Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. I’m in a bit of a reflective mood today brought on by a self-inflicted injury. Let me give you the back story first and explain the significance of those words for me. I’ve been saying these words: “it was self-inflicted”, since my children were little. While they were …
Nov 19
Mindfulness is Not “Just a Positive Attitude”
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.IT. I had no forethought to make this video last Sunday morning. I didn’t plan it. I don’t like myself on video. I don’t have makeup on. I haven’t had coffee or breakfast. I brushed my teeth but, nope, I didn’t even brush my hair. There are 99 reasons why …
Nov 18
Why in the World do I Take Military PT Tests Voluntarily?
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. Two weeks ago I volunteered to take the Army physical fitness test. It’s not the first time. I’ve taken the Air Force test several times as well. Last year I rucked 26.2 miles with my favorite soldier; both of us carrying packs weighing over 50 pounds. Why? Am I a …
Nov 17
5 Things Scuba Diving can Teach YOU about Health & Fitness
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. My passion is teaching and coaching. Always has been. Formally I have taught scuba diving, basket weaving, public speaking, fitness (personal training), nutritional habits, planning for retirement, conflict resolution, scrapbooking, customer service, leadership, supervisory skills, and human resources. Informally much, much more. It really gets me excited when …
Nov 13
Let the “Survive the Holidays” diet craziness begin…
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. We’re just shy of two weeks from Thanksgiving. If I had a dollar for each of the “survive the holidays diet”, “3-day ‘pre-detox’”, “wrap”, “cream”, “pill”, “powder”, and/or “shake” messages I’ve seen come across my FB feed, in the last couple of weeks, I would have enough to celebrate …
Nov 12
Two Roads Diverged
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. When I recited The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost, at a high school oratory competition, I had no idea how much of an impact the poem would actually have upon my entire life. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel …
Nov 09
Just Do It or Give Up. You Choose.
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. Putting yourself “out there” is scary!! For all of us. Not just me. Not just you. The “experts” too!! Thinking about sitting right where you are and waiting for your life to start – at some point, some day…. Realizing that life is actually passing you by, is scary!! …
Nov 06
Final Day Regular Person Regular Food
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. This will be my last (3rd) in the Regular Person Regular Day Regular Food series, and it’s actually a two-for-one encompassing yesterday and part of today. I hope you’ve found them somewhat helpful. I’d love your feedback. I’ve had a headache and not much of an appitite. Two things …
Nov 05
Not Your Typical Weight Loss Program. That’s Not What you Want!
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. I had a former client come to me this morning and ask, “Can you help me lose 20 pounds? As quickly as possible.” It’s a cycle with this gentleman, and he’s not unusual. Not at all. In fact this is something I typically hear. “Can you …
Nov 04
Regular Person Regular Food Day 2
Debbie Hatch | Family & F.I.T. I got up and went straight to work this morning. My husband makes coffee before he leaves so I had that, but no food for a while. I was super hungry by the time I did eat. MEAL 1 …