Fitness Motivation

Do you know as a beachbody coach for years I struggled with finding my motivation to stick to a diet, weight loss plan, pills, gym membership, & DVDs (which are now collecting dust.) we all struggle and it's something very hard to overcome.

Yes I needed to lose weight.

Yes I needed to get in shape. 

Yes I wanted to eat healthy.

Yes I wanted my stomach pains to stop.

but HOW......

 

If you don't find your "why" behind it all. If you "why" isn't strong enough to make you get teary-eyed or excite you forget it. Start there, really sit down and think about why you want to (insert your goals here). Your why is what is going to push you each and every single day. Make you realize that you can do this, and you are good enough.


So how do you find the motivation?

Do you see this picture, can you even believe that is me? Because honestly, I don't believe it and I hate looking at it still to this day. But I do because it is my daily reminder of how far I have come, how I felt, and it makes me work harder so I don't fall back in that same trap. But before Beachbody... I was a lost cause. I was so unhappy with myself & I was beginning to isolate from everything around me. If I had to get dressed up or get out of sweat pants, I tried to find an excuse for me not to leave the house.. SAD right? It was one weekend when myself & some college friends went up to visit UPJ, because our sorority was celebrating 25 years. We were all sitting around Friday Night waiting to go out talking about how summer was coming up, when someone asked a friend what she has been doing because she looked great. And what she said, she was in a Beachbody Challenge for ASA. It peeked my interest and I began asking her questions & if I could join, because I was at a point I tried everything and just could not stick to anything at all. I didn't even think twice to sign up and join. I'm one of those people if you tell me something, I will try it. I won't do research or anything. Of course I was weary about it , but I didn't let that show. I had to do something, try this for the last time.

So why did I join?

Every program comes with a nutrition guide, it allows you to get ideas for your week if you choose to use them. You get a schedule to follow so no need to look confused when you start. It is laid out right in front of you, all you need to do is pop in the DVD. Can you say money saver!! Think about it, you have had a gym membership or personal trainer (how much are you spending each year). Personal trainer you would defiantly show up everyday, but the gym with no one to push you..you may not show up there could be days, weeks, months you just don't show up & that money is gone. With Beachbody you pay for your challenge pack right when you begin and that is it! It's a lifestyle change; not a fad diet. Beachbody is not all about weight loss, they promote healthy living, and want you to succeed.  The #1 reason why I joined was the support. There is an unbelievable support system through the whole community, from your coach, fellow challengers, the community on the site. It never ends, if you are struggling someone is there to pick you up.

What's this Beachbody Challenge?

My job as your coach is to work with you one on one, helping you to achieve your fitness goals. Every month I ran closed online accountability groups. You decide on a fitness program, I can help you narrow them down if you would like & tell you what I think based on your goals you are looking to achieve but at the end, it is your call. I will plug in daily to give you motivation, support, recipes, tips, and anything you would like to go over. You will take before & after's (yes I know something we all dread) but it is something you will want to do, because you want a comparison from beginning to the end. YOU MUST CHECK IN DAILY! This is something that tends to get pushed off and people think just because they read the post they are participating. It only takes 5 minutes makes to stop in and tell us how your day is going, what went well, what you are struggling with, etc. Did you get your workout in , what your Shakeology recipe was, your meals for the day. 

YOU JUST HAVE TO COMMIT AND YOU WILL GET THE RESULTS!!!

 

 

 

I have found that after joining the Beachbody Challenge, the support and accountability is what was missing for me to succeed on a daily basis. Every day I would wake up excited to workout, make a new shakeology recipe, and check in with my challenge group. WHY? Because I did not want to fail & I know my fellow challengers were pushing play everyday so why shouldn't I? You can have the workouts, you can eat healthy, but if you don't have the support to lift you up when you are struggling will you continue? I know I didn't...if I had a bad day I wouldn't workout. Or if  wasn't seeing results I would get down on myself and give up. This worked for me and why wouldn't I share it with everyone else if it could help?

 

What more could you ask for? You purchase a challenge pack of YOUR choice. You get the nutrition guide, schedule of workouts, and you get to KEEP the program FOREVER. Plus you get total access to me as YOUR COACH and all the accountability/support in the world.

 

 

 

Are YOU ready to take the challenge?

Are YOU ready to take control of your life?

Are YOU ready to get fit and healthy?

If so, please take a moment to fill out my challenge application for my upcoming May 19th challenge group.

I promise this will be the best decision you ever made

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Make A Fresh Start

 

Can you believe the end of the year is near us? The year 2013 has flown by in a blink of the eye and let me ask you.....did you stick to your New Year's Resolution? Did you workout like you wanted? Start eating healthier? Be the best possible person you can be? If you didn't stick to your resolution, why not?

Why is it that we vow each year to make it better. To come up with a game plan and stick to it. And then the New Year comes and we stick to the plan for two weeks....two weeks?!?! What is it that makes us stop? Are you sick and tired, of feeling sick and tired? Or promising yourself you will be the best you can be and not following through or even failing?

So how can the year 2014 be YOUR year for success? How can you set a resolution and stick to it....?

1. Create goals: set your BIG New Year's Resolution goal and then break it down into smaller monthly ones.

 

2. Write them down: writing them down changes your whole mindset. Writing them down makes them more real than just saying them to yourself.

 

3. Accountability Partner: find someone to share your goals with. Tell each goal you have set for yourself & when you want to reach them. Set a time to check in with them, whether it is everyday or once a week. You will help keep eachother accountable.

 

4. Push Forward: once you have your goals set it's GO TIME! Get focused, get driven, and getting ready to crush them!

 

The #1 reason WHY people fail is because they choose too. They just say they are going to achieve a goal, but they never really do the work that should get them there. They believe that just saying they will drop fifteen pounds, that it is just going to happen. It certainly does not work like that, or don't you think everyone would set goals??

 

So, here is WHY 2014 is going to be the best yet and there is no stopping you. Two words....accountability group. This is a closed online support group. Everyday you will plug in & check in daily with the group, but on top of that you will receive motivation, tips, recipes, and everything you need to succeed and reach your goals...ANNND even better stick to them.

 

I am going to teach you how working out from home is just a little better (in my opinion) than the gym. And how this can be an everyday lifestyle. This is no fad diet or "quick" fix. You will have to put in the work, by working out daily & replacing one meal a day with Shakeology. We will first work together to find your perfect challenge pack (your FULL workout program + a month supply of Shakeology HD). Along with a 30 day club membership, free shipping, me as your coach, and a chance to win $500!!!!

 

Message me here so we can discuss programs & shakeology or fill out the application form to be considered for this exclusive test group.

 

Get rid of the excuses. Start creating your success story. And feel better than ever because you deserve nothing but the best!!

 

Claim your spot for the January 13th group!

First come, first serve.

 

 

 

Weekly Update and Progress- Week 4 T-25

Another week comes and goes. Can you even believe that October is here?! This year is flying by and I guess it is just not going to slow down anytime soon. 

Dream Big

It's a new month and time to start fresh with a clean slate. Don't look at it as if the year is almost over. YOU are just getting started. I don't care if you set a goal for yourself back on January 1st as your New Years Resolution...you are going to write that down again and push hard for the next three months. Don't think it can happen?? I DARE you to try it. Give yourself 90+ days to go in 100%. Put your head down and focus - see what can happen. 


So lets talk about the week. T25 it just keeps getting better and better. I really can not get over the fact that this program is only twenty-five minutes long and you are sweating by the end of it. I know I say it probably ever week, but Beachbody really NAILED it on the head when people said they wanted a shorter workout, but with the same crazy good results. I love how each DVD is different but the same in some ways. Each move you do is thirty seconds and even though you may not think it is enough time to really work your muscles....trust me it is! You really FOCUS for these thirty seconds. You slowly work your way up to the "hard" step in a matter of two minutes. You get no breaks it is just non stop from the time you push play until you end at the cool down phase (unless you need a break of course).

I am going to be honest with you of course.....

This week I really really struggled. I didn't struggle with the getting up and working out aspect so much. It was more the going downstairs and when I pushed play, my head was literally all over the place. Which in my mind is BAD. I was not there mentally. I still did the workouts but I would give myself a three on a scale up to five. I am boggled but why happened last week, because everyday I look forward to going downstairs as getting a good sweat sesh in before work. It is my SANITY. It is what makes me clear my head from all those random thoughts. And I just could not do it. I was just going through the motions. Stopping when I needed a drink. Usually, when Dexter lays by my feet I pick him up and put him on the chair & last week I caught myself petting him...in the middle of my workout! I was watching the time clock. Just bad, very bad. I still them, but I didn't push myself to my max and best potential. 

Onward and upward... Right??

One thing I always say to my challengers who either had a bad week or skipped a few workouts is it's okay, you are in the learning process. Dust yourself off and try again. If you know you are not going to be able to do a workout that day, really focus on your eating. 

I always thoughts loosing weight came from working out....WRONG! Well not totally, you can loose weight from working out. But, it is not the number one reason. Fueling your body with the proper nutrition is. That is right, you heard me, nutrition is key!!!! 

This week was great with eating. I have been drinking my shake for breakfast because it is quick and easy for me with work. I had my complex carb and lean protein for a mid-morning snack (apple/peach w/14 coco roasted almonds OR two plain rice cakes w/natural pb and bananas). Lunch lately has been TONS of fruit (because summer fruit is my FAV) along with tuna on salad or a flat sandwich bread. Dinner: ranges all the time. Turkey chili, turkey meatloaf, baked ziti, salads, grilled chix, fish, etc. 
 

Clean Eats

The only bad thing I noticed this week with me was my late night snacking. Not sure what was up with that but I was always craving a snack after dinner time. I have been making myself a cup of green tea w/honey when I am craving something or before bed and that always seems to work. If I don't have that cup of tea I am always in the kitchen looking for something. So if you are a late night snacker like me try a cup of warm green tea. It's the time perfect time for it too, it's getting a little bit chilly every night!!

Which brings me too my favorite season!!!! FALL. I simply love it. 

Overall, week 4 was an okay week. And the reason why I say that is because food was on track - but the workouts Alyssa was MIA! But we are starting fresh with a clear mind and a new goal to help stay on track!

Ever feel like you are just not mentally there. You are there physically, going through the moves and the motions, but your mind is racing with a million different thoughts? YEP, we've all been there. But the good thing about my online health and fitness challenges- is that you do NOT have to go through it alone. You have the support from me (your coach) and from the other challengers in the group. We are in this TOGETHER. To SUCCEED together. Want some more information on my next group starting??  Send me a private message on Facebook or email me. I would love to chat with you to see if this is something you would like to join.

HAPPY OCTOBER!!!!