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The best gift to give your loved ones

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

The best gift to give your loved ones

Every year, millions of us worry about finding the perfect gifts for all the people on our list. What to buy for him, where to shop for her, and how in the world will I find This Year’s Must-Have Toy???

And every DAY, millions of us say we’d love to take better care of our health, but we just can’t afford it.

Well, here’s a solution for all of that: Give them the gift of YOU.

Take the money you would spend on soon-to-be-forgotten presents and apply it instead to your own healthy living. Do you need:

  • A new gym membership?
  • Some workout clothes or shoes?
  • A coaching program to keep you accountable?
  • A cooking class, or nutrition program?

Let’s be honest – if you’re not taking care of you and maximizing the length and quality of your life, your loved ones will suffer long-term.

Gift-giving is about expressing love, and what better way to do it than by making the most of your body, mind and spirit on a daily basis? Plus, don’t you know they’d rather have you around longer – healthier and happier – than they’d like another sweater they’re never going to wear? 

You’re worth it.

YOU ARE. 

Happy shopping.

SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE! Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule for a complimentary 30 minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health and wellness or holistic lifestyle/ nutrition.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

You’re BIG race is over, now what?

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset, Race Specific

You’re BIG race is over, now what?

The big day happened, what’s next?

After your big race or at the end of your triathlon season it’s a great idea to go back through all the race data and your race preparation and see what worked and what didn’t. 

Ideally, you are writing these details out within the first 48 hours after your race because your memory will fade about many things.

I recommend starting with looking at the actual race data and filling in the emotions and feelings about what went down.

I like to know the good things that worked and the things that sucked and everything in between.

I am not racing with my athletes so in order for us to work together to improve race performance I need to know how they feel during each section of the race and I can see from the data if they pushed as much as they were capable of physiologically or held back.

I can see from the data and the details about race conditions how well they handled everything and then see where we need to train differently to achieve the desired result on the next one.

It’s also extremely important to really feel into the accomplishment of just showing up at the start line and crossing the finish line, whatever the goal, that alone is a huge success.

So please take the time to celebrate yourself and your body and all that it is doing for you!

Triathlons are very logistical and due to the very nature of race, 3 sports in one there are so many things that can go right or wrong on race day.

This is easier if you are tracking your performance as I recommend with all my athletes.

We use Garmin and Training Peaks at Full Circle Coaching to help educate you about what parameters are important to measure and how to evaluate them.

It is actually pretty simple after you start to understand the why and the how.

Here is a short list of parameters you have control over as you train and race.

RPE- Rate of Perceived Exertion on a scale of 1-10
Pain Scale- 1-10
Heart Rate- Max and resting
Threshold Swim Pace/ 100
Swim Stroke Count/ lap
Bike Power, RPMS (revolutions/ minute)
Run Vo2 Max Pace, RPMS (footsteps/ minute)
Run Threshold Heart rate
Race Photos

All of these are measurable and controllable by you- notice I do not have speed listed on the bike because I don’t recommend training with speed that is a parameter that is out of your control.

If you are interested in learning more about how to train and race using simple data that starts with a heart rate monitor and a stop watch, I am opening 5 spots for my 4 month Triathlon Transformation Program.  Schedule a call with me now and let’s talk about it!

 

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

 

 

Addressing Holiday Excuses

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Addressing Holiday Excuses

SUBJECT: [A RANT, WITH LOVE] I’m calling it out

I’m going to be brutally honest with you today, and I want you to know that this comes from a place of love. So, let’s dive in…

You know how it’s a common fact that everyone flocks to health + fitness in January only to abandon it by February?

Well, there’s more to it than that. It’s a year round issue.

Let me tell you the thought process I have seen as a professional in the
health/fitness/coaching industry for the past 23 years…

It’s summertime. Kids are out of school. Things are SO CRAZY that it’s too hard to commit to a fitness routine.

It’s autumn. Kids go back to school. There’s so much to organize and sports and routine, etc…

It’s the holiday season – the CRAZIEST time of year (in addition to summer and autumn). There’s no way anyone can possibly commit during the holidays! It’s just too busy and the food is too tempting. Plus, my family and friends really need my attention. And then, of course, I’ll
need a few weeks after the holidays to get my ducks in a row.

Ever been there?
Chances are the answer is “YES” if you’ve ever jumped on and off the commitment wagon.

And I feel REALLY compelled to call it out because this is such flawed thinking. It’s a story we tell ourselves that we end up believing. It makes it easier to put off taking care of our health and bodies and buy into our own excuses.

But what if your story changed?

What if your story became something more along the lines of “My body and my health are of the utmost importance to me, so I will create time for them 365 days a year.”

Because the truth is, we ALWAYS find time for the things that are truly important.

When we say we “don’t have time,” we are simply saying “it’s just not a priority.”

And that’s my rant.

According to the faulty logic I described above, there are really only about 3 months a year that aren’t “crazy” and where it’s “convenient” to focus on taking care of you…unless, of course, other circumstances pop up, as they always do.


Here’s the thing…

Your body and your health aren’t a sometimes project.

We put off the things we know we need to do until something happens – an injury, disease, or just finding ourselves deeply unhappy with the body we’ve created.

Instead of preventative care and maintenance for our health, we wait for things to get so bad we’re forced to finally do something.

That’s the state of many people who have believed the story about “too busy” and “seasons” and “the perfect time.”

Please KNOW that this message, though a slightly harsh reality check, is coming to you with love. I truly want to look you in the eyes, give you a warm hug, and let you know that I believe in you.

So, if you’re ready to write a new story for yourself, let me take you by the hand and show you the way…

Let’s have a real conversation about how you can take action and move forward for the final time so you never have to start over again. All you have to do is comment to this post or SCHEDULE A CALL WITH ME!

I’ve got you.
P.S. If you know someone who needs to hear this, please forward them this message.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Manage Your Health Like a Bank Account

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Manage Your Health Like a Bank Account

Saving money is a lot like living a healthy lifestyle. Success comes from setting priorities, making sacrifices, and taking small actions every day that add up over time.

If you’ve already decided to eat right and exercise and train regularly, then congratulations!

You’re on your way to building a positive balance of health.

• Now, every time you eat an apple instead of a candy bar, you’ve made a
deposit.
• Every workout is interest earned.
• Every good night’s sleep, every little step of self-care… all more in your positive balance!

To start, make a list of your own health assets and potential roadblocks.

Set an initial goal, and when you’ve reached it, set another that’s a little more challenging.

Get a coach if you have questions or need support.

Sounds like Personal Finance 101, doesn’t it? But that’s also PRIME advice for managing that “health account.”

When you’re ready to draw on your savings and spend a bit, you’ll be ready.

Maybe it’s when you reach a goal and you give yourself a small reward.

Or it could be applying the power of your new habits to an activity or project, like running a 5K.

And on the rare occasion when you slip a bit on eating right and exercising, you’ll have a solid baseline to support you.

If you want some guidance on increasing your “health savings account “

This is your very last chance to join my Nutrition Essentials program – Text me now 786-586-6057 for all the details; We start at 12 noon, Tuesday, November 16th.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

It’s on You!

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

It’s on You!

If you are a part of a training program or have a coach, most likely they have systems in place to help you be accountable to the goals you set for yourself.

If they don’t, it may be a little bit more difficult to stay on top of your training and be consistent.

Either way it’s all on you to be accountable to the commitment you made to achieve the goal that you set for yourself.

You shouldn’t have to be texted and called and constantly followed up with to be accountable to yourself.

Your coach should not be your baby sitter!

That might be hard to hear, and maybe you have invested in a coach that will nudge you a little more, but at the end of the day, the week, the month and the year, it’s all on you.

Coaches give you the tools you need to succeed.

My program has helped hundreds into the thousands do exactly this!

I provide the training plan, communication, motivation and support on a daily, weekly basis to allow my athletes to succeed IF they chose to do it is up to them.

I watch and see that it works time and again!

Pause today, and take a look at how many times you say you are going to do something and then you don’t, within the first 24 hours!

What is one action step you can take today to help you follow through on the commitment you made to yourself!

Do you need help with this?

Let me know… Schedule a call with me and let’s talk about it!

Spots are open for my coaching program that guarantees results!
Let’s get you set up for an Epic 2022, Now!

Curious about Full Circle’s Triathlon Transformation program? 
You too can become a triathlete! Use this link to schedule your
FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session Now! http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU 

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

 

“Ready” Isn’t a Thing

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

“Ready” Isn’t a Thing

Let’s just get to it.

The idea of being “ready” is unrealistic for making healthy choices as adults.

Why?

Because we can’t always be “ready.” And if we insist on waiting until we are, then we might be waiting forever.

When we’re planning to adopt healthy habits like exercising, training for a triathlon and eating right, this ideal state of being “ready” usually doesn’t come.

Instead, we have to start taking the actions we need to take, and from that comes the sense that we’re doing what we “should” be doing.

You’ve heard the expression “fake it till you make it,” right? It just means: Do the right thing, even if you don’t always feel like it.

Seriously. Do you miss work because you’re not mentally “ready” to face the day?

Do you tell the kids to drive themselves to school because you’re not “ready” to leave?

Of course not.

You do what you need to do, and before you know it, the chore is completed.

In the same way, start eating right and exercising today.

Do it again tomorrow. And the day after that.

Then, you’ll feel “ready” in no time!

Join my 8 week Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Program starting November 9th. Use this link to schedule a call with me now!

 

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Easy Meal Prep for the Busiest People

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Easy Meal Prep for the Busiest People

Meal prep – or preparing meals in advance – is one of the best ways to eat right every day, while also saving time and money. You make meals ahead of time all at once, then put them in servings for serving or freezing.

It reduces the hassle of cooking at every mealtime, and it cuts down on binge eating or grabbing whatever’s most convenient when you’re hungry, rather than eating what’s in your plan.

But to start it might seem like a big time commitment, right? A whole hour in the kitchen? Well, I think you’ll find it’s a great investment.

Here’s how to manage the time.

  1. Choose a day or two each week where you can devote the time and focus. Most people pick Sundays because they’re not working. Some can get it all done at once. Others might want to break it up with, say, a Wednesday too. But remember: You don’t have to meal prep for an entire week; it’s up to you!
  2. Start simple, with just one entrée recipe. Slow cookers are useful. It’s so easy to make chili or soup in a crock pot and then have it to enjoy all week, along with a big salad you can prepare in advance (and dress when you serve).
  3. Gather recipes and make a shopping list. That way, you’ll be sure to have everything you need in advance.
  4. Make sure your supplies include glass storage containers you can put in the freezer, and materials like wax paper storage wrap.
  5. Make big batches of staples like sweet potatoes, quinoa and chia seed pudding. You can use them throughout the week to mix things up.
  6. Start with lunches and dinners. At home, a healthy breakfast can be quick and easy. But if you’re going to work every day, you don’t want to rely on food courts and cafeteria food. And, after a long day, it’s grand to come home to dinner that’s already done and waiting for you.
  7. Stock the freezer with meats and veggies, the pantry with nonperishable staples, and your spice drawer with your favorites. You’ll find it’s really kind of amazing how much time you’ll save each day during the week.
    And that hour you spent in the kitchen? Totally worth it!

Want to learn more? Join me on October 24th for my Nutrition Reset on Triathlon Obsessed!
Register here (it’s FREE!)

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Eat This, Not That

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Eat This, Not That

It can be so confusing when you want to start to eat healthy but you see and hear so many conflicting things on the news, in magazines and from your friends.

I wanted to share with you my “Top 11 Eat this, NOT that” choices you can make to start eating healthier.

Some of my suggestions you may understand and others may surprise you.

And guess what… I’m going live on November 1st, to go over WHY you should eat THIS and not THAT. – Register Free, HERE and even if you can’t make the live, I’ll send you the recordings!

This is a part of my 5-Day Nutrition RESET challenge, November 1-5. I was really hesitant to do this challenge right before the holidays and then it occurred to me, this is the exact time everyone needs guidance.

As we go into the holidays, we all tend to forget our boundaries.

Not this year, Not this time!

Join me to help you stay focused and still eat what ever you want on those special holidays and still love how you look and feel.

Eat Grass-fed butter NOT processed vegetable oil spreads
Eat Coconut aminos NOT Soy sauce
Eat Full fat organic yogurt NOT No/low fat fake flavored yogurt
Eat 1 ingredient coconut or almond milk NOT commercially farmed cow’s milk
Eat root vegetables NOT processed whole grain pastas and breads
Eat white rice NOT brown rice
Eat more fat Not processed carbs
Eat Free range organic animal protein not farm raised commercially raised animal protein
Drink spring water from glass bottles NOT filtered water from plastic bottles
Eat wild caught fish and shrimp NOT farm raised fish and shrimp 
Eat Chia seeds/ hemp heart pudding not processed oatmeal 

I’m having a FREE facebook live event to help you learn how simple it is to choose what works. Join me for a “Nutrition Reset,” just before the holidays so you can stay on track and still have fun indulging over the holidays !

Join me LIVE on Triathlon Obsessed – November 1-5, 2021 for my Nutrition RESET challenge – Register FREE now!

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Choose Your Hard

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset, Nutrition

Choose Your Hard

Which of these ways to spend a typical evening sounds easy, and which sounds hard?

A) You could go home after work and enjoy pizza and Netflix, or
B) You could exercise and then eat a healthy dinner.

Well… Trick question, right?

You’re SUPPOSED to say that the first one sounds easier than the second one.

And, in an “immediate gratification” kind of way, you’d be right.

But we all know that there is NO EASY WAY. Every choice we make in life comes with some kind of cost.

It just comes down to what you want to sacrifice for the “easy” way.

Look, getting healthy is hard for people. I get it. You have to set new priorities and follow through on actions to support them.

That might include not eating whatever you want or doing whatever feels best right now.

It might mean learning new eating and spending habits. All can be hard.

But being unhealthy is even harder.

Over time, it brings problems that far outweigh taking it “easy” through life.

Over time, if you’re not eating right and exercising regularly, you’re more likely to have health problems like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

You’ll become less able to do the things in life you enjoy. Your health care costs will steadily rise. And you’ll have missed out on all those countless opportunities to simply FEEL better, that come from healthy living.

So, it’s the “hard” path for me – health and happiness. Joining me?

I’m having a FREE facebook live event to help you learn how simple it is to choose what works. Join me for a “Nutrition Reset,” just before the holidays so you can prevent over doing it!

Join me LIVE on Triathlon Obsessed – November 1-5, 2021.
MUST REGISTER TO VIEW LIVE & RECEIVE THE RECORDINGS! Please use this link: https://sx156.infusionsoft.com/app/form/nutrition-reset-registration


Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule a complimentary 30 minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health and wellness or holistic lifestyle/nutrition.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

 

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make Right Now

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

The Biggest Mistake you Can Make Right Now

I know what you are thinking…

It’s already October and I have not even started on my _____ (fill in the blank goal).

I’m so mad 😠 at myself!

Why didn’t I make this a priority?

Ugh, I really had all the intentions of doing XYZ but you know….

this happened………..Oh yeah and that too. And oh well, I’ll try again next year starting in January.

No, No, No! It’s not too late!!!

We have more than 10 weeks left in 2021.

You can reach so many goals in 10 weeks.

Lose weight, get faster, get stronger, do a 5k, 10k, triathlon and so much more.

Getting focused and dialing in is even more important as the holidays are coming up.

For some reason, the holidays give us the most legitimate excuse for not taking action on our goals.

Don’t let this be you!

Join me to help reach your goals in the next 10 weeks, through the holidays.

If triathlon, weight loss, and loving how you look like naked in the mirror is on your list of dreams- guess what? I’ve got you covered!

Let me help you create the confidence that you can do anything you set your mind to.

Get healthy and build your foundation for anything you desire.

 

 LET’S talk about it… SCHEDULE YOUR “TRIATHLON BREAKTHROUGH” SESSION TO FIND OUT MORE! Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule for a complimentary 30 minute session to ask me anything about triathlon, health and wellness or holistic lifestyle/ nutrition.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.