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Fitness For Pleasure

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s Hump Day Energy Recharge, I am going to talk about FITNESS for PLEASURE! Yes. You heard me right! Pleasure.

I’m going to share THREE FITNESS STRATEGIES that will help feel [more] awesome and that is through physical activity.

What’s pleasure? How about the feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment that we get in life. The sense and feeling of happiness.

Today, I want to implant in your mind is that fitness/physical activity can do this for you. It can elevate the level of pleasure in your life.

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NO EXCUSES! NO WAITING!

Love the empowerment message and call to action this commercial sends out.

I agree 100% with the message of this commercial. No waiting! Take chances. Get outside your comfort zone. Go on to do YOU so that you feel proud and happy about the chances you have made. NO EXCUSES! Do YOU first so you that you are freaking awesome to those who deserve your company and awesomeness.

Hint…remember that good health, physical and mental strength, quality of life provided by health is our ticket to bring us the greatest happiness and achievements in life!

Go after what’s important to YOU. Not sure what’s THAT important–the kind that you would DO for FREE and forever? Put time aside to discover yourself and your thing! It does not have to be that big or that lucrative or important to millions or be so unique. It is YOUR thing and if you are passionate about it, the sky is the limit.

DO NOT LET ANYONE SAY OTHERWISE! Many people will question your actions because they are not ready to do something different. They are comfortable and with little desire to grow and discover their untapped potential. That’s OK they are not ready but YOU ARE. BELIEVE in YOURSELF and CHOOSE be around those who believe in you as well

One of the reasons I believe this is important is because I believe you want to wake up fired up every day– instead of dragging your body out of bed and do the same thing over and over. Opening your eyes and getting up daily to do something with more purpose and intention will make you happier and healthier!

Your Environment….

Build a growth environment. Be with people YOU care and CARE about YOU. DO and seek a lifestyle so that you feel well, have energy and confidence, look good and confident to follow your wishes.

Let me ask you this…Do any of these limiting beliefs are part of your vocabulary?

  • ‘I don’t feel well’ or
  • ‘I can’t do it’ or
  • I am too old‘ or
  • ‘I am too tired’ or
  • I don’t have time‘ or
  • ‘I don’t have money’ or
  • I’m not smart enough‘ or
  • ‘I am not enough’ or
  • I don’t have willpower‘ or
  • ‘I am alone’ or
  • I don’t have support‘ or …

Whatever other limiting beliefs are running your mind, DO NOT ALLOW any of internal and external naysayers to BE IN THE DRIVER’s SEAT!

YOU DRIVE. NO WAITING. NO EXCUSES!

Need support, accountability, help to take steps and make progress?

I am your coach and trainer. I am your partner in crime. Together, we can turn your health and lifestyle 180° around, just like I did to mine.

Much love to you!

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Nutrigenomics: Health & PCOS

Good news for the PCOS community. PCOS is a complex syndrome and every little bit of data that can help customize nutrition and lifestyle is welcome.

Researchers discovered 3 more genes for PCOS. As highlighted in this article, PCOS is often misdiagnosed or missed entirely by physicians. Researchers have identified the genetic underpinnings of the syndrome, including 3 new loci, a causal link to depression, and a male phenotype for PCOS. Yes, you read it correctly, a male phenotype.

We have profound control over our health by consuming natural nutrient-dense foods and the management of other lifestyle pillars such as exercise, stress and sleep management.

I have been offering nutrigenomic genetic testing/analysis for 2+ years–after I was my own guinea pig for my Nutritional Endocrinology Training. It served me 3 purposes:

1) Results I had achieved through my own lifestyle transformation got great validation and helped me make tweaks to improve even more.


2) It helped explain why some people may not get optimum health results after implementing and sustaining a healthy lifestyle.


3) Made realize that this is a great tool and service I could offer the community with a desire to get answers that help optimize their health.

Combine Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, nutrigenomics genetic testing & analysis, personalized coaching (for guidance, motivation, accountability, support, and implementation), with a person with a desire to change, the outcome is doomed for transformation.

–If that sounds ideal or interesting to you, to you, let’s talk!

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Online Group Fitness Training | Welcome Guidelines | Be Fit, Strong, Confident with Maria Horstmann

https://youtu.be/8uOtm3oHl6U

 

Welcome to Be Fab – Be You Group Online Fitness Training FAQ!

I’m so excited that you are here and I hope you’re looking forward to our session together. This video is to give you guidelines and prep you for your session.

This may be your first time doing a Live Group Online Fitness Session. This is going to be fun. We have people to laugh and chat with 🙂 Our goal is to get you moving and when we are able to increase our heart rate (aerobic level), we activate the brain, we get our prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and neurotransmitters very happy, and we reap the beautiful benefits of exercise. I want you to feel these benefits, OK? Let’s have some fun along the way.

Let’s talk about basic logistics.

  • Go ahead and add @BeFabBeYou.com to your Sender Safe List to assure you receive my messages and goodies after pre and post session.
  • What should you wear?

I want you to feel good in your clothes. No naked bodies, all right? 🙂 Tight or loose, all clothes are welcome – it is your body. Remember that this is a safe environment and we’re here to move and feel good about ourselves. So wear whatever rocks your boat.

Some people buy new workout clothes to celebrate new beginnings, their new journey, tell themselves they will rock and roll on and feel awesome.  Hey, if you want to put makeup, do it. I don’t care. I want you to feel comfortable, happy and prepared for this session.

  • What type of shoes should you wear?

Tennis shoes are the best. But if you’re on a carpet, barefoot should be fine as well. Be careful on other surfaces. Use common sense and make sure that it is not slippery because we will be moving and jumping some-for those whose body parts allow to do so.

  • Where are we meeting?

We’re going to meet in Zoom (video conference). The confirmation message you received via email with the URL for your session. If you DO NOT have Zoom installed in your device, take a minute PRIOR to our session to download it at http://www.zoom.us or download the application for free from your phone and you will be ready to go.

**In the video, I said the meeting ID is 770-835-5490. That is no longer valid. Each meeting has a unique meeting ID. Do yourself a favor, upon receiving an email confirmation for your session, click ADD TO CALENDAR (Google, Outlook, etc) so that you will have the URL (under location) accessible. 

  • What about the platform and technology needed to do this?

You’re going to need internet access. Most devices will have a microphone, so we will use this to communicate. You will also need a camera. That will enable us to see each other. If your laptop doesn’t have a camera or microphone, you will still be able to watch and hear me. You can type in the chat as needed.

  • Where to place the device?

We will take a minute to find a spot, but go ahead and look for a place I can see your body, especially hips down to the floors. The place itself does not have to be big. At this session, we’re not going to be running around. However, we will stretch our whole body on the floor, move our legs forward and back. Place your device somewhere you can direct the camera to yourself on the floor and standing. Whenever you have your first session, we will take a couple of minutes to adjust location.

It is also important you go to the link in the confirmation email you received. It takes you to videos of the key movements we’re going to do during the session.

  • How does the session will look like?

I am not providing videos for warm-up and stretch movements. I want you to know how to key other movements in advance. So please take a few minutes to look at them.

The confirmation email has the link to my YouTube playlist with videos you can watch and practice in advance. If you have any questions, let me know.

The other reason for doing this step is because if you have any body part imbalances, aches and pains, you can adjust prior to our session. This group session provides room for some personalization. Definitely, we do not want to damage any body parts, we want to strengthen them.

  • What else should you expect?
    • First, have fun, move your body, and feel good.
    • Second, we’re going to spend the first few minutes getting the cameras set up to assure I can see you and you can see me. That will allow me to critique your form, your technique while we move.
    • Third, Short introductions so we feel comfortable with each other. I will have reviewed your Par-Q and Terms and Conditions form in advance.
    • Forth, I’m going to do a short demo of the movements live just as a reminder since you will have looked at the forms previously.
    • Last, we’re going to do a warm-up, perform the workout routine I will have shared with you live, stretch, and short Q&A.

So that’s really the plan. I hope this is clear. If you have questions, please email info@BeFabBeYou.com  or call 770-835-5490.

I look forward to seeing you soon online. Come ready to have some fun!!


Learn more HERE about personal training in-person (1:1 and 2:1) and online (1:1 and group).

P.S. We plan to offer a Complimentary Online Group Training Class once a week. Click HERE for availability and get a spot — space is limited!

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Maintaining Your Fitness Plans In The New Year

Planning and research is required to remain focussed and maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are lots to consider when designing an exercise program but what’s more important is staying on the right track for a lifetime. That’s called a lifestyle change. Here are a few tips on keeping up with the program of your choice.

  • Start with a Personal Coach – This is most important for your fitness plans. A personal coach can help you with having the right goals mapped out from the start. Invest in your health and well-being.
  • Pace yourself – Don’t go all out and burn 1000 calories in the first workout. You’ll tire fast and give up when the muscle cramps kick in. It’s best to take it slow and increase the time and work out targets gradually.
  • Schedule it – It is a part of your life just like your work goals and targets. You can schedule reminders each day on the type of activities or goals to accomplish.
  • Be versatile – Doing the same type of exercise every day might become a bore and your muscles get use to it. Add a variety of physical activities you can incorporate to achieve your workout targets. Remember, if you do not enjoy what you’re doing (or eating), it is not sustainable.
  • Use technology – Phone apps, pedometers and various other gadgets can be used to measure your progress and keep you on the road to success.
  • Get supportFamily and friends should be made aware of your goals and hold you accountable for achieving your targets.

There is a lot more to it. Yet, more is great but it means nothing until you GET STARTED.

Click here to learn ways to I can help you get started with personal training and/or health coaching. Stop the yo-yo.

Also, click here to schedule an ENERGY AUDIT talk. Let’s uncover what’s in your way to achieving your health goals and get a few tips to get you started. It’s FREE – what’s your excuse?

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Hiking Unicoi – Feel FAB

Hiking UnicoiUnicoi Trail was different today!

I love this trail. It’s physically demanding and packed nature. Today, it was different and for a few reasons. It rained yesterday and overnight. Birds were happy and chirping loud, air was fresher, fannies moved fast, and great company. What a great workout. Mother nature does wonders for hormones! Body and mind win! 

Unicoi-Trail-View

 

A couple of days ago, I got my friend Karl, on my left, to commit to join me rain or shine! He recruited a couple of his hiking buddies. I woke up at 6am and looked at forecast: 75% rain precipitation at 9am and 100% at 11am. We took our rain coats and went for it.

Guess what? We did NOT get one drop of rain! Instead, fog and high humidity  🙂 

appalachian-trail-unicoi-gap-rocky-mountain-loop-elevationWe completed 5.17 miles with two long and steep hills (4,000 ft and 3800 ft elevation) in 2 hours and 21 minutes. Your first step is heading uphill–no time to warm-up.  Karl’s friends, Scott and Jason are experienced hikers (compared to me, at least). They have covered 600+ miles of the Appalachian Trail. They hike fast and don’t look back. My fanny’s only option was to keep moving. 

 

 

hiking-Unicoi

 

These guys hike fast and don’t look back. My fanny’s only option was to keep moving. I told the guys I was happy I had decide to leave my heavy backpack home for this hike. I would have NOT been to keep up with their pace otherwise.

 

 

knowledge-action-powerIf your body isn’t ready for hills and other activities and you want to change it…NO EXCUSE! At home. At Work. I come to you!  Services available online, by phone or in-person (Atlanta/Vinings area). Call (770) 835-5490 or  learn more here.

Take the first step! It’s a marathon, one step at the time. Bring  commitment to your well-being, sense of self-care, and an open mind. It’s for YOU. It’s YOUR time to feel FAB!

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Friday 13th – Fannies Got Through

Brutal Wod - Done!Jason Did NOT Kill Us. We Survived Friday The 13th!

We survived a tough Friday 13th routine. Did you move your fanny?

Aren’t we looking ‘awesome’ minutes after challenging our fannies? Kat wasn’t happy when I asked her to smile for the camera…I said, come on, we’ve done working out!

Dynamic, challenging, kinda long…it was a good one! Lots of shoulders’ taxing movements. I scaled to 55 lbs and bands for dips to preserve body parts.

50 Wall Ball (10 feet, 14 lbs)
50 Double Unders
40 Box Jumps (20 in)
40 Toes To Ring
30 Pull-Ups
30 Burpees
20 Squat Cleans (55 lbs)
20 Jerks (55 lbs)
10 Power Snatches (55 lbs)
20 Ring Dips (assisted with band)

Completion time: 34:51 min. What was the hardest part or movement of this workout? Not sure. Burpees are always party killers, especially if in the middle or at the end of a routine. Power snatches…took me a while. Snatches have always been my weakness. Have a take a  moment and focus every time I lift the bar. Ring dips (assisted) were had and I had to compromise in doing three a time max.

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Core Strength. 1-500 reps. What?

Bench Press
Bench Press

When was the last time you did 500 reps of abs/core?

Sounds a lot, I know. Never? Cannot remember? How about getting started with 50 and add 5-10 a day or every two days? Break reps down thru the day if needed. Regain and strengthen your core. Why? Keep reading.

Several years ago, I did 250 reps of core/abs, first thing out of bed, for a couple of weeks before I went to trip. On Thursday, prescribed workout was purely sprinting. That’s not my body cup of tea—my motto is protect my body parts for longevity and knees and hips wouldn’t be happy! Thus, I decided I was going to do one rep max of bench presses and core.

Stopped presses at 95 lbs then decided to give 500 reps of abs a try. Twenty sets of 25 reps of different movements including ab-mat sit-ups, bicycles, crunches, leg lifts, leg crosses, bridges, Russian twists, and a few personal creations without names  🙂 

23:25 minutes later, including short breaks between, I was done. That was a little over 21 reps/minute. Some sets took me longer than others (bicycles, twists, crosses were 50 for 25/side). Since I had no baseline to compare to, I am happy with the results. Baseline is set for next time. 

Remember core muscles provide stability, power, balance, and lower risk of injuries.

EVERY exercise performed, especially when standing versus machines, should engage abs. Always ask yourself whether you’re engaging the core muscles during a movement. If you are not, get a trainer to help you because you could be easily overusing other muscles, including our back! I am available to help  😛 

Find a here an article from the Mayo Clinic and another from Harvard for greater knowledge and motivation to get started.

It will be a beautiful day in Atlanta. Hope wherever you are, you can go outside for fresh air and move your fanny.

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Rowing Easy 5K – How Are You Moving Your Fanny?

5K Row
5K Row

Moving My Fanny: Day 5 = 5K row

How did you move your fanny?

Friday afternoon, 4/29/16, I felt it was a good day for an easy 5K row. Dragged the rowing machine outside for fresh air, turned my pandora dance music station of phone on, placed water bottle next to me, and GO!

Set damper at 5.5 and focused on form (didn’t lean too forward or back, used full range of motion, kept your arms straight). Every 750m, I reversed grip (palm-up) to engage more of my biceps. Rowing with palm-up doesn’t provide the same power and that’s OK. It was a day to recovery muscles, not to break records :-). As long as arms are maintained next to the body, it’s totally fine to row with palms up.  Completed 5K in 24:12 minutes. 

 

Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli Casserole

Got home and got busy in the kitchen.

Had this 3 lbs bag of broccoli that was going to expire soon. It was time to do something with it. Made a delicious broccoli casserole

Stay tuned for recipe!

 

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Jen Widerstrom – IDLife – Training

Jen Widerstrom, Biggest Loser Trainer and IDLife investor…

…shares a few training tips for those considering a race like Tough Mudder. Completing any portion of the race is a win, she says. I could not agree more. IDLife makes high / clean quality products and evidence base individualized nutrition that no other supplement company offers in the market. Ingredients your body will absorb. Take the FREE HIPAA Compliant Assessment at www.BeFabBeYou.idlife.com.

Jen’s 28-Day Challenge

Jen has also developed 28-Day Challenges for IDLife. Not only i endorse IDLife products, but also take IDNutrition daily, have done the Performance Challenge, and have products such as Pre and Post Workout, Hydrate, and Shake handy. Excellent products supporting exercise routines. For those looking to shed weight, Lean is the product. Last but not least, try Whey and Vegan shake protein powders in your smoothies.

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