Motivation is central to creativity, productivity, and happiness. Motivation is what causes us to act, and when we act, we create movement, growth, and change; we feel involved, masterful, and significant; we feel powerful through experiencing how we can change the world; and we create more of what we love in our lives. And all of this gives our lives purpose and happiness. During COVID, well we are still here in the midst of this crazy time, some have lost their mojo and most seek this motivati...
Oct 01, 2020•18 min
When it comes to resistance training, you may have heard people refer to the “mind-muscle connection,” but what does it actually mean? For years, I thought it simply referred to paying attention to, and being mentally aware of, the target muscle you are working. It was a way to filter out the environmental noise and distractions of the gym or home that can compromise the quality of your workout. Why is it important? The mind-muscle connection is important because between the conscious and delibe...
Sep 22, 2020•13 min
From the first time we open our eyes we begin imitating our parents. When our caretakers smile at us we learn to smile. When our caretakers get frustrated, we learn frustration. In this process we start learning what to fear, what is good, what is bad, and how we should react to situations. It also shows us how to manage our emotions and how to interact with others. With that said I do want to point out that we are all born with our own temperament or personality and that it does affect how we r...
Sep 02, 2020•16 min
No matter how clear you are about what you want in life and how passionate you are about living a life of meaning and purpose, the story you tell yourself about your LIMITATIONS can hold you back the life you were meant to have. Everyone holds limiting beliefs, which are those reasons they tell themselves they cannot have or do what they way. For instance, you might hold beliefs like “things never go my way” or “that will never work” or “they will never let me” or “I’m not good enough” or “I don...
Aug 25, 2020•17 min
Why do some people seem to succeed in all they do, but others flounder along at the rear? Mostly it's because the successful people have set goals and take steps to successfully to achieve them. So how do they always seem to achieve their goals? Here are five strategies they use: 1. Start with a long-term goal, write it down, taking into account when you are going to achieve the goal and why it's important. Try and be as visual as possible, explaining how the achievement of this goal will change...
Aug 17, 2020•25 min
Some simple ways to change your experience in life is to change the way you talk to yourself. The conversations you have with yourself is a direct reflection of your mindset. If you are telling yourself “I am not good enough, I don’t deserve it, or it’s too hard I won’t be successful at it,'' your thoughts, this negative chatter, will create your reality and this mindset will hold you back from having the life you want. I would like to share my story. A story of who I was and who I am today. My ...
Aug 10, 2020•50 min
Anyone that is working on losing weight and creating healthy lifestyle can tell you it takes time, dedication and patience. It also takes knowledge about what does or what does NOT work for you. Which is often discovered through a process of trial and error, which can be a struggle but a good one because than you find out what works for YOUR body. However, sometimes we make some rash discussion when it comes to shedding pounds healthfully. I will discus the reason some are not losing the weight ...
May 14, 2019•21 min
Have you thought about your life goals? Life goals are the things that excite you, something that you would like to work on and achieve in order to be satisfied with your future and who you become. These could be anything from better relationships, a career advancement, starting a business, to traveling the world, to improving your health and finance. Some are specific, others are more open. However, without at least one such goal in mind, you won’t see much progress in the right direction. Luck...
May 01, 2019•20 min
Although many of us may not realize it, rest days are very important when it comes to your overall health and fitness. Our bodies are amazing and can work hard when we want to. But it’s also very important to give our bodies rest, as well. When we take a day off from those hard workouts it gives our bodies time to repair themselves. HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT REASONS THAT REST DAYS ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS WORKOUT DAYS. Rest days allow your muscles time to repair. Did you know that when you’re lift...
Apr 08, 2019•14 min
Detox. It's one of those popular expressions you hear constantly. A seasonal detox is an effective way to clear your body of toxins, which will also speed up your metabolism and enhance your overall health. Start by decreasing the amount of sugar you consume and keep your foods closer to natural whole foods. When done correctly — that is to say, in a healthy, safe and controlled environment —getting your body clean and healthy can result in a wide range of positive effects. If you are not convin...
Mar 13, 2019•10 min
Have you ever had that feeling that want to do something but the thought freaks you out? But maybe…you are getting to that point where you’re ready to act? But that action leads you to keep finding excuses to delay starting because of fear? This could be because you’re: Comparing yourself to other people Telling yourself that it might not work Not confident about what you know Afraid of what other people will think or say about you Wondering if anyone will value what you have to say Have you eve...
Feb 25, 2019•23 min
Unless you’ve been under a rock or maybe a pile of never-ending laundry for the last few years- you’ve probably heard of the term “self-care”. We all need it, but rarely do we take it. This word can mean different things for different people. For some- it’s going to get a massage. For others it’s just a few hours of alone time to read that book that’s been on your end table for the last six months or like me a full year collecting dust. If you’re an extrovert and ‘refill your tanks’ with the ene...
Feb 11, 2019•11 min
Not everyone has the same goals, and therefore no two goals are ever going to be approached in the same way! So today we will tackle the two very common (but different) goals in fitness: weight gain and weight loss. Keep in mind that these are general recommendations; there are many ways to accomplish a goal. But these are good places to begin with if you’re just starting out! Ready to jump in? Let’s do this! What you will learn in this episode: Weight-loss: 1. Eat more veggies and cut down on o...
Jan 02, 2019•17 min
If you’re lagging behind on working towards your goals or find yourself losing speed on progress, it may be time to take a step back and observe your surroundings. The answer to any stalling could just be your environment. Pay attention to your surroundings, from the environment to the objects and foods and people that are in it. If none of these align with your lifestyle or goals, then it’s time to make a change. See how doing so affects the way you think and feel. Thanks again for listening, f...
Dec 23, 2018•11 min
Tis the season for emphasizing quick, functional workouts with the busy holiday festivities. This time of year, we’re also flooded with (lame) articles about how many miles you need to jog to “run off those holiday treats.” Let’s be real, people mostly love the holidays because of the food! But I did want to give you a friendly reminder that you don’t need to “exercise away” any of the holiday treats and it doesn’t really work like that anyway. It’s not like you get on the treadmill and a box of...
Dec 04, 2018•14 min
If you ask me to choose one single strategy to help you reach all your wellness/fitness goals, I wouldn’t hesitate. I would tell you: Meal Prep. WHY IS MEAL PREP A BIG DEAL? Meal prep is key to a healthier living practice, not only will it help you shed some LBS but also help you with stress of making food when your kiddos are STARVING.... In short, meal prep is about preparing ingredients or entire meals ahead of time so you can spend less time cooking and more time nourishing. Meal prep makes ...
Nov 14, 2018•17 min
We all deal with being overloaded at work, dealing with family drama or heck, even a messy house (well, maybe the messy house is often). It’s times like these when stress eating strikes and, eventually, it can ruin hard-earned weight loss or healthy eating progress. While those sleeve of girl scouts’ cookies, jar of peanut butter or bag of chips may help you feel better in the moment, it isn’t likely to have a lasting, stress-relieving effect. Most likely the opposite and then a different habit ...
Oct 19, 2018•13 min
We women are often blocked when it comes to asking for what we want. This holds true even when it comes to asking for additional training at work. Maybe you were taught to be polite and to go for what you want – but only if you weren't too demanding? As women ... how do we best to conform to that? Ring a bell? No matter what skill or new tool I am working on, I am becoming a more empowered of a leader when I ask for support ... and influence others based on what I've learned. Improving our skill...
Oct 02, 2018•14 min
How to pick the right workout or fitness regimen for you and your life. We all have different seasons and picking what works in that season that will work for you. I feel like fall starts a new year, if you are the age of having young children than this is your time. Even if you are not that age, anytime is a good time to start a healthy lifestyle change. If you are one that struggles with getting fit, and healthy maybe a group like setting will work for you. Question: What type of style do you ...
Sep 21, 2018•12 min
Whoever invented the concept of “breakfast, lunch, and dinner” deserves a hearty handshake from anyone who has ever tried to get their nutrition under control while working the night shift. After all, a little structure — be it three squares daily (and maybe a couple snacks), goes a long way toward giving us the right foods at the right time to help us reach our goals, whether it’s weight loss, performance, or plain ol’ good health. Unfortunately, this can be a problem with setting goals and kee...
Aug 27, 2018•20 min
This is part two of Being Celiac. I wanted to share some resources and tips that can help you, from my own journey of learning about gluten-free living. In the beginning, all that I could think about was the foods I couldn’t eat anymore. I think that everyone reading this would agree that some of our favorite foods contain gluten. But everything got a lot easier for me once I realized all of the delicious food I still CAN eat. “You have to make a choice when starting your gluten-free lifestyle--...
Aug 22, 2018•16 min
Being Celiac – Looking back over the many years I think I appeared a healthy, fit and the oh, so--energetic person. I am known among my friends and family for my dedicated fitness routine and healthy eating. However, I was struggling in the worst way before my diagnosis. What no one knew at that time, including me, was that my immune system was attacking my own body. I was seriously ill and getting worse every day. My illness started with the types of symptoms that you try to ignore. In the begi...
Aug 12, 2018•16 min
Life and business are anxiety provoking every single day. Yet, a certain amount of stress is necessary to drive motivation and hard work. The kind of stress that creates deep, painful feelings of anxiety is usually situationally based and short term. We are most easily hijacked by feelings of anxiety when we are under the pressure of uncertain outcomes or circumstances. The most effective way to deal with intense anxiety is to reconnect to yourself. Here are six ways to manage stress effectively...
Aug 06, 2018•14 min
As you know, I am the number one cheerleader for being in flow, staying present, and living in the moment. But us humans need structure too, and routines give us that. I have some tips and tricks to help focus and get in the flow in your morning routine. If you have children, like myself things can go array even to the most structured person. But if I can do it, you can--too! I think one of the main reasons I get so much done in life and am able to be a mom to two daughters, wife, entrepreneur a...
Jul 29, 2018•15 min
No one ever knows what is going to happen next. But these transition times—between something being set and things being uncertain—are times of enormous potential. I share in this episode that I failed many things in life, the failures are what I can my lessons and lessons that I learn from. I also know that with failure that when I come back and get back up from my fall that anything is possible. If there is one skill that is not stressed very much, but is really needed, it is knowing how to fai...
Jul 26, 2018•17 min
After a tough week at the gym, you can feel confident when you step on the scale. You've been working out regularly -- running, biking, swimming and lifting weights. Your clothes are already fitting a bit more loosely and you look better in your jeans. But when you look at the numbers on the scale, you're shocked to see that your weight has gone up instead of down. It's not uncommon to gain weight when you first start exercising, but don't get discouraged. Some of the reasons for weight gain are...
Jul 16, 2018•12 min
Think about this question first – Can you imagine what life would be like if we loved ourselves as much as we love our food? Some may think that is silly, but to some this is a normal feeling. I have been working with my clients to improve our self-esteem and self-worth so we can love ourselves and be a happier and healthier person inside and out. The emotional eating could be from stress, being worried, sad, anxious, or mad. Even happiness can bring on emotion of the attachment to food. Some qu...
Jul 04, 2018•25 min
Does that complaint sound familiar? "I want to lose weight but no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to slim down." If you're like many that are exhausted and frustrated because you're beginning to think that you are doing everything right but not seeing the results you want. Than you have hope! Some simple switches can make the difference. If you want to reach those goals whether it's to lose weight or gain lean body mass, simply find out which common fitness mistakes might be that are prevent...
Jun 25, 2018•22 min
I'm learning everyday what it is like to run a business. After 10 years of going out on my own, I have managed to pick up two more side businesses. All businesses are related which makes it easy to accomplish all three, but I have had my ups and downs and I know there will be many more. This episode is even more special since my husband also sat in as we talk business. Great conversation and I'm sure we will have many more. Thanks for listening and if you want more information on Dayna Deters Fi...
Jun 18, 2018•16 min
When taking on summer exercise outdoors, we need to be aware of the increase in heat and humidity. I love the heat, especially when Minnesota only gets a few months of it! It is easy to forget to replenish our bodies when it does get hot and humid outside, but it is super important to make hydration apart of your routine. Typically, our bodies are warmer than the environment. When that begins to change, our muscles regulate heat by releasing sweat, which allows the body to cool itself. But when ...
Jun 10, 2018•9 min
