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Looks can be deceiving … Fitness journeys are full of surprises, never more so than in AbsoluteFIT. You ever see a workout move and think, “Yeah, that looks easy enough, I could do that!” And then you try it and you’re like: “ … nope.” Or the opposite — something looks hard or even impossible... Continue Reading →
Submitted on behalf of Andrea Schwartz, long-time AVAC® Member One day in the spring of 2017, I joined my daughter for a hike. I never considered myself someone who would like hiking, always passing by that section whenever in a sporting goods store. However, something about an outside workout that can be as challenging as... Continue Reading →
Failure isn’t necessarily a bad thing; also it’s sometimes hilarious! I share a lot of things on here about what I can do after all this time in AbsoluteFIT, but I think I’d be remiss if I didn’t share the things I can’t do, or don’t do well (I mean in fitness and health, not,... Continue Reading →
Although every body and every lifestyle is different, some of these may work for you. You can read more of Lydia's posts here. Not every health change is visible to other people, and all progress is good, but my progress over the last year — in which I’ve lost nearly 25 pounds — is... Continue Reading →
It’s the nutrition, you guys. Check out this comparison photo — me today (1/2/2018), vs. me a year ago (1/12/2017). I started the AbsoluteFit Challenge 2.0 last March, and as I mentioned here — several times — the hardest part of it for me was the eating. I didn’t want to change my habits, I... Continue Reading →
It’s the time of year we need to remember to live well, love each other, and eat till we can’t eat any more …
When I talk about AbsoluteFIT — which I do, a lot, heh — people always ask about results, and how soon they can expect to see them...
Do you ever find yourself silently rooting yourself on before a challenge or workout? If not, you should! Here's some surprising insight into why talking to yourself can be a powerful motivator! via - Furthermore | Equinox.com GET COMPETITION-READY BY USING THE THIRD PERSON THE SCIENCE Before or during competition, one of performance psychology’s most... Continue Reading →
via - Lydia M., AbsoluteFIT blogger at AVAC® I am not the most organized suburban mom — what Halloween decorations I managed to put up are still up, LOL! — but even I know that the holiday season is upon us and things are about to get craaaaaazy. So I want to kick things off... Continue Reading →
