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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 …

It's the time of year when you wish you could hit a "pause" button. Summer's end is approaching faster than a school bus driver after the last drop-off. than a fading bottled tan. Although we cannot stop the clock, we can make the most of it ...

It is a time of year when we let our guard down and hope to relax on a lounge chair. Some lounge chair, anywhere. Let go of expectations and find adventure in the every day ...

They don't call them lazy, hazy days of summer without cause. Revive yourself in a season that celebrates the low-key ...