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"Energy and persistence conquer all things." -- Benjamin Franklin 

It's time for another Client Spotlight and this month we're featuring Irene (aka Grannie)!

Irene has been a long-time member of the FITera community and throughout her journey with us has lost just under 20 lbs! She's had quite the journey. From a car accident that nearly took her life, to using food as a source of comfort, struggling with work/life balance, multiple surgeries, and all while dealing with the pain of Fibromyalgia.

"I never really had a positive attitude about myself for…

“It’s time to start living the life you’ve imagined.” – Henry James

“Sleep is your superpower” — sleep scientist Matt Walker

You prioritize eating well, working out, and drinking lots of fluids, so why is your weight loss or fitness regime not making progress? It’s possible you’re not getting enough sleep—after all, sleep isn’t just important for the mind, but the body as well. Even if you do everything you can during the day to lead a healthy life, if you suffer from low-quality sleep, it can be difficult to maintain the energy and motivation needed to…

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar

It’s true what they say: life is a balancing act of epic proportions. And this doesn’t just apply to striking a healthy equilibrium in our work, relationships, and diet, but also standing strong on our own two feet.

That’s right—we’re talking about the kind of balance that makes gymnasts elite athletes, and helps the rest of us maintain a healthy, fit, and mobile body late into adulthood. The benefits of balance are manifold, covering everything from better posture to improved memory and…

"If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you." --Oscar Wilde 

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection”  ― Sharon Salzberg

“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” –J.K. Rowling

It’s a term we hear often nowadays, and one that has taken on an untold number of definitions. So, what exactly is “self-care”? Is it an exclusively selfish pursuit as the detractors say, or is there much more to this concept than treating yourself?

What Is Self-Care?

In actuality, self-care is a crucial and somewhat complex set of guidelines and goals all with the intention of bettering the person in question—emotionally, physically, and psychologically. While self-care can indeed…