
As a life sciences teacher, coach and athlete, Senator Torlakson offers personal insights, inspiration and suggestions for helping us all achieve health and fitness in our lives through his periodic Torlakson’s Tips.

As a life sciences teacher, coach and athlete, Senator Torlakson offers personal insights, inspiration and suggestions for helping us all achieve health and fitness in our lives through his periodic Torlakson’s Tips.
Hope is such a powerful force. Hope motivates. Can we keep moving forward? Will tomorrow be even better? YES. YES!
New life is bursting forth. Buds and blossoms remind us of the cycles of life and of the beauty of rebirth and renewal. Birds and butterflies. Longer days. More light. More time. Hope for an energized and better future.
Hope coupled with a game plan is even more powerful. May we each find the game plan that fits our needs and goals!
“Hope springs eternal in the human breast!”
Take this quote from Alexander Pope and combine it with inspiration from Eleanor Roosevelt:
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
HOPE and ACTION.
Hope gives us the freedom to act. Like the Israelites escaping from the slavery of the Egyptians, the idea of a better life allows us to passover many risks, threats and negative thoughts. Our goals and our commitment are based on an inspiration to be better.
Happy Spring! Happy Easter or Happy Passover
--or Happy whatever way you celebrate the hopes and promises of Spring!
2006 Tips
#16 Harvest Moon or Easter Egg?
#12 Are We Living Life to the Fullest?
#11: Beat the Heat, Fun in the Sun!
#10 G.O. Power – Fighting RUT’s
#2 How do we improve ourselves?
2005 Tips
#22 A Hearty and Healthy “Thank you”!
#18: Taking Advantage of the Situation
#14: Every Month is Fitness Month!
#5: Paying Attention, Focusing
#3: Between Ash Wednesday and Heart Day