Stay focused

As I type this to myself on Facebook, I'm sure to anyone reading, it could appear to be that I am focused on anything!!!! But, in the midst of receiving bad news almost every day last week, I am reminded that there is no news that I can not handle if my focus is on Christ. That in the realm of things, it is almost comical to get upset when I think of how small any suffering I have to endure might be, compared to what our saviour endured in his lifetime. Worry over a loved one, or the loss of a friendship? Jesus endured far more. Illness or feeling insecure has no comparison to the love Christ Jesus has for me. I know that he is holding on to me and won't let go!! I know that he is holding on to my loved ones, and won't let go. That he is holding on to my friends heart and won't let go!! I have to surrender it to him and not pick it back up!!
My focus is on Jesus Christ my saviour and how can I be used!!

God's green earth

I am asked by many people if I can help them learn to eat healthy. I am more than happy to try to educate. Eating healthy is a way of life, not a diet!! My advice is always the same. Eat as close to God's green earth as possible. Get rid of the junk and processed foods and pile on the colorful veggies!!! Eat clean, healthy protein, drink lots of water and limit sugar, including fruit. Although fruit is GREAT for you and is from God's green earth, it can have a lot of hidden sugar!! Try to use healthy "fats", such as olive oil or flax oil. Avoid butter and heavy creams!
Start with baby steps. Try adding in something new and healthy and getting rid of one bad thing at a time. If you do this process slowly, it WILL become a life long "habit".
I like a tasty treat as much as the next person, everything in moderation!! When I eat good 90% of my day, I can afford that treat!!
Get up and move to Grow Strong!!!!

We are officially in our new space! A true blessing from God! Everything about it says "God". Even the interior design. He planned it all!!! I feel so unworthy, but know it is His plan, so I am soaking it all in and doing the best I can to honor Him every day!! Come see us at 124 Dal Hall Blvd in Lake Placid!!

Learning...

I love my job and I think you all know that by now! I am inspired by the people that I meet and the questions that are asked. Things that seem natural to me aren't to so many and I LOVE answering!!! So, ask away!! I love answering nutrition questions, workout questions, how to get moving questions! It is my passion to help others enjoy a healthy lifestyle and to enjoy working out. Whether that is kickbox, yoga or just walking! What works for one does not work for another. People seem amazed when I say I'm not a runner. It is so funny that I really have to convince some people that I am not kidding!! I've tried so many times and I know I'll run again, but it is not my first love!
Grow Strong will be closed for the last two weeks of July and Lord knows my body can use the rest....but with it will come GOOD NEWS!! I'm busting at the seams to spill the beans, but it must wait! Just KNOW that our closing for two weeks will be well worth it to our faithful Grow Strong friends!!
Have a blessed day and get up and move!!! Walk alone, dance with friends, stretch with your kids....just MOVE!!

Summer blessings

Lately I am overwhelmed by the interest in our little studio! I am in awe of what God is doing! I can't believe how much I love my job and how this was all placed before us and fell into place. Daily we encounter blessings from others! Why am I so amazed? God is huge!!
Usually summers are quiet for me, in fact, I've taken summers off the last 3 years. But, I think this summer is going to be "interesting"! I'm excited! I can't wait to meet new people and encourage and educate people on taking care of their "vessels".
Someone told me I have a "reputation" around town as being a tough instructor. That's cool, I guess...but at the same time. I don't want people to be intimidated! Kickbox might be a little tougher, but the weighted classes and Beth's yoga classes are for EVERYONE! I hope that people understand my PASSION to share my love of taking care of ME! I want everyone to learn that it doesn't have to be a bad experience!! Leave questions!!!

Happy

Yesterday the ladies from "Walk in the Park" class did their first 5k! These are ladies that are pushing strollers! When we first talked about training for a 3.1 mile run, they looked at me like I was crazy. (And I am!). Some of them could not run to the end of the street when we started and now they all have "the bug" to get better and train for ANOTHER 5K! My heart is filled with happiness to see them enjoy taking care of their bodies. They are eating better and I think many were surprised to see waist lines shrinking!
Our philosophy at "Grow Strong" is that you enjoy taking care of YOU, and these ladies have proved that! I am more than a little proud of their hard work and accomplishments! Out of the 7 that raced, 3 brought home medals!
Yeah God!

Don't know how to get started???

Have you always wanted to start a fitness routine and didn't know how? Did it seem like a huge task and you feel defeated? Here is the simplest way I know and it is guaranteed to give you that jump start of confidence you need.
1/ Yes...just get up and move!! See..you've started.
2/ M,W & F--Do 10 pushups ("girly" pushups acceptable), 20 crunches, 10 squats and walk for 20 minutes.
3/ Push all "white stuff" out of your diet! Even if it says fat free or low fat or "whatever it might say". Don't be fooled! Eat from God's green earth!! Veggies, Fruit, whole grains!

There you go, you're on your way...Let me know how it goes!

Grow Strong!!