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Rockstar Triathlete: Jesse Jimenez
Rockstar Triathlete: Jesse Jimenez Coach’s Notes: To take up the sport of triathlon at age 63 is pretty gutsy and that is a great way to describe Jesse! In one year, he has become the triathlete he set out to become. He finished his first 70.3, just a few weeks ago, feeling amazing and signed … [Read more…]
It’s what you do right now that makes a difference
It’s what you do now that makes a difference Are you psyched for the new year? Ready to make some changes once the calendar flips? Here’s a hot secret: You don’t have to wait! The choices you make today will determine where you are on January 1. Instead of letting these weeks go by unproductively … [Read more…]
“Later” is a lie
“Later” is a lie “Later” is a lie we tell ourselves to feel better.“Later” is stated out of fear, never necessity.“Later” actually means “never” in regard to reaching fitness goals and dreams. It temporarily lets us off the hook without admitting we’re giving up our dreams. We can EASILY convince ourselves that timing, circumstances, and … [Read more…]
Gratitude is good for you
Gratitude is actually good for you Each holiday season, we stop everything to share one common purpose; To give thanks. The idea is so central to our national character that its myth goes back before the country’s founding. The concept of gratitude goes back even further, with its roots in ancient philosophy and all the … [Read more…]
Are you a dreamer or a doer?
Are you a dreamer or a doer? Do your words match your actions? I can’t tell you how many times people say they want to get healthy, to exercise regularly, to train for a triathlon, to eat right… and then they literally behave in every way possible that’s the opposite. Partly it’s because of the … [Read more…]
This sneaky thing is making you fat
This sneaky thing is making you fat You might have heard that stress kills.Did you know it can also make you fat?True fact. When we’re stressed, our bodies release the hormone cortisol. It’s part of the “fight or flight” reaction that served a super-important function in caveman times when our ancestors encountered, say, a saber-tooth … [Read more…]
Have you fallen for these myths?
Have you fallen for these myths? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.Never eat after 7 p.m.Lifting weights makes women bulky.If you want to lose weight, then you have to do all cardio.If you want to lose weight, then you have to starve yourself. All true? HA! All myths – persistent suckers that … [Read more…]
Goals Aren’t the Point
Goals Aren’t the Point We’ve always been told that success is about having a goal and reaching it.But here’s the deal about goals. It’s good to have them. And it’s good to pursue them. But merely reaching the goal isn’t really the point. It’s really about the journey. It’s the steps we take along the … [Read more…]
Stop This Now
Stop This Now As children, we are happy to take credit when things go our way – and to deflect blame when they don’t. “Yes, I did clean up my room – but it’s sister’s fault that it’s a mess again!” But as we grow up, we learn to take responsibility for ourselves – for … [Read more…]