Archive for March, 2009

Facing Facebook

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

So I have given in and joined the world of Facebook. If you are already a member please sign in and join the group Petra Kolber Fitness. Here I will be able to post daily updates of when and where I am teaching and any other news that is fit to print.

Warmly,

Petra

Words To Live By

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Watch your thoughts, for they become words

Watch your words, for they become actions

Watch your actions, for they become habits

Watch your habits, for they become your character

Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

Frank Outlaw

So the question is: How are your thoughts shaping your destiny?

 

 

 

Gratitude

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

In today’s shrinking economy the one emotion that may be growing inside of us is fear. FEAR can be defined as False Expectations Appearing Real. To be fearful we either need to be holding onto the past or leaning into the future. When we live in the present moment it is impossible to be fearful as we only have room in our hearts to hold one emotion and fear cannot exist in the present moment. In between every inhale and every exhale we have the opportunity to shift our focus away from fear based thoughts and feelings. With every breath we can come back to a state of gratitude and grace. If we can remind ourselves on a daily basis of all the amazing things that we have in our life, versus the negative news around us, we can move from a place of fear to a body filled with peace and power. There are many things in our life that we cannot control, however there is one thing that we can make changes to and that is our health. Now more than ever we should be taking stock of our stress levels, our health and how ready our body is to support us in our goals and dreams. It is never about size and always about the quality of our lives. Together we can support our friends and family to be the best that they can be through a sensible nutrition plan and a well rounded fitness program. If ever you need a gentle reminder of all the blessings you have in your life, whether the stock market is up or down I encourage you to listen to the song “Grateful” by Art Garfunkel. The 99 cents you will spend on itunes to download this wonderful song is a perfect gift to give yourself. In gratitude, Petra