It's All About WATER

It's all about WATER! 

A good rule of thumb is to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water each day. (140 pound person=70 oz/day)

Since I wake up earlier than most of the world, I'm able to get a head start--IF I was on top of things.

I realized today that it wasn't until 8:30 that I had my first glass of water. 😁

The only liquid I had was my pre-workout drink.

Not cool.

I had to play catch up all day.

It's water or milk in this house.
The boys have gotten used to the fact I stopped buying juice.

However, you know that when something other than milk or water enters the house #iwontnamenames
They are like a cat on a mouse...like white on rice and ALL over that.

At least they are getting water 60-70% of the time. And that, my friends, is a WIN in my book.

Exercise is a Stress Relief

That time you actually cleaned your room and got the blasted boxes out of the way so you have SPACE to MOVE during your workouts.

P90X3 CVX is about to go down!! 

My favorite workout in the program--which I think I've said about 10 times already... but it's TRUE!! 

30 minutes and works EVERYTHING!!

#ishouldprobablyputmyshoeson

Exercise is my stress relieving, mood boosting, serotonin increasing, feel-good way to start my day RIGHT!

Altering

This is a story about a girl... ...A girl that can't seem to part with clothes unless there is no way, no how, that she can't tweak them a little to fit.#alterlikeaboss

That's where my sewing machine has come in SO handy lately!! Jeans are one thing...there's almost no hope for those bad boys....but with shirts or skirts...there's almost always a way to alter them. 

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Last August I got this cute outfit for my nephew's wedding. 

Since that event, the two items of clothing became loose, BUT I couldn't part with them. And, frankly, I didn't want to go buy new clothes.

Soooooo, I did what I had to do and "took them in". Yep, you wouldn't know that I have about two inches gathered in the back of this skirt and the same on the inside of the shirt.

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Now, time to go "closet shopping" and see what else I can alter.

Piyo, of course

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What happens when you combine X3 Yoga and Pilates X from P90x3?? 

PiYo, of course. 😝
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So, today it's Saturday and I'm feeling "extreme" so I put in two 30 minute workouts. #whynot

Did you know that the twisting and turning from Pilates/yoga will help with your digestion? (Especially after a holiday of good food?)

Just sayin. 😉

Be Thankful For Every New Day

Personal accountability can be defined as "being willing to answer for the outcomes resulting from your choices, behaviors, and actions."

We need personal ACCOUNTABILITY in all areas of our lives so we can evaluate if the things we are doing are getting us closer to where we want to be or closer to the person we want to become. smile emoticon

Choose ONE skill you want to learn or improve on in the next 3 months.
Then find the materials (books, cds, dvds, seminars, webinars) that relate to this skill that you will read and listen to for 30 minutes each day.
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STEP 1:
Commit to finding that first book (e-book, physical copy, or audio book) TODAY.

Not sure where to start?
Try your local library





P.S. Need accountability? Commit to your excellence and growth by sharing with your spouse, or a close friend or family member the ONE skill you want to learn or improve on in the next 3 months.
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Reason number 4,327 that I'm grateful for coaching >>> I have a community of friends that help me stay accountable to both my fitness and personal goals.

Childs Pose

My favorite pose in yoga. #childspose 
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Definitely have improved flexibility since incorporating yoga into my routine a few times a month.

Eat BEFORE Going Out

One of the biggest mistakes people make is to ‘save up’ for a large meal....or ANY large meal, for that matter.

Note to self: this strategy inevitably backfires. 

Why? 

You end up over-compensating for the calories you didn’t consume earlier in the day. #makessense

A better plan >> eat normally, then have a small meal before you meet up with everyone.

Make that meal one packed with fiber and protein to help curb your hunger.

Try avocado toast with tomatoes. smile emoticon

Be Intentional

Rise and shine!! 

The 5am alarm went off and I knew I'd rather stay in my cozy, warm bed, BUT I had work to do!! 

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Be INTENTIONAL! Work for what you want!!

Stop Excusing Yourself

Skipping just one workout can initiate a downward spiral, increasing your odds of skipping another one by 61 percent.
(This doesn't include a rest day).

The solution: Think smaller. Instead of trying to carve out time for one long workout, do two or three short ones. “In so doing, you’ll boost motivation, eliminate ‘too busy’ as an excuse, and accelerate both muscle building and fat loss,” says Chad Waterbury, an exercise physiologist. smile emoticon

Click here for mini workouts you can do anywhere:
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Be a Do-er

Motivational workout shirts are THE way to go!! 

Fitness goals or business goals...are you a dreamer?? Beyond that, are you a DO-er???

The only way your dreams will come true is if you DO something about them. #truth 

What are you doing TODAY to help you get closer to your dreams and goals? 

Commit to doing one thing everyday that will take you closer--CONSISTENCY is what will bring about change.

Avoiding Temptations

How the heck am I supposed to stay away from sugar when I'm tempted by No-Bakes on the counter??

And they're less than 24 hours fresh so the waft of peanut butter and chocolate still lingers when I walk by??

Step 1: get them OFF the counter and out of my sight! Haha. .
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What do YOU do to avoid the temptations and stick to your goals during this holiday season?#thecravingsarereal

Dreams Don't Work Unless You Do

Bedtime NEVER goes as planned.
But I'm doing better at letting things go...
BETTER...I'm not perfect haha. 

Anyone else have to lay down with their kiddos to get them to go to bed?? 😩

Tonight, I'm letting them talk it out...
While I listen to a training call from a top coach.  #ilovemyjob #wemaybeuplate#thesenightsaretrickywhenBernisinclass

These kids tho!!!
They are WHY I have big goals...WHY I wake up early and go to bed late...WHY Bernie and I do what we do! 

The best part?
...having a discussion with the boys explaining why Mom coaches and why Dad goes to class after work...and then seeing their expressions when we talk about FUN things we are planning for the future...because of the work we are putting in now. 

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Dreams don't work unless you do.

More Mental Than Physical

I started by finding a program that worked for me and my schedule.

I pushed play 6 days a week.

It took time, consistency and hard work.

I'm STILL working on ME.

Fitness is a JOURNEY, not a destination. And it's a mental challenge more than a physical.

My physical state represents a year of commitment. It represents a year of consistency and dedication to ME. 😊

I earned it. It wasn't given to me and it wasn't a quick fix.

There's so much SATISFACTION knowing I am WORKING for what I want. I am able to control what I put in my mouth and the intensity and effort I put into my workouts.

It feels GREAT to earn something.

So, today, earn your FLEX. Earn your shower. Earn your transformation! Work for what you want!!

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