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Fear is one of the biggest obstacles we face daily. Fear of * starting something new * letting go of whats no longer working... * reaching out for help * failure * success Have you ever felt paralyzed from fear? Yup, me too! Starting my business over seven years ago was scary. Leading fitness classes and training clients was scary. Having 80% of my business stopped in its tracks (covid) was frigging scary! But, I faced each of these fears and worked through them. I've had failures. I've had success. I wouldn't have had any of it if I DIDN'T FACE MY FEARS. Don't let fear control your life! Do it scared! The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome. He knows there is no such thing as a fearless warrior or a dread-free artist. -STEVEN PRESSFIELD, The War of Art #whatdoyouwant #whatsholdingyouback #jenniferallwood #fearisnotthebossofyou #yougotthis #healthcoach #strongisbeautiful

Have you noticed how many challenges are being offered online? Me too! Most of them are awesome and great for a reset. But, It can be overwhelming and you may be questioning...what do I do? Get rid of the overwhelm and get clear on what you need at this time of your life. 2020 messed with my head and knocked me on my butt more than once. It threw me off my game. I had a routine (too busy most of the time lol) and when Covid happened my normal routine was lost. I was like a ...fish out of water. I became overwhelmed mentally and emotionally with so many questions. I started reading other fitness professional's posts....looking outside for the answers to the many questions I had. In the end, I realized that I had been looking in all the wrong places. Don't get me wrong, the information I was reading was great. The fitness professionals I reached out to were amazing. But, the most important person I needed to be asking questions to was myself. What do I need at this point in time of my life? I realized I needed to go within. I needed to dig deep so I could move forward and it hasn't been pretty. Seriously, who wants to get to the root of the problem. It takes work, it sucks and you learn things you may not want to about yourself lol. When a person goes internal they start to see the layers of build-up and it can be scary and revert to going externally for answers. It’s something that can be controlled. Right? Even the covid fights that are happening. I question what is going on internally. Just so you know I’m not open to discussion on this topic until both sides can discuss with love, understanding, and the utmost respect for our medical professionals. I digress lol. Back to being overwhelmed and digging deep. Today I challenge you (yup I said challenge) to dig deep. Go within and ask yourself questions. Don’t stop until you get your answers. You may cry. You may get angry. You may say what the hell! I’m not doing this! It’s not easyI’ve been there! But, I grew tired of the stop and start of routines, making goals and not reaching them and then reaching them but reverting back to old ways. The only way to stop this is to go within and heal what is stopping you from being the best version of you! Shameless plug here If you’re looking for an online fitness community that is more than just fitness and nutrition send me a message. We focus on mindset because without that everything else falls apart...eventually If you find the feeling of overwhelm is too much please talk to your doctor or natural health care practitioner. #beingvulnerable #truth #faith #gowithin #letgoofwhatnolongerowrks #strongisbeautiful #healthcoach #yougotthis #2021LetsDoThis

My motto for 2021! #reflect #cleanslate #lettinggoofwhatnolongerworks #lookinsideforhappiness #faith #family #2020lessonslearned #2020somanylosses #peoplearepeople

I think this is going to be a baking weekend in our home : ) Here's a quick, easy, tasty, and healthy bar recipe for you to make. Great "Health on the Go" nutrition! Crunchy No-Bake Bars Prep Tm: 15 minutes Chill 30 60 minutes Servings 12... Ingredients cup natural peanut butter or sunflower seed butter cup honey 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 cup quick oats cup hemp seeds cup unsweetened coconut 3 tbsp sunflower seeds 2 tbsp cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips How To: - In a medium-sized pot, low heat, melt together nut butter, honey, and coconut oil - Remove from heat and add the rest of the ingredients. - Press into 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper - Chill in the freezer for 30-60 minutes. - Take out and let sit for 2-3 minutes then cut into bars - Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can be frozen for up to one month. - Eat chilled. Enjoy!

Just finished my workout and now its time to get busy in my kitchen. These cookies are so easy and yummy! Growing up my mom was always in the kitchen. She made bread from scratch, baked date filled oatmeal cookies, pies oh my! No wonder I was a chunky monkey lol. The kitchen was never off-limits and this is how my fascination with nutrition started and where I learned to bake - Tradition and baking skills passed down from mother to daughter. I like many women have spe...nt hours in the kitchen creating treats for loved ones. Fast forward to now and the way I bake has changed! I no longer use white or whole wheat flour or white sugar. Everything I make has a healthy twist, is satisfying and nutrient-dense. Time spent in the kitchen with your children is time well spent. You are teaching skills, building a relationship and creating memories. What better day than today, Sunday, traditionally a family day, to get in the kitchen and create this easy, no-bake cookie with your kids.

Happy New Year to my family, friends, and clients I didn't get to see over the holidays. I wish you all a healthy and happy 2021! Live Well! Laugh Often! Love Much!

Are you waiting until the new year to start an exercise program? I highly recommend you DON'T WAIT! Start now and you will move into 2021 stronger, healthier, and with more energy. It's important you take care of YOU! We have an online fitness community that supports women (and some husbands : ) who want to be strong - body, mind & soul. This program goes beyond the workouts. Become a member of "Strong is Beautiful" and you will have access to over 100 videos with new ...ones being posted regularly, 1x a week Live FB workout, a private FB page where we connect with one another, and fitness and nutrition guidance from me, your coach. Make your health a priority! We're starting a new month - perfect timing to begin your fitness journey! Message me and I will set you up with what you need to start training your amazing muscles!

I am excited to be starting up Live FB classes again with our fitness community!

Practicing what I teach. Foam roll, dynamic stretching and activation before going for a run. Yes, it takes time but its worth it!

When the days become cooler we start to crave foods that warm the belly. Soup, stew, chili, squash, etc. What favourite fall recipes/foods are you looking forward to putting on the menu?

Keep doing the small things. They add up! You may not see the benefits right away BUT, with time you will! BELIEVE in yourself - that's half the battle!

2020 is not the way we thought it was going be and it sure isn't our normal way of living. Covid 19 has forced us to think in a different way and shown us there are some things in life we can't control. On the flipside of that here are so many things we can control. How we live our life...what we put in our mouths, exercise, mindset, how we treat others, spiritual choices...the list goes on! If you feel defeated because of the "new normal" we are living take a look at areas of your life that you have complete control over and change what you're doing....set a goal, take action, stay focused and be consistent...recipe for success.

Welcome August!

As the evening comes to a close reflect on your day and celebrate your wins no matter how small. Visualize what you want to happen tomorrow and make it happen!

Break time! Every 50 to 60 mins I take an active recovery break - get away from my desk and stretch, refresh my water and have a snack if needed. Doing this consistently has increased my focus, productivity and I don't feel mentally drained at the end of the day. Do you schedule in daily breaks?

Begin with the end in mind. Visualize what the outcome will look like when you reach your goal Write down the steps you will need to reach your goal Take action everyday... Know that your journey won't be a straight line Don't change the goal - be open to changing your steps if needed. It's a marathon not a sprint!

Take a chance. Do the things you thought you couldn't. Change your mindset.

So many times I hear people say "I can't do that exercise, I'm too old." Does age really play a role in what we can or can't do? No, and yes. The very things a person thinks they are too old for are exactly what they should be doing........ * Lifting a challenging weight to build and retain muscle mass * Conditioning * Working all planes of motion * Getting down and up from the ground * Balancing moves * Mobility work A program should be created based on a person's abilities, not their age. Injuries, limitations, and fitness levels are taken into consideration and worked with and around. Stay active and challenge your abilities every day! There are ways to modify a move and progress it - train your weakness : ) Don't let your age dictate what you can or can't do. Ready to get strong & mobile? Send a message and we'll set a time to chat!

Your mindset determines what you do on most days. Whether you think you can or think you can't, You're right. - Henry Ford-... * BELIEVE you can * LINE your thoughts 100% with your beliefs * VISUALIZE it happening * MAKE it happen! The changes you want in your life will take work. Be persistent, determined, committed, and stay consistent!

Keeping it simple, nutritious & delicious...here's another quick & easy meal idea. Taco's are great anytime of the week! Load them up and enjoy! Don't want the shell? Make a taco salad instead Make them gluten and dairy free... * gluten free shells * Riviera plain coconut yogurt * Daiya cheese Taco Seasoning Recipe Chili powder Onion powder Oregano Crushed red pepper Cumin Garlic powder (I added more chopped garlic to the turkey burger)

Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring or complicated. Keep it simple. Keep it tasty. Make your eating a lifestyle and say goodbye to diets!... Summer Time Salad * BBQ chicken & steak (leftovers) * green salad loaded with veggies * quick and easy to make lemon dressing (avocado oil, lemon juice, ACV, dijon mustard, mrs dash, nutritional yeast, stevia - I like tangy : ) * sprinkled with Vegan Parmesan cheese #HolisticWeightLossCoach #lifestyle #wholefoods #noquickfixes #staytruetoyourgoals #fuelyourbody #healthonthego #onlinenutritionandfitnesscoach

Consistency is key!

I love the simplicity of summer foods! #summer2020 #lifestyle #noquickfixes #realfood #energizing #nutritioncoach #healthonthego #holisticweightlosscoach

New Day. New Week. Stay Focused. You Got This!

It's Fitness Fri-Yay!! Looking for a quick and nearly painless workout? Try out these tabatas and ab finisher. Get your heart rate up during the 20 secs and slow it down for the 10 secs of active rest. Warm up first with dynamic stretching and cooldown with static stretching.... Have fun!