SPRING BREAK IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER...ARE YOU READY?!!

Good morning friends!  I hope you're all doing FANTASTIC today and have a game plan on doing something POSITIVE to help your Mind, Body and Soul get STRONGER, CALMER and HEALTHIER.  As most of you know, Spring Break is coming up very fast!  If you live in Arizona like myself, the weather has already been absolutely beautiful which allows us to already wear "Spring-like clothing."  How you choose to FUEL your body with nutrition first thing in the morning sets the TONE for the rest of your day...BREAKFAST IS KEY.  Starbucks drive-thru for a high calorie, high fat scone...empty calorie frap drink or a quick donut from a donut drive-thru is going to have you CRASH fast in just an hour or so.  Believe it or not, SKIPPING BREAKFAST is even worse.  Here's the deal, your body is counting on YOU to fuel it properly with nutrients that are going to help you push thru your morning workout, business meeting or the balancing of dropping off your kids to various schools that each one may attend.  So grab a big glass of water (with lemon if you like) and a healthy carb to get that energy flowing and get out there!

Here's the thing that drives me crazy as someone who has been a Successful Fitness Professional for over 12 years and that's when people...women in particular want to look for the QUICK FIX.  What is the magic pill that can get the scale DOWN quickly?  What shake can I drink that will get my weight down?  Basically, what can I do instead of WORK HARD on my body thru FITNESS and drink plenty of WATER, fruits/veggies and monitor my SODIUM intake?!  Do yourself a favor and stop looking for the quick fix.  Once you decide to make FITNESS a LIFESTYLE, you will see the inches FALL OFF, body fat drop, scale go down and your skin will glow!  Fitness is a beautiful thing...MENTALLY and PHYSICALLY.  If you choose to workout for even just 30 minutes a day...even 10 minute increments are fine, you are not only doing something great for your BODY...but the instant gratification you get from feeling ENERGIZED and PROUD of yourself is the INSTANT RESULTS to be happy and proud of.  You will be amazed at how you start to see not only a difference in your body but in your mood and confidence as well!

So I will end with this, if your goal is WEIGHT LOSS...keep your eye on the prize!  Every choice you make, can get you either one step closer to your goal or one step back.  One thing I do tell my clients is to not associate GUILT with the food that you choose to put in your body.  If you decide you're craving a scoop of ice cream at that moment, think first "will this help me get to my fitness goal?  Or am I celebrating a weight loss and I "deserve" this?  You are not a DOG, therefore you should never REWARD yourself with food like a dog.  If you decide to still enjoy that scoop of ice cream after you think about it, then go for it!  Just make smart choices in what you fuel your body with for the rest of the day.  The key is to enjoy life and not deprive yourself!  However, if you continue to eat unhealthy choices you can't say that "working out doesn't work...it must be my metabolism...thyroid...etc, etc."  Life is about CHOICES...make a good one! 

Celebrate your JOURNEY and celebrate each 1/2 pound to 1 pound to even 2 pounds you may lose in one week.  You are getting CLOSER to your fitness goal and YOU.CAN.DO.IT!   Now, going back to my initial question...are you ready for Spring Break?  If the answer is yes and you're ready to put that bikini on...HIGH FIVE!  If the answer is NO...that's okay, start working towards warmer weather TODAY!  You can do it...yes, you can do it!

Now, GET MOVING!  I'm heading out to my favorite Hot Yoga practice, so make today a HAPPY, HEALTHY day!  I appreciate you taking the time to read my blog.

As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!
Famisha :-)

LIFE IS CRAZY!! GET.IT.DONE!

Good morning friends!  I hope you are having a great morning so far.  I myself have a BUSY day ahead of me and thought I'd blog real quick so I don't forget to do so later on today.  Plus, I enjoy blogging in the morning before the day gets too crazy!  Speaking of that...LIFE IS CRAZY, isn't it?  Especially for us Moms (and Dads) out there!  And when you throw Full-time Mommy with Full-time job into the mix...it gets even crazier!  But you know what???  I LOVE IT!  And wouldn't trade it for anything.

So you guessed it, today's topic is "Life IS Crazy, but you still have time to get your workout in for the day."  For example, today my schedule is not the norm...Hot Yoga unfortunately has to be missed because I'll be CHEERING my son on in the FunRun Boosterthon for his school which of course happens to be during my yoga class time.  Then a lovely unexpected tire going flat on my car now needs to be patched up right after since I have to drive back to my son's school to VOLUNTEER today and drive him to Soccer practice...so yes, flat tire is not on my agenda for the day.  I now have to MAKE THE TIME to get in a HIGH CALORIE BURNING quick workout today in between all my craziness of running around...and I WILL.

Here's the deal my friends, even if it means 300-400 jumping jacks followed by a quick full body weight training session or I hook up my TRX Suspension training for a very high calorie burn in a small amount of time...I'll do it!  Hey!  I may even decide to run a bit with my son in the FunRun since he is committing to completing 30-35 laps around the school field.  But I will GET.IT.DONE!

I will finish with this, if you have a CRAZY day set up for the day too...don't stress, don't make excuses...figure out how you can knock out 10 minutes here or 10 minutes there.  Go for a walk during your lunch break.  Do some squats at your desk.  Calf raises at your desk.  Shoulder rolls at your computer.  Pushups in between running around today...but do SOMETHING and MOVE!

I'm now off to go CHEER LOUDLY for my son in his run and wish you all the most FIT, FABULOUS day ever!  Thanks as always for reading my blog!

As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!
Famisha :-)

HAPPY EARLY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Greetings friends!  Happy Early Valentine's Day!  I just finished an INTENSE weight training session in my fitness studio and am feeling the BURN...it feels so good!  And I thought, let me blog real quick just to say THANK YOU to all of you who continue to read my blog and listen to me give my fitness advice or share with you how EASY it is to make fitness a LIFESTYLE.

If you are someone who looks forward to Valentine's Day every year I say HAPPY DAY OF LOVE!  For those of you who roll your eyes and say "Oh great!  Now I have to hear all about how this person and that person got roses...chocolate...diamonds..etc, etc."  I say make TODAY and tomorrow a day of LOVE!  A love for your HEALTH and FITNESS!  Show your body some love by moving and doing something that's going to help guarantee you a longer LIFE SPAN...a healthier way of living...and get you once again, closer to your fitness goal!  Show some LOVE for your MIND, BODY and SOUL!  Turn a holiday that some of you may not like into the holiday that YOU love your body! ;-)

This Saturday, February 15th I will be a guest on a LIVE Radio Show and will be speaking on...yes, you guessed it!  FITNESS and Weight LOSS...if you would like to listen, tune in via the internet.  Go to www.vetsonmedia.com this Saturday, February 15th at 10am and hear me LIVE!

Also, if you want to BURN OFF all those calories you may be consuming on Valentine's Day...join ME on Saturday at 7AM for my RESULTS Based Bootcamp.  It's located at Cosmo Park in Gilbert, Arizona and only costs $10 cash!  To see a quick clip of my Bootcamp, go to my website:  www.glistengirlsfitness.com and watch what it entails on the home page.

Thanks as always for taking the time to read today's quick blog and make TODAY a Fit and Fabulous day!!  Happy Valentine's Day!

As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!
Famisha :-)

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

Good morning friends!  Have you done anything for your health and fitness this morning?  Do you plan on doing something during your lunch break?  Or how about right after you pick your kid(s) up from school for some fun at the park?  Or right after work?  It doesn't matter WHEN you do it today, just MOVE!  Now this morning, I have already had a KILLER workout in my fitness studio...TRX was NO JOKE today!  I'm feeling strong...I'm feeling a great calorie burn of over 900 calories...and most importantly I'm feeling SELF-ACCOMPLISHED!

Now as I always tell you, it doesn't matter if you only have 5-10 minutes here and 5-10 minutes there.  Go for a goal of getting in at least 10 minutes of MOVEMENT 3 times TODAY.  If that means stand up at your desk and do some squats...sitting at your computer?  Do some calf raises.  Doing tons of laundry?  Add some Side bends as you throw the laundry into the dryer.  There's NO EXCUSE not to move today!  EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS!

Always...always...always BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!  If you have a big goal set for yourself for THIS YEAR, celebrate each little step you take to get yourself closer to making it happen!  Do not let negativity get in the way of what's most important to YOU.  Rather than looking into the mirror saying to yourself "ugh!  Look at (insert body part here), I'll NEVER get it to where I want it to be!"  Ummm....STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!  YES, YOU WILL!  Each time you take a moment to do something to promote your health and fitness, you are getting another step closer to your FITNESS GOAL.  Did you get in 5-6 servings of fruits/veggies today?  YAY!  CELEBRATE!  Not a big fan of water...but got in 64 ounces anyway?  YAY!  CELEBRATE!

Never stop believing in yourself!  You CAN and you WILL accomplish your fitness goal! 

One last thing, quit looking for the "QUICK FIX!"  A lot of people with big weight loss goals expect the weight to FALL OFF overnight...well, it took you a long time to put on the weight so it's going to take a while to get it off.  Remember, 1-2 lbs of weight LOSS a week is the HEALTHY amount to lose a week.  You do NOT have to starve yourself to drop the healthy amount a week...you just need to MOVE and be at a 3500 calorie deficit by the end of the week for a ONE POUND weight loss.  And don't self diagnose..."I'm allergic to GLUTEN (do you know what gluten is???)" "I have a thyroid issue (but I live at the McDonalds drive-thru)."  Just be HONEST with yourself and you will start to see all your hard work and dedication pay off!  So BELIEVE.IN.YOURSELF!!!

Thanks as always for taking the time to read my blog and if you'd like to join as a Follower, please do so.  If you're on Facebook and looking for fun challenges or my motivating thoughts of the day, "like" Glisten Girls Fitness on Facebook.

I wish all of you a very HAPPY, HEALTHY day!!!  And remember...YOU.CAN.DO.IT!!!

As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!
Famisha :-)

HOW'S THAT FITNESS GOAL FOR 2014 GOING???

Good morning friends!  I hope you are all having an absolutely FABULOUS morning so far.  Today's blog will be a quick one...today is JANUARY 30, 2014 and I have one question for you:  How is your Fitness Goal for 2014 going????  Now after working as a Professional Life Changer (Nationally Certified Personal Trainer) for 12 years now, I have seen it all.  EVERY January, the gyms are PACKED with people who say "THIS is the year I decide to GET.IN.SHAPE!"  I have mentioned to you in previous blogs that I do not believe in personally making New Year's Resolutions because I enjoy setting goals for myself QUARTERLY throughout the year rather than wait for the NEW year to hit!

Since the first month of 2014 is almost complete, where are you in your fitness goal?  January is ALWAYS a busy time of year for me personally with new people ready for me to change their life and touch their soul thru the POWER of FITNESS along with my "Lifers" who are continuing to work on their Fitness Goals while setting new fun ones along the way.  Where do you stand?  If you find yourself starting to slack off...I say, don't give up!  Remember, it's all about the JOURNEY!  As I tell my weight loss clients, it's a MARATHON not a SPRINT...

My advice to you is take a "selfie" of yourself every 4 weeks of your progress.  Don't be shy!  Do it...you can take it so you can see that YOU are getting one step closer to where YOU want to be in your Fitness Goal.  Is it to be STRONGER?  LEANER?  LOSE 1-2 lbs a week?  GAIN Muscle?  Run a 1/2 to full Marathon?  LOSE the BABY weight?  There are many, many more goals...if I haven't named one of yours, WRITE IT DOWN to remind yourself that this is important to YOU and you are on your way! 

Now since I'm talking about taking a SELFIE, let me post a pic of me TODAY after I had a killer Boxing workout!  I like the feeling of my muscles aching and pumping after I get done with a tough workout...WARNING:  I'm not wearing any makeup and I'm not posing like it's a Modeling photo shoot.  I'm just standing there saying to myself, "Girl, you ROCKED your Boxing session and you WILL feel this tomorrow!"  See pic below:

Hey!  This is to remind myself that HARD WORK IS WHAT IT TAKES!  And I just worked hard...892 calories burned!

If you're looking for a fun CHALLENGE to do at your own pace, LIKE my Glisten Girls Fitness Facebook page and join in on the GET RIPPED ABS Challenge that has been going on all month.  It's never too late to start!  This Saturday is the last day of it, but scroll back to DAY 1 and go at your own pace.  By the end of this, you will feel STRONGER, feel LEANER and be impressed with how long you can hold a plank!  You will also feel inches lost around your waistline.  But remember...you MUST consume 64 ounces of water a day and get in at least 5-6 servings of Fruits/Veggies a day.  Healthy eating is key!

Also, join ME this Saturday at Cosmo Park in Gilbert for my RESULTS Based Boot camp which only costs $10 CASH at 7AM!  If you know you will be attending a Superbowl party this weekend, be sure to BURN, BURN, BURN some serious calories so you can ENJOY yourself!

I hope you enjoyed today's blog and if you'd like to join as a follower, do so TODAY.  Be sure to MOVE today and keep your Fitness Goal ALIVE!  It's never too late to get started...

Have a HAPPY, HEALTHY day!!!

As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!
Famisha :-)

CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY!!!!

Good morning friends!  Today's blog will be short and sweet...this is a month that most of you decide to make a HEALTHY change in your life!  Sleep more...Smile more...Drink more water...Exercise more...Get back to your pre-pregnancy body...Put on LEAN MUSCLE...Run a marathon...and the list goes on and on...

If I mentioned one of YOUR goals for 2014 or haven't, I have one thing to say:  CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY!  Each day that you get one step closer to your goal is a WIN!  Do not put a bunch of pressure on yourself.  If you are new to exercise...or it's been a LONG time, then give yourself a HIGH FIVE for completing 5 minutes, 10 minutes...or however long you completed your FIRST day of making FITNESS a part of your life.  Too many times people expect INSTANT GRATIFICATION as I say to my clients "it's a MARATHON not a SPRINT!"  If you slip up and don't accomplish what you wanted to that day, then find what the POSITIVE was from your day. 

CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY!!

Each day you will get one step closer to achieving a HAPPIER, HEALTHIER YOU!  If you interested in joining in on a fun challenge with other people all over the United States, then join in on the GET RIPPED ABS Challenge that I have started on my business Glisten Girls Fitness facebook page.  Every day this month, I am giving 4 ab exercises for you to do 4 sets of...after you do it, post DONE!  It's fun to join in with other people who have accepted the challenge of a smaller, tighter mid-section.  Now remember...6 PACK ABS are made in the kitchen, so be sure to get in 64 ounces of water EVERYDAY along with 5-6 servings of FRUITS/VEGGIES.

THIS IS ME!! :-)

HAVE FUN!  SMILE...and CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY!!!!  If you want to join ME for a fun, high calorie burning workout and you live in the East Valley, come to my RESULTS BASED Outdoor Boot camp located at Cosmo Park in Gilbert Arizona.  It starts at 7AM and is only $10 CASH.  To check out a clip of it, go to my website www.glistengirlsfitness.com

Now, I'm off to my Hot yoga practice...so make today a GREAT DAY!  Thanks as always for taking the time to read my blog!!

As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!
Famisha :-)

It's a GREAT day to GET IN SHAPE!!!!

Good morning friends!  I hope you are all having an absolutely FABULOUS start of the NEW YEAR!  Have you started a new workout routine?  New plan of drinking 64 ounces of water each day?  New goal to SMILE more often?  Doesn't matter what it is...make each and every day a day that you do something to have a HAPPIER, HEALTHIER day!  Now as I mentioned last week, I am not a big believer in making a "New Year's Resolution."  I personally like to make small GOALS for myself throughout the year.  Rather than put pressure on myself to do something for ONE month and make it happen, I take joy in setting small ones throughout the year.  How about YOU?

So for those of you who have decided to commit to making 2014 a year of being FIT and FABULOUS, how is that going?  Remember, being FIT doesn't just happen over night.  Celebrate the JOURNEY...celebrate the sense of ACCOMPLISHMENT of getting through 10 minutes of something you have never done before...EVERY STEP towards your fitness journey counts!

Now, I'm human just like the rest of you...there are mornings that I think "hmm...you don't really need to get up at 4AM today and work out, just do it after your last late afternoon client."  Then I say, "Nope!  I am going to be so glad I started my day off right with a high calorie burn and now have tons of energy to get ready to change my clients lives starting with my 6AM client."  And you know what???  It takes me 10 minutes into my workout before I start to feel those endorphins kick in and that great feeling of knowing that not only will I see the RESULTS on the outside but INSTANTLY my mind is clear and stress free because I have had my workout for the day.

Fitness is a LIFESTYLE...not a FAD.  So don't expect a 6 pack in a week...don't expect to drop 10lbs in a week...this isn't the Biggest Loser, this is REAL LIFE.  Every day that you do something to promote your health and fitness, you bring yourself one step CLOSER to a Healthier, Happier YOU!

This picture is what I tell myself EVERYDAY....

 

The bottom line is, ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.  So if you want to become more FIT, saying "I'll start TOMORROW because I'm just too busy today," will not get you there.  Even if it's just for 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes or more a day...YOU have helped yourself get one step closer to YOUR Fitness Goal!

 

If you're on Facebook and want to join in on a fun, GET RIPPED ABS Challenge that I started this past Monday..."LIKE" the Glisten Girls Fitness Facebook page and do the AB workout for the day and then post "DONE!" once you have completed it for the day.  You must do all the sets and they only take about 10 minutes to complete, so have FUN with it! 

 

If you live in the East Valley, join ME this Saturday for my Outdoor Boot camp located at Cosmo Park in Gilbert at 7AM and the cost is only $10 CASH.  This is for ALL Fitness levels and let me tell you, once you finish my Boot camp, you definitely feel a sense of ACCOMPLISHMENT.  For more info and to see a 30 second clip of what my boot camp entails, go to my website:  www.glistengirlsfitness.com.  The clip is actually on the home page towards the bottom of the screen.

 

Well, today is HOT YOGA practice day for me (YAY!!) so I've gotta get ready to head out to my yoga practice.  Thanks as always for taking the time to read my blog and feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you may have.  I absolutely LOVE fitness and can't imagine NOT making it a huge part of my and my family's life.  Make today a day of ACCOMPLISHMENT and know that YOU.CAN.DO.IT!!!

 

I promise to post a "Fitness is Fun with your Kids!" clip next week...sorry it's not up today.  You may go to YOUTUBE and see previous videos of my son and I for ideas on how to incorporate fitness into you and your kid(s) lives.

 

As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!

Famisha :-)