Jay's Fit Life

Stop looking for Overnight Success

2015-10-26T07:22:00.000-07:00

Did you ever get frustrated and impatient because something took a LOT longer, and was way harder than you thought it would be?

I know for me, I used to think that success really did happen overnight!

This idea probably came from watching a little too much TV, and thinking that the superstars I looked up too didn't work extremely hard to get where they're at.

So, when I started my own business, the fact that I didn't become rich overnight was really discouraging...

What I've come to know is that if you want to achieve something big it’s going to take a while. It takes hard work and dedication. It takes working on your craft while others and chillin'. And that it's ALL about the work you put in when nobody is looking.

Although it's easier than ever for someone to get their name out there(thanks to the internet,) it's becoming more and more difficult to actually focus on anything. In the world that we live in today, there's a BILLION distractions trying to steal your time.

Being successful means:

1)That you’re not going to fall for all the distractions, and that you’re going to put a laser focus on your goal.

2)You're willing to be patient and turn every failure along the way into a lesson. A setback is just a chance to learn and do it better the next time.

3)You will commit and be in it for the long run. Just DECIDE how your life is going to be and don't care how long it takes you to get there. Think long-term!

It's motivational videos like this that remind me that hard work pays off!!

Sometimes it can be just a slight change in perspective that make all the difference.

If you’re not feeling as motivated lately, check out these 10 Motivational Tips to get you fired up!

3 ways to turn Negative energy to Positive energy

2015-10-25T15:27:00.002-07:00

Most people know that thinking positively betters your life, but most people underestimate the power negative thoughts have on their life.

Letting negative energy into your life makes you less productive, drains your motivation, and makes you not want to do things you know should.

The good news is there are several ways to turn it all around and start changing your life for the better today!

Here's 3 ways to turn negative energy to positive energy:

1)Take Responsibility

Instead of blaming others, take responsibility for your own life. This puts you back in control. Isn’t it a freeing feeling knowing you have the ability to change your life RIGHT NOW?!

Instead of thinking about what went wrong in the past, focus on a solution and take 1 step in that direction daily. This is a good way to remove any draining negative energy from your life.

You don’t need to wait another day to be happy.

“Your life changes the day you take responsibility for it.” ~Dr. Steve Maraboli

2)Learn from Experiences

When you’re going through a tough situation, use it as an opportunity to grow. I know for me, some of the biggest lessons in my life have been the hardest ones.

At my very rock bottom, I remember a time when I couldn’t afford to buy tooth paste for a day until payday. I know, gross! It was only for a day, but it taught me a really valuable lesson.

I’ve always looked at my present circumstances as not where I’m going to stay. In a way, my current situation almost doesn’t matter, because I know where I’m going and can’t nobody tell me different.

3)Change your Mind

If you’re someone who’s mind always thinks negative thoughts, it’s time to change those from negative thoughts into positive ones.

This might require cutting some negative people out of your life. You become whatever your dominating thoughts are and who is in your environment.

If you want to get some of that stress off of your mind, it starts with clearing all the junk out.

I know I used to always think negative thoughts, I would argue a lot with people, and had a bad attitude… if I could change those habits, then so can you!

If you’re not feeling as motivated lately, check out these 10 Motivational Tips to get you fired up!

A HUGE Weight has been Lifted!

2015-10-22T17:08:00.002-07:00

You know that feeling when a WEIGHT is lifted off of your shoulders?!

That's what I'm feeling this week.

This past weekend at First Steps to Success, I got up on stage along with 90 other people. In total we've paid off $2.5 million using the skills we've learned from my mentor Dani Johnson.

As of Monday night, I was able to pay another $536 towards my DEBT.

That makes a total of over $4,500 this year using Dani Johnson's "War On Debt" system.

Not long ago I would constantly avoid calls from collectors and try to block out in my mind the fact that I owe money, lol.

I now have a financial Vision, and realize that the unnecessary pressure & stress debt brings is so not worth it.

This is my new fried Dionne!

Since coming to her first "First Steps to Success" event, she's paid off $5000 in debt. She was able to change her work environment from negative to positive, has a closer relationship with her mother, and her business has completely turned around with the skills she's learned from Dani Johnson.

Thank God for my job, for people around me who want to see me win, and for my business which is helping me pay things off much faster & travel more while doing it. ‪#‎Grateful‬ ‪#‎myconfessions‬

Appreciate the Seasons of your Life

2015-10-21T15:44:00.001-07:00

Right now I feel like I'm in a place where I feel like all the hard work is finally starting to pay off!

There's been SO many more downs than ups on my journey. One thing I've learned is when times are down, there's nowhere else to go but up.

That, and the fact that life has seasons.

When winters come you have to stay strong.

Stay focussed on where you're going, keep working hard, keep working to improve yourself and you'll be ready to go to the next level when spring comes.

You can't always control how things go in life, but you CAN choose how you react to, and flow with them.

A new season is on the way!

If you’re not feeling as motivated lately, check out these 10 Motivational Tips to get you fired up!

Kelly Conner - Survivor, Leader & Fit Mom!

2015-10-15T18:50:00.001-07:00

Words can't describe how PROUD I am of Kelly!!

She's a Mom, Cancer survivor, Leader, she loves horses and is an inspiration to many.

I've had the pleasure of knowing her 2 years now, we've travelled, laughed and cried together.

Here's her story:

"I remember that girl on the left. She smiled on the outside, but on the inside she was a mess. She was absolutely miserable. And not just about her weight. Her weight was simply a reflection of what was going on inside.

She was pretty insecure, had no self confidence, and felt completely alone all the time. So she took her stress out on food. What no one knew was that she had struggled this problem her entire life. Constantly yo-yo'ing back and forth from 125 to 165 with diets and exercise, never being successful, never healthy.

She had absolutely every reason and excuse to fail.

Thankfully, (I insert credit to God here), something clicked one day when she stepped on the scale and weighed almost as much as she had when she was 9 months pregnant.

That's when my journey truly began. That's when, for the first time in my life, someone said "I believe in you." Over the last 2 years I have grown mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. I've found balance and surrounded myself with like minded positive people.

I know what FAILURE and FRUSTRATION feels like. Now it's my turn to pay it forward.

All I know is if i can do it, YOU CAN TOO!!!"

If you’re not feeling as motivated lately, check out these 10 Motivational Tips to get you fired up!

If you're at the point where you're sick and tired of being sick and tired of not feeling like you're your best. Like there's more out there for you but you lack confidence, motivation, and just want a workout/diet program that actually works! Take action like Kelly did and get started today!

Who’s eating your mental energy?

2015-10-13T19:10:00.000-07:00

We’ve all had that one person(at least!), that always finds a way to drain your energy.

There’s 3 kinds of people when it comes to this:
-Those who always have drama
-Some who just have a stroke of bad luck every once in a while
-Then there’s the ones who seem like they NEVER have a bad day

Some people are so focussed, they just know how to steer clear of drama. These people know what their priorities are. The good news is, if there’s other people doing it, you can too. It’s your choice!

In the past I’ve been the one who's tried to fix everyone else's problems. After seeing how this was taking me in the wrong direction, I realized you can’t change anyone.

Just like you can’t make someone commit to losing weight. They have to want it for themselves.

I still love to help people, but i’ve learned how to cheer people on from afar, and focus more on leading by example. Actions always speak louder than words & people will follow what you DO, not what you say.

In no way am I an expert on this stuff, and i’m definitely NOT telling you what to do. I just want to share what's worked for me to get more balance in my life.

What helps you get your mental strength back after someone drains you out??

I want to know. Leave me a comment below!

Learn to Respect Your Own Time

2015-10-06T17:37:00.001-07:00

I know how frustrating and time consuming it can be to when people come to you with all of their problems.

Are you the "go-to" person for your friends for life, relationship or personal advice?

There's nothing wrong with wanting to be there for people, but when you're trying to take your life to the next level, you don't have time to waste!

The truth is, if you don't value your own time, you can't expect anyone else to.

Something that has helped me get focussed, put more attention on my own life, and avoid everyone else's drama around me is to start phasing out certain people and things that aren't helping me to get where I'm going.

Especially with social media, it makes it even easier for people around us to complain about all the things not going good in their lives.

One thing I know for sure, is that if you're focussed on what everyone else's problems, you'll never get where you're trying to go.

I'm not saying that you have to cut off all of your friends and the people you care about. What I am saying is that you can start to spend less time/energy on everyone else's problems.

When people start to see that you're less available for them to dump their issues on, they'll stop looking to you every time something goes wrong and you'll have more time to focus on what really matters to YOU!

Respect your time and others will too.

Chase your Dreams but Enjoy the Ride

2015-06-24T09:40:00.000-07:00

We all have goals we're trying to accomplish in life. Maybe you want to own a successful business, travel the world, or maybe it's to be healthy and get in your best shape. Whatever it is, don't forget to focus on the small, day to day steps that get you to the big goal. These tips will help you enjoy the ride on your way to making your dreams a reality.

Be patient

Being a naturally driven person, I've always had big goals, but have struggled with never satisfied with where I was. Like when I left New York. That alone was a HUGE accomplishment for me, because not too many people that come where I'm from in Queens ever leave. I had expected my entire life to change overnight, but I've had to really learn to have patience. And that everything is a process.

Happiness over everything

When my dream of making millions of dollars and traveling the world didn't happen overnight(nothing worth having does,) I started to slowly realize that focusing only on the big goal was a setup for being unhappy. I've always been a happy person overall and always put a positive spin on everything, but there were definitely times where my emotions would get the best of me. I found myself getting frustrated, and I was left 10-20% of the time feeling unsatisfied.

Your day-to-day happiness is everything!! There's no goal worth having if it makes you miserable along the way.

Attitude of gratitude

I've learned to put Purpose to my dreams, focusing less on the outcome and more on the impact I have on people. Every time someone tells me that I've helped them achieve a goal or change their life in some sorta way, I realize THAT is what it's all about. To this day, I still have to remind myself to stay focussed on the present and to be grateful in the moment, but I'm getting better at it each day.

Your time is going to come but you have to appreciate the little things and be grateful for what you ALREADY have.

Take a deep breath, appreciate the steps you’ve taken today, this week, this month, this year.

How to be Stress Free

2015-06-14T14:41:00.001-07:00

Can you think of a time when you let someone or something get under your skin to the point where it ended up ruining your whole day?

At the end of the day, we don't have anyone else to blame for our reactions other than ourselves. It took me a while to really understand this concept, but when I did, it got a lot easier to just LET GO in certain situations.

You can just as easily decide that you're NOT going to let that person or situation mess up your day.

We can't control situations, but only how we REACT to them.

Letting go of our attachment to a particular outcome(especially ones that we can't control), and focusing on how we CHOOSE to react is such a freeing feeling!

We’ve been conditioned your entire lives to make judgments about what’s good and bad, what we want and don't want. The way to live a happier, more stress-free life is to let go of how we think certain people and situations should be. We all know we can't change people.

There's a quote that has always stuck with me and I find it to be SO true! -- "People would rather die than change."

I know for me, one thing that's help so much with not reacting so quick to situations, being more stress-free and getting a better handle on my thoughts has been meditation.

Here's what to do the next time someone or something is about to stress you out:

1. Take a mental step back
2. Decide that the rest of your day is going to be a good one
3. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and exhale the bullshit

Like a lot of things in life, it's simple … but not easy.

Helpful Resources:

The Headspace App - FREE(for iPhone and Droid)
How to Start Thinking more Positive Today
How to Start your Day off Positive

Hope this was helpful!

~Jay Green

Are Abs Really Made in the Kitchen?

2015-06-09T21:05:00.001-07:00

So we’ve all heard the saying “Abs are made in the kitchen” and it's true!

Prior to starting my fitness journey, I literally knew NOTHING about how to eat healthy.

After a LOT of frustration, I was finally able to find what works!

What I found was 80% of your results come from what you eat, and only 20% comes from exercise.

It's true! Your food is your FUEL.

I'm not saying you should stop working out because thats a huge piece of the puzzle too.

We can be eating healthy foods and not see the scale move at all! Then, we get frustrated and lose motivation.

For me, one thing I changed right away that helped me lose 5 lbs my first week is watching my portions.

>>Starting tonight at dinner, pick limit yourself to only eating HALF of what you would normally eat. If you're still hungry, have another smaller portion 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours later.

Do this for a week with your 3 main meals, and I bet you'll lose a pound or two, and your clothes will start fitting looser.

Hope this helps!

Want more great tips on what to eat, when to eat it, how to meal prep, and what to buy at the grocery store? My FREE eBook EAT School was made to help give you the strategies and simple steps to implement today to become a better, more energetic, happier version of yourself. DOWNLOAD NOW!

~Jay Green

#FitMom Katie's 62 POUND Weight Loss Story!!!

2015-06-02T19:36:00.003-07:00

Words can't even really express how PROUD I am of my friend Katie!!!

I met her about 5 years ago when I was living in Vegas and we've been friends ever since. Me and her just clicked right away and I've always seen something special in her.

She's a full time Nurse and Mom to her son Kai. If anyone could have had an excuse as to they couldn't lose the weight, it would be her. I feel SO blessed to have been a small part of her fitness journey and to see her come full circle.

I've seen her go through sooo many struggles, especially with being addicted to junk food and just being lazy(both of which I can totally relate too). To see her overcome those struggles and change her life is really just a testament to how anyone can change their life.

I just remember always wanting to be that person that was in her corner telling her "I believe in you!!" because a lot of times that's all we really, even if it's just one person, is someone to believe in us when we don't believe in ourself.

Here's her story since moving to Oregon about a year ago:

"I have lived in Oregon for almost a year and during that year lemme tell you, I

have had ups and downs and been flipped all around.. Buuut in alllll that.. I found myself ... The real me.. That girl on the left in the pink.. Well idk who the hell she was.. But she damn sure wasn't me..

She was fat, miserable, unmotivated, unhealthy and stagnant afraid of coming out of her comfort zone.. The girl on the right.. Well she's a different story.. She's driven, motivated, fiery, always wanting more, pushing herself, and NEVER settling.. She found the courage and confidence to find her.. I still have a ways to go.. But Im DAMN sure closer than before.. "

**I don't know where you're at in your journey, but if you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, and you want results like Katie got, email me and let's get started on your journey today!

**If you've already started, and just need help with your Eating, check out my Free 5 day clean eating eBook EATSchool

Faith Without Action is DEAD

2015-05-26T21:05:00.000-07:00

Faith requires ACTION! Without some kind of movement, it's really just a wish.

So.... we both have big goals and dreams in life. How do I know that? If you didn't you probably wouldn't be reading this right now, lol.

With that being said, I wanted to help you not make some of the mistakes I've made with just one shift in your mindset that if you make, it could change your life!

I think a lot of us have been sold the lie to think that success happens overnight, and having faith alone will is enough.

I know that's what I believed for the longest time, and nothing really started to happened until I put my Faith in ACTION. Whatever you put into something is exactly what you get out.

Just wanting something to happen really bad isn't enough. You can want something in the worst way, but if you're not actually working towards that thing it will never happen.

You have to be set on taking some sort of action every single day, even if it's just a small step. And don't be caught up wanting every little thing to be perfect, because 'perfect' doesn't exist.

The most important thing you can do is to just start moving in the direction you're trying to go and taking another step each day.

It's Faith PLUS Action.

That's where you're gonna see results!

Helpful Resources:

10 Minute Tip: How To Feed Your Faith by Dani Johnson

For help with taking action to get your diet back on track check out Jay's 5 Clean Eating Course: EAT School

How To Start Thinking More Positive Today

2015-05-19T18:04:00.001-07:00

“Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive.” ~Leah LaBelle

Pretty much everything you attract into your life starts with your thinking.

If you think more positive then your life will be more positive as a result.

So, how do begin to start thinking more positive TODAY??

1. Be aware of your Thoughts. I think this is a good place to start, because the more aware you are of the leading thoughts in your mind, the better you can start to change them.

When you catch a negative thought running through your head, I want you to CHALLENGE that thought and replace it with a positive one... one that lifts you up instead of bringing you down.

2. Surround yourself with who you want to be. I talked about how much of a HUGE impact this has on your life in a recent video. At the end of the day, you are who you surround yourself with. Yup! Even on social media.

If your Facebook feed is full of DRAMA and people complaining, naturally it's gonna start to have a negative effect on you and your thoughts.

3. Create Goals. Having goals that you’re working towards will have you waking up every single day with that FIRE in your belly!! As you get closer to those goals, you'll start to feel better about yourself and you'll start looking at your life more positively.

*Goal Setting TIPS:

Make them Specific!(the more specific the better)

Set a Date - Make it realistic, but also set a date that will stretch and challenge you

Make a Vision Board - cut out pictures from a magazine and put them on a cork board to paint a picture of what your life in the future looks like

One of my mentors Chalene Johnson has a easy goal setting system. She'll show you how to set a "PUSH Goal."

4. You need a Morning Routine. Think of the first hour after you wake up as the foundation to your day. You're waaay more likely to have a good day if you start it off on a positive note. Here's how I start my day.

Feel free to make your own morning routine and don't let anyone interrupt that time. That's YOUR time!

5. Watch Inspiring YouTube Videos. There's a TON of dope videos out there that can get you fired up or turn your mood around. If you don't know of any, just search and type in the word "motivation"

Check out these 50 inspiring videos that touched the Internet's heart in 2014

6. Get out the House! I know for me, when I was battling with depression, I didn’t even want to be around people. I would just stay in the house and be miserable all by myself. All that really did was make me MORE lonely and my negative thoughts would get the best of me.

If you don't have many friends, OR if you're looking to start surround yourself with new ones check out Meetup.com

Also, with apps like LivingSocial it's not hard to find new and exciting this to do even on a tight budget.

7. Exercise. You already know how important this is, and you know how good it makes you feel. I don't even need to speak on this one.

All I know is... since starting my fitness journey I've been so much happier, less stress, more Confidence, and totally comfortable in my own skin(which to me is PRICELESS!)

8. Listen to upbeat Music. The only reason I say upbeat is because I know when i'm down, all I wanna do is listen to music that matches my mood. BUT, the whole point here is to go from being "blah" about life, to being more positive!!

So, get some upbeat music that you can't even stay still to. You know the song that comes on and you just have to dance!

9. Meditate. Let me start by saying, I know how weird the thought of meditating probably sounds. Prior to starting I was like.... "nah, I'm good on that."

My boy Ryan put me on to it a few years ago, and when I got the hang of it, I finally realized how much I NEEDED it! I'm not gonna list all the benefits, but how Russell Simmons talks about it in his book "Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple" made a lot of sense to me.

I'm a lot more stress free now and can actually control my thoughts a lot better. If you don't really know where to start, check out the Headspace app(Free). All of my friends who have tried it always thank me for telling them about it!

10. Eat Healthy. Have you ever heard the saying "Happiness is an inside job"? This definitely applies for what you're putting in your body every day.

I bet if you eat healthy for 5 days you'll already start to feel so much better about yourself, have more energy, and you might even lose a few pounds which will give you more self-confidence!

What Could Be Holding You Back?

2015-05-16T16:07:00.004-07:00

Have you ever felt like something was holding you back?

For as long as I can remember, that "chain" around my neck has been being in DEBT.

It all started after graduating high school. I feel like at that age you're in a transitional period in life, you feel like you're becoming an adult, and I decided to get my first credit card!

My whole plan was to just use it and pay it off the next month in full. And, yeah!.... that didn't happen lol.

I started accumulating more and more debt, and it's just been something that has been holding me back in life ever since.

I thank God that I'm in the position to FINALLY be paying off my debt!

Every time I make a payment, whether it be $20 or $100, it just feels like a weight has been lifted off my chest. Like I can breathe a little easier.

I've been using Dani Johnson's War on Debt program, and it's completely changed the way that I look at money.

Prior to War on Debt, I was living super check-to-check and spending more than I'm actually making. Digging myself deeper and deeper into debt., and letting it hold me back from living life to the FULLEST.

Since plugging in to War on Debt in January, I've been able to pay off $2162 in debt, all while traveling each month and still having fun! It just feels good to be on the right track and knowing i have the skills to hold on to more of my money(COMPLETELY different from how I used to think.)

I've learned it's not all about how much you make, but how much you actually KEEP.

So, I've told you what my chain is(I've never spoken this openly about it), share what your "chain" is!

ACTION STEP:
1. What's been that chain holding you back in life?
2. What's your plan to BREAK that chain??

P.S. if your weight is that "chain" for you(like it was for me) my Free eBook EATSchool might be just what you need!

Ever Feel Like You're Not "Good Enough?"

2015-05-13T20:52:00.001-07:00

"I'm not good enough…"

That's a though that I've battled for pretty much all my life.

Where I came from, I wasn't really expected to do much in life.

The only "successful" people I knew that came where I came from were rappers; LL Cool J, 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest(for you old school hip hop fans) to name a few, ball players and that's pretty much it!

So, it was just easy for me to use that excuse most of my life as to why I couldn't get ahead and, at the end of the day it's ME that has to believe I deserve more in life.

You that have to really have that hunger to fight for more and fight for what you know you deserve.

What you know deep, deep down inside that you deserve.

It really starts with You. You have to believe it without a shadow of a doubt.

You have to have a burning desire inside of you, like a fire that can't be put out. Because on your way to trying to obtain success or whatever your goals are, it's a fight!

There's gonna be a ton of people telling you that you can't. People that don't believe in your dreams. People that don't see your Vision, and keep in mind. Those people that don't see your Vision, they're not supposed to.

Just keep your blinders on, stay focussed on what you know you want out of life, and the rest just kind of falls into place.

And also, you have to mix that up with a LOT of hard work. So whatever your passion is. Whatever you see yourself going in life, you just have to do something, ANYTHING to build towards that every single day and remember that no success happens overnight.

“You don’t set out to build a wall. You don’t say ‘I’m going to build the biggest, baddest, greatest wall that’s ever been built.’ You don’t start there. You say, ‘I’m going to lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid. You do that every single day. And soon you have a wall.” -Will Smith

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Trust the Process

2015-04-27T12:38:00.002-07:00

So, I know you have big goals and dreams you want to accomplish in your life.

I wanted to share first, that you're not alone. And that I've been through soo many struggles on my journey too!

Heres a few insights that have helped me to not quit and hang in there:
1)If you are staying in your comfort zone at all times, its gonna be really hard to have a breakthrough or get to the next level.

2)Every step, every day, every up, every down is just part of process. Even when you lose your job, lose someone you love, when everything is falling apart, its all part of your growth.

3)Learn from every step. Come to terms with the fact that there will be ups and downs, and be set on learning the valuable lessons our down times teach us.

Take a moment to look back and realize this its all part of the Journey.

This is a marathon, not a race.

Whatever your vision is, remember that you're in this for the long run and there is no quitting!

Hope this helps!!

How to Start Your Day off Positive

2015-04-08T21:52:00.004-07:00

Has this ever happen to you??

You wake up in the morning. You’re snoozing the alarm. You know you damn well you need to get out of bed, and then all these negative thoughts start running through your mind!!

It’s almost like your whole day is ruined before it even started...

I can’t even tell you how many times this has happened to me(a LOT!). Whenever this happens to me, all I know is, the faster you take ACTION and start filling your mind with positive thoughts the better!

Keep in mind... how you start your day lays the foundation for the rest of the day.

Here’s a few ways I like to start my days:

1.Listen to uplifting music(make a “Happy Playlist” with go-to songs that put you in a good mood)

2.Read an inspirational book. A few of my favorites are:

The Bible
You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
First Steps to Wealth by Dani Johnson

3.Watch an inspirational video/Listen to inspiring radio show

DarrenDaily
The Dani Johnson Show
Also YouTube has a bunch of motivational/inspiring videos

Feel free to do your own research to find out what you like and what inspires YOU.

From there, the biggest Key is to stay consistent with starting your day with things that set the right foundation for the rest of the day.

Hope this helps!

What Does True Motivation Look/Feel Like?

2015-01-24T20:29:00.002-08:00

This is probably the #1 question I get, "How do you stay motivated?"

I wanted to share my thoughts real quick and hopefully they'll help you achieve whatever goals you're going after this year.

First off, TRUE motivation can only come from one place.

You can watch 100 motivational Youtube videos, listen to your favorite workout jams, have a friend get you all hyped up... but at the end of the day, true motivation can only come from within.

Why is that?

In a nutshell, external motivation never lasts for very long. A perfect example is when we make a New Years resolution to lose weight or get "ripped" by the summer(we've ALL done this)... you get all amped up, get going, and then that motivation fades into thin air.

It’s not till you make a concrete decision, leaving out any other options except for how you decide it’s going to be!

What should that feel like?

It should feel almost like a smoldering fire, deep... REALLY deep within you that never burns out. It only needs a little bit of fanning to keep the fire burning hot.

You should be nervous, excited, and almost sick to your stomach.

Why?

Because thats when you know that your life will NEVER be the same.

In my opinion that's when real, lasting change happens. If you're not quite there, go really deep inside and find that emotional reason why you need change and why you're not willing to give up until it happens!

Hope this helps.

Jay

8 Reasons To Never Give Up On Your Dreams

2014-10-15T11:21:00.003-07:00

I'm gonna keep it real with you right here.... we ALL go through ups and downs in life.

It gets frustrating when we think we're on the right track, but realize we're way off, we have relationship issues, we get bad news about someone we love, a deal falls through, the list goes on....

Before you even think about giving up, I wanted to let you know that you're probably closer than you think!

All that matters is what you CHOOSE to focus on, the positive or the negative.

Here's 8 Reasons You Should Never Give Up On Your Dream:

1) When you were a kid you hade HUGE hopes & dreams. Sometimes, when the "real world" hits us, and we start to grow up, we let the ups and downs of life cloud our vision. Then, as adults, we forget how to even dream anymore. Think back to when you were a kid. You felt UNSTOPPABLE!

2) You're alive! That alone is a big blessing. That's reason enough to know that you're still here for a purpose. You might not even know what that purpose is, yet... but just keep working harder on yourself than anyone or anything else, and you'll be successful. Preparation always meets opportunity!

3) Where you're at is not where you're going. I remember back when I first started as a Beachbody coach, I literally thought I was going to become a Millionaire overnight. Success really doesn't work like that, at all. Any successful person you see has put in the sweat and tears it takes to master something. Work hard in whatever your current situation is, with goals to take it to the next level from there. When you're faithful with the little things you'll be trusted with more!

4) Your big break could be right around the corner. If you give up now, you'll never know what could have been, and there's no worse feeling than knowing you're not living up to your full potential.

5) Your dream is bigger than you think. We all have a vision of what success looks like to us, but there's usually a bigger plan for our lives than we currently realize. Bigger than we ever imagined! Just because things don't look the way you thought they would yet, doesn't mean that it's not working. See your goals all the way through.

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6) It's all about the Journey! We're in such a rush to get where we're going, that we forget to even enjoy the ride. We tend to want everything like yesterday. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the "wait", because it's the journey that makes it all worth it when you do reach your goals.

7) You have help! I don't know what your faith is or isn't, but I believe there's a higher power than myself. This takes the pressure away of having to worry "how" everything is going to happen. I just work hard, pray, and have faith that God will help me with the rest.

8) There's something inside of you that you just can't stop thinking about. If that wasn't true you probably wouldn't have read this far. You're looking for answers to help you get where you're going faster. Whatever that thing is inside of you that just won't quit... 9 times out of 10 that's your purpose.

These are all things I've had to remember along my journey, and they help me wake up every day knowing I'm meant for greatness. And so are you!

~ Jay

3 Tips For Instant Accountability To Achieve Your Fitness Goals

2014-09-19T15:51:00.001-07:00

Why is accountability so important for your fitness goals??

I wanted to share one of the biggest keys to my fitness success.

If you're like I was, you like to do things on your own without anyones help. I get it!

Fitness is one of those things that, you can go in with all the right intentions... be all fired up, and fall right off a few weeks later. Then, wonder why you're not seeing any results. Trust, I been there.

For me... when I know that other people know what Im trying to accomplish, it bumps my motivation up like 10 levels!!! It pushes me to keep going, and succeed.

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3 ways you can get some extra accountability:
1) Announce your goal on social media
2) Tell your friends family
3) Let all your co-workers know

When I started p90x I let all my friends know and my neighbors & roommates kept me accountable. Every day I thought about how it would be whack to let everyone down if I just quit.

The result - I completed the hardest workout program I ever tried, and lost 45 pounds in my first 90 days. The limit to what I thought I could do was gone like a glass ceiling being shattered.

Since then, my whole life has been different.

Accountability works!!

~ Jay

P.s... did you get your FREE eBook yet??

Have You Ever Heard Of "Glamping"??!

2014-09-13T16:03:00.000-07:00

So, earlier this week, me and my girlfriend, Alta went "Glamping", have you ever heard of it??

Basically, it's glamorous camping... meaning you get most of the benefits of camping(nature, etc...) without having to totally rough it.

Don't get me wrong, I love camping in tents and all that, but it was a nice change. To be able to sleep on beds instead of the ground in a sleeping bag was pretty sweet!

The main purpose of the trip was to get away, unplug a bit, and just enjoy nature - It was just what I needed... a nice getaway from the busy-ness of LA.

Day 1:
When we get there, we had to meetup with this guide, who took us about 15 minutes into the middle of the desert on dirt roads.

We pulled up to the house, and there's these two really beautiful dome-shaped houses, fully equipped with a pool, bbq & solar panels. The best part - we even had wifi & cell phone reception!

After we got settled in we bbq'd, swam in the pool, meditated, read books, had a few drinks, relaxed, and even got some work done.

Day 2:
The views I woke up to in the backyard were pretty sick!(picture looking out your bedroom window and you're in the middle of the desert with no one else around to disturb your peace.) It was so nice to be able to wake up and not have to be in a rush to get anywhere.

Our friends Jazz & Will came to meet up with us the second day. It was like a couples retreat there for a minute. Later in the day we went hiking, rock climbing, and had great convo over a candle-lit dinner. We had such a blast!!!

Then, we lit a fire in the fire-place and called it a night...

Little getaways like this wouldn't even be possible for us without the extra income from Beachbody. I'd STILL be complaining that I "don't have the money". By far, to me, one of the best perks of being a coach is the freedom to work from anywhere!

If you're not a huge fan of the outdoors, but want to go on a quiet getaway, "Glamping" is the way to go!

Jay

P.s... you may be happy with your finances, you might love what you do for work, and you might even be completely out of debt... but I know there's a lot of ppl our there who aren't. If you, or someone you know would like to learn about what Coaching can do for you click here.

TIP: How To Get Over Your Own Excuses

2014-09-11T08:59:00.002-07:00

Are you having trouble making time for your health/fitness goals?

I've found the #1 thing that holds people back from reaching their goals are their own excuses. This is especially true when it comes to exercise and eating healthy.

So, how do you get over the excuse to skip your workout when you're "too busy" or "too tired"....

Do it anyway!! :)

We put off exercise for many different reasons, usually because it’s hard and we get so comfortable in our daily routine, that adding anything else can be really difficult.

I look at it as something I need to do to take care of myself, like eating healthy food and brushing my teeth. You wouldn’t skip brushing your teeth for a week, would you??

Practice telling yourself you’re going to do a workout at a certain time, and then show up! Do it even if you’re tired or feeling lazy.

You’ll find yourself feeling SO much better after you get it done. Plus, you’ll start to master doing things that are a little bit outside of your comfort zone, which will have a huge positive effect on your life. I believe in you!

You got this!!!

Jay

p.s... If I could provide you a 21 day workout that was just 30 min daily, with a meal plan that's simple to follow & uses a full-proof color coated portion control system - telling you exactly what to eat(without starving yourself)... and you could lose 10+ lbs in just 3 weeks - would you try it?

Yes. Give me more info!!

5 Must-Follow Diet Tips To Get You ABS!!

2014-09-07T15:44:00.001-07:00

After helping hundreds of people lose weight, keep it off, and get a abs... I had to share my best tips with you ASAP!

#1: SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT 7 DAYS OF WORKOUTS
#2: GET A FRIEND TO DO THIS WITH YOU
#3: LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOUR GOAL PUBLICLY
#4: TOSS OUT THE JUNK
#5: STAY CONSISTENT

#1 - Schedule your next 7 days of workouts. Right NOW! Schedule your workouts on your calendar for the next week and make them non-negotiable. If you can, I recommend to workout before you start your day. Morning workouts are the key for most people who are able to lose the weight and keep it off long-term.

Don't wait to get this one done. Like any other goal, it's not real until you write it down or set it in your schedule.

#2 - Get a friend to do this with you. Even a virtual buddy! The idea here is to create layers of accountability to keep you going on the days you don't feel like doing it. If you don't have much support from friends/family, message me and I'll add you to my free secret workout group.

#3 - Let people know about your goal publicly.

When you do this, you're letting the world know that you're serious about this. Let your coworkers, family & friends know that you're doing this, and would appreciate their support. If you really want this and believe you can, you'll let the people around you know about it.

#4 - Toss out the junk.If you don't buy it, and you can't find it, you won't eat it! One of the biggest problems people run into when they're trying to eat clean or diet is that they have a pantry full of junk food. Toss it out, donate it, whatever you do just get rid of it! Your future abs will thank you.

#5 - Stay consistent.This step is crucial, especially within the first few weeks of a new eating or exercise plan. Just knowing you didn't allow yourself to get off track will give you a HUGE mental boost. If you can't squeeze in a full workout, just do 15-20 minutes of it. Doing this has helped me stay on track, and if you follow it, you'll be reaching your goals before you know it!

I can't wait to hear how it went! You got this!!!

Jay

Is your schedule hectic? Wish you had more hours in the day?
Here's how to fit exercise into your busy schedule.

Perks Of Being A Beachbody Coach: The Vacations!

2014-08-29T09:16:00.003-07:00

Let me start this by saying, the #1 reason I decided to become a Beachbody coach was to help other people change their life like I was able to.

Especially after my 65 pound weight loss transformation, I knew "Paying It Forward" was something I had to do.

I never really succeeded at much in my life, and never dreamed my life would change the way it has since joining Beachbody.

Besides making a nice income, and being able to change peoples lives, one of the top reasons I love being a coach is because we get to TRAVEL!!!

So, what kind of trips do we go on as coaches?

In March of this year the sent us on an all-expenses paid cruise to Cozumel, Mexico and Grand Cayman Islands. They literally rented out an entire Royal Caribbean ship just for us. The highlights for me were the parties, working out with all the trainers you see on TV like Tony Horton(creator of P90X) and Shaun T of INSANITY, and all the amazing people I got to meet! Definitely the trip of a lifetime!!!

I've had the travel bug ever since I was a little kid. Fortunately, my parents would take me and my brother on a vacation every year. One my favorite destinations was Aruba(if you haven't been, the beaches and the culture there are AMAZING!)

Next year Beachbody is sending us to the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun Mexico, which is considered on of the top resorts in the world. I've already earned my entire trip for FREE just by helping people get healthy.

I say all this not to brag, but in gratitude. I wouldn't have imagined in a million years, when I started my fitness journey a little under 4 years ago things would have turned out the way they did.

With that being said, if I can do it, you can too!

If you're passionate about helping people, like to travel, and like to have fun let's chat!

Email me at jongreen020@gmail.com or message me on Facebook.

Jay

10 Proven Ways To Be Happier

2014-08-26T17:26:00.001-07:00

Here's 10 proven ways to be happier!!!

At the end of the day, the thing we all want more of is happiness! Here's my best tips to find more of it no matter what's going on in your life.

1. Get outside.
Get out of the house into the sun can make you feel happy, positive, and more connected to the world. Especially if you work from home like me, getting out of the house for fresh air often is a must! Even 15 minutes a day will put you in a better mood.

2. Get your sweat on.
Obviously I'm a big fan of exercise. Making time workout does a lot more than just make you look better. Exercising itself may not make you feel happier, but you can't deny that post-workout "high". That's one of the best feelings in the world! Working out has tons of benefits both physically & mentally.

3. Sleep more.
A mid-day power nap(my favorite thing in the world), or a full night’s sleep(8 full hours)… either one goes a long way for feeling happier. Not sleeping enough makes you feel sluggish and leads to you feeling less optimistic.

Also, skipping out on sleep can cause us to eat larger portion sizes and hurt your productivity. Overall day-to-day quality of life can be tied back to the amount of sleep you're getting.

4. Meditate.
Coming from Jamaica Queens, NYC, I definitely wasn't open to the idea of meditation in the past. Mainly because I really closed-minded at the time. Meditation will help to quiet all the noise buzzing around in your mind, reduce stresst, and just make you feel happier overall. There's a TON of other benefits that go along with meditating regularly(even just 10 min/day)

If you've been wanting to learn more about meditation and aren't really sure to start, check out this free app called Headspace.

5. Turn up the music.
Jamming out to upbeat music helps to reduce stress—which leads to greater happiness in general.

6. Get a new hobby.
Challenging yourself to learn a new skill can definitely lead to loving a happier(and more FUN) life. I picked up a new hobby a few months back training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Even though it was totally out of my comfort zone, it's been he best decision I've made in a while!

Some benefits that come with a new hobby is making new friends, gaining a new skill, and more self-confidence. Pick something that interests you and run with it!

7. Have an attitude of gratitude.
You woke up this morning, right?! That alone is a reason to be grateful. I think too many times we're looking for the big, huge victory to be grateful. But, when you get into the habit of looking for things to be grateful for everyday... by default, you'll start to see yourself living a more positive and happier life.

Writing down even one sentence of gratitude a day can boost feelings of happiness.

8. See the glass as half-full.
If there’s one thing that goes hand-in-hand with happiness, it’s optimism. People who think positively are less likely to feel depressed, more productive at work, and just healthier than everyone around them.

The #1 thing that keeps me thinking positively is spending 15-20 minutes first thing in the morning to read something positive. If you want positive messages texted right to you every morning check out Darren Daily, it's really good!

9. Get stuff done.
Since it prevents us from accomplishing goals, procrastination drains happiness. Try to avoid putting off stuff and start taking action! We feel so much happier when we're being productive and getting stuff done. I used to be a chronic procrastinator. When you get into the habit of DOING instead of THINKING, that's where you'll feel your best.

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Plus, when you set goals and accomplish them, it makes you feel a sense of purpose and boosts your self-esteem.

10. Save money.
Putting money aside for emergencies gives us a sense of security, lowers stress, and makes us feel more in control. Even if you only put away a small amount every week, it ads up! That sense of security will automatically make you feel happier.

"Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof!" -Pharrell Williams

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