#NeverStopMoving

Hi there We are going to talk about... You have guessed it... Stress. What I am going to tell you might be something different that we don't hear everyday. Your body experiences stress exactly the same way. The problem is that we as beings experience different kinds of stress. We experience emotional stress, work stress, mental stress, physical stress and the list can go on. We understand the difference but the body does not. It experiences all of that stress the exact same way. the same hormones are excreted  every time we stress no matter what type we experience. This is why movement and exercise is so important. While exercise is also seen as stress to the body, the physiological changes within the body to cope with this stress is what is seen to relieve stress. This is why if we don't exercise or move more the stress hormones build up in our bodies over time and this is very bad.It is also why we feel better after a bout of movement or exercise, the feel good hormones c

Hi There  There are days where you feel that you just can't keep up and you do not want to keep moving... These are the days we need to just stick with it... We can not give up. Remember as I mentioned before: To start is always the hardest step to take. When we are busy or "in it" it is easier to just carry on, push through, keep moving. The best part about it; is that you get stronger. It gets easier to carry on. This is the secret. There is no easy way, quick fix, no magic potion. You need to work for it. It is a journey that never ends, but has the potential to create the BEST YOU!!! We just need to think differently about movement and work it to our benefit. We were made to move. We find joy in movement. We just lost the ability to read our bodies and move it to our benefit and goals.  Sooo... When we experience these days... Just carry on and work on your increased awesomeness by doing it for yourself. Realize you are getting stronger!! Keep Moving until ne

Hi There  It is Monday today. The start of a week. The way we start...well just about everything is usually how we end it. Yes, we do go through some ups,downs and rough patches, but usually our attitude remains pretty much the same. This is also where our own motivation plays a role. We need to be dedicated when the "downs" and "rough patches" threatens our attitude. This is one part of our commitment to moving more. To do it for no one but yourself. It is an everyday recommit to oneself and the goal one has set for oneself.  Be dedicated to YOU... Not your feelings about yourself! Keep Moving until next time 👋

Hi There Everything in life is a choice. We need to make a  conscious decision to move more. No one can do the work for you. YOU need to do it. The problem why we end up quitting is because we try to reach our end goal as soon as possible! We don't look at this decision as the start of a new lifestyle, new journey. We need to plan. Be strategic in all aspects. We all know our weakness so we need to work them in, but not focus on them. Your mindset needs to change and that takes time, effort and understanding. A strong support system helps, but they can't force you toward your goal. Start small, build onto your success, use them to push you further. But do it for you... And #NEVERSTOPMOVING Keep Moving until next time 👋

Hi There  Life is about balance. We know this. The challenge is finding it. Balance is a skill. We need to practice as we practice any skill. The problem is we do not how to start. My advise is just start... As an person trying and failing myself. We need balance in every aspect of our life. We need to take care of yourselves, because we matter and unfortunately we can not move at the speed of light. We may take it slow and easy as long as we alo go full speed ahead when the time comes. It is hard to let go and be kind to yourselves, but it is part of  gaining balance in our lives! Keep Moving until next time 👋

Hi There  I was having a hard time today during my running training. I run using an app. The app gives me information on my pace and distance etc.  I was really pushing it today; so essentially dying... When all of a sudden I hear the voice guide telling me "Almost there" in the most unmotivated, automated voice ever!!! Now it never changes and I am use to it, but today it killed me... I needed more than that! Plus I was going slower than what I needed to be going to improve my time!! This made me think.  Here we have the most brilliant apps that give us all the information and feedback one can possibly need to better one training. The best thing is it is instant, but  this still does not keep us motivated  to keep on training. It is cool in the beginning  but it wears off. I believe we should remember we are human. We have good days and bad days and we feel weak and strong. It varies between times, days, weeks and so on... It is fine to not always be the best. Just be bett

Hi There  "If you are good you may get a sweet"; " You did great, you deserve an extra scoop of ice-cream" ; I am so proud of you, you may eat a whole chocolate" .... Ever remember hearing some variation of this kind of praise? It is motivation and validation we receive from a very young age. We are conditioned to reward ourselves and others with "bad" (unhealthy) stuff. So when we are being or doing "good" (healthy) we essentially throw away the gains by rewarding with "bad".  We validate eating unhealthy because we plan on working out harder; yet again we reward ourselves for working out harder by eating unhealthy. See the bad cycle we are thrown in?  I suggest we start  rewarding ourselves  with healthy, a new hair do or that skinny jean that you now fit into. Rewarding yourself with a bubble bath or even experiences like hiking because now you CAN!   I highly recommend that we also break the bad cycle with our kids. D