Monday, February 15th, 2010
My Journey Down The Aisle
News Flash! For those of you who don’t know, Mike Hanley from The Training Studio & HanleyStrength.Com and I are getting hitched in June and beginning our life as a Super, Butt-Kickin Duo!
Changing lives, fighting lovehandles and sculpting tushes on a daily basis. 
BUT! That doesn’t mean that the hectic wedding planning and long days at the studio don’t take it’s toll on my energy levels just like the next working girl. When It finally comes down to that little window when I need to squeeze in the “me time” to make sure I feel and look my best for our big day, I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit lackluster. I’m also not going to name names by mentioning Holly, Jaime and Mara as Co-Bride-To-Be-Babes and the slew of beautiful ladies like Laura, Diesel, Nicole, Jackie, Amy, Jamie….the list goes on, who will be strolling down the aisle in honor of their Rock Star Friend status to the brides to be as well. Life’s a stage ladies! So lets team up and give it our best side!
I’m turning my blog into a support forum for ANYONE who wants to make changes, stay motivated, learn new diet and exercise tips and feel like they have a place to check in on a regular basis. Making sacrifices in your lifestyle to get results doesn’t have to be a drag. So let’s all keep putting our best foot forward “left together, right together, left together….” and make the journey down the aisle, or to the beach, or where ever your vision takes you-together!
My first results-driven tip? Start your food journal today! This is a must if you want to know what’s working and what’s not. Feel free to post your meals on the blog. It can help keep you feeling accountable and you will have someone to glance at it and offer suggestions. I started my log up today as well. I use a free online food journaling program called FitDay check it out. It won’t cost you a dime. Join The Journey AND the Body Blog for better strategies and more support! Post if you’re on board!
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
**BE INSPIRED TO BE A BETTER YOU**
We all have learned that looking at our weaknesses is essential for progress.
Equally important is letting go of the limitations you cannot change
and recognizing your strengths,
allowing you to be the
BEST YOU
possible!
Tags: Fitness, inspiration, marlboro personal trainer, morganville personal trainer, motivation, strength, weight loss
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
We all have big goals and visions of what we want our lives, bodies and fitness levels to be like; but more often than not people get stuck on the “ready, set…” and then never really get the “GO”. You can have really great pieces of information about smart eating and exercise but get no results because, well, it’s just not enough to know it. I hate to break the news but that overnight epiphany of “Today is the day I’ll follow the perfect program without fail, forever!”-will never come. There is no need to expect perfection from yourself in order to see great results from building healthy habits. You don’t need the perfect pair of sneakers to start taking walks around your neighborhood or have a personal chef to eat more lean proteins, vegetables and fruit. Need a really basic habit to start asap? Give up soda, juice, and calorie packed specialty drinks. Implement that as often as you can, every day! Need a more advanced tip? Have 3 healthy breakfast options posted” on the fridge. One for when you oversleep, one for when have some time but are kind of lazy that morning, and a third option that you can really sit down and enjoy. Breakfast sets the tone for the entire day so it’s super important to be prepared so that you start off on the right foot. Here are 3 possible breakfast options but feel free to be creative.
“The Oversleeper”: Protein shake, apple & small handful of nuts (totally portable and can even be left in your car or desk at work)
“The Lazy Day Special”: 1% cottage cheese with 1 cup fresh blueberries and raw almonds
“The Morning Person”: Omega 3 egg with added whites, 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheese with all your favorite veggies, slice whole grain toast and a clememtine
Now YOU try! Try my suggestions and/or write a menu for yourself. Keep all your habit goals on a list that you can see and read often. Keep adding to it as each goal becomes more of a daily habit. If you need help prioritizing your nutrition and fitness goals, do not hesitate to consult a respected professional.
Now Ready, set….GO already!
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