Life Explained in a Deck of Cards

It seems I'm "always thinking" and often come up with my own life philosophies. I'm a bit cheesy and don't have any problem sharing these ideas. Here's a short thought to help approach life. It's really all about the people around you. I have always found a way to be happy is to make those around you happy.

To get the most out of life, make the most out of the hand you have been dealt and...

#attitudematters#goldenrule#treatotherswell

It Begins With a Twinge--- (Or a Fall From a Ladder)...

Recently I felt a familiar twinge in my hamstring. First I tried to deny it. Then I tried to ignore it, thinking it would just go away. Then  I tried to be more careful in my every-day movements and did some gentle stretching. But before I knew it that twinge in my hamstring had intruded on a sensitive area of my lower back.

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.