S.A.D. Fitness November Drawing!

Thank you for again visiting my blog and if this is your first time here, WELCOME! I am very happy that you have come to bless my page with your presence! This blog, Fitness, and Beachbody have been three major factors that have helped me through hard times and I am very please to say that from my blessings, I have decided to give to you!

That's right, I'm holding a drawing on November 1st. Not that far away, but don't worry, there will be another one coming soon after!

The drawing is for a 7-Day Chocolate Shakeology Trial pack. 

Unsure as to WHAT Shakeology is? CLICK HERE to be transferred to my Shakeology Website. 

To enter for this drawing

1. Go to Team Beachbody, and sign up for your own FREE Team Beachbody Account.

2.Go to my S.A.D Fitness Facebook Page

3. Read the first post on the page and follow the instructions.

It's simple and easy. Feel free to share the page because more drawing are coming up and some of them will be by referral!!!

Thanks for stopping by and like always, feel free to comment or question!

Danielle M. Montoya

It's not everyday...

I know I post about fitness a lot and I push how much it helps with stress, anxiety, and most importantly DEPRESSION. I use it to manage my own depression. I cant stress enough how important it is for me to workout.

When I miss workouts, especially multiple days in a row, I have bad days. I'm not talking about cranky, I'm talking about crying my eyes out kind of days...

This entire week, I haven't been able to find time to workout at all.

Really it is my own fault. I have been far too lazy to get out of bed to do it. I know the benefits out way the cost, but I have just not been able to do it! 

The cost... A complete cry-fest. 

It never really lasts long. The "crazy spell" ends about as fast as the climax arrives. It's just that I do NOT like being this way and the only way to avoid it completely is to workout.

Today has just reminded me that, even if I don't WANT to get up and workout, it really isn't a matter of what I WANT to do... It's something I NEED to do. 

Is there something in your life that you NEED to do in order to keep from those "crazy days"? Remember, everyone is different and everyone deals with stress differently. Sometimes a good cry can help, sometimes you can workout to make all the problems a little less stressful... Maybe a day crafting with friends is what you need. 

Regardless of WHAT you do, just DO IT! Don't get yourself into the mucky-muck if you can avoid it. Appoint your husband or boyfriend, a friend, or a family member to keep you accountable. The best medicine is one that works for you... Mine just happens to be Fitness... 

Like always, thank you for reading. Please feel free to comment or post questions!

Danielle M. Montoya

S.-A.-D. to F-I-T

If you didn't already notice, I have changed the name of the page here and on Facebook... Those of you who are not Alaskan or Canadian are probably thinking, "What a dumb name for a business!" I mean, even I laughed at myself for choosing it. Honestly, there is reasoning behind it! 

First of all, let me point out that S.A.D. is an abbreviation for Seasonal Affective Disorder, a relatively common form of "cabin fever" that affects more then 20% of the population in the state of Alaska. Doesn't sound like that much but let's look at it this way... 20 out of 100 or even break it down farther 2 out of 10 people are affected by SAD... and that IS NOT including the family, friends, and co-workers.

Of those affected by S.A.D., 75% of those are WOMEN!!! The age group that is most likely to show signs of S.A.D. are persons between the ages of 20-35....

Can you see where I'm going with this yet?

Here's my logic... I have dealt with stress, anxiety and depression for pretty much the majority of my adult life. I have tried a few different "happy pills" but really wasn't enjoying what they were turning me into. I didn't like that lull feeling. Granted, it was better then hating the world, but it still wasn't >>ME<<. 

Three years ago, a dear friend of mine, who is the founder of "Stamping Out S.A.D. Creations" (can be found on Facebook and her Website), introduced me to FlyLady. I know it seems strange, but keeping my house CLEAN and ORGANIZED, really took a load off of my shoulders. I was able to find time to do things that I really enjoyed! 

Once things started calming down and I had my home pretty well de-cluttered  I was able to start working out with my husband. Nothing to strenuous... maybe a bike-ride here and there. About a year and a half ago, my husband brought home Insanity. I watched him do it a few days, then I tried it... 

You know that *Ah-Ha* moment... this was it.

I had an immediate reaction to working out. I felt so, so Energized, happy, excited, motivated, pleased, accomplished... The list goes on and on for days. I don't remember feeling that good... EVER! Since that day, I have rarely missed a day of working out. Whether it's a walk or doing an hour workout with Insanity. This has become my way of coping with daily life and dealing with S.A.D. Because this has helped me so much, I became a team Beachbody Coach to help others. 

Depression is harmful to more then just yourself. It effects everyone around you, including your loved ones and pets! Finding a way to manage it, whether it be medication, Stamping out SAD, or working out, find something that works for you.

Thank you for reading, And please, Feel free to share comments and questions! :-)

Danielle M. Montoya

Never enter into a workout without first talking to your doctor to make sure it is safe. Once you get the OK to workout, make sure to only go at a pace that is comfortable to you. Never over exert yourself for risk of injury. For persons just starting working out for the first time, Instructional Fitness, also known as Personal Training, is recommended but not required.

All information gathered regarding statistics are brought to you by the following:
http://www.alaska.net/~mhaa/factsheets/reprint/reprint2.html

Moments define who we are...

Life is made up of moments... both good and bad. As children, we dont label them and sometimes dont even acknowledge these moments exsist. Moments that occur during childhood build up to the moments that define who we are and what we will do as adults. As adults, there are moments that change us for the better, or worse, and there are moments that make us realize how good, or bad, our lives are.

This blog, journal entry... whatever you call it is about a specific moment. A comical moment that follows after a moment of depression, stress, and anxiety (three things that I know very well). But first, you know THAT moment? The one where you dont think anything else could POSSIBLY go wrong and you really dont know WHY you do the things you do... The moment we will talk about comes right after this...

When things seem to get me down, it always seems to get worse and worse, until the point where I think I'm going to pass out. Kids making messes or not sleeping at night, or just being down right monsters. You know how kids can get if you have some of your own... That's how my last few MONTHS have been and in the last week, I didnt think things could get much worse. Then today's MOMENT happened. Anthony, Arianna, Aurora and I were all attempting a nap this afternoon when my son decided he needed to "go poop"...

Think you know where this is leading... you are wrong.

He proceeds to the bathroom and then starts crying.

Think you got it yet? You are still wrong...

I go in to find out what is wrong.

Another guess? NOPE!

"Anthony, what is the matter baby?"
"Nothing, I just got all wet."
"How did you get wet?"
"Nothing, I just go pee, and I got all wet in my face"

Ahh, the joys of mother hood... My son has been doing SO GREAT at potty training and not wetting himself... until this fiasco. So I did what any good mother would do, I grabbed my phone and called my husband laughing so hard that my face was hurting!!!

I am learning, slowly but alas, it's learning, that I must find joy in all things!

Dont worry, I cleaned up my son, let him play in a bubble bath, and got him some clean cloths that didnt have pee on them ( he made a bit of a mess once it hit his face).

Leave it to a little one to help show that even when things get tough, laughter is still out there!

God Bless!