I don't want to go to work tomorrow

Finishing up meal prep for this week and all I can think about is how much I don’t want to go to work tomorrow.  Not because I’m lazy or because I just want to lie around all day.  Because what I do in my 9-5 career, I have no passion for.  I want to help people, I want to serve them, and as a customer support supervisor/manager I never thought I wouldn’t be able to do that, but I can’t.  A client sent back a survey last week stating my team and I are completely POWERLESS.  She couldn’t have been more accurate.  The company I work for has tied my hands, and I understand that is a necessity since this is the corporate business world, and their eye always has to be on the bottom line.  But I don’t want to live that way. 

I don’t want to deceive people or leave them without the help they need.  I want to help people, build them up, and support them as they work towards their goals.  As a Beachbody coach I’m able to do that!  I’m expected to stand by my clients and my team members and help them reach the goals they set for their health and fitness, and for their future.  It’s exciting to actually be passionate about what I’m doing and it makes me sad that my full time job doesn’t ignite the same feelings. 

Tonight as I dread going back to an office that holds very little for my future (besides grief,) I wonder if any of you feel the same way.  Do you go to work because it pays your bills and not because it’s what you love to do?  Maybe it doesn’t even pay all of your bills…  Do you go to work out of necessity and not out of desire?  Do you want to help people?  Do you want to have time for your family and friends, to be able to travel, to get out of debt, and simply be free to do what sets your soul on fire? 

Me too!  That’s what I’m working towards as a Beachbody coach.  I want you to think long and hard about what you do, how it makes you feel, and if you want more than what your current position is giving you.  If you’re as unhappy as I am, wouldn’t it be worth it to hear what this coaching “thing” is all about?  Wouldn’t it be worth it to bring in some extra money or maybe even replace your current income (with hard work and dedication)?  If you’re not happy with your current position and you’re looking for something more- reach out to me.  This might be for you, it might not, but you’ll never know unless you ask. 

Message me.

***Beachbody does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach’s income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill.***

This is REAL!

If you're my friend on Facebook then you already saw this picture this morning but I wanted to share it with more people so I'm sharing it here as well:

In the middle you'll see a gorgeous and deverce group of women.  We came together this weekend for something called a Super Saturday, where we got to do a live Country Heat work out, meet and hear from Autumn Calabrese, hear from the top Plus Sized Coach in our company (I love her and will update you on her tomorrow!) and just have an all around great time with each other.  

You can see that my friend pulled out some of us to display our befores and afters!

I love seeing the difference!  Seeing how confident we've become.  How much we've grown.  How some of us have been able to pay off debt.  How some of us were able to leave 2nd jobs or even just work in general.  It's amazing to me.  This is REAL!

That's what I wanted to share with you today.  I've been hit with a lot of negativity lately.  People saying this is a scam, that our pictures are photoshoped, or that Beachbody is nothing more than a cult.  Do we get together and get excited?  HELL YEA!  But I assure you this isn't a cult and since it means so much to me, it really hurts to hear people think that.

Anyway, that's all I wanted to leave you with today!

Real women.

Real results.

Real possibilities!

Message me here, on facebook, or by email (jcook5909@gmail.com) if you're ready to invest in your health and fitness!

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Renew Yourself

I apologize I have not kept up with the blog- I'm more of a facebook and instagram person but I've set a goal to post at least 3 times a week going forward.  So here we go!

ANNOUNCING MY NEXT CHALLENGE GROUP!

It's time to renew yourself! Find your inner calm, regain your confidence, and take control of your health through fitness and an all around healthy lifestyle!

Do you feel like you've lost your way or need a fresh start? I know how that feels! I've started over more times than I'd like to admit, but every time I come back better and stronger than before. Now I want to help YOU do the same!

Yes- this is a health and fitness challenge but this is so much more than fitting into an old pair of jeans or reaching a certain weight (through away your scale!) This is about renewing yourself! This is about finding your happiness and confidence! Fuel your body as well as your soul!

We will support each other through struggles and cheer each other on through achievement. You will have me at your beckon call whenever you feel like you're falling behind or that you want to quit. I've quit so many times, I know how awful it feels! Call me, text me, email me, facebook me any time, any day! I won't let you quit- I will push you to the finish line!

What exactly are you agreeing to:
*30 day challenge- 1 week of prep, 3 weeks of work
*Fitness program that is done in your home, on your schedule- everyone is capable of making this happen!
*30 days of clean eating, following an easy eating plan. This is NOT a diet, this is learning portions and healthy choices.
*30 days of drinking shakeology- a daily dose of dense nutrition. This will help you fight cravings, get a ton of nutrients that you need, and keep you full!
*Participating in the group- this is a safe place, it is completely private so only group members will see your posts. Feel free to post selfies, videos, memes, whatever you feel like sharing.

We start on August 8th, last day to RSVP is July 30th. Are you ready to make the commitment to renewing yourself?

To RSVP either find the official invite through my facebook page OR drop your email address in the comments and I will email you to get you set up!

Vision Board 101

"Your brain will work tirelessly to achieve the statements you give your subconscious mind.  And when those statements are the affirmations and images of your goals, you are destined to achieve them!  Creating a vision board is probably one of the most valuable visualization tools available to you" (source)
A lot has been changing in the best year, especially in the last month.  Jim went into the hospital on 4th of July and life's been a whirlwind ever since.  Seeing him so sick really got me thinking about what I wanted to do with my life and that's what led to me finally making a vision board. I had wanted to do this for a while but the procrastinator in me kept it on the back-burner.  Having so much time to myself at home to think, and having a mother with an endless supply of crafting tools, I grabbed everything I needed and got to work.
Here's what I started with:

Here's the finished product:

If you want to make a board you'll need: *a poster board *old magazines *scissors  (crafty ones make it more interesting) *glue *ribbon
To make a board is so simple and so fun!  Go through the magazines, find pictures of things you want in your life and words that you want to focus on.  Cut out the pictures and words, then arrange them on the board and have fun laying everything out then gluing it down.
Once it's done, what do you do with your board?  Well, I hung mine on the wall opposite of where I sleep.  Every day when I wake up, it's the first thing I see, and when I go to bed it's the last thing that I see.  Sometimes I'll sit in bed and just look at it, reading the words I've chosen, looking at the imaged, and trying to internalize the ideas, empowering myself to move forward and become a better me.
My board is focused on second chances, powerful words I want to focus on, as well as friends, family, and a home.  Ultimately, I want to power through these hard times, have a happy family, strong friendships, and a place to call my own, while still having fun traveling and being playful. Have you made a vision board? What's on yours?