Manon Marchand Aylsworth

“When you start a new fitness program, it’s usually because somewhere in you, you either feel uncomfortable in your body, disappointed in how you view your body, or worried you aren’t showing up for your health.n nEven if it’s challenging to get moving, the truth is that any movement you do with your own body should feel good. Exercise is the greatest gift we can give to our mental and physical health, as it’s both preventative and healing. That being said, not all movements are designed to create balance. When we start to see physical results from exercise, most programs do not have the data nor the expertise to go the distance. When you decide to start a fitness plan, it’s usually because you have a strong desire to change your body fast, and you can’t get anywhere fast with your body without harming your mental and physical health.n nSo let’s just pause and take a moment to check in with ourselves. Being able to tell yourself the truth about where you’ve been—and where you are—is very important. Yes, all the way back to the first moment you quit that sport, stopped that online class, left the gym, skipped the runs. Ask yourself: What happened, and why? You have to look very honestly about everything you consume, how you manage your stress, and how well you actually know yourself. These things matter, because even when the truth is hard to swallow, it liberates you. The truth creates the space you need to grow.” @tracyandersonmethod

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You want to exercise more regularly and you seem to find yourself all sorts of good excuses to not do it? You can’t seem to get things done, especially the most important things like moving your body. But don’t fret, you are like millions of people who need help with being more accountable.nnAn #accountabilitycoach is someone who holds you accountable to getting your tasks done. They help you meet your deadlines, set clear objectives for yourself and reach your goals. You need a coach that you respect to keep you in line so you can get things done and focus on doing more things that you enjoy. To have someone hold you accountable, they need to have a proven record of achieving results.nnWhy not an “accountability buddy”?nnYou tried out a friend or family member be your accountability partner. How did that work out? It works for a while but slowly fades out. There is so much emotional involvement and it’s very common that they aren’t committed to you improving. You need to arm yourself with the right people in your corner in order to increase your level of commitment, motivation and help you get through the tough times.nnWe have so much going on that we lose focus on what’s most important. You constantly feel that there is more and more to do and less and less hours to get things done. We overcommit ourselves too much and we have trouble saying no. An accountability coach will help you identify what’s most important and come up with effective ways to get the most important things DONE.nn📸 Pic #2: @manonmarchandaylsworth’s client, sending daily text messages to his coach as a tool for #accountability , support and #motivation

Find a workout that makes you feel good — not one that promises “results.”nnBecause results are arbitrary at best, and no matter what kind of workout you do, if your body isn’t genetically engineered to wind up looking a certain way, it won’t. Nor should it — it’d be boring if we all looked the same. Instead, find something that feels good, something you wouldn’t mind hauling yourself to after a long day or early in the morning. nnIt could literally be anything, but focus on how good it feels to move your body rather than how it might or might not make your body look. nnThe endorphin boost is a much more instantaneous result — and it’s scientifically proven, too.

The one on one IN PERSON life and body makeover week is BACK!!!n🎉nnTime to stop procrastinating on what makes your body and mind feel GOOD.nnManon is coming to you -wherever you live- and will (gently but efficiently) kick your butt for a WHOLE WEEK so you eat better, move more and feel like yourself again.nnMore info in bio: Linktree -> Bonjour Delight -> Wellness coaching -> Personalized boot camp

One of the key to keep going with your exercise routine is to become aware of your deep motivations: why do you move/want to move more your body?nnWhen we ask this question to our warriors, their answers show how the motivations for exercising are far beyond just “looking good” or “loosing weight”. nnHere is what some of our wonderful clients have to say about it:nn💪to lower my anxiety and sleep bettern💪to get rid of this anger in my stomach I’ve had for yearsn💪to feel my bodyn💪to know what my body and mind are really capable ofn💪to do what makes me feel good and take care of myselfn💪to feel clean on the insiden💪to feel strongern💪to be in the moment, more present to myself…nnWhatever your deep reasons to move your beautiful body are, remember it and keep going! nn📸 Manon, the Warrior Program’s founder, sweating her a** off “cause it feels so good!”

Most people don’t know the profound effects of making life decisions. nnOften times, we go through life oblivious to what thoughts we are thinking and what actions we are taking. nnEvery single decision we make in our days shapes our current reality. It shapes who we are as a person because we habitually follow through with the decisions we make without even realizing it.nnIf you’re unhappy with the results in your life right now, making the effort to changing your decisions starting today will be the key to creating the person you want to be and the life you want to have in the future.

“In less than two generations, physical activity has dropped by 20% in the U.K. and 32% in the U.S. In China, the drop is 45% in less than one generation. Vehicles, machines and technology now do our moving for us. What we do in our leisure time doesn’t come close to making up for what we’ve lost” - designedtomove.orgnnBeing sedentary has become "normal". A modern human has the luxury to ask why run? Why jump? Why climb? nWhen everything is accessible, when you are not forced to move to catch your prey or avoid being prey. nnMost people have a disconnect between their mind and body. We work in jobs that don't require our bodies, simply sitting at desks clicking mouse buttons and tapping on keyboards. nnThe narrative and relationship between our bodies and our movement is forgotten, not heard, ignored. We only notice our bodies when "something goes wrong" with it. nnWe have, in effect, betrayed our bodies, ignoring and dishonouring them by using them purely as “locomotive devices" to transport the head.nnExercise is optional, movement is essential. Take a walk, danse, jump, spin, run, stretch... at least 30 minutes/day. Your body will thank you.

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