Male Bonding

I love being a strong woman, and the firstborn in my family, I have always been a leader and a teacher from a very young age.  I have also always been competitive and a high achiever, but when something didn't flow, I didn't have a problem moving on.

My mother in law had 3 kids boy-girl-boy, and she was very adamant that this was the only way it should be done.  Thank God for the universe granting her that wish, as well as my husband meeting a girl from Russia.  She is from the Ukraine, and we speak Russian to each other, and I love and know her food.  I didn't really have a preference for who came first, we were thrilled with our light haired, light eyed handsome Eli Tzvi with a deep dimple in his chin.  Then of course we wanted a girl, to even it out, and I remember when my parents and my husband and I saw it loud and clear in an ultrasound, we were thrilled.

My daughter has been an intense experience, she looks exactly like my mother in law, and has her fierce character.  Luckily she is balanced by also looking and being the happiest girl alive like my mother :)

So for our third we were hoping to be blessed with a tall dark and handsome boy, Thank You God we got the best, most handsome, sweet, nice, wonderful boy ever, we are all enjoying him so much.

My father was such an amazing influence in my life, I feel so blessed to be his daughter, and keep learning from him to this day.  I feel blessed that my children have two parents that adore them, I always knew I had to have a partner on this adventure called children.  Thank God my husband is so hands on, our kids love their Abba (father in Hebrew) and enjoy when he gives them baths and cooks them delicious food, I am one lucky lady.

I just got back from my Fit Club on the Beach this morning at 7:30am, followed by my Hot Mama Walk, I love living and being the example of someone working at it, because I know when you work at it results will come.  No quick fixes, no yo yoing, just forming healthy habits and living a healthy active lifestyle.  Who is in?

Coach Yulia

 

Selfish vs. Self Care

This Monday I am all about business, there are two days left in the month of July, we are in our last leg of summer, then its the holidays, then its the New Year - the cycles keep coming around.  Are you where you want to be?  Are you in the same place you were last year, the last five years?

This is my story of how I found Herbalife and how it has changed my life, it may do the same for you.  Luckily I come from a good genes, free spirited family who let me pave my own path in life.  We are Russian immigrants, so I have been working since I was 12, loved having my own money and being independent.  Once I moved to LA, I had to let go of my pride and accept my parents help while I was building my future.  Then getting married and having children completely threw me in a beautiful yet challenging direction, it was not just about me anymore on any level.

My father came to the USA with no language, and although he had a masters degree in engineering, he had to start from scratch washing toilets.  His motivation was his family, and his philosophy was "work hard now enjoy it later," but unfortunately later was just a word, he had a mild heart attack at age 60, and now Thank God, is the healthiest man I know.  Hence the title of Selfish vs. Self- care, its ok to take care of yourself, to take time off, to enjoy life's moments, otherwise you will burn out either physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  There must be balance, and that is what I found when I met my Health Coach at our Active Nutrition Center.  Before I met her, I was 8 months pregnant with my second child, frustrated over how I was going to find time to exercise with to little babies.  Never really had a plan for eating, just ate whatever was around, and it worked before I had babies, everything just stopped flowing like it used to before.  I was excited that the Healthy Meal Shake filled me up during my ravenous third trimester, and I was even more grateful that after I had babies I had a plan to take care of myself, and get to even better than before baby shape.

I am on my journey now, it is definitely a commitment, it is not easy to always remember, but it does take 21 days to form a habit, and I am really focused on reaching my goals for my business, my family, but most importantly myself.  I have always been someone that like to be genuine, talking from a point of truth and personal experience.  I am so excited to turn 40, and be the example of health, happiness, and now I am really ready for wealth - are you?

People that I work with in Herbalife have gone to a six figure income in 1 1/2 years, sure they don't have kids, they jump into a full time schedule, even working Saturdays, which I do not do because it is my day of rest.  But I am committed to building it around my life and my kids, and teaching others to do the same.  After all isn't that what we all really want, a happy independent lifestyle, which gives us money to provide for our kids, but also to enjoy time with our family, vacations, staycations, and I have always seen a private jet in my future.  I am ready to focus, and here are the numbers, Herbalife in 30 years has made 5 billion, and the way the wellness industry is going now, they are looking to make another 5 billion in the next five years, I am jumping on that bandwagon.  The economy is horrible, and people are looking for alternatives to corporate, 9-5, minimum wage, and even masters and Phd degrees do not guarantee anything nowadays.

Who do you know that might want to hear more and join me at Extravaganza in October, it changed my life, it might change the life of someone you love, in their health or their wealth :)

Coach Yulia

  

All I really want

Today is a day of reflection, of looking back, of learning from the past, and sending positive energy, happy thoughts, and being the best that we can be in the moment, to ensure the future of our dreams.

At this stage in my life where I really have everything that I have ever dreamed of, all I really want is to be my best for myself, my husband, my children, and my business.  Everything starts with healthy habits, and that's all they are my friends, habits, easy to do and easy not to do.  I am excited to remeasure at the end of the month and see what has been happening.  I really try to focus on the habits, and track my measurements monthly.  I honestly do not see much change, but everyone is telling me they do see me getting leaner.  We see ourselves everyday, so people that have not seen us in a while are the ones that will notice right away.

All I really want is to have healthy habits for me, my husband, and my children that give permanent results that are easy to maintain.  For my clients no more yo yo dieting, no more wondering why things aren't happening, and me not being firm to say that the only way it will work if you fully commit to the plan, and discipline yourself to success.  With any directions, even if a screw is left over after you build something, it will have an effect at some point.  Directions and Instructions have to be followed exactly in order for results to happen.  I guess that is a metaphor for life as well, following the rules that have been put in place for us to be our best, mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  Even a slight deviation from those rules, have grand effects on our lives, but the beauty of it all, is that it is ultimately our choice - our decision, which path we want to experience.

There is nobody to blame, all we can do is take full responsibility, and keep learning and growing.  Life was not meant to be easy, even if it looks like someones life is easy, we really do not know the details of what anybody is going through.  Honestly, WHO CARES, the only person we should be working on is ourselves, and in turn our husband, children, families, friends, and clients, will see that we are leading by example, walking the walk, in action, being true.

I love to make my kids my childhood Russian breakfast, buckwheat and cottage cheese, they love it!  I am trying to give them a variety of healthy food, and keep them active.

Of all things at my daughter's recent doctors checkup they told me she had a high BMI (body mass index), I had a few different reactions. First of all it made me laugh that this was my business, and my daughter had a high BMI, its is a height/weight ratio, showing how much body fat is inside. Then I felt that I had to start watching her portions of snacks and cheese, and teach her how important it was to each a variety of everything. My brother had a severe reaction, he was upset that in this world where girls are always never good enough, and look at magazines of air brushed bodies, he said he had never heard this for a boy. My daughter does love to eat, Thank God, we just have to guide her into healthy, balanced habits. 

In this day of fasting, I just want to say that I Love Food, Food is a pleasure, it is an enjoyment in our lives.  What I love about my nutrition program is that it lets me do just that, in a very easy, yummy, and affordable way?  Free Wellness Profile for anyone that wants to see if it could work for them.

Wishing everyone a day of reflection and meaning,
Looking inward,
seeing what we can do outward,
Coach Yulia

Spirituality

Tonight starts a 24 hour fast where Jewish people commemorate the destruction of the temples, and also remember other sad times in our history like the holocaust.  Many people when going through really challenging times in their lives ask, why me? or how is there something out there make such horrific things happen.

I think all belief systems eventually end up in one place, a place where there is something greater than what we know, and also knowing we are on our journey, and we will have hardships, but those hardships make us appreciate the highs of life.  You always hear about people who have experienced horrible things, and they end up being a voice for other people with their strength coming out on the other side to help others.

I was born in Russia, on my Russian Passport it said Jewish, it was my nationality, religion was not allowed.  When my father would apply for work they would look at his passport and turn him away just because of his nationality, although he had the best education and was probably over qualified. 

I admire and respect my parents so much for leaving an oppressive dead end and giving their kids a chance to have the best life.  When we came to this country, the Jewish school accepted us with open arms,we did not know anything, but I feel it was a good base for me that has led me through all the adventures I embarked upon in life - so far :) and many more to come!

I am still growing in my observant ways in my amazing community that accepts and respects everywhere exactly where they are, and supports them to keep learning.  However I have always been spiritually connected, I have always trusted my gut, and I have always knows and still know that everything will turn out ok, no matter how intense it is in the moment. 

The only thing to fear is fear itself - right?  I always joke the only thing I fear is big trucks, especially when I am driving on the highway between two.  Life is always putting us in quite comical situations, my husband was a trucker for 10 years.

I think its important to learn from our mistakes, but also from our family, and ancestors, that is why our holidays are always a point of history that has impacted our lives, and we can learn from it today.

Thank God for the ups and downs of life,
It really makes us aware of how good is good,
Coach Yulia

Once you have a child you are in awe of the miracle of life, all of the science does not really explain
 how it all happens from nothing to something, B'H Thank you God for all 3 of my miracles.

Sometimes They Just Cry

Ok my baby had quite a day yesterday, luckily unusual for this one, my other ones were always crying and always needy.  Matisyahu usually cries for a specific reason, and ladies, please trust your mother's intuition, you know exactly what your baby needs.  Check out this article below which talks about how nowadays women are scared to make a decision without expert advice, where sometimes the experts only know their own circumstances and situations, and the advice they give could have nothing to do with your baby.  Every mom is different, every baby is different, every pregnancy is different, every birth is different - ask everyone, but ultimately make your own decision mamas!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peggy-drexler/the-insecurity-generation_b_1702095.html?&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

The morning was ok, I dropped off the kids at school and headed to my hot mama walk, he was a bit fussy in the car but fell asleep on the way.  The beginning of the walk he was sleeping, but once he woke up, the crying would not stop.  First I put him in my carrier facing forward, that seemed to amuse him for a while, but I knew I needed to change his diaper, luckily we were at the halfway point and ready to turn back, so I told the other girls to go, and I would change him.  I tried to put him back in the carrier, no go, so I stopped by a tree and tried to nurse him, wasn't interested.  So I put him back in the car seat and that is the picture you see above, and of course that is when people are walking by and you see their faces wanting to say:

1. Did you feed him
2. Did you change him
3. Does she know what she is doing

Of course everyone else has the answers right, especially mother in laws, who always say you haven't fed them enough.  The article above talks about a mom who's doctor told her to have the baby on a strict eating schedule, and the baby was so unhappy, they thought it was colic, when finally the doctor's secretary told her, maybe he is just hungry.

The best advice I got from a fellow mom was, sometimes they just cry, they are expressing themselves.  Maybe their growing bones and teeth are super intense, or maybe their gas is intense, my baby had a few huge poops yesterday, Thank God.  All we can do is be there for them, and let them know we will always be there for them.  Just like when they get thrust into the world from the comfort of the womb when they are born into our crazy world, and they are put in our arms, and they know everything will always be ok, Mama will always be there, even when life is not so easy.  But who wants easy, right? Easy is Boring, Lets celebrate all of the amazing souls and personalities that children bring to our lives, we are so blessed.

Ok Mamas! Your are right, You know exactly what to do, Your baby is safe in your hands :)

Have a peaceful Day of Rest, Have a Wonderful Weekend,
and tomorrow night on Tisha B'Av Have a Meaningful Fast,

Shabbat Shalom,
Yulia

I Love Cardio

I have never liked cardio, ever, I never understood why people want to be on the machines in the gym, the only one that I ever tolerated was the elliptical - it was like a standing bicycle like movement, and I liked how it just flowed, seemed balanced, coordinated, and easy on the knees.
The only way I liked to get my heartbeat up was with sports or dance classes, I never understood marathons, I guess for some people it really gets them in their zone, like Yoga does for me.

So last week in my commitment to workout out Monday through Friday, one day the only option I had was to get on the cardio machines, and I chose the elliptical, and I absolutely loved it, I honestly could have stayed on it for a very long time.  I had my baby in the gym's kids club and he was awake and needed to nurse, so luckily I got 15 minutes in and felt AMAZING.  Yesterday I got my husband to go to the gym with me, we left the baby with my mother in law, and took Eli Tzvi and Ziona Sofia to the kids club, unfortunately the instructor that I wanted my husband to take was not there, so instead we did cardio machines together.  Once again, I absolutely loved it, it just felt so good, I had to teach a class, so I stayed on for 20 minutes, but full on.  There was a time when I was doing cardio on the machine 3 times a week for 20 minutes hard core, and I did see some great results, this was a long time ago when I just wanted to lean out, but totally hated it, that 20 minutes was torture.

Now I know it takes a lot more than cardio, although its very important not only for burning calories, but for circulation, metabolism, endorphins, and great for the skin, there has to be some resistance training, stretching, and always great to have anything core related.  Then all of it goes out the window, unless you plug into the 80% Nutrition, its like all the working out is a waste of time if you do not put the right fuel in your engine.

I feel so lucky that I have my nutrition program, maybe that is why I have energy for cardio, and it feels so good.  I honestly just love it, its crazy, maybe it also feels good to move again, and really have my goals clear now after having my baby.

If anyone needs a boost, to clear up their goals, dreams, why's, please reach out, this is my mission, to help everyone find their own reason to be their best, while I keep getting in touch with mine.

You can see lean no matter what the outfit, this was when I was teaching Bodypump over 10 years ago at 24 Hour Fitness, in the best shape of my life, it's good to find an inspiring picture,

where is yours when you felt and looked your best?

Happy Thursday,
Coach Yulia

DO SOMETHING!

I have committed to exercising Monday through Friday, yesterday my Hot Mama Power Walk got cancelled and I was wondering what to do with baby.  Nearby we have the Culver City Stairs, they are really intense, this is only 1/4 of them, and they are steep, its like doing lunges as you climb.  I had Matisyahu on me, and he was a trooper as I huffed and puffed my way up.  I met amazing people along the way, and felt great when I got to the top.  I am inspired to do a Hot Mama Fit Club here, once we get to the top, we can do some Yoga and Pilates and with our babies :)  I will keep you posted when I get the day and time figured out.

Apparently the fresh air and walk did my baby some good too, sound asleep once I put him in his car seat, stylin' in his beret :)  I feel so blessed to have my health and fitness mission.  I had a new guy come to my Pilates class yesterday at 24 Hour Fitness, he was only 24, his appendix had burst 2 years ago, and his pupils and legs stop moving, he got misdiagnosed with some long named disease, got on the wrong medications which exhausted him, and was recommended to have bed rest.  Finally a second opinion found out it was a rare virus connected to the burst appendix, did physical therapy and was recommended yoga and pilates, he looks amazing and is so blessed to have his health.

Hospitals, doctors, and medications are sooooooooooooooo scary! Honestly folks, if you are not investing in your health now, you will eventually have to pay for your doctors bills and drugs, and the drugs always have side effects, which you need other drugs for, and then more side effects - get the picture?  The pharmaceutical industry is a business, and yes Thank God medications are there for those that really need it, but boy do they love when you need it for the rest of your life.  I prefer to have my shake and exercise for the rest of my life.

In our modern times people are much more aware how preventive maintenance will give them better quality of life, because we are living longer, might as well feel our best and look our best.  Dr. Oz said when you take care of yourself 40 is the new 20 - YAY in October I will look 20 but have the wisdom of 40 - best of both worlds.  People are actively investing in gyms, nutrition programs, retreats, holistic ways of healing, and anything else that keeps them out of the hospital.

Jump on my bandwagon my friends,
lets lead by example,
lets feel and look our best,
whether you just want it for you,
or you want to inspire others,
I am looking for people that are ready to live their best life,
Coach Yulia

GET IT DONE!

Woo Hoo! The baby likes the carrier, I tried the wrap, it was ok, but for workouts I love the back support of the carriers

Woke up bright and early today to meet  client at Fit Club, I love being there with amazing energy, happy people, who are all working on themselves.  My client told me that during one of her exercises she really felt she couldn't do it, and a girl next to her told her to just go for it, and when the workout finished, she wanted more.

I am here at my Hot Mama Power Walk, my mama's have cancelled so I am figuring out what my workout will be today.  If I can leave my baby with my husband I can go to the gym before I pick up the kids from camp.  I love that this is my life, working on myself, getting out of my head, and helping others do the same.

Last night my husband supported me in signing up for a business seminar, I am looking forward to it to help me get more focused on the business side of things.  I am very positive, I love my life, and I know everything will work out, but in order to really go after everything I want in life, I have to have an action plan.  I also have to track my performance, not only in my business, but of my own goals  I am so excited to look as good as I feel.

I remember when I first took my Yoga teacher's class, I knew that is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.  I just moved to LA, had no debt and no savings, so I called my parents and asked for $2000 for the Yoga Training.  Thank God they have supported me in my crazy adventures, but this time they knew I was serious, and were able to help me start life anew.  That is how I felt when I found my Herbalife Team, the Active Nutrition Center is an amazing place where people come to get in the best shape of their life, and to grow as a person.  I am so blessed that all my seeds are planted, now I just have to nurture them, tend to them, keep growing and learning myself.

That is the beauty of life, you can always start fresh, its never to late, all you have to do is decide.

Decide,

Dedicate,

Delve,

Do,

= DOLLARS :)

Who wants some DOLLARS?

Coach Yulia



RELAX!

LOL - I thought that would be fun to have a title that completely contradicted itself.  I tell you some people need to hear it as a command - Just Relax Already - I always say why worry in advance, and I find that so many people in my life do just that.  Always looking for what is wrong, even if one thing is good, instead of recognizing that, what else could be done, and how could it be done better.

I tell you, we create our own reality, when we are complaining, looking at the glass half empty, looking for bills, looking for what else is wrong, then that is what we see.  What you are looking for will be right in front of your eyes.  Yes it is important to have a schedule, and clean and organize, and always be at it, especially when you have kids, you are doing the same cleaning over and over. 

I just had my husband take a picture of me, and I see I still have a long way to go, I feel leaner, I feel full of energy, but that is not where I was 5 years ago on my wedding day, and thats ok.  I am working towards it, I am excited to be going to my Bodypump low weight, high repetition class today.  I think in life we are always working at something, otherwise what would we do all day.  That is a reason to have kids as well, it will give you more to work on :)

Kids really make you look at yourself, all the habits that have been learned from your own childhood, making you question what exactly you want to pass on to the next generation.

IT'S ALL GOOD

Happy Monday,
I Love Mondays and starting my week busy being an example of a Healthy Active Lifestyle,
Would love for you to join me, in LA or anywhere you live,
Find what you love to do,
Get the on the best Nutrition Program,
Watch out October, here I come
Coach Yulia

BEACH DAY

Since my kids started swimming lessons, they have been wanting to be in the water, but the pool and the beach are totally different.  We have been to the beach before just with sand toys, when I meet clients at my Santa Monica Fit Club.  Today we went to Malibu with friends, it was nice, but I am so spoiled when it comes to beaches.  The crowd was fun to look at, lots of kids having fun, cool place, but the water will always be too cold.  I went with a good friend to Santa Barbara a few years ago at the end of August, which in LA is the hottest time of the year, I dipped all the way in the ocean, and my ears hurt from the cold.

Waiting for our friends to meet us before we headed to the beach

I am a Miami girl, and the funny thing is that I did not live at the beach, but whenever I did go it was magic.  I love LA, it is my home, I cannot see living anywhere else, but nothing compares to how the water felt at the Miami Beaches - very therapeutic, the salt scrubbing your skin, like a gel in the hair, even when it was wild, it had a cool style right out of the water.  I was never really into laying out all day and tanning, I have always liked my dark hair and fair/olive skin.

It has been a fun weekend, my brother in law surprised us, so family has been hanging out.  Today I left my baby with my husband and mother in law, and it was nice to just be with my older two, let them have me all to themselves.  I took their hands and we stood on the beach as the wave came roaring at us, and splashed cold water over our feet, they both started to cry :) I really think we have to throw them into life and into experiences, but yeah that water is COLD!

I am excited for tomorrow, getting back into my workout routine, I love being on track and sticking to my word and commitments, it feels so good.  Tomorrow night I am taking my husband to an amazing seminar, we both need to get focused, when you have your own business, you have to employ yourself, not easy to do with 3 kids and everything else life throws at you.  Who wants easy anyways? NOT ME

Have a fabulous week,
If you are ready to reach your health and fitness goals, I can help you!
Coach Yulia

I'm soooooooo HOT



So Hot with a toy stroller and a diaper box in the corner :)

OY VEY my friends, I know in the rest of the country it is extreme temperatures, but here in our Hollywood perfect La La Land, we really do expect it to be sunny and perfect cool breeze all the time.

Today we walked probably over a mile in the heat with our kids to join our friends for the celebration of their new baby girl.  We do not drive on the Day of Rest, and usually it is so refreshing and nice to be out and about.  Today it was just super strong hot and sunny, luckily a few spots of shade on the way brought a little bit of cool.  When we were coming back from our RV adventure, we felt so lucky to be living in LA where the night was so cool and welcoming.  Everywhere else the humidity just hugs you all over, and so do the bugs, my kids had bug bites on every inch of their little bodies when we left Atlanta.

I am really itching to go shopping, but I really don't want to buy any clothes until I have reached my goal.  I have tried stuff on, and I like it, but I really do not love it, things just don't sit exactly as I would want it to.  It is so interesting how everyone loses weight differently, some drop the pounds while others drop the inches.  I am excited for my inches to be dropping, and I am visibly noticing certain areas shrinking down.  There is an area right below the bra that when I was pregnant with my first got stretched out, its like I didn't have enough skin to cover him in my final month.  So it has been a funny fold of skin up high before my belly, now its GONE :)  and I love how that works, things bother you, and then when they are not there you feel good, and it takes you a while to notice, OMG its GONE!

I have been working out doing something Monday through Friday, and feeling great, I am excited to remeasure at the end of the month and see exactly what is going on.  It is really important to know where you are starting and to track if what you are doing is working.  Whether its for weight loss, weight gain, or for athletic performance.

For some reason the heat gave me a headache today, I never get headaches, and I am nursing, and I prefer not to take medications, so hopefully a good nights sleep will do the trick.

Have a great night,
Coach Yulia

Got My Hair Did

I love Fridays, every week I go to my teacher's Yoga class just for me, it is the final workout before the Day of Rest, and its a great way to end the week for me.  I also always feel like I keep learning and absorbing wisdom from my teacher, today I was in awe of how his 80 year old body is so fluid and strong. #NoExcuses

The day started with a ceremony for boys, one of my good friends and a student in my Prenatal Yoga looked so beautiful and happy today, then I took my kids to camp and went to my Yoga class.  After that I taught an awesome private Yoga session with a husband and wife.  I know for myself it totally recharges me for the rest of my day, and gives my brain a break, so important to stop in our #nonstop lives.

I am going back to my weekly hair appointments with my rock start hair stylist Glenda, she works out of her home, and is a master.  Anyone looking for someone amazing I will be happy to pass on her digits.  My husband likes my hair straight, and love being serviced :)  When I first got married, I would go every Friday, and my husband would cook her an amazing meal in exchange.   I stopped going for a while, and now she has me in and out in half an hour, and I look fabulous!  My straight hair lasts me for a few days, its easy, and fun.  I love my curls and wild locks, I would never get it permanently straightened, I want the option.  All my life I had it wild and free, its nice to have it tamed and sleek.  She got a new amazing chair, and Matisyahu was happily laying in my lap, while we were chatting away. 

It is occurring to me that today everyone is a little more relaxed, not so reactive, go with the flow, I really have to bask in this fabulousness.  My amazing baby Matisyahu is chilling us all out I think, he is so cool, he just lets us know what he needs and then hangs out.  My other two kids were never like that, and they are not like that now, they always want mama 24/7.  She said she wants to watch me work, how could I say no to such a cutie pie goldilocks :)

Sooooo happy its Shabbat, I am so ready to just enjoy the moment and celebrate the beauty of life with friends, we do this every week my friends, I feel so blessed. 

 Have a great weekend everyone,

Shabbat Shalom

Yulia

FLY

I love how everyday you learn something new, something may get you down, and then you talk to someone and get inspired and motivated to move on.  So far I have had a fabulous day, woke up bright and early after my #nonstop day yesterday feeling ready for the world.  Took Matisyahu with me to the Fit Club, got there extra early 6:45am to watch the set up crew get it all ready for the workout.  Met a new client who did the workout for the first time, loved it, and is very interested to wrap the coaching work around his entertainment industry schedule.  Why not get in the best shape of your life and get paid for it? If you want to know more, please message me or call 323.377.0707 - doesn't matter where you are in the world, we are in over 80 countries.  I have coaches and clients in Panama, Spain, Israel, and Russia. 

Today my phone decided not to charge, so I just had to leave my house "naked" and go with the flow.  I was waiting for Hot Mama's to show up, and only one came today, but we had the most amazing, inspiring conversation, and she turned me onto this website:

www.flylady.net

I haven't fully checked it out yet, but its a way to stop being perfect, and just get in the habit of being ready for your day, and cleaning little by little - so you don't have an overwhelmed, all or nothing attitude.  I think it relates to everything in life, from work to getting fit, I am excited to incorporate it and utilize for better time management.

I love the name of her website, and what it stands for, she used to teach fly fishing, and for me I love everything with heights - I have been sky diving, bungee jumping, in a helicopter, water plane, and hot air balloon.  Still excited for a blimp and hand gliding one day.  My friend also told me the acronym for C.H.A.O.S - Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome - LOVE!

I have always had to hold my nose, even now, somehow I challenged myself and got scuba certified, had to take off my mask 30 feet below without getting water in my nose or mouth - Thank You God I did it :)  Probably around 10 here

Step by Step my friends,
That's how anything and everything gets done,
Off to pick up my kids from camp and take them to swimming lessons,
Tonight some spiritual Beginning of a New Month Celebration - Rosh Chodesh - with good friends,
Coach Yulia

WORD

I have been really focusing on keeping my word, and how others are keeping their word.  It is so easy to make declarations, and then have exuces.  Successful people do what they say, walk the walk, and are always in action.

Tip of the Day:  It's easy to do, and it's easy not to do

My older son has not been sleeping that well, so my night gets interrupted not only by baby.  I had a very busy day planned, and as usual, realized that I had my plate fuller than I thought.  I agreed to go work out with a couple of friends with babies, and I really was running late and was not in the mood.  I just kept saying to myself, just go with it, and see what happens, I really didn't want to cancel when I said I would go.

So once I got there my baby was asleep, I put him in the kids club and was given a beeper for when he woke up.  I met the girls at the cardio machines, and actually really enjoyed it, I don't remember ever liking cardio machines, this was an elliptical style, I honestly could have been there easy for half hour, but at 15 minutes the beeper went off.  I fed my baby, and finished off with some abs with the girls.  I had to run to pick up my kids from camp and head to a friends birthday party for her son.  We all had a great time, and then were off to the gym, I was teaching Yoga, and the kids were at the kids club watching their favorite movie - cars :)

I got there in time to do half hour of the bootcamp class, then taught an awesome yoga class, love to exchange energy.  Just got home, putting kids to bed, and running off to teach my final private Yoga of the day.


On the last leg of their tour before the gym, she took a power nap, he was nice and let her sleep on his lap

Planning to meet my new client at the beach bright and early 7:30am and then lead my Hot Mama Power Walk.  Trying my best to stick to the schedule and keep my word.  Working out doing something every day - feeling sweaty - but great!

Make a Plan, Stick To it even when You Don't Feel Like it,
That's what I'm here to help you do,
Your Personal Accountability Partner":
Coach Yulia

Still figuring it all out

I'm on the couch working at the Active Nutrition Club with Matisyahu after our Hot Mama Power Walk, feeling good, and as usual trying to get it all done, organize, schedule - gotta pick my kids up in an hour and take them to swimming lessons. #NONSTOP

Yesterday I really felt like I had it all together and was so motivated and excited, and then I got the timing wrong on the training yesterday - and last week I went to a birthday party with my kids that is supposed to be this week - OY VEY.

I was good with putting everything in my phone, then I got a new phone, and still haven't transferred all my info, or started consistently putting in my schedule.  I always feel like I can keep it in my head, and then forget things, start writing to do lists, then misplace them.  Yep, sometimes reality hits me, and I have to just regroup and stay positive, and figuring out what doesn't work, and then try different things that may work.

I am good at looking like I have it all together, and in my head and energy I feel good like I do have it all together - sometimes people ask me how do I do it, and honestly, I just do it, without thinking about it, if I thought about it, I probably would go bonkers.  Once you have kids, they just get added in to the millions of things that you do in your life, but now it revolves around them.

Last night I was exhausted, so I decided not to go to the 7:30am Fit Club, instead I spent the whole morning with my older kids, and felt even more exhausted than if I had gone.  I am recommitting myself to going every Tuesday and Thursday, and I am excited, I have a first time client meeting me on Thursday.

All we can do is try again, recommit, start fresh, redo,
JUST DON"T QUIT
Coach Yulia

Intense Ladies

Do you see that we are wearing the same dress?  We must be around the same age, it's kind of small on her :)  Lollipop and Percy the Train in hand - Love!  Little girls are quite intense, probably I was just the same.  My mom told me that the first time I was reading to myself I told her that my lips were shut, but a voice inside my head was saying the words - lol.  I think we are both a nice combination of just girly enough, and a tough tomboy inside.  My daughter is a tough cookie, she will hold her own, and it makes me proud, she is fearless.

It is so amazing how when my kids are in camp, my schedule is full, had two Yoga classes this morning, one Private and one Prenatal Group - then ran home to feed the baby, and ran to take Bodypump at the 24 Hour Fitness in Santa Monica.  Now whenever I go workout, I take my big bottle of Herbalife 24 Rebuild Strength with me, to make my post workout shake right away.  It is very important to get protein in your muscles within 30 minutes after your workout.  It is amazing when you start learning that taking your body to level 10 results, is a lot of detail, focus, work, discipline, and dedication.

People try so many different "diets," but it really is a combination of 80% Nutrition and 20% Exercise.  The exercise is what takes you to level 10, that is the definition, the super lean muscle, and very low body fat.  The right Nutrition Program keeps you healthy inside and outside, the skin is glowing, and your energy is endless.

So after I picked up my kids from camp, I have been with them non stop, my husband and I have my fabulous friend babysitting tonight, we have an amazing business seminar tonight at our Herbalife offices.  All about time management, prioritizing, and setting yourself up for success.

It has been a non stop day, but I feel blessed, I am a bit tired, will have some of my amazing Herbal Green Tea Concentrate to keep myself alert for tonight, while it burns 80 calories per cup - Oh Yeah.

I feel like I am moving in the right direction towards my goals, and scheduling myself effectively.  I love to be busy, I love my lifestyle, I love my job, and I am ready to get to work on myself and on my business.

Feeling Focused and Present,

Coach Yulia

Horse Dance

Went to an amazing seminar all day today, I am so blessed to be with a company that is only going to keep growing.  Brand recognition is everywhere, I am excited to get my own amazing results, and people that have gotten to six figures in 5 years, are getting there in less than 2.  It really all depends on priorities, and mine have been childbearing, and the best part is, wherever you are in your path, just make sure its exactly where you want to be.  I know that because of how the industry is today, economy is horrible, traditional jobs are so hard to get and the pay is horrible, even college degrees are no guarantee.  I know that no matter what pace I got, it will only grow, because people are tired of medications with side effects.  People are living longer, and want to be at their best, also people living an active lifestyle want to invest in their health.  I am in the only industry that didn't suffer in the horrible economy that is barely changing from a few years ago.

One important thing I learned is that its all about motivation and priorities.  For some people that I work with who are single, live and breathe Herbalife, and have inspired so many people, they are such an inspiration to me.  I am in a different stage of life, not even because of age, but because of marriage and babies, although there was a woman at the training today with her baby, probably about 7 months old, I didn't hear a peep.  Impressive, but I know me, I would not be able to concentrate and give my undivided attention if I had my baby with me.  Thank God my husband supports my vision and my love of my career, and knows that I need it to feel balanced and to recharge.

It's amazing how I feel so good, but then I look at pictures of myself, and I still have a long way to go.  I am excited that I got my workouts set for the week, and want to see what happens at the end of this month.  I feel full of energy and am losing inches and bodyfat, its so interesting how each person has different areas and different ways that their body gets lean.  I am also happy to be documenting my journey so that people see a real example of a mom trying to be her best.

Why Horse Dance?

I never knew this "sport" existed, we watched an amazing video today in the training of a girl bareback, nothing holding her on the horse and how they just flowed together, at times the horse was racing and then would come to a complete stop - total communication.  Horses are wild animals, and they used to be "broken in" by being tied up, and then they could never be trusted to follow, their spirit might come out of nowhere.  Then someone realized this beautiful method of collaboration, it is just stunning.  The whole point was, anyone with the right partner, mentor, and motivation, drive, focus, can achieve anything they have ever wanted - it brought tears to my eyes.



Feeling mentally drained,

Ready to take on the World,
Thank God its Monday tomorrow,
I am ready to get to WORK,
Coach Yulia

In My Own Skin

Wow, what a powerful day, its 10pm and I just got back from a beautiful ceremony for a good friend of mine that is in her last month of pregnancy.  So many beautiful and amazing women sharing their blessings with her, after all it was a day of blessings.  We went to the synagogue this morning, had a wonderful time seeing friends, feeling the energy of the day.

I am so excited about getting in the best shape of my life, and I am fully embracing where I am now.  I really want to buy clothes, but will wait until I am where I want to be, so I am wearing clothes that are not the best fit, or accentuate my belly.  Man oh man, I honestly must get asked a few times a day if I am pregnant.  The best is when they see my baby or they know I just had a baby and they still ask! OY VEY

So I let them know that in three months I will be exactly where I want to be, and it feels really good to be present to where I am and know where I am going.  I was among some amazing women this evening, and it is such a miracle of pregnancy and birth, we are really miracles.  Yes we want to look good, but man, our body goes through a lot, and we have to be sensitive to everything going back to where we want it, all in its time.  I remember after Matisyahu, my little 3 month old now, right after he was born, I was sweating like crazy, and the nurse explained to be its my hormones, and it is like menopause.  During pregnancy we get so many extra hormones, and after birth, its like a shock to the body, a withdrawal.  I was having the equivalent of hot flashes - I am just in awe of how women are designed, and men for that matter, how everything expands and then releases, and then contracts. WOW

I am a thrill seeker, I especially love everything with heights, this was my 26th birthday, I was working on cruise ships, we were docked at the Greek island of Mykonos, we rented scooters, drove them to go bungee jumping into a pool, this was -right before my jump - no hesitation - out of this world - what a sensation -

Just in Awe of Life,
Shavua Tov
Happy Sunday
Have a great week everyone
Coach Yulia

Shabbat Shalom

This beautiful law and tradition that observant Jewish people have of stopping everything they are doing, and just enjoy every moment of the day, be grateful, thankful, and appreciate everything that you have.  It is so powerful, every other day we are creating, on the Day of Rest, we stop creating, and just revel in our achievements, family, and be present to the gift of life.

I went to a going away celebration yesterday of an amazing woman who is moving to Israel, and she had a speaker come, and it was very deep and very spiritual.  The gist of it was that this Shabbat is very special, and the learning that we do is all about the blessings we want in life, and this is a special time to go into your community, into the places where people gather, and take in the light, visualize and enunciate your goals, visions, and dreams. 

In my Coaching business we have amazing trainings that teach us to be grateful everyday, have 30 minutes of personal development everyday, to get your head space in a positive place, so it takes you through the rest of the day.  Although I feel this is very valuable, the once a week total immersion into a spiritual and peaceful place makes such a difference in your every day life.

I feel very peaceful this morning, usually I have a million things I want to get done, and feel overwhelmed in the moment.  I just had my delicious chocolate peanut butter breakfast shake, the older kids are playing, the baby is hanging out on the floor, loves it just like his Yoga mama :)  I have a moment to write my thoughts before the day runs away from me.

Today there is a lot to do before Shabbat, and on my to do list is to take Yoga with my amazing 80 year old teacher, Raghavan, and then get my hair done with my talented and fabulous hairdresser Glenda.  I have a busy weekend after Shabbat of baby showers and a huge training on Sunday, I will be gone all day, God bless my husband for supporting me and hanging with the kiddos.

Sunday night I am starting an evening community Yoga class, LIFE IS GOOD EVERYDAY.

Wishing everyone Peace, Respect and Accept Yourself, and Grow,
Shabbat Shalom,
Yulia

NON STOP

Wow, this week has just flown by, it's amazing what you set in motion, and your vision and your dreams will come to life, all you gotta do is be true to yourself, keep at it, put in the work, but don't lose sight of the vision and of what makes you happy.  We just had an amazing training about how no amount of money will ever be enough, you will buy everything your heart has ever desired, and there will be a day where the money will keep coming, but you already "have it all." 

What is your why?
What excites you to get up in the morning?
Are you feeling and looking your best?
If not, why not?

Complaints and excuses keep us away from "the moment," from "what really is."  If none of this makes sense, I would be happy to fill you in on this amazing concept of "excellence."  Excellence is not a bone in the body, it is not something physical, but it is something we all strive for.  So what is important is to figure out what is not excellence, and to write down everything your heart desires.  Try it, in 2003 I wrote a list of every quality that I wanted in my other half, in 2007 I met my husband and he fit everything on that list.  It is important to know what you don't want, it is important to trust what feels good and what doesn't feel good.

So we finally got a second car, and I had planned this week to be very busy, and told my husband I needed a car by Sunday, we spent all day in different dealerships, made the deal, the car got delivered Monday, just in time for all my plans.  It has really been non stop, and thanks to modern technology like the pump to get milk in a bottle from the body, my baby hangs with my husband, while I run around, do what I love, and literally recharge.  I love the energy exchange between me and my clients, when they feel good, I feel really good.

So today I had to stay home in the morning because we were getting our bathroom pipe fixed, we had to empty the kids closet, which has been the EVERYTHING closet since we moved in here.  Now I have a great excuse to organize it :) Always the positive view my friends, if you need one, get in touch, or become part of #TeamI12BU and spread the positive energy,and healthy active lifestyle.  You know how prevalent obesity is, and also on the other end of the spectrum, people that are already living the healthy active lifestyle, but are looking to take themselves to the next level, and have fun with a bunch of cool people.  I feel so blessed to have this as my mission and my vision. B'H

At 9:30am dropped my older kids at camp, at 10am met my Hot Mama's and did our Power Walk, I was so excited my baby liked the Baby Bjorn, he is too small for the Ergo, even with the inserts.  If some of you mom's do not know of these things, please get in touch and I will tell you all about the gadgets and carriers.  Went to get my eyebrows threaded for $5, please contact me if you want the place and the best lady and deal in town, and got a message from one of my Pilates students that she was ready to get on a nutrition program.  I had to pick up the kids at 1:30pm and be at their swimming lessons at 3pm, so I told her to meet me at the park near her house and I would make her a shake so she could taste it.  I love spontaneity, it was perfect, and she was perfect, already active, very busy in her life, wanted something easy, reputable, and delicious.  So excited for her to feel her best.

The swimming lessons were awesome, on Tuesday it was my daughter's first time and she cried the whole lesson, today she was fine, and was even giggling.  Good teachers are so amazing, I can tell you about that too - and a great price!

PRICELESS,

My high energy kids having a peaceful moment reading - HEAVEN

Coach Yulia

Nothing To Complain About

Yesterday was non stop, decided to sign up my kids for swimming lessons.  My son has had them for the past few summers, and it was my daughter's first time.  When we were in Atlanta with my family, we went to this amazing large pool that was lined with rubber, so no hard concrete, perfect for kids, and the water at the low end was 3 feet, so the kids could stand up.  The kids still wore swimming jackets to be safe, and my daughter flipped on her belly face first, and now is scared to even go into a kiddy pool.  I got them semi private lesson so they could do it together, and the instructor was so awesome, right before us he had a mommy and me class, and he was amazing with the little ones.  It also gave me a great opportunity to invite all those mommies to my Hot Mama Power Walk - life is good.

So this morning we had our maintenance man take a look at our sink in our bathroom, it was backing up, and of all things, he found a wipee inside - HOW THE @#$% DOES A WIPEE GET IN THERE?  Ahhhh the joy of children, he told us he would have to take pictures to show the owner what was inside, OY VEY!  Besides that my husband always tells me that I give the kids too much food in their bowl and its always left over, he says I should put less and refill.  Then my phone disappeared from last night, found it this morning underneath the my drivers seat in my new car, we searched all over yesterday and even my husband looked this morning :)  So I was telling my husband that we really have nothing to complain about, and the little things that drive us all crazy are just that, life things, children things, honestly we should just laugh at it all.

My brother Arkady and I, Denver, CO in front of our house on Jasmine street, with our only pet we ever had, Froshy, she was given to us.  We were told when she was a baby she was poofy like froth on top of beer, hence the name, she's a poodle terrier mix, we had to give her away when we packed all our belongings in a van and moved to Miami.

Just had an amazing private Yoga session, have another one later this afternoon, but first a long overdue mani-pedi.  Then we have a birthday party after camp, and tonight I am taking kids to the gym with me, I will take a bootcamp class, then teach a yoga class, and they will have fun in the kids club.

So happy to be back in the game,
Ready for my Hash Tag....
#Team I12BU
Who is ready to join my team?
The Healthy Active Lifestyle Takeover is on,
Design your Life,
or just come work out with me and get in the best shape of your life,
No Excuses,
No Complaints,
Coach Yulia

The Computer, The Hat, and The Cell Activator

Mission Accomplished!  Today I decided to face my kids head on, instead of sneaking out of the house, waking up at 5 in the morning, I got a good nights sleep, Thank you baby for the longest stretch yet.  I got up, got things ready, and when the kids woke up I told them I had to go to work, did they protest? YES - Did they say don't go? YES - but thanks to a wonderful husband, and a few treats I was out the door in time to make the 7:30am Fit Club in Santa Monica.

Baby was awake, so I decided to take a walk along the beach, the weather was perfect, everywhere else is scorching.  Met someone along the way who was interested in trying out Fit Club, he will join me next week :)

So its 9am, my Hot Mama Power Walk meets at 10am and I realize I am missing 3 things, luckily my Active Nutrition Club is close to home, so first thing first, I gotta take care of business, and give all my friends and clients the daily scoop, so I grab my computer.  Then I gotta take care of baby, I forgot his hat, I used a wrap to carry him in, and the sun is got, check.  Finally take care of mama, cell activator, I took all of my vitamins this morning but forgot the cell activator - There is an Herbalife Lab on the campus of UCLA at the School of Human Nutrition.  Our whole philosophy is cellular nutrition - so the cell activator is once in the morning and once at night, and it helps your cells and digestive system absorb the nutrition that you need.  It's way beyond just digest and process, you are what you absorb.

I just finished the hot mama walk, and had my Rebuild Strength post workout shake, yum, and for snacks I have had a banana, a protein bar, and after I write this I have mixed nuts waiting for me YUM.  Love my new ride, love my life, my baby is resting by my side from our workouts this morning :)  Gotta run and get the kids from camp, Thank God for my amazing sleep last night, I still have a Pilates class to teach tonight.

I feel so sore from yesterdays workout, and love it, so excited to take myself to level 10 results.

DO IT WITH ME :)

Coach Yulia

Just Do It

Sleep was just not in my cards last night, and it wasn't the baby at all.  My older son for some reason kept on waking up several times, sometimes to go to the bathroom, but other times just to get me to fix his blanket, he eventually moved from his top bunk to the couch which he sometimes does.  I felt it was his way to see if he would ask me for something, if I would be available.  The baby did wake up to eat a few times, and then around 5am I heard crying, I thought it might have been my oldest, but it was my girl, told me as always "I want to eat," I told her I would get her something, and by the time I came back, she passed out again.  OY VEY

I planned a non stop week, and nothing was going to stop me.  It is amazing how Nike coined "Just Do It," it is such a brilliant phrase, and what's even more amazing, when people say it, they think of Nike and the swoosh.  It is so amazing that the CEO of Herbalife, Michael O. Johnson, is an avid cyclist, and is in amazing shape.  He used to head Disney International, and came to lead our company because he loved the vision of Healthy Active Lifestyle.  His goal is to have Herbalife be the third most recognized brand after Disney and Nike.  What I love is that we have no commercials, there are no stars like Mariah Carrey, Janet Jackson, Kyrstie Allie, and now most recently Jessica Simpson being a spokesperson for different weight loss companies.  With Herbalife's direct selling model, its just little ole me, Yulia that feels great and has had success talking to her community, friends, and family.  I find that so powerful, now back to my day.

Nursed baby, he stayed home with my husband who works from home, and dropped of kids at camp.  Met up with a fellow coach on my team to drop off some materials for a meeting.  Had an amazing Prenatal Yoga class that will be every Monday 10:15am in our Pico/Robertson area of Los Angeles.  Ran home to feed the baby and then ran out to catch an amazing low weight, high repetition workout at 24 Hour Fitness, Bodypump.  I had my breakfast shake, and brought my container of Herbalife 24 Rebuild Strength with me to have after my workout, it was soooooooooooooooo good, and I mean my workout and my shake :)  So important to have a post workout nutrition plan, otherwise its like you are doing it for nothing.  If you do not replenish your lean muscle, that's what gets burned and the fat stays -NO THANK YOU!

Picked up kids from camp, and hung out with them while doing other errands, planning my week, going to our Fit Club tomorrow morning 7:30am with my baby, and then leading the Hot Mama Power Walk at 10am.

I Love Living This Life,
Join me for a great time, a great workout, and rockin' results,
Coach Yulia

Early 20's in Miami, hanging with one of my wonderful friends, I still have that dress, planning on it fitting just as good :)

Necessities

LA is expensive, but considering how people in other countries even states live, I really have nothing to complain about.  I was just having a conversation with a friend in my community, I was explaining to her that I love being in the center of the action, but able to be in a community of my choice, and jump into something else if I want to.  She has older kids and she was explaining that in a big city you also have safety issues and she doesn’t feel comfortable letting her kids walk alone to friend’s houses, which is something I haven’t had to face yet. 

Real Estate is so expensive in LA, and my husband would love a house, he always looks in other areas where it is much more affordable.  I always tell him that living in a large box in the middle of nowhere is not exciting to me at all.  I have always wanted to be in the middle of it all, no matter where I lived.  Now it’s different, because there are three other opinions to consider J

So when I first moved to LA from Miami over 10 years ago, my “can’t live without” list was

1.       Place to live

2.       Food

3.       Car

Nothing else really mattered, and the interesting thing was that I did not set the bar any higher, and I was comfortably in the place I wanted to be until I met my husband, we got married, and have been happy overall where we live.  He just feels that rent is throwing money away, but we have a great space that has served us well so far.

I am conditioning myself to envision a quality of life for me and my family, where money is a utility, like gas or electricity, when you have it you just live, when you don’t have it, that is when you realize that if you want a certain lifestyle, then it’s a must.  Money is not happiness but when you are already happy, it helps you provide the people you love with beautiful things, events, and experiences.

It’s amazing what different people view as necessities, a car for me is a must, I grew up in Miami, which is a smaller version of LA.  You need a car to get from point A to point B, the public transportation system in both places is average.  I have always liked to have control of when I come and go anywhere.  A month before I gave birth my lease came up, and I have been without a car, which has been ok until now that baby is 3 months and I have a full schedule.  We spent all day car shopping, our electric car is awesome but only gets us so far, so while we were charging at a Nissan Dealer nearby, Thank God the kids slept, and baby and I were hanging while I was writing my blog.

Mission Almost Accomplished,

Watch out World,

I am on the Road Again,

#Full On

#Non Stop

#Hot Mama

Coach Yulia

Revelation

I was thinking today that in anyone's journey to reach their goals, what is the reason they are doing it for? Also, isn't the whole point to feel healthy and full of energy wherever you end up?  I know some people are so focused on their career or family goals, and put themselves last, and in some cases that I know personally, there have been very dangerous, even fatal consequences.

In my business we always learn about a 90 day plan to reach our goals, what that 90 day plan is:

Doing the same thing every day for 90 days, therefore being consistent and committed to your goal will guarantee results.  I am committed to working out at least 3 times a week, I am committed to taking my vitamins three times a day, and shakes twice a day, I am committed to eating yummy, healthy food, and indulging here and there.  I have always been very firm about balance, it makes no sense to go crazy craving something, and denying yourself.  I think the stress alone will keep the fat on, and anxiety and stress definitely take away from the quality of life.  So go for it, have a drink, have a piece of cake at a birthday party, its what you do everyday that trains your metabolism to turn everything into dust :)

I caught a bit of the show "The View,"  health experts were on there explaining how dangerous it is for our organs to have excess weight.  The most interesting panelist was talking how about how it is possible to change your metabolism at any age, the women on the show were not happy with the answers, basically exercise and maintaining and building lean muscle mass.  For me this is very exciting news, anyone at any stage in their life can take control of their metabolism and make the decision to form healthy habits.

What I love most is that through this whole process, since I have started having kids, I keep on feeling better and better.  I still have 25 pounds to go, but my energy is amazing, and my digestive system is doing what its gotta do, isn't that the point?  I really don't get quick fixes that cut out, and sometimes drain energy, lack the nutrients our body needs to function at its best.

I feel blessed to have my nutrition program, my awareness, my gratitude, my family, my business,
MY LIFE :)
Coach Yulia

NO Plan B

Yesterday my husband was telling me that I have three months to reach my goal, I am declaring it to the world, and I have to make it happen.  He is absolutely right, I am fully committed to reach my goal, to look my best, to feel my best, and to be an example to women, moms, and that people at any age can increase their metabolism through

1.proper nutrition, making 100% sure your body gets all of the recommended daily allowance
2.exercise, living a healthy active lifestyle
3.maintaining lean muscle mass.

If anyone is having a challenge in any of the above three areas, I am happy to coach you right along with me.  Why wait?  there are always excuses and reasons, but there is also health, vitality, and really feeling your best.  Why delay?  For me, while I was having kids, my main goal was to be healthy and have energy, yes our goals change with our life situations.  Right now there is No Plan B, what do I mean by that?  I will do my nutrition program exactly as the directions say, even changing one thing will not guarantee the result.  I just took my first round of tablets, I am on the Ultimate Program, plus I added Calcium for myself since I am nursing, it helps my teeth and bones from getting depleted.  Also I use the best Omega 3 on the market, Herbalifeline, so important for heart health.  Many products in stores are shelf grade, all of ours are pharmaceutical grade, and an amazing deal for the price.

As part of the program I take:

Multivitamin - all of the essential vitamins and minerals that our body needs daily
Cell Activator - aids in absorption of nutrients, concept of cellular nutrition
Celluloss - helps with water weight, healthy elimination, and great for skin
Mango Herbal Aloe -soothes and heals digestive tract, great for daily "shower" or for more severe digestive issues, IBS, Acid Reflux, Constipation, Diarrhea

I am drinking my Herbal Green Tea Concentrate, Raspberry flavor, burns 80 calories per cup, many of my clients have stopped coffee and soda, have great energy, amazing for immune system.

I am about to have my delicious, nutritious chocolate peanut butter breakfast shake to start my day, I know I am taking care of myself, and then I can get my kids ready for school and give them some breakfast.  I have been a coach for almost 3 years, and I have always felt amazing, now I am committing to looking my best, excited to transform and inspire others to transform in a healthy, permanent, delicious, fun, easy, happy, balanced way :)

I would like to thank the Tall, Dark, and Handsome side of the family for motivating me to do this #Full On and #Non Stop!  This is the life I want, this is the lifestyle I want, this is the career and business that I want.  If I really want nothing to change and to grow it, I must show myself and everyone around me the healthy way to getting healthy and fit, to be the example.  My baby just turned three months, before I was mostly focusing on nutrition, which gave me some results, but adding the 20% exercise will take me to the next level.  So its up to you in your life, 80% nutrition will get you far, but for the best abs and firm and toned physique, exercise and lean muscle are a must.

Feeling blessed for being clear,
Excited for Shabbat, nice to have a day to veer from the plan, and then jump back on rest of the week,
Shabbat Shalom
Yulia