Thursday, December 12, 2013

Week 3 of the 10 week Challenge - The Dirty Thirty!

I know this is a bit late in week 3 but it will be a good one for sure...I promise!!!

It is time to dig deep and push yourself on this one. Thanksgiving is over but Christmas is right around the corner so don't quit now. We are three weeks in, working hard for this result is what we do!!!  Try to complete each exercise without stopping and don't worry about the burn, after this shocker you will be craving more or at least we were!!!

Show this workout who is boss,

Nate & Nina!!!




10 week challenge 

Week 3-the dirty thirty

3 Rounds for time!

 

30 second Plank hold

30 knee tuck jumps

30 push-ups

30 double unders or 60 single jump ropes

30 burpees

 

Monday, December 2, 2013

10 week Challenge: WEEK 2

Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday and didn't fall off the wagon too hard!!! Either way- time to get back on track!

Here is my 2nd weeks workout challenge! You are to complete the following for a total of 4 rounds as fast as possible! Then post/share your time with us!

Have Fun!
<3 Nina & Nate

10 week challenge 

WEEK 2: THE teasing twenty

 

20 box jumps

20 push ups

20 bodyweight squats

20 burpees

20 dive-bombers

Repeat 4 rounds for time

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

The 10wk CHALLENGE -Week 1

Hey everyone!

I recently came up with a 10 week challenge I would like to share with everyone! I am going to post ONE workout a week for the next TEN WEEKS!

The CHALLENGE? Execute every workout as quickly as possible with great form!

We have come up with some fun names for the 10 weeks as well- so here it goes;


10 week challenge 

WEEK 1: THE TIP-OFF 10

 

10 jumping jacks

10 jack knifes

10 jump tucks OR 20 HIGH KNEES

10 SQUATS

10 SIT UPS

10 GET UPS
*COMPLETE THIS WORKOUT FOR TIME- POST YOUR TIME & LET US KNOW HOW YOU DID!*


Get FIT, Love LIFE, Get Noticed.

-Nate & Nina

Thursday, October 17, 2013

PUMPKIN!

I made some Pumpkin protein pancakes and muffins this weekend that I had to share! They were DELICIOUS and the macro's were perfect for anyone looking to fulfill those fall cravings and who love pancakes!

I hope you like them as much as I did! :)

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
 
1/2 cup of 100% Pumpkin Puree
1/2 scoop of Vanilla Whey Isolate
3 egg whites
1/3 packet of Stevia
1tsp of cinnamon
1/4 cup of Maple Farms Sugar Free Maple Syrup
 
 
Makes ~ 1 pancake
196 calories
27g of Carbs- 25g of Protein- 1g of Fat
 
 

Pumpkin Breakfast Muffins
 
1 whole egg
3 egg whites
1/2 scoop Vanilla Whey Isolate
1/2 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree
1/2 packet of stevia
1tsp cinnamon
Bake in cup cake pan at 375 degrees for ~30-35min
 
Makes ~ 6 muffins
268 calories
27g of Carbs- 31g of Protein- 6g of Fat
 
 
Enjoy!

Friday, October 4, 2013

How are you LIVING?



I cannot wait for the release of my website mentalimagefitness.com to go live so that I can share with you all the success stories of the many lives M.I. Team is changing!! :) 


In just the last two weeks I have been faced with a lot of challenges, choices, and feelings of empowerment and failure. I know what my dream is, and I have been defining it daily for the last 4-5years.

Recently, I am sad to say I have let some people nearly break me, discourage me, and bring to the point of nearly walking away from my dream to become "normal" in their eyes. I perceived their normal to be getting a full-time job and wearing clothing that isn't workout attire.  

Telling me that what I do on a daily basis is just too hard, or too much for one person, or it’s not worth it, or that's ridiculous, or you work too much, or you’re not smart enough, or what happens when you want to have a family, whatever their opinion on what I am doing is/was so on and so forth. I nearly let them change my mind and almost let them redefine my dream.

But with the help of people who do believe in me, I have renewed my self-confidence. (Even the strong & BOLD need a shoulder to cry on and I have shed many tears through the years)

I was recently provided with a gift of a very inspiring trip where I met a lot of amazing individuals.  We all had one crazy thing in common, we all want to change lives in one way or another. I surrounded by like-minded individuals who were almost all entrepreneur's and fitness nuts, and there I was able to really discover myself even further. The trip was very empowering and I was able to bring that empowerment into many different aspects of my life in a short amount of time strengthening friendships, relationships, and DREAMS!

Being an entrepreneur takes guts, it takes a work ethic unlike any average person. It takes multiple failures and public embarrassments, it takes belief and passion, it takes love and support, and ultimately it takes a DREAM! I am fortunate enough that my dream is small enough to share with others who relate to it and live it, yet big enough to change the world, even if it is one life at a time!

I encourage you all to believe in your dream and no matter how many disappointments big or small, persevere!  I believe there are big things out there for each and every one of us- don’t be afraid to find it and fight for it!


 

As long as I am influencing lives- even if it’s one at a time in a positive way, I am changing the world! :)


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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Stay on TRACK while TRAVELING!

Recently, I have a lot of clients going on vacations and road trips! They are all wondering how they can maintain their new healthy lifestyles while on a vacation, so I decided to write a little cheat sheet of tips! These are some of the things I do when getting ready to go on a trip, hope it helps you all stay on track! :)






How to TRAVEL FIT while staying on YOUR PLAN!

Guidelines by Nina Anderson, CPT
 

 

·         Call your hotel and request a fridge & microwave! Also ask what equipment, if any, the gym has.

·         If where you are staying doesn’t have a gym, look some up on the way there! Or go for outdoor a run, sometimes that’s the best way to experience a new town!

·         Prepare all your meats, portion them out and freeze them into baggies! J

·         Portion into baggies your dry foods (such as oatmeal/cream of rice/rice cakes/Ezekiel bread/etc.)

·         Bring extra baggies/utensils/measuring cups/food scale/water bottle

·         Pack your oils (flax seed &EVOO, etc.) in travel shampoo bottles!

·         When you get to your destination, go to a grocery store and stock up on your fruits and veggies!

·         Pack extra Protein Powder!

·         Hard boil your eggs but do not freeze them!

·         Put all your freezer food into a dry ice pack, and put it into your checked bad or just check it! Bring all other food into your regular cooler, and you can carry that onto the plane! Just make sure any liquids are within guidelines, or better yet, just pack those into your freezer pack!

·         If you have a small skillet or George foreman grill, bring it! That way you can buy your food all there, and prep it in your hotel room!

·         Pack all of you supplements or portion them out in baggies by times/days!

·         Instead of packing eggs or hard boiled eggs>>make Protein Pancakes! They freeze great!!!

·         If you’re on the road, gas stations almost always have a microwave you can use! Sometimes a warm meal is just what you may need!

·         MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN ~ staying prepared is KEY, and it can be done ANYWHERE!!! J

 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

A day in the fit life


Recently I have been asked, "Nina, I want to know what you do every day?" This question got me excited!

The fact that individuals appreciate my strive for success from afar is amazing to me, and deep down all I really want to do is inspire people to change their lives. Getting questions all the time either from friends, family, associates, clients, etc. shows me that I must be on the right track. :) I really hope all I do through my daily battles (Yes, it is a DAILY battle!) will inspire at least 1 person/day to strive in their own daily challenges.

 Day in the Life of ME:

On average I am a very busy person, and I am sure some of you have seen or heard that saying, “Someone who is busier than you is running right now!” I always FIT it in during the week, no matter what!!!

My life is very structured, because without structure I would fail.
  • This is probably why a lot of people do fail, because they don’t feel they need to develop a plan or base. Think of it this way; Your body is like a full-time job and you need to be holding yourself accountable, have rewards and punishments when you do or do not succeed at your own deadlines!

(I do this for myself, and recently just began a new tracking system for my progress, allowing different rewards for my continued success! I will share my progress on this once I get at least 4 perfect weeks!)

My usual daily schedule: Monday - Friday

5:15am Wake-up GET to the GYM! I get my cardio over with right away in the am, before I have time to dread it all day. Cardio is a constant challenge for me, not sure if I will ever love it, but I have to do it!

7am- Breakfast

7am-9am: work from home, answering emails, developing plans, networking, etc.

9:30- Eat again!

10am- Workout Round 2

12pm- Eat!

12-8pm- Work I also consume about 4 more meals during these hours

 8pm- Occasionally Rd 3 at the gym (this varies with contest preps)

9:30pm: Last meal, and Bed time.

 

Somewhere between all those times I find time to spend with my wonderful fiancĂ©, usually we do am cardio together and watch a show or a movie at night with our last meals. It’s important that we make  lots of time for each other on a personal level to keep our relationship strong. Since we are PIC’s (partners in crime). Sometimes business can carry over into our personal lives, and we do not allow that to happen. 

Weekend Schedule: Saturday

5:15am Wake-up: Am Cardio *No Excuses!

7:30am Meal 1

9-5pm (schedule may vary) Work & Consume meals 2-4

6:30pm Meal 5

7-10pm  Consume Meals 6&7 and usually attend whatever events we have going on that weekend.

                                    Sunday

5:15am Wake-up *OFF DAY!  I do not work out or work on Sundays (usually) this is God's day of rest! I use it to rest my mind and prep for the upcoming week! Sundays are my favorite day of the week!

6-10am Eat meals 1 & 2 clean the house and make my grocery list

10:30am-12pm Church

12pm- Meal 3 & Grocery Shopping

2pm-6pm (give or take) Meal Prep. I cook all my food for the entire week, portion it, and separate it out by days. This saves me so much time during the week and I have no excuses to fail or stray from my diet! Prep for Success! Also consume meals 4 & 5

6:30pm-10pm Relax with my fiancé! & consume meals 6 & 7

 

*This is a general outline of my daily schedule. Of course it changes due to appointments, clients, work schedules, competitions, and life events, but on average this is my STRUCTURE. Without this well developed plan, I would not get nearly as much accomplished as I do.

To do this: Develop your GOALS first and foremost, and then create your Plan of execution! Together they will develop your future!

 

Always live FIT!

Xo