The Fitness Motivation Monitor

Nothing of worth comes quickly or easily (okay, there is the occasional lottery winner . . . ). Think about the important things, what you value in life: faith, family, wealth, health. Are any of these things easy to attain and once you've attained them, easy to keep? Most people would say no. Then why bother? Because if you're like me, the alternative of not having those things in my life is unacceptable.

But life gets in the way - the ringing phone, sick children, the laundry, your boss. Unless we focus on our values we will never live those values, only long for them from afar. So what are your top values? Is health and fitness among the top or does it at least support your top values? If so, what do you let get in the way? What do you not do on a daily basis that would let you be the fit and healthy person you want to be and make you more successful in every facet of your life? Are you willing to change it? If you're reading this newsletter my gut tells me you are willing.

Several months ago I heard Tom Wood speak on his 21 Secrets of Marketing Millionaires. #13 was "Live on the slight edge." He says that the same thing created over time creates massive success or failure. It's not something you see today. One missed workout will not be the end of you, nor will just one workout cause one pound of weight loss. It all adds up. He says to focus on what you can do everyday to be excellent.

No I haven't reverted to the all or nothing principle. That doesn't work. When you focus daily on what you can do it may simply be a 12-minute workout in your living room or to walk the dog an extra block when that's all that is feasible. Your daily focus on your values and what you want in life is the key to living the life you want. Live on the slight edge and look forward to success!

• What is the Fat Burning Zone and the Importance of It
• How to achieve Progression and Avoid Plateau with your program
• When is the Best Time to Exercise and the Best Time to Eat
• And much more!

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The report is yours free as a gift from us and provides ideas for keeping fit and eating healthy during the holidays and beyond!

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To enroll call Amy Lundberg at 218-846-1525 or 1-800-388-8136 or fill out form at www.aimforfitness.com and fax to me at 218-846-0811. We will send you the details and your specific PIN code for this call. Don’t wait, as this call is limited to 20 people.

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Client: Rosemary Smith - Richmond, VA

Biggest Challenge: Sticking with exercise and making time for it- no matter what comes along.

Goals: To improve her health and try something new.

Her Story: "I always knew exercise was important to my health; I just did not know what "would work for me." I was introduced to Fitness by Phone® a few years ago and it really made a change in my life. Now I know that for exercise to work for me I need accountability, I must do what I enjoy and see a health benefit from it, and it must be guided by an expert with the proper knowledge and understanding.

I keep weekly diaries to set goals and plan my exercise strategies. I call my Coach on a weekly basis. This accountability helps me to stay on track. I do the exercise that I have set out to do and if I change it, or do another exercise in its place, that's okay. My Coach is very patient and understanding and a good listener, which helps me to succeed and feel good about myself. This positive coaching relationship is very important to me as there are times I have felt like quitting. My Coach just encourages me and lets me modify my goals - even if I have to 'back up' for a bit. She wants the best for me: to have a healthy life through an active lifestyle. I know this is true because while being a Fitness by Phone® client I had a work-related lower back injury and experienced job changes and other stress-related issues. She guided me through all of these and taught me that if you recover and take care of your body, you will feel mentally 'fit' also!

If I don't enjoy exercise I won't do it! I have added new activities - like yoga classes and working on a fitness ball - and also continued with my favorite activities, like walking. I even learned how to vary my walking to get my heart rate up and burn more calories, if that is my goal for a certain week. My Coach often suggested and encouraged new activities. All of this keeps my fitness routine new and interesting. I understand the benefits of cross training and see what a difference exercise makes. I feel better. I see the personal benefits of making exercise a regular part of my lifestyle.

I enjoy the connection with my Fitness by Phone® Coach although we are on a maintenance program now. It has helped me through difficult times during the last few years. I plan to continue with it because it makes me feel better, eat healthier and have a better attitude - even on days when the sun isn't shining outside!"

Rosemary Smith - rosiesmith@comcast.net

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