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Virtual Workouts

5/18/2020

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What are they and what am I doing:

From personal experience I know sometimes I don’t do something because I don’t know what it is and I’m afraid to ask...

So I thought what I could do is explain what the virtual workouts are and what you can get out of them

What:

Live workout over google hangout

What you do:

Log in with a google account, say hi (if you want) turn your camera and optionally audio off. Then click my video so it shows up as the main image and stays there (if you don’t click it the loudest person shows up... and the screen will be black because their video is off) then you participate in the exercises of your choice.

What I do:

I take you through my daily workout instructing and half chatting as we work through each exercise together... and I do my best to preform them properly and semi coordinated.
Disclaimer- exercise you decide to preform are at your own risk
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We All Have Some Privilege; So Start Taking Advantage of it

3/7/2019

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As a WHITE MIDDLE CLASS WOMAN

I feel like I could choose to fall on either side of this “so called” argument.... this could easily be a female disadvantage point of veiw.... or I could talk about my families struggles as a child... or being overweight and over coming bad eating habits and excessive exercise... or a verbally and substance abusive relationships...or sexual harassment I have experienced... or being 1 of 2 white girls on track team with 75 other women working for a scholarship as a non minority.....or you name it.... I have had plenty of struggles in my life that I have over come... but it all comes down to privilege

MY Privilage: I am white, I have 2 still married parents, even when I didn’t fully speak to them for a year I knew I had a safety net. I have never been “hungry”, my mom stayed home as a child, I recieved a scholarship to a D1 university....

These are only some types of privilege and personally the ones I have experienced
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Privilage is not a specifically defined or even necessarily tangible thing...

everyone’s privilage is different just like everyone’s struggles are different

....and it is all relative!

the struggle and privilege of a white middle class female American is going to be starkly different and even difficult for some to understand.

but instead pointing privilege fingers and struggle comparisons....

I think its time we focus on owning our privileges as much as our struggles

use what ever privilege you have and climb from it.

No matter where you fall on the privilege line up... own it.

Take the positive aspect of your life and use it to its fill potential

If your privilege is that you qualify for something that someone doesn’t make the best of it work harder do better taking full advantage of it.

We no longer live in a communal society, we live in a global one.

I have met people who cannot understand focusing on a community outside their own neighborhood but I have been privileged enough to have the sight and reach to go and feel much further and bigger things. This I do not feel guilty for because it allows me to focus on a bigger picture.

My privilege allows me to have more time, a unique perspective, and an influence. The best thing anyone can do with their privilege is us it to help others regardless of their privilege or their struggle.

I guess what I am trying to say is:

Take YOUR life and look for the good

No matter YOUR age grow as much as you can

Do as much as YOU can

STOP comparing

you will always have it worse than someone and better than soneone

Be YOU

Big or small
Have an IMPACT

and since this is a fitness website.... be healthy while you do it... it all goes together
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Full Disclosure... I don’t workout EVERYDAY

2/20/2019

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Yep, you read that right

I don’t and I don’t want to try to pretend to either. With my ever expanding client base, that I feel so lucky to have, I want to write this for those of you who are new here. Clients near and far! With clients residing in 3 countries and spread all across the states its safe to say I don’t always get to show you a clear picture- so here it is-

My “typical” workout schedule when I’m trying to lose weight:

Monday- am 20-30 min jog/run and pm Virtual Workout
Tuesday- Virtual Workout and optional family run/walk
Wednesday- Virtual Arm workout optional run/walk
Thursday-am 45-60 min jog/run and PM Virtual Workout
Friday- am 20-30 min Jog and Pm Virtual Stretching
Saturday- Active recovery (playing outside)
Sunday- Rest

Translation:

I have 2 days of hard work, 3 days of moderate activity, and to rest/recovery days

Why it works:

Often people jump into weight loss with the all or nothing mentality. But really your body needs to adapt, grow, and change! Without proper rest and recovery all that work will just wear you down.

Other key components:

I also only drink alcohol once maybe twice a week when I’m trying to loose weight. I’m more mindful a
of what I eat. And I think the most important is.... I get at least 7 hours of sleep. (10-6)

Conclusion:

I hope that this information helps others see it’s not all or nothing, or that I am over here eating perfect, cutting anything out, or working out all day everyday.

If you want to talk about your personal goals and plans send me a message and I’d love to help! I offer free consultations and am always up for having a conversation about how to help others find their healthy happiness!
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No Shame In The Mom Game

1/16/2019

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So it’s been awhile, I mean I have written about 50 blogs (at least) in my head... but to sit down and do it... I couldn’t find the right words and feelings until now. I know what you’re thinking new mom too busy, too tired, too different yada yada yada.... but HOLD UP

Nope

Not it at all...

To be perfectly honest I have been enjoying my time away

Thats right, you heard me- I have enjoyed my daughters first 10 months of life!

is that taboo or what!? I finally figured out why I was having such a hard time knowing what to say- society wants me to pick a side... mom who overcomes the struggle of motherhood or mom who gives in to the craziness...

but guess what I know a third option... I am loving me and motherhood and its challenges and its joys all at the same time!

And guess what else I don’t feel guilty for any of it!
The internet is saturated with all kinds of different content “mommy it’s okay to feel this and it’s okay to feel that” and guess what it sure as hell is! Also it’s okay to feel both, feel the same, or feel different.

I don’t think motherhood has to change you, but I’ll be surprised if it doesn’t change your priorities.

If you were a go getter before you will probably be a go getter again... if you liked to be way chill you probably wont suddenly find a second gear...

Motherhood doesnt necessarily alter your very being... and quite frankly I’m sick of the stigma that it does.

If you love being at home with babies and feel like a bad ass doing so good for you and/or you love being a mom but have someone help you in the child rearing process good for you too.

But please mommas and society stop trying to tell moms they need to pick or get to a mentality.

ALL MOMS OF ALL TYPES ARE BAD ASS

I am a mom and I am enjoying the many moments of motherhood and the types of mother I am, day by day as they come.

Somedays I am “boss mom”

Signing new clients and making dollar dollar bills y’all (Kyle probably wishes I was this mom more often... haha or maybe thats just my own ego)

Somedays I am “hott mess mom”

like seriously have you lived in FL and skipped a shower... too literal?

Somedays I am “Pintrest Insta mom queen”

nailed it! What can I say... and that outfit thooo

Somedays I am “fit mom”

but really those nursing calories

Somedays I am “entire season of Grey’s Anatomy mom”

I mean not a whole season because that’s literally 24 hrs but you know what I mean

and about 100 other “mom titles”

that is the beauty of life though isn’t it... we are not stuck in one category! The struggle is real and sometimes there is no struggle!

So on that note I want to talk about fitness and appearances

guess what mommas you don’t have to get that body back right away or even ever (physically idk if its possible to put the female body completely back) but if you want to workout go for it! And sweat your momma booty off as much as you would like! If you workout one day or seven its up to you! Physical health is up to you but that mental health is a priority and like I said you don’t have to change but your priorities probably will! Keep that mind and that heart strong for you and your families. You can’t fill other people’s glass if you’re empty! And if you get there by fitness, pintrest, therapist or even a little blue pill there is no shame in any mom game!

and there is especially no shame in enjoying the mom game!

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10 Reasons I Stopped Lifting Weights

8/6/2018

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And surprise none are because I don't have time or anything to do with my 15+ lbs baby!

also, disclaimer there is nothing wrong with lifting weights... this is not a scientific blog

I have been a trainer for almost 8 years now and in the fitness field for about 11... wait what... now I'm feeling my age.
I have worked in all types of fitness specialties but have more recently come to a realization- I DON'T want to just "lift weights". Now before I continue... I am not saying it is unhealthy... hear me out before you jump to any conclusions.
In the past week I have had several former clients come to me, in a kind of tail between the legs, saying "I just don't feel like working out anymore".... and personally I'm sitting there thinking man me too... But I didn't say it, I listened to their reasons and gave them some tips but here is what I hope they and anyone can take away from the below ideas....

The BEST workout is working out without feeling like you're WORKING!

Now Im not talking about working as in your heart and your muscles pumping, Im talking about your desire... I'm talking about that pulling teeth dragging fingernails gut feeling.... now I know there are some of you out there reading this thinking...well if I lost those last 10 lbs or made the team or what ever your end goal is.... I'll do it and I'll do it every day but the truth is when you do something that you would rather not do you are going to have a hard time with motivation.

So ME Personally here are my reasons for not lifting weights-

1. I wasn't Having FUN in the facility

Since having Alivia, I have come to realize. I don't want to go in a gym where there is no air, no sun, no cute baby girl... I want to explore and share and have FUN... thats not to say I did't at some time enjoy they gym but not right now, and hey thats just me. 

2. I realized I was lying 

When people would say "you look great" or ask "how are you getting back in shape? I would say "Thanks' I'm trying" but the truth is I'm not and I don't really want to...

Don't get me wrong... I want to be healthy

3. I was trying too hard

I don't want that to be my focus nor do I wan't to teach my daughter that "TRYING" to look a certain way is an important goal... A person should want to take care of his or her self... but have fun while you're at it and accept that there are things about your body you cannot change... Like I will never be 5'10 or even 5'3 as hard as I try.
Not "trying" to lose weight I have gotten back down to my pre-pregnancy weight I mean yes my body is different and yes its not the smallest I have been but I am also not

restricting,
dieting,
concerned,
forcing,
angry,
​frustrated with myself or my body

all of which would have me trying too hard

4. I am enjoying other things

I do plenty of active things, I walk, run, build, sand, clean, play
in short add activity to my life doing things I already love.

5. I am making HAPPINESS a priority

and guess what exercise wise I am the happiest I have ever been

at least in terms of my body and my routine

6. Not Over Thinking it

Mostly, I want to live a life I enjoy and set an example for my daughter that being active, healthy, and working out doesn't have to be counting reps... it can be if you enjoy it, but it doesn't have to be. There is a whole big world out there see it in what ever way you want....(and if that is in a gym that is fine too)

7. Looks arn't everything!

You are not only your looks so you don't have to go into a box to fit into a box so that others can say how perfectly cut out and pretty you are. My whole life I have seen in soooo many women that the value of their person was in a weight, or a size, and I do not want to portray that in any way to my child.... If you like lifting weights or you like the treadmill go for it, but if you like to dance then dance, what ever you do there must be something you can incorporate into bettering you while still enjoying yourself! 

8. You do you boo boo! attitude

I remember the first time I heard that expression, my brother and I were deciding what run we wanted to go on, neither of us had a set goal that day and you know what I think we ended up going much further and longer because we just did what we wanted. So don't let anyone, not even this blog tell you what to do.

9. Rediscovering

Part of the reason I am not in the gym is because I am rediscovering other things I like and other parts of my person... one of the best things for a healthy body is diversifying your activity

10. Lastly, Reevaluating 

If reevaluation isn't a constant part of your healthy lifestyle well then you need to reevaluate... what I mean is you should constantly check in with yourself, and make changes as needed, right now I am reevaluating how I look at health and thats up to me to grow and change... eventually I am reevaluate and decide I have had enough of this fresh air, sunshine, love myself BS and go back to the gym pound out some weight and blow up with botox,  and if thats you right now refer to #8 
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First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes A Fit Baby In A Baby Jogger?

9/20/2017

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At least that is what I am imagining

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To say this has been a crazy year is an understatement.... Marriage, Move, Mortgage, and now MOTHERHOOD.... To be completely honest I was not mentally expecting that last M! But once we found out, just like everything else, Kyle and I approached this turn of events enthusiastically and more importantly as a team. 
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Wall-e was actually the first to figure out what was up with his dog momma, he began sleeping by my tummy and being extra loving..... Next was a sudden aversion to chocolate, and I mean come on if you know me and me not wanting chocolate, I knew something was up! Before long we found ourselves with a positive test and real test of our teamwork!

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Having just started a new job and suffering some extreme mother-to-be sickness Kyle really had to hold up the support end of the Zienin team. (Not to mention his still relatively new job and new home chores) All I can say is I am one lucky wife! Not to mention my new co-workers have been amazingly supportive! I also have decided to completely embrace my current state of being human and utilize this as a growing experience for my knowledge as a trainer. This week I will complete my Pre/post-natal training certification so that I can safely navigate my own fitness lifestyle as well as help clients during this exciting but often unfamiliar phase of life and creating life!

Deciding To Share that This is all happening!

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We recognize that it has been an eventful year for everyone and between storms, travel, and weddings we wanted to make sure we shared our exciting news at the appropriate time. Our life since we have moved to Florida has felt like its going at least 100MPH but the end result will be a much more exciting one! We were very lucky that the most recent storm to blow through Florida completely avoided our little town and left our boat and home safe and sound! Thank you to all the friends and family who reached out to make sure we were doing okay!

Now On To The Second Trimester

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Baby Z is now rapidly growing and I'm sure the next few months will fly by! But we are excited to be sharing with all of you now and lucky to be surrounded by so many supportive and loving people near and far!
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Boat Fit and Marriage: Why Living On a Boat for 3 Months right after Getting Married Was The best Thing To Happen To Me

7/25/2017

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Most Happily Ever Afters Don't Include A Cross Country Move (again) and a 1982 37 foot Silverton Mini Yacht

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But when has anything that Kyle and I have done been "normal"... and that will be the point I want to make with this blog... 

Just Because Its Not "Normal" doesn't Mean it can't work!

One of the #1 questions we got was "How can you live like that?" but the answer is simple and just like anything else, its best when you set goals!

Goal 1: Our Marriage
Goal 2: our mental and Physical Health
Goal 3: What do we want our life story To say about us = We Lived A Life of Adventure

Having these common goals made it so at the end of the day when you bump butts trying to put on pants or you run out of hot water because someone took a longer shower, you know you're in it together.
You also know that the intent behind the others actions is for the best of each other.
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Which is why in Life goals are SOOO Important

I also got asked how do you stay healthy and keep motivated?

And just like I have always said, it was about balance... and not that I was balancing on a rocking boat everyday but that I took the time to recognize that just because I was on a boat and a beer sounded good just about every night. I also wanted to feel and look good working on the boat or rocking that bikini.
Not to say that this wasn't a challenge, going from being full time employed with a set regimented workout schedule to no time line at all isn't as glorious as it may sound. Sometimes time is our enemy. Choosing when and where and what you do in terms of the order of your day really tests your commitment. Even someone who love to workout can say ohh but I'll love it even more this afternoon or after this or after that... and the day slips by. I quickly learned that in my not normal environment I needed some norm and yet still tried to embrace the flexibility.

TIME

More than anything I think the boat taught me about time. Make time to workout. Make time to Work. Make time to eat. Make time to do boat work. Make time to still be a newly married couple. Make time for new friends. ALWAYS make time for old friends. Make time to not think about time. MOSTLY ENJOY ALL THE TIME YOU CAN.

The Time it takes to Know someone

Ever wonder why you become so close with a gym buddy? I think its because its a lot like living on a boat. Your doing hard work, in a small proximity and you are completely relying on each other. Kyle and I have been many things to one another but never gym buddies. Getting that kind of relationship with him on the boat was one of the most rewarding things I will ever go through in my life... Even if I did threaten to throw him overboard more than a fair share of times. But anyone who has had a gym buddy can relate to that too, they tell you "come on one more round" and you think "why are you trying to be superman today? I just want to burn off my ice cream".... that is exactly like living on a boat... little personal space and decisions. As two independent strong willed people we quickly realized everything on the boat and in marriage is a mutual choice.
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Choice

Everything is a Choice

Yes mutual or alone... every thing is... a choice.... On the hardest day of your life you will have to remember you make the choice to live or at least continue living in your situation.
We made the choice to live on the boat, we made the choice to marry each other, we made the choice to stay healthy... be it mentally or physically, that is a choice too.

Life will always be about Choices and you have to do what you feel is best for you in your heart

So living on a boat may not be for everyone.... hardly anyone from what I have heard.... but it is one way to strip away all the boundaries that are kept up even after 3 years of living with someone..... it is one way to really test your commitment to your goals.... it is one way to recognize what really matters.... like sure I have a six pack (okay its only a 4 pack) but can I really help remodel a V birth and hold power tools, or sand an entire ceiling..... 
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So I will leave you with this thought to take into your day... fitness or otherwise related and not on a boat but in life in general:  

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ARE YOU SETTING GOALS?
ARE YOU LIVING THE STORY YOU WANT?
ARE YOU REALIZING THE CHOICES YOU MAKE EVERYDAY?
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR TIME?
AND LASTLY WHOEVER YOU ARE SHARING YOUR LIFE WITH ARE YOU REALLY SHARING WITH THEM?... BECAUSE COMMUNICATION IS KEY TO ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Just Be Amazed

5/8/2017

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Sometimes you will be amazed at what you don't know....

Sometimes you see something amazing...

Sometimes people will amaze you...

Sometimes you will amaze yourself...

Amazingly... I really thought I was tough... thought I had this balance thing on lock down...not so amazingly I was wrong...

But I'm about to hit y'all with some truth bombs... that may or may not amaze you:

Balance isn't only eating a treat every now and then.... balance is saying f* it right now I know ice cream isn't the best caloric intake I could eat but it sure as hell will make me appreciate my day!

Balance isn't saying I worked out 8 of the last 10 days.... balance is saying get your a$$ out of bed you need these endorphins today, or you know what your relationship could really use this cuddle time right now hit snooze!

Balance is recognizing that your physical health is only a part of the whole picture

Balance is saying hey 5 lbs up or down this month doesn't make me a better or worse person....being a good friends/partner/individual does.

*personal truth bomb alert*

I have eaten fast food more times than the rest of my life combined so far this year... I have also learned that you can order grilled and salad options at these places

I have learned that sometimes I need to make myself sleep in/ skip a run/ get a little soft because being a happy healthy person is better for everyone instead of just a "fit" person

I have realized my husband did not marry me for my flat abs or my beautiful hair... because honey they gone! And you know what... he's still here....(side note...don't light candles and proceed to light others while you reach over the already burning ones... also don't paint the ceiling of a rocking boat with out a cap on)... okay back to truth bomb

I have stopped (again) letting the opinions of others influence how I feel about myself... this is a lesson that has to be re taught anytime I make new relationships

I have skipped more workouts than I have done some weeks... and you know what... I don't think I'm any less of a fitness enthusiast because of it.

I am completely out of running shap... I walked ALOT on my last two runs

But most importantly I don't give AF, excuse me, a damn, ooops I mean root tooting dang about any of this... as long as I am living life to the best each day has to offer.

And I mean it.

Soft serve is amazing.... so is Kayaking across a bay with my guys by my side... my next marathon will also be amazing and so will the burpees I plan on doing tomorrow morning.

Because you know what if you go to bed not being amazed by at least one thing each day, you have not found balance...

but here is a little secret and kinda the point of this little blog... sometimes balance is just being amazed that you made it through another day of this crazy thing called life ....

if you can be amazed at that then you really are tough!

Don't let life get you down and especially don't let you or anyone else get you down either!

You are amazing! (Ready in Oprah voice) and you are amazing and you're amazing and you and you and you!

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This Crazy Thing Called Life

3/15/2017

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well, Most of you probably already figured it out....

WE MOVED TO FLORIDA!

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Just under a month ago... 2 weeks after getting married Kyle and I packed up all of our things and moved to Florida.... Okaloosa County to be exact!
Its has been quite the adventure. I would dare say our craziest one yet!
With some hard "see you laters" a few tears but lots of excitement! 
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We tried to crate up the guys and take them with us.... unfortunately that didn't work... but worth the try and a pretty funny picture!  
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Some of our favorite people were awesome enough to make the 16 hour drive and then spend two crazy days with us!

I honestly don't know what we would have done without Kristen and Shane! We will never be able to thank you enough....

We did get to show them one night of fun while they were here... maybe just enough that we could get them to consider moving here too! #moveSOMDtoFL

I can't tell who is most excited to be here.... 
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Among our many crazy adventures in the last 2 weeks, we stayed 2 nights on a house boat that eventually inspired our current plan of action!
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After unpacking our moving truck into a storage unit... 5 hours in on and off rain... and possibly some tears of frustration from me, Kyle proved to be the tetris king and also my knight in shining armor!

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Our wonderful friends Mike and Mellisa are kind enough to let us stay with them while we prepare for our next adventure of figuring out where to live!

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With our top contender being on a BOAT! So time will tell if we continue to keep up the #CruZienin life style!

As we prepare for whats next I will be working primarily as an ONLINE coach and trainer.

So over the next few weeks I will be rebooting the website and releasing some exciting packages for FUTURE, CURRENT, and PAST clients!

AS ALWAYS... I love Sharing with you all and can't wait to Keep

True You Fitness

available to anyone who wants to live a happy healthy life!

If you have any questions on getting started ASAP feel free to email me at [email protected]
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SHAME THIS....

8/31/2016

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So I am sitting here thinking of how can I open this positively and light hearted.... because that is me and what I like to do.... But after some thought I have decided just like the real me, my blogs don't have to start off all sugar and spice and everything nice, because lets face it sometimes the real me is just a little more spice....the sugar eventually comes So here it goes:

Mental image - set scene 1:
You have worked hard and you find yourself in a happy, confident, and comfortable place. Simultaneously as you embrace that satisfaction and you look down at your gadget of choice that is buzzing or doing what ever signal it does to help you feel accomplished someone calls you out, some one shames you, someone lets their insecurities make them feel justified in SHAMING you. But wait you look at the flash on you gizmo and it has fireworks and a giant middle finger pointed at the person trying  to bring you down, you smile and move on. - end scene

This is the image I had on my run this morning, thinking to myself "you know what WHO CARES, Im gunna just be me and love it"

It seems like the new thing in hip culture is to shame others. Honestly, we live in a society that cares too much about everyone else and not enough about each individual self.

So as a pre-curer to my new website and fall fitness launch I want to say: 
DO WHATS RIGHT FOR YOU!
Be it fitness challenge
Taco eater
Political Activist
Facebook Poster 
No make up? ( I honestly don't get how the amount of make someone wears is anyone else's business anyway)
Fit Mom
Work Mom
Marathon runner
Netflix Surfer
Blogger...

Whatever it is that you do to define you as you DO THAT, and if if YOU don't like it CHANGE IT, but if you do KEEP ON BEING YOU BOO!


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