Everyday Better

You and I are given a certain number of days on this earth. We don't know how many, but we are certain, they are numbered. The only thing we do know, is that after today is over, there's one less day in our bank.

I really think how we treat this, can affect the quality of life we live! When are we going to draw the line, and say, "From today on, I'm going to be better!"? Everyday we should be pushing harder, loving stronger, helping others, smiling more, laughing louder, showing more appreciation, being more grateful, testing our faith (even if you say you have no faith. THAT is your faith, believing that there is no God. Test it.), seeking truth, seeking wisdom, giving more kisses and hugs, showing more kindness, building people up, slowing down to enjoy the small things, because maybe, just maybe, our bank only has three more precious days.

What are you going to change today?

I heard this little old lady giving life advice say, "Do something everyday that scares you." At first, I thought of jumping off buildings, or hand to hand combat with a robber. However, the more I've thought about it, the more it's encouraged me to put myself out there. It's caused me to realize how "safe" I live. Afraid of putting myself, my thoughts, my beliefs out there because I know along the way, someone will reject me, someone will disagree. Also on the much smaller and seemingly insignificant side, I'm afraid to do little things like speaking to people in Spanish, because it's not perfect, or driving alone because people here drive crazy. These seem so silly, but seriously, it's a big thing for me. Taking a risk, or doing something that scares you, also carries a greater thrill!

Well, you'll all be so thrilled to know, that last week I took my first solo trip to play soccer, and to the store! I know I know, woopdeedoo. But this is a huge city to me, and completely foreign. Baby steps. I'm only building more confidence and conquering the small things first!

I'm also throwing it all out in the open with my fitness journey. This has been something that I have struggled with for more than 6 years. Struggled, and so down on myself that I actually hoped I wouldn't run into people I knew in the town I grew up in, so they wouldn't see how bad I had gotten. I'm truly not an unhappy person, but this is where most of my negativity dwells. 

I had a great streak of success right before my wedding when I did P90X with my sister-in-law. I'm certain the only reason I was successful was because of the teamwork aspect, the accountability, and the expectations. It's a whole lot easier to show up when someone is expecting you, and on the flip side, a whole lot easier to say "I'll do it tomorrow instead", when you're trying to do it alone. Accountability! This is why I know these challenge groups are going to be successful. I'm really excited to start, and just counting down the days! I've been doing a sneak preview this whole week of the workouts, which is the most I've worked it in a very. long. time. I'm so excited!

Cheers to living life to the absolute brim!

A New Leaf

Hello my dear people!

I'm writing this blog, because I want to shout it from the mountain tops that I'm finally starting a new path on my journey to getting in shape, and I'm certain that this path will be successful!

I have already been on this "journey" for more than 6 years now. What? You can't tell? Yeah, me neither. You guys, it's no secret that I am way out of shape. It has been a nasty cycle after ending my college soccer playing years, when I was younger, working out all the time, and could eat anything I wanted. Now- add two beautiful baby girls, and two -"I gained too much weight"- pregnancies, take away the young metabolism & working out all the time, but hold on to that precious food which I love, and continue to eat whatever. This is my disaster.

I have recently started playing pick up soccer games every Saturday. If you could see me the first time. It. was. painful. However, despite the incredibly sore muscles (which actually I kind of like), it gave me a taste of what I used to have, strength, endurance, and energy! It has lighted a spark in me to get better, to get stronger, so I can play harder.

This spark has allowed to me to really dive into my "WHY", for getting in shape. Let me tell you, it's a long list.

- First, I want to be the best mom and the best wife I can be! Being out of shape, well, I'm so lazy! I want to interact better, and last longer in a game of tag instead of saying, "Mommy needs to rest for a minute!" I want to take my girls backpacking, hiking, biking, and be able to enjoy it. I want to instill in my girls the values that being healthy is so important (along with so many others). My husband and I HAVE to live this, we cannot just tell them.

-I have two baby girls that watch me. The mimic me. There is no better time than this to teach them to love their body and treat it well! Especially when there is a big ugly world that is just dying to tell them that they are not good enough, and not pretty enough.

-I am tired. Just literally tired. I want, I need more energy! This is my one life, my one chance, and I want to capitalize on it!

-Getting into shape myself, will hopefully help a lot of other people to realize their own goals! Because if I can do it, anyone can do it. I love lifting people up & encouraging them!

-I have a pair of jeans I ordered a bit after my second was born, and ha, I thought I was ordering big jeans, but no no no. You know how jeans are, completely ridiculous and different for every brand. I digress. I held on to those jeans, like you do with all your "skinny" clothes, vowing that one day.... It's time to fit into those jeans! It's time to open my box of "skinny" clothes again! (A silly-but somehow extremely motivating 'Why'!)

So here you go! I just recently became a beachbody coach, to help me, and help other people fulfill our "why".

I'm going to have a challenge group, starting October 12, that will be 21 days long, completing Beachbody's 21 Day Fix. That's it! 21 days! The group will have people all on the same mission to better health. Just like I thrived in soccer because of my team, and the accountability, I'm excited that this group will offer the same atmosphere and accountability. I want to make it fun, have daily or weekly challenges, and the best part is we won't be doing it alone! I will have more information about the challenge group soon, but if you're interested--message me! or email me! capashay@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!

Cheers to finally getting in shape!