Category Archives: Inspiration

Happy Birthday Betty Marion White Ludden!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Steve

She’s 91 years young today.  And, she’s a role model inspiration that we can stay young and active for a very long time…

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Lori Yates

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Steve

What an awesome story she has to share! More on this here.

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The World’s Strongest Librarian

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Steve

Looks interesting.

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100-Pound Losers Meet-Up & Run Marathon

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Steve

Via a Today Show feature – Twelve obese people, all strangers when they met on the internet, forged friendships while helping each other get healthy and start a running program. They’ve all lost over 100 pounds and are now running … Continue reading →

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Michelle Mohr

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Steve

I saw Michelle Mohr on the Today Show this morning.  It’s the first time that I heard about her story. She lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for five years?  That’s amazing.  Here is how she did it: … Continue reading →

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Al Roker’s Book

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Steve

I just heard that Al Roker has a new book out regarding his weight loss journey.  I would have an interest in reading this one – probably when it hits the discount bin. Reportedly, Al learned that gastric bypass is … Continue reading →

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Mason Harvey

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Steve

I just heard this story from several months back. It’s a good one. Nice to see someone so young turn it around. Source.

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[Great Stuff] From Adam

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Steve

Read: Looking Beyond The Scale. It’s right on the money.

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The 75-Year Old Bodybuilding Grandma

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Steve

A great story on a very inspiring person, via the BBC: The world’s oldest female bodybuilder wakes up every day at 02:30 to fit in a 10 mile (16km) run before hitting the gym. But 75-year-old Ernestine Shepherd insists that … Continue reading →

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Words Well Said On Losing Weight & Changing Your Life

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Steve

Tammy Garcia shares these wise words on her weight loss experience – The biggest realization I’ve had, and why I’ve been able to maintain this time around, is that I’ve realized there is no “easy” way to lose weight. There’s … Continue reading →

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Never Too Late To Make A Change For The Better

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Steve

Great story via the USA Today – Elaine Jacobson, 56, of Rochester, N.Y., was inspired to lose weight when she saw someone in a wheelchair and realized, “I have got this body that somebody would give their right arm for, … Continue reading →

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Reebok CrossFit Games

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Steve

Yesterday, I caught a little of the ESPN2 rebroadcast of the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games. Before that, I had never seen this competition before…ever. It’s incredible to see those in this contest. And, it’s amazing to see what the human … Continue reading →

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Making That Fitness Resolution Stick

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Steve

A nice summary from Matt Fitzgerald on six tips for making “Getting Fit” a lifestyle change - About half of those who start a new exercise program abandon it within three to six months. The reason is no mystery–people are lazy. It’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late To Make A Change…

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve
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Blind 11-Year-Old Runs Marathon

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Steve

Here’s the story via the Daily News – Wakana Ueda followed the sounds of applause, of chanting and of her mother’s voice as she crossed the finish line of the Honolulu Marathon on December 11. The blind, 11-year-old girl from … Continue reading →

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81-Year Old First Time Marathoner

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Steve

This is an incredible story – Marjorie Kagan went for her first run in March, but “this whole thing,” as the 81-year-old New Yorker refers to her first marathon attempt, began a few years earlier. Shortly after her husband of … Continue reading →

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Free Your Mind & The Rest Will Follow

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Steve

An interesting school of thought on time and energy management from “Dr. Oz” – What are some other tricks in your daily lifestyle that you think help you maintain emotional equilibrium? [Dr. Mehmet Oz]: You know that I have not … Continue reading →

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Join The [Running] Club!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Steve

I’ve come a long way since the start of this year. Figuring that I’ve run enough “personal” 5Ks, I’ve now signed up and joined a running club – effective yesterday. They have a pretty big membership – their Facebook Page … Continue reading →

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Keys To Staying Fit

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Steve

Chalene Johnson, over at BeachBody, offers her “20 Secrets of Very Fit People.”  It’s a perfect list.

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Cutting Himself in Half

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Steve

This is a great story. It’s wonderful to see someone young make a change like this – and now he has his whole life ahead of him…and will be able to enjoy it, much more than before.

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Toronto To London Success Story

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Steve

This is a great story. And, it’s proof that making good food choices, using portion control, tracking/journaling your intake, and making yourself accountable goes a long way towards having a healthy body weight.

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The Early Morning Runner

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Steve

As I shared yesterday, we were in Disney last week – from Monday through Friday. We had a super-early flight out on Monday.  And, this required us to leave the house at 4:45 AM. Let me tell you – it’s … Continue reading →

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Bill Clinton’s Vegan Journey

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Steve

Via the New York Times Well Blog – After undergoing two separate heart procedures since leaving office a decade ago, former President Bill Clinton changed his diet to slow the progression of heart disease. But when a doctor told him … Continue reading →

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128 Pound Weight Loss

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Steve

This is a nice “Beachbody” program success story. Of course, the trick will be maintaining – and most of that will come with watching his diet. It’s all about food choices and portion control. If you master that, there’s no … Continue reading →

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From Obese Teen To Beauty Queen

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Steve

Via Good Morning America – Most beauty queens would not advertise that they once weighed 234 pounds. Miss South Carolina’s Bree Boyce made it her platform, and now she’s on her way to competing in the Miss America pageant. “If … Continue reading →

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