HEALTH AND FITNESS GOALS

There are three things that we can forget when setting our health and fitness goals.

1.  THE SAME FOOD AND EXERCISE PLAN WILL NOT WORK THE SAME 

FOR EVERYONE

Everyone is unique in their body type, genetic make up, work schedules, food likes and dislikes, food tolerances, goals, exercise preferences, etc.  What works for a friend may not work for you.  Some people may require more carbohydrates in their diet, some feel better on lower carbohydrates diets.  Some people love meat, some people hate meat.  Experiment to find an eating plan that makes you look your best, feel your best and perform your best (whether that is being a marathon runner or a healthy active mom).

As for exercise, if you absolutely hate to run why would you choose running as your workout of choice six days a week.  It may have worked for someone else but if you don't enjoy what you're doing, or at least find it tolerable, you won't stick with it.  If you don't like running, try cycling, if you don't like crossfit, try a more traditional method in the gym.  If you don't like yoga... well, actually if you can't sit still in yoga, you should probably do yoga at least once a month ;)  If you find something you enjoy, you will be more apt to stick with the plan and more likely to see the results you desire.

2.  FOCUS ON THE CORRECT MINDSET

You have 100% control over your attitude.  As hard as it is, you can choose to be positive or choose to be negative.  Being positive doesn't mean you have to be over-the-top peppy, it's learning to see how to turn difficulties into opportunities, to express gratitude and believe that you are worth your goals and dreams.  It means that you can control what you do and how you do it, even if you can't control the outcome.  Take responsibility for your thoughts and actions.  No one else can achieve your goals for you and you must know that you are capable.  You are capable beyond belief!

3.  THIS IS FOR YOUR HEALTH AND THIS IS FOR YOUR LIFE

We are not told to eat veggies, move more, drink water, and stress less just because.  It is not to be boring and it is not to be obsessed.  It is for your health, well-being, and quality of life.  It is to be mentally and physically fit for whatever life throws at you.  It really is about moderation.  You can still have a cookie, you can still have a glass of wine and you can still eat a burger and fries.  Do not diet, find a healthy eating plan that you can maintain forever.. yes we said forever!  Trust us, you can still enjoy all that life has to offer.

You can achieve your desired goals but you must take action.  Knowing what is healthy is one thing, doing it is another.  Take action!

We are here to help.

Love, Adele and Jenny