There are so many women who go through life discouraged and defeated. Many of their hearts are filled with anger, bitterness and resentment. They seem to devoid of hope and believe that nothing good could ever happen to them. It saddens me when I meet women that are so downtrodden but I am always thankful for the opportunity to work with them as they toss away old feelings of discouragement and embrace hope and victory.

Sure, some people have problems that seem insurmountable, but everyone has challenges that they must overcome or learn to deal with. It’s important for our own self-esteem and sanity that we constantly seek to improve and eliminate obstacles in our way.

If you find yourself feeling this way, try to fill your mind with positive thoughts. Focus on happy times in your life, even if those times have long past. Redefine the way that you view others and allow good

The important thing is to not sit around feeling sorry for yourself, but instead go out each day and make a mark on the world. And, why not—you? You have plenty to offer the world, your family and your friends, not to mention yourself. The good thing about spending time exercising each day is that you have more strength and endurance to do all the other things in life that you enjoy.

Life is such a blessing. If you’ve ever lost a loved one, you know how precious life really is. Don’t waste this valuable time feeling sorry for yourself, being mad at others, or harboring feelings of guilt or resentment. Celebrate living today and everyday and permanently change the way that you view all that life has to offer.

Eating a healthy balanced diet will help to improve your mood and your outlook on life. Diets that consist of high fats and sugars tend to make you feel worse instead of better. Comfort foods that make you happy, are fine periodically, but foods high in anti-oxidants will provide a release in seratonin the feel good hormone that exercise is known for.

Remember that each day is a new chance for hope and opportunity. Do all that you can to keep yourself healthy and strong so that you can go out and make a difference. There is nobody quite like you—celebrate who you are. There is hope for a healthier you.

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There are many women who are so afraid of making a mistake that they don’t do anything. Instead, they sit around worrying about saying the wrong thing, getting laughed at or appearing vulnerable. The truth is, we’re human and we are going to make mistakes and look silly from time to time—and that’s okay!

We can be so afraid of being judged or criticized or getting laughed at that we allow the fear in our lives to stop our progress. This is especially true when it comes to exercise. Often we refrain from exercising because we don’t like the way we look, we don’t like the way we look because we need to exercise—it’s a vicious circle. Then to make matters work, we don’t want to ask for help when going through a workout because we don’t want to appear stupid or vulnerable. What we cease to forget is that everyone who is exercising started out as a newbie too.

I have known women who refused to change jobs because they couldn’t stand to be the new girl at work. The fear of feeling of vulnerable or ignorant has a way of paralyzing our progress. It’s time to break free of that bondage and get serious about making a difference in your own life.

Exercise can give you that freedom. It has a way of empowering you as you master feats you may have never thought possible. If you will take the challenge and begin exercising today for just 30 minutes, you will transform your life. You will shed the chains of imprisonment and crush the feelings of defeat. Exercise will allow you to take control of your body, your health and your life.

Don’t be afraid to try something new. Take a walk around your neighborhood and chart off one mile and then two. Enroll in a dancing class or take lessons in tennis or golf. Buy a new pair of running shoes and start training for the next marathon. It won’t matter how fast you go, all that matters is that you complete the race—that’s what makes you a winner.

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“In the search for wealth, we destroy our health.” The Buddha, 600 BC

It’s true, you know. It happens to the best of us. As we grow older, get fixated on achieving wealth or just making ends meet, concerns for our health are “back burnered.” The sad thing is our health is never more important than when we lose it. And many times, once it gets too bad, no amount of money will help us get back what we’ve already lost.

Eating a healthy balanced diet is essential to good health as we are what we eat. Staying active is vital to optimum health too. Activities that increase your heart rate should be part of your exercise routine as well as strength training that builds muscles.

But, how do you get yourself motivated to exercise? Do you set a schedule? Or maybe reward yourself with something like a massage, a manicure or a new outfit?

I like to try new things, whether it’s an exercise class or a session with a new client. Even getting a cool new water bottle or downloading a new song or podcast that I can listen to while I exercise is a great motivator. I get my exercise gear together the night before and the next morning I’m ready to go. These extra preparations performed in an organized fashion, really help me get excited about working out. My mind latches onto these little tasks and happily anticipates the outcome, which of course means me exercising for better health.

Primarily, weight loss begins with a committed vision. Getting in shape necessitates a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise, six days a week. You’ll always want to save that seventh day for rest. Now if you have a crazy schedule, you might be wondering how you will find 30 minutes to exercise.

If we review a 24-hour day, 10-11 hours are dedicated for your job. That includes an 8 hour workday, an hour for lunch, an hour for travel and another hour for getting ready or dropping the kids off to school. If you are luck, eight hours is dedicated for rest/sleep. With, another 5 hours left in the day to watch television, eat and other life responsibilities. 30 minutes dedicated to yourself for exercise is an attainable goal.
It’s a tight schedule, I know. But just consider how much better you will feel once you start taking out just 30 minutes a day to exercise. Combining aerobic exercise with resistance training will boost your cardiovascular health, build muscles and help you lose weight. You’ll look thinner, healthier and more vibrant. All these benefits and all you have to donate is a mere 30-minutes-a-day.

Don’t compromise your health in search of your wealth. Make both a part of your life, you deserve the very best—don’t settle for less.

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The path to a fit and healthy body is not only achievable; it’s much easier than you can imagine. But it requires a secret ingredient that is such a critical component that without it, women will fail time and time again.

Perhaps you’ve tried diets and exercise before, only to find that they just didn’t work for you. Frustrated with this sense of failure, you may have given up and quit. Left with feelings of regret, you might even dread the thought of starting another program for fear that you will never succeed.

It’s time to throw off those feelings of defeat and embrace the winning spirit within you. If you are visiting this site and reading this blog, that’s proof positive that you have the desire to make a change in your life. That’s the way success begins…one little spark of curiosity, one thought, one idea and the desire to make it happen.

Are you feeling that spark today? Is there a slow fire burning inside you that’s begging you to make a change in your life? Are you ready to transform the way you look and feel?

It requires a commitment from you. That’s the secret ingredient to achieving your fit and healthy body. Making a promise to yourself and vowing to keep it, focusing on that commitment everyday will make your journey to success an easy one.

Now, I’m not discounting the challenges of exercising and staying on a diet. I know that this is easier for some people and more difficult for others. But I have also witnessed determined people lose 30 pounds while others who were less committed struggled to lose 10 pounds in the same length of time. That is the power of this secret tool.

To help boost your level of commitment, start each day with affirmations of praise and appreciation for all that you have achieved. Speak positive words of encouragement and keep a journal of everything you eat, drink, and all of your daily activities. Make a list of your goals and allow yourself time to meditate on them. You will come away feeling refreshed and ready to take your life to a new level.

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I found this special poem and was so inspired by it that I wanted to share it with women everywhere. The words touched my heart and lifted my spirit, and I hope that they do the same for you.

A strong woman works out every day
to keep her body in shape
but a woman of strength looks deep inside
to keep her soul in shape

A strong woman isn’t afraid
of anything
but a woman of strength shows courage
in the midst of her fear

A strong woman won’t let anyone
get the best of her
but a woman of strength gives the best
of her to everyone

A strong woman makes mistakes
and avoids the same in the future
but a woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes
can also be blessings and capitalizes on them

A strong woman walks
sure footedly
but a woman of strength knows
when to ask for help

A strong woman wears the look
of confidence on her face
but a woman of strength
wears grace

A strong woman has faith
that she is strong enough for the journey
but a woman of strength has faith
that it is in the journey that she will become strong

~unknown author