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“Dearest Holly,

I just had to write to you before 2010 got too far underway!

October 30th, 2008 is the day I wrote my personal contract to be committed to the principles of the Fit Yummy Mummy lifestyle. I meant every word of it and truly believed with tears in my eyes and emotion welling up in my heart, that this was MY TIME. This was MY TIME to truly get my life and body back better than ever. I never could have imagined what a sincerely transformative experience this would be, from the inside out. If the changes were only on the outside, the possibility of the changes lasting would be very slim, as statistics show.

The Power of Fit Yummy Mummy Friendships and Support I had a fun weekend ~ Patrick and I drove to Chicago because I had the chance to speak at the 4th annual Midwest Fitness Symposium. I enjoy sharing what I do with other fitness professionals but the highlight of the event was getting a chance to meet up with Fit Yummy Mummy Denise!

My Personal 16 Week Challenge Results Sally has removed over 13 pounds and 5 1/2 inches from her belly! “Fit Yummy Mummy was the answer to years of useless fat- loss efforts. I have been set free from a life of fitness futility, and have been given the tools to effectively gain health and fitness and never be overweight and unhealthy again!

Working out shouldn’t have to be such a Struggle!

If the benefits are MORE energy, Loss of inches, New clothes…then why does each day seem to be a battle to get yourself up and moving?

If you are too busy, too tired, too cold, too lazy, overwhelmed or just plain unsure….

Here are 3 Instant and Simple Ways to Boost Your Motivation

I’ve finally taken action and started working on my goals for 2009. Yes… I too have setbacks. ::About 3 weeks ago we were packing up to move :: 2 weeks ago we moved in ::Then last week the winter storm hit BAD ::Tyler was out of school for a good week ::Friends were staying with us for they had no power I really struggled to find a way to get motivated, to get focused and to get back into my routine. So yesterday I decided to stop letting unexpected events stand in my way. I was tired of how this affected my mood and my ability to get work completed. Waiting for the right time to begin seemed downright silly! I recruited my husband to join me and made an appointment to meet with my new kettlebell instructor yesterday afternoon. Wow was this ever an eye opening experience!

Is motivation your biggest obstacle when it comes to sticking to your work out and getting results?

Reality is, Motivation takes EFFORT!

Motivation is NOT something that just “happens” to you when you wake up each day.

While making your workouts a priority and keeping them fun can sometimes help – there is a an even more powerful motivator….

Keeping a Workout Log

You already know the impact keeping a food log can have your your nutritional choices – well the same results can be had when you track your workouts!

::Log Your Workouts

The sheer act of writing down your workouts will keep you focused, on track and hold you accountable.

It’s time to stop winging it, stop guessing what to do next and simply going through the motions!

This is the best way to AVOID fat loss results!

Having a clear, purposeful and progressively challenging workout plan in place is the only approach that works!

::Assess your progress & set personal records

What are you getting out of your workouts?

It’s important to keep yourself challenged in order to see continual results. Going through the motions just doesn’t cut it.

Look over your workout journal, assess what you’ve done, and use the information you have in your journal to set small, progressively challenging goals for yourself.

See what works – Do it a Little Better the Next time
See what doesn’t – Change it so it DOES work for you

Achieve heightened motivation as you strive to beat your previous “bests”!

There is nothing more exciting and motivating than seeing how you improve from one workout to the next. As you reach and surpass your personal records – Lo and Behold…Results appear before your eyes!

The Power of Personal Records
Improve your workouts – Get Motivated – Get Results



“Holly,

I just wanted to let you know how much I have appreciated your insights on workouts that you gave us in one of the Fit Club coaching calls…. it has drastically changed the way that I workout!

I used to pull out the workout for the day, slog through it, do the same thing the next time and the time after that.

Ya, I felt like I was getting stronger, and I felt that I was working my body, but it felt like a chore, something that was on my list to check off and then move on with my day.

Now I finish when each workout:

~ I log it
~ I write my thoughts about how it went (what worked, what didn’t)
~ Then I set a goal for myself for the next time I do my workout

When that next workout comes, I pull up my old log, so I can see what I did, what I had problems with last time, and what challenge I had made for myself.

I then begin my next workout with the goal of doing what I had said I wanted to do last time.

This has made the biggest impact on my workouts.

Not only do I now look forward to them!

A major step forward!

I’m not just doing the same workout I did last time, I’m doing a better workout than I did last time.

I’m not only feeling how I’m getting stronger, but I’m seeing it on text as well. I can see what I did last time, and then know what I did this time, and it’s always a bit more, or a bit longer.

Just literally watching myself on text go from only being able to do one set of a move, to doing two sets, then three. Or seeing myself progress from the min reps to the max reps had been the biggest motivation for me to keep at it.

I want to see what I can do next! I want to set a goal for myself, and then see myself achieve that goal.

I can’t thank you enough for those words of wisdom that changed my mindset on what a real workout should be like!!

~Carrie Boucher



Take your Fit Yummy Mummy workouts to the Next Level!

Start logging your workouts, setting personal records and see your body transform before your eyes!



“YES! I am ready to get my body back and be in the BEST shape of my Life!!!

As I’ve been going through all my old content as we prep for the transition to the new Club FYM site, I came across a blog post I made over a year ago about why you should NOT go on a diet. I re-read it and thought that it was something you’d want to see too. Here are my “Top 10 Reasons Not to ‘go’ on a Diet” The only thing growing faster than the $65 billion diet industry is the American waistline. If your Resolution for the New Year is to GO on a Diet, the only place I guarantee you will go….is up in weight. It’s a Fact – Diets will only make you fatter.

There are about 300 members of the Club Fit Yummy Mummy community who have been kicking butt and taking names since January 1st. These are incredible women who have put their fears behind them and are willing to do whatever it takes – no excuses, no blame, no “I’ll do it tomorrow”- they know what they want and are making it happen. The success stories are already starting to come in! ~~~ Today is the beginning of my fourth week. I have lost 8 pounds and 30.5 overall inches.

“Wow!!! What a fabulous year this has been. A year of mind blowing changes; the year I took back control of my life! I set a goal late November 2007 that I was going to change my life. I was approaching 40; I was unhealthy and depressed. I was wearing a tight size 14 and weighed in at 176lbs. How did I get like this??? I WAS NOT going to buy bigger clothes!!! I wanted to be healthy; I wanted to be fit, and most of all I wanted to be strong!!! I was going to do whatever it took. I had become MISERABLE and REFUSED to live this way any longer. I said a prayer and asked God for guidance. I knew weight training was the key; it’s what I did in the past and had great results. I joined a gym and hired a trainer. At this point in time I wasn’t doing much. I needed guidance and structure. I found Holly’s business card at the gym; I took one, went home and checked out Fit Yummy Mummy. Holly was speaking to me!!! I had seen Holly at the gym, didn’t know her personally, but I knew she had to know what she was talking about. She was beautiful, healthy, and strong, but very feminine. That’s WHAT I WANTED!!! So why not trust someone who has achieved what you desire? I bought her e-book and started immediately. I joined Clubfym too. I could see this community was going to be awesome!!! I knew this was the answer to my prayer!!! December 5th 2007 I began my journey. I jumped in with both feet and never looked back! I was a woman on a mission and I wanted results! TOTAL FYM Results Dec 2007 – Dec 2008 Over 20 total inches GONE! 45 pounds lost Size 16 to a size 6!

Cleaning up my diet and eating every three hours were vital to my results. The results were instantaneous. I felt amazing on the inside. My mood had improved almost overnight. Talk about Energy, it was through the roof! I didn’t know what to do with it all!!! My eyes became brighter, my skin was softer, and I was looking younger! My results really started to take o? around week 6, from that point on I was unstoppable. I joined the 1st Transformation Challenge; this gave me the motivation and drive to kick things into gear. When I started I had already removed 11lbs and 12 weeks later removed 17lbs more lbs! I was chosen as one of the 12 finalists; what an honor!!! I can’t say enough about my new lifestyle. I have embraced it and I am living it. I love me and the person I have become. I am a better wife, mother and friend for finding Fit Yummy Mummy. No longer am I wasting precious time worried about how miserable I am looking and feeling. A year ago I would have never even thought about getting back into the work force. I didn’t think I was good enough or deserved it. Recently I have started a new job. I am a “teacher’s aide” at my sons Elementary School, and I love it!!! It’s amazing what you can accomplish in a years’ time. It just depends on how bad you want it, and for me it was pretty bad!!! January 18th I will be celebrating my 40th birthday. I am embracing this new time in my life feeling Fabulous, Fit, Flirty and Forty, Minus Forty-Five pounds! I have succeeded. All done in less than one year, what a goal!!!” ~ Sheri Meierle, Age 40 Mom of two, Fabulous-Flirty Fit Yummy Mummy 12 month results…How do you stick to it? Motivation is what keeps me going. Staying healthy for my family is very important. I am having a blast with my kids now. We are doing so many wonderful things together. I used to make excuses, but now I am making suggestions!!! The way I look and feel motivates me to continue down this path. I was pushing into a size 16, now I am in a 6, they are starting to feel loose. The results I have attained are far greater than anything I have ever expected. I love the way my clothes fit. I love the way my skin feels. I love the way my muscles feel; I am strong. I like the reflection looking back at me in the mirror. How can I not be motivated? ~~~~ Ready to make your body and your life just as Fabulous? You have everything you need with your complete Fit Yummy Mummy Fat Loss System! ~~~~ Need some support? Make sure you are a member of ClubFYM! ClubFYM.com Stop by and say hello to Sheri – her profile page is FULL of tips and motivation to help you on your way to achieving weight loss results that not only meet – but exceed your expectations!