I got a question for you. Have you been satisfied with how things are going in your life? How about your state of health – satisfied? What’s your energy level like — low, medium or non-existent? Last question – Are you experiencing pain somewhere in your body that you have been living with that sometimes makes your attitude stink or sends you into a depressed state?
Well I want you to know that life doesn’t have to stay that way. There are alternatives. You DO have options…and plenty of them. YOU CAN TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW! BUT the first thing you have to decide is…HOW BAD YOU WANT IT?
If you have decided that you want it bad…I mean REALLY BAD… and you have put it at the top of your priority list, but you still don’t know how to get started back up again or you lack the motivation to do so, contact me so I can share some tools with you that will have you back up on your feet again and smiling from ear to ear!
BEFORE AFTER
I’ve been there and done that so I understand how it feels to be stuck. And I just want to show you how to move onward and upward with a few easy tricks I have up my sleeve. I want to show you how, regardless of age or what your past looks like, your life can be better.
Now I won’t lie and say it’s always easy, or things will change for you overnight. But…what I am saying is IT’S TOTALLY POSSIBLE with the adjustments I will show you that will make all the difference in the world. They have worked for me and I know they can work for you too!
Soooo…you have NO EXCUSES!
NOT AGE, NOT THE PAST, NOT NOTHING! YOU CAN DO IT!
Book a consultation with me today!
Send an email to – info@wendyida.com
Everybody knows when it comes to health and wellness you can count on me to give it to you straight. No beating around the bush, no sugar coating, nothing but the truth! That’s how I show love. It’s only because I want you to be your best self and I want you to live those goals and dreams some of you have told me about.
Keep in mind however, that it doesn’t mean you can’t have fun too. In fact, studies show that those who are having fun when exercising do it longer, more often and enjoy the many health and body benefits that come along with it.
That being said… I had to get in on the latest dance craze! The “Watch me Nae Nae” song and dance. Everybody’s gone wild! That includes me too. Buck Wild! And since I love dance as part of my cardio…Just had to do it!
C’mon and join me in my video version. It’s great cardio!
Are you pulling your hair out because it’s been difficult to shed the pounds? Do you think you’ve tried everything but still your weight just yo-yo’s and boomerangs back to where it started? Well there may be good reason for it. And the culprit could be right in front of your face.
So often people feel losing weight is too complicated to figure out and/or achieve because there are so many hidden things that keep them in the dark. They ultimately convince themselves that weight loss is not for them or not possible after a certain age.
The truth is, there ARE many hidden things you may not know that make it difficult to lose weight, but there are also some very common and often overlooked habits many people have that add huge calories back onto you. So why not start there chipping away the pounds where it is so obvious.
I have a long list of things I could rattle off, but let me cut to the chase and just tell you what my 3 biggest calorie hoarders are because you could be doing some of them right now!
You can almost cut your calories in half if you eliminate these three things →
Wendy’s Fit Fax Tips!
You can almost cut your calories in half if you eliminate these three things →
Alcohol – People drink socially, while entertaining, as a nightcap to help them settle down at the end of the day or even out of habit. This is a huge calorie mogul. One often forgets or doesn’t realize how much they have even consumed when they are having a good time or caught up in meaningful conversation.
It easily packs on the pounds and without thinking you can pack on thousands of calories in just a few hours. There is something to be said about very moderate wine consumption versus the weekend “binge” model of drinking that often dominates Friday happy hours nationwide.
Instead, try replacing the alcohol with Perrier water that has a fizz to it and add lemon, lime or other fancy fruits to the side of your glass.
Coffee – OMG! Now of course we are not talking about a regular cup. No! I am talking about the Starbucks kind of coffee. They really started the big boom of the fancy calorie laden coffee. There are zillions of calories in one of those mocha-latte-caramel-whipped-cream-venti-crazyccino things. Don’t get caught up in the fancy names, flavors and fancy cups.
Instead, ditch the calorie-filled, whipped cream fancy coffee, (that I call a dessert) and ditch the Venti cup too. Have an average size cup, sip slowly and hold the cream and extra additives.
Soda – Is just bad for your body all the way around. It’s used to destroy battery acid on your car for one thing. – If that’s true then what is it doing to your body? Hmmm… It also dumps tons of sugar into your system and promotes weight gain around your middle.
Instead, replace soda with some iced tea. Eliminating soda is not only a great way to lose weight but also it will begin reducing the size of your stomach.
So just begin working on these three things to give yourself a running start. If you are consuming any of these on a regular basis reduce the amount you take in by fifty percent and move on to having them only once a week if you must have them at all.
On the other hand, continue your workouts but… remember to make it all work, you have to go beyond the cardio and weight training. If you have ever seen a person or you are that person (you may even be a group exercise instructor) who works out hard but the weight doesn’t change, it’s because of your lifestyle and nutrition habits.
EVERYTHING has to be in alignment at the same time or it doesn’t work. Otherwise your hard work will go unnoticed. Why? Because…YOU CAN’T OUT TRAIN A BAD DIET!
Did you participate in National Dance Day last Saturday? Oh what? You didn’t know? Shame on you 🙂
Well now you know. Nigel Lythgoe from the popular show So You Think You Can Dance started this trend 5 years ago and it has grown into an iconic annual celebration. The purpose is to encourage people to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health and fight obesity. It really is so much fun too! You can learn to appreciate your body and understand what it can do for you while having BIG TIME FUN!
We have held big celebrations on this day in all parts of the country. In fact, it’s a worldwide event now. Next year I will keep you informed beforehand so you can participate, explore and have fun with us. But for now, you can still try and learn this year’s routine and do it throughout the year — so next year you will be even more ready for new stuff. It will challenge your body and your brain.
Here’s what happens. Team captains on the show demonstrate a dance routine for you to learn and on National Dance Day everyone gets together and does it. It’s similar to a flash mob, only in this case we really show up to party and keep you in the mood of moving your body on a regular basis.
There is a beginner and advance version this year. Try what’s easiest for you. The website and tutorial for both the dances is: dizzyfeetfoundation.org/national-dance-day
This weekend’s competition was amazing! Thank you to all my supporters who came out.
This was a huge National Competition and it has grown immensely in the three years since I last competed, but at 63 I still pulled out 2nd place at this huge event. It has undoubtedly inspired me to keep going, work harder — and be stronger — to be an even better me!
I may not get first every time, but every time I learn something new, grow as an individual and I am happy with how far I’ve come.
My message to YOU is… Believe you can achieve your goals and capture your dreams if you strive to be better no matter what your age, what problems you’ve faced or what obstacles stand in your way. Dare to risk that which you feel impossible and be rewarded handsomely!
Whether you are over 40 or under, on average you are bound to put on the pounds due to the overabundance of processed foods and fast foods that make it easy for most people to gain weight these days. Unhealthy food choices and lack of exercise further complicate the process. After 40 many other things (such as hormones, etc.) unique to the aging process contribute to weight gain and is the root cause of most women’s frustration about the weight loss process.
The average American still lives a very sedentary lifestyle and as a result carries around poor body image and low self-esteem because of it. Gaining weight is a process that happens over a gradual amount of time so it is no secret that it takes time to lose it as well.
Understanding the process is important for your success. Understanding how to begin your journey is also important. So let me help you with that. Keep in mind however, that since everyone has a different lifestyle and body makeup, you may need to know more specific information as time goes on to help you progress to the next level.
Wendy’s Fit Fax Tips!
If you are looking to make a long-term change in your life I recommend that you begin your journey with these five basic guidelines to get on the right track.
Start out slowly and introduce one healthy habit into your life at a time
Prepare sound nutrition for your body type – Seek a professional for guidance
Participate in fun activity daily
A reasonable approach seeks to lose a steady amount of weight over a gradual amount of time. In this way the body is able to maintain health and slowly use its stored fuel without feeling like it is being starved.
Be kind to your body by staying proactive with health issues
* Don’t forget to see your doctor yearly and before beginning any exercise program
* And Remember slow steady progress is the way to permanent weight loss and a healthy body.
Do you have a weight loss story? If so, I want to hear about it!
Did you miss my live interview on San Diego Living? Don’t worry; you can view it now below!
Try out the combo move that Marc and I did. It’s four moves in one. It will test your endurance; work your upper body, your lower body, and your core.
Here’s how to do it!
a. You’re going to squat, come up, jump left, jump right and shoulder press. That counts as 1 rep. Do 10 reps.
Next without stopping…
b. Go into pushup position with weights in hand and alternate doing a right arm row, left arm row and a pushup. That is 1 rep. Do 10 reps.
Now just repeat (a & b) on the other side by jumping right, then jump left with shoulder press and so on. That counts as 1 set. Work up to doing three sets.
That’s it!
If you are a beginner, start with only one move and then move on but finish strong.
Overall, just have fun with it! That’s the key! That’s what I do!
You know people always tell me that I inspire them. That’s great and I love it. It’s a part of my mission, my purpose and who I am.
Perhaps the best inspiration to get fit and stay fit is seeing the women who are accomplishing their goals! But, it doesn’t matter whether it is something they saw me do, heard me say or read about, the fact is that they have been moved and awakened in some way to do more or be more in their life. When that happens you have to pay attention and follow that up.
I believe nothing happens by mistake and everything happens for a reason even though we may not always understand it at the time. In other words a beautiful gift doesn’t always arrive in the way you would expect it, but if you are open to the possibilities, if you are present and if you have a little patience you will hear the message and follow that lead.
I was invited to a meeting presentation the other day and I was asked to stand and say a few words. So I did for just a few minutes. When the meeting was over I spoke with a lady who had met me at one of my previous speaking events. The first thing she said to me was, “You’ve inspired me before and now you’ve inspired me again!” That lead me to believe that although she had been inspired the first time, she had not used it to her advantage. I was right. So my response to her was: “What’s holding you back?” I said, “Don’t be afraid. You are capable. You can do this.”
The intention is to give you some tools to work with and help you understand that you are capable of being more then you already are and that you can free your mind of any perceived limitations.
If you have been inspired by me or anyone else, it’s a wake up call for you to take another step towards improving your life. That is my wish for you! Shift into 2nd gear immediately by taking some action to reach your goals and make some things actually change. Don’t sit back and think about it any longer. Finally get your health, your body and your life in order. If you can’t do it alone, never be afraid to ask for help or get support. Sometimes that’s all it takes.
Wendy’s Fit Fax Tips!
You know what? I am over the moon when I see the magic happen for you as it did for me. In other words I get really excited when you manage to accomplish a wealth of happiness for yourself through reaching your mind, body and spirit goals.
Let inspiration move you by taking some of these actions:
Join that spin class, learn something new or follow up on getting that degree you’ve always wanted.
Don’t be afraid to cease running in those old familiar circles and doing the same things over and over again.
Seek support, ask for help or hire a professional to help you get to where you want to go.
When was the last time you took it to the next level after being inspired?
Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend! I noticed there was something different and really magical for me this particular holiday more than other Memorial day weekends and it made me smile. It all started as I tried to find a park on my way to the gym. When I entered the gym the activity was electric and full of life and bodies. Not only that, but you could feel the positive attitudes, happy laughter and absence of stress on peoples face. Zumba classes were filled to capacity, cardio machines all busy and weights were a popp’in. It was totally awesome! I mean it’s so nice to feel the positive energy flowing like that from people all striving for the same thing – to achieve their best bodies, best health and best life.
I know, I know what you are going to say. Well of course people were in the gym because lots of folks don’t have to work that day. Well let’s look at the bright side of it. They could have been somewhere else on their day off doing much worse things. So it’s a great start to making changes in your life that really count. My mission would be to show them how to hang in there and continue this behavior long after going back to work. But the simple fact that people choose to come to the gym on their off day is a good thing. I’m just giving credit where it is due.
It’s become clear to me that more people then ever before are sick and freaking tired of feeling bad, being invisible and feeling like life and their dreams as a result is passing them by. Some are doing something about it and others don’t know what to do about it so they sit and ponder.
I say with love to those people who ponder. Don’t create more anxiety and depression for yourself by sitting on your hands because it won’t go away unless you stand up, take charge and make significant changes. On the other hand, what I do know for sure is that it is difficult for many people to get up and take charge on their own and stay at it when emotional needs, stress and lifestyle have got you down.
If you are shut down and don’t know what to do next get the support you need to succeed. Seek out someone you trust that can get you the right information, keep you motivated, hold your hand and keep you accountable to insure you make long-term lifestyle changes.
The bottom line is that you CAN feel better, live longer, have the body you want and make a difference in the world. You DON’T have to always be in pain, feel sick or slow down because you’re past the age of 40. Age is not a factor or an excuse!
You have HUGE control over your situation. You just have to know how to use it.
Wendy’s Fit Fax Tips!
Statistics show and prove that people are living longer as a result of being more conscious of their health, but so many more need assistance. Start here by getting real with these tips:
Get real and get rid of the “I want it now mentality.” It’s never going to happen for you otherwise. Any healthy and significant changes take time and patience.
Develop an operating system. Pick which days of the week and optimal times you will workout each week on your calendar. Label it something like an important meeting with yourself. If you really want to get this system down start with only one or two days so its not stressful and grow from there.
Find your best source of accountability. This is key because most people fall off the wagon right here. Find someone who not only can help you get going, but stay going until you understand how your body works. Get some basics as well as learn how the mind, body and nutrition work together. It could be a buddy or family member to get you started, but its also important to find a trusted mentor, coach or fitness professional to guide you to your goal for the long haul.
Have you found the guidance, help or support you need to succeed yet?
People always ask me how I stay in shape and mange to look so youthful and I tell them I shake it up! I just turned 63 this month and my spirit is so alive! I am just bouncing off the walls. You want to know why? I am so much better at 63 than I was at 33. I’m healthier, happier, stronger, smarter and I feel sexier!
My secret is simple. I strive to live a clean and balanced lifestyle everyday. Well I know you have heard that before. Am I right or am I right? Right! Well obviously there is a lot more to it than that in order to achieve your optimal goals.
Yes, I work out daily; yes I eat good small nutritional meals and try to keep my stress low. I also work hard, but play hard as well (The only way to go). But it still takes more to achieve your ultimate health and dream body goals.
The real test and magic is in doing all those things when you just don’t feel like doing them. I got up just this morning feeling like that. That bed felt cozy, my pillow felt warm and my body was tired. I had had a tough week. Oh and the voice in my head said, “Lay here a while. You need to rest today.” This was a perfect recipe for any excuse to skip my workout.
There are always going to be days like this. The secret sauce is pushing through those times and getting it done anyway. When you do this consistently it pays off BIG TIME and YOU WIN!
Here’s what some folks say about it:
Ria Nag
Do the damn thing!!!
Get it!!
Necey Jefferson
Go on girl! Do that “Four Corners” (what you called “The Shing-A-Ling)!!! Hahahaha!
I got your DVD a few weeks ago, and you’ve been kickin’ my tail ever since (but I LOVE it)! Thank you sooo much!
Wendy’s Fit Fax Tips!
Here’s how to WIN BIG on those days when you want to stay in bed or you are too tired after work to do your workout.
Don’t entertain the thought. When you find yourself in a similar situation as I just described like feeling all warm and fuzzy in bed, immediately divert your mindset to the feeling you get when you are done with your workout and how proud you feel having accomplished it.
Don’t negotiate. If you go back and forth negotiating with yourself on whether or not you should workout that day or if you start thinking about the busy day you have had or intend to have, you will eventually lose the battle and skip your work out. Often what follows is a pattern that snowballs you into a downward spiral, which can lead right back to ground zero – a sedentary lifestyle.
Visualize your new body. The moment you feel a little doubt creep into your mind about not doing your workout, visualize the beautiful picture of you already in your new body or see your health goals already achieved and how amazing that feels to you. If you do this right, I guarantee you it will light a fire under your butt and you will leap out of bed or kill it in the gym right after work.
What other things have you tried and it worked for you to kick your own butt and kill it in the gym?
Talk about health…I want to pay special tribute to your healthy relationship with mom on Mother’s Day.
Most moms do the best they can with what they know…and when they know more, they do better. Recognize that mothers are not perfect and understand that they are people too. In other words, they are more than just your mother. They are individuals who have their own personal thoughts, feelings and things they have to deal with on a regular basis.
In addition, they play a part in the lives of others too. They are somebody’s sister, wife, cousin, daughter and lover (I know this one is hard to think of when it comes to your mother, but it’s true ☺). So they deserve not only a break, but also applause and appreciation because anyone who IS a mother knows it’s the hardest job in the world.
Just like a momma bear we yearn to protect our babies. Of course I’m talking about myself now. As a mom I know I have done my best with the skills I have had. I have always thought of my kids first and would never ever have abandoned them. Once I had them I was invested for the long haul no matter what. It was them first or there was no me. This makes me weep as I think about it because they mean so much to me. I am proud of my two grown up babies.
Then I think of my own mommy and how I was such a rebel growing up. I think of how tough it must have been for her to handle four daughters and a son. We didn’t have much, but nonetheless I remember those mayonnaise sandwiches were so good! Yes, times were rough, but we survived. I fast forward to now as I long for her to be here with me again so I can hold her hand and tell her I love her and see her look back at me and say, “I am so proud of you Wendy.” That visualization makes me weep more. I often think of old times with her — funny times too and missed opportunities. I’ll never forget the words Mommy always repeated to us before her untimely passing, “Give me my flowers while I can smell them.”
Seize those precious moments with your Mother and make them last I tell you. Make them memorable and it will sustain you in a positive way for the rest of your life. Laugh, learn and make special plans together. Let those times become traditional rituals that can’t be ignored and can be recreated and passed down through your family line throughout the years. Create and share healthy regimens and healthy lifestyle habits so you can enjoy each others physical presence as long as possible.
Overall, understand that it is always important to capture that special moment with mom by saying: “I love you,” but remember talk without the walk is cheap. So follow through and walk your talk baby and you will never regret it!
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Wendy’s Fit Fax Tips!
To build a healthy relationship with mom or anyone else in your family try the following:
Spend some special time together. Workout together, take in a movie and try a new restaurant that specializes in healthy meals. Designate a certain day of the week or month in perpetuity to have this time for only you and mom.
Build a genuine level of respect. Show mom that you appreciate and support her and sympathize with her. Entertain her ideas and help out with the little things. Give her a word of encouragement, compliment her and show her she is loved.
Let bygones be bygones. Forget about holding grudges and for any misunderstandings you and she might have had. Try to put yourself in her place to understand what stresses she may have experienced in her life and why she made some past decisions. With love and compassion help her to see how you saw things from your minds eye and perspective as a kid.
How do you plan to spend your special day with Mom?
Did you participate in National Dance Day last Saturday? Oh what? You didn’t know? Shame on you 🙂
This weekend’s competition was amazing! Thank you to all my supporters who came out.
Do you have a weight loss story? If so, I want to hear about it!
Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend! I noticed there was something different and really magical for me this particular holiday more than other Memorial day weekends and it made me smile. It all started as I tried to find a park on my way to the gym. When I entered the gym the activity was electric and full of life and bodies. Not only that, but you could feel the positive attitudes, happy laughter and absence of stress on peoples face. Zumba classes were filled to capacity, cardio machines all busy and weights were a popp’in. It was totally awesome! I mean it’s so nice to feel the positive energy flowing like that from people all striving for the same thing – to achieve their best bodies, best health and best life.
Ria Nag
Necey Jefferson
Talk about health…I want to pay special tribute to your healthy relationship with mom on Mother’s Day.
