Hello everyone! I just want to quickly update you all on my journey so fat…I did order a bikini from Victoria Secret! I’m not sure if I mentioned this yet, but, WOW, what a motivating thing to do! I really want to look more muscular in my thighs and abs and just buying this and putting it on display has really kick started my butt to get out of bed in the morning! What is the one thing you can do (don’t need to buy something) or have already done that motivates you to strive towards health?

I have my new swimsuit hanging outside of my closet so that I can see it. I have a couple of pounds to lose and my goal is to get to 14% body fat by April 2. This is the day of our professional photo shoot!

I have been excellent at following my workouts from the Fit Chic Year of Workouts. I am getting incredibly ripped from my 8 sets of 8. They are a killer! In a great way:) What a muscle burn. Nutrition wise, I am a firm follower of the Every Other Day Diet - Lifestyle Plan. It totally suits my lifestyle and personality. I need to be flexible and feel that I can have lots of variety with my foods. This plan totally allows this and it is so simple to follow.

Scott and I are just over 4 weeks away for our picture so we’ve really been bumping up the interval training and trying extra hard to eat well. We are definitely not perfect but having a short term, attainable goal, really helps you to stay focused! I know I need to look good standing next to him for this picture so that motivates me!

Thanks for all of your support!

Cheers to health,

Angie

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Hello everyone…I was just having an awesome discussion with a client of mine and decided I really needed to bring this topic up. Did you know that each and every day 95% of our thoughts are exactly THE SAME as the thoughts we had yesterday? This means that we are unconsciously repeating those same problems or concerns day after day after day! Does this sound like insanity to you? It does to me too, but when I first heard these words I suddenly realized that I too was a victim of this.

Therefore, we really need to make a CONSCiOUS effort to think about NEW IDEAS and/or SOLUTIONS to our present situation. For those you who don’t know, I am a Personal Fitness Trainer. In this new career, I am discovering that the majority of people are stuck in their personal past. They are seeking to become more fit and healthy, yet their beliefs and limitations are based on what family/friends/teachers had made them believe in their past.

It’s amazing as they begin to talk that they have not realized that all they have to do is ‘flick a switch‘ and look in that mirror in the morning and mentally acknowledge that NO ONE can tell them what to believe. We are totally in control of the beliefs we have now. As a child, you are shaped by what your caregivers believe. You too, will internalize this kind of upbringing. However, as an adult person who is going for a fit lifestyle…you really need to address these issues and limiting beliefs! Challenge them. My client has to list all of the remarks that were made to her in her past and then question them. This activity will begin to empower you to realize that YOU ARE NOW IN CONTROL OF WHAT YOU BELIEVE! You may have been told that you will always be overweight because of poor genetics. You may have internalized that you cannot wear a bikini because you need to look like a supermodel to wear one. What?!

Remember when you look in the mirror next time that you can feed yourself empowering messages or you can limit yourself for the rest of your life…it’s totally up to you.

What will you choose?

Cheers to health,

Angie

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This is what I cannot understand: People will drive 30 minutes to get to a doctors’ office, then wait another half hour or more to get a mood enhancing drug, but will refuse to do any cardiovascular exercise! The reason I bring this topic up is because their is a direct link between exercise and depression. Exercise will alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Simply getting out for a walk will truly lift your spirits.

Better yet, doing a quick and intense 15 minute interval will really get your blood flowing. It’s truly amazing how you feel like a ‘different person’ afterward. I know that when I feel edgy and irritable, my quick fix is exercise. It always has been. Trust me, it is a natural endorphin booster.

I don’t want to sound like there is no need for medication when you are experiencing depression. I just want to get across to people that when you are feeling really tired, and just ‘blah’…getting that heart pumping will give you more energy, clarity, and enhance your mood. I hear so many people say they are just too tired to exercise…but this is what I’m trying to say - afterward you will feel so ENERGIZED! I just get so revved up after I do an interval training. Since I feel this way, I get so much more accomplished in my day! I am following the Fit Chic Year of Workouts and at least 2 days/week I do a 15 minute interval to get my heart rate up. You will learn after reading this book that cardio sessions do not necessarily have to be an hour long to lose body fat and attain the cardiovascular benefits.

So get out and SHAKE IT!

Cheers to health,

Angie

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Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. Scott and I were just having a discussion about the idea that a lot of people think they need to be ‘perfect’ in order to achieve fat loss success.

This is the wrong approach! NO ONE IS PERFECT. We are definitely not perfect and do not expect you to be. When Scott (my husband) is home I tend to eat a lot better. I feel more in tune to my goals and motivated to achieve them. He was just away for 5 days and I stopped journaling. This led me to not eat as ‘clean.’ However, I did still do my workouts from The Fit Chic Year of Workouts. I feel great about this! I actually did some more cardio to try to ‘make up’ for slacking in the eating.

My point is this: YOU ARE ON A JOURNEY. You will always be faced with challenges. The key is to accept these times of imperfection and know that this is only a ‘bend in the road.’ Always keep a clear focus of your goals and you will eventually get there. Just because you’ve had a bad day or week does not mean that you are a failure. It means, you’ve simply had a ‘not so great week.’ Shrug it off and read over your goals again. Listen to an inspiring audio, surround yourself with like-minded people. Just keep moving forward! You really need to focus on the positive. For myself, I can keep reminding myself of the crap I ate, or I can remind myself of the great workouts I had and cardio that I did. Which way of thinking do you think will motivate me to move forward? You know the answer. An amazing, totally inspiring audio is the Unstoppable Fat Loss audio product. If you APPLY what you learn from this, I will guarantee you results.

Please, share your stories about imperfection in terms of achieving fitness goals and what helps you to get back on track? You will truly help others that share a similar weakness.

Remember, to keep moving forward!

Cheers to health,

Angie

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Hello…I want to tell you all my goals for the week so that I am held accountable. This is such an important action to take because once you tell people and write down your goals on paper something miraculous happens. Your subconscious takes over and seems to ‘guide’ you to where you want to go without you even knowing.

Our minds are so amazing. If you are interested in learning more about the power of the mind you should listen to the Unstoppable Fat Loss audio. You will receive the insights of 21 different minds. They share many powerful ‘mind blowing’ secrets to get your mind where you need it to be!

My goals: weight train 4X, interval cardio 3X, walk 2X, I will have ONE cheat meal. I will write in my food journal each day.

It is so important to take the steps to jot down our goals because it will keep you going in that straight line towards your goal. You may have friends come over with some desserts and as tempting as it may be if you have that goal written down and you know when you will get your reward, you will be a lot less tempted to give in.

I am now back to following the Every Other Day Diet - Lifestyle Plan from Jon Benson’s book. Now that I have completed the DETOX component, I am ready to go full force with making my fat loss happen! I lost about 1% body fat and 2 lbs of body weight with the detox. I was happy with that!

Another very motivating thing I did was order a bikini from Victoria’s Secret! I am so excited to look fantastic in it! I have never owned a bikini that I really loved. This one looked really nice, I cannot wait to be so fit and feel so sexy in it! Do you feel the power behind my actions?! I am doing things that make my goal so appealing to want…you can too!

Go for it! Have a great day!

Cheers to health,

Angie

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Okay, this is it. I’ve survived the detox! Whoo-hooo!! But did I pass? I would give myself an 8/10. I had my coffee each day. This way suppose to stop at day 4…still okay to me. I also caved and ate a couple of sugar cookies and popcorn yesterday. However, I did everything else and I feel great about the entire experience.

It was not totally insane. I did not feel food deprived. I just really wanted that coffee each day! For those of who whom may not know the detox plan that I have followed, you can find it in Jon Benson’s book the Every Other Day Diet Plan. I follow his recommended lifestyle plan. I plan on losing 5% body fat by April 2. His plan is very easy to follow and allows me to have a ‘cheat meal’ on every third day!

To accomplish this goal I am also ritually doing my workouts from the Fit Chic Year of Workouts. They only take me 20 minutes to complete! I am getting the results that I need and I really am in better shape right now than I have ever been! I have been hearing so many of my friends complain lately that they wish they felt better, and that they are in their 30’s so it’s too hard to get in shape, or that at ‘their age they cannot jog anymore’…the list goes on. That’s just crazy thinking! I was a sprinter in high school. I was in fantastic shape. However, the body I have today is a lot more healthy than it was back then. I eat better, I sleep better, and I exercise properly.

Don’t let your age limit you! You can be in the best shape of your life by taking action right now!

So go after your dreams,

Cheers to health,

Angie

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Fat loss expert Tom Venuto exposed his #1 nutrition, workout, and mindset tips for burning fat in a recent interview that we did together. After hanging up the phone with Tom I was instantly inspired to take immediate action on all three of his powerful tips that will help you get super lean. This is a must listen to interview…

Lean, Green, and Marine is a mantra that I learned from Tom when it comes to his #1 diet tip. It’s totally stuck in my head and influences how I now shop for food and what I choose when I open the fridge. These nutrition tips are absolutely golden.

You’ll also learn what Tom’s favorite fat burning workout is. His answer was so brilliantly crafted that I guarantee it will change your approach to exercise.

You’re also going to learn the difference in mindset that Tom has during the 12 weeks of preparing to get super lean compared to the remainder of the year when he’s just ‘lean’.

His advice on mindset sparked my excitement to hang up the phone and immediately book a photo shoot for Angie and I. Because of his advice I’ve never been so psyched up about my fat loss goals ever before. This is at an entirely new level.

When you are done listening to this incredible fat loss interview I want to hear your feedback.

What were the points that really resonated with you?

What changes are you going to make to your diet, exercise, and mental approach as a result of this interview?

You can learn more about Tom Venuto by visiting www.BurnOffTheFat.com

Enjoy the mp3 and have an absolutely amazing day!

Hello all, I’m almost there! One more day to go:) Having the protein is really helping with my energy levels. I worked out on legs two days ago and I’m still sore! Scott and I went for a walk this morning. It was -25′F, with the wind chill. Needless to say, we were not greeted by any other walkers along our journey! I love walking though. It really woke me up. I would much rather get outside and see new scenery, compared to ride the stationary bike.

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Hello, I cannot believe that I am already on day 4! It’s really going by fast. I feel more lean already and I’m sure that I have a bit of fat loss! I was able to have protein today at my afternoon meals:) This was great. I thoroughly enjoyed my eggs and chicken at my later meal.

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I’m incredibly excited to share this recent interview that I did with Holly Rigsby the creator of “Fit Yummy Mummy“. This is an interview that you are going to want to listen to over and over again as we covered some crucial components of a fat loss program for busy moms. But that’s not all…

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