Life is a Journey...Not a Destination

A week into the New Year

2010-01-08T08:17:00.000-08:00

Well, I hope everyone is off to a positive start to the New Year!!! I know I have been!! :)

Not much going on this week...keeping busy though that's for sure. The kiddies are out of school today, so I am sure we will do something fun. I'm still kinda feeling the sledding thing!! hahaha I have not been able to get my pics posted from last week because I think I lost my USB cord to my camera...ERRR!!! Maybe that's a good enough reason to get a new one?!!? ;) Can I get a witness PLEASE!!! lol So, I will get them up ASAP.

I've been learning a LOT the past couple of weeks about faith, believing and not giving up on the things YOU believe in. Then I read this quote in my new calendar and it sort of fits here. So, here is your weekly inspiration:

"The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen." - Frank Lloyd Wright

No matter what type of times you happen to be going through, it is ALWAYS for a reason. However, THIS seems to be the hardest part to keep in perspective while you are going through it!!! This applies to the good, bad, and indifferent times. You should be learning from each and every experience and growing as a person. If you are not, then you are just going to keep repeating cycles of stupidity and NOW is the time to ADJUST YOUR attitude and mind set.

BELIEVE in God and yourself first and everything else will follow suit!!!

Enjoy the weekend.

In Love and Fitness,
Tonya

WELCOME TO 2010

2010-01-01T18:11:00.000-08:00

WOW...2010 is already here!!!! I cant believe how quickly time flies by! I hope everyone had a chance to relax and spend time with their families and friends over this holiday season and is looking forward to making 2010 a bigger and better year. I know I sure am!!! :)

I know I had a blast with the kids and my family. We had a big family get together at my sisters house and ALL the kiddies were there and did a gift exchange for Christmas...how fun! :) The plan for New Years was to ring in the new year with the kids and my sister Bobbi and her family and instead we all went out to eat and then fell asleep on the couch later. I woke up just in time to ring in the NEW YEAR with my son and then we stayed up and hung out for awhile. Man...I'm gettin old!!hahahaha JUST KIDDIN!!!

I spent most of the day with the kids today and we had SO much fun. (I will post holiday pics later..they are classic!) We went sledding and OMG how much fun!!!!!! :) I swear I have not had that much fun in a LONG time. I am ready for it to snow again now (and I cant stand the snow). lol I just want to go sledding again. We all had a blast.

I hope everyone else got a chance to enjoy their families as much as I did!

I personally have not made any resolutions yet, but will be sitting down and doing that today. I believe it is important to not just make resolutions at the beginning of the year, but to stick to them and adjust as needed through the year. I CHALLENGE everyone to make resolutions this year and to stick with them. Pick 3 or 4 things that you REALLY want and need to change in your life and GO FOR IT!!!! :)

So, with that being said Inspirational #1 for this year:

"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it; you can become it." - William Arthur Ward

Put down in writing your resolutions for 2010 and paint a visual picture in your head or get a vision board and put it together in real life for yourself. I REALLY like Jack Canfield's Visions Board you can find here at http://www.dreambigcollection.com/. Do everything you can and work your ass off to reach those goals. MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

I believe that the only thing that prevents us from not reaching our OWN goals is ourselves! We provide excuses, we get scared of failure, we don't work as hard as we can, and we aren't realistic sometimes. Stop making excuses and start making a plan!!! This is my CHALLENGE to you in this new year.

I wish everyone the best of success in 2010 and that you each live your life to the fullest. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

In Love and Fitness,
Tonya

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEW YEAR

2009-12-23T07:36:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!!

I know its been WAAAAYYYY too long since I updated. :( This year has been a whirlwind for me (to say the least) and I have really just been trying to keep on top of things on the priority list (family and health)!!! ;)

SO, with that being said, I will be back with weekly updates starting next week for the New Year. I am REALLY excited to see what 2010 will bring and I am praying for the BEST.

I hope to be able to share some positive and uplifting messages to everyone in the upcoming year through my weekly inspirations that I use to do exclusively via email and will now do thru the blog each week. If you have any requests on topics, please email me tonyafit1@yahoo.com

I hope everyone has a great Christmas/Holiday season and a VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

In Love and Fitness,
Tonya

THOUGHT/QUOTE OF THE WEEK

2009-06-10T14:52:00.000-07:00

How could I forget this part of my post!! DUH!!! :-)

Quote of the week:

I will go anywhere provided it be forward - Dr. David Livingstone

Something to think about is this...many times we can not move forward because we continually live in the past. The what if's, if only's, and I shoulda/coulda/woulda problem! STOP!!! NOTHING positive can come from this mind-set.

In order to go anywhere in life you must learn from your past...good, bad or indifferent. :-) You can't change the past!!!!! You can ONLY understand it, learn from it, and use it to look to the future by turning the experience into something positive. We all have things in our past that we wish were different, but the fact is that it is not. So, be happy and live for today as if you were "doing it all over"!! Don't dwell on ANYTHING and use EVERYTHING to fuel your fire!!

NOW...have an AWESOME week!! :-)

In Love and Fitness,

Tonya

PRETTY BORING

2009-06-10T14:38:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone!

Well, not much going on in my world..its been PRETTY BORING!!! :-) Which I am not sure if that is a good thing for me right now or a bad thing!! hahaa

Since last week, the only new changes are that the kids are out of school for the summer and we are trying to plan things to do!! YEAH!!! :-) Hopefully, I will have some new, fun pics to post soon. I hope that the weather will be somewhat decent so we can go swimming (or THEY can go...I CANT swim!! lol) or something like that this week.

Have a GREAT week!!

T

A LONG WEEK

2009-06-01T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone!

This past week and weekend was crazy! I was still recovering from some dental work and that was NOT fun!!! I am learning so much about myself in this VERY trying time, but I know that there is a bigger plan working here so I am going about my journey!! :-)

This weekend was LONG, as I OFFICIALLY became certified to do CPR/First Aid and AED!!! WHOOO HOOO!!! It about time right! lol It was a very fun class (just extremely long and tiring)but I am considering teaching the training courses for certification?!?! We shall see!

I have some pics here from Milani's art show last week and from this past weekend w/the kids. They are adorable I must say!!! LOL

Have a fun day everyone!! Keep checking back for updates etc.

In Love and Fitness, T

Quote of the week:

Determination, patience and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation. - Author Unknown

I'M BACK

2009-05-27T11:31:00.001-07:00

Hey there everyone!!!

I am REALLY sorry for not posting as usual...its been a WHIRLWIND the past couple of weeks. (to say the least!! lol) I really appreciate everyone for hanging in there with me! :-)

So, to catch everyone up a little bit...I will probably be changing my title to something else, as I am deciding to put off the July All Women's Weekend show. However, I will still be going to the show, just not as a competitor! :-( I cant wait to see everyone there.

The reason I have decided to put the show off is that I have had a couple of serious medical issues that need my immediate attention and I am focusing on those issues right now. I REALLY REALLY appreciate everyone who has been here for me the last couple of weeks for me..it means MORE to me than I can express!! Thanks to you for your support, prayers, advice, etc etc. I am at a calm spot and am just looking forward to doing what I have to do and to keep it moving!! :-)

I also would love to thank all the campers at Phat Camp Cleveland 2 weeks ago!! You guys ROCKED!!!! That camp was very special to me...I met a TON of wonderful women as usual, got the opportunity to speak and share a very important message about attitude and I also took away strength for myself during a really tough time. THANK YOU CAMPERS SOOOOOO much!!!! Love you guys!! :-)

I think that is about it for me. LOL I am down for a little bit but DEFINITELY not out!!! I am re-focusing and staying positive about whatever God has in store for me! :-) I do plan to compete this fall and I will still keep everyone updated on my progress in my current status...I still have a way to go to reach my goal, so I just look at it as extra prep time!! ;-)

As for the little ones...WOW...they grow WAAAY to fast!!! I cant believe my baby boy is getting ready to go into the 4th GRADE!! And my daughter is getting ready to be promoted to a "real" pre-school room at her daycare. I am SOOOO SUPER proud to be their mama!! :-) Both my son and daughter have had an awesome year at school this year!!! Today I actually went to help out at Field Day for Armani and tonight I have Milani's art show at pre-school. What a fun blessing to be a mother!!! :-)

Well everyone...enjoy the day and keep checking back. I am sure I will have a lot of things to post about soon!

In closing, keep this great quote in mind!! It will help you keep your attitude in check!

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do."
- Eleanor Roosevelt

In Love and Fitness,
Tonya

SORRY FOR DELAYS

2009-05-14T15:56:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I am not sure when you will actually be able to see this post...however, I was told that my blog is potential spam and it could take up to 20 days before anyone can read my posts!! LOL What else is new right now!! hahaha :-)

So, I will keep posting as of now, but I dont think anyone can read until they "review" to make sure I am not a spammer....as if I actually have time to do that! LOL

Have a GREAT week!!
T

A NEW WEEK

2009-05-05T04:57:00.000-07:00

Ok...well I am still recouping from whatever I was trying to get or get over (NOT swine flu people!!!) LOL I have heard that WAAYYY too many times the past few days!! :-) Overall though, feeling pretty well..however, workouts/cardio suffered a bit this weekend. :-(

BUT, its a NEW WEEK right?!?! YEEAAHHH!!! :-) So, I just got done doing my 1st hour of cardio and am now cooking breakfast for the kids...I gotta multi-task ya know!! :-) Then off to the gym for training and more cardio...I am excited!! I LOVE getting my new plans each week from the GPO team...DEFINITELY keeps me going!!!

So, here's to a new week for EVERYONE!!! Make it a GREAT ONE!!! :-)

T

AWESOME FIRST WEEK

2009-05-01T15:19:00.000-07:00

Well...this first week was GREAT!! I can't complain at all. Of course, last night and today I have been fighting off something and not feeling well...so not great days!! But, overall this week was a WONDERFUL SUCCESS and I am VERY proud of it!! :-)

I have learned alot about myself this week and realized that I need to ALWAYS believe in myself and what I can accomplish!! Its funny how I teach my kids that EVERYDAY, but I don't listen to my own words of advice sometimes! :-( Anyone else with me here?!?!

The biggest thing I ACCOMPLISHED this week was doing 3 HOURS of CARDIO in one day (2 days this week)...something I NEVER thought I would be able to do (physically OR mentally!!). But I did in deed!! WOW! What a feat!! :-) Now I have done it and know I can and my goal is to continue to do this as needed.

The biggest thing I LEARNED this week was to believe in myself!!! Sometimes when you have had to continuously overcome barriers and MAJOR obstacles in your life you get to a point where you start to feel defeated and just DONE!! I have been there in that spot TOO long and MY ATTITUDE is what has changed the most for me the past week. I am starting to feel more like ME and I am excited to see what next week brings...ESPECIALLY training-wise! :-) Prepping for a show is a journey in EVERY sense of the word...physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally...you TRULY get to see and experience many sides of you and people around you.

As for the family....I LOVE MY BABIES!!!! :-) They are getting so big and time goes by too quick when they are this age. My son and my daughter inspire me EVERYDAY to be the best mama I can be!! I am excited to spend some time with them this weekend and see/hear what HILARIOUS things they come up with. As I am sure it will be something comical!! LOL I think my daughter is 3 going on 23 with the things she comes up with!!! :-)

Have a GREAT weekend!! :-)
Tonya

PS...AND YES, my sister DEFINITELY hates me not being able to walk the next day after leg training!! :-) LOL

LORD HELP MY LEGS!!!

2009-04-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

WOW...the past few days have been wonderful and exhausting all at the same time! Geeze...I am SOOO out of shape!lol I have been going hard on training and cardio and haven't missed a beat!! YEAH!! :-)

I finished leg training and first cardio today and have another hour of cardio this evening! I am feeling REALLY good...but LORD help my legs!!! :-) I had fun today at the gym because I actually had a partner...my baby sister!! :-) Although, she HATES me now! LOL She just had a baby and is getting that fun baby weight off and I think she is probably gonna hate me for about the next few months!! But, love me in the end! hahaaha I will post some pics of her and my BEAUTIFUL niece!!

Well...off to write meal plans and get the kids from school here soon! Thanks again for all of the support and for also allowing me to help support and motivate so many of you as well!! I feel like I am sharing MANY of my experiences and personal strength of overcoming with many of you right now. So just BELIEVE it and you can do it!! And as I hear Heather Bear saying in my head while I am stair-climber and about to DIE :-) ...."HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT?!?!" BAAAAADDDDDDD!!!! :-)

Have a FANTASTIC day!!!
T

MY FIRST DAY

2009-04-27T20:19:00.000-07:00

Well...today was technically DAY 1 of "The Journey" and I must say I couldn't have planned it any more perfect myself!! :-) I got through all of my meals, my 2 hours of cardio and training today and felt GREAT!!! I was very pleased!

Being on this side of the GPO program is VERY fun/exciting because I get to see what our other Phat Girlz have been experiencing and I feel like I can connect even more so to all of our clients. I will say that Sandy KILLED me with cardio this morning, but when it was all over with...I felt AWESOME! So, I loved and hated her earlier today! LOL

Kids are great today and my son has been taking yoga for the past 2 weeks (which I made him do without consulting him first! haha) and he is LOVING it!! He wants me to make a "yoga space" for him now at home. So, I think that is what I will be doing this weekend with the kids...this will be great family time.

So, here is to a GREAT START and I appreciate all of your support in keeping this momentum going!

In Love & Fitness,
Tonya

2009-04-25T18:49:00.001-07:00

Well today was a CRAZY day. Did hour of cardio this morning and been going EVER since. Was my sons birthday party today and that pretty much has consumed the day!! :-)

Meals went great today and I am READY to take this journey!! I'm VERY motivated to do this!!Thanks for all of the support and encouragement from all of my family and friends...I appreciate it more than words can express!!

Have a great weekend!T

WELCOME TO MY BLOG

2009-04-24T09:07:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone!!

My name is Tonya Nanthavong and I am a mom, sister, daughter, friend, entrepreneur and personal trainer/nutrition specialist under Jen Hendershott in the Get Phat Online and Phat Camp programs. I wanted to give everyone a little insight into me and my journey back into competing. Something I started a few years back and stopped after MANY life obstacles. But not just THAT journey, MY journey of OVERCOMING challenges, obstacles, negativity and balance in all areas of life.

This is MY way of sharing a day in the life of a busy, single mom of 2 who wants to accomplish a goal of mine that I have been putting off for WAY too long! :-) For FINALLY doing something for myself and not feeling bad about it! After talking with Jen, she thought this would be a GREAT way to share with everyone out there, especially women, that you CAN achieve your goals no matter what life throws your way! And my personal philosophy is MIND OVER MATTER!!!

So, here goes!! :-) There are 24 hours in a day and I plan to pack in a 30 hour day. Thanks for joining my blog and lets enjoy the journey together!!!

Have an AWESOME week!!

In Love and Fitness,

Tonya