Category Archives: goal setting

You’re Probably Not Rain Man

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

Do you remember the movie Rain Man from 1988? Tom Cruise played Charlie Babbitt, a used car salesman, and gambler, and Dustin Hoffman played his brother, Raymond. The film was excellent, and the critics and moviegoers gave it high marks. … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Win – Tiger Woods’s Dominance at the 1997 Masters

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

Winning and losing is a part of life and apart from attitude.Jeffrey Gitomer On Thursday, April 10, 1997, Tiger Woods teed off at 12:44 PM in his first professional appearance at the Masters. He had turned pro the previous fall, … Continue reading →

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The Foodie & the Athlete

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

According to Wikipedia, “A foodie is a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food, and who eats food not only out of hunger but also as a hobby.” The first time I met Steve Mansir, I was … Continue reading →

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Eating on Cruise Control

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

I am your constant companion. I am your most excellent helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am entirely at your command. You might as well turn over half of the … Continue reading →

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Hard Compared to What?

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

This past Monday morning, I was training one of my clients who admittedly needs to lose a good bit of weight. He is super-sharp in running his own company; however, one of his biggest struggles is not to allow his business … Continue reading →

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Macho Man!!

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

Three feet from gold. That’s where I stood concerning Jose Espinosa from April 2018 until January 2021. Jose and his wife Susie are realtors and Life Time Healthy Way of Life members in North Dallas. As a fitness professional, I … Continue reading →

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How Are You Shaping Your Path?

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

How are you shaping your path? You may not know what I’m referring to if you’ve not read the book, Switch by Chip and Dan Heath. You see, you have two brains which the authors represent with the analogy of … Continue reading →

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My Secrets for Working Out at Home

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

On March 16, 2020, my company along with many others across our nation closed its doors. When our boss gave the word, my mind immediately began racing with all the mostly negative ramifications. Beyond the obvious health and financial implications … Continue reading →

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If Your Why is Big Enough…

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

As a master trainer and nutrition coach, I talk to many people about their weight loss goals. One statement I always make is that I want this to be the last time they ever start a weight loss program. My … Continue reading →

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My First Week – Working Out At Home

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

As a fitness professional and nutrition coach, the events of the past two weeks have been life changing. Last Monday afternoon, March the 16th, my boss sent a group text to our team saying the gym would be closing that … Continue reading →

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