Is September the New January?

 

Your routine been anything but routine. Summer is just now ending. The kids are (or are not) going back to school. There's CoVid. And, oh yeah, there's CoVid. 

But, did you know that Fall is the PERFECT time to jump into your goals and resolutions?

No matter how your life used to look, how it looks right now is your reality. Maybe you are at home with the kids now or you work from home. Recognize that your lifestyle may have changed, but that doesn't mean your goals have to! You haven't changed.

NOW is the perfect time for you to take back control of your life. Looking for inspiration?

You are stronger than you know.

 Top Resolutions

Get more organized.

Enjoy more family time.

Learn something new.

Start a new career.

Exercise more.

Help others.

Lose weight.

 So, How Do You Even Start?

Your Goal & Your Action Steps 

First

1. Set aside a set amount of time to first DEFINE your goal. Make this one sentence if possible with a WHAT? WHEN? HOW?

2. And, above all, know your WHY? WHY do you want this goal?

3. What items will you need? Get them.

4. How much time daily or weekly will you need?

5. What is a reasonable amount of time for you to reach your goal or make your goal a habit?

6. Remember, WRITE everything down, and look at your action plan often!

 

Next

1. Decide what you will do if AND WHEN you get off track?

Be honest with yourself and recognize why you haven’t already reached your goal/changed your lifestyle.

    2. In the past, what has been the one TRIGGER that has thwarted your efforts?

For example, if you want to lose weight, what has stopped you in the past? 

    3. There is always a who/what/when/how answer to your trigger. 

Maybe every evening everyone in your household has dessert, and it’s just habit have a bowl of ice cream, too. The time of day is your trigger. (Are you eating ice cream at 10AM or just in the evening?) You do it without even thinking and it is SO hard to NOT do what you are used to doing, because it has become a MINDLESS HABIT.

    4. Decide BEFORE you start how you will handle your trigger(s).

    5. Have someone you are accountable to, and make sure there is specific time that you hold yourself accountable to them, and, please, make sure it is someone who WANTS to see you succeed.

If you want more quality time with your family, set down with them and tell them why this is important to you. Tell them what you are thinking and get their input. If you want family time then make the goal a family affair!

 

When Working on Improving Yourself

Know you are going to get off track and life happenings are going to get in the way. Don’t make this an all or nothing kind of thing.  This is a new lifestyle for you. Creating a new way of life takes TIME and PATIENCE. 

Give yourself some grace! You’re human!

 

RECAP 

 ACTION STEPS TO REACHING YOUR GOALS

 

1. Write it down.
2. Define it.
3. Prepare for the time commitment.
4. Put a date to it.
5. Know your triggers.
6. Have an accountability partner.
7. Give yourself grace.

 

Need help with your exercise, nutrition, or weight loss goals? Let me know. I mentor ladies every day reach their wellness goals through sound nutrition, fitness, and accountability. Have questions? Email me.

This is your season to shine.

jamiemichellefitness@gmail.com 

40 Reasons to Join My Challenge Group

May 2nd is My Next Challenge Group!

I'm turning 40 this year, so I thought I'd share with you 40 reasons to join a Challenge Group!

40 Reasons to Join a Challenge Group

1. You lack motivation.
2. You've tried everything and failed.
3. You are busy.
4. You don't know where to start.
5. Recipes and meal planning sound awesome.
6. You think healthy eating is salad and celery.
7. You have never worked out before.
8. You are in great shape and need something new.
9. You'd like a supportive environment.
10. You are depressed about your current situation.
11. You're not happy with yourself.
12. You think because you've had babies you're destined to stay out-of-shape.
13. You don't think fitness is fun.
14. You like to laugh.
15. You think a something called Insanity is reason enough to run away.
16. You need accountability.
17. You want to make a lifestyle change. For good.
18. You feel like a quitter.
19. You want your spouse to always find you attractive.
20. You want your children to see you lead by example.
21. You want energy.
22. You want to be able to play with your kids.
23. You have a lot of clothes just sitting in the closet.
24. And you're not buying any more.
25. You need help sticking with a program.
26. You are sick and tired of being sick and tired!
27. You are ready to be the best version of yourself!
28. You are ready to love yourself inside and out.
29. Coaches look like they are having way too much fun and you like fun.
30. You aren't going to settle for anything less than your best.
31. You have been saying "I'll start next week" for --how old is your youngest child? That long.
32. You want to learn to love the process as well as the result.
33. You've heard about Shakeology.
34. Diet pills can kill you.
35. So can negative self talk.
36. Your husband will notice.
37. Your kids will notice.
38. You will notice.
39. Positive energy is contagious.
40. You are worth it!

 And this works out well for you because I have one starting May 2nd. Email me or message me on Facebook. 

Because reason 41? You want this.

Take The Beachbody Challenge. Decide. Commit. Succeed

I’m a Beachbody Coach – but before that, I was a Beachbody CUSTOMER who needed to see RESULTS. I was a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling two kids, newly married, and in a town where I didn't know anyone, a long ways from the rest of my family.   I didn't have TIME to go to the gym with two young kids, and, to be honest, it was too much work just getting organized enough to get there. I was stressed, lonely, frustrated, and desperate. I needed to find something that WORKED. 

Message me on Facebook! 

I am on a mission--to be the healthiest, most fit me I can be.
We can't do the same things over and over and expect different results!
Do something different-and let me help you get there.

In came Beachbody. A friend loaned me P90X, and, I’ll admit! At first I was skeptical! But, it didn’t take long and I was HOOKED. About that time I started hearing about INSANITY. It was everywhere I looked it seemed-everyone around me was using it and getting RESULTS. I already believed in Beachbody-I went for it.

And do you know what? I SAW ACTUAL RESULTS. AMAZING RESULTS. 

I remember this feeling of RELIEF and DISBELIEF- I couldn't BELIEVE the changes in my body from Insanity, the eating plan, nutrient-dense shakes. And, the community of people working towards their fitness goals motivated and inspired me.

I remember looking in the mirror and actually smiling because I liked ME

I was STRONG. I was IN CONTROL of my choices. AND, I was HAPPY.

I felt like I was getting my life back! There was a ME in the daily grind and I taking care of ME felt GOOD.

DECIDE. COMMIT. SUCCEED.

We will, together, pick the workout that is best for you. You'll drink Shakeology.You'll have exclusive access to my fitness challenge group for encouragement and motivation. I will MAKE SURE you SUCCEED.

I DECIDED to try Beachbody. I COMMITTED myself to the workouts and the shakes. I SUCCEEDED. It really is just that easy for you, too.

Because of that, I have set out to pay it forward. Truly, I just want to share my journey. I know I can help other people like me – simply by showing them that they CAN feel confident in their own skin – they CAN feel great about the way they take care of their bodies. I know the lessons and tips I've learned these past 7 years as a Beachbody CUSTOMER will encourage other women who were and are like me. 

I absolutely LOVE what I do!!

That is what I want to do for YOU. I want to help YOU feel strong, help YOU feel confident in your own skin, EMPOWER and ENCOURAGE YOU.

If you knew that you don’t have to feel STUCK ANYMORE. And that you don’t have to eat food you hate or workout 5 hours a day. If you knew you WOULD get results-results that come with a PROMISE from ME personally AND a Money-Back Guarantee from Beachbody. If you KNEW you had NOTHING TO LOSE and EVERYTHING TO GAIN…wouldn’t you JUMP AT THE OPPORTUNITY??!

My results are NOT special to me! Men and women everywhere are seeing AMAZING results BECAUSE THIS PROGRAM WORKS. And I want you to let it work for you! I believe in you. Now it’s time that YOU believe in YOU.

Check out Jessica-a mom, in her 30s, she lost over 60 pounds. 

Here's Whitney-in her 20s and SHE lost 25 pounds. 

Catherine is over 50 with Hashimoto's-and lost 45 pounds.

These are REAL people -just like you and me! Can you relate to any of them? Normal, regular women who went for it! DECIDE. COMMIT. SUCCEED. 

Make today the first day of the rest of your life! YOU can DO this! Decide. Commit. Succeed.

So, what DOES it require from you?

A  home workout program as short as 30 Minutes

Following a simple meal plan with NORMAL food

Using a cute color-coded container system to learn portions

Drinking a superfood smoothie (or smoothie bowl) daily

And checking in with my fit family challenge group too!

And don’t worry – I’ll set you up with all your tools and help you every step of the way! That’s what I’m here for! 

Listen, if you are like I was, you've tried what you feel like is everything! And nothing has worked. Please, just trust me on this: THIS WILL WORK.

 If it could work for me-someone who has an extremely hard time losing weight and keeping it off, someone slightly addicted to Cheez-its. it can and WILL work for someone like you. Because you are JUST like ME. 

If it could work for me-someone who use to have no confidence, no sense of self-esteem, no idea of my worth-it CAN and WILL work for you. 

Are you ready to take the leap of faith! Want more information? Drop me a quick message over at Facebook~ OR fill out this form. You are capable of so much more than you know.

Then and Now-My Fitness & Nutrition Transformation

I started using Beachbody products about 6 years ago-because the gym just wasn't convenient anymore with two little ones. We were in a new state, I was homeschooling, and a friend recommended P90X. I had seen the infomercials and, to be honest, I really didn't think at-home workouts worked! And, I had a hard time believing the results I saw on those Beachbody commercials could possibly be real. But I was desperate. That's how my Beachbody story began.

I've always struggled with my weight. In fact, when looking for a before photo, I am hard-pressed to find any because I just didn't "do" photos. My mom had some pictures from when I was pregnant-I was fat and sassy wasn't I?! I gained 70+ pounds. Who DOES that? Shows off their belly like that?? What was I thinking??

And then, there's one other pretty recent one when I was about 15-20 pounds heavier.

You have no idea how I have put this off, and yet I'm showing you because I want YOU to see what is possible.  I want you to know that you, too, can get rid of that baby weight, that it's NEVER too late to get back in shape or in shape for the first time. 

And I'm showing you because it's real, and I'm real, with real struggles.

My Before and After

I want you to know I've been there. I've felt miserable (despite those chipmunk cheek grins). And, I've felt the change from within when I took control of my weight and my life. And I would LOVE to help you do the same, feel the same. 

I coach so I can pay forward the transformation that fitness and nutrition and Beachbody has provided me. I coach so I can help you-someone just like me- lose weight, eat healthier, and get toned. But, just like I once was, you don't know how to get there.

I can get you there. I can help you reach your goals-once and for all. And, I can't wait to see your transformation, inside and out.

Questions? Want to know how to get started? Email me or fill out this Questionnaire. 

3 Tips for Scheduling Your Workouts

3 easy ways to keep track of where you've come from and where you are heading on your wellness journey.

     1. Keep your Workout Calendar right where you workout. Your calendar is the Beachbody Calendar that maps out your workouts for every single day of the week-rest day included!  

Why is this important?? Checking off your completed workouts makes you FEEL like you have accomplished something, and you have! So, reward yourself! A check -or big red "X"- is a visual reminder of your hard work. 

Calendars of Beachbody Workout Schedules

     2. Keep a Workout Binder. 

Why does this help?? The simple act of writing down what you have completed encourages consistency. So, when the scale doesn't reflect your diligence, a look at your binder will remind you that now is not the time to quit! Look at all you've done! Also, there is something about having a blank line (from a missed workout) that is motivation in itself to keep at it and fill every line!

Just a Binder and Paper is all You Need

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You've Been Searching for a Workout Like This. Now You've Found It: It's 22 Minute Hard Corps

22 Minute Hard Corp is your no-nonsense, butt-kicking, hard-core workout. Get it in, get done.  Have you been looking for something to kick you in gear?? This is it, and just in time for summer! Do you want to be the first to know? Do you want more information? 

Click Here to Email Me-Tell Me what you are looking for and your goals-I'll get right back to you!

Wouldn't you like to be in your best shape ever this summer?!! I know I would! Short on time? A vet? Looking for something that is no-nonsense AND WORKS?! You've found it. This is going to be AWESOME!