“The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term is an indispensable

pre-requisite for success.

  -Brian Tracy 

I have some other FitBits planned this month, but this just came across my desk and it is urgent I get this information out to you.

According to S. Claiborne Johnston, MD, PhD and Director of Stroke Service at University of California, San Francisco, 80% of primary care doctors could not identify the typical symptoms of a ministroke. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) occurs when an artery to the brain becomes blocked. Symptoms include numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg (especially on one side), visual difficulties (and this can be in one or both eyes), confusion, trouble speaking, difficulty walking and dizziness.

You should remember from your IFPA Personal Trainer Certification when to call 911, add these symptoms to your list. Getting your client to the hospital immediately may prevent a full – blown stroke from occurring.