Motivation Monday: Love Exercise!

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I've spent the past few weeks "high" on my body's own pharmacy of natural opiates...NOW I remember why I love exercise so much!

 

Usually, the New Year is a time when I get so slammed with work that my own exercise regime falls off.

I made a decision that this year would be different.  And I’m kinda tripin’ at how much more energy and focus I have, even with 15 hour work days.

And I’m doing it all… Kettle Bells, Yoga, Surfing, Mountain Biking… you name it… I can’t get enough of it. I’m starting to feel like I did back in my 20′s!

In this video, I’ll explain exactly what happens inside your body when you exercise, and the connection between exercise and increased brain power.

But, the truth of the matter is, the benefits of exercise don’t really matter unless you actually do it! And that’s the juice of the video today…

If you can take the one trick I share with you and apply it, all the sit-on-your-bum excuses will be a thing of the past.

In the comments below, I want to hear from you! Tell me…

1. That you are COMMITTED to exercising every day this week (Monday – Friday)

2. Your mode of exercise… (hint hint… make sure you love it… I’m talking dancing-around-your-living-room-singing-into-your-fake-mic lovin’ it!)

Motivation Monday: Chill Out!

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Bike Rides and F Bombs

Hey Hot Stuff.

I think I’m learning how to relax and add a bit of balance into my life, and this weekend was a prime example of chilling out, from a much needed mountain bike ride with a great friend, to dinner and a pedi with my BFF.

Learning how to balance and more importantly, de-stress before it gets outta control is top on my list, and I think it should be top on your list, too… especially if you’re in the process of creating a healthier you:  more exercise, mindful food choices, and losing weight.

In the video training below I’ll teach you the #1 reason why you might not be seeing progress even if you’re doing everything “right”.

You’ll learn what I did this weekend, and what you can do THIS WEEK to start seeing faster results without so much effort!

 

Sorry to drop an “F” bomb there, but sometimes they’re necessary. (and sometimes it just feels good to say… You should try it)  Most of the our clients who “are doing everything right” tend to be so stressed out about how well they’re doing it right… if there’s something more they could be doing better…. and then beat themselves to hell when they “mess up”…  You MUST understand that all that internal turmoil and drama creates the perfect storm for your body to NOT LOSE WEIGHT.  The stress response sets off a slew of hormonal responses to prepare your body to fight.  Digestion and metabolism shut down, because the only thing your body cares about is survival at all cost.  And survival equates to storing every extra ounce of fat that it might need at a later date.

Weight loss has more to do with creating a hormonal environment that naturally cascades to send your body into an almost effortless weight loss response.  Bottom line?  Your body DOES NOT WANT to carry excess weight.  And if you gave it the opportunity (most people are so caught up in counting calories and freaking out), it would easily release the weight.

How you ask?

  • Decreasing unnecessary stress in your life
  • Being nice to yourself.. stop with the crazy drama, mama!  If you’re going to go out and enjoy a big ol’ p.h.a.t. dinner with your friends, you’re better off enjoying every second of it, not beating yourself up, and then getting back on track the next day.
  • Move your body in a way that you love.  Although I do believe not all exercise programs are created equal… sometimes just moving your body AND enjoying what you’re doing is most important.  I L.O.V.E. mountain biking.  It’s tough, but I love it.  Do I love lifting weights?  NO!!!  BUT… I love mountain biking, surfing, and snowboarding SO MUCH… that I know my strength training regime is a necessary component to keep me strong, injury free, and on my game.  (and truth be told… even though I don’t love strength training… I always feel like a million bucks when it’s over, so I guess I like it too!)
  • And if you want to know how to set your body up for the perfect hormonal balance to easily release unnecessary weight, make sure you check out the 30-day Clean and Lean Challenge.

In the comment section below, share with me  2 ACTIONABLE things you are going to do this week:  #1 Something FUN and invigorating!   #2 Something that will calm you down..

Motivation Monday: What It Takes To Make New Years Resolutions Stick

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Whatcha gonna do: Hit that snooze button or GIT UP & GIT GOIN'???

I spent the weekend hunkered down getting some work done, and mixed it all up with a few yoga sessions and an awesome rainy hike with our South Bay “Best Body Challengers”. (You can check out our pics on Facebook)

But… I did notice over the past few days how my New Years Resolutions kind of started to go by the way side.

Not that it’s all lost, but it’s amazing how fast old habits start easily creaking back in if you let your consciousness go back to auto-pilot.

Anyone else going through that?

 

Do you find yourself easily starting to slip back into old habits?

Changing old behaviors, instilling new ones, and trying to keep up with your already hectic life it a lot of work!

In the video below, I talk about the #1 reason why New Years Resolutions fail, and give you 3 strong things that *MUST* happen if you want your new habits to stick.

 

Wanna see exactly what I do to instil new habits?  Check out this cool trick I figured out while in Kauai!

In the comments section, I want to know if you’ve already started implementing the 3 *musts*, and examples of what you’re doing to stay on track for those New Years Resolutions!  What’s your “Big Why?”

Motivation Monday… Are You Addicted To Sugar?

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Hey there sweet thang...

I think of sugar as the last legal drug.

Sugar is as addictive as drugs or alcohol.  For some people they can enjoy an occasional drink and they’re fine, but for others it’s a problem… that’s exactly the way sugar works, too.

In the video below, you’ll be able to take my quiz to determine if sugar is creating more harm than happiness in your life.

 

Get this right and all of the sudden, mood swings and cravings are gone, energy levels are stable, and like magic… the weight just falls off.

Plus, you’ll get to see me almost get kicked out of the g-store because I was doing a short video!  (notice the lady behind the counter yelling, “Miss!  Miss!…”  It was funny : )

 

If you want to know exactly how I (and now hundreds of my clients) have killed sugar cravings, I’m doing three LIVE events this week:

1.  In San Jose, Monday, January 16th at 7:15pm.  Click here for more information and to register

2.  In San Francisco, Tuesday, January 17th at 7:15pm.  Click here for more information and to register.

3. Online:  Join my live webinar on Thursday, January 19th at 7pm.  If you live out of the Bay Area, you don’t have to miss out!  Click here to register!

You’ll learn exactly what it takes to stop sugar cravings dead in their tracks, plus there are a ton of other added benefits, like decreased risk of diseases, weight loss, hormonal regulation, energy, freedom from compulsive eating, stable moods, and a sharper, clearer mind.

Not Bad, huh?

Make sure you check it out here

In the comments section below, tell me how you did on the quiz and, if you are a sugar addict, share with me your favorite, dirty little sweet treat. If you tell me yours, I’ll tell you mine. : )

Motivation Monday… What the hell IS Motivation?

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What the hell is Motivation anyways?

It’s the New Year.  You are fired up and ready to rock.

But what happens in a few weeks  when that “fired up” feeling fizzles out?

Or…. what if you think you should feel motivated, but it’s just not happening for you?  The feeling’s not even there?

What the hell does it even mean to be motivated in the first place?

In the video below, I’ll teach you what motivation really is (and especially… what it IS NOT).

 

 

Here’s what I’d like to know from you over at the blog:  What do you think it means to be motivated, and what are you committed to changing in your life?

Okay Party People!  Head on over to the blog party and I’ll catch you over there!

Thank you, as always for watching.

xoxo  Audra : )

 

IN THE COMMENTS BELOW:  Tell me What do you think it means to be motivated, and what are you committed to changing in your life?

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