What are your Daily Dozen?

Lisa = 10 ‪#‎winning‬ ‪#‎dailydozen‬
Crazy world = ZERO

It's the "little things" that make big things happen. No matter what else happens, if I get these #dailydozen done, I've had a great day.‪#‎countursuccesses‬

1) Woke up to alarm without snooze
2) Made my bed
3) Sparked and ate breakfast
4) Kissed my husband
5) Spent time with my son
6) Said a prayer
7) Gave myself an attitude adjustment
8) Worked out
9) Laughed out loud
10) Complimented at least one person
11) Brushed my teeth
12) Made progress off my "work stuff" to do list

Start tomorrow off with a WIN - get up and go!

#letsgo 2014

Goals - Mantras - Vision Boards - Scribbles on my mirror?  YES  - all of it a lot!  It's the little things that you fill your brain with that make you who you are today, right now.

Each year I've shared a Mantra with y'all. The last 3 years my Mantras have come easily - they were powerful and fitting from the start.  This year, I struggled a bit to come up with something that motivated me - was an instant "state changer" when I said it - and that fit things happening in my life.

I have two or three pages of notes and ideas that I planned to turn into my 2014 Mantra but none really stuck and I kept saying #letsgo - let's go - let's go - let's go!!!!!  This seem to fit for family - training - personal - professional - EVERYTHING!

I am a "here and now" kind of person.  While I have goals and "things" I strive for (and yes, I am a planner)...but I am not blessed with the gift of VISION or FUTURIST like my sister in law, Carey or my husband, Jeremy.  They are two people who seem to "see the future"- they understand the big picture - the where we're going and why - the possibility of actions today.  I, on the other hand, cannot SEE those things

I simply BELIEVE in them.
I believe I will be successful
I believe in the people around me
I believe in a forever marriage
I believe in happiness
I believe in God
I believe in anything is possible

I may not know what success or happiness IS - I do not know the struggle and triumph that comes with a forever marriage - I do not know how to do the impossible (ie: conquer bulimia, have a child!)

But I do now ACTION KILLS FEAR and that you can't move forward without taking a step - even if that's a baby step!  So  - #LETSGO

#LETSGO - reminds me of The Slight Edge - that everything counts - all the little things make the big things happen.  No matter what, when, where, why #letsgo - do whatever the next step is for you!


Happy 2014 - May big things happen for you all!

Who wants to be a millionaire?

One of the most successful men I've had the pleasure of knowing, Mr. John Henry McDonald, recently shared some of his tips to a select group at CrossFit Central.

Below is a summary of his Top 10 pieces of advice given to him by his mentor before he made his dreams come to reality.

1. Live within the confines of the day


2. Say what you do


3. Do what you say


4. Be on time - 15 min early is on time - on time is late


5. Persist (like running water!) and you will win


6. Make mistakes and you will learn


7. Don't take yourself too seriously but take others seriously enough


8. Study your subject


9. Attire displays respect


10. You can't out give a giver

Sounds simple right?

Just remember simple does not mean easy!

Setting my path for 2012

I believe in visions boards - I believe in written goals - I believe in the power of intention.



One is not enough! Above are 2 mini vision boards that focus on one specific area/goal.

What's in your mirror?

Right now I see more than just my image in my bathroom mirror.

Here is what's looking back at me?:

• Prayer
• Focus
• Consistency
• Fun
  

These words frame each morning and every night - sparking thoughts of where I am, where I want to be, and what's important to me.

Do you have written goals?
Am I the only crazy one with notes on my mirror?

I want to hear what you do!

What is your Mantra for 2010?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's a New Year - make my resolutions, what am I gonna change?, blah -blah-blah. In years past I've refused to make resolutions with the excuse that I set and meet goals all year long. I don't need to make a statement just because it's January 1st.

I'd rather just dress up and enjoy my New Year's Eve party!!

Well, this year is different - I am in a different community - surrounded by uber supportive and motivated people - and I have been inspired to live 2010 with more purpose and direction.

This is not an overnight realization or choice. Over the past 6 months I've continued to be awestruck by the achievements of coaches and athletes at CrossFit Central. I've been held accountable for goals I set and inspired by those around me who continue reach new levels.

Jeremy recently challenged us to come up with 2010 Mantra. I know it's along the same lines as a New Year's Resolution but for some reason the request hit home. A mantra is a not 'just a goal' it's a phrase to inspire a transformation! Who couldn't use a bit of a transformation?

Friday night, when Carey was leading the I AM CROSSFIT participants thru a goal setting exercise, one phrase kept resurfacing. It's a phrase from the book "Notes on Love and Courage" by Hugh Prather and it will become my mantra for 2010.

Live as if everything you do will eventually be known!

Can I do that?

Can you do that?

What would that change about my everyday attitude? I am about to find out.......

Upside Down! Conquering my fear!

Fear can be a good thing. It's an instinct that prevents us from doing stupid things BUT fear is not always rational. While my fears often protects me from the pain of a crushed ego, they also keeps me from the exhilaration of victory and success.

When I was younger, I QUIT gymnastics twice because I couldn't do a cartwheel. Twenty some years later, I am yet to master the cartwheel and continue to harbor a fear of going upside down - Cartwheels, diving off a diving board, handstands, flips of any kind....
My fear IS silly - it IS not rational - it IS a MAJOR obstacle on my road to the 2010 CrossFit Games.

The dreaded HSPU (handstand push-up) has been something I've avoided for months. Frustrated by my earlier attempts I swore them off! I protected my ego but didn't do much to reach my goal.
Last Monday I asked Megan to hold me accountable for attempting the HSPU as part of my warm up. Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - I struggled to kick myself on the wall - let's not even talk about actually attempting the push-up part - I was glad to just turn myself upside down.

I saw Friday's WOD included HSPU and figured there was no time like the present to conquer my fear! I completed 13 rounds in 20 min - 2 HSPU unassisted and successfully finished the workout without giving a second thought to flipping upside down on the wall!
My fear WAS silly - It WAS not rational - It WAS a major obstacle on the road to the 2010 CrossFit Games.

I have the strength - I have the determination - and now I have faced my fear. It's amazing what you can do if you put your mind to it!

What are you going to conquer in the upcoming year?

Jump start on my New Year's Resolutions!

Nov 1st 2009 Goals
Personal:
3 month – Feb 1st 2010
• Exit strategy in action to sell the house and move
• Dedicate at least 5 hours a week to personal devopement and education
• Redefine finances – organization – budget with Jeremy
12 month – Nov 1st 2010
• Refine time management skills – minimizing ‘analysis paralysis’ syndrom
• Learn to dream again – think bigger than where I am and what I have
• 8:00pm goal time to unplug and spend time with friends/Jeremy
Career:
3 month – Feb 1st 2010
• Define/Develop CFE – HUGE JANUARY LAUNCH!!!!
o Do YOU want to learn to enjoy running? Become more efficient?
• Fill both Jack and Adam’s boot camps with 15 people -
o Yes, YOU can help me with that ! Bring a friend or tell a budy about the classes!
• Coaching time limited and focused : J&A and Endurance Elements/CFE Classes
• Secure roll out side of coaching as liason in community – amoung affiliates – SICFIT?, Black Box?, Business training?
12 month – Nov 1st 2010
• Increase 2009 income by 25% in 2010
• Olympic Certification
• 90% of time committed to liason position with CrossFit Central
Health:
3 month – Feb 1st 2010
• 2x a week skill work on gymnastics/rings with a goal of improving muscle ups/push ups
• Weigh and measure: paleo/zone Nov 2nd until Thanksgiving
• Slowly regain run skill/speed for 3m ½ marathon in January – injury free
12 month – Nov 1st 2010
• 5 muscle ups
• Qualify for 2010 Games
• Plan 2010 even schedule that includes at least 2 triathlon, 1 du-athlon, CrossFit qualifiers, distance run on trails

Does this sound like YOUR plan?

Are you one of the many people who can't just sleep more, as suggested above, to get your fitness/nutrition on the right path?

Do you need a more detailed plan to meet your, fitness, body composition or weight loss goals?

NOW is the time to set your goals and I can help you reach them.

Contact me to set up additional workout sessions to ramp up your training or schedule a time to sit down and dive into your nutrition plan!

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Private Nutrition Paleo/Zone Meeting - $75 (initial meeting & food log follow up)
The Private Nutrition Meeting is great for anyone who would like to know more about the Zone, Paleo, has any questions about how to correctly follow the Zone or Paleo diet, or would like to know how to quickly see results in CrossFit Central programs. This is a step by step private meeting with me on how to get started or tighten up your eating habits. You will receive:
Zone/Paleo Body Assessment, Zone/Paleo Shopping List, Learn How to Zone/Paleo while dining out, how to cook, and how to shop the Zone/Paleo, and 1 Week Food Log Assessment and Follow up.