Why do I do what I do? :)

I have  gotten a lot of questions lately about why I became a fitness coach, what in the world it is and how in the world do I fit it in.... So I thought it would be fun to do a little Q&A.

How did I get started? 
After having the girls I felt a little lost. All my old ways of doing things were no longer working. I was sleeping about 4 hours a day, working full time and balancing two babies and a family as a new mom. I really needed to redefine myself in this new world and find a way to keep myself healthy and truly find a way to find some balance so that I could sustain all that was on my plate.

One of my favorite pastimes is reading DIY and fashion blogs...one of my favorite fashion bloggers had recently become a fitness coach and was starting a 21 day fitness group online. I took my birthday money from my 36th birthday, bought the fitness program, joined the group online and and the rest is history. I have lost 35 lbs and joined an amazing supportive group of women that help me grow everyday.

What do you do everyday?
My mission and goal as a fitness coach is to simply help busy women like myself to find balance by resetting their habits and learning healthy, easy ways to fuel their bodies. By taking care of yourself first are you much more able to take care of others. I also am on a mission to prove that there are careers out there that can be flexible, rewarding and most of all an amazing experience. Not everything has to be 9-5 and fit in a little square box. You can be a working mom, stay at home mom, or just overall super busy lady....I want to prove that you take your kids to the bus stop, work on your career and have time for your friends and family all at the same time.

I host online fitness and wellness groups each month which I check in to everyday. The accountability of these groups has been life changing for me. I also have a team of coaches that I lead that are building businesses of their own. I share my journey on social media which is basically my real life....everyday.

Do you have to have a background in fitness?
I do not have a background in fitness but I have always had a passion for leading a healthy lifestyle and trying new things. I like to work with like minded individuals and am always willing to take on a challenge.

How do you fit it in? 
One of my coaches introduced me to the concept of "fringe hours" and I can't seem to get enough of it. You don't have to commit 5-8 sequential hours a day. You need to have a plan and fit it in when you can. Maybe its a 30 minute workout when your kids are watching a movie, or doing situps when they are in the bath tub. I call my coaches when I am driving to and from work and listen to audio books when I get dressed in the morning instead of reading them. If you are passionate about something, there is always time....it might not just be in convenient chunks.

Can anyone join your team?
YES! This is the best part and I have met so many amazing women this way. The opportunity is open to those that want to help people and have the potential to make a part time of full time income plus are passionate about balance and healthy living, I do a mentor program every month. You do not need to be a fitness professional or at your ideal weight or goal. The most important goal is to help like-minded women find their balance, reset their habits and achieve their goals!

For me personally, finding something I can sink my teeth into that I am crazy passionate about has been amazing. Whenever I have a bad day I have a group of women that have my back. Not to mention this has had such an amazing impact on our family. I really can't imagine going back to a day when this was not part of my life.

If you have other questions I am happy to answer them! I hope this helps you learn a little more about me! :)