Quick Truth: This is something that I still struggle with, gah, and how cold it has been in beautiful Namibia lately, esp this morning, is NOT helping. 😩

Here are a few ways I've been able to fight the chills and keep moving:
                   

1. Eat - Well enough throughout the day to make sure you have enough energy to workout in the evening. I do this by always making sure I plan my meals and have a healthy snack around because when I'm not eating, I'm thinking about what I'm finna eat later 😹😂; my go to is granola w. yogurt or a good ole banana 🍌.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
2. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! - I can't stress the importance of drinking water on a daily basis, it is alarming to me how many of us will go through the day without drinking any water at all. The best and oldest trick out there is to make sure you carry a water bottle with you, I always have a 1.5 liters bottle in tow which on a good day I go through at least 3 times a day. You can get your water in with teas too.                                                                                                                                 
3. Plan - Your workout sessions the same way you would a nail appointment, LADIES!, know what you are going to be working that particular day and use that to keep you on motivated and on track. You can do this by breaking your sessions up into different body parts i.e Mondays = full body, Tuesday = legs, Wednesday = abs & arms etc.                                                                                                       
4. Goals - Try setting one big goal along with some little ones. This can be anything from losing 5kgs to running a 5k by the end of winter or doing a full pull-up. Just make sure it is a goal you really want, that will push you beyond your comfort zone to reach it.                                                                                                                                                                     
5. Discover - New ways to move and new places to move - Let's face it going to the gym in itself can become quite monotonous, so why not throw in a hike or a yoga session or an at home workout session. Simply pop in a workout DVD (or good ole Youtube), invest in a few pieces of equipment or just your own bodyweight; & you'll find that working out at home can be a fun, convenient and a great way to stay on track with your goals.                                                                                                                                         
6. Dress - Warm enough so not to restrict movement/ breathing, invest in some cute warm workout gear. Mr. Price Sport will never let you down or if you are a liker of things Cotton On has some super cute workout sets. I, personally, struggle with this bit because the minute I break a sweat I want to strip down to my bra. 😝                                                                                                                                                               
7. Just Do It - As cliche as it sounds, you have set these goals yourself, have enough self-respect and discipline to stick to them. Finish & Klaar! 

1. Content, Content, Content - Be sure you know what your voice is, what do you want to say? Make sure you are 'creating' your own content and are not copycatting anything. Remember there is a very fine line between inspiration plagiarizing.                                                                   
2. Blog Aesthetic - Have a clear idea of how you want to present your posts and in turn yourself. Develop & maintain an aesthetic/ theme for your blog, this will help you grow your brand and voice as a writer.                                                                                                                                     
3. Be Awesome - There isn't anybody out there like you - don't you forget that. Don't add to the noise that's already out there, you might end up losing your voice, create something outstanding every chance you get!                                                                                                                                                                      
4. Write! - As often and as much as possible. Offer up more information, content, and ideas than you’re comfortable with.                                                                                                                                     
5.  Crossbridge w. SM - Make your blog interchangeable with your other social media platforms and use them to share your content. I used to be stubborn and used only the platforms I favored. A BIG MISTAKE, that I quickly learned from.                                                               I never really used Twitter until 3 about months ago,  I decided to give it a solid shot and actively grew my audience from 0 new followers & profile visits to 92 followers & 1 500+ profile visits respectively monthly since March.  #Omake | Let's connect on Twitter!                                                                                                                                                              
6. Create - Find ways to constantly feed the creative in you, experience new things and meet new people. This is the only way you can inspire others. When you’re empty, fill yourself up.                                                                  
7. Reader Friendly - Make your blog easy to read across all platforms, computers, and mobile. You should strive to make your content easy for your readers to read and potentially share with their friends.                                                                                                                                                                    
8. Plan & Schedule - Most blog sites offer a scheduling option, use it.  Plan your posts in advance if possible, it will add up immensely in the long run, and ensure you don't get overwhelmed with the process.                                                                                                                                                                    
9. Connect & Engage - Build networks with other bloggers, read, like share and comment on their posts. Engage with your readers, and grow the overall feel of your blog, a great goal that I strive for is to encourage my blog to be a place where conversations can be had and ideas can be exchanged.                                                                                                                                                                                 
10. Have fun - it's really not that serious. 

x0x, 

Em 

Hey guys,

I have not fallen off the face of the planet just yet, I've honestly just been struggling for motivation to create lately, which is why I am forcing myself to stick with it. Sometimes it's hard to keep going but this should never be a reason to stop fighting the good fight, (more than anything I'm preaching to myself). 

So, that's it. We are halfway through the year and this realization hit me hard as I took some time to reflect on what the year has been like for me thus far. I've made a few career changes and this can often leave one feeling like you are starting all over again. 😞

It has taken a lot of moments with myself to make sure I don't lose sight of what my ultimate destiny is and to remain focused on it, reading The Alchemist definitely helped. Grab yourself a copy, if you have already read it, re-read it. 

Since this year's inception, I embarked on a journey to better equip myself to be the best personal trainer I can be, this has included added hours in front of books and a couple more in the gym training myself and re-learning how the body responds to exercise and how I can perfect my craft to meet and exceed all of my clients expectations. I'm coming for you, yes you! 💪

I've set new goals for myself - more strength focused goals and less focus on how much the booty can pop. (ain't complaining doh!)

If you or a friend are looking for some guidance with working out, look no further my friend! 😉






x0x 

Em