Rest....Rest is very important for muscle recovery, muscle building and metabolism....All that said it does not mean that I do it when or as often as I should.  I love the gym and I love my workouts.  It keeps me sane and happy so I go, go, go until my body says NO MORE!  
That is exactly what happened this week.  I was so tired I could barely get out of bed, my workouts were almost lacking work and my motivation was non existent!  When this happens I usually go into panic mode....as silly as it is I feel like I may not ever get my motivation back...what if I don't ever want to workout again?!
Of course that never happens it only takes a few days before I am rearing to go again.  So instead of panicking this time I took this week to REST.  I made sure my nutrition was super strict to not go to far off track and I listened to my body.  Much to my dismay my body wanted an entire 5 days off!! Not until tonight did I feel that tomorrow I can return to my normal workout routine.  I can't wait to see how I feel after my first workout back.  I will be sure to keep you updated.  Remember keep your goals in sight but listen to your body.  Doing anything at all is more then those that havent left the couch! 
~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

Are you ready for the next heat wave?  I am I LOVE this weather.  The hotter the better.  I will admit I whine most of the winter about how cold and miserable it is.
The heat however is no excuse to not work out....You jst need to becareful and stay HYDRATED!  (With WATER)
Here is a great Pool workout for those days you just can drag yourself away to get to the gym.
Enjoy!

30 seconds water running
30 seconds rest (with noodle)
30 Seconds Jumping jacks  ....yes in the water
30 seconds rest
1 minute water running
30 seconds rest
30 seconds tuck jumps..... again in the water
30 seconds rest
REPEAT x 5

Finish with 45 seconds water running with 15 seconds of rest times 5!

~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

Why?  So many of you ask me WHY?  Why do I workout everyday, why do I eat clean, why do I take time for ME?!  

This is my why.  I want to inspire others, I want my friends and family to be the best that they can be.  I don't know if this card was picked purposefully or if it was just a twist of fate... Either way it is a sign I am headed in the right direction.  

My cousin was married this weekend and this was the card at my place setting!

 I hope my lifestyle has inspired you and I hope it continues too!  

~eat well and keep moving~

xoxo jenn

So it's been a while!  So Sorry!  I have been so busy but I have cleaned out the clutter and I am refocusing.  Luckily no matter what comes up in my life nothing gets in the way of my fitness journey.
Eating clean and staying on point with my workouts keep me sane.  If I don't take care of myself I can't take care of anyone else.  I truly enjoy taking care of others and helping them reach fitness and wellness goals.  Sometimes all I do becomes overwhelming and I need to take a step back and reset.

Over the last few weeks this is what I have done.  I believe everything happens for a reason and there were a few things in my life I wasn't sure how to handle.  I have a very difficult time when I can't just handle something and move on.  I don't have any patience and I don't have a lot of faith in things just working themselves out....but sure enough after weeks of undue stress and negativity things just work themselves out.

I am grateful for these difficult times, I learn from each situation.  This time I have learned to pay more attention to the negative people in my life and rid myself of them.
There are some people that no matter what you do you will not satisfy them....So next time I find myself surrounded by these people I will be sure to walk away.

When you are a good person you become surrounded by good people.  I am so lucky for the people I have in my life.  I am upset with myself for getting caught up in people that are not who I am or what I believe in.  I am relieved to have moved beyond these people and so are the good people in my life.

You cannot be honest to anyone when you are not true to yourself.  Be honest to yourself and be true to who you are.  If you are not happy with who you are CHANGE don't bring others down with you.

Live simply and love deeply

~eat well and Keep moving~