Saturday, January 23, 2016

So what is a Challenge Group anyway?

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Whether it's the immediate or extended family, a neighborhood, or something else it's your support system.  It's the environment that helps nurture and teach the child and support them as they grow.  It's how we learn how to navigate the world, how to react in different situations and how to be safe.

A Challenge Group is like that.

You know how it is when you are trying to make a change in your lifestyle, but you are still in the same environment you've always been in.  It's hard!  It's like facing an uphill battle!

You join a gym, and when you get there, everyone is doing what you are - making changes.  But outside the gym, do you still feel the same support?  How do you keep motivated to keep going and even get there?  How do you find help for problems you are having making changes?

When you are in a Challenge Group, you have that support.  Day in, day out.  You know what changes you want to make and you get the tools you need to make them.  It's a group full of people that are on similar journeys, similar struggles and love.  We cheer victories, we motivate, inspire and encourage and we fit through the tough points.  We struggle, we laugh, we cheer and we press on!

It's private, and it's a hate free zone!

What do you need to join one?  

  • Desire to change
  • Commitment to a process
  • Accountability with daily check-ins 
  • Engaging with fellow challengers

Most people can follow workout plans, most people can start a diet.  But without support, it's hard to keep going.

Let's see if this is right for you! Comment below or send an email to liveahealthylifecoach@gmail.com!

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

New Year, Fresh Start!

You see it all over the news right now, commercials, magazines, media in general. It's that time of year where everyone starts to think about getting healthy. I always wanted to...but then I'd stop there because I didn't know what to do. 

Past experience told me that if I signed up for a gym I would start off, but then I'd fall off because it took too much time, I was tired, I wanted to spend more time with my family...all the excuses would pop up and I'd be paying for a membership I didn't use. And even when I was there I'd wander around trying to figure out what to do (or wait on equipment) and get frustrated.

So, maybe I would just diet. That always worked...for a short while. I did South Beach, LA Weight Loss, Weight Watchers...they worked for a little while, but I always fell off (and those were diet related only)....Until last year when I found Beachbody programs.

What was different?
1. Location
- Not commuting saves me at least 30 minutes each day
- I don't have to worry about gym hours and if it's open
- I don't have to worry about how I look!
- the equipment is always open!

2. Workouts
- Seriously - when you combine nutrition and exercise you get results so much faster! And, let's be honest - diet does not attack those flabby muscles!
- I get great results in as little as 30 minutes
- I have a personal trainer right there telling me what to do to each time to make sure I optimize my results
- SIMPLE to follow - I don't have to think about what I'm going to do, I just follow along!

3. Nutrition
- Each program comes with a nutrition guide and a tracker to follow to help get results. It's a GUIDE! It's real food that is sustainable for life that helps me choose the best foods for me!

4. Support
- There is a whole community of people ready to help you on your journey. It's so important to have an accountability partner to keep you focused when you feel yourself slipping. It's my journey and I am in control, but I have a pep squad behind me to keep me going! I know if I don't show up, someone is going to check on me and get me back on track.

The support and encouragement to keep me motivated, and combining nutrition and exercise was the magic that has helped me make these changes and get into the BEST shape of my LIFE!

If you are ready to start the new year strong and in charge - with a new motivation to get healthy and fit, then lets get started!