Hero of the Week

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Happy Friday!

Well, it was another awesome week of Bootcamp Training Sessions. The energy was high and the weather actually cooperated with us this week! As always, congrats to all the dedicated Campers out there who made it to at least 4 sessions this week.

In Willow Glen, I have a very special congratulations to give out to Janel. She was starting to miss a few classes in the last few weeks, but after a pretty important talk about motivation, she showed up to every 6am session this week!

So Janel is honored with our “Hero of the Week”

title.Congratulations Janel for showing up!

Congrats Janel!

Congrats to our Hero of the Week: Janel!

Sometimes….scratch that…most of the time, that’s really what matters.

When Janel said that she wasn’t feeling “motivated” (and heck…who doesn’t feel that way sometimes?), I had a few things to say about the feeling of motivation. Here’s my take on it:

Motivation is just something you feel in the moment. Sometimes you “feel” motivated, sometimes you don’t. When it comes to taking care of your body, your health, your life…when it comes to instilling exercise as a habit, the truth is motivation has very little to do with it. What matters more than motivation is your ability to show up. Your consistent action of doing what it is you know you need to do.

The truth is, if you want to change your fitness, your health, the shape of your body,or

lose weight…you need to show up to your training sessions.

Every time.

Consistently.

Motivated or not.

Motivation is not the key. Consistency is the key.

And do you want to know the craziest thing about this whole thing? The more you just show up…the more motivated you end up becoming! It’s crazy!

So if you had a less-than-motivating week, let this be your friendly reminder to…GET YOUR BUT TO BOOTCAMP!

MAKE SURE TO KEEP ME POSTED ON WHAT YOU’RE DOING IN BOOTCAMP BELOW:

1. DID YOU SHOW UP TO BOOTCAMP AT LEAST 4 TIMES THIS WEEK? LET ME KNOW!

2. IF YOU DIDN’T, BUT KNOW YOU SHOULD HAVE…LET ME KNOW!

Have a great weekend everyone! Get ready to rock it out in March!

My February update:

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Hmmmm….

Before I start ranting and raving, watch the video first because I’m sure I ranted and raved enough there!

Yup….another week with nothing remotely fabulous to share with you in the “outcome” department.

Which I thought would be a great topic for a blog.

As I sit here and reveal to you that my weight has been just about the same over the past few weeks, it seems as though my well meaning behavior changes are not working.

Or are they?

You see, there is a big reason I am doing this with you. Well…okay, there are a lot of reasons.

But the reason I’m thinking of right now is because I really want you to realize how “human” I am, despite the fact I happen to run a fitness Bootcamp and nutrition business.

I know my body pretty darn well. Losing weight has never been an easy task for me. So when I decided to embark on this challenge in a public fashion…

I kinda already knew that this was going to happen.

I kinda already knew the weight was going to come off slowly and it wouldn’t be some super-exciting event. At first, it freaked me out a bit. Being so blatantly (and publicly) honest isn’t easy.

But like most things in my life: I do what I can to turn that lemon into a frothy, delectable, and outright delicious glass of lemonade!

Turn it into Lemonade!

So here goes.

As annoyed as I am (even though I knew this would happen) that my outcome goals (ie…weight on the scale) do not seem to be proportionate with my behavioral goals (ie….actual consistent habits of exercise, clean eating, etc), I’m okay with it.

If there is one thing that I would like to teach you (and me for that matter) is that what matters more than your outcome goals NO MATTER WHAT are your behavioral goals.

Here are some examples of behavior goals that I am implementing on a daily and weekly basis:

  • Exercising almost every day…no matter how busy I perceive my life to be
  • Drinking green tea almost every day (it’s so freaking good for you!)
  • Decreasing my coffee habit to one cup per day, made at home with ½ decaf (I seem to have this one down…except I can’t seem to stick with it on Sundays…)
  • Increasing my water intake to a minimum of 3 liters a day, with my ultimate goal of 4 liters a day
  • Incorporating yoga and meditation into my weekly routine at least 3X a week
  • Eating clean 80-90% of the time
  • Whether it’s clean, or not-so-clean eating, I do not overeat (I’m 90-95% compliant with this)
  • Drinking a green smoothie a few days a week. (these crazy concoctions actually taste delicious, and after I consume one…I feel like Super Woman!)
  • I absolutely must get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep a night (80% compliant here)

Here’s the truth:

Because of the small, yet very powerful conscious changes I’ve made in my behavior, my body is changing every single day, even though the scale isn’t moving,

I can tell things are changing.

  • My energy is more focused, steady, and strong all day long.
  • My cravings for sugar are almost non-existent.
  • I’m sleeping better at night (from the workouts and less blood sugar fluctuation, I’m sure)
  • And yes…even though the scale is barely budging, I can tell my body is getting firmer, tighter, leaner.

As frustrated as I am (and maybe even you?) that the scale is not moving, I know and believe with all of my heart that it will.

IF AND ONLY IF….

I keep doing what I know I’m supposed to be doing.

I HAVE TO keep eating clean

I HAVE TO keep exercising

I HAVE TO keep managing my stress

I HAVE TO keep getting enough sleep

It’s so easy to get frustrated when it seems your doing everything right, but you aren’t reaping the benefits. It’s so easy to just say “SCREW IT ALL!!! I’M HEADING TO FOOD COURT!!! BEN & JERRY’S…HERE I COME!”

I get it!!!

But…if I can stay the course….so can you.

And if you’ve strayed off course, get back on RIGHT NOW. Not tomorrow. RIGHT FREAKING NOW. The better you get at the skill (the behavior change) of getting back on course quickly, the quicker you’ll reap the benefits.

Here’s to another week….

I’m going to keep going strong DESPITE THE FACT I HAVEN’T DROPPED A FREAKING POUND.

And you know what? I’m going to do it with a smile on my face. : )

Your Best Body Challenge-Week 5

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Hey Challengers!

It was yet another fabulous workout on a beautiful Saturday morning. We have some footage from Vasona Park and hopefully will be able to get down to Gilroy in the next few weeks and get you on camera, too!

We’re heading into the end of February (can you believe it???), which means you are sitting right smack in the middle of this challenge.

12-weeks is aLLLLLOOOOOONNNNNNG

time, people.

Trudy wins the coveted "Wounded Warrior" for the day. She skinned her knee and took a little fall at the beginning of our training session. Like the trooper she is, she stuck finished the entire workout and kicked booty! Way to go Trudy!

Read this blog and commit to RE-COMMITING right now.

It’s the weekend. Start thinking about the week ahead by planning your menus for the week. Hit the grocery store (or even better, the farmers market!) and stock up on all the staples you’ll need to get through the week. Buy enough fresh fruit and veggies to get you through at least Wednesday.

Look at your schedule. Before it fills up, schedule your workout time in RIGHT NOW! Don’t delay.

Look…I get it.

I am a one-woman show running a growing business. Since January, I’ve been working 7 days a week, and my days are mostly 12-15 hour days. I really get it. Any excuse you can give me, I can give right back to you. (if you want to follow my own personal adventure as I embark on this challenge…follow me here)

You get to a point when you finally get fed up with your excuses and figure out how to maneuver your busy life around to fit a little healthy eating and exercise in there.

What a beautiful day for a workout!

Here’s the truth:

Life’s going to get in the way. This is not about aligning the planets in order to reach your goals. I think the bigger lessons here is: How do you pick it back up and keep going forward with your goals for exercise, your vision of clean and healthy eating, and your dream for living in a body that you love, AFTER messing it up for a day (or week) or two.

If you can learn that skill, you will for sure succeed.

Have a great week, challengers!

Remember…My nutrition programs are starting this week and

next!

  1. Wanna finally clear the nutritional clutter and finally get results? Read about my C.H.E.W. program here.
  2. Wanna take the C.H.E.W. program to the next level and get some serious individualized coaching? Then you have to be a part of the Body Balance Challenge.

And for the love of God….every single one of you feels high/amazing/accomplished/energetic/thrilled-you-got-out-of-bed every time you show up for a Saturday morning Bootcamp.

Do yourself a favor and come try out one of our actual Bootcamp classes during the week.

Here’s what you get:

  • Much more individualized attention (groups are usually 10-18)
  • Focused workout in a very supportive environment.
  • Feel and SEE amazing results in as little as ONE WEEK!

Register online or CALL ME! We’ll figure out which one is right for you.

408-356-5716

Wondering how I’M doing on the challenge? Check it out here.

Jay Hawks...ouch!

Finally, time to stretch!

Client of the Month: February

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Congrats to Laura!

We just finished up our very first month at our Willow Glen location. We meet Monday through Thursday at 6am at the Willow Glen High School Track. We started this Bootcamp with about 15 new members, and Laura was one of the brave who showed up on January 23rd in the dark.

Laura stood out almost immediately because no matter how early I showed up, I could never get there before her! She likes to show up a little before class and get a few laps around the track in before Bootcamp starts.

Wow.

Even in the darkness of 6am and the baggy clothes, I can still see her body changing. I asked her what she likes best about Bootcamp and also what positive gains she’s made in the past month. Here’s what Laura had to say:

“1. I am seeing results so much faster than I have with other workouts. I love working out with other folks; the energy helps get me over the hurdles.

2. I am getting toned up, stronger and feeling energetic throughout the day. I have noticed that when I follow the suggestions about food, water and vitamins, that I am not getting the sugar cravings.

Audra this is the best workout I have had for over ten years.

Thank you for all of the encouragement, positive energy and for changing up the routine!”

When you see Laura in Willow Glen during the week or at Vasona Park on Saturday mornings, make sure to congratulate her!

Congratulations Laura!!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

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Attention Saturday Bootcampers:

We are NOT having Bootcamp at Vasona Park this Saturday, May 15th!!!

Instead, we will be HIKING UP JONES TRAIL!!!

WHY?

There is a huge 5K at Vasona Park this weekend (Girls on the Run). We tried to run the Bootcamp last year, and it was next to impossible. So this year, I decided to ditch our normal workout in the park for a fabulous hike up Jones Trail!

We hope to see you all out there for a fun hike up Jones Trail! This is also a great opportunity to bring some of your friends and family out for the hike!

I came across the most amazing video the other day.

Basically, I’ve always liked this super-star, but I had no idea he was so squared away, so inspirational, or so powerfully motivating. If you want a major shot of inspiration today…from 
an unlikely source…watch this quick video. You’ll get a kick out of what he says about training 
on the treadmill. 
It makes me feel like anything is possible.


Happy Valentines Weekend everyone!

Do something for yourself that’s filled with love: watch the video above and get ready to be inspired!

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