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Note: This is a guest post from Zen to Fitness.  Zen to Fitness has a passion for fitness and living a simple life - along with reading, writing, and travel.  About six months ago, he began eating an improved diet of whole foods, while also adding more exercise - and [...]

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“When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid” ~ Audre Lorde
The Olympics.  Athletes who have taken the love of their respective sport to their highest level.
Power.  Dedication.  Commitment.  Resolve.  Words that describe these athletes who [...]

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“The woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.” ~ Robert Frost
5K Race Report
Race:  Saturday morning, 8:30 AM.  Local state park.  Small event.
Saturday morning started with beautiful weather for running.  Temperatures in the upper [...]

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“The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t’ is you.  And you don’t have to listen” ~ Nike
Swim.  Bike.  Run.
Why would I ever attempt that?  I’m not a good swimmer.  I can’t run.  And I rarely bike.
That was me five years ago.  Since then I have competed in three triathlons, improving [...]

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"Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." — Lao-Tze
How’s your yard?  Or your flower garden?  Are there any weeds in them?
Weeds are defined as plants that have no [...]

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"The first wealth is health." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
What does it mean to be fit? I’ve been thinking about this recently. There are tests that can be taken (VO2 max, BMI, waist to hip ratio, body fat anlaysis, 1.5 mile run, etc) - the list [...]

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That which we really want takes effort, and time, and sweat, and tears, and failures, and practice, and …..
This applies to sports (here), and this applies to your life.
So, don’t make excuses. Instead, go out there and work for what you really want.
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“Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body.” ~ Cicero
Have you ever had a bad day? Or just don’t feel quite as chipper as you usually do? A sure-fire way to change this is … exercise!
Every time I exercise, I come [...]

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” There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.” — Roger Staubach
Effort: An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall.
Are [...]

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“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That’s what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they’ll go through the pain no matter [...]

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“For the first time ever, overweight people outnumber average people in America. Doesn’t that make overweight the average then? Last month you were fat, now you’re average - hey, let’s get a pizza!“ — Jay Leno
Have you ever thought about it? How much it costs to be overweight, that [...]

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“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” — Wayne Dyer
We all have moments when we fall down (and not just physically). Mentally, we can fall too. Or we might stop doing something that is good for us. Physical exercise [...]

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Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world. ~ Grant Petersen
Yesterday we covered some of the positive affects of biking, concentrating on the economic portion. Today we’ll look at what "stuff" you’ll need to bike to work.
The following list are [...]

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“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race” — H.G. Wells
Today kicks off the start of National Bike to Work Week. What a great opportunity to give biking a try. Among it’s many benefits:

Great exercise. Get [...]

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I am a big fan of biking - for many reasons. It’s good for your health, it’s good for the environment, you can save money on fuel, and it’s just a great way to see the countryside! Now, even if you don’t have a bike, there’s still a way!
Lipton is giving away a [...]

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