Inner Strength- Day #1

2014??? Is it really 2014??!!

Chances are, you have been putting your health and fitness goals off for "next year". Chances are you are reading this because A. you are my friend and are being nice or B. you are ready to jump on the health train. Guess what? It is NEXT YEAR. No more delays, no more "tomorrow" is a good day to start. Today is a GREAT day to start. Lets ease into it, lets set up for success, not failure.

This year, I promise to support you, encourage you, and help you through your journey.

Day #1 is about YOU. It is important for you to spend a little bit of time setting some goals, making a plan, and setting yourself up to succeed. How? Well I am glad you asked!!!

*What works for me may not work for you, it may take some adjusting and modifying to find what works for you and your schedule/life*

1. Find yourself a fitness journal. There is nothing more satisfying then being able to look and see how far you have come. I picked a notebook up at Walmart.

2. Take some time to set some goals. What do you want to accomplish in 2014?? Set goals that are specific, measurable, and doable. In 12 months, you can set some BIG goals!

3. If you plan on using a gym, make sure you get your gym bag ready to go!! If you plan on working out at home, set up a space with the things you need to do it!!

(My gym bag includes: a towel, a headband, Spark, Rehydrate, shoes, Ipod, arm band, lifting gloves, a waterbottle, and catalyst)

4. If you are using supplements, get those ready! (I use Advocare- if you want to know about it, email me!)

5. Take some before pictures. Regardless of where you are on your journey, take some pictures to mark where you are RIGHT NOW that you can look back on to see your progress. You may never end up sharing these with anyone and that is perfectly okay, but you are going to have days of discouragement and having pictures to track progress is a big motivator!

To help kick off the new year and releasing a whole blog, I am giving away a box of spark!!! All you have to do is email me your goals for 2014 to be entered into the drawing!! (Must email me your goals by Friday at 5pm (MST)--- thebloomingace@gmail.com)

-XO M