New Years Resolution Time!

It's that time of year again when a lot of people start thinking about New Year's resolutions. The new year is a great way to start on some goals, but, uunfortunately, with in a couple months many people let their goals slip by and fall back into their old habits.

To ensure you stay on the right path for your goals make a plan. List the goals you want to achieve, make them realistic. For instance, you may want to lose 50 pounds, but start off small with 5 or 10 pound goals for every few weeks or months. This way you will be able to see your progress and not get so discouraged.

List the steps you need to take to get to those goals and make those steps a priority on your To Do list. This way you won't easily dismiss the time you've got allotted for the steps to your goals and let everything else come before it. Mark your progress along the way, and adjust as circumstances arise.

You will then soon be on the right path to your goals and see yourself reach the smaller goals along the way! For more information check out this article on New Year's Resolutions http://ezinearticles.com/?Keeping-New-Year-Resolutions-In-2011&id=5471711.

Work Off Those Pounds Like A Guy Does!

Some men seem to be able to shed the pounds faster then women can, and now we can do it too! Sticking to our workout schedules and eating healthy are just two ways to do it. Here's a great article that explains how we can start to lose weight the way a lot of men do. Rather interesting and informative article! Check it out HERE!

Time for some Commitment to Yourself!

We all have busy schedules so it can be easy to fall into the habit of using our schedules as an excuse to not take better care of our health with exercise and nutrition. I think we have to realize that putting other less important task before us taking care of our health is kind of, well, crazy. Think about it; if we don't take care of our health we may not be able to do all those other things on our schedule or we could end up doing them half fast instead of giving it our all, including our time with our family. So it makes sense to make taking care of ourselves our top priority so we can better take care of our schedules and those we love.

Check out this great article on this issue: http://www.news-star.com/life/health/x291610057/Happy-holidays-It-s-time-for-a-little-commitment

After you read the article make yourself a promise and start doing something healthier for you everyday!

So What's All The Hub Bub About?

You may have heard me talk about being a Team Beachbody Coach, but aren't quite sure what a Team Beachbody Coach is or does. Wonder no more! It’s about you, me, and anyone that wants to get and stay fit and healthy! I’m proud to be a Team Beachbody Coach! It has helped me reach my goals and think outside the box to reach for new goals (who would've thought that I'd want to get into shape to wear an awesome swimsuit and learn how to surf?! Yep, that's one of my goals!) I’ve lost weight, eat healthier, workout regularly, and am more involved in many activities.

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Going for Your Goals: Fear of Failure!

Good morning! Have you ever felt like you're on the brink of success of something and then a little voice inside your head tells you not to go for it, because... what if??? It's happened to me and stopped me dead in my tracks from going for certain goals.

I've now learned that failure is actually a form of success because regardless of the outcome, if we've still given it our all, we've learned valuable lessons along the way, and can learn from any mistakes we may have made. It's all a growing process!

So next time fear takes hold of your senses, work through it and you will learn, grow and may even succeed at your goals.

To help us understand more about Fear of Failure here's a video by Brian Tracy discussing it. Take a look!

Going for Your Goals: Vision/Goal Boards!

We've discussed a lot of topics under the Goals subject and many of us have learned a lot so far and are working hard at applying some of the techniques. One technique worth discussing that helps us get motivated and also stay on track is a Vision/Goal Board. I know, it sounds kind of grade schoolish, and it probably is, however, I can tell you from experience that it works.

I have had several Vision/Goal Boards over the past couple of years. I was doing my goals list, to do lists, etc., but needed a little extra something to help keep me going. A Vision/Goal board was the answer for me! Whether you do tangible one or a virtual one, you will find that it helps you stay focused without feeling overwhelmed. I do admit that I actually like doing them; there's something to finding pictures of your goals, cutting them out and attaching them to a board.

For my board I had lots of pictures and listed next to each were the steps I needed to take to reach those goals. That visual reminder each day really helps to get your day started right and also helps to clear any clutter that may have sidetracked you from your goals.

I found a great article on how to create a Vision/Goal board. Check it out and then get out the scissors, construction paper, and glue and go to town! Click HERE for the article.

Power Packed Foods!

Check out this article on foods that pack some power to helping with everything from losing weight to helping stave off alzheimers! There are many other foods out there that do the same and more, but this is a great start up list for anyone interested in increasing their nutrition intake. Check it out! Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: Beliefs

The Law of Belief, a mental law, says that whatever we believe becomes our reality. Brian Tracy says we view the world through our beliefs, attitudes, prejudices, etc. We can change our beliefs about ourselves which leads to our personal growth. Do you want to increase your income? Do you BELIEVE you can?

Have doubts? Think of it like this; we've all increased our incomes since our first jobs. We've all had something that we met and went beyond the possibility of; so we can do it again, we just have to believe it's possible.

Brian Tracy said "Your self confidence precedes and predicts your levels of performance and effectiveness in everything you do". Our beliefs about ourselves are subjective and often incorrect. Our self limiting beliefs limit us, even if what we believe is not true. Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison were thought to be not too smart and treated as such. Yet they persevered because they believed in their own possibilities, not those that others had set on them.

All of our beliefs are learned so any that are not beneficial to us we can unlearn. Brian Tracy says something in his book Goals: How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted that I think is extremely on point and will hopefully hit home with all of us. "No one is better than you and no one is smarter than you. People are just smarter or better in different areas at different times."

When we believe in something we start to act, walk and talk as if everything is part of our goals in life to help us be successful. The Law of Reversibility means that even though you may not be at your goals at the moment if we start to act as if we are, our actions generate feelings that go with the goals we want. We act our way into feeling the way we want to feel.

Okay, that said, let's work on changing our beliefs right now. Let's start with: I am destined to be a great success in life. What thoughts does that conjure up in your mind? Possibilities? Start thinking about the possible and start telling yourself this daily, many times a day. Write down how it makes you feel, any change in your behaviors you may be noticing due to you actually starting to believe it. Let yourself go into the world of possiblity and Imagine...

Ever Wonder About Those Ingredients on Processed Foods?

Here's a great article that breaks down some of the common ingredients listed on processed foods! You know me, I read all labels and research the heck out of stuff, but for those that haven't this is a great article to help you through the world of ingredients the big food companies use. Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: That Positive Thinking thing Doesn't Go Away!

We've been doing some hard work to open up our minds to the possibilities that exist in our lives so we can figure out what are goals are. And what's a big part of this journey? You got it, positive thinking! Yes, positive thinking is back!

I like to go back to this subject now and again so that we remember to continue practicing positive thinking. It's easy to get off course and lose our way. Positive thinking re-enforcement puts us back on track and ready to tackle whatever faces us.

Mayoclinic has an article about positive thinking that is short and to the point. It also highlights the self talking we all do and the many benefits of positive thinking. If anybody's going to know the benefits of positive thinking it's the Mayoclinic! Take a read through their article on it and take what you can from it and leave the rest. This is homework! Be ready to dive into it next week! :) Enjoy! Click HERE!

Going For Your Goals: Dealing with the Negative

Some people have a natural tendency to be a bit negative, which is okay. It's not so great to deal with when a person is inflicting their negativity onto others. Other people's negativy can impact us and what we're doing to reach our goals in small ways which can have some bigger consequences, but it doesn't have to be that way. We can work around those in our lives that are a bit negative and deal with those that are negatively impacting on our lives. Here's a video of Chalene Johnson talking about how to deal with negative people. Some useful tips here to help! Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: All in Our Minds

One thing we've learned as we're going through the lessons of goal setting and achieving is that a big part of it is to have a positive mindset. Here's an article about people who are considered to be lucky. It examines why some people are lucky while others aren't, and the traits of the lucky people. It's a good read and reinforces what we've been learning! Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: Honesty & Determination

Today is a great day to make a change in our lives! Let's start by taking a look at what Brian Tracy, author of Goals! How to Get Everything You Want has to say about it.

One thing we need to pay attention to when setting goals for ourselves is that we need to be honest with ourselves and not sabotage ourselves before we've even begun. Too many times people set high goals for themselves that are either unachievable (such as world peace) or they just kind of wait for it to happen which leads to disappointment. Saying you want your goal to be world peace is a great gesture, however, one person does not have influence over the world. We do however have influence on those around us including friends, family, neighbors, and community. This could be a goal; peace and respect amongst each other, which can ultimately spread to other people and so on.

Simply stating a goal and then waiting for it to materialize is unrealistic as well. We must have a plan on how to obtain goals in order to be able to achieve them and we have to be willing to work for our goals.

What one goal would you go after if you knew you were guaranteed success? Write down your answer. Were you able to write it down or did you brush it off as a fanciful thought? If you wrote it down  that means you take that goal somewhat seriously which means you could possibly reach that goal. Next question: How? How and what do you have to do to make that goal a reality? Are you willing to work hard for that goal? If so, congratulations because your on your way!

Here is a great exercise:

1. Write down ten goals (write them in the present tense as though you've already reached the goals)
2. Now pick one goal, if you were to accomplish immediately, would have the most positive impact on your life
3. Write down the goal you chose on a separate piece of paper and then write down absolutely everything you can think of that you can do to reach that goal
4. Select one action to take from that list
5. Write the goal on a 3x5 index card and keep it with you & review regularly
6. The only question to ask yourself is "How". How are you going to achieve each step to achieve your goal.

Go for it!!!

Going for Your Goals: Comfort Zone

Welcome back! Hope everyone had a great holiday and is ready to get down to it with our goals! To get us out of the gate let's take a look at Brian Tracy's (author of the book we're using to help us reach our goals) short video on our Comfort Zone.

Many of us stay stuck because we're comfortably uncomfortable in our current status quo. Sometimes we think its easier to stay stuck then move forward into the great unknown. The unknown can be scary, but its actually scarier to stay stuck and have nothing change. To help us with that check out Brian Tracy's Comfort Zone video. Click HERE!

Brian Tracy: If You Could Achieve One Goal in 24 Hours

Today's lesson on Going for Your Goals comes to us from Brian Tracy and one of his videos. It's a short video with a powerful message. The video is called If You Could Achieve a Goal in 24 Hours. Look, listen and learn! We can get to where we want to be in life!

A Little Inspiration

Happy Wednesday Everyone! I came across this pic today on Beachbody's message boards and wanted to share it with you. It's for anyone that thinks they have no time to workout or eat healthy, or for anyone struggling to get it done today. This is courtesy of micoqui!

Going for Your Goals: Striving for the Goal

To get ourselves prepped and in the right frame of mind for our goals lesson later this week let's take a few minutes to watch Chalene Johnson's short video on Striving for the Goal and Law of Attraction. Two important concepts we should embrace to help us on our quest for our own goals.

So what does the Law of Attraction mean? To put it simply it means that "like is attracted to like". Law of attraction suggests that all of our conscious thoughts, and everything related to it such as imagery and feelings somehow manifests into reality. Positive attitudes attract and inspire positive actions, while negative attitudes attract and create negative actions. So if I'm thinking "this is too hard, or I'm too fat" what does that get me, but continuing to feel bad about myself and then even doing actions that make it reality.

Click HERE for Striving for the Goal and HERE for Law of Attraction. Enjoy!

Going for Your Goals: Our Purpose

Today we're going to explore our purpose. Each of us has a purpose whether we are aware of it or not. In Brian Tracy's book Goals: How to Get Everything You Want he describes a definite purpose as the one goal out of however many we may have that is most important to us.

A definite purpose helps us focus during all of our waking moments which leads to actions that help us reach our purpose. Law of Attraction comes into play when we start thinking clearly about our purpose. We start to attract people, ideas, opportunities, resources and finances needed to help us reach our purpose. Any definite thoughts and purpose we have in our conscious mind will activate our sub-conscious mind.

Each of has a small, finger like part of the brain called "reticular cortex" that acts kind of like a cell phone tower for a large area; it divvy's out the signals to all those parts of the area that its needed. So when we send clear messages about our purpose it gets carried out to all areas of the brain for processing and allows us to be more alert to opportunities, people, and information that will help us achieve our goals.

Here's an example:

Let's say we decide we want a hot cherry red sports car (with navigation, blue tooth, and awesome stereo of course). Soon we start to see our hot cherry red sports car all over; on highways, parking lots, etc. We take notice of it because we have selected that as our purpose and its now on our radar. If we wanted a boat, motorcycle, etc. we would see the same thing. Any goal messages we send to our reticular cortex makes us more alert to all possibilities that will help us reach our goals.

When we are unclear about our goals we can feel as though we're in a fog and just kind of going through life. We miss many opportunities because we're unaware of them and can't see them. So basically negative talk leads to negative actions, positive talk leads to positive actions.

Our definite goal must have the following:

1.  Goal must be something we personally want
2. Goal must be clear and specific
3. Goal must be measurable
4. Goal must be achievable
5. Goal must have a reasonable chance of success
6. Goal must be in harmony with our other goals

Take a look at the goals you've written down so far and see if there is one that sticks out as your main goal. Then check to see if it has the above components. If not you may need to adjust your goals. No goal is wrong, we may just need to tweak it to be more clear about it.

Foods that Fight Stress

We now know that exercise can help us keep stress at bay. Did you know that there are certain foods that also help with stress? It's true! Check out this article on it! Click HERE! You may even want to stop at the grocery store on the way home. 

Going for Your Goals: Why?

I would like to start the week off by answering a question someone posed to me. Why am I doing this? They said you're already on the right path, etc. If you figured out your path others will too. Yes it's true I am on my right path right now. However, if I were to stop being focused it could fall apart very easily. If I stop making new goals or revising the ones I already have it could fall apart. In other words its always a work in progress.

As far as helping others achieve their goals; well, people have helped me so I want to return that gift and help others. None of us goes it alone completely; there is always someone (sometimes someone we know, sometimes a stranger) that inspires us. I believe we are here to help each other through our life journey. For me; to not help would be a selfish act on my part.

So as we start this week let's reflect on each of our "why's". Now is a good time to figure out what we're doing this journey for. By now we've learned that if we're not doing this for ourselves it's not going to be fulfilling or may not even work out. We must stay true to our core values, beliefs and desires. By doing so we are in a better position to be there for others. Take a few minutes to write down your why's to see where you're at. If you see you need to readjust your goals take some time to read back on our previous lessons to help you determine your goals. Keep at it! We are on the right path to our paths!

Going for Your Goals: Change that Voice!

We are really moving now! We've come so far, but still have a way to go. Let me introduce you, to those that may not know her, Chalene Johnson. Chalene is a fitness instructor (you know her from Turbo Jam, Chalean Extreme, & her latest TurboFire, etc.), writer, motivational speaker and so much more!

Chalene has some great motivational speeches on video that I want to share with you. Yes, her main focus is fitness, but this will apply to all aspects of our lives. The first video "Change that Voice" talks about us changing our mindset. We have the power to change our way of thinking and acting to a healthier way any time we want. Click HERE to watch the video. Give yourself a minute or two after to think about what she says. It's important because you're important.

Going for Your Goals: Values.com | Inspirational Stories & Motivational Stories About Good Character

Values.com Inspirational Stories & Motivational Stories About Good Character

Check out this link to some great inspirational stories from folks like you and me! Fill your mind with goodness and positiveness such as these wonderful stories and you will find your motivation, inspiration, hope and goals.

Are You Addicted to Sugar?

Many of us have an undeniable sweet tooth and have a really tough time staying away from sugar. If we have to have something sugary to get through our day, we may be hooked on the sugar. Sugar in small doses is fine, but the problem is sugar is in almost every processed food out there and if we don't pay attention to how much a day we're consuming it can become a problem that results in weight gain, diabetes, and many other problems. Check out this article on sugar addiction. It lists some steps for us to take to lessen our dependence on sugar. Here's the link: http://health.yahoo.net/rodale/PVN/10-tactics-for-overcoming-sugar-addiction

Going for Your Goals: Determine Your Goals

Are you having a hard time determining your true goals? That's okay! A lot of us struggle with our goals; often we just have a general idea, but no certainty. This week we'll focus on determining our goals with the help of Brian Tracy's book: How to Get Everything You Want.

The steps we've taken up until now have helped us determine our values and who we are; it's given us a sense of clarity about ourselves which is related to what we do and accomplish in life. To ignite our desires and passion for our goals, our goals must be personal. In other words our goals shouldn't be related to what others want of us or for us, or for someone else. This doesn't mean we focus only on ourselves, we can and should help others as needed, but when it comes to our own goals they should be for ourselves.

Now we've come to that tough question we all struggle with sometimes: What do I want to do with my life? At first we think it's an easy question and can come up with easy answers, but when we start to really think about it, it becomes a much more serious question that deserves serious thought and answers.

If you could do anything at all in your life, what would you do? Would you climb the tallest mountain, tour the world, start a business, raise a family, fight unjustness, etc? If you can't see the target, we can't hit it. To determine your goals use your values, vision, and ideals. At first you may feel like you're fantasizing, but that's okay. We here to make these goal fantasies a reality.

Let's take a look at some questions that will help us target our goals:

1. List your three most important goals in your business and career as of right now.
2. List your financial goals as of right now
3. List your three most important goals with your family or relationships as of right now
4. List your three most important health and fitness goals as of right now.

Review your answers and think about the opposite of these questions; my three biggest concerns in life as of right now. Think about what bothers you, what's holding you back, the concern that's in your thoughts most. Once you've clearly identified your concerns think about the following:

1. What is the ideal solution to my concerns?
2. Is there a healthy way to eliminate my concerns immediately?
3. What is the best way to solve each problem?

Maybe there's a series of solutions you need to do to alleviate your concerns, or maybe you need to look at the situation in a different way to see the solution, but there is always a healthy solution. Often we know what to do, but are just afraid to step out of our comfort zone. Once you do though, you will feel a weight lift off of you and you will feel such a sense of freedom from whatever has been holding you back from achieving your goals. It's up to you my friends.

I'll leave you with this thought; if you do nothing where will you be in three months? Exactly where you are now. If you determine your goals and take steps to achieve them, where will you be in three months? Who knows! The possibilities are endless!

Going for Your Goals: Last of the Excuses Be Gone Video Series!

Wow! We've made it to the last video of Wayne Dyer's Excuses Be Gone! Pretty amazing informaton isn't it? If you haven't yet watched any of these great videos I hope you take time to do so. It's well worth it! You can check out each one here on this page or just click on one of the links to one of them and view each one in order. Here's the link to the 13th and last video! Enjoy!

This One is For Men Only!

The majority of men avoid going to the doctor like the plaque, however it's important for men to get an idea of their health stats. Now you can do it from the privacy of your home, within reason, of course. Guys, you should still see a doctor for regular checkups. Preventive practice is the best medicine! To get you started on the right track here's an easy How To article! Check it out HERE!

Win the P90X One on One w/Tony Horton Road Warrior Workout!

Now's your chance to workout with Tony Horton One on One for free! Be the 25th person to select me as your coach (CoachCarlaM1) when you create a free Team Beachbody account to enter and track your workout/diet progress and you'll win one free copy of P90X One on One with Tony Horton: Road Warrior workout! Click on link HERE to sign up! Want to check out the Road Warrior video? Click HERE!

Good Luck!!!

Look out for that Belly!

Belly bulge can be cute on some people; for instance Santa, but for most of us belly bulge isn't cute and it can be dangerous. Even if you're not considered to be overweight, if you've got a belly bulge going you're health could be at risk.

So what can we do about a belly bulge? Say it with me, you know this; eat healthy and exercise! You got it! Healthy foods, healthy portions and working out equals goodbye belly bulge!


Check out this article all about the Belly bulge!  http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/us_med_waist_size_mortality

Remember, it's not selfish of us to take time to take care of ourselves. It's selfish of us to not take care of ourselves when there are others that rely on us and love us, such as our children, spouses, family and friends. Many have learned that lesson the hard way. Hopefully, we can all learn it the easier way before we have to learn it the hard way too.

Going for Your Goals: Got Values?

We're taking a deeper look at our values with the help of Brian Tracy's book Goals: How to Get Everything You Want. First things first, we've got to trust ourselves. Sounds like a no brainer, but many of us have self doubt and instead of listening to our inner voice we listen to the loud obnoxious negative voice we all have. When that voice rears its ugly head it can be hard to ignore and can cause us to doubt ourselves.

We become better and stronger, and even great when we have a strong core belief in ourselves. Having a strong belief in ourselves helps us to ignore the negative voices inside us and start listening to the inner voice. So how do we get to the point that we do listen to our inner voice and have that belief in ourselves? Stay true to your values and that self trust will get built up.

To figure out our values all we have to do is look at our behavior because we all show our true values in our actions and behavior. How have you behaved in the past under pressure? Think about the choices you've made regarding money and time. How has that impacted your life today? Is there anything you want to change?

One thing we've got to drill into ourselves is that our past is our past; it doesn't have control over our present or future, we do. We can change our current path any time we want by changing our values, making and keeping decisions we've made and staying true to our values. We become what we think about all the time. So if I'm constantly thinking I'm too fat; guess what, eventually I start doing behaviors that make it true.

Believing in ourselves is not a selfish act; it gives us the ability to believe in others and support them on their own journey. By being the best we can be, we then have more to offer to those we love. Being the best we can be will help us figure out what we want out of life and determine our goals. Remember, your goals must be what you want, not what someone wants for you or what you think you should be for someone else.

Below are some questions on our values. Take some time to answer these questions for yourself: Don't forget to write them down so you can refer to your answers later on when we take another look back at how far we've come!

1. List 3 values that are important to you today
2. What qualities and values are you known for?
3. What qualities and values do you want to be known for?
4. What are your values regarding relationships? Money?
5. Are you practicing the values that are important to you?
6. What one change can you make today that can help you be in harmony with your values?

I'll leave you with one last thought today. "It doesn't matter where you're coming from; all that really matters is where you're going". Brian Tracy.

Going for Your Goals: Look How Far We've Come

I hope everyone has had a chance to take a look at the Freebie I posted the other day. Its well worth a few minutes of your time. Take what you can from it and leave the rest.

Today I'd like for all of us to take some time to look back at all the notes we've taken so far on this journey and do a comparison with ourselves. Check out some of the questions and your answers and see if you would answer any differently today than you did then. Has your thought process begun to change? Are you feeling more positive in any or all aspects of your life? What areas do you still need to work on?

Are you surprised by some of your responses today from when you first did them? If so congratulations are in order! You're changing your life for the better! If you find that you're in the same frame of mind as when we started please don't beat yourself up for it. It just means you have to dig a little deeper and figure out what's not working and maybe change the way you're doing something. Not one way works for everyone! Figure out what works for you and leave the rest!

If you need some encouragement look to your friends and family or you can always email me at coachcarlam@yahoo.com.  Remember we're on this life journey together.

For some inspiration here's the twelfth video of Wayne Dyer's Excuses Be Gone series. Enjoy!

Food Temptaion Blasters!

Check out this great article on how to avoid the temptation to chow down! http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/11-ways-to-deal-with-food-temptation-2107601/

Going for Your Goals: Freebie!!! Share with Everyone!!!

I've got a great freebie for everyone courtesy of the Guidepost Magazine. It's a free Postive Thinking ebook! Please take some time to read it for yourself, and then share the link with your family and friends to spread that positive feel good feeling! Here's the link: http://www.guideposts.org/free-ebooks/positive-thinking-2010-rediscover-power-positive-thinking-norman-vincent-peale

Enjoy!

Party Like a Rockstar with a Beachbody Twist!

This a fantastic article on how to curb some of those late night cravings while out living it up! It's got some great tips to helps us all enjoy ourselves while we're out for a night on the town so that we can also enjoy the next day. Check it out!

Going for Your Goals: Values

This week we're going to take a look at our values. You may be wondering what our values have to do with defining our goals and making plans to get to them. Well, values define who we are as a person so when we have a clear understanding about what our values are, it helps us take more precise steps and actions to get to our goals.

According to Brian Tracy, author of Goals: How to Get Everything You Want there are several layers that make up our personality.

1. Our values determine our beliefs
2. Our beliefs determine our expectations
3. Our expectations determine our attitude
4. Our attitude determines our actions

The common thread here is that if you have positive values such as kindness, love, and generosity your beliefs will guide you to treat people with kindness. love and generosity. If you have positive values you will believe positive things about yourself and others, and will expect good things to happen. Our attitudes are our outward expression of our values, beliefs and expectations so anyone with a positive attitude treats others and themselves in a positive way, has a more positive outlook on life, and is generally more optimistic and successful.

When we live outside our values and our goals go against our values we tend to develop negative attitudes, act out negatively, have uncertainty and unhappiness. When we live in alignment with our values we tend to feel more positive, act in a positive manner, are more certain of ourselves and have a sense of happiness. This is why it's important for us to determine our values so we can structure our goals in alignment with our values.

I think I just heard an "aha" moment from everyone. I know I had one when I first read this.

We've got some homework today. I'd love for each of us to go to http://www.values.com/your_billboards and check out some of the billboards that people have created for themselves. Then create your own billboard! Anything you want! Get inspired by some of the others that people have posted and go for it!

Going for Your Goals: You've Got the Power!

When we aren't happy with ourselves or a situation we're in, the negative self-talk can get very loud and send us off in the wrong direction if we let it. The negative feelings and talk can become a habit, and a way of not dealing with an issue.

The good news is that we can turn it around anytime we want to! We all have the ability and power to start saying nice things to ourselves. Start thinking about what you like about yourself. It's not egotistical or selfish to think about what you like about yourself. It could be that you've got a great sense of humor, smile, talent, or that you're a giving person, etc.

In a little bit we'll take a look at one of Chalene Johnson's motivational video's that talks about this very issue. Chalene is an entrepreneur, fitness instructor personality, motivational speaker, and much more. I have great respect for Chalene. She's truly an inspiration to many! In one of her videos below Chalene tells us to imagine how someone that looks up to us see us. It's like changing the channel when we do that!

Focus on the good in you and what you like about you anytime the negative self-talk starts up. Over time you'll realize and believe that you do have the power to change the negative way you think of yourself into a more positive way. You'll start making healthier and more positive choices in your life. You can change your life at any time! You've got the Power!

Here's Chalene's video, Change that Voice. Enjoy!

Going for Your Goals: What's with all the Positive Thinking?

So, what's with all this talk about Positive thinking? Positive thinking is not a cure all, it's simply the first step of many that one must take in order to pull themselves out of the rut they've been stuck in. Positive thinking enables a person to start thinking and seeing the possibilities instead of the impossibilities in life.

When we start thinking in a more positive way it lifts our mood and provides us with the ability to start thinking clearer; outside of a situation and to begin to see that there are choices we can make. From there it's up to us to take the next steps. If all we do is think positively, but take no other actions to make actual changes in our lives, then we're still in the same situation we were in before.

This is why it is so important to start thinking about what we want, our goals, and to start making a plan to get there. Listing our goals and plans makes it more real and gives us a purpose. That's what this challenge is all about.

To continue on this journey let's take a look at the eleventh video of Wayne Dyer's Excuses Be Gone series.


Then when you have a chance take a look at this site. It offers free affirmation cards. Just click on a card to get an affirmation!

If you've missed any other posts in the Going for Your Goals challenge check out the Going for Your Goals page!

The Family that Gets Fit Together Stays Together

We all know that exercise is very good for us, that it can keep disease at bay, keeps us healthy, de-stress us, clear our minds, and so much more. One other way it significanly can help is to encourage the whole family to get involved.

Step out from behind the computer, television, and video games and spend great quality time with your kids while exercising. You'll not only be getting healthier as a family, you'll be spending quality time with them and teaching them the importance of good exercise and nutrition!

Before you put on your sneakers check out this article for addional information on getting your family working together to improve overall health in your family! Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: The Positives of It All

Last week we started using the power of imagination to visualize our future and what we want out of life. This can actually be harder than it sounds. Imagination requires us to let go of our inhibitions and take on a childlike way of imagination.

Imagining what we want our future to be without any limitiations creates positive feelings. Positive feelings lead to positive thinking, positive thinking leads to positive attitudes, positive attitudes leads to positive goal planning, positive goal planning leads to positive actions, positive actions leads to the creation of our own future.

In Brian Tracy's book, "Goals: How to Get Everything You Want" he asks us to take a hard look at what we want for our future in our family life, financial situation, and our ideal fitness and health by asking us some great questions. Here are some of those questions to think about. Take some time to write down your answers:

Five years from now where do you want to be:

1. Financial:
1. How much money will you be earning?
2. How much money will you have in the bank?
3. What type of lifestyle are you leading?
4. How much are you going to be worth when you retire?
2. Family:
1. What type of family life are you living?
2. Who are you with or who aren't you with?
3. What type of living standards do you have?
3. Fitness and Health
1. How do you look and feel?
2. Are you at your ideal weight?
3. How much do you workout each week?
4. How are your eating habits?
5. What is your overall level of health?

What changes do you need to make today to get where you want to be five years from now? What excuses do you need to stop making to start those changes?

There's an old saying, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions". If all we do is plan on someday taking action to lose weight, get out of a bad relationship, start a business, write a book, etc, but never start to do it then in five years we will be where we are now. Successful people are action oriented. They think of an idea and start taking action on it to make it come to fruition. We can all be successful! We all have it within us to do the same and start taking action!

Here's a fun and worthwhile exercise: Create Your Perfect Calendar! Think about where you want to be in five years and imagine that you have no limitations on anything:

• What do you want to do on the weekends? On vacations?
• Where do you want to go?
• How often do you want to take time off in a week, month, and year?
• Is your work schedule based on work you enjoy doing?

When we can imagine our future in a positve way it helps us to start taking those steps today to create that future for ourselves. We become happier when we have a purpose and set goals for ourselves because we're working towards our future we've imagined. Working towards something we don't really want creates negativity and unhappiness because we are not being true to our core values.

Next time we'll explore more on our core values. For now continue to write down all your thoughts and answers; when you look back in a few months it will help you stay focused on your goals, and also help you see the progress you've made.

Remember, my friends, imagination is a powerful tool that will open up the world to you.

The Power of Determination!

I'm a firm believer that we all have it within us to be and do what we want in life. Our choices, both big and small, along with our attitudes and behavior determine the paths in life we take. At any point we can change our path and start a new one. It all begins with taking those first steps!

My life has changed considerably because I made the choice to change it. I wanted to get myself healthy and fit again and do that as a way of life. I began eating healthier; even when you're a vegetarian you can still make unhealthy food choices. I also started working out regularly.

Fast forward to a year later and I'm still eating healthy and working out. Not only that I've lost about 55 pounds and gained a confidence in myself I didn't have before. I made the choice to keep at it and have a great support system with my family and friends. I also have surrounded myself with like minded people by signing up to be a Beachbody Coach. Beachbody is a health and wellness company that has many nutritional and exercise products. Their the ones that have put out many popular DVD home workouts like P90X, Insanity, TurboJam, Slim in 6, etc. I signed up to be a coach to get discounts on Beachbody products and to meet others that were in the same mode as me.

Being a Beachbody Coach is very rewarding as I've met such wonderful people and Beachbody provides incredible support for their Coaches. The fact that I get to now help others achieve their own goals is a major bonus! I recently started working out to one of Beachbody's latest workouts by Chalene Johnson, TurboFire. It's an incredible DVD workout program! I am truly loving the workouts and getting great results rather quickly. After the workouts they do introductions of the cast. One of the cast members, Toni, is the first person you see in one of the TurbFire intro spots. So imagine my surprise when during the introduction part of the cast on the workout DVD's Toni says she has seven children. You read it right; seven children! She looks amazing!

I made a new choice when I saw that. She, along with Chalene Johnson, are now my new inspiration for reaching my goals. I still have my other inspirations, but they have helped me take it up a notch. If a woman with seven children can get in that kind of shape, I can get in that kind of shape too. I can do all that I want to do as long as I stay true to myself and plan out my steps. It's not just about losing weight and getting in shape, it's about accomplishing what you want out of life. All that do have one thing in common; determination. I've got it too now, and so can you.
Here's the video I mentioned earlier. Look for Toni; she's the first one they show!

6 Beverage Industry Secrets They Don't Want You to Know

6 Beverage Industry Secrets They Don't Want You to Know

Are you sure what you're drinking is what was advertised? Check out this great article on some of the hidden secrets of the beverage industry!

Going for Your Goals: Positivities

Hope you all did some serious thinking and dreaming as we discussed in the last post of the Going for Your Goals Challenge!

For today let's focus on the last 3 Positivities we had to say to ourselves. Today thru next week repeat each of them at least once a day. It'll help you feel better, get your head cleared, and de-stress you a little.

Here they are:

I deserve and am worthy of the best in life.
I have the ability to do what is necessary to improve my life.

I have the power to change myself


Those are powerful statements that can help to get us focused on our goals and the steps we need to take to make positive changes in our lives. It's up to you! Feel free to add your own to this as well!

Now that you're in a more positive frame of mind take some time to check out part nine and part ten of Wayne Dyer's Excuses Be Gone series! Click HERE for part nine! Click HERE for part ten!



To see all previous posts of the Going for Your Goals Challenge check out the Going for Your Goals page! Click HERE to check it out!

Butter or Margarine? Experts Reveal What's in Their Grocery Cart

Butter or Margarine? Experts Reveal What's in Their Grocery Cart

Great article reviews 4 different types of foods and which is the healthier choice. Check it out!

My Workout Journey!

When you're ready to start working out, one of the harder decisions can be to figure out what type of workout to do. Your decision should be based on what you like and what you're body responds to. You may need to try a few different ones out to figure all that out. I'll give you a break down of my journey through various workouts to give you an idea of what I mean.

When I first started working out, I knew I didn't like the typical aerobics type of classes from previous stints of working out. I had already worked out at a fitness club; problem was I have a tendency to get bored easily, especially on gym equipment that limits your movements. Hiring a personal trainer was not an option at the time and trying to piece together various freebie individual exercises put out by magazines, fitness sites, etc. for someone with little time seemed like a rather time consuming task to me.

Because I had such limited time to workout I thought DVD workouts would be good to try. That's when I tried Denise Austin's DVD workouts. I thought she was a great instructor, but the workouts were a little too slow for me and not as intense as I like. However, she did have one kickboxing workout that I loved. This is when I first really figured out that I like the more intense physical workouts like kickboxing. Since she had only one intense type of workout (that I considered intense or knew of) I moved onto Billy Blank's Tae Bo workouts which I liked because it is a more intense type of kickboxing and I had some mild success with it as far as toning up and losing weight.

At this point I was enjoying the workouts, but still felt something was missing for me so I started mixing up the DVD's I already had from Denise Austin and Billy Blank and kind of created my own workout routine. I stayed with this routine for awhile, as I found it more satisfying then just doing one of the programs. However, after hitting a plateau with my workouts I found myself once again seeking out some other type of workout.

Enter Beachbody; I first saw Chalene Johnson's Turbo Jam workouts on an infomercial and thought that it might be fun to try. I ordered the workout and gave it a whirl. Turbo Jam is fun and intense! I lost weight in no time and started toning up even more. Chalene Johnson is very motivating which also helped to keep me going with Turbo Jam. I then heard about Tony Horton's Power 90 DVD workouts and gave that a try. I did the whole schedule with each workout and then started blending Turbo Jam and Power 90 together for an even more awesome workout!

Before I knew it I was incorporating Tony Horton's 10 Minute Trainer into my workouts for days when I wanted a little extra boost. By this time you could say I was hooked on the Beachbody workouts because they were informative, fun, exciting and got results! I started seeing ads and infomercials on Tony Horton's P90X. P90X peaked my curiosity so I ordered it. It then sat on my shelf for about six months because every time I thought about doing it I got a little bit scared.

I was scared of the commitment it P90X would take and of the workouts themselves. There came a point though when I felt the need to switch up my workouts again. I could almost hear Tony Horton calling to me from the P90X box telling me to go for it. I made the decision to do it and haven't looked back since! I lost forty-five pounds from P90X and gained confidence, healthier eating habits, and felt a major shift in my life for the better. I found what I loved about P90X is that the workouts covered all types of workouts such as cardio, strength training, toning, and yoga. It was an all inclusive workout. That's what I had been looking for the whole time! I just didn't know it until I discovered it.

After P90X I moved onto Brett Hoebel's RevAbs workouts. I loved RevAbs because it incorporated several different types of workouts including moves from Capoeira, a Brazilian martial arts. My appetite for different workouts and routines grew which is when I moved onto Chalene Johnson's Chalean Extreme, a strength circuit training workout program. I gained more muscle tone and lost inches around my waist, arms, and legs! After Chalean Extreme I went onto Shaun T's workout Insanity. Insanity is an awesome cardio intensive training program that will kick your butt! I know it kicked mine a few times! Insanity helped me to lose even more inches around my waist, arms and legs and increased my cardio stamina considerably!

I was all set to go for another round of P90X when I started hearing some buzz about Chalene Johnson's new workout called TurboFire. When TurboFire was released I ordered it immediately because I have such great respect for Chalene and the program looked amazing. I am not disappointed! TurboFire is a fantastic workout that provides cardio conditioning, strength training, and core & abs workouts. I can say that I'm now addicted to TurboFire! TurboFire is for everyone from beginner to pro! I know that my body is responding great to TurboFire because it's an all around workout that includes, cardio, strength, and toning.

I'll keep you posted on my success with TurboFire by posting my results along the way. I encourage you to find a workout that works for you; it may not be what works for me. One thing for sure though is that Beachbody has a multitude of DVD workout programs that will fit just about anybody's style.

I became a Beachbody Coach about two months into working out with P90X. At first I did it for the awesome discounts you get on products, but then I realized Beachbody had a lot more to offer. Beachbody provided me the opportunity to get myself healthy and fit and help others do the same! Now I'm blogging about various related topics to health and fitness and am getting myself there too! It's a pretty great when you find a company where their main focus is to help others get healthy and fit! I love the support Beachbody provides its Coaches, the people I meet, their great products, and most importantly that I get to help others on their own fitness and health journey!

If you'd like to find out more about Beachbody or their Coaching opportunities check out my Beachbody website! Click HERE! You can always send me an email too!

Calories, Calories, Calories

There's a great article about whether a low calorie choice is always the best choice. Sometimes we go for the super low calorie foods which leave us feeling unsatisfied and aren't very nutritious. Check out this article for the comparisons they list. Very interesting! Click HERE!

Dreaming is Free!

Check out the latest post on the Going for Your Goals page! Click HERE to start your week off right!

Get Your Stretch On!

We all know we should stretch when we exercise, however, many of us aren't sure exactly when and how to stretch. Here's a great article on the 101 of Stretching! It covers seven points on proper stretching:

1. Warm up first
2. Do dynamic stretches after workout
3. Yoga
4. Static stretch after working out
5. Do warmups and stretches appropriate for your sports/activities
6. Stretching shouldn't be painful
7. Stretch to get rid of stress

Click HERE to read all about it! Stretch Safe!

Letting Go

Latest post is up on the Going for Your Goals page! It's about taking control, doing the work and steps we're laying out here, and rally going for it. Click HERE!

5 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Exercise

5 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Exercise

Check out this article on five major benefits of exercise! What was that? I think I just heard any leftover excuses I have scurry off!

Organic for Less!

We've all heard how buying organic foods eliminates the pesticides and maintains the nutrtional value of foods, however, it can be costly for certain items. Here's an article that gives some great advice on how to buy organic food without emptying out your wallet! Click HERE!

The 101 on Fun in the Sun!

We all know that we should be using sunscreen and even possibly the why, yet many folks continue to go without it. Here's some great information on sun exposure, sunscreen and more! It's all part of our overall health and well being. If we're taking time to get physically fit we have to remember to take care when playing in the sun too! Click HERE!

It's a Wrap on Responsibility!

Check out the latest post on the Going for Your Goals page about reviewing and wrapping up our study on responsibility! Click HERE!

Responsibility! That's the key to today's post on the Going for Your Goals page!

Check out today's post on the Going for Your Goals page! You'll be glad you did! Click HERE!

New Post Up on Going for Your Goals page!

Happy Friday everyone! To get your weekend started right take a look at the new post that's up on the Going for Your Goals page. I'm starting to get some great feedback on the Going for Your Goals challenge!

I'd love to hear from you on your progress, and also any struggles you may be having with it. I'm here to help! We're doing it together!

Click HERE to check out the Going for Your Goals page!

Boost It!

Boost your metabolism to help with your weight loss. There are some healthy and relatively easy ways to do just that! Find out more all about it in this article from Livestrong.com. Click HERE!

Win at Dieting!

We've all been there; we start a new diet and do great for awhile and then slip into our old habits again. There are key reasons we tend to fail at our diets, one of them being that we should be eating a healthier well-balanced diet; one that can be maintained for the long haul. This article addresses the reasons we fail at dieting and also offers solutions. Check it out! Click HERE!

Meat Eaters 101!

Meat eaters love their meat, and I'm not here to change that even though I myself am a veggie girl. According to this article there are some health benefits to eating meat, but there are also some not so great things about it as well. Read on to learn the 101 on meat! Click HERE!

New Going for Your Goals post is up!

Check out the latest Going for Your Goals post! Click Here!

We're in this together! Let's Do It!!!

Different Sneakers for Different Workouts!

There is an array of sneakers to choose from when it comes to exercising. To help us figure out the best sneakers for each type of workout Fitness magazine has done a great article on it. Check it out!

Going for Your Goals: Today's Lesson!

Good day to each of you! Take a look at today's lessons on the Going for Your Goals page! You'll be so glad and proud of yourself that you did! Click HERE!

Red Alert: Americans are Gaining!

New article talks about how the obesity rates in 28 states have risen. This is an epidemic and can be a life and death situation for some; it's sad and unnecesary. So many ailments and disease can be a direct result of obesity, such as diabetes, joint problems, high blood pressure, heart conditions, depression, etc.

It's not too late! We can reverse this trend and start a fit & healthy trend! Why should we? Being fit & healthy equips us physically and mentally with the ability to handle whatever comes our way; both the positives and negatives.

Here's the link to the article! Check it out and then let's get serious about taking better care of ourselves! If you're stuck, lack motivation, or are unsure how to begin then join me on my new journey Going for Your Goals. We're taking it step by step to figure out our goals and a plan of action to get there. Join us! Click Here to get started!

Going for Your Goals Post: Losing it with Jillian!!!

That's right, there's a new post up on the Going for Your Goals page! It's all about tonight's episode of Losing it with Jillian. There are some great life lessons in it so there may be some in there for you too. Check out the Going for Your Goals page now! http://fitnessandhealthrevolution.blogspot.com/p/going-for-goals.html

New Post on Going for Your Goals Page!

Check out the new post on the Going for Your Goals page! Click Here! Scroll down past the introduction on the page and the latest post will be listed first. Enjoy!

Exercise: The New Anti-Aging Agent

The positives about exercise keep growing! We know how great exercise is for us, now comes the news that exercise is a great anti-aging agent too! Click Here for more information!

Debunking Food Myths!

We have heard and read a lot of information on foods lately and some of it can be quite confusing. Here's a great article on 15 food myths to help us decipher all that information!

The first myth this article talks about are the frozen vegetables myth. I still prefer fresh vegetables to frozen when I can get it and its from a local source. I'm all for buying local produce because it supports our communities and is healthier since vegetables nutrients do decrease from the time their picked.

Here are the other food myths this article tackles:

2. Giving up favorite foods to lose weight
3. Packaged & processed foods
4. Taking supplements makes up for lack of healthy diet
5. Packaged foods are high in sodium
6. Good and bad foods
7. White potatoes
8. 8 cups of water a day
9. Fat free/lower calorie foods
10. We can eat anything as long as we don't eat too many calories
11. Bananas cause weight gain
12. Fast or slow eating doesn't matter as long as we're not overeating
13. Best food choice at restaurants for losing weight is a salad
14. Negative calorie foods
15. More time spent in the kitchen leads to healthier eating

Click Here for the article!

Going for Your Goals! Part One!

Part One of Going for your goals is up on the Going for Your Goals Page! Check it out! Click Here or go to the list of Pages on the right of this column. This is huge! We're taking steps to change our lives! Let's Do It!

Eat & Strength Train to Lose Weight!

That's right, some people may be eating too little food to fuel their body. We have to eat enough healthy foods to keep our energy up.

If you really want the weight to come off you might also want to try some strength training. Strength training builds up muscle which burns fat. You don't have to get bulky to do it, just toned. Check out this article for more information! Click Here!

BUZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!

The Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse Kit is coming! If you want to get a head start on getting healthy and losing weight then the Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse is for you! Check out this video for more info. on it!

Going for your Goals Challenge!

Check out the Going for your Goals page listed on my blog for all the information for the Going for the Goals Challenge! Starts Monday, June 28th! Ready, Set, Goals!

All Fired Up About TurboFire!

Now that I've gotten the new Chalene Johnson TurboFire DVD workout program and done a few of the workouts I can say that it is an awesome workout program! This program will keep you motivated!

There are 3 different calendar schedules you can follow depending on your fitness level, from starter to advanced. I'm going to be doing the hybrid schedule which is a combination of TurboFire and Chalean Extreme. I'll start posting results in two weeks and thereafter every two weeks to let you know how I'm doing. It'll also help keep me motivated!

Join me on this new part of my journey! Click Here for info on TurboFire! Click Here for info on Chalean Extreme!

Check the Food of the Week Page for this Weeks Post!

Chemicals in Our Food!

We know or we have an idea, that there are chemicals in the foods we eat, we just kind of push it aside as okay since its probably low doses. Right? I mean it is low doses??? Here's what I've been pondering lately, if the government says that certain amounts of chemicals are safe to digest, what about when their multiplied by the different foods/drinks we consume? Does that mean the levels are then doubled, tripled, etc? And at what point is it then unsafe?

For now let's start with the basics and figure out how and what chemicals are in the majority of foods we eat and go from there. This article will give us an idea on the subject. Click Here!

Tips to Kick the Processed Food Habit!

We all love our processed foods! Yep, even me. Albeit, I buy mostly organic/vegan processed foods, it's still frozen, not fresh. It can be a difficult task to kick our addiction to processed foods. It's become a way of life for most of us because it's so convenient and time saving. However, more and more evidence shows that convenience and time saving is costing us on the scale and nutrition end. This article helps us kick the habit with 7 tips:

1. True satisfaction
2. Label wisdom
3. Enjoy our food
4. Reduce salt, sugar, fat intake
5. Give yourself time to adjust
6. High quality foods
7. No skipping meals

If we can do this, we'll be sending a strong message to these food companies to get it together. About time too! Here's the link: Tips to Kick the Processed Food Habit

New USDA Nutrition Guidelines!

The new USDA Nutrition Guidelines are out! Following the guidelines is a great step in the right direction for eating healthier. Check out more Here!

Motivational Monday Challenge!

Challenge: Make a to do list! That's right the good ol' "To Do" list is back. Sound boring? It's not, it helps organize your thoughts for the day and figure out what's gotta get done. After you make your to do list cross off something that's not crucial to get done today & use that time for something positive & productive for you. Yep, that short amount of time is all about you! We all need a little me time, and we need to schedule it in like anything else we schedule. Even if it only free's up 10 minutes of your time, that's 10 minutes of quiet/meditation time, workout/walk, reading, anything that makes it about you and giving yourself a boost. You'll be surprised how good you feel! It's a little easier to do your day feeling postive and have a sense of accomplishment. Make today a great day!

Wake Up, Eat Healthy, Workout, Sleep Well

There have been several studies and articles done showing the benefits of exercise when it comes to sleep. I know since I started my own regular workout routines about 2 years ago most nights I sleep very soundly.

Here's another great article on this! http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=373

So let's get out there work up a sweat, eat healthy food, enjoy life and get a good night's sleep!

Time is NOW!

We're all great at learning about life, how to's, etc. I think we get stuck sometimes because we don't apply what we learn to our daily lives. We always say things like, "yeah, I know I should..." or "I'm waiting for the right moment". I finally figured out that when it comes to taking positive steps to change our lives, there is no "right time". The time is when you learned of it, thought of it, in others words NOW.

We are far too comfortable being uncomfortable in our lives. I'm stepping up & stomping that out! No more excuses, only doing here. Join me on this journey! If we give it our all I guarantee it'll be exciting, scary, fun, dark, light, full of love, have ups and downs, mountains to climb, sights to see, & so much more. What are we waiting for?

Ouch!

Sciatic pain is not a joke. I've had it before from a fall and went through physical rehab for it. This is a great article on the subject describing what it is and some tips on how to prevent it. The Ouch of It!

TurboFire Available Now!!!

Yes, it's true! TurboFire was originally scheduled for release June 18th, but late yesterday Beachbody released it! Get your copy today! I already ordered mine!!! Check it out! TurboFire!

Losing It with Jillian!

Losing It with Jillian is a great show! Here's what I'm learning from it: Jillian's message is it's all about choice. How we choose to work through & handle a situation is what builds us up or breaks us down. Can't control certain things that happen, but we can control how we handle it. Ask for help if needed & choose to live a healthy positive life & the positives in our lives will far outweigh the negatives.

Here's a great clip from the show!

8 Ways to Get Confident, Sexy, Better Sleep and much more!

Oh yes, exercise is a wondeful invention, not to mention the best overall medicine there is! If you're looking to make your skin glow, get rid of stress, increase your sex hormones, and much more, then you may want to read this great article listing how exercise can help with having:

1. Radiant skin
2. Self-confidence
3. Better stature
4. Less stress
5. Stronger immunity
6. Better sleep
7. Less fat
8. Stronger sex hormones

TurboFire will be here June 18th!

TurboFire, the new highly anticipated workout by Chalene Johsnon will be available starting June 18th! As a Coach I'm very excited about this workout program because I think it's going to help me and a lot of folks get in shape. Check it out! TurboFire Arrives June 18th!!!

Ick!!! Look what's in some foods and drinks we consume!

Check out this article on some foods and drinks we consume! Kind of mind boggling to think we actually EAT this stuff! ICK! Look what's in our food/drink!

I'm Back!

I was out sick for awhile with a stomach virus. The evil virus took me down for several days. I'm on the mend! Not a 100% yet, but getting there. Stomach viruses are gross, evil, and obviously something done to us humans by an alien race. It's genius really; talk about incapacitating someone for awhile. It sure does work!

Well now that the worst is over, back to posting!

Brazil Butt Lift Users - Win a Trip to Brazil!

If you've used Beachbody's Brazil Butt Lift DVD Workout Program and have an awesome transformation story you want to share you could win a trip to Brazil! Check it out! Brazil Butt Lift Contest!

Get Your Stretch On!

We all have times when we can't stick to our schedule and workout or we feel we need a bit more stretching. For those stuck at a desk, on a plane or in a car can make us feel stiff and sap our energy. Here are some great stretch tips to do to keep the energy flowing! Check it out! Get Your Stretch On!

Let's Get On Track!

Being comfortably uncomfortable with a situation, our weight, etc. because we fear the unknown can really drain us of our energy & motivation. I've learned (trust me that had to be drilled into me) that in order for there to be a different outcome we have to change our way of thinking/behavior.

Sometimes all it takes is 1 small change in how we think or do something that may seem insignificant, but can make a huge difference in the outcome. Telling ourselves we're worth it is a good place to start because after all, we are worth it! Each of us deserves the best! Let's start giving it to ourselves!!!

Arm Yourself!

In this article learn how a fitness pro struggles with his own excuses! We all do! We can apply this to all areas of our lives too! Check it out! Arm Yourself

Drink to Lose Weight!

Now I don't mean go drinking alcohol, instead the drink of the Gods... Water. Yes, what we've all heard growing up is true. Water is good for you! Here's an article that lists some drinks to avoid and one's to drink (water included).

Who Knew What They Said About Water Was True?!

Tony Horton, Creator of P90X to be on QVC!!!!

Tony Horton and Beachbody Coaches are going to be on QVC today & tomorrow! Check it out! Yes, you can get P90X on my BB site http://www.fitnessandhealthrevolution.com/ or on QVC; I just want folks to get it & have the experience I did. If you do get it remember to sign up for free on wowy.com and list me as your coach ...(Coach CarlaM1). U will be amazed @ ur results. I was not exactly fit when I started P90X. Heck I lost over 45 lbs doing it. U can do it!

Here are the show times:


Wednesday, June 09 11:00 - 12:00 AM ET

Thursday, June 10 6:00 - 7:00 AM ET

Thursday, June 10 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET

Natural Ways to Lift Your Mood!

We've all heard how certain natural things can make us feel better. Turns out it's true! Here's an article about what steps we can take to help ourselves feel better when feeling a little down.

Nothing earth shattering here, but something we should really pay attention to and give it our best shot. I know from personal experience that exercise is an awesome way to lift your mood! Give it a try!

Steps listed in article include:
*Working out
*Eating healthy foods
*Happy sleep
*Quiet time
*Light therapy
*Reach out and call someone

Check out the article for more details!

Chalene's Tips on Weight Loss - Step 2!