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“I just want to be healthy.”

We just want to be healthy.

After speaking with several prospective clients in our gym and for our online coaching I am hearing the same goal.

I just want to feel healthy.

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We are done with the weight loss number.

Done with a clothing size.

Done with unrealistic and quite frankly ridiculous goals we have placed on ourselves in the past.

We just want to live and age well.

Sound familiar?

It has been a tough season for most of us, but we are starting to really understand what is important. We want to feel good, feel healthy and be there for our loved ones.

Life is too short.

It is too short to stress, feel shame and place guilt on ourselves, but we do this all day every day.

We think we have to do it all.

We over-commit ourselves and will never be able to get it all done or at least not done well.

As things start opening back up and we feel more comfortable being out and about, now comes the frustration or lack of confidence and anxiety.

It’s important to remember this has hands down been a stressful time in ALL of our lives.

AND it has never been a better time to take care of you.

When you take care of yourself you see:

Overall Health benefits

Lowered Risk for disease

Lowered Anxiety

Less Depression

Less Shame

Better Body Fat Percentage

Excitement for life

Yearning for more

It is ok to say it’s been a hard season, but it is also ok to say it’s enough and I am in CONTROL.

You deserve to feel and be healthy.

Let’s take the steps and please acknowledge it is going to take time.

We are going to need to work harder on you.

We find when you focus inward, understand what is motivating you and what’s holding you back, the rest is doing the steps.

Don’t overcomplicate it.

As always if this hits home and you need help, please reach out.

Arin

Indianapolis Personal Trainer Reveals the Secret to Your Routine…

As we start to emerge and figure out our new normal.

We have to remember this has been an incredible season in our lives.

Give yourself grace as you start to process your feelings and thoughts.

If you are feeling anxious and scared, I am here to tell you this is normal.

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I remember even just a year ago saying, none of us had a playbook on how to navigate during a pandemic and we have all been doing the best we can.

It’s ok to want to get out and be around people.

Do what you feel you need to do to protect yourself and the world around you.

Start taking note of what is important to you now.

Things may have changed and that is ok.

I have seen people who felt lost, unsure about life, gain tremendous clarity during this pandemic.

One of the biggest priorities I have seen open up is our HEALTH.

The CDC even came out and said that 78% of people who have been hospitalized, needed a ventilator or died from the virus have been overweight or obese.

This was an eye-opening number for me and fueled my passion even more to help people.

Especially when this has been such a hard time.

We have had way more stress, anxiety, fear which is all a recipe for finding coping mechanisms and most are not helpful.

Also on the flip side, I can see people go overboard with exercise, more is not better and can actually do more harm.

We were not meant to live in high amounts of stress, worry, and anxiety.

We are meant to thrive, live in abundance, serve others, and love.

I encourage you to start analyzing what is important to you today. What needs to be removed, what stays and what needs to happen.

Simple is best. <— This is the secret!

As always if you need help we are an email away!

Arin

Pecan Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon in Foil

Ingredients

For the honey mustard:

  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon about 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

For the Salmon:

  • 2 lbs salmon filet (skin on or off)
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees or heat a grill to medium heat.
  2. Begin by whisking honey mustard ingredients: dijon mustard, honey, oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and salt.
  3. Line a large baking sheet with foil, and coat with cooking spray. Place the salmon in the middle of the foil. Spoon the honey mustard over the salmon, then top with pecans. 
  4. Fold the foil over the top of the salmon so that it is completely covered.
  5. For the oven, bake for about 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of salmon for anything thicker than 1 inch you will need a few extra minutes). Remove from oven and set to broil. Then carefully peel back the top of the foil (you may have some steam here), and return back to the oven under the broiler for another 2 minutes. 
  6. For the grill, transfer the foil pack to the hot grill. Cook for 13-14 minutes or until salmon is almost cooked through. Carefully open the top of the foil, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes or until salmon is cooked through. 
  7. Serve hot!

Living in Peace

Today I want to talk about Peace.

Are you living in peace?

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This is a pretty deep conversation and I want you to stay with me.

I find most of us are living in suffering. Case and point this pandemic, disease, etc.

We are unhappy with our body, negative thoughts fly through our head, vicious cycles, anxiety –this up and down thinking of life.

But what if you were living in your truth, who are you really meant to be?

How are you meant to feel?

Deep stuff.

Suffering will always bring our greatest clarity and peace, and there is always a journey.

I have personally felt a lot of suffering here in these last 3-4 years, it’s been a tremendous journey. And I can tell you I am now feeling peace.

Things are falling in place; the ups and downs are not so…up and down. 😉

Handling challenges are less intimidating and more liberating. Some of you may say this is time or maturity and I would agree to some extent.

I would tell you it was gaining insight into what was already TRUE.

What was already available to me.

When I talk to potential clients, I commonly hear them say, “I feel stuck” or “I keep ridding a rollercoaster with my weight/emotions.”

“I want more from my life/career.”

“I want to feel good when I wake up in the morning.”

I could go on.

The journey to uncovering your truth and ultimately living in peace is a journey worth taking. And it’s a journey best navigated with a coach. Someone walking beside you.

This is the high-level coaching I have been doing and it is simply beautiful work.

We have been unpacking what do I really want to do when I grow up.

Getting rid of the head trash and negative self-talk.

Creating consistent routines, consistent headspace that is uplifting.

We have been creating peace.

Abundance is all around us.

Arin

Easy Whole30 Skillet Steak Fajitas

Description

Quick and easy Whole30 Skillet Steak Fajitas can be on the table in under 30 minutes! With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite.

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup packed cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, cut into wedges, for garnish
  • 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
  • lime wedges, for spritzing

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 teaspoons olive oil, chili powder, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl, mixing until paste forms. Rub the skirt steak on both sides with the spice paste.
  2. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned steak and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil while the steak rests.
  3. Meanwhile, scrape up any browned bits from the cast iron and add the remaining olive oil. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet, stirring regularly for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are seared and softened. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
  4. Turn off the heat. Slice the skirt steak thinly across the grain and place it on a large serving plate. Top with the cooked vegetables, avocado slices, and chopped tomato. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired. Serve with gluten-free or paleo tortillas, if desired.

Time to get out of the house

Here are some statements we keep hearing:

“I am so ready to get out of the house.”

“I can’t workout at home.”

“I just let myself go; I need to get these 20lbs off me.”

We are at a point where enough is enough, now not neglecting we need to be safe and smart, but we are tired and want to resume some normalcy.

We need to create a new routine.

I believe it is beyond clear that we have to take care of ourselves.

Your health is ESSENTIAL.

And it has never been a better time to take care of you.

If you are feeling worn out, tired of being in your house, and need to get out and do something positive for yourself, we have a safe space.

I can’t tell you how many times I have had conversations with our clients and these workouts are more mental than physical.

Just being able to break free from the day-to-day, come into a positive and uplifting environment, sweat, and just feel good.

That doesn’t mean this virus doesn’t exist but I feel pretty confident saying over 70% of our current clients are vaccinated.

We have not let up on social distancing and cleaning procedures.

The airflow has always been super important to us even before the pandemic and between the fans, two 5-Ton HVAC systems, a garage door, and 7,000 sq ft – our private facility is a huge win!

So, I want to acknowledge how you are feeling right now.

Your health and your MENTAL HEALTH are Essential, let us know if we can help.

Shoot me a message back and we can talk about options for you.

Arin