Finding the Joy again...the Real Me!

I'm sitting here thinking about this and I shared this picture on IG the other day, but I keep reading it over and over because I want it to sink in that I am in fact living a life that I love, that I can be a good stay at home mom, wife and also know that it's ok to have my passion and career that it's ok to be me.

The road God has me and my family on right now is amazing, yes at times it is stressful because there is a lot of work involved, but also rewarding because the work that is involved, it is our work our future and our dreams. I'll admit it is not easy and its not always fun to feel alone on a long road. I feel as if I need to share more about our year about what's in my head its deep and it gets personal but its real and I know I haven't been real in a long time. So here goes:

Yes, I love being a wife and a mom ok I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it and our family time is sacred always has been even when we've been criticized for it we still made it our priority. sometimes I say I'm safer in my bubble, and my dad said to me the other day be careful, that's a dangerous place to be.

I would be lost without my best friend and husband by my side, he is there with every step or sometimes leap I make. He is everything to me and he knows and understands that I have something inside of me that always strives to go, do and be more than I am today. It's not that I'm unhappy its the opposite. I'm so happy I can't stop, I want to see what is around the next turn and up the next mountain. He gets me completely, that its never about the money, status or recognition its about me following the little fire that started in my heart so many years ago, the time when I thought I wasn't anything special.


Yes, to think back to look around and think more than once "I have nothing that makes me stand out I'm not talented in that area or gifted to speak with eloquence" actually I got told I think and process differently due to my dyslexia that I misunderstand people more often than not leaving me to feel less than others, thinking it must be my "thinking" that is the problem. Let me state that there is nothing wrong with my thinking. I'm very aware of what people say and think about me and it actually has made me more aware of others sensitivities and insecurities. I'm not saying I'm always the nicest or least judgmental person but that's between me and God and I'm working on that.
What I am trying to say is sometimes the people that think they know you the best no nothing about the real you, what makes you tick and what makes you cry and praise God, but the negative buttons to press they know every last one of those.

Stand in a room and ask people what they think you are good at, your talents, your gifts...I did that with the closest people in my life and they couldn't come up with one thing...ouch! Then one says "you encourage people" but we will never support that part of you and what you do, we don't need that. I was crushed in my old age a grown adult crushed that I am not seen as anything special or bring anything of worth to my own family. True story, but then I took that to prayer and I am a child of God and that alone makes me special and a treasure. I don't need to prove it to anyone here on earth.

I know when I wake up that if I follow my heart and it falls directly in line with the Word of God than I am who I am and I am where I need to be and I'm feeling more and more like me again although sometimes a bit lonely because I have had to purge friendships that did not glorify and edify my testimony.

Now, if I was asked by the women in the mirror what makes her special, her gifts and talents. I would say to her "you love life and although you might see the world through rose colored glasses sometimes ,that's ok; you are looking at the world in all of its splendor and it's possibilities, that this is a world in need of less judgment and more of Jesus, but you can't share Jesus without being who you are and you've been hiding. What makes you, is the person that reaches others through their health, their fitness, their need to feel better even when they don't see it, you are good at planting seeds of the what if and the life of tomorrow and all it can bring. You are the girl that gets up and goes when needed, the one that will give until there isn't much left of you.

Jesus created me, Joy to be just that not a martyr but an up-lifter and encourager to accept people where they are but not to leave them there, to accept and encourage yes thought living a healthier life a life of passion and mission that you aren't created to live unhappy, unhealthy and tired of the everyday. NO you where created to rejoice to raise your voice to praise the one who created you and created this world for us to live in and be a part of.

I know we all are created in His image but with different gifts, talents and characters my prayer is for you and me this year is to not look at someone else's mission or calling as not important. It might not be yours, you might not understand one bit of it, but if it's aligned with God's word please stop and pray for both the person and the mission to be blessed. For this is what the true body of Christ does for one another, we lift each other and our callings in prayer.


I'm grateful to be broken, to feel less than normal and alone but to finally feel His hand start to lift me up again, I have asked God to be real in my life again and this year I feel so alive that I'm scared and excited to see what next year brings.

 

 "Be still and know that I am God" I am being still because I trust my God.

Happy New Year 2015 Friends!

Joy
Glorifying God through Faith, Family, Fitness  

Are you lost in the everyday? I'll help you find the real you

Did you know that I thought I would join as a coach and help all my healthy fitness friends and then reality hits and I had to ask myself "is that who you want to help" I mean of course if you need help I'm here but no! I want to support & encourage YOU! 

I'm honesty really here to motivate and support the tired, worn-out, doesn't like the gym, enjoys the pizza and fries and just sometimes stops in the middle of a hectic crazy day still in yoga pants first thought "what is yoga anyway?" And then thinks what if...yes, I want you to think "what if I gave myself 30 minutes ok 60 minutes"  I'll give you time for a shower too. 

How would I feel, how would it change my marriage, my energy, my confidence the possibilities to find you again are endless but only if you choose to give yourself the value that you're worth it. 

Now are you ready to finally invest in your own health to be the person He created you to be? 

It starts with trusting and I'm inviting you to trust me to lead you to an amazing new you in 2015   Email or message me today 

How God works & trusting "everything will be alright"

God is moving so fast for us right now.

I'll share that this is the time I usually say up my husband  "I'm done" I have heard rejections, criticism and flat out failed this month, but I feel amazing and excited and for that that I know We are on the right path. 

Today in church our pastor spoke about being aligned with God and it spoke to me, to be aligned is to have Him be your center and therefore that creates the right balance in your entire life.

Imagine a gear our of alignment: can you hear the grinding, the screeching noices and feel the friction, the gear is non-efficient and will eventually become brittle and brake. 

So many individuals are living out of alignment both physical ally and spiritually and don't know how to or don't believe that they ever can get back on track. 

We want  to be the ones that offers solutions to get your life realigned 

 I feel our mission is to help others align their lives in the best way possible trusting God and taking care of His temple, our bodies.

 "Team Align" helping others align their health, nutrition & fitness according to His plan and design.

Are you ready to help change lives and find out more about what it takes to be a Beachbody coach?

Coaching is...FUN, LIFE CHANGING, HELPING OTHERS, HELPING YOURSELF, FINDING NEW REASONS TO LIVE EVERYDAY, BUILDING LASTING FRIENDSHIPS - YOU get to

INSPIRE others!

These pictures below are glitz and glam I know! but I wanted to share that rewards are great when you follow your dreams. My dreams of working out with amazing trainers, meeting my fellow teammates, sharing and learning from the TOP 10 leaders in our... company, and amazing places to explore and travel to, that's just the bonus of showing up everyday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes it is our time to get uncomfortable, so today I challenge you to think about joining me in making a healthy difference in our communities. We all have a different story, walking on a different path, living a life that will inspire someone else, if we choose to share it.

I challenge you to step outside your comfort zone
Maybe you need accountability for staying on track - being a coaching will help you do just that.
Maybe you need some extra income coaching can help with that even if it's to pay for your healthy shakes or for your kids activities or Christmas gifts or as big a pay off debt.
I have seen personally that is takes all kinds to be a coach and I believe if you feel called to find out more than please contact me via message you don't have to like, comment or do anything but say maybe it's my time to make the difference in someone else's life.

I'm hosting a call about what I do as a coach, it may seem like a lot but it's just me sharing with you here on FB, my kids hanging out with me, daily life happening, sitting in the lobby of my kids activities, drinking coffee in a bookstore, watching the kids play at the park, sometimes on the couch in my comfy yoga pants or still in bed...yup those are my "offices"

As a coach you are part of a HUGE family that supports, encourages, and celebrates the success of others in all areas of life.
Don't let your unanswered questions hold you back from something that could change your life forever.

This is me Joy saying I would love to have you join me as a teammate and see where is leads, beyond being a part of changing lives everyday, you could join me in Cancun, Nashville and so many more places because as a team we support each other to do great
things starting at home and extending beyond our wildest dreams. Will you consider joining me?

 

Message me today, email me comment here! I WANT to talk to you!

JoyForFitness

 

 

"Power To Give Back" Challenge

This isn't just any old challenge...

The “Power to Give Back” For every P90 challenge pack sold in the month of October from www.Joyforfitness.com my family will donate shipping and pack 1 shoebox. We set a goal to be able to pack 20 shoeboxes in addition to what we already pack.  Would you be willing to help not only your health& fitness, but helping others that have way less than you and me.

Packing shoe boxes has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember and this is the time that my children and I start picking up items to fill out boxes and time to stop thinking what toys we would like to have and think how grateful we are to have so much, so I was thinking how amazing if I can offer you an invite to take part in our favorite time of year, the time of being Thankful and Giving Back.  So with this invite I’m offering to join my Fitness coaching with our giving back mission. For more information on Operation Christmas Child visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org

In addition to my family donating 1 shoebox per challenge pack sold Beachbody is also donating $5.00 to Wounded Warrior Project. That is helping 2 organizations just by choosing to take the P90 Challenge. www.woundedwarriorproject.org

What is P90? Is this another Extreme fitness program?

The answer is we are going back to fitness for everyone. P90 is for all levels and ages, you don’t have to go extreme to get dramatic, visible results.

These 10 new P90 workouts are arranged in 3 Progressive Phases. Each new phase of P90 is designed to gradually ease your body past its old limits. So after 30 days of P90, you’re leaner and more solid; after 60 days. You’re seeing muscles you’ve never noticed before; and by Day 90 you can finally have that lean, strong body you could once only dream about.

What is a challenge pack?

A challenge pack is your complete fitness pack, you’ll get the full P90 program, a 30 day supply of Shakeology, nutritional guide and plan. In addition a support system via me your personal health and fitness coach ready to give you daily support, encouragement and the push you need to get the results you want.

What is Shakeology and Why Drink Shakeology Every Day?

·         Fiber and probiotics help you "get regular" so you eliminate toxins built up in your digestive system.

·         Proprietary blend of prebiotics and probiotics help create a healthy intestinal tract which aids digestion.

·         A healthier digestive system makes it easier to absorb key nutrients.

·         Digestive enzymes also help your body to increase the absorption of nutrients.

It can help you:*

·         Lose weight – especially if you replace a meal with Shakeology every day.

·         Reduce junk food cravings – drink it in the morning to enjoy this benefit throughout the day

·         Increase your energy and feel healthier.

·         Improve your digestion and regularity.

Visit www.shakeology.com/joyforfitness.com for more information and to read success stories from both Shakeology drinkers and makers.

I hope you choose to take part in this challenge not just for your own health but it will in fact change the life of more people than you know or could reach on your own or my own alone. It’s time to use the Power we have to give back. Please comment, email or Facebook me @ bracerofitness to ask questions, give feedback or simply support this cause and mission we are on, to End the Trend of Obesity and Help make this World a better place.

Joyforfitness – Glorying God in Faith, Family, Fitness & Food

*If this isn't for you, but you know someone that would benefit from a fitness challenge and personal accountability coach while helping out these causes please forward this to them, I know I would appreciate it and so would the many that receive the donations that follow.

we've turned DIET into the unhealthiest four-letter word

DIET the unhealthiest four-letter word

That’s right we has a society have turn the word DIET from a

noun the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.

 to only a

verb restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight.

We have trained our brains to think eating healthy food means you are on a diet, well the verb “diet” means something restrictive and to go without. So, no wonder so many individuals are overweight, we don’t like to be told that we “can and can’t have” so the cycle begins we rebel and get overweight, sluggish and lack energy. So we find the newest fad out there that guarantees to lose the weight in 3,5 or 30 days we buy the book, we start the “diet” but wait…it’s a party and the negativity starts “IT’S NOT FAIR” I can’t have that cake it’s not on my Diet. It’s the holidays, I want to eat everything my family eats and so forth. Or the best one yet and this will be my focus “I don’t want my children seeing that I eat differently than them or know I’m dieting” My #1 Favorite excuse, yes this is a HUGE parental excuse we use every day to get out of choosing the foods that will make us healthy.

So with all that said, I’ll explain why that excuse is actually the unhealthiest excuse for 3 reasons from personal experience.

1.    1. You control the food in your home if you don’t you should be, I don’t care if you live off of $50 a week or $1,000 budget your home your choices. That means no the fastest a cheapest thing to buy is a happy meal, I don’t think so and forget about salads they cost a fortune out. So think about your grocery list, think about your eating out and remember YOU control all of that, talk with your spouse if you both do it and get on the same page. Don’t use the word DIET as a verb start using is as a noun.

2.   2.  You are blaming your children for why you are unhealthy and choosing unhealthy foods to eat…think about that one. That is a lot to carry as a child and a HUGE red flag for their future you just ingrained that eating unhealthy is OK because you have children or a bad day and well it’s just what they eat so you eat it too. You teach them the word Diet!  they don’t know what it is except that food pyramid in school, or a commercial. So turn your words and attitude toward food into a positive.  

3.    3. Guess what IF you are sitting down to eat with them (unless you are serving them veggies) and you get ice cream they DO NOT see you eating something different. They see you eating WITH them Period! They want TIME not focused on Food. So I urge and encourage you to give them time not excuses.

They don't see anything but PICNIC with mommy! Don't make it out to be anything else. 

Food for Thought

1.    You can eat healthy as a family

2.    You can serve them foods different, if they have rice, pasta, rice or anything that doesn’t fit in your plan pass and give them the option too, but your plan becomes a life style and hence will look like what they eat too.

3.    You don’t have to skip the cake (unless you have allergies) of course & enjoy life’s celebrations, but don’t celebrate for a week.

4.    You are worth the time to get healthy and again they don’t see it as a DIET they see you eating food, real food that you have at home.

5.    They see a happy Healthy, energetic mommy, that is the legacy you want to give them. It’s about building a healthy foundation about life, food, family time and my favorite… fitness *enjoy it and show them you enjoy being fit to run, ride and play with them.

Healthy generations start with you and your home so I pray if you do not have healthy foundations for you and your family please ask me for more information. It has taken me years to encourage my children and husband to know the difference between hunger, boredom and cravings. It’s a daily job but its worth it and I’m worth feeling my best to take care of the most important things in my life…my family.

Joyforfitness - glorifying God through Faith, Family, Fitness and Food

Confessions of a real Gym Rat

How is your fitness going?  I really mean that question.  Do you think about it every day? Not in an obsessive way but did I do something healthy for my body ad heart kind of way.

Most if not all of us have had or have a gym membership, that magic membership that is going to change our lives…so has it? Again take a moment to answer that personally, has it proven to give you the results you are looking for? If the answer is yes! Than a huge high five to find routines and exercise that are proving to be beneficial. BUT for some of you just thought “I don’t know I go every other day” I have a gym bag but…yes you! Don’t get me wrong I love the gym, I love the energy when you walk into a heart bumping sweat flying building (I’m weird like that) but it’s true, but what is also true is just because the person next to you found their routine and getting results doesn't mean you are or not the results you want maybe you are maintaining doing your heart good or are you? I’m asking because the gym is like everyone membership for it to prove beneficial in our lives and be useful we must use it to its fullest potential the same with your body.

Confessions of a real Gym Rat – up before the sun every morning at the age of 16 to hit the gym before the doors barley opened that was me, I ran 3 miles 6:30 min miles, lifted free weights (I did have amazing traps) my upper body was my pride and joy, I did the circuit training and ended with 10 minutes abs routine. Every day!!! My sister and I were staples in that place; part of the family, but my upper body always improved my lower body stayed the same my legs and thighs although strong where heavy and thick “just my body type” so I thought! We continued this routine for years! And I was skinny I had under 10% body fat but I still was thick. And then I gained weight in my late teens and early 20’s, I ate junk food and then went on slim fast diets and consumed way too much coffee.

So I share my story because I know how it feels to have that membership and have the same routine day in a day out and just “maintaining what I had, fit arms and thick thighs not calf definition)I needed a change but that didn't come until I moved joined a bigger gym, tried a few classes out, worked out in my apartment gym because I  didn't have cable and that was a way to watch TV.

My life changed after my 1^st baby  I gained 45 lbs (unhealthy pounds) and went home from the hospital  with more than that “Sigh” I began working out at home with my baby in the swing, I walked and started Power 90 DVD– with my sisters. (Hello Tony) a man who loved squats and abs, but it worked. We started training for the Disney marathon and found out I was expecting baby #2 (fast forward after her I lost all and more of my baby weight and loved working out at home it was amazing) then baby #3 came yes I had learned to eat better, workout with 2 babies and one on the way at home and although gained 30 lbs it was healthy and came off quickly.  My thigh’s still thick and my arms still strong and a belly that had 3 babies in 4 years needed some extra work…hello Insanity I know I've shared this before BUT I want to make known that I was a gym rat, I was that girl that loved the workout but I was getting the same results for years I was maintaining until... Insanity changed my body, I found legs that I never thought possible I found abs that everyone said would be gone forever and I found ME someone that although selfish sounding fell in love with my body the body that was no longer 16 but one that was in her 30’s and proudly carried 3 babies and I found energy, happiness and my marriage is amazing. Why wouldn't

I want to share what I found with you maybe you are the one stuck in a rut, in the same routine wondering “is this really worth it” “Am I ever going to feel more like the person inside” “will I ever gain my confidence back” the answer is yes, yes and yes! You can BUT you have to try new things jump out the normal and try new things a new class, a new routine, hire a trainer, ask me I have so many workouts I do know all from my home I know what works and I know how to get the results to transform your body and your life it’s amazing that I get so excited to share it with you.

You want change, a transformation, a healthy heart and a body to match, we all OK most of us want that, but not sure how to go about getting all those things at once.

I want to help you today I have online accountability groups, I offer one -on-one support via text and emails I offer  me a buddy to help you everyday someone that understands being busy, lack of sleep and the desire to be healthy.

Message me today or click be my coach and we will get you started on your real transformation. Because you’re worth it!  

Joyforfitness – Glorifying  God through Faith, Family, Fitness and Food 

God does not make mistakes - He makes all things Beautful in His time.

God Created you to be you, I had and still am learning how special I am and that in my struggles and tough times He makes all things beautiful and He is not done with me yet.

I've had moments of insecurity over the years I was always different I thought differently and people called me naïve, but really I just didn't understand what people were saying, well I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was in elementary school  and started therapy which only confused my brain more (my mom thought she was doing the right thing) well not long after that I overheard the Dr. Tell my mom that I would never be good in school and homeschool was my best option and forget about college. That moment I knew I would be a Dr. and prove him wrong (I did apply for PA school but botched the interview by saying I didn't think conventional medicine was the best- God had a plan there) but I have to say the MANY years leading up to my graduation I was so insecure my first days in college self doubt took over my grades were c's in the important classes but I pressed on I had a teacher that told me I am a terrible test taker BUT I could explain it and always help others understand it and he said "if you can take what you say and apply it to the test" you'll be great. So I did I tried to talk to myself through college it was the toughest times for me but I did it because I am stubborn maybe but mostly because I had a desire to prove to myself  I wasn't going to let other people tell me what I could do or could not do. So I have had continued insecurities as far as my thinking goes and my typing is never great or my test messages are confusing to others. It all makes sense to me. I think and type differently (I do get made fun of still for some things I say and process and little differently, But I'm me and I'm proud that God has allowed me to experience so much with what little I have and I have taught my 2 kids to read so far I think that's just dandy :)

Just a little about me and my struggles to get to where I am.

JoyForFitness

My truth about Shakeology - after 1 year

Most of us are skeptics when is comes to promises about what a product can do for your body, your skin, nails, hair, digestion, weight, energy. I know I am! So I just want to set your mind at ease about trying this amazing product called Shakeology. 1 year of drinking it everyday and here are the changes I've seen in my own body.
My nails are stronger & healthier, my hair is healthy, I'm thinner not in a skinny way but in a not bloated or extra muffin top kinda way, I'm regular with my daily digestion and bowel movements, my gallbladder issues are gone completely, my headaches are no longer present, I fall asleep without problems, I wake up ready to start my day, life has changed for me for my cravings, I don't need coffee I don't need desserts or junk food I have no monthly cramping issues and I don't know that last time I was sick. I'm a busy mom I don't have time to be sick. I've cleaned our our medicine and even the herbal cabinet.
The quality ingredients in this shake are like none other. Details below.
I know it's a lot to say about one product, one little shake, but it's worth it.
Now for a great deal and guarantee you can get this bag for 30 days drink every last bit of it and if it does not satisfy your expectations you can call and return the empty bag money back guarantee.
Or say you love it and want to change flavors you can do that every month or you can schedule bi-monthly orders (but you wouldn't because you'll be driving it everyday)  it's so versatile to fit your needs and budget.
Say you love it and want to save money each month. That's an option too, you can sign up to take advantage of the coaches discount without having to coach.
So many options for you to add this to your daily routine and your monthly budget it's affordable less than a grande cafe latte in any coffee shop and definitely less than any take out salad for lunch with quadruple the nutrients.
The bottom line is are you willing to take the chance to feel great, to look great and to invest in your health by drinking a healthy nutrient dense shake everyday.
You can enjoy your choice of fitness and do that really well and add this nutrients for max results or maybe you don't like to workout or an injury has put a hold on your physical abilities.
Shakeolgy is for everyone not just the fit and athletic group but it's for the health of all individuals.

Quality ingredients:
Super protein blend: from complete protein sources including quinoa and chia (no soy products)
Super green blend: spirulina, spinach to barley grass
Adaptogen blend: astragalus, ginkgo, maca (to balance endocrine system: why my adrenal glands are not over stimulated anymore)
Probiotic/digestive enzymes: lactobacillus, lipase, papain
The above are just a few I know have helped my changes.

As a doctor of natural health I know that to completely heal your body you must balance every system, for when one functions well the stress on others increases to keep up with a well balanced organ system. If I was to suggest herbals, foods, diet changes, vitamins & minerals it would cost my clients into the hundreds of dollars each month to get what you get in this shake. I've done the research I've tried 12 months personally and I'm betting that 30 days of drinking this Shakeology you'll never want to stop you'll fall in love with a new you, a you that feels great, filled with natural energy, healthy organs that learn to function properly instead of symptoms being covered with daily OTC meds that masks the problems. I encourage you to believe you can and will feel better.
And remember Beachbody guarantees your money back I think that's a great backing from a great company.

Message me today to get you started on your 30 day shake challenge.

Joyforfitness - Glorifying God in Faith, Family, Fitness & Food

Need more info check out: www.shakeology.com/joyforfitness

You're invited to "Grounded! With A Confident Heart & A Strong Body Challenge"

This is so different than any other group I've done but its time we dig a little deeper into struggles other than eating and fitness.. I hope and pray this invitation speaks to YOU. I don't know who YOU are at this moment, but this is for you.) I'm sharing my devotions, my heart and fitness this month with this group I... pray you're ready to move from just a body transformation but to a real life transformation to get past the daily muck and get real get confidence in God and not man.

So this is what I'm inviting you to join and commit to in August. Joining me in a private Facebook group that will include daily devotions readings and discussions from:

Renee Swope's "A Confident Heart"
"How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Live in the Security of God's promises"
Renee candidly, and sometimes humorously, shares her story of overcoming self-doubt with powerful Biblical Truths that have transformed her life — and thousands of others!

in addition to:
Doing the new at home PiYO workout:
details: it's influenced by Yoga & Pilates but is also athletically inspired to make you feel like an athlete, I'm no dancer and this is not dancing, you become Strong, stretched & Centered from the ground up. I loved the Live workout and can't wait to start this one with you.

Along with devotion and fitness we are replacing a meal with Shakeology during this group Why? we want to change our body's and our hearts right?
this is My Story after 1 yr. of drinking it daily. I KNOW the results personally. I feel better, my gut is clean, I haven't had a gallbladder attack since starting, my skin hair and nails grow stronger, I fall to sleep EVERYNIGHT, I have NOT been sick in months, I do not take any other vitamins or supplements. I'm busy and well lets face it I forget to eat so this helps me and helps my body do the work it needs to do each day. Yes, there are clinical studies and stories I can share here but I think my own is good. I can go on about waiting a year to make the commitment to spend the monthly money, or feeling selfish for having a meal replacement for just me but its been worth it.

If you read through this than you are a bit curious so I'll share 2 links for you to check out and get back with me so we can talk. I'm inviting the girl, mom, women that wants to find God's purpose in her life and also get health along the way so please prayerfully consider this invite. I will close it after 8 commitments so we can stay close and connected the entire time.

Book link
http://www.p31bookstore.com/collections/best-sellers/products/a-confident-heart

PiYO Pack http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/Joyforfitness?bctid=3630126878001

 (SALE ENDS July 31)

 

JoyForFitness - Glorifying God Through Faith, Family, Fitness & Food

" Obesity or Wellness" I believe it's our choice and it's serious.

I believe that as adults in this country we have a huge responsibility to teach future generations the value of health and wellness.

Childhood obesity is so fast on the rise in our county it sickens me. Obesity leads to type 2 diabetes, asthma, joint pain, heart attacks, depression which will eventually lead to early addictions and suicides all during childhood and early adulthood. I believe it's our responsibility to teach our future generations the value of health and wellness. That it is not someone else's responsibility to care for them, but to think to act and to choose to live a health conscious life. Because if we don't soon we are going to be an America without bike trails or walking paths and without sports.

The way I am going to change this in my community is by showing with my actions & sharing the positive effects of living a life of healthy choices, from the food we eat in our home, to relationships that we harvest, showing our exercise is not a burden but simply a part of our lifestyle like brushing our teeth and self appreciation as to where I am, where I want them to be and what we were created for and what we were made to achieve.

 I invite you to join me by taking this seriously, taking this life challenge alongside me. Maybe it's a food overhaul, starting a healthy exercise habit, maybe it's building simple foundations for positive thinking to get you on the path that leads to the above. I welcome you to ask me and join me to make the changes you see necessary. I know I can help you and your family but are you ready to commit?

Two things I want you to remember:
Your healthcare starts in your kitchen and fitness starts with simply having the energy to play with your children.


Joyforfitness
Glorifying God in faith, family, fitness & food 

Trying to PUSH my limits

Hello,

This is short and sweet today.

 I've have stacks of personal development, devotionals, journals, calendars and planners all ready to read and succeed, to make my life easier when in fact they sit still in stacks around my home in a way taunting me, that I can't do everything I say I can do and be good at anything. So this weekend I have refocused, I have placed books on shelves for later times. I'm working on minimize my online work hours and not be in a rush to help all at one time.

I'm doing Chalene Johnson's 30dayPush, this is something I can complete everyday. I have a partner that I have daily check-ins with and together we will hold each other accountable for our top 10 goals for the year or sooner and our #1 PUSH goal.

These goals are not just about business and fitness, it goes deeper for me and when I start putting my priorities back in order than I will in fact be good at the things I want to get done and succeed in my goals for trusting God in ALL things, family, my massage studio, my coaching and my pay it forward group.

I'm PUSHING myself to be better to gain confidence because I'm scared of what this year holds that just being honest. I'm stepping out on faith in a new business while having HUGE goals for my present coaching team. But a few simple focused steps each day will teach me to place the most important things first. Now I must do as I say and focus on not just the fun and easy stuff but the hard important topics.

So instead of PUSHING myself to craziness and never getting anything done. I'm PUSHING toward focused work and getting lots done mostly family moments right now.

Have a wonderful day if you want more info on the 30 day push visit
www.30daypush.com please let me know you're doing it and if you need an accountability partner let me know.

JoyForFitness - Glorifying God through Faith, Family, Fitness & Food

Monday motivation - healthy lifestyle or daily doctor visits you choose

From My heart & observations today,  although some my be offended this is not to point fingers but to make us all aware of the consequences of our actions.

"As American's we may live in a free Country but we are walking around in an unhealthy bondage"

I sat in the orthopedic office today for 2 or more hours watching over 15-20 individuals come through, my heart aches for the obvious physical pain that some are going through, BUT I have to add nothing treated in this office is life threatening and that is sad!!! The majority were over weight by double digits and all I could think was "these people need help" they NEED nutritional advice (I actually said Shakeology) not knee & hip replacements. Loosing weight is the #1 key to ease joint paint so it saddens me to see therapy happen, time & money spent and honesty nothing will ever get better, because the insides are screaming and therefore although it's not visible the real treatment should include nutrition and healthy choices. This SAD diet most Americans eat are killing them and they continue to do it.

Why don't people choose healthier options? because it's time consuming? Costly? Boring? NO!!! because we are a truly lazy society and we depend on others to care for our health and wellness instead of standing up for ourselves and making wise choices.
I've had 3 friends loose fathers due to health issues this month that's 3 too many, I have friends trying desperately to change "genetically" messed up diets and trying to save older generations while changing the younger generations to think differently. There are things in your DNA and genetics that CAN be changed IF you want to, for example high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high lipids, diabetes 2 and so much more.

It starts with YOU and ME saying enough is enough stop handing out excuses for poor health and take responsibility within your own household, if you can spread your healthy influence to others great but it's not your responsibility to care of everyone.
 But it is our responsibility to speak up, by first and foremost letting our food companies know we don't need mass production of junk, fake, processed, pollutant & pesticide filled foods. Start with your own kitchen and see how it spreads.  You can't always change the generations  before us. It we most certainly can influence the generations behind us.

Enjoy your life & enjoy your family  the healthy way!

Joyforfitness - Glorifying God through Faith, Family, Fitness & Food

What do you do JoyForFitness?

What do you do JoyForFitness?
I work from home, supporting, coaching and motivating others all around the country in the way of health and fitness.
I understand that we are all shapes and sizes what fun in a cookie cutter world right! BUT, we have been given amazing bodies that My main focus and desire is to lead other women
What is a virtual fitness accountability group?
This is a group of individuals that have committed to take on a fitness program and support like minded others daily. I'm here to support, coach and motivated you to do your best, be your best and know you are worth the time it takes to be healthy.
This group is doing PiYO - a program with constant movement that strengthens your body with your own body weight. More flexibility more strength & centered from the ground up. This is a 60 day program and is great for everyone at any fitness level & any age.
 I'm excited to get started and I really hope that you choose to join me in this group.
We are also focusing on our purpose as women by reading the book A Confident Heart and if you're like me doubts, discouragement and disappointments creep in everyday. I believe you can't be completely healthy unless you feel healthy and happy on the inside too. 
I love Shakeology its part of my daily meals and I share it with everyone this month I have a special for you so please don't miss out on getting fit and healthy while getting support and gaining confidence in this group.
When you join me you join Team Strong changing lives starting with you!

Here is my disclaimer: I can't want it more than you want it for yourself. I would love to see if this program is right for you "maybe...maybe not"

Renew your goals: Success or Failure It's Your Choice

Happy 1st day of Summer

So today I'm going to do a 6 month check-up on my 2014 goals. I invite you to do the same, because the hype of the New Year and resolutions are just a few faded memories that sounded good at the time, we dreamed of the what if's. The I'd be debt free, I'd be fit for summer, I'd have my degree, I'd be off my medications, I'd have enough money for our family vacation, I'd be in a church family. I'd be married, I'd be starting a family.

First step of my review: Do my goals align with what God is showing me He wants for my life?

I know this is my hardest questions because I tend to have the "I'll do it myself thought" and then God says "hello, I'm still here and in control and this is not the time, the situation, or your choice, it's mine" So first and foremost bring your goals and dreams to prayer and ask for God to guide and direct you in your life. He wants the best for you, but he always wants your complete obedience along the way. I have to tell myself He wants to give me the desires of my heart, but only when my desires begin and end with Him as the center of my life. I can not expect Him to bless my life if I only sit and ask things of Him without asking Him to take part in my daily life.

Secondly I must ask if they are what I feel God wants me to do, my calling and mission than why am I not giving it my all?

I can sit here and blame so many things, someone told me I couldn't, I don't like being told no, I'm not good at this, I don't have the right people in my life, I'm not good enough, I'm too busy, I'm not creative, I thought I was outgoing...I'm not, too many upsets.

You might want to blame the world, blame your job, blame the busy gym, blame the church for making you "feel unwelcomed" or the school for not having classes that "fit" into our schedule, our family situation was not ideal to make things happen, we ran out of money before the month. Yes, all those are real life situations, so ask yourself how did you use those inconveniences and feelings, as excuses to throw in the towel? or as a catalyst to get out and get it done, to find a new way?

Making things happen is usually inconvenient why? because we take ourselves out of our comfort zone and it's not a popular place to be. To succeed you must reach failure, not to throw in the towel and give up, but to make the choices to push through and make it happen to get up and move past your failures. I've had more failures in my life than I can even get on here, but I'm learning that with each failure I turn to love it and push pass the urge to give up and change my goals, .If I did that I would be choosing to keep myself wishing, hoping and dreaming for the "What Ifs". God will Bless the path you chose if you are walking it with him by your side, if it's not the path for you He will start putting of road blocks, I didn't say inconveniences or a few pebbles to step over. I mean real hard road blocks that will leave you with no other choice but to say "I need a new direction God". You will find that a different path might lead you to your goal but it's with a new purpose at the end. All we do should point to Him; His love, His Compassion, His Salvation, His Guidance and His strength for we can do nothing truly well without Him.

Today think back on your 2014 goals and resolutions are you even close to checking off 1? if not why? Renew yourself today first to God ask Him to be your leader and your partner on this path and allow yourself to fall and fail, but get back up and keep pushing forward for in the pushing you will succeed. you will fall, you will fail and you will be tempted to give up but if you don't you will be stronger and on your way to success, you're future self with thank you.

JoyForFitness - Glorifying God through faith, family & fitness

Your "Daily Movement"

Yes we get into some details most people try not to talk about in public well, guess what I'm not most people, you're daily movement tells so much about you and your health, so let's get to it.

I get many emails & messages everyday asking what is the best fitness program or meal plan but mostly lately I get "I'm working out everyday I'm trying to eat healthy but... I'm not seeing results, I'm tired, hungry, bloated and my digestion is sluggish "(yes it's potty talk) because your "daily movement" is very important to your health and fitness and getting results from the inside out.

I don't talk about it on here often, but with my customers, clients and challengers it's a question and conversation we address because it is so very essential to your overall health. Sorry to say but looking fit and  healthy on the outside really doesn't tell the entire story, it's like reading the front and back covers of a book and saying you read the book, but to truly get the entire story you must open it and actually read the inside "stuff" to see how fit and healthy one truly is.

Your digestion and elimination are directly related to your health, your fitness and lifespan. You can not expect your car to run smoothly & efficiently let alone not stink or have some back fires when you don't get regular oil changes and flushes, well the same goes for your intestines. Your gut needs flushes and cleaning regularly but it has to be done with items your body can recognize. Try to put the wrong oil or gas in your car...hello! Your "regular" car doesn't know what diesel fuel  is and doesn't want it either, hence it needs a new transmission or trying to mix water and oil to do an oil change...yikes!!! You get the point your body needs the proper ingredients for optimal efficiency and to run the way it was meant to run. So let me ask you "how's your daily movement?" Are you cleansing your insides with proper food and nutrients? Or maybe you need a reset or a tune up! More information is included in the link below, including how to clean and reset the insides before you can polish, wax and tone the outside. It's about you getting health,y because yes, cars can get new transmissions but let's be honest you can't really get a new gut, this is yours to keep so keep it clean and healthy and working at its finest.

Daily activities to help with regular "daily movements"
1. eat fiber filled foods
2. exercise daily (walks are a great way to get things moving)
3. drink plenty of water throughout the day (don't chug a bottle at a time)
4. Eat whole foods opt for fresh and clean foods and lean meats.
5. Cut out processed and sugar filled products (rule of thumb if you can't pronounce it your body can't break it down easily - diesel gas in a regular gas car)

are you doing these things? are things are still sluggish check out the following link to see more about the Ultimate reset.  www.myultimatereset.com/joyforfitness

a video leads to you more info also http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/Joyforfitness?bctid=1569966850001

Need more help and support please email or message me on Facebook or comment below.

Joyforfitness - Glorifying God through Faith, Family and Fitness

Monday - Soap Box

Good Morning and I Truly mean that!

Although my morning began early with 2 little chatter bugs talking at 5:30am and ready to start the day despite me trying to coax them into my bed to snuggle a bit more. No worries, my husband was up getting ready for work and my alarm was soon to go off to meet a friend to workout. Yes I'd say a good morning as the sun rises and the coffee drips I baked fresh flax seed banana muffins for the kids (and myself, because the only time I'll eat an egg is if it's in a muffin) and then I sit down to read my devotions; I'm reading Knowing God, I didn't get it all read on the cruise but I'm not in a race to quickly know Him, my mission is to have a relationship with Him. Then I'm off to answer emails and messages regarding anything from workouts, recipes, advice on one thing or another or simply sign up for a 5K.  It's a good morning!

You are probably saying "shut-up" but this is my reality, yes! I'm blessed to be able to do all of this because I'm just a "stay at home mom" oh lucky me...I warned you I was on a soap box today right? 

This is it me Standing here (well sitting actually) saying I know to count my blessings and I also know that I work hard to keep everyday a "good morning" everyone is so quick to use one excuse or another for why they "can't" do something let me ask you, how many times have you said to your child "can't" is not a word we use just try again. So I'm telling you to try again, stop using excuses as your get out of jail free card they don't work in any game but Monopoly. It's time to pay the price of your biggest excuse and own up to the the results of your actions. I'm guilty of excuses everyday, we all are because we are human, we choose what is important to us and we set out thoughts on that one thing. I'm asking you today to stop the excuses and stop putting the "you can do it because...you're just a stay at home mom that "likes" to cook, clean, teach, taxi, feed, exercise, study, and etc. Actually, I really enjoy sitting in a coffee shop reading all day, but that doesn't help me reach my potential as a wife, mother and women of God.

Step out of yourself and see what's holding you back to be the best you can be. I challenge you to write your excuses down and cross them off each time you hurdle over them or replace them with the results of  "NOT" to get something done.

example: I didn't prepare food this week - you end up eating out or picking up take out = just increased your unhealthy habits and decreased the money in your pocket.
example: I didn't wash the clothes yet...you now are sending your children to school in dirty clothes, the smelly kids.
example: I can't workout because I already took a shower...guess what there are no rules as to how many shower you can take in a day and if you say this too often you'll believe it and that workout will never get done shower or no shower.
example: I hear most often from moms: "I feel guilty to take the time for myself when I could be playing with my kids" guess what moms you are not always playing with your kids I know I don't guess where we choose to spend our extra 30 min (and lots more) on Social media - STOP this excuse you are worth it and your children need to see you care about yourself as much as them don't use them as an excuse they didn't ask for it or deserve it.
example: touchy subject "honey I'm too tired" I've been busy all day with the kids and all (you might even go to the extreme of sleeping in your kids rooms) guess what this excuse will cost you your marriage. Now are you worth it? is your spouse worth it? are your children worth it? think about it before you just give an excuse or say something that would hurt your future self.


JoyForFitness -jumping off her soap box because I'm more than just a "stay at home mom" - I'm a child of God living for the Kingdom He has promised His children and teaching my children the same.

 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

 Have a Great Morning and an even better week!

Joyforfitness
Glorifying God in Faith, Family & Fitness

Invest your time in God's word

There are so many books, articles, movies and programs on God and religion etc. But I've learned from reading those that they are from someone else's experiences and relationship with Him. I want my own story to write and that is why I have taken on along with my family reading the bible in a year. So many times we rely on what someone tells us the bible says when really all the interpretation and explanation is there for us to research and explore ourselves, yes it might take time, even a whole life time, but I have that to give and I have so much to gain from investing my time into knowing my creator and savior.

One thing I've learned this week is so often I come to Him with hesitation, where I need to come boldly with respect, but boldly come to trust Him and only through Him will I boast.

I'm learning that when I focus on Him and understanding His word more everything else will fall into place, not perfectly and definitely not as I planned, but as He has planned and I will continue to trust Him as I get to Know Him more. Pray-fully praying for His hand to guide me each step of the way.

Have you gotten to know your savior and creator? He's amazing I highly recommend the Bible I'd start in the book Romans or John and read about this amazing man that is worth the investment.

Joyforfitness
Glorifying God in Faith, Family & Fitness