Tag Archives: Fitness

As the year closes, focus on your accomplishments. There are likely unmet goal and resolutions from 2017. Reevaluate their importance. (They were unmet for a reason.) Now, move forward powered by your successes and those of your fitness community ...

As the holidays peak, take time to quickly recharge. Intensify your joy …

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by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner At 64 years old, MaryAnn embarked on a daunting weight loss journey. She dropped 108 pounds by age 68, despite her failing health. Here’s how … MaryAnn’s list of health problems is familiar: high cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. For her and many others, the cause is largely related to unhealthy body weight. MaryAnn’s concerned physician recommended she see a cardiologist. With her health in serious jeopardy, she took action. On Her Own Many Center members have experienced successful weight loss. Membership provides the tools, guidance, and motivation to achieve such fitness goals. Along with being an extreme success (losing only five pounds can be a feat), MaryAnn had the challenge of overcoming advanced age and poor health.  A widow at 28 years old, MaryAnn raised a son alone while earning her college degree. A lucrative career in banking followed. Despite her success, she lacked support to improve her health and wellness. A strong, independent woman, she embarked on this journey with only the help of Center membership. Prioritizing Her Health She joined the Center when it opened. MaryAnn made friends during her workouts. She enjoyed the camaraderie and atmosphere charged with motivation. She needed this …

“No” gets a bad rap. Sometimes, amidst the positivity and flow of yes, a solid no can—and should-- be the healthy answer. November is a great time to introduce a little no into your life.