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Frederick, Maryland, United States
Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor (Boot Camp, Hip Hop, Cheer, Dance and Zumba)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

21 Day Challenge

Are you ready to make that change?
Are you ready to start working towards that fitness goal?
No, really.
Are you?

It's time to stop procrastinating. Time to stop pushing it "'til tommorow."

Time to stop making excuses.

Time to stop putting yourself, your body, YOU....last!
Time to make time for YOU.
Time to work on YOUR body.
You only get ONE body.

It's time to get fit, and treat the only body you have RIGHT!

The 21 day challenge.

Rules:

1. For 21 consecutive days, you commit yourself to at least 30 minutes of physical activity.
2. You wear a visual reminder on your wrist (Get Heidi Fit band, sm.bracelet, rubber band, etc)
3. 21 consecutive days means 21 consecutive days.
- No off days, no 2 a days to make up for a missed day, etc...
4. If you miss a day, you start over and switch the band to the other wrist.
- If you miss a day, you start back at Day 1.
- Goal is to not take the band off or switch wrists until AFTER the 21 day challenge
5. 30 minutes means high intensity activity/exercise.
-Activity or exercise(s) that raise your heart rate above the resting or normal rate
6. It's a challenge because it's not supposed to be easy...so CHALLENGE yourself!
- If 30 minutes is easy., push yourself to 45 min. or add a nutrition challenge along with it.
(drinking at least 4 water bottles a day, no sweets, etc.)

You are only as successful as you wanna be. You have to stay focused and keep your eye on the prize. In this case..it's YOU and YOUR body! So...are you up for the challenge?

Tips:
1. Find an accountability partner.
- Friends, significant others, co-workers make great accountability partners! Especially the
the ones who are around you when you feel the least motivated!
2. Visual Motivation
- Put a picture or phrase somewhere that you always look at on a daily basis. If you SEE it, it
will motivate you more than just thinking about it. For example; a photo of when you felt
great about yourself or your body.
3. Journal your progress
- This will help you track your progress, and even record what you struggled with. It's an
outlet, so let it out!!

* I started this 21 day challenge 2 years ago when a fitness company came to us with this 21 day challenge concept. I LOVED IT! I saw how it inspired not only me, but my team! It kept me accountable, and that is why I loved it! I had to learn to stay disciplined on my own. I spend so much time making sure my clients and teammates are on track, that sometimes I forget to focus on myself. I've seen this challenge ignite a fire inside people! It becomes not only a "21 day" challenge, but molds into a lifestyle change. That's what I LOVE about it. But 1 thing. You HAVE to stay disciplined and finish the challenge :)
Are YOU IN?

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