2020-09-16 23:30
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Thrive Personal Fitness offers personalized exercise programs for all fitness levels in a semi-private personal training studio in Springfield, MO.
2020-08-10 16:18
Telling my clients that I’m closing Thrive Personal Fitness and embarking on my medical fitness journey wasn’t easy… Read More
2020-07-06 16:16
My Word for the Year for 2020 was Fearless.
I knew I would need courage and grit to do go after the bold goals I set for 2020. I… Read More
2020-06-15 17:15
When you become a personal trainer one of the first things they teach you is the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change). Under… Read More
2020-06-01 16:32
This is not the 2020 you had planned. The new decade started with a clean slate and clear goals. You were finding your rhythm wit… Read More
2020-05-18 16:38
Between homeschooling mornings and life admin afternoons, there is very little white space left on the schedule for you. Even if… Read More
2020-05-04 13:50
Who doesn’t love a taco? It doesn’t have to be Cinco De Mayo or Taco Tuesday for a simple taco to bring a smile to yo… Read More
2020-04-20 16:59
Your mind is saying you need to move.
Your body prefers to curl up with tea and a book after spending the day online checking in… Read More
2020-04-06 17:27
There is a certain amount of irony that April is Stress Awareness Month. In the middle of the COVID 19 pandemic, when we&rs… Read More
2020-03-16 19:32
The last time my week started off this chaotic was the day I dub Black Tuesday. It was March 2009 and I worked for Bank of America. I got a call from my boss that started with “you sti… Read More
2020-03-16 17:54
Something has to give. You keep going back to square one, starting a new workout plan or giving up diet Coke on a regular basis… Read More
2020-03-02 18:10
You’ve had your personal trainer certification for a couple of months now. Your website is up and you’ve staked your… Read More
2020-02-17 17:56
You seem to be the women who can’t say no. Your door feels like it has a sign on it that says “ask me to take on the… Read More
2020-02-03 18:44
It’s Saturday morning in the gym and you can’t believe your luck. You’re watching your mom on the station… Read More
2020-01-20 17:29
Your self-care routine starts with self. It starts with getting clear about your identity, your values and your boundaries.
But d… Read More
2020-01-06 19:34
I am quite surprised that “self-care” wasn’t on the “words to get rid of list” for 2019. Books, blo… Read More
2019-12-23 17:33
Forget ushering out the old year. It’s time to say goodbye to an old DECADE. No pressure but have you started on your new d… Read More
2019-12-09 18:03
Audiobooks are exploding and nothing could make this reader happier! Not only does it make it easier to read more books, I… Read More
2019-11-25 18:00
Thanks to Starbucks and your favorite morning radio station, it feels like the Christmas holiday season started weeks ago. You kn… Read More
2019-11-21 19:36
Thanks to Starbucks and your favorite morning radio station, it feels like the Christmas holiday season started weeks ago. You kn… Read More
2019-11-11 17:20
I know it seems early but the holidays really are right around the corner. My friend, Brandy Hickman of Living Light with Brandy… Read More
2019-10-21 16:05
I believe that positive action yields positive results. Even small steps make a difference in our pursuit of bigger goals. I also know that one of the most critical positive actions is belie… Read More
2019-10-07 16:45
Have you ever struggled to engage your abs during exercise? This guest post from my friend, Maria Savvenas, will explain it all. – Pamela
You’re in an exercise class doing crunch… Read More
2019-09-16 16:01
Several years ago, while we were warming up, a client asked me “are you always this happy?” I replied, “yes, because this is the easiest part of my day”. Being in the… Read More
2019-09-02 15:08
Technology has made choosing the right personal trainer harder, not easier. Trying to decide between all the options for getting your workouts can leave you overwhelmed and unsure. How do yo… Read More
2019-08-19 16:41
Does something feel not quite right when you do a squat? You feel like you know what a squat is supposed to look like, but you’re not sure you’re feeling it where you should. You… Read More
2019-08-05 16:19
How many times have you lost track of your reps because your brain was still at work? How often have you forgotten what exercise goes next because you were replaying the fight you had with y… Read More
2019-07-15 16:02
They always say necessity is the mother of invention. Why can’t it be the mother of your meal plan? You hate meal planning. You’re an inspiration kind of person. Planning seems s… Read More
2019-07-01 16:34
You know what to do with all the berries in your CSA box, but the veggies can feel like too much pressure. You have romaine and radishes for days. You’ve paid for them; the last thing… Read More
2019-06-17 16:20
You needed accountability and some structure. So you decided to join an online workout program with your best friend. She’s been doing it for months. She loves getting up early so she… Read More
2019-06-03 16:45
The long delicious days of summer are finally here. You’re ready to spend time camping with your spouse, working in the garden and playing with your nephew at the pool. You want… Read More
2019-05-20 16:10
Do you remember the early 80s boy band Menudo? If you’re a member of Generation X, it was probably the first time you saw Ricky Martin. Did you know the band was alive and kicking well… Read More
2019-05-06 16:02
You joined the gym and signed up for a meal delivery service to lose weight. You wanted to feel better, but you wanted to look better too. You had hilly hiking trails and summer dresses firm… Read More
2019-04-15 16:48
Maybe you’ve always had an active life filled with morning swims and weekends tennis dates. Perhaps you’ve even been a casual runner most of your life, logging 10 or 15 miles a w… Read More
2019-04-01 16:42
As a kid, you didn’t understand the big deal about oatmeal. You would chuckle at those Wilfred Brimley “eat your oatmeal” commercials, preferring Golden Grahams for breakfa… Read More
2019-03-25 16:40
Spring is slowly blooming around you. A little more daylight and a few tentative buds on the trees are drawing you into a new connection with the world around you. You feel like you’re… Read More
2019-03-18 16:35
That chirping sound isn’t your alarm. It’s the first of many text messages you get each day. Always being available isn’t helping your sleep, your workouts or your attitude… Read More
2019-03-11 16:50
Your cautiously curated Instagram feed of French bulldogs, travel photography and tea has an intruder. The tempting message to abandon your sensible fitness goals has infiltrated your consci… Read More
2019-03-04 17:19
Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up your bedroom and the kitchen. It’s a good idea to take a fresh look at your fitness routine and health goals regularly. Milestones lik… Read More
2019-02-25 17:45
The healthiest thing about traveling to London and Paris for our anniversary had nothing to do with the delicious vegan food or the almost 20,000 steps I walked each day. The best thing abou… Read More
2019-02-18 17:00
Did you decide to plan a getaway to chase away the post-holiday slump? Or maybe February brings a rush of work travel now that the holiday breaks are behind us. Either way, you want a way to… Read More
2019-02-11 17:42
Pinterest has been a boon to your creativity. You can find new themes for book club brunch in an instant. It saved you a ton of time and money redecorating the bathroom. Unfortunately, Pinte… Read More
2019-02-04 17:05
Catching 30 minutes of reading over lunch or 20 minutes of an audiobook during your drive home can be a very satisfying restorative niche. But what if it’s just not enough? What If you… Read More
2019-01-28 17:30
Did 2018 feel like it was one step forward and two steps back on your fitness journey?
Are you starting 2019 feeling like you are making a strong effort, doing the right things but not seein… Read More
2019-01-21 17:38
I love being in the gym alone. Time with my music and my weights clears my head and perks me up. Exercise can be the perfect restorative niche for a tapped-out introvert. What exercise shoul… Read More
2019-01-14 17:51
Think about a day when you have been your most productive. Your thinking was clear and your energy was flowing. It was probably a day that started with a good night’s sleep and a decen… Read More
2019-01-07 17:51
Health is not a mindset that makes you get in a workout at any cost. Health is not chasing perfectly balanced macros. Health is not a quick fix; it is a way of being and living your life. Ac… Read More
2018-12-31 17:27
You are not making New Year Resolutions today. That doesn’t mean you don’t have goals. You are secure in the belief that you can be healthy at any size, but that doesn’t st… Read More
2018-12-24 15:45
The joy of the holiday season seems to be passing you by. There was a work Christmas celebration last week but you were too busy working to share a few laughs at the catered lunch. The tree… Read More
2018-12-17 17:43
It happens every year. There is one person that somehow you forgot to get a gift. Maybe you forgot that book club in December always includes a book exchange. Maybe you wanted to get a littl… Read More
2018-12-10 17:13
It is dark when you leave work, feeling like it’s 10 pm instead of 5 pm. Along with the cold, the short days zap your energy. You would like to go home and curl up with a good bo… Read More
2018-12-03 17:53
How many times have you stood in front of the mirror a week or two before Thanksgiving and said NOT THIS YEAR? How many times have you vowed to fit into your favorite jeans ALL winter long b… Read More
2018-11-26 17:15
Holiday shopping has changed since you were a kid. You remember looking through catalogs and dog-earing the pages with your dream gifts from Santa. Was it a chemistry set? Or maybe a Powder… Read More
2018-11-19 17:08
The nest is empty, leaving the house a little too quiet. It’s nice not to have to fight for the bathroom in the morning or wait in line to use the Keurig. But you miss the reason to si… Read More
2018-11-12 17:51
You want everyone to feel welcome at your table. It doesn’t matter if it’s a simple brunch for a new neighbor or dinner with your best friends from college, you don’t want… Read More
2018-11-05 17:49
You get up from the shampoo bowl rubbing that chronic crick in your neck. Your hairdresser tells you she has just the thing. She starts rubbing an earthy smelling cream on your neck. You can… Read More
2018-10-29 16:59
Let’s welcome another new voice to the blog! Robin and I have known each other since junior high school. She continues to amaze me with her joy and ability to reinvent herself. She is… Read More
2018-10-22 16:13
I am so grateful to Suzanne for sharing her wisdom and experience with us again on the blog. This powerful post about society’s obsession with thinness is a must read for ALL women. If… Read More
2018-10-15 16:20
Just to be clear, I am not a knitter. But Nikki’s analogy is perfect for learning to love your body and finding your middle ground. – Pamela
I’m a knitter.
I know—thi… Read More
2018-10-08 16:14
Hi, this is Jennifer of thefitfork.com. Somewhere around 40 years old (I’m now 51), I started to get the “good for your age” comments. “Oh, you’re really fast f… Read More
2018-10-01 16:41
“Yoga takes you into the present moment; the only place where life exists.” Millions of people have discovered the transformative healing power of yoga, and honestly, how c… Read More
2018-09-24 16:06
You still love to look at magazines. Not on your iPad, not a magazine’s web site but real slick paper magazines. You tear out recipes and workouts to try. You find new people to follow… Read More
2018-09-17 16:20
The first hints of fall are swirling in the air. The days are a bit shorter and a little cooler, making it perfect for evening walks and absolutely necessary to wear your favorite boots. You… Read More
2018-09-10 16:10
Loving your career and flexible schedule doesn’t mean you don’t have rough days or feel life stress like everyone else. It also comes with the extra stress of an inconsistent pay… Read More
2018-09-03 14:33
Beans are an amazing underutilized healthy eating staple. Why do I think they’re often forgotten when meal plans are being made? Because by themselves beans can be a little bit boring… Read More
2018-08-27 16:27
Your best workouts are always the ones at the gym. Whether it’s the desire to keep up with your BodyPump classmates or the gentle nudges from your personal trainer, you always work har… Read More
2018-08-20 16:20
It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling for a work conference or your daughter’s class trip, Philadelphia is a fun and friendly city to visit. Center City is the best place t… Read More
2018-08-13 17:20
Ice cream is delicious but you’ve got more than one friend who has sworn off dairy. That means homemade ice cream is no longer on the menu for book club brunch. You need a slightly swe… Read More
2018-08-06 16:30
Did you know that Mama Jean’s Natural Market has been open for over 15 years? I’ve shopped there almost since the day the doors opened on South Campbell, so thankful to have a lo… Read More
2018-07-30 16:09
We all tell ourselves stories about our time. We often start the day with the scarcity mindset and thoughts of “how am I going to get it all done?” The media loves to spread the… Read More
2018-07-23 16:46
Cooking for one just isn’t fun. Yet you know the quick bites you’re grabbing at the drive up most nights aren’t doing your body any favors. Taco Tuesday with co-workers pro… Read More
2018-07-16 16:20
Summer is sweeping past you in a whirlwind of pool dates, baseball games and keeping up with the garden. Growing up, summer was your favorite time of year but now it leaves you feeling just… Read More
2018-07-09 16:44
You purposefully went to Target for protein powder, thinking it would be simpler than the supplement store or Amazon. What you found was an aisle full of choices and that familiar feeling of… Read More
2018-07-02 16:25
I don’t understand the person who lets their birthday slip by. Don’t they understand that birthdays matter? These naysayers say birthdays don’t mean much when you get older… Read More
2018-06-25 16:40
You’ve hosted the summer family reunion for years. You’ve got everything on autopilot. It’s not that hard to throw some burgers and dogs on the grill, right? Except when yo… Read More
2018-06-18 16:44
Dairy issues aren’t just about lactose intolerance. Some people have an immune response to dairy proteins that affects their sinuses or they break out in a rash. It could even be the c… Read More
2018-06-11 16:41
Nothing says summer like ice cream. In a perfect world you make your own vegan ice cream, as creamy and smooth as the version you had on retreat. In real life your ice cream desire pops up i… Read More
2018-06-04 16:45
Berry season is here! Strawberries have been ripe for the picking since mid-May. That means raspberries will soon follow and the blueberries are not far behind. You can buy them at the farme… Read More
2018-05-28 15:40
While time during the summer doesn’t always slow down as much as you would like, it does feel like you have a little more room to breathe. There aren’t as many meetings with ever… Read More
2018-05-21 16:48
Saturday mornings are sacred in your world. High stress and long hours during the week make sleeping a little later, then slowly savoring your rich breakfast blend tea before walking the dog… Read More
2018-05-14 16:43
You can always tell when you’ve been sitting too many hours and neglecting your workout. Your back is the first thing to alert you that you have spent too long in your chair. Then your… Read More
2018-05-07 16:35
Here’s the Introvert’s Dilemma. You need to escape the chatter of day-to-day life to be your best self. You also want to learn and connect. You love the idea of workshops and boo… Read More
2018-04-30 16:37
Isn’t it amazing how much better you feel when you start the day with a workout? On the days you can roll out of bed, drink a quick shot of matcha and work up a sweat you feel like a r… Read More
2018-04-23 16:55
Isn’t afternoon tea more fun with a biscuit? Of course a cup of Self-Care blend tea is perfectly fine on it’s own but a cookie would be a lovely treat. You’ve noticed a new… Read More
2018-04-16 16:19
I am not afraid to say when I may have got it wrong. When there is good science to support a different way of doing or thinking, I am completely open to change. That is why I am willing to r… Read More
2018-04-09 16:01
You’re committed to doing 1% better with your daily diet. You are starting feel better but you know there is still room for improvement. You know there are no quick fixes when your goa… Read More
2018-04-02 16:28
If you have the chance to ask an expert you should always take it. I’ve been very lucky to talk with two experts recently about the great probiotic debate. The first was last fal… Read More
2018-03-26 16:28
You are a smart traveler, ready to tackle the Big Island on a budget. After finding a great flight deal and the perfect tiny house on Airbnb, you’re ready to eat like a local. It will… Read More
2018-03-19 16:05
It has taken months (maybe a year?) of working out at home before you finally found the courage to take your skills to the gym. Your husband might have been a bit surprised when you asked to… Read More
2018-03-12 16:10
You have a calendar synced across your phone and laptop, signaling your next meeting or massage an hour before it starts. You’ve created a 100 Dreams List but those things aren’t… Read More
2018-03-05 17:12
All the islands of Hawaii have something special to offer. Maui has the Road to Hanna. Oahu has Pearl Harbor and the famed Waikiki Beach. Kauai is a rustic paradise for needed time alone. Th… Read More
2018-02-26 17:16
The café around the corner has added a new tofu taco to their menu that is way better than ANY taco you’ve ever tasted. Not only has this new option made it easier to agree on a… Read More
2018-02-19 17:03
There is no time to shop three different stores to stock your pantry. Your husband is kind enough to hit the grocery store for you. That leaves you with Target duty on your lunch hour. Your… Read More
2018-02-12 17:00
You’re always going. Most day are about shuttling between school drop off, your office and after school activities. Your weeks often involve driving to meetings hours away or weekend v… Read More
2018-02-05 17:24
Switching to a plant-based diet hasn’t been quite as challenging as you anticipated. Dinner is covered most nights by your Hello Fresh box or one of your simple veggie stir fry recipes… Read More
2018-01-29 17:45
Fat loss isn’t fair. You often want the fat loss to show up in your tummy first. But your body loves to start somewhere else that makes you drop a cup size or two. I can’t help i… Read More
2018-01-22 17:30
Looking at the gray day out your office window, your thoughts drift back to a view of ocean waves and clear blue skies. You long for a vacation filled with warm days, water skiing and not kn… Read More
2018-01-15 17:00
Have you ever considered a tummy tuck?
You have a friend who went under the knife because she wanted a flat stomach. You admit the initial results were impressive. But you noticed that it di… Read More
2018-01-08 17:20
No, this year you will not be on the NEW YEAR, NEW YOU bandwagon.
2017 was a breakthrough year. Your before and after photos may not have changed as much as you would like but you know you a… Read More
2018-01-01 15:15
Does the vicious cycle begin again today?
The five pounds you lost before Thanksgiving sneaked back while you were celebrating the holidays. Feeling like for the last several weeks you&rsquo&hell…Read More
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