Super Saturday Ramblings

My heart is so full right now- I just spent my weekend surrounded by the most kind hearted and genuine people I know. I am so thankful for having such a wonderful "family" in Florida just like I did back in Colorado. 

I am a huge INTROVERT. I don't like big crowds, strangers, or hanging around people that obviously know one another but not me. I can be "outgoing" but I have to seriously prepare myself for it. 

This weekend I drove four and a half hours to spend time with 500 people. I only knew 2 people prior to going to this event and one of them was speaking at it. Guess what?! I was excited about going. Nervous.... Yes. But excited just the same. 

I seriously was in the best mood driving home. This group of people pushes me and motivates me to be the best version of me that I can be. They push me to be a better, Kinder person. What other companies can seriously make you feel like that?

So thank you to my new Florida family for making me feel welcome and for giving me that dose of "beachbody" that I have been missing. 

And here is a little gem that was shared at Super Saturday by the beautiful- inside and out- Lindsay Matway. No matter your religious beliefs it's just a good message that we all need to hear some days.

Burn Bright

Procrastination and hard work

I am a professional procrastinator. I can put off just about everything until tomorrow, but I've realized that I get much better results (and feel more productive) when I just suck it up and do it. This can be with workouts, blogging, job hunting, meal prep, cleaning. Procrastination seriously only hurts yourself though! So from one hardcore procrastinator to another- here are the things that help me!

*Make a monthly and weekly to do list. 

*Every night before bed, make a to do list and schedule for the next day

*Break bigger tasks down into smaller details

*Follow the list!

I am such a list maker and crossing off things frequently really helps me. If I do things that are not on the list, I add them and then cross them off. I find that at the end of the week I have much more free time to spend it however I want to spend it. So think about what you have done for yourself today that will make your future better, what could you have done better? Ask yourself throughout the day if your activity will make your tomorrow better and adjust accordingly to meet your goals!

Big Goals

Have you ever had a big goal? Like a goal that was SO big you didn't know how you were going to accomplish it? I know I have. In fact right now, our big goal (as I am sure many of yours is) is to be debt free. I have literally SO much debt in student loans- not to mention my car loan or credit card debt. In the past my big goal was to lose 40 lbs. I am 30 lbs down and still working towards it. So how do you reach that big goal? ONE STEP AT A TIME. Every dollar paid off, every pound lost brings me closer and closer to that big goal. Brings me closer to that tiny speck of light at the end of the tunnel. So don't discount your big goals and your big dreams because you cannot see how you can possibly ever reach them. You can- it just will take some hard work, commitment, and TIME. So keep chipping away and chugging along my friends- you will get there!

Chasing the Dollar

In this business, a lot of people join trying to make money. However- if that is why you join- you will not be very successful int he long run. People are smart, and they will see what it is that you truly care about. You have to be in this business to help other people. Help other people get fit, lose weight, get healthy, fell better about themselves, gain confidence, and inspire those around them. When you stop trying to chase the dollar and instead be genuine and help people, you will find yourself in a much better place- both mentally and financially. 

NO EXCUSES

Many people are doing a few things that are holding them back in life. Holding them back form who they want to be. From where they want to be in their lives. The biggest thing is thinking negative thoughts. When I say this I mean all negative thoughts. SO many people say: "I can't do that." or "I could never do that." Or even things like: "That would never happen to me." "I am so unlucky." DO you know that when you are saying those things about yourself, you are just re enforcing it to be true? Like attracts like, and by saying those negative comments you are just bringing more negative things into your life. SO I have an assignment for you today. Just for one day, don't let those negative thoughts in. When something bad happens, try your hardest to find the silver lining. When you find yourself thinking something negative, follow it up with BUT, and then something positive. At the end of the day, think about your mood throughout the day. How did you feel? I bet your day was a lot better. YOU'RE WELCOME!

Be proud of yourself every step of the way!

Many people that I have spoken with, have the issue where they seem to be chasing that elusive happy feeling. When people compliment them on their changes, or their small victories, they say things like- "I'm getting there" or "I will be there one day." When they should be patting themselves on the back and saying "Thank you! I am really proud of myself!"

 While obviously I am talking about fitness goals, this also applies to all of the small goals in your life. Celebrate them! Celebrate every small step you take toward reaching your goal the way that you celebrated graduating from pre-school, elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. Growing up when you celebrated these milestones, you celebrated the small step you took toward meeting your final goal. Why does that seem to stop with education? Every step you take towards reaching your big goal is WORTH celebrating. RIGHT?! 

So do small things to celebrate your small steps. Set a big goal, map out smaller goals that will help you get to your big goal, then CELEBRATE every time you reach one of those small goals. Celebrate with lipgloss, a night out with friends, a movie or a new book. As far as fitness goes, reward yourself with a new fitness program, or new outfit. It doesn't matter how you celebrate, as long as it doesn't take you backwards to your goal. Just know that based on all of the stories that you all have shared with me, I am PROUD of you all- for every little step and giant leap you are taking to reach your goals! 

Success!

Don't let Others Bring you Down

Don't be afraid to Take Risks

What Choice Will you Make?

Aim Higher

You Choose Your Path