1st Phorm

My mom always told me that if you worry about the pennies the dollars will take care of themselves. This saying is true for financial conversations as well as exercise and nutrition. I’m amazed at how conversations related to exercise and nutrition are often dominated by details. When I try bringing the [...]

You know, unfortunately this is a very common problem and there is no easy solution to it. As you are learning, fitness is definitely a lifestyle, and it’s important to note that it’s a lifestyle not everyone is willing to commit to. It’s a commitment you make to yourself to help you become a better [...]

You want to know a sure fire way to never ever get what you want in life? Start compromising.
Think about it. How many times has your comprising with yourself forced you to settle with something you really didn’t even want?
Look around you:
• Is the job you have your dream job?
• Is the relationship you’re in [...]

If I could set a health and fitness goal for the entire U.S. population it would be for them to break a sweat each day. While achievement of my goal may create a hygiene crisis, it’s a stinky solution that I’ll gladly accept when considering the potential benefits that could be derived from such simple [...]

The world of exercise and nutrition is for many people largely build upon vanity concerns and outward appearance. While this isn’t true for everyone, it does seem to be the majority of individuals, especially if they are younger individuals. I guess older folks have either given up hope or don’t give two hoots anymore. [...]

I’ve been heavily involved in a world related to exercise, fitness, health, nutrition, etc. for close to 15 years now. Easily one of the biggest beefs I have with people or things that will make me roll my eyes are the excuses and lack of responsibility for their health. Everyone has 24 hours [...]

What’s up with the people that go to gyms these days? I train at a “big box” gym and I am consistently puzzled by the number of people who obviously have no real desire to be there, but insist on making it their nightly hang out anyway. You know who I’m talking about; the ones [...]

I often get asked how I manage to juggle all of my obligations and stay in great shape! Let me tell you, some days, it’s a little crazy, but when you have a goal, you make it happen no matter what! In addition to being a mom to a busy two-year old boy [...]

I want to start this blog by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 2010 is here, and frankly, it’s time to get my ass in gear! The holidays were great, especially the time spent with my 23 month old son, Brady, and of course Gillian, my beautiful partner in crime. The beginning [...]

Here we are again, the beginning of a new year, a new decade and new opportunities. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the dawn of a new millennium. Yet, here we are 10 years later at the start of a brand new decade. Man, time sure does fly. One thing we Americans [...]