Now is the time to take ACTION on your health!
Sweet ladies,
March is off to a great start! Thank you for filling our studio with smiles, energy, joy, and encouragement! Are you ready to take action on your health? Don't waste another minute! We want to help you reach your goals, dreams, and full potential. We are now offering our Maximizing Your Motivation in March Nutrition Package! If you would like to purchase the package, you can find it on our app HERE!
What is your true motivation this month? To truly maximize your motivation, you have to KNOW your motivation! What is your motivation for better health??? We all have days where we trip and fall and get discouraged. There are days when we all lack motivation to keep pushing toward our goals. But, we can stay motivated by making a commitment to our goal and by aligning our actions with that decision or goal regardless of how we feel! You may never really "feel" like it but now is the time to take action! We love you and want to encourage you to be your best!
One of our key focuses for the Maximize your Motivation in March package is commitment. Our theme verse this month is Psalm 37:5- "Commit your way to the Lord. Trust in Him, and He will act."
God is not promising things will always be easy... they will be hard... but be encouraged that the tree which weathers the most storms often grows to be the strongest! We must trust that we can handle the challenges He sets before us and commit to reaching our goals. Bring your commitments, goals, and dreamsto the Lord ask Him to give you the strength to do whatever is that you are setting out to do!
Let's commit to strengthening our core by working on our abdominal muscles. Set aside 10 minutes every day to get in a great abdominal workout! This workout can be used for your March challenge to exercise daily!
If you have any questions, please contact us at transfitathens@gmail.com. We are excited to see you this week!
Blessings,
Team TransFit
ABSolutely Committed for August
Happy August!
A new school year is about to begin, schedules are changing, and you are going to achieve your goals this month! This August we are focusing on committing to our goals! August is a perfect time to make a new exercise plan and commit to making 2016 your best year! Make exercise a priority and come join us in the studio! Whether this is your very first time or you have been a loyal client for years, we are so excited to get to spend this August with you!
Today is the day to realize that you are a product of your choices. Small choices you make each day become habits. Habits lead you directly into your goals! Goals are such an important part of your transformation because it gives you an idea of what you are working for in life. Your goals are made specifically for you and by you! In addition to setting goals, we want to encourage you to have accountability partner. Let this August be a time that you use accountability in exercising, nutrition, and faith. Let this August be a time where you break down your bigger goals into daily habits and achieve your dreams!
Make sure to download our NEW APP. This app will allow you access to recipes, workouts, inspiration, and allow you to sign up for classes directly through our personalized app. The app links directly though Mind Body so any credit you have will be carried forward. We are offering a middle school girls session beginning August 15. If you, your daughter, or anyone you know of would be interested in joining this session, you can sign up for the program on the new app! If you have any questions about the app or how to find categories within in the app, please email us at transfitathens@gmail.com.
Let's make this August one to remember! Stay ABsolutely committed to your goals- starting today! We believe in YOU! If you would like to meet with one of our trainers or nutrition consultants one-on-one please let us know. You can sign up for these 1-1 sessions on the TransFit app! We would love to set up an opportunity to meet with you to help you reach your whole body health goals! Clean the slate, August is a new month!
Blessings,
Team TransFit
Most Inspirational Client Spotlight, Jessica Beaver!
Inspirational Client Spotlight- Jessica Beaver's story of true transformation
Jessica came to meet with me four months ago and had a burning desire and heart to want to get healthy so she could be the BEST mother, wife, and friend she could be to all those around her. She wanted a program that would help her stay accountable and help her reach her goals for whole body health – body, mind, and spirit. Over the pst four months Jessica has lost weight, decreased body fat and inches significantly but more importantly has found her TRUE STRENGTH! Jessica’s story is so inspirational and I am so proud of her for staying committed and reaching her goals to be her very best!
“Set your minds ready for action, being self disciplined, and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you by Christ!” 1 Peter 1:13
I am so thankful that Jessica found her true strength and I know she will keep acheiving her goals and dreams!
For most of my life I have been a healthy, active person. My husband, Britt and 2 children, Amelia (10) & Landon (7), enjoy being active together at home and on vacation. With life and priorities, over the last few years my exercise routine had become sporadic and I developed some unhealthy eating habits. This led to a 30 pound weight gain. I struggled for some time with different diets, exercise programs, ‘fix-me-fast’ concepts that just did not work. I was in a place where I didn’t recognize myself, on the inside and out. I was defeated, hopeless and so ashamed of allowing myself to get to this point. I had even stopped doing physical things I loved to do. I have always been self-motivated, a do it on my own type, but after much prayer and I knew I needed some help. I needed consistency, accountability & encouragement. Caroline came to mind and I gave her a call. Of course being Caroline she was so sweet, encouraging and supportive. She was just what I needed to turn my defeat around. I decided on the Advance Your Fitness program –Weekly meal & exercise plans with weekly weigh ins. This was end of March, so I have been sticking to the program for 4 months now.
The exercise plans are great! Honestly, I love exercising, always have. I love challenging my body and trying new things to see what I can do.
I will admit that on some days I did not think I would make it through the strength training workouts! I was pushed to my limit and it was hard. But I kept going. These workouts also taught me to listen to my body – when I could push harder and when I needed to take a break. My favorites are lunges and squats with planks mixed in. My current routine is strength training (body weight, HITT) 3 times a week and cardio 2 times. I try to get in yoga or stretching once a week.
If you haven’t worked with Caroline on nutrition – you should. I have to admit I was skeptical about the concept of losing weight eating nuts, oils, avocados, etc. I am convinced that is the most significant contribution to my weight loss. More importantly, I have more energy and no longer crave the bad things I thought I had to have a few months ago. My new favorites are chia seeds, farro, avocado on most anything, and smoothies. Adopting this all around healthy lifestyle has benefited my family as well. This has been a family movement – for the most part I am not making separate meals for them and me. They are eating things we had never heard of – and loving them!
When I initially began the shift to a healthier lifestyle, my main goal was weight loss. I just wanted to get it off. 20 pounds lighter, I have achieved that. Although I still have more to lose, that is no longer my focus. It has been an amazing experience to see my body transform. It was so encouraging to not only see the scale go down, but my BMI & body measurements were significantly lower. I am stronger, healthier, and more confident in my own skin. I had no idea it would happen this fast. It has been HARD and I still struggle, it is a daily battle. But it is worth it. I look forward to seeing even more progress over the coming months. My family has noticed a difference too. I am in a better mood : ) I want to ride bikes again. Go to the park. Be active WITH them.
My goals at this point are to maintain my current exercise routine & nutrition when I begin working full-time. I am also working on increasing my push up max and developing core strength.
I encourage you to take time for yourself – to give your body the care you deserve.
Below is one of Jessica's favorite recipes!
Cucumber, Feta & Sun-dried Tomato Farro Salad
Ingredients:
* 1 cup uncooked pearled farro
* 2 tbsp minced red onion
* 1/4 cup minced sun-dried tomatoes
* 1/4 cup fresh grated feta
* 2/3 cup finely chopped cucumber, seeds removed
* 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
* 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (use vinegar if you don’t love lemon)
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp finely chopped mint or parsley
* kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions: Cook farro in salted water according to package directions, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool. Combine olive oil with lemon juice. Gently mix ingredients and toss well. Serve chilled or room temperature. Add in chicken or avocado. Delicious over a bed of fresh spinach for a hearty, healthy lunch.
Makes 4 servings.
Staying AB-solutely Committed
March is off to a great start! I'm so happy to be working with some great people in the Maximize Your Motivation for March program! If you would like to join, please email me at transfitathens@gmail.com to get started.
What is your TRUE motivation?
To truly maximize your motivation you have to
KNOW your motivation!
What is your MOTIVATION for better health???
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One of our key focuses for the Maximize Your Motivation for March program is commitment.
"Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you" -Psalm 37:5
God is not promising things will always be easy, in fact it is the tree which weathers the most storms that often grows to be the strongest! We must trust that we can handle the challenges he sets before us, and commit to seeing our goals through.
This week let's commit to strengthening our core by working on our abdominal muscles. Set aside 10 minutes every day to get in a great workout that will help lay the foundation for future exercises. Watch the video below for one of my favorite ab routines (with my favorite assistant)!
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Blessings,
Caroline