Ready to be ACCOUNTABLE!

I like to be held accountable for what I do. This applies to work, working out, diet, etc. We all stray from the path from time to time. We need to recognize that we have gone astray and start holding ourselves ACCOUNTABLE!!! I especially like to hold myself accountable when it comes to my meal choices and exercise. I find that we you are held accountable in a group setting that I am able to get myself on track and check in and report.

What do you think about this? Do you think you could be a part of an accountability group? You choose the meal plan and the workout plan. I provide the MOTIVATION and will create a private group for you to check in and share with others your setbacks and accomplishments.


JOIN MY NEXT ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP! It starts on 7/13/15 and will go for 7 days. Are you ready? I know I AM!!!What will I be doing next week? For my morning workouts I'll likely blend running and Pilates/yoga. For my evening workout I will be doing Insanity Max 30, circuit training and judo. AND...as soon as it comes I'll be starting BODY BEAST!!!

Super excited about this. I'm going to be switching up my morning workout. My intention is to move away from so much jumping so I can allow my injuries to heal while strengthening my body. This will not be a 7 day journey for me. It will be 90 days, but I will certainly hold myself accountable with you during these 7 days.

Are you ready to be accountable? Would you like to JOIN MY GROUP? Message me!!!

Consistency Is KEY!!!

One thing I've learned over time is that CONSISTENCY IS KEY!

I try to apply consistency throughout my life. YOU SHOULD TOO! I get up every morning and workout, drink shakeology every day for breakfast, go to work and end my day with another workout. Recently I read that you are supposed to eat good 80% of the time. I go for 100% and I'm satisfied with 90%.


Every morning my alarm goes off and I don't want to get up. Just when I consider going back to bed I remember why I do it every day (to stay in shape, to enjoy my appearance and to be healthy). So I get out of bed, brush my teeth and GET GOING! The hardest part is getting up. I start my workout groggy and end ENERGIZED.

If I oversleep and miss my morning workout it throws off my entire day. Typically I don't fall off of the workout wagon. The only thing that tends to slow me down is injury. At that point modifications are made and I KEEP GOING! Last year I broke my foot and worked out with an ortho shoe on. IF THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY!!!

For me, my diet is where I can be inconsistent. I love sweets and sometimes I just can't help myself. At least I am able to realize when I get off track. At this point I do the 21-day fix and I'M BACK!

I hope that you are able to find consistency in your daily schedule. I hope that I am able to MOTIVATE you to be healthy and exercise. If we work together we can certainly SUCCEED:)

Do Your Best

I work out a lot. I get up early and I'm generally working out before I'm even awake.

Some workouts are better than others. Some days it is VERY difficult to get up. I do consider snoozing or sleeping in....but I RARELY let myself do this. Right when I start to consider skipping a workout I remember what I work out for (to stay healthy and fit).

I also remember how WONDERFUL and ENERGIZED I feel after a great workout. After this I'm ready to get the kids up, get them breakfast and off to school. Now I find that if I miss a morning workout I really feel off.

It is easy to skip a work out. In my past I would skip one workout and then another. Before I knew it I hadn't worked out in two weeks. I've learned that consistency is key. #1, find time to get the workout in. I really like T-25, 21-Day Fix and Insanity Max 30 because the workouts are 25-30 minutes. Who can't make time for that?

#2, be present for the workout. If you are going to make time for the workout you should give it your best efforts (best form and push yourself). Sometimes I find that I'm slacking mid-workout and I remind myself that I need to push myself to see and maintain the results of my efforts. I AM my personal MOTIVATOR and I hope that my drive to stay healthy and fit in some way moves you to get yourself/keep yourself on the right track.

Why Be Healthy?

My story today is inspired by my beautiful daughter, Ava. She is constantly asking me why I want to be healthy. My response is...."To live FOREVER!" Then I explain that I want to be in the best shape that I can be. Also, working out has always allowed me to clear my mind. Working out is my time to think about my day, make plans, daydream, etc.

When it comes down to it my drive for health and fitness is completely for myself. I want to be happy with how I look and for that reason I get up early and work out every morning and go to judo or the gym at night. Yes, I might seem a little ACTIVE, but if I didn't do this daily I wouldn't feel like myself.


Most recently I completed the 21-Day Fix which allowed me to lose 10 lbs and drop a size.

This transformation provided me with the motivation to kick my work outs into high gear. You'll hear me talking about the 21-Day Fix a lot. It worked for me and it CAN work for you. Once you are mentally ready then it's time to do the work.

No, I'm not perfect. I try not to take the number on the scale to heart. I only weigh myself to make sure I'm staying on track. I do eat things I shouldn't and when I get off track I use the 21-Day Fix to get me headed in the right direction again. When it comes down to it I want to be happy with what I look like based on how my clothes fit and how I look in the mirror.

My kids see how hard I work. They'll work out with me and try to do the same things I'm doing. They see how I TRY to eat healthy. They also see me eat the bad stuff which just shows that I'm human. My hope is that I can provide my kids with a good foundation for their health and fitness. I want them to know that it is an important part of their lives.

Whatever your reason may be to work out, find a plan that works  for you. I hope that in some way I am able to MOTIVATE you!