GENERAL FITNESS THOUGHTS:

• The benefits of lifting free weights far exceed the dangers
• Machine-based strength training is limited
• A healthy diet is essential to supporting mental, physical and emotion health
• The chronic consumption of processed foods is at the root of America's obesity problem   
• Eighty to ninety percent of grocery shopping should be done on the perimeter of the store
• Fitness is not a goal or a destination, it is the pursuit of excellence throughout life
• Citius, altius, fortius or faster, higher, stronger
• Everyone should lift free weights, regardless of age or experience level
• It takes very little space or “equipment” to increase your level of fitness
• A fitness plan must involve activities that the end user enjoys—otherwise it is doomed to fail
• People are capable of much more than they ever thought possible, both physically and mentally
• My one year-old daughter has perfect form when she squats.  It’s our actions throughout life that interfere with the body
• Calluses and sweat are good things
• No one should die without a few scars
• The “beautiful people” at your gym may do everything wrong and still look that way
• A good fitness consultant can be worth their weight in gold—everyone, including fitness professionals, can learn from the workouts being done by others
• Sometimes your only option is to get up at an ungodly hour and get your workout in.  You may learn a lot about yourself when everyone else is asleep.