May 12
1

Are YOU ready for SUMMER?

Here are some quick tips to help you shed a few pounds before bathing suit and pool/beach season are upon us!

1. Start a Workout Program! It’s never too late to get started! So don’t put off picking out a program that you will enjoy doing.  Just because summer is close doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel or think that you can’t get results in time. Even in the first month you could lose anywhere from 10-15 pounds and be on the road to reaching your fitness goals. (Need help? Find your perfect workout here!)

2. Start tracking your calories! I know…it’s not fun…but it WORKS! On average, women should be between 1400-1500 calories per day to lose weight, and men should be between 1600-1800 calories per day to lose weight (please check with your doctor if you have nutritional concerns). A notebook and pencil work great, but for those that are a little more “techy”, you can find great online tools and smart-phone apps that will make this process easier. Here are a couple I recommend: MyFitnessPal.com, SparkPeople.com and LiveStrong.com.

3. Find a buddy! Research has proven that having at least one friend join this journey with you is extremely influential toward your success. But besides that, it’s just MORE FUN! Who wants to go at this alone? Having a partner or group of friends who are all shooting for the same goals just makes it so much more fun and effective! And don’t be afraid to make it interesting…place friendly wagers and competitions for your milestones and benchmarks…who isn’t motivated by money?? Or chose some other reward for the “winner”…but try not to make it food related. Maybe a manicure, pedicure, massage, or shopping spree. Just be creative and above all…HAVE FUN!

Losing weight and getting in shape isn’t complicated and it doesn’t have to be boring, tedious, or grueling. Our attitudes toward the process make the biggest impact on our results. So find something you LIKE to do with people you LIKE to do it with…and of course, watch what you put in your mouth!

If you need help or have questions, I’m always available, so please make sure to contact me if you’d like some help!

And comments are always appreciated too! If you found this post helpful or interesting, or if you have suggestions for future posts…please comment! And don’t forget to “like” it!! Thank you!

Good Luck!

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Apr 12
4

Staying Motivated…

Anyone can “say” they want to lose weight and get healthy, but few actually accomplish the task. Why?

Because creating new habits (and ditching the old ones) is not for the timid or faint of heart.

Everyone has a daily routine or ritual they are used to and comfortable with, and there is nothing wrong with that…unless those routines and rituals are not getting you the results you want to see. Changing the status quo will take resolve, and creating new and healthier habits to replace the old not-so-healthy ones will be uncomfortable and difficult…at first.

What most people don’t stick around long enough to find out is that after just a few short weeks (usually about 3-4), all of those changes you have made (especially if you’ve stayed consistent) will bring forth results you will be able to SEE and FEEL!

So how do you go about keeping yourself motivated to stay the course and reach your goals? Here are a few tips to help you get started:

  • Decide what your goals are and WRITE THEM DOWN…post them in various places as visual and written reminders of WHY you want to reach your goal(s). Use pictures of your family/kids, the vacation you have planned, or the race you want to run in. Place them on the fridge, in the bathroom, in your car, and at your desk. Keeping your goals at the forefront of your mind is the BEST way to help you RE-focus on the task and keep pushing forward without getting sucked back in to your old habits.
  • Know going into this “new you” that there will be plenty of tough days you will have to battle your way through. The enthusiasm will wear off and your resolve will diminish unless you take action from the beginning to prepare yourself for this inevitability. Make plans ahead of time to thwart this invisible villain and keep your commitment to yourself intact.
  • Remember that life is about CHOICES and so is your journey to a healthy and fit body. You have the choice every day, every minute, every second to either build momentum or slack off. You have the choice to bring a healthy lunch with you to work or continue to go out to eat like you always have. You have the choice to wake up a mere 30 minutes earlier to fit in a workout before starting your day or sleeping through the snooze button several times until you barely have a second to spare to get to work on time.
  • And finally, remember that this is a POSITIVE experience and journey! This is something you WANT and CHOSE to do to live a healthier, happier life! Don’t fight it and don’t get upset or angry about it. ENJOY the changes you are making and be PROUD of yourself for your accomplishments and progress no matter how big or small they may be. And also be proud of the stronger, more confident person you are becoming because of it!

 

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Jun 11
30

Shakeology…What the Doctor’s Say About It!

You’ve heard me preach about why Shakeology is so GREAT! Now hear it from the viewpoint of 100 Doctors!! The video is 14 minutes long, but the first 8 minutes are the most INCREDIBLE!!

Listen to what these doctor’s have to say and then decide if this is something you could use in your life and for the ones you love. Contact me if you have questions, or go to YourPerfectShake.com for more info or to order.

If you would like to try a FREE sample, then send an email to erikahenke@beachbodycoach.com with “Shakeology Sample” in the subject line and your mailing address in the body of the email. I will send it out to you at no charge and you can see for yourself what it can do for you!

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