GET INSPIRED 2013...Cindy's Story

Here we are...2013!  So excited for New Year's resolutions and the opportunity to help people successfully reach their goals and get the results they want! So curious to know what is behind the resolutions you are making this year... What inspires you to want to change? What motivates you to be healthier? I truly do love being a part of each and every one of my client's journey towards a healthier life. Seeing them succeed is something that motivates and inspires me!  I have been working with Cindy since September and it has been awesome!  She is an amazing testament to what you can achieve with determination and commitment to change.  If any of you think you are too busy to get in shape.  Let this girl prove you wrong. ;)  Cindy finds the time to get her workouts in and prepare healthy meals in addition to raising two kids and running a busy and successful business.  Did I say busy?  Make that very busy! ;) She is making it happen and I am so proud of her!  Each week, she continues to shed pounds, inches and fat.  She is getting stronger, has more energy and is leaving the girl we used to know behind!  We are just a couple of months in.  The pictures on the left were taken in September and the set on the right, just two months later, in mid-November.  Stay tuned...she is working hard and not slowing down!  Over the next few months, I will continue to post on her progress as well as updated pics. I could not be happier for her!  So excited to see where she will take her fitness this year!  Here is her story in her own words!  CHEERS Cindy!  2013 is going to be a FABULOUS year for you!!!

CINDY SOVINE-MILLER:

"I am a working mother in pursuit of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and the body that comes with it!   I can tell you that you have never met a trainer like Emilee before.   She is one of the most positive influences in my life.   I started her nutrition and training plan in September of 2012.  Nine months after my second baby I still weighed the same as the day I left the hospital. 

Since working with Emiliee I have lost 20 pounds and even more in inches.   The belly I just assumed I would have to have surgery on some day is noticeably firming and I see the path to a flat stomach!  Not only is Emilee a phenomenal trainer: I love my butt, but, she also gives you the tools you need to work through challenges physical or emotional that are keeping you from reaching my weight loss goals.   She picks up on it immediately if I get frustrated and gives me ideas and new path suggestions to get to my goals.   

Changing habits and lifestyle take time and commitment, but the benefits are endless.  Even my husband agrees, Emilee is worth every cent in giving me something that will save me money for the rest of my life; a healthy outlook to go along with my healthy body!   This is an investment worth making!"

WOMEN AND WEIGHTS

I absolutely LOVE New Years! For me it is a time to re-focus, re-energize and think about the changes I want to make. It gives me time to think about what is important to me, what habits and behaviors I need to leave behind and what I need to start doing to get where I want to be this year, physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, socially and financially.  I truly believe in personal growth and in working towards what you want.

SO...what is it you want this year?  What habits do you need to change?  What behaviors are holding you back?  What do you really want to accomplish?

If you are looking to get in shape, overcome your fear of the weight room, develop a consistent workout schedule, start eating healthy or just start a focused effort towards living a healthier life...let me know.  You need to be working with me!  From my Women and Weights program to the various nutrition and fitness training options you have with me, I will work with you to achieve and maintain the fitness level and beautiful body you want! 

Curious about Women and Weights?  It is a strength training and program design package, I just recently launched. It is an affordable, convenient way to work with me to gain the confidence and knowledge you need to navigate and dominate the weight room, as well as build gorgeous lean muscles, burn fat and get fit! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need more information.

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2013 and ALL OF THE AMAZING THINGS TO COME!

CAN SMART PHONE APPS HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?

I had the awesome opportunity Monday of doing an Interview with Shaul Turner from Fox 31 News Denver. Check it out when you get a chance! :) Really interesting topic!  The first study has come out looking at the effects of smart phone apps on weight loss.  They found that tracking your exercise and nutrition using a smart phone app is more effective than traditional pen and paper.  Participants who used smart phone apps lost an average of 15 pounds more than the pen paper folks.  The smart phone app users also worked with a fitness coach and attended nutrition classes. It doesn't surprise me that having a coach available and understanding nutrition were integral to the weight loss.  The encouragement, motivation and knowledge you get from working with a fitness professional is so valuable!  I have quite a few clients using My Fitness Pal and they love it! Staying accountable and tracking your progress are two things that definitely help you SUCCEED! If you are not using a smart phone app, this might be the perfect time to look into it and see which one suits you best! :)

THINK BEFORE YOU BITE

My original thought for this post was to terrify all of you with staggering statistics about holiday weight gain and the average calories in cocktails, cookies and cheese trays. ;) Fear tactics aren't really my style though. I truly believe that in the end we all do what we WANT to do and what makes us the happiest. SO...with that in mind...I want you all to take a minute and think about what would make you the happiest during the next 6 weeks. Eating too much, drinking too much, sleeping too little, hungover, trying to squeeze your muffin top into your sexy holiday outfit, sluggishly running errands, missing your workouts and stressing out at work??? OR... Eating healthy, staying hydrated, indulging a little, sleeping great, feeling great, looking hot in that little black dress, energized, making those workouts happen, having a blast at the gym, successfully dealing with the time crunch and overwhelming amount of stuff you have to get done??? Sounds good to me ;)
You too? Alright...what I want you to try this holiday season is to THINK BEFORE YOU BITE. What I mean by that, is to stop yourself and think about it before you just mindlessly shove a cookie in your mouth and wash it down with a sugary cocktail. Just because it is there, does not mean it has to go into your mouth. Be mindful of what you are putting into your body and decide if it is something you really want to indulge in or not.  Being a little more discerning about how you celebrate this holiday season will make a difference. There are several reasons we eat besides hunger...boredom, stress, lack of energy, cravings, social situations, etc. SO...for the next 6 weeks...think before you bite and see how it goes.  Make sure you are eating because you are hungry and that you are putting the best fuel possible in your body. Be aware of what you are eating and drinking and I promise, you will be more energized, less stressed and look amazing when that ball drops. ;)  Let me know how it goes!  Would love to hear what you turn down at the office and get your feedback from you on this!

CHIKE NUTRITION PROTEIN POWDER CONTEST

I had my son, Jake draw the winning name for me.  He asked if it was like "Hunger Games"?  I laughed...no, definitely no fighting until the death. Just a tub of the best protein supplement out there! :) So, without further adieu...the winner is...Stacy Herrman!  Let me know what flavor you would like my dear!

Then be sure and stay tuned for more giveaways and lots of fun promotions coming up!  With the holidays approaching, I will do my best to keep you focused and committed to your fit lifestyle.  Be sure and sign up to follow by email so you don't miss out on any fitness fun! xoxoxo