Message From Amy

As we have moved from summer into fall I have noticed a change in with my attitude towards my workouts. As the evenings become darker sooner, the weather cooler, and the feeling of hibernation kick in, my exercise program hit a rut for awhile. So with this months newsletter I share with you how to change with the season in regards to your eating and exercise. To help you FLOW with the changes and EASE into your different workouts or workout schedules. It is all "DOABLE" it just a matter of tweaking your frame of mind.

So I hope you enjoy this months article and also make sure to check out my upcoming teleclass with Body Esteem Expert Jen Charbonneau!

To your health,

Amy

Upcoming Teleclass With Special Guest Jen Charbonneau :

Building Self Esteem & Healthy Body Image In Girls

Join The F/ree Call - November 10th

Remember the days when looking in a mirror brought feelings of anxiety and dissatisfaction (and may still)? Do you want to help your daughter develop a positive body image that brings out confidence and esteem when she herself looks in the mirror?

Were you teased as a child?   If so, can you still hear those “stinging words” like it was yesterday?

Do you see the trouble girls face with food, eating, body image and self-esteem but aren't sure how best to connect with – and support – your own daughter around these issues?

So then, let me ask you this, “Would you like your daughter’s experience to be different than yours?”

If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, you'll want to join me and other mothers like yourself for my f/ree call on Tuesday November 10th, called Building Self Esteem & Healthy Body Image in Girls where Self Esteem Expert Jen Charbonneau will share with you the “HOW TO’S” in helping your daughter recognize her own beauty, love and self acceptance that radiate from within. 

Jen is a columnist for the Girls Can Do Anything Magazine , Canada’s only Teen Empowerment Magazine.   She has created and facilitates "So Glad 2 Be Me", a healthy body image/self esteem program for girls ages 8-12 years. Jen coaches women and girls of all ages who are challenged with food and body conflict and self esteem issues. 

Find more about this upcoming class and what more Jen will be sharing on this call for you and your daughter!

To an enhance healthy relationships with our daughters,

Amy

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3 Tips To Steer Away From Seasonal Pitfalls

Here in Detroit Lakes my family and I enjoyed the brilliant red, orange and yellow orange foliage that was here briefly.  We are noticing the cooler temperatures and therefore ready to change with the season. However, I have noticed with myself and others, this time of year can bring some challenges if you’re not sure what or how to change with the season in regards to your eating and exercise program.

The fresh fruits and veggies are just not what they were earlier this summer; it’s dark earlier in the evening and that may be digging into your outdoor exercise time.  It’s definitely, cooler and perhaps you’re just not sure if you want to exercise outside anymore, or how you are going to adjust.

You have made all this progress, and since change is inevitable, the question is, “How do I change with the seasons too?”

Here are my top 3 Seasonal Changes that keep the momentum and success you have been achieving  all summer long:

1. Don't fall for your excuses!  That is all they are; legitimate or not, the reasons you may choose not to exercise are logical excuses that make sense to you. The thing to remember is: Every excuse has an ounce of truth! That is what makes it so easy to self-sabotage if we don't recognize our excuses and become WILLING to move beyond them.

So, if your excuse is that it’s getting too cold to exercise, then it is your job to wear warmer clothes or exercise indoors.  I hear you saying, “But Amy, I don't like to exercise indoors!”  Well, neither do I, but I sure like my body, energy, and joy far more than I like the alternatives.

So what are you willing to do?  ( Take some time and think about this!)

You need to find your reasons to exercise beyond losing weight, looking good, being thinner, and wearing size X clothes, or the excuses will come far too easily and sidetrack you back into your old patterns.

2. Adjust with the changes. Develop your back-up plan for if it’s raining, snowing, too windy. What are you going to do instead? Have a favorite video to work out to, go to the gym, grab your Kettlebell, fitness ball, bosu, weights - and do that workout! Go to the web and search videos clips for ideas; there are tons...my favorite is Scott Colby and Valerie Waters.

Allow yourself some time to adjust to the changes you need to make, and let your commitment really sink in.  Just because things haven’t worked as perfectly as you might have hoped, doesn't mean they won’t in the long run.  Give yourself time and tweak as you go and before you know it, you’ll be loving it!

3. Just because the fresh fruits and veggies may not be quite as fresh as they were in the summertime, doesn't mean you’re out of luck. Use this opportunity to try new foods. Let your taste buds flow with the seasons. Right now the squashes, zucchinis, tomatoes, etc. are ripe and plentiful.  Look up new recipes, and add them to your meals. As the winter approaches, look into alternatives and keep as close to nutrient-rich foods as possible. See if you can go one day or more without eating processed foods. Try new ideas and take notice how your body and mind responds to less sugar, artificial flavors, enriched flours, etc. I guarantee you will notice a positive difference! This means fewer colds, runny noses, and coughs...now who doesn't like that idea?!  http://short.to/mn80

When the bumps come along, it’s easy to see how simple it is to fall out of sync with what you’ve been doing. Make this fall and winter different for yourself; flow with the seasons rather than push against them. Adjust your physical activity if needed, and change your mindset to conquer the inner chatter that holds you back.  Allow your spirit to guide you through the rough spots. No matter how you want to look at weight loss and becoming a healthier you...it IS a body-mind-spirit approach that sets you up for the all-encompassing success, rather than just what the scale says.

If you've ever had a hard time making long term changes in your behaviors, if you've ever gone on a diet only to fall right back into your old patterns in just months or weeks, if you've ever had difficulty breaking bad habits – find a coach…it makes all the difference in the world!

If you know in your heart that you need one-on-one support, call 218-846-1525 to set up a complimentary appointment, or visit http://www.aimforfitness.com/form_free_consult.htm

About Amy

Amy specializes in guiding clients to build an inner foundation to build harmony into all parts of their lives Coaching each person to be the most successful, energized, healthiest and best performing person while achieving a fit, lean and toned body naturally.

Being a mother of four small children and a wife to a loving and supportive husband, Amy has taken her own challenges and experiences as well as her education to help women balance family, business, and their personal health successfully,  eliminating overwhelm, exhaustion and overweight.

Whether she is collaborating with you one-on-one through her innovative coaching programs or uplifting and educating large groups of people through her captivating speaking engagements, her simple and results based mind, body and spirit process empowers you to overcome the limitations of the past so you can accomplish a quality of life that support and inspires you through exercise, nutrition and performance.

You can learn more about Amy and her coaching packages at:
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