Small Things Great Love
By Coach Erik at January 15, 2015 | 12:47 am | 2 Comments

Coach Erik here: We can never heal all of the sadness and pain in other people’s lives. We can’t carry their load and produce miracles overnight. But we can bring a cup of cool water to a thirsty soul or a scoop of laughter to a lonely heart. We can give someone the
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Take The Plunge!
By Coach Erik at January 15, 2015 | 12:37 am | 0 Comment

Boldness has power, genius and magic in it. Begin it now! These famous words by Johann van Goethe, rung in my ear as I dove head first into the frigid Atlantic Ocean for my 42nd birthday Sunday. While the icey water stung my flesh and shocked my body I felt alive, vital and empowered!
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4 Amazing Benefits of Interval Training
By Coach Erik at December 10, 2014 | 3:15 pm | 0 Comment
Interval training defined as alternating bursts of high intensity activity followed by intervals of lighter activity can have amazing effects on your health and physique. Here’s what it can do for you: #1 Burn more calories in less time. #2 increases your basal metabolic rate (the rate you burn calories at rest) so you will
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Enlighten Up!
By Coach Erik at December 8, 2014 | 4:42 pm | 0 Comment
Coach E here: For years I took myself way too seriously and as a result missed out on a lot of freedom, adventure, laughter and joy. Take away: Enlighten up! Be quick to laugh at yourself or a situation today. Dwell in possibilities not difficulties. Have the courage to be seen, heard and felt in
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Defloured
By Coach Erik at December 8, 2014 | 1:10 pm | 4 Comments

Coach Erik here: One of the single greatest things you can do for your health and waistline is to cut back on the amount of refined carbohydrates in your diet. Meals /snacks rich in these high glycemic foods lead to a sudden surge in insulin levels and are associated with weight gain, inflammation and many
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Your Most Valuable Currency
By Coach Erik at November 20, 2014 | 1:40 pm | 4 Comments

The effect you have on other people is the most valuable currency there is. At the very end, all that you’ve accomplished and accumulated will fade away. What will remain are the moments of honest, brave and intimate connection that will live in the hearts of others forever. Take away: Be somebody that makes other people
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Anger Can be Healing. Here’s How.
By Coach Erik at November 13, 2014 | 4:05 pm | 0 Comment

Coach Erik here: Belying most anger is hurt, vulnerability and sadness. The challenge is most of us suppress or displace our anger, which can lead to either external rage or prolonged internal suffering, disease and pain. I offer the “courageous Lion’s roar” is the decision to understand the wisdom of your anger and express it
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Make Your Fitness Resolutions Stick in 2013
By Coach Erik at December 27, 2012 | 8:05 pm | 0 Comment

Coach Erik here: We’ve all been there. We take a break from our fitness and wellness habits during the holiday season and resolve to turn it “on” in the New Year. The question is, how can we make our resolutions stick when our New Years momentum begins to fade? My offering today is my top 10 tips
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