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I hope you all enjoyed last week's guest blog.  Charley's advice regarding the importance of getting in shape and maintaining your health rings true for everyone.  No matter what your ailment is - like a back issue in Charley's case, knees, circulatory, heart, etc. - none of us are getting any younger and the better shape you are in, the more prepared you are to fight your current issue along with what ever the future has in store for you.  Charley's blog really got me thinking . . . drastic times call for drastic measures - which is the theme for my Pure Strength group this session.

Yesterday, we kicked off a 10 week challenge and while I did hear a few groans and doubts, I am happy to say that every one seems to be on board and excited about this new endeavor.  It really is just getting back to the basics and getting in tune with what your body needs naturally - getting away from all of the processed junk that we all gravitate toward (because it is easy and quick) is just one of the nine rules. So even if you don't have much weight to lose, this is a win/win because you are cleansing your system and learning to eat well for the long term.

And that is what it is all about, right?  Reaching your optimum health?  It's great that the gym is busier this time of year and I love meeting fresh faces and seeing renewed motivation in the eyes of my regulars.  So it is important, while we are invigorated with fresh motivation, to be sure we are learning the steps (or simply getting back in the swing of things) to long term physical and mental health.  The key is and has always been diet and exercise - finding a routine and friends to keep you encouraged and on track.  This year is going to bring new and exciting challenges to each of us, so why not get prepared to face those challenges - what ever they may be?  Which is exactly what our PS family is doing together and I couldn't be more excited!