From the Michelle Bernard bodybuilding archives
I found old dvds—20 years ago I won two bodybuilding shows. Blew my mind because I used to eat family-sized portions of pasta and packages of raw cookie dough. In high school I couldn’t lift my legs off the floor. You can change your path. But only when you surround yourself with people and places […]
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Happiness is a choice.
I’ve been leaving breadcrumbs that mark my path to feeling good. I’ve never felt as good as lately. This is the last 5 of the 50 reasons I’ve turned an emotional corner. I had to think long to come up with 5 more reasons. Mostly it’s because I simply had to tweak a few things […]
MoreHappy into the year
I’ve been busy. Clearly. The remaining 10 items I’m adding to my 50 ways to happy are definitely worth presenting. Actually, having time between turning 50 and getting closer to 51 has clarified the last 10 reasons for my happy. I really want you to think about these next 5 items and consider how they […]
MoreHappy on the inside
Ever since my summer birthday, I’ve been reflecting. I’m enjoying a state of happiness that’s lasted 4 whole years without interruption. Listen, this is a big deal, especially for me. I’ve appeared happy to the people who’ve known me through my years, though inside, I was secretly frustrated. I’ve appeared confident through the years, but […]
MoreHAPPY with RUMi
I’ve been reflecting on the pieces of HAPPY that have made me feel finally full. If I guess, I’d say it was 2006 when I started collectingRUMi poetry. A friend gave me the poem, The Guest House, in 2003 when I was recovering my heart from a man who wasn’t supposed to keep it. Back […]
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Five Happy Reminders
I’ve been reflecting on the stuff that’s turned me from always smiling (though somewhat frustrated inside) to absolutely fulfilled and in love with my life. Seriously, I never thought those words would come out of my mouth. The words: I am happy. Not just today either. I’m happier every day, like when I was a kid. […]
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Since my birthday 4 weeks ago, I’ve been journaling about how I rose to this feeling of happy. I didn’t feel so good 8 years ago. I was frustrated, though no one knew it. I smiled all the time, but inside I wasn’t content with my life experience. It was puzzling. I had a […]
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5 more ways to HAPPY
I’ve been journaling about my year-end goals. I’m wrapping up two books: one on fitness and one on journaling. This has been a milestone year, my 50th as of last week, and I am happier than I was when I hit 40. Last week I started to share the way I rose to this feeling. I […]
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You need a nap.
Michelle Bernard: You need a nap — Live above ordinary from Michelle Bernard on Vimeo. It’s quite apparent that taking the nap has rejuvenated my energy. I used to think napping was a waste of my day. I thought it was for slackers. Then I noticed how my energy dips at 3 o’clock most days. […]
MoreHow do you warm up before a fitness class?
before the workout before the jam i get warm. Michelle Bernard: Warm. from Michelle Bernard on Vimeo.
Morea kind of power
Still mind, firm grip, clear intention. All part of the art. The abs and back lock. I curl the bar with steel plates collared on. One more. No, I can get two. I don’t care about callouses. I don’t even care about the difficulty of breathing. I care about the rep. The next rep. Clean. […]
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