“The most practical way to change who you are is to change what you do.” -James Clear The start of a new year can be a time of change and opportunity; a time to improve your life—be that your health, your career, or your relationships. For some, it’s a time to get back to the...Read More
I want you to think back to December 16th, 2009… 10 years ago today! Okay, maybe you can’t remember exactly what you did on that day, but your Facebook timeline may be able to ring a bell. If you’re on your computer, just go to your page and start scrolling to get that selector...Read More
If you thought we were going to provide you with “clean” recipes for Thanksgiving, or tell you to avoid “bad” foods… YOU’RE WRONG. On the contrary, we want you to enjoy whatever you’d like to eat for Thanksgiving. Here’s the deal. Thanksgiving isn’t going to make or break your goals. In fact, neither will Christmas,...Read More
“Goals convert vision into energy.” – Dave Ramsey I was reading Dave Ramsey’s book, EntreLeadership this morning and it got me thinking about a really common mistake we’ve seen people make in the 8+ years BSP NOVA has existed: setting the wrong type of goals. Now, now, before you go and fight me for judging...Read More
“Sow an act, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character. Sow a character, reap a destiny.” -Charles Reade Does creating a good habit have to be a challenge? Is breaking a bad habit impossible? Does Coach Greg have large ankles? The answer to all of these questions is no. No, because, there are...Read More
Over the last few weeks, the topic of fat loss just keeps coming up in conversations with both members and prospective members alike. I’ve been hearing things like, “I’m doing all the right things”, or, “I’m following all of the rules”, … and then something along the lines of, “but it’s just not working.” And...Read More
“Commitment is an act, not a word.” Jean-Paul Sartre A few weeks ago one of our BSP NOVA members, Kristin, wasn’t feeling her best while deadlifting. Her hope for the day was to hit a PR (personal record), but everything just felt HEAVY for her on this given day. Coach Pavlos and I walked over...Read More
Have you ever felt guilty after eating desert? Ever felt guilty for pigging out at dinner, when you knew you should have stuck to your nutrition plan? If you have, then you’re not alone. But what if you decided—after feeling guilty for eating too much—that you would “punish yourself” and “making up those calories” with...Read More
“Our decisions will never be perfect, but they can be better. Bolder. Wiser. The right process can steer us towards the right choice. And the right choice, at the right moment, can make all the difference.” – Chip Heath and Dan Heath Have you ever made a pros and cons list when faced with an...Read More
“Making good decisions is a crucial skill at every level.” -Peter Drucker Emotions are a finicky thing. Sometimes they help us and sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they aid us in making healthy decisions and sometimes they don’t. So, what do we do if we have a knack for letting our emotions interfere with decision making?...Read More
