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Fitness Needs to Become an Action We Put into Practice

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ZiwQldXIFEa01fQFTN3X37msk4Ynf5Y8y8VCVDABYDb1pFqPkAI21GoCoAA34XgNDDKeFodPUWRDO55lGLd5ZSnBOaE4HgBhECSLW7DO0OaXWXMTBUjWhoFse9CijRQQS1LJeDC17zrV/s1600/darla+poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ZiwQldXIFEa01fQFTN3X37msk4Ynf5Y8y8VCVDABYDb1pFqPkAI21GoCoAA34XgNDDKeFodPUWRDO55lGLd5ZSnBOaE4HgBhECSLW7DO0OaXWXMTBUjWhoFse9CijRQQS1LJeDC17zrV/s400/darla+poster.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Fitness needs to stop being a dream we think about and become an action we put into practice. There are so many factors getting in our way. <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/06/dont-believe-everything-you-think.html">Negative thoughts and self-defeat</a> are high on the list. Using "too busy" as an excuse is another fitness barrier. Frustration with the lack of results can cause us to think it will never happen.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RGnRISmZu5eY_UWSmEtD500dBv8_eHUiDLdbvhtYZTxvs1_FHSjz-Ue7_fu2bSC3WJ-C9PFsYeP0qib8BuWtNzlXss_yRmnEM8dARy874Ufp_FXoLY5QqqzoZm9DfyogRUQkX4aGg1Mx/s1600/live+beyond+dreams.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RGnRISmZu5eY_UWSmEtD500dBv8_eHUiDLdbvhtYZTxvs1_FHSjz-Ue7_fu2bSC3WJ-C9PFsYeP0qib8BuWtNzlXss_yRmnEM8dARy874Ufp_FXoLY5QqqzoZm9DfyogRUQkX4aGg1Mx/s320/live+beyond+dreams.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Fitness requires us to live beyond our dreams. We all have the potential to achieve success. Remaining positive in a negative world will be first on the agenda. No more downing yourself before even trying. "Busy" is a word used for people who really don't want it bad enough. Lastly, there is no such thing as instant results. <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/05/achieve-fitness-one-day-at-time.html">Daily progress</a> should become the focus.<br /><br />The action needed to get fit is a daily choice. Start by making a plan and sticking to it. It will be important to schedule your workouts and spend time meal prepping. Avoid processed convenience foods and replace those with healthy nutrient dense foods. Start hanging around people who are positive of your <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/08/are-you-really-eating-for-fitness-goals.html">fitness goals</a>.<br /><br />It comes down to you being responsible for your body and what it looks like. You want it?  Go get it. This is called living beyond your dreams. Nothing is going to happen until you make it happen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkZJBGhnj04eer9TfWitT8dcVgzMbhnB5zXaus0cUKzB3MEhuwdmr2F0Wv7Kpi6QBHi5VqZAD7lzcBTC2KRXccvMjWsBtdd2hMNaQtOVpRJ3oBvrrfBWeS-5sIlTH87tWXbghtgjMAiQp/s1600/change+takes+action.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkZJBGhnj04eer9TfWitT8dcVgzMbhnB5zXaus0cUKzB3MEhuwdmr2F0Wv7Kpi6QBHi5VqZAD7lzcBTC2KRXccvMjWsBtdd2hMNaQtOVpRJ3oBvrrfBWeS-5sIlTH87tWXbghtgjMAiQp/s320/change+takes+action.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Fitness is a <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/01/no-matter-what-you-do-its-still-about.html">permanent lifestyle change</a>, not something that magically occurs. This is your journey, your body, and your fitness. You will never look like anyone except your best healthy self when it's all said and done. Are you ready to live beyond your dreams? Straight talk but all in fitness love!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Thanks for stopping by my Blog and don't forget to subscribe and never miss a free update.<br /><div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">             </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/StayHealthyFitness/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0XmftjVDNNgdtMpvpKeZEylFttH0ent9-ADvH4hK4voUqqNSckxIGztgpoaTtC6oGajwsMNt_ciExs1LeZ0zMWG6nHr7ScxpaHWvnkehtXKWloYtT1rPdr5lBJtECDeuPXGnL150gxfD/s320/darla.JPG" width="302" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be well and Stay Healthy</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div>

Fitness Needs to Become an Action We Put into Practice

Fitness needs to stop being a dream we think about and become an action we put into practice. There are so many factors getting in our way. ...

15:01:00

If Fitness Feels Like a Burden, You're Doing it Wrong

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpncp1NoDiKvAVC6D-zn3cr3cK4FOHFgxWhS62KNx6kkozj8WL8dThVl-WgnnVV1wgu3xFlXj5O2jJamoFacM8ShhrKc2x_D1-913qT87uRk2fUFk2fxpfvVnJBt1cubmz-yLvjbVhS9Th/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpncp1NoDiKvAVC6D-zn3cr3cK4FOHFgxWhS62KNx6kkozj8WL8dThVl-WgnnVV1wgu3xFlXj5O2jJamoFacM8ShhrKc2x_D1-913qT87uRk2fUFk2fxpfvVnJBt1cubmz-yLvjbVhS9Th/s320/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I was reading an article in <i>More Magazine</i> and came across a small piece on what motivates us to exercise. The reason I bring up the article is I happen to agree with the content. According to <i>More</i>, the top reasons women over 40 exercise are to <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/04/lose-12-pounds-in-6-weeks.html">lose weight</a> and protect their health. Research indicated these women were more disenchanted with their fitness programs. Regular exercise was explained as a duty, not fun and more like taking a mouthful of bitter medicine. So, it appears gals over 40 feel exercise is more of a have to duty than having a fun time.<br /><br />The lesser percentage of women surveyed stated they exercised to improve mood and reduce stress. Now, that sounds fabulous. Studies show women who exercise for stress reduction and to feel good remained true to their programs. In fact, they exercised 30% more than those seeking to lose weight and protect their health.<br /><br />Now, you may think losing weight should be motivational, but let's say you're not seeing results. This creates a whole other dynamic of fitness. We may begin feeling discouraged and even want to give up on <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/03/fix-your-fitness.html">fitness</a>. The results are typically dwindling workouts and returning to unhealthy eating habits. It's weird how all this gets turned around, but it often occurs.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87ApMfcSGwPH1R1f4-u8OAKtIaadi3GoLsdZ6rPGBFCWxrA5XNL97uesfX1yO9U6u8tIWyEOlZHUkmLrmzybJIydYVV5q4tQINJCHpQ-OeedEWEgL9uoLfvQdquzLdHZRUFFUo0cqKJBN/s1600/IMG_3369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87ApMfcSGwPH1R1f4-u8OAKtIaadi3GoLsdZ6rPGBFCWxrA5XNL97uesfX1yO9U6u8tIWyEOlZHUkmLrmzybJIydYVV5q4tQINJCHpQ-OeedEWEgL9uoLfvQdquzLdHZRUFFUo0cqKJBN/s320/IMG_3369.JPG" width="274" /></a></div>Our mindset and reasons to exercise should be clear and supportive of a <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/01/no-matter-what-you-do-its-still-about.html">healthy lifestyle</a> we enjoy. The goals need to focus on feeling better about ourselves because we are working out and eating right.<br /><br />Think about the immediate benefits of exercise and how you feel after finishing a workout. Positive endorphins (happy hormones) are released during exercise creating a positive mood and reduced stress. Being able to flow through the day more at ease, feeling good, and accomplished are feelings you will want to repeat. The long term benefit will be an improvement in the <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2011/11/it-has-to-be-quality.html">quality of your life</a> and health. Before you realize it, you will be living an adopted fitness program and lifestyle.<br /><br />The takeaway from all this is to enjoy what you're doing when it comes to fitness. <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/07/fitness-is-to-better-our-life-not-to-be.html">If it feels like a burden</a>, you're doing it wrong. Find healthy foods you enjoy and workouts that keep you anticipating the next session. The outward appearance you're striving for will eventually happen and the best part is enjoying the process along the way.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my Blog. Don't forget to subscribe and never miss a free update.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xzln5mh1ZQ-ScMSQALI3g3DrzQ7ejY6wd1sh-u5vvTm_YifMU0A-dcKm8KBW46g9UpqyU8EWd52EGvCT8Z2wurNNR-W2RyFeL6KNUtB-16EULf7TKoEBDyXCB6boNldo88_JJxt4VvQM/s1600/IMG_0078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xzln5mh1ZQ-ScMSQALI3g3DrzQ7ejY6wd1sh-u5vvTm_YifMU0A-dcKm8KBW46g9UpqyU8EWd52EGvCT8Z2wurNNR-W2RyFeL6KNUtB-16EULf7TKoEBDyXCB6boNldo88_JJxt4VvQM/s320/IMG_0078.JPG" width="269" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be well and Stay Healthy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

If Fitness Feels Like a Burden, You're Doing it Wrong

I was reading an article in More Magazine and came across a small piece on what motivates us to exercise. The reason I bring up the article...

18:22:00

What Works for Me May Not Work for You

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAzRx8RigCvTFG7pioOwHlCsAKxFHU3SzjiAy5D7v6hxi7-rTkAEJ7CBGMLRsxEBRiJJ0ijjESSxwBriz75K2pkf8Y2656kqGsBvNsGCAlWxcVqj0uHROxqUnEEb1acZvnB5vAdkrB7y4/s1600/IMG_3891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAzRx8RigCvTFG7pioOwHlCsAKxFHU3SzjiAy5D7v6hxi7-rTkAEJ7CBGMLRsxEBRiJJ0ijjESSxwBriz75K2pkf8Y2656kqGsBvNsGCAlWxcVqj0uHROxqUnEEb1acZvnB5vAdkrB7y4/s320/IMG_3891.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>What works for me may not work for you. That's awesome! Why? Because we're all different people with differing strengths and weaknesses. Each of us should focus on the things we can do, and do our best not holding anything back.<br /><br />Acceptance of who we are and celebrating our strengths is essential for health and fitness. I eliminate push-ups from my workout for example because they will aggravate my neck injury. Instead, I work hard on my chest press and it works for me.<br /><br />It could be easy to sulk back into a corner and cry over my loss of certain athletic abilities, but what would that do for me?  Nothing. Life has given me a great purpose and a strong will to fight for my fitness. I have good and bad days just like you. Over several years of training, I have come to <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/07/eat-like-fitness-expert-to-achieve-your.html">really enjoy what I can do</a> through exercise modification and creative program development. I do what works for me and it's fabulous.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kzEFjJLoLexHnG_6-mFesot9SoqB_dZSff4CxqNoi4nhZ_les0SPjPdn8sM-O7JQDD6dFZTF42_a0l7Eg1vhy-mcCUa5vmehm0VhkvQZF6S7vWEvwraKFd71AS4Alm_L9Pw8lMGV21gx/s1600/dcad8d3a08e799544b76720180d0c285176ad49d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kzEFjJLoLexHnG_6-mFesot9SoqB_dZSff4CxqNoi4nhZ_les0SPjPdn8sM-O7JQDD6dFZTF42_a0l7Eg1vhy-mcCUa5vmehm0VhkvQZF6S7vWEvwraKFd71AS4Alm_L9Pw8lMGV21gx/s400/dcad8d3a08e799544b76720180d0c285176ad49d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />It's important to never give up hope and know you can achieve great things. <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/06/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-fit.html">Work hard to reach your goals</a> and do whatever it takes to get there. We all have the ability to find our strong and put it to work literally. It doesn't matter how long it takes because life and fitness are all about the journey. The important thing is to put aside fear and doubt, let go of a failure attitude, and embrace who you are right now.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my Blog. Don't forget to subscribe and never miss a free update.<br /><br />I dedicate this Blog to my beautiful Australian shepherd Roxie who passed away 2 weeks ago at 3 years young. She was diagnosed with a rare, advanced heart disease (DCM) for her breed and age. I dearly miss her and she was truly my love bug companion. Always cherished and remembered my sweet girl. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUoInY3mHNjYa9ArNHxlej3yoxkJZJIjuBGL_Gkw6MsD1q651OrF7OBY5kCf2yroocaUXxdudO5gq9LlWDSFAJVBy55xHXx3w7c7mSB1Caie2jbmC49skl8PTrCOXgaK48gOC-dKCWPL6h/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUoInY3mHNjYa9ArNHxlej3yoxkJZJIjuBGL_Gkw6MsD1q651OrF7OBY5kCf2yroocaUXxdudO5gq9LlWDSFAJVBy55xHXx3w7c7mSB1Caie2jbmC49skl8PTrCOXgaK48gOC-dKCWPL6h/s320/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I Miss My Roxie</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">             </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></div><br /><br />

What Works for Me May Not Work for You

What works for me may not work for you. That's awesome! Why? Because we're all different people with differing strengths and weaknes...

14:12:00

Being Fit Involves How We Respond to Life

<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: cyan;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0J7bVAZtJiKuPiCAL9fSOyXzA5zMq4yZAwxLOlFboEzh2aKnOfoT7VlP525PjvWpX-evl6pM9P2hxLqrt0LlY7wwYcrQp6pmoTPhDGHPMifUzETj_6HftSgWwnz28yjVgO-CoHTDf8bhv/s1600/IMG_3369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0J7bVAZtJiKuPiCAL9fSOyXzA5zMq4yZAwxLOlFboEzh2aKnOfoT7VlP525PjvWpX-evl6pM9P2hxLqrt0LlY7wwYcrQp6pmoTPhDGHPMifUzETj_6HftSgWwnz28yjVgO-CoHTDf8bhv/s320/IMG_3369.JPG" width="274" /></a></div>Life is not always easy. I'm no different than many of you: woman, wife, mother, daughter, a friend. I do walk the walk of fitness with <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.com/">my occupation as a personal trainer</a> and writer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> This doesn't change the fact I sometimes have up and </span>down days emotionally and physically. I also experience burnout with my workouts.<br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>One of my favorite life quotes is �life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it�.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I came across this quote from a school project my son made in junior high and it has really stuck with me. My son is almost 30 now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br /><br />I have realized through my journey of <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/06/sorta-kinda-fitness-doesnt-work.html">life and fitness</a> we are limited in what we can control. The only thing we can control is how we think, feel, and respond to life�s circumstances. We simply need to learn to let go of the rest. This can be a hard task but a necessary one. Also, we are definitely in control of the choices we make for ourselves to become healthy, fit people.<br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>Getting fit and healthy involves both our physical and emotional self. Many of us struggle with self-acceptance and not feeling good enough. Fixing our mindset is so important to be able to get physically fit. There is no such thing as perfection but <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2014/03/realistic-expectations.html">progressing each day</a> as a better and healthier person.<br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>One of my clients just shared this quote: "You do not have to get an A every day!� This was a revelation I took to heart as an overachiever. It also brings us back to life and health not being about perfect, but simply doing our best. This is important stuff when it comes to fitness. <br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>Attitude is huge in life and really determines how we respond to our day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> We can</span> choose to be bitter or positive. We can either refuse to grow or open our door of potential to become better people from every circumstance in life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> This is where life and health can feel hard. We need to be able to wake up and be happy and healthy on purpose. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">If my attitude and response were unhealthy, I would be unable to help people. I wouldn't be a good trainer choice to see for a <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/01/no-matter-what-you-do-its-still-about.html">healthy lifestyle</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would you want to entrust your health to a person who was unhealthy in any sense of the word? Sadly, many people walk around emotionally unhealthy without anyone knowing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Getting back to why this is important. My attitude and how I respond to life is what lifts me up, motivates me, and keeps me moving in a positive direction. It enables me to put forth my best self each day with <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/07/eat-like-fitness-expert-to-achieve-your.html">nutrition and fitness</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I choose not to give up in despair but to persevere through life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Life will bring challenges for all of us. I have faced many and will continue to do so. How I choose to respond will be the key to my healthy self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> None of us are immune to the </span><a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2014/09/life-can-suck-workout-anyway.html">struggles of life</a>, injuries, finances, illness, or family crisis. What remains important is how we respond. I can tell you this, it may be hard to get to the gym on a down day, but after I get going, it becomes easier. After a few minutes, a whole different attitude kicks in and I start using this time to think through things. I accomplish great healing during a hard sweat session. Nothing feels better than a finished workout. </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQAvdTxn5BavO1GOTKCEz0sn9ij97E88GriUi39W0mQlXXj2ePAhJAgBF5QHDmWKid5k-Nc1i2kSv3ePcQ5oQx9TveliSMYe828FYUM3CepGpyc-rzHMn4rFI9xWDN_AgOGrp2XM4x1jK/s1600/balance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQAvdTxn5BavO1GOTKCEz0sn9ij97E88GriUi39W0mQlXXj2ePAhJAgBF5QHDmWKid5k-Nc1i2kSv3ePcQ5oQx9TveliSMYe828FYUM3CepGpyc-rzHMn4rFI9xWDN_AgOGrp2XM4x1jK/s1600/balance.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">The takeaway: life is about balance. Health includes the emotional as well as the physical. When one is out of sync, the machine will not work properly. I began today on a downer and after some prayer time, writing this Blog and soon to workout, I feel energized. Nothing will ever be perfect but <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2014/09/you-have-to-change-to-change.html">life and health</a> can always be good. </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><h4><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Motivation of the Day: Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it</span></span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbsBYdtwxl8kIZfZQfWxnES0gADzY7z4eky1uHNMHFVaEId9HaMvmiWpkjC8MoMZvChyphenhyphen-WoplI1TPvlsNdY6Iu-E7L3hcnSS0m8dL1UTyyIumyeDu7PucKsBrrx0kTkwDzRrA0r_OqIgl/s1600/IMG_0399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbsBYdtwxl8kIZfZQfWxnES0gADzY7z4eky1uHNMHFVaEId9HaMvmiWpkjC8MoMZvChyphenhyphen-WoplI1TPvlsNdY6Iu-E7L3hcnSS0m8dL1UTyyIumyeDu7PucKsBrrx0kTkwDzRrA0r_OqIgl/s320/IMG_0399.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be well and Stay Healthy</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: cyan;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div>

Being Fit Involves How We Respond to Life

Life is not always easy. I'm no different than many of you: woman, wife, mother, daughter, a friend. I do walk the walk of fitness wit...

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Fitness is a Constant State of Change

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtGAh4YpTVwW4jWxvI9xNSa54hZbtv0-BZyWgwP4LjG_MQBUZXoXJgC4PUdf-WxPiMTiedNGBW-tDP82_BGyZrbt_YHzKDc4d8adgsrermr3bCSQBsTyf1nyU29Gqve_M0D8sNhTkS7GuK/s1600/change.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtGAh4YpTVwW4jWxvI9xNSa54hZbtv0-BZyWgwP4LjG_MQBUZXoXJgC4PUdf-WxPiMTiedNGBW-tDP82_BGyZrbt_YHzKDc4d8adgsrermr3bCSQBsTyf1nyU29Gqve_M0D8sNhTkS7GuK/s1600/change.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Change is necessary, can be a challenge, and inevitable. Sometimes we have no control over change as with the aging process or certain illness. What we can control are changes making us healthier people. That means taking an honest look at our lifestyle. <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/07/eat-like-fitness-expert-to-achieve-your.html">What are we eating</a> and are we exercising? </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">How do we implement all this change?</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Change is a big part of this journey of life. None of us are exempt from the constant changes needed to make our situation better. Did you know our bodies change at every level each day without our knowledge?  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Personally, I have undergone a lot of change in this life as an athlete. My <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2016/01/no-matter-what-you-do-its-still-about.html">healthy lifestyle</a> enabled me to face many physical challenges. One of the toughest physical changes was rehabilitation from injury. It required perseverance not to give up, and acceptance of not being able to perform athletically as before. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The inevitable change often difficult for me presently are the changes occurring with the aging process. No amount of exercise is going to stop hormonal shifts and other changes <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/search?q=menopause">I have posted about going through menopause</a>. This transition or "the change" in life is definitely proving to be a challenge.   <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_NlroP83slOqkyW7TY0BfLXYJVQOKr_ubatkB6oDaPtauk5YoMhRPGVacQ_RJL0yJevD9wvgiPfkqvONIoTWiBpIC05G1jwgJ23mTqBXOCNtGdcTJtNWAFc5i_ymwHwndR2vX-3D5WIe/s1600/IMG_8050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_NlroP83slOqkyW7TY0BfLXYJVQOKr_ubatkB6oDaPtauk5YoMhRPGVacQ_RJL0yJevD9wvgiPfkqvONIoTWiBpIC05G1jwgJ23mTqBXOCNtGdcTJtNWAFc5i_ymwHwndR2vX-3D5WIe/s1600/IMG_8050.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We are all aging each day and our bodies changing through the process. When I was younger I didn't think too much about it. Being over 50, I can get overwhelmed by the different way I feel in menopause. I am sure many of you can relate. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Both men and women face the inevitable changes occurring with the aging process. Whether prostate issues for men or night sweats for women, it's a situation that can add frustration to life. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am open about everything health related. I feel issues, even those topics that may fall into the taboo to be discussed in public are fair game. In fact, I hope we can all agree that sensitive subjects relating to health need to be addressed and shared. Why? Many people are searching for answers or at least support to not feel alone in their experience. If Dr. Oz can discuss the perfect poop shape, <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/search?q=use+it+or+lose+it">vaginal dryness, and orgasms</a>, then for crying out loud, I am surely going to talk about it.  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtbUJm6RBpPxESJg0lCxIrJwO_VRmKxTn75xo2Sf34jznHw_ZVAwrASaaIx8tjmEB8iMWEiscHkd8MZcludh_cGPN4h_AWNl3j_uAr5gVawGkQpx_VdP2uVtD0edGJ6Gj-xxO4qLhfHR7/s1600/when-life-brings-big-winds-of-change-believe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtbUJm6RBpPxESJg0lCxIrJwO_VRmKxTn75xo2Sf34jznHw_ZVAwrASaaIx8tjmEB8iMWEiscHkd8MZcludh_cGPN4h_AWNl3j_uAr5gVawGkQpx_VdP2uVtD0edGJ6Gj-xxO4qLhfHR7/s1600/when-life-brings-big-winds-of-change-believe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All change can feel difficult, or extremely fantastic depending on the situation. Adapting a healthy lifestyle through eating nutrient dense foods and regular exercise will bring about a <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/search?q=healthy+body">healthy body</a>. Feeling and functioning better can be experienced pretty quickly with these changes. Although the process can feel like a challenge, eventually the change will provide an overall healthy state of mind and wellbeing.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Change occurring with injury or illness is harder to accept and embrace, at least in the beginning. I found that it takes hard work, lots of patience, and faith first and foremost. Also, the will to want to become healthier and better no matter what that looks like. Our life may be modified but our health can still be optimal. I discovered, the only disability that exists in life is the one existing in our mind. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The inevitable change of aging is also an area which will require patience and acceptance. We're all becoming new people every day with all this change. We don't always need to feel great about the aging process but it is a transition we need to accept. I'm not saying to celebrate hot flashes and lowered libidos because this is no fun for anyone. Our body is making hormone adjustments our thinking brain hasn't caught up to yet. It's simply our time to cut ourselves some slack and embrace the journey.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The important thing is to change those things we can control to become <a href="http://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/2015/06/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-fit.html">healthier people</a> and let go of the rest.   </span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoPvg5AKsitos2BsQ-mPArKEtizI0NuTldHdotC6PNOx6lGsInBrA487qkbzyywQcr5Br_9NTt_81wTGd8z9oEQ9LqLpoGKeWnBZzlI3thHXSurQyAVXSjFLSI6JGcVI5dJSKdOoU0VRpo/s1600/change.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoPvg5AKsitos2BsQ-mPArKEtizI0NuTldHdotC6PNOx6lGsInBrA487qkbzyywQcr5Br_9NTt_81wTGd8z9oEQ9LqLpoGKeWnBZzlI3thHXSurQyAVXSjFLSI6JGcVI5dJSKdOoU0VRpo/s1600/change.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1qIJJtvSZCZtJ764V19_D1wolSk8W7-vHjif_rmbyGxKcudzvZQDoyxYkeicyxQujXIXj8XNgAaVsRSE5HIrNi1W3pQq4Js5RwvP5ixUFWG899MRXfU1Bq4XkL2r2aRB1H1z6c05lL9c/s1600/life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1qIJJtvSZCZtJ764V19_D1wolSk8W7-vHjif_rmbyGxKcudzvZQDoyxYkeicyxQujXIXj8XNgAaVsRSE5HIrNi1W3pQq4Js5RwvP5ixUFWG899MRXfU1Bq4XkL2r2aRB1H1z6c05lL9c/s1600/life.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by my Blog. Don't forget to subscribe and never miss a free update.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbsBYdtwxl8kIZfZQfWxnES0gADzY7z4eky1uHNMHFVaEId9HaMvmiWpkjC8MoMZvChyphenhyphen-WoplI1TPvlsNdY6Iu-E7L3hcnSS0m8dL1UTyyIumyeDu7PucKsBrrx0kTkwDzRrA0r_OqIgl/s1600/IMG_0399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbsBYdtwxl8kIZfZQfWxnES0gADzY7z4eky1uHNMHFVaEId9HaMvmiWpkjC8MoMZvChyphenhyphen-WoplI1TPvlsNdY6Iu-E7L3hcnSS0m8dL1UTyyIumyeDu7PucKsBrrx0kTkwDzRrA0r_OqIgl/s320/IMG_0399.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be well and Stay Healthy</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">                                                                            </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div>