Leslie L Harrington - Iron Belle Fitness, LLC

How is the New Years diets going? Withdrawals or got this in the bag?

What can get done tomorrow should ALWAYS get done TODAY.

Let’s make the commitment to TAKE ACTION on anything that we have put off for far too long…

-Date night with your partner?

-Starting a new business?

-Meeting with a friend?

-Eating healthy or exercising?

-Writing your book?

-Etc.

Who is ready to TAKE ACTION with me?

If you are doubting how EPIC your year can truly be, message me - I have something to tell you!

#LetsBeEPIC

[01/05/21]   "The most valuable asset you have in life is you."
#Marie Forleo

Your mind will be blown when you recognize that FOOD IS FUEL! (This does not mean you need to “hate” what you eat!)

I always tell people that you gain the full benefit of nutrition when you start eating healthy, enjoying it, and envisioning how this decision is supporting you.

How do you make eating FUN + HEALTHY?

If you are doubting how EPIC your year can truly be, message me - I have something to tell you!

#LetsBeEPIC

Health is the combination of science and art. The science is what all of us know…

-Eat a well-balanced diet

-Exercise regularly

-Get sleep

-Drink water

-Perform stress reduction activities

The ART is how you go about making HEALTH your own.

Find a way to enjoy the process of getting healthy so that the choices you make become habitual and are much much, much easier to consistently achieve.

My question for you is…What is your IDEAL version of HEALTH for you?

#LetsBeEPIC

Many people set goals each year and most of them fall short for a variety of reasons….

-Time

-Money

-Discipline

-Direction

-Clarity

-Etc.

But what if this year was YOUR YEAR - the MOST EPIC YEAR YET?!?!?!

I am going to post daily challenges over the next couple of months that (if implemented) are guaranteed to change your life forever.

So, if you are READY to take your life to a level that always seemed impossible to reach comment below with “I AM READY!”

I am excited to go on a journey with you for an absolutely EPIC year!

If you are doubting how EPIC your year can truly be, message me - I have something to tell you!

#LetsBeEPIC

It can be easy to get caught up in the “mistakes” you made last week or the hard work out you’ll have to do tomorrow, but straying away from the present moment won’t serve you.

Try and remember that the only thing you can do right now is put one foot in front of the next – worry about that next step when you get there.

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#goals #exercise #healthynewyear

If you’re too busy tracking macros, counting calories, and working yourself silly at the gym, it might be time to take a step back.

You want to make sure that you’re enjoying the process of getting fit as much as you can, because that’s the only way you’ll be able to maintain your new habits and create life-long change.

Get your free daily & weekly trackers at https://ironbellefitness.com/free-tools

#goals #exercise #healthynewyear

👩🏾‍🍳We love our traditional holiday favorite recipes, but sometimes they don’t love us back because they’re loaded with ingredients we don’t normally eat.

🎄The good news is, you can make them healthier with just a few simple swaps.

🎅Here’s a quick guide to “cleaning up” your recipes:

→ Replace shortening or butter with half the amount of applesauce, banana puree, prune puree, or avocado.

→ Swap equal amounts of regular flour with nut flour PLUS ½ tsp of baking powder (it won’t rise without it)

→ Swap out 1 egg with a flax egg – whisk 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp of water.

🤶Be sure to test your swaps before you serve them to a crowd! It can take a little experimenting to make sure the texture comes out the way you want.

Not every diet is going to be realistic for you, and not every type of workout is going to resonate with you.

Just because your cousin found success with the keto diet and your best friend loves her pilates classes doesn’t mean that those things will work for you too.

Everything that you might see as a “failure” is really just a lesson in learning more about your body and its needs.

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#goals #exercise #healthynewyear

Cold weather usually means more time indoors. Entertain your kids by turning playtime into learning time with aromatherapy play dough! It’s the perfect thing to keep your kids entertained (for a little bit, at least).
You can use a variety of essential oils like Wild Orange, Peppermint, Lemon, Rosemary, Lavender, or dōTERRA On Guard®. Follow the link for the full recipe: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-aromatherapy-playdough.

Wishing you and yours a season of joy and all the best through the New Year!

It’s all too simple for a “diet” to quickly transition into a disordered eating.

If you find yourself obsessing about food, worrying about past meals you’ve eaten, or starving yourself to “make up” for something you ate, it’s time to take a step back and pause.

If you’re worried that you might be developing an eating disorder or disordered eating habits, let’s talk.

#goals #exercise #healthynewyear

This is the kind of smoking we should be doing. Stop smoking cigarettes because it restricts blood flow to the brain, as does caffeine.

#happybrainhappylife #changeyourbrainchangeyourlife #healthbraincoach

Scroll through Instagram for five minutes and it’s easy to think that every “fit” person starts their day with a smoothie bowl and an hour of meditation before moving onto a strength training workout and a 5k around their neighborhood.

If you’re trying to measure up to unrealistic standards, you’re setting yourself up for lots of disappointment.

If you’re struggling to do “enough,” pay attention to who’s influencing you and your ideas. From social media to friends and family who take it upon themselves to comment on your weight, there’s lots of toxic fitness culture out there.

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Weight loss is an extremely common goal to have, but it doesn’t have to be your goal.

If you’re comfortable with the weight you’re at, don’t feel as though you need to lose weight. If you’re not feeling great about your weight but you’re not sure what your “goal weight” is, then creating goals that revolve around strength, happiness, mental clarity, and agility are great for helping you feel better in your body.

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If a scale is stressing you out, put it in the closet. There are a bunch of other ways to track your progress! Try taking selfies in a swimsuit. Use a tape measure to track inches on your waist, arms, and thighs. Or, most simply, pay attention to how your clothes fit!

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The more weight you lose, the harder it will be to shed those last couple pounds. Be prepared for this and remind yourself often that you’re mentally prepared to overcome any obstacles.

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Whether you use an app or an old fashioned hand-written log, write down how you feel, what you eat, and how you moved. The more data you have, the more you learn about your progress!

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🔥💡Are you ready for a weird tip to check whether you’re activating your glute (i.e., “butt”) muscles?

⚡Give ‘em a squeeze! When you are doing your lunges, actually touch your butt to feel if the muscles are tight and engaged. (NOTE: chances are you will want to do this one in the privacy of your own home! 😂)

#athomeworkout #bunsofsteel #personaltraining

Austin Kellerman

What’s your motivation?

This may be the best holiday ad yet. Just fantastic. 😭😭

You can’t lose bone.

While there might be programs out there that claim you can look JUST like a supermodel or bodybuilder, genetics will always play a role.

Our bone structure can’t change, and sometimes it comes down to accepting that while your body might not be “aesthetically” what you were hoping for, it’s still perfect for you.

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Looking for a great gift? Send someone the perfect way to relax and destress with my book on Guided Mediations to Relax, Rest & Renew. This is not only a great resource for yoga teachers but also for anyone wanting to unplug. The book includes free audio of all the meditations.

Grab your copy of Unplugging Your Mind: Guided Meditations to Relax, Rest and Renew on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LK9qzz

#guidedmeditation #holidaygiftgiving #ideas #stress

Whether this means creating a “fitness” account on social media to track your progress with the public or finding a friend to share fitness stats with on a regular basis, sharing your journey can be extremely helpful for holding you accountable.

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Exercise! It boosts blood flow and truly is the fountain of youth for the brain. It increases a brain chemical called BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) which is important for learning, memory and stimulating the growth of new nerve cells. So exercise is a great way to help the brain stay young. #fountainofyouth #bettermemory

While thinking about your fitness goals, consider who in your life might be able to help encourage, motivate, and hold you accountable, then recruit them whenever you’re in need of support.

Maybe you have a friend who overhauled their fitness routine and could give you pointers.

Maybe you have a family member who eats keto and could offer you some recipe tips.

Maybe you can find an online support group to help you get through motivational slumps.

Maybe your personal trainer is all you need to hold you accountable!

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#goals #exercise #healthynewyear

If you’re not a morning person, getting yourself to the gym at 5 AM probably isn’t going to happen. Instead, sign yourself up for workouts. Do what makes sense for you and your schedule.

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Coconut Flour Brownies - Keto and Nut-free

I was wanting something a little sweet as a treat yesterday. Brownies seems to fit the bill and found this really great option minus the frosting. Love it when you can enjoy and not feel weighed down after a treat.

#brownies #healthy #yummytreat

https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/coconut-flour-brownies/

alldayidreamaboutfood.com These coconut flour brownies are rich and fudgy, and sure to please. They areketo and grain-free, with a delicious chocolate ganache frosting. A sugar-free treat the whole family will love. This post is sponsored by

Boost Your Blood Flow, Get Your Memory Back | Amen Clinics

‪The secret to a better memory? Moving more. Aerobic exercise provides greater blood flow to your brain, especially to the hippocampus, a region that’s crucial to memory.

https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/memory-rescue-blood-flow/ via @Amen_Clinics‬

amenclinics.com Blood flow to your brain is so important in preventing Alzheimer's it is the first of 11 risk factors for our BRIGHT MINDS program.

If you’re starting from zero workouts a week and a diet of fast food and takeout, moving over to meal prep and weight training 6 days a week isn’t going to be an overnight fix.

Get real about where you’re at with your diet, fitness, and mental space so that you can start tracking your changes as you improve, which you will!

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Some people love CrossFit. Some people swear by yoga. Others don’t do any exercise but still seem to have the “perfect” body. What works for your friends, family, and people on your social media timeline won’t necessarily work for you!

Your fitness journey will be filled with trial and error, but it’s your job to keep experimenting and pushing for your own health and happiness as best as you can!

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#goals #exercise #healthynewyear

If you’re having a hard time getting a program or set of goals together that works for you, reach out for help! There are tons of resources online, but sometimes sitting with a professional and talking about your personal issues is all you need to get on track.

If you want to schedule a time to talk about your goals, send me a message!

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💪✨This week's challenge - jump some rope. Easy to do at home or anywhere. You don't even need a rope really. But Here’s a tip to help you find the right size for you.

👍As a general rule of thumb, experts recommend that most beginner to intermediate level jumpers should take their height and add 3 feet (90 cm) to it.

👉That means if you’re 5’5” (or 165cm), you’ll want rope that measures around 8’5” (350cm). Hope that helps!

#athomeworkouts #personaltrainer #calorieburn

Within each large, long-term goal, you should have smaller, confidence-building goals that are achievable in a shorter period of time.

If your goal is to run a mile, make a micro goal of running a quarter mile.

If your goal is to lose 20 pounds, make a micro goal of losing 3.

Try and set micro goals for every 2-3 weeks.

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If you’re in the mindset of “all or nothing” when it comes to reaching your fitness goals, consider putting on the brakes and reassessing your goals. Instead of measuring success as inches off your waist or numbers on a scale, start thinking of success as progress of ANY kind, or something as simple as being happier.

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