10 Tips and Reasons to make January 11-17th one your best weeks!

Only as strong as your determination.

1. Get up, get dressed and make yourself look amazing even if you don’t feel like it. It’ll change your attitude. (Thanks Mom!)…..because “baby if you look good, you’ll feel good! From the mouth of Billy Crystal
2. Focus on the possibilities and solutions in front of you rather than your current situation. What you focus on grows!
3. If you hate your job- just remember that it’s only temporary- it’s not your life. Go out and get what you really want and create the opportunity that you are passionate about.
4. “To fail is temporary, to quit is forever.” Lance Armstrong
5. Eat healthy and workout like it’s your job. No matter what- at the end of the day you can’t help but feel good about yourself.
6. Take an inventory of the people you associate with this week. Are they a healthy influence on your life? If not- decide to do something about it- NOW!
7. Drop what you are doing when you get home and give your kids a big hug. They could care less about what your day was like- they’re just happy you are there. (We often forget this.)
8. Know that you are on the verge of Greatness! And expect it to happen!
9. Read at least one inspiring quote today that resonates with you and paste it somewhere where it always catches your eye.
10. What other people think about you is none of your business. (Thanks John!)

76 Days to a bodybuilding comeback………Sushi, Sake, Rice…..riiight!

Today I started my first Cross Fit training Session with great Cross Fit Trainer Troy Becker (http://crossfitthrowback.weebly.com/the-trojan-perspective.html) and because I knew it was going to be different from my normal training routine I allowed myself to indulge and truly have a great time with a wonderful person over Sushi last night. Not only was the company awesome but I think I actually burned up enough calories laughing my tail end off all night equivalent to the amount of Sushi I ate. I actually tried a few new items that I hadn’t before……. Raw Salmon and Ahi- so good for your health and not to mention great fish for getting lean…..however forget about it when you add all of that rice and did I forget to mention Sake??? Oops! Oh well, alcohol is not permitted on a bodybuilding diet… but what the heck…. Here’s to the next 76 days of blood sweat and tears….. And competing in my first NPC Figure Show in 5 years!

Today’s Cross Fit session was quite basic learning the fundamentals of the right squat technique, shoulder press and getting through a circuit. I will tell you that I think I am in pretty good shape however I forgot what it was like to train with such intensity using plyometrics and explosive movements. I actually had to leave the session early today as I was just getting into my routine. Also my Asthma was kicking in quite intensely so needless to say I had to stop and take my inhaler. Thank goodness! I am in for it and I do realize that I will have to mentally prepare for each session that I attend. I won’t however refrain in any way of using loud expletives and possibly crying and throwing a tantrum during each session until I build up my stamina and endurance. Please stay tuned. We will be posting some great training videos and techniques in the very near future and prepare to be inspired!

Tip: I find that with my busy schedule preparing meals can often be a chore. I love the easiness and taste of Oh Yeah RTD Shakes – Banana Cream and Cookie’s & Cream with 32 grams of protein (www.ohyeahnutrition.com) and Frozen Green Beans & Almonds by Green Giant (www.greengiant.com), 100 cals and loaded with fiber and any easy way to get your greens. I eat the whole package minus the almonds. I save the almonds for later as a snack.) Stay tuned for my next blog: I’m going to perfect the perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie- for those gotta have cheat snacks and cheat days.

Happy Training and would love to hear your Fitness/Nutrition Tips.

Much Love,

Leslie

2 years after Having baby

Ready to get this show on the road!

Commitment To Consistency

A Day at the Beach

Song for Motivation- Great for your iPOD

I love new beginnings. New opportunities, new friends, new romantic relationships, new clothes, new hair style, new lipstick, you name it, NEW- I love it. but What I love most is the opportunity to start over. 2010 is the start of a new decade and new chance for people to treat themselves better, treat other people better and start a new life. A life that has been only but a dream come true.

We all have our demons and at some point in our lives our demons have a greater influence than we’d like them to have and can take over if we allow them. The key is acknowledging that you are not perfect and neither is anyone else. Nothing ever great was achieved without some sort of internal struggle or pain- be it blood, sweat and tears. Even the most positive people who you would least expect can have personal challenges that they are sometimes afraid to deal with and admit.

That’s what I love about life- its inconsistencies. It makes it interesting and colorful. What I know to be true is that throughout these inconsistencies in this experience called “life” is that if you remain consistent to a life of health and fitness your almost certain to never go wrong. Committing to a life of health and fitness can help you heal and deal with life’s adversities.  You can have a really crappy day at work, hate your job, be broke, in an unhealthy relationship, but at the end of the day if you can get your workout in and eat at least 90% clean- you’ve accomplished something- something that most people only talk about or wish that could have done.

This year I hope you decide to change for the better. What ever that means to you whether it is to lose weight, quit smoking, drop a bad relationship or find a new one, stop drinking so much, stop doing drugs…. what ever it is…..I wish you the best year of your life.

So here I go and starting my first Cross Fit session and also Bikram Yoga. Here’s to Living Out Loud and taking wonderful chances. And last but not least… may you be blessed with amazing true friends and family to get you through the rough spots.

“In order to achieve what most people wont, you have to do what most people don’t.” -  (I don’t remember where this came from… but I love it.)

Much Love-

Leslie

P.S. I love the video I posted. It’s great for motivation. iPOD Material for the gym and crank it up for a killer cardio session.

Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to my Fitness Blog! My on-line resource for fitness enthusiasts  that desire to embrace and improve on their fitness as it relates to their physical, wellness, beauty, health, and spiritual well being!

I will be bringing you the latest on the fittest people, latest trends, articles, places, foods, and  how you can manage to create your ultimate physique. I will also be highlighting the fittest restaurants, the hottest places to get a great work out and the ultimate trainers in the area. All comments and suggestions are always welcome. If you have a success story please don’t hesitate to e-mail me with your story as well as before and after photos. Please stay tuned… more to follow: www.lesliemccarroll.com is under construction.

Dedicated to the Passionately Fit!

Cheers!

Leslie