Fix Up My Body by Jackie O.

Jackie O. is the First Lady of Fitness, Fashion and Fun.

Jackie O. is a Pittsburgh based personal trainer, fitness instructor, motivational speaker,  lifestyle coach and fashionista. She sometimes moonlights as a socialite.

Advice from The First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun and Pittsburgh Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Independent Beachbody Coach, TurboKick Instructor, and life coach, Jackie Omotalade:

What’s up ya’ll?  This is Jackie O., the First Lady of Fitness, Fashion and Fun checkin in! I’ve decided to create a list of some of my favorite eating tips in the hopes that it will motivate you to make some positive changes in how and what you eat.  A healthy well balanced diet is the cornerstone of physical and mental fitness.

(1)Replace refined breads and pastas made from white flour w/ ones made from whole grains.

(2) If you are an omnivore buy meat that comes from grass-fed cattle and eggs from pasture-raised chicken.

(3) Eliminate corn oil and soda from your pantry – both are heavily processed and your body doesn’t NEED them.

(4) Eat only until you are 80%  full. Avoid overeating, by eating only until you are satisfied.

(5) Get enough sleep.  Your body can’t function properly if it is not well rested.  If you don’t get enough sleep, you will find that the pounds stay on your body.

(6) Do workouts that you enjoy.  There is no point in doing work outs that you don’t like, you won’t stick with them.  Remember, fitness is a journey which you must commit to long-term.  COMMIT TO WORKOUTS YOU ENJOY!

(7) Wear workout clothes that make you feel confident. . Just because you are working out doesn’t mean you have to look a mess!

(8) Eat raw fruits and vegetables with every meal.  Start every meal with some sort of raw fruit and/or vegetable. . .your waistline will thank you.

(9) Smile and laugh more often.  Smiles and laughter are powerful and you should attempt to laugh and smile as many times as possible throughout the day.

Smiling everyday keeps the doctor away!

(10) Start each day by looking in the mirror and saying a positive affirmation.  Mine for this week is: I choose love, joy and freedom, open my heart and allow wonderful things to flow into my life.

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Don’t reserve your best behavior for special occasions. You can’t have two sets of manners, two social codes – one for those you admire and want to impress, another for those whom you consider unimportant. You must be the same to all people.

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It is 2010! Can you believe it? Well, I can’t. . . it seems like just yesterday is was 1980 something and I was just a kid watching Madonna perform on the MTV Music Awards.  Alas, I’m not a kid anymore and neither is Madonna.  We are both adults, although she is “borderline” senior citizen and I’m not! Both Madonna and I do however share a passion for fitness, fashion, and fun.  I hope that if you are reading this article you have some passion or at least motivation to get and/or remain fit, fashionable, and to have fun. I’m not big into new year’s resolutions, because I feel like any time is a wonderful time to make changes in your life. . . THE TIME IS ALWAYS NOW, NOT JANUARY 1!

Ella Wheeler Wilcox said that, “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.” Accordingly, becoming a healthier and happier person is COMPLETELY within your control.  You just need to commit and persevere!

Fitness doesn’t happen overnight.  It’s a journey!

For most, it can be a somewhat painful journey – it requires a lifestyle change: changing eating habits, lots of sweat, a plethora of sore muscles and some tears! But the results are more than worth the effort and the journey to a healthier, fitter lifestyle is an enlightening experience. And once you become a healthier, fitter, happier version of yourself. . .YOU WILL NEVER SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS! You can do this!

Happy New Years and Happy Training!

Jackie O.

The First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun

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