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Monday, January 30, 2017

Choose Growth

We've reached the end of the first month of this new year and I've watched so many people have flipped the switch. There is something special about the new year that encourages people to get a little more focused on improvement. I've noticed the flip! I've seen more participants in my group exercise classes and I've seen more bodies at the gym in general. I've seen an explosion in activity in the online fitness and running communities I am a part of and more information and advertisements in my news feed online and on commercials on television.

"Ignorance is always afraid of change." -- Jawaharlal Nehru

Sometimes these changes stick, but more times than not they don't. When they don't, people feel frustrated and eventually become jaded, causing them to give up on attempting to change altogether. They'll mask their annoyance at failing by deciding that attempting to change is admitting that something is wrong with them, or that they're not grateful for what they do have. Anything to avoid facing up to the facts that they are dissatisfied with the results they achieved the last times they attempted self-improvement.

"So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situations because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservation, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality, nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit." -- Christopher McCandless

This post is not here to motivate you to change. I'm not going to encourage you jump on the New Year's bandwagon, if you haven't already. I don't want you to get back on, if you've fallen off already, cause so many have. I don't want you to just get over your failure frustrations and keep trying what isn't working for you. All I want to say is that whether you try or not, you will be a different person this time next year. It is inevitable that life changes us. Time changes us. All the past 'failures' are there to show us, not that we can't change, but that we can't control the exact outcome of of that change. Although we aren't in control of the results, we are in control of our actions and therefore our direction.

"Without change there is no innovation, creativity or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable." -- William Pollard

Even though the sheer numbers of people attempting a lifelong shift during this time of year may seem overwhelming, it's actually a great time to do it. Actually, any time of year is a great time to reach for something you want. But, if you are a person that relies on strength in numbers to stay focused or get motivated, use this time of year to get you started. So many more people are motivated during this time of year than any other because they realized they've picked up some new disagreeable health practices over the holidays and if they shift back to more beneficial health practices, they can prevent from forming bad habits that are even more difficult to overcome.

"It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory." -- W. Edwards Deming

However, be wary of unrealistic change that typically starts with absolutes like, "I will never..." or "Every day I will..." If it didn't work for your life before the new year, it won't work now. You want to find small shift that enhance your life and your mood, not take from it. More times than not, giving into absolutes leaves you in a worse position than you started and nearly guarantees failure. For example, I saw someone attempting to exercise through an injury just to say they worked out every day this year, not realizing that this may set them up for disaster in the long run.

"Goals allow you to control the direction of change in your favor." -- Brian Tracy

For those of you who are opposed to change, I want you to focus on reaching a goal, because it is the pursuit of the goal that changes you. Break your big goal into small mini-goals that you adjust to over time. Check on your progress at regular intervals to see how you are progressing towards your big goal. Finally, when you've reached the deadline for the goal, instead of being disappointed if you didn't get the results that you hoped for, how about rejoicing that you forever made a shift in the direction your life was heading because we have created new and beneficial habits that we can build upon.

"If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree." -- Jim Rohn

You never have to live life in frustration. I don't know a single soul who wants to live a life of stress and disappointment. You can make changes in your life that serve you if you do it for the reasons you want and in a way that works for you. There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to your life. Avoid comparing what you're doing with what others are doing. Educate yourself on how to get what you want and tweak it so it works for the life you have now. Bottom line, be a better you at the end of this year than you are now. Choose to grow! I know you can do it!

Monday, December 19, 2016

Push THROUGH the End

If you're like a good number of people, you've already given up on your 2016 goals, especially if they involve anything with your health and fitness. I've seen steadily dwindling numbers in all of my group exercise classes since Halloween and I know in the last two weeks of the year the gym will seem like a desolate place. The holidays seem to be the perfect time to take a break or give up altogether, with the idea that you'll rededicate yourself in the new year.

"Integrity is keeping a commitment even after circumstances have changed." -- David Jeremiah

Going through such dramatic changes is the perfect ingredient for disaster. Don't fool yourself into thinking you can flip the switch on January 1. The goals you set for your life should change your life. Have you heard the words, "It's a lifestyle change," when it comes to reaching your ideal weight? Well that statement really applies to any and every goal you are setting.

"You're always a student, never a master. You have to keep moving forward." -- Conrad Hall

Yes! You will have to overcome some tough challenges to reach your goal. These tests are meant to mentally prepare you to accept the reward you wish to attain. Remember, the reason the current you does not yet have want it is you want is because you are not mentally or physically strong enough to accept it. Giving up now with the intention of starting again only proves that you are not ready to receive what you so desperately wish to have.

Regardless of the goal, you can still make progress during this time of year. This will make the transition into the new year a smooth one; building on the momentum you set now. Use these ideas to help you push through the end of the year.

1. Remember, all progress counts! One of my virtual mentor's stated that "Life Is Movement." Think about it. Things are constantly changing and moving. As long as you are living, your body continues to change. You cease to change when you die. Does this mean that when you refuse to change or when your stop changing, you are dead? Well, essentially, yes! It doesn't matter how fast you get there, as long as you get there. Keep placing one foot in front of the other until you reach your destination.

"Even if you fall on your face, you're still moving forward." -- Victor Kiam

2. Push Harder! It always gets tougher at the end or just before a big breakthrough. When reaching your goal gets tough, it's time pick up the pace and renew your enthusiasm. It's time to revisit why you want what you want. Ask yourself what achieving your goal will allow you to do. Visualize what it will look and feel like to finish! Use this to help you push harder. Don't be afraid to fight for your goal.

"You have to keep pushing towards those dreams no matter what setbacks happen." -- Anthony Hamilton

3. Get focused. Staying focused may be difficult during this time of year. With the changes in schedules and the addition of new or different activities, it can definitely be a challenge to stay on task. Multi-tasking is a myth. Your brain can only manage one thoughtful activity at a time. Attempting to multi-task only leaves you exhausted with fewer accomplishments because you spend more energy trying to "context switch" between tasks that require though. Instead of trying to tackle a lot of different important activities at the same time, try to set small increments of focused time to tackle the important items on you list. Schedule small breaks in between tasks to allow for your brain to recover and pick it back up again.

"Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you more determined to achieve your objectives and to win against all odds." -- Marta

The holidays are a great time to celebrate life. Remember this as you consider quitting or taking a break from the work required to reach your goals. It's fun to celebrate the life you have, especially while working to build the life you want. Imagine the celebration next year as you continue to push through the end of this year. Give yourself the best opportunity to truly enjoy that celebration by building momentum now.

"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you don't stop." -- Confuscius

Monday, December 5, 2016

Movement Monday: Speak the Life You Want

Welcome to Movement Monday! This started as an email I sent weekly to my customers and clients designed to motivate continued action to achieve a desired goal throughout the week. My mission is to provide the "want to" when it comes to reaching YOUR goal because the "how to" is different for every body and every goal. When you are constantly seeking the truth, you will find exactly what you need. Each email contains a subject, practical suggestions or encouragement surrounding the subject and powerful quotes that support the weekly theme. After a big shift in my life, I am motivated to share my email with everyone! My email subscribers will still receive an abridged version with a link to the full details here

"What you radiate outward in your thoughts, feelings, mental picture, and words, you attract into your life." -- Catherine Ponder

Do you believe in the Law of Attraction? It's considered one of the more powerful forces in the universe, yet most people do not understand how to use it to create the life they desire. Perhaps you've used it without realizing.

The Law of Attraction says, What you think about, talk about, believe strongly about, and feel intensely about, you will bring about. You are a culmination of your thoughts, which form your beliefs which lead to your actions.

The Law of Attraction is not new, although the naming of it may be. Christian's are commanded to "pray without ceasing," in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Praying causes you to speak what you want. It shifts what you dream and believe into the tangible. There are many biblical scriptures that relate to this truth. "And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." - Matt. 21:22

Understanding this simple truth will work wonders in your life. So how do you use this simple law to get what you want in life?

First, you must ask for what you want and not for what you don't want. This is more difficult than you think because our brains are trained to avoid the negative. It's easy to say "I don't want to be ____," or "I don't like ____," but speaking about what we don't want leaves a lot of ambiguity as to what it is we want. Plus, it gives energy to what it is we don't want and believe it or not, we are more likely to receive exactly what it is we did not want.

An affirmative thought is 100 times more powerful than a negative one. I remember having a conversation about speaking in the affirmative with my son while he was recovering from knee surgery during his Freshman year in high school. He was afraid to lose his opportunities to participate with the varsity football team in his Sophomore year; an opportunity he had worked diligently for the last year until he was injured. I encouraged him to speak about what he wanted and to remind himself of it every single day.

We need to be clear and speak on what it is we want. When we understand exactly what we want, we are more likely to seek the information to bring it into existence. This leads us to the next step.

Believe that you'll get what you want, then take action. This is why the first step is so crucial. It is easier to believe and take action on something that is distinct. For example, a lot of people will say they want to lose weight, not realizing how vague this statement is. They may succeed in losing some weight, but do it is such an unhealthy way they've left their body in a worse state than they started. The weight they've lost may have been mostly muscle mass leaving them weaker and unhealthier than they started. Their lost muscle mass leaves them with a slowed metabolism leaving it more likely for the 'lost' weight to be found again.

“You don’t get in life what you want, you get what you believe.” -- Oprah Winfrey

Once you believe in your concrete desires, you must take action. Taking the actions that will create your desired result affirms your belief that what you want is within reach. It adds to your expectation.

Lastly, receive what you want by becoming a match for it. Focus on creating positive emotions towards your desires. Be grateful for what it is you do have, even the lessons you've learned or you are learning in the process of reaching your goal. Speak on your gratitude for your desired results as if you've already achieved it. This is exactly what daily affirmations are; a visualization and statement of your goals as if you've already reached them that you repeat daily.

Monday, November 14, 2016

Movement Monday: How to Make a Commitment to Yourself

Many people believe they know what they want. They have a desire for the short term -- lose weight, have more energy, make more money, get out of debt, have more fun and the list goes on. Deciding what you want is the easy part. Having the desire to improve a part of our lives is the easy part. Making the commitment to get it done is a completely different story.

"Intent reveals desire; action reveals commitment." -- Dr. Steve Maraboli

This is post is a continuation from last week, so if you haven't checked it out yet, I encourage you to get the details right here so you are not lost.

So why are we afraid to make commitments to ourselves? After all the results directly affects our own lives. It would seem that making commitments to oneself would be simple. Yet, people waiver when it comes to committing to the process of self improvement.

"Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality." -- Abraham Lincoln

So let's talk about how to make and keep commitments period. I will encourage you to use this to help you with an item you've been wavering on.

1 - Name your fear.

As previously mentioned, most failure to commit to related to fear. Fear of missing out, fear of losing options, fear of losing your freedom, fear of failure. So I will first encourage you to ask yourself: what exactly are you afraid of? What will you be missing out on? Could it be that your chosen coarse of action to get you to your goal is simply not for you? What exactly do you fear losing? Does the reward of reaching your goal trump what you may be leaving behind? Do you fear being trapped and restricted? Do you not realize that reaching your goal gives you more options which is more freedom?Do you fear not reaching your goal and simply feel safer if you don't even try? Long term, can you really be happy with that? Lastly, as mentioned last week, many people have a simple fear of the unknown due to the amygdala. Luckily there is a portion of the brain that counterbalances the amygdala called the prefrontal cortex (PFC). The PFC lights up when you imagine greatness for yourself in the future. Your brain grows strong in the area that is used the most. Unfortunately, while the amygdala seems to strengthen without really thinking about it, we have to intentionally choose to strengthen the PFC. A great way to do this is daily affirmations.

"Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but because of lack of commitment." -- Vince Lombardi

2 - Decide to be more decisive

Indecisiveness becomes a habit over time. Whenever we make a decision about anything, we are committing to it - at least for the time being. If commitment to any decision has been a problem for you, then start practicing being more decisive in lots of small ways. Realize that indecisiveness is also a decision. Something will happen whether you actively choose it or not. A great decision is usually made with less-than-perfect information, along with your brain and your gut. Take time to look at an issue from different angles and then trust yourself to act.

3 - Create a strong desire
In order to fully commit to anything, you need a clear and personally compelling reason. Without a strong desire, you will struggle when the work gets tough. Make sure you fully understand what it is you want and most importantly why you want it. Attempting a life change for someone else will never work. I've seen it time and time again. People desiring to lose weight to make their significant other happy. Someone else's suggestions or comments will never create a strong enough desire to get you through the challenging work of change.

"There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you only do it when it's convenient. When you're committed to doing something, you accept no excuses; only results." -- Kenneth Blanchard

4 - Identify the key actions
It is important to understand which core actions will produce the result you are after. In most endeavors there are often many activities that help you accomplish your goal. However there are usually a few key activities that account for a majority of the results. It is important to identify these activities, because after all, our ultimate goal is to get results.

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” -- Margaret Thatcher

5 - Count the costs
It's true. Commitments require sacrifice, but in all that effort, there are also benefits and rewards. Too often we fail to identify the true cost of reaching our goal and this make it difficult to keep our commitments. Costs to consider include time, money, risk, uncertainty, loss of comfort, and so on. Identifying the costs before you commit allows you to consciously choose whether you are willing to pay the price of your commitment. When and if you face any of these anticipated costs, it is helpful to recognize that you foresaw them and previously decided that reaching your goal was worth it.

We are digging deep and working through these steps in my current online health and fitness accountability group. You can definitely go through it alone, but having the support of a group of people and a coach makes it less scary and more fun! I will always encourage you to join us at anytime because it's better to start now, than not at all. Make that commitment to yourself!

Monday, November 7, 2016

Movement Monday: Why Are You Afraid to Commit to Yourself?

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." -- Mario Andretti

But like the saying goes, "if it were easy, everyone would do it." Wanting the improvement is easy, committing to the plan to achieve it is difficult, if not impossible, for most and thus many are stuck in a cycle of continuous desire. We never attain whatever it is we wish to have or we greatly diminish the outcome, simply because we're afraid to commit to a plan to get us what we want. Long-term the cycle of wanting and never fully reaching leaves us feeling empty and significantly reduces our self-confidence making us believe that we were never meant to have whatever it was we desired anyway.

As a health and fitness coach and an avid believer of living an intentional life, I see this time and time again with people that come to me for help with weight loss. Even though I can spot it almost immediately in others lives, I too struggle with a lack of commitment when it comes to going for things I really want. It led me to wonder why is it so hard for anyone to stick with a plan to help them reach their goal?

"An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

We all know that it's not enough to have the intention of changing; we have to act on that intention for things to get better. Many of us know what it is we need to do, but how many of us actually do what we know to do? Not only must we do what we know to do just once, we must do it consistently. Consistent action on the planned and critical tasks needed to reach your goal is the key to getting what you want in life. We must commit to acting consistently and it's that commitment that scares most people.

The term 'commitment-phobe' is typically reserved for people that are afraid to commit to a relationship, but in reality, it applies to everyone who is afraid to make a commitment. At the heart of all fear is the dread that something might be lost. Noncommittal people in general fear being 'trapped' and losing, as they see it, their freedom. Someone who has trouble committing may fear losing options, but every decision we make in life, by definition, means losing other options. No matter what you do, there is always another kind of life you could have lived. A commitment-phobe fears making the 'wrong decision'.

"Competing in sports has taught me that if I'm not willing to give 120 percent, somebody else will." -- Warren Farrell

When you are desiring a change in your life, you must make a commitment to the actions that will bring about the change and that 'loss of freedom' is due to that uncomfortable feeling of change. It is human nature to choose comfortable actions over uncomfortable ones. In fact, there is a portion of the brain, the amygdala, that reacts negatively when we are facing risks. It's very helpful in avoiding danger, but when is desiring a better future for yourself dangerous?

The sad part of all of this, is that we sit in this never ending cycle of desiring and never attaining, afraid to make a commitment to ourselves and our dreams. We believe we know what to do, yet we will not commit to doing it. Why?

There are several reasons why I believe we choose to neglect our own desires and I promise to dig deeper into them next week. Do you recognize this fear of commitment to yourself in yourself? Some tale-tale signs of a fear of commitment:

Making the same 'New Year Resolution' every year
Losing and regaining a large amount of weight
Getting into and out of shape

In the meantime if you can't wait until next week's edition, join me and a few of my friends who are learning how to commit to having a great holiday season in my #fALLDONE group. Doing something for yourself doesn't have to be scary. Working through change in a comfortable setting with all the support you desire can make it fun. You deserve to have everything you desire and in this group, I'm committed to helping you get there.

Monday, October 31, 2016

Movement Monday: Just Get It Done!

I'm just returning from a trip to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India for work and it was an eye-opening experience! It was a busy week and nearly every moment was utilized while I was in the office. I barely had time to think about how jet-lagged I was. I won't even count the number of cups of espresso I had the first day I was there, but to my surprise, by day 3, I was back to my regular caffeine habit -- a cup or two in the morning to wake me up.

Besides participating with my co-workers in their experiences in the office and providing technical training as the team lead, I was interested in an entirely separate aspect of this travel -- could I set a workout plan a stick to it? I knew the meals weren't entirely in my control due to the strong recommendation to avoid all uncooked items, like fresh fruit and veggies, if I wanted to keep my insides in tact. I managed to add another challenge to this difficulty when I arrived at the airport and realized I managed to leave my Shakeology and Go Macro bars behind.

"The most effective way to do it, is to do it." -- Amelia Earhart

I became a fitness coach because I'm passionate about fitness and I love helping and supporting others become their best! I enjoy sharing my life experiences as a working single-parent, whether good or bad, to help others. Even with the numerous experiences I've had and shared, there was at least one situation that I couldn't seem to come up with a real answer for when current or potential clients rationalized business travel as a reason for avoiding starting a health improvement regimen or getting off track on their planned routine. I always believe that if it's importantant to you, you will do it. Since 'feeling good' about themselves is important to most people, having the right motivation to stay on track is the key to maintaining a reasonable portion of healthy activities while traveling for business.

In my workplace, it is common knowledge that I am also a group exercise instructor, so many coworkers feel very comfortable discussing their struggles and shortcomings in this area. What most don't realize is my commitment to myself and my own health and fitness, but quickly find out when I share some of my strategies for just getting it done.

I had a couple opportunities to share with my co-worker I was traveling with during our 30+ hour journey after he expressed his frustrations with the way he was feeling about his health and exercise stamina. Over the past 2 years, he had taken on more responsibilities at work that required him to travel to locations all over the world and really wanted to get his health back on track.

"Vision without action is a daydream. Action with without vision is a nightmare.” —Japanese proverb

So here are 4 things that helped me while traveling for business.

Have a Clear Vision of What it is You Want - We all want to live our life to it's full potential and that means creating a powerful vision of what we want for our lives. The more powerful the vision, the more it will compel you to find a way to get it done, even when it is not comfortable. I knew skipping a full week of exercise would add to my challenges when I returned home when I needed to teach classes, far beyond the jetlag and the attempt to get back to my normal routine. I didn't want to deal with this additional struggle. Even more compelling than this was the bridesmaid dress I wanted to slay at the end of the year. I could not afford to get off track.
Set Realistic Expectations - Since I had 4 full days in India, it would have been great to get in 4 exercise sessions since I easily get in more than that over the same span of time while at home. However, realistically, I knew I'd be dealing with jetlag and I wouldn't arrive to my hotel room until the early morning hours on the first day. Instead of pressuring myself to complete something unreasonable, I planned for 3 days of exercise. I wouldn't beat myself up if I only completed 2, but I knew if I got the first day in on Wednesday (day 2 of my trip), the rest of the days would be easy.

Day 3 - 2nd workout using BOD in my hotel room
Create An Action Plan for Success - I checked out the hotel ahead of time to see if there was a gym and thankfully there was, but I also knew I had access to Beachbody on Demand for plenty of great workout options. I also made sure to pack my workout clothes. Seems simple, but 'forgetting' workout clothes is a huge excuse for not getting it done!
Celebrate Your Success - I documented and shared my workout completions with my accountability group and on social media. The goal was for me to share my happiness for getting it done. It is so rewarding to share your wins, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem to others. I'm not doing it for them, I'm doing it for me!

Day 4 - Finishing up my last workout session in the hotel gym

I am happy to say that I wasn't the only one getting my workouts in. My co-worker was determined to make a change to his routine so he could start feeling better next year. However, when I shared with him that I completed my first workout on day 2 and asking him about his plans for the Cap10K next year, he was motivated to get started while on the trip. He successfully completed 2 workout sessions and was extremely proud. I was super proud too!

My next accountability group is getting started today and there is still time to join us! We're going to get it ALL DONE during this busy holiday season. My goal is to help you maintain control over your busy schedule while taking care of you! We'll all learn and implement simple techniques for managing our busy lives so that we can truly enjoy this holiday season and get next year started right. Leave a comment here or connect with me on social media and I'll let you know how to get started. Let's get it #fALLDONE!

Monday, October 24, 2016

Movement Monday: How We Lose our Balance

This is a continuation of last weeks message, cause my goal is to KISS - Keep It Short & Simple! I want you to create movement... THIS week... TODAY! OK?! So check out last week's blog if you missed it - Is Balance a Mission Impossible?

I personally have moments where I spend more focus in certain areas of my life and let others go. I may have a few weeks where my nutrition is spot on, followed by weeks where I'll skip out on planning and prepping to spend focus on other areas. Luckily, my body and my mind will literally get tired of missing out on their required nutrients, my workouts and energy will suffer and I get right back on track!

"Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony." -- Thomas Merton

Many times, however, we don't really recognize when we're off track, because of the gradual slide. If you've never really taken the time to really get in tune with your body and know what it feels like to feel good, you don't really get what it feels like to not feel good. If you have gotten to that point, where you feel invincible, powerful and strong, you don't realize that you're not until you're in desperate need of change.

So, how is it that we get out of balance in the first place? The idea is that if you watch for the actual cause of the problem you can catch yourself before you "hit rock bottom," or get to that dreaded place that's difficult to return from.

Perfectionism: I was once a perfectionist. Burnout changed that for me. I realized I was striving for the impossible and wasn't really having fun. Since perfection can never be reached, more time is spent trying to be perfect than actually accomplishing tasks which just makes you tired. If you are a perfectionist, take time to figure out what it is you're trying to prove because the only person who should care about what you're doing is you!

Control: So many people mistakenly think that tasks will just get done faster, or correctly if they do it themselves, but there comes a point where this is no longer true. Control freaks often don’t trust others to help them accomplish the task at hand; therefore, they spend time micromanaging or just doing the work themselves. They work long hours because they need to do it themselves. True, it may take additional time showing someone else the way you prefer it done, but if you allow someone else to make that task their main focus, you will soon find that they will find even better ways to get it done. You've gotta just let it go!

Escaping: It is so easy to get out of balance when you're running from something difficult. Grief (a death or major event) and loss (the end of a relationship) are two examples of this. If not checked in time, it can be extremely unhealthy.

"Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them." -- Thomas Kinkade

Recognition or a badge of honor: Some people just don't realize how big their ego is and what how much it needs to be fed. When you're putting in extra time just to hear someone give you kudos, you should question yourself. When you do things for the right reasons and with the right perspective, it will work out alright. Recognize what's truly important to you and plan your days and life accordingly.

There are many other ways that people can get out of balance, but if the activity is hurting yourself or others, you should do some serious self examination and determine if you are being honest with yourself over your true motives and make sure you are creating the life you want to be proud of on your last day. How do you want to be remembered?

This is the third in a series of posts about getting it ALL DONE! Fall is a great time to evaluate what you're doing right now to get it all done! With kids back in school, most parents have more mission critical activities and responsibilities. These are the kinds of activities and responsibilities that tend to cause us to feel overwhelm and will lead to burnout if left unchecked. Since I don't know anyone that wants to feel drained and exhausting for their holidays I'm focusing my next online fitness challenge opening October 31st and running through the first day of Winter. I want you to find YOUR balance so you can learn to get it fALL DONE!