Day 9/Round 2 Pilates Fix Extreme

Today I had a realization as I was talking to a friend just how different I feel "inside" and  out, and I'd say the inside is even more critical long term...Because anybody who devotes time each day can create a body they want, but it's that step of wanting it in the first place, that's the kernel that is built on trust of oneself. Just declaring 'today' is the day, and a year later, almost two years later, you're standing on that same foundation. I didn't even think that taking time to fix my body would move into other areas of my life. I think many of us don't expect that. But when you start getting to the bottom of what makes you tick rather than the bottom of an ice cream container, you just naturally start building confidence. 

Now maybe you did it occasionally; maybe you tried before and failed; maybe you get motivated briefly, but then give up, or you're in the apathetic state which is where I was . Just not doing anything, kind of hanging out, wishing on a star, or just vegetating, numbing and not honestly doing any move in any direction. That was me. 

I wish I had had ME to talk to then, because I get it now. It's a tumbling effect, the good food, the vigorous exercise, the bonding, the energy -- it moves you to do other great things in your life. And then you're tumbling with a smile! 

You just say TODAY and then 'today' is everyday. 😊 

Day 8/Round 2 Plyo Fix Extreme

Day 8 ✔️ One of the most beautiful mornings and competing with the sand added an edge with these Plyo moves. I saw the sun rising and came to the realization that as a kid I became overwhelmed with receiving gifts because I associated the joy being followed by something negative (aka the other shoe drops). I talked about this in my live broadcast this morning. Today I'm letting that go for good. For some reason Plyo made it surface. So it's gone. That belief has no truth. The truth is before me today as it was shown in this sky, in this gorgeous place I am fortunate to live in. 

And so she settled by the sea...

Day 8 Country Heat ....

Ready to have some of the most popular country music hits paired with 30 minutes of fun fat-blasting total body moves? August 1 is the release of our newest fun and easy getting fit program COUNTRY HEAT. No complicated moves, and simply low-impact. You'll follow along and be right in step from Day One. With such popular music hits, you won't even notice that you're toning your body! 

As an instructor-in-training, I'll be providing everything you need to know about the release of COUNTRY HEAT, it's details, including its easy-to-follow portion control nutrition plan. We'll also be showcasing several of our other popular programs with cool country giveaways each day!! 

👉🏼👉🏼Tag a friend and hashtag #acehigh for me and be entered to win a special workout sample. This FREE group runs July 18-22. Message me for details on how to be added!

Day 7/ Round 2 Fix Extreme Yoga

Today I decided that I need to remember to be respectful of my body and keep close to the balance I hold so dear and that I always tell you to be aware of. I've shared that last week I started my new round of a special exercise program I enjoyed during June, so much so, that I decided to do it again for July 5. I typically follow a specific way of eating which adds an 'edge' as if you were crunching for example a bikini competition, an element of fun but challenge. Competitions are fun and they get me all revved up. I can't help myself, you know, I'm like a kid at my first Star Wars movie 😂 

But taking stock of my living situation for the summer, access to what I need, and summer activities, I evaluated it was better for me to stop the competition plan and just return to my usual whole eating plan (similar, just not the same degree). Honestly it's better for me because teaching PiYo daily and demonstrating my other exercise practice for existing clients is demanding. I want people to be in balance so I need to do that as well. PiYo has a major % of my focus and that's a passion. 

When you are feeling pressured, you don't simply withdraw. Instead you take stock of the truth value of things, of how you feel, and what you value and make powerful decisions based on that. You can eliminate actions and add some. That's all this is. 

I also have shared that I start my day with a form of self reflection. I often take things that are holding me back and I let them 'go'. I decide how I'm going to implement that change for the day. 

👉🏼👉🏼If you'd like to JOIN ME as I do that each morning, if you're awake at 6:30am EDT 😂, feel free to join me at my public page. (now, if I oversleep, someone text me haha! Just kidding.) We'll let some junk go and make a clear focus. 👈🏼👈🏼

* I will be alternating: some mornings in ASL & some in English.

Dirty 30/Day 5/Round 2

Day 5 for Team Jedi ✔️

Gettin down and dirty, and I mean literally. Lots of floor work or aka 'ground'. I remember the first time I did this, I couldn't do the bonus round 'plank crunch' but over a year later? I can! 

I know sometimes you look and you think I have it all together, like all this stuff I'm doing comes so easy😳 I'm laughing because if you only knew the hoops I have to go through to just get everyone off my tail so I can squeeze these in. I'm just like any other mom, and you might even argue I have a lot of drama, tight space, busy summer, whiny kids, bills and demands like any home owner. The difference is its been proven to me that committing to YOU first helps you cope with all that 'other' junk better. So stop letting it consume you and start realizing that self care is a bullet-proof shield.

Day 4 Plyo Fix Extreme

This morning I just told my students at PiYo I ran out without my bag of newly washed exercise clothes and I luckily had my sports top on, but the only thing that was packed in the car at the bottom of some box were my old OLD shorts like from when I first started in 2014. But it's funny how things happen for a reason I believe. I needed this reminder today. 

The elastic is getting shot, and they're not my favorite type really, but they are a good reminder of where my life 'was'. I had gotten pretty dumpy about my body and my life. We laughed that when you build a 'butt' sometimes a team calls along too. I love who I've mentored. I love those who have taken this journey with me. I love that I woke up that day and took that last picture of the old me, and knew I'd never look or feel that way again. 

And I haven't.

Could only do 15 min of my regularFix  Extreme workout today but you know it's ok. I know my body and with the heat and teaching so much, it's what I needed to do. ~Jedi

Day 3 - Round 2/ 21 Day Fix Extreme

Happy Thursday. What act of kindness are you gonna do today? I ask that because yesterday I encountered an individual who literally was one of the people who just cannot relate to another, who was engaging with accusation, mistrust and ridicule. These come from a place of weakness. The greatest asset we have is strength with kindness. That is how we must approach those people. Kindness is not weakness. I will seek out a way to take that person's venom and diffuse it to something wonderful. In the morning is when I think about these things when I workout. In the stillness. In the beauty of the outdoors. Give that to yourself. Think about what you fill up with first. I fuel mind and body first. Clarity typically follows. Lower Fix X ✔️ Day 3 is here.

Upper Fix Extreme Day 2

Day 2 ✔️ Upper Fix Extreme. Team Jedi.

I'm not kidding, but for a few seconds I was like 'maybe I'll just workout later at say 8:00am, but I had a client who promised to get up at the same time and that we'd text each other after we were done. Oh my god, so how could I ditch her and this! Less likely, right? And I have been missing my early morning workouts since school let out. It's tricky when you're camping because people are literally on top of your private space and well, there is no space 😂! My husband was up at the same time, but the moment he left for work, I hit it. Feeling great too. Just goes to show you again how it's all a mind-game. You CAN do some much more! 

Decide.

Day 1 /Round 2 " Fix Extreme" New Chapter

Hey there. I know I haven't been here in several weeks. I was able to finish up the last round really well and get results of 5lbs down and 2 inches which was really all I needed (left from winter bulk). We had a lot happening with school winding up and my middle daughter heading off too Moscow as she does each year .

But I'm committing again to keeping you abreast of my progress this next round. Because there's something special about re-committing. It was so amazing last time; I honestly felt I needed to do it again! Hence, here I am...

So this morning I did Cardio, and I will be totally honest that I only did 20 min of the 30. But I had a rationale. I knew tonight I'd be teaching group fitness at 6:00 for 50 minutes and that's honestly quite a bit. I wanted to make sure I don't overdue it. Because there is a tipping point, over which results go in reverse. Especially for us women over 40, we need to be careful. Overdoing cardio when doing a specific competition eating needs to be treated with care. I felt feat though being part of it on Day 1! My team is with me too, and I'm loving this new momentum we had. You see it's not about what shape or weight someone is. When I look, I only wonder about how that person 'lives'. Are they loving and living life? I mean REALLY doing it or just going through some motions? There is a difference. I wonder if that person wants longevity and whether they want to be around healthy to share as much as they can with that beautiful body that was given them. To cherish it, feed it, help it to run at its potential - as it was intended . The number is less important to me than the health goal. Heart and pulmonary Health, endocrine health... Keeping it going and vibrant. When I look at someone, I think 'can I help them avoid the expense, the tragedy of health care.' We can't always escape the random thing that could befall us. That's true. But we can control that which WE DAMAGE intentionally. So if I can help slow down that process for someone- help them turn it around, my job will have been done. That's what matters. 

~Jedi