Fit, fabulous and fresh

All too often we don’t look at the big picture. May it be work, love, happiness and even fitness. There is always a new trend, a new diet pill or celebrity endorsed product to try out, but many of those are a quick fix. You should approach fitness and health looking at the big picture. Yes, you will have immediate goals and you should work towards that but what do you want long term?

I tried U Weight Loss to no avail, a phase of bootcamps and spin classes - another personal fail. It took me years before I realized what I liked; group fitness at home. With that a light came on and I realized what I needed was the workout videos offered by BeachBody but at home. GoodLife Fitness offers many of them at their studio which I had done and knew I loved, but between work and school it was hard to fit them in so I knew I had to find a way to do them at home. So I did and I was right, I love it!

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If you want to find long term happiness in the fitness aspect of your life take your time and do your research. Almost all gyms offer free passes but remember to find what works for you and not to feel pressured by them to sign up. Your personal fitness should give you the same feeling your favourite jeans do, that perfect fit that makes you feel comfortable and amazing. I finally found a workout program that I truly makes me happy and I hope you do too!

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Samantha Taylor is an Island girl who came to Kelowna and fell in love. As the former Miss BC Interior she loves fashion, fitness and life. Samantha found her passion as a Beachbody Coach and is excited to share her health, fitness and beauty tips with the Okanagan!

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