WEEK 5

MIND

We are deep into summer and our minds are probably needing more work every day. I had several conversations this week about daily mindset and THIS is what I want you to know.

As soon as you REALIZE and ACCEPT that you HAVE to work EVERY DAY for a healthy mind and body, you have turned a huge corner for a healthy YOU. To feel the best we can, this is EVERY DAY WORK. We won’t just arrive at a healthy destination and stay there. A quick fix is not lasting. We will feel amazing on days, but we have to continue to work on this every single day, because we will have days with struggle as well.

Every single day we have to work on it.

Take that in and truly think about it.

Accept that you CAN, and WILL, work on your mind and body every day. Accept that you will fall off some days, and the best thing to do is to make positive choices to get back in a good place.

Listen, don’t see this as too much work….see this as truly worth the work. Healthy work. Good work. Work that will take you places you never, ever thought possible. This work is for YOU.

So start today, and every day after, daily, healthy mindful work.

BODY

We are still working out at least 4-5 days each week from now on. If something happens and you don’t get this much in, you just get right back on the next week. This is life. Things happen. It is ok. Just keep going.

You should still be doing at least 2 days of strength training. You can keep doing the basic routine we have been doing, or your own program.

Next week I will give you some new, simple exercises you can add to your routine as well.

Read last week for some important strength training reminders if you are new to strength training.

Don’t forget to finish with your Plank, Swimming and Stretching. You can read the details for that HERE if you need reminders.

ALSO, this week you are going to pay attention to what you are eating.

You want to eat all natural and limit as many artificial ingredients and preservatives as possible. I noticed a big difference when I started eating cleaner. Your body is going to work at its best when you give it what it needs. Your body doesn’t know what to do with all that extra garbage, including preservatives, fake sugars, and artificial ingredients.

When you look at labels, you want as little ingredients as possible. If you don’t know what the ingredient is, you probably don’t want to put it in your body.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS THIS WEEK

• ACCEPT that every day you will do daily work to have POSITIVE energy, LOVE yourself and BELIEVE in yourself
• 2-3 days of cardio and/or interval training activity this week
• 2 days of strength training this week
• Eat all natural. Avoid preservatives, fake sugars and artificial ingredients.

 REMINDERS 

• Eat every few hours. Do not skip any meals.
• Drink plenty of water each day.
• Pay attention to and limit your sugar intake.
• Practice your daily routine to start each day so that you are in a good mindset.
• Practice gratitude daily.
• Schedule a physical.

EXTRAS

It is up to you how much you want to get out of this accountability group. If you want more than just this email, please fill out this Accountability Form . The more I know, the more I can help you. If you actually tell someone your goals, the better you will do.

I would love any feedback , especially how I can help you more. If you are new to strength training, reach out to me. This summer I am giving complimentary coaching calls and I would love to help you get started.

Enjoy your week, stay positive and get moving!!