The Best Thing About Today

The best things about my day come unexpected. I love the great mystery of life! The fact that I get the opportunity to live in today and experience things that increase my capacity to love more than I ever thought I could. Today was another day full of unexpected blessings, that made me feel grateful for the place that I hold on this earth today. Today Thursday, November 12th 2009 was just another ordinary day at work. Get up at 530 am after pushing the snooze button one too many times, not really excited to start my day because of the lack of sleep I got the night before. Then pull my hair back in a messy bun, grab my protein bar, and head off to the gym to try and help others understand that fitness, and healthy living is important. My job is demanding of me. It requires me to give so much of myself to others, it requires me to motivate, inspire, and believe in others when they do not believe in themselves. Which in all reality, I don't believe in myself somedays, and I am constantly giving myself the same pep taik that I give to others. I am worth it! Today was good, I had the opportunity to yet again be passionate about what i do. I love to teach! I love it! I love that when I am in my own little world in the studio class, I feel the most safe, I feel the most loved, and I feel the most confident. I love that my friends show up to receive and to be apart of the positive energy. When I teach I feel as though everything is right in the world. I am so grateful that today, I got to experience that yet again, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. It is who I am, and those gifts are precious to me. I was grateful for today because I got to go to lunch with a dear and amazing friend in my life. The fact that I had the opportunity to take a break in my day to talk, and know that someone cared enough to listen. That friend made today great. I am truly grateful for friends that love me, because I love them so much. I was grateful for today because I have a wonderful Mom, with by a simple text to tell me how much she loved me, made me feel important. I love that today ended with a simple phone call from a friend I rarely talk to, letting me know that they were thinking of me. She wanted me to know she was there if I needed anything. It is so easy to look at every day as a routine, days are going by faster and faster. Weeks feel like seconds, and years more like minutes. We have a hard time stepping out of our daily routine to breathe and to just be in the moment. We let the simple things that make a day great, go by unnoticed. We live in a world of stress, depression, anxiety, and heart ache. But I think it is easier sometimes to fester in the negative, and we get in the habit of forgetting about the joys, and tender mercies that make us feel happy. Being happy is a daily choice, and somedays it is easier to choose the opposite. Two people can look at something in life and see it in two different ways. A mountain, some may look at a mountain and notice how tall it is, or how beautiful the colors are that make that mountain majestic. While others may look at it and notice the pain of the climb, and the rocky paths. Just like each day that passes by, some look at it and notice the best things about that day. While others may look at it and only wish to be in the next. Look at each day and paint your own beautiful, awesome, and inspiring picture. Paint it positive, and fill it up with love. My favorite quote is from my favorite movie Moulin Rouge, "The best thing in life is to love, and to be loved" Try to stay positive, and try to connect with those that you think need a pat on the back. You are powerful, and you have no idea the effect you have on others. Be the best part of their day. Because you can, and you have the power to be amazing! I loved today because I have my health, friends, family, and a roof over my head. I loved today, and I can't wait for tomorrow. Until then..goodnight!

Fusion 10-Karma Release Playlist

Ok here is my newest playlist from my Fusion 10 release. Thanks to all that come to my classes, you inspire me. I know a few of you asked me to post this, so here you go! Enjoy!

Fusion 10-Karma

1-Tai Chi-Bruce Springsteen: Streets of Philadelphia
2-Sun Salutations-Norwegian Mash-Up (sorry guys, this song you cant find on Itunes. Its a special song only I have) :)
3-Standing Strengths-Blue Man Group-Rods and Cones
4-Balance-Paula Cole-Me
5-Hip Openers-Seal-Prayer for the dying
6-Core-Natasha Bedingfield-Unwritten
7-Pilates Back-Jason DeRulo-Watcha Say
8-Twists-Tori Amos-Crucify EP Remix
9-Tai Chi/Folds/Hamstrings-Goo Goo Dolls-Iris
10-Prepare for Relazation-Lisbeth Scott-Where
11-Relaxation-Life Scapes-Eagle Dreams
12-Coming out of Relaxation-Ronan Hardiman-Heaven
13-Nameste-U2-Mysterious Ways (Apollo 440 Magic Hour Remix)



SONG Picks of the weeK-
Jason DeRulo-Watcha Say
Ingrid Michaelson-Maybe and Sort Of
Sarah Mclachlan-I will remember you
Mariah Carey-I want to know what love is

Album of the Week-
Ingrid Michaelson

BOOT CAMP SAT Sept 19th @ 9am LIFE TIME FITNESS

CALLING ON EVERYONE!

ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH!!!

WHETHER YOU ARE A MEMBER OR NON MEMBER OF LIFE TIME FITNESS, WE ARE HOLDING A FREE BOOT CAMP CLASS THIS COMING SATURDAY @9am. 10996 South River Front Parkway, South Jordan 84096. PlEASE BRING ANYONE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE. FREE TO EVERYONE! WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A BOOT CAMP PLAY GROUND OUT BACK ON OUR TURF.

A FRAME WALL
MUD TUG A WARS
POWER HURDLES
LOG BALANCE BEAM

ECT! IT WILL BE A BLAST!

INSTRUCTORS- JULIE ATWOOD AND STACI SHORT AS WELL AS THE PERSONAL TRAINING TEAM!


COME GET YOUR BUTT WHOOPED! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME AT LIFE TIME FITNESS 302-0909

THANKS GUYS! SEE YOU SATURDAY!

I love Kids!

I have a few special kids in my life, literally if I could spend most of my days hanging out with them I would. I Love you Madelyn, Sarah, Ethan, Savannah, Vincent, Dillion, Mason, Aly, Sammy, Spence, DMAN, Jaida, Jessica, Maddie, Brie, Ci Ci, and Christopher. Am I missing anyone. These are the best kids in the world! I would do anything for you!




Me and my two beautiful nieces Madelyn and Sarah.....Zac Efron or Edward...You decide!!!



Super Super Sour Spray! This little guy Daniel AKA DMAN, is probably one of my favorite kids in the world. I love the Thomas Family, and my Christopher.



PS...Don't look at my facial expression yuck!!!! :)

Song Picks of the Week! I'm Alive Fusion Release

Water Skiing at Utah Lake with the Thomas Family. This is Sammy and I together. I Love this family with all my heart!


Sorry its been awhile since I last blogged. I am busy enjoying my summer the best I can. I have also recently been very busy at Life Time Fitness. I love my job, and I feel so lucky and blessed to have the job and passions that I do. They keep me happy, and inspired! Here are some favorite song picks for this week!

Marie Digby-What I've Done

One Republic feat Sarah Barellius-Come Home

Kodo-Strobes Nanafushi (Satari Mix)

Black Eyed Peas-I've got a feeling

I'm Alive Fusion Release:

1. Tai Chi-Celine Dion-I'm Alive
2. Sun Salutations-Ronan Hardiman-Anthem
3. Standing Strengths-Snow Patrol-Crack the Shutters
4. Balance-John Hiatt-Have a Little Faith
5. Hip Openers-Heart-Alone
6. Pilates Core-Coldplay-Lovers in Japan
7. Pilates Back-P!nk-Sober
8. Twists-Bed of Roses Soundtrack-Independant Love Song
9. Tai Chi/Folds-David Foster-Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire
10.Final Relaxation-
Clannad-Theme From Harry's Game
B-Tribe-Sunset in St.Carlos
Enya-Storms in Africa
Sarah Mclachlan-Answer

FUSION PLAYLIST-HOPE RELEASE and MS150 2009

My girls. Debbie and Kaycee, I would not have been able be the captain of this team this year without their love and support! Thanks for all you did for me this weekend.

LTF Pre Team Dinner. MS150 2009! Abbey Team Captain

Ryan, Andrea, and Stacey

My Team and Support Every day in life!

Abbey and my two fav Debbs!

Abbey and Debb

The Gang! These are incredible friends in my life!
Debbie, Kaycee, and I. My 2 Favorite Women in the world. They teach me so much on a daily basis. They do tease the crap out of me, but I know its because they love me. PS. I designed the jersey's this year. Tell me what you think! :)

Thanks for all of you who have been patiently waiting for my playlist. I decided that from now on, I will be posting my song pick for the week, a current cycle playlist, and my Fusion release for the month playlist. I want to help other fellow instructor friends find good music for their classes, along with those dedicated LTF members and guests that come to my class on a weekly basis and want my music. I wish I could burn all of you a cd, but unfortunatly there is too many of you, and I want to accomodate all! Music and teaching are my passion, thanks for taking this journey with me every week in class! Here are also some pictures of the month of June! Enjoy!

FUSION-HOPE (JUNE RELEASE)
Tai Chi-ENIGMA: Following the Sun
Sun Salutations- The Verve: Bittersweet Symphony
Standing Strengths-Transformers Soundtrack: Hope Runs Deep
Balance-Marie Digby-What I've Done
Hips-Jody Messina: Burn
Core-OneRepublic: Apoloigize (LIVE)
Back-Michelle Branch: Happy Now
Twists-Sia: Breathe
Hamstrings/Folds/End Tai Chi-Rob Thomas: Now comes the night
Prepare to relax-Sarah Mclachlan: Good Enough (Felicty Soundtrack)
Relaxation: David Tolk-Fields of Gold B-Tribe-She moves through the fair Paula Cole-Me

SONG PICK FOR THE WEEK: Big Ali-ROCK THIS PARTY

I DID IT!

I know I posted a blog earlier today. But I had to share my exciting news. So, I have always been the one in the family that is a little bit crazy. If there is a challenge, I go for it. If there is a mountain, I climb it. If there is a marathon, I run it. Well you get the picture..so there is this Ironman, and I do it! So I have had this dream since I was a little girl. I dreamed that I would do an Ironman Triathalon some day. An Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 Mile Bike Ride and a 26.2 Marathon all in one day. Well the first Ford Ironman to come to Utah has arrived. It will be in St. George Utah in May 2010. I have been thinking about it and I have been wondering and I have been thinking about it and I have been wondering. The idea of it makes me want to throw up, but when I picture the finish, I get excited like a little kid in a candy store. So I have this dream, and I am going to accomplish it. My mom told me today that I graduated from marathon running, so it is time to go for it! If I am really crazy to attempt this, it does not matter now..I am signed up! As of 4:45 pm today. I am an offical entrant. It cost almost 600 dollars but I am so stoked! I want to inspire anyone who has a goal to do something, just go for it! Don't fear it, live for it!

Training will begin in October, I can do this! Wish me luck! Its my year! I will be an Iron Woman!