’t have enough willpower might be why they don’t have enough. Say what? Back in the 1990s, scientists...
What people get wrong about “mental toughness”

What people get wrong about “mental toughness”

There’s a trait that separates people who reach their goals from those who struggle. It’s not talent, luck, or genetics (although those things don’t hurt). This trait does more than just help you reach your fitness goals. It also helps you do better in school, excel...
Does your butt have “amnesia”?

Does your butt have “amnesia”?

When you think about “core strength” … what do you think of? Six-pack abs? A flat tummy? A tiny waist?  Think again!  This month we’re diving into all things CORE — and I think you’ll be wildly surprised at just how much your core strength affects your overall health…...
Build your motivation muscle

Build your motivation muscle

I get asked all the time: “How do you stay so motivated?” Fact: I don’t! …. So I work at it!  Motivation is like a muscle – the more you flex it, the stronger it becomes. But what do you do to get your motivation “muscle” in shape in the first place? You find ways to...