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Athlete, Gym Owner, Trainer and Mother, Ellen Bechtel, Shares How She Balances it All
Ellen Bechtel, along with her husband, Steve Bechtel, own and operate Elemental Training Center, in my hometown of Lander, WY. You may recall from my fitness journey blogs, that Steve is my coach, and I work out at Elemental.
Recently, Ellen and I took a hike in our Wind River Range foothills above town to [...]
What I Ate to Lose 26 Pounds in 8 Months
This is POST 17 of my “fitness journey” blogging. For backstory, see Post 1,
Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, Post 6, Post 7,Post 8, Post 9, Post 10, Post 11, Post 12Post 13,Post 14, Post 15 and Post 16.]
The changes I made to my diet have been a significant factor in my [...]
Fitness Journey: What High Intensity Means
This is POST 16 of my “fitness journey” blogging. For backstory, see Post 1,
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Part of the reason I’ve been able to lose so much weight and fat in just [...]
Fitness Post: Why Accountability is More Valuable Than Support
This is POST 14 of my “fitness journey” blogging. For backstory, see Post 1,
Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, Post 6, Post 7,Post 8, Post 9, Post 10, Post 11, Post 12 and Post 13.]
As we get ready to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas and all the feasts and sweetness these holidays bring [...]
6-Mth Fitness Update: “23 lbs, “12.4% body fat
This is POST 9 of my “fitness journey” blogging. For backstory, see Post 1,
Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, Post 6, Post 7 and Post 8.]
Probably a better headline for this post would be: GETTING FIT IS HARD TO DO.
It has been almost 6 months since I decided to get out of my [...]
Spot Reduction: We Can Stop Believing
I tell Steve that I’m actually able to see some of my abdominal muscles now, but not all of them. “I can see the top muscles, but still not much near the bottom,” I explain, pointing to my pooch belly.
To this, he says, “Well the only way you’re going to get rid of that is with intervals.”
My Fitness Journey: What’s Next?
In four months, I’ve lost 18 pounds and 9.3% body fat. I’ve done 21-mile day hikes in the Wind River Range and summited the Grand Teton. Now, many close to me, including myself, are asking “What’s next?” Here’s what’s next for me and my fitness goals.
4-mth Fitness Update: “18 lbs, “9.3% body fat
This is POST 6 of my “fitness journey” blogging. For backstory, see Post 1,
Post 2, Post 3, Post 4 and Post 5.]
I woke up a little nervous this morning. You see, today marked my weigh-in, body-fat check and fitness testing at Elemental Gym. I’ve been working with personal trainer Steve Bechtel for 4 months now [...]
I’m Having My Cake & Eating It Too
[This is Post 4 about my mid-life training program. For backstory, see Post 1,
Post 2 and Post 3.]
Today, I’m going to have my cake and eat it too. It’s my birthday. I deserve it.
This seems reasonable, don’t you think? The thing is I’m a little hard on myself. I’m not a recovering alcoholic but I [...]
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