#mindbodymat: day 12, Pilates Legs + GIVEAWAY
Our thoughts affect everything we do, say, feel, think and believe.
Our thoughts construct our reality, shape our view of the world and determine the way we feel about life as a whole. Yet we rarely take the time to recognize what’s going on in our heads.
The most important step I took in breaking free of the cycle of general unhappiness with my body was becoming aware of my inner-dialogue.
Pilates is mind-body exercise. As you know by now, I firmly believe that you cannot separate the body from the mind.
In fact, I believe that changing the mind is the first step in changing the body.
It’s amazing how quickly negative thoughts can creep into our head . Within seconds we can believe things about ourselves that we would never say out loud. Sometimes all it takes is one magazine article, one bad experience in a dressing room, or one careless comment by a peer, and before you know it we’re down and feeling bad/guilty/shameful.
The good news is that we have the power to change this process. And it’s imperative that we do. When we don’t take time to sort through our thoughts they become our truths.
Self-Care Challenge…
Today, I encourage you (and of course myself) to create 3 positive affirmations to repeat on a daily basis.
Say them to yourself while getting dressed, looking in the mirror, driving to work or going to sleep. It may feel cheesy at first, but repeating affirmations is a proven way to improve your confidence and self-acceptance. And despite what you may think, it’s confidence and acceptance (not guilt and shame) that empowers us to make lasting changes and reach our goals.
It’s GIVEAWAY day!
Before we get to our workout I get to announce our 3rd and final giveaway! If you liked the others – you will absolutely love this one.
This week’s giveaway includes:
1. $150.00 Athleta gift card (can you believe how generous they are?)
Giving away another shopping spree to Athleta! The photo above shows some of my favorite pieces. View more details here.
2. A jar of superfood honey + super food protein powder sampler pack from Philosophie ($50.00 value)
These are amazing. You can add them to smoothies, granola, soups, and just about any other recipe for a nutritional boost. I use them in my smoothie every morning and love the way they make me feel.
3. Another FULL scholarship to The Pilates Body Program ($297.00+ value)
The program kicks of on 9/7 and is the best program I have to offer. It includes…
6 weeks of full-length Pilates workouts (that you get to download and keep forever)
Weekly meal plans, unlimited email coaching and accountability
A private Facebook group to connect with amazing women who are also pursuing balance, health and Pilates.
I have NEVER had a person not see results in this program. It’s fun and it works.
These giveaways total more than $500.00 in value and will surely help you on your path to create a healthier, more balanced life.
HOW TO ENTER:
Post the giveaway photo above to your Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Facebook account. Be sure to use the hashtag #mindbodymat and tag my account/page to ensure that I see your posts.
Once you have posted the initial photo, every additional tagging me and using the hashtag #mindbodymat will count as extra entries.
Entry period ends Thursday, 8/28 at 10:00 PM. The winner will be announced on Friday, 8/29.
Let’s workout…
We’re building long, lean Pilates legs in today’s workout. Pilates leg workouts are my favorite because they sculpt beautiful muscles rather than bulky muscles. I hope you like it!
Today’s Check-In: Share today’s giveaway image to enter to win this amazing package. Every additional post related to #mindbodymat (using the hashtag and mentioning me) counts as an extra entry!
xo,
PS – If you’ve ever dealt with negative beliefs about yourself you may also enjoy thoughts on kindness, punishment and paper bags.
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