Surrounding yourself with inspiration
Something that I encourage users to do is to surround themselves with inspiration. This may be pictures, rewards, or inspirational quotes. It is important to find something that is quick to touch your heart and get you moving! If you decide on a quote, you may write it on a sticky and put it somewhere sneaky or frame it and make it the centerpiece of your wall – whatever works best to...
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day!
Wishing all of you mothers out there a happy Mother’s Day! Do you have something active planned with your children? Here are some ideas if you are looking for some outdoor fun! - Set up a scavenger hunt - Play some basketball, catch, badminton, or some other kind of outdoor sport to be active - Go for a family walk or bike ride. Maybe you can take a trip to the park? - Attend a local...
Read MoreControl your snacking
It is possible to eat extremely healthy meals but still fall short when it comes to “healthy” and be overboard when it comes to “calories.” What you snack on between meals has a big impact on your calorie intake, take a few steps to make sure that you aren’t over-eating when it comes to your snacks. 1. Keep your portions in check. Put your snack in a small bowl or on...
Read MoreGuest Post Ann: Vitamin D – an essential vitamin for healthy bones
The main source of Vitamin D is through the action of sunshine on our skin. It is also called ‘the sunshine vitamin’ and is essential for bone health. A lack of Vitamin D can result in bone loss, impairment of muscle function and an increased risk of falls and fractures. Vitamin D maintains normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus and aids the absorption of calcium, which helps...
Read MoreFind what works for you!
After undergoing some big life changes in the past year, I’ve learned a lot of things about myself and about what it takes to maintain or increase activity levels. The biggest things I’ve learned? Find what works for you! Every person’s life is different. We each have a different environment, schedule, and circumstances, as well as physical and mental capacity. Not to...
Read MoreGuest Post Shelley: Dance for Health!
What’s an activity with no equipment or skills required? Dancing! Dance has been around since the beginning of time and is one of the easiest (and most fun) ways to get activity. Why dance? There are many benefits to dancing, according to an article by AARP: Boosts brain power by improving memory skills Strengthen bones and muscles without hurting your joints Tone your entire body Improve...
Read MoreCreating an active work environment
Do you sit at a desk for work? Is it sometimes tough to get up and be active to break up your sitting time? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, you are not alone. The Coach Blog has featured many posts of the benefits of breaking up long periods of inactivity with movement; refresh your memory here, here, and here. Sometimes the problem doesn’t come with...
Read MoreGuest Coach Yvette: Children’s birthday treats
It’s your kids’ birthday. Time for presents and pie! Also at school your little one would like to surprise the other children with a nice treat. But what can this be? Let’s find a nice but healthy treat. And of course I can help you with this! See some nice examples below. What about a fast and healthy race car? - 1 banana - 1 cucumber - ...
Read MoreTake a closer look at your weekend…
What does your typical weekend look like? Are you doing extra long and hard work-outs to make up for an inactive week? Or are you planting yourself on the couch to relax after a long five days of work and activity. Maybe you have struck a balance with your weekend activity; allowing you to be active but also find time to relax? Many people fall into one of the first two categories but the...
Read MoreGuest Coach Erin: Finding a Mentor
Think about the accomplishments that you’ve had in life. It can be anything, not activity or health related… Did you achieve that objective on your own? Chances are someone or something was involved along the way to help get you there. I couldn’t have graduated high school without my teachers pushing me to do better. I couldn’t have become a DirectLife coach without the years...
Read MoreCoach Jose
There are 2 things that have shaped my path in life: one is people, and especially their capacity for change and growth; the other is fitness and exercise. More here.
Coach Melissa
"Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” This is a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt that always gets me thinking. It can be applied to different aspects of life but I especially enjoy thinking about it in regards to pursuing a healthy lifestyle.... More here.
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