Better training? Beachbody Wii Boxing, Jillian Michaels, CrossFit, running... Oh my!

There are so many different workouts that you can use to get in shape, how do you which is the best training to do know?

You can find them on DVD in the comfort of your home, you can do workouts on consoles such as the Wii, you can hire a personal trainer at the gym, you can be your own coach in the gym, you can see videos from YouTube, you can find workouts in magazines, you can only run if your preference... trainings are everywhere!

One thing that really makes me crazy is people who judge people based on the training they do with comments like these:

"CrossFit is the only way." (maybe for some. Clearly it works for Rich Froning.)

"Do you think that training DVD really work?" (If you enjoy it!)

"I don't need a personal trainer." (maybe not!)

"You think of obtaining the same results at home which can in a gym". (definitely).

I can't stand that comments such as above when that are being used to try to make someone feel inferior to their training preferences and I see them on Facebook quite frequently. Each different method work better for different people. Personally, I don't care what they do. I am not going to knock anyone for posting your workout or exercise of choice on Facebook program and I'm glad people when I see them jogging or running down the sidewalk (not high enough so that you hear me, lol). I just love the fact that people are active, no matter what. And if they are happy to share with others, so either! I wish that more people could be supportive and cheerful as well without trying to convince people that what they are doing is not enough. You know? Just let the people working for them. Do you suffer from excited and motivated for training because that is what matters most right.

We are all motivated by the same things or program type.

Working at home is what works for me. I can do almost any type of training here that I choose and I am very proud of my achievements up to this point. Some people are motivated more by a community gym and all it has to offer. Some people both at home and in the gym training! What works for you is what matters, not be the last and largest 'trend'.

I love Beachbody programs (Les Mills bomb is my soulmate training!) and I can attest to its effectiveness. DVDs work for me - while it is a program that I'm interested in. However, I also love going with my own workouts, trying to CrossFit workouts here and there or following training lift magazines or other websites from time to time. Variety is the spice of life, and that is why I like help and train people regardless of the training they are doing.

We all have different goals.

All we imagine our own version of a "dream body" and the body of sleep, I do not say perfect.

We can only accept our differences and our preferences for training. Life would be boring if we had a choice (and gyms and sidewalks would be filled)! It allows no rain on others parades just because we have a different preference. That does not mean that they are doing is not right for them, only it might not be suitable for you.

Try a variety of things. You never know what you like better if not try it.

The "best" are enjoying them because you'll be more likely to follow with them long term.

When you put in the hard work, the results will come. It is just a matter of doing things that you like and put your heart and soul in it.<>

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Q. What is your favorite type of exercise or exercise program and where you want to do it?

Fun training tank + new photos of progress

Happy Thursday! I can't believe that it is almost mid-July. I just pick up a few supplies on sale at OfficeMax for B. would have to start sales soon? I have to take advantage of 1 cent deals though.

If you have been following on Facebook this week, probably already seen these images, but I wanted to share them here also.

First, it is my new tank of WODLove.com. They have so many cute things in your shop!

On the front that reads, "life is better with a bar" that is impressive enough by itself, but I want to really back. Lee, "Intact". For me, this means many things and not only the ability to perform a set of "intact". For me, it means more in the sense that living a healthy lifestyle prevents me from feeling broken.

Probably many people don't know that while I have had a physical transformation since the beginning of my trip 5 years ago, I had a serious mental transformation also. Clinical depression is a serious condition and runs rampant in my family. Pair that with some difficult situations at a young age and make it a bad boss, let me tell you. Exercise has been my saving grace. Well, it actually started with having my first son because after that, I felt that I had a reason to live. Today, I think a madness that used to want to die because these days I love life. I never thought that it might be possible before.

So to summarize, this shirt means a lot to me and love, love, love it!

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It has been quite some time since I published a picture of progress, so I've decided today. I'm on a mission to eat cleaner and they have begun to take responsibility I more by adding photos of what I'm eating in Instagram (@MindiFriedland & p.s. I will follow you back! . Public accountability seems to help me so I wanted to post a few pictures here because I am in a new mission and they have created a new goal for me.

I want a package. I have not had one since fifth grade when I was in dance classes (one year) and I'm getting ' one!

So, here is a front view and side view current:

I am very proud of what I have achieved up to this point but it is time for a new challenge to keep me forward!

This explains it perfectly:

(quoted here by Tim Duncan - said her mother used to have it recite each night before sleep!)

I have known to be a big dreamer.

My rivals this month have inspired me to kick a little so I am doing this for them also. Huge thanks to my rivals to inspire me.

XOXO Mindi