I am very excited that I have the opportunity to be the mother of my 4 beautiful children!  As they have grown up, my parenting has had to shift and change – and that is good!

My children and I learn from each other in beautiful ways.  We also create compromises and boundaries – because they are becoming adults.  This is much different than the type of parenting I did when they were small children.

My children and husband have been instrumental in me living my dreams.  They are supportive and help out so much with things like housework, yard work, grocery shopping, cooking, and more.

I really feel that one of the best things that I did for my children is start living my passion and NOT being home so much.  By this, I just mean that I can no longer do everything for them and they have had to  ”step up”.

Now, this doesn’t mean that the many years that I stayed home were not great too.  There is a time and season for everything – and I am excited for the beautiful shifts and changes that have happened. Because, truly, the

one sure thing in life is CHANGE.  Happy Mother’s Day!

I learned something very important last week – people are hungry for vulnerability and honesty.  I am hungry for vulnerability and honesty.  I learned that the best blogs are written as if no one will read them.  What I mean by this – is that the most beautiful learning and teaching comes in the moments of surrender and “I don’t have it all figured out mode”.

So, without going into too much detail – I had a really tough week.  These learning experiences go in cycles with me – and what I have learned is that during the tough times it is so important to just keep my feet moving – just do what I can to be aware of myself and also not MESS up too much in my life and opportunities.  Because, there is a cycle with high performance and innovation.  What my experience has taught me is that the peak performance times are usually after times just like this……when I am struggling.

I didn’t want to get out of bed – I didn’t want to coach my clients (what could I give to them) – what did I do with these feelings and emotions?

I told myself that I just had to keep moving and I went and exercised on the stationary bike for just 10 minutes, I didn’t cancel any calls – I just recognized that I must draw from a strength that was bigger than me (something I always do to an extent – but this was different) I had to do it in this moment – because I had nothing left in me.

What happened – I had some of the best coaching calls ever.  I realized my true strength is more than I thought it was.  I also realized that it’s really okay to have really bad days/weeks – after the biggest storms come the best rainbows.

So – do what you can during these times:  exercise for 10 minutes, eat breakfast, read a book that uplifts you, take a hike up a mountain for perspective, cry in the shower, call a good friend that you trust, make 3 client calls, respond to 5 emails (not all of them), breathe, eat some black licorice, spend more time with your children, listen don’t talk.

Chances are – your breakthrough is right around the corner – just keep going…..keep walking even if it is slowly for a time.

And when you don’t want to click the “publish” button because you are scared – then maybe it is a great blog post after all…..  Here goes….

All the best,

Elizabeth

I loved this when I read it several years ago – THE VALUE of TIME.

May you cherish each moment and live life to the fullest!

To realize the value of one year: Ask a student who has failed a
final exam.

To realize the value of one month: Ask a mother who has given birth
to a premature baby.

To realize the value of one week: Ask an editor of a weekly
newspaper.

To realize the value of one hour: Ask the lovers who are waiting to
meet.

To realize the value of one minute: Ask the person who has missed the
train, bus or plane.

To realize the value of one second: Ask a person who has survived an
accident.

To realize the value of one millisecond: Ask the person who has won a
silver medal in the Olympics.

Time waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure it even more when
you can share it with someone special.

Who are you jealous of?

When I asked this question one year ago, it forever changed my life.

I realized that the two women that I was particularly jealous of had done things I had told myself couldn’t be done.  One had made a lucrative career in the fitness industry. The other was a great mother and created a life coaching business that was profitable and successful.

I realized that my emotion of jealousy of these two women had a message to teach me.  “You can have it all”.  I knew from the example of these two women that I could be a wonderful wife and mother and also be a very successful businesswoman in the field of my passion.

Take a look at your life.  Who are the individuals that you are most “jealous” of?  Is it the mother of 6 children that has a great body? Is it the talented artist who is also a powerful CEO?  Is there something for you to learn from the success of these people in your life?

A beautiful truth in the universe is that as you appreciate ALL success you literally draw success into your own life.  If you reject the success of others it will have a negative effect on you. You live in a “YES-AND” universe, not a “YES-BUT” universe.  You can have it all – you just have to decide and take action.

Today is the day that you can choose to stop looking for excuses as to why you cannot create the life you deserve.  The most powerful tool of creating is actually letting your self envision what you deserve to manifest in your life.  What dreams are inside of you that if you but let them would manifest into beauty and prosperity in your life?   What book do you want to write? What trip do you want to take? What language do you want to learn?  The answers are inside of you – just listen.  If you stopped coming up with reasons as to why you can’t do things– what would you choose to create in your life?  Listen.  The answers are inside of you.  I believe in you – you can have anything you truly want.

So – it is okay to be jealous.  Use this jealously as fuel to create!

Because of what jealousy taught me, I have a successful business and am doing what I love. I teach men and women how to love themselves and lose weight.  I am living the life of my dreams – awake.  You can too!

Sometimes I just can’t sleep because I have such amazing ideas come to me around 4 am. From what I have heard, there is something magical about this time of the morning about receiving inspiration. Well, that is how it happens for me.

This is what was inspiring me this morning. IT IS GOOD TO BE AFRAID. No, really, it is not only good, but a great and necessary way to live. A mentor of mine once said that if you are not currently AFRAID of something in your life, than you are not growing. I believe this, I know this. It is what we do with fear that makes the difference.

When we recognize that fear is merely our mind keeping us “safe” and keeping us comfortable in our current situaiton then we can treat it accordingly. Now, this isn’t the kind of fear that is wisdom based: don’t walk behind a dark alley way at night, don’t get in the car of a stranger etc. Rather, I am talking about the fear that just comes from the unknown, fear of failure, or forging new territory in our lives.

You may be surprised to hear that the number one thing I hear from my clients when they start a transformation with me – THEY ARE AFRAID. They are afraid of failing – they have tried everything else, they don’t trust themselves, they don’t want to disappoint me. Trust me, I have heard it all. This is what I tell them….. It is perfect to be afraid because when you feel the fear and DO IT ANYWAY – you create miracles in your life.

One of my favorite quotes is by Ray Bradbury “Go ahead and jump and allow your wings to unfold on the way down”.

These same people that were so afraid to start their transformation journey are never looking back. They are loving themselves, loving their lives, and losing weight. It took trust for them to risk and go for it – it is beautiful and perfect.

BE AFRAID + BE NERVOUS + GO FOR IT ANYWAY = MIRACLES!!

Here is the difference – I assist my clients to deal with the CORE issues that have caused the weight in the first place. The beliefs of unworthiness and self abuse; this is the difference. No diet or workout can fix this and it never could. So if you have failed before, of course you have! It’s time to get real results by dealing with the real issues! My clients know that I cry right along with them. We cry together, you heal the pain, and you create your most amazing life that you were always meant to live.

Isn’t it time? Contact me today info@elizabethanderson.com, If you want to explore the possibility of working with me and moving past your weight and pain in an entirely new way.

Love, Elizabeth
Now I am going back to sleep……

This is something that I have to remind myself often of these days….

When I get overwhelmed with all that there is to do in my business and how many lives there are to change….

I remember one thing……GET OFF YOUR BUTT!

What I mean is that there is always more to do – there is always another person to call, client to find, receipt to file, nutrition plan to write. But when I get
caught in the frenzy of this, I lose focus on the truly amazing part of my business –
Changing lives and truly connecting with beautiful souls. This is why I do what
I do. I choose today and everyday to focus on this and GET OFF MY BUTT about
what else I have to DO.

Just like I used to feel with my body – more to fix, more to do, another 5 lbs. to lean out….this is the cycle of the ego mind. It will keep you chasing until you are miserable. So, let’s all choose today to focus on our celebrations and what we love about our businesses and lives. The details will work themselves out.

Happy Labor Day!!

Leg – Blast Workout!

My motto – WORK HARD…THEN CRAWL OUT OF THE GYM. This workout will do it for you!

This is my favorite way to work legs – intense and with short bursts of energy. This not only torches cellulite and fat off of your legs, but works your lungs and cardiovascular system as well. Your legs are made up of such big muscles that they require large amounts of oxygen to fuel them. Therefore, you not only burn fat during this workout, but you build amazing endurance as well!

Start by warming up on a treadmill, bike, or just walking for 5 minutes.

Do 20 repetitions of each exercise:
1. Jump Squats – lower down and then explode up
2. Alternating jumping lunges – lunge and then jump in air when alternating legs
3. Mountain Climbers – put hands on chair or workout bench and then do running motion with legs

Do 5 minutes of jump rope or other cardio (treadmill, bike, elliptical, etc.)

Do 20 repetitions of each exercise:
1. Step ups on bench – 20 each leg. Put one leg on bench and then step up to standing on the bench. Step back down and repeat with alternating legs.
2. Flying jumping jacks – jumping jacks in the air
3. Standing calf raises – raise up on both calves at the same time

Do another 5 minutes of jump rope or other cardio.

Repeat this entire series 3 times.

ENJOY!!

Start dreaming, stop settling, envision yourself at your perfect weight, putting on that perfect dress or amazing business suit. You deserve to have these thoughts in your beautiful head. You are perfect, you are deserving, it is your choice in this moment! You are the only one that can choose this for yourself. When you decide to take back your value and your worth from the number on the scale or the cellulite on your butt – you choose to be powerful, beautiful, and amazing each and every moment of your life.

Love the lyrics to Jordin Sparks song – This is MY NOW!

There was a time, I packed my dreams away
living in a shell, hiding from myself.
There was a time, when I was so afraid
I thought I’d reached the end
Baby that was then, but I am made of more than my yesterdays
This is my NOW…..
….My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubt.
I had to decide, was I gonna play it safe
Or did somewhere deep inside try to turn the tide
To find the strength to take that step of faith.
This is my NOW….
I’ve settled for less, now I’m ready for MORE

Everything in life that is represented in the physical environment starts with a belief. Beliefs are the powerhouse of creation, the core and foundation of everything we experience in our lives.

If you want to know what you believe, look around at what you have created. Your weight, your relationships, your finances, You in the mirror. I know this might be painful. However, it is the way to unlock the power to truly change the things you don’t like.

Now, take accountability for all that you have created. If you are accountable for everything, you give yourself the power to change it! No more waiting around for someone else to change…you are the CAPTAIN of YOUR SHIP! Exciting and a little scary? Well, that is perfect, this is the way to live and create miracles in your life.

Go today, and buy a beautiful pen and an even more beautiful journal. On the first page write – I AM ACCOUNTABLE FOR EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE. Then, just start observing and writing. Look at the mess in your kitchen and ask yourself “how did I create this”….. Look at the weight on your body – ask “how did I create this”. Just listen and write, you will be amazed at the information you find. Observe your feelings of pain, joy, love, betrayal and write about everything.

When you observe it and are aware, you are ready to change. When you are ready, write “I AM READY TO CHANGE.” I could write a book about actual steps to change. However, the truth is there are many ways to change. The first step is recognition and willingness. Get to that place and trust – you will know exactly what steps to take next.

Stay tuned, I will be posting more tips on this in the coming weeks.

Have an amazing day,

Love Elizabeth

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