I am a fitness junkie, a sneaker connoisseur, a lover of anything pink, a daily you tube user, and a certified personal trainer and group x instructor. It is my mission to show each client, gym member and class participant just what their bodies can do. My fitness philosophy is focused around "What can your body do?", changing the focus from what we look like to how our bodies perform and function. The Fitness with a Purpose Newsletter and Blog is a place where you can find tips, tools, and tactics on how to make fitness a lifestyle and maximize each workout and meal to enable you to become as fit and healthy as possible. This is also a place where I share my personal experiences with my own fitness and quest to see just what my body can do when I set a goal and do what ever is possible to achieve that goal. Consistent action produces consistent results!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

The things I have learned on my fitness journey


The things that I have learned on my Fitness Journey
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1. CONSISTENCY: Maintaining a consistent exercise and nutrition game plan will produce long term results.

2. RESISTANCE TRAINING AND CARDIO ARE THE BEST WAYS TO CHANGE BODY COMPOSITION

3. PATIENCE: Progress and Results take time. Sometimes lots of time. Patience really is a virtue. Results that last do not come with the snap of a finger. ( I have tried!)

4. HEALTHY FAT LOSS can be obtained by strength training, high intensity cardio, clean eating, small frequent meals, commitment, patience, and hard work.

5. THE BODY NEEDS REST in order to perform at it's optimal ability.

6. WORKING OUT IN THE GYM IS NOT THE ONLY EFFECTIVE EXERCISE.

7. LEAVING YOUR COMFORT ZONE is necessary to improve your cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance.

8. EXCESS FAT, CALORIES, AND SUGAR MAKE YOU FAT.

9. HAPPINESS and self-acceptance is not guaranteed if you have a six pack.

10. HEALTH AND FITNESS is more about what your body can do and less about what your body looks like.
Exercise Game Plan
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SIX WEEKS UNTIL APRIL 1ST: WHAT IS YOUR EXERCISE GAME PLAN?

I am going to a Fitness Conference in San Diego at the end of March. This week I will begin a 6 week "Put the pedal to the medal" fitness commitment.

WHOSE WITH ME?

1. COMMIT to working out 5XS a week for 45-60 minutes at 80-90% intensity
for the next 6 weeks

2. FAST ON DESSERTS AND REFINED SUGAR, FEAST ON FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES.

3. EAT CLEAN 85% of the week.

4. DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER A DAY

5. SLEEP AT LEAST 7 HOURS A NIGHT

1 comment:

heather said...

I'm with you! I'm trying to rededicate myself to clean eating, heavy lifting, sweaty cardio and deep sleep!! i've started what i call my "birthday suit challenge". i took before pictures feb 13 and on may 13 (my bday) i'm gonna take after pictures. so each time i'm tempted by sweets and junk i have to remind myself what i really want!

i'll be your accountability partner for san diego, you can do it!! :)