Motivation or Stinking Thinking:  How to get yours

Motivation or Stinking Thinking: How to get yours

Have you lost your motivation to exercise or be active again? Has age got you cornered and life got you down, because you are just not feeling it? Well if so, let me provide some insight, because I’ve been there and done that. I know what it feels like, and I definitely know what it takes to come out of that funk also known as “stinking thinking”.

My stinking thinking was so bad that at times I almost gave up. I used to give so many excuses for not doing what I was physically or mentally capable of doing. At the time, I thought they were good reasons, because I was afraid and didn’t know how to get out of my own way.

I would say things like, “I’m too tired to workout” or “I have a headache”. Due to my lack of planning I’d say a string of things like, “I was so busy today and I got caught up in a meeting now I don’t have time to cook. I’ll just pick me up some Kentucky Fried Chicken,” which turned out to be nightly, by the way. Many times I would even say, “Whew… I had a tough week so let me celebrate tonight with a movie”. That only gave me the permission to buy pizzas, soda, ice cream, and popcorn. That was my thing. Then I would fall asleep in the middle of it all with a full belly feeling satisfied – well, at least until I woke up. Then I felt fat, guilty, and depressed. This was a continuing cycle for me.

Have you experienced any of these feelings? If you are one of those people like I was always making excuses, I want to give you what I needed at the time – Information and Motivation.

This is your year and its time to get a fresh start! So I am sending a little love and motivation your way to get you back on track. Just to get you jump-started and put a smile on your face dance with me! Just get lost in the movement and the music! It will make your body smile! Watch the video here→

 

 
Oh, one other excuse I have heard women say is, I’m too old. You are NOT too old! Forget about what your Momma used to say. It’s a new day and a new way! And you have to set a new precedence for that pathway. You CAN do this!

If you want to go to the next level, don’t forget you can also sign up for my group coaching starting this Saturday for some up close and personal advice on how to get your life back on track.

Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It is a crucial element in being able to attain your goals. Research shows that you can influence your own levels of motivation and self-control. Having said that, it can be a tricky thing, because motivation or lack of it weighs heavily on how you feel as opposed to what logic says. And there are ways to make it work in your favor as opposed to keeping you down, out of sync, fearful, sedentary, and sick all the time.

So to help you figure it out and power through to the point of being where you want to be and who you want to be in order to “Take Back Your Life”, begin with these tips:

Fabulous Fit Fax!

  1. Change your routine often – Develop a workout routine where you are doing something different everyday.
  2. Set small specific goals – Its okay to set a goal of where you want to be this time next year, but don’t make the mistake of stopping there. Break it down into smaller pieces like monthly, weekly, and even daily milestones.
  3. Post a photo – Find a person or body type of where you aspire to be and post it up in a place where you cannot miss seeing it everyday. It will serve as a reminder and keep you on track.

What are your thoughts? Have you ended your stinking thinking and excuses? Were you able to follow along with me on the video? Did you keep going after the video ended? Remember it’s only to get you up off your butt and get you started. Feel free to post your comments below:

Eat to lose & keep it off!

Eat to lose & keep it off!

You know what? I just have to say something because I keep hearing over and over again these words, “I don’t have time to eat breakfast.” Really? I say, Make time if your health is important to you!

The other thing I hear is, “I had such a busy day. I’m too tired to workout.” And again I say, “Don’t let a busy life get in the way of a good workout.”

I know…I know what you’re going to say – Easier said then done Right? Well as you know I never like to tell you what not to do without giving you a plan on how to fix it.

So listen in on the segment I did yesterday (Jan 23, 2015) on TV with San Diego Living 6 – The CW shot live from 9am to 10am. I give tips on how to get your breakfast and your workout on!

Wendy on San Diego Living 6

Click on the image or here to view this segment.

In the meantime, be sure to leave your comments and thoughts with me.

Shout out to The CW for making me feel right at home! Tiffany you rock! And Mark you are going to make amazing progress this year! I just know it! I’ll be watching. 🙂

Many have asked the question – Where do I start? Breakfast is where you start. You must break your fast – Fast!

“People skip breakfast because they think they’re cutting calories, but in truth you are setting yourself up for failure because you are starving your body and causing it to increase or sustain weight gain. Your metabolism actually slows down and you tend to eat more later in the day. Plus your energy becomes erratic which is why many complain of lack of energy to not only do your workout but merely function during the day.

According to The National Weight Control Registry People who habitually eat breakfast have maintained a 30-pound (or more) weight loss.

Other research conducted found that regular breakfast eaters were more likely to exercise regularly. And women who ate breakfast regularly tended to eat fewer calories overall during the day.

Fabulous Fit fax!

  1. Start your day with two glasses of water with lemon
  2. Eat a light breakfast that includes protein and a good carb. Some examples are: Carbs – low sugar cereals, oatmeal, and fruit. Proteins – eggs, yogurt)
  3. Always carry healthy snacks with you (like nuts and fruit) so you keep your energy up and you don’t mindlessly nibble on the wrong stuff.

Remember to take one step at a time by developing one new habit at a time. I always say start small and go BIG, but be patient and you will win every time – You’ll reach your goals effortlessly! No Really! ☺

Cover Girl Takes Back Her Life!

Cover Girl Takes Back Her Life!

Have you decided to Take Back Your Life yet? I urge you to forget about those resolutions you made. They don’t work! Instead set new intentions for yourself. Begin with asking yourself: What’s is the one thing I want to happen for me this year?

My new intention is to bring more life, power and wealth into my brand, my body and my health so I can enable, enrich and effect more lives.

My newest January 2015 cover shoot has set precedence for that already.

Thank you BOOMERS LIFESTYLE Magazine for making me your COVER GIRL!

Wendy Ida on Boomers Lifestyle Magazine cover

Now for my Fabulous Fit fax!

After you have clearly defined what your new intention is use the following steps to keep them in check.

  1. Start with setting your weekly (not yearly) goals.
  2. Each week plan to accomplish two to three things you will do to make progress towards that.
  3. Check your progress by reviewing what you did that week and repeat.

Lets hear from you now! What have you done so far with your goals and intentions this month? Feel free to post your comments below:

Be a part of breaking a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD!

Be a part of breaking a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD!

We are starting this 2015 New Year off with a bang!

Help us CRUSH the Worlds Record for the 
“Largest Fitness Circuit Training EVER!” 

 

We anticipate over 4,000 people being a part of this great record crushing event.

 Burn some Holiday calories with 30 minutes of simultaneous circuit training.

This event is FREE!
All you need to do is register and show up.

I’ve joined with Gillian Larson, Reality TV Star of the show Survivor to smash this record to pieces, but we need YOU too!

wendy-musclesI will lead you in performing some of the circuit training exercises. So come break a sweat!

When:
January 17th 8am-2pm

What:
Record breaking 10am-11am.

Where:
The Storm Stadium
500 Diamond Dr.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Register Here!

Recent press covering event…
See it here

We also need more volunteers! Help with this charity event by giving back in service by sending an email to: sriboni@myprovident.com

Be part of a once in a lifetime experience to shatter a World Record!

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