Move It AND Lose It – Today

Today I choose….

Today I choose happiness over fear.

Peace over Anger

Joy over sadness.

Today I blame no one,

Love everyone,

especially myself.

Today I will make mistakes

Learn and Grow

Educate others.

Today I stop complaining

Accepting what I cannot change

Throwing away the rest.

Today the mask comes off

I am open and honest

I am who I am

Today I make a choice

for a better tomorrow.

Move It And Lose It – Plan B

Yesterday was our first Move It AND Lose It Workout!  Part of our workout challenge is for the women meeting in different parks around Winston Salem for their Saturday or Sunday workouts!  They get to see beautiful places AND get some great workouts.  Outside workouts sometimes comes with complications, but isn’t that life?  Complications where you work on Plan B?

Our Plan A started with “I need EVERYONE to show up tomorrow, to pick up packets, to receive your nutrition information and writing journal, and to be present for our first drawing (door prize- $50.00 gift certificate) just for showing up, to get instructions moving forward and most importantly tobe placed on your respective team! (remember this is NOT optional)”

When the heavens opened and lightening hit the ground, we immediately went to PLAN B, a change in venue.  ’This is good for everyone, it shows that you have to have determination, that you are coming to workout no matter what the weather.  Work with Plan B and learn to be flexible but keep the workouts going,” says Coach April.

Forsyth Woman Magazine reps went and called everyone about the change, and yours truly went over to PLAN A meeting (Wake Forest Track) and made sure no one was missed.  Sadly for me, I got to watch the Wake Forest Men’s Lacrosse team battle NC State (say it together, poor you) as I made sure everyone was at the new covered park.

Our first meeting started with workout instructions, journals for self discovery, and a meeting of friends with shared goals – friends that will support each other, make each other come up with Plan B’s to fit their workouts in their schedules, friends that will hold each other accountable so everyone can MOVE IT AND LOSE IT!

The first meeting and workout went off without a hitch (ok, a few hitches) but everyone gave it everything AND a few even threw up when done (sign of a GREAT WORKOUT.)  Congratulations to everyone in our Move It AND Lose It, despite the weather and many a good excuse to go MIA when it came to being outside in the rain, you came, you conquered, you DID IT!  Now put your Plan B in place and we’ll see you next weekend!

Part of your challenge is going to be to stop doing what you WANT TO
DO, and learn to DO Different!”

So when the heavens opened and the lightening hit the ground, our first workout had to be moved to a more sh

Move It And Lose It – Words to get you moving!

There’s so many great quotes out there, we want to share a little inspiration with our challengers!  Just signing up and making the decision to change is motivation enough.  You may not know it, there’s a lot of other women watching what you are doing and taking inspiration from it!  First workout is this weekend and we can’t wait to get started!

“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect It’s successful outcome.”
William James

Accept who you are right now and start this task with an open mind and heart.  Any decision you’ve made, choice you’ve made, thought you had yesterday stays exactly where it belongs – yesterday!  Today is your new day to be happy, healthy and leave everything else yesterday, where it belongs!

“I believe life is to be lived, not worked, enjoyed, not agonized, loved, not hated.”
Leland Bartlett

So much new opportunity is out there simply waiting for you, if you choose to see it.  Not happy?  Pretend to be happy and sooner or later you’ll find out you’re not pretending.  

“Be who you are, everyone else is taken.”
You are beautiful, you are unique, you are special!  The outside beauty is reflected by the beauty inside, know that you are a unique part of this world and here for a reason!

Find the attitude in the work and find the beauty!

As you start your new workout, meet new friends, and find a new you – know that we are here behind you with support, many are living vicariously through your adventures!
Now get out and Move It And Lose It!

Move It And Lose It – Spring Anew!

Today is the first day of Spring, and new beginning!  The “vernal equinox,” vernal meaning Spring, and equinox meaning “equal length.”  This is the celestial tipping point where day and night are of equal length (let the inner geek out.)  Sure it’s, MARCH but the trees are blooming, you can hear the frogs in the creeks, there’s birds everywhere.  It’s an exciting time to renew your vow to yourself.  Make it a point to celebrate who you are and then make your list of where you want to be, not just the BIG things but the little things.  A sampling of my list:

Get a raw egg to stand upright!  Yes, you can do this on the Spring Equinox, I won’t tell you how long I was in my kitchen (it’s still dark at 430am) but I got it!

Take my dog for a walk everyday – she’s so much happier AND she really needs it.  A daily walk is the dog’s therapy – she gets to read the poo poo bulletin board and I get to stand and watch her while doing NOTHING.

Write my morning pages every morning, one page long hand that is then thrown away.  This is my daily brain dump (could be great writing, could be drivel) it helps prepare me for the day.

Work on adding some type of fruit and veggie to every meal.

Packing my boys lunches for school – have you seen cafeteria food lately?

Call one person a day to just chat – especially my friends that don’t live close.

It doesn’t take much to make yourself happy, not a single thing on that list costs any money – but as the Earth starts a new, I choose to start anew too.  What would you add to your list?

Move It AND Lose It Challenge – In The Beginning There Was The Decision!

Everyone at some point stands at the edge of a cliff in life, looking over the edge trying to decide what to do.  Many turn around and walk back, backtracking to what is safe, what is familiar, away from that edge.  For over 25 women though, they’ve held their breath and jumped off that edge, they’ve entered unknown territory.  We met some of them at our Girls Nite Out at Bermuda Run Country Club and the excitement was in the air.

Some heard about our Move It And Lose It Challenge from sitting at a car wash and picking up a magazine, other’s found out from our Personal Trainer, April Hartsook while others heard from our favorite way – word of mouth!  “I signed up for the challenge because my friend is signed up and I want to do this with her.”  These women will share this journey and most will become lifelong friends as a result!

How does it feel to stand on that edge?  Some have said, “exciting,” “scared,” “hopeful,” and we say COURAGEOUS…you decided THIS time you weren’t going to walk away from that edge, you were going to take that step into the unknown and put your heart into it!  You are going to Move It AND Lose It!  Congratulations ladies for accepting our challenge and letting our readers be inspired by women taking a chance and moving toward a better life!

We will chronicle their journey with personal trainer April Hartsook, share with you the inspiration, the healthy living tips, the great workouts to get these women moving and losing it!  Are you standing on the edge?  There’s still time to signup and join these women, why not Move It AND Lose It with them?  www. forsythwoman.com

What edge are you standing on?

Spring into these cool fashion trends for 2012

Sure it snowed this morning, but just like any North Carolina day, the sun was out 30 minutes later and it was gone.  So in the spirit of Spring, and all of our flowers are blooming anyway, here’s 5 things trendy for Spring/Summer 2012!

1. High waisted flare pants – no we’re not talking about Mom Jeans, but  think Katherine Hephurn with the high waisted flares.  Pair this in a light linen type fabric with a neutral color and you’ll never wear another pair of pants all summer!  The pants this year will have thin loops for a belt so you can even dress it up with a blingy belt.  Example:  http://www.6pm.com/splendid-linen-flare-leg-pant-clay
2. Preppy is back – espadrill shoes, plaids, stripes are back in style.  These trends are not only clean looking but comfortable, nothing like blue linen pants with a blue and white striped tunic and some bright red espadril shoes!
3. Do you crochet?  Great!  It’s back again.  Small crocheted tops over flowing neutral colored tunics take comfort and style to a new level.  Better bet, go look through vintage or consignment shops and find your own one of a kind treasures!
4. 4.  70′s glam is back for the night life – think of a sequined dress but luckily a smaller shoulder pad to keep the line, and dare I say it – the jumpsuit is back!
5. 5.   You cannot go wrong with a base of neutral colors in flowing clothes.  Pair these items with your few new pieces with added color and create a look that’s unique to you.  What’s the favorite color for Spring?  ORANGE, yes, that’s right Orange!

6.  Don’t forget those Kitty Heels, the nice short think COMFORTABLE heel that makes anything you wear look good!

Plan your wardrobe by taking inventory of what you currently have and what you plan on taking to consignment shops.  Then make a list of what you’d like to add and as you drop off for consignment, shop the racks for a few go to pieces.  Or shop at your favorite boutique for the comfortable tunics and flare pants and go out in style.  What trends do you see for Spring?

A few simple ways to say I Love You!

We’ve moved past the Superbowl and Valentine’s Day looms ahead.  Why celebrate love on only one day a year?  Why not say I Love You every day!  Here’s a few more simple ways to get their attention:

1.  Write them a note – yes, actually write and note and hide it somewhere where they will find it during their day.  In a lunch box, in a DayTimer, with their keys to the car.  They will be surprised you chose this archaic form of communication but it will make them smile.

2.  Give them some space.  You don’t have to spend every minute of every day together, there’s nothing better than a spouse taking the kids out to eat and giving Mom or Dad a quiet hour at home.

3.  Be nice – when was the last time you complimented your spouse?  Make it a point to point out something wonderful every day!

4.  Don’t be selfish – sometimes taking one for the family is the biggest gift you can give them – your time, your sunny attitude always shows you care.

5.  Don’t wait – do it today and every day, then Valentine’s Day becomes just a day in the story of your love!

What are some simple, yet effective ways to say, “I love you?”

A little ditty from Forsyth Magazines to you!

This Friday, Mistletoe Dance! Don’t miss the fun!

Get into the festive spirit by joining us at the Mistletoe Magic Holiday Party, December 9th, WinMock at Kinderton. A perfect excuse to get dressed up and celebrate the holidays in style. Tickets are priced at $48 pp and includes dinner, arrival drinks, live entertainment featuring “The Groovin Band” other entertainment throughout the evening! What makes this party even more special is that all proceeds from fund-raising that evening will be donated to The Children’s Home, just in time for the holiday season. The event will also kick off with a Toys for Tots drive. Don’t miss out on this great event email or call us for tickets now 336 473 2944 or faye@coordinatingdreams.com

Seagrove Potters Open House this Saturday!