To my six followers...Thank you:). I'm a blogger slacker for sure!!! I have been super busy with Grow Strong and super blessed! I am amazed all the time that God worked this all out so that Beth and I could do what we love so freely!! The encouragement from our community has been amazing!!!
It has taught me to be accountable in so many ways and I love that God is the one leading me!
I hope I can help just one more person ....... Just get up and move and GROW STRONG!!

What an awesome journey God is taking me on! When Beth and I opened Grow Strong, we had no idea what to expect. Every day amazes me! Then I question myself and say, "why am I amazed?". I guess I put limits on what I think God can or will do for us. We are meeting new people every day that bring encouragement from all walks of life! Never would I have guessed this. Does that mean I have little faith? All I know is that I am recognizing the 'awesomeness' of God and if we give EVERYTHING to him, what he will do with it! I went in this because I wanted to encourage others, but I believe that I am the one getting encouraged every single day! I never leave a class without a smile on and I know that's a GOD THING!
I hope that you are reaching your goals to get up and move. If not, why aren't you? How can I help?
As I sign off today, I am praying for each of you that read this blog. I pray your day is blessed beyond measure and that God gives you unbelievable rest, peace and joy on this day! Grow Strong!

Nutrition Class

This Friday, Pull up a yoga mat for a Nutrition class at 6:30 in the Grow Strong Studio. Royal Palm Ave behind Foster's Paint. (3.00 a class)

Nutrition

I am so excited! As I was blow drying my hair this week, I was thinking about how far God has brought me in a year. (Yes, I reflect in many strange times,lol). I asked God to show me how He could use me to help inspire others to enjoy taking care of the vessel that He entrusted each of us with. Beth Plank and I are so blessed to have this studio to use, courtesy of the Foster Family. Our stereo was donated by Keith Campbell and FBCLP, even our door mat was purchased by one of our loving patrons! I have come to realize that many people don't even understand basic, healthy nutrition. So, God is using me again! Yesterday I began working on a basic nutrition class that I will be teaching at our fabulous studio, (can you tell I'm in love with it?). I am so excited when I reflect on how God set the time line for all of this to happen! In completing my CEU's (continuing education) for my Personal Trainer certification, I took my courses in Obesity and Nutrition, and Diet and Exercise! I had no idea that God would be using this to build towards this goal!
I can not wait to see where God leads me next in this endeavour! Just Get up and Move!
I will post the date of this class for anyone interested. It is open to everyone, just as the doors to our studio are.

While teaching my early morning kickbox class today, we were all singing along to Black Eyed Peas, but I changed the words to ...today's gonna be a great, great day! I believe it's up to us as individuals to make a great day and stop relying on others to do that for us. Written on the chalk board, (that a fab friend made for me), is "smile, it's contagious".
How can you change someone's day for the better today? I pray that in class, I made someone smile.
Grow Strong and move!!

A season of blessings

As this year comes to a close and we are all busy with Shopping, cooking and cleaning. (Just to name a few distractions). I am trying to remember to thank God for all of the blessings that are around me. As we watch dear friends struggle with serious illnesses, I can not take for granted that God continues to take care of me and the health of my family. I know that could all change at any moment, so I thank God for every minute that I am able to take care of this vessel!
I have felt so much love and encouragement as we began "Grow Strong" and was reminded last week that I don't do it for the money (though, that in itself a blessing), I do it because I have a passion for this! I pray that I am able to encourage others to take care of this vessel God has entrusted us with. I pray that I offer some "fun" to working out. I pray that I can help educate just one person to take care of their health and bodies. I feel extremely blessed that God keeps putting people in my path to encourage me on this endeavor.
As 2009 comes to a close, I am excited for what God will put before me in 2010. I vow to continue to motivate and encourage those around me. We are all beautiful creations and we owe it to God to take care of what is HIS! Grow strong....

It's been awhile!!

Hi everyone---It's been awhile since I've posted anything...not sure who even follows this blog,ha ha.
As many of you know, Beth Plank and I have opened a fitness studio. we are more than a little excited and I find myself in "happy tears" so many days!
I am amazed that God has blessed us with this amazing opportunity to help people learn to enjoy taking care of themselves! I have so many ideas for the future and how to help others find the passion I have about keeping fit and healthy!
If you haven't been by to see us, please stop in. I know so many are saying, "I'll see you in January, after the holiday's". That completely baffles me!!! Why would you give up all of those weeks of taking care of you, when you need it the most?
With the stress of shopping, cooking and "pleasing" everyone around us. Doesn't it only make sense to "give back" to YOU, one or two hours a week.
Beth's yoga has such a calming effect. There seems to be a big misconception that this is a stretching class. Yes, Yoga will help you become more flexible, but it is much more than that! It teaches proper breathing and will help you take care of your spine, internal organs and most importantly, your MIND!
Email me with any questions and even if we don't see you at GROW STRONG Group Fitness, take time for you!!!!
Grow Strong and just get up and move!!