Commitment – Page 2 – Badass Is the New Skinny

Overcoming Barriers

Recently, I decided it was time to start living healthier by changing one unhealthy habit at a time. In going through the first habit – stop drinking soda – it made me think about all of the reasons why someone might struggle with these habit changes. So here’s what I’ve decided: Since Thanksgiving is this week,Continue reading “Overcoming Barriers”

Ditch the Bubbles

We all have our little bad habits – not eating breakfast, putting extra mayo on our sandwiches, having a soda with dinner, skipping the gym for happy hour with friends – the list goes on. I’m focusing on these things a lot these days because my professional approach to training and coaching is based on lifestyleContinue reading “Ditch the Bubbles”

Taking the Next Step

Over the past few months I’ve learned a lot about myself, and my journey isn’t over. In fact, I’m excited about the next steps. About six months ago when I first signed up for my personal training certification program, I did it with a bigger goal in mind: to become a certified health coach. TheContinue reading “Taking the Next Step”

Success and Next Steps

Well, I did it. A couple of days ago, I passed my exam and am now an ACE certified personal trainer. I have to admit, it’s all a little surreal. It’s been a roller coaster of a ride filled with mixed feelings of incredible doubt to supreme self-confidence. On Friday, I went to the universityContinue reading “Success and Next Steps”

Game Face

There’s that pesky little saying that the only constant is change. This is sometimes super annoying to hear because it’s obnoxiously true. And lately, I’ve been rolling with the punches and waiting for things to “settle down,” when in reality, there’s not much chance of that anytime soon. Here’s why: My boss quit. Nine monthsContinue reading “Game Face”

The Temptation to Quit

I dangle helplessly from the edge of a cliff, holding on by the tip of my pinkie finger. My feet scrape the side of the mountain – all efforts are futile attempts to pull myself up before falling into the ominous abyss gaping open beneath me. Fate taunts me from somewhere above, and I can see itContinue reading “The Temptation to Quit”

Ditch the “Fat Pants”

Look in your closet. Do you have your sacred pair of “fat pants” neatly folded on the top shelf on the off-chance that you might need them? Or are they rumpled up on the floor because, well, you had an off day? One of the best things I did for myself was I decided toContinue reading “Ditch the “Fat Pants””

The Dreaded Plateau

Well, it happened. Already. I thought I’d make more progress before it happened, but it seems that I’ve hit the weight-loss plateau. It’s one of those inevitable downsides to deciding to lose weight, and when it happens, a lot of people get frustrated and give up. It’s hard not to. The good news is, plateausContinue reading “The Dreaded Plateau”

Fear of Failure

What if I fail? The fear of failing – at anything – pretty much terrifies me. In fact, there have been any number of times when the fear alone has kept me from even trying certain things or really putting all of my effort into succeeding at something. A lot of times, the advice people getContinue reading “Fear of Failure”