by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 16, 2012 | Fitness, Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
image by Pamela Hernandez Today I want to let one of the BetterU challengers tell her story. Meet Jennifer. The moment I knew that my weight was in trouble was when I went to try to Jazzercise. When I was younger, I loved to dance. I did everything: ballet, jazz,...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 13, 2012 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation
images by Leo Reynolds I almost didn’t write this D-Day Anniversary post. Frankly, my diabetes and I aren’t getting along too well. For those of you who are new to my blog, I am a Type 1 diabetic, diagnosed in August 1985. That makes this week my 27th D-Day...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 30, 2012 | Fitness, Motivation
photo by Paul Bica Vacations for me are often an exercise in patience. I have a hard time relaxing. I like schedules and plans. I like knowing what’s coming so I can stay 3 steps ahead. I hate lateness because I was taught it was disrespectful of others – implying...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 26, 2012 | Fitness, General Health, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
It’s no secret that running isn’t my area of expertise. Yet I get a lot of running questions, especially how to get started. I know when to call in an expert. Here is a guest post from my friend and future running coach, Sarah Jo Austin. You can check out...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 23, 2012 | Fitness, Motivation
Something the ladies of the BetterU challenge is there is strength in numbers. My friend Shira has another great story about the importance of good support network for your fitness journey. No woman, or man, is an island. Okay, maybe Rush Limbaugh should be banished...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 19, 2012 | Fitness, Nutrition
photo by Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games There is one myth I hear all the time from women about weights. They are hesitant to strength train because they don’t want to get bulky. I can recite the facts to them: We lack the testosterone to get bulky. Muscles can’t...
