Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

My 21 Day Fix Results!




On May 19, I started the 21 Day Fix along with my 16 year old daughter and my online Challenge Group. I have to say, at the time, I was kind of worried that I wouldn't be able to do it. I was used to eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted and in whatever portions I wanted. I LOVE food! And....I have a slight addiction to Sweettarts... :)

 Anyway, I made the commitment to myself to JUST DO IT! And I did. I stopped making excuses of why I couldn't do it and told myself why I could do it. I've never "dieted" or did a workout program for longer than 3 days in my entire 39 years. I hated exercise. Seriously. Not my idea of fun AT ALL. 

Well, I have to tell you that the DVDs were awesome. I actually looked forward to working out every day. It was something different every day...cardio, upper fix, lower fix, pilates, yoga, plyo...and I started seeing results (and feeling them) fast! Awesome! And the food, well, I could really tell the difference there too. My insides felt better. My stomach never hurt and I had more energy (thanks to the Shakeology) and my headaches were gone (I used to have them a lot). I was so much happier and my outlook on life was better. 

So without further ado, here are my results:

I'm down 5.5 lbs and 10 inches!!!  I couldn't even believe it until I saw my pics side by side!

If you want more information on this program visit HERE or you can also email me HERE!  Soon I will be posting my full review and my meals and recipes I used also.  I will also be starting another round soon and would love to have you join my Challenge Group!
Friday, May 23, 2014

Think Yourself Fit

Do you struggle to stick to an exercise program or to eat healthy?  If you do, it may be more in your mind rather than your body.  Living a healthy lifestyle is also a state of mind, not just a physical activity.

Before you begin your next fitness journey, try some of these things to get your brain in sync with what your body wants to do so you can stick to it this time.  (Believe me, I know we all have good intentions and then a lot of times give up on ourselves.)



1.  Write down your reasons for exercise.  Make a list.  What is your motivation?  What do you want out of it?  Be completely honest with yourself. 

2.  Set challenging but achievable goals.  Write down your ULTIMATE goal and then write down mini goals that you can reach along the way to your ultimate goal.  Reward yourself each time you reach a mini goal!

3.  Learn to self-talk.  There will be days when you don't feel like exercising.  Days you want to give up.  You need to counter that negative self-talk with positive, persuasive arguments.  Tell yourself you CAN do it.  Refer back to your motivation and goals and be positive about reaching those goals.  While working out, keep repeating to yourself, "I can do this!"...sounds silly, but it helps SOOOO much!

4.  Stay focused while working out.  Whether you or at the gym, swimming, running or doing a workout DVD, stay in the moment.  Don't let your mind wander to the dishes at home in the sink or the errands you need to run later.  Focus.  Keep sight of what you are doing.

5.  Don't get stuck in a rut, mix it up.  Change up your exercise routines.  Try new things.  Walk one day.  Do a DVD one day.  Swim one day.  Keep it interesting.  

6.  Use positive visualization.  Picture yourself working out before you actually do it.  

7.  Congratulate yourself after your workout.  Reflect on what you achieved. 

Need help getting motivated?  I will be your FREE coach and help YOU!  Just go HERE to join me!