Don't give up... Never give up... 

I've been struggling for the last few months.. and woke up this morning.. and read this... which verified ... what the company that I stand for really means to me .... "NEVER GIVE UP" ... is this year's theme for BeachBody...   there is a reason... why I still keep coming BACK to BeachBody...  and I want to live their great motto ... "Never Give Up"..  

Summer vacation in North Carolina was waaay too short .. although the time was actually longer than I've spent in North Carolina .. in past years.. Its hard to believe that this time next year will be even more different than anything I've ever experienced.. lots of growing changes... for me and all of our family... 

Talk about lots of work ahead.. for me.. 

My BeachBody business... not just another hobby .... It IS MY BUSINESS 

.. that channels my desire as a Coach to encourage and truly support fitness, health and wellness ... helping others feel great and achieving their health and fitness goals as well.. but more importantly .. challenging them to change their lives as well and possibly encouraging them to create a business for themselves.. if that is what they desire... But thats just it.. BeachBody.... is a great health, wellness and fitness lifestyle.. but can open up new doors to a wonderful future in a business as well. 

In the past.. 

I've always LET others stop.. discourage .. and change my mind for any stupid reasons ... I always tended to be the person to please others.. and do what OTHERS thought I should do....But more importantly, what I've learned about myself.. that its OK to go after WHAT I WANT... and if I put my mind to it ... I truly can accomplish ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING...  

Being a "People Person" .. used to be a common saying.. years ago.. with those who were just beginning their careers.. but this is an absolutely true statement for me.. I really do enjoy helping others ..  this is totally why I became a "Coach!!!"

I absolutely despise when people tend to put a limit on success just because of age...  "You're too old... Act your age..."  and the like .. I completely understand where people may have "used" to think this ... in years past.. but now in today's world .. "The sky is literally the limit!!!"  However, it takes great drive, determination and desire for anyone to achieve a goal.. but I think "Believing in yourself" .. is sooo very important..  I had a super difficult time with this very thing growing up.. but after having found a great love and encourager, my Husband of 30 years,  surely finally set me on my way.. Don't get me wrong, this new positive mindset didn't come about overnight....   . I'm still in the beginnings of a great transformation . I believe everyone is ..  .. Lets face it, we ALL are transforming... and evolving.. everyday... making new goals, plans, discoveries ...victories and failures.  Believing in yourself... is so very KEY... to anyone's success.. and a super important piece to the puzzle.  

We all get into ruts... and disbelief... and doubt..  falling into old negative habits and self talk.. is soo easy .. if WE DONT STAY STRONG... This is why I chose to be a BeachBody Coach.. My BeachBody family keeps me encouraged... and shows me support.. so when this Coaching opportunity ... came up during a very down time in my life... I knew this is what I wanted to do.. Now... I have to take some of my OWN medicine... lol I've become slack and slid into old negative self talk.. and not believing that I could do this

So I've decided to recommit myself literally.   

.. to take care of myself and like God requests us to do .. treat our body like a temple... Along with my own progress.. I am focusing .. on my business and start treating it as such.  You know what they say.. if you treat your business as a hobby thats what it will be..  

I know with my strong faith in God... that I can do this.. 

The sky is the limit you know!!!

Aloha & A Hui Hou!!!

Started a new Challenge today... 21 Day Fix... Its really an exciting new program ... different 30 min workout everyday.. great motivation from the creator Autumn Calabrese... and boy .. if I could look like her.. someday here with consistency.. I'm ready to do the work..  

I've spent alot of time rationalizing .. and not being really dedicated to my fitness goals.. and I'm ready to make this work.. I know with this eating plan, portion control..

and great support from my BeachBody friends.. I am totally on my way.. Strange as it may seem .. although I am breaking myself of some "bad" snacks.. I didnt finish all the foods.. and I do have to make sure I'm well hydrated.. as I didnt completely finish all my water either..  I did have two

Shakeology shakes tho..  I'm totally in love with the Greenberry flavor.. and havent even tapped into the tons of recipes that we all share.. online.. and throughout our BeachBody family.. The workout today.. was pretty intense.. to say the least.. Cardio Fix.. I was so glad to have my new best friend "Kat"there for certain modifications.. although I know it wont be long.. before I'll be totally keeping up with Autumn,

no problem... but I could have sworn .. I heard an ambulance.. right around the corner.. Lol!!  Just wanted to express my thankfulness and gratitude for finding BeachBody.. and my awesome coach Kristi.. and of course all my new great friends I've found through finding this great company.  You can really make this .. your own business.. and work it as much or as little.. as you like.. I decided to give BeachBody my all as I really needed to get back into shape.. and really love and care about others.. I truly enjoy helping them with their fitness, nutrition.. and overall health.  I've learned so much about myself.. goals and know in my heart that this is the place I need to be.. with BeachBody there are no limitations.. only growth and endless potential.. 

So if you ever thought about making a difference in truly a special way like I have.. I'm right here.. 

Aloha & A Hui Hou.. 

There's a journey ahead......

Okay... so here goes.... I've decided to journal my way to fitness... or like in my title from "Fat..haha!!!  I am the "Healthy Haole" which if your wonderin... "haole" in Hawaiian means white person or caucasian as opposed to our local folks here in Hawaii..  and I plan on journaling my journey to fabulous fitness...

 Okay so things aren't really this BAD... but in my mind... looking at all the clothes I have that there is no way I can even put my leg in up to my knees... well let just say I can't continue on this way.... sooooo

As I continue my journey looking for interesting things to sink my teeth into that would recreate my health and fitness ..(seems like everything we do these days involve food or eating) I have prayed and searched for the best guidance for my fitness journey and developing a business where I can help others as well.. All my prayers seem to be answered .. "Diane, use whats in front of you!"  soo am recreating myself through the company I have had in my mind all along.. BeachBody...  and its been in right in front of me for quite sometime!... There are so many things to explore here..!!! Personally, I've really never had a problem with my weight... till about 7 years ago... and then I finally and really gave up.. :(  Its really frustrating getting older and seeing your body literally change before your eyes...) but I know I can do this and finally feel excited to try clothes on and not develop and immediate rash when I open my bathing suit drawer..

So back to BeachBody... we also have a great product called Shakeology .  Shakeology is a vitamin/protein drink that you drink each day as either a meal replacement or as a snack... but you should have it once a day.  There are four great flavors... Chocolate, Greenberry, Tropical Strawberry (vegan) and new Vanilla!! .. the weird thing is that I really like the Greenberry best!!.. and if you don't look at it like a HAVE TO kind of thing and let it become a part of your daily routine.. you'll be AMAZED at your results... !!


I also have indulged in their Yoga Booty Ballet, Tai Cheng and last but not least HipHop Abs.. Shaun T... well lets just say he makes the workout quick!!

I have always been involved with dance, martial arts, and yoga and really enjoy these workouts..!!! So much fun!!

My biggest obstacle has ALWAYS been self discipline.. I guess since I really never had to worry about "staying fit" .. all my normal activities kept me in great shape.. now I must get back into a really healthy way of life... and thats really the truth.  It really has to be a WAY OF LIFE... and a change in your lifestyle.  I think that this is the most difficult concept to grasp.  


I have a really great friend that ALWAYS encourages me... and gives me pep talks, positive texts with ways to add exercise to my daily life.  I am so grateful to her for her continued positive influence in my life... She is a true testimony to discipline and health... even after having twins... and looking like she just had a big meal when she was ready to deliver. !!  She never wavers .. and always stays on her path!!  I am secretly jealous... but so glad she and I have become great friends... I love you LT!!! You're the best..

So stay tuned ... for more insights and ideas on my journey to fitness and wellness... I'll be here to keep you posted... thanks for listening..


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I invite you to click on my website listed above and check things out for yourself... believe me it really can't hurt!!! 

Aloha & A Hui Hou.... 

Always somethin new!!!

There is ALWAYS somethin new...  Its really hard to keep up... 

Yes, I'm still walking... and still contemplating the marathon... I do really want to do it ... but I know it DEFINITELY will be quite an undertaking.. but NOT IMPOSSIBLE.... 

I've always liked dance... as early as elementary school.. loved ballet... so I've reverted to some exercises I used to do and some New York City Ballet work outs.. it seems to be a little better on my joints.. and also .. am awaiting my Fluidity Bar!!  It is definitely a great mix of exercise.. 

During this time of regrouping ... and getting back into "better" shape.. I've also found another great company ... that I have been doing some indepth research on .. as their products have AWESOME qualities, benefits healthfully and financially... looking to get started with this in the near future... soo... please keep in touch for further exciting details..  

Aloha & A Hui Hou!!!

Healthy??

Okay.. so this "healthy" thing isn't really that easy...  its really a shame that GOOD HEALTHY FOOD is way more expensive than the quick easy but not necessarily FAST FOOD but its still not as healthy as you would like.... Don't get me wrong... believe me I LOVE FRENCH FRIES.... PASTRIES ... and all the other quick pick up foods...


I have been battling, fighting, and struggling with myself for probably the last 8 years...  Its something that I guess in my mind... denying to myself.. and being frustrated.. because all my life I've NEVER had a weight problem.. in fact I was always pretty scrawny... until I got into Marshal Arts.. through a close family friend and almost a "dare" from a friend.  She won a free years worth of Tae Kwon Do lessons... and asked me to join her.  At the time.. it was the most off the wall things I had ever done.  Well she dropped out after the year .. and I continued on for six years!!  To finally finish with my Second Degree Black Belt!! right before I delivered my daughter at 36 years old.!!  That was the time when I was MOST fit!!! I miss that time.. very much... but that was then and this is NOW.!!


I really wish I could have that BODY back... but age has hit my joints... especially my knees... and with all the pivoting... etc.. I dont know that I could really do that again... and the expense.. has probably at least doubled...  I guess in my own mind I REALLY KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO... and like soooooo many people have told me ... "JUST DO IT!!"  I have a Total Gym here that I'm sure can provide me with a very AWESOME body... but its NOT going to do anything sitting in my dining room!!  The denial in my mind has led to almost 40lbs to be my weight loss goal.. and its truly MY OWN FAULT... Being as I have never had to really worry about losing weight... it is now a MUST...!!  I HATE looking at the clothes I cant wear.. !!  and mainly NOT BEING MY BEST!!

 I think and get angry about this situation almost daily.. and whats really STUPID is I have always had the answer ... its denial that has always interrupted my success... So I guess my answer has been here all along... I've always been interested in health, fitness, mind, body & soul... Thus truly is a change of lifestyle... and mind.. I JUST HAVE TO DO IT ... !!


 We must always have to remember... like my old gynecologist told me "EVERYTHING IN MODERATION!"... But he wasn't the one craving parmesan cheese fries at midnight!!! with wasabi mayo!!!  


Living in positive health and spirit.. 

Aloha & A Hui Hou....