Mason Carter Harvey is your typical average kid, except he was over weight and got tired of being bullied by the kids at school. He took it upon himself to lose 85 pounds in a year. He now has a healthy and active lifestyle and has made it his mission to encourage and motivate others. […]
You Can’t Until You Say “I Can!”
Ever say “I can’t do that”? I believe all of us are guilty of that from time to time. We all can defeat ourselves before beginning a task. We may struggle with self-esteem issues, struggle with the way we look or not know how to treat others kindly. Some people are born with the “I […]
Early Morning Run
(©2009 SMC Taylor) The air is not speaking I start to run The sound of the pavement I pick up speed The wind begins to hum I feel hair flow The trees become alive I hear the birds The golfers emerging I wave a hello The houses become awake I hear the chatter The run […]
My First 5k!
I was not very athletic when I was younger, but I ran my first 5k on my 42nd birthday. It was a thrill for me when I crossed that finish line. In fact, for me, it was almost as exciting as giving birth to my two sons. I never really envisioned myself becoming a runner. […]
My Spring Fitness Challenge
I have not been working out as much as I would like, so…. I have decided to do a Spring Challenge for myself and invite anyone else who would like to participate with me! There are 6 weeks until Easter; so I am challenging myself to boost my exercise routine and more closely watch what […]
I Am The Coach Of Me!
The biggest road block to achieving your fitness goals is sticking with the program. When exercising at home, it is very easy to get distracted by other responsibilities or to push your workout aside. Self motivation in the home workout is not as difficult to achieve as you may think, as long as you follow […]