Author Archives: flintklatyfamily

There are so many reasons you’re not doing the thing. I’m not even going to list them. You know what they are. They make sense in your head. You may even get people to agree with you and nod as you list them. As a person who helps people achieve their health and fitness goals, I’veContinue reading “One day, you’ll be UNSTOPPABLE”

When I think of the things I have struggled with, I notice something. There are times when I seem to do better for a while- maybe even have a level of success- But then there’s a period of coasting, then a gradual decline, before finally finding myself back where I started. This can occur in any area- tryingContinue reading “Getting off the roller coaster”

I remember when I would lie to myself all the time.  While I was unhappy with how I felt and looked, I would say I didn’t need to watch what I ate. I would tell myself that being concerned about my weight was simply society’s expectations being imposed on me. I quieted my conscience about goingContinue reading “I lied.”

This meme is cute, and the first time I saw it I chuckled a little. It also annoys me.  So very, very much. It perpetuates this idea that life is either one or the other extreme: You either get to have dessert or you never do. That happiness is only about eating. That people who are tryingContinue reading “Treat yo’self!”

We all need people in our life who love us just how we are. You know, the friends that know our bad habits and accept us anyway. There’s a fine line, however, between choosing to overlook a friend’s shortcomings and coming to depend on them. It’s when negative tendencies are no longer quirks that areContinue reading “Snicker Friends”

So, how does one make sure they are their own best cheerleader? We need to emphasize the good in ourselves, right? I remember being told to choose some positive affirmations and repeat them daily. If you’ve ever tried to recite enthusiastic statements in an attempt to change a negative mindset, you are probably well acquaintedContinue reading “Yes, you CAN.”