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Meet Coach Lillie

Meet Coach Lillie

What drew you to Mama Bootcamp? Where were you emotionally and physically? 
I was drawn to MBC by a social media discount coupon. Emotionally, I felt trapped in a body I no longer liked. No matter how much physical activity (walking) I did, it did not matter because my eating habits did not change. Spiritually, I continued to keep the faith.

What made you want to become a coach? 
The phrase “You can do it!”. Within one year with MBC, I received support and encouragement from coaches and other MBC mamas. I love passing on that same care and support to other mamas.

What is the best part of coaching? 
The look on the mama’s faces when they have met any of their goals. Watching mamas become stronger and healthier. Not only am I a coach, but I am also a mama. I have been where they are, and I’m still a work in progress. I love helping others with whatever support I can give.
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2013 Weekly Challenge #23: The Power of Encouragement

2013 Weekly Challenge #23:  The Power of Encouragement

G. K. Chesterton, an English journalist, once wrote, “The really great person is the person who makes every person feel great.”

When two people interact, they are both changed. The change can be for the better, or not. Whether our influence is helpful or hurtful, positive or negative, depends on whether we give each other the gift of encouragement.

When you interact with someone, are you an encourager or a discourager?

Encouragers are pleasant to be around. They are enthusiastic, and optimistic. Encouragers have the self-confidence to be other-focused rather than self-centered and attention demanding. Discouragers, on the other hand, lead us to doubt ourselves, to put our dreams on a shelf, to focus on our weaknesses and dampen our spirits.
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If it’s love

If it’s love

Ear worm in my head right now… While everybody else is getting out of bed I’m usually getting in it I’m not in it to win it And there’s a thousand ways you can skin it… I confess you are … Continue reading →... Read More

WEEKLY CHALLENGE: "CLOSE" the Kitchen!

WEEKLY CHALLENGE: "CLOSE" the Kitchen!

 

Promping

Promping

Getting ready for Prom? One does not simply primp. No. Absolutely not. At least not if one lives here under the Big Top. It all started while watching the Red Carpet before the Academy Awards. Because great minds think alike, … Continue reading →... Read More

Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!)

Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!)
2013 Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!) Even if you only just started Mama Bootcamp, you know that one of the cornerstones in our nutrition training is eating veggies. Lots and lots and lots of veggies.

2013 Weekly Challenge #13: Appreciate your body! (Positive Self-Talk)

2013 Weekly Challenge #13: Appreciate your body!  (Positive Self-Talk)

In earlier challenges, we focused on being grateful and positive instead of negative and complaining. The whole purpose of those challenges was to realize that what you say and think makes a difference in how you act and feel. Whatever you focus on is what you feed, and what you feed grows. If all you think about is what you don't have, your dissatisfaction grows; if most of what you say comes out as a complaint, you forget to see the positive.

This week's challenge builds on that idea.

How many times in a day do you engage in negative self-talk about your BODY? I know I do it ALL.THE.TIME. "I can't wear those, my thighs are too fat." "I hate my arms." "My back is killing me." "I'm just not strong enough." Honestly, I've probably said each of these things to myself, in my head, just in the last 3 hours... Read More