Chandra Young – Fitness Model Don't just dream it, live it!

Mastering the Lifestyle

Many of my clients ask, “What’s your secret to sticking with a healthy nutrition and fitness routine year round?”

Creating a fit and healthy lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight. It takes patience, diligence, planning and the most important – consistency! For me personally it’s taken the last 10 years to really embrace this lifestyle, grow with it and it’s still evolving today.

What I consistently see through my personal training business is the willingness and desire to change: become more fit, lose weight/inches, decrease body fat, become stronger, etc. But a lifestyle that doesn’t support those changes will result in a loss of focus on ones goals.

So you ask yourself – well what I can start doing today to help support my goals? Here are 6 tips that I consistently use in my lifestyle and for you to think about everyday and start integrating into your daily routine.

1. Planning – “without a plan you plan to fail” This is my number one tip and if you do anything, do this! I plan my entire week, when I’m going to exercise (write it down, put it on your calendar), I plan my food for the week making big batches of my favorite recipes on Sunday, plan time with my family, etc.
2. Move your body – Adding a little movement into your day can go a long way. You can reduce the risks of certain diseases, have more energy, sleep better, better self-esteem, and you might just find a new hobby!
3. Choose to eat well – Everyday we are faced with choices on what to eat – you have the power to make the right choice and start fueling your body with the proper foods. I heard this quote the other day and loved it and would like to share with you – “Eat foods that love your body and your body will love you back” Food is very powerful and it can transform bodies like nothing else.
4. Sleep well – I try to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night. This is the time for your body to recover, re-build and revitalize.
5. Goals – I think goals are a great way to have some focus in your life – they can be short term or long term but when setting goals I like to use the SMART format.   Specific, Measurable, Action Oriented, Realistic and Timely. Write these goals down, share them with someone you are close to and that someone should be able to keep you accountable too. Make these goals visible at all times so you can see them daily and keep your eyes focused on the end point.
6. Embrace Challenges – “Every day you will be faced with challenges and opportunities. The moment you choose to see challenges as opportunities, you’ll be surrounded by opportunities alone.” - Casey Young, my husband
   It takes practice and consistency but once you find those opportunities you will be amazed on what you can accomplish.

Chandra Young
Wellness Coach & Fitness Model
“Don’t just dream it, live it!”