by Jim Burns | Nov 13, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
In my article about choice and young people, I explored the relationship between freedom and responsibility. Children need guidance as they learn to make decisions. Giving them choices without helping them understand consequences can leave them unprepared for...
by Jim Burns | Nov 7, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
This January, I’m having a hip replacement. I spend a lot of time at Be Simply Fit helping people figure out how to keep moving when their bodies change. Now I’m working through that same question myself. What can I do between now and surgery to stay...
by Jim Burns | Nov 1, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
When I consider what I want to leave my children, I think about more than possessions, photographs, or family stories. I think about the example I am setting. What are they learning from the way I eat, move, handle difficulty, and care for myself? What beliefs about...
by Jim Burns | Oct 25, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
How daily habits and medical care can shape a healthier future When I looked at my family history, I saw more than names on a family tree. I saw heart attacks and strokes. My father, grandfather, uncle, and sister had faced cardiovascular disease. As I approached the...
by Jim Burns | Oct 13, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Jim Burns, Behavior Change and Life Coach Most people have something they want to change. They want to become more active, develop healthier habits, manage their time, or move forward with a personal goal they have put off for years. Often, the difficulty is turning...
by Jim Burns | Oct 3, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
We live in a world where we have become accustomed to prescriptions. Your blood pressure is high, and your doctor writes a prescription. Your cholesterol is elevated, and there may be a medication for that. You have pain, inflammation, difficulty sleeping, or another...
