Tiffany David

06/27/2022

Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you and thrive to push you to do better! The ones who bring no drama or negativity but instead help you to achieve higher goals and strive for higher motivation.Bring good times and energizer bunny energy. Bring no jealousy or hate but instead trust and happiness! The right people will make your life brighter and worth looking forward to everyday!! #5/14/22

02/03/2021

I am an athlete!

What does it mean to you to be an athlete?

I grew up playing sports my whole life but that is not what makes me an athlete.

For most of us, an athlete is someone “who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise”, now I took this definition straight from the web. But just because you are proficient at a sport by no means does that make you an athlete.

I grew up a gymnast and when I say I was a gymnast you would picture that’s my reasoning for calling myself an athlete but really our team was full of girls who were in fact not athletes.

I worked hard next to girls who would party and then come practice like crap and complain about having to be there. They would talk about what they were missing out on in life because they had to spend hours in the gym. It was a constant why do I have to do this or why do we need to do that. An athlete doesn’t have to or need to do anything, an athlete wants to do those things.

For example, when it came time to do our conditioning at the end of practice there were girls that would finish in half the amount of time as a handful of us would. I remember asking my coach why he would let them cheat? He said, “Tiff they are cheating themselves. It doesn’t hurt me and it doesn't hurt you. While you choose to show up and get stronger they choose to stay the same”. That was the day I learned what an athlete was.

An athlete shows up and they show up because they want to be there not because they have to be. When they show up they put in their full effort!

They're not robots, they will mess up but take responsibility and ownership of their choices so they can keep growing.

An athlete comes in all shapes, sizes, ages, and levels. They do not have to be part of a sports team to be considered one. They are the people who want to improve and are taking the actions to do so. They are the ones who thrive to do better each day.

Are you someone content with where you are at now or are you someone who feels if they aren't growing they are dying? We all have an opportunity to be an athlete, but ultimately it comes down to your actions.
Are you an athlete now or working on being one? 🙋‍♀️

10/05/2020

💍 What a perfect day! 📸 Thanks for capturing this beautiful moment!

08/28/2020

If you are reading this and think to yourself, "easier said than done" I feel you, I’ve thought the same thing.
Understanding each point of this quote will really help you to realize doing so is not that hard.
Doing instead of procrastinating. I tell myself I’ll do it later or I still have time. Growing up I set goals of where I would like to be by this age and let's just say I am far off from those. Doing keeps you on track with goals, it puts you ahead. Being ahead makes you feel good and it will motivate you to want to do more, aka confidence.
Doing instead of over-planning. I am guilty of doing this! I make plans, I plan even the smallest details but don't take action. Doing will put you further than simply planning to take action will. Doing will make room for more ideas to come instead of staying stuck with the ideas you have now because you haven’t done them and checked them off your list.
Doing instead of self-sabotaging. I compare myself to everyone and decide that I’m not as good as others. I kill my own motivation by telling myself that there are many people out there doing the same thing I want to do and they are doing it better. Like one of my mentors always tells me, "There is someone out there that likes the way YOU do things. Not everyone likes what is already out there. You have great ideas too that are worth putting out there”. Doing instead of complaining. I complain about things that aren't happening for me that I would like to happen. Doing will put you a step closer to living the life you want and closer to having everything you want. What has complaining ever gotten me? Pity from others, people not believing in me, etc.
Doing instead of feeling sorry for yourself. I pity myself and tell myself that I “deserve” this and that I “deserve” that. But you deserve the effort you put in. Take ownership and control of everything you allow to come and happen in your life, mind, heart, etc. By doing this, you will be taking ownership of where you’re in life right now and where you want to be. You will have control over where you’re headed and how and how far u make it. Get out of your own way. Be someone that makes others want to up their game!

06/02/2020

03/20/2020

Hii! For those of you who don’t know me personally just yet, my name is Tiffany David, I am an Online Fitness Coach and I have had a passion for helping others for as long as I can remember. Recently, well last month I started my own online coaching business, actually, this is the first time I am sharing that with the public! Eeeeeek, so exciting!!! I have been a coach for the past 5 years, some of you have been coached by me :) some of you have not. But as a small business owner, I ask a favor and will pass the favor on. If you have not already been doing so, support the small businesses you love and care about by liking their pages, writing them a review if they left an impact in your life, show them love on their posts, share with others the experience you have had with them, anything and everything counts during this time! I hope everyone is staying safe! If there is any way I can help you, reach out to me! Don’t be shy, seriously! Sorry, I have been a bit quiet on social media recently, I have had a lot of changes going on but with all of the change happening now I want to help you all with what I can. Let's stay positive and support each other!

03/16/2020

Here are 10 ways to remain on track to hit your fitness goals When your schedule has been interrupted!

Be realistic with yourself.

What can you make happen with the time/places you have access to?

Work with your limits.

If you can’t make it to the gym, get those workouts done from home.

Keep a schedule.

Working from home at the moment, a schedule is a great way to keep track of your goals. By establishing a plan, you are more likely to stick to your training because it becomes an integral part of your routine.

Mix it up.

One reason why people fall off track with their fitness goals is that they get bored. As you stick to your fitness schedule, your body eventually gets used to the training, have a little fun and switch it up. Take advantage of this time to change your workouts. Usually do strength training in a gym, time to have fun with HIIT at-home workouts.

Keep a workout log.

By regularly logging your workouts, you make sure that you can properly plan your next sessions according to your previous ones.

Take your body measurements.

By logging your body measurements, you take the guesswork out of your progress and work with actual data.

Keep a food diary.

It can be easy to fall off track with your fitness goals by not maintaining the nutritional side of things but by logging your food intake, you hold yourself accountable for everything that you consume, helping to eliminate mindless eating.

Take photos.

This will give you visual proof that your training is making a difference. Take photos from the front view, both sides and back to see your progress from all angles.

Remember why you started!!

When you are finding it hard to muster up more motivation, remember why you started. By revisiting that really determined feeling you had at the beginning of your journey, you will be more motivated to hit your fitness goals.

Forgive yourself.
It is also vital to forgive yourself if you fall off track one time or another. It happens to the best of us but it shouldn’t be used as an excuse to give up. Instead, forgive yourself and use this as fuel to be more determined to hit your fitness goals more than ever.

01/15/2020

With it being January, the start to a new year I recently have been getting asked the question, ”how do you stay committed to your goals?” Honestly, the first thing I do is ask myself why those goals are important to me. I’m not talking about just saying "I want to lose 20 pounds because I want to be healthy." That's not your real reason.

Ask your self…..

Why do I want to eat healthier and exercise more?
- Because I want to fit in smaller pants
But why do I want to fit in smaller pants
- Because when I'm wearing smaller pants, I look better
But why do I want to look better?
- Because when I look good, I feel good about myself
But why do I want to feel good about myself?
- Because when I feel good about myself, I'm more assertive and confident
But why do I want to be more assertive and confident?
- Because when I'm more assertive and confident, I'm in control, my fears won’t stop me, and I can finally go for my dreams.

Keep asking yourself ‘why’ until you find your real reason. Find your real motivation, constantly remind yourself of your 'why' and you will find yourself sticking to your goals.

01/14/2020

I’d love to get started…
I'm just waiting for the perfect time.
Many of us wait for the “perfect time” with our health, nutrition, and fitness. But this all-or-nothing thinking as in, “If I don’t do this perfectly then it’s awful!” rarely gets us “all.” It usually gets us “nothing.” Are you waiting for the “perfect time” to start eating better, or exercising, or finally getting in shape? Are you putting off that dream trip, or a new project, or that skill you’ve been meaning to learn?
If so, some of these phrases may sound familiar:
When I get a different job.
When things are less busy.
When I feel less awkward in the gym.
When I lose 20 lbs.
When my fridge is full of the right foods.
Tomorrow. Next week. Never.
Human beings are always “waiting for the perfect time.” But why? For many, it’s a great distraction and justification. It helps us avoid the risky work of doing. For others, perfectionism and avoidance serve as strong armor against potential embarrassment, criticism, and failure. “I could ___ but ___” keeps us safe from pain. The thing is, it’s also what keeps us from growing, thriving, and being who we know we have the potential to be.
There is no perfect time. There never will be. Take your moments. Make your moments.
Just so you know, nobody is going to give you any moments. You have to take moments. Hunt them. Chase them. Make them happen.
It shouldn’t be this way, we think. Everyone else’s moments just come to them. Everyone else has enough time. Enough money. Enough motivation. Enough information.
This is how it is, with moments. Moments resist expectations like water resists the intrusion of oil. However, there is a perfect moment. There is actually always a perfect moment. That perfect moment is now. I missed motivational Monday so here's your 😉

01/08/2020

Being active and living a healthy life isn’t just about the gym, it’s about being active and having fun doing it.
Acquiring long-lasting healthy habits and reaching your fitness goals is an individualized learning process. For some, that may include the gym, but others can implement fitness into their lives by playing with their kids at the park, exercising at home, outside, or even during their favorite TV show.
How you get your exercise may vary from person to person but we all need to understand the importance of movement in our day. It not just about working on your image it comes with lots of other health factors. Without constant activity in our lives, you may find yourself having back pain, low metabolism, unhealthy cholesterol, muscle degeneration, posture problems, cardiovascular diseases, and so many other factors.
To ofter I hear things like “ Tiff I'm not a gym type of person” or “I don’t have time to go to the gym”. Okay, you don’t have to go to the gym to stay active. I want you to think about 3 activities that you love doing that surprisingly make you break a sweat. Okay now place those three activities on your calendar on 3 separate days this week. BOOM, there’s your 3 days of physical activity. It's time to drop the excuses and figure out what works for your lifestyle... I say that with lots of love! :)
So what are your 3 activities?
These are mine:
1. Walk my doggies at Taylor Mountain.
2. Play Disc Golf.
3. Listen to a podcast while I walk the trails around my house.

01/07/2020

Well isn't this the truth. Reaching your health and fitness goals doesn't have to feel like a constant tug of war for your time. You can reach your goals even with a busy life. There is a day in your week where you have a few extra hours. For most of us, that’s Sunday but depending on your schedule it might fall on a different day. If you think that’s not true for you, and you’re always busy, then make a time journal and track where all your time is going. I guarantee you find a few extra hours. Use that time to schedule your workouts, meals, and sleep. Make a quick menu and grocery list for the week, plan your workouts and decide what time you will go to bed. Trust me, give a shot and really see how long it takes to add those few things to your calendar.

12/24/2019

I love that the holidays bring friends and family together! I always have great convos with them! I was talking to a friend last night about whether I consider Netflix or activities/things not in the fitness industry to be in competition with working out... and while one can see it that way, multiple things in this world DO compete for our attention, but at the end of the day it’s a matter of priorities.

I don’t necessarily think it’s Netflix or *insert show, movie, activity, etc* that causes people to not work out. At the end of the day it’s how you decide to spend your time and how important working out is to you. Because if it’s not Netflix, it’s something else.

“If you want it bad enough, you’ll make it happen. If you don’t, you’ll make excuses.” is the saying. And it’s true. Sometimes we do this to ourselves unintentionally, simply by failing to schedule our workouts into our routine, or failing to meal prep and hoping for the best, only to get takeout every night of the week.

You don’t have to be perfect on this journey. You don’t have to give up Netflix, or takeout. But you HAVE to have a balance. I know I always say this but you have to find a plan that's going to work with your lifestyle. Finding the right plan for you is what's going to truly help you live a healthy and HAPPY life! I recognized that sometimes (80% of the time), sacrificing another episode of Netflix to go crush my workout, or making a meal at home instead of getting UberEats, is what will help me feel my best physically. Then the other 20% I can sleep in, skip a workout, order take-out, and feel great mentally!

It takes some trial and error to figure out what exactly you need to sacrifice and when, and when you don’t! It also takes recognizing what your priorities are and what they should be if you want to achieve that lifestyle balance.

We have to keep our own selves in check and realize when our priorities shift, show ourselves some grace, then re-adjust those priorities. This journey won’t be perfect and thankfully it doesn’t need to be! But you do have to keep it real with yourself!
Happy Holidays to all of you!