It's almost Christmas. Usually this is the time of year when my choice making skills take a dive. This year is no different. I've been traveling and having a wonderful time eating, drinking, and making merry with so many wonderful friends and family. Unfortunately this also means I get further from my goals and start feeling a poorly about myself.
I'm trying something new this year. I'm allowing myself to eat and enjoy with my friends and family knowing that I have a workable strong plan that I will return too. I may not be making all the right choices this week, but all year long I've been making good choices for me and it's paid off! I feel good, I feel good about how I look, and I know I'm closer to my personal best than I was last year at this time.
This year has been about making good choices over and over. It's been about regular workouts, positive attitude, and healthy whole foods. This year it's been all about slow and steady wins the race.
No pills, no powders, no short cuts, and no false promises. I just worked hard. I entered my 35th year stronger than I've ever been and knowing more about my body than I ever have. I'm proud of all I've accomplished this year.
Of course, I still have goals for next year! Weight loss isn't magic. It's science. There is a reason bodies react the way they do to food, exercise, sleep, and positive attitude. I have a strong plan to go into 2013 and I hope you'll go with me. The hardest part is making a commitment to yourself and being strong enough to make a plan you CAN follow.
To often we try to make huge changes that aren't sustainable. Very few people can do "two-a-days" at the gym or eat only 1200 calories a day. It's very very hard to enjoy life or be enjoyable when that is the plan.
I have decided to break 2013 into 4 pieces. I'll make a 12 week plan that is manageable and maintainable. At the end of each 12 week period I'll look back, see what worked, what didn't, and be willing to tweek my program and my plan to help me reach my goals. My overall goal is to be confident in pictures! No number chasing this year for me. This year it's all about a feeling. I hope you'll join me.
Jen Cherry
I'm so excited to offer the Serious Weight Loss Clinic again in January! The November session as very successful with every single member losing at least 5 pounds! Everyone provided positive feedback and reports feeling healthier, sleeping better, and has new habits that will help keep her moving in the right direction.
This program is appropriate for women who meet the criteria for obesity or want to lose at least 30 lbs. We do 10 low impact workouts together and I provide 10 at home workouts to do on your own. That means you walk away with 20 workouts!
You also get 20 healthy recipes and 20 healthy snack recipes for about 100 calories each! We also visit the commissary to find where the healthiest options are hiding! You will also receive a weekly newsletter with nutrition tips, an at home workout, a healthy recipe, and some positive motivation.
We give each other positive support and have check-ins weekly. We weigh in every Monday to track progress. Each member also completes a food journal that is reviewed weekly for tips and suggestions to eat for your personal goals.
I'm so looking forward to my January group! The sign up is now available at the front desk of the gym.
Jen Cherry
Certified Personal Trainer
Licensed Counselor
Health and Wellness Lifestyle Coach
I had such a great experience at Spin today at O2 Modern Fitness in Tucson! I haven't been to the studio in years, but I walked in and immediately spied a friendly face! It's a wonderful experience to walk into a gym or studio and feel welcome! It's not so many years ago, stepping into a gym would have intimidated me so much, I would have stayed home. I hope I bring that same welcoming feel to Cherry Wellness and 360 Fit.
I had a great endurance ride and it was very challenging. Recently I've been doing a lot of interval rides this was a welcome change and reminded me how beneficial an endurance cardio workout can be. As many of us focus on HIIT, TABATA, and other interval training style methods we may forget the benefits of tempo or endurance workouts. Tempo workouts can increase your overall speed. They also help to condition your entire cardiovascular system. I really appreciated the workout as it's been over a week since my last spin and this was a super way to return to the bike without feeling overwhelmed.
I'm planning to bring some endurance rides as well as other cardio skills back with me for my clients as well as my own training!
