It Is Time For A Resolution Reboot!

Does Your Resolution Need A Reboot?

We are halfway through 2015! How close are you to reaching your health and fitness goals? If you have hit an obstacle, had a setback, or need some additional motivation I would love to help you make your resolution a reality!

Join me for a weekly conference call and we’ll discuss a different health topic each week:

Friday June 12 – Welcome and Introduction

Watch a brief introduction explaining the program and how to communicate with the group

Monday June 15 - Setting Values Based Goals

We'll discuss how to make SMARTer goals by incorporating your values into the goal making process. Your values are a reflection of who you are and what you feel is most important in your life. The truer your goal is to your values the easier it will be to meet your goal.

Monday June 22 – Nutrition Profile

We will discuss general nutrition recommendations. I will outline some of the current meal planning trends. You will receive a customized nutrition profile outlining your recommended carbs, fat, and protein based on your health goals. Everything you'll need to make healthier choices.

Monday June 29 – Cardiovascular Training

How much do you need? What type is best for your goals? We'll discuss current cardivascular recommendations and how to choose the right FIIT for you.

Monday July 6 – Weight Training

How much do you need? What type is best for your goals? We'll discuss current weight training recommendations and how to choose the right FIIT for you.

Monday July 13 – Choosing the right training for you

Personal Training? Group Fitness? Boot Camp? We will discuss some of the current fitness trends, your personality, and which style of fitness might work best for you.

Monday July 20 – Maintaining your progress

What happens after you meet your goal? What if you have a set back? I will provide some action steps to help you maintain your new lifestyle. We will work pass a single goal and towards a long term healthy lifestyle.

For less than $10 per session you will receive 6 weeks of online coaching to help you get back on track with your health and fitness goals! Special pricing of $50 for 6 Weeks of online coaching! (Valued at $75, special website launch pricing!) 

The great thing about online coaching is you can go at your own pace and participate anywhere you have a phone signal. If you are busy and can't make a call a recording of that week's content will be forwarded to you for review anytime during the week.

Let's work together to "Reboot Your Resolution"!

Interested in joining my group? Need more info to make a decision?

Contact me here for additional info!

Registration will remain open at this special price through Sunday June 21.

Health & Happiness

Larissa

Sneak Peek at Sprouts Smyrna

Sprouts Smyrna location grand opening is tomorrow but today they hosted a Preview Party for the community. The party included a wellness talk, goodie bags, gift basket giveaway, 10% discount, and the opportunity to tour the store before the general public.

Sports Nutritionist Janet Little led the wellness talk to kick off the afternoons event.

She offered up some easy to follow wellness tips:

Weight Management

• Balance your lifestyle with the foods you chose to eat
• Eat 3 to 5 meals a day 
• Men, 2 large meals, 1 small, 2 snacks (1500 - 2500 calories)
• Women, 1 large meal, 2 small, 2 snacks (1300 - 2200 calories) 

Essential 4 Supplements 

1. Multivitamins
2. Omega Rich Oils
3. Probiotics
4. Super Foods

She wrapped up the wellness talk and then we got to tour the store! They have a huge variety of products and reasonable prices. Mangoes and avocados at half the price of my usual grocers. Now I have affordable organic food right around the corner!

If you weren't able to make it out today, there are 3 other promotions going on this week. Here are some of the highlights:

Grand Opening 

- tomorrow 7AM-10PM

- 1st 200 customers get 20% off

Saturday

- 7AM-10PM

- 1st 200 customers to make a purchase receive a booklet for 5 free sandwiches

Sunday
- 7AM - 10PM

- 15th customer to make a purchase receives $5 off a $15 purchase

For a full description of the Grand Opening promotions visit the Sprouts Smyrna page .

I know I'll be making another trip out to take advantage of their great deals!

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Health and Happiness,

Larissa

Fun with the Fam at the Fox Block Party

We had a blast at the Fox Block Party ! The city of Atlanta celebrated 40 years since the "Save the Fox Campaign". 

We enjoyed free music, food trucks, and a free tour of the Fox. 

Did you know the Fox offers a variety of tours? Including a ghost tour that they only offer in October. We will definitely be back for that! The tour took us from the seal of the shriners, to the egyptian ballroom, up through the balcony, and back out to the main auditorium. 

To get the most out of your tour ask questions. Ask about the man who lives at the Fox for a unique piece of Fox history. Our guide was full of fun facts and interesting personal stories. Our tour was a free a shortened version of their full 60 minute tour, priced at $20. It was a fun way to wrap up our afternoon out at the block party.

By the end of the event we were exhausted but I had a greater appreciation for The Fox and the neighborhood that supports it. I love festival season, it gives you a peak in to the culture of each neighborhood around Atlanta. Bonus, we logged over 7K steps while there.

Did you attend the Fox Block Party?

Were you able to get your steps for the day?

Try adding a few laps or parking further away from your festival site to get in some added steps.Walking the area around a festival is a great way to get fit in your fitness while enjoying your time with friends and family. Try these tips the next time you're at a festival.

Health and Happiness,

Larissa

Vibe Ride Cycle and Circuit Was A Huge Success

Students dripped sweat and sculpted their bodies during today's hybrid workout. Cardio & Kettlebells was a great way to start the weekend! 

www.theviberide.com

This was my 1st hybrid class and I feel like it was a huge success! Tiffany got the class warmed up with about 30 minutes of high energy rhythmic cycling. I love the club like energy and atmosphere of the rhythm classes. You get lost in the music and almost forget how hard you're working. Then you feel the burn in your thighs and the trickle of sweat down your face and you remember, this is a hard workout.

From there the class transitioned upstairs to the VibeBody studio. I split the class into 5 stations and we reviewd each exercise and each station as a group. Here was the break down for today's kettlebell workout:

1. KB Deadlift
2. KB Bent Over Row
3. KB Overhead Press
4. V-Sit
5. Planks

The idea was to work the muscle groups that weren't completely fatigued from the cycling class. After a brief overview students started their 3 rounds of Kettlebell circuit. We finished out the day with a 10 minute cool down and stretch. 

I stuck around for a bit to answer student questions and to recap the day with my co-instructor/owner. We felt like the class was a huge success. It was a great way to cross promote service and expose students to a workout they might not have tried otherwise. 

Did you make it out to the class this weekend?

Please share your experience in the comments below.

Health and Happiness,

Larissa

Today Was a Foodie Kind of Friday

This Friday was all about yummy food.

How did you start your day? I went down to the city in hopes of snagging discount tickets for Taste of Atlanta.

I was 9th in line for passes at Diner at Atlantic Station

Look Diner even provided coffe for us early risers

Free Coffee and the coveted 2 for $20 pass!

Task complete! I got my passes for me and the fam. I was also able to swing by a second location and pick up a pass for a friend. Happy to share the awesome when I can.

Today is also National Doughnut Day! Where did you celebrate? I went to my favorite spot, Revolution Doughnuts!

I finally got to experience "the line" at Revolution, it was totally worth it!

It was also their 3rd birthday. Every purchase came with a birthday cake doughnut. A tiny tasty treat.

Look at this cute lil morsel!

I was able to enjoy their new seasonal treat, the peach slider. It was so good. The dough was light with a dusting of sugar. The peach fillinig was fresh and firm with a nice mix of tart and sweet with a bit of sweet cream layered in. Perfection. 

Seasonal Peach Slider from Revolution Doughnuts in Decatur

Did you celebrate national doughnut day?

Where did you celebrate?

I really enjoyed this foodie Friday and I am so excited about Taste of Atlanta 2015! 

Health and Happiness,

Larissa 

I committed to 30 posts in 30 days

Why would I commit to 30 posts in 30 days?

Improved Writing 

Some posts will suck. Some posts will be awesome. I have to practice my writing skills to get any better at it. Hopefully the act of writing and quick edits will improve my overall blogging.

Increased Productivity 

There are months when I may only post once. I have content, I have just been revising it so long it doesn't feel relevant any more, or I just lost interest in the topic. By committing to publish each day I can keep my content fresh.

Finding my voice

The main goal of this exercise is finding my voice. Posting once or twice a week has not been enough for me to feel like my writing is a true reflection of me. My hope is writing a variety of articles will help me solidify my style.

Have you tried daily blogging?

How did you find your voice?

It's day 4 and I'm already struggling. Wish me luck!

Health and Happiness,

Larissa 

What's Up this Wednesday

Today was a great day for all of my goals except water.

I had a productive morning with my client. We have decided to give the 21 Day Sugar Detox a try. I loved the simple recipes in Practical Paleo and I was curious about Diane Sanfilippo's follow up book 21 DSD. So my copy should be in on Friday,we'll pick a start date, and I'll post updates here on the blog.

After my one-on-one session I squeezed in a quick personal workout. I was not able to get through the whole workout. I did complete biceps, triceps, and quads before meeting my faculty/staff group for a lunch workout.

I finished out the night with some great energy in my FlirtyGirl Fitness class. I am loving my new mix from Dynamix. The current summer choreography has flowed perfectly with the new music.

Goal Check

• Exceeded 10K Steps
• Plank A Day
• 45 minutes cardio
• Still short on water (need to get creative with my hydration)

Hope you have had a productive first half of the week.

Health and Happiness 

Larissa