Stop The Creep
Three Topics – One Theme.
Summer Panic
Summer is creeping up and all I keep hearing is “I’m not ready!” It’s like everyone is preparing for a fitness competition and feel the need to cram to get into shape. Well, it’s officially June. I think it’s safe to say that there are not going to be any miraculous changes in the next few weeks…nor should there be.
Your “beach body” should be your everyday body and aspiration.
The Summer Spiral Trend
This infamous trend, which I equate to the Holiday Spiral Trend, is trying to get in shape really fast and then gorge yourself for the next 2 ½ months to then feel the gnawing need to go on a “super diet” after the summer to get the extra weight off.
No, no, no. Here’s the thing – the summer is the perfect time to be more active than ever. Enjoy the outdoors, sweat a little more, eat more fresh veggies and fruits…and yes, have that summer cocktail. You’re burning more calories, so enjoy. But, as always, it shouldn’t be all or nothing.
Keep the creep in check, as you would every – other – day.
Find The Sexy
While teaching this past Saturday at Fitness Factory, I was admiring the ridiculously fit body of a women the fitness director was training. I watched him work her hard and she killed it. I finished my class, and went into his office where they were chatting. He said to me “She thinks you’re sexy.” I kinda giggled to myself and thought “she thinks I’m sexy?!” Here I was admiring her. I was so taken back by the thought that she looked at me with pure appreciation of the hard work another woman is doing to look good, as I was doing of her. I told her I thought she was sexy too & her body rocked and how much I appreciated her offering positive reinforcement vs. immediately being judgmental – as women tend to do. You have all experienced it – you see a fit, good looking woman at the gym and you immediately start creeping on her.
Let’s find the sexy in each other and let other women know it. It will brighten your day and hers.
Make Life Easier
Time is not on my side. It literally creeps up on me. I turn around and Wa-BAM, the day is over. It’s the time suckers that kill me – the food shopping for the unusual organic brands, meal planning, preparing and eating (that takes time too).
I have decided to simplify my life to free up more time. Here are some gems I have found that not only give me back some of the clock, but makes so many other aspects (read: stress, frustration, mindless thinking) a little easier:
Just Farmed: “…a seasonal, organic and sustainably farmed local produce fresh farm box delivery company” that delivers once a week, straight off the farm, right to your door. For a mere $35/week (that’s what I spend on drinks during soccer practice). https://www.justfarmed.com/
Amazon Fresh – for all those Fresh Direct luvas out there – this choice selection includes a little extra special sauce. Prices are excellent, organic choices are abound and if you order at 9 pm, you can have your groceries delivered to your door by 6 am. No joke. They deliver in recyclable bags, which you simply leave out when your next delivery is scheduled. And there’s no gimmicky delivery schema. Over $50 and it’s free. Oh, and first time customers get a smokin’ good deal. Just google “Amazon Fresh Coupon”.
Plated. I am a little biased on this one, as my husband is the CMO of the company, but nonetheless, it has changed my life. Complete, healthy, sustainable, pre-measured meals with recipes… delivered right to your door step. Take it out of the box and cook it in an average of 30 min. And taste? De-Lish. Takes all the guesswork out of picking, shopping, creating recipes and overall time creeping. It’s almost fail-proof. And it has opened my eyes to so many new food choices vs. rotating the same 5 meals every week. Here’s all you need to know (and a discount): Plated In A Nutshell
No. No kick-back on these suggestions (well, it does help my husband’s bottom…. line, that is 😉 I just like spreadin’ the wealth of good finds.
So let’s stop the creep and keep it movin’.
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