There is no Magic Pill

Let me start off by saying I wish there was some magical pill, shake, supplement, diet that makes things easy.  I wish I could just wish away fat and have the body that everyone dreams off.  I wish, I wish, I wish.  But here's the thing if someone tells you that they have found the perfect formula and all you have to do is drink their shake, or take their supplement then they are LYING to you.  And deep down you know it. 

As someone who takes their health and fitness very seriously I can get angry at seeing others promoting fads that will fade or that may even be unhealthy for those trying it.  I get angry because I know what I want to do is actually help people change their lives.  Help people learn about proper nutrition.  Help people start an exercise regimen to not only lose weight but rev up their metabolism and build up their bone density.   Help people be the best they can be physically and hopefully in doing so build up their self-esteem and give them a community of women who are doing the same thing.

It is not easy for some of us to lose weight and keep it off.  It takes diligence.  It takes building strong healthy habits.  It takes exercising and moving our bodies.  It takes making smart choices in the kitchen.  This is what I want everyone to know.  It isn't always easy but it is possible and it does get easier the longer you practice your healthy habits.  It does get easier knowing you have a support group around you building the same habits you are.  

I choose to become a Coach and help others because I have a passion for fitness.  I have a passion for food.  And I have a desire to see others succeed.  I run challenge groups every month.  I have free groups for both clean eating and exercise.  I want everyone to benefit from the things that I know work.  I have the tools and I want to share them.  

Yes I want to share them with You!

The long road back.

I'm sure many of you feel the same way I do right now.  After having a great Christmas it seems so hard to get back on track.  There are still Christmas cookies and goodies in the house.  Plus any chocolates you received as presents or you simply bought yourself.  You body feels sluggish.  Your tummy is upset.  Your face may be breaking out from over abundant sugar intake.  Ahh we could go on and on but the truth is we have the power to change.

You have the power.  You have the power to give away or throw away the goodies, the cookies, the chocolates.  You have the power to shop for healthier options, to fill our fridge with real foods: fruits, veggies, organic meat, fish.  You have the power to not buy processed foods.  Your body recognizes real things not names on the back of a box that we can't even pronounce.   Here's the catch though.  It is hard to do this alone.  It is hard when no one is supporting you and keeping you accountable.  It can seem like the road back to healthy is going to be a tough one.. BUT.  You don't have to do it alone. 

I honestly don't think I could do this alone and thank goodness I found my support network.  I even created my own support network knowing what I would need to succeed.  I need challenges. I need goals.  I need rules.  I need encouragement. I need a group of people with similar aspirations.   Thank goodness for Beachbody.  With this company I have found all that I need and have created a support group that offers the encouragement that it takes for me to succeed.  That doesn't mean I don't stumble myself (cause Christmas goodies certainly got me!) but when I do I'm ready to get right back on track.  And I'm ready to help others do the same.

If this sounds like you.  Or you are ready to start!  Then please contact me and lets get you started.  Please fill the form out below and I'll be in touch!    

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Core De Force Week 2 complete

I'm excited to share that my challenge group and I just complete our second week of the MMA inspired program Core De Force created by beachbody super trainers Joel and Jericho.  

So let me tell you how it has been going for me personally.  I normally make it through the first week of a workout program no problem because I'm excited and on fire to start but then I tend to fade in week two and by week three I am probably not even doing the program anymore.  (I have finished 3 programs total in the last year and a half).  That has certainly not been the case with this program.  I actually look forward to working out.  I mean I get to punch and kick my way to an awesomely shredded body.  

Now week one I was a little uncoordinated and moved a bit slower without any really snap to my punches and kicks.  But I feel like in week 2 I really started to see improvement in my movements.  In week one I had a tough time with the workout Dynamic Strength, it has a lot of push ups in it.  But in week 2 I was blown away with how much better I was able to do it and how I could even try some of the more difficult movements without having to modify the entire time.

 

Here is Dynamic Strength week 2

I started the program weighing in at 151. (this is a 2 pounds heavier then what I normally am, I indulged a little before starting them program).  Today I was super surprised and weighed in at 145.  Say what??  Wowza!  I cannot wait to see what the results are at the end of the 30 days.

If you are interested in starting this program and want the support and camaraderie of a group I have my next group starting on December 5th.  We will be bringing the New Year in lean and mean and fighting machines!!  

To purchase Core De Force just click on the shop link to the right and go to fitness programs!

Vacation Time!

It's time for our annual vacation with my family!  Can I tell you I love my family.  I have wonderful parents who host us and are super fun to hang out with.  My brother Rich is married to my bestie Stacie and they have two of the greatest kids ever, Brandon and Jason.  

We visit my Mom and Dad in Myrtle Beach.  It is a great time of family hang out with beach, pool, and shopping time.  But we also love and I mean love to eat good.  And this is what I will say about eating on vacation for me.  I will enjoy myself.  I will make decisions that I wouldn't if I wasn't on vacation.  I will also work out and stick to my program.  So I do stay on track with my fitness just not with the diet part of things.

And do you know what happens YOU CAN'T OUT WORKOUT A BAD DIET!  If you know this then just know you will probably gain weight when you indulge in the goodies.  Be prepared mentally and physically for it and be okay with it if you are going to make decisions to eat things like Krispy Kreme donuts, root beer floats, fried foods.  You get the point.  I am personally making these decisions and even though I have been working out pretty hard core each morning with a run and doing T25 with Shaun T, I am still gaining weight at a pretty fast rate.   When we got here I weighed in at 143.5 and today I weighed in at 147.5.  Yep that's going up pretty fast.  

So why am I sharing this with you? Because I want to be real.  I want you to know that I really really indulge on vacation.  I want you to know that I'm human too.  That I want to eat all the things that we all crave.  That I gain weight too and will have to get back on track when I get home.  But that's just the thing, I WILL get back on track.  I will commit to healthy eating.  I will continue my program.  I hold myself accountable and I hope you will hold me accountable too.  I will let my challengers know that I'm back and ready to kill it with them.  If you can relate with me HIGH FIVE!

Here's a few photos of our fun times.

Stacie and I after a good workout

Going out to dinner 

One of our morning runs

Another car ride.  Not sure what my hubby is doing

Krispy Kreme strikes again