Dedication to fitness on the inside and out

Dedication to Fitness

 

Over the past 25 years I have had the opportunity to train many men and women to better health.  I have also been fortunate to train those that wanted to take it a step further for competition.  Dedication to  better health is something that is necessary whether you are competing or not. 

For the last 3 weeks my father was in ICU at the University of Virginia.  He almost died 4 times.  What was surprising to me is that during that time I was able to observe many health care professionals attitudes and personal appearances.  In 3 weeks I will tell you that my dad probably had 30+ nurses.  I was amazed at what I noticed.  Most of them were extremely over weight.  Over weight being clearly 250+ pounds and they did not bring much “light” into the room when they came to check on him.  I continued to think in my mind…..”If they are not taking care of themselves how can I trust they are taking care of my father?”

It is very hard to take care of aging parents when you are the primary care taker and live out of town.  While I sat for many long hours as my dad endured 2 major surgeries which he coded during, I had to really take a long look at just what I needed to do when returning to Charlotte to impress upon those around me that fitness is the most important thing one can do for themselves.  As my father and I were able to share while he began his recovery at home we talked about some very important things and they ended up being the basis for what I am writing now. 

I write  a health and wellness column for the local Indian Land newspaper The Carolina Gateway every month.  I wrote an article and sent it in 3 weeks ago when my dad first had his surgery. It just so happens that the the article came out today and it was what dad and I ended up talking so much about when I was home three weeks later! 

Dedication to fitness and positive mental motivation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Dedication to be fit should be the number one priority in one’s  life.  If you are not healthy physically it ends up causing so many problems.  Financial woes, time missed, health costs, family worries, planning issues and even death.  Positive mental motivation is inside fitness.  Doing the dream of your life is also part of that.  Please read my article in today’s Indian Land Carolina Gateway.  I think you will get my drift!  I will post it when they update their web site!!!!

I am enjoying staying dedicated to those that are dedicated to better health.  For those folks like Irina who I am training now and she competes this weekend in her first show.  See under my heading of Bodybuilding and Follow Irina for her latest photos and check back for her update on how she did!

Jason  who I am helping now and is competing next weekend.  Jerod, Shannon, Jeannie and many others  that I have trained for competition, I applaud you for the dedication you have displayed of your appreciation to fitness on the inside and out.   Thank you for allowing me to “Do My Dream”.  No doubt being positive is my focus and teaching good health and wellness through bodybuilding, exercise, nutrition and motivation is my passion and dedication in this lifetime.

Doing the Dream!

                                                    I am bringing Joel Bryant to Ballantyne to help YOU get fit!  You need to hear this man folks!  He wrote “Doing the Dream” and he will change your life through his words.  Come out to a “Night of Enlightenment” with Joel Bryant  and myself at-  EarthFare – Ballantyne, Oct. 24th at 6:00-7:30 pm.  He will give you the keys to doing your dream so you can get fit.  Check it out!  Seats are limited so reserve yours now by emailing me at www.Candi@NaturalBodyPt.com or call 704-577-2084!  We hope to see you there!   See Joel @  www.joelbryant1.com