5 tips to succeed with your health goals this summer . . . and beyond!

YES you can do it, no matter how busy you are!

Times can get very busy & stressful if you let it (I had struggled with this before) so that’s when I remind myself that my attitude can and will effect my day, other people’s day; but also my health. When life gets busy and we forget to keep the focus and the vision on what is important;  that is when stress can settle in and disrupt our mental and physical attitude and our wellness.

I am beyond thrilled that I am getting ready to attend one of the largest fitness connections this week; in addition, I have many other events, travel  & activities going on. Normally, I used to let this create stress in my life. But, I have learned that when schedules get super busy, it is so important to take a deep breath, relax, mediate and/or pray.  Plus, then I review these 5 easy steps in my head for creating a successful + stress-free environment. And that’s when I can begin to see the vision and focus (in a healthy way) in my life, to better obtain the goals I want to achieve, whether it is short-term or long-term goals.

🔆 “Your body is a strong machine, but you gotta fuel it with a strong mind!” – Christie

 5 Tips to Success . Let’s Do This Together!
( Print this out as your reminder )

✔ STAY Peaceful 

Did you know that with strength comes peace? When you set your mind on positive things, you create an inner strength that your body & mind are capable of anything! Nothing great happens if we are uptight, stressed and worried. Too busy, is never a good excuse for not having peace. Each of us have different ways to quiet our mind and bring peace, what is yours? Maybe its yoga, praying (this is mine), taking a nap, reading, stretching . . . whatever it is, find your peaceful place and when life gets crazy busy and you feel uptight, let your strength shine through by finding peace in the situation! Many times it only takes a few minutes to get to this point.

✔ STAY Loving

This one should be so simple, yet sometimes we all have a difficult time following it, especially when we are busy and tired . . .right? Sometimes we can act unloving towards a family member, friend, or even a stranger we don’t even know! Guess what? It’s probably us and our own bad attitude! So, think about what you are saying, how you are treating someone and I promise when you treat them with love, respect and kindness, you will both be happier, more loved and better ready to handle the day.

✔ STAY Accountable

You know me and how I would put something about fitness here! 🙂  But I do know with myself and with my training clients; when we exercise, we ALWAYS feel better afterwards. So, even when life gets busy, do not forget to keep up with your fitness routine. My advice, is to make yourself accountable! How do you do that? Get your calendar out and make an appointment with yourself each week with the day & time as to when you are going to workout; as this is even more important with busy schedules. I understand that things come up (it is summer and our schedules must be more flexible than ever) but, when something is on your calendar, you are 50% more likely to get it done. And when unexpected things do come up; just reschedule the appointment just like you would with any other! Keep yourself accountable and I promise you will be happier and feel healthier that you did! Looking for some quick workout ideas for home or when traveling? Here are 50+ workoutsfor you and most can be done in 20 minutes!

✔ STAY Focused

I challenge you to stay focused on your health, even when you are busy.  And one of the best ways to do this is by the foods we consume!  I am not saying you must always eat clean and not be able to enjoy the goodies that summer has to offer. BUT, I think when you follow the 80/20 rule, you’ll feel better too. That is what I do. So, this means that  80% of the foods I eat, will be healthy.  I make sure the foods are healthy and fueling my body and mind in the most beneficial way. Then 20% of the time, I relax about the foods and drinks I consume and enjoy it without guilt. When I do this, I find that most of the time I end up making healthy choices anyway, but I give myself grace for when I don’t. And my body feels so much better, my gut is happier, I sleep better, my skin glows more and my bowels are more regular. So, keep the focus on healthy eating most of the time, but not all the time and just enjoy! Don’t let a busy life be an excuse for not eating healthy, there are so many quick & healthy options for food choices.  Needing some healthy food inspiration, link here.

✔ STAY Patient

Busy or not, this step is very important to remember, as no one’s life is perfect! I was never a person on social media until I became a blogger . . . seriously I think I was the only 54 year old woman who had never had any account on any social media. Well, that changed with my blogging business and I have truly come to appreciate the influence, friendships and fun to be found there (most of the time, right?). But, we all need to be careful too and remember to use social media as inspiration – but NEVER as comparison. Each person is on their own journey (and remember most are only going to share their positive side ) and you are too. So, whatever place you are mentally, physically, spiritually; it does not matter, your might be in a different chapter as someone else and that’s ok.  So my advice is to look for “inspo” on social media but never for comparison and be patient with your own journey!

Take heart my beautiful friends. Each of our journey’s is unique, but together we can strengthen and build each other up! And when life tends to get really busy, remember to focus on each of these 5 steps and you will keep the peace, love, focus, patience and still find ways to hold yourself accountable to your health + wellness!

with health + happiness,

💗Christie
Founder, FitFabForever