Personal Training
Confidence Talk & Protein Oats!!
Happy Monday! start of CHRISTMAS WEEK! I don’t celebrate christmas, but I know many of you do so I want to share my happiness for this joyous holiday with all of you!
I want to start today talking about confidence. That word, many of us know is very important to have within us. Confidence can be seen in our gait, how we carry ourselves, how we interact with others and most importantly how we feel about ourselves. I was watching a commercial for the Bachelor (which I am SUPER excited about!!) it starts January 4th, for anyone wondering. I was watching as this very good looking man walked into a room of about 30 women. Now this is an example of how one can feel confident. The fact that all these women are waiting to fall in love with this man or even for the mere chance to interact with him, he must feel amazingly good about himself. How could he not? These women are here for HIM. Then I got thinking about the other women on the show and how they all must just be thinking in their heads how to beat that bit*h next to them. These women also must have a huge amount of confidence to think that they can woo over this strapping young man and make him ‘the one’
As I walked out of my spin class this morning I got thinking about confidence yet again. I just worked my butt off (literally!!) pushed my heart rate to the max, sweat, breathed heavy and gave that class my all. I walked out of that class with a feeling of accomplishment, like I was ready to conquer anything. I looked up a a few women walking slowly next to their friends on the treadmills, with their perfect makeup’ed faces and blow dried hair, chatting about the newest restaurant or what they are cooking for dinner this evening and I couldn’t help but think to myself “Yeah, I just worked harder than you, feel amazing and most of all, I feel CONFIDENT, keep walking along on your dreadmill, ladies”
For me, exercise makes me feel great about myself. I love the rush of endorphins that take over my entire body, and I love lifting heavy weights in the middle of a sea of men. I do not care one bit that 80% of the time I am the only woman there. I put on my headphones and get on those weights like its no one’s business. It makes me feel confident and thats what matters. We often can be too hard on ourselves, looking in the mirror thinking “I want thinner thighs, flatter stomach, different hair style” or we often think “I am not doing enough, I need to push myself harder and work harder” When is the last time you thanked your body and mind for being amazing? What makes you feel confident?
I want you all to think about confidence and what makes you feel your best? Is it your amazing work ethic? A fabulous workout session? The fact that you have a talent that many people don’t or don’t know about? Is it when you are with your family? There is SOMETHING that makes you feel great, so take the time to thank your body and mind today.
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Last night Jason and I finally exchanged Hanukkah gifts. For mine, we took a little trip to some places and I was going to pick out what I wanted. Jason is very practical and would much rather get me something that he KNOWS I will love and that I need, so we went to City Sports where I was going to look at some winter boots. I ended up getting Uggs!
- What is or was your favorite board game as a kid (or now!) I loved CLUE and SORRY. Classics!
- What makes you feel confident? For me, its exercise
- Favorite Cereal right now? Natures Path Optimum Slim
We are total foodie twins right now. I always always always put egg whites/sub in my oats!!! It’s the only way to go–it makes them sooo creamy and delicious.
I’m obsessed with the apple slicer. I had way huge apples that wouldn’t fit in the slicer and I got so sad I couldn’t use it haha.
Thanks for the confidence pep talk. I used to be a lot more confident until I got to school. I’m working on it but I don’t think I could ever go on the Bachelor with 30 other women 🙂 Whew!
hi love!!!! 🙂 you are so right with this whole confidence statement! this post couldnt of come at a better time for me. as i’m going through changes with myself and my body, now more then ever do i need confidence! Thanks for writing that!!! 🙂
i gotta tell you that i LOVE your new uggs!!!! i wish i had a pair like those, i need some new winter boots!
hope your having a good day love! xoxoxoxo
I need to try protein-ing up my oats! I keep on meaning too but my morning routine has been rushed these last few weeks boo.
And I LOVED Sorry! Ooh and LIFE!
Have a great day miss!
GREAT post! Love the confidence boost!
I haven’t tried egg white oats yet but according to the eatclean lady, I’m not eating enough protein – maybe that’s a good way to get it in!
Love your practical Hanukkah presents!
Thanks for the confidence pep talk. Working out makes me feel confident and proud of my strong my body.
My fave board game as a kid and still as an adult is Trivial Pursuit. I love the random questions.
I’m not a cereal eater, but I love me some oatmeal.
The darts look like fun and you got your boots just in time for the snow!
Working out always makes me feel confident! I love it!! They day I got my apple slicer was the best day of my life. Love them.
I didn’t even know people made homemade mustard, that’s awesome!
What makes me confident when I’m down on one thing is thinking about the others that I am good at. I may not be running now, and I hate strength building. Oh well, I’m a great baker and a smart student so if I’m not all three at once that’s ok
Wise, wise words about confidence. I really enjoyed reading what you had to say 🙂
Oh Naomi great post! I am confident that I know I look good in a swim suit and while on vacay right now, not having to reach for a coverup or hide under a moo-moo, that’s nice and confidence-building, esp b/c I’ve given birth! But it’s not magic: it’s a lifetime of working out and clean diet. I also feel good when I know I just rocked out a great yoga session or run or power hike or whatever. LOVE That. And love that you lift w/ dudes. Rock on!
30 other women? I used to work in bars and nightclubs with 200 other women…that’s the ultimate and better get your confidence on or go home!
Congrats on the UGgs and Happy belated Hanukkah!
getting all dolled up usually makes me feel confident. it’s a lot of work, though!
Great post! I have good days and bad days when it comes to confidence. Lately I’ve been having more good than bad, so that’s good. I think the difference for me has been to realize that even though I’ve gained weight in the past year, I’m still a pretty great person on the inside and I haven’t lost any friends b/c of gaining weight. If anything, I’ve gained more! I think it has to do with being less focused on calories and rigidity of how I was living and now I’m balancing out family and friends with my own healthy lifestyle.
Love the Uggs!! 🙂
aw girl this is such a great post! Confidence REALLY is something that comes from within. It’s all in the swaaaagger. I can be all dolled up, hair did, makeup applied — and feel like a hermit. But then there’s times when I complete a tough yoga session and I feel like hot sh!t! It’s so wonderful that you’ve found such a positive source of confidence for you babe. You should be so proud of yourself. You’re a power woman!
haha! i felt the same way after spin this morning 🙂 such a great feeling!
the other day i was on the treadmill and this woman gets on next to me in FULL BLOWN makeup gets on walks for about 1 minute at about 2.5 pace i’m like girrrl nice try haha
wow great confidence post girl! i am gona have to FOR REAL try those pro oats!
Fantastic post Naomi. We all need a reminder that we are beautiful, and need to be confident. After all, confidence is what men are really looking for! Now matter what oyu look like, if you are confident, men will look at you differently, and feel a connection with you, I know it!
Exercise makes me feel confident too, and eating a healthy meal, or buying a new pair of sexy jeans 🙂
I love your mini Boboli (whole wheat!) pizzas. Nick and I do those a lot, but not as much now that I’m off wheat 🙁
Awesome foodie game. Thanks for letting us know about it. I love new games.
My ultimate confidence boost comes from doing things that I had no idea I could do. Running a race minutes faster than I expected, powering up a hill when I wasn’t expecting the energy boost, or totally rocking a project at work! My current favorite cereal is granola from my local coop!
Favorite board game = Fireball Island
Being strong = confidence
Favorite cereal = Natures Path sweetened corn flakes GF
You’ll be surprised at how much you DO burn during weight training!
Whenever I’m not feeling that confident I tell myself to fake it until I make it. There’s nothing worse than people actually SEEING that I’m not confident (especially if I’m teaching)!
Game = LIFE! I love that game!
Cereal = Kashi Crunch 🙂
That is one crazy bowl o’ oatbran!
You were my giveaway winner so email me your mailing address 🙂
love you naomi! What a GREAT post!
So true about confidence and I am also super excited for the bachelor!!
I have been seeing everyone using egg whites in their oats, sounds kinds weird but I defs need to try it out!
I love my apple slicer, sometimes with awkward shaped fruit like pears I flip it upside down then slice it so the base of the pear is on the top. It sometimes works! Hah
Jenna
Oh…I wish I felt confident. Once I stop feeling so down and being ‘hard’ on myself I’ll let you know…bad habits die hard. Love your positive vibe though girl and the pep talk…can you come live with me? haha 😉
That board game does look kinda cool. My fave was always monopoly but it takes forever to play. We do scrabble a lot.
As for confidence, I think knowing that I know what I know in my area of expertise and I have been recognized for this, I feel confident in my job and profession, which carries over into my personal life.
My fave cereal right now was the strawberry yogurt natures path I just finished. I am sure in my cereal mess here I will find another favorite natures path cereal shortly.
Glad you are feeling confident!!!
mmmmmmmmmm your pizza and turkey wrap look amazing!!!
hurray for cute boots!!! i don’t really have a waterproof pair and I am DESPERATE. plus I love me some uggs!! i may have to copy you!! 😉
HAPPY TUESDAY NAOMI!!!
Interesting notes about confidence…I loved how you tied in Bachelor with a moral lesson, lol. I think I’m most confident when I do something that makes others happy. It makes me realize that there is more to life than making MYSELF happy!
Fave game used to be Uno and Clue!
love your confidence talk! I’m confident when i’m in my pj pants and tshirt.. is that weird??? hahah.. i think comfy clothes makes me confident and happy. 🙂
Wow I absolutely love this post (and your new uggs!) Exercise also makes me feel so confident! I also feel confident when I do something I never thought i’d do before, academically, physically and emotionally! 🙂
i love this post. feeling confident is actually the best feeling in the world. i feel confident when i work hard and it pays off, whether it be in school, improvement in my running, or even gaining a pound or two 🙂 You’re amazing!
& those uggs are sweeet- ive never seen them before. me and my boyfriend haven’t done hanukkah yet… he celebrateschristmas so i guess that trumps it haha. i got him a garmin forerunner watch 🙂
xoxo
shelley
i got all teary reading this post Naomi.. i was feeling so down, so not confident for the past while.. well really still am a bit.. but reading this helped me. <3
I need to find my confidence again. I KNOW i have a big heart, and am passionate about so many things.. and I know I can do a gorgeous makeup on any face , and to give compliments.. can I take compliments?? not really. 🙁 its hard for me.
favorite board game- scattergories!
confindence – when i did exercise (was healthy enough to do a realy workout) i loved that feeling!
favorite cereal- also Naturals Path Optimum Slim!
Very interesting post about confidence. I definitely feel confidence after exercising (slightly more seeing how many calories you are burning at spin class, I must be burning at least close right!?). I also feel confidence after accomplishing something like getting my masters, running a race, etc.
I think I am very confident, I know I have weaknesses, but I know have strengths as well. It’s interesting you talk about the people on the bachelor as having confidence…I don’t know if they really do…I think sometimes people who are not as confident are the ones who have to go on a show like that (not that I dont’ enjoy watching it haha) and “beat out the next bitch next to them” is someone who does not have as much confidence…
in my opinion anyways 🙂
A good workout always makes me feel good. I purposely planned a good run yesterday because I had to take my last chemistry final of the semester. 12 miles later, I went in to my test feeling like I would ace it. I think I did!
loveeeeeeeeeeeee this post. Agree totally- working out makes me feel strong and confident. I must say though, after running a race- I have never felt more confident! Such a rush. Love your uggs! Josh and I are pretty practical at this point too. For Birthdays, we’ll buy special gifts, but for Christmas we usually decide what we want together (this year it was to go on vacation in March). Love those pita pizzas- so delicious.
I think that confidence is a very tricky thing. So many women completely lack it and others just think they’re DA BOMB. I think it’s important to keep a realistic balance 🙂
That mustard looks great by the way. I’ve never heard of homemade mustard before!
My favourite boardgame was monopoly. Still is.
Confidence? Feeling strong after a workout & being kind to people. 🙂
Gosh, I love all the cereal that’s very very bad for you.. anything with Kellog’s on it as I ate that stuff all the time when I was a kid.
I haven’t tried protein oats, but it seems everyone on the blog world is loving them.
I know confidence is something I really struggle with. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is believe in yourself.
i have been doing a daily thing where I talk nice to my body so I can remind myself of all the great things it does!
ok protein oats are on my list for this week!
That foodie game looks so fun and love the new boots 🙂
Wow yummy oats and holy calorie burn girl!!! That is awesome, spin classes rock!!!!!!!
My favorite game was Clue as well and I loved Candyland!!!!! My son and I like playing Sorry, that is a fun game too!!!!!!
I hope you have a great day!!!!
Ah, I love your clip about confidence. Self-confidence is key! Exercising defintely boosts my confidence level. I’m usually one of the sweatiest people in the gym, particularly for a girl, but my own confidence keeps the boys still looking at me rather than those over-make-up girls (it could be that they’re looking at the dripping sweat, but nonetheless, my confidence would like to say that’s not what they’re staring at).
It’s true. Confidence is KEYYY! I have so much more of it nowadays…and I can’t help but feel like a million bucks walking down the street in a kick-ass outfit and my aviators on…it sounds lame, but I just feel so damn good. haha “Hey everyone, come see how good I looook!” …Ron Burgundy – Anchorman. haha
I also agree with you about the gym. I don’t get the point of going if you arent’ really working..when I get to the gym, I work my ASS off…I’m sweating and red and it’s glorious! I’d rather have someone stare at me and be like “Damn, she’s working HARD” than look at me and thing “Is she even breaking a sweat? Is that newly applied eyeliner???”
Awesome post! Your paragraph on exercise making you feel good about yourself could have been taken straight from my head 🙂 I sometimes find myself feeing bad for people who have never felt that rush after a great spin class or killer lift session. I wear my heart rate monitor for everything, and it’s interesting, I definitely get my heart rate soring during leg workouts but not so much for upper body, though definitely more so on power days than light days.
I adore my Magic Bullet but had never thought to whip eggs in it! Totally trying that for my next oatmeal 🙂
Fave board game: Monopoly
Fave Cereal: Nature’s Path Pumpkin Flax Granola
Things I loved:
Clue, Monopoly, Life
Confidence = clothes that fit awesome
Cereal = NP Maple Peacan Crunch
awesome post! I was just talking to someone about how I love working out because I love the feeling it gives me after. When I work really super hard it really does boost my confidence for the entire day. There is something about taking care of yourself that makes me feel fabulous the whole day. Oh btw, that mustard sounds amazing! If you ever get that recipe I would love to know how to make it=)
My favorite cereal is kind of a random mix. I cant just stick to one flavor! At the moment my favorite mix is, puffed millet, puffed wheat, fiber one and some crispy brown rice. Soooo good with some almond milk.
The game looks really fun too! Oh I had a question for ya! So Ive been wanting to try and mix some egg whites in my oatmeal. Looks like a fabulous idea! But im afraid I wont cook my eggs enough…Do you just nuke it in the microwave for like a minute? Will that cook them thoroughly enough? Id love to try it. Looks awesome. Have a great day sweetie!!
wowee!
how is it i have never visited your blog before? we seem to run in the same circle.
LOVING your blog though, those oats looks really interesting! never though of nuking egg white before!
How funny- I did a confidence type post today too! I feel the same way after working out.. it makes me feel strong and healthy!
there is so much in this post that i want to comment on…but since ive only JUST found your blog. ill just say “hi” and cant wait to keep reading 🙂 oh and i really wanna get one of those apple/pear slicers..ive always wondered how they work. it looks cool!
Oh YOU’RE *Naomi*!! Nice to ‘meet’ you!
I also feel confident after I exercise- perhaps it’s the endorphins 🙂
I was thinking as I saw your differing pizzas that it’s how my hubs and I eat too- mine is always slightly different. A calorie saved…
Woot on the calories burned in class- holy moly! Have a great day!
Hi There! Great post!
Agreed working out definitely is a confidence booster! I feel incredible after races, especially marathons.
Any time I get down on myself I remind myself all of the amazing things I have accomplished in this fabulous body I have and with the wonderful life I am living!
Love the boots too by the way!