Beyond Fit

Food for thought …

So many are speaking of how hard things are atm. Financially etc

How life is tough.

I’m not saying it’s not for many. We know our ‘normal’ way of living and being comfortable might not be so ‘normal’ atm.

I am also hearing many put off their plans and not really living due to it being ‘an election year’. Why? What is going to be so different after the election that stops you from living right now and truely doing what your heart desires?

This is also happening within the health and fitness space.

Where people aren’t doing anything to improve their health and longevity because of these reasons.

Your health should be your number ONE priority because without health, the rest of your life goes down the toilet.

You can’t do what you want, you can’t be n active parent or grandparent. You feel low and lousy because your body is sore and squishy… your mood is low due to not having enough movement!

The more we tell ourselves xyz - the more the universe delivers xyz.

What is your ‘xyz’ you are telling yourself?

I’m not perfect. I fall into the trap of things are bad atm too.

But perspective is wild sometimes

People on other sides of the world who have very little or much tougher than us still find joy to dance, to connect, to eat together, to move and to celebrate living

Maybe we need to take a leaf out of their book. Just sayin 😛🤷‍♀️

What if you took the focus away from the number on the scales?

What about the things that truely make a difference…

* More energy.
* Less inflammation.
* Less aches and pains.
* Less digestive problems.
* Better sleep.
* Glowing skin.
* A new vibrancy for life.
* No more hot flushes.
* Feeling ‘normal’ again (aka feeling GOOD).

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Get rid of “Maybe this is just what happens as I get older.”

I had that story too, 4-6 months ago it was a very different story. I wasn’t feeling my best at all!

I hear from so many women who are in the mindset of “this is what happens when you get older” – that can be true… or it can NOT be true.

That my dear friends is up to you on what you decide.

Not only have I seen physical transformation within myself and clients, but the internal transformation of all I have mentioned above have also happened.

No more feeling like s**t!

It’s the best feeling.

Your current reality doesn’t have to be your future, it doesn’t have to be “just the way it is”

It’s what you believe is possible. It’s you taking the action and putting in the work.

It’s you deciding what future you wants to look like.

I want you to experience this feeling too.

If you’re a “hell yes, sign me up!” – you know where to find me # # #

We are all going to age... But HOW we are going to age is up to YOU!

I just listened to the latest Mel Robbins podcast and it was so interesting! I'm so interested and passionate about longevity, and it starts in your 20s! Don't be thinking you can get away with doing nothing all your life then reach 60 and be like WTH!!!

Some of the biggest takeaways were:

👉 Exercise - In particular as always - STRENGTH training!!!
👉 Nutrition matters
👉 Friendships & social connections

Social connections were super important. They say that not having friends or social connections is just as bad for your health as smoking 11 ci******es a day! And this doesn't include grandchildren as your 'connections' and social life. Family matter, grandchildren matter, but they won't be involved in your life as much as they get older and live their own life, so keep your social life thriving!

We are living longer, but are we living with quality? Are we just living on a bunch of medication? Is that why we are living longer, because we have a bunch of medicines...

I highly recommend you go and listen to this podcast, it was so interesting. Mel had to put on a suit to see what it felt like to be an elderly person, and it made us have a whole new level of respect and compassion for how they may be feeling.

I know I don't want to be like that so I will be doing everything in my power to prevent, rather than live on medication and in pain!

Whether you're joining in for Group Fitness Classes or Group Personal Training or One on One training... It's all amazing, it's all beneficial, but it's also more than just the physical body benefits..

It's connection, It's friendships, It's happy endorphins pumping through your brain, It's someone to talk too, It's so much more than just the workout!

Would you agree? 😊

So today I bit the bullet and filmed myself taking my pilates class for an hour.... This is way outside my comfort zone - something I am doing alot of lately, stepping outside comfort zone...

The reason... Some beautiful human, no idea who, nominated my pilates classes for the Exercise NZ awards. If you're reading this, thank you whoever you are xx

Just to be nominated was enough, but I pushed myself to go forward and do the rest that was required to be in the running.
I also want to thank my amazing clients (my friends - I hate the word 'clients' as they all become great friends) who attend the classes and were there to support me today.

Here are a few messages I received after class. ❤

Onwards and Upwards!!! (and step outside your comfort zone and join us!) 😄😄

Feeling good begins with you taking the action 🤎

You need to take the first step. It may be scary, it may not be easy, but once you get over that hurdle, you are flying! X

I am here just doing what I love and helping you feel good! 😊

Ever looked at women like J Lo and thought 'far out I wish I looked like that' or had muscles like that...

And have you ever said out loud "It's easy for her as she has a personal trainer and chef and money" etc etc etc

I often tell women to look at 'expanders' or to be influenced by people around their own age, not the 20 year old that is NOTHING like you in your 40s, 50s and beyond... And some examples of this could be someone like J Lo, or Rachel Hunter, or Paulina Porizkova who are all amazing mature women who look like they are thriving at all different ages.

BTW - J Lo is 55!!! and she has the body that many 20 year olds would kill for.

Now what makes her so healthy and strong and look like that is because she works hard, she strength trains, NOT with little 1kg weights, she lifts heavy weights for her ability. Yes she has money, Yes she has a trainer, but you don't actually need all that.

It helps, but you don't need it. There is loads of free workouts on You Tube, getting outside is free. Cooking good food from scratch and eating good nutrition you can do. So next time you find yourself justifying why she looks like this, and saying it can't be true for you because she has money, that simply isn't true.

If you do want a trainer and to lift heavy weights however without a hefty price tag, hit me up as there are other options available. Always ask 'how can I' as to all the reasons why you can't.

with love xx