I was planning to write today's blog with a focus on the combined effects of Remedial Massage and Corrective exercise, how they complement each other and why they are such a powerful combination.  But then the sun came out, it's turned into a beautiful warm spring afternoon down here at the wharf, I was reminded of a talk I had with a client last night and plans changed.

We were talking about how things change, plans don't work out as you intended when you first set out along their path.  About how sometimes you arrive at an entirely unforeseen but entirely welcome destination and about changing perceptions of what we want and what we value.  It got me thinking about how lessons and learning will come to you from lots of different sources.  I'm positive that I learn as much from my clients as they do from me and that I am a better teacher for it.  We are I believe the sum total of our experiences.  This chat we had whilst taking a breather from wood chopping meandered a little (what a shocker, for a quiet fella I can talk when I get going!) but essentially the take home message was that enjoying the view as you travel toward your goals can provide life lessons as important as the goal itself so don't be in too great a hurry.

Original huh!?  I know, it's been said a thousand times in a thousand different ways but on a lovely sunny day forgive me this one little indulgence.  I'm off to enjoy a cup of minty tea on the balcony (fire escape steps) looking out over the Solent before circuit training. 

Do something that makes you stop and appreciate the moment today. 

Love and life.

Neil.

The important thing to realise straight off the bat is that stress is stress.  The body makes no distinction between physical, emotional or psychological stress.  So whether you're worried about work or pounding out the miles on the treadmill the result is the same.  You get fat!

Scary right!?  After a statement like that I should back it up so here we go!