5 Benefits of working out in the morning: 
1) Fewer scheduling conflicts
2) Improved productivity - you function better and faster
3) Boosted metabolism - your body and metabolism function better and faster
4) Boosted mood - Exercise boosts your mood, hormones and brain activity. You'll feel better and be happier all day
*5)You have most likely done the hardest thing you're going to do all day and
you can handle anything that comes your way.
* my personal favorite

We all go to picnics and have a cheat meal now and then, if you fell off track, you are not alone.
Here are 3 tips to help you get back on track:
Tip #1 has to do with how you feel about the situation - Don't think you blew it.  All is not lost and you can get your progress back.
Tip #2  No one is perfect, so give yourself a little slack for mistakes and strive to do your best 80% of the time.Start today and you can get that progress back and see results!
Tip #3 Out with the old, in with the new.  If you have left overs, throw it away or give it away so that it is not there as temptation and you can start fresh this week. 

You tube video link for these tips fromme:https://youtu.be/Npq6C2RgkBM

You can get fit ANYWHERE!

You don't have to feel stressed or frustrated because time won't allow you to get to the gym.
You can get fit ANYWHERE.

You don't need a gym membership or any fancy equipment.  

ALL you need is to be ready.
There are so many options out there.  You can get fit in your home, in your basement, outdoors, at work, or in a studio doing fun classes with a group.
Think outside the box.
There is not one single best solution for everyone.  We are all different and have unique circumstances in our lives. 
You have to do what works for you.  The important thing is that you are doing something.
Why? Because being fit is so much more than looking good in a bikini, in fact that's never even on my list of benefits.
To me, it's about creating a life that brings you joy,  and fulfillment.
It's about living up to your full potential and not feeling held back by anything.
A fit life opens doors to new activities and adventures you wouldn't be able to have otherwise.  
I truly believe, that you can transform your body, your mind and your life with fitness.  

Santa Fe Crockpot chicken:

Santa Fe Crockpot chicken:

Ingredients:

3 chicken Breasts

1 can of corn

1 can of black beans

2 cups of salsa

Optional: Greek yogurt, cheese, 1 cup of Brown rice

Pour the salsa over the top of 3 chicken breasts in a crockpot, then add a can of corn, and a can of black beans.  Cover the crockpot and let it cook on high for  about 3 hours.  make sure chicken is cooked and then using 2 forks shred the chicken.   Makes 5 to 6 servings. It can served and enjoyed at about 146 calories per serving this way or add 1 cup of cooked brown rice, greek yogurt and cheese for about 360 calories per serving. ~ Enjoy ! ~  

Make SMART Fitness goals

Have you started thinking about  your goal ?…  I don't mean a resolution or a wish I'm talking about goals.  When setting your goal, you have to plan it out, make sure it is a smart goal.  As in , 

S - Specific

M- Measurable

A -  attainable

R - Realistic

T - Time sensitive 

Make your goals specific and measurable . , instead of saying I want to get more toned.  Say, I want to lose at least 2 inches in my hips, and lose at least 5 pounds.  OR I want to be able to do 10 full push ups in a row.  

Attainable and realistic means that it really can do done and it is realistic for you -  weight loss takes time so be realistic.  Also consider what else you have going on in your life ( work, travel,     ) so that you are staying realistic with your goals and not over loading your self.  

Time sensitive. Set a dead line or time limit on it.  This will give you something to work for and help keep you accountable  By _____ blank date I will have lost ___blank pounds  or have lost ___ blank number of inches.   

Other tips for goal setting

1 - Hold yourself to it by writing it down AND putting it in your calendar.

2 - Tell others your goal so that they can support you.

3 -  Once you have either gotten close to reaching your goals or have reached your goals, then review and set new goals !  Never stop growing as a fit person,  we all have something to work on.  Even if it's just maintaining where you are now, it still takes work and dedication.

I know, we all say  "someday" about  this or that  we might say it about things we are dreaming of but feel are far off.   But do you say it about getting fit ?... "someday I will get back into a healthy routine" ...or..."Someday I will start working out again"  ?.. 

That is achievable and does not have to be far off in the future.  Making a plan to start and making a schedule to workout  could be what is holding you back and making you say "someday".   It's just a matter of making the time  .  Is that the case with you?  You WANT to but you feel you have to wait until the dust settles in your life to carve out some time?.. I understand that !   You have a lot to fit into your day and scheduling workout time may never make it on the calendar, plus where do you begin?..  

Keep it simple, begin with just a few minutes a day.  

And as for when -  Chances are the weekdays are less disruptive than the weekends so start on a Monday. Then you have a good routine going all during the week and just stick with that.  

Are you DOING THE RIGHT WORKOUT?
Here are 4 keys to success:

Every year, so many people buy workout programs and equipment but either they never finish the program or the equipment sits unused. Don't let this happen to you ! I want to help you find the right program and succeed. Before you make your next big purchase, make sure it passes the test in these 4 areas.

1) Is it realistic and convenient?   Your workout and equipment should match your fitness goals and be realistic to your fitness level. The program should be oriented to your fitness goal.  Also, your workout has to be  be convenient. If you have to go out of your way, or drive across town, or if your equipment is in an area of your house you don't go in on a regular basis, then chances are you won't do it as much as you should. Your workout and equipment should be realistic AND convenient.

2) Come with a workout schedule?  Don't leave it up to chance, you need to have a schedule to follow and stick with. If your program does not come with a schedule then create one or find a program that does.

3) Is your workout fun and challenging?   In order to stick to any program, it needs to challenge you and have variety, but also has to be fun and engaging, You have to love it and want to go back for more. This doesn't always happen right away sometimes it takes a few days of it to know but you have to be at least a little excited about the thought of what you are doing.

4) Do you have support?  Get in an accountability group with a coach,  trainer,  get workout buddies or get the support of your family to keep you motivated and on track. The more support you have the better.