Goal Setting and Developing Healthy Habits for the New Year

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When embarking on a healthy lifestyle change, it is very importance to have a set of goals in place. The purpose of goal setting is simple: to ensure clarity of vision. Clarity of vision is a key to any process as it enables those involved to behave in an efficient and effective manner. If our mission is unclear we run the risk of being distracted, procrastinating, or quitting half way through. However, if a goal is set, we know what we are doing, where we are headed, and why we are putting forth the effort. It is critical for goals to be achievable. Many of the goals that we set for … [Read more...]

Developing Healthy Habits for Busy Mothers

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Establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the key to feeling better, fitter and more relaxed. It gives you the power to cope more effectively and efficiently with obstacles that we busy mothers are faced with on a daily basis. Who wouldn’t want to experience the benefits of healthy living? Through the introduction of regular exercise and a healthy nutrition plan, we can improve our mental health by lifting our moods, save money by not buying as much processed foods, lower the risk of developing illnesses and most importantly take control of our life. As a busy mother, I … [Read more...]

The Family that Workout Together Stays Together

Family Conditioning with Pilates

You get up, help your family prepare to leave, take the kids to school, go to work, come back, pick up the kids, do homework, cook and then prepare to sleep. Then you say that you cannot workout because of the kids... the reality? You are responsible for your body and you are the example for your family. They deserve you in the best physical condition. The truth is that you can work your fitness program along with your family! Make them be part of a healthy life. Seeing your determination, commitment and dedication to achieve and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle will also make them want … [Read more...]