Consistency Produces Results

Consistency : The ability to set a goal and do what is necessary to accomplish said goal

I am more than sure that I am not the only women in the world who is constantly setting goals , making To - Do list and rethinking my grand life plan over and over. AM I ?

 

As women we have managed to not only create man kind but we have also managed to run the world and quite fashionably I might add. So what is it that causes some of us to never reach our full potential ?

Does Oprah , Beyonce and other very successful women have the secret we are all looking for ?

Yes, these Queens are an inspiration.

Of course I would love to be a media mogul, who could strut a stage in 6 inch heels while flawlessly running the world one high hat at a time.

However for the 80% of women who are apart of the social norm ( Middle Class Women ) we are simply striving to complete our daily task list without forgetting lunch, an ear ring or a PTO meeting. And as much as we love Oprah and Bey I am more inspired by the average women who takes care of home and family.  The team mom who never skips a beat on this crazy journey we call womenhood.

 

Goal Setting  

 

I want to share with you my goals for September , then explain to you what I will be doing to stay consistent  and on course.

 

Consistency

Now goal setting is the easy part , the real work is putting your plan into action.

For example, I am aware that in order for me to be successful in fitness, I have to have someone to be accountable to. ( yes I am a trainer who pays for a trainer ) I find it more suitable for me to check in and stay on track with someone to answer to .

 

Sometimes accountability helps you remember exactly what you are doing all of this for. when I have to answer to my trainer , it reminds me of the big picture , my dream is to be a prominent Fitness advocate for women and mothers. and every time I skip a workout of sneak a sweet snack I am potentially pushing my dream further away.

 

Once you make something important enough , once it becomes like air then nothing should keep you from achieving your goal. Don't allow you become your own set back.

This Time make consistency one of your main goals.

If I can then You can !

Be Fit. Fine and Flawless

 

 

Spice it up !!!

Spice it up with Salads that are Savory and Help you keep your Sexy !!



Generally when someone thinks of healthy eating the first thing that comes to mind is a salad . Sure they may be the go to dish for us health foodies, but sometimes you need to flare it up. 

I came across this recipe for an Asian inspired spinach salad with grilled shrimp that I had to share ! 

Enjoy and your waistline will thank me later !!!

                       

Spinach Salad with Grilled Shrimp

An Asian-flavored vinaigrette with an orange juice kicker is the secret to this simple salad, while ginger and cumin give the shrimp skewers nice spice. Since the shrimp only cooks for three minutes, this recipe gives you a good chance to try a dessert after dinner.

Ingrediants

• Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice $
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil $
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Shrimp
• 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil $
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined $
• Cooking spray
• Salad:
• 8 cups baby spinach (about 8 ounces)
• 2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 4 ounces)
• 3/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
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• Preparation 
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• Prepare grill.

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Set aside.
2. To prepare shrimp, combine 2 teaspoons olive oil and next 6 ingredients (through shrimp) in a large bowl; toss well. Thread about 5 shrimp onto each of 6 (8-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes or until done.
3. To prepare salad, add spinach, mushrooms, and onion to vinegar mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve with shrimp skewers.

Enjoy !!!

Stay. Fit. And Flawless

SEXy Fitness!!!

 

Okay ladies we all want to Keep it sexy for ourselves and or our significant other RIGHT?

Well I know I am always thinking of ways to catch my husbands eye and make him do a double look :)  It is time to keep it SEXY and SPICY............. With Fitness that is!!!

 One of the things I enjoy doing the most is exercising and A majority of my time is spent either in the gym or training a client. I decided to make my workout time "Quality time" for me and the hubby. Sure it isn't a romantic dinner and a movie. But hey with two kids, my business and his military career (Yes guy I have my very own G.I Joe) alone time is just hard to come by.

I say all of this to show you that keeping it Sexy and fit can be a "Bonding" experience. I train several couples weekly and my goal is to get them to motivate and push each other, but still keeping that sexual tension. Because you know how fine your baby is about to get... lol ok that's just my mushy newlywed humor. But seriously there is no shame in getting that workout in together . Remember the harder they work in the gym the more you get admire .

 

(Buddy Clients )

(Thanks for posing for me )

This is a no-brainer. Making love is physical, and getting in shape can improve performance in the bedroom.

“All that exercise is good for your libido,” Nichols says. “Studies show that men and women who exercise report better and more frequent sex with their partners.”

Especially if you’re working out with your honey. Interacting physically at the gym increases intimacy. Breathing, sweating, touching – this sort of physical contact can’t help but translate into bedroom benefits. 

 

Check out these couple exercises that are Flirty and get you FIT!!

 

 Decline Sit Ups

“The decline gives you extra range of motion you can't get by doing this on the floor. Squeeze with your thighs to keep the upward motion steady and strong. If you want, add a twist at the halfway point to target your oblique.”

Step 1: With your partner lying flat
on the ground, grasp hands and lean
over him in a plank position.
Your feet should be placed just outside his ankles
and your arms should be strong with
 elbows locked, as shown.

Step 2: From this inclined plank position,
 lower yourself down to a starting push up position.
Keep your arms tight to your sides.

Step 3: From here, push up and return to
 the starting position. Repeat 10 times

 

 

 

 

Mirror Push up“Keep your abs tight and take advantage of the extra range of movement you can't get on the floor. If it's too difficult, have your partner straighten his arms to give you more incline, making it easier. Give your partner a kiss every time you go low, for extra motivation.”

Step 1: With your partner lying flat on the ground,

grasp hands and lean over him in a plank position.

Your feet should be placed just outside his ankles

and your arms should be strong with elbows locked, as shown.

Step 2: From this inclined plank position,

lower yourself down to a starting push up position.

Keep your arms tight to your sides.

Step 3: From here, push up and return to the starting position.

Repeat 10 times.

 Leg Adduction with Manual Resistance “Keep your back flat to the ground and only work to the limit of your flexibility. Give your partner feedback as to the amount of resistance you want.”

Step 1: Lying flat on your back with arms out to the sides to steady yourself, lift your legs straight up to the ceiling, as shown. Your partner should grasp your inner lower leg, just above the ankles.

Step 2: Without help from your partner, allow your legs to split apart, as shown.

Step 3: With your partner supplying the resistance, squeeze your legs back together and return to starting position. Repeat 10 times.


Special Thanks to My Awesome Clients Samera and Robbie
Check out Womensrunning.com for more Tips
(Thanks to Nikko and MiMi for they topic Idea :)

 

Stay Fit. Fine And Flawless