#30SecondMom In-Depth: Mindset Is Everything With Fitness Expert Heather Frey! by Donna John

In honor of the Olympics, we talked to our very own Heather Frey, owner and founder of Smashfit, at our #30SecondMom Twitter chat. Much like the Olympic athletes, Heather knows that mindset is everything!  Heather built her hugely successful fitness business by focusing not just on the physical side of fitness, but on the mental and emotional sides as well. Heather offered strategies for how we can all change our mindset and think "differently" to start changing habits, which will help us build our best life. Read on for her tips!

Q: Have you always been into fitness?

I've started and stopped just like so many others. I got so much of it wrong, like so many others but after my second baby I decided I was tired of struggling and feeling invisible so started learning the right way to eat and train. Things really turned when I met my friend, who is a TRAINER. She taught me training and food principals. I hit my goals and I haven’t stopped!

A1d: I hit my goals then & working on new ones!
You can learn a bit more about me here >> https://t.co/LiiwrnM2HF #30secondmom

— Heather Frey (@SmashFit) August 4, 2016

Q: What is a fitness mindset and how can we get one?

A fitness mindset is one that looks for solutions not excuses. It’s a stop-at-nothing attitude so you make the RIGHT choices, even though they’re harder. Generally, the quickie solutions only give you temporary results. Commit to the RIGHT way for lasting results! It’s getting laser focused on your success and not letting anything or anyone, including yourself, get in the way. It takes practice and reminding yourself YOU don’t want to be “here” this time next year. If you start now, by this time next year, you’ll be transformed!

@donnas92 @30secondmom @SmashFit In our house, we always talk about PROGRESS....baby steps are better than NO steps! #30secondmom

— Toni B (@rychepet) August 4, 2016

Q: What are four things people can do right now to start their new body?

• Start eating clean this minute and you'll feel better by the end of the day.
• Go for a walk right now or take the stairs, jog in place, do 10 squats.
• Grab some water. Try to drink three 25-ounce sports bottles, more if you can. Hydration is key for energy, which helps motivation and stick-to-it-iveness!
• Just start DOING! It’s what gets your ball rolling and a rolling ball builds MOMENTUM!

@SmashFit I think I eat healthier in the summer months when we can graze from the garden #30secondmom

— Toni B (@rychepet) August 4, 2016

@witteeme #30secondmom oh no! If you eat #clean you won't need it #organic #nojunkfood

— Chefgigi (@chefgigi) August 4, 2016

Q: You’ve talked about changing habits to change your body, how do we start?

Start by making a few small changes – eating breakfast, drinking enough water, hitting a minimum of three workouts. Don’t try to make all the changes all at once. It’s hard to stick to and it’s a recipe for giving up. If you can stick with a few changes NO MATTER WHAT, they’ll help motivate the next changes. Once you SEE and FEEL the impact of your changes you’ll want to keep going, which creates HABIT. Again, give yourself the changes you KNOW you need to make and prove to yourself you can.

Nothing wrong with that. I like calling it a treat food. You're allowed to enjoy! #30secondmom https://t.co/tH6yUpQC4s

— Heather Frey (@SmashFit) August 4, 2016

@lorri1956 @rychepet @30secondmom @SmashFit me too! I always want the salsa, guac and chips #30SecondMom :)

— Tiffany C (@sweetmatcha) August 4, 2016

Q: How do we create a PLAN to get on the right track when it comes to eating?

The very first step is to eliminate foods you KNOW you shouldn’t eat: sweets, fast food, soda. Next, start incorporating foods you KNOW you should eat: protein, veggies and fruit. Don’t worry so much about calories, focus on NUTRIENTS – what does your body need to reach its goals? You need protein (lean meats, eggs or vegetarian protein), greens, good fat and fiber. When you start filling yourself with the good stuff you’ll stop wanting the wrong stuff so much. And there’s nothing more motivating than to SEE these nutrients in the way you look and feel.

@30secondmom @SmashFit Plan to attend an event. Motivates you to at least start and get a plan together. #30SecondMom

— Mindy Sharp (@MsMin) August 4, 2016

Q: What’s one piece of advice you can leave us with to get us motivated?

You can ABSOLUTELY have best body/health of your life. It’s possible, regardless of age of circumstance. But you can’t just want it, you have to WANT it! Fit people aren’t better than anyone they just do what needs to be done – so can YOU. Decide that there is nothing more important than your health, happiness and a solid body. Because it’s those things that will help you achieve everything else and take care of those you love.

i hate a scale! it changes daily and can ge so discouraging. love this tip #30SecondMom https://t.co/22T9tLiWVZ

— Holly @Tweenspot (@tweenspot) August 4, 2016

At the end of every diet, you’ve got to get back to real life. …It’s a matter of making gradual, sustainable changes for life. #30SecondMom

— Delores Curtis (@Agent_DCurtis) August 4, 2016

Make sure to follow @Smashfit, check out her website, SmashFit.com, like her on Facebook and visit her 30SecondMom page!

That very moment when u feel the tingles you know ur in the right place! #30SecondMom https://t.co/SeEjRZxyta

— Chefgigi (@chefgigi) August 4, 2016