These Are A Few of My Favorite (Home Gym) Things...

I want to start a home gym...what should I buy? I am often asked what products I recommend to start a home gym.  You don't need an entire room OR a whole lot of space to have a functional home gym.  Below I have a few suggestions to get you…

Getting "FIT" - What Works is What You Will Do

Paperbacks and "FIT-ness" have a lot in common... During our vacation last month I read an actual book. Not on a Kindle or a tablet…a paperback book. I LOVE technology, ask anyone who knows me, I really do. Newer isn't always better, however.…
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How Much Water Do We Really Need?

Yesterday I had a question on my Facebook page about the “eight, 8-ounce glasses” of water I am challenging you to drink during H2OMe. I was really excited to get the question…I WANT you all to be involved with what I write about. The…
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Why You Shouldn't Say, "Screw THIS chick" to me...

Truth time: I have never had a weight problem. I've been pregnant twice. I fit in my jeans the first time after six weeks. Before you say, "Screw this chick!" - - keep reading. Despite my lack of “I was where you are, follow me”,…

Now is the time for "Fall Fire Up"

WOW! This summer has gone by FAST! Hard to believe that our high schoolers will be starting their fall sports in a matter of WEEKS. I don’t know about your kids, but mine – AND one of my friend’s – have not followed the plan laid…

BIGGEST Mistake I See at the Gym...

SO!!!  I am asking you all to comment on my FB page about something that happened today. I was at one of the gyms where I work.  There was a woman working her A** off...what I mean is that she was there before I started my workout and finished…

Who Needs Running??

But I don’t like running… If you don’t like running FIND SOMETHING ELSE! On Thursday I went to a local gas station. The attendant said that he had seen me running all over Livingston (a slight exaggeration, but I liked it J). I told…
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Consistency in ACTION!

WOW!  I don't know what happened to me this last weekend!  I had a field day at the party I was at on Saturday and then again on Sunday...by "field day" I mean that I ate like it was the end of the world. I believe in, and live my life,…
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Managing Your Energy...

I'm reading this great book, "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.   I'm only about halfway through, but I wanted to share a little something that I learned and put to use today. The general premise is that we need…
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A Short Play for Your Enjoyment...

SETTING:  Carolyn's Brain CHARACTERS: Carolyn - Personal Trainer, Fitness Enthusiast, Coach/Motivator (COACH CAROLYN - CC) Carolyn - Personal Trainer, Mother of 2 teenage girls, Co-director Running 4 Answers, Homemaker, Basketball…