Are you a planner?

As I sit here contemplating sleep, my mind is planning for tomorrow.  This seems to be a nightly ritual.  Here is what I know already:

* I will complete my PiYo Drench workout.
* I will eat scrambled eggs with ham for breakfast.
* I will drink Chocolate Shakeology for my late morning snack.
* I will take my mom out for a late lunch for her birthday. Which means I will plan a somewhat healthy choice knowing it will probably be my main meal for the day followed either by leftovers or salad later for dinner.
* I will meal prep this weekend.
* I will get some gardening/weeding done.

Do you plan ahead? I find I stick to my exercise routine and eat clean if I do.  It helps to remember my reasons too.  Such as: Why do I exercise? Why do I need to eat clean? Why should I only allow a small "cheat" here and there?  If I keep my objectives in perspective, I move in a positive direction and make choices that align with my ultimate goal.  Therefore, I PLAN to be successful!

Kids Do What They See

My son WANTS to workout with me?? AND he asks me for advise on correct FORM when using weights?? I LOVE IT!

Seriously, how awesome is it when your kids model you?!?!  That is when you are doing POSITIVE things.  The past two days Luke has asked what my workout of the day is and if he can join me.  He does PiYo with me.  I am so proud of him!!  I am proud of ME too!!  I actually inspire my 12 year old son.  He looks at me and thinks I am fit.  My daughter poked my arm the other night and began laughing.  I asked her, "What is so funny?"  She said, "I thought it (arm) would be fluffy but it is hard like a guy's arm!"  I laughed so hard.  My kids see me as "too buff".   They are awesome!

Now, here is my job:
*I need to see myself through my kids' eyes.
*I need my daughter to know she is beautiful inside and out.
*I need to teach my son to respect ALL women--no matter their size and shape.
*I need to love myself for who I am now--despite my size and shape.
*I need to ensure my children are fit and healthy in body, mind, and spirit.
*I need to teach them "real life" perceptions --not media or others' perspectives/perceptions of beauty/health/fitness.    

The fact that my children ask and want to workout with me shows me I am doing my job!!      

If you want to know more about the PiYo workout, leave a comment on the blog or check out my website below:
www.beachbodycoach.com/deannakonzman

It ALMOST Didn't Happen...

Today was a busy day. The kind of day where I HAD to set my alarm.  I know, right?  But having to set one's alarm when one is not working during the summer IS a drag.  Anyway, Luke needed to be at the golf course this morning for his junior golf league and that meant me trying to get kids up and at 'em which is so out of the routine right now.  We managed though.  Grace and I left Luke with his Grandpa at the golf course while we went errand running. After errands, Grace and I came home, cleaned carpets (as the cat is not feeling well--need I say more!), ate lunch, and waited for Grandpa to bring Luke home.  Then, it was off to eye examinations followed by haircuts and making dinner.  Once the kitchen was cleaned up, it was almost 8PM.  How does that happen????  And in the back of my mind ALL day was--I STILL need to exercise!!  By the time 8PM was upon me, I have to tell you all I really wanted to do was wash my face and put on my PJs.  But I remembered what I posted on Instagram today.  I am proud to say that I completed my 21 Day Fix Upper Body Fix workout and feel so much better for it!! It is amazing what we are capable of when we DECIDE to do something.  I WILL be STRONG!!

Why AM I Blogging??

I decided to begin my blog after listening to a very inspiring woman tell her story of finding her purpose and the "slight edge" that, in turn, has positively changed her life forever.  I thought, by documenting my journey, I would hold myself accountable to higher standard--a standard that I deserve to achieve and will continue to grow from!

A little about me:  I am a mom with two very awesome kids ages 11 and 13.  I am a speech-language pathologist in my local school district.  I love to exercise, read, bake, and share the baked goods with friends and family.  I enjoy my flower gardens of perennials-primarily day, asiatic, and oriental lilies. I tend to be very organized (others call is OCD) :).  I enjoy learning new things--especially how to inspire others to find their WHY and lead a life by design.

My Hope:  I want to help others learn that they are capable of doing more than they ever thought possible--especially in the area of health and fitness.  I believe, that with healthy minds and bodies, the rest of our lives can be so much more fulfilling!  You are able to love more, play more, and simply be more to everyone-- including yourself!!