CLEANING OUT MY CLOSET

I used to hold onto things way beyond their expiration date.  Even when they no longer served a purpose I had trouble letting go.  To let go meant change.  Change is scary, change is uncomfortable and comfort felt good.  But I learned that in order to move forward you have to sometimes let go of the old and embrace the new.  

Whether it’s a job that is no longer satisfying, a friendship that has run its course, or even old clothes that are too big, I have found that the best thing to do is to get rid of them and move on.

This was my advice to a friend when she told me she keeps 4 sizes of clothes in her closet, from her so called skinny wardrobe to her chubby clothes.  She said that she needs them “just in case” she gains weight (her weight has been up and down and she is back up to her chubby clothes right now).  Not only does that take up a ridiculous amount of space but she has set herself up for failure.  Change starts with a choice and then followed by action. Don’t leave room for “just in case!”

As you embrace your new healthy lifestyle, what are you hanging onto that may be holding you back?

Time to clean out your closet.

Nancy

NASM CPT

Bfit Athletic Club LLC

www.bfitathleticclub.com

GO GREEN

Okay so you joined in on the meal replacement smoothie craze. You’ve been going at it for a while now but not losing any weight. 

In fact, does it look like you’ve may have put on a few extra pounds instead?

Time to take a look at what you are packing into that blender. 

Smoothies are great. They can save you when you don’t have time to sit down and eat a meal, they are quick and easy to make, and you can really pack in a lot of nutrients. But be mindful what you are putting in the blender. Too much fruit and other sugars and you could actually be sabotaging your weight loss goals.

It may take some time to get used to the taste but try to decrease the amount of fruit and gradually begin adding more vegetables to your smoothies.   http://www.timesunion.com/…/Chewing-over-the-benefits-of-sm…

As always, consult your doctor or nutritionist if you have any concerns. 

Nancy M. Smith

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Crossfit Level1 Trainer

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CONFESSION: I KNOW MY COMPETITION DOESN'T STAND A CHANCE!

I love challenges.  It’s the competitive spirit in me; to prove that I can do whatever I put my mind to.   It’s that same competitive spirit that not only motivated me to train for a marathon but to run it and actually finish it.

When a friend asked me to run the Publix Georgia marathon, I laughed.  I mean really, why?  That's something I said that I would NEVER do.  But all it took was a challenge and there I was, up at 6AM running in freezing cold and sometimes in the rain.  Running for hours…Friday nights, Saturday mornings, Sunday afternoons, but there was no better feeling than crossing that finish line and proving that I could do it.

What I realized is that I wasn’t trying to prove it to her.  Yes, she asked me but it wasn’t about her at all.  It was all about me!  I am my biggest competitor.  Finishing that race was all about me challenging my limits. That goal kept me focused and dedicated to the training and the training got me in the best shape ever.  I can’t think of a better benefit.  It was a win win.

It can do the same for you.  As you journey to get in shape, be your biggest competitor.  Challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone.  Set a lofty goal, dedicate yourself and do something extraordinary!

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Nancy

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