I chose Body-for-LIFE! As the old saying goes…"If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself." A great philosophy for hindsight, and good for a chuckle at parties. In my case however, these words became all too true when I was first ...

It’s a Mind Game Hello to the Body-for-LIFE® community! I hope your training is challenging your body but renewing your mind at the same time. It’s amazing how powerful you really can become if your mind is right, clear, and positive about what you’re doing. Today I want to talk...

Day one and 5 weeks in. Age 41

With the public’s rising interest in fitness and nutrition, more and more carbohydrate products in the supermarket are available with a “whole grain” option. Whether it is crackers, bread, frozen waffles, cereal or pasta, it is very common to see label statements such as “Whole...

That time of year has begun when most of us are having difficulty finding the motivation to exercise. It is cold and wet outside, and dark by the time you leave work! Not only does that make it harder to get to the gym, but it also makes us crave those warm, fattening comfort foods. Instead...

Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling great and ready to start a day of healthy eating and exercising with the best of intentions? Then unfortunately as the day goes on life happens and those good intentions go out the window? Then you are like most of us who have encountered this at one time...

As I approach the brink of a new year I’m reminded of the excitement that stirs in the hearts of so many Body-for-LIFE contenders and advocates as they await to hear which new champions will take the stage and grab the torch. On behalf of the Body-for-LIFE Team Champions, I’m honored...

Joining the Body- for -LIFE challenge is the beginning of a journey that I pray all of you will soon recognize should not end with your final completion date. Rather, the challenge should be a stepping-stone that will propel you forward towards a much more enriching and fulfilling life experience. You...

After having completed the 26.5 miles and then 56 miles back to back days in my first week. I quickly learned that I have the aptitude and the heart to do the entire distance since I can will myself to do pretty much anything within reason--to me. On the other hand, while studying and reading a tremendous...

When I was asked to help with Champions Weekend this year, I jumped at the chance. It’s always a treat to spend time with the people who have truly been touched by the program, and I knew that meeting our 2011 Body- for -LIFE Champions would be a very special experience. These are the people who...