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New Year - No Excuses

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  I have heard every reason for someone missing a workout.   Some are valid reasons and some complete bogus. As their trainer, I have to have a non-judgmental but firm attitude with clients when they miss workouts.   I am not in their body and don’t know how sick or not sick they may be. I realize not many people are like me and slightly obsessive when it comes to missing workouts.   I want people to get into a good routine and form great habits when it comes to their training schedule.   I personally plan my day around my workouts and when I get them done in the morning my day is so much smoother.   I make sure my workout is a priority and part of my day. Sunday I look at my work and school schedule and plan my workouts for the week.   Then each day before bed I check it to make sure I am still on track with my plan.   I pack my stuff (workout clothes and food) the night before to be ready to go in the morning.   Last year I must have heard the, “I didn’t hear my ala

2014 – What’s your plan?

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IM South Africa I am always excited January 1 st because I look forward to what will happen in the New Year, both the good and bad.   I enjoy and live for the good and I learn from the bad.   You have to be prepared for both but hope to have a good balance of the two as in a lot of good and a little bit of the bad.   I always have a plan for myself going into the New Year.  I don’t set resolutions because I don’t believe in them just like I don’t believe in diets. I feel they are temporary and they don’t create a lifestyle change.  I do however set goals each year for myself in my personal and professional life.  Last year I wanted to start a non-profit helping bring awareness to pet obesity.  I did not do that however, I did become more involved with my volunteering at the Nevada SPCA, which has brought me so much happiness I can’t believe I waited so long to do it.  I go there 1-3 times a week and walk and run the dogs at the shelter.  It is so rewarding a