Better Every Day

Sometimes when you are on automatic pilot and you go through life, you miss the tiny details which can have an impact on the bigger picture.  Sometimes your story line of your plot plot changes.  Reflecting on how I manage to deal with my stuff, I will admit, occasionally through procrastination, stress eating, indecisiveness and giving in to some negative thinking.

Every day life presents certain struggles, like losing your keys, going grocery shopping, again; work, family time, household chores, laundry, laundry, laundry and even working out.

I am all too familiar with meltdowns.  I am raising a daughter with a major disability and when things get too overwhelming and frustrating, its like a tea pot whistling, you know the water is simmering then it comes to a rolling boil, and then it happens.  I realize that life is for a very long time.  And even though I'm a little more than at the halfway point of my story, I am still determined to have many awesome, fulfilling and exciting years ahead.  That is why I am a true believer in being a change agent to help others realize their true potential through inspiring, motivating and helping others craft a healthy foundation.  Once your "infrastructure" is laid, you can begin to build upon.  When you feel your structure getting weak, you then have a choice.  You can succumb to it, or you can throw in the towel and give up.  Its easier right?

But, if you're like me, then you will agree its important to stay focused and positive, forgive yourself, and find determination to push forward.  Each day is a chance to become the best version of yourself!

It is your mindset and the very thing you BELIEVE that dictates your actions.  Getting your mind right is the first order of business. Take out a piece of paper and start writing out your goals.  What do you want for this year?  Getting back to basics and focusing on little details like exercising, portion control, making healthy food choices, fitting in at least 30 minutes of movement, getting to sleep earlier are all ways to promote a healthy lifestyle.  When you think healthy, you eat healthy and when you eat healthy, you think healthy.  It has a domino effect.

No matter what you do, no matter how many times you mess up and think to yourself, "there's no point to carry on" no matter how many people tell you that you can't do it -- keep going.  Don't quit.  Don't quit because a month from now you will be that much closer to your goal than you were now.  Yesterday you said tomorrow, so make today and every day count.

I'd love to hear your feedback.  Do you agree?  How do you get through your ups & downs?  If you want an extra layer of support, I'd love to add you to my daily fitness & nutrition accountability group https://www.facebook.com/groups/147417735425442/

Are you ready Summer?

I am really excited about this program, and for so many reasons.

Nutrition can be so complicated and difficult at times. Enter ➡ The 21 Day Fix. In my opinion, what sets this program apart is the color coded containers. These containers keep the concept of portion control fresh and exciting. Weight Watchers is a great plan which offers similar guidance in terms of what and how much to eat but you still have to weigh, measure and count. It can get pretty boring and then loses its appeal. Its tedious. I'm sure you will agree, everything is a process and your results are dependent upon how well you pay attention to details. That makes a huge difference.

The 21 Day Fix offers you the freedom to fill these containers without weighing, measuring and counting. Once you quickly catch on to the colors and their contents (which is entirely up to you; you don't have to eat anything you despise). You choose what you like; the portions tell you how much! How cool is that? And, to open your lunch box and see those cute containers knowing you are not only feeding yourself what you like, but the correct amount!!! Now that is totally liberating!


Reading over the eating plan and the materials I have, so far this program definitely gets high marks with nutrition plan from my perspective. My focus over the past year with Integrative Nutrition hasn't been just solely about food, although that does play a major role in making an impact on your health. I think its super SIMPLE and SUPER effective because it helps you make necessary lifestyle changes, teaches portion control, and encourages 30 minute exercise sessions. I will be conducting test groups to experiment and collect data on following this program to the T. Each month I will be holding groups on the 2nd and 4th Monday.

Let me just say that if nutrition is your weakest link in your weight loss equation then this is gonna totally change everything for you! I am even more convinced that this concept will yield results!

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You can take a peak by signing into you teambeachbody.com account and click on Get Fit > Workout Sheets > 21 day fix workout sheets.  Get in now so we can start in March. Summer is coming soon, time to put in the work...results will follow.

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Summer Slimdown

I have FIVE new spots in my upcoming SUMMER SLIM DOWN weight loss group! I know you want to lose some weight and get healthier this year but may not know exactly where to start or maybe you'd like to enhance what you're currently doing. That's where I come in.

I am looking for FIVE people who have 5 or more lbs to lose and need the support and accountability to stay on track. You need to be READY to make the changes and stay committed with me.

You want in? Go to my like page at www.facebook.com/mariapaulercio and Like my page.  Next, send me a message.  I'm ONLY accepting the first five that COMMIT.

Have you fallen off the wellness wagon?

Are you in a funk?  Missing workouts, over-eating, stress snacking, not sleeping enough?  It can all have a toll on your health and well being.  Take a moment to stop and reflect on what's new and good.

Sometimes we're in the swing of things and then something shifts (changing schedules, new routines) and we seek comfort of old habits.  Don't beat yourself up, just acknowledge and move on.  Focus on right now.  Every setback is an opportunity to learn!

Wouldn't it be great to shift the focus on yourself for 2014?  I am offering free health consultations. Phone or in-person sessions are available.  Please visit my fb.com/mariapaulercio page and message me with your e-mail and I will contact you.

Please stop by and visit my new site at:  http://maria-paulercio.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/