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Where do you get all your protein?

Can you even build muscle being plant based ?

Can you even be healthy just eating plants ?

The answer is (drumroll )......
F**K YEAH!!! 🤯

I have been plant based for almost three years now and I’ll I’ve seen is nothing but results since the change.

My joints don’t hurt anymore , my muscles are more toned (not to mention way bigger), I have more energy and my testosterone is up even higher😉

With a huge meat shortage coming across America what it is stopping you from becoming plant based ??

Comment below what’s stopping you from making the transition 🔽🔽🔽

I’ll say it: I’ve been anxious.

Yup.

While coaches might seem invincible at times, we are not immune to stress and anxiety.

And right now, the anxiety in the world feels like it’s at an all-time high.

So, I’ve been buckling down on my self-care.

What do I do when I feel a bout of anxiety coming on?🤨

🧘🏽‍♂️ I slow down and lean on my healthy coping mechanisms. For me, that’s:

Focusing on My Breath
I’ll stay focusing on my breath until feelings of anxiety subside, or at least become more manageable.

Exercising 🏋🏾‍♂️
Even if this is the last thing you feel like doing when anxious, you’ll feel 100x better afterwards.

Calling Someone 📱
Whether this is a good friend, a therapist, or loved one, talking it out can be incredibly helpful. Hearing another’s perspective can be grounding and comforting.

Journaling 📝
Sometimes, it can be tough to know what you’re feeling before putting pen to paper. So, I write it down. Anything and everything.

Doing Something I Love 🐈
Take a bubble bath. Walk the dog. Clean the house. Sign up for a class and learn something new. Draw. Write. Cuddle the cat. Shifting focus to a specific activity can take the focus off of anxiety.

I try to practice these both on days of intense anxiety, and days where things are going well in order to maintain my mental health! Please give them a go and let me know how you feel! As always, reach out anytime. Your online fitness community is here for support.

What healthy approaches have you been applying to alleviate stress and anxiety? Leave your answer in the comments below.⬇️⬇️

What opportunities are you creating RIGHT NOW?🧠

I ask because right now we have two choices. You can EITHER:

-Lead with fear and retreat
OR
-Shift your mindset and turn that fear into OPPORTUNITY🤯

And I know my fitness folks are the type to get after that opportunity!!
So, how are you growing? Mentally, spiritually, physically (because yes, you can still get gains from home!)
Comment below and let me know!
I know I’m reading more, spending more quality time with my family, and deepening my knowledge of at-home workouts!

And if you’re struggling to find that growth mindset, reach out.

I’m here for support!

We can hop on a call, no strings attached, and figure out what it will take for you to turn fear into opportunity.

Because as much as fitness is a journey, leveling up your mindset is, too!❤️

As the state of the world has changed, the concerns of my clients have changed.

I’m now being asked: How do I stay motivated in times like this? 😞

And the truth is: you might not stay motivated.

Not the answer you were looking for? Tough pill to swallow?

Well, look at it this way:

Were you ALWAYS motivated to hit your workouts, smash your nutrition, and live your best life BEFORE we were social distancing and working from home?

I highly doubt it.
But guess what?
YOU DID IT ANYWAY.

Motivation may not always be there.
That’s where DISCIPLINE and SUPPORT come in.

Just because your circumstances have changed, doesn’t mean you should value yourself less. And it doesn’t mean you should give yourself excuses to forget about your health.

So, what did you do to be disciplined before?

Did you schedule in your workouts? Meal prep on Sundays? Check in with your coach?

Keep at it! Follow through on your protocols, lean on your coach and online fitness community for support, and soon enough, “healthy” becomes a routine.📝

Struggling to find a routine?
Friend, it’s time to get a coach!
While we may be quarantined, now is not the time to go it alone.🧠

Reach out, or comment ,” Help,” and let’s figure out how I can best support YOU!! 🤝

And please, don’t wait until you’re motivated...

The Top 3 Unhealthy Stress Responses to AVOID
Yeah, that’s right. In times like this, you’re probably doing one of these three things:

1️⃣. Leaning on comfort food
Some people stocked up on toilet paper, and you stocked up on extra chips. Or maybe you’re taking this time as an excuse to drink more than normally. Let me tell you, no amount of food is going to do the inner work that this time is calling you to do! Need comfort? Learn how to find it within yourself. You’ll feel better at the end of the day, both mentally and in terms of digestion 😉

2️⃣. Playing the victim
You feel bad for yourself for being in this situation which leads you to do nothing about it. But guess what? Most people have it bad in some shape or form right now. Give yourself a set amount of time to feel bad for yourself, and then move on. Take action in the form of small steps, and it will not only make you feel better, but it will help change your situation.

3️⃣. Being selfish
You’re stuck in the us vs. them mentality. Now, this is a totally natural response. It comes from fear. But it doesn’t do anyone any good to live in fight or flight. Check on your neighbors. Reach out to your community and those in need. Connect with your virtual fitness community. Trust me, you’ll feel a lot better if you shift your mindset towards community, and away from competitiveness. We’re all in this together. 🤝

If you’re thinking, “Pshh, none of those sound like me!”...Just wait. Next time you’re stressed, take a moment to pause and notice what comes up. Then challenge yourself to do better! 🧠

Quarantine isn’t so bad with a little yoga 🦠 parents wanted to knock some joints loose. We had a lot of fun and now I think they’re wanting a daily 6 pm routine ❤️😂