A New Direction...

Para-sailing with my daughter on a beautiful day.

The only way is up!

Personally, it has been quite a time of transformation and life lessons. It's time for a new direction.

My blog is undergoing a transformation to reflect my own. My quest for self-improvement continues along with my self-discovery.

Sometimes we have choices about life. Sometimes there are circumstances beyond our control. I am learning to focus only on those things that are within my control. So this time of reflection and transformation has been more about an inner transformation than focusing on the outer package. It did help me to focus on the physical and get back into a routine with workouts. That gave me a focus and did a lot for my spirit and my attitude toward moving forward.

But the real growth has come from the tough lessons. Having my life turned upside down by losing my husband has forced me to focus more than ever on gratitude and on the positive side. (I have always been positive). It has forced me to learn more about my strengths and weaknesses and to recognize what I can give to those around me. I am constantly reminded that giving of oneself is the best gift there is.

The New Adventures of Old Nanci

This is just a very quick note to thank you for taking the time to visit. 

This new blog format is a work in progress, just as I am. I will be working out some kinks in this new format for a while. There are many reasons for the change from “Nanci Caldon Fitness” to Nanci Caldon—Live Healthy – Live Happy which I will explain in a future post.

<Editor's note: I will explain this here-- (3/20/16 --This was originally posted 8/8/13) As my life has gone through major changes, (including my name) I have also changed the name of this blog, again. I kept this note as a thank you and a reminder that my reason to be here is to inspire health and happiness>

NOW>>> Healthy Happy by Choice!  (Attitude Matters)<<<

Welcome 2

Shakeology is "The healthiest meal of the day", but pay attention when you are making it.

(It's delicious, by the way. It acts like a salad but tastes like a dessert)

This falls under the category: Don't try this at home ; )

Find ingredients, nutritional info, and more at www.myshakeology.com/NanciEdwards 

Let me know if you have questions

Need Help with Resolutions?

So here we are—three weeks into the New Year. You have set new goals, but since it is January you call them “resolutions”. Do your goals have to do with losing weight or finally getting back in shape (or maybe in shape for the first time ever), or lacing up your sneakers and going for it?

Have you stuck with them or already given up and abandoned them? Did you set realistic, attainable goals? Are your goals too big or too small?

If your goals are too big you may need to break them down into smaller, bite-size chunks so you can feel a sense of accomplishment before you feel defeated. If they are too small, then once you achieve them set new ones to push you harder.

Fall Changes: Leaves ...and... YOU

Fall is a beautiful time of year with so much transition.

Ahhh--Fall. So many changes take place in the fall. Weather begins to get crisp, leaves change color (at least in some parts of the country). As the weather changes people tend to stay indoors more and eat comfort food (much of which is loaded with fat), and often exercise less.

Is it time for you to make some changes too? You know the old saying "If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten." That saying especially holds true for health and fitness.

Is it time for you to make some changes? Is it time for you to take control of your health? Is it hard for you to imagine a life better than what it is now? Your life can be better, with better health. There can be more possibilities, more to look forward to, more moments to enjoy in each day. Everything is more enjoyable when you feel good. Let Fall be your season to change.

Would it be great if Fall meant the numbers on the scale fall and everything else goes up (motivation, confidence, self-esteem)? You could head into winter and the upcoming holidays ahead of the game, armed with your own determination to continue on a healthy path.

Do you need accountability, support, motivation?  Do you want to lose weight? Get healthy? Feel great?

Let's get's started now and call this OctoberFITfest!

Checkout the video below. If you need answers --let this be it.

Become a part of a small exclusive online group all working together, supporting, encouraging, motivating, dedicated to helping each other as we help ourselves. Workout on your own schedule. Get tips to help you eat healthy (a complete meal plan if you choose to use it). Follow the directions on the video but don't waste any time. Contact me to get going and we will have plenty to celebrate during our OctoberFITfest! (and beyond)

Are You Ready to Change YOUR Life?

Honoring 9/11 and a Very Special Husband

Honoring 9/11 and a very special husband

Bob Caldon was born 9/11 (1949)

His two childhood dogs passed away on 9/11

After enlisting in the army he was sent to Viet Nam

on 9/11

Two years later he was sent home

on 9/11

When he was hired on LBFD his badge number was 911

In his single days he owned a Porsche (of course it was a 911)

We were married on the 9th day of July (1983)

Our daughter was born in the 11th month

Our son was born on the 9th day of Jan.

Bob was called home to join loved ones in Heaven
on the 11th day of January, 2012

One of my all-time favorite pictures from years ago:
Our children, Kasey and Ky visiting Bob at the station

People that knew Bob, knew how much he loved his career on the Fire Department. They knew that he designed and sold bracelets (patterned after the P.O.W. bracelets) to raise money for the victims/surviving families of 9/11 Firefighters. Bob, along with a group of Firefighters from LBFD, flew to ground zero and presented a substantial amount raised while visiting the brotherhood in New York.