Beachbody Classic Journey: Reaching My Personal Summit

My Beachbody Classic story.

I felt to post on Facebook without sharing my thoughts and feelings just felt wrong and I know I'll get more backlash regarding my choices but I prayed if this wasn't going to glorify God that He would take this opportunity away, so I hope you take a minute to read my Classic Journey.

"I am not ashamed of being a happy healthy energetic Mom of 3 that fell in love with at home fitness 8 years ago, sharing that health is within your reach if you choose to take the time to reach for it" 

Some say I'm "just" this or I'm ok "just" being that well I know that I'm not "just" a mom of 3! I say no one is "just"'anything we were made to be amazing but it takes work and belief in yourself to ignite that spark and my journey as a coach as taught me at least 3 things

1. I get to choose to live intentionally everyday no matter what others say or do.

2. I can and have made a difference in others lives while on my own journey. I'm not where I want to be but I've come a long way and that's being the real deal.

3. This platform that Beachbody gives is the perfect opportunity to truly be who I am body, mind, soul, working toward my goals and challenging myself and that included joining the Beachbody Classic to push myself more outside my comfort zone.

I didn't take this competition lightly as far as who and what I was representing a wife, mom, women and coach that says these programs work if you do and yes it did come with doubt, challenges and me almost quitting.

My varicose veins showed more and more everyday, I felt my cellulite was so obvious, my stretch marks were ever present, my baby belly skin was not going away and guess what even with doubt and flaws I'm so proud of what I represented, I was true to me.

You might look at the top 10 and say I had no right being up there and that might be true I mean all I do are 30 minute workouts drink Shakeology & I ate pizza & frozen yogurt the week of competition.
I was representing all of my followers and challengers it's real life and you'll get real results.

I knew signing up on a whim was probably not my best decision, but I'm not a quitter ever (says a girl who stood on an ice rink over 20 minutes barefoot to win a pizza and watch a hockey game.) I know I'm goal oriented that's what's gotten me this far in life along with passion and desire to share and show being a healthy women is so incredibly worth it.

I'm not fitness challenged either, I love fitness. I love sweating and feeling strong, I love working out at home, finishing one program after another I like having a goal to visually see the finish line. Like I said my Nutrition was not so great, not spot on because I like food I like treats I guess that's what I'm working on.

So this is my story I enjoyed it, I like the stage and my husband was so proud, excited and supported and for that I'm grateful, supported with kindness never judgment.

I met amazing men & women that each had their own story to tell and used this to better themselves and show others they to can do scary things.

What are you scared of? Are you hiding behind someone, something or living in skin you'd like to shed? You don't need to walk across the stage to be a better you, but I challenge you to have a heart to heart with your reflection and set goals that scare you because you are stronger than you think or feel.

Let's set goals together! 

Coach Joy

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"Everyone has a Summit" do you know your way?

As I sit sharing, reading and praying I'm nervous that I'm about to climb very close to a scary summit, why is it scary? Because it's dangerous? No! Because I'm alone? No! Because it's new and unknown to me.

This week my husband and I hiked new trails to a waterfall and swimming hole beyond the "normal" trail walk, I was calm mostly because I didn't have our kids with us, but I got nervous getting close to the ledge, seeing the sheer drop to wherever, and yet we continued because we knew it would lead to the water we kept hearing. Was it work mud, using trail ropes tide by others to the trees, talk about  trust!!! I fell a few times one big thud but we continued on to what was one of the most best cult falls and water hole. Had we given up when I first got scared we would have seen tree tops and missed out of all the beauty God had tucked away back on that mountains.

Do you know where you are headed, everyday you'll be faced with reaching a summit, some days it's just the other side of the laundry pile and other days God will be asking you to walk one to the sheer rocks and trust He has something amazing to show you. 

Today write down 3 thoughts, dreams, plans you have regularly and put them in order from most scary to more rewarding. Then next to them write why you haven done those things & what IF you tried to do those things, how would you feels? Whether you fail or succeeded. 

Have a great day! 

I'd love to hear about your personal summit, let's connect on  Facebook

JoyforFitness 

Team Align "REACHING OUR SUMMIT" Day 1

As we continue driving today and listening to our personal development, talking about our goals and why's I'm getting super excited that I'm able to see the endless possibilities for our family and our team.

Last year I sat on my couch watching Summit live streaming on YouTube and I bought our tickets for 2015 Nashville as soon as they opened the sale because I KNEW it would be a game change and we had to be there LIVE!!! 

I'm very blessed that a year later I've been  blessed  to share my passion of faith & fitness and empower other ladies on their healthier life journeys, sharing that it starts from within and that is KEY!!! 

Our team has grown so much and has so much potential to truly MAKE A DIFFERENCE by reaching out to EveryONE that wants to live a happy empowered life! 

So yes I'm super excited this is our first summit, my husband and I get to spend an entire week together, to hangout with our bigger team from around the country, listen to amazing guest speakers, workout with all the trainers but as we get ready to experience life changing days It makes me truly wish we had our Team Align going this year, but that isn't happening, And now I'm making it my ultimate goal to be the leader that INSPIRES & EMPOWERS our team both as challengers and coaches to realize that YOU are smart, YOU can become confident, YOU can change your income, your HEALTH and your LEGACY! Do you trust that? 

Will you consider joining us at summit next year? Will you watch Summit this weeks live streaming on YOUTUBE!  

It will change your life because it has been changing mine from day 1. I have no regrets and when someone asks me what would change if I stopping coaching my answer "nothing! Beachbody isn't my life but it gives me a energizes life, healthy marriage, real income & relationships that I owe to Beachbody's mission & products, it's not a fad it's our lifestyle" 

Team Align - helping others Aling their health according to His plan and design. 

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Healthy Intentions rooted from the bible or my own worldly views!

I hit a huge road block this week how to being clear about my healthy fitness intentions and coaching,

I mean I had to call my Jesus friend, ask questions of faithful women and speak honestly with my own self and prayed about it, I've read  and heard so much this week I know what I believe but I was being bombarded with "to be content with yourself, God loves you just as you are,  you don't need to loose weight, eat more veggies you are crazy, stop pressuring yourself to do daily fitness, you are his child He created you just as you are"...these are all from women's bible studies, books & audios so when I say I struggle I do I think we give permission to make excuses in His grace. I believe it's a crutch and a way to get around the not wanting to change my comfy life or yoga pants kinda attitude we have come to cherish.  I believe it's false hope to offer women comfort and peace without offering a lifestyle change to be light in the world, lights shine bright and bold.

I never want to promise false hope of happiness with living a healthier life. I know that true acceptance and happiness is only by living a life immersed in God's grace and having a relationship with Him. But with that said, we have the choice to care for the bodies that we've been given, all different shapes, sizes etc. embrace that you can choose to care for His temple, your body for it's worth caring for daily. Temples are built with proper planning, quality materials, taken care of daily, polished, housing precious items and when Jesus died on the cross He broke those chains tore the veil, now our bodies have the chance to house His precious gift of the Holy Spirit. 

Please, when you read or hear me say healthy & fit, it is not about skinny, weight, happiness or acceptance outside of HIS desire and instructions for us to care for to our best abilities His Masterpieces.

He's not done with me yet nor you but I'm not going to waste today hoping, wishing and praying for things to change if I don't put work into my life too. He can do all things...but I also believe He wants you to step up, move forward help yourself to be the best you can be in Him and through His promises. 

Don't settle for getting by, living a mediocre life feeling like crap and lack of excitement. I can't stress enough the joys of living immersed in His calling for your life and that includes a strong healthy body and happy soul! 

If you feel lost and focused on finding happiness from outside sources or life events I would love to chat, share my favorite verses, books and just help you find your acceptance in Him before & above anything else. 

Have a happy healthy day, 

 Joy 

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