Don't Get TRICKED with TREATS on Halloween!

FRIday not FRYday

NO EXCUSES! Focus and you can smash those health goals today! Reward a great, hard, busy week with GOOD HEALTH! Not wine, fatty foods and laziness! Have a great Friday!

Comment if you are committed!

Tag someone who needs to hear this! 

(Maybe your happy hour buddies)

Happy Birthday To Me!

Did you know that I feel better at 42 than 32?

THAT is what eating clean does for you!

I look younger.

I feel younger.

I am happier.

I am in WAY better shape.

 I used to take my birthday as an opportunity to be lazy and eat sugar-laden treats! Hey, I LOVE a good cupcake...BUT this year I am IN THE ZONE. I LOVE the way I feel when I exercise, so YOU BET I had a great sweat session this morning. And you know what? NOTHING tastes as good as feeling lean, healthy and toned. That is SO MUCH better than a few minutes of deliciousness.

So I have a plan! Yep, we ARE going out tonight to celebrate. I get a free surf n' turf dinner. YUM. But I will SHARE a dessert with someone. AND I will not take this weekend off of my goals! 

HOLD ME ACCOUNTABLE! Deal?

Don't Be PERFECT this Labor Day Weekend!

This morning I did Les Mills Comabt after a break from it. My feet were fumbling and my rhythm was way off, but I got a GREAT workout in and had fun!

**BEST WORKOUT MUSIC EVER IN THAT PROGRAM**

Especially on this holiday weekend, don't try to be perfect in your health, but try to be BETTER! 

* BETTER than yesterday

* BETTER than last weekend

* BETTER than last Labor Day weekend

JUST BETTER.

Answer below! What is your "Plan of attack"?

 What things WILL you do to be BETTER on this holiday weekend?

What Beachbody Workout Programs Have Taught Me

One of the greatest things that Beachbody programs have taught me is how to get comfortable being uncomfortable. I call myself a "recovering quitter" because I just never spent time doing things I didn't want to do. I didn't see the purpose of it...this behavior was as recent as when I lived in China and just didn't see the purpose in hiking The Great Wall. Sometimes this attitude still perks up...but A LOT LESS than it used to!

So, how has Beachbody programs done this? Well, first there is a program for anyone, at any stage they are at. My first program was Les Mills Pump because I wanted to add strength training to my running. Immediately I felt muscle strength and saw definition that I couldn't achieve after years of doing my own thing at the gym. THAT feeling pushed me a little farther and soon I wanted to do P90X...who was this new person ? Before I knew it I had completed the entire 90 days of P90X, P90X3, Les Mills Combat...and TODAY I COMPLETED INSANITY! If you would have told me a year ago that I would do Insanity...I would've admitted you! That was the scariest, craziest sounding and looking program out there for me. But when I completed each program the reward, strength and empowerment I felt propelled me to move a little bit farther out of my comfort zone that I didn't even recognize how far I had come! So...what is next for THIS INSANITY GRADUATE? Well, I am now training for a FULL marathon and using P90X3 as my cross training. A full marathon is not something I EVER wanted to do...but after getting half way through my half marathon training I felt confident enough to step over that comfort line yet again! It has been ONE YEAR since my first Beachbody program and I cannot believe how far I have come in that time! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE what the future has in store now that I am comfortable being uncomfortable! WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN ONE YEAR?

T0 Moms with Little Ones

This morning I saw this picture. This is my baby girl who is TURNING SIXTEEN next month, is having surgery during spring break and is starting to date! 

I must be hormonal because it really brought tears to my eyes...this pic brought me RIGHT BACK to this moment, hearing her voice and being showered with "mommy"'s over and over and over every day. I MISS IT!

At this time of her life I was struggling....I had low self-esteem, major health woes and it spilled over into my marriage AND my parenting of her. I am NOT saying this to look back and REGRET at all! I was doing the best I could.

****BUT if I can just applaud all of those mommies out there, with little ones, who are NOT waiting to show their babies healthy example. KUDOS to you! It will pay off because TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF will help you TAKE CARE OF THEM! Just make sure you hug them ALL THE TIME & RECORD their little voices, because ALL TOO SOON they will be grown.*****

From the BOTTOM of my heart

From the BOTTOM of my heart~

This quote is why I do what I do! It is the fiber of this page, my job and my LIFE. I feel like God has given me the gift of "putting myself out there" and I do JUST THAT. (See yesterday's post on @Behindtherefrigeratordoor:) My goal is to inspire, help and teach you to be the BEST YOU CAN BE!

I have made this my full-time job now, as you know, YAY! I take it just as seriously as when I taught kiddos. My whole heart is in it.* NOT TO MAKE MONEY OR SELL YOU ANYTHING* But to share my story, transformation and skills to help and inspire YOU. Please know that I will share my passion with you and offer you great deals. I will ALWAYS give you opportunities to grow, change and SUCCEED!

I LOVE what I do and feel so BLESSED to have found my passion! With that being said, I have THREE spots left for my next challenge that begins on Nov 4th, you ready to change your life? Grab those spots quick!

Need more planning? Prep now for my awesome challenge that will start after the NEW YEAR! IT is NOT anything like my other groups, this is an ULTIMATE RESET for 2014! What is it? Ask me! 

Thank you for your support! You make my life have purpose and joy!

Friday Favorites- 9.13.13

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

I am starting a new item here for Fall called Jen's Friday Favorites! Each Friday I will post some things during my week that I have fallen in love with and why. I hope that you share your favorite finds with me too!

I am a Beachbody coach, so those products are the only products I get paid for and I LOVE. I get no compensation from any of the other companies.

• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy- I think every single person should read this book! It explains how the little choices we make in our life either add to the success or lack of success in our lives. It applies to spirituality, health, finances, relationships and getting to your fullest potential. I LOVE IT!
• My Garmin Forerunner 210. My husband recently gave it to me for our anniversary. It is super easy to use, light and accurate.
• Shakeology Chocolate. I feel guilty when I drink it because it tastes so sinful but then I remember how SUPER HEALTHY it is!
• Les Mills Pump. I have gotten so much more defined and stronger doing this three times a week! I finally am getting rid of the jiggle!
• PB2- All natural peanut butter with wayyyy less fat? Yes, please!