I weekend differently! Today, I ran my second 5K of the year!ย Finished in 36.46 minutes!๐ฆธ๐ฝ How does this relate to teaching? Swipe left!๐๐ฝ Keep reading!๐๐ฝ ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธI chose this race because Sunrise School serves special needs students ages 5 to 22. Sunrise partners with up to 25 local school districts in the Pittsburgh area to provide educational and vocational services, life skills and assistance with transitioning into adulthood. Sunrise works with the community to provide job experience, as well as additional educational opportunities. The money used to participate in the race benefits the work that the school does.ย I plan to participate in at least two more 5Ks before my birthday, in June! ๐ (I have four on my list, and I might end up doing all four!) The theme and my goal is to participate in 4 5Ks B4 40! (Four 5Ks before my 40th birthday!)๐ช๐ฝ ๐ฑWant to comment and don't know what to say? ๐ฆธ๐ฝSay congratulations on completing my second 5K! ๐ฆธ๐ฝShare which point is most relevant to you. ๐ฆธ๐ฝShare your favorite slide to your stories and tell your peeps to come read the caption. ๐ฆธ๐ฝAsk me a question in the comments. ๐ฆธ๐ฝSave this post to come back to later. I hope y'all had a good Self-care Sunday! P.S. If you've read this far, go to my stories to see how this race compared to the race I completed last month. #5krun #teachersthatrun #teachersthatworkout #fitteachers #teacherselfcare #selfcaresundays #teachersontheweekend #weekendthings #specialneeds #RenewEDTeacher #5k #3point1miles #nationalsuperheroday
Working out is the modern medicine for all teachers. Thoroughly convinced. #teachersthatworkout Having a place to blow steam and express negative emotions is imperative for teachers to feel โOKโ. Iโve found that bottling these emotions up will only be brought into their sleep, relationships and classrooms. After our workouts, our teachers have claimed to feel stress relieved, calm and light. #calm #peace #light These workouts are easy enough to follow yet intense enough to balance out their mood. Click the link in the BIO today to add that peace of mind to your life at our No-Sweat Intro! ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ซ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฅ
Loving the stack ๐ช๐ป @mansports and the new shaker! Down 22lbs Iโm never changing brands again! #artiststhatlift #teachersthatworkout #workhard #arteveryday #workouteveryday #915 #artteachersofinstagram #boogamonsta
Okaaaaaay. Thatโs work. @36elitediva took me up on a work out. And she made it look easy. Too easy t o be specific. Now Iโm gonna be looking for you to to keep it up young lady. And we adding weight. I Haha. Great job. โLetโs Get Itโ #Work #TeachersThatWorkOut #36Elite
You have to show up EVEN when you donโt have no energy!!! #mindovermatter #bodygoals #blackgirlmagic #teachersthatworkout #cleaneating #liftheavy #edgefitness
Fun Fact: I'm a Language Arts Administrator for a public school ๐ I taught high school English for 9 years. I also explained my job like this...Imagine selling a product (reading) to a client base that didn't want it. Now imagine having to do that every day for 180 days. Yup, #teacherlife So, now let me explain to you all why you should aim to read 10 pages a day ๐Improved focus and concentration - Reading requires your full attention and helps to improve your ability to focus and concentrate on a task. ๐Expanded knowledge and vocabulary - Reading exposes you to new ideas (Imagine this...maybe something you didn't know!) and concepts, and helps to expand your knowledge and vocabulary. ๐Stress relief and relaxation - Reading can be a great way to relax and unwind after a long day. It's a great way to escape the stresses of daily life and allow your mind to relax and recharge. Reading also builds confidence. Find a book, fiction or non fiction, and get to reading. 10 pages a day is do-able. Do it before you turn on Netflix, or first thing in the morning. See comments for my two favorite recent reads... #readabook #teacherlife #fitteacher #teachersthatworkout #workingmome #teachersofinstagram #teacherstyle #books #readbooks #read10pagesaday #knowmore #teachers #teacherstyle #healthyteacher #teachermom #bookpower #expandyourmind #expandyourknowledge #mindset #habits #healthyhabits #goals #goalsetting #njmoms #teachersfollowteachers
Several years ago, I made some personal goals; but, in recent months, I have lost touch with them. To be honest, I have had a lack of consistency. Even though I know and have experienced that consistency is key. Mentally, I would like to be happy with where I am while knowing that I am improving. Physically, I would like to shed a few pounds because I know thatโs where I function at my best. I am recommitting right now. . . . #recommitment #teachersthatworkout #letsgo #mondaymotivation #personalgoals #homegym #homeworkouts #consistencyiskey #nutrition #letseat #goals #workingonme
All this just for a gym pass for two days. Canโt these things be made more simple? #gymlife #gymsession #gympass #lisbon #teachersthatworkout #gymguy
Iโm craving sweets but also counting macros. The solutionโฆmake vanilla blueberry protein cookies with @1stphorm protein powder. It helps keep me on track while filling that craving. Theyโre easy to make, taste good and allergy friendly. DM me for the recipe. #fitnessgram #teachersthatworkout #teachersofig #1stphorm #teachersthatexercise
Top picture was taken June 13th, bottom picture was taken Aug. 13th. Progress over perfection๐ช๐ป #teachersofinstagram #teachersthatworkout #weekendvibes @f45_training_swlasvegas
Day 3/28! Triceps are JELLY after this workout ๐ #hurtssogood #workout #teachersthatworkout #sweatsweatsweat
Teachers getting it on spring break!! Hitting those fitness goals! @kirstyntyler #teachersthatworkout #fitnessgoals #goals #motivation #tuesdayworkout #cycle #springbreak #teachers
๐ ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ! โฃโฃ โฃโฃ Use them to motivate and elevate you, but donโt hang other with them too long!!! โฃโฃ โฃโฃ Fear that new adventure, doubt your ability to succeedโฆ JUST FOR A SECOND! โฃโฃ โฃโฃ Then get started and prove your thoughts were just limiting beliefs and so incredibly off! โฃโฃ โฃโฃ Itโs okay to fear running a marathon. GIRL, that shizzzz is hard! Thatโs a lot of training! But donโt LIVE in the fear. Know itโll take work then get to it. โฃโฃ โฃโฃ Doubt you are capable of growing the business of your dreams then stomp on your inner mean girl and tell her to get the hell out of your way because you have goals to accomplish and dreams to live out! โฃโฃ โฃโฃ Let that fear and doubt motivated the crap out of you just before you step into the light and allow yourself to be the rockstar you are! ๐ฅฐโฃ โฃ Say hello to my 28 day transformation! So so excited to start my new virtual bootcamp this week! Send me a DM if you want to hop in! Let do this sister!
Early morning chroniclesโฆhad few extra minutes to get a little cardio in!! #getupandgetmoving #mindovermatter #fitover40 #teachersthatworkout
Iโm definitely going hit my new goal by March 180lb โ #fitmom #fitnessjourney #cleaneating #teachersthatworkout #waistbeadsqueen๐ #fitandcurvy
Just finished week 11 of this amazing journey Iโm on. Only two more weeks left! Thatโs bananas to me!!! Iโm a mom of four so I know how much time flies, but this is unreal. Mentally I feel like I just started. But today as I did certain exercises I realized some things. *how much what I was lifting increased *how much more stable my core is *how much less my knee actually grinds during certain moves *how much I smile during the workout It takes serious dedication to start something new, but it takes a burning passion to stick with something. The amazing thing is though, you donโt realize how much passion you have unless you stick with it! Drop me a comment below of something you are willing to try and stay in for at least 21 days to see if you have a burning passion for it? I bet youโll find that creating that habit, of even something small youโll find a passion that will LIGHT UP your life! ๐ก #momonamission #momoffour #momsthatworkout #setgoals #goaldigger #teachersthatworkout #teacherselfcare #habittracker #shinebright #thebestisyettocome
โจWHAT IF I could add some income to our bank account? โจWHAT IF God put this on my heart for a reason? That what if? That's your potential knocking on the door of your heart and begging it to find the courage to override all the fear in your head. You probably know by now, I am a health and fitness coach. But what you might NOT know is just about this time in 2012 is when I started posting fitness content here on this page. Some of you have been here with me since then. ๐ Thank you!! Lots of new faces around too and I'm so grateful that you spend some of your precious time here with me. โค๏ธ My passion for health and fitness fires me up every single day. ๐ฅ First, to show women the life-altering power that is available to them through getting stronger physically. Second, to help people get off the yo-yo diet train for good. I've been duped by so much fad diet nonsense and I am determined to be a voice for the programs and products that have helped me. Third, I want to show people that age doesn't mean a thing. You're never too far gone. There's no such thing as too late. When I first started following my passion, it was to help one woman at a time in my fit club at school. I would likely still be at it there today had it not been for the influence of my mentor and coach @melissamade I saw the massive impact she was having here on social media and dared to dream that maybe, just maybe, I could make an impact of my own outside the walls of my school gym. So much of what I do as a coach and a business owner is influenced by her and there' just not a word to describe the enormity of my gratitude and respect for her! ๐ 10 years ago if you'd told me where I'd be today, I would've thought you were crazy!! Believe crazy dreams CAN come true my friends.... A dream always start with a question, and the question is always some form of "WHAT IF".......... As of tomorrow you have 109 days left in 2021. A lot can happen in 109 days. Iโm betting you have a 'what if' of your own? Let get after it, shall we?! ๐ Iโm always just a DM away!!!๐
I actually LOVE meeting the kiddos on the first day of school. They are so sweet and nervous and excited and it makes me forget alllllllll about my OWN nervousness ๐๐คฃโค๏ธโค๏ธ. I have been super fortunate to have found my calling-because it never really feels like โworkโ (until report cards ๐๐คฃ). My day is always filled with play and laughter - and chatting with the most open and honest, pure-hearted individuals. I also LOVE finding new ways for the kiddos to learn something. Even after 12 years, I could not love my profession more โค๏ธโค๏ธ. ๐Are you lucky enough to feel that passion in your career as well? Or do you find it in working out? Or something else? Let me know! Iโm curious! โค๏ธ #thesweatlife #theteacherlife #645 #cardio #cardioworkout #running #jumping #jumpingjacks #crossover #crossovers #workingout #workout #workoutroutine #workouts #workoutfromhome #workoutathome #homeworkout #homeworkouts #workoutvideo #workoutvideos #homeworkoutvideos #workoutvids #workitout #teacherlife #teachersthatworkout #teacherwellbeing #teachermom #workoutmom #momlife #momswhorunandlift
I'm on day 2 of not being able to work out due to back pain. Hoping the chiropractor can help that situation tonight. My soul really misses it. I manage the day, stresses, and emotions when I work out and am moving my body. These experiences when they happen make me grateful for a body that can move, exercise, dance and run. I haven't always treated it well. In fact we've had many years of poor treatment with under eating or over eating. But now I'm trying to treat it the way it deserves and with gratitude for its capabilities. #backpack #day2noworkout #loveyourbody #bodypositivity #wwworkout #teachersofinstagram #teachersthatworkout #beachbodyworkout #wwandbeachbody #myweightlossjourney #myjourney #wwcommunity #wwinspiration #spedteacher #wwfamily
Instagram has been having issues this week so I'm behind on posts BUT I'm not behind on workouts so that's good news. Haha! Normally the first week of school is a fail when it comes to working out or eating healthy but this week has been a total win. I've gotten all my workouts in this week, really worked on portion control and healthier choices and I'm sleeping a tons better! Even my husband commented on how less stressful this week seems to be and how I'm handling it 10000% better. I'll take that as a lovely compliment. #teachersthatworkout #teachersgettinghealthy #teachergettingfit #firstweekofschool #backtoschool #beachbodycommunity #beachbodymbfa #mbfaworkout #myjourney #myweightlossjourney #gettinghealthy #gettingfit #wwandbeachbody #wwblue #wwbluefamily #wwbluecommunity #wwteamblue #wwworkout #wwinspiration
GET IN THE GAME Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER. Talk about dreams may be bringing up some thoughts and feelings for you. ๐ค Are you hearing any whispering in your heart? โฅ๏ธ โจI believe God plants these aspirations in us for a reason. Particularly for us to take risks and act on them. Passion in this sense is more than just a superficial feeling. It's more than hype. It's more than motivation. It might be something that is engrained in our DNA. And it's something people can't take away. It was a hard decision to give up my career as a teacher after 20 years to follow my passion for health and fitness and to coach. Everyone probably thought I was crazy....while those closest to me lent positive support. I also heard some not-so-positive thoughts from others. Things like "You're too old" and "It's a pyramid scheme". It mattered more what was in my heart than what others said or thought. I didn't know what the outcome would be, but I was committed to the journey. Let me explain my mindset at the time- whenever I would think about health and fitness and helping others, I'd get excited! ๐ The kind of excitement that runs deep in the pit of a soul. It wasn't about the money. I'd make practically nothing to start. It would be long and hard work to potential success. Simply put, I love fitness and helping others. ๐ You might have a passion to follow a dream, to start your own company, to rally a community together for a cause. How do you know it's something you should pursue or even spend time considering ? Those are tough question to answer. I'm not in the business of telling people what to do, but I will say that it's important to have the courage to pursue what's in your heart if it lines up with your values. Pray about it. ๐๐ป Don't be afraid to take a risk. Don't let fear, criticism, or doubt cripple you from making a decision. I didn't know what to expect, but I was ready. Dream Big.โจ What are you willing to risk to follow a dream or a passion in your heart?
Not a great picture but ya, know? Documentation and accountability, right? Teachers went back this week and I've been putting in a LOT of hours getting ready for this year. My husband commented that I seem less stress than previous years and we really think it's because I'm still committed to my goals. Alarm clock goes off at 5:15, I'm up doing my workout and taking the dog for a walk. My food has been on point and I'm drinking plenty of water. The other difference is I'm sleeping better than I have in years which helps regulate the emotions and stress levels. Self care and love is such an amazing thing that MUST be a priority! #selfcare #selflove #priorities #teachersthatworkout #teachersgettinghealthy #teachergettingfit #515alarm #530workout #pushplay #beginningofschoolyear #specialeducationteacher #resourceteacher #teachertired #summerisover #backtoschool #beachbodyworkout #mbfa #beachbodymbfa #mbfabeachbody #beachbodycommunity #beachbodyinspiration #wwblue #wwmyjourney #wwandbeachbody #wwfam #wwworkout
The sweat drip and glut burn was intense during this workout. I pushed through even when my brain kept trying to tell me to slow down or stop. It felt amazing! I love seeing the change in my body but even more I love seeing and knowing how much stronger I am physically and mentally. Today my focus is on mindset and water intake. What's your focus?
Recovery day felt so good. (*ignore all the dog hair, my puppy was really cuddly this morning ๐). I don't usually love Recovery days but today I could tell my body needed it. Went for an extra long dog walk to help make up for not having cardio in my workout. Now for a good nutrition and water intake day! โก
I did not want to push play today. I only slept 2 hours last night and so doing a workout seemed like it would be awful. But i read my note to myself that I hang in my office reminding me of my why and my commitment to workout at least 5 days a week. It may have involved a big sigh but I did it. I think in these moments it's so important we remember our why and our commitment to ourselves. We deserve that. #thepowerofwhy #pushplay #workoutdone #mywhy #myjourney #mbfaworkout #mbfabeachbody #wegotthis #teachersthatworkout #gettinghealthy #gettingfit #fattofit #beachbodycommunity #beachbodyworkout #beachbodyondemand #wwcommunity #wwinspiration #wwworkout #progressnotperfection #onedayatatime
Down 46lbs it took a full year and 3 wonderful trainers @shesgotitfitness @juanstarkspt @grindtimefitnessllc and hard work ๐ still not at my goal but I definitely feel great ๐ช๐พ #nevergiveup #blackgirlmagic #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #cleaneating #teachersthatworkout #chargedupcircle
This weekend I ran, swam, hiked, and walked instead of pushing play. It was awesome to move my body around in nature. BUT it felt good to push play today. Day 5 of #mbfabeachbody workout done. Whole body workout right in my living room! So fabulous! My husband commented that he could tell areas of my body are toning up and my FIL asked if I've lost weight. It felt good to hear those things especially where the number on the scale haven't changed a lot. I'm in it to win it and achieve those goals! I want to feel confident, happy, and healthy. I want to be able to move my body and to live a bold, brave, joyous life. Everyday is work but it's worth it. #creatingalifeilove #moveyourbody #teachersthatworkout #morningworkout #mbfaworkout #progressnotperfection #pushplay #homeworkout #wwworkout #wwcommunity #weightlosscommunity #weightlossjourney #nonscalevictory #fattofit #wwblueteam
MBFA workout day #4. Dang Mountain Climbers in today's workout! The burn was real but I did it! My goal was to not modify unless I absolutely couldn't hold position anymore! And I made it through. ๐ I love seeing and feeling progress! Today I've got to work on not snacking as much or picking better choices when needing a snack. Yesterday I was sooo hungry all day! I I'm super curious as to what you do when you've got the hungries all day long???
The best thing I've done for myself on this journey besides starting and working on nutrition is (of course) is finding a workout program that I enjoy enough to commit to. My head was pounding this morning and I've been awake since 3. Part of my brain said "just skip your workout, go back to bed or run to the gas station and get some caffeine." The other part said "your headache is pretty mild now, just push play. You know you won't regret it." I decided I'd push play and if the headache got worse, I'd stop. Guess what??? I made it all the way through and it felt good! Also made it on a 20 minute walk with the pups. We'll do another 20 minutes tonight. Now to focus on water intake and food portions today! So glad I'm learning to believe in myself on this journey. Need an accountability partner, I'm here to cheer you on too!
Decided it was time to start preparing for the new school year. 5:15am workout and then a 30 minute walk with the pups. Did decent with water intake (about 80 oz) but my eating was all over the place. I was soooo hungry today. I tried listening and eating small, healthy snacks. #preppingfortheschoolyear #teacherlife #comebacksummer #teachersthatworkout #wwteacher #wwworkout #wwinspiration #wwblue #wwcommunity #beachbodycommunity #beachbodyworkout #spedteacher #selfcare #myjourney #weightlossjourney #weightlosscommunity
Jumped back in with #mbfa today and it was awesome! I forgot how much I love this program and pushing my body! Decided on specific goals for August: WW: blue dot 24/30 days. (Giving myself some cheat days for events with people I love) Water: 90 oz per day Portion control: listen to my body, work on smaller portions (use containers) Workout: 5 days a week and complete the #mbfabeachbody program. Also 30 minutes of walking everyday. Selfcare: journaling and reading 20 minutes each minimum daily Therapy: 1 hour every other week I'm excited to work on these goals and to work on myself. I know I can do hard things and get through funds. I know I can accomplish my goal of losing 80 lbs so that I feel better and healthier.
I woke up before 3:30am today and couldn't get back to sleep. I made it through work and a couple errands but I wasn't sure if I was going to manage getting a workout in today after sleeping so poorly. I was trying to do some homework and couldn't concentrate so I figured why not push play and wahoo... work out done today! I actually even feel a little more energized now so bring on the studying. Here's the lesson I'm really learning.... always push play! Not only is it good for your body, it's good for your mind and energy levels! You got this! We got this! #workout #dirty30workout #beachbodyworkout #beachbodycommunity #21dayfix #iworkout #pushplay #teachersthatworkout #wwworkout #wwteacher #fattofit #onedayatatime #progressnotperfection
I love cardio day! Sweating it out and getting my pulse up is exactly what my soul needed today, too! Also... I'm really loving using our projector system to work out in the basement. This might just become my permanent place! #teachersthatworkout #beachbodycommunity #beachbodyworkout #21dayfix #cardio #hometheaterworkout #weightlossjourney #wwblue #wwworkout #onedayatatime #progressnotperfection #fattofit #iworkout #gettinghealthy #gettingfit #myjourney
Pilates Day is always super hard for me but wow! it felt good to be back at it after taking the last week off to get better! #workoutmotivation #workout #beachbodyworkout #beachbody21dayfix #supermanworkout #teachersthatworkout #teachergettinghealthy #onedayatatime #progressnotperfection #weightlosscommunity #weightlossinspiration #weightlossjourney #myjourney #fattofit #wwblue #wwblueplan #wwcommunity #wwinspiration #wwteacher #ww
I just wanted to pop in and say I'm still here. I've been going through some weird health issues and fighting a summer cold at the same time. So that's why I've been so quiet the past week. Today's the first day I've felt like myself or at least decent in quite a while and I told myself I would have until July 1st to process everything before I had to jump back in fully committed. I'm excited to crush some goals in July. Anybody else?? #mysterioushealthissues #feelingprettycruddy #smilingthroughit #lookingtowardsthefuture #readytocrushsomegoals #goals #healthjourney #myjourney #makingsomechanges #backtoww #wwblue #beachbodyworkouts #gottadowhatyougottado #weightlossjourney #weightlosscommunity #weightlossinspiration #wwcommunity #beachbodycommunity #teachersthatworkout
Yesterday's food log. I am working on carb cycling, adding more fruits/ veggies & protein, and portion control. I had a lighter lunch because I knew my dinner would be a little heavier. I did have about 5 Lily chocolate covered peanuts for a snack too. My body and mind feel better when I eat this way. The great thing is with carb cycling, I'm not denying myself anything. I'm just being selective of how I fit it in and how much I fit in. I know even when I get to my goal weight and am fitter, this is something I can maintain. It truly can become a lifestyle instead of just a "diet". I don't know about you but that's what I'm aiming for. I know if you are just starting out on this journey or if you are struggling to stay motivated or "on-track", it can be hard. If you need someone to chat with, ideas of work out programs, or how to carb cycle or work on portion control, send me a DM or drop a line. I'm not an expert but I'm glad to be on your support team and happy to do this together! โก #myjourney #buildinghabits #healthylifestyle #carbcycling #weightlossjourney #weightlosscommunity #portioncontrol #addthefruitsandveggies #weightlossinspiration #fattofit #teachersthatworkout #teachergettinghealthy #iworkout #itrack #itrackbites #progressnotperfection #onedayatatime #supportteam
When we work hard toward something we believe in, it's called PASSION. ๐ I am so incredibly grateful that I found such passion for coaching, which has helped me continue to become the best version of myself I can possibly be.โจ I also found something I did not EVER expect to find.. I found TRUE friendships. A sisterhood!! โค๏ธ Growing up the only girl with 4 brothers, I always wished for a sister. Apparently , that was not in God's plan, instead he was to bless me with these beautiful women. My fit family. ๐ They share and believe in my passion, they encourage my passion and they INSPIRE me every day!! ๐ You may "think" it's only about fitness and finances....but it's also about friendships!! โค๏ธ You in the market for some friends? ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐พโโ๏ธ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ You might just get in the best shape of your life and earn an extra income as well! Find your passion, find your people and don't EVER give up!
I got to work out in our new home today with absolutely nothing surrounding me and it was glorious! Now I'm home from teaching summer school and trying to decide between doing homework and packing?! I'm curious how do you prioritize between two things that have to be done??? Also, life is crazy right now but even with everything going on-- I want to keep my priorities straight and work towards my goals still. I'm looking for people in a similar situation that want to work towards their nutrition or exercise goals even when life is crazy! It'll be a super fun challenge group where we work out together or support each other in working out, meal plan and eat healthy together, and just a community where we can support each other through every day life, as we learn how to keep on self-loving and changing our mindset! If this is something you'd be interested in, drop me a line or DM and I'll send you all the details! This challenge group will start June 15th! #learninghowtoprioritize #goals #selfcare #changingmymindset #myjourney #selflove #eatinghealthy #workouts #letsgetupbeachbody #beachbodycoach #challengegroup #fattofit #teachersthatworkout #teacherfit #weightlossjourney #weightlosscommunity #weightlossinspiration #changingmylife #whosein #comeworkoutwithme #teacherlife #movingweek #newhome
I was late getting my work out in but I did it...even with glasses on, boxes taking up the majority of the living room, and a tired puppy zooming around. I am making sure to show up for myself everyday because I WANT to build good habits, be strong and healthy, and to lose this unhealthy weight. I know that my body and mind deserve it. It's not always easy. Sometimes you find yourself doing the workout in inconvenient situations or after a long, hard day. But I know if you keep going, you won't regret it! I'm cheering for you ๐ฏ%. #wegotthis #inconvenientworkout #showupforyourself #cheeringyouon #weightlossjourney #weightlosscommunity #weightlossinspiration #iworkout #teachersthatworkout #losingtheweight #healthyhabit #myjourney #ificandoitsocanyou #noexcuses #chasethegoal #gettinghealthy #gettingfit #fattofit
Feeling aaaamazing after todayโs workout! Summer goals kicking in! #teachersthatworkout #teachersthatlift #hotteachersummer #feelingstrong #goals #jclfitness @nxtrepfitness @j.clucio
I have a special person to celebrate today! Katrina Juarez became an Emerald coach in her first month as a coach, and now 3 months in she's officially a Success Starter! ๐ She has been on fire since the moment she became a coach! This amazing lady is crushing her goals left and right and I LOVE watching her grow!! She has such a caring heart and truly wants to help others get healthy. I am so happy to have this sweet soul on our team. I just knew she would be good at this. Teachers make the best coaches!! ;) Please help me show her some love and celebrate another t huge goal for her!!! โค๏ธ - - @katrinakrum @carolinevanzandt
Leg ๐ฆต day was crazy today but always worth it ๐๐พ ended the day with 3 min plank ๐ goal ... drop 1 less than yesterday #teachersthatworkout #blackwomanfitness #chargedup๐ #plankworkout #loveyourself #legday #fitnessmoms #๏ฌtnessgoals #clean eating
Letโs connect. All Peloton users! Follow me and letโs encourage each other. #workoutwednesdays #momsthatworkout #teachersthatworkout #peloton #pelotonteachers #sweatismyaccessory #sweatyselfie #summerbodyinprogress
Last month results canโt wait to weigh in on Friday ๐ค๐ฝ๐ช๐พ๐๐ฝ #blackgirlmagic #teacherssupportteachers #teachersthatworkout #blackgirlfitness #toneitup #cardioqueen #weightlossjourney #beautifulfitnessangels
Wish you could make money with your passion? I didn't even know what my true passion was until I became an empty-nester, was working full-time, and just knew deep-down that "this couldn't be it" for me... โข I was standing in a classroom most of my 8-10 hour workdays (that started at 7:30 am). I was gaining weight and not happy with what I saw in the mirror, so I started going to the gym. โข I had no idea that's where I would discover my passion for fitness and helping others with their health was soooo rewarding. Not only was I improving my own health.. I was helping others.. โข Enter online coaching - - I could help people all over the country, and I could do it all from home! โข You DONโT have to have a fitness background to be successful. ( Iโm a teacher๐ค), you DONโT have to know everything about nutrition ( I was clueless when I started), you DONโT have to have all the answers (you learn as you go). You just have to have a desire to improve your health and be open to sharing what works for you! โข Is that you? If so, I'd love to share more details with you. Just reach out!! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
โจCreate the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe. โจ You must have a vision first, decide what kind of life you really want....and then say no to everything that isnโt that. ๐ When you have a vision that is strong enough and powerful enough, nothing can stand in your way. No setback, no barrier, no breakdown can keep you from persevering. Not having a vision is like not having a road map, or nowadays a GPS. Far too many of us accept blindly the vision which is handed to us by society, without even asking ourselves what we truly want. We are told to find school, go to college, get a job, work for 40 years at that said job, retire. And for many, this is far from the life that brings them happiness. This is exactly where I found myself after becoming an emptynester. I would dread Mondays all the while just counting down to the next school holiday or break until I could spend more time with my family. โค๏ธ Then I was introduced to coaching and I become that woman who decided to go for it! Do you have a vision for you life? We become what we believe, so choose to believe something AMAZING ๐คฉ
Sometimes all you need is some new workout gear to make your workout feel good. Loving this new sports bra! ๐ . . . @fitcouturecollection #newsportsbra #inlove #workoutclothing #workoutgear #workoutmotivation #sportsbras #sportbra #newworkoutclothes #workoutclothes #sportsbrasquad #fireyred #redhot #fitwife #teachersthatworkout #fitteacher #lunchtimeworkout
So excited to give some recognition today to one of my coaches, @katrinakrum for completing the 80 Day Obsession program! ๐ For those of you that don't know Katrina was a challenger first in my virtual fitness group and has had some AMAZING results! She lost 17 pounds and 18 inches!! And has gained Strength and Confidence!! ๐ช๐ผ Katrina is now paying the results that Beachbody has given her forward to others. Sheโs dedicated and working hard and I am proud to call her a teammate and a friend! ๐ The greatest part of what we do is the friendships we make along the way!! ๐ So happy to be on this journey with you!!! Ladies, seriously, this is NOT just Fitness... this is LIFE. Our lives are changed when we SURROUND Ourselves with people who help us stay on track AND inspire us daily. Let it TRANSFORM you. โฅ๏ธ Hit up the link in my bio and letโs get your plan started today! ๐
It's not only about Yoga pants and Nike's! ๐ ~I've helped hundreds lose hundreds of pounds. ~I've given Hope ~I've fired my boss ~I've designed a life I โค living ~I've been to some amazing places like the Atlantis in the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Rivera Maya Mexico, Grand Cayman and Walt Disney World for *FREE* ~I get to help others follow in my footsteps โข I hope you know my heart and that I'm just a Wife/Mom/Nana/Fitness Fanatic that loves to help people feel good. I don't do anything differently....I just partnered with a Company I believe in: one that states it takes 1) Nutrition 2) Fitness and 3) Accountability to be successful! I've lived that motto for almost 10 years! โข I'm afraid women who love fitness like me won't really consider coaching with Beachbody. Believe me, I understand the skepticism. There is ridiculousness out there. However, just let your guard down and I'm here to tell you that with all the bad, there is also good. When I decided to become a Coach for the discount on my own health products, I soon caught on to how much FUN it was to help others reach their goals! (Life started changing FAST!) I'm proud of what I have to offer...it's not the cheapest but it's the BEST and the results are real and long-term!! โข Iโve been able to resign from teaching and pursue my passion as a full-time Coach. I now help other men and women realize this same potential in their fitness and in their finances! I want the same thing for you, too. ๐ ~ OH and if you're obsessed with yoga pants & working from home, superfood smoothies, and building a life that you don't need a vacation from--that would help too! ๐ โข If you want more info on becoming a coach on my team, I will love to chat with you! Click the Link in my bio OR Message me for an OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME. โฅ๏ธ
NY Hardcore and @cleanvictory pre-workout makes for one unbelievable 4:30am workout. I love this product thanks to the AWESOME FOLKS @peakaz for turning me on to it! And thank you @shaun_lena @sarasloaan @stephiienichole @theviking__ @jtristan421 for giving me the guidance and motivation to be the best version of me I can be everyday! #fitfam #mentalhealthawareness #ptsdrecovery #dadbodsquad #dadbods #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #teachersthatworkout
Still on the fence about how awesome my fit groups are? Try it out for FREE!! There will be giveaways everyday and I know you will love it. Message me to be added!! We kick off tomorrow. It really is FREE! #trybeforeyoubuy #fitnesslifestyle #focusonhowyoufeel #exercisemakesmehappy๐ #findyourtribe #momsthatworkout #teachersthatworkout #workoutsthatactuallywork
When I get the, "how do you do it?"....and then ...โbut what if my family and friends make fun of me?? What if they donโt get it.โ See this chic right here in the picture....yea ME...girl....you have NO idea how much I get YOU! But I am still here! With many many Day 1s & restarting IT because you know life HAPPENs...but I am still here! And so can YOU!! . . Hey friend, I get it! โ . . I get being scared to start something new for fear of what others will think. . . But are you REALLY ok with settling for a life youโre not living to the fullest because someone MIGHT ask you why you workout or eat like this & that (people think that we only eat "vegetables" and deprive ourselves from treats...lol...lol...)? . . Imma let my sass shine here for a second...WHO CARES??? . . โ๏ธWho cares if they ask? Tell them why youโre doing it. . . โ๏ธWho cares if they donโt get it? Their opinions are #NONEYABUSINESS. . . After a few months of you doing your thang, theyโre gonna come crawlinโ back asking you what youโre doing to look so dang goood and ALWASYs so pumped & energized! ๐ช . . Then, you can tell them with all the confidence (and results) in the world! . . If youโre ready to ditch the weight you give other peopleโs opinions, drop a ๐ค below and letโs chat! . . #liveyourlife #bethechange #fitnessmotivation #womeninspiringwomen
โจWHAT IF I could add some income to our bank account? โจWHAT IF God put this on my heart for a reason? That what if? That's your potential knocking on the door of your heart and begging it to find the courage to override all the fear in your head. You probably know by now, I am a health and fitness coach. But what you might NOT know is just about this time in 2013 is when I started posting fitness content here on this page. Some of you have been here with me since then. ๐ Thank you!! Lots of new faces around too and I'm so grateful that you spend some of your precious time here with me. โค๏ธ My passion for health and fitness fires me up every single day. ๐ฅ First, to show women the life-altering power that is available to them through getting stronger physically. ๐ช๐ผ Second, to help people get off the yo-yo diet train for good. I've been duped by so much fad diet nonsense and I am determined to be a voice for the programs and products that have helped me. Third, I want to show people that age doesn't mean a thing. You're never too far gone. There's no such thing as too late. When I first started following my passion, it was to help one woman at a time in my fit club at school. I would likely still be at it there today had it not been for the influence of my mentor and coach that I saw the massive impact she was having here on social media and dared to dream that maybe, just maybe, I could make an impact of my own outside the walls of my school gym. So much of what I do as a coach and a business owner is influenced by her and there' just not a word to describe the enormity of my gratitude and respect for her! ๐ 8 years ago if you'd told me where I'd be today, I would've thought you were crazy!! Believe crazy dreams CAN come true my friends.... A dream always start with a question, and the question is always some form of "WHAT IF".......... Iโm betting you have a 'what if' of your own? Let get after it, shall we?! ๐ Iโm always just a DM away!!!๐ - - #transformation #throwback #teachersthatworkout #fitfam #payitforward #whatif #fitwomenover40 #itsnevertoolate #payitforward #womenempoweringwomen
FOUR 4๏ธโฃ . . After sitting all day at a desk to teach my class when I am used to being on my feet and moving around, a kick boxing class was warranted! So important to move and do something for yourself now and then.๐ฅ . . ๐ต Tiesto - The Business . . #consistency #2021goals #365journey #getupandmove #moveyourbody #createhealthyhabits #healthierme #journeyofselfgrowth #loveyourself #weightloss #fatloss #weightlossjourney #girlsthattrain #girlsthatlift #vaughanfitness #etobicokefitness #getitdone #strengthandconditioning #strongfirst #juststrong #healthyliving #homeworkouts #basementworkouts #kickboxing #kickboxer #lesmills #teachersthatworkout #teachersofinstagram
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you. โ by Oprah Winfrey Are you clear about what your unique purpose is? Whoooo wishes you could just snap our fingers and have all the answers? Uhhh, me!!! I used to think that being wife, mom and teacher was my calling and purpose. Wife and mom, YES, but teaching was just a job, one that was great for raising a family. But after becoming an empty nester and focusing on myself to improve my health and fitness, I found my purpose! Once I started a Fit Club at the school where I was teaching, I had NO clue where I'd end up. I soon realized that my passion was in teaching women to better their lives. Still teaching, just changed my audience. Yes.... we all have a purpose in life, we all are unique and have a gift to offer this world. Getting clear about what your purpose is....can lead you to live a happy, fulfilled life.โบ๏ธ Do you know your purpose? Are you working a job that doesnโt bring happiness?? Maybe you feel like you have NO PURPOSE but you do it anyway because thatโs what we supposed to do. I know... that was me before becoming a Beachbody Coach! ๐ Beachbody had changed my life in so many ways. It had brought PURPOSE into my life and had created this amazing CHANGE that has made me who I AM NOW! Who ever thought you could get paid for taking careful of yourself?? And who would have realized that they could literally change the lives of so many by what we do. If you are READY to seek A LIFE FULL OF PURPOSE comment below and Iโd love to chat with you about how you can get started. โค๏ธ
Wish you could make money with your passion? I didn't even know what my true passion was until after I turned 50, was teaching full time, and just knew deep-down that "this couldn't be it" for me..... โข I was teaching in a classroom for most of my days (that started at 7:30 am). I was gaining weight, spending hours in the gym and not happy with what I saw in the mirror, so I reached out to a Turbokick instructor. โข I had no idea that would lead me to discover helping others with their health was sooooo rewarding. Not only was I improving my own health.... I was helping others. โข Enter online coaching-- I could help MORE people than In a 30 minute after school fit club, I could help people all over the country, and I could do it all from home! โข You DON'T have to have a fitness background to be successful, (I was an early childhood teacher) you DON'T have to know everything about nutrition, you DON'T have to have all the answer (you learn as you go). โข You just have to have a desire to improve your health and be open to sharing what works for you! โข Is that you? If so, I'd love to share more details with you. Just reach out! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ - - - #teachersthatworkout #emptynesters #nevertoolatetofollowyourpassion #fitgrandma #helpingothers
Itโs #tbt so why not play along today! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ โข First of all, running a 5k with awesome co-workers looking at #thegoldengatebridge & @karlthefog not in existence is pretty spectacular! โข More importantly though, this race was a jump start into that realization for me that I needed more. I needed a workout routine that I could follow. I needed a healthy eating plan. I needed more. โข I am thankful for this #jumpstart into my #fitnessjourney! ๐โโ๏ธ Do you want a jump start too? ๐โโ๏ธ โข I am inviting you to join me Monday as a start a new #runningprogram! I am nervous, excited, and know it will be worth it! Especially for that #turkeytrot at the end. DM me or Drop your favorite emoji for deets!
I wonโt lie to you, waking up at 4 am to go to the gym is not easy. But thatโs why I do it. Once Iโm up, nothing can stop me and I can enjoy the grind and silence of no cars on the road and a near empty gym before the rest of the world wakes up. What are you doing to get active today? #riseandgrind #teachersthatworkout
โบ๏ธ๏ธJumping into the weekend like......... ๊ฅThose who donโt jump will never fly-Unknown As much as I love working out at home, I miss my weekend workouts at the gym with my turbo family so much. Are you back in the gym or working out at home? Happy Flashback Friday! #turbokick
Morning bridge run plans didnโt pan out so I climbed a small mountain instead. #findawaytogetitdone #momswhorun #spinningtorun #crosstraining #fitmom #teachersthatworkout #staygrounded #thisis46
Take A Step Toward Your Passion ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ Remember when you were just starting out in life? Back then, it seemed life was presenting you with limitless opportunities and possibilities. But now, maybe it feels as if you've already made your big life choices and you might have missed your window of opportunity. Let me assure, it is never too late to start something new. How do I know? I know because history is filled with so many examples of people who stepped into their passion later in their lives. Benjamin Franklin discovered the properties of electricity when he was forty. Julia Child made her debut TV appearance at fifty-one. And J.R.R. Tolkien published THE LORD OF THE RINGS when he was sixty-two. I was over 50 when I said YES to an OPPORTUNITY that so many roll their eyes at. ๐ I had seen great results from my own health journey and believed in the products and programs I was using. So I simply started sharing it on social media for the world to see.... I also started meeting like minded women. They started the programs and products and started getting THEIR RESULTS and our team started growing!! ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ Is there a dream you've had for a while, but you've been afraid to take a step toward achieving it? Maybe it's a BIG dream, maybe it's a small dream. Whatever it is....write that dream down and visualize what you think your life might look like when that dream becomes a reality.๐ It's never too late to take your next step. โค๏ธ Let's do this... let's get to work on those DREAMS....NOW! Drop a ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ below โคต๏ธ and let's turn them into reality!! ๐ท @lorisparkmanphotography #teachersthatworkout #followyourpassion #livingmybestlife #fitatanyage #emptynester #fitwomen #grandmathatlifts #teamgem #fitnessismypassion #femaleentrepreneur #getmovingtowardsyourdreams #healthandfitnessjourney
๐๐ ด๐ ป๐ ต-๐ ฒ๐ ฐ๐๐ ด Letโs talk about it. Iโve always struggled with finding a balance between my work life and my personal life. With virtual learning, itโs almost impossible to โlog offโ physically and mentally. The work feels never ending and I want to make every learning experience beneficial for my students. Teachers, if youโre still reading, you have to make it a priority to take care of yourself! I am a better teacher, wife, friend, and daughter when I make self-care a priority! Iโm back on my workout routine everyday after school, which forces me to stop working, and I am feeling motivated, inspired, relaxed, and confident! #selfcare #selfcaretips #teachersthatworkout #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachers #virtuallearning #fifthgradeteacher
These are amazing โค๏ธ
Good Morning donโt be rude say it back... Your Focus determines your reality #focus #beconsistant #running #workingouttogether #teachersthatworkout #teacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersgetfit #veganlife
Wish you could make money with your passion? โฆ I didn't even know what my true passion was until I became an emptynester, was working full-time, and just knew deep-down that "this couldn't be it" for me.... โฆ I was sitting/standing in a classroom for most of my 8-10 hour workdays (that started at 7:30 am). I was gaining weight and not happy with what I saw in the mirror, so I started going to the gym. โฆ I had no idea that's where I would discover my love for kickboxing workouts which also would lead me down a path to discover helping others with their health was sooo rewarding. Not only was I improving my own health.... I was helping others... ๐ โฆ Enter the coaching opportunity..... I could help MORE people online, I could help people all over the country, and I could do it all from home! โฆ You DON'T have to have a fitness background to be successful (I'm a former early childhood ๐ฉโ๐ซ ), you DON'T have to know everything about nutrition ( I was clueless when I started), you DON'T have to have all the answers (you learn as you go). โฆ You just have to have a desire to improve your health and be open to sharing what works for you! Is that you? If so, I'd love to share more details with you... Just reach out!๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Thirty Thursday ๐ฆ. . I dare you to do this Core Circuit X3. . Tag me in your workouts ๐. You can always save the workout by pressing on the bookmark on the bottom right ๐.
I may not have lost any weight this week, but guess what. The scale IS NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. My body is toning up. I am tightening my core, building upper body strength, and feeling better about myself everyday. It doesnโt happen overnight like we wish it did; it happens by SHOWING UP EVERYDAY FOR YOURSELF. Seriously, my arms are one of my biggest insecurities, but I can see the flab going away. I have an athletic build. That means when Iโm not ACTIVE I gain weight and my muscle turns to fat. It also means that I have to push myself to reach my goal. I would LOVE to reach 145 and a size 6 pants. Thatโs realistic for my body. And I know I CAN DO IT because I have an awesome support team to help me get there. #momsthatworkout #teachersthatworkout #myfitnessjourney #healthyliving #letsgetinthosejeans #weightlossjourney #lovethelifeyoulive #loveyourself
We started week 3 of #muscleburnsfat today! ๐ฅ Only one week left then its on to another round until #mbfa drops. . The last several weeks we have been doing our workouts together. MBF always starts the week off with a leg workout and leg day is my favorite! ๐ Not so much the hubbyโs favorite tho ๐ ....but heโs embracing this new challenge with me. ๐ . There are a lot of things we canโt control in the world right now, but there are a lot of things we can- like our health, our mental wellbeing and how we choose to let things affect us. . Where has ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐น๐ gone?๐ค . We are a week away from the start of a brand new group in my Virtual Fitness group!โฃ โฃ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ : ๐ผ๐ช๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฏ๐ง๐โฃ โฃ. โฃ Iโm super passionate about that ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ต๐ฉ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ง๐ช๐ต๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด ๐ช๐ด๐ฏ'๐ต ๐ซ๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ธ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ด๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ. โฃ โฃ. Yes we ALL have goals, no matter where we are on our fitness journey. โฃ And all humans - especially females - do better on a PLAN. โฃ Floating around in the vast wilderness of health and fitness doesn't work for ANYONE. โฃ We function better with a PLAN, whatever our goals - inside and out - might be. โฃ โฃ I have goals and there's no doubt this group will help me get there, FAR better than if I was trying to figure it out on my own.โฃ โฃ ***๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ WORKS in ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฃ๐๐จ๐จ - ๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐, ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฝ๐, ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐พ๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐จ, ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ง ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ค๐ฃ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐๐ฎ. ***โฃ โฃ I have officially opened up registration for my AUGUST class in my Virtual Fitness group and would love to have you join us.โฃ ๐ โฃ Youโll get my coaching + nutritional guidance + meal plan ideas + workouts that help you feel stronger and leaner + a private tracking app + support from an incredible community.โฃ โฃ Our lives change when we keep it simple, when we get a PLAN that works in our lives, and when we SURROUND ourselves with people who help us stay on track AND inspire us daily. โฃ โฃ. That's all waiting for YOU, on the other side of yes.โฃ . Hit up the link in my bio and letโs get your plan started ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฌ!! .