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		<title>Will This Year Belong to You</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Are you one of those people who follow through on their actions or do you find that your good intentions fall to the wayside quickly&#8217; Regardless of which type of person you may classify yourself as, why not make this year the year which belongs to you&#8217; This your my mantra is I finish everything [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you one of those people who follow through on their actions or do you find that your good intentions fall to the wayside quickly&#8217; Regardless of which<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MP900439557.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1907" src="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MP900439557-300x235.jpg" alt="setting fitness goals" width="300" height="235" srcset="https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MP900439557-300x235.jpg 300w, https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MP900439557-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MP900439557-150x118.jpg 150w, https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MP900439557.jpg 1050w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> type of person you may classify yourself as, why not make this year the year which belongs to you&#8217;</p>
<p>This your my mantra is I finish everything I start!</p>
<p>While this may sound like a huge challenge, by breaking it down into smaller steps the picture becomes much clearer. When it comes to setting goals many people often make lofty goals, those that are almost unattainable or out of reach. It’s no wonder that these ambitions and goals are given up almost as fast as they were set.<br />
So how do you set easy to reach goals that will lead you on the path of your dreams&#8217;</p>
<p>One of the first things that you need to accomplish is to think about what your goals are. Now we don&#8217;t mean traveling the world living out of fancy hotels. We that an awesome goal, don&#8217;t get me wrong, but for this blog post I mean the goals that are going to help you lead the life you have always dreamed of. If your goal was to travel the world what would be the steps you need to take to accomplish this&#8217;</p>
<p>By breaking down a main goal into smaller segments you are working towards your end goal. Building on the travel goal, what would you need to make this come true&#8217; Lots of money for one thing. How would you get this money&#8217; This would become a smaller goal. Once you had the money how would you travel, where would you go and how long would you stay in each place. All of these steps are smaller goals that need to be determined.<br />
Do you see how these smaller steps are building up to the main goal&#8217; Perfect, this is exactly how you can make this year belong to you.<br />
<strong>First define what your end goal is.</strong> Then plan out all of the steps you need to take to get there. This might include earning more money, saving money regularly, learning a new skill or it might involve losing weight and getting fit.</p>
<p>Regardless of your end goal, <strong>once you have planned out your steps you want to treat each one as a mini goal.</strong> <strong>Then take each mini goal and work on it until you have reached it.</strong> Then take the next one and build upon that. Repeat this process until you can see your end goal in sight.<br />
Along the way you are going to come face to face with stumbling blocks and of course, life will get in the way. All of these things are perfectly normal. What matters is the manner in which you deal with these road blocks.  These will occur, so how will you jump over, around under or through!!</p>
<p>For people losing weight it can be difficult when you reach a plateau for weeks and weeks. It is easier to give up and revert back to your old habits. <strong>Those people that are really determined and motivated to reach their target goal will look for ways to deal with these plateaus.</strong> <strong>These people are fighters!</strong><br />
When working towards a goal you do not always have to work hard on it every day. Sometimes it is healthy to take a short break, just don&#8217;t let this become a vacation though!</p>
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<p>. Working on a new goal means finding ways to fit it into your life without placing something or someone else in jeopardy.<br />
With this in mind you now have the tools and a plan of attack to make this year belong to you in any way you see fit.</p>
<p>If you goal is to lose weight, I&#8217;d love to help you. My Lean &amp; Sexy program does just that. <a title="Lean &amp; Sexy Program Info" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/lean-sexy-program-info/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more.</p>
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		<title>Fitober Fest 2014</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 20:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s back!! Last year we took a healthy stroll through October and we are going to do it again. Join the 30 Day FitOber Fest Challenge to create healthy habits. The aim of this challenge is to inspire you to build healthy habits that can fit into YOURS and YOUR families lifestyle. It’s free to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s back!! Last year we took a healthy stroll through October and we are going to do it again.</p>
<h1><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Join the 30 Day FitOber Fest Challenge to create healthy habits.</span></h1>
<h1><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Star2-100PercentFree.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-3364" title="30 Day FitOber Fest " src="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Star2-100PercentFree.png" alt="Star2 100PercentFree 30 Day FitOber Fest " width="111" height="111" srcset="https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Star2-100PercentFree.png 124w, https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Star2-100PercentFree-90x90.png 90w" sizes="(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px" /></a></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The aim of this challenge is to inspire you to build healthy <a title="habits" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/habits/">habits</a> </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">that can fit into YOURS and YOUR families lifestyle. <strong>It’s free to join</strong> and at the end of t</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">he 30 days my goal is that you have a healthy living plan you that will help you to lose weight, feel great and look fabulous. </span> Drawing on healthy topics and insights from various fitness sources you’ll have access to fitness tips, recipes, workouts and knowledge to apply to your new healthy lifestyle.</p>
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<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Want to join in the fun this year&#8221; <a href="http://forms.aweber.com/form/05/902543705.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Just click the link.  </a>Starting on Wednesday, October 1st you&#8217;ll receive a daily email</strong></span></h3>
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<h2><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">FitOber Fest 2014</span></h2>
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<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">No purchase necessary. </span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">You do need to link to this page, tweet or Facebook each daily challenge. How else will I know you are participating. </span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Plus — fitness is a team sport. By posting you will get support not only from me, but others who are taking the challenge. </span></h3>
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<h3>You will have a private Facebook group to share your insights, questions and ahas.</h3>
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<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a title="FitOber Fest" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/fitober-fest/">FitOber Fest</a> runs from October 1st – October 31st</span></h3>
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		<title>Will You Go For It&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2014 14:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What is your burning desire&#8217; What is the one thing that keeps coming up that you say I wish or someday&#8217; When are you going to take action&#8217; When will you go for it&#8217; For me this year has been about going for it. Not playing small. I&#8217;m kicking some tushy and taking names on [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/will-go/">Will You Go For It&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kimbarnesjefferson.com">Kim Barnes Jefferson</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is your burning desire&#8217;</p>
<p>What is the one thing that keeps coming up that you say I wish or someday&#8217;</p>
<p>When are you going to take action&#8217;</p>
<p>When will you go for it&#8217;</p>
<p>For me this year has been about going for it. Not playing small. I&#8217;m kicking some tushy and taking names on some goals that have been hanging around far to long!!</p>
<p>Listen to my latest video blog where about about your burning desire.</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/6QqFX5VOhVU" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
<p>Want to get started. Check out my 30 day fitness sprint challenge. <a href="http://bit.ly/1lqngQX" target="_blank">Click here</a></p>
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		<title>{Day 31} You Did It!! You Finished</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Give yourself a pat on the back! Wow. You did it. 30 days in a row to create the foundation to build a healthy lifestyle.  For my Boston based challenge takers I feel like I should call up the Boston Duck boats and we have a parade down Boylston Street. I feel like there should [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Give yourself a pat on the back! Wow. You did it. 30 days in a row to create the foundation to build a healthy lifestyle.  For my Boston based challenge takers I feel like I should call up the Boston Duck boats and we have a parade down Boylston Street. I feel like there should be some cheering squad leaping off this page to congratulate you on the amazing accomplishment.</p>
<p>I’d like to personally thank you for being part of this 30 Day Challenge and making it such a huge success.Whether you managed just a few posts or completed every single daily blog challenge (2 snaps up!!) you should celebrate.</p>
<p><strong>Based on the good work you&#8217;ve done you&#8217;ve build the foundation to:</strong></p>
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<li>Build a winning mindset</li>
<li>Develop powerful goals</li>
<li>Create a clean eating menu</li>
<li>Know what&#8217;s the best thing to eat pre/post workout</li>
<li>Get a good night sleep</li>
<li>Better structure your workouts</li>
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<p><strong>So what&#8217;s next&#8217;</strong></p>
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<li>If you&#8217;ve missed any part of the challenge you can through and complete them</li>
<li>Feel like you need a little extra support &#8212; you can contact me for 15 min laser coaching session. Just shoot me an email to see up a time squadleader at kimbarnesjefferson.com</li>
<li>Want to take the challenge to the next level&#8217; Join my Last Ditch To Be A Hot Bitch Challenge &#8212; if you are interested send me an email. squadleader at kimbarnesjefferson.com.The challenge starts on 11/11/13.</li>
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<p>Just joining now&#8221; Don’t worry you can catch up.<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-1-introduction-fitober-fest-30-day-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 1 — Intro the challenge</a><br />
<a title="[Day 2] Get Your Mind Straight" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-2-mind-straight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 2 — Getting your mind straight </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/smart-goals-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 3 — Goal setting </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/plate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 4 — What’s on your plate</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-5-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 5 — Lift</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-6-sweaty-mess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 6 — Cardio</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-7-living-life-terms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 7 — Living on your own terms<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-8-rest-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 8 — Rest day<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/habit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day  9 — Forming a habi</a>t<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 10 — Just Breath</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">e</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-11-shh-fat-loss-secrets-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 11 — Fat loss secrets revealed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/pinch-inch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 12 — Can you pinch an inch</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/dedication-consistency-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 13 — Dedicated and Focused </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-14-doubt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 14 — Doubt</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 15 — Rewards and Consequences</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/hormones-control-eating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 16 — Damn Hormones</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-18-successful-weight-loss-starts-meal-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 17 — Pre and Post Workout Meals<br />
Day 18 — Successful Weight Loss</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 19 — Know Before You Go </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-20-courage-strength-grace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 20 — Courage and Strength<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/run-bad-diet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 21 — You Can’t Out Run A Bad Diet<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-22-10-days/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 22 — 10 Days To Go!</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/body-cleansing-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 23 To Cleanse Or Not Cleanse </a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-24-power-good-night-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br />
Day 24 The Power Of Sleep</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-25-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 25 — What’s Your Why<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/effects-stress-body/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 26 — I’m Stressed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-27-art-start/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 27 — The Art Of The Start</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-28-advice-give/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 28 — What’s Your Advice<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-29-29-healthly-lifestyle-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 29 &#8212; Healthy Tips </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-30-check-wreck/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 30 &#8212; Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Okay &#8212; that&#8217;s a old school Dr. Dre song, but I love it none the less! We are 30 days into our challenge we have 1 more day and I want to do another check in to see where you are now!! Are you stuck in a rut or are you like Stella and you&#8217;ve [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay &#8212; that&#8217;s a old school Dr. Dre song, but I love it none the less! We are 30 days into our challenge we have 1 more day and I want to do another check in to see where you are now!!</p>
<p>Are you stuck in a rut or are you like Stella and you&#8217;ve found your groove! Here&#8217;s a quick test.</p>
<p><strong>You&#8217;ve found your groove if you:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Feel awesome after a workout</li>
<li>started to feel less stressed</li>
<li>have seen your mood has improved</li>
<li>don&#8217;t stress about what to eat</li>
<li>don&#8217;t stress about your workouts</li>
<li>head to the gym instead of the couch and you no longer think its a chore (okay sometimes it is, but you know you&#8217;ll feel better)</li>
<li>are motivated to hit your goals</li>
<li>completed more than 50% of this challenge and determined to finish the rest of it</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Somebody reboot me please if you:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>struggling to reach your goals</li>
<li>working hard and not seeing any results</li>
<li>are feeling unmotivated</li>
<li>been focused on the same goals for a while and unable to get started</li>
<li>feel like crap for hours or days after a workout</li>
<li>feel guilty for missing workouts or not eating cleanly</li>
<li>hit a plateau and have been stuck for a while</li>
</ul>
<p>If you&#8217;ve got your groove &#8212; rock on and good luck to you!!! If you need a reboot, let&#8217;s discuss how restart. The best thing about this challenge is that you can do it over and over again. I recommend starting from day 1 and taking it day by day. Don&#8217;t beat yourself up. We all have things that come up in our lives that may have prevented you from doing this challenge daily, but we just need to keep plugging away. <strong> Do you need some accountability&#8217; Do you need a more formal program&#8217; That&#8217;s where wellness coaching can come in handy.</strong>  I will nudge you to explore what is most important to you right now, we&#8217;ll talk through your challenges and work to navigate obstacles so that you meet your health and fitness goals quicker and have the confidence that you will succeed.  To learn more about my <a title="How I Help" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/how-i-help/">programs, click here. </a></p>
<p><strong>Today&#8217;s Assignment</strong></p>
<p>Where are you&#8221; Be honest &#8212; do you need to reboot are you charging ahead full blast!!!</p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget Leave a comment below. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kbjefferson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Write a facebook post on the Fabulous Fit Squad.</a> If you have a personal blog, write a blog post. Make sure you link back to the site so we can cheer you on and hold you accountable.</strong></p>
<p>Just joining now&#8221; Don’t worry you can catch up.<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-1-introduction-fitober-fest-30-day-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 1 — Intro the challenge</a><br />
<a title="[Day 2] Get Your Mind Straight" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-2-mind-straight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 2 — Getting your mind straight </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/smart-goals-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 3 — Goal setting </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/plate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 4 — What’s on your plate</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-5-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 5 — Lift</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-6-sweaty-mess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 6 — Cardio</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-7-living-life-terms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 7 — Living on your own terms<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-8-rest-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 8 — Rest day<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/habit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day  9 — Forming a habi</a>t<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 10 — Just Breath</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">e</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-11-shh-fat-loss-secrets-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 11 — Fat loss secrets revealed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/pinch-inch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 12 — Can you pinch an inch</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/dedication-consistency-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 13 — Dedicated and Focused </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-14-doubt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 14 — Doubt</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 15 — Rewards and Consequences</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/hormones-control-eating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 16 — Damn Hormones</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-18-successful-weight-loss-starts-meal-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 17 — Pre and Post Workout Meals<br />
Day 18 — Successful Weight Loss</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 19 — Know Before You Go </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-20-courage-strength-grace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 20 — Courage and Strength<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/run-bad-diet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 21 — You Can’t Out Run A Bad Diet<br />
</a>Day 22 — 10 Days To Go!<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/body-cleansing-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 23 To Cleanse Or Not Cleanse </a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-24-power-good-night-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br />
Day 24 The Power Of Sleep</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-25-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 25 — What’s Your Why<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/effects-stress-body/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 26 — I’m Stressed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-27-art-start/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 27 — The Art Of The Start</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-28-advice-give/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 28 — What’s Your Advice<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-29-29-healthly-lifestyle-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 29 &#8212; Healthy Tips </a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Change doesn&#8217;t happen overnight. It certain circumstances I&#8217;m a go big or go home kind of girl, but when it comes to your health. I&#8217;m a slow and steady wins the race and you are morel likely to stick with it.  Here are 29 baby steps to help you to keep moving forward.  Remember yesterday&#8217;s [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Change doesn&#8217;t happen overnight. It certain circumstances I&#8217;m a go big or go home kind of girl, but when it comes to your health. I&#8217;m a slow and steady wins the race and you are morel likely to stick with it.  Here are 29 baby steps to help you to keep moving forward.  Remember yesterday&#8217;s lesson about <a title="{Day 27} The Art Of The Start!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-27-art-start/">habits</a>.</p>
<ol>
<li>Break up with the scale &#8212; focus on your body composition. Find a pair of jeans or dress that you would love to fin into.</li>
<li>Stop with hours of<a title="[Day 6] I’m A Sweaty Mess!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-6-sweaty-mess/"> cardio </a>&#8212; you are on the road to no where.</li>
<li>You can&#8217;t out train a bad diet</li>
<li>Drop the pink dumbbells and <a title="[Day 5] You Got To Lift!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-5-lift/">lift heavy</a></li>
<li>Remove artificial sweeteners from your diet</li>
<li>Eat organic when possible</li>
<li>Have protein with all meals</li>
<li>Work your way up to 1 gallon of water</li>
<li>Fall of the wagon, hop right back on, don&#8217;t wait to the next day.</li>
<li>Have veggies with every meal</li>
<li>Learn to <a title="[Day 10] Just Breathe!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mediate</a></li>
<li>Progress not perfection</li>
<li><a title="{ Day 24} The Power Of A Good Night Sleep!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-24-power-good-night-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Set a bed time</a></li>
<li><a title="{ Day 19} Know Before You Go!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-19/">Tracking my meals</a> holds me accountable to me</li>
<li><a title="[Day 4] What’s On Your Plate'" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/plate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5-6 meals</a> every 2-3 hours</li>
<li>It&#8217;s okay to make meal swaps at <a title="{Day 18} Successful Weight Loss Starts With A Meal Plan" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-18-successful-weight-loss-starts-meal-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">restaurants </a></li>
<li><a title="It’s A Skinny, Ultra, Sugar Free, Low Carb Margarita" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/skinny-ultra-sugar-free-carb-margarita/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alcohol </a>in moderation</li>
<li>It starts with small building<a title="{Day 27} The Art Of The Start!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-27-art-start/"> small habits</a></li>
<li>Always be prepared &#8212; leave home with snacks</li>
<li>Cook 1x week so that you always have healthy food on hand</li>
<li>Have a protein shake within 30 minutes of a strength training workout</li>
<li>Overtraining will not get you to your goals any faster</li>
<li>Work to reduce your <a title="{Day 26} I’m Stressed Out!!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/effects-stress-body/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">stress level</a></li>
<li>Know before you go &#8212; most restaurants have menus online</li>
<li>Drink green tea</li>
<li>Eat within 30 min to waking</li>
<li>Get a good pair of sneaker &#8212; if you can&#8217;t remember when you bought them it&#8217;s time for a new pair</li>
<li>Get in your good fat oils &#8212; there is more to life nuts and olive oil</li>
<li>Watch your portion sizes</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Today&#8217;s Challenge:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pick 2 habits you will use today.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Don’t forget Leave a comment below. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kbjefferson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Write a facebook post on the Fabulous Fit Squad.</a> If you have a personal blog, write a blog post. Make sure you link back to the site so we can cheer you on and hold you accountable.</strong></p>
<p>Just joining now&#8221; Don’t worry you can catch up.<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-1-introduction-fitober-fest-30-day-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 1 — Intro the challenge</a><br />
<a title="[Day 2] Get Your Mind Straight" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-2-mind-straight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 2 — Getting your mind straight </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/smart-goals-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 3 — Goal setting </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/plate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 4 — What’s on your plate</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-5-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 5 — Lift</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-6-sweaty-mess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 6 — Cardio</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-7-living-life-terms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 7 — Living on your own terms<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-8-rest-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 8 — Rest day<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/habit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day  9 — Forming a habi</a>t<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 10 — Just Breath</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">e</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-11-shh-fat-loss-secrets-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 11 — Fat loss secrets revealed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/pinch-inch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 12 — Can you pinch an inch</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/dedication-consistency-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 13 — Dedicated and Focused </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-14-doubt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 14 — Doubt</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 15 — Rewards and Consequences</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/hormones-control-eating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 16 — Damn Hormones</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-18-successful-weight-loss-starts-meal-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 17 — Pre and Post Workout Meals<br />
Day 18 — Successful Weight Loss</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 19 — Know Before You Go </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-20-courage-strength-grace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 20 — Courage and Strength</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/run-bad-diet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 21 — You Can’t Out Run A Bad Diet<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-22-10-days/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 22 — 10 Days To Go!</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/body-cleansing-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 23 To Cleanse Or Not Cleanse </a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-24-power-good-night-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br />
Day 24 The Power Of Sleep</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-25-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 25 — What’s Your Why<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/effects-stress-body/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 26 — I’m Stressed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-27-art-start/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 27 — The Art Of The Start</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-28-advice-give/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 28 &#8212; What&#8217;s Your Advice </a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been watching CBS This Morning and they do a segment on it called, Note To Self it&#8217;s a a letter you&#8217;d send to yourself in the past. I like it becasue as they say hindsight is 20/20. This would be a letter you could tell yourself what pitfalls to avoid, relive some great moments, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been watching CBS This Morning and they do a segment on it called, Note To Self it&#8217;s a a letter you&#8217;d send to yourself in the past. I like it becasue as they say hindsight is 20/20. This would be a letter you could tell yourself what pitfalls to avoid, relive some great moments, what would you write to yourself&#8217; The segment is really interesting because they have famous people write a letter to themselves in the past giving them advice and they read it on the air.<br />
The one take away I&#8217;d like to give you. You are kind and worthy! Now tell someone else that today.</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/4c3JPNa3lHs'rel=0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
<p><a href="http://youtu.be/m8HVoN1uTtM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oprah&#8217;s Note To Self</a></p>
<p><strong>Today&#8217;s assignment</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Write a letter to your past self with what healthy lifestyle lessons you&#8217;ve learned</strong>
<ul>
<li><strong>Here are 2 examples for me! </strong>
<ul>
<li><strong>Going to the beach everyday without sunscreen =(</strong></li>
<li><strong>Calling Zumba a fad LOL </strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Write a letter to your future self to congratulating yourself on where your healthy lifestyle will be 12 months from now</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Don’t forget Leave a comment below. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kbjefferson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Write a facebook post on the Fabulous Fit Squad.</a> If you have a personal blog, write a blog post. Make sure you link back to the site so we can cheer you on and hold you accountable.</strong></p>
<p>Just joining now&#8221; Don’t worry you can catch up.<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-1-introduction-fitober-fest-30-day-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 1 — Intro the challenge</a><br />
<a title="[Day 2] Get Your Mind Straight" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-2-mind-straight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 2 — Getting your mind straight </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/smart-goals-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 3 — Goal setting </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/plate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 4 — What’s on your plate</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-5-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 5 — Lift</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-6-sweaty-mess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 6 — Cardio</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-7-living-life-terms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 7 — Living on your own terms<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-8-rest-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 8 — Rest day<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/habit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day  9 — Forming a habi</a>t<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 10 — Just Breath</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">e</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-11-shh-fat-loss-secrets-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 11 — Fat loss secrets revealed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/pinch-inch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 12 — Can you pinch an inch</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/dedication-consistency-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 13 — Dedicated and Focused </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-14-doubt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 14 — Doubt</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 15 — Rewards and Consequences</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/hormones-control-eating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 16 — Damn Hormones</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-18-successful-weight-loss-starts-meal-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 17 — Pre and Post Workout Meals<br />
Day 18 — Successful Weight Loss</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 19 — Know Before You Go </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-20-courage-strength-grace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 20 — Courage and Strength </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/run-bad-diet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 21 — You Can’t Out Run A Bad Diet<br />
</a><a title="{Day 22} 10 Days To Go!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-22-10-days/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 22 — 10 Days To Go!<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/body-cleansing-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 23 To Cleanse Or Not Cleanse </a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-24-power-good-night-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br />
Day 24 The Power Of Sleep</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-25-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 25 — What’s Your Why<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/effects-stress-body/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 26 — I’m Stressed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-27-art-start/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 27 &#8212; The Art Of The Start</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When you think about starting something new &#8212; do you feel excited do you feel like you are stepping onto a large platform about to dive into shark invested waters are you one of those folks we are always starting something and not finishing it are you someone who says you are going to do [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think about starting something new &#8212;</p>
<ul>
<li>do you feel excited</li>
<li>do you feel like you are stepping onto a large platform about to dive into shark invested waters</li>
<li>are you one of those folks we are always starting something and not finishing it</li>
<li>are you someone who says you are going to do it and boom it done!</li>
</ul>
<p>2 snaps up to you if you are the later. So many of us struggle with getting start and actually finishing. Today is all about how to keep that moving forward. The biggest reason people fail at creating and sticking to new habits is that they don’t keep doing it. <strong>That seems obvious: if you don’t keep doing a habit, it won’t really become a habit.</strong> So what’s the solution to this obvious problem&#8217; Find a way to keep doing it. When you look at it this way, the key to forming a habit is not how much you do of the habit each day (exercise for 30 minutes, eat 5 meals, etc.), but whether you do it at all. So the key is just getting started. Let me emphasize that: <strong>the key to forming a habit is starting each day</strong>. What do I mean by starting&#8217; If you want to form the habit of meditation, just park your tushy down in a quiet area each day. If you want to form the habit of running, just lace up your shoes and get out the door. If you want to form the habit of writing, just sit down, you can write it out long hand or type on your computer. <strong>Form the habit of starting, and you’ll get good at forming habits.</strong></p>
<h3>Easier Said Then Done &#8212; How Do You Get Started&#8217;</h3>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What happens when you wake up and don’t feel like doing yoga or heading to your cycle class&#8217; Let’s first take a look at why you don’t feel like starting. It’s usually for one or both of these reasons:</span></p>
<ol>
<li>You are comfortable with what you’re doing (doing something online, sleeping, just sitting down =)), and the habit you&#8217;d like to start  it’s too hard &#8211; aka not comfortable. We cling to the comfortable. We love our comfort zone!!!</li>
<li>It’s too difficult to get started — to do the habit, you have to buy stuff or find someone who will help or teach you, or drive 20 minutes to the gym, or go get a bunch of ingredients, etc. &#8212; This is when the excuse monster rears its ugly head.</li>
</ol>
<p>Those are the main two reasons, and really they’re the same thing. <strong>So the solution is to make it easier and more comfortable to do the habit, and easier to get started. </strong>Some ways to do that:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Focus on the smallest thing</strong> <strong>— just getting started. You</strong> don’t have to do even 5 minutes — just start. That’s so easy it’s hard to say no.</li>
<li><strong>Prepare everything you need to get started earlier. </strong>So if you need some equipment, get it ready well before you have to start, like the evening before, or in the morning if you have to do it in the afternoon, or at least an hour before. Then when it’s time to start, there is no barrier.
<ul>
<li>I lay out my gym clothes the night before so all I need to do is put them on my body.</li>
<li>I make my shopping list on Friday night and head to the grocery store on Saturday afternoon so I have food in the house for the week.</li>
<li>I put my workouts in my calendar weekly so I know when I&#8217;m working out.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Make the habit something you can do where you are, instead of having to drive there.</strong>
<ul>
<li>Can you buy videos and do workouts at home</li>
<li>Can you pull out your ipod and just dance for 20 minutes</li>
<li>Can you grab stuff out of your cupboard and make a new recipe&#8217;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>If you have to drive or walk somewhere, <strong>have someone meet you there</strong>. Then you’re less likely to stay home (or at work), and more likely to go — and going there is the same thing as getting started. This works because you’re making it less comfortable to not start — the idea of leaving a friend waiting for you at the gym or park is not a comfortable one.
<ul>
<li>I recently started going to a <a title="I’m So Fly!!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/fly/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cycle studio</a> where if I don&#8217;t cancel the night before I lose my money.</li>
<li>Sign up for personal training sessions</li>
<li>Work with a <a title="Services" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/how-i-help/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">coach on accountability</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Tell people you’re going to do the habit</strong> of starting your habit every day for 30 days. Having this kind of accountability motivates you to get started, and makes it less comfortable not to start.
<ul>
<li>This is the main reason why I started this challenge to help you get moving on a goal you may have been putting off.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Start with the easiest version of the habit</strong>, so that it’s easy to start. For example, if you want to form the habit of reading, don’t start with War and Peace, but with the Shopaholic Series or whoever you find fun and easy to read. If you want to start yoga, don’t start with a head to a 90 min power yoga, head to a 60 min to class or find a website that shows you a few salutations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Make it as easy as possible to start, and hard to not start. Tell yourself that all you have to do is lace up your shoes and get out the door, and you’ll have a hard time saying no. Once you’ve started, you’ll feel good and probably want to continue (though that’s not a necessity). Learn to love that moment of brilliance, and your habit troubles fade like the night.</p>
<p><strong>Today&#8217;s assignment </strong></p>
<p><strong>Pick 2 of the starters that you could do to help you get started with one of your goals.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget Leave a comment below. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kbjefferson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Write a facebook post on the Fabulous Fit Squad.</a> If you have a personal blog, write a blog post. Make sure you link back to the site so we can cheer you on and hold you accountable.</strong></p>
<p>Just joining now&#8221; Don’t worry you can catch up.<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-1-introduction-fitober-fest-30-day-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 1 — Intro the challenge</a><br />
<a title="[Day 2] Get Your Mind Straight" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-2-mind-straight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 2 — Getting your mind straight </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/smart-goals-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 3 — Goal setting </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/plate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 4 — What’s on your plate</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-5-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 5 — Lift</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-6-sweaty-mess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 6 — Cardio</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-7-living-life-terms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 7 — Living on your own terms<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-8-rest-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 8 — Rest day<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/habit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day  9 — Forming a habi</a>t<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 10 — Just Breath</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">e</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-11-shh-fat-loss-secrets-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 11 — Fat loss secrets revealed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/pinch-inch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 12 — Can you pinch an inch</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/dedication-consistency-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 13 — Dedicated and Focused </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-14-doubt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 14 — Doubt</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 15 — Rewards and Consequences</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/hormones-control-eating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 16 — Damn Hormones</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-18-successful-weight-loss-starts-meal-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 17 — Pre and Post Workout Meals<br />
Day 18 — Successful Weight Loss</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 19 — Know Before You Go </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-20-courage-strength-grace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 20 — Courage and Strength </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/run-bad-diet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 21 — You Can’t Out Run A Bad Diet<br />
</a>Day 22 — 10 Days To Go!<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/body-cleansing-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 23 To Cleanse Or Not Cleanse </a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-24-power-good-night-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br />
Day 24 The Power Of Sleep</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-25-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 25 &#8212; What&#8217;s Your Why<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/effects-stress-body/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 26 &#8212; I&#8217;m Stressed</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Now. when you hear this you like what are you talking about. Over the past 2 years I&#8217;ve spent time working on mine. So. here&#8217;s a peak into me. Three years ago I was working slaving for a corporate gym burning the candle at both ends. One day I was like what am I doing. [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now. when you hear this you like what are you talking about. Over the past 2 years I&#8217;ve spent time working on mine. So. here&#8217;s a peak into me. Three years ago I was <del>working</del> slaving for a corporate gym burning the candle at both ends. One day I was like what am I doing. I&#8217;m exhausted, I&#8217;m giving them 60% of my money and they still want more. What else could I give&#8217; Umm.. my notice.  My WHY &#8212; I wanted to be happier, less tired, go vacation with my husband with it not be the &#8220;right time&#8221; be appreciated for me hard work. I scaled back my time at gym and started working for myself training clients online. I was &#8212; less tired, had more energy and was HAPPIER! I was doing what I wanted to do &#8212; servicing clients.  What made me snap was my WHY! I started training becasue I wanted to help folks lose weight and get healthy. I didn&#8217;t want to hit quotas, if I wanted to do that I would have stayed in sales in corporate America. So.. let&#8217;s get down to today&#8217;s lesson.</p>
<ul>
<li>What&#8217;s your WHY&#8217;</li>
<li>We&#8217;ve talked about a number of different mindset and motivational ideas, but really WHY are you looking to get healthier&#8217;</li>
<li>Why are you looking to make a change&#8217;</li>
<li>Who supports my success&#8217;</li>
<li>Who needs me to succeed&#8217;</li>
<li>Why now&#8217;</li>
<li>Is my why big enough&#8217;</li>
</ul>
<p>People who know their &#8220;why&#8221; will make their dreams come true. At times you may look in the mirror and think to yourself, I can&#8217;t do this, this is where you borrow belief. Allow yourself to be taught.</p>
<p><strong>Today&#8217;s a assignment is a little tough. We are rapidly reaching the end of our time together so &#8212; I need to make sure I get it all in.</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Decide what you want&#8217;</strong>
<ul>
<li>Where do you want to by the end of the year&#8217;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>What is your why&#8217;</strong>
<ul>
<li>So deep and meaningful that it makes you want to move any obstacle to make your goals happen</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Solid game plan</strong>
<ul>
<li>When we set goals at the beginning of this challenge where they solid&#8217; Can you measure how far you have come&#8217;</li>
<li>Are your goals should be on paper!</li>
<li>Your goals should be posted someplace you can see every day to remind you of where you are going!</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Commit</strong>
<ul>
<li>You can&#8217;t do just say I&#8217;ll try. You need to commit.</li>
<li>Are you willing to commit to be in a different place 12 months for now&#8217;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/uRDNLTMaZqo'rel=0" width="420" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Personal Development</strong>
<ul>
<li>Become a student of a healthy lifestyle</li>
<li>Invest in coaching to help you get over your hurdles</li>
<li>Invest time in reading and learning about health and fitness</li>
<li>Invest in researching the best foods for you and your family</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>What&#8217;s you holding you back</strong>
<ul>
<li>Here is where you put the <a title="Don’t Be A Serial Quitter — The Hairy Eye Ball Of Truth!" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/resolution-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hairy Eyeball of Truth </a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<p>Don&#8217;t wait for someone else to to create what you want! In the words of Nike &#8212; Just Do It!! Another good blog post, <a title="Make Yourself _____________" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/nike-makeyourself/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make Yourself! Love&#8217;d the Nike campaign.</a></p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget Leave a comment below. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kbjefferson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Write a facebook post on the Fabulous Fit Squad.</a> If you have a personal blog, write a blog post. Make sure you link back to the site so we can cheer you on and hold you accountable.</strong></p>
<p>Just joining now&#8221; Don’t worry you can catch up.<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-1-introduction-fitober-fest-30-day-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 1 — Intro the challenge</a><br />
<a title="[Day 2] Get Your Mind Straight" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-2-mind-straight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 2 — Getting your mind straight </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/smart-goals-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 3 — Goal setting </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/plate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 4 — What’s on your plate</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-5-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 5 — Lift</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-6-sweaty-mess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 6 — Cardio</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-7-living-life-terms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 7 — Living on your own terms<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-8-rest-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 8 — Rest day<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/habit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day  9 — Forming a habi</a>t<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 10 — Just Breath</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">e</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-11-shh-fat-loss-secrets-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 11 — Fat loss secrets revealed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/pinch-inch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 12 — Can you pinch an inch</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/dedication-consistency-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 13 — Dedicated and Focused </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-14-doubt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 14 — Doubt</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 15 — Rewards and Consequences</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/hormones-control-eating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 16 — Damn Hormones</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-18-successful-weight-loss-starts-meal-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 17 — Pre and Post Workout Meals<br />
Day 18 — Successful Weight Loss<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 19 — Know Before You Go </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-20-courage-strength-grace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 20 — Courage and Strength </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/run-bad-diet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 21 — You Can’t Out Run A Bad Diet<br />
</a>Day 22 — 10 Days To Go!<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/body-cleansing-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Day 23 To Cleanse Or Not Cleanse </a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-24-power-good-night-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br />
Day 24 The Power Of Sleep<br />
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s no secret that we feel better when we get a good night&#8217;s sleep.  Tossing and turning all night, or simply hitting the sack too late, can leave us feeling un-energetic and grouchy the following day.  An adequate amount of restful sleep, on the other hand, makes us more alert and improves our mood. But [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s no secret that we feel better when we get a good night&#8217;s sleep.  Tossing and turning all night, or simply hitting the sack too late, can leave us feeling un-energetic and grouchy the following day.  An adequate amount of restful sleep, on the other hand, makes us more alert and improves our mood. But a good night&#8217;s sleep has a lot more benefits than that.  It can <a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/j0408908.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-187" alt="Sleeping" src="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/j0408908.jpg" width="423" height="259" /></a>improve our mental and physical health in several ways.  Here are some of the reasons we should strive to get enough sleep each and every night.</p>
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<li><strong>Getting enough sleep is good for your heart.</strong>  Our hearts slow down when we&#8217;re sleeping, so it stands to reason that not getting the sleep we need makes our hearts work harder for longer than intended during the course of a day.  Lack of sleep can also be linked to higher blood pressure and cholesterol, both of which are bad for the heart.</li>
<li><strong>Sleep helps us fight disease and infection.</strong>  As we sleep, our bodies produce more of the hormones that aid the immune system, such as melatonin and cortisol.  These hormones can help prevent cell damage that leads to cancer, and they help fight off germs that cause colds, the flu, and infections.</li>
<li><strong>Long-term memories are formed during sleep.</strong>  So when we get a good night&#8217;s sleep, we are giving our brains time to store more information away for later reference.  If you are suffering from forgetfulness, try getting a little more sleep.  Chances are, it will help.</li>
<li><strong>Adequate amounts of sleep can help us maintain a healthy weight. </strong> Studies have shown that those who sleep less than 7 to 8 hours a night are more likely to be overweight.  This is believed to be due in part to lower levels of leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite, and higher levels of ghrelin, a hormone that simulates hunger.</li>
<li><strong>Getting the sleep you need can help ward off depression</strong>.  One of the contributing factors in depression is serotonin deficiency, which often occurs in those who do not get enough sleep.</li>
<li><strong>Sleep is the time when our bodies repair themselves.</strong>  They create new cells to replace those that have been damaged during the waking hours.  This is one of the keys to good health.</li>
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<p>Getting a good night&#8217;s sleep can help us be more productive, happier and healthier.  It gives our bodies a chance to produce hormones that we need and regenerate itself, and our brains a chance to file away the things we need to remember.  Getting enough sleep each night is one of the most effortless, yet most important, things we can do to keep our bodies functioning as they should. Here are some tips for getting a good night&#8217;s sleep.</p>
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<li><strong>Set a bed time</strong> &#8212; I know are over 9 years old, but I have a bed time. I typically get up most days at 5:30am and if I don&#8217;t have a bed time I would be a let&#8217;s just say you might not like me. =)</li>
<li><strong>Don&#8217;t eat to close to bed time</strong> &#8212; You don&#8217;t want to be full before you go bed. You want to stop eating 2-3 hours before bed.</li>
<li><strong>Have a ritual</strong> &#8212; I&#8217;m typically lights out at 10pm. At 9pm I&#8217;m in bed reading to help quiet my mind. If I find that I can&#8217;t shut down my brain I will grab a notebook that I keep my bed and write what&#8217;s on my mind so it gets out of my head. When it&#8217;s winter, I cozy up in bed with a nice mug of tea.</li>
<li><strong>How&#8217;s your bedroom</strong> &#8212; Is it too warm, too cold, is your mattress comfortable, do you have comfy pillows&#8217; Make your bedroom a little sanctuary.</li>
<li><strong>Wake up at the same time every day</strong> &#8212; I know that some of you work varying shifts so I know that it&#8217;s tough, but try your best to get the same number of hours of sleep. I ask that you strive for at least 7 hours of sleep/night.</li>
<li><strong>Get the electronics out of the bedroom</strong> &#8212; that means no TV or cell phones. Your bedroom should be just for sleeping and umm.. sex.</li>
<li><strong>Avoid stimulants to close to bed</strong> &#8212; that means both coffee and a<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/BrainSleep_300x300.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-2101" alt="BrainSleep_300x300" src="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/BrainSleep_300x300.png" width="227" height="227" srcset="https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/BrainSleep_300x300.png 300w, https://kimbarnesjefferson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/BrainSleep_300x300-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px" /></a>s well as alcohol. Both could cause you not to sleep.</li>
<li><strong>Sleeping pills</strong> &#8212; this is between you and your doctor. If you really struggling with sleep and doing all of the above and more check with your doctor. I&#8217;m a pretty good sleeper, but during certain times of the month I struggle with sleep. During that time of the month I use a <a href="http://kimjefferson.isagenix.com/us/en/brainsleepsystem.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sleep spray</a>. It helps me fall asleep and stay asleep.</li>
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<p>Resources: <a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/im-exhausted/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I&#8217;m Exhausted</a></p>
<p><strong>Today&#8217;s Challenge:</strong></p>
<p>I<strong>f you have challenges sleeping, what 2 things can you do this week to help you to get a good night&#8217;s sleep. I know that most of you will say that I can survive on only x hours of sleep. Studies show that if you don&#8217;t sleep you will not lose weight. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget Leave a comment below. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kbjefferson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Write a facebook post on the Fabulous Fit Squad.</a> If you have a personal blog, write a blog post. Make sure you link back to the site so we can cheer you on and hold you accountable.</strong></p>
<p>Just joining now&#8221; Don’t worry you can catch up.<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-1-introduction-fitober-fest-30-day-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 1 — Intro the challenge</a><br />
<a title="[Day 2] Get Your Mind Straight" href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-2-mind-straight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 2 — Getting your mind straight </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/smart-goals-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 3 — Goal setting </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/plate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 4 — What’s on your plate</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-5-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 5 — Lift</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-6-sweaty-mess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 6 — Cardio</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-7-living-life-terms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 7 — Living on your own terms<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-8-rest-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 8 — Rest day<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/habit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day  9 — Forming a habi</a>t<br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 10 — Just Breath</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">e</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-11-shh-fat-loss-secrets-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 11 — Fat loss secrets revealed</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/pinch-inch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 12 — Can you pinch an inch</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/dedication-consistency-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 13 — Dedicated and Focused </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-14-doubt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 14 — Doubt</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 15 — Rewards and Consequences</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/hormones-control-eating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 16 — Damn Hormones</a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-18-successful-weight-loss-starts-meal-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 17 — Pre and Post Workout Meals<br />
Day 18 — Successful Weight Loss<br />
</a><a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 19 — Know Before You Go </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/day-20-courage-strength-grace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 20 — Courage and Strength </a><br />
<a href="http://kimbarnesjefferson.com/run-bad-diet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day 21 — You Can’t Out Run A Bad Diet<br />
</a>Day 22 — 10 Days To Go!<br />
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