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A New Era

Posted on January 06, 2020 by Tamara Donofrio | 0 Comments

Ocean view sunset FitChick Granola CEO blog

2020 is the year of greatness! Girls lets ruffle some feathers! Get on the blog and get on with it! 💕💕💕

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Hey girls - Let's make history and establish a new paradigm

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Tamara Donofrio | 0 Comments

Dichotomy of a woman! Sexism is dying and no longer tolerated. Women are in a new era of freedom, independence and strength. No more boxing women into a specific type or role. We can be all things and refuse to be belittled or judged by it.

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Own your shit. Get your POWER back and stop being a victim

Posted on January 01, 2019 by Tamara Donofrio | 0 Comments

Say no to victimization! How to have absolute power over your life.

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Let's talk transformation, haters and a comeback

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Tamara Donofrio | 0 Comments

CEO of FitChick Granola - Tammy D'Onofrio wearing a Wonder woman Band-Aid on forehead

Back to basics with this positive message about transformation and dealing with haters.

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Attention Mommies: You Need to Exercise!

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Tamara Donofrio | 3 Comments

I grew up in a very unhealthy household. My parents were overweight smokers. No one ate vegetables or exercised.

I really wanted a reason to escape my horrible home life so I joined the track team. I could kill 2 hours after school. Something shifted in me when I started running. I felt free from my horrible home life. More importantly I felt strong and powerful. I realized I could change my destiny. I was not going to be the overweight, smoker. I was going to escape and be a badass!!!
So can you!!!
You can change your fate, your destiny your health! You have that power!!!
So, Let's talk about really committing to your health.
If you're not exercising most days of your life, you're not taking care of yourself. This is a must, an absolute. YOU NEED TO EXERCISE!!!!

Let's chat about what's happening when you don't...

People who are inactive have an increase risk of breast and colon cancer. You're risk for these diseases is reduced by 40% when you move your ass.

Physical activity helps prevent insulin resistance. You can prevent the most common disease among adults, just by moving your body.

Sedentary people have the highest risk of heart attack. Think about driving your car with your kid and bam! Chest pain, dizziness! Seriously, get your ass moving!

Lack of physical activity causes you to lose lean muscle tissue. This makes it difficult to maintain your body weight. So if you're not exercising, you will gain weight. You will be bigger, heavier, weaker. Your metabolism will continue to decrease.

These are the facts people.

The positives...
You will sleep better.
You will look better.
You will want to have more sex.
You will have more energy.
You will be happier.

Having kids and and too many kid activities is NOT a reason to not love yourself. Being a mother is more of a motivator. You must be healthy to be the best mother and you must lead by example. Treat yourself how you want your children to treat themselves.

Being healthy is not selfish! Get that out of you head now!!!!

Taking care of yourself is s necessity!

Now go!!! Get your ass moving! Be amazing!

Goodbye 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Tamara Donofrio | 0 Comments

As 2015 comes to a close, my thoughts turn to accomplishments, goals,

failures and how I learned, grew and persevered through it all.

So let’s drill down the shitty stuff ﬁrst and then talk about the positives.

I have worked harder, longer and faster in 2015 than any other year of my

life. I end the year with the least amount of money I have ever had. That

is a difﬁcult pill to swallow. As my business grows, I have to keep putting

money into it. Having no money after all the work is the negative, but it’s a

huge learning experience for me and is forcing me to make huge changes.

Big scary changes. I have to outsource it to someone I trust. I have to

bring investors in to continue to build it.

This is where I could give up. “It’s too hard.” “I can’t do this.”, “Fuck it.”

These are all the phrases I have said to myself over the past 6 months.

But, when I look at the big picture, at all I have accomplished, I realize,

unequivocally that I still really believe in myself and in my business.

I have had days when I really didn’t want to get out of bed. For the ﬁrst

time ever, I realized I was suffering from depression. It is debilitating,

lonely and scary. I’m learning to manage it with eating well, exercise and

acknowledging to people I love that I need them. That’s the positive, to be

able to reach out and admit you need people. That’s courage and strength

and I’m happy I have the balls to do so. The support I have had through

this has been unimaginable. I am so grateful to be surrounded by my kids,

friends and clients who honestly care and want the best for me. They are

all there for me 100%. (look for a blog in January devoted to depression) !

I accomplished my goal of 10 retailers in 2015 in the ﬁrst 6 months. I

started 12 new clients into my program. My goal was 6. I’m not stopping -

no way in hell! But, I have to do things differently, restructure, learn and

move forward. 2016 is all about outsourcing and making money. Proﬁt,

production and pushing even harder.

It’s also about taking care of myself

emotionally. I think the depression is a combination of hormones and

stress. I can get overwhelmed with work and mommy responsibilities. The

best to manage this is one step at a time. It can feel insurmountable when

you think of ALL the things you have to get done and all the people that

count on you. If you say ‘One step at a time” it seems less daunting.

We can all feel overwhelmed, defeated - like losers. It’s universal and we

can each climb out of it by acknowledging mistakes, pains, and hurdles.

Then let people help, take actions, one step at a time. Do the best you

can. Learn, grow then say to yourself “I can do this and I’m not stopping!”

Go! Be Amazing!

Get Obsessed with YOUR Life

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Tamara Donofrio | 0 Comments

Whoa…Last week was a bitch! I can’t sugar coat or even pretend it did not suck beyond words. I had to fly my daughter across country for a 6 hour surgery (her 8th). It’s heartbreaking to see her fear and anxiety. I am as close and connected to her as I can be…reassuring, calm, patient, glued to her side every step. She’s brave, strong, scared, courageous, thoughtful and worried through the entire process. Then you see her reemerge strong, smiling, confident, curious, happy, joyful and grateful. Yes she is grateful in her actions always.

Watching her bounce back after 48 hours is like watching a flower bloom. She’s so amazing. And when she’s in that place, I can relax a little because I know she’s going to be ok. We’ve made it through one more time. Except this time, I began vomiting and had a 102 degree fever. I’ve been in bed for 2 days, pretty damn sick with the flu. On top of this, I have had almost zero physical activity in 1 week. I exercise 6 days a week - it’s my job - it keeps me sane - healthy physically and mentally. So, at this point, I’m feeling pretty low. Down, weak, and spent. Yes it’s been a tough week!

So, I knew I wanted to write about our experience this week and what it’s shown me. Self reflection, knowledge of yourself and feeling your feelings, are all things I reinforce in my blogs and are tweaked when you go through challenges. This last week all I kept thinking was, I want to get back home to our amazing life!! Then I saw this quote today. “If you’re not obsessed with the life you’re living, change it!’ OK, YES!!!!

Now I’m not saying my life is perfect by any stretch - I have major challenges. My financial obligations with my business and my children are overwhelming. I live in a very tiny house and my kids share a bedroom. I have zero money for vacations because it all goes to fund our trips to Boston for my daughter’s surgeries. I don’t have a salary or an employer who pays me when I have to take time off to be mommy or because I’m sick. If I don’t work, I don’t get paid. It’s a long list, but you get the idea.

What I am saying is “I love it!” I love that I get to do what I love. I get to be with my babies and all the people I love everyday. I get to help people and make a difference in their lives. I get to live in the most amazing place and see and smell the ocean everyday. These are the things that make me obsessed with my life. When I am away from it, all I want to do is get back to it!

If you are in a life you don’t want to live, go get another one. No, it may not happen overnight, but take small steps. Make little changes. Start showing gratitude. Tell someone you love them. Search for a new career. Ask someone on a date. Go for a run. However tiny the step, let it lean you toward what you really want. Your life, the one you’re obsessed with, is waiting for you. Go…Be amazing!

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