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Finishing What We Start

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

As a kid, were you taught to always finish what you start? I was. And it’s something I used to think my kids should also learn. However, I find myself rethinking this lately. I believe there is a difference between quitting on something and knowing when to stop. I’ve sometimes found myself very much hung [...]

Fitness Tip: Be Your Own Personal Trainer

Dai — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:34 +0000

A personal trainer is a great investment in your health. But if a personal trainer doesn't fit in your budget or schedule, there are several ways you can take on the role yourself. Here, Fitness Town and Life Fitness explains how to do it successfully.

Do We Always Have To Finish?

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:52 +0000

I had a conversation with a friend recently and he said that struggle is a commitment. Never thought of it that way before. The parents I work with are aware of their own struggles with all sorts of behaviours and emotions, so why would they be committed to struggling? I had to ask myself this [...]

Fitness Tips: Best moves for Mom

Dai — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:31:41 +0000

Moms give unconditional love to their kids but often don't give that same love to their own bodies. No matter what pre-pregnancy fitness level a new mom was in, it will take some work to get muscles back in shape post-baby.

Do Nothing Day

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:28 +0000

Moms are master multi-taskers. Experts say that multi-tasking on the job actually decreases productivity. I’m willing to bet that multi-tasking as a mom decreases the mom in many ways, too! Energetically, emotionally, and physically. Just because moms can do it all doesn’t mean they have to or should be expected to do it all. Yes, [...]

Is Your Way The Only Highway?

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:00:49 +0000

Have you ever thought to yourself “what is that person thinking?” I know I have and then I heard this wonderful Hawaiian saying “think not that all the wisdom is in your school.” It really helped me to understand that just because someone does something differently than I would do it doesn’t mean it’s wrong. [...]

Free Clinic: What is CrossFit?

JasonSander — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:58:33 +0000

CrossFit is an approach to fitness that has an emphasis on general physical preparedness. This means that the focus of the exercises is on anything that is directly transferable to real life. The goal of CrossFit is to make your everyday life easier and more efficient. One of the key aspects of CrossFit is avoiding routine, by keeping everything as “random” as possible; a CrossFit coach is able to produce more results in their athletes than most other styles of exercise.

Fit-tip: Workout your willpower

Dai — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:23:24 +0000

Willpower is discipline - it means doing what you know you should do, whether or not you feel like doing it. Wake up and choose willpower daily, and build it up like you would a muscle!

Always Aim High

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Both my kids are voracious readers and my son asked once what the Best Seller seal on one of his books meant. I explained it to him and, without missing a beat, he said, “Mommy, we’re going to write books that will be on the best seller list.” He grabbed some paper and started to write down 18 subjects he wants to write books on and over 30 names of possible characters.

It’s Not A Popularity Contest

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:06 +0000

Being a parent means that you have to make decisions that will create rebellion and feelings of resentment – and not just in your children. Your decisions and actions will create rebellion and resentment in your family members and your peers. And that’s how it should be!