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!!!

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?!?

End of Summer Shakeology Frozen Yogurt

Oh dear... I'm in frustrating mandated 'rest mode' with this bum shoulder. If not being able to workout hard makes me want to do anything it's EAT!! But, I choose to focus on my nutrition and commit to heal and not be so hard on myself.


I ate GREAT today!! And instead of caving into ice cream on a hot Summer day I made Shakeology Frozen Yogurt instead! This stuff is so good I even caught my toddler red handed with her fingers in it while it was freezing. Try it out for yourself:

Shakeology Frozen Yogurt

2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp vanilla
1 Tbsp natural peanut butter
1/2 of a ripe banana
1/2 cup chocolate Shakeology

Put it all in a blender and blend until smooth. Put in freezer until soft/frozen and enjoy!!

Try it with a drizzle of peanut butter on top (or with a little whipped cream if you must!).

Get Ready to DANCE!!

I teased this a little bit in my last post so here is a little more info about the new Shaun T program coming out this summer. I am SOOOOOOO excited for it!! Maybe this white girl will even be able to learn a move or two! (And c'mon,.. who doesn't love a little more Shaun T??)

The new program is called CIZE™ and it is a dance workout that looks like it is going to be so much FUN!! And that is really what I think exercise should be: FUN!!

Here is the description from Beachbody:

"Tired of squats, lunges, push-ups, and boring cardio? Then pay attention because you're about to look forward to working out! Shaun T goes back to his dancing roots and makes losing weight an “experience.” You'll be LIVIN’ and SWEATIN’ to hot new moves and great music!

And if you think you can’t dance, don’t worry. Shaun breaks down the routines, step-by-step, move-by-move, and builds them into a full dance workout. And at the end, you’ll get to CIZE IT UP to songs from Shaun’s playlist. You’ll be so focused on mastering the moves that for 35–40 minutes you’ll forget you’re actually burning fat and calories, and getting in the best shape of your life."
Check out this short video about the program (Warning! You will get excited!):

CIZE is scheduled to come out this summer so I'll be sure to keep you posted as to when it is available. Click here to join on my Challenge Group list and be the first to know about it. Get ready to get down!!

How to STAY Motivated

Happy Monday everyone!! I hope you had a great weekend. Jeff and I just got back from Cancun and had an AMAZING time there. It was so much fun catching up with friends and learning more about what Beachbody has on the horizon (don't worry, I'll share much more about that soon. It's fantastic!!).

Not sure how to even put the last week days into words. Jeff and I went to Cancun on our honeymoon almost 13 years ago!! This trip came after a lot of life experiences... 4 kids... and lots of hard work. 

This trip was pretty incredible. Sure.. it's nice it was paid for (thank you Beachbody) ...but it's our time together we spent reflecting on what we've learned the last 13 years that made it so amazing. (Ok I feel old!!)


The parties were fun...Seeing beachbody friends was really fun.... But just doing a whole lot of nothin' together was the best part!! I don't know about you but when I get home from vacation it can take me a bit to get back into the swing of things. This has helped me reflect a bit about staying motivated and how important it is to keep working on your daily life that coincides with reaching your BIG goals.

As I mentioned before, you aren't going to reach all of your goals in a single step, but you CAN DO IT!! So how do you stay motivated?? I'm glad you asked!! The next video in my 'Goal Diggers' series is about what I've learned about staying motivated, even with all the distractions of life swirling around. Enjoy!!

Moments Matter

I didn't want a dog. I have 4 kids...they make plenty of messes. But the kids have begged for YEARS!! So sure enough...we got a "Daisy the Doodledog".....

I had no idea how to train a puppy...didn't want to spend patience doing it...but of course...Ya have to. My daughter took on most the responsibility. She loves that dog and the dog loves her back. Daisy sleeps next to (or sometimes in) Her bed. But that also means it has been Caitlyn's job to take the dog out each morning. Sometimes it's as early at 6. 

I am always up....and it's often still dark, rainy, and cold. I'd do it for her...so she could go back to sleep...but Daisy won't go out without her BFF. 
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So we've made a morning ritual of it. Caitlyn and I sit under the massive Pine tree that shelters us from the rain...wrap ourselves in a blanket..and watch that crazy dog run amuck! We giggle. We sit. And we talk. We watch the mist swirl around the trees.
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It's 5 ...maybe 10 minutes of my day. In the fresh air..snuggled with my daughter ...who is growing up all too fast.
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Someday I'm sure the dog will be trained ....and will go out alone. Maybe these moments will end. Maybe my daughter won't remember them....but I will.
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Moments matter. Being her mom matters. 

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And I guess I have the dog to thank for it. ‪#‎godblessourcrazydaisydog‬‪#‎momentsmatter‬

This fun and crazy ride we've been on over past two years as a family all started when I decided to become a Beachbody Coach. It has transformed our lives and financial situation to allow me the time to be there for moments like these. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Coach and the awesome things happening in Team RockIt then click here to fill out a brief form. YOU can do it too!!

Health is Wealth

Have you come down from your Easter sugar buzz yet?? I may or may not have eaten one too many chocolate eggs over the past week. Having a treat once in a while is no big deal, but it can be easy to lose sight of how big of a role what we eat plays in our overall health. Once again, this is where Shakeology comes in with 70 nutrition packed superfoods packed into one glass. It makes it so EASY to jump start a more balanced diet.

But don't just take it from me... here is how one of Beachbody's top coaches, Seay Stanford, explains why she is such a big fan:

“As a holistic health professional and nutrition expert, I’m a firm believer that when it comes to getting and staying healthy and fit, what we put in our mouth plays about a 70% role in our overall health. Because when you think about it, there really isn’t such a thing as bad fitness. However, there is such a thing as bad nutrition. And bad nutrition is far more prevalent in the majority of people today—regardless of their exercise regimen, or lack thereof.

But thanks to Beachbody, there’s an incredible solution to this poor nutrition epidemic, and it’s called Shakeology. One of the biggest things that separates Shakeology from all the other protein shakes on the market is its quality ingredients. Not only is Shakeology packed with over 70 premium ingredients, it’s also loaded with potent superfoods from around the world that most of us would never have the opportunity to consume.

Another reason I love Shakeology over other shakes is because I know I am not comparing carbs/protein/fats on labels, instead I’m only comparing what’s listed after the word “INGREDIENTS.”

Seay Stanford, Top Beachbody Coach

Those words tell you exactly what you need to know about what you’re putting into your body. While there are some big words listed on the back of the Shakeology bag that I can’t correctly pronounce, the truth is, I don’t need to. All I need to know is that there is NOTHING artificial in Shakeology. And most importantly, it does NOT contain two big No-No’s: there are NO artificial flavors in Shakeology, and there are NO artificial sweeteners.

And having that inside knowledge about all the things that aren’t in Shakeology completely leaves you in the know. So since we truly are what we eat (or drink)—now is a great time to say YES to Shakeology! As the saying goes: Health is wealth. And my goal is to be as wealthy as possible. Thanks, Shakeology.”

Have any question or want to learn more about Shakeology?? Click here to fill out a brief form or feel free to contact me any time!!

Spring Cleaning: Body, Mind & Spirit

ITS  SPRING!!!  Are you feeling READY for a FRESH START??

If there is one thing I have learned on my FITNESS JOURNEY…it's that to have TRUE SUCCESS you have to a have BALANCE!  You cant JUST workout…you have to EAT well.  And even if you take care of your BODY….you wont feel FULFILLED without NOURISHING your SOUL.  

Are you READY  for SPRING CLEANING>>  MIND, BODY, SPIRIT??

Here are MY TOP 5 TIPS to SPRING into a FRESH NEW START!

1.  PUT YOUR BEST FRIDGE FORWARD!!

START by taking a good hard look at your fridge!!!  Throw out all the processed food you can find and FILL IT with FRESH HEALTHY FOODS!!!  Not only are FRESH FOODS BEAUTIFUL  but you CANT have a FRESH START stuck in your OLD EATING HABITS. 

This goes for your PANTRY too!!!  Throw out sugar cereal and replace it with oatmeal.  Throw out white bread and bagels and fill it with WHOLE grain bread and English muffins. 

2. Life is better with a BOWL OF CHERRIES!!!   TRY IT!!!   Instead of buying fresh flowers to brighten your mood  TRY FRUIT!!!  Buy a CUTE fruit basket and FILL it with FRESH FRUIT.  LEAVE IT OUT where you can see it!!  It wont just help you EAT better…but it will brighten your MOOD to look at it everyday.   Make a HABIT of ALWAYS having a FULL fruit basket

3.  Put some SPRING in your STEP.  Spring Fever is a REAL THING!!  We’ve been COOOPED up all winter and our BODIES NEED to MOVE!!  TRY SOMETHING NEW with your fitness routine.  The excitement of something NEW is motivating.  Go to a new class, walk a different route….GET OUT of your exercise box and  DO something FUN!!  SKIP !!  Swing on the swings between laps at the park, go SWIMMING at the local pool.     Just GET MOVING!!

4.  Grow you MIND!!  We feed our bodies….but we often forget to CULTIVATE OUR MINDS.   Take 5 minutes each morning to meditate and count your blessings.  Listen to an audio book while you drive to and from work or fold laundry at home.   There are thousands of free audiobooks on You-tube!!!   Turn one on while you make dinner or even when you work out!!   My favorite book right now is “The Power” by Rhonda Byrne.  It has taught me to walk each step with gratitude and love.  When we fill our minds with goof positive things……it changes our entire outlook on how we see everything. 

Choose a book on a topic YOU are interested…and find a few minutes each day to give yourself the gift of learning something NEW!!

5.  Wake up and Smell the Roses!!  Spring is FULL of new life and your SPIRIT will be lifted the more you find time to experience it.   GET OUTSIDE everyday.  Get up and watch the sunrise and listen to the birds….or make an effort to go out each night and just SIT and watch the sun go Down.   Take a blanket and eat your lunch out on the lawn or bench outside your office…Just SIT.  Close your eyes and just let the sun warm your face for a few minutes.  Or, if you are a night owl….before you go to bed each night go out and take 10 minutes to look at the moon and the stars.   A little bit of nature goes a long way in raising your level of happiness.  Spring is SO BEAUTIFUL…take time to experience it!!

Motivation Monday: Daily Action Steps

Happy Monday everyone!! I hope you had a great Easter weekend with friends and family. I love Easter because it gives me a chance to reflect on my faith and think about new beginnings. As I've thought about the last two years of my journey as a Beachbody Coach and what my little team has become one of the things that stands out most are the small steps I've taken everyday to getting closer to my DREAM LIFE. There is still so much I want to do and become and memories to make with my little family, but that first step I took to become a Coach really has changed my life and I'm grateful for it.

Last week I posted about about what I've learned about how to break down being balanced and happy in your daily life that coincides with making BIG goals. It sounds a bit daunting but I'm here to tell you that you CAN DO IT!! 

You aren't going to reach all of your goals in one single step. That's just not how it works (believe me, I've tried!!).  The next video in my 'Goal Diggers' series is about taking daily action steps to move toward your BIG goals. Hope you enjoy it!!

Happy Easter, Everyone!

One of the reasons we wanted land...was to have lots of family and friends over and have room for lots of fun and festivities!!! Jeff was excited to hide as many eggs as possible in the forest....he had some brother-in laws to help out. It was a pretty fun free for all forest eggstravagsnza!!! We even had a visit from the "Easter-buddy" (aka dog named Buddy in ears ) 14 kids,9 adults, waaaaay to much food and candy!!! Lots of fun!! Happy to report my new Easter present (to myself ) kept my feet warm and dry!!!‪ #purplebootsforthewin!!!  Our 1st Annual Reber Ranch Easter Egg-stravaganza was a success!! .....and it didn't even rain. Which is an Oregon Miracle!!! 


Happy Easter, Everyone!!

Ditching the Diploma and Excelling as a Team Beachbody Coach

Today's Transformation Thursday story is about a Coach that didn't just change their health and fitness with Beachbody but changed his family's financial situation as well with his at-home Beachbody business. This is one of the greatest blessings that Beachbody has been to me; I get to be home with my kids and enjoy each one of them as they are growing up. I don't have to worry about missing any of those special moments or being there when they need me.

Check out Mike's story:

"Five years ago, I thought I had it all. I had completed my PhD in Engineering and was working as award-winning Senior Chemist for a leading company. It felt like my years of hard work were finally paying off.

Then came the day I started P90X. In just 90 days, I lost 20 pounds and got ripped! I had so much more energy and the joint pain that had been bothering me was gone.

Before I knew it, my story and transformation were inspiring others to change their own lives. I quickly found a passion for helping people achieve their health and fitness goals—so I signed up as a Coach!

I had no idea pursing this newfound passion would turn into such a viable business! Never before had I understood the true power of networking marketing. Especially when it aligns with work you love doing! Not only do I have the satisfaction of helping others live happier, healthier lives, but I even get paid while on vacation through residual income!

After only a few years of working a few hours a day at my Beachbody business, my income as a Coach started approaching my “day job” salary. That blew me away!

I had spent nine years pursing a higher education. I had spent 10 years building my career in corporate America. I worked so, so hard my whole life. But after all that, nothing provided me the same lifestyle opportunities as that of a Beachbody Coach.

As a Coach, I get to make money helping others. I get to choose how I run my business. I can work from home and take more time for my wife and my two children. What a deal!

It wasn’t long before I decided to retire my career as a chemist. I knew that by putting a larger focus on my Coaching business, I could enjoy a more flexible lifestyle and take on a larger role with raising my kids.

Being a Coach has changed everything for my family and me. It has given me the confidence, tools, and success to be both a provider for my family and a present father and husband.

Anyone can do this. You don’t need a PhD to be successful. You don’t need years of working up a corporate later to provide for your family. The Team Beachbody business model can drive the American Dream—you just have to commit yourself to it!"

I continue to be amazed by the transformations that the Beachbody business is making in people's health and fitness and in their lives. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Coach and the awesome things happening in Team RockIt then click here to fill out a brief form. YOU can do it too!!

Shakeology Chocolate Brownie Snacks

Guess what... I LOVE Shakeology!! I know, BIG shocker, right?? Besides being jam packed with nutrients, one of the best things about it is how versatile it is which is awesome when you are trying to stick to a healthy diet (and don't look now but swimsuit season is right around the corner). I came across this recipe on the Shakeology blog recently that combines the health benefits of Shakeology and chocolate. Yes, CHOCOLATE!!

Chocolate Brownie Snacks

- Makes 12 servings, 1 ball each

- Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min.
- Prep Time: 10 min.
- Cooking Time:  None

What you need:

- ½ cup  all-natural smooth almond butter
- 1 scoop Chocolate Vegan Shakeology
- 1  medium ripe banana, mashed
- ¼ cup  quick-cooking rolled oats
- 3 Tbsp. chopped raw almonds (or walnuts or sun flower seeds)

What you do:

1. Combine almond butter, Shakeology, banana, oats, and almonds in a medium bowl; mix well.
2. Roll mixture into twelve 1-inch balls; place in airtight container.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

If you have any questions about Shakeology or jump starting your healthy eating habits then click here to fill out a brief form or feel free to contact me any time!!

From 5 Years Without Fitness to FABULOUS

Thursdays are one of my favorites because I get to brag about my INSPIRING team a little bit and focus on some of the success we've seen. Meet Meredith.. wife, mom of SIX, and 21 Day Fix graduate. Here is her story about how 21 Day Fix started her on her fitness path:

"5 YEARS! I had been exercise free for FIVE WHOLE YEARS! Wait...I probably shouldn't admit that to you, but it's true!

I know what it's like to be dismally out of shape.

I know what it's like to have knee pain and feel like I had no options....

I know what it's like to come to terms with getting older and being OK with aches and pains and weight gains.

That was me just 8 months ago. Every time I tried to exercise, my knee would swell and I couldn't walk for a week...so really, who could blame me for give up on exercise? Then it started creeping into everyday life. I was having a hard time performing daily tasks because of it. So that's when I thought....enough is enough! I started physical therapy. The exercises were simple...leg raises, wall squats...but something happened. Maybe it was a surge of endorphins that I haven't felt in 5 years, but I began feeling better. And that's when the beast awakened!

I started with my elliptical....level 1 for 15 minutes. That's all I could do. It was hard and I wanted to quit after every 30 seconds. But I pushed myself harder everyday until I could do 30 minutes. And it just progressed from there. I was able to lose around five pounds in two months, but I also gained energy and confidence. Both of which had been lacking for a while.

That's when I started Beachbody. I did the 21 Day Fix with Autumn Calabrese. It gave me direction, it gave me a meal plan, a meal replacement with Shakeology, a coach to help and encourage me, and a time frame. And after 21 days...I lost 10 pounds and 2-3 inches EVERYWHERE!!!! I've lost 10 more pounds since then with some other programs, but the 21 Day Fix will always have a special place in my heart. It was my kick start! All I had to do was follow the program!"

These INCREDIBLE transformations are happening to people just like you and me. You CAN do it, too!! If you've been thinking about becoming a coach and helping others reach their goals (and help your own family financially as well) click here to fill out a brief form and I'd be happy to share more information with you.

Motivation Monday: Your DREAM Life

Happy Monday everyone!!

I love Mondays because it is a chance re-dedicate myself to my goals and make a plan to reach them.

So here is what I hope will be a little motivation to help kick-off your Monday.

You really don't need to be GREAT to start working on your goals and creating your DREAM life... all you need to do is start!!

I am proof that you CAN reach your dreams!! I never imaged life would take me where it has, but with a little bit of SWEAT and  TEARS and a lot of LOVE I have started to realize some of my dreams for my little family. An there is no better feeling!!!

A few months ago I started a 'Goal Diggers' group and I wanted to share the first video about achieving your DREAM LIFE. Please comment on Facebook how you are going to make YOUR dream life a reality!!! 

Happy New DIAMOND Day!!

I love people. People are AMAZING. Especially THIS ONE!!!

Happy DIAMOND DAY to the AMAZING SUPER MOM Caitlin Little Bradley!! It was almost a year ago that she messaged me and said she wanted to be part of our team. Caitlin happens to be married to my cousin Mark. But we'd really only met ONCE!! 

THIS MAMA!!! She has 4 BUSY, strong willed children (just like me!!) She is also generally a quiet and SHY person. She is PROOF to me...that this business if FOR EVERYONE. She is SO PASSIONATE about FOOD and its ability to HEAL your body!! She is the QUEEN of gluten free everything, healthy kids friendly meals, and Shakeology!!! SHE JUST KNEW SHE HAD TO SHARE IT with everyone!!!
She is also a runner...and tiny!!! She told me her goals was to BUILD SOME MUSCLES....and SHE DID!! She is now a certified PIYO instructor...and stronger and faster than ever!!!! (I only wish we lived closer so we could run together!!)

She is just nothing SHORT of AMAZING. Her and her team have loved and lifted and WORKED so hard. Despite having a house FULL of sick kids and mountains of laundry this week...this girl was DETERMINED to SHINE.

She may be quiet...and sweet...but SHE HAS FIRE IN HER HEART...and she DRIVES WITH IT!!! I am so GRATEFUL to have you in my life CAITLIN!!! Team ROCKIT is so PROUD of you!!! Happy Shiny DIAMOND day!!!!

The amazing thing is that YOU can do it, too!! Click here to join Team RockIt's amazing group of coaches and start changing your life TODAY!!

Beachbody On Demand IS HERE!!

Just in case you couldn't tell, I'm just a little bit excited about Beachbody's newest product... BEACHBODY ON DEMAND!! And it launched TODAY!!!

So what is Beachbody On Demand you ask?

It is UNLIMITED, ON-DEMAND access to stream Beachbody workout programs to your computer, tablet, or phone - really anywhere you have internet connection!!

With this program Team Beachbody Club members can stream HUNDREDS of Beachbody workouts and have access to nutrition guides, calendars, and MORE! 

I love to switch up my workouts now and then to keep me excited and challenged and this is going to be the perfect way. Plus, if you travel at all this is a great way to take your workouts with you without taking up any valuable carry-on space!!

So now I bet your asking 'how do I get it and what does it cost?' Grrrreat questions! Here's the rundown:

You can get access to Beachbody On Demand with your club membership. If you are already a club member you'll have access to all this great new stuff! If you aren't a club member it's $2.99/week billed quarterly at $38.37 and you can change or cancel at ANY TIME. If you're interested in setting up your club membership click here or contact me and I'd be happy to help!

Here are the workouts that are included:

• P90X base and Deluxe Kits
• P90X2 base and Deluxe Kits
• P90X3 Base and Deluxe Kits
• P90X One On One volume 1
• Insanity Base and Deluxe Kits
• Insanity:  The Asylum Volume 1
• Turbofire
• Brazil Butt Lift Base and Deluxe Kits
• ChaLean Extreme
• 10 Minute Trainer
• Hip Hop Abs

And you also get a 'sneak peak' of the new programs releases to try them out before you buy the DVDs!!

One of the BEST benefits of the club membership is that you get a 10% DISCOUNT on all Beachbody programs and products... how COOL is that!?!

ALSO this month you can get 90 days access to Beachbody On Demand WITH 30 days of Shakeology for only $140... that's effectively paying $10 for the club when buying Shakeology! Click here for more info on this special.

Be Prepared!

I am a big believer in being PREPARED!!! Be prepared to succeed or you are setting yourself up for failure!!! So I usually take my weekends, mainly Sunday evenings, to prepare to succeed with my meals the following week! I prep everything from chicken, to sweet potatoes, to brown rice, to fish, to broccoli. You get the picture!! I have found that if I have something ready to go I am much more likely to reach for that than stopping at a fast food place or grabbing a sugary snack!!

Here is a great example of how one lady prepares for the week!! For more information and a grocery list you can check it out here: http://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/nutrition/meal-prep-monday-week-5

Breakfast: Shakeology with raspberries, flax seeds (not shown) and 3 tsp. peanut butter (1 red, 1 purple, 1 orange, 3 tsp.)

Snack: Two egg muffins (EXTREME recipe), oatmeal (not shown), and blueberries (not shown) (1 red, 1 green, 1 purple, & 1 1/2 yellow)

Lunch: Turkey meatballs (EXTREME recipe), sweet potato, and broccoli (1 red, 2 1/2 yellow, & 1 green)

Post-Workout: Trout with 1 tsp olive oil, green beans, and a small apple (1 red, 1 green, 1 purple & 1 tsp.)

Dinner: Baked chicken with 1 tsp olive oil, bell pepper, cucumber salad, and 1/4 an avocado (not shown) (1 red, 2 greens, 1 blue, & 1 tsp.)

Be Still and Know

I've been thinking a LOT about this scripture. What is "STILLNESS"anyway?!!! Raise your hand if the word STILL makes you squirm!!!!! I can't sit still to save my LIFE!!! As a kid (OK, and an adult) I hated being told to sit STILL!!! So...what's WIGGLY but God loving girl to do?!! Define your OWN stillness!!! 

As a mom 4 "restless" and "ridiculously adventurous" children I've learned to ADAPT!!!! Stillness of body or even of thought can be learned.....but I'm here to tell you it's more about your feelings of calm and at peace ...than your body's movement!! Being quiet and still does not equal your level of righteousness!!! #mindexplosion

Here's a trick for us wiggly people. We are Doers!!!!! We are movers!!! We are motivators!!! We get stuff done!!! GOD GAVE YOU THAT GIFT!!! God NEEDS people the move....to move His work forward!!So it's OK to not be able to SIT!!!! Find ways to move so you can feel STILL in your soul!!!! I listen to scripture and audiobooks everyday....WHILE I workout...while I do the dishes...while I fold laundry!!!! If my hands or body is moving....my MIND becomes still and focused. #weird!

My kids are the SAME way!!! They are kinetic learners!!! The only way My Jeffrey Could finally count to 100 was to hop on 1 foot. It's a bit difficult for traditional school testing...but hey..he's a masterpiece. A wiggly one!! So...wiggly people of the world...if your soul is restless....make a RUN for it!!!! Literally! Put some classical music or scripture on your iPhone and GO run.

God is not one size fits all...he can speak to us wiggly people too. My best conversations with God are when I'm running. He's willing to run right along side you!!! So I'm telling you....lace up your Nikes for Jesus!!!  Be the wiggly person you were meant to be...and I promise...God will help you find stillness in your heart .

....and now...I'm gonna go workout! Me and my audiobook smile emotic

Love Yourself, Right Where You Are

Are you a fierce competitor?!!! Ummm...I'm NOT!!! Zero competitive drive in me. (You probably won't pick me for your team now!! Haha)  But you know What I have learned about myself ?!! I have another drive...it's called COMPARISON!! And its a destructive nightmare!!! ‪#‎recoveringperfectionist‬ 

I used to compare myself... To every one. Problem?!! We usually only see everyone's GOOD side on facebook, in magazines, and in person....yeah. Not a good way to judge yourself!!!
I have to constantly remind myself to NOT COMPARE!!!!! Comparison is the thief of JOY!! It makes you discount all that's good in YOUR life.

And guess what!?? There is no way to measure yourself next to others.., because they aren't YOU!!! YOU are one of a kind, original masterpiece from heaven!!!

Breathe a deep sigh of relief!!!

Just focus on being the best YOU in each moment!!! That's it!!!  And don't judge others ...because they shouldn't have to be compared to YOU either!!! You just work on loving everyone right where they are...including YOURSELF!!! 'Cause you're awesome!!! ‪#‎justsayin‬'.

At the end of each day ask yourself (and GOD) if you were your "BEST self today." Chances are you've got lots to improve on (heaven knows I do) but just do your very best to stretch to your best each day...and that's enough!!!! I love the poem "Good, Better, best.. Never let me rest..until my good is better and my better best" ...but I also have learned to not expect perfection from myself. Because I won't reach it! 

I have learned "my BEST effort" is truly "my best". I have learned to be Proud of progress!!! Daily progress!!!
Instead of beating myself up over my inability to reach "perfection".

Results?!! I'm happier!!! I'm content!!! I forgive myself and enjoy the process of GROWTH!! Growth that stretches me...maybe even hurts ...but growth is good!!!! Embrace it!!!

So ....

DONT COMPARE
DO YOUR BEST
EMBRACE GROWTH
And
LOVE yourself ....RIGHT where you ARE!!

Make Your M.A.S.H.

Today was a day of introspection. I had a flashback to Junior High school...
Remember the game M.A.S.H???

You know where you sat around in 7th grade and predicted your future and pretended to gag yourself "with a spoon" when you ended up marrying your next door neighbor???

So here's my question.....Does your M.A. S.H Match??

I am pretty glad M.A.S.H didn't match. Well at least the way I expected.

I had VERY clear goals as a child. (some things never change) From the time I was 5 I knew I was going to grow up, get married, be a mom and a Nurse.

When my 12 yr old friends predicted EVERY TIME that I was going to have 12 kids and a mini van...I was secure with that. They also used to tease me that I would be the one with the perfect house and kids all dressed to match. (not true..my kids never match and are often barefoot and running wild)

So today I thought about where my MASH Matches my life NOW??

Boys:
I had every intention of marrying a blonde surfer boy with blue eyes and a tan from California
well..l am married a to boy from California ...with green eyes and dark hair.
He doesn't surf... but loves to snorkel.

He's pretty cool...I think I will keep him.

Job: I graduated from nursing school and took my boards at 19. Worked pediatrics for 11 years. LOVED IT. Worked nights...through 4 pregnancies. Then I QUIT...to be a Beachbody coach. Say WHAAT?? Didn't see that one comin'. Both jobs have fueled my greatest desire...and that is to spread the love smile emoticon

Place: I always felt more MER than MAID. Practically raised at the beach...I also figured I would end up living by one. We ended up in Utah...for 11 years.

Until we followed out hearts to the OREGON COAST....and I was smitten. We have BOTH worked SO HARD...and GOD has worked SO HARD to get us here. Now I get to live in the Trees and drive to the beach whenever I want.

Friends: I always loved having friends..and keeping them means a lot to me.
I STILL am VERY close to my friends from Jr high who I played MASH with. I have also made so many close friends for various reasons. At the hospital, at the park with my kids, at PTA, at Church, and since coaching for Beachbody....weirdly enough...I have a LOT of online friends.
It doesn't matter WHERE they come from...the measure of the friend is HOW they show up in your life everyday...by LIFTING YOU UP.
I am SO GRATEFUL for my AMAZING friends.

Pets: I was a cat person growing up. But after having kids ...and developing a love for running...I have resigned myself to become a dog person.

I need something to run my kids ragged....and run along side me. Also, my love for clean eating has given me the overwhelming desire to have chickens...and a garden. So...I guess its dogs and chickens for me. Didnt see that comin'

Kids: Well....turns out being a MOM is a REALLY hard job. Also turns out ALL my kids are VERY strong willed. MASH said 12...I wanted 8 kids...I have 4. so far. Not sure about that ending number quite yet....but for now...4 is feeling like 12.

So do dogs and chicken count towards the 12??

Vehicle: As predicted ....the Honda Odessy has always been my dream. Yes my dream car is a VAN. I'm totally ok with it.
The last few years through graduate school I drove VERY used cars...one winter without heat ( and a newborn). Jeff wouldn't let THAT happen again so we upgraded to another one.... that was an endless money pit.
FINALLY when we sold our other house we paid off both our cars.
I wanted to just get a new one. I wanted to not worry my car was going to fall apart every time i drove on the freeway. But I'm cheap... and being debt free felt good.

So I set a goal...to pay for it myself. Just before Christmas...I met that goal. I
earned a bonus that would cover both my car payment and the insurance....for all of 2015. So....Jeff went out to "clean the car" and came back with a new one. (cause hes cute like that) Its a HUGE blessing to know we can drive anywhere..and not worry.

And now...my Vehicle MASH is complete.

Color: The last one. SO RANDOM. My favorite color is STILL purple. Interestingly enough its made of RED and BLUE.

Red because as I get older there is a growing FIRE in my heart to GROW and DO GOOD.

BLUE because there is a growing need for depth, stillness, and peace in my life.

Purple....its the extremes of my personality..and my soul. SPOT ON!!!

What about you....Does your MASH MISS or MATCH??

Are you living the life you thought you would live when you were 12??

Mine is definitely a Mix MASH. But its better than I could have predicted...

And the best is yet to come....