Your goals don’t care

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Right?!
Discipline is about removing the desires, habits, thoughts & triggers that derail you so that you can stay laser focused on your goals & actions, even when you’re not feelin’ it

If you need visual reminders, make a vision board.

If you need words of affirmation, put a quote on your fridge/mirror/laptop (whatever)

If you need HELP, hire help!

People will judge no matter WHAT you do, so you might as well do what brings you a little closer everyday to life you want.

 

2018 Goals

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2018 Goals (I think it helps to make them public for accountability):

1. Increase unplugged family time at night
2. Mentor 10 new coaches to hit Diamond & $1000/month
3. Mentor at least 10 existing Coaches to hit a 6-figure income (yes, most also work full time )
4. Run a 5K (& win )
5. Coach at least 120 women to their healthiest, fittest & best versions of themselves (10 women per month)
6. Create time for 3 vacations
7. Improve gut health & continue self-testing #131movement
8. Implement a new “Getting Started Right” system for my new Coaches
9. Walk the dogs daily once it gets warmer
10.Achieve 8th year as a Top 25 Elite team 
11. Go “LIVE” more to help others

Are you spending time learning?

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What are your podcasts?

If you feel stuck & unmotivated, it might be because you’re not spending time LEARNING .

No new information is coming in, therefore no new thoughts are coming out It’s so easy to get stuck in excuses instead of EXCITED due to new perspective. I spend hours each week learning new things thru podcasts, trainings, googling answers, & observing what works for me and what works for others. I listen to something new every morning as I get ready for the day & while I’m doing anything that’s mindless.

Mindset is Everything

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I’d change that shirt to “Healthy, Happy Family = Happy Mom!

IDK about you but if the rest of the family is struggling in any way, I feel inner torment and stress.. big time. I know things can’t always be rainbows and unicorns, I’m just being honest,… if Matt and Tyler aren’t doing well in some way, I’m not doing well.
And yah, the 3 dogs have that impact on me too.. lol
Right ??

Being healthy and fit can definitely improve how adults AND kids feel about themselves. It helps their mood, their sleep, their confidence, their brain function, etc etc.

I don’t know about your kid(s) but I personally think finding foods that the whole family WANTS to eat, that aren’t ALL carbs, is challenging! We NEED carbs, but we don’t need unlimited carbs or processed carbs …and neither do our kids. But.. it can be tough especially with busy schedules! Matt and I are NOT perfect eaters ourselves but we eat about 80-90% clean and workout consistently. But it’s NOT been easy to keep our son on track however, I’m pretty proud of how we’ve done so far.

I’ll never forget when one of his friend’s parents introduced him to a REAL happy meal from McDonalds! Umm… we had faked the whole “happy meal” thing and we were getting away with it for awhile , but all it takes is a little exposure to certain foods and before you know it, that’s EXACTLY what they ask for. It’s BOUND to happen but Ughhhhh (sure, i know a little isn’t going to hurt anyone, I just mean “ugh, we can’t let this become a habit”).

I know the feeling of a being in a BIND and you’ll grab the goldfish or order the pizza.. believe me, been there, done that! Guilty! But along the way, I learned lots of tips, tricks and the discipline of parenting, to raise a pretty healthy, happy fit kid!

Unfortunately what’s marketed as healthy and “all natural” might have 50g of sugar. Natural doesn’t equal healthy or balanced nutrition that supports HEALTH or a healthy WEIGHT.

Think pretzels, crackers, yogurts, goldfish, granola bars, enriched flour sandwiches, high sugar juices, chips, etc. It’s everywhere! The whole family needs to be on the same page – but guess what.. you can do that and make them feel like it’s on THEIR terms! Mindset/perspective is everything!

 

Cut the self-sabotage & go after it imperfectly

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Did you know I started out on IG by ONLY showing food pics?

I wanted to wait until I felt comfortable posting pics of myself. Unless you knew me personally, you wouldn’t have connected with my account because you wouldn’t have had ANY idea who the person was posting .. all you saw was food & ingredients in the caption. Then I realized I was only going to get comfortable doing it by actually DOING it So I posted some pics looking to the side & from a distance ..baby steps.. but it started to get a little easier. I didn’t care as much what kind of impression I was making but instead focused on what kind of IMPACT I was making.

Then everyone starting posting videos & in watching some of the fitness gurus do this, I thought I’d wait until I had a defined 6-pack like them. I’ve been a fitness instructor & personal trainer on the side for YEARS, I thought I couldn’t possibly put a video up until I looked like that vision in my head.

Now I laugh at this because WHO CARES if I had 5lbs to lose or 200.. inspiring others is about showing the journey- the ups AND the downs, & the progress for whomever happens to relate. It’s that voice in our heads that says it needs to all be a certain way & look a certain way from day 1 ..& that voice lies!

I quickly realized my ability to help other women like me & build a successful business for my family, would be halted by my own fear of judgement.. a selfish reason to wait in my opinion.

So what I’m trying to say is, if you’ve also caught yourself saying “I’ll do ____ once I have _____” stop & ask yourself who or what purpose you’re serving by waiting.

Timing & situations are NEVER perfect, so stop trying to kid yourself.

I’m SO glad I got out of my own head & took some leaps of faith

Truth is, posting pics & videos are still sometimes uncomfortable, but it’s a very SMALL price to pay for the fulfillment I get from being able to be a stay-at-home mom now, helping so many of you& all the rewards of this business.

Cut the self-sabotage & go after it imperfectly! So many new doors will open!

Keep your head in the game

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Just an in-progress picture for accountability. Hope you don’t mind me sharing what’s on my mind with this ……

My shoulders have atrophied due to not as much *quality* time lifting & I know that but I’m working to get them back! You can’t expect to be with EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME.. with your family, your faith, your work, your happiness, your you-time, your fitness & your nutrition .. be realistic; you’ll have phases & stages. Do the best you can in each one & truly be in-the-moment when doing each thing!

But “balance” in my opinion does not mean everything gets equal time & attention all the time. Balance means you’re able to quickly adjust so the right things get attention at the right times because you’re disciplined to prioritize & act according to what’s best for you & your family. Give yourself a break !

While I hate to lose ANY muscle, I realize I feel AMAZING as far as my overall fitness & health I’ve accomplished and pushed thru a lot this year that could’ve started a downward spiral ——huge remodel/construction in our house (living in our basement for ~6 months), tumor removed from behind my ear & skull, selling a house, buying a house, MOVING ( ), & a gastroc tear 4 wks ago … on top of just trying to be the best mom, wife & business owner I can be

Everyone’s dealing with stuff ALL THE TIME. Keep your head in the game & just be grateful for all the lessons and blessings

 

There are days where life is ALL off balance

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What’s your go-to if you have just 30 minutes??

Today was not a typical Saturday bcuz it was alllllll about playing catchup with business! These last several days have been devoted to finalizing the last pieces of the move (we are % out FINALLY.. Matt says it’s official.. we’re hoarders ), projects & deliveries at our new house, closing on the house we moved out of, planning our Super Saturday, hosting my parents & celebrating my mom’s Birthday busy week! 

So I finally got to workout tonight & in less than 30minutes I busted out biceps, triceps & turbo!!

There are days where life is ALL off balance & that’s not only OK, the imbalance is actually *necessary* for growth because it forces you to fall forward to find your balance again.

It’s NOT your reality

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Don’t you dare settle for the goals & lifestyle that others think is realistic for you. Their opinion of realistic is based on their previous experiences of what is realistic for THEM & the people they know.

It’s NOT your reality

Believe in yourself more than anyone!

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I’m very familiar with judgement from people that don’t know me & I do my best to ignore whispers, comments & looks

I wear boots in warm weather .
I wear makeup when I workout .
I’m a former ballerina who lifts weights & does Crossfit .
I married my 12-year old crush .
I was able to have a baby against all odds . Built a multi million dollar fitness business on social media even though I’m NOT the fittest and I lack social skills

I’m saying this because I want you to take the chance even though everyone around you might be shaking their heads, judging or thinking… “good luck with THAT!”

Don’t let statistics or their opinions of you be the reason you don’t do what you want.

You only have one chance to give this life your best .

They aren’t walking in your shoes.

They don’t know your reasons or your drive.

Yes, be open minded, be smart, consider how your path will Impact your future , but take a chance as you might not get the chance again. It’s not a waste of time if you learn something .

Believe in yourself more than anyone!

 

Who LOVES routine?

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Who LOVES routine??

I’m not a detail oriented, structured-type of person BUT I DO love routines, if that makes sense I think we ALL do better, kids & pets too, with a routine.

If you’re NOT thriving right now, what about your routine needs to change?