January 2024
“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.”
- Jerry Rice
Coach’s Commentary
2024! I still can’t believe 2023 is over. Some years seem to pass quicker than others, but 2023 flew by super fast. Here it is January again already and the start of my 3rd year writing newsletters! Last year I wrote about the importance of making New Year’s goals with a positive mindset instead of a negative one. I won’t repeat myself again this year, but if you missed that particular message and would like to read it, you can find it here.
For this year’s new year message, I just want to request that if you are making health/fitness related lifestyle changes to kick off the new year, please think carefully about whether or not those changes will help in the long term. Are they quick-fix changes that will see rapid results but then plateau and fail? Or are they slow changes implemented over time that will be sustainable long term? I know many people want to lose weight after the holidays, and I totally understand the desire in our culture that promotes thinness (often at the cost of health). Please remember that your health is more important than the number you see on the scale, that there are safe and effective ways if that is truly what you need, and that the safest and most effective methods are those that implement small sustainable changes over time.
Are there any particular topics you would like to see me research and write about in my newsletters this year? I’m always open to ideas; I want to write about whatever health/fitness topic interests you! Fill out this quick survey (there’s only 1 question on it) and let me know. Newsletter topic request
Featured Resource
Do you have questions about women’s health and fertility awareness but are having trouble finding the answers you are looking for? Check out the Fertility Friday podcast! Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a fertility awareness instructor and hosts a podcast where she digs into many different women’s health topics in a way that is easy to follow and understand. From PCOS to endometriosis to questions about birth control and its side effects, she covers it all. Browse through her episodes and find the ones that interest you. She also has a great book called “The Fifth Vital Sign” that I own and will lend out to anyone local to me who would like to read it.
ICYMI
I offer a monthly/yearly private Facebook group where I post health/fitness bingo challenges each month, and helpful health/fitness tips & ideas several times a week. If you are a paying client of any of my other services, membership in this group is free! If you are not a paying client, you can be a member of the group for $100/year or $15/month.
Email me with any questions or to sign up! coach@run4thehills.com
