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Sugar; A Loving Tribute

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Nutrition

Sugar; A Loving Tribute

It’s no secret that sugar is bad for us. It feeds disease, impacts your brain negatively, messes with your energy, and makes people fat. It rots your teeth and can affect your skin.

Aside from the short bursts of energy it gives and the way it sets off the pleasure sensors in your brain, there are really no good things about consuming sugar.

But I’m not here to tell you to stop eating it.

Because seriously… you’re not going to and neither am I.

Not only is sugar added to far more foods than you even realize, but it’s also delicious.

And if you know me at all, you know I’m about making fitness and health as easy as possible.

If I tell you to stop having sugar, it’s all you’re going to think about (like any other food you’ve ever tried to eliminate from your diet).

Is it possible to give it up and go sugar-free? For the small few, sure. But for most, it’s just not realistic in the world we live in today.

And since we know it’s really not great for us, and I’m assuming you’d prefer to avoid cancer,
diabetes, etc. at all costs, I want to help you set some parameters for yourself today that will
enable you to continue enjoying sugar with balance.

Here are my top tips for maintaining a loving relationship with sugar in the healthiest way possible:
1. Drink only sugar-free beverages. Spring water is the absolute best thing to drink, add a few drops of Doterra essential oils that are safe to ingest and a pinch of real sea salt and its the perfect drink. Organic herbal tea and even some low sugar Kombucha are okay to drink occasionally.

2. Avoid artificial sweeteners – you should do this for a variety of reasons. The one I’m addressing here is the fact that artificial sweeteners actually increase sugar cravings, making it harder to maintain moderation.

3. Avoid UNNECESSARY sugars – if you think salad dressings and tomato sauces, for example, require sugar to taste good, you’re so wrong! Look for or create sugar-free options where it’s obviously unneeded.

4. Try fruit before dessert. I’m not going to lie to you and say fruit is the same as dessert, because I know there’s a big difference between a strawberry and a slice of chocolate cake. But see if you can use fruit to kill your dessert cravings before you dive into indulgence.

5. Clean up your environment. It’s common for many homes and offices to have bowls of single pieces of candy lying around or a cabinet stocked with “treats for the kids.” We mindlessly reach for them multiple times per day…and you know how fast that adds up! So, get rid of ‘em!

6. Plan for massive sugar indulgences. Maybe your mom is making your favorite pie, or it’s your birthday, or a special trip/holiday are coming up. Those are the times to go all in and overdo it. Not a random Saturday on a whim.

Lastly, here are a few alternatives to sugar if you need to sweeten something in order of my preference:

Sweet Leaf Whole Leaf Stevia ; Organic Maple Syrup; Coconut Sugar; Raw Honey.

So, do you have any tips you can share for achieving sugar/life balance?

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

P.S. If your nutrition and health are areas you’d like to improve, or you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary strategy call:  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. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Expert and Motivational Speaker, Mom,  and much much more.

This Isn’t Your Year

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

This Isn’t Your Year

You know…so many people enter each new year thinking “This is it! This is MY year!”

But it’s really not about your year.

It’s about the fact that it’s all yours. Every year, every week, every day, and every moment.

I’ve seen so many memes shared on social media over the last couple of months that imply people are so ready to be done with 2018 because surely 2019 will bring something better.

And those memes appear every single year. Coincidence?

Here’s the deal: You can step up, take control, and shift the course of your life literally at any
moment you choose, whether January 1, April 22, or October 19.

So, if you never want to look back with regret on the actions you should have taken or how far along you’d be if you just acted sooner, change now.

Literally now.

Take a new action.

Recommit and start in this very moment.

Because no day of the week or year is the day you should be waiting for.

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

P.S. If you’re ready to take action now, the next right step is joining our triathlon, nutrition and holistic lifestyle program, or if you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary strategy call:
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. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Expert and Motivational Speaker, Mom,  and much much more.

The Biggest Reason People Don’t Work With Us

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

The Biggest Reason People Don’t Work
With Us

Over the years I’ve worked in the wellness industry I’ve spoken to many people who came to me wanting to change their fitness and health or performance in triathlon but haven’t taken a step toward starting a program with me here at Full Circle Coaching.

And do you know the number one objection I hear? “I can’t afford it.”

To be fair, I’m not a high-volume box gym that relies on selling low-cost memberships to as many people as possible.

I have high-level service, am extremely educated in health and wellness with over 21 years of experience and programs that actually help people get results they desire. So, I get that sometimes people experience sticker shock when they had a different expectation.

I also get that money truly is a challenge for some people.  But in many cases, those who tell me they “can’t afford it” are able to invest in things for pleasure – dinners out, toys for their kids, vacations, and material things or equipment you don’t even know how to use.

Look…I’m not here to judge you or anyone else on how they spend their money – that is completely everyone’s personal business.

But I am here to challenge the objection around not being able to afford health and fitness training.  Because here’s the thing. Your kids will grow out of those toys. Those material things will get old and outdated. You’ll forget what you had for dinner last week.

However, your health is the ONLY thing you truly have, and you are very much in control of that.  And if or when health fails because it was neglected, everything else in life gets less fun, much more difficult, and ironically, much more expensive.

And truthfully, if you can’t afford your health, you absolutely can’t afford to be sick!

I know I may be ruffling some feathers here, but it’s the honest truth.  So, the next time you or someone you know mentions not being able to afford to invest in health, remember that.

Too many people look back on how they took care of themselves with regret – often from a hospital bed or with a new diagnosis from a doctor.

If you’ve known for a while that something’s got to change, reply to this email and let us know so we can help. We’ll be back in touch right away.  Or, if you know someone who needs to hear this message, please forward it on.  We are absolutely here to support.

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

 

If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  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. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Training Specialist, Motivational Speaker, Mom,  and much much more.

The Way Forward

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

The Way Forward

Despite what many people in the fitness world are teaching, there is a very simple way to move your health, wellness and your life forward.

It’s not writing to-do lists, creating a strategic plan or, some other complex thing.

It’s simple, really.

ACTION – It’s taking ACTION!

It’s literally taking one step in the right direction…followed by another and then another.  And sometimes this requires experimenting with totally new actions if previous ones weren’t working.

When we over-complicate things, we get ourselves stuck. We find ourselves frozen, unable to take action.

We overwhelm ourselves with the big picture and suddenly it all just feels out of reach, and then you do nothing.

If you’re feeling this right now, stop and ask yourself – what is the easiest step forward I can take?

Because we must always remember that action creates results, which then creates motivation – not the other way around.

So, what’s your next right step? hit reply and let me know right now.

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

P.S. If your next right step is joining our triathlon, nutrition and holistic lifestyle program, or you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary strategy call:  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. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Metabolic Efficiency Expert and Motivational Speaker, Mom,  and much much more.

Are You Playing this Dangerous Game?

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Are you Playing this Dangerous Game?

It’s December again if you can believe it!

Time for family, friends, parties, and reflection on the past year.

But I want to highlight something that I think is incredibly important…

If you aren’t where you want to be in terms of your health and fitness right now, and you’re waiting for January 1 to get started, there is a 93% chance you’ll be getting ready to start your journey all over again on January 1, 2019.

Let me explain…

When we put off change and tackling goals, it sets us up for almost certain failure (93% chance according to research). That’s right, 93% of people will not achieve a goal they set.

And given that my mission is to help people push past goals and truly transform, this kills me!

I know you’re probably thinking “but things are just too crazy during the holidays!”

As you may have heard me say before, that’s simply a false story that far too many people believe.

If you’re serious about making change in any area of your life, it’s never about tomorrow.

It’s about the choices you make moment to moment that really count.

Putting things off until January is an extremely dangerous game that almost guarantees failure.

So, if you’ve had January 1 in your head to take action, throw that out right now, hit reply, and let me know you’re ready.

Be in the 7% that achieve their goals and true transformation.

I can’t wait to support you.

Wishing you well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

If you are interested in learning more about Full Circle Coaching, call us at 786-586-6057 today or click this link to schedule a complimentary triathlon strategy call:  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. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997, Member of Team USA and Competed in over 150 races.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Level 2 Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Mom,  and much much more.

5 Ways to Get Unstuck! #2

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

5 Ways to Get Unstuck!

Ever feel like you’re giving your best effort and just not getting the results you want in any area of life?

Or maybe you feel like you just don’t have the motivation and drive right now to transform your body and your life.

If you’re feeling stuck, I’m here to help.

So, here are my top 5 ways you can get un-stuck:

  1. Focus on the next right move. If you focus on the big picture, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But by simply directing yourself to make the RIGHT decision (the one that brings you closer to your goal) in each moment will add up to big results that keep you motivated.
  2. Devise a reward strategy. If you make the changes you desire and reach your goals, how will you reward yourself (not with food!)? It could be something as big as a vacation or as small as a massage.
  3. Be real about the consequences of not changing. What are the bad things that will happen if you don’t achieve your goal? Let that sink in and drive you.
  4. Make “DO IT ANYWAY” your motto. When you’re ready to talk yourself out of exercising or cooking dinner, LIVE this motto. So often we get lost rationalizing poor choices in our heads. We have to do this to make accepting less than our best easier. Be aware of it and choose differently.
  5. Increase your accountability. A good way of doing this is to ask a friend to join you. A GREAT way to do this is to hire a coach who believes in you but NOT your excuses.

So, which of these resonates most with you? Any you haven’t attempted before?

And don’t forget – if you need help getting un-stuck, we’ve got your back here at FULL CIRCLE COACHING. Just let me know you’re ready text me at the number below. I’ll reach out to you and start the conversation right away.

Yours in Health,

Coach Erinne Guthrie
786-586-6057

 

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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, Mom and much much more.

5 Strategies for a guilt-free, waistline-friendly Thanksgiving

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset, Nutrition

5 Strategies for a guilt-free, waistline-friendly Thanksgiving

Ah – the most wonderful time of the year is beginning! From Thanksgiving to Christmas the average person gains 7-10 pounds. We KNOW this, but we do it anyway. Most people do absolutely nothing to stop it. So why is this?

We tend to use special occasions as an excuse not just to overindulge but to binge. It’s your birthday (or the day after or the week of)? Cake for breakfast becomes perfectly reasonable. Halloween? A dozen mini chocolates? Totally acceptable (they’re mini after all, right?)!

The problem with this season is that there isn’t just one special occasion here and there. Between the DAY of the holiday itself, the numerous parties, work functions, and so on, many days become a special occasion where we apply the “anything goes rule.” What I’m sharing below are the tools I personally use to enjoy a guilt-free, waistline-friendly and healthy holiday season…

1 Approach Thanksgiving with an abundance mindset – this applies to any holiday really. The
truth is, there is nothing truly special about holiday meals aside from the people we share them with. We live in a first world country where the foods we want are at our fingertips 365 days per year. So, in reality, you could have Thanksgiving in part or in whole at any time. When you approach food with an abundance mindset, it’s a lot easier to practice holiday levels of moderation.

2 Expect, accept, and embrace over-indulgence –
It would be completely unreasonable for me to sit and lecture you on not over-indulging. Especially because I’ll likely be doing it myself! A key for me is being OK with it, not wracking myself with guilt because I knew it was coming! Heck…I plan on it – not to the extreme, but I’m not going to practice my normal rule of eating to 80% full. The damage stress does and the way it affects hormonal balance (and ultimately how much body fat we have) is far worse than having one big meal – so go enjoy it!

3 Fill your plate with protein and veggies first,
then add tastes of all the other goodies – I’m totally o.k. with you overdoing these two food groups (see point above). But when you strategically fill your plate with the better stuff, you’re obviously going to be better off. Even a plate of broccoli isn’t good for you when you’re in caloric excess, BUT it’s going to take you much longer and with much more food to reach that point when you maintain focus on protein and veggies with smaller tastes of starchy carb rich dishes and desserts.

4 Plan to move –
whether you go for a hike with your family, get a hard strength workout, or simply take a 20 minute walk, vow to do something to get your body moving before or after the big meal! You’ll feel much better all day for it!

5 Splurge only once –
A holiday is only one DAY…not an entire season, so this bit of advice is two-fold. Plan to splurge only on the actual DAY of the holiday (or whichever day you celebrate) and only once during that day. No need for a full breakfast, Thanksgiving meal, then another full plate of leftovers that evening. Sure, it tastes good, but you’ll feel completely miserable and be working to undo the damage for weeks to come!

So, there you have my top 5 Thanksgiving (or holiday in general) strategies! I promise if you apply these, you’ll be a lot less likely to end up in the category of people who gain weight over the holidays!

Wishing You Well,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

P.S. If you’re looking for support staying on track through the holiday season, we’d love for you
to join us for our Swim/Run and Strength Focus Training December, January and February.  I know we can help you take action, get motivated, and see it through to the finish line! Just click here! http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

Turn Stress Into Success

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Turn Stress Into Success

Have you ever felt crazy stressed about a big to-do? Whether it’s taking care of your home, losing weight, or just doing one of the many seemingly insurmountable projects or tasks life throws our way, I know you KNOW what I’m talking about.

The normal reaction when facing what feels like a mountain of a task is to stall, to procrastinate.

We’ll get to it “later.”

What ends up happening in our minds is that the “to-do” becomes even bigger, more insurmountable. It gets pushed farther into the future.

And as we blow up the magnitude of the thing at hand, achieving it becomes further from reality.

Instead, here’s what to do…

Take action immediately. Don’t talk about it. Don’t think about. Just act.

You see, motivation to complete the task at hand won’t EVER come without action.

Action first, then motivation follows.

I think it’s so important to highlight this part of the motivation cycle. So many people sit around waiting for motivation to strike before acting, and they end up waiting forever.

This is why 95% of people fail to reach their goals. It’s sad but true.

So, what’s your big “to-do” that feels a little overwhelming? How can you take action TODAY in order to become motivated and get it done?

Let me know!

Wishing You Well,

Coach Erinne Guthrie
786-586-6057

 

P.S. If your health and fitness are currently your big to-do, let’s chat. I know we can help you take action, get motivated, and see it through to the finish line! Just click here! http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

 

Lean Habits

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Mindset

Lean Habits

One of the major differences I see between chronically fit people and those who aren’t is that fit people have developed something I call “lean habits.”

A fit person has typically developed enough discipline over time to make the choices that best serve them and their goals regularly, which is what allows them to stay fit.

For example, a person with lean habits can choose water over soda with lunch. They can drive by fast food restaurants and not be tempted to pull over. They can say “No” to dessert most of the time without a second thought.

Are lean habits easy to develop? Well, honestly, no. But they absolutely can be developed with consistent commitment over time.

Perhaps you work on developing your lean habits first with creating rules and parameters to slowly change your current habits.

It could be:
• Limiting soda to 1x/day if you normally drink 3 – or trying a healthy replacement like Kombucha
• Eating out only 2x/week instead of 4 times
• Going to the gym 2x/week consistently rather than not at all

There are no hard and fast rules around how to develop lean habits, it’s simply about doing what works for you.

So, how will you start to develop your lean habits?

To Your Success,
Coach Erinne Guthrie

Need help putting it all together?  Send me a text message 786-586-6057 or follow this link to schedule a call with me personally! www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

 

Miami Man 2018 International and 70.3 Race Essentials

by fullcircle, posted in Blogs, Race Specific

Miami Man 2018 International and 70.3 Race Essentials

By Erinne Guthrie, USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach

I recorded this webinar to make it easy for you to access any time you need to review the most important race tips to use at your next International or 70.3 distance triathlon race.

Should you have any questions please reach out to me, Coach Erinne (via text is fastest) 786-586-6057 or, schedule a call and we can discuss further.  Use this link to schedule your call:
http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

I give this clinic live before most of the Multirace Triathlons in Miami, Florida.  I hope you enjoy it and please let me know if it helped you in any way have a better race experience, thanks for your time!

Click the link below to access the webinar recording now!

https://zoom.us/recording/share/S1GJCCcLIGXCN30-hwVgRZqYSRqvYim9QnZVV2SR1bawIumekTziMw

 

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. 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, Mom and much much more.

Coach Erinne
Full Circle Coaching
Where Performance Meets Balance
786-586-6057

Got questions regarding triathlon?  Drop me an email to erinne@fullcirclecoaching.co or schedule a call at this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU

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