Get back on the horse...

The Holidays are behind us, and most of us are unhappy with the visible results of the last few months of excess! Now's the time to get back to our routines and schedules, especially the ones that help us with our health and wellness goals.

Since the winter began, I have hurt my knee 3 times. I'm still not walking or sleeping properly without pain so, needless to say, my fitness regimen is completely messed up. At a time like this, most people would simply give up on their goals and consider that they've had another failed attempt to lose weight or look better.

Rather than doing that, I have reduced my caloric intake by adding about 75% more fresh fruits and vegetables to my daily menu. While I know that my "fat loss program" is suffering because I can't do the cardio that I love and need, I also know that I'm doing all that I can do while I manage this setback.

I've had to forego the idea of competing in April but, if all goes well with the healing of my knee over the next few months, I will get back to the gym and into competition mode to prepare for November 2009.

I'm telling you this story to let you know that we all deal with life's curveballs; that the process of going after our goals is mostly about handling contingencies. Fitness goals are alot like relationships, "it's easy when it's easy". Real accomplishment happens in the face of challenge.

So, just in case you've given up on your self or your health and wellness goals, I'm here to tell you that you're exactly where you should be. And that every morning you have an opportunity to start fresh, to get back on the horse, and to keep moving forward.

I'm here to help you get back on that horse! All you have to do is believe in yourself one more time and reach out...