Happiness Tip: Go Outside

I've made a small change in my morning routine.

While my oatmeal is in the microwave ....

I go out the back door.... And STAND there.

Sometimes the stars are out....
Sometimes the sun is rising ...

But the fresh air smells like.. Earth and rain...

And I can HEAR the life around me.
((Usually my rooster ..who is crazy))

But I just stand there...breathe. ..and be grateful.

It centers me. It fills me with energy.
And it draws my heart to God in gratitude.

Everyone has 2 minutes.

Next time you look out the window and think "WOW that's beautiful ".......stop looking through the window and GO OUTSIDE and actually FEEL it.

Take a little longer walking to the mailbox...sit on the front porch and look at the sky when you come home for the day...sneak outside after the kids are in bed and just look at the stars!

Nature is a great teacher...and a great source of calm.

Find time !!! You'll feel happier!!

XOXO,
Missy

Farm Fresh Perfection

As promised!!!! The SECRET trick to getting FRESH farm hard boiled eggs to PEEL!!!

Hallelujah!!!

No more frustration and wasted protein!! 😂😂

I loooove having chickens..🐔🐔

But I HAD to figure out how to get these perfect sources of protein to PEEL!!!

Thanks to the AMAZING theprairiehomestead.com:

I learned.... You have to STEAM them!!

Put your eggs in a metal colander...

Place your colander in a large pot with water on the bottom!!!

(Not enough to submerse the eggs!!! Just enough so you don't boil it all off)

Put a lit on the pot and steam them for 20-22 minutes!!!

Place them in cold water directly after steaming to halt the cooking process!!

Then...dry... Peel and enjoy!!

Or if you're ME.... Draw happy faces on them with sharpie and put them in the fridge for FAST and perfect protein!!!

Yay for EGGS!!!

Life is Like Beach Sand

Life is like Beach Sand.

We pick up handfuls of it....

We sift through it....

We pick out parts of it to keep and carry around with us...

And the rest just runs through our fingers....

You CANT KEEP TODAY!!

It WILL END

Just like yesterday.

This week.... I've learned a LOT about myself.

Some good.
Some not so good.

What I realized is this....

I HOLD ON tightly to LOVE.

I feel it and give it DEEPLY.

But ...that also allows me to be hurt deeply.

And ..it makes me extremely self critical.

And...unfortunately.

I hold on to hurt from others and self judgement with iron fingers.

But....I'm learning.

I collect Heart shaped rocks ❤

They are like little love notes from God!

I find them... Everywhere!!!

This one is my favorite.

It's from Rockaway Beach. (My favorite place on earth)

Sometimes I carry it in my pocket.

Sometimes it sits on my windowsill in my kitchen.

As I held onto it this morning in my quiet kitchen... Quietly reflecting on what I've learned this week...

I heard THIS in my heart...

"Let GO. Let everything else go. The past and the future. Just HOLD onto LOVE today"

Let everything else GO!

Hold onto your LOVE for others
Hold on to the LOVE they give you
Hold on the your LOVE for yourself
Hold onto your LOVE for God
And His LOVE for you

You choose to open your fingers and let anything other than LOVE just fall through...

Because when today is over what do you want to have left???

All that is ever left...when everything falls ...through. Is LOVE.

So LET GO and Hold ON to LOVE❤

PS: find a heart rock. It will help you. Don't know where to find one?!? Start looking!

Trust me... If you LOOK for one.
It will find YOU ❤

XOXO, 

missy

NOW is a Good Time

Note to Self: yesterday ended last night.

You are living in N-O-W

NOW is a good time to be Happy. 

NOW is a good time to allow yourself to change.

You can't undo yesterday. You can't change your blunders.

But you CAN choose to learn from them.

Today is a brand NEW canvas!

Will you ruin it with dwelling on what wasn't so pretty in your past??

Or will you create something NEW!

Allow YOURSELF to start NEW today.
Extend that grace to others.

No one had to EARN the new Sunrise!

God gives that freely. Perfectly on schedule everyday.

Stop waiting to free yourself by accepting the GIFT of starting NEW.

Dare to just Let TODAY be unhindered by your missteps yesterday or your fears of tomorrow.

Give TODAY the FREEDOM to be PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL.

And make it SO.

xoxo,

missy

DONE is Better than Perfect

Are you DREADING your workout today??!

Do you have a Goal ....but it just seems TOO big... So.. You AVOID it!!??

Let me tell you a Secret!!!

No one wakes up perfect!!

E-V-E-R

So ..
Even a crappy workout... Is better than NO workout!! 😂😂

And even taking one small bite out of your goal... moves you closer to it!!

Today I had "Chisel Balance" and "Chisel GLUTES" on my scedulle.

I'm NOT good as balance!!!

It's awkward.

And let me tell you... Working GLUTES on this seemingly innocent ball?!!

B-R-U-T-A--L

But.... I did it ANYWAY!!

Why?!?

Because DONE is better than PERFECT!

Done means I pushed myself.

Done means I took action.

Was it pretty ?! Graceful?! Or free of struggle.

Nope.

But....

I burned calories.🔥🔥

I grew my muscles 💪💪

And...best of all..I SHOWED UP for MYSELF!! 🙋

Don't WAIT to TRY until you feel you can do it PERFECTLY.

Take it from me....Being a HOT MESS is normal!!

So just GO for it!!

Raise your hand if YOU did YOUR workout TODAY!! 

We got this!!!

The Good in Monday

Be the GOOD in your Monday!

SEE the GOOD in your Monday!
RECEIVE the GOOD in your Monday!
BELIEVE the GOOD in your Monday!

Lucky YOU!! You WOKE UP TODAY!!

Don't waste it!!!

What you SEE is what you GET???

Right?!!

But.....What if you don't like the world around you or the situation you're in?!!

Focus on YOU.

BE a light.
BE a giver.

⭐BE the GOOD!!

Then....

⭐Choose to SEE the GOOD

With all your heart CHOOSE to focus on the good, beautiful, kind, and positive things in others and in your day.

Sometimes it HARD! ((Anyone else have an irrational toddler ?! Or over emotional Tween?! 😂😂))

So ...just start listing little things you love... Like the smell of grass...or your cute mailbox.

Or the way your neighbor always waves when you drive by...

Look for it...you'll SEE it!!

⭐RECEIVE the GOOD!!

When you find something GOOD ...let it in!!!!

Make a mental note!!

Write it in a journal!

THINK about what is means to you

Smile and say "Ha! I see you good!! I found you!!"

⭐BELIEVE the GOOD

Internalize it! Hold onto. Make the good in the world part of WHO you ARE!

Pretty soon.... Practicing this....will leave you filled with A DEEP sense of JOY. (That's the deep lasting kind of happiness 💪)

And ....when you're not "feeling it"
Or hard things happen in your life...

You can go back and DRAW from the deep "WELL of GOOD" you've created!!!

BUT ... It's starts with YOU.

BE the GOOD in your Monday......

You CAN do it. I know you CAN!
I KNOW you ARE the Good!!

I can SEE it.... So now go and BE it!

xoxo,
missy

Happy Faces

Happy Faces, People!!! ....They aren't just for kids

Happiness ....can be INTENTIONAL.

I'm standing in my quiet kitchen.

Quietly thinking about my day.

Saying my affirmations to myself....
(I am calm. I am kind. I am confident. I am intentional...)

Listening to...silence.

Breathing deeply... and just BEING.

And then of course ...

eating my healthy and cheerful breakfast!!!
(Steel cut oats + coconut + coconut milk+ happy strawberries)

My friends....

Take a quiet moment today to

stop.
smile.
breathe.
be grateful.

And set your intentions on happiness.

My Oatmeal is happy.... Let's all be Happy today 

Happy Saturday!

XOXO,

Missy
💙issy

Dreams Come True By...

Fill in the BLANK..... "Dreams come TRUE BY................"

Want to know MY answer?!!

Dreams come TRUE by .....

BEING INTENTIONAL.

If you want the life of your DREAMS....

You have to GO AFTER IT.

EVERY DAY!!!

Nothing changes in your life...without ACTION.

Every morning I create an "Action List"

What ACTIONS do I need to take to move me closer to my goals?!

To improve from my SKILLS?

To build relationships with God and those I LOVE?

To build a Successful Buisness??

To Live a life of Purpose??

Action Steps.

Often..small ones.

After all .... "Rome wasn't built in a day"

Right?!!

Want to change something?!?

Make an ACTION LIST!

And DO something ON IT!!

Pretty soon ..,you'll be making progress
Faster than you ever imagined.

And the Dream life that once seemed IMPOSSIBLE.... Will become a REALITY.

Because YOU ...took ACTION.

What are some of my ACTION steps?!!

💜Daily Silence/prayer/meditation
💜Daily workout
💜Daily healthy eating
💜Daily intentional affection for my family and friends
💜Daily reading of personal development
💜Daily self evaluation of needed action steps.
💜Sleep

REPEAT.

What are YOUR daily ACTION steps??

Clean & Crunchy Tuna Salad

****Clean and Crunchy*****

Yes Please!!

My kids LOVE Tuna!!!

But mayonnaise?!? 

Soooo... swap it!!!

For GREEK YOGURT!!

Seriously!!! They'll never know!!

So good!!!

Clean and Crunchy Tuna Salad

1 can tuna in water...drained
1 celery stalk chopped
1/4 onion chopped
1/4 tsp onion powder
Sea salt and pepper

I eat mine open face!!!!

My bread of choice ?!
Daves killer "Good seed Bread"

Add cucumbers on the side!?!

Clean...Green..and crunchy 💙

Who wants Tuna for lunch?!?

Mom Sanity Saver Tip

*****Mom Sanity Saver Tip!!!****

1. Citrus is your friend!!!
Slice an entire orange or lemon and add it to your water in the late afternoon!!!

Natural energy ✅

Mood booster✅

Vitamin C boost for your immunity ✅

makes getting your water in pretty and tasty with minimal added calories✅

2. Take 5 minutes to go outside and watch the sunset.

Breathe in the light....breathe out any of the accumulated stress of the day.

Consciously let it fill up your soul with calm....

Before you head back in the house to battle dinner..baths ...and bed ...

Unless of course your children are always calm and rational at bedtime....

Then...well ....my hat's off to you...
You can borrow some of mine 👬👭

Taking a little time for ME....makes me the best Mama I can be!!!

Breathe In, Breathe Out

Breathe Blue skies in ....breathe Grey skies out...

I was lying in bed this morning ...

And I felt distinct LACK of anxiety.

Weird.

Most days I wake up with anxiety.

It's normal for me and I have learned to breathe and talk myself into getting up and moving with affirmations...prayer.. listening to personal development ...

Then following that with healthy habits of breakfast, exercise, and sticking to a to do list..

Today I had no anxiety.

I thought "why is that God?!?"

I think it's because I focused ALL weekend on this one thing...

Choice.

A choice to deliberately recognize what I thinking.

If my thoughts were good....I focused them and affirmed them to myself.

For example "missy do you notice you are feeling happy". Or "missy do you notice you are feeling loved!"

Then I could confirm that I was in fact TRUELY feeling those things. And then I could thank God for them.

Now the flip side....

All weekend when I had a negative thought...

Instead of punishing myself by thinking "missy .. You're so dumb why do you think negative thoughts"

I acknowledged them!!!

For example: "missy!! Your house is messy and that's making you anxious!"

Or "missy your kids are acting out and that's making you feel inadequate "

Then you can keep your negative emotion at arms length and say ...

Is it TRUE?!! Is it HELPFUL?!!

Do I choose to walk through that "cloud of emotion"

To my SHOCK ....I was able to rationally disengage from negative thinking!

MIND EXPLOSION!

It's called ACT therapy.

Audiobooks are my therapist😂...
And I'm reading this book called The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris

It's changing everything I thought about ....my thoughts!!!

Today I woke up with ZERO anxiety?!!

Why?!?

Because I feel in control of my emotions!?!?

Oh my gosh I think my life just turned on its head!!

Last example:

My alarm went off and I thought "you're going to feel anxious because you have a lot to do today and you're tired"

Then I stopped... And I chose

No...actually I'm not. Actually. I don't FEEL anxious. I'm in total control of this feeling and I choose to get up and feel calm and free.

And I did.

Today is Monday. Blue skies in..Grey skies out.

Gold Digger

There are always plenty of people who will choose to find what's WRONG with people.

To point fingers...dig up dirt... Be unkind.

But this I know....

When you choose to see the glittering treasure of possibility in everyone...

Like our Savior sees in YOU.....

Your life will glitter like GOLD.

There is light and darkness.....everywhere.

Let's bring out the light in others...instead of burying them in dirt!

Everyone is "dirty"...flawed... and broken

But they are also precious beyond measure...

Be a GOLD Digger!!
Even if it's the tiniest sparkle at first....

Choose ...to Find the gold!!

XOXO,

Missy

HAMMER & CHISEL Christmas Countdow

I am SOOOOO excited for the arrival of this new program. December 1st cannot come fast enough!! The Master's Hammer & Chisel is a power house program created by Autumn Calabrese (creator of 21 Day Fix) Sagi Kalev (creator of Body Beast) designed to get you in the best shape EVER in just 30-40 minutes a day! 

Here is some info from the Beachbody website:

"What is The Master's Hammer and Chisel?

If you've ever wanted to craft a defined, visually dramatic physique—the kind of body you're proud to show off—The Master's Hammer and Chisel delivers breathtaking, body-changing results in as little as 60 days. Trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese are sought-after experts at sculpting spectacular physiques—and they have shelves of competition prizes to prove it! Now, for the first time, they're collaborating and sharing their winning strategies with you, so you can finally build a stunning, ripped physique."

I've had the chance to preview Hammer & Chisel and let me tell you... it WORKS!! If you've been thinking about jump starting your fitness this is an awesome opportunity to join my Hammer & Chisel Christmas Countdown Challenge Group that is starting December 7th. (I've even been able to convince my hubby to get in on this one!!) My Challenge Groups are full of people just like you and me and I'll be there every step of the way. 

So what are you waiting for? It is time to take control of your fitness! Spots are limited so CLICK HERE to fill out a brief form, find me on Facebook, or email me @ rockitmomfitness@gmail.com and I would be happy to get you set up or answer any questions you might have.  

xoxo,

Missy

www.rockitmomfitness.com

A Day In the Life of a Top Coach

I'm not always very BRAVE...unless I'm WILDLY passionate about something.

Like motherhood.....
And building a childhood for my kids full of growth, adventure, and love ❤

I'm FAR from a perfect mom. ‪#‎judgemenot‬

My anxiety and depression kept me from being the best mom for them A LOT of days.

It left me feeling inadequate, scared that I would mess them up, and afraid to fail....all the time.

Here's what I haven learned!

To be a mother...is to be in a constant state of personal growth. Just like your kids.

You don't have to be perfect...but you have to be there. To love. And you have to keep trying.

But I also had to learn that I had to show up for myself too!!!

I had to exercise.

I had to eat right.

I had to train myself to think happy thoughts.

I had to give myself the TOOLS to be the best version of me...so I could be a better mom for them.

We are growing together. That's what families do!!!

That...is why I'm so passionate about coaching!!!

All I do...everyday...day in and day out..

Is help other women empower themselves with the tools to be the BEST that they can be.

To stop beating themselves up for not being perfect 24/7.

To embrace THEMSELVES...and choose to grow!!!

Everyday I watch as they transform their lives...

Everyday I wake up knowing that today matters...because I'm going to show up for my family and for those I coach.

My husband says says I should brag more 😂😂😂(he's a proud husband ❤)

So I'm gonna give it to you straight...

What has being a coach done for me??

It's allowed me to pay the entire down payment for our 23 acre farm in Oregon

It allowed me to bring Jeff home ...to be a dad...and a farmer.

It allows us to have every meal together..... everyday.

It's allows us to home school our kids as a team.

It allows us the freedom to take our kids to the beach or the zoo...whenever we want without worrying about work hours!!!

It gave us ....Family Freedom.

And....I have this team ....who LOVES and LIFTS eachother.

It's such a source of goodness in my life....I don't know how I get to really
Call this my my job!

So....the question is...how do I do it???

How do I juggle being a Top 50 ELITE BeachBody coach (2 years running) AND be a mom.

I will show you ❤

Sometimes I'm cute and done up...(mostly on video making days😂)

Sometimes I'm in my pajamas and muddy boots!! (Ok most of the time)

But I'm a wife and mom first....because I run entire business from home! (With my crappy Oregon country internet 😂)

I'm going to send a video out tomorrow ....

It will Just be me...telling it like it is!

I won't guarantee I will look cute in said video. Depends on how my day goes 

But I will guarantee it will include

What my day looks like...
How I created success from home..
How many hours I really work...
How much income I really make ....

All of it !!

So, If you are curious as to what my daily life looks like....and if you could actually do it too....here's your chance!!S end me a message and I will make sure you get the link 

xoxo,

Missy

www.rockitmomfitness.com

*******TO KEEP COMPLIANCE HAPPY: Beachbody does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach’s income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill.**********

Missy Meals: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries

THIS RECIPE WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!! So delicious AND healthy!!

1. A coupble of sweet potatoes, diced
2. Cranberries halved 
3. 1 tbsp coconut oil
4. Sprinkle with nutmeg

Bake 375 for 30-35 minutes then broil for 5 to make them a tiny bit crispy!

Yes....it's the best, cleanest, most amazing food ever!!

You can add a little sea salt...

But leave off the marshmallows!!! This holiday recipes doesn't need it!!

Warning: make 2 pans... they go fast!

( 21 day fixers 1/2 💜and 1 💛)

xoxo,
Missy

www.rockitmomfitness.com

Our Sunday Tradition

This is becoming a Sunday tradition....winding down the Sabbath by walking the forest together!!!

Usually the goats all follow us these days!!

We collected leaves🍁🍃

We took more pictures of mushrooms for our project ..

We climbed mossy rocks... Goats included

We ran up and down the trails pretending we were In Indiana Jones 😂😂😂

We thanked God for our beautiful slice of this wonderful planet!!

Sigh.

It's the perfect end to Sunday. And it makes my heart sing!❤

xoxo,

Missy

www.rockitmomfitness.com

True Friends

Tonight ...I am most grateful... for TRUE friends.

My husband always teases me that I have too many "best friends" and that you can only have one truly BEST friend.

If that's true...I will choose Jesus. ❤
My husbands ok with being 2nd 😂😂

But the truth is .... TRUE FRIENDS are a rare and precious gift.

Those in your life Who love you in all your splendid imperfections... Who see your strengths... and remind you of them when you feel weak. Who keep you humble... Because they know how stupid you were "that one time..." ‪#‎dontgetmestarted‬

Who would be there for you at a moments notice if you needed them.

And are also ...very truly...always there.. In every moment. ....Because they ARE a piece of your heart.

True Friends

Who laugh with you ...
Who cry with you....
Who defend you...
Who are honest with you....

Who ARE part of you....

I'm convinced I have the most amazing friends on earth .

They are ALL truly remarkable human beings ....

....full of goodness and love.

Each one of them has taught me something I couldn't have learned from someone else....

I thank God everyday for them....

And I'm so thankful for the chance I have to be part of their hearts as they are part of mine. ‪#‎luckyluckyme‬

No need to tag you....my friends

You already know who you are!!! ‪#‎truefriendsforever‬

What are YOU most grateful for today??

xoxo,
Missy

www.rockitmomfitness.com

Missy Motivation: Wake Up and DREAM

DO YOU STRUGGLE TO GET UP EARLY??? Want to know a secret?!! I DO TOO!

Who REALLY wants to get out of bed on a cold fall morning??? How do you do it?!! Have a PURPOSE!!!!

A Dream that you work for everyday that makes your HEART so warm, so happy, so excited...that that INTERNAL FLAME of that dream becomes warmer than your bed!!!

After my 4th baby I was severely depressed. I didn't want to get out of bed. My 1st grader was dragging me out of bed to get her to school everyday. One day I realized.... I HAD to SAVE MYSELF!!! I had to!!! MY FAMILY... My 4 kids...my husband.... They needed me to be stronger. And gosh dangit I wanted to FEEL HAPPY again.

So... I forced myself to get up and workout.

It was hard at first.

But the FIRE of belief in myself GREW!!!

I started to FEEL happier. Stronger.

I learned to be kinder to myself.

I learned that taking care of me was ESSENTIAL NOT SELFISH!!

I FOUND "Missy" again.

Now....3 years later....

I STILL get up early ((most days))

I STILL fight anxiety and Depression

But I know how to FUEL the FIRE

I get up to take care of ME

I get up to COACH so I can help other women find THEIR FIRE.

I get up to help my TEAM of coaches build their dreams... To help people and find financial freedom!

I get up so I can get what I need DONE early....... So I can spend more time with my adventurous children and amazing husband!!

Ask yourself...... What DREAM makes my heart fill with a FIRE so HOT Id wake up and walk through a blizzard everyday for it?!?

DARE to write that dream down. Dare to GO AFTER IT!! And when you DARE to DREAM DAILY?? You'll get your booty out of bed!!!!

xoxo,
Missy