Plus My 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge! Sometimes it’s best to start at the end. Think of the outcomes you desire and try this approach. It’s called “reverse engineering” and it works for all kinds of problem-solving. Start by envisioning the desired outcome. Write it down, with as much explicit detail as possible. What will it be like? Are there sights, sounds, tastes, and smells associated with it? Will you feel happy, proud, relieved – all of these things? Next, imagine the s

We talk a lot about goals when we’re trying to improve our health and our habits. We’re told over and over that we must have them: To reach a certain weight. To earn this much money. To achieve THIS by a certain time. On and on, right? And if that’s worked for you, then fine. But if you’re like a lot of people, you stumble over that word “goal” because it suggests the possibility of failure. It whispers you might not reach it. It makes you even more hesitant about trying! Goa

Thank you so much to everyone that shared their personal stories...that is how we build more awareness. Also, thanks to Teresa Carpenter for a great presentation. If you'd like to watch the workshop recording this week, please join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hbdidsafetyworkshop

Sunday is approaching and this is the last chance to sign up, we are calling anyone who wants to become empowered. We don’t want anyone in the position of needing to be rescued; give yourself the hands-on experience and the acquired toolset that brings a sense of security for more peace of mind. ​ We look forward to seeing everyone Sunday guide them to become capable of protecting themselves. Become the hero of your own life and stop feeling vulnerable by owning your personal

If you’re feeling disappointed because you haven’t reached your healthy living goals for the year, then please…DON’T! First, you’re not a failure and your efforts are NOTHING to be disappointed about. You’re awesome. Period. Second, if you haven’t checked off every item on your 2022 list yet, that’s okay because we’re not done with the year yet! We have more than 47 days left and you can make SO MUCH PROGRESS in that much time. Right? RIGHT! We're calling for a mid-fourth-qua

This two-month span of celebration is the most joyful, yet stressful time of the year, with multitudes of people feeling isolated or depressed. Stress is actually a warning sign for things that bring danger and discomfort. It triggers those emotional and physical responses, in the hope that we adapt or cope with those things that challenge us. Stress is an alarm that reminds us we are responsible for solving these problems. When we feel that adrenaline rush, we get momentaril

We are excited to invite you to our free safety workshop that is for everyone, regardless of gender. Learn to feel more secure when out on your own, especially if you feel vulnerable, want to be more active, or are isolated during outdoor running, walking, etc. This workshop is designed to unleash the inner hero we know you are capable of being, so you are better equipped to protect yourself and your loved ones. You will receive practical hands-on training, become equipped wi

Successful New Year resolutions don’t start in January. They start NOW – in the fall, before the excitement, stress and indulgences of the holidays take over, leaving you dizzy, distracted, and delayed in getting a critical head start on success. Do you want to stumble into 2023 stuffed and exhausted and lethargic from weeks of feasting, shopping, stressing, and running around trying to please everyone? Or do you want to wake up January 1 in the right frame of mind, spirit an

It’s a big, cold world, and we all need the support of friends, family, a coach or mentor, and others who want us to succeed. But remember this: No one can want you to reach your goals more than you do. That means YOU must be your No. 1 cheerleader It means YOU must hold yourself accountable even when you can slip by others’ watchful eyes. It means YOU are the quarterback, the CEO, the ONE in Charge of All Things Related to Your Healthy Living Goals. Look, it would be nice to

Life gets hard sometimes, doesn’t it? Overwhelming sometimes, too. Or just – well, A LOT, right? Between the stresses of daily living and trying to make smart improvements, you can forget to press the “pause” button every day to take care of yourself. That’s why I want to talk about making a Self-Care Checklist to help. Coach Heather Binns's here... Now, let me emphasize that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to self-care, the activities you deliberately practice on a r

Are you afraid of change? So many people are. But remember the saying: “The only constant in life is change.” Mother Nature gives us at least four reminders of that every year with the change of seasons. So, now that it’s fall, let’s remember that change is good, natural, and a healthy part of life. Humans are a part of the natural world, and we need to change with time just like everything else. We can’t grow if we insist on staying the same – any more than a tree can grow n

Have you heard the phrase “extreme ownership” yet? It means accepting that you are responsible for all the factors that determine whether you’re successful in reaching a goal, not just the factors you directly control. Those factors in your control can include your thoughts, actions, decisions, responses to emotions, and how you communicate with those around you. Those factors outside your control? Well, that’s just about everything and everyone else! Just working, having a

We’ve all heard about “passing the buck,” an expression that means a reluctance to accept responsibility. It’s often used to describe dysfunctional organizations, but it’s helpful when talking about our individual health, too. We know people who take this as their daily approach to life. Nothing is ever their responsibility because they’re always trying to dodge blame. “It’s not my fault I can’t lose the weight – it’s my genetics.” “Don’t blame me because I don’t like salads.

Today is Women’s Equality Day and marks the 102-year anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. This was a major advancement towards women’s equality. This special day commemorates the struggles of women to be heard, as fierce advocates who gained the statutory right to vote. It gives them an opportunity to reflect on the continuing struggle for equality in the workplace and the role of women in their public life. Women in public ser

Of all the loving, nonjudgmental and supportive methods we can use to practice self-care, maybe the most misunderstood is meditation. It seems like every time we mention it in conversation, someone says dismissively, “Oh, I could never do that! Stop my mind completely and just not have any thoughts at all? I don’t know HOW to do it!” And that’s exactly how we felt about meditation, too. But we decided to try it in multiple variations, and soon discovered what it really is and

You probably like to think that you have integrity. You’re proud that you follow through and do what you tell others you’ll do … that you honor commitments to friends, family, coworkers and others, right? But what about keeping promises to yourself ? It’s so much easier to let those slide, isn’t it? We’ve all done it countless times. We’ve said we’d start exercising … and then we get busy or don’t feel like it. We’ve promised to stop being overly critical of ourselves … unti

In this fast-paced, high-pressured world, life is ALWAYS happening around us. So many things are beyond our control – the people, the institutions, the natural events of the world… But here’s what we can control – our own words and actions. We can listen to our heart, acknowledge our desires and disappointments, and then surrender to this wondrous, empowering constant of the universe – what you do is all up to you :) Success isn’t just what happens TO or AROUND you. It’s what

So many times in life, we have to make a choice. This or that? Here or there? Deal or No Deal? But sometimes we DON’T have to choose. Sometimes we get to say “AND” rather than “OR.” Sometimes we can have it all. And it’s important to remember this from time to time if we’re going to fulfill our amazing potential. If you tell yourself you must choose between your partner and taking time for yourself, then you lose either way. Forget about that. Embrace this as your truth: “I c

Whenever we’ve tried to make a positive change in our life, we’ve been surprised at how often people told us, “Change is hard.” It was like they were warning me that we shouldn’t try too hard and get disappointed. We even found ourselves saying it a time or two. “Just stay where you are… it’s probably okay…” But you know what? It doesn’t have to be like that. Actually, change can be fun! All it takes is finding ways to keep yourself motivated and making some strategic deci

With the latest strain of COVID spiking again, enhancing the immune system is still top of mind for people right now.​ ​​Your overall body weight, the foods you eat regularly, your quality of sleep, stress management, and how much you exercise ALWAYS impacts your immune system and your body’s ability to take care of you in the face of viruses, infection, etc.​ So, to put it mildly, taking care of your overall health every single day must be a top priority…now and every day.​