by LiftingMySpirits | Motivation, Weight Loss
Extra work dropped on you at the office? A couple extra errands this week? Someone needs your help? It doesn’t have to be an emergency, but just a perfect storm of little things that pile up that can wreck your schedule for a week. Life happens when...
by LiftingMySpirits | Mindset, Motivation, Weight Loss, Weight Training
If you’ve had to stop working out for a period of time, it’s hard to get going again. Q: What’s the biggest mistake people make? A: They think it will easier to get started when you feel motivated. Feeling motivated is awesome – that’s true. But motivation is an...
by LiftingMySpirits | Nutrition, Weight Loss
In 2009, I wasn’t thriving. My health had been in decline for a few years. Forget about size and appearance for a moment – other things were more important to me back then when I was at my rock bottom health wise… I couldn’t walk any distance without feeling out of...
by LiftingMySpirits | Books, Faith, Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition, Weight Loss
I recently read It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way, by Lysa Terkeurst. (Amazing book and I highly recommend you check it out. I’m not affiliated with it in any way. I gain nothing but the joy of paying it forward by recommending it.) You know how when you read...
by LiftingMySpirits | Mindset, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Weight Training
The average adult will pick up a cold or flu bug a couple times a year. If you’re a lifter who eats enough protein, it’s probably less than that. But we know it’s inevitable, so it’s important to have a plan on how to adjust your program so you can ride it...
by LiftingMySpirits | Weight Loss
I’m sure you’ve heard the warnings in the news about the negative effects on our health from prolonged sitting. Did you get a standing desk? (Here’s mine. Built it with an old computer desk and heavy duty crates.) Have you been wondering why the...
