On the 7th Day of Christmas...

Break Records. Let me explain. Today is one of my clients', Kirsten, birthday! Well, when it's your birthday, I always plan a special workout. The workouts are designed to give the gift of achievement and shock. Kirsten has worked really hard for several months and I knew that if I challenged her enough, she could break a studio record. (We've got a board in the studio with big achievements marked by the date and the client's name who broke a record) Before Kirsten's workout, the record for the most push ups in one session was 151 (not in a row, but over the course of one session). Guess what? The new record, set by Kirsten, is 170. Woohoo! You might be thinking, 170?, that's crazy, she must be an athlete or super advanced. Not really the case. You see, Kirsten works really hard in the studio and she's come a long way. She's strong, determined, and most importantly, she trusts me. She's still got about 65 lbs to lose and we don't let her weight or her mind doubt her abilities. I knew she could break that record if we broke it into smaller goals every few minutes. I also knew that if she broke that record, it would shock her and make her feel so good.

Do you know what she said when she finished number 170? "Wow, I never thought I would be on that board for any record!" And she said it with a huge smile. High five, Kirsten! You've got more possibilities in you than you know! I believed in you!

So, I challenge you to break a personal record today. Think of your usual habits: Maybe this time last year, you indulged in candy, cookies, and sodas way too much. Or maybe you decided to take a couple weeks off of workouts. Or maybe you skipped breakfast, didn't drink enough water, or brought the "bad" dessert to your company party. These would be your current personal records. Now, BREAK THEM toward better health! Let today be the day you make a better choice, start a better holiday habit, or do just one more exercise that you did this day last year.

Breaking records feels really good and turns a normal Dec. 19th into a fabulous one. Just as Kirsten!


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