Tom Thompson

At age 61, I became the oldest football player in NCAA history and the oldest NCAA football player to score a point.

And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. Mark 16:6

The good news is that strength exercises can help reverse this loss of muscle tissue. In fact, research suggests that you are never too old to reverse the loss of muscle tissue.

Mercy forgave the thief on the cross. Grace escorted him to paradise. Max Lucado

Where your dreams and goals are concerned, look within and to the Lord for validation and encouragement.

In the area of fitness planning tools what does matter, is beginning to make fitness a priority in your life. The hardest thing for anybody who is sedentary isn’t the protocol or modality of work; it is to change one’s behavior in getting from not exercising to exercising.

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

At some point in your Fit to Lead journey, you undergo a critical metamorphosis. Rather than forcing yourself to exercise and eat right, you begin to enjoy your new lifestyle. In essence, you become fit from the inside out.

We all talk to ourselves. What we say determines the direction and quality of our lives. Our self-talk can make the difference between happiness and despair, between self-confidence and self-doubt. Altering your self-talk may be the most important undertaking you will ever begin.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 1 Corinthians 16:23

As painful as they are at the time, the beginnings of heartbreak and setbacks can be defining moments if you allow them to be. And they can happen at any point in our lives, whether six or sixty.

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

Successful individuals always have a specific goal or set of goals. Having goals will help you direct your efforts.

The Life Coach - Ronnie Gage and Tom Thompson is an excellent book to read for everyone.. A must read for people entering the coaching profession. This book is full of life’s lessons. Genuine book written by genuine men.

Happy Presidents Day!

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

Pay attention to your thoughts for the next week. When you catch yourself thinking negatively about exercise and healthy eating, try to replace those thoughts with more supportive/positive ones.

Superbowl Sunday, where generations cheer together!

Teresa helps me keep to God’s timeline instead of my own...we balance each other.  She’s my best friend. My soulmate. My helper, encourager, and the glue that holds our family together.

Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5

We all set goals in life. But, it isn’t the size of the goal that matters. It’s whether you consistently set achievable goals and reach them.