Testimonial from the lovely Trish Johnson <3

Alyssa Huntley is much more than just a personal trainer.

Her kind hearted spirit has motivated me to eat healthier, run longer, and be a better person. I stumbled across eleven eleven fitness through a dear friend of mine on facebook.   I was in the market for a flexible program that would cater to my busy schedule, someone who truly understood my body and who genuinely cared about my personal goals!   Alyssa was my perfect match.   Since joining in January, I’ve lost 12 pounds, a wack of inches and can honestly say I’ve never felt better!
Alyssa’s program not only sparked a fire deep within myself to make a healthy lifestyle change, but it also sparked a friendship between the two of us.   I’m a firm believer that the law of attraction is the “Secret” to life, and I’m blessed that I was lead her way.

Advice from a tree… Stand tall and proud…sink your roots into the earth… be content with your natural beauty…go out on a limb…drink plenty of water…remember your roots – and enjoy the view!

 

Trish Johnson

7 truths for for golden fitness results!

1.)  Act Like You Already are GOLDEN!

Act as though you already are everything you always wanted to be fitness and health wise.    If you already were super-buff, svelt and uber sexy, how would you behave?  What would you be doing, to be that way and look that way?  ….Well, be that now, do those things now.  Does your super-fit-you go to boot-camp 3 times a week, have a at-home personal training session once a week, and maybe get in a yoga class or two?   Act like you already are golden-sun-kissed-fit, and before you know it – SHA-BAM, that future you is you!

2.) Think About Your Worst Case Scenario

Think about in detail, your absolute worst case fitness and health scenario….  perhaps sitting at home on the couch, bloated obese, body in pain, breathing is difficult, heart is working-over-time just for you to be alive, having to wear mumu’s or pants in outrageous numbers, body image so low, you can’t stand to look at your self……yikes -Get me the F*** out of this night-mare.    Looking at the very worst of what could occur if you totally fell off the fitness wagon, is a pretty snappy way to hop-the-heck back on.  It’ll scare the bee-jeebers out of you, and make you think again about skipping a class, or whether, saving a bit of extra cash is really worth not signing up for a session.    Now I’m not trying to be harsh here, I know we’de still be absolutely lovely human beings…no matter how we look…but think about how it would feel if that were you….                                      ……now think of that golden future you…..                                         which would feel better?                       I know what scenario I’m choosing!

3.)  Pick a Fabulous Fitness Professional (Yes, me of course)

To keep you going, motivated and moving forward, you want to find a fitness professional you can gel with.   You want someone, firstly, who is QUALIFIED!  Certified, and well versed in Fitness, Health and Nutrition., and who stays current and keeps things fresh and up to date.  Secondly, you want a trainer who’s on the same wave length as you…. Do you want a hard-core boot-camp to sculpt and drill you into fitness?  Do you want a dance-type instructor, who makes fitness feel like play?  Do you need Yoga to de-stress and let go of anxiety and tension?  Do you want choreography?  Do you want weights?  Do you want one-on-one, or partner workouts?  What is it YOU want?  What do you feel you need?  Hiring and working with a qualified fitness professional, lets you sleep better at night, knowing that your in good hands, safe from injury, and moving towards you goals.    Ahhhhh…… Bonne-nuit.

4.) Remember WHY Your Here and WHAT You Want.

Write your goals, and why they are important to you, on your mirror, laminate it and carry it in your wallet, paint it and frame it on your wall, (or like we did at Christmas – hang it on your tree)  put it in a locket….     Put it where ever you will see it often – keep it at the forefront of your mind to keep you focused and determined to succeed.

5.)  Put Your Support Group on Speed Dial

Your mom, your sis, your BFF, your trainer, your fitness buddies… keep them on track with your fitness and health goals, and call them up when your feeling a little over-whelmed, un-inspired, lazy, tired, down in the dumps, frumpy and grumpy…etc… sometimes we need someone to pick us up, or kick our asses- and say GET OUT THERRE, and Just Do It.   Also these are your peeps you want to CELEBRATE with when you finish your first month of boot camp, or drop 2 dress sizes, or have eaten clean a full month – share your success also with the one’s who love you and support you!  - – - That’s the real juicy good stuff.

6.) Get a Just-For-The-Fun-of-It Fitness Hobby

Hobbies keep you enjoying the moment, free, fun, joyous and maybe even a bit silly….  What physical activities do you love (and, yes….the obvious does count – - you sassy girls you….)  What physical activities, make your heart sing?  What make your heart skip a beat with excitement?  What lets you forget about everything else and purely enjoy the moment?……. maybe a sport…. maybe swimming….. maybe ping-pong or other child-hood games…. maybe it’s even wii fit….  whatever it is, let go of the “fitness concept” in your brain, turn it off, and just enjoy feeling your body move….wow – we’re made so brilliantly!

7.)   Look Into Your Future

No crystal ball required….. just ask yourself the question “100 years from now, will this have mattered?”  …. Or to make it maybe easier to grasp “In 1 year will this matter?”  …… Is it leaving a legacy?  What am I teaching my children?  What am I doing for preventative medicine and health long term?  Am I elevating my life?  Does it help to elevate others lives?    Is it important to me?   How will I feel 1 year from now? How will I feel 3 years from now?  How will I feel as an older woman?  What difference will it make in my life..and in the life of those who love me?

 

Shine on Darlings….in health, fitness and natural living

Alyssa Huntley

www.eleveneleven-coaching.com

 

Shine, little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer

Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer!

Lead us lest too far we wander.

Love’s sweet voice is calling yonder!

Shine, little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer

Shine, little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer

Light the path below, above,

And lead us on to love.

 

REAL FOOD for REAL HEALTH

Recently I have been prompted by several people to begin selling, a popular cleansing weight loss system that ha been around for several years.  My origional though was NO WAY!  How can I promote something I am ethically against (you’ll get to my reasoning soon).  Then I hummed and hawed, and read the info on it (which is extremely well written and convincing) – I though about it, I debated trying it…and I knew I couldn’t!  ….. So, how come?   I bet you’re wondering (and yes my husband was too…’cause damn you can make a mint off this stuff fast).  But ethically I just couldn’t.  To me no matter  what you call it or dress it up as (diet vs. cleanse) it’s still a “Diet” thing, you do it for a bit, you loose the weight, but you have not made a healthy life style change, you’ve only started drinking a few shakes a day and eating one meal. ..not exactly a healthy lifestyle..  Where’s your REAL FOOD, where are you fruits, vegetable… plant life..that actually looks like plant life…..

(Yup – today I’m ranting)

It’s not just that it’s the hyped-up version of “slim fast” with some actual “good stuff like herbs, minerals and vitamins,”   put into it, it’s that it keep the diet cycle going….you are showing this to your kids, you are teaching this to your daughters, you are their hero’s: their mom’s, and it’s such an sad example.   Do you want your children growing up and dieting / cleansing?  Or do you want them eating real foods, knowing that pure whole foods are nature’s healers, being confident in their bodies and treating themselves with love and respect?

I guess perhaps this cleanse shake thing, shakes-me-up because I’ve been on the other side of an eating disorder, I’ve know people who died because of eating disorders, and I still have to battle my inner demons some days….so I am on super high alert about what nutritional information and habits I pass along to my child, though my own behaviours.  Perhaps, people who haven’t been there, or seen how scary it is, don’t recognize just how much impact their own eating habits can have on a child.  But for me it’s a terrifying reality, I don’t ever want my child to feel the need to starve herself to the point of near-death, or cleanse/diet herself just so she can feel okay about who she is…that’s so very sad.  I want her to be strong and proud of who she is and know that nature heals, food is a medicine when eaten whole and from the Earth.

The simpler we keep it, the healthier we can be….move your body – eat fresh fruits and veg, from as local and organic sources as possible and enjoy being in the moment.     Teach your children by loving yourself and treating your body with respect, compassion and love ♥…we need to be the change, if we are going to change things for the next generation.

With love, gratitude and respect to all,

Alyssa

Evolution – Resolution

My ideas for my new year

 

Less Coffee ~ More Water

Deep Breathing ~ Release Tension

Be Grounded ~ Settle In ~  Sit with my Fears (rather than run & avoid & deny)

Smile,  Smile and Smile some more

Exercise like my life depends on it (it does)

Be mindful, aware and awake

Veganism…maybe….

Settle into the moment, whatever that may be

 

 

 

……wish me luck and perseverance & I the same wishes for you.

Happy New Year 2012

Alyssa

 

 

Taking Care of Yourself

Make a list of all the ways in which you treat yourself well;

i.e.   the things you like to do, the places you go just for you, the things you do that make you feel good, being with people that treat you with love and respect, achieve goals you’ve set for yourself, appreciate yourself….

 

Next write out a list of things that upset you;

i.e.  fear, illness, weight gain, hurt….

 

Write a list of the needs you have, in order to feel safe, physically healthy, feel good about yourself, happy and content.

 

What can you commit to doing for yourself this week?

(write it down where you will see it)

“This week I will _______________________ for myself.”  

 

 

 

Here’s my little list of needs ~ so you get the idea:

I need…

Love, Family, Unity, Peace and Freedom above all for all beings everywhere

 

I need….

Safety and Security in my home and Earth

 

I need …

a spiritual belief that we are One and that all is made of Love

 

I need …

fitness and fun – a good hard workout, sweat and muscle soreness

 

I need ….

relaxation, yoga, stretching and flexibility in my body and mind

 

I need ….

To be creative in some way shape or form

painting, creating fitness routines and classes

finding art I love on line

 

I need …

Nature, air, wind, water, trees and plants and to know I am connected to this amazing place

 

I need …

mental stimulation  for growth and personal development

 

I need…

amazing friends, who support me and challenge me

 

I need …

to be able to march to the beat of my own drum

be my own boss and make my own rules

 

I need …

good food and healthy choices for me and my family

 

This week I will .. get up early every day and do my home yoga practice.. for myself.

 

…. Try the exercise for yourself

Make the time for you.

 

xo

Alyssa

Occupy Wall Street – 11:11 Life Styling

This is not my normal blog about fitness etc..this is about so much more….

It’s about the current events that are taking place on a global scale right now….the Occupy Wall Street, and closer to home Occupy Toronto (Market Exchange or Bay Street), movement for freedom and equality and for people to take our power back.  It’s amazing when people rise up together, not in hatred or in fear, but after enough is enough, and we are ready for a change.  I’m am so amazed and honoured to see that the people who are occupying spaces, are peaceful and are out to spread love.  It’s a movement that that the world is ready to see.  With all the talk of The End of Times, the Mayan Calander,  11:11,  the Indigo Children, or changing into crystal beings, etc….we are seeing change…..this is the change…..we are evolving.  Evolving in to more loving beings…loving for ourselves, towards each other and for a higher good.  We are taking a stand on un-fairness and in-equality.  We are demonstrating that we know right from wrong, we know fair from unfair, and we know love vs. war.    This is a movement I am in on…I whether I can occupy space, or simply  state what I can in bloging, facebook and conversation, from where I am, I will make a change, I will take a stance.   I believe in Untity, Peace, Fairness, Truth and Love.

Love Love Love Love rEVOLt!

Alyssa

occupy Toronto Oct 15th 2011 11:11 Love!!!!!

Deep Healing and True Happiness – life coaching 2 month program

Are you ready for a shift?

Feeling unsettled and wanting peace of mind?

 

Would you like some assistance to heal? It’s here, it’s come to you -the solutions you’ve been asking for – to help make your life easier, happier and satisfying.

 

“Deep Healing & True Happiness” is a 2 month personal program, of rejuvenation exercises, and personal coaching via telephone and email. Weekly 1/2 hour telephone calls, set you moving forward towards happiness and releasing negativity. You’ll gain strategies for building supportive beliefs and learn methods of nurturing yourself.

 

The time for change is upon us…and you have been looking for for answers… here they are….

 

cost: $357.99

www.eleveneleven-coaching.com

eleven_eleven@sympatico.ca

705.340.5530

 

This program can begin at any time..you are ready – make the call – make the change you’re ready for, you deserve your best

 

 

Alyssa Huntley

Certified Life Coach Level1&2

INLPTA certified NLP practitioner (change therapy)

11:11 Life Styling - Deep Healing and True Happiness - 2 month plan

Lindsay Ontario – Small Group Personal Training 4 Women

11:11 Life Styling, Small Group Personal Training for Women

The best way to get motivated and restore balance in your life!

Small Group Personal Training is the most effective ways to get in shape and stay motivated! This class combines the the motivational advantage of working with a professional trainer, with the social element of of group exercise & is a proven strategy for fun and effectiveness.

Certified Personal Trainer, Alyssa Huntley, ensures that your exercise program is balanced, safe and effective; plus provides a variety of exercises and activities.

Small Group Training allows you to interact with others who have similar goals to achieve a common outcome together. Your group will build a strong relationship, in which you support and encourage each other. This class is for 4 people at a time, so you get plenty of individual attention.

To really propel your success, we’ve incorporated Life Style Coaching, Goal Attainment Coaching and Nutritional Education, in every session; providing structure, supervision and accountability.

Valued at over $1000.00 in training, coaching and nutrition;

this incredible class is now only $360.00 per participant, when you register by October 21^st, 2011.

Any registered after, for a fee of $500.

If this class could benefit you, and make it easier for you to attain you goal (and you will), then sign up today elevn_eleven@sympatico.ca or 705-340-5530 – remember this class is limited, so register now, as it will fill rapidly.

Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8:00p.m.

Commencing November 2^nd. 2011

11:11 Small Group Personal Training includes:

• 2 classes a week, that are 1 ½ hours long.
• 1 hour of personalized small group training – specific to your goals
• ½ hour of life coaching, goal setting, nutrition and life style planning with Nathan and Alyssa Huntley

11:11 gives you the best in:

• personal training
• fitness leadership
• life coaching & goal attainment
• nutrition & wellness
• motivation, support and accountability

Classes are held at: 112 Orchard Park Road Lindsay. (corner of Orchard Park and Sanderling Cresc.)

Sincerely,

Alyssa Huntley

Owner 11:11 Life Styling

Can Fit Pro Certified, Fitness Trainer Specialist, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer Specialist,

Fitness Unlimited Certified Life Coach,

International Neuro-Linguistic Programming Training Association (INLPTA) Certified NLP Practitioner

First Aid and CPR Certified

www.eleveneleven-coaching.com

705-340-5530

eleven_eleven@sympatico.ca

Connecting with Your Spirituality

 

Christmas is a time, to celebrate with family and express love uniquely. Originating in religion, Christmas is now celebrated by many people who don’t necessarily hold the same beliefs, but do cherish similar values. It’s a time of gratitude and celebrating love, family and the miracle of existence.

 

Spirituality differs from religion, in that it’s more of an individual journey of questioning and a building of personal beliefs. Where as religions are more established and has a guiding path, and set beliefs already in place.

 

This time of year especially presents a lovely, colourful invitation for each of us to look within and delve into our own spiritual or religious beliefs and appreciate with open hearts. Begin by identifying the wonders of life that you may associate with your spirituality or faith. For example: the humbling sensation of gazing at a full moon, or sensing that you are contributing to something larger than yourself in your day to day tasks, or noticing the connection you have with others, simply because we walk the same Earth; or how about when things seem to magically fall into place, the right time, right place scenarios.

 

Ask yourself “What is Spirituality or Faith to me?”

Then take some time to explore your connection with whatever that is. Some ideas that may help to inspire your thoughts to flow freely are to have a walk in nature, allowing for curiosity to grow as you look upon the lights and the snow covered branches. Perhaps sitting with loved ones, appreciating who they are, and what they mean to you. You may wish to share with others, or attend a service that fills you with love and gratitude, there are many ways to inspire, and connect with your spirituality or faith.

 

Take the time to ponder the big questions, and bask in your own connection and participation in the splendor of this life and world that we share.

 

Alyssa Huntley

Coaching For Life Column

Lindsay Daily Post

Printed Dec 3 2010

 

 

 

Do you live by Passion or Compulsion?

PASSION is the unfolding of joy. It opens one up to possibilities, is creative and giving.

COMPULSION is the opposite, it is fear based, and closes possibilities and perceptions.

Let go of your fears and replace them with gratitude….

Try this test to see if your everyday activities are passion driven or compulsion drive:

Make a list of your daily activities, including your leisure activities.

Ask yourself the following for each answer:

does it open possibility or close it off?

- am I avoiding or welcoming my emotions?

- is this an unfolding of joy or fear?

- is it a passion or diversion?

………….What do your answers signify?

Is it time to take a closer look at yourself?

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