tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73787146507066896402024-02-19T01:57:59.630-06:00MotivationMamaDramaI'm a mother, a wife and am passionate about fitness. I want to inspire you to become healthy and to live your best life. Anything is POSSIBLE through hard work and belief in yourself!Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-65646270600521818742012-08-08T10:59:00.001-05:002012-08-08T10:59:25.921-05:00I'm moving!It was time to drop the 'drama'. Head over and subscribe to my new site <a href="http://www.motivationrhonda.com/">www.motivationrhonda.com</a> for healthy tips, inspiration, and of course....MOTIVATION!!<br />
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Onward and upward! Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-71611964331390802822012-05-30T14:23:00.002-05:002012-05-30T14:23:49.705-05:00Quality over Quantity!<strong>The Results! My Ultimate Reset Review</strong><br />
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<strong></strong>Three weeks to form habits is the thing we hear all the time right? Well, there is truth in it. The Ultimate Reset taught me valuable lessons about my habits with food, my addictions and my self-image.<br />
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<br />Is your food smiling back at you?<br />
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My <strong>Actual Meals</strong> all prepared in my kitchen! (And I'm not a great cook!)</div>
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<strong>Testimonials from our Reset Accountability Group</strong>:<br />
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<em>I'm done! Down 12lbs! Ordered some new jeans this morning, size 4 WOO HOO!!! Have not been here in years and it feels great!!!</em> ~ Sandy R.<br />
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<em>Start of day 14 ... I'm down 10 pounds. I haven't seen that number on a scale in almost 5 years. I decided I needed to measure. I've lost 2 inches in my waist, 2 1/4 inches in hips & 1 3/4 inches in my chest!</em> ~ Misty F.<br />
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<em>Getting rid of allergies, knowing I do have more self control than I realized, appreciation for food that is good for me, appreciation for planning, losing weight that I couldn't shake for years, and understanding that my choices ...were what had been holding me back all this time. When the plan was placed in front of me and I followed it, it worked. I feel great. Who knows how long I would have spun my wheels working out to get these results</em>.~ Heather D.<br />
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<em>I feel very good about being able to finish the three week reset. I started out at 246 pounds and I finished at 223 pounds. Add the 10 pounds I had already lost by drinking Shakeology and that is 33 pounds total...and I have not even stared working out yet. I was hoping this reset would give me a good start before beginning P90X, and it did.</em> ~ Craig H.<br />
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<em>It has taught me self control, discipline, that being good to yourself is the ultimate high. It is all about the mind, I am around all types of food and have not fallen into temptation. I have created a new habit!</em> ~ Maria Z.<br />
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<strong>Caffeine habit. Kicked. Sugar Cravings. Gone. Feelings: Amazing. Awesome. ~Rhonda Layton</strong><br />
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Here's a sampling of the delicious foods I've made during the first week of the Ultimate Reset.<br />
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<em>Weight Loss</em>: 3 pounds<br />
<em>Caffeine Habit</em>: Kicked<br />
<em>Energy</em>: High<br />
<em>Exercise</em>: <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/TaiCheBaseMst?referringRepId=56480" target="_blank">Tai Cheng</a> and <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/X2-Deluxe?referringRepId=56480" target="_blank">P90X2</a> yoga or complete rest<br />
<em>Mood</em>: <strong>VERY</strong> Happy<br />
<em>Overall</em>: I am thoroughly enjoying cooking these simple and absolutely delicious recipes. I miss my hard workouts, but my body is thanking me for recovery. I feel very light and very clean. I love that I don't need to rely on my morning coffee addiction to start my day. My cravings for chocolate and coffee are gone. <br />
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How to get started NOW!<br />
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The Ultimate Reset is simply amazing but I can only speak to my experience.<br />
Check out these <a href="http://myultimatereset.com/esuite/home/MotivationMama/success-stories" target="_blank">success stories</a>.<br />
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I'll be starting a private accountability group for you so that you can experience this life-changing experience for yourself. I'll save you spot, but you need to <a href="mailto:rhondalayton@hotmail.com" target="_blank">message me</a> to be a part.Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-24817635127428493962012-05-04T08:24:00.000-05:002012-05-04T08:24:00.297-05:00Phase 1 - ReclaimIt's the end of day four of the Reset and I can honestly say, I think I made it. Yes, I realize this is 21 days, but given previous participant's feedback, days 3-4 are the hardest. So does that mean I've passed the hurdle? Hmmmm....not quite.<br />
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<strong>Difficulties and Obstacles</strong><br />
The most difficult adjustment for me has been no exercise. Sweating is what makes me feel alive. Having a great knock me down workout is what gives me the energy I need throughout the day. So having to give that up is truly like taking away the blankey from the child. It's hard for me to process that the rest is good. As much as I want to 'bend' the rules just a bit, I know that if I truly trust this process, I will realize that the rest is what my body needs most.<br />
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The other difficult obstacle - hunger. I am very used to eating very frequently and grazing throughout the day. Having to give up the comfort of mid-morning oatmeal or my afternoon <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/motivationmama" target="_blank">Chocolate Shakeology</a> delight is tough. But as the days progress, I'm realizing the hunger is much more of a mental release than physical. Eating out of habit rather than hunger is a hard thing to break. Therefore, I'm trusting this process.<br />
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I love to cook! WHAT? With very detailed grocery lists and a complete daily menu, what seemed like difficult meals in the past are actually quite simple and will forever become a staple on our rotation far beyond this <a href="http://myultimatereset.com/esuite/home/MotivationMama/home" target="_blank">Reset</a>. Never would I have ever thought I'd be making sushi with my husband. AND like it!<br />
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I will no longer ever buy a dressing off the shelf after learning how to create the most fantastic blends from scratch. The aroma alone is simply amazing. Fruit has never tasted so fresh. Food just tastes better when it is pretty and colorful, exactly what is intended for our bodies.<br />
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I'm a little embarrassed to admit, but other than leftovers, I have never packed my husband's lunch. I'm doing that now. There is something so traditional about preparing everything from scratch and packing it containers. So much love goes into the process. I'm focusing on the beauty of food and it is a true statement of my love to prepare this for him. My thoughts about food were very differenet before the Reset.<br />
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I'm so proud of my husband for doing this with me. It's not that much of a stretch for me to eat tempeh and seaweed and miso soup, but it's a giant leap for him and he's been such an awesome support. I couldn't do this without him. Amazing how food can bring about such an awareness and closeness.<br />
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Stay tuned....next week begins the Detox. Intrigued to start your own Reset? Join me! <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BBUltResetUlt?referringRepId=56480" target="_blank">Here's how</a>!Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-54387430660852926932012-04-19T16:06:00.000-05:002012-04-19T16:06:23.501-05:00Ready, Set, RESET!<br />
I'm getting ready to do something I've never done. I'm excited, anxious and really nervous. I was skeptical to try this at first because it requires 21 days to really rest my body. To me, this translates to weight gain, but after hearing testimony after testimony, I now know that this is EXACTLY what my body needs. <br />
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Given my foot injury, I would say the timing couldn't be more perfect! In conjunction, I'll be starting <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/TaiChengBase?referringRepId=56480" target="_blank">Tai Cheng</a>. Some people will choose not to exercise at all, but I feel this is a great opportunity to learn something I would have never tried.<br />
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<strong>So just what is the <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BBUltResetUlt?referringRepId=56480">Ultimate Reset</a>? </strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: ArialMT;">Beachbody Ultimate Reset (<strong>BUR</strong>) is a complete, three-phase, 21-day program that provides everything you need to:</span><span style="font-family: Symbol;"> </span><br />
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<strong>Why am I so nervous yet really excited?</strong><br />
<strong><br /></strong>I believe my anxiety has to do with the strict regimented process during the 21 days. I'll be focusing on a very natural, organic and vegan diet which I'm quite excited to try. I'll admit, I'm not terribly excited about giving up turkey and chicken, but I've always wanted to take a more vegan approach to my diet and what a more perfect way than to really learn how to do it. <br />
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I always do best when I'm very regimented in my approach to food and exercise. I have the best results when I'm told exactly what to do with a simple guideline to follow. This is what makes me most excited. The <strong><a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BBUltResetDlx?referringRepId=56480" target="_blank">BUR</a></strong> comes with d<span style="font-family: ArialMT;">etailed step-by-step instructions p</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;">lus a 3-week eating plan with recipes, cooking tips, shopping lists, and more. The work has been done. I must simply be a student of the process!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ArialMT;"><em><strong><br />Check out this </strong></em><a href="http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/MotivationMama?bctid=1534876093001" target="_blank"><em><strong>video</strong></em></a><em><strong> to see just how vital the BUR is to restoring a healthy balance in our bodies!</strong></em></span><br />
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Two years ago, I would have never written this blog post because I had no direction in my life. I didn't realize that I created my own happiness and that no one but me could create my future. I would have made excuses to not go on vacation and I would NEVER have posed in a bikini for the world to see. I was unhappy, stuck and hoping that life would change, but too scared to take a risk to make a change.</div>
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Today I'm different. I'm fearless, confident and in charge of my future. I live for the quiet and peaceful moments with my family and I'm not afraid to step way outside of my comfort zone because it is there that change takes place. I have passion and purpose and no longer worry about what people think of me because I love who I have become. I simply love being a <a href="http://www.rhondalayton.com/">Beachbody coach</a>!<br />
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My Beachbody Success Club trip was simply amazing and hard to put into words what the experience was like. I do know that none of this would be possible if it weren't for the coaching opportunity Beachbody has given me. Because I live to help and serve others, I'm fulfilling my own dreams.<br />
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<br />During our week in Paradise Island, our days were spent on the beautiful, white sandy beach watching Jackson enjoy the waves hit his feet while he passed the time digging his little toes in the sand. Cedric and I relaxed in the sun. It was so peaceful. I wanted to stop the clock and not let the moments pass. It was so genuinely special.</div>
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Each evening we enjoyed fabulous dinners on the beach spent with great company while acting silly and sharing stories with the leaders of Beachbody!<br />
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Each day I did things that I never dreamed I would do. I stepped way outside my comfort zone by riding down a a gigantic water slide appropriately called the "Leap of Faith" and did a photo shoot in a bikini! ME! Fear no longer controls me. It drives me. </div>
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I have made the best of friends in the last couple years. The types of friends that uplift me, support me, challenge me and believe in me. I am so grateful for my life and the gifts I've been given.</div>
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<br />I had so many 'favorite' moments, but perhaps the most electric moment was the unexpected fireworks show on our last evening in Paradise. It was an electric and emotional moment. A culmination of the last year and a half of all the work I have put into being a coach. It's work that makes a difference. It's work that is not just changing my life, but so many other people I am fortunate to cross paths with every single day.</div>
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Would you love to share this experience with me next year? <a href="mailto:rhondalayton@hotmail.com">Ask me how</a>.<br />
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</div>Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-8224603655625630162012-01-24T19:19:00.001-06:002012-01-24T19:19:23.984-06:00Making Visualization a Reality<em>When I was in college, I needed a car</em>. I remember my Dad taking me to a used car dealership. I'm sure it was filled with Fords, Chevys, Pontiacs, etc. Tediously searching row by row, I saw reliable college cars, but nothing sparked my eye like that old, yet shiny red, 1987 Audi 4000s. She was a beauty and I just knew she would be mine.<br />
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So when I got the call from the VW Dealership on Friday that the repairs on my current Passat would cost more than the car is worth, I got a little nervous. You see, the deadline I had given for myself to achieve my BMW goal was June 2012. Was I ready to make the plunge this soon? Should I be achieving my goals early? Should I just be safe and get that Ford, Chevy or Pontiac or should I get what I have visualized for myself and what I have worked so hard for over the past year.</div>
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So do you think that because of the vision I created, that it surprised me that the first two cars that became available on my internet search were Used Black BMWs? Do you think I'm surprised when I test drove the car, I experienced that same exact feeling my old Audi had given back in college. Do you think I'm surprised that the price was just right for where I am in my life today?</div>
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I recently sat down and wrote a letter to myself, entitled, <strong><em>My 2012 Visualization</em></strong>. You can call it an action plan, a road map, a strategy if you will. For me, it's a conscious call to action. <br />
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There is something very empowering and incredibly therapeutic about visualizing my future. With this concept in mind, it's hard not to strive to reach these goals. It's almost as if this signals a trigger of response in my brain, calls in a production team to figure out the plan, and then implements that plan in detailed and organized fashion.</div>
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I've often heard that many athletes use this visualization technique before a big game or before a major race. It is something that translates quite well for me as a marathon runner. I never line up at the start line and tell myself, "I sure hope I finish today." Rather, I see myself doing something crazy like this at the finish, and that motivates me to have a successful race.</div>
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Have you ever said, "When I finish paying this off, then I'll be able to save more money." Or "When my life settles down, then I can start to exercise." Or my favorite, "Once I have more time, I'll be able to prepare better meals so that I can be healthier."</div>
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Why not try this visualization exercise? It took me less than an hour to design 2012 in a positive and fulfilling perspective. Some things left a giant ball in my stomach. I scared myself a little. Should I really dream this big? The answer is inevitably, "<strong>YES</strong>!"</div>
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February 1st is just around the corner and I'm looking for five people to step up to my exercise and nutrition challenge! Do you visualize a healthier you in 2012? This is how you get started. <a href="mailto:rhondalayton@hotmail.com">Ask me</a> how today!</div>
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When I started running, it was a huge accomplishment to run for 30 continuous minutes. It was a gradual process of adding minutes daily and having the mental wherewithal to realize my ability was far greater than I had given myself credit.<br />
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But what about those of us that have that burning drive to be better? Those of us who don't just want to finish but rather want to finish strong and fast and dare I say....competitively. I would have never considered myself a fast runner. Average at best. But something inside of me kept whispering that I was better. I was fast. I was a Boston Qualifier. <br />
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Are you that person? Do you long to qualify for Boston, but you just haven't been able to get faster? Do you just want to be in the higher and faster echelon of runners? Do you secretly want to not just finish a race, but actually race it. I'm not talking elite here. I'm talking top 20 - 25 percent.<br />
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My life and running career changed when I was introduced to high intensity cross-training and optimal nutrition. I went from average to speedy (for me) in a matter of months. I dropped unnecessary weight, leaned out my body fat ratio and accomplished some pretty cool race feats, including qualifying for Boston, which I never thought possible.<br />
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That's me over the course of 60 and 120 days. I've been a runner and I will continue to be a runner. It just took stepping up my game and focusing on nutrition that I became a <strong>better</strong> runner. <br />
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I'm looking for five people who have that same desire as I did to join a 60-day Insanity / Shakeology challenge with me. If you believe it, you can achieve it. Let me help you go get it. You'll get my daily support, motivation and advice!<br />
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The day I accomplished what I had only dreamed about in the past. Getting ready to cross the finish line in qualifying fashion. I believed in me and I worked really hard. I believe in you and you <strong>CAN</strong> do this too. <a href="mailto:rhondalayton@hotmail.com"> Ask me</a> how!<br />
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Then unexpectedly, the most unimaginable thing stepped in and changed my life. It made me smile more, laugh more, live life more to its fullest. Thanks broccoli slaw for changing my life.<br />
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How can a little sliver of green goodness cause such a stir you ask? It forced me to do the things I always wanted to do. You see, I am a huge teeth person. If I meet you, I notice your teeth. That's just how I am. I love a pearly white set of teeth. I love to see a beaming smile. It's really not about your teeth at all, it's about what I wanted for myself.<br />
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When I looked in the mirror, I didn't like what I saw. I wanted to have a beaming white 'grill'. There were ways to get it, but I could never invest in myself in that way. I couldn't justify it. Then, one night, broccoli slaw intervened. A single bite and I heard something pop. Reluctant and hesitant, I made my way to the mirror to experience the horror I had felt. I chipped my front tooth and I had a wide gap in the middle of my front teeth!<br />
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I had no choice other than to get it fixed. A visit to the dentist over the course of the next two months and I had a beautiful set of pearly whites that I had always dreamed to have. Instead of compromising my smile the way I had learned to in the past several years, I took advantage of every situation to grin and beam.<br />
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I became more confident and I wanted to smile all the time. I invested in myself more so I could smile more. I looked for opportunities to smile for the camera, rather than just show a toothless grin. <br />
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I began to take chances, pursue my passion, serve others, make a difference. I took every opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and smile while I did just that.<br />
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When life intervenes, you can either view it as a setback or as a temporary hiatus to greater things. There is a ALWAYS a message to learn in life every life situation. The beauty is looking back at your journey and being able to pay that message forward.<br />
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My message? No, it's not <em>'eat more broccoli'</em>. Although I think that's important too. Don't put off things that you have always wanted to do. Don't wait for someday. Someday does not exist. Do today what is going to make tomorrow great. Smile more. Live more.<br />
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The greatest thing about running a marathon is that no matter how well trained you think you may be, you just never what will happen on race day. Anything and everything can happen. So when you have a good day, you just have sit back and give thanks to the marathon gods, the support of family and friends and for the ability to put one foot in front of the other. It truly is a gift!<br />
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Running a marathon in a different city always has its challenges. But, at the same time, it's exciting to travel to places, explore new cities and run in places I'd never get the opportunity to otherwise. <br />
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Thanks to my wonderful friend Jill and her awesome pre-planning, we stayed at hotel so close the start line, we could actually see the port-a-potties from our room. (A <strong>HUGE </strong>bonus for a runner!)<br />
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This is what a rockstar feels like! All the spectators barricaded behind a fence! <br />
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I met these fantastic friends on the plane from Dallas! We got together that night for dinner and to share our warrior stories and bottle of wine!<br />
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What is a marathon without a little swag? I was knocking at the doors of Niketown on Michigan Ave. at 8:00 a.m.!<br />
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And of course, a visit to the Bean!<br />
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</div>Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-78703004598594324202011-09-16T12:35:00.000-05:002011-09-16T12:35:42.525-05:00How Insanity Made Me a Better Runner!One of the questions I'm most often asked is, <strong><em>"How do you incorporate your Beachbody programs into your running schedule?"</em></strong><br />
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My answer is based on <strong>your</strong> fitness goals. Are you training for a marathon or are you more interested in shorter training runs? Are you running to become fit or are you trying to become a more fit runner? <br />
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When I'm training for a marathon, my focus is running four to five days a week with one or days focused solely on cross-training. When my goal is geared more toward fitness, I flip this schedule. I have six days of cross-training fitness with one or two days a week devoted to shorter runs to maintain my base of running.<br />
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In simplest terms, a weekly schedule would look like this.<br />
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This schedule works for me. It allows me to focus on my main objective (i.e. a marathon) without completely losing the fitness I've developed from Insanity, The Asylum or any other <a href="http://www.rhondalayton.com/">Beachbody program</a>.<br />
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I believe that it is so important to always incorporate some level of cross-training into your weekly schedule for injury prevention, to develop strength and a strong core and to keep your routine fresh.<br />
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Since I have really made this a part of my overall fitness, whether the majority of my time is spent running or cross-training, I have become a much more efficient athlete. In May of 2010, I ran a lot and spent time in a gym, but I wasn't efficiently working the way my body needed to be.<br />
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By incorporating Beachbody programs into my routine, I've learned how to work more efficiently and eat more effectively. The programs allowed me to lose 4 percent body fat and by becoming leaner, I've become a better runner. Last year, I took 16 minutes off of my previous marathon time and qualified for the Boston Marathon.<br />
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If I can do this. Anyone can! Trust me!<br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I borrowed that from my husband. I thought it was so indicative of how I was feeling. Yesterday our son officially left for college. I wasn't sure how this would affect me. What emotions would I have? How will our house adjust without his intermittent presence?</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">One thing that drew me to my husband when we met nearly 13 years ago was the fact that he was a single dad. I had never met and certainly never dated a single dad before, but to see the relationship between father and his 5-year old son was a sign of not just a good man, but one of very high character. </span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Entering into that relationship may have caused some disruption into their 'man' code way of life, but they invitingly welcomed me into their lives and I quickly became a 'mother' following the parental lead of my future husband, gaining guidance and wisdom along the way.</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">We say it so often, but life truly does pass by so quickly and though there were so many cherishable moments in the past 13 years in raising my son as my own, I can't help but wish I could have done more, been more, given more. </span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I felt a bit numb up until yesterday's farewell day. My emotions tend to well inside until a very significant moment opens the spigot to my heart. It wasn't me that led the good-byes. It was my son. Using this opportunity as some sort of grandiose teachable moment, all I could do was to tell him how much I loved him and how proud of him I was for always accepting me into his life.</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I told him to set his priorities and goals and make good choices, but above all, find what makes him happy.</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">And then he did what I never expected. He thanked me for being the only mother he's ever had and told me how proud he was of me for following my heart and pursuing what makes me happy. Just when you think you haven't done quite enough, your kids make it very clear that love and guidance is all they ever really need.</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I'm so proud of him. I can't wait for his dirty laundry and his infrequent visits. I look forward to the next chapter in our lives as our bond continues to grow into his adult years.</span><br />
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Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-21628747068772814572011-08-14T09:38:00.000-05:002011-08-14T09:38:18.675-05:00What is Beachbody Coaching?Obesity is on the rise and it's time we take control of the issue that is taking control of so many of us. Join my brother and I tonight as we present "What is Beachbody Coaching?" and learn how we need your help to help us <strong><em>End the Trend</em></strong>.<br />
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Hear about our success stories and how you can start building your own.<br />
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<span id="Registration1_TimeDisplay1_lblOutput">Sunday, August 14, 2011</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=E957DC81824A">What is Beachbody Coaching?</a><br />
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Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-15462084270679258562011-08-09T11:34:00.004-05:002011-08-09T11:39:19.357-05:00Do Something Different!<em>You're only going to get something different by doing something different!</em> For a lot of people, those are very uncomfortable words to swallow. I admit, they can be for me as well.<br />
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For so long I struggled with doing what I <em>should</em> do rather than doing what my heart said was right. As I take the reigns on a very different avenue in my life, the whole self-awareness paradigm has been eating my inside. It is so easy to be safe. To live day in and day out. To have a stable job, to make a steady income, to do the things in life that are supposed to make me happy. Safety provides comfort, but purpose burns greater because of passion.<br />
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I believe it takes courage to take a leap of faith and to set aside other's judgements as their own insecurities. As I slowly creep out of this box, I realize that it really isn't all too scary out here. It's actually pretty enjoyable. <br />
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If you're unhappy with your present situation, ask yourself, is what you're doing now going to get you to where you want to be. You can make all the plans in the world, but unless you're willing to take action, chances are not a lot is going to change. One thing that is certain, if you're waiting for others around you to change, it's going to a LONG wait.<br />
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I understood that my passion is fitness. My heart races at the thought of helping someone learn the tools to become a healthier person. In my previous career, I found the I had to be falsely authentic and could never live up to other's expectations because I wasn't fulfilling my own. Today, my passion is natural and organic. I'm genuinely dedicated. I have waited so long to say these words..."I love my job!"<br />
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If you're feeling stuck or not living your life to your true potential, stop to think today of the things that make you happy and then begin my making a plan to make it happen! Stop making excuses and placing the blame on others and get real with yourself. You'll be happy you did!Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-57630933083514767342011-07-25T06:00:00.001-05:002011-07-25T06:00:10.118-05:00A TransitionRemember the '<a href="http://motivationmamadrama.blogspot.com/2010/09/double-rainbow.html">jerk</a>' I talked about quite some time ago? How he just wasn't fitting well into my life? I let him go...finally. It's time to start my new life.<br />
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I made a promise to myself a little over a year ago that is was time to let the jerk go. It was time to follow my passion and most of all, it was time to let go of what I thought was best for me versus what I know is right for me.<br />
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On Friday, I left my safe job and an industry I'd worked in for over ten years to really start focusing on what makes me happy. I humbled myself enough to realize that I am not a career woman trying to make my way up the corporate ladder. Never was, never want to be. I am a woman who wants to make a difference in people's lives. I'm family and fitness first. <br />
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Thanks to some honest advice from a friend and encouragement from my husband, I decided to pursue a job that makes me happy. I am a runner and a mother. I am passionate about running and fitness is what make my heart spin. Being with my family makes me happy. By setting some very definitive goals and following my heart, I found a place that that is a perfect match that aligns with my priorities.<br />
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So I'll be swapping my dress pants and fancy shoes for sweats and running shoes to work for the store that got me started with running and allowed me to be a coach to other runners for the past year. How cool and how exciting! <br />
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More time at home during the week gives me the ability to take my son to school and to have special lunches with him from time to time. Focused quiet time at home allows me to work harder than ever with my independent <a href="http://www.rhondalayton.com/">Beachbody</a> business. <br />
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Our lives have a purpose. All of us. There is a reason for each of us to be on this Earth. It took a conscious introspective look at what life wants from me rather than what I want from life. I believe I have a gift to give and how dare I not follow through on that!Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-77018413433758964022011-07-10T20:45:00.000-05:002011-07-10T20:45:14.807-05:00Are You Uncomfortable?<strong>When is the last time you got uncomfortable</strong>? I don't mean sleeping on a hard sofa <em>uncomfortable</em>. I mean stepping out of your safety comfort zone <em>uncomfortable</em>.<br />
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When is the last time you challenged yourself? Went beyond your limits? Took a risk?<br />
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For the majority of us, I would imagine that answer to range from <em>"quite a while to almost never". </em><br />
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Getting uncomfortable, whether it be physical or mental is a scary thing. It's difficult to challenge ourselves when living every day in the status quo provides comfort and safety. But what happens when we wake up one day and realize the status quo just isn't working for us anymore. What if we realize our life is worthy of so much more?<br />
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If you're experiencing these feelings, then it's time to get uncomfortable!<br />
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We all have our definitions of what this means. Signing up to run a 5K might be a walk in the park for some and for others, it may require a complete lifestyle change to make it happen. <br />
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Perhaps you have dreams to start your own business or to make a career change. What is stopping you? What steps do you have to take to make it happen? What level of comfort would you be willing to give up to follow your heart?<br />
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Are you tired of being tired? Are you discouraged by not having the motivation to get back into shape? The time is now to stop hoping, wishing, and wanting. It's time to commit to making it happen and to get uncomfortable. Excuses are choices and the only thing that is truly stopping you is <strong>you</strong>.<br />
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Change is uncomfortable. But until we are willing to go to a place that makes us nervous, out of breath, gives us a little anxiety, then change cannot take place.<br />
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Change is a process and it starts with discomfort. Losing weight, a career change or accomplishing a goal never happens in an instant. The journey to a successful change takes time, patience and the belief in yourself that you can make it happen.<br />
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What do you want to change? Are you willing to get uncomfortable?Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-10998533208347742482011-06-28T22:45:00.000-05:002011-06-28T22:45:44.573-05:00Why I LOVE Shakeology!The top five reasons why I LOVE Shakeology. It's not JUST a meal replacement. I REALLY love this shake. From the beauty of the ingredients to the high standards and integrity of the product and of course, how delicious it is!<br />
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I've discovered ingredients I never knew existed and learned that a just because a label says 'whey protein', it does not necessarily mean it's a quality whey protein. In fact most whey protein powders sold are very low grade. Do I dare say it? The same grade used in livestock feed. GASP! Rest assured the whey protein in Shakeology is the highest grade possible! <br />
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Shakeology is not just a meal replacement. It has changed my life thanks to the Super Foods that make up this all-natural, amazing, powerful and nutritious shake. It's like a little slice of heaven each day.<br />
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Here's my top 5 ingredients!<br />
1. <em>Sacha Inchi</em> - rich in amino acids and essential fatty acids<br />
2. <em>Maca</em> - pure energy source<br />
3. <em>Cocoa</em> - a natural feel good and one of the most mineral packed foods on Earth<br />
4. <em>Camu-Camu</em> - the highest proven concentration of vitamin C<br />
5. <em>Wheat Grass</em> - improves the immune system and a natural detoxifier<br />
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Can you tell how much I love it?<br />
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But don't just take my word for it, learn more about the Shakeology experience<a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/motivationmama"> here</a>!Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-25809254172438639542011-06-26T09:56:00.000-05:002011-06-26T09:56:48.743-05:00What it Takes to Qualify for BostonI'm excited to share that I will be the special guest speaker on the <a href="http://loistiedemann.com/call-benefits-cross-training/">LTKFITNESS </a>weekly conference call this Sunday night. I will be sharing my story of how I hit my <strong>HUGE</strong> goal of qualifying for Boston, just when I thought that would <strong>NEVER</strong> happen. <br />
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Lois Tiedemann Koffi will also share, for the first time, her whole journey into cross training and how that transformed her running/triathlon career. For more information for this life changing call that takes place this Sunday, June 26th at 5 pm PDT/8 pm EDT. Details and call in info <a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=99246&cmd=tc">here</a>!<br />
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Feel free to share with anyone you think might benefit, for example:<br />
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<blockquote>anyone wanting to lose weight <br />
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anyone wanting to qualify for Boston that hasn't yet or maybe wants to again (time requirements have gone down to qualify!) <br />
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be injury free <br />
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lose body fat <br />
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improve muscle mass <br />
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get faster <br />
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anyone who likes to learn</blockquote>I would love to have you!<br />
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I was obviously very intrigued by this book as soon as I heard about it because I have been feeling those strong callings of significance during the past year of my life. It's Half Time for me and I'm not concerned with making a dash for the restroom or watching some cheesy entertainment. I'm at the point where I'm realizing the significance of what I do and who I serve in the second half, far outweighs having a perfect career or living a lifestyle that I grew up learning I <em>should</em> live.<br />
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What matters to me at the end of the day now is not how much money I make or how big the house is in which I live. To me, if I have touched someone's life in a way they had never been recognized or if I believed in someone who might not have believed in themselves, if I inspired someone to be better or motivated someone to be great, then I know the second half is where I want to be.<br />
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I don't want a tax write-off, I want to support a charity because I believe in it. I don't want to sit at a desk all day to collect a pay check and feel guilty or grumpy. I want to work my tail off during the day and come home feeling fulfilled. I want to receive because I want to give and not give so that I can receive. I want my epitaph to read, <em>I cared</em> rather than<em> I wish I would have cared.</em><br />
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At age 36, I'm entering the <em>half way </em>point in my life, but I'm learning that the second half for me is filled with purpose rather intent. I'm ready to tie up my laces and get in the game and enter the second half with conviction, assuredness and a zest for making a difference.<br />
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What will <strong><em>YOU</em></strong> do at Half Time?Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-44978849595051100572011-05-18T22:05:00.000-05:002011-05-18T22:05:30.902-05:00I'm CommittedOver the past month, I embarked on this crazy journey into The Asylum. I committed myself physically, mentally and emotionally. I pushed my body to limits I never thought I could reach. I willed myself to finish when the end seemed unreachable. I stepped outside of a physical comfort zone and stripped many layers of emotional stress I'd been dealing with for months. For 30 days, I was IN IT! This is how I did it.<br />
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I expected this workout to be difficult. I didn't expect to have an out of body experience.<br />
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I expected to wince when I watched my self on film. I didn't expect to feel pleasantly surprised.<br />
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I expected to lost ten pounds. I didn't expect to gain two.<br />
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I expected to feel hungry following the 30-day Nutrition Plan. I didn't expect to feel like I'm eating too much.<br />
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I expected to be able to do at least five pull-ups when I started. I didn't expect to not be able to do any.<br />
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I expected be able to do all the moves in the workouts. I didn't expect to have to learn to jump rope.<br />
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I expected it to be difficult to go 30 days without a glass of wine. I didn't expect to be too tired to want one.<br />
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I expected to miss my morning <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/motivationmama">Shakeology</a>. I didn't expect to love the energy burst from having it at night.<br />
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I expected to meet and workout with Shaun T after I complete it. I <strong>STILL</strong> expect to!<br />
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Whether or not <strong>The Asylum</strong> is for you, I know we all could use some help cleaning up our diet. I've started a 30-day Clean Eating Challenge on my private group page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Rhonda-Barth-Layton/1145655368#!/people/Rhonda-Barth-Layton/1145655368">Facebook</a>. Here we share recipes, provide support and accountability and most of all, our successes. Thanks to Jill from <a href="http://jillconyers.typepad.com/life_as_i_see_it/2011/05/30-day-clean-eating.html">Life As I See It</a> for her awesome dedication to this challenge! Without the right fuel, fitness is nothing.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiLxpyDiioMiGrXo8WIsC4Kst4CazPefTTQebEfbfaYZbqlBA_Bbao9m5ndFzyQ3cqUC6iDyLj47pKIv3zdmvKOfeJF61w_g_CNRDwVEXClcfVUfw0iaP73dS34_AlIfxBuNBWpxWpAs/s1600/Salad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiLxpyDiioMiGrXo8WIsC4Kst4CazPefTTQebEfbfaYZbqlBA_Bbao9m5ndFzyQ3cqUC6iDyLj47pKIv3zdmvKOfeJF61w_g_CNRDwVEXClcfVUfw0iaP73dS34_AlIfxBuNBWpxWpAs/s400/Salad.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04570515881566142124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7378714650706689640.post-83974210720033716002011-04-20T22:37:00.000-05:002011-04-20T22:37:11.413-05:00Perfection is a MythI had this notion of getting super fit before I began this crazy journey with The Asylum. I wanted to 'Get Shredded." I set a crazy goal weight in mind and knew that if I followed the thirty days, I would achieve it.<br />
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So I started to document the process through photos and videos. Just me. Looking very raw. It's been an enlightening discovery. A year ago I wouldn't haved dared put myself on camera and exposed my body, my face, my flaws to the world. But today, I don't care. <br />
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For the first time...ever I can look at myself and NOT cringe. I had a moment this past week that made me realize that any imperfection is a part of who I am. The creases on my forehead - the worry, the anxiety, the stress I often succumb to. The extra little pooch on my stomach - the womb I carried my beloved child. The loose skin below my butt - the child girl that will always be a part of me.<br />
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It's not about the number on the scale, but it's about the journey and the process of being more than I think I can be and doing more than I think my body can handle. It's not about how many pull ups I can do...or not do, it's about challenging myself to be better. I'm not just physically changing my body, I'm discovering the core of who I am, what I want for myself, what matters to me and most importantly what really doesn't matter at all.<br />
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I've exposed my weaknesses. I can't do everything. I'm not particularly coordinated. I'm human. But every day, I do my best. I put forth effort. I work hard and never succumb to excuses. I'm not perfect and it's okay.<br />
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