Small Strides? Or Major Setbacks? Small steps compound into huge gains. But, less healthy decisions, no matter how small, can also add up to major setbacks or stagnation. It’s important that we are aware and intentional because all of us get busy, and often, we don’t have or can’t set aside large chunks of time …

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There is a lot of information out there on the “right amount” of physical activity… But the real answer is: it depends. Remember, this isn’t one-size fits all! Health and fitness are very personal and specific. So, I want to get a little more specific this week and talk about a few more stages in …

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There is a lot of information out there… …information that tells us that we should exercise, the types of exercise we should do, how often, who should exercise, when to exercise, how to do it, why… But what do I base my advice on as your TD Fitness Coach? What guidelines do I follow? It’s …

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I recently finished a book called Finish by Jon Acuff. Jon Acuff also wrote a book called Start, thinking that what prevented people from meeting their goals was an inability to start. But it turns out, people have no problem starting things, so he focused on the deeper things that prevent us from finishing. He …

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Here at TD Fitness, we talk a lot about what to do and what to avoid for better health and fitness. But what about when we don’t have many healthy choices or options? There are so many things that affect our health, our habits, our carefully laid plans, and even our best intentions. This could …

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Want to lose weight? Want to feel better? Need more rest? It all comes down to healthy habits. In this short episode, we are talking about taking action regularly and consistently. Especially if and when you are feeling overwhelmed with the “busy-ness” of life or if you struggle to stay motivated. I want to tell …

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I just completed a Half Ironman. The great thing about events like this, beyond the physical aspect of it, is that I always take away some great life lessons that can serve me beyond fitness events like a Half Ironman. The major lesson to take away from a grueling fitness event like this is that …

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How do you feel about fat? Fat is probably the most commonly misunderstood nutrient. As a nutrient, and as a concept in fitness, fat can be all too confusing. This confusion is also the reason the nutrient is so widely vilified. I want to demystify this often-vilified nutrient and dig deeper into some of its …

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Should weight loss be your goal? It’s the most popular health-related goal in America. But is it the right goal for you? When it comes to losing weight, there are a ton of ways to go about it. Some harder than others, some more expensive than others, and some that take much longer than others… …

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Staying busy? Traveling? Oftentimes, one of the attributes of busy people is that we travel a lot. I happen to be in the middle of traveling now! As someone who is constantly thinking about health and healthy living, I realize there are many things that are somewhat second nature to me when I prepare to …

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