"The Right People Will Come, So Why Not Love This Moment?" Tamilee Webb

I had such a fantastic time talking with Tamilee that it felt as though we were two girlfriends catching up over a cup of tea. We talked about so many important topics that it was challenging for me to pick just five ideas. After a lot of thought, here are the five questions we explore in this week's Friday Five. All of these were inspired by my recent conversation with Tamilee.

Are you fully present? This weekend pause and ask yourself throughout the day – “Am I awake”

Do you have a role model that inspires you? Is there someone already out there doing what you would love to be doing? Can you find the courage to reach out to them and ask if you could mentor under them?

How is your internal dialog?  What was the last thing you said to yourself when you looked into the mirror or you made a mistake? This weekend take a mirror brake and be impeccable with your language, especially when having a conversation with yourself.

When is the last time you did something for the first time? Learn something new or try something that you have not done in a long time.

What are you grateful for this weekend? Send at least three gratitude texts, to different people this weekend.

"If I Can't Bet On Myself, Who Can I Bet On?" Tamilee Webb

Tamilee Webb is perhaps best known as the Buns, in the Buns of Steel Video series. To date, she has sold over 14 million workout videos and DVD's, and is recognized as one of the pioneers in the world of health and fitness. In this episode, we talk about how she got started, her role models during her early days and how she stayed grounded as her fame grew. We also chat about how Tamilee she has made peace with getting older, while always being known for her body as well as her body of work.    

Pre-Instagram and pre-social media there was a brand new world of fitness that was moving into the mainstream and Tamilee Webb was at the forefront. This conversation takes us down the path of fitness history and many of the fitness legends are mentioned in this show.

In this show, you will learn how Tamilee became her own agent, negotiated on her own behalf, and spread her message of wellness throughout the world. From Mambos to Menopause we discuss it all and along the way find that we both have a lot in common, including the fact we were both out of the house and on our own studying or working at the age of 16.

More About Tamilee

Tamilee Webb, MA is America’s Most Trusted Fitness Instructor.  Her no-hype down to earth attitude has endeared her to millions of fans worldwide.  Tamilee is best known as the star of the famous “Buns of Steel™ & Abs of Steel™” fitness video series!  Combined sales of Tamilee’s video titles are over 14 million units.  Besides repeatedly topping the Billboard Video sales charts, Tamilee has published four best-selling books; “The Original Rubber Band Workout & (sold in six countries and five languages); Step up Fitness, Workouts for Dummies, and “Defy Gravity Workout”.

Tamilee truly brings fitness home.  She appeared daily on Fit TV previously known as Health Network Channel.  She was host of ESPN’s Fitness Pro series and consulted for Fox Sport Body Squad fitness shows.

Tamilee’s most recent accomplishment was her induction into the Fitness Hall of Fame 2008 alongside fitness greats; Kathy Smith, Judi Missett, Jack LaLane, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jane Fonda and Joe Weider.

With over 65 products to her name, Tamilee continues to mentor, manage and produces for other fitness professions and Influencers.  She continues to motivate millions with her Speaking Engagements and coaching services.  You can join one of her social media platforms to get daily messages, tips and workouts.  

Tamilee grew up on a farm in Northern California where she was surrounded by farm animals.  Her love for animals has taken her to volunteer at animal shelters, invested in an up-scale pet boutique called Muttropolis™, and donates to many animal charities.  A little trivia; Tamilee is not her birth name, she changed it to Tamilee when she was singing and playing her guitar for her love of country music!

"What Are You Willing To Do With Your Gifts?" Todd Durkin

Todd shared so many nuggets this past week that it was hard for me to pick just five action steps, but here are the five questions we explore in this week's Friday Five. All of these were inspired by my recent conversation with Todd Durkin.

How can you become 1% better? What is one thing you can change this weekend to move the needle 1% closer to being the best version of you?

What do you know for sure that you can do? We all have our strengths but most of us tend to focus on the things that we feel need improving. What do you know for sure that you are good at?

How do you use the power of music to power your life? - Make a soundtrack for the weekend

How do You, "Get Your Mind Right?” Manage your mornings, manage your mind and manage your life!

What is Your Mantra – or a saying that empowers You? Our words direct our focus and our attention. Choose the good ones.

"To much is given, to much is required." Todd Durkin

Lying on his back on a football field in France with so many injuries that his budding NFL career was officially over, Todd Durkin realized that in a split second that both his body and his dreams were shattered. To avoid surgery, Todd went through five years of intense and painful therapy. As he healed he gained a deeper understanding of what it took to get back up after a life changing injury and he made a choice to become better and not bitter. One step at a time he built his business from just 1 person to a team of 38 change agents. Along the way he found a renewed passion to help others get through adversity and build a life of Wow!

In this episode, we talk about his recent turn on the NBC hit series Strong, how he was eliminated early on only to come back a few weeks later and end up as the runner-up in season one. Todd discusses his morning rituals to "get his mind right" and what he thinks about the word balance. We also ponder the idea of what he would be doing if he were not one of the world's greatest trainers.

More about Todd

Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, is an internationally recognized strength, speed and conditioning coach, personal trainer, body worker, motivational speaker, and author who motivates, educates, and inspires people worldwide. He is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, a world-class facility that provides personal training, strength, and conditioning, therapeutic massage and bodywork, Pilates, yoga, nutrition, chiropractic and physical therapy programs.

Todd works with a high-profile clientele of elite professional athletes.

This includes NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions and MVPs, Heisman Trophy Winner, Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalists, and many other champion athletes. He is a 2 Time Personal Trainer of the Year (IDEA & ACE) and has received numerous industry accolades.Greatist has named Todd one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness for the past three years.

His gym, Fitness Quest 10, was named one of “America’s Top 10 Gyms” by Men’s Health for the past 5 years, and in addition to high-profile athletes, attracts many fitness enthusiasts of all ages, shapes, sizes, and levels who want to improve their overall health and fitness performance. His team of 38 trainers, coaches, and therapists deliver results to over 500 clients weekly.

Todd has appeared on 60 Minutes, ESPN, the NFL Network and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, ESPN the Magazine, Stack Magazine, the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and many others. He was also featured trainer on NBC’s hit fitness show STRONG.

Todd earned his BS degree in Kinesiology from The College of William & Mary in Virginia and his MA degree in Exercise & Nutritional Science with a specialty in Biomechanics and Sports Medicine from San Diego State University.

He and his wife Melanie reside in San Diego, CA, with their three children, Luke, Brady, and McKenna.

This episode was recorded in Todd's office at his facility Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, California. The sounds in the background of his clients working out to build a WOW lifestyle are our gift to you

This is a short show, in which I give a brief overview of what to expect in The Perfection Detox podcast. I also share a little bit about why this show and why now. Learn a little bit about my highlight reel and more importantly my backstory. I am excited and honored to be beginning this new adventure with you. I will be sharing a new conversation on iTunes each Tuesday. The following Friday I will drop a short 5-minute show in which I give you 5 tips, questions or strategies to take with you into the weekend. This format is designed to give you mid-week inspiration and then weekend implementation