Spring is 2 days away and what a great time to kick off my "Positively Active" initiative! I want to inspire 1 million people in 2012 to be active! If you want to participate, all you have to do is email me a photograph of you being physically active to www.donnafoster.blogspot.com. Your photograph can be of you with friends, family or colleauges in an event or race, you training, or just being active! Be sure to include a caption sharing your activity and who you are with. Feel free to be creative as you want but the important thing is to be yourself and to have fun being physically active.
Stay active and anything is possible!
Donna
Running and Powerwalking!
Get fit with me!
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Monday, March 19, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A good laugh on Valentine's Day
Last week I gave a presentation at the Rosedale Running Room to a Learn to Run and 5K Run group. My topic was on Preventive Injury and the benefits of Cross Training.
A few days later, the Coach emailed me this message. I think my message was missed!
HEALTH MESSAGE:
1. If walking/cycling is good for your health, the postman would be immortal.
2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water and is fat.
3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years.
4. A tortoise doesn't run, does nothing ..yet lives for 450 years.
AND YOU TELL ME TO EXERCISE!
A few days later, the Coach emailed me this message. I think my message was missed!
HEALTH MESSAGE:
1. If walking/cycling is good for your health, the postman would be immortal.
2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water and is fat.
3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years.
4. A tortoise doesn't run, does nothing ..yet lives for 450 years.
AND YOU TELL ME TO EXERCISE!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Who's standing in your way?
Hello and Happy New Year!
I hope you're excited as I am for 2012! This is going to be a fantastic year full of fun, adventure, success and as always, new learning experiences.
I came across this article on one of my favorite websites, www.sparkpeople.com. I thought the message was a perfect way to start the new year and I wanted to share it with you.
Imagine someone regularly tying small weights around your ankles as you try to climb a mountain. Doesn't sound fair, does it? But that's exactly what you can do to yourself, a little bit at a time, if you don't watch out. When you think of who and what is standing in the way of your dreams, it's easy to forget your own responsibility. Even the best of us can be guilty of unknowingly hurting our own progress. Procrastination, lateness, being disorganized, pessimism, not being honest with yourself, severe self-criticism, downplaying achievements, focusing only on weaknesses while ignoring strengths, keeping goals a secret, demanding perfection, giving up after a small setback--these are all ways you can make it tough to be (and do) your best. Smart systems, the right attitude, and a promise to keep going no matter what will make a world of difference.
Stay active and anything is possible!
I hope you're excited as I am for 2012! This is going to be a fantastic year full of fun, adventure, success and as always, new learning experiences.
I came across this article on one of my favorite websites, www.sparkpeople.com. I thought the message was a perfect way to start the new year and I wanted to share it with you.
Imagine someone regularly tying small weights around your ankles as you try to climb a mountain. Doesn't sound fair, does it? But that's exactly what you can do to yourself, a little bit at a time, if you don't watch out. When you think of who and what is standing in the way of your dreams, it's easy to forget your own responsibility. Even the best of us can be guilty of unknowingly hurting our own progress. Procrastination, lateness, being disorganized, pessimism, not being honest with yourself, severe self-criticism, downplaying achievements, focusing only on weaknesses while ignoring strengths, keeping goals a secret, demanding perfection, giving up after a small setback--these are all ways you can make it tough to be (and do) your best. Smart systems, the right attitude, and a promise to keep going no matter what will make a world of difference.
Stay active and anything is possible!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Get Fit by Walking
Need a new challenge for the fall? Why not join me for the 5K Powerwalking Clinic with the Rosedale Running Room! This is an ideal program for those interested in Stress Management & Weight Loss. It also enhances the benefits of walking and essentially turns walking into a workout!
This 10 week program starts Monday, October 17th at the Rosedale Running Room located at 1087 Yonge Street. The clinic portion meets every Monday at 6:30pm and our practice walks will occur every Wednesday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:30am.
What do you have to lose other than weight?
Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions at dfosterlarocque@gmail.com.
Stay active and anything is possible!
This 10 week program starts Monday, October 17th at the Rosedale Running Room located at 1087 Yonge Street. The clinic portion meets every Monday at 6:30pm and our practice walks will occur every Wednesday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:30am.
What do you have to lose other than weight?
Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions at dfosterlarocque@gmail.com.
Stay active and anything is possible!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Motivation or is it self discipline?
As a personal trainer, one of my goals is to motivate my clients to maintain their exercise program, eat healthy, and get enough sleep! But what I actually do is "inspire" my clients. It's up to each individual to "motivate" themselves and it takes "self discpline" to live a healthy lifestyle. This means making healthier choices when eating and chosing to be active instead of sedentary. This takes self discpline and it's not always easy! But as I've always believed, health is worth working hard for. We have only one life to live and let's enjoy it to the max!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Clients!
Every morning when I have to wake up early to train clients, my brain is still asleep, my eyes are half closed, and my body goes into automatic drive. But as soon as I see my client, a smile crosses my face and I remember how much I love helping people reach their health and fitness goals.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)