Message From Lisa Dougherty, Owner of Whole Body Fitness

Inspired by…Conversations with My Father

My father tells me that as we get older the years fly by faster. He often reminisces about his youth when he would ask his mom (my grandmother): “When will summer be here?”, “When will Christmas be here?” It seemed like the time crawled by when he was young. As adults, it seems before we know it, the holidays are here and gone and another new year begins. It’s at this time that we make resolutions. We want to lose weight, get in better shape, and be healthier. What we resolve to do is: make the changes necessary to live a better, quality of life, and live longer. It’s just a matter of dedication and for some, creating balance in their day in order to accomplish these goals. As “they” say, “All the money in the world doesn’t mean anything if we don’t have our health”.

I came across this quote: “Making personal changes takes courage, planning, persistence and will.” I have coached/trained many remarkable people, with various challenges, who took ownership of their health and the quality of their lives. Today they are stronger, healthier, and more confident, doing things that they didn’t think were possible before. They all arrived at a point in their lives where they were ready to make the commitment to be healthier. They just never gave up.

I talk with my father every Sunday – it’s our “fireside chat” – although he does not have a fireplace. We’ve been doing this for years. He has survived cancer three times. He’ll tell you he’s one of my biggest fans. Really, I am one of his biggest fans. He is a great mentor to me and one of my best friends. He inspires me do my best, be healthy, and take care of ME first. He is one of the reasons that I started Whole Body Fitness after leaving my job in corporate America . I wanted to make a difference and change people’s lives so they could live healthier, longer, more fulfilling lives.

He always says in closing each week, “Have a good day, a good week and a great life”. I once asked him, why he always tells me to “have a great life”?, his reply was, “There are no guarantees about tomorrow or next week, so just in case I want you to know I want you to have a great life”.

We should all heed this advice and take responsibility for our health and the quality of our lives. Having the support of family, friends and co-workers will enhance the chance for success. My team is also here to serve and support you in reaching your health related goals. We look forward to hearing from you this year! Don’t let another year fly by…

My business continues to grow through your referrals.
Many thanks for your continued trust and confidence.