The Tools I Use To Do What I Do

On my run this morning, I was thinking about all the tools I have and use daily to work toward my success. These are all things that I use all the time to not only make my life easier, but they do double duty to get me to my goals.

So first let me say, these tools aren't for everyone, nor are they feasible for budgets of all sizes. However, since I have the best husband in the universe and we are putting a priority on our healthy lifestyle, we have decided these are justifed tools.

Starting with the basics, one of the MOST important thing I own to help me in my journey, is my shoes. I use them for everything I do and it would be easy to take them for granted in my life, but I don't. There are so many things that go infinitely better when you have amazing shoes. I have high arches so great support is essential for me. I am prone to shin splints also and when I bought them, the salesmen told me about some high tech something-or-other that's in this shoe to help with that. I think he called it magic. Either way- they are incredible shoes. You should know what you're looking for in a good shoe and any kind of shoe you plan to exercise in is worth the investment. Go to a specialty store where the sales people are knowledgeable and get their feedback.  TRUST.

The other staple of my world is Shakeology. I've been drinking it since April 2013 and it's changed my life. It's stabilized my cravings and portion control, it's controlled break outs in my skin, regulated my digestive system (I feel like an Activia commerical when I write that) and since I drink Shakeology for breakfast, it has made my mornings MUCH easier and smoother. The first month I drank it, I lost 7 pounds right off the bat, just because I was getting healthy portions of superfood, rather than chowing down on crap food.  I'm actually a better person because of it.

My FitBit is a new tool, but also becoming kind of wonderful. I look at it all the time since it's on my wrist and I work at a computer for a living. It serves as a constant reminder to get up and move around. I can log my sleep, water intake and food. It measures calories burned, steps taken and miles walked. It's the bomb. Yes. The. Bomb. Since my husband and I got FitBits for our birthdays, I've noticed so many people that wear them... 2 people in my office alone! I get really excited for all my FitBit friends! Woop!

 My fourth "tool" if you will, is my Beachbody business/family. This keeps me in check and moving towards my goals. The other coaches keep me motivated and they support me when I'm feeling discouraged. I've been a Beachbody coach for a year now and I'm just starting to get rolling with it-- not because that's typical, but because that's how long it has taken me to get serious about this business and using it to reach my financial and fitness goals. I have business cards and everything. I'm so fancy.

Finally, my biggest asset (no, he's not a tool-- ha, ha) is my husband. *cheeseball alert* He's always on my team 1,000% and he always, ALWAYS wants what is best for me and us. He's my encourager, supporter, motivator and the one to give me a friendly reminder of my goals and promises I made to myself. If you don't have a Randy, that's totally cool. My point is you NEED NEED NEED encouragement and a friend to balance you. An accountability partner, if you will. If you don't have one, I can be that person for you! (pick me! PICK ME!!) A person to tell you that pint of ice cream on a Friday night after you've "had a hard week" is not the best decision. A person to encourage you to head out for a 30 minute walk/run rather than watching that rerun of Friends for the 100th time. A person to lift you up and let you know that YOU CAN DO IT.

That's what tools are for, friends!!!

*I was serious about letting me know if you need an accountability partner though. For real. Also, if you do one thing--- buy Shakeology. Your whole body and your fast food budget will thank you. CONTACT ME and let me know if you have questions!