The Lyons’ Share Blog

Choices, Not Restrictions

Happy Motivation Monday! When my new clients start changing their eating patterns and including more healthful foods, I often hear something like "so, you mean I can never have my nightly Snickers bar anymore?" (picture source) I know right then that the client is...

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Be Patient with Your Health Goals

Happy Motivation Monday!  It's been a while since I've written a post, and I thank you for your patience... ...Speaking of patience, that's today's topic!  So often in our health journeys, we hope for and expect immediate results.  Unfortunately, while our bodies do...

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Expanding the Pie

Happy Motivation Monday! When I meet other health coaches, entrepreneurs, or anyone in similar industries, I always try to help them out.  I'm constantly connecting people to each other, talking to people about how to grow their own business, sharing my experience...

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Consistent Small Steps

Happy Motivation Monday! When you have a big goal, it can be overwhelming.  So overwhelming, sometimes, that you find yourself paralyzed with fear and not actually taking action toward that goal.  Or that you find yourself driving forward, making progress, but failing...

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The Key to Enjoy Healthy Foods: Keep Trying

Happy Motivation Monday! Today, I want to encourage you to keep trying if there are healthy foods that you want to (or think you "should") enjoy.  Quite often, a client will tell me that they "just don't like" broccoli, salmon, kale, quinoa, or some other healthy...

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The Yoga Collective Review

Happy Workout Wednesday! I'm constantly working on incorporating more yoga into my regular routine.  Not only is it wonderful cross-training for my running, but it helps prevent injuries, stretches my muscles, and provides such wonderful mental and relaxation...

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Be A Dreamer

Today is the Boston Marathon, a historic and exciting day for everyone in the running community, so for Motivation Monday today, I had to choose a quote by a runner!  I love this quote from Lauren Fleshman, one of my favorite American runners: Regardless of whether...

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The Best Spring Produce for Your Wallet, Health, and Waistline

It's finally beginning to feel like Spring, isn't it?  I love Spring ... The days get longer, the clothes get brighter, sidewalks are packed with walkers, and the most delicious produce is finally in season. Gone are the days when I crave hearty soups and roasted...

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Understanding Life

Happy Motivation Monday! The moment I saw this quote last week, I loved it. (picture source - David Wolfe's Facebook page) Lennon's simple example shows us that nothing in life is important if we don't have happiness.  It's a simple concept, really, but it's something...

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Everyone Needs A Mental Break

Thank you for bearing with me as I skipped last week's Motivation Monday post.  By my count, I hit just shy of 100 in a row, but the streak had to end somewhere!  Today, we're back on track! My lack of posting last week is our topic for today: the need for a...

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