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The Dark Side Of My Love Language
According to psychologist Gary Chapman, everyone feels loved or expresses love in one or more of the five love languages: receiving gifts, words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, and acts of service. With one of our love languages being words of affirmation, what's the dark side?
4 Ways to Clear Your Mind
Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, or falling asleep? Here are four ways to clear your mind and get your life back.
Sleep struggles are incredibly common, and many people find it challenging to clear their minds before bedtime. A few common struggles include:
Forgive yourself. Keep moving forward
My 15-year-old daughter had her end-of-season water polo tournament this weekend in Dallas. Her coach is a former Olympic water polo player and still represents the USA in the over-35 water polo tournaments all over the world.
Her #1 most important piece of advice is mental: get over your mistakes quickly and move on!
I've Had Multiple Panic Attacks Today. What now?
What’s a Panic Attack
A panic attack is like your body's fire drill, but it happens at the worst times—randomly. Imagine feeling an overwhelming sense of fear and doom, coupled with physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, trembling, and sweating. It's like your body is convinced there's a lion in the room, even if your logical mind knows there isn't. They usually peak within a few minutes but can leave you feeling pretty shaken for a while after.
Schedule Your Goal Review
Schedule Your Goal Review. If you haven't set up a goal review session yet, use the link below to book. Each goal review session includes a complimentary Inbody 270 body composition scan.
October Programming 🍁
It’s Fall ya’ll! Time to build some muscle under some cozy crew necks and flannels. Maybe I’m speaking too soon 🥵. At any rate, before we get into out October programming, let’s recap last month!
Here’s a look at some PR highlights from September
Do you Have a Coach or a Cheerleader?
A coach is like a strategist, guiding you through the game, providing feedback, and helping you improve your skills. They might challenge you, push you out of your comfort zone, and focus on your development.
A cheerleader is there to uplift you and provide moral support. They're the ones cheering you on, celebrating your victories, and offering encouragement. They do not provide detailed strategies like a coach or help improve your skills and abilities.
Drink the Good Wine, Eat the Good Food
Spend time with friends. Enjoy Saturday night dinners with one another. Drink the good wine. Eat the good food.
2 Ways to Give Focused Attention: at Home & at Work
One of the best ways to give focused attention to a particular task is to time it. Set a timer for 20-30 minutes. Work on one (and only one!) task for that specific period of time. When the timer goes off… take a 5 min break. I recommend taking a walk or cleaning the house for five minutes if you are at home.
Monday Motivation - Getting Better Requires Feedback
The absolute best way to improve is by receiving constructive feedback. Your coaches and I want to hear from you. Our goal is to provide a 10/10 experience when you walk through the doors at Blue Eagle... EVERY... SINGLE... TIME!
3 Tips for Better Connecting with Friends
One of the best ways to live a longer, happier, and healthier life is to better connect with friends. Here are three ways to better connect with friends! These relationship exercises are based on “The Good Life” by Robert Waldinger and Marc Shulz.
Motivation Monday - Filling Your Feed
I write these Motivation Monday emails to encourage you as you start your week. I often need motivation myself... or at least reminders that life is not supposed to be rainbows and unicorns every day.
Saying Great Things about Yourself Even If It's Make Believe
Here are some ways to improve saying positive affirmations to yourself, especially during personal training sessions.
Monday Motivation - A Life Well Lived
If you want to take more control over your health, get started with our personal training and nutrition program that has helped dozens of Fulshear, Richmond, and Katy residents lose weight, get toned, and feel great!
Have You Ever Bought a Cow?
There are many benefits to buying a pasture-raised cow to eat. Here are some of the most important ones:
Better taste. Grass-fed beef is generally considered to have a better flavor than grain-fed beef. This is because grass-fed cows have a higher concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which is a type of fatty acid that gives meat its flavor.
Where Should You Not Put a Fruit Bowl?
Here are some places where you can put a fruit bowl:
On the kitchen counter… This is a good place to put a fruit bowl because it is visible and accessible.
Invite a Senior Adult to our Forever Fierce Open House
Are you a senior losing strength, flexibility, and confidence?
** Improve flexibility getting out of bed ** Build strength ** Move without hesitation ** Work in your own yard or garden again ** Make friends in a community you enjoy ** Live active ** Stay healthy
Hate Cooking? Easiest Ways to Prepare Veggies
Raw veggies. Raw vegetables retain most of their nutrients. They have more fiber, more antioxidants, and are low in calories…
Losing Those Last 10 Stubborn Pounds
Losing those last 10 lbs can be frustrating and debilitating. Regain control with Bryan's advice.
Habit Stacking My Morning Routine
Starting the new year strong is easier to do when you start your morning strong. I use a technique called habit-stacking to get my mind right and ready to face the day.