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Get Moving! It's Marathon Monday!

Good morning all!  Today is Monday, April 19th...Marathon Monday in Boston, MA.  Full Life's very own Natalie DeAngelo, Personal Coach and Friday Fights Blogger, is running in this historic event to raise money for the Melanoma Foundation.  Her goal was to raise $5,000 ~ she has far surpassed that goal by raising over $15,000 for this very important cause. 

Natalie has been training for months, in good weather and bad and through the highs and lows that come with training for a marathon.  But, she set her goal and stayed committed to that goal from day one.  She is an inspiration to us all!

Click here for up to the minute race coverage of the Boston Marathon.  To track Natalie's progress, go to Athlete Tracking (Individual) and type in bib #25402.

Way to go, Natalie!

 

Get Moving! Set a Goal for Yourself!

Happy Wednesday to all!  I hope that you have been scheduling in time for your physical activity this week.  Remember, it takes energy to make energy!  The more you put in, the more you will get out!

Today, I want to talk about the importance of setting goals for your physical activity and fitness, especially if you are new to exercise or have just become bored with your current routine.  There is no reason why physical activity should ever be boring - it's just too much fun!

Here at Full Life, we work with our clients to set realistic, measurable short and long-term goals to achieve a healthier lifestyle.  And, because we know how important it is to practice what we preach, we, too, set goals for ourselves.  Here are our fitness goals:

• Natalie DeAngelo is training for the 2010 Boston Marathon!
• Alicia Leeds Meyers is training for a 10K!
• And, I am training for my first sprint triathlon, as well as a 1/2 marathon! 

Whether or not you decide to train for an athletic event or if you just want to increase your physical activity and get more fit, the important thing is to have a goal.  Here are some tips to get started: 

• Establish your goal.  Be specific.
• Write down your ultimate goal.  Make it realistic and measurable.  
• Break down your ultimate goal into smaller, achievable mini-goals. 
• Determine how to achieve your mini-goals.  Make a plan.
• Monitor your progress.  Use a training diary or download Full life's Monthly Planning Calendar.
• Be flexible.  Life happens...it's important to be able to adjust your plans and goals as needed.
• Focus on the positives!  Celebrate your achievements, no matter how small they may seem!

If you want some extra support or accountability to get started or stay motivated, call us!  We are here to help you get healthier!