Settling...Please DON'T do it

For some reason, today's society is so inclined to tell their kids or their friends that "you can't always get what you want". How many of us have heard that statement? And how many times have you heard it? Probably pretty frequently. One of my favorite's that I've heard is "This ain't Burger King. You can't have it your way." I mean, it is kind of funny when you think about it. But it's still not accurate.

I actually learned this morning (and I use the term "learned" very loosely) on Twitter that negative thinking is a hereditary trait. Also that the brain is more likely to remember and recall bad memories as a protection mechanism. UberFacts on Twitter teaches me a lot (; But either way, you can see that we are set up for negativity. Even if you come from happy people, your brain is trying to make you think negatively. And this sucks.

Though I do not think this is something we cannot overcome. I think with enough reading and training, people in this world can get every single thing that they want. I truly think this is possible. There are people in this world that DO get everything they want how they want it and you could be one of those as well. Your current situation does not dictate who you can be in the future. You can set goals and achieve them. You CAN be who you want to be and get whatever you want.

People need to hear this more often. We are bias to be a negative society and that's just not okay. There are so many people who believe that they will always just get by or that they will be stuck in their job forever or in an unhappy relationship and that is not okay.

We need to be a society that believes they can have everything. I am not saying you should go out and walk around like you are entitled or deserve the world. Because if you don't work for it, you don't deserve the world. But to believe in positivity and believe that people can reach their ultimate dreams is important today.

I'll link up a video of me talking about this subject to www.fb.com/gettingittogetherforme as well but please, if you don't watch that and just read this small piece, please know that you should not settle. Ever. I don't care if you are 18 or 80. Pursue your goal, pursue your dreams. Know that you are worth having everything you work for and want.

~Ali

There's Gotta Be More To Life...

Do you ever feel the same? Like you were made for something bigger than what you are going through right now? This world is SO large and there is SO much to experience. So many careers, so many people. There has to be more to this life than what we are going through right now. I know there is. I feel it every day and sometimes I let it get the better of me and I try to rush life. I am guilty of not always enjoying the journey I am currently on. I want to get to the next one, and the one after that.

Then I sit back and thing, there is more to life. And that's great and all but I need to remember that what is in my life NOW is important. Someday I will be helping more people than I am today. And someday I will see all of the things in the world that I want to see. And I NEVER have to stop looking forward to that. I should NEVER stop looking forward to that. Those thoughts are what keep me push today. But today is what is important. Today is what matters and now is what matters. 

There is nowhere else in my life I would rather be that now. Because right now I have amazing family members and some spectacular friends. Right now I am experiencing new and incredible things on their own terms. Right now I am 20 years young and I am happy and getting healthy. Right now I am inspiring others to do the same. One day I will have a killer team of my own who understand people and their needs. But right now I am PART of a killer team that understands people and their needs and that makes me so unbelievably happy. I have to stop anticipating my next journey and enjoying the one that I am. 

I suggest you do the same. Enjoy the car ride. Look around. Anticipate the mountains in front of you and the valleys behind you. Do not let the horizon take hold of your focus. You WILL get there. You will succeed. But today, you have to work for that success. You have to live your life in the now and give it your all. That is the only way you will get to the next place. Half ass-ing it isn't acceptable on the top. So take your blinders off. Because there are roses and colorful landscapes along the side of the road you are traveling and they are begging for your attention. Don't let them go unnoticed. 

~Ali

Flaws and all

Occasionally since I started this blog, I wonder if anyone ever reads it. Or do they care about what I'm saying. Other days I think it doesn't matter, this blog is a place for me to get out my real thoughts and feelings. I am a human being after all. I have doubts and fears and insecurities. But that's what makes us real isn't it? That's what makes people relate to one another. Our flaws make up out personality.

See we are all born perfect. Beautiful creatures brought into this world with not a smudge on our records. Immediately, our flaws start to compound. We cry very loudly, we have a birthmark, our parents saddle us with a crazy name, we have no parents, we are a "big baby", we are a "small baby", and the list keeps going on. So why does society look at flaws as a bad thing? They call people fat, or stupid or too smart or too thin, or you wear the wrong thing, show to much skin, don't make enough money. They cut people down for BEING HUMAN.

Perfect is not relatable. Have you ever met someone you view as "perfect"? They have the awesome body, great career, their relationship is working in their favor. And what's your reaction to that? Mine is "yikes, I could never be this person." Now don't think I'm hating on people who have it all together. Bravo to them. But chances are they don't have it all together. Something in their life is not working in their favor but they do not let that small misstep show. That's fine and dandy for some people but I am so not like that. And I think that's what allows me to talk to people. I am approachable because I'm not afraid to be vulnerable in front of others. I'm not afraid to say that I have parental problems, that I can't seem to be in a steady relationship. I am not thin and I LOVE FOOD to the point of being overweight. I am not scared to share my struggles with others.

I WANT to let others know that they are not alone in their flaws. I WANT to know that I'm not alone in my struggles. In doing so I have made some amazing friends and mentors. Perfect is not relatable but flaws are. So before you look at someone and think "yikes", why don't you say hello? They might have something going on in their life that you are too. Or they might just want someone to not judge them.

This is something I am working on myself. It's not instantaneous, it takes time to change your perspective, but you can do it. And you may just find and befriend some remarkable people doing it, flaws and all. <3

Ohio today!!

Headed to Ohio this afternoon. I'm so excited. I get to meet some amazing people, I'm going to learn from great people, and it's all in the company of my team! It is so amazing to be on a team that is so supportive and so happy all the time. We bring each other together and we life each other up and embrace each other. 

Tomorrow we are all working out together and getting some information that will help us grow our businesses and power our minds and bodies to do better. Ugh I can't wait. The excitement is real! The happiness is so real. IM ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

You're important.

I really hate when people who you are close to try to bring you down. They know nothing about what you are doing or what you are trying to accomplish, yet they feel the need to tell you that you are wasting your time, or not doing things right.

Do not listen to them. You are better than that. Your work is important. You are important. What ever you do, as long as you are happy, it is the right thing to do!

In the end, if you're wrong, if things turn out bad and you get extremely upset, you will look back on the times that you were over the moon happy and think "Yeah. It was worth it." But you also know what? It's not going to turn out wrong. You are going to pour your heart and soul into this and IT IS GOING TO WORK OUT. You have to believe in yourself first or no one else will.

Except for me. I believe in you. I believe you can do this and I am here to support you while you do. And when you're on top, you don't have to be mean or spiteful to those who didn't think you could do it. You being on top is reward enough.

So let's get to stepping. You gotta work hard to make your dreams a reality <3

Done with Week One

I cannot begin to express how absolutely amazing it feels to be done with week one of Les Mills Combat. I didn't skip a work out. I didn't make excuses. I pushed play for 6 days in a row and got myself a week closer to my dreams. My goals are aligning and my actions are finally falling into place.

Well I am putting them there, let's be honest. This isn't easy, it's work and it's hard work but every single piece of it is worth it to show others how to get results and how to feel good about themselves. I don't work out and eat healthy because I hate my body. I work out and I eat healthy to show others that you can love who you are and still want to change it. I have a totally different imagine of myself than what the world sees. I am an athlete. I am fit and toned. I can defend myself if attacked and can out run some of the best. I am in the process of making my perception of myself match up with everyone else's. They will see an athlete in the near future.

The will see me as I see me. And everyone who doubted I could do it (including that tiny insecure girl inside of me) will be standing there, mouth open, shocked when I am on the podium of this journey.

Work will be knocking on my door early tomorrow morning, so I must say goodnight. Please remember you are beautiful. And you are more than worth this time and effort. I love you. Sleep well friends.

LEG DAYYYYYYYY

Yikes, so today is Warrior 2: Lower Body with Les Mills Combat Ultimate Warrior challenge. Straight crazy right?! I'm really excited though because my shoulders are crying from last night's work out with Combat 45. So much punching and twisting, these babies are sore.

My legs are as excited as I am though. They keep saying "NOOOOOOOOO" haha but you gotta push through those excuses and those fears and get it done. You're body will thank you later and tomorrow is REST DAY!!! WOOT WOOT. A hard leg day followed by a rest day? Who can beat that timing? I sure can't.

I revamped the webpage (ha yes already) and it's rocking, no joke! Go check that baby out! www.gitfmfitness.com (: I'd love for you to see my pride and joy. It's a beauty!


Talk to you soon <3
Ali