A new year, a new decade. I know I speak for just about everyone I know when I say...Phew. Most of us feel like we've been dragged behind a bus and hit from all sides. This year, we …
Shake It Off and Step Up!
A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer's well. The water wasn't very deep, so the mule could stand on the bottom. The farmer heard the mule "braying" …
Way of Life
You will hear people say that fitness is “just a way of life”. How can you begin to make these fundamental principles a way of life for you?I like the “Tony Robbins” approach. …
Burley or Bust
I was seven years old. Times were as tough as they can be for a kid. My Dad was drinking more heavily than ever. Fights were a nightly occurrence. Finally, Mom had enough, and we moved. We were living …
What Motivates You?
Finding the motivation to exercise is a challenge for most people. When the alarm goes off, you need a big reason to get out of your comfy sheets. I call this your "WHY". Why do you …
Thankful
Last night, as I laid in bed, listening to the rain, I thought about how lucky I am. I have a warm bed with a down comforter and lots of comfy pillows. I have a roof over my head and plenty of food to …