You're not going to be your best every day... and that's okay!
Hate to break it to ya… you’re not gonna be your best every day, and that’s okay!
I’ve had a lot of clients getting down of themselves for NOT hitting their personal best each week.
I GET how frustrating that can be, especially when you HAVE been showing up each day and putting in the work!
A few things I want you to consider BEFORE beating yourself up too much:
- SLEEP: You need be sleeping! You can get away without enough sleep for a few days…until you can’t. Your body needs this to recover and function properly, so stop overlooking it! I personally have been using the Oura Ring to help me track this AND I take this awesome Magnesium complex that helps aid recovery and sleep before bed .
- RECOVERY: Are you actually giving your body enough time to recover between workouts?More isn’t always better. Your muscles need time to heal properly.
- HORMONES: Is it that time of month? Or close to it? Your body is going through A LOT so give yourself grace! I also use Natural Cycle to track my cycle so when I am feeling off, I'm more clear as to why!
- STRESS: Stress in all aspects of life raise cortosiol levels in our body and that can have a HUGE effect on our workouts.
- EATING: Are you eating and getting 30-40g of protein in per meal? For women especially, as we get older, this is IMPERATIVE! I personally was struggling with this the past few weeks so I made it a POINT to set an alarm and make sure I am eating each day
Remember the real win is just showing up every day. I am sure you are MUCH stronger than you were on Day 1!
Personal Life
This weekend I picked up my friend Liz Plosser from the airport! It was great to really HANG with her in real life! We used to do sessions super early in the morning in NYC and although I was technically training her each morning, it seriously filled MY cup working with her, especially during a time in my life when I was uncertain about what specifically I was doing.
Last time we worked out in person together was right when the pandemic happened. I went to her house to in Brooklyn and I remember us training outside on a park bench. We were uncertain of what was next… we had no idea that the next 2-3 years would would be super different for BOTH of us!
I picked her up and it was just like old times. We headed to my FAVORITE gym in Austin, SquatchFrontier Fitness, where my friend Noah (thanks Noah) had an ice bath set-up for us to do an interview in the cold… literally!
It was epic! Then we went to do some pull-ups and it was legit AMAZING to see her cranking out 10 WITH me with no problem after she started off with just ONE year ago. EVERYONE (yes, even ALL the guys) at the gym STOPPED in their tracks and watched as we cranked these pull-ups out and it was awesome! You can watch the video here.
Next we rushed over to Black Swan Yoga to get a flow in!
The day was amazing, I felt so inspired, fired up and I am so grateful for her! She is such an inspiration.
The rest of the weekend was filled with South by Southwest Events, which are GREAT but super draining. I met SO many amazing people but I had a hard time STAYING present because my mind was thinking about all the things I SHOULD be doing… like working.
This is something I really want to work on. I have this feeling that if I am NOT working that I am doing something wrong and that everything will fall apart. But truthfully, I got into this line of work so that I COULD be present and LIVE… so I need to find a better MIND balance with work and being present.
Sometimes I think HOW….
How am I supposed to:
- Do all the adulting things (pay bills, clean house, be on top of taxes)
- Be a Good Girlfriend
- Show up for my friends and mom
- Show up as my full self each day
- Make sure all the clients feel ALL the love and care
- Make sure the thousands of people who look up to me get what THEY need and feel supported
- Make money in the process (we need that to live)
- Get enough sleep
- Go after all my crazy dreams….
I put so much pressure on myself to be my best self, but how does one truly do it all? It feels impossible at times. Especially in my brain.
But just like what I said abov, you may not be 100% at everything all the time and that is OKAY.
Summer Shred Group Coaching
I've had a influx of 1:1 Coaching applications! And while I would LOVE to train each and everyone of you, I only coach a few women at a time to make sure they get everything they need! So I decided to open up spots to a Small Group Coaching Program! H
Here are the deets 👇🏼
✅ 12 week workout program, delivered on the TrueCoach app (I have programs for beginner, intermediate & advanced levels)
✅ Initial and Final GROUP calls! We will kick-off the program TOGETHER. I will set the tone of the series, my expectations of YOU, what you should expect from me and more
✅ Bi-Weekly Workouts via Zoom. This was SUPER beneficial for my 1:1 Clients, we will have a set time and day to do a class together and it WILL be recorded in case you can't att end live!
✅ Weekly Form Corrections as Needed
And even more surprises!
We also will have the option to add on Nutrition. Nutrition is a WHOLE other animal, so I have a nutrition coach ready to help you track your meals with MyFitnessPal, track your calories or macros (depending on what works best for you) and make weekly tweaks. YOU have to be willing to track your food to do this. She will also do Bi-Weekly Nutrition Calls on the weeks we don't have workouts.
I am limiting the number of ladies that join this Small Group Training Series. So IF you are interested PLEASE apply below and spots will be filled with a first come first serve basis! Once I review and feel like we are a good fit, we will set-up a 15 minute FREE call to chat in more depth about your goals!
IF you have any addition questions, email us at [email protected]
Oh and it will be Starting on March 26th!
CLICK HERE to apply for group coaching
Free things that ROCK
✅ Teaching for FREE at 8am EST on Women's Health Magazine Instagram! This will be a full body workout so be ready!
✅ FREE Pull-up Workshop on March 19th! I will go over everything you need to know to help you be successful in your pull-up journey! Sign up Here!
✅ FREE 30 Day Hang Challenge has started! We are doing a Hang Challenge TOGETHER Starting March 1st! Hang with me 30 Days for a change to win a $50 Amazon Giftcard AND a FREE SHIRT! Click here to join
✅ What If It All Goes Right: Goal Setting Workshop! Such an amazing Goal Setting Workshop!! I know some of you couldn't make it! So you can get the full recording and keep it forever here!
✅ New Community: We decided to switch communities yet again, we found a spot right here that would allow you post your videos EASILY! I am HUGE on making sure each person in the community has a GOOD experience so when I see something that can be better I fix it! Click Here to join and introduce yourself!
These are a few of my favorite things
These are some things that have greatly impacted my life or that I use daily!
Merchandise
Had a LOT of request from you all about the Strong Feel Good Merch!
Use Code: JUSTBECAUSE for 10% OFF
Sale Ends March 7th
Hoodies, Tanks, Shirts
Oura Ring!
I have been using it to track my sleep, my HRV and also help with tracking my cycle. So many people are DIFFERENT with their energy levels and readiness! You can use this as data to determine what would be best for you specifically! I think it's much better than the Whoop! I think right now they have $50 off their Rose Gold Ring!
Pull-up Bar, Bands, Liquid Chalk
I keep getting asked about the equipment I use for pull-up! My at home bar is affordable, easy to use and sturdy! I also have a great recommendation for Assisted Pull-up Bands & Liquid Chalk!
You can Check them out by Clicking here
The Mountain is YOU!
I am obsessed with this book! All about self sabotage and how to conquer it! It's an easy read!
Truecoach
For any of my COACHES on here! STOP USING excel Spread sheets! I've been using TrueCoach for my clients programing since 2018 and its a GAME CHANGER
CLICK HERE to try it for 14 Days FREE and get $50 off your first month if you decide to sign-up!
TOE Spacers
I have Bunions...gross right? These toe spacers are great! I wear them every morning to help keep my toes in alignment and prevent and other issues! Its basically like a retainer for your toes!
Get ya Some Toe Spacers
https://spacermobility.rfrl.co/ropqy
Code: ANGELA393
MitoRedLight
So you might have seen on my instagram that I have been using Redlight each morning ! There are SOOO many benefits! Here is the brand I use! I will do a full post on this!
