My Coach Charity

08/05/2018

It's hard to believe the primaries are tomorrow!

The best way to commit to making it to the polls is to MAKE a plan:

Decide what time you’ll go vote.
Make any necessary arrangements with work or childcare.
Invite someone to go with you!

The polls will be open on Tuesday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
To look up your polling location, click here: myohiovote.com

If you have any problems voting, call the Democratic Party’s voter protection hotline: 1-833-336-VOTE

Democracy is not a spectator sport and nobody wins when we sit on the sidelines and wait. We've all got to show up and use our voices!

Share in the comments how you plan on getting to the polls tomorrow, and then share this post and remind your friends, IT'S TIME!

03/06/2017

Took the littles out hiking today - what a great way to spend time out being active together and breathing in some fresh air! A great start to kick off summer vacation!

What ways do you and your kids stay active over the summer?

02/06/2017

National donut day?!

Since I'm celiac , I need to celebrate with a good gluten free donut - I love a good maple 🍁 one! These would be fab warm OR sliced in half and filled with a cinnamon ice cream 😍

A little splurge perhaps? Would you try them?

https://www.savorylotus.com/maple-glazed-donuts-grain-and-gluten-free-paleo/

Ready to try the best bone broth EVER? I finally found a shelf-stable brand that rivals my homemade bone broth. If you don't have time to spend hours making your own, you now can get a good quality broth that's made with organic bones, slow cooked long enough to really qualify as bone broth and...

02/06/2017

You certainly can't get from one to the other unless you have a time machine - and even then you'll have to push some buttons.

01/06/2017

01/06/2017

Summer's coming! Have you ever tried a smoothie bowl?

This one is a green smoothie base with strawberries, chia and unsweetened coconut!

What have you tried?

01/06/2017

Not just the Day! The Month! Can you believe it's JUNE!?!?!

HAPPY JUNE! Here comes SUMMER!

Tell me - what are your Top 3 must-do's for summertime?

31/05/2017

This is one of my favorite spice blends to use on chicken - i make it in huge batches and then use liberally on chicken before putting it in the oven - it tastes great hot or cold!

SPICE BLEND INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 tablespoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

From Well Fed by Melissa Joulwan (one of my faves!)

31/05/2017

Every once in a while, a book, a quote. . . it comes into my life and turns my world upside down.

At some point in the middle of my journey to losing weight - the way I, for a long time, began to define" myself - I came across this quote. And it rocked me. Was I being authentic? Or was I simply trying to "fix" myself. And in my "fixing" something, was I trying to just cover up flaws rather than let who I was shine through them?

Was it just more mask? More hiding behind something?

Once I accepted WHO I AM - and that I'm valuable and worthy and beautiful all at once and not defined by standards outside of my own and my creator, Health became about self-care and I became less afraid to allow my authenticity to shine through.

12/12/2016

I'm not saying don't eat the cookies! It's Christmas! Cookies, Cocoa & Holiday cheer all seem to go hand in hand!

What I am saying is this - if you EAT the cookies (candies, caramels, fudge & casseroles) - then TRACK it so you know HOW MUCH you're eating.

Holidays mean comfort food. It means sugar. It means "food with no brakes" - things we can easily eat 5, 6 or TEN of without even thinking about it. Tracking forces you to THINK about it.

So join me for my annual 7 day Christmas My Fitness Pal challenge, where you learn HOW and WHY to track your food - and how to adjust your nutrition to at least MAINTAIN where you're at through the holiday season.

Don't gain and fall behind on your goals. But don't deny yourself grandma's sugar cookies that you get once a year!

Interested? We're starting with a prep day on Wednesday for those who aren't sure how to use the app. Comment/Like or message me. And SHARING IS CARING! Share and Invite some friends along!

Happy Holiday season!

27/08/2016

Always 😂😂

24/08/2016

People who are physically active and at a healthy weight live about 7 years longer than those who are not active and are obese.

What would 7 more years with your family mean to you?

http://www.heart.org/

23/08/2016

You know what I like best about the Health Bet?

Because it gets rid of the excuses.

You can't wait for tomorrow if you want to get paid. You have to do the work.

We've been talking goals for a while now - so many of you have reached out to me in messages and in comments and emails...

And for many of you, I get "My mind just isn't there yet" - and I get that. I really do.

But if you keep waiting - Your "Motivation" Just may not show up in time to save your life. Is that what you're waiting for? A preventable diagnosis? Or are you going to move from motivated to committed?

Health Bet was designed to GET YOU THERE.

This is ME reaching out to you saying, Let's do this.

> Workout 3x a week with me
> Drink Shakeology 5x a week with me

Do that for ALL of September and get YOUR cut of an over 1.25 million dollar pot and still climbing.

That's it. No strings

YOU . ME. Checking in. Holding YOU accountable.

What you have to gain?
>Self confidence?
>More energy?
>More Friends?
>FUN?
>Perhaps you'll surprise yourself how MUCH better you'll feel after a few weeks of consistency -
> $$ back in your pocket.

BUT WHY?

Because YOU are worth more than the excuses you give yourself.
You may not believe it, but If you're reading this I can guarantee that I can give you reason upon reason upon reason why YOU have value and why YOU are better than what you're trying to give yourself.

Fitness * Nutrition * Accountability * Fun * And some money back in your pocket for DOING those things.

Maybe you're confused or think this is a gimmick. I don't know. If you are. Ask me.

Because I'm VERY serious that if you let this slip through your fingers, you WILL regret it.

This wipes out ALL those excuses and gives you the chance you finally deserve - the chance you need - the opportunity you've been waiting for - AND money back.

We're getting down to the wire. Are you still in?

Comment below and let's make YOU Strong for September.

21/08/2016

OK! The kids are back in school! So Get PAID for being consistent and showing up for my Back to School Bootcamp starting September 5th!

Something RESEMBLING a schedule will finally take back over our days, and instead of entertaining the kiddos each day, perhaps we'll just be down to taxi-ing and the occasional sick day.

To my Moms who have been putting yourselves on the back burner and just can't catch a break but KNOW YOU NEED to make yourself a priority - -

You can GET PAID to work out at home at least 3x a week + Drink Shakeology ( your super fast, I need to get this nutrition in me when you find yourself once again taking the left-on-the-kitchen-table lunchbox back to the school for the 4th grader... YEP totally been there and see more in my future! )

I'm not kidding! We're celebrating Back to School by celebrating OUR value and worth and making ourselves a priority after a long, hot summer!

If you've been
> Waiting for the time
> Waiting for the accountability
> Waiting for a way to save or MAKE money without having to do the business side of anything
Then SEPTEMBER is YOUR MONTH

So join me - Coach Charity - And let's do this together!

Comment SCHOOLS IN! Below (Or just "ME" if your thumbs are having a Netflix and chill night.) and I"ll send you a message with the details! Deal?!

19/08/2016

Here are 5 household items you can use in place of exercise equipment:

1. Milk jugs. One full gallon-sized jug of milk weighs about 8.5 pounds, which is perfect for giving your arms a good workout. Try doing 2 or 3 reps of 10 bicep curls holding one jug with each hand. You can also hold one jug with both hands and do overhead presses.

2. Laundry detergent bottles. Laundry detergent bottles are also good dumbbell alternatives. A 72 ounce bottle weighs about 5 pounds.

3. Stairs. Use the original stair climber – stairs! For someone that is 140 pounds, just 30 minutes of walking up and down the stairs burns 175 calories. Running up and down the stairs is also a great way to combat cabin fever on bad weather days.

4. Chairs. Believe it or not, you can get a full-body workout using a simple dining room chair. For toned arms, try tricep dips. Stand in front of your chair with your back to the chair. Slowly lower yourself down until your legs form a 90 degree angle, and place your arms behind you, gripping the edge of the chair’s seat with your hands. In controlled movements, raise and lower your body to form a 90 degree angle with your arms. Aim for 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps.

5. Your body. Did you know that you already have a fabulous piece of gym equipment with you wherever you go – you! You can use your body weight for all types of strengthening and toning exercises. You can find tons of yoga, pilates and kickboxing routines online whether by using DVDs or YouTube, as well as other exercise moves you can do easily at home, such as burpees, squats, pushups, and high knees.

Don't forget you can always hike or take a walk!

What are some of your favorite ways to get creative with your exercise?

19/08/2016

From local personal training & group fitness classes to online health & fitness coaching, meal planning & accountability CUSTOM fit to YOUR goals, preferences & needs - reach out to me and let's connect. 😘😘

Back to School Online paid Bootcamp begins Sept 5th using an app on your phone to track progress and accountability - plus there's a chance to win some of that $$ you invest back by staying on track for the month of September.

Let me know if you want more info.

17/08/2016

BACK TO SCHOOL - - - > Don't forget to schedule YOU as a priority too.

I'm opening up MORNING Personal Training Sessions a couple days a week

That means
> Drop your kids off at school
> Work out one-on-one with customer built workouts and tons of variety!
> Sessions last approximately 35 minutes.
> Move on to the rest of your day

I'm also opening up 20 Minute Phone Health Consultations.
Check in. Ask questions. Troubleshoot plateaus. Brainstorm.

Message me for more details on training time availability, phone consultations, and more.

It's time to get YOU Back on track too.

14/08/2016

Today's back & chest work.
The 5x5's at the end are a great finisher.
I was Toast.

But with less carbs.

14/08/2016

This sounds easy like a Sunday Morning

I have your Monday morning solution. You know I love something when I recreate it a little over 24 hours after consumption. It’s Monday. It’s weird. I’m sharing drink instead of food. I’m switching it up! Forcing myself out of the creative mehness. Because pouring cream into coffee is sooooo creativ...

14/08/2016

YES! I have this made on magnets for my clients and customers.

Every day is SO HARD - and every day you have the choice to decide whether you're going to QUIT or KEEP GOING

My friend, make today the day you look back on as the day you kept going!!!!

Goals aren't achieved in one GIANT leap.
They're achieved in small steps. One at a time.
So don't get discouraged if you're not covering a ton of distance at once. As long as you're making steps... you're getting closer.

13/08/2016

This is a far cry from my favorite workout. But it gets the job done!

We did one of these moves in my Birthday Boot camp group today! Which one do you think it is?

13/08/2016

I'm supposed to be out running 4 miles

But here I am. NOT doing that yet.

Are you a procrastinator? How much time do you think you spend putting things off?

I'm pretty sure MY answer is - too much!

OK. Off I go 💪💪

12/08/2016

SHUT. UP.

Don't let me buy these.

Ok. I may buy these.

NO. DON'T DO IT. IT WILL CONSUME YOU

Nah, just a taste.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

help.

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11/08/2016

I just remembered I froze a TON of blueberries this year when they were in season.

I had bought 2 five pound boxes! Yep! 10 POUNDS of Blueberries, and I froze most of them (for real, peeps, frozen organic blueberries are expensive :o )

Anyhow, imagine as I scroll through my recipe folder on my laptop when one of my VERY favorite blueberry recipes jumps out at me and says "MAKE ME!" and I think - OK! But I don't have any.... YAY! I HAVE BLUEBERRIES!

So, on this week's menu: Maple Blueberry Bacon Breakfast Carnitas.

The name is as big a mouthful as the bite you're gonna take when it's done. Because. ZOMG.

I’m writing this post right now as I sit at my mechanic. My toes are cold. And I’m kinda bored because the show that is on their tv is from the 70’s, but thankfully I have my computer, so I can complain a lot to you all. Actually, it’s not from the 70’s. It’s Hawaii Five-O, and all I know is that th...

10/08/2016

What you think about comes out in your words and your deeds.
But even more so. Your thoughts and words and deeds become those of your kids.

I speak often to let the words of others slide off your back. To believe in YOUR self. YOUR vision. To not care about what others say - and to speak kindly of yourself because sometimes no one else will.

I had a message come through today that made me sad. I'm not everyone's cup of tea and I know that and I'm okay with that. But my son came in and saw me a bit down and asked what was wrong and HE gave ME a long lecture about believing in myself when others don't. He ended with this : "don't care about what others think about yourself - care about what you think about yourself."

Solid advice from a 9 year old.

10/08/2016

I think the difference between a dream and a vision is that a dream is something we just wish for and a vision is something we are willing to WORK for....

This is a clip I just shared from a post over on my personal page Charity Stewart

09/08/2016

It usually feels easier to stay where we are.

If we change, who knows where we'll end up...
At least this way - we may not be happy - we may not be healthy - but at least this way, we know the trajectory. We know WHERE we are and what the future holds.

What if we try a different way?
Sure we may get where we want...
But, what if we don't?
What if after ALL that hard work, we end up right back here where we are. Then we're failures, right?

WRONG.

You have to leave the harbor.
You have to pursue the change
It doesn't matter if you're afraid
It doesn't matter what you're chasing
And if you go after it with your whole heart and you STILL don't reach it, I can guarantee you will be changed SOMEHOW.
You can't pursue a goal with fire in your belly and NOT experience growth.

AND GROWTH is what we're after.
Not shrinking
Not retreating
Not remaining in the same place we've always been

Our ships weren't meant to sit in the harbor.
We weren't meant to simply look out to sea and wish we could feel the salty air
We were meant to be fully immersed in it

Yeah. That means pain. And "Failure". And Struggle

But ALL of those things mean one thing: YOU ARE ALIVE.