Do THIS instead of Quitting

Do THIS instead of Quitting
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you’re struggling with your New Year’s goals right now…

DO NOT GIVE UP!

Why? Because you deserve better than that.

In fact, did you know that the second Friday in January has become known as “Quitter’s Day”?

Yup, it’s true…

The second Friday in January is supposedly the day by which most people have ditched their resolutions. 🤯

But, there’s ONE powerful way that you can shut down those naysayers:

Instead of quitting, commit to ONE healthy action today. (It’s that simple.)

Need some easy ideas? Here’s a list of 15 healthy actions you can do ASAP even if you’ve already put your goals on the shelf — and all you have to do is choose ONE:

  1. Drink a glass of water
  2. Spend 5 minutes quietly focusing on your breath
  3. Go for a walk
  4. Take a multivitamin
  5. Do some squats
  6. Plan a healthy dinner
  7. Put your phone away for 30 minutes
  8. Go outside for some fresh air
  9. Write in a journal for 5 minutes
  10.  Reach out to a friend or other supportive person
  11.  Brush your teeth
  12.  Hire a coach
  13.  Read a self-development article or watch a video
  14.  Adjust your goals
  15.  Eat an apple
Remember, do just one thing. 

Then, use that teeny-tiny bit of momentum to power your next healthy thing… and your next… and your next.

And if you are ready to conquer your goals once and for all, I have a time-tested plan that’s helped women just like you lose weight and regain their energy without feeling deprived and spending hours in the gym! 

Another session of my 28-Day Total Body Transformation is kicking off February 12th, and it’s not too late for you to join. You can learn more HERE.

It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you 1) have a plan and 2) work the plan!

Here's what one customer had to say about her experience, "
"When I first heard about Colleen's program, I thought I didn't have "time" for another program. I read more about it and realized it was different and easier than most programs that are out there. I changed some major bad habits in just 3 days into the program that I thought for sure I wouldn't be able to do. I love the new habits I've created and still going strong; they are really lifelong changes. Who knew! Colleen did!"-Melissa G.
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The one holiday you don't want to celebrate

The one holiday you don't want to celebrate
We’re closing in on a big date … It’s January 19 – aka “quitter’s day.”

The company that runs Strava (a fitness tracking app) says that’s the day by which most people who set New Year fitness and fitness goals end up quitting.

You do NOT have to be one of those people!

In this email, I’m going to talk about one of the MOST IMPORTANT reasons people give up on their goals. 
It’s because:

They didn’t have a plan for when they slipped up.

And by slip up, I mean when they missed a workout, ate foods they weren’t “supposed to eat,” stayed up too late, or somehow “failed” to follow through with their plan.

Fact: Everyone slips up from time to time! (EVERYONE.) 

Knowing ahead of time what to do AFTER it happens goes a long way toward making sure that one slip-up doesn’t turn into two or twenty.

A solid post-slipup plan will help you:
  1. Recognize WHY it happened
  2. Reevaluate your process to see if it needs to be changed
  3. Get back on-plan ASAP
Here’s what I’m talking about:

Let’s say it’s a Thursday night and you’re been doing GREAT all week … but as you are finishing up work for the day, all you want is to get some takeout and veg in front of the TV instead of getting in your workout.

So that’s what you do.

And you feel a little guilt after, right? It’s time to give up! 

Wrong!

What if instead, you took a second to figure out WHY you didn’t follow your plan: i.e., “My willpower was low because I had a long, stressful day at work, plus I was tired. I’ve been going hard all week.”

And then once you realized the “why,” you reevaluated. Maybe you need to:

  • Add a rest day to your week,
  • Keep a healthy ready-to-go meal at home, and/or
  • Have a short and fun “off day” workout on standby with your favorite stress-busting exercises.
Then, the next day, it’s time to get back on track, with your contingency plan in place.

Now instead of the guilt, you feel EMPOWERED because you’re bulletproofing your plan. 

Your fitness & wellness journey is a PROCESS. What it looks like changes over time with the seasons, your schedule, your life, and your goals.

This is a BIG area I focus on with my clients – because the fact is, these are the moments having a COACH can be make-or-break for your goals! 

In fact, it’s one of the main reasons WHY people hire coaches in the first place.

An experienced coach can help you see the bigger picture and come up with solutions to keep you on track and moving FORWARD.

If you'd like some guidance and a proven plan, it's not too late to join my 28-Day Program that started TODAY! Check out the information HERE. Let's do this!

Here's what one 28-Day participant had to say, "I’ve learned that THIS is the most successful format for a challenge that I’ve ever participated in, thanks to everyone’s support and sharing. Even though no one is watching, I feel so accountable and want to hang in there with you all!"-Amanda J
 
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It's not just about your goals....

It's not just about your goals....

Welcome to 2022! 

If you’re not already feeling FIRED UP for SUCCESS … this mini mindset exercise will help you get there. (And if you are, it will take it to the next level!)

Chances are you’ve set quite a few goals in the past. Just the fact that you’re on my email list is a pretty good hint that you’re focused and goal-oriented.

Well today, we’re going to crank that up a bit.

This exercise is straight out of my 2022 Goal-Getting & Habit Stacking Action Plan (get your copy here: https://colleenriddle.com/landing/2022-goal-getting-guide)

What if this year, we expanded the idea of “goals” into something even BIGGER – a vision of SUCCESS. 

Think about what would make 2022 a successful year for you.

What would you look back on in amazement, pride, and excitement? 

I’m not just talking about health & fitness goals (though those are incredibly important)… 

I’m talking about ALL ASPECTS of your life – career, family, social network, spiritual connection, etc

What would you look back on and think, “Wow, look at what I did!”?

You know you’re on the right track with your “success vision” when you: 
1) Feel yourself start to smile and/or 

2) Get some butterflies in your stomach

And here’s where the rubber meets the road….

It’s time to live “AS IF” you’ve already reached that success.

What would your day look like today if you ALREADY achieved that success? 

What daily habits you would have picked up along the way? 

It’s time to start DOING THEM now – to adopt the habits of that future version of yourself. 

This is one of the most sure-fire ways to turn your goals into reality – it helps you learn and build the skills, habits, and mindset that will support your vision of success.

And even more importantly, it helps you create LIFESTYLE change where this “new way of living” becomes almost automatic. 

At Elite Physique, I'm not about quick fixes or yo-yo’ing results. I'm all about creating real, lifelong change. 

I want your “New Year” goals to become permanent, so you’re not setting the same goals year after year. 

I’ve worked with hundreds of people to help them lose weight, feel more confident, and create sustainable, healthy lifestyles.

If you want a personalized roadmap to help you achieve these same results, you don’t have time to wait! Your future “you” is waiting for you!

Join me in my upcoming 28-Day Total Body Transformational Challenge. It's a perfect way to kickstart your 2022 healthy lifestyle plan. It's time to say, "YES" to your health! Here's what one participant had to say, "I’ve learned that THIS is the most successful format for a challenge that I’ve ever participated in, thanks to everyone’s support and sharing. Even though no one is watching, I feel so accountable and want to hang in there with you all! All the tiny changes have been adding up and I'm having so much fun doing it!"-Amanda J

Let’s make 2022 one of the best years of your life!

Colleen
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5 important questions to ask yourself

5 important questions to ask yourself

As we approach the last week of 2022, I’ve got a GREAT mindset exercise that’ll help you do two things: 

  1. Set amazing new goals for 2022, and even more importantly,

  2. Give you the power to reach them.

FACT: almost all of us have had New Year’s resolutions at one point or another ... that we gave up on just a few short weeks later.

Want to know one of the main things that separate those who quit and those who don’t?

It’s engaging in regular REFLECTION along the way.

And a lot of people do it the wrong way. 

True reflection is a PROCESS that helps you recognize what’s working … and what isn’t … by asking yourself specific questions. 

Questions that can help take your life to the next level.

  • Reflection is NOT beating yourself up for what didn’t work.

  • Reflection IS taking time to think about the reasons why certain habits or actions “click” for you and why others are more of a struggle.

It’s stepping back to look at the big picture to see what is really required to set yourself up for success.

Here are 5 reflection questions to ask yourself over the next few days as we head toward 2022.

  1. How have you contributed to your happiness and health in 2021? 

  2. Where do you want to be a year from now? What is MOST important to you in 2022? (Top 3) Be specific. 

For each of your top three things, answer: 

  1. What specific things do you already do in your life that is moving you closer to what’s most important to you? Do you want to continue doing them in 2022? Take them to the next level?

  2. What specific things do you currently do that stalls your progress or holds you back? Why do you believe you take these actions? 

  3. What are 1-2 simple steps you can start taking NOW to make your vision a reality?

Another great question to ask yourself: “What would this look like if it was easy?”

If you get stuck, it helps to get an outside perspective. 

This is where coaching comes in …

Because a great coach can help you make the process a lot easier and more direct. They can eliminate the learning curve to find the fastest path to real results. 

And it’s one of the things we do best in my 28-Day Total Body Transformation Challenge. This program is specifically designed to take the guess work out of healthy eating and exercise. With my coaching and fun group atmosphere you will finally learn how to create and sustain healthy habits for a lifetime.

If you are ready for meaningful – and measurable – results, we are here to help. Here's what one client had to say about the 28-Day program, "When I started Colleen’s 28 day challenge, I was physically and emotionally in a rut. This challenge completely turned me around and headed me back in the right direction. I feel and look so much better! I would recommend this challenge to anyone!! Colleen is amazing, kind and fun to work with! Her workouts and all her lifestyle ideas are absolutely wonderful!! I would go so far as to say this stuff is life saving!!!" -S.H.

You do NOT have to go it alone! Click here for more info about the 28-Day Program. We start January 17th!

Here’s to a happy and healthy 2022!

Colleen
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Do this ONE thing for a focused 2021!

Happy New Year! I've included a Facebook Live I did on the first Monday "back to work." Take a listen!

Overall, I talk about a way to help you make great decisions, set your priorities and stick to them, and even help you achieve your goals!

Plus....it can even help you feel GREAT in the process. And NO, it's not an energy drink or magic pill!

It's your FOCUS WORD for 2021.

Your word will set the tone for the entire year. It's basically your 2021 mantra. It's your intention.

Examples of words could be something like, "STRONG," "RENEW," "INTENTIONAL," or "TRANSFORM."

Whatever word you choose, it should align with your goals and also make you feel GOOD when you say it.

Words with a strong emotional response will keep you feeling excited and fired up!

First, having just ONE WORD, is simple....and reminding yourself of your word every day will help you stay on track.

The whole idea is to do MORE things that connect you with that word, and FEWER things that push you away from it.

For example, if your word is "VIBRANT" and you go out to eat, keeping your word in mind can help you order foods that make you feel vibrant...not tired or bloated later!

Take some quiet time to think about what word resonates with you for the year. Make a list and really THINK about your word. Make sure you connect with it in a deep and meaningful way, and it sums up what you want MORE of in your life!

Are you ready for my word........EXPANSION!

I'd love to hear your word!



If you want more guidance on goal setting, make sure you download my FREE ebook, "Your 2021 Goal Setting & Fresh Start Workbook." Grab it HERE

Yours in health,
Colleen Riddle, ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Young Living Gold Independent Distributor 
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