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by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner The time of year for fun and relaxation has arrived. Be energized to make the most of it … Summer promises nice weather, vacation days, and casual gatherings on the patio with friends and family. We approach this new season with an expanse of calendar days ahead of us, ready to be filled with good times, tank shirts, and radiant sunshine everywhere. Before the final school bell rings or office summer hours begin, prepare yourself. Life is not a postcard. Accept Yourself If you dug into your summer clothes anxious to see a year’s worth of workout results revealed, realize a snug zipper or two is not a sign of failure. We often expect too much, too fast from ourselves, especially regarding fitness efforts. Accept that your beach body is a work in progress, which is great since you reside in the same body all year. Do not spend a single sunny day lamenting the smaller size you hoped to accomplish. Do another round of personal training sessions and try again. Fitness is part of a healthy lifestyle, which goes beyond sculpted biceps and unrealistic body imagery. Focus more on the health benefits gained than the weight …

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Battling countless afflictions, member Rita shares how she (literally) got herself up from the ground and became a survivor. More than once. In life's make-or-break moments, how do you react? Build up your resilience. Be inspired by Rita's story of hope...

Has your heart ever skipped a beat when a little daredevil fearlessly leaped into a swimming pool? Perhaps you’re sitting at the ocean’s edge when you realize your teen has ventured too far in the surf. Or, maybe you share similar worries but for yourself, a lifelong doggy-paddler at best. Relieve these anxieties with some basic swimming smarts …