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Hi There,
Quite often I am
asked how people find the motivation to 'just do things'. How do they get
up in the morning and go for a walk, how do they ...
I find however that
those ideas and suggestions only work for a select few. For the majority of
us, we are really motivated for a month or so but then something 'comes up'
and we 'lose that drive'. For me the answer has been by ensuring my lifestyle
incorporates my new healthy choices. I take Fitness Classes, I recruit
people into helping me (such as friends and family), and the amazing thing
is - the more I tell people the more they want to help!
That's why this month’s article is all
about getting rid of those excuses, like that you don't have the time, you can't because you have to look after the kids or
work or (insert your own well used excuse here). Instead get your family
involved and make a lifestyle choice! By recruiting the family you are creating
a network of people around you that are going to help you achieve your
goals. And remember family isn't just about children; it's about your mates
& immediate family too! At the end of the day they all want to help you
succeed and achieve your goals!
And whilst on the topic of 'Getting the Family
involved' I thought it would be a good time to plug my upcoming workshop
with Kim (Healthy Eating for Kids). It's going to be a fantastic day and
will be a chance for you to learn great tips and information (like what to
put in their lunchbox, what do for finicky eaters & there will also be
time for questions and answers at the end). It's all about the kids so they
can come along and play games with me outdoors or the older ones can sit in
and listen! The workshop is going to be kept small so if you want to come
along you had better register quickly.
Remember
guys, your family and loved ones want to help you succeed and achieve your
goals. By involving them you're making it that much easier to stick to your
goals & succeed long term!
So
which family member are you going to recruit first?
Wishing you great Health & Fitness
Lots of Luv
Amanda XxXx
Article: Get the
Family Involved
By
Amanda Woollard
Being a Personal Trainer one of the most common things that I see is
people making up excuses as to why they can’t look after their own
health and fitness.
By the time you’ve been to work, got caught up in the politics (at
work and home), looked after the kids, had dinner (which you had to do
because all day you’ve eaten badly because you haven’t had time
and now you feel exhausted), done the domestic chores, socialised with
family and friends, done that extra ‘work’ (that’s sooo
important that if you don’t do it the world will blow up)... So
honestly after all of that, who can really be bothered?
I understand all of the above. Everyone is busy. Everyone has things that
they have to do and many people fall into the trap of putting themselves
last. But right now I’m going to challenge you and ask:
If you
don’t look after yourself – then who do you expect will?
Continue Reading.....
Upcoming Events
Healthy
Eating For Kids Workshop:
Would you like to learn more about a variety of foods that can help your
children to grow and develop, while supporting their immunity?
Best of all whilst you are at the seminar there will be a ‘games
workshop’ for the kids where they get to run around, play games and
have fun with Amanda from AR1 Fitness Training (who is a qualified
children’s trainer).
Join Food Therapist, Kim Bishop, from Yu Food + Lifestyle and Amanda
from AR1 Fitness Training for a one hour presentation and learn more about
food, nutrition, additives and habits whilst the kids get to go crazy &
and burn off some energy!
Date: 16th
of August 2009
Venue: 35
Lambourne Road, Watsonia
Time: 10am
- 11am
Cost: $20
Places are
limited! Book online through PayPal or
Contact Amanda Rattay on 040 618 274 or Kim Bishop on 0400 049 618
>> Book Online Now
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Group
Training
The next term of Group Training has
started this week and will be running for 10 weeks. Group Training is an
excellent way to stay on track and motivated this winter (yes it's still
cold and dark outside), so why not come along and join us at our Indoors Location
in Watsonia.
For
$30p/week you get 4 sessions per week to, mix up your training, try lots of
different exercises, have a giggle & socialise with others & best
of all you don't have to think about what exercises you "have to get
done" (a treadmill or bike at a gym doesn't encourage you to keep
going when it gets tough!)
Come
along and try it out! Read
more about Group Training...
Client's Corner
I
know that trying to create a fit & healthy lifestyle can sometimes be
hard and often it feels like you're doing it on your own. Each month I want
to share with you some of my client’s experiences &
accomplishments to help you motivate and inspire each other... (and show
the world how fantastic these guys are!) ARxx
Name: Melissa
What is the best
thing about your new lifestyle?
I have lots' more energy, I feel
happier, I've got more motivation and my life is a lot more balanced!
What has been the hardest thing for you?
Self motivation. I don't make time for
myself to do exercise / the things I want to, and when I do I don't really
push myself. I know that I can 'go further or work harder' but when other
people aren't there I tend to stop.
How have you overcome this?
By doing regular PT sessions and organising
time with friends to exercise. I also look back on my achievements and
remind myself that when I put my mind to it - I can. It makes me more focused
and become more organised (i.e. I work out HOW I can make time to exercise
rather than putting it off).
What has been your biggest accomplishment to date?
Finishing the
8km Mothers Day Classic this year. I ran with a friend for a kilometre
or two but for the majority of the race I ran it on my own.
Need Extra Focus or
Motivation?
AR1 offers more than training sessions. I
realise that not everything is about 'sweating it out'. You have to have
the focus and motivation to stay on track with your eating, exercise, goals
and life. That's why I have created coaching sessions and also We Can Lose
A Million. As you hear me quiet often say, it's not about the 1hour killer training
session you do, it's what you do with the other 23 hours in your day!
Coaching
Sessions
It's
still cold, it's still dark and it's still hard to stay focused and on
track. We're now in the last 1/2 of the year and I want to check in with
you and see if you're still on track? Are you still 'gunning' for those
fabulous goals? How is your overall health & fitness? Have you taken
that break you promised yourself you would or done that 'project' you keep
putting off?
Maybe it's time to revisit your goals and
organise to do a coaching session. The sessions can cover off a range of
topics that are guaranteed to get you motivated and on track for the
remaining 21 weeks until Christmas!
We cover off anything from goal setting,
nutrition right through to stress & work life balance. So what are you
waiting for? Book a coaching session today.
Read more about Coaching
Sessions.
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