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)

Need Motivation? Here ya go!

Do you need a Soul Mate workout? I've got some questions to help you find yours! Comment and I will help direct you.

If you have one, share it with us!

Have a friend that needs motivation? Share this post with them!

What is your WHY Power?

I am a big cheerleader for WHYpower instead of WILLpower!

My WHY is these kiddos right here. I know what it is like to have low self-esteem and not feel comfortable in my own skin. I also now know that what we eat is heading us either toward disease or from it. So, of course, I want to prevent them from all of this. Any parent knows that walking the walk is so much more effective than talking the talk. THAT IS WHAT keeps me going daily! However...**confession time** lately I realize that when they are at school I am on point with my nutrition. When I splurge it is ALWAYS with them. Simple math...In the short amount of time that they are with me they are not seeing my best modeling ( not runway model) behavior.

Food for thought. Anyone in this same boat?

WHO IS YOUR WHY?

WHY power is something that you will never, ever give up on. I grasp onto them as my WHY when I am tempted to not workout, overindulge in treats and be lazy. Being a healthy role model for them is POWERFUL MOTIVATION!

Excuses? Yea, I got 'em! SO WHAT?

TRUE STORY!

We rent our house, therefore, we use 3M products to hang our pictures...above our bed! Yep! Last night one came CRASHING down on my HEAD while I was snoozing soundly.I NOW know what it is like to be punched in the side of the head. IT HURTS! 

**TIP OF THE DAY** Never decide NOT to workout in the middle of the night...my instinct was to abandon my plan. But when I woke up (after FINALLY falling back to sleep) I was ready to go! 

BONUS TIP! Use nails!

Learn the basics of CLEAN EATING! Free, fast, five days

Want to learn the basics of CLEAN EATING?
I have got you covered! 

Join this FREE and private group and you get:
- Daily posts with tips and information
- 5 day menu with shopping list
- Support
**Comment "IN" if you want your spot**
- Group closes on Friday, Sept 5th
- Posts start immediately
- Menu is for Mon - Fri, Sept 8 - 12th

JOIN US!
**new challengers only please**

I wasn't always the athlete you see now!

One of my worries is that you see my posts about running, eating healthy and exercise and you think, "I can never do what she does. She has never been where I am at."

I want you to know that I HAVE BEEN THERE. For well over a decade of my life I was very overweight. Food controlled my actions and thoughts. I was depressed and miserable. It affected my relationships, my spirituality and my job. The consistent happiness I felt came from food and, even though t was temporary, I used it more and more often. My children brought me great joy, but that was quickly masked with doubts about deserving THEIR love.

The person you see now, posting and motivating you is that same person. Over time, I have peeled away the layers of self-doubt and with every step in the right direction I have become the person I am today. It does take the decision that YOU ARE BETTER than a life of misery. We ALL deserve happiness, TRUE happiness that comes from inside rather than a pastry.

How? By taking small steps today in the right direction. You don't have to change everything, all at once.
1. Today, decide, that YOU are worth it! Struggling with that? I can help. Message me and I will personally talk to you about it. Because I have been there. And I know how it feels.
2. Once you have decided that you ARE WORTH IT, choose to step on that path. Scared you will fail? Yep! We ALL are! But you won't know if you can succeed unless you take that first step.
3. Take someone's hand. Support was the magic for me to keep me going when I wanted to fail. Who wants to fail? I did! When it got hard and I wanted that instant gratification that food gave me my support helped me to remember WHY I was on this journey. I can be that support for you! I am grateful for a friend that told me she believed in me and didn't know that she was changing the course of my life!

I have been there. Don't ever doubt that! I can help you!  Jen

Ain't Nobody Got Time for Flab!

This is a 60 day group that focuses on:

- Time Management skills

- Getting healthy

- Being efficient

- Getting results without stressing you out!

The LAST DAY to lock in your spot: Monday, September 1st

PREP WEEK starts: Monday, September 8th

FIRST DAY of challenge: Monday, September 15th

The REQUIREMENTS for this group:

- Read the daily post on this page (less than 2 minutes)

- Exercise six days a week (less than 30 minutes)

- Eat healthy 80% of the time (an hour a week to prep)

(drink Shakeology- the healthiest meal of the day-100% all natural)

- Check in NIGHTLY on this page (less than 5 minutes)

WHEN YOU DO THESE THINGS FOR 60 DAYS YOU WILL SEE GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITHOUT TAKING UP MUCH MORE OF YOUR TIME!

AND...the rest of your life will become more efficient and less stressful!

ARE YOU READY?

WANT TO JOIN AND WANT TO SAVE MONEY?

Only a FEW DAYS left!

Only have TEN MINUTES a day? 

Can you spare THIRTY MINUTES a day?

These are BOTH great choices...but there are even more options for you to get healthy in less than thirty minutes a day! Comment or message me and I will help you decide which is best for YOUR goals!

To Feed The Craving or Not Feed The Craving?

CRAVINGS? 

Ugh, we ALL have them! Some are salty, some are sweet, some are on certain days of the month, some are certain hours of the day. Guess what? There is NO secret potion to make them go away...although Shakeology CERTAINLY helps with them, have you noticed? That is because your body craves what we feed it....more on that later!

Often times a "craving" is merely our mind suggesting something to us. Maybe it was from old habits (ie: going through drive thru on certain nights of the week) or traditions (ie: passing around See's Candy while opening Christmas presents). Either way, very few times our body is ACTUALLY needing that food item.

Case in point...at the beginning of the summer I did Beachbody's Ultimate Reset, which is a 21 detox and cleanse program with 100% clean eating. As mentioned earlier, I ALWAYS crave sweets a few days before I start my period. **LIKE "GIVE ME CHOCOLATE OR YOU DIE" CRAVE** Well, of course part of the Ultimate Reset included those days and guess what? I did not NEED sweets at all!

So, when we CRAVE a burger, ice cream, chips or cheese...ask yourself these questions:

1. Am I bored, tired, thirsty, hurt or angry? And is that why I want this?

2. Is this a "mind suggestion" (like seeing a commercial) or do I really NEED it?

3. If I eat this WILL I be able to bounce right back to my meal plan immediately? (BE HONEST! You will ONLY hurt yourself in you aren't)

4. Is this something that is special and "one of a kind"?

If, after you answer these questions honestly, you still want that treat...

I SAY GO FOR IT!

*EAT IT

*OWN IT

*ENJOY IT

*MOVE ON

We ALL KNOW deprivation does not work! This is NOT a diet, this is a lifestyle! And if you saw my In N' Out Double Double post yesterday you saw that A) I don't want a life without Double Doubles and B) I learned that running the day after was HORRID! You will find that a lot of the times you will learn it is NOT worth the splurge and you will be stronger from it!

Have you had a craving that you were strong through?

Have you indulged in a craving and learned from it?

SHARE BELOW!

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?

Never Give Up! ~ Diana Nyad

I had the most amazing and inspirational opportunity to listen to Diana Nyad speak. Her life story is an incredible example of NEVER GIVING UP. Here is a SHORT version (just 15 minutes) of her story. Watch it, comment your take-away moment from it...you WON'T REGRET it! From this "recovering quitter", I know I will never swim from Cuba to the US...but each time I push play and make a healthy choice it feels like one more swim stroke in MY OWN personal swim!

It's NEVER too late to chase your dream!

Now if this isn't motivation, I don't know what is!

RECORD BREAKING CANCER WARRIOR. 

At 91 years old, Harriette Thompson has become the second oldest marathon runner in U.S. history. Running in Sunday's San Diego Marathon, Thompson broke the U.S. women's record for the fastest marathon run in the 90-94 age group finishing in 7 hours, 7 minutes and 42 seconds. Thompson didn't begin running until she was 76.

My happy place- Sun, Sand, Surf and Sweat

My "Super Scary Summer Plan" Phase 3 began today!

Phase 1 was the Ultimate Reset

Phase 2 was Insanity as Cross-Training

Phase 3 is Half Marathon training

Here is the deal! I am NO different than you! What I do is make a PLAN and stick to it, NO MATTER WHAT! 

Honestly, I tell myself that the ONLY way I will derail from my plan is injury. . . and I pray and prepare daily so that injury does not happen!

Then I put my head down and PRESS FORWARD. It works for me. Some of my plans have been easy ones, but this one I purposely chose SCARY things to do. And now I am super pumped about living outside of my comfort zone! I have been loving the empowerment and BOOST it gives me. And that spills over into my personal life and professional life too!

Need help making a plan? Talk to me!

Your plan SHOULD not be my plan. . . but we can work together to come up with yours! START NOW! I promise it will be worth it!

~Day 1 of half- marathon training~
~3 mile run on the strand~ 

Make A Plan

I am a SUPER PLANNER! 

And it has paid off in terms of fitness...I schedule my workout programs out in advance and post them all over the place! Like here, to keep me accountable!

I really get a rush out of crossing off the days! (do you have that gene?)

I love Beachbody workout programs because there is a middle AND an END so I get such a great sense of accomplishment AND A FREE TEE SHIRT (ask me how!)

I AM PROUD to say that this system, having a plan way ahead of my NEXT PLAN, has gotten me in BETTER SHAPE THAN IN HIGH SCHOOL! (and I was an "athlete")

HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR FITNESS???????

Keep Calm It's Summer Break

I have a special place in my  for teachers and school employees! At the end of every school year I would tell myself, "I am going to get healthy before school starts", and then I wouldn't. If this sounds familiar and YOU REALLY WANT to make this summer the ONE, I can help!
I am coaching a group JUST FOR TEACHERS and SCHOOL EMPLOYEES! Want details? Comment or message me!
DON'T WAIT ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR TO FEEL GOOD and HAVE MORE ENERGY!

Hello May!

So....I am ALL ABOUT HONESTY, because IT IS the best policy  so I am going to give it to ya straight... 

At the end of the month it is a busy time for my coaching (hence all the posts). We are always wrapping up SLAMMIN' deals on workout programs (T25 & Brazilian Butt Lift) and I am planning ahead for my next month's challenge groups.

For me, my coaching is ALL ABOUT sharing health, fitness and happiness with anyone I can! Therefore, yes, I will ALWAYS share deals and invite you to my new group....especially right around the calendar changing.
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW!

So...that being said...
**Who wants to join my FREE 5 DAY CLEAN EATING group starting May 5th? I will provide the shopping list, the recipes, and support! Shakeology will be required, so if you want to join is SHORT TERM this is for you! Spots are limited!!

**Who wants to join my SHAKE OFF THE JIGGLE 30 Day Shakeolgoy and Clean Eating challenge. You drink Shakeology, do whatever exercise you want and follow the recipes I provide. We all support each other! TONS of fun! Spots are limited!!
{Both groups are for those not already working with me or another coach}

Worried About Summer Coming So Quickly?

A little bit panicked about summer coming so quickly? 

It is almost May and, I don't know about you, but the Easter Candy has been creeping into my mouth a little too much lately.

NO WORRIES! If you have got 25 minutes a day (who doesn't?) we can get you ready for your shorts and swimsuits in NO TIME! And you can still save $25 to do it! What are you waiting for? Unlimited coaching is FREE!

COMMENT "YES" If you want more info!

***************THIS IS NOT A DIET. It is healthy eating, 25 minute workouts and TONS of SUPPORT!*********

Getting Healthy Takes Sacrifice

If you have not noticed already, a healthy lifestyle means making SACRIFICES of your old lifestyle. At the beginning it is HARD! Yep! 

It is HARD to wake up earlier to workout and miss that precious, precious sleep! BUT what happens is that working out soon becomes the BEST part of your day and you get EXCITED to hit that next workout. TRUST ME!

It is HARD to be strong and say no to the nachos appetizer at "Girls Night Out"! BUT what happens is you feel AWESOME instead of GUILTY when you do overcome those temptations and THAT FEELING strengthens you for the next time you are faced with it. (NOT too mention the amazing example you are to your girlfriends for changing your life:)

It is HARD to push play instead of plop on the couch to watch your guilty pleasure show! BUT what happens is your burn 300 calories instead of TAKE IN 300 calories with guilty pleasure show snacks. The extra energy you get for being active spurs on more activity and BEFORE YOU KNOW your DVR is so full you decided to read about your guilty pleasure show on FB instead of watching it yourself....

BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU HAVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INSTEAD OF A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE and you will never, ever go back!

All because you made a few sacrifices....so what sacrifices are YOU MAKING for this new lifestyle of yours? Share below!

Inspiration brought to you by TEAM USA!

Today's ‪#‎inspiration‬ is brought to you by our ‪#‎TEAMUSA‬Olympians! 

I thought A LOT about their ‪#‎dedication‬, ‪#‎perseverance‬ and‪#‎commitment‬ and it pushed my through ‪#‎p90x3‬ ‪#‎eccentricupper‬AND ‪#‎agility‬ today!

GO TEAM USA!

DEDICATION not Perfection

I have been thinking a lot about why I have been able to STICK WITH IT and NOT GIVE UP...and it really comes down to DEDICATION. That whole "NO MATTER WHAT" mentality. When I am tempted to throw in the towel (and believe me, I get tempted!) I think of the opposite results if I DID give up...How would my life look if I wasn't DEDICATED to getting healthy? 
- I would have 30 more minutes a day (and I would probably sleep or watch TV with those). 
- I would eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. This would be really, really fun at the moment but an hour later.....sick, unhappy and BROKE!
YES IT TAKES SACRIFICE!

Instead, I am:
- showing my family how important health is.
- gaining confidence
- GETTING GOOD NEWS AT DOCTOR'S VISITS (and isn't THAT what it is all about?)
- much, much happier!

So, to me, IT IS A CHOICE, no doubt. Option A/Unhappiness VS Option B/health and happiness?
NO BRAINER FOR ME! HOW ABOUT YOU?

TBT- What a DIFFERENCE!

OH HEAVENS!

2011

 Above wasn't even my highest weight. 

I thought I was looking pretty darn good on that trip. 

2013- we look SO MUCH younger!

Honestly, one of the greatest blessings is that we are healthy as a couple and as a family now! I can rest easy at night knowing that I am doing all I can for my family to live longer, to feel better and BE HAPPIER! 

I have a COUPLES CHALLENGE GROUP staring on Feb 17th, in honor of Valentine's Day! 

I still have room for two more couples. Wanna join us?

 IT IS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!