Posts in the Category "Motivation"


Day one of training for Coach Erik, post surgery

Well, today was day one of my training and day one of dieting. Surgery to repair the rupture of my right distal biceps tendon was last Thursday. They had a bit more trouble with the surgery than originally anticipated because there was some tendon fraying. As a result they had to cut the tendon a.. Read more →


Coach Holly’s source of motivation

I used to be motivated by “things”. If you’ve been training or had any goal that has lasted any length of time, you already know that only goes so far – it’s good for a hot second. A new outfit to wear to the gym, a new playlist to jam out to, a training partner.. Read more →


It’s all about sustainable and maintainable progress

Remember, it’s all about sustainable and maintainable. There’s no point in getting in shape if the methodology is not sustainable and the results not maintainable due to how they were achieved in the first place. (because if the methods used are not sustainable, then neither are the results you achieve using them). Think big picture!


Why you shouldn’t compare your journey to anyone else’s

While pursuing your fat-loss goal, be mindful of the fact that your journey is unique only to you. You won’t progress at the same rate as someone else, just as they won’t progress at the same rate as you. It’s pretty easy to get frustrated when you see someone else making great progress in less.. Read more →


Embrace your goals, and stick by them

Today I went to an Apple Festival with 60,000 people, apple pie, apple fritters, apple strudel, apple cider, apple donuts, apple cheesecake, handmade sourdough pretzels, pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, pizza, funnel cakes, and on and on. And, even though my mother will never full understand my goals of competing in “Body Fitness Matches” as she.. Read more →


LBC Client Hailie’s example of steadfast commitment to her goals!

LBC client Hailie is on assignment in the woods of WA helping with the wildfires. Talk about commitment, in more ways that one! She is working 16-hour days, and has managed to stay 100% compliant to her program now – with the help of her “Jeep Kitchen”. Just. Awesome. Isn’t it? From Hailie: “I encourage.. Read more →