When you Pray.....

Listening can be the hard part right? 

I often find I take the first day to talk at God and then take several days to listen to his response. Usually each day getting a little more of me out and a little more of him in. (Only he can take the stubbornness out of me :) ☺️ 

One of the most life-changing things I remember from a message that it's okay to feel the emotion of anger, frustration, hurts--it's what you do with that that matters! 

How do you process it ---what do you listen for, what are you willing to hear ? what you want? What God wants? Take time to process your emotions and listen for God's response, he will take out all the junk and bring a list of reality; it's invaluable! 

Don't let Insecurity Kill your Dreams!

INSECURITY...we all feel it from time to time. Don't let it kill your confidence in being who God made you to be! Readjust your thinking to what matters. Surround yourself with people who truly want the best for you.... yes that means them even being honest with you when helping you through something. 

But guard your heart from just anyone......I can be such an open book-- I have to remember some people can't wait to use anything you give them to hurt you and make you give up on your dreams. Some not even intentionally, a few yes. 

I think inside I always like to think people are truly kind, but sometimes this isn't the case. Keep your inner heart for those who really care, SHINE to those who don't. Love them ANYWAY but you don't have to let them abuse you and make you feel small. 

Be secure that you are loved today.... and Make it a Great Day! 

"Guard your Heart for it is the Wellspring of Life" Proverbs 4:23

No Excuses! Don't let discouragement get you down....

Ahaaa love this---Made me laugh  

Since my cortisone shots (feelin puffy). And rot cuff
issues I have TOTALLY let the excuses creep in! 

I don't know what is up
with me but when I can't do everything I have a hard time doing
ANYTHING...Crazy Right??!! 

For example just legs and cardio and not upper
body will STILL make progress but it's more of a mental block. I'm too much
of a perfectionist and I like to know I'm doing everything that works.
Which is frankly STUPID! Lower fix and abs today felt amazing and I can't
wait until tomorrow to get an extra mile in my walk prep for "Spicy" (a
relay I am doing with my friend in 30 days along the Oregon coast) and heal
with Pilates.

 Do you need a wake up? ✅ 

I know I know... but I totally did
too, we're human !! Just start.. do something today, a walk... anything and
if you'd like some extra encouragement message me @
https://www.facebook.com/jenzakaras    Have an amazing day!  

Quick Quinoa Lunch/ 21 Day fix Super Fast Lunch! PiYo Approved!

Great lunch today all from Trader Joes and super nice to have some cut up veggies on hand that go great in salads like Jicama---I love it but who wants to cut it up???   Obviously I can't afford to eat all my veggies this way but as a toss in for flavor this is terrific, a perfect one week supply!

I love it when I turn a convenience item around and there's no added chemicals or junk!  

**QuickTip:
Recently I have been keeping Pico De Gallo on hand to throw in eggs with spinach and garlic or whatever else might need a quick jolt of flavor!  Wraps, Brown Rice Bowls, etc.  I also use it to make my famous Guac--- yes, my secret ingredient ;)  Another great find in the convenience area!   

Hey, if it makes the difference between eating your veggies or not.... it's worth it and the price wasn't bad at all... maybe $2.99?

Recipe:

1 yellow organic quinoa

1 Green Veggies

Half Blue Mediterranean Feta

1 teas coconut oil

Trader Joe's Everyday Seasoning 

Trader Joe's Italian Seasoning

Could add other things as well!

Next time I will try a little fresh garlic and Scallions or Green Onions.

Would be great with 1 Red grilled Chicken and another half blue almond slices!  That would be a filling Dinner!

I will also experiment with other seasonings but was great as is!    

**QuickTip

Have your quinoa ready, either made or warm in pan if you made a big batch and have it in the refrigerator 

(what I do for weekly easy convenience to stay on track when I'm busy)

Put the teas of coconut oil in pan and heat on medium.. toss around veggies for a few minutes with seasoning.  Throw it all together!  

PiYo Invitation--- I can only accept 10 People to journey with us starting This Monday!

I've had a shoulder injury the last few weeks and I KNOW how summer goes! We work so hard to try to feel at least decent in our summer clothes just to have Vacations, BBQ's and Parties throw us out of Whack! So what happens? Fall comes, School starts and we are like--- WHAT???? Did we do???
I'm looking for TEN people to JOIN ME!
PIYO came out a few weeks ago and the success people are having is AMAZE! We'll workout daily TOGETHER & help keep each other going while following a similar meal plan!  Not sure what PiYo is? Check THIS OUT!

This is a BRAND NEW program released last month! As one of the first coaches to become PiYo certified  in Chalene's new baby--- I can tell you that this is a GREAT program!  This also means I KNOW what's UP!  I am a PiYO Certified Instructor and I can HELP YOU!

I'm looking for 10 challengers (and only 10) that want to take on the challenge with me and shed major body fat and gain muscle using their own body weight- LOW impact. HIGH intensity= WEIGHT shed and no harm to your joints!

If you have injuries or your body isn't as flexible as it used to be, then this is the program for you. It is flexibility in motion. You body can't sit in one spot as you stretch and your body needs to be flexible to decrease injuries, young or older. This program will do that for you. No more injuries and a amazing body from it? Why not!!

You will receive:
-PiYo workout program
-A customized meal plan focusing on REAL food
-A 30 supply of Shakeology
-Daily accountability partners
-1-on-1 coaching from me
-PiYo graduate gear (upon completion)

OR

Do you think PiYo isn't for you? Or maybe you would like something of a different speed? Then let's chat! Let's find YOU something PERFECT for YOUR goals! So far not everyone is not doing PiYo! It's about YOU!

We are going to work through a program that will have you feeling smoking in 21 Days - 60 days! We are going to work through a nutrition plan that will have you feeling energized and looking better every day!

What you can expect:
A 60-day fitness program proven to work
a 30 day supply of a dense dose of nutrition that will keep your body functioning optimally.
A meal plan that will keep you burning fat and building muscle.
Around the clock support from a team of coaches who will not let you fail.
Around the clock support from a team of other men/women on the same mission as you are on.

RSVP. I am only accepting 10 Challengers this July! Fill out the application to the right of my blog to apply! Feel free to invite a friend or family member, it's always fun doing it together!

Don't get discouraged because of a setback! Be encouraged!

Am I crazy I love frog crunches?? 




So today in my challenge group we've had a few people who have rocked their challenges going through a job loss, vacations Etc. So they maybe had an off week or two but each of them during this time has still made the effort and still done way more than they ever would have. For Our new challenge Monday a couple of them are partnering up to be held accountable now that this week or two season is over for them! Prayers have been answered and not only did our unemployed teacher get a job offer she got THREE!! God is so good! 

As they were excited to start our new challenge and saying how they've been off but all the sudden they will see themselves and realized they've still changed! This reminded me to encourage them and say yes ---regardless of setbacks , the key is you've changed your never going back to that place---and life is going to happen you're going to have a bad week or two ---but now you will get back up !! The best thing when you're feeling like you haven't given 100% is realizing how far you've come !!! I have related to that this month with my shoulder problem, it was so freeing to know what the problem was and what I could do about it! Exercise has taken on a new meaning today-- as I still am at my lowest weight and haven't gained any through this few weeks ---I truly thankful for how far I've come, Discouragement did not get the best of me !! just call me the #modqueen !!! 

If anyone would like to join us Monday we are here to support you and help you achieve the same amazing feeling in a few weeks!! Have you been discouraged or experienced a setback? Now is you're time!!!

Fill out the application on the right side of my blog--- or message me on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jenzakaras  ---whether you'd like to join us or just need encouragement!! #lookahead#discouraged #setback #yougotthis #makeithappen #weightloss#itsajourney

No Need to be perfect

I absolutely love this!  
One of the greatest things I've learned with My journey with Beachbody is to continue, don't lose heart through injury disappointments or imperfections.  Move on and don't give up. Just be real and encourage others! 
My challengers right now are blowing me away and literally make my day each and every day, so thankful for their inspiration; you know who you are!  If you would like to be a part of my next Challenge group starting Monday message me at https://www.facebook.com/jenzakaras or fill out the application to the right of my blog!!  We have an amazing group going and I couldn't be more proud of their results!!