I DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Motivation of The Day: Let Go of Those Things You Can’t Control & Work On Those Things You Can!

Early rise this morning… enjoying a fabulous cup of coffee and pre-workout shake. A large part of my being healthy is NOT SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF. In everything that I have experienced in my journey of life, good and not so good, I have taken the philosophy to learn and grow stronger, wiser & better. That has not always been easy to be honest. But life is too short not to appreciate each moment as a gift, a day to be MY BEST ME in that moment. When I wake each day, I have a choice of how I will respond in all circumstances….”life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it”….this is a WOW quote in my book. I live my life according to Darla reaching for my own goals and dreams and NOT according to what I may think others expect of me. So many times I see people get caught up in that….and in the distant past…I also have been guilty of trying to please others in an unhealthy way. Today is brand new….shiny, bright and ready for all things possible….I AM IN AWE OF THAT! I celebrate who I am today as a woman, mother, wife, and trainer. I live my passion to help people be the best they can be with the genetics and possible limitations they have. This feels pretty fabulous every day and this motivates me BIG TIME. I make the choice to take care of myself because my body and life is a GIFT….do I trample a gift or toss it in the trash…HELL NO…I carefully unwrap it, adore it, dust and polish it to imperfect perfection. Did I tell you that I do not believe in perfection….I am always a work in progress. Can you see the word picture I am painting with this? It is not about having an obsessive workout program and nutrition program that is crazy ridiculous in the eyes of society. This is about how important and passionate I feel about health, feeling my best, looking my best, and having a quality of life that defines that I am taking care of my body….The BEST gift. This is what I share with YOU through my BLOG and if I can MOTIVATE you through my life’s journey, then this is also a celebration to me. Have a fantastic Thursday;)

My Life to Motivate YOU! Stay Healthy

My Workout of the Day:

Long Cardio 45-50 min on my ARC and Core Work

My Nutrition of the Day
Coffee, 2 cups this morning….YIKES


1-Pre-workout shake (1 piece of fruit, ½ scoop of whey, splash of juice)
2-Post-workout shake (fruit/nuts/fiber/yogurt/whey)
3-Powered Oats (Scoop of whey/nuts/raisins)
4-Sweet potato & shredded grilled chicken breast
5-Egg white scramble with spinach/onion/avocado
6-Protein Pudding

Time and Fitness

Hi readers

Like most of you with jobs, family, relationships, etc., juggling time can be a challenge. Let me give you the secret that really isn’t a secret of time management….BUY A CALENDAR. In the busyness of our daily lives, we get little rest, drink caffeine to get going, maybe some wine at night to unwind, utilize the wonderful waves of the micro, eat too little, or too much. How to get off this roller coaster ride….slow down and enjoy the ride. Make your time of stress relief a priority. Get out that PEN and carve your appointment for your workout, a walk with friends or your dog, a time to meditate, read a good book, and JUST SPEND TIME BEING. Wow…what a concept. Do not let “Life Happen to You While Busy Making Other Plans”. Time goes too quickly to not enjoy what is right in front of you and you want to be in the best health possible to relish in each day.

My Personal share sample….as I juggle working with fabulous clients, paying bills, making calls, answering emails, and writing my blog, I take time to get in that hour workout. Not being a creature of habit, I utilize for example, my step for a fun 30 minute routine, and set up my universal bar with 50lbs and complete a kick-butt leg circuit for 3 cycles. Then realizing my 2 ½ hour time is nearing for my next fueling, off I go to check out my refrigerator….after a workout I usually grab my fresh fruit, throw in my blender with a bit of protein powder, water and ice….hits the spot!!!!

Stay Healthy!

Darla:)