Latch On!

Over the past few months, I've really been wondering if this coaching thing is for me. I've been wondering if I will ever have the success others in my upline enjoy. 

Well, I can tell you I'm definitely in this for the long haul. In her book The 5-Second Rule, Mel Robbins tells of a difficult season in her life. She goes on to tell of how before going to bed one night in 2009, she saw a television broadcast of a rocket launching. She used that image of a countdown and a rocket launching to find the courage to makes the necessary changes in her life.

Since I first listened to this book (AUDIBLE BABY!), I've been thinking about latching on to something to keep acting courageous. I've actually discovered two "latch points" for me.

The first is a piece of music. You all know the theme from the movie Rocky. This theme only has a few lyrics, interspersed throughout the song. At the beginning, singers declare, "trying hard now, it's so hard now." And that's where I felt I was. "This is so hard!" "Why am I not getting to where I want to be?" The song later states, "Getting strong now, won't be long now." I know this is where I am now. I'm feeling more confident in my conversations about what Beachbody has to offer and the opportunity available to anyone. The song ends with the resolute, "gonna fly now, flying high now." I can see it. I can see myself as the leader I'm meant to be!

The second latch point comes from the book I mentioned. It's a quote I have as my Facebook profile cover. The only credit I can give for it is Mel Robbins. It states, "You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved." I have the potential to move my mountain of insecurity, my mountain of fear, my mountain of worry. I want to move these mountains to show you that your mountain is moveable.

What about you? What are your latch points? What can you latch on to do you can take that next step?

 

One Year

I was looking over my "On This Day" on Facebook. A picture came up from a year ago, with my coach announcing how I was starting on my own journey as a Team Beachbody Coach.
This last year has been such a blur! Working through 21 Day Fix...realizing I am not a fan of 21 Day Fix Extreme...taking a HUGE step and discovering how much I LOVE Body Beast...attending my first SUPER SATURDAY...meeting and working out with supertrainer Chris Downing...making it through two rounds of Shift Shop...starting a program that utilizes ONLY body weight on Core De Force...
I am still working towards my goals...dropping inches...building muscle...I'm even getting ready to train for an amateur physique competition, something I NEVER thought I'd even consider going for...
I also know I am still learning...about building a business...building my character...building up others...
There are days when I wonder if I made the right choice last November...if I have what it takes to be a successful coach...if I will see a slight glimmer of hope that the work has not been in vain...
And then there are the days when people have told me that I am inspiring them...days when people ask me what I'm doing on this journey...days when people inspire me to keep going...keep pushing...those are the days that I really live for...
Even though I am still working on building this business, and that my hopes and dreams for my future have not yet been actualized, I have no doubt that they will come to fruition. Because of I've learned anything over this past year, it's that the very best seed will never come to maturity if you never plant and cultivate it.
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What's Different?

Well, as much as it pains me, I'm still not ready to put additional stress on my ankle by working out for now. This is still a great opportunity for me to work on getting my eating habits more focused.

Previously, a situation like this would mean I'd be eating waaaaaay too much, and foods with a nutritional value similar to packing peanuts. One of the best choices I ever made was to make sure I don't have that stuff in the kitchen.

One of the surest ways to avoid sabotaging your fitness goals is to make sure your kitchen is stocked with items that are reinforcements to your mission.

Update

Well...it looks it's been awhile since I made an entry in my blog...

A few things have happened...

I completed 2 rounds of Shift Shop, which thoroughly kicked my BUTT...and I'm looking forward to doing it again...

For the first time, I completed 21 DAY FIX EXTREME, and I can honestly say, it will be the LAST (OY VEY!)

And on October 3, I started doing my first Beachbody program utilizing  NO DUMBBELLS! It came out late last year: an MMA--inspired program called CORE DE FORCE.

I was really enjoying the punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. I was plugging right along until...

I woke up on October 18, couldn't put any weight on my right ankle. After about an hour of perfecting my zombie walk, I got a ride to the local emergency room. After some x-rays, I found out my right ankle has some "erosive damage." As it turns out, my right ankle is pretty much missing that nice squishy cartilage to cushion it.

I'll find out on October 23 what the next steps are: medication or some sort of surgery.

In the meantime, I've been using this as an opportunity to get my eating habits dialed in, as well as refocusing my mind and spirit...

I know I'm still working on being the best coach I can be...on building my business...on improving myself...on inspiring others to achieve their own goals...

Why...

I am a Beachbody coach. I'm a Beachbody coach to provide a better income. I'm through with "robbing Peter to pay Paul." I will be able to give more, and to be able to be a blessing to others. I will be able to show my kids how it is possible to achieve any, and all, of your dreams.

I am a Beachbody coach. I will be my own boss. I will see MY dreams being fulfilled. I will work the hours I have set for myself. I will no longer follow the status quo of working my butt off to achieve someone else's goals. Stays quo is a Latin phrase, and Latin is a dead language!

I am a Beachbody coach. I will inspire others. I will show the world that goals are set to be DEMOLISHED! I will demonstrate the "good enough" will NEVER be good enough!

I am a Beachbody coach. I will spend time with my children. I will not have to use a vacation day to attend a band concert. I will be able to meet my son in Akron for coffee on a Tuesday afternoon. I will be able to have dinner with my kids on a Wednesday evening.

I am a Beachbody coach. I will invest the Saturdays I need to in order to attend Super Saturday. I will invest the time and money to attend Summit starting in 2018. I will give up trips to the coffee shop and mindless entertainment in order to build a successful business. I will be comfortable with being uncomfortable when sending invites on Facebook and Instagram. I will invest in print materials, including brochures and business cards to build my business.

I am a Beachbody coach. I am a part of a community of coaches. My team helps me by asking if I've sent my invites. My team helps me by asking how I'm implementing the personal development literature I'm listening to. My team helps me by asking where my daily posts are, particularly my workout, Shakeology, Challenge Group, and coaching opportunity posts. My team helps me by making suggestions on improving my posts.

I AM A TEAM BEACHBODY COACH!

Helpful hint for coffee drinkers...

If you have a goal to live a more healthy life, and you enjoy a cup of coffee, I would like to make the following recommendation...

DO NOT DRINK GAS STATION COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The issue is not the beans or anything like that. The issue is how much crap you need to put into it to make it even halfway drinkable!

Can't Wait For Shift Shop!

This past Saturday, Beachbody's newest supertrainer hosted the first Coach Day at his facility in Canton, Ohio. (Being a Beachbody coach has so many benefits. Click on the JOIN MY TEAM link to find out how you can be one.)
This hour-long workout included a couple of exercises from Chris Downing's upcoming program, SHIFT SHOP.
I cannot WAIT for July when I'll be able to do the full workout!