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Strategies 

5/13/2013

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When I started going to the Mayo Clinic for my yearly check ups many years ago my doctor, Doctor Warren Thompson, said that being healthy is all about strategies. It made sense but took me a while to find a plan of attack that would work for me. I found a wonderful nutritionist who I will talk about later. I then found Courtney Raney at the North Saint Paul Community Center. I am now working with her 3 times a week at the Maplewood Community Center.
When I told my husband that I was going to work with a personal trainer he asked me why  I would do that. He said that I was a three sport athlete in college, I was a Physical Education and Health teacher, I coached athletics and I had a Master's degree in Holistic Health Studies from Saint Catherine University. My response was: "And how is that working for me?" He shrugged his shoulders and walked away. I had the knowledge; I needed a strategy. I needed something or someone who would get me up and to the gym.
Today Courtney informed me that she would be on vacation for two weeks. She said that she really wanted me to to continue a tough regimen while she was gone. I said that would probably not happen. She said that she would email me work outs. I said I am sure it won't happen. She looked very disappointed because she has seen the changes that have occurred. ( My chiropractor, Dr Heidi Salonek, the other day even said: " My goodness you are sculpting your body!)
I usually walk a mile or so after my work out with Courtney and I began to think about what tactic I could use to get myself working out when she was gone. Then it came to me. I know Melinda Myers and could work out with her. I have those days set up already.
It is not always easy to come up with a strategy, if you get stuck ask someone for ideas. I was even going to post on facebook that I wanted someone to work out with. I still may do that too. I am looking to do exercise one or two more days a week.
So what strategy are you going to use today to make yourself healthier?



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4 Comments
Melinda link
5/13/2013 11:16:03 am

Thank you for sharing. I like the idea of thinking in strategies instead of problem solving. A strategy is something I can use to help me along, as opposed to a "problem" I need to fix.

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Katherine McMonagle link
5/20/2013 03:14:25 am

Wonderful insight Melinda. It is a tool to help you find tools.

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Denise Gunderson link
5/19/2013 02:04:43 pm

Kathy you look amazing, not only do you look great you are an inspiration as you sculpt. Thank you for sharing YOU.

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Katherine McMonagle link
5/20/2013 03:28:58 am

Thank you Denise. Thank you for all the help along the line. This is not something that one does in a moment or without lots of help. Today as I was leaving the gym a woman stopped me. She said that she saw me from the beginning and was inspired. She said that Courtney Raney (trainer) was good. I said that she is very good. She said that she had been thinking of trying to work with her as well. I told her to set that goal. She said that she would try. I said that try means no. I said she should call and set up an appointment with her when she got home. She said. "You are good at this stuff." I will try to find her later to see how she is doing. Sending her positive energy.
Thanks again for all of your help Denise.

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    Holistic Healing Energies

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    My commitment and belief is in a collaborative effort; assisting each client individually on their journey to attain optimal health and wellness through the integration of body, mind and spirit.  Through my work, as well as in my personal life, it is my mission to spread peace in the world, one person at a time.

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    Kathie was a very successful Health and Physical Education teacher in K-12 education for 34 years.  Kathie has been trained in multiple modalities and has worked as a wellness consultant since 2001 with 1,000's of hours of effectively helping clients improve their lives and their health and wellness. Kathie provides a broad range of knowledge, expertise and experience for her client’s individualized healing journey. She holds a Master’s degree in Holistic Health Studies/ Herbology Concentration from the Saint Catherine’s University.  She is a Healing Touch Practitioner, Reiki Master and a Certified Hypnotherapist .

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