February 7, 2012

Reader Feedback Request – Daily Motivation & Number of Daily Posts

Well, it’s now been over 6 months since I posted my first post here at The Fit Shack. Thank you to each of you for following along with me, and (I hope!) learning more about yourself in the process. One of the main purposes for starting this site has been to pass on information to [...]

Have You Hit Your Bottom Yet?

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. ~ Charles A. Beard Have you heard of hitting your bottom? This is a term that is used in alcohol and drug addiction: the addict has to hit bottom before they are willing to get help to change. Things have to get so bad, so [...]

To Reach The Finish You Have to Start

Nothing will be accomplished until you take action and start working towards your goal. In regards to weight loss, there never truly is an actual “finish” because weight maintenance is a daily endeavor, however you will reach “a” finish when you reach your goal weight. In order to reach your goal weight, you must start; [...]

Persistence and Determination – 2 Key Components for Successful Weight Loss

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not. Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are supreme. ~ Unknown I once read a story about [...]