GoddessAthlete’s BodyBlog

There has been quite a rattle on BodySpace among members and with the new category of Inspirational Profiles, that I thought I’d take some time to write about what inspiration truly is.

Obviously, for everyone it is going to be different.  Different people and circumstances move us and enliven us to want to be and do better.  But, what inspires you is your CHOICE!  And quite honestly, I am inspired by most people I meet on BodySpace.  Why?  Because everyday, you all are on here, encouraging each other, asking for help when you are down, and learning what you can to live a healthier and fitter lifestyle….isn’t that worth deeming that each of you are inspiring?  I think so.

It troubles me when people are only inspired by others who have lost 100+ pounds or survived a major health situation because it fails to recognize the people who are on a daily basis doing something to improve their lives and it means that very few things will be inspiring to you. 

Each of us has a gift that we can offer to others.  Some inspire through their triumphs over difficulty, or through their physique or their willingness to help each other.  So, I want to thank each of you who has been in contact with me for sharing your gift.  You are all inspirational!

And I hope to continue sharing and inspiring you!  Please feel free to use this blog to share what inspires you, as we all can benefit from hearing the uplifting stories you have!

Chrissy

www.GoddessAthlete.com

Today, I just wanted to write about what an amazing resource BodySpace is (no I’m not being paid in any way to say that).  In the last year since I have joined, I have seen some amazing transformations in my friends and clients and got to be a part of many of those transformations.

What is priceless to me is that every day, thousands of us get on this website to celebrate our successes and support each other on days that don’t feel so successful.

We all have it within us to reach our goals, but together, we are unstoppable.  Two heads are better than one, right?  And with this community there are a LOT of heads working together to achieve health, wellness, and a rockin’ physique.  Maybe today I’m just having a sappy day, but I’m truly grateful for my friends and this community which is solely dedicated to helping and supporting each other!  It is equally gratifying (if not more so) to help someone else reach their goal as it is to be successful myself.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Chrissy (www.GoddessAthlete.com)

I’ve gotten so many requests about how to do certain exercises that I’m going to be back in the studio next weekend to shoot some more youtube videos.

If you haven’t already sent me an email or message about what you would like to see, please do that ASAP, as I want to get as many of them done as I can to answer your questions about technique and alignment!

I hope you all had a great weekend!  I’m getting ready to move (and finish my book….find out more by subscribing to my free newsletter at www.GoddessAthlete.com) so there is lots going, but as always, I appreciate talking with all of you and helping you in any way that I can!

Success is a CHOICE, not a circumstance.

How do you get there, you may ask?  Do what I have my students and clients do.  Start a journal.  There are many things that you could record in that journal, but most important are your daily successes.  Why?  Because people who are not creating a life that they are in love with typically are focusing on those things that are going wrong!!!  Your mind just needs a little training.  It has been going on autopilot and now needs your attention to guide it in the direction in which you now want to go.
Before you go to bed, write your successes or “wins” in your journal.  At first, you may find this challenging if this is new to you.  But just like any other task, the more you practice, the easier it becomes. 
Your success journal does NOT have to read:
·         Saved the world
·         Earned $1 million today
·         Met my soulmate
Identifying day-to-day successes are just as important as the successes that you consider milestones in your life, for without the “smaller” successes, the big ones might never have been achievable. 
So, your journal might read:
·         Went for a walk at lunch
·         Drank 8 glasses of water
·         Told my family how much I love them
·         Sent my boss an email thanking her for her help with the big project
You want to identify at least 3 successes every day. 
I have found that once people get going, the list may go on for pages at the end of your day.  GREAT!  The more successes you list, the more you are programming your mind that you are already a success.
No one else gets to determine whether or not what you write down constitutes a success.  If you think that you are successful, then you are successful.  What anyone else says or thinks does not matter.  They are speaking from their own perspective, and since you are living your life (not theirs), you need to focus on what constitutes a success for YOU!!
Remember, success is a CHOICE!  Start tracking your successes TODAY and start seeing more of what you WANT come into your life!
For more inspiration in achieving your goals, subscribe to my FREE newsletter at www.goddessathlete.com or email me at chrissy@goddessathlete.com. 

Here’s to YOUR success!