You Don't Have To DO More...

I have been thinking a lot lately about what I'm creating for my life in 2019.

The New Year is always my favorite time of the year and one of my favorite holidays. I have always loved new beginnings and fresh starts.

Feeling the Fear~

I am learning some things about fear. Even building a relationship with it. 

Fear is not a stranger to me, however mostly my fears have been based on something that has already happened or something that I’m afraid will happen, which is usually never actually going to happen. It’s just craziness. 

Letting Myself Be Drawn...

This is my first post on my new mission of daily blogging! Thank you for being here. I hope you will strap in and stick around for the roller coaster of it all. 

Today I'm just going to out-poor what's there...

The keys to commitment, growth and success!!

Over time, I've discovered the things that I can do to ensure my success and I want to share them with you because I truly believe they can be applied to any of your goals and actually empower the progress and success that you've been wanting. 

So, here you go. Here are your keys... :)

Find and declare your WHY~

Why do we get stuck? Because we've lost touch with our WHY. Your WHY is the whole reason that it's important for you to be successful - whether it's your physical, mental or spiritual health, your business or career, or the relationships around you - strongly and clearly knowing your WHY drives you to being committed and working hard for these things. When you lose touch with your WHY, you can lose touch with your drive and become stuck. 

Your WHY is your purpose and what's *really* important to you. For example, here's mine~ 

#1 is that my kids have an amazing life. That I'm able to empower what's important to them and having a future that makes them happy & fulfilled. And that I'm able to have all of the freedom to enjoy my time with them, take them on adventures, and create the memories of a lifetime. 

#2 is that I make a difference in the lives of other women. Women are beautiful, amazing and powerful, but so many have forgotten that. I want to help them remember and help them find love for themselves, because when moms are enlivened and empowered they can move mountains. When women are empowered, the men and children in their lives are happier. And when you put these pieces together, then our children can and will inadvertently grow up in a better place. 

Remove the obstacles~

Remove the things that hold you back, whether it be food, certain habits, people, places, etc. If you can't get over or around the things that slow you down or hold you back, sometimes it's best to take a break, create some distance, and re-evaulate what really has a place in your life.

Get some accountability~

Share your goals and the things you're working on with the people in your life. This could mean clearly asking for support. Maybe it means hiring a coach or mentor. Having a support system is so important in keeping you accountable. You're not proving anything by trying to do things on your own! 

Find a structure~

This could be a group, a class, a program, a book, a partner, or any kind of well rounded structure to support you on your path. These things provide tools and education to get you where you want to go in a healthy and balanced way. Not everyone needs this kind of thing, but I know for me, being surrounded by people moving in the same direction is exactly what I need. I can't do these things on my own!

Acknowledge yourself~

Lately, I've done a lot of reflecting on how far I've come over the past few years and realized how little we stop to give ourselves credit for our accomplishments. This is SO important on the journey of personal growth! We must always acknowledge how far we've come or it can literally feel like we've gone nowhere. Acknowledging our progress propels us to grow more. It's time to give yourself some credit for the hard work that you do!

Take action~

I feel like a different woman than I was a even just a year ago. Looking back I felt so timid and afraid to step into the path that so strongly called to me. But day by day and little by little, I took steps even when I was scared. Taking steps in the face of fear and uncertainty gave me confidence and grew me into a woman that believes in herself. *Action + practice = progress!

Work hard and be patient~

We live in a world where we want results NOW. We're impatient and we don't like when results take time. It has taken me several years to step into my place as a women's coach. I have a client who has lost 20 pounds in 4 months and feels like she's failing because it's taking so long. These are great accomplishments!! Be patient and acknowledge all of the little steps along the way.
Get your vision clear (whatever it is), stay focused, work hard and don't give up!! Your consistency and persistency WILL lead to success. I promise :)

We have such a tendency as humans to complicate things. We get stuck inside of our thoughts, insecurities & fears and can literally paralyze ourselves. If you can start with even one of the things above at a time, just one step, you will surely start moving in the direction of your dreams. 

If you have any questions, need support, guidance, resources, anything, please feel free to reach out! 

I love to help!

Always love,

~Mimi

Rising from the ashes...

I'm ready for 2015!! I absolutely love the renewal of the New Year and always use this time to reflect on where I've been and where I'm going...

The last 2-3 years have been huge for me on pretty much every possible level. There have been many drastic ups and downs. There were times I found myself lying in a puddle of my own tears and other times standing on top of the world.

I chose to put myself through various personal development programs (Landmark and The School of Inner Beauty) in an effort to be free from my past and live into the life and the woman that I've always wanted to be.

I had no idea what I was in for...

At one point, I ran myself into the ground and a nervous breakdown trying to HAVE it all, DO it all and BE it all.
From that, I learned that I'm perfect just the way I am.

I went through a divorce and learned an insane amount about myself.
From that, I have an amazing partnership with my now ex-husband. We did some crazy-hard work to make sure that we could still give our kids the best life possible.

I spent a couple of months dating men that were insufficient for what I'm up to in life and then made an agreement with myself to be single for a while.
From that, I met a man that showed me that it's possible to love again.

I put myself in school (again), dropped out of school (again), and then went on to become a certified nutritionist.
From that, I learned belief in myself and the ability to accomplish things.

I found my passion in life and then started my own business which was not my passion, yet was quickly on the way to success.
From that, I learned that I'm capable of doing whatever I put my mind to - especially that which I'm passionate about!
And from that, I met the right person at the right time and launched myself into my dream career.

There are some things about 2015 (January alone!) that I'm terrified about. More big changes and risks are taking way.
But from that, I know that there are the greatest gifts, growth, success, accomplishment and reward on the road ahead.

2015 will be the year of the Phoenix for me. I'm launching myself up and out of the ashes. I will always struggle, but I will always persevere.

Love and abundance to all,
~Mimi~

This photo is absolutely gorgeous, but it is not mine and it is not signed.
If you know where it came from, please do let me know!

Facing the Forces of Fear!

Fear. 

What comes up for you when you hear that word? Does it create more of itself or do you run to it with open arms? Surely it depends on your perspective, your experiences, and where you're at in your journey of life, but no matter who you are, fear is a stranger to no one... 

What if we could learn how to navigate fear and use it to our advantage. Could it actually lose its power? Could we learn to recognize it when it shows up and then use it to propel us on our path? I say YES.

I spent this past weekend shedding a lot of tears around some big changes occurring in my life. Some of them are around amazing opportunities that I've been creating for a LONG time (such as my nutrition programs). Some of them are plunges into the unknown, worries about finances, uncertainties around relationships and worries about losing people. Nonetheless, they're ALL rooted in fear... of the unknown, of loss, of failing, or not being good enough.

As I grappled with these thoughts going through my mind and the heaviness that was on my heart, the light turned on when I realized I was actually robbing myself of enjoyment... of the time that I have to spend on nourishing activities, the ability to grow myself and propel my life, and the time to love on people that are dear to me.

I think it's important to let yourself swim around inside of those fears for a little while. Let yourself feel the feelings from the experiences that have already happened or situations that you avoid because you're fearful. 

Definitely allow yourself to FEEL. Cry if you need to cry, even if you think it's totally ridiculous. Feeling the fears lessens their power.

Then when you get sick of loathing - when you're sick of being paralyzed, stopped or limited in the things that you're trying to accomplish - get to action in stirring things up for yourself! Ask yourself some questions and journal your answers so that you can begin to rearrange your priorities and empower yourself. Here are some ideas to get you started... 

Why am I so afraid? 

Is it more important to live in fear, or to conquer that which I'm afraid of? 

What am I NOT accomplishing because I'm afraid?

Have the things that I'm afraid of already happened in my life (most likely they have)?

Who is benefiting from my being stopped by fear?

Who or what will I be helping when I overcome my fears?

What will become possible when I start taking actions against my fears?

What's are the first 5 action steps I can take to start conquering that which I'm most afraid of?

Ready... GO!! 

What are some ways that you overcome fear? What are some triumphs you've had? 

Let us hear from you!

Yours in health,

~Mimi~

A Little Piece of Me~

We're all on our own journey~

What I want the world to know is that it doesn't matter where you came from. It doesn't matter what your childhood was like, what kind of tragedy you've been through, or how long it takes you to get where you want to go. As long as you're always moving forward. And this is why I've decided to start sharing my story with you. I haven't always been happy & healthy. I wasn't born into a path of health and abundance. But somewhere along the way, I chose something different for myself. The path wasn't perfect and there were LOTS of mistakes along the way. But here I am today, in a place where I finally feel I have something to give. 

I am happily married to husband of almost 14 years and we have FIVE kids! My husband is an incredibly hard-working man and our kids are phenomenal, but we have every good reason to be TOO BUSY to be healthy, eat right, work out, etc., etc. None of that matters. If you choose to create and live a life you LOVE, and then take actions every day that will make that happen, one day you will wake up and realize you've done it. Just don't forget to enjoy the journey!

So, THIS is my very FIRST interview with a very dear friend of mine. She just started her own podcast show called Food, Love and Transformation and in a nutshell that just sums up so much of my own journey. When she asked me to be on her show, I was thrilled. Please excuse my amateur-ness ;) as I'm still working on my presentation and voice etiquette (we all start somewhere).. But this is ME and my life. Take it as you will. And please, if you do take a listen, I'd love to hear your feedback!

>>>Supermom! with Mimi Pacheco<<<

And now I want to take you on my next fitness journey.. Oh boy, I'm so excited!! :) For a couple of years I have enjoyed reading the back section of Oxygen magazine where they feature "real women living the Oxygen lifestyle.." and then I started fantasizing... maybe that could be me some day... And now I say, WHY NOT?? So, I'm going for it! Tomorrow morning I'm starting 60 days of JNL Fusion workouts and I figure by the time summer comes I'll be ready for my next photo shoot that I can submit to Oxygen! 

 

Do you have dreams, goals, wishes, fantasies that you've put on your "some-day-maybe" list? Well I say it's time to move them to your to-do-now list!! Life is happening NOW.. don't let it pass you by!!

Yours in health,
~Mimi~

PS~ Want to join me in my free, 60-day, private FB group for support, accountability, motivation and inspiration to get fit for summer? Go here and request to join - I'd love to have you:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/243414309130232/

Life Worth Loving~

Lately my life has been a perfect reflection of all of the things I've been working so hard to create. I think it's so important to take the time to recognize, acknowledge and give thanks when things are going your way. If we only focus on the things that DON'T go our way (which can be an easy trap to fall in to), then we could miss out on the things that really matter - the GOOD stuff! So, here are a few things that I'm feeling really thankful for this evening, as well as reasons I feel naturally inclined and inspired to keep living Heavenly Healthy.

• Seeing the healthy influence that we've had on our friends/family to improve their quality of life through healthy eating. This weekend as we spent time with some of our closest friends, it was brought to my attention that it has been through our example that some of them have been making positive changes in their kitchens/diets/lifestyles. Even so much as working toward becoming vegetarians!  If I am changing as little as ONE family's life by what I do, then I am one happy mama! I'm so proud of you, my friends, you know who you are! ;)

• Meeting new friends (thank you FitFluential, Inc.!).. I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow ambassador today; the very lovely, sweet and inspiring Alison from Berry Happy Bodies. We did a beautiful 3 mile walk on the coast of Encinitas and chatted the entire time! It was a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to seeing you again soon! 

• I'm excited to share that last week I took my first step in the direction of bringing my passion to life. I have teamed up with The Conscious Cook and I'm thrilled to be working toward changing lives through healthy eating. Additionally, I am working on a program to assist in transforming peoples health, beginning in their kitchen! 

I aim to wake up each morning with the thought that every day is a new possibility for creation. And if I don't wake with that thought, then I create it as the day goes on. It's not always easy, but it definitely is possible. This leaves me open to the unthinkable and unimaginable. You have to really believe that your dreams are possible if you want them to come alive! 

Thank you all for reading and supporting my journey!! 

Yours in health,

~Mimi~

My crazy life and the LiveFit trainer!

Life has been sweet, crazy, emotional and busy all wrapped up in one messy burrito! Here are just some of the things that are happening in my life right now.


All of my kids just went on summer break. (*crazy*)
My son was just promoted to middle school and leaves the family for the first time to go to church camp in a week, for a whole week. (*bitter sweet*)
My daughter (and her roommate, aka: my "adopted" daughter) graduates high school tomorrow! (*emotional*)
I start my summer class next week and am hoping to start my ACE training within the next month(saving my pennies!). (*exciting*)
I am continually working on and growing Heavenly Healthy so that it can become my dream come true! (*busy, proud, determined, excited*)




I just finished week 1 of Jamie Eason's LiveFit trainer and I'm LOVING it! I have this amazing little accountability group on FB and the women in there inspire and motivate me every day. We've got a great little team to go through things with together and to help answer questions and concerns that come up. I'm really proud of what has developed in there. Even though I'm only through one week, I can tell this program is going to be amazing and give all of us just the tools we need to get the results we desire.


Not only is it free, but the program is so well rounded and it's really teaching techniques and habits that can be carried on well past the 12 weeks.


My goal for the program is to create more all-around muscle definition and to tone down the remaining fat around my midsection. I will post progress pics after phase one. Maybe. :)


I'm already very familiar with eating clean and have been doing it for years, but this program is teaching me more about food combinations and coupling that with these amazing workouts. I'm not following Jamie's diet exactly because I'm vegetarian and my hubs is currently gluten free, but we are following the food groups and the meal frequency as much as possible. Learning more about the way our bodies respond to food is right up my alley and I've already dropped two pounds of fat this week. Obviously, something is working!


And the workouts? Well, I must say that so far they're very deceiving. In the first week, they've been very short, taking about 40 minutes to complete. We've all felt that we weren't doing "enough" and I know that many of my group members were having a hard time letting go of their cardio. But I also know that I've spent the past 4 out of 5 days SORE! I think Jamie knows what she's doing and I have nothing but faith in this program.


This weekend I'm taking time to unplug and enjoy the wonderful things and people in my life, and to refocus my intentions so that I can tackle the week and the happenings that lie ahead!


I hope that you all had a wonderful week and you enjoy your time with your fathers (or father figures) this weekend.


Healthfully yours,
~Mimi~

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I'm on a mission!

I never cease to be amazed at the way that when I set out to do things that my missions seem to take lives of their own. I know that I have shared with you all that it has been through these pages that I have found my passion in life - helping people get/be healthy. My own personally acquired knowledge has gotten me this far. It has helped me to grow Heavenly Healthy and I've been able to help some loved ones to make healthy changes in their lives (I look forward to sharing those stories with you in the near future). I'd also like to think that I've inspired a few to make some changes on their own. At any rate, this has all fueled my fire to further my abilities.

Many of you know that I have been going to school for quite some time. I've been taking it very slow since my family always comes first. And to be honest, I have wavered A LOT on what I really want to be when I grow up. I thought I was going for nursing (and that was after going through quite a few other ideas), but then I came to realize that what I really want is teach people how to be healthy and fit. I want to help decrease the need for so many nurses and doctors. I want to help people live long and healthy lives without the need for drugs. I want to be a part of the health revolution, not the health epidemic.

So, a couple months ago I proudly and confidently changed my major to kinesiology. I'm halfway through my degree and I'm thankful that I haven't taken any classes that won't count toward my goal. Then, also over the past couple of months, I've decided that I'd also like to get my certification in personal training. With this under my belt, I can really start getting out there and helping people. I'll start slow and work my way into my bigger dreams and goals, but I'm confident with where I'm going. I finally have a very clear vision and I am so excited about it all.

Thank you for being here to share my journey! I look forward to sharing the next couple of months with you as I work toward my certification and continuing to grow my knowledge.

I'm always open to your feedback, input, advice, ideas, etc. I love hearing from you! :)

Yours in health~
Mimi

Hollywood Half Heaven!

Wow! I can't believe we did it. I mean, I KNEW Angel would do it, but I really thought I was out of the half marathon game. I imagined sitting on the sidelines cheering on my daughter as she crossed the finish line. With an injured foot half way through my training and a whole month off of the schedule, I really wasn't imagining still being able to make it out there. And then about 2 weeks before the big day, the thought popped into my head, "maybe I still can?!" I had some things on my side... I had just done a mud run with my family and I wasn't a bit sore afterward. I recently cranked up my weight training with the Hubs and two of our friends and I was feeling stronger than I have in a long time. Maybe even stronger than ever!


Could that be the strength I needed to make it through 13.1 miles? Maybe...


Or was it something else that would fuel my fire? Was it the fact that I started something a couple of months ago with my daughter that really meant so much to me? It meant taking on something physically bigger than I ever had. It meant challenging mental and physical limits that I had never touched. It meant strengthening and solidifying new and higher standards that I have set for myself. It meant teaching my daughter a lesson in completion that she might not get now, but she surely will some day. It meant an amazing bonding experience with her before she graduates high school and starts college!

Turns out it was ALL of the above and so much more. Thinking back and looking at pictures, that experience was incredibly priceless. It fills my heart beyond measure. The energy of all of the people around us; the incredible stories that you hear/see from people who are out there for their first (like us) or their 50th time; people that have lost hundreds of pounds and transformed their health; people of all ages, shapes, colors, sizes and personalities.

If they can do it and If *I* can do it - 

then YOU can do it and ANYONE can do it. 

And EVERYONE should do it. 

At least ONCE. 

Big, special thanks and so much love to my daughter for allowing me to drag her through this experience. Thank you, Angel, for sticking with me as long as you did even though I know you could have blown me out of the water from the get-go! ;) 

It wouldn't have been the same without you, my dear! 

I love you so much!! 

And thank you to the crew that put on the Inaugural Hollywood Half Marathon. I know you guys put a lot of hard work into that and had a lot of flack to put up with to the very end.

For me, top to bottom, it was an amazing experience!! :) 

Welcome!

I think today was a record jump on my Facebook page and it’s very exciting to have so many people virtually together for the same reasons. I am thankful for the amazing and inspiring people that I have “met” through creating this page. I am thankful that in sharing myself with you I have been able to create the person that I have been seeking to be for so long; and in turn I hope that I can help you do the same for yourself.

Since we have so many new members I’d like to affirm what my purpose is with Heavenly Healthy. I believe I am in the middle of unfolding my story and I am about to embark on big things. The network of strength that I have developed through these pages has given me SO much, and yet my goal and desire has been to give something to YOU.

So, let’s keep the accountability sharp here and be sure that I’m holding up my end of the deal! J

Top nuggets of goodness that I aim to give through Heavenly Healthy:

(and please let me know if I am ever OFF of my game!)

·         Support

·         Honesty

·         Strength

·         Motivation

·         Inspiration

·         Excitement

·         Clean Eating and exercise – no shortcuts!

·         Confidence

·         Hope

·         Love

·         Determination

 Thank you for being part of my journey and allowing me to be part of yours!

~Mimi~

My 2012 WILL DO list.

Mimi’s 2012 WILL DO list

·         Run at least three 5K’s with my kiddos

·         Run my first ½ marathon

·         Keep growing Heavenly Healthy

·         Work on my recipe book

·         Pay off all our debt and keep building financial stability

·         Take another Landmark Seminar

·         March for Babies fundraiser (7^th year!) - Meet or exceed my goal!!

·         Fit photo shoot

·         Try at least one new workout or class per month

·         Take a family road trip / vacation

·         Volunteer in some way with my kids (AKA: Teach my kids about paying it forward and about the less fortunate in the world)

·         Live GREENER

Happy New Year!

What is New Year's to you? Is it just another holiday, or is it a time of reflection over the past year and thoughts about what the next year will be? This is actually one of my favorite holidays. With so much going on in my life every day, all the time, I welcome this refreshing season of renewal and appreciation. I used to be one of those that made the same resolutions year in and year out. And then one year I realized that somewhere along the road I had completed them all. Woohoo!!



I definitely agree with not waiting until New Year's to set goals and go for your dreams. Go for them NOW. And then again tomorrow and again the next day. Never stop chasing the things you want in life. But I also think that making resolutions gives your goals a little hiding spot in your conscience.. Where sometimes you might forget about them, or even *want* to forget about them, but you will always know that they're there and there will always be this little thing inside reminding you to GO for it. And as long as you keep going for it, eventually it's GOING to happen.



So, go ahead. Take this time to reflect on the past year. Acknowledge mistakes you may have made or things you wish you would have done, but didn’t. And then let them go. They are part of the past. Leave them there! Then acknowledge yourself for all of your accomplishments. All of the great things that you did, big or small, deserve notice. You deserve credit! And then think about and write down some things that you want for 2012. You don’t have to make “resolutions” if you don’t want to, but at least jot down some of the things that you want for yourself and your life. Give your year some direction and focus. Writing them down gives them a sense of reality. It begins their process of either coming into fruition or falling out of it.



Whatever your reflections look like, I would like to wish you all a Heavenly, happy, safe, prosperous and HEALTHY year ahead!



Blessings and love,

~Mimi~