Body Smart

After hiking The Grand Canyon last fall we knew we needed to get our kids back to do it. So with some of their cousins and Grandpa we got to do it last week.

I’m convinced the quicker our kids learn what their bodies are capable of the better off they will be in life.

They watched their grandpa go from the ER 2 days before the hike with kidney stones to severe stomach distress the day before to hiking 25 miles in the heat of the day and pushing through unimaginable fatigue.

What an incredible example of mind over matter.

The kids encouraged each other and didn’t complain. And conquered that hike in less than 10 hours.

And even agreed to wake up the next day and hike all the way back…..for a cool $500 😂😂

Our bodies are amazing! If we treat them right they will take us to incredible adventures.

I often hear people say. I'm just an all or nothing type of person.

But if I'm being honest, that mindset is a copout.

You don't need to be an all or nothing person.

It's not helpful to you.

The person that you want to be is an "always something person"

Instead of I don't have an hour to work out today so I'm not going to exercise person.

Be a I'm going to do a 20 minute workout today and that's better than a zero minute workout person.

Instead of a I blew my diet today on those 3 donuts so I'm not going to try the rest of the day, or week person.

Be a I ate three donuts and now I'm still going to eat my greens for the rest of the day person.

Waiting for the stars to align, for your motivation to be high, for your decisions to be perfect will never get you to where you want to be.

Showing up as much as you can every day will get you much farther in life.

Lifting weights is NOT just for gym rats.

It's NOT just for people who want to look toned, or fit, or strong.

It's NOT just for people under the age of 40, 50, or 60.

It's NOT even just for people older than 18.

And It's definitely NOT just for men.

It's for YOU! 💪

It will help you in EVERY aspect of your life.

It's NOT about looks.

It's about your ability to do the things you love more consistently, better and for much longer!

💪💪💪 LIFT WEIGHTS 💪💪💪