Fitness & Nutrition Tips

“The pessimist borrows trouble, the optimist lends encouragement.” ~William Arthur Ward

“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” ~Sir Edmund Hilary

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal” ~Anonymous

“Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your own permission.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Coffee (Drink it Black!) Some people can’t live without their coffee. Luckily for them, coffee reduces the risk of cardiovascular and other inflammatory diseases. Coffee drinkers also have a lower risk for type II diabetes, liver disease, and promotes a healthy heart. If that wasn’t enough, coffee can also aid in fat loss. Caffeine, chlorogenic…

“He who reigns within himself and rules his passions, desires and fears, is more than a king.” ~John Milton

Buy a bike.New bicycle models are released in September and dealers slash prices because they don’t want old models haunting their showrooms. Bike manufacturers make updates to new models, so educate yourself on those changes. Sometimes the updates are minimal or limited to design tweaks, making the older models a super smart. Now is a…

“Aim for success not perfection…Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person.” ~Dr. David Burns

“All who have accomplished great things have had great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal that was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.” ~Orison Swett Marden

It’s been absolutely GORGEOUS this month, and will be another great weekend, weather wise! It’s a good time to take FULL advantage of the lingering summer temps and get creative! Here are 2 tips: Did you know that gardening IS exercise, and if done properly, can burn as many calories as more traditional exercises!? Fall…