I have a confession to make, I have not been working out our eating they way that I should have been. I am disappointed in myself, but I'm not giving up. The most important thing you need to do when you fall down is to get back up and try again and that is what I am doing starting today!
I am renovating my lifestyle not dieting! In order to be healthy you must think healthy and this starts with what you eat on a regular basis. Being healthy is a mental challenge and requires you make your mind over. So I made my mind over to make a change!
I went back to bootcamp at Fab Body Factory tonight and now I know how far off the path I have gone! So I am lacing up my Nike's and setting new goals. Each small step forward is a victory and with the support I will receive from the wonderful group of women referred to as "TeamFabBody", I know I will succeed! Our team is led by Deanna Jefferson (a wonderful trainer) and her terrific assistant Nicole Gardner (who is a killer with the ab routines). These ladies put together routines that are challenging but get you results and they cheer you on to make it to the end of each part of the workout. Now that is motivational!
I am pumped and ready to go! I know I may not be pumped to do too much moving in the morning but NO PAIN, NO GAIN!
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Getting Back on Track
So the summer came and whisked my routine away quickly! But it's time to get things back on track. It's truly amazing to see how quickly my body reverted to storing fat once I started deviating from my exercise routine. So I have made the commitment to myself to get things back in order starting November 1, 2011. That being said, I have gone back to bootcamp with Deanna and I am limiting the amount of meat I eat. I am reducing my meat intake to be 20% of my diet. I did this successfully before and I actually loved it. My diet consisted of lots of fruits and vegetables and seafood. I'm really looking forward to trying out lots of vegetarian dished this fall and winter! I recently found out my sister in law grows a ton of fresh herbs and vegetables so I'll be getting lots of fresh ingredients from her. I can't wait until she gets her blog going about it. Right now I have a pot of lemon basil I can't wait to try out on some salmon! Anyway, stay tuned as I will be more active with blog entries and on YouTube with video postings and updates.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Overcome Your Fear of Failure - Get Healthy
Why are so many people afraid to commit to a healthier lifestyle? Unfortunately, they are afraid of failure. Is that how you feel? Have you tried to exercise regularly and eat healthy foods only to fall short? Most people do not like being outside of their comfort zone. Getting in shape and committing to a healthy lifestyle is outside of most people's comfort zone; it's a risk. But the greater risk today is not making a change.
The BIGGEST mistake people make is setting UNREALISTIC goals. It's better to set long-term goals and plan out short-term goals to reach the long-term goal. For instance, setting a goal to loose 40 pounds in two months is not realistic or healthy. If you set your goal to be 40 pounds in six months you can then convert that to a smaller goal of 6-7 pounds each month; which you can reach that goal. Setting goals using the backwards method lessens the pressure. Short-term goals should be achievable almost immediately! If you can't reach it in a short time frame, then it's not realistic!
THE NUMBER ONE RULE IS YOU DON'T HAVE TO DIET! Erase that word from your vocabulary! Don't diet, learn to eat the right foods at the right times and in the right portions. The key to success is changing your outlook on being healthy. When you combine healthy eating with regular exercise you get AMAZING results! The best thing about it is that you can still eat those things you LOVE that may not be the best choices (fried chicken, double chocolate cake, oreo cookies, rocky road ice cream) but in moderation. That means stick to the serving sides on the packages and buy your favorites in small packages when possible. Learn how to keep the balance by rewarding yourself with a cheat meal each week!
NOW START EXERCISING! Schedule at least three workouts each week. No, you don't need to join a gym or workout for an hour to see results. Start out walking for 30 minutes three times a week and increase your time then move up to jogging. Use hand weights and ankle weights to increase your caloric burn. Add in strength training at least two times a week. Remember MUSCLE BURNS FAT! So that you don't get bored, find a local bootcamp or take a class at a local municipal center. Find a workout buddy and be each others accountability partners. You are more likely to work out if you know you are holding someone else up from reaching their goals because you don't show up.
These are just a few tips to help you get over the hurdle of getting started. If you would like help to get started, please contact me at mdfitchic@beachbodycoach.com. I will help you get going with an exercise program and provide you direction to help you develop a healthy lifestyle. Remember, this is not a fad but you want to B-Fit 4 Life!
The BIGGEST mistake people make is setting UNREALISTIC goals. It's better to set long-term goals and plan out short-term goals to reach the long-term goal. For instance, setting a goal to loose 40 pounds in two months is not realistic or healthy. If you set your goal to be 40 pounds in six months you can then convert that to a smaller goal of 6-7 pounds each month; which you can reach that goal. Setting goals using the backwards method lessens the pressure. Short-term goals should be achievable almost immediately! If you can't reach it in a short time frame, then it's not realistic!
THE NUMBER ONE RULE IS YOU DON'T HAVE TO DIET! Erase that word from your vocabulary! Don't diet, learn to eat the right foods at the right times and in the right portions. The key to success is changing your outlook on being healthy. When you combine healthy eating with regular exercise you get AMAZING results! The best thing about it is that you can still eat those things you LOVE that may not be the best choices (fried chicken, double chocolate cake, oreo cookies, rocky road ice cream) but in moderation. That means stick to the serving sides on the packages and buy your favorites in small packages when possible. Learn how to keep the balance by rewarding yourself with a cheat meal each week!
NOW START EXERCISING! Schedule at least three workouts each week. No, you don't need to join a gym or workout for an hour to see results. Start out walking for 30 minutes three times a week and increase your time then move up to jogging. Use hand weights and ankle weights to increase your caloric burn. Add in strength training at least two times a week. Remember MUSCLE BURNS FAT! So that you don't get bored, find a local bootcamp or take a class at a local municipal center. Find a workout buddy and be each others accountability partners. You are more likely to work out if you know you are holding someone else up from reaching their goals because you don't show up.
These are just a few tips to help you get over the hurdle of getting started. If you would like help to get started, please contact me at mdfitchic@beachbodycoach.com. I will help you get going with an exercise program and provide you direction to help you develop a healthy lifestyle. Remember, this is not a fad but you want to B-Fit 4 Life!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Fitness - Phase II
I am entering into the second year of my fitness journey which began May 2010! Now that I am near my first goal of getting into shape I am ready for phase II, certification! When I started my own journey I did not like working out but the more I did it the more I liked it. After I started to see results and started working out with trainers I grew to LOVE IT! A few months into my own journey I decided to become a personal trainer myself but first I had to get myself into shape. I am a firm believer in looking the part.
A year later I have lost 17 lbs and have gone from a size 12 to a size 8! I am very proud of what I have been able to accomplish and it's been with the help of several Beachbody workouts and products. After My husband and I completed Insanity I decided to become a fitness coach. I am a product of their products. I had struggled with weight loss for over a year and FINALLY I had a break through! Now I encourage others to do the same. There is no greater feeling than accomplishing a goal, especially a fitness goal.
So now that I am 10% away from my personal fitness goal I am ready to get certified and REALLY help others to do the same. There are big things lined up in the near future, so be sure to check back and see how things develop!
A year later I have lost 17 lbs and have gone from a size 12 to a size 8! I am very proud of what I have been able to accomplish and it's been with the help of several Beachbody workouts and products. After My husband and I completed Insanity I decided to become a fitness coach. I am a product of their products. I had struggled with weight loss for over a year and FINALLY I had a break through! Now I encourage others to do the same. There is no greater feeling than accomplishing a goal, especially a fitness goal.
So now that I am 10% away from my personal fitness goal I am ready to get certified and REALLY help others to do the same. There are big things lined up in the near future, so be sure to check back and see how things develop!
Friday, April 8, 2011
My FItness Bootcamps Rocks!
Yes, this is another post about Deanna's bootcamp! Has your bootcamp ever given you free Nikes? Well mine hass! Nike Night was Monday, March 21 and check this out, all who attended received FREE Nike shoes! You read it right, FREE NIKES! Check out the details here!
Monday, April 4, 2011
April Fitness Challenge
After working out at home inthe basememnt to get through the winter I started to loose my motivation and the love I had developed for working out. So I decided to do a two day bootcamp in March to help renew my exercise mojo and it worked! I LOVE this all female bootcamp! Deanna Jefferson and her staff (Nicole Gee and Lisa Pilgrim) make working out an adventure! The sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM for just $100 for the month! I am so hooked on this bootcamp. After 8 sessions in March my body fat percentage went down and I feel great about my progress and I am really impressed with the definition I am starting to see in my arms! As if this wasn't enough, there is a 3 hour co-ed "Warrior Workout" workout being held on Sunday, May 1 and my husband and I are looking forward to completing that together! Click here for more details and to register.
Now, my personal fitness challenge for April not only involves the Fab Body Time bootcamp, but also involves completing 30 minutes of cardio EVERY DAY until the end of April and completing the PUSH Phase of ChaLEAN Extreme! I want to see HUGE results by the end of the month so I am committing myself to working out six days a week to get the results I want.
It's not too late for you to get started either! It's warming up outside so the sooner you start the better off you will be when it comes time to shed the long sleeve shirts and sweaters. Loose that muffin top, tighten up those arms and abs. Put the work in now so that you can be proud to take pictures in your bathing suit at the beach! I WILL BE BIKINI READY, will you?
Now, my personal fitness challenge for April not only involves the Fab Body Time bootcamp, but also involves completing 30 minutes of cardio EVERY DAY until the end of April and completing the PUSH Phase of ChaLEAN Extreme! I want to see HUGE results by the end of the month so I am committing myself to working out six days a week to get the results I want.
It's not too late for you to get started either! It's warming up outside so the sooner you start the better off you will be when it comes time to shed the long sleeve shirts and sweaters. Loose that muffin top, tighten up those arms and abs. Put the work in now so that you can be proud to take pictures in your bathing suit at the beach! I WILL BE BIKINI READY, will you?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
FabBodyTime Bootcamp!
Today was day one of the fitness bootcamp with Deanna Jefferson and it was great! I was starting to loose my motivation but this bootcamp will definitely help renew it. Bootcamp is twice a week and I am combining it with ChaLEAN Extreme and I am expecting AWESOME results. With clean eating and staying committed to my goals, I will SUCCEED! Summer time is almost here and this year I will be bikini ready! Join me at bootcamp http://www.myfitnessbootcamps.com and order your ChaLEAN Extreme DVD's to tone up at the same time. Follow my fitness page on Facebook (B-Fit 4 Life) and get fitness tips and motivation for your own journey!
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