On life’s journey, you face certain obstacles that are blocking you from where you want to go. We all do. The secret to success is removing those obstacles ourselves. We can’t expect anyone else to do it for us. That job is ours and ours alone. We see two categories of obstacles, speaking super-generally. First, we all have the lies we tell ourselves, self-limiting beliefs that we’re not good enough, strong enough or SOMETHING enough. That we don’t deserve health, happiness,

Coach Heather Binns here…As I'm sure you've already heard elsewhere, it's International Women's Day! The theme for 2022 is #BreakTheBias. Did you know that International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women? It also raises awareness about women's equality and promotes gender parity. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias can make it difficult for women to move ahead. But just knowing that bias exists isn't enough. Action

Coach Heather Binns here…Even though I'm running a race on the trails in Calabasas, CA this morning...I'm actually excited about my Renov8 Your Lifestyle Challenge that starts on Monday! BUT, there are only 28 hours left before the doors close (once the clock strikes 1:00pm PST tomorrow, registration is closed), so I can deliver to you everything you need to get started the next day :) And if you haven't joined yet...why not? Maybe you're crushing it and don't need any help

Here we are in March already. How did that happen so fast? Let’s pause a moment to check in and see how you’re doing compared to your expectations back on January 1st. Everyone can benefit from taking inventory and changing directions where needed. Ask yourself how it’s been going so far in 2022. How do you feel? Are you healthy? Thankful? What are some highlights of the year so far? What has held you back? Consider the goals you set for the year. Measure your progress. Li

Why are we so obsessed with perfection? The fitness industry constantly hits us with images of perfectly sculpted bodies who perfectly perform their perfect workouts without fail. And society in general demands us (especially women) to be ideal in every way – pretty, skinny, loving, successful in their careers, etc., etc… Enough! Let’s call an audible right now and say that the idea of perfection is both overrated and a complete lie. And in fitness, at least, it’s also entire

Fear is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real. Coach Heather Binns’s talking… I’ve thought about that at scary points throughout my life. When I was afraid I might fail at something. When I was afraid someone was mad at me. Anytime I’ve tried something big, new, different, and scary. Fear is natural, and sometimes it’s a useful alert to our “flight or fight” system. It can keep us safe, but for many, it keeps us paralyzed. Rather than being afraid and concerning you

There are many reasons to exercise, eat right, and lead a healthy lifestyle, right? It’s better for our health. We feel better, look better, and move better. It helps ensure we’ll remain able to care for our loved ones and enjoy life. And what’s at the root of all those and other reasons to practice health & fitness? It’s self-love. Why? Because if you can’t love yourself, you won’t be able to love anyone else. If you don’t care about yourself enough to take care of your heal

Coach Heather Binns here… I want to share something important today – something really personal for me that has made all the difference in my health and happiness. I love myself! Now, I couldn’t always say that. I didn’t always truly love myself. There are way too many times I’ve had low self-esteem. Even imposter syndrome creeps up into my life more often than I’d like it to. At some points in my life, I struggled with my value as a person. I wasn’t sure of my purpose. Ques

At the end of every year, we can’t help but look back on the good, the bad, and everything in between...and self-reflection is great. But don’t stop there. Pay it forward into each new year by being deliberately, mindfully grateful about all your blessings. We all shared some of the difficulties of 2021 in this past month. And we’re sure we each suffered our own individual losses and challenges. Neither reflection nor gratitude is meant to diminish any of those. But when we l

Which of these sounds like you when starting a new challenge or program? “I’ve got this! I’m 100% in!!” Or: “I’m terrible at this. I always quit anyway.” Surprisingly, that kind of all-or-nothing thinking is super-common in all kinds of activities, including exercise and eating right. We convince ourselves that we must be the 100% on point, and if we’re not, then we might as well not even try. “I win or I lose – that’s all there is to it.” But this is really a no-win proposit

Coach Heather Binns here… If we accept that it’s hard to be fit and eat healthy sometimes, then let’s also accept a complementary fact: It’s harder being unhealthy, inactive, sick, and incapable of living your best life. I mean, we all get to choose which path to take. They’re both difficult in their own ways. It’s up to you. Me? I’ll take the path that lets me enjoy a better quality of life with greater physical and mental health… looking more like I want to look… and feelin

Want to know a secret about exercising and eating right? IT’S HARD. You won’t always like it. You won’t always feel motivated. In fact, especially at the beginning, you’ll search for reasons to not get off the couch and move your body. That’s the simple, hard truth. Here’s the power of that truth: Realistic expectations set us up for success where fantasies (“I will be motivated 100% of the time”) fail us. Acknowledging the depth of the challenge prepares you to meet it. It h

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, do any of these sound familiar? “This year, I will reach and maintain my size from high school!” “This year, I will not eat carbs!” “This year, I will go to the gym twice a day, every day, and run six marathons and three triathlons and… and…” Whoa! Hold on a second…I hope you know we’re just joking here to make a point. Most people’s New Year’s resolutions never survive to February, as you might’ve experienced yourself. It’s because, t

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Or do you want to set some goals for yourself that you can actually measure and attain? If it’s the latter, we have a fun little challenge for you to kick off 2022: 7 Days of SMART Goal Setting! Are you in? Comment YES below and we’ll send over the details!

We’re going to be brutally honest with you today, and we want you to know that this comes from a place of love. So, let’s dive in… You know how it’s a common fact that everyone flocks to health & fitness in January or February, only to abandon it the following month or so? Well, there’s more to it than that. Let us tell you the thought process we have seen as a professional in the health & fitness industry for the past 15 years… It’s summer and kids are out of school. Things

December can be a crazy month. Don't forget to schedule in fun and self-care! Put it in your calendar and treat it as a non-negotiable Fun activities each week make life more enjoyable Ideas for self-care... If you didn't grab our November self-care calendar, let us know and we can send it over to you!

Do you have a routine, or do you tend to fly by the seat of your pants? Morning Routine Benefits : Ease into your day Positive mood to start the day Bring some focus and intention to your day Allows time for a healthy breakfast How-To: 10 minutes of affirmations Get up at the same time every day; avoid the snooze button 5 to 15-minute meditations on InsightTimer Evening Routine Benefits : Fall asleep easier Sleep more soundly Calms your mind down Allows you to set intentions

Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday is always a time for many of us to reflect on everything we are grateful for. But what if we actually created a daily gratitude practice? How would something like that impact your life? The practice of gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to change your life. Keeping a gratitude journal is an excellent way to start noticing and counting your blessings. It’s simple, yet powerful. Not into journaling? No worries! There are many ways to ad

Aside from a bathing suit, flip flops, and the hottest jungle fashion on the planet 😉 the most essential items Coach Heather Binns took with her to Costa Rica are her vitamins and minerals. Obviously travel is a little different than it’s been in years past, and they want to protect themselves as much as possible. The Renov8 line of products – specifically For Women Only Multivitamin/Mineral, Salmon Oil, and Vitamin D3 – have been part of her daily routine for the past decad

I am having so much fun on vacation with my husband in Costa Rica! It’s truly beautiful here. The weather is great, the resorts are wonderful, the people are friendly, the surroundings are beautiful, the excursions are fun, and the food is fabulous! One thing I told myself before I left was that I was not going to stress about my enjoyment on this trip, especially my food & drink. What’s surprising, though, is that I thought I was going to eat a bit more “unhealthy” because o