moming

And just like that, she's out. After over an hour of trying to get Nova down for a nap, I decided to take her on a drive...I haven't done that before. One thing I'm constantly learning as a mom is how to simply "let go" and go with the flow of life. I've always been a big planner and like to know the next step...OF EVERYTHING. Can anyone else relate? The minute I became a mom was the minute I truly realized this life is not my own and there's only so much I can control.....and that's actually a good thing. Each time Nova does her own thing, changes up the way our schedule is going, or makes me realize that I want to be my absolute best for her, I realize all over again that I'm constantly learning to be a better version of myself. Less planning, more flexibility. Less stressing, more praying. Less control, more trusting. This thing I call "moming" is channeling me to grow in ways I wouldn't have changed otherwise. It's a blessing. It's often terrifying since kids don't come with an instruction manual - an even better reason to get on my knees and make sure I'm doing this to my best ability. When we want to be better in certain areas of our life God does not magically give it to us, rather He gives us OPPORTUNITIES to practice what we're working towards. This new season of more flexibility, patience, and selflessness is a good place to be. Once we give up control and allow God to shape us, we end up in wonderful places we never imaged possibly. What areas in your life will you give God control and allow Him to shape you for the better? #momlife #blessed #growth

NOW.

I used to believe the quote "the best is yet to come." I've scrapped that thought. The best is NOW. Instead of waiting and planning for the next best thing, I've decided and fully committed my thinking to focusing on TODAY. On what's directly in front of me and enjoying every ounce of it. I'm not promised tomorrow, so why miss out on today thinking about something that is irrelevant to how I spend today?! "The best is yet to come is old thinking." Enjoy TODAY. Love hard. Be filled with peace and joy. Make the most of what's right in front of you right now. 

Happy

Nova said a new word today and it truly hit home and made me realize I'm on the right path....she looked at me and said "Happy" with that sweet smile of hers!!! For those who know me well, you know I often hum without noticing and like to make up songs...haha. I guess one of my recent vocabulary words when singing around Nova when I'm home is HAPPY. 

Transparency here: A while back, about one year ago I was going through a tough time. I wasn't happy, didn't really feel myself or balanced...I had had enough...I made the decision to change the course of my life - to really think HARD about where I wanted to be in three years and what I wanted to feel like. How I wanted my life to be....I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN GIVE MY HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER a happy wife. A happy mom. 

So today, when Nova repeated a word I must sing or say, I KNEW that being HAPPY and showing her what HAPPY looks like is important. 

You have the same choice as me. 2017 is about becoming the HAPPY version of yourself! What can you change to allow that to take place? It is a WONDERFUL place to be. 

We only get one shot at this thing called life. I want you to experience it HAPPY.

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WHO IS READY FOR 2017???????????????????????

January is less than two weeks away. EVERYONE will choose something. A diet. A gym membership. A personal trainer. An at-home fitness program. A new fitness class....you get the idea. 

MAKE SURE YOU DON'T FORGET THE SECRET INGREDIENT!

---YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER!---

I am here to help you GET RESULTS and completely TRANSFORM your life from the inside, out! We all know that life happens and without someone checking in with you it is easy to fall off course as the year progresses...DON'T LET THAT BE YOU in 2017!

My next group starts on the 9th. If you do not have Facebook - NO WORRIES. There is a FREE app where you can participate by logging your progress FROM HOME1. 

You must do the work yourself. You've gotta HUSTLE. You've gotta be CONSISTENT. I want you to ENJOY THE JOURNEY and find a NEW LIFESTYLE to help you KEEP the RESULTS you WORK HARD for! 

I'm feeling motivated and am ready to help you get there also!

You can either signup with me by contacting me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.newkirk.7

or by visiting my website:

www.carefreehealthy.com

Fail to plan, plan to fail.....we are planning for RESULTS here!

JOIN ME! I am excited to help you live your best year yet!

Embrace Today

As I was rocking my daughter before her nap this morning it hit me. In two weeks she will be 18 months old already! I know time passes quickly, but WOW. I remember rocking her to sleep during my maternity leave and wondering how she would fit in my lap as she grew...(I'm 5' tall, pushing 5'1 on a good day lol) Today she was all curled up to me. She still fits perfectly and I'm amazed at just how quickly she has grown! I had another thought...if I hadn't taken a LEAP of FAITH at my dream to spend more time with her, I would not be rocking her at this moment. I would be at work...counting down the hours until I could be home with her again. I want to tell you something. This life passes quickly. How we spend our time is completely up to us. Our children will not be home with us forever. Their morning smiles, that messy bed head that pops up to greet us in the morning, those fuzzy footie pajamas, the messy faces as they learn to feed themselves, the tears as their teeth come in, those first words and then sentences.....it all comes and goes SO QUICKLY.

EMBRACE TODAY. Enjoy their smiles, their frowns, their laughs and yes, even their tears. Each day we all get a little older, each day we have the chance to make new memories. Each day is a GIFT. We never know when our last day will be.

I want to share with you the opportunity for more TIME at home. I have been slowly building my own business for about a year and a half now. I started it knowing I wanted to lose my baby weight. I used my transformation to encourage and inspire others to do the same. I was working full time and using my lunch breaks, car commutes, and late evenings to chip away at building my dream. My family comes first. Don't ever let anyone make you think work comes first. If I can do it as a new mom, while working full time and still making time for my husband and daughter, SO CAN YOU.

I am a MUCHHHHHHH happier person than I was a year ago. I am SO much LESS STRESSED as my life feels more balanced now! (I do not feel torn between work and home like I used to!) I have more time to be ME. More time to be the WIFE and MOM I longed to be while feeling torn in a full time job. I always say - We cannot pour from an empty cup. You've gotta invest in yourself some so you can be your absolute BEST for your family!

I did a quick live video last night on my Facebook page about "If you change nothing, then nothing changes..." I want to reach SO many moms and give them that loving PUSH to make a positive change in their lives. ......

To make time for YOU to be your absolute best. To look and feel healthy. To be confident in who you are! There is NO such thing as perfect. Being CONFIDENT in your own skin is worth A LOT. Feeling energetic for your kiddos and family is important. Having a more flexible schedule without busting your rear is comforting! YOU CAN DO THIS!

I am here to support you. To give you those wings to take off and SOAR!

Enjoy every moment with your kids today. If you do not have kids yet, maybe this is something you want to start NOW so that you have a successful business you can work from HOME for when you do start a family. Maybe you already stay home but feel you need a BOOST in self confidence or a source of encouragement! I am here to be that for ya.......being a mama can be hard work. We need to stick together and encourage each other to make the most of each day. To love ourselves for all we do,  and to truly enjoy the simple things in life.

This friday - the 9th - I will be hosting a private group via Facebook for those who have questions about what it is I do and how you can get started yourself! I encourage you to join even if you have a few questions to see if it is a good fit for you. No pressure, if it isn't your thing, that's okay ;) My goal in life is for you to live #carefreehealthy and do your thing, whatever that may be....but if you think you want in on what I'm doing and where I'm going - COME ON! I cannot wait for you to see how wonderful this side is! :)
<3 Andrea.......

Here is the link for the Facebook Event on Friday: Click on link below.......

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