Gearing Up for Heart Health

It's been a while since my last post. I've been terribly busy getting things done this new year. Now it's closing in on February. The month of Love. The month of Heart Health. I'll be doing some research and sharing some health facts and advice during the month of February. I feel it is super important to share the facts, stories and help raise awareness in hopes of saving as many lives as possible. 

I have a family history of heart disease. I have friends who've had experience with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and managing any medical conditions you may have.

Between clean eating, healthy living, sharing statistics and posting about fund raisers as well as sharing stories of people who live with Heart Disease or have had a loved one die because of Heart Disease -- I think that would be the best way to use this blog. Don't you?

For more information on how you can learn more about Heart Disease and Stroke, how to prevent it and maybe how to help others in need, go to American Heart Association

Year 2012 in Review

This past year has been life changing and eye opening. We bought a house, after so much struggle with job loss and losing our home in Florida, we were able to move into a home of our own again. I was accepted into and graduated from a prestigious Business Bootcamp! That was mind blowing what I learned and how much I grew during that time. I earned a Success Club trip to Disney World. My husband and I went to Vegas for Coach Summit -- It was an experience that will forever be one of my top 10 favorites in my life. I met new friends, I met celebrities. It was amazing! My marriage has gotten stronger. My husband & I have really built an incredible relationship and it's all built on a foundation of trust, hard work, health and fitness. We are slowly learning how to become debt free. The financial freedom once we pay off our last bit of debt will be indescribable! I've done a lot of personal growth: I'm overcoming anxiety and learning how not to care what others think of me. I'm learning how to be a successful business woman. I'm learning how to be the best leader for my team and help others have a more fulfilling life of their own. 

It hasn't been all roses & balloons though. For 2 months we weren't sure how we'd buy groceries or keep the house heated. Work was slow. Money dried up and things got real tight. And it's still very hard financially for us right now. We had some ups & downs with our children and even moving into our new home had some trial & error moments. Our life is far from perfect! But we strive every day for progress and keep moving forward one step at a time. We've learned that nothing God puts in our path is meant to break us, it's meant to strengthen us and keep us pointed towards our goals. Many people give up in the face of adversity and say it's just too hard, it's impossible. That is the wrong attitude! We may get pushed around and tripped up by life, but we damn sure will fight to stand back up and keep pushing forward. That is the right attitude!

What many people don't realize is that we can change our attitudes about life. It takes some work, but it can be done. The more we accept other people and their faults and quirks, the less judgmental we become. The more we decide to share the goodness that's within us, the less selfish we become, and the less likely we are to hang on to material things. The more we learn about other's emotional or physical problems, the more understanding and compassionate we become. YOUR attitude is one of your gifts to the world, all day, every day. What kind of gift do you give? And is it a gift that remains strong, steady & true no matter what happens to you?

Priorities

As a Health & Fitness Consultant it is my job to promote a healthy lifestyle, fitness, a better way of life. I show people how to incorporate fitness, cleaner eating and personal growth into their daily lives which teaches them how they can live a happier, more fulfilling life. I love teaching this to others. I've learned so much about myself along the way.

Today is Black Friday. There are tons of people all over the U.S. swarming the retail world for all the 'great deals' on tv's, gadgets and well...in my opinion...JUNK! Useless crap that no one NEEDS. What has become of people's priorities? They can spend hundreds of dollars on JUNK, yet they claim they can't afford to eat nutritious food or afford a fitness program that actually costs LESS than the crap they're standing in line for or camping out for days to buy. What is WRONG with this picture?

People have become so distorted in how they view their priorities. THINGS have become more important to them then their health or the health of their family. It's really a shame and very heart breaking.

If only they would see that if they would invest their money wisely...so many more rewarding things would happen for them. I do my best to show them, lead by example. Sometimes I don't feel like I do enough. But I am only one person and I do what I can. It's up to them to make the changes. To decide to make better choices. If they don't, that's not my fault...it's on them when they don't feel well or end up in the doctors office for an illness or disease that could have been prevented.

I pray for these people. I pray for them to change their priorities and choose HEALTH over JUNK!

A Quick Update with Photos

I haven't posted about our CLX or ChaLEAN Extreme progress so I thought I'd show off a few photos of our lifting days and talk a little about our progress.

We just finished week one of the Push Phase, which is the 2nd phase of the program. We actually just finished this morning in fact, with the Recharge. That's where we stretch and work on our flexibility. I am so NOT a fan of yoga but as I keep being told...learn to enjoy it! I'm trying...

Here are some photos of our workouts:

A Facebook Post by Carl Daikeler

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It's About Time!

Yes...I know, it's been forever since my last blog. I've totally gotta get better at writing more often. Now then...where to begin...

I guess I should begin with an update on my journey. Back in June my husband and I went to Las Vegas for Beachbody Coach Summit. It was O.M.G Amazing! So much excitement and it was just an experience like none I've ever had before. It totally changed a lot of things for me, for my husband and our coaching business. In fact, it actually spurred my husband into action. He's eating better, working out every day and getting out there, meeting other peeps and learning how awesome it is to help others with this opportunity we've been given.

Ten days ago we started the Power90 program together. Even our 13 yr old son is 'working out' with us every morning. It's been great! On top of that program he and I have been going to Zumba and doing other fitness related activities that we'd never done together before. It's been really fun!!

Here's a pic of us after a recent workout...

Not a pretty picture but a great picture! :)

I'm so proud of our accomplishments and am excited to keep going on this new life journey. Oh the memories we will make. What memories are you making with your family?

If you've taken the time to read this, how about finding out more about me and my journey by coming over to Facebook and liking my page The Fit-Nut Coach. See ya there!