Monthly Archives: September 2009

Motivational Secret @ Lane 8

Want the secret to staying motivated? We already know most people can find reason to get motivated. The real secret is staying motivated.  Did you hear that?  Did it sink in?  STAYING motivated! You must, repeat must, find a reason … Continue reading

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Run, jeff, Run

Hope everyone knows the goal at Lane 8 isn’t to get people running. You know that, right? The goal is to challenge, motivate, inspire and excite you to do something physical, and do something healthy like proper nutrition, adequate rest, … Continue reading

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Nine Questions

Did you go for a walk (or exercise) yesterday? Did you eat sensibly? Did you read anything that inspired or motivated you? Did you think about anything that inspired or motivated you? Did you take some sort of action, different … Continue reading

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Small Deeds

“Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned”. — Peter Marshall Whatever your health goals are, nothing really matters except that you get started and never quit. Sow your health seeds.  Nourish them.  Water them.  Watch them grow. If … Continue reading

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Age and Quitting Do This to You

“Age wrinkles the body.  Quitting wrinkles the soul”. — Douglas MacArthur It’s very difficult, some would even say impossible, to be fit and vibrantly healthy after the days of our youth. So the big question everyone must ask themselves, “Do … Continue reading

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It’s Easier When…

It’s easier to exercise and eat sensibly during: Youth – the full pressure of job, Family, mortgages is unknown Mating season – (once we’ve mated, what’s the motivation?) Wake up calls – motivating because of glaring consequences The reality?  In … Continue reading

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Lane 8 You Tube video virus

It’s amazing how difficult it is to stay focused over the long haul. We’ve all seen people get motivated, set, and then achieve big health goals.  And then some time later, they fail.  They regress, almost predictably. There’s a missing … Continue reading

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No Expectations?

On the drive to Victory Martial Arts “Safety Demonstration” (recruiting) yesterday, I reminded our son there was no expectation that he enroll and take lessons. All the children participated, even the first timers.  Our son eagerly lined up.  Surprisingly, two … Continue reading

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Maybe Today?

Maybe today is the day our son finds a physical activity that interests him. He is great on exercising his Mind.  Great with his Spirit. Decent on Money. Body?  Well, he has a keen understanding of nutrition for a nine-year … Continue reading

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Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning? Although it may not seem so, it might be a good idea to watch this.  If you don’t have five minutes to spare on a day like today, maybe your life is … Continue reading

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