I’ve never won a thing in my life. No little raffle, no big jackpot. I’ve never won anything that has to do with luck.
But I’ve won a lot of things that had to do with setting my intention, working my tush off, and staying open to what life has to offer.
That’s how I ended up working in the television industry in New York in my twenties, it’s how I ended up having my beloved bodyworker position at Kripalu, it’s how I got my Master’s degree. It’s even how I ended up with the wonderful family I have.
But this time my perserverance, commitment and passion won me a wonderful trip to Costa Rica!
My nutrition school – The Institute For Integrative Nutrition held an implementation contest. They challenged all the graduates (that’s over 10,000 – I think) to set their goals clear and high, and then track them. They asked us to submit reports on our progress and an optional results video (which I did). After 60 days, the school judged us and…yipeee – I won!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz0PD-JreAI]I’m heading to Costa Rica with other top health coaches to train with many of the Institute for Integratives Nutrition’s top teachers!
I’m so excited. Never mind that I’m going to learn so much and come back with more inspiration and passion for health and wellness to share with you, but I’m going without my family! Now of course I’ll miss them, but hey, how often does a busy working mom get a whole week away!
Here’s my winning video. It’s 90 seconds long and tells you exactly what I did to win my trip.
It also gives you the secret to what it takes to get a lot done in your life, especially when there’s a lot going on already!
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Nina Manolson, MA, CHC, LMT is the Smokin’ Hot Mom Mentor and Family Wellness Expert. She’s the founder of SmokinHotMom.com and HealthyYummyKids.com. She helps busy moms look and feel their best, and helps them feed their kids well in a world that doesn’t. To get your F.R.E.E. Audio CD by mail and receive her healthy recipes and wellness tips click here.
Nina Manolson, MA, is the founder of Body-Peace®.She helps women end the war with food and body and finally feel truly at home in their body—as it is.
She is known for her deeply feminist, anti-diet, body-peace® approach. She brings her 30 years of experience as a therapist, Body-Trust® Guide and Psychology of Eating Teacher to helping women create a respectful and trusting relationship with their food and body.
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Congratulations, Nina! You were a wonderful mentor for me while attending IIN and I continue to be inspired by your blog, your classes and now your Smokin’ Hot Moms program. And now you’ve completed a book, too! You’re certainly a testament to what eating and living well can do for a person.
Thanks Krista!
Wow! Well Done Nina! You are an inspiration! Congratulations and enjoy the trip. I can’t wait to see what new and exciting things come out of this.
Tina and Jodie thanks so much for your kind words and support!
That is so fantastic. Mozel Nina. I am so proud of you and luck to have you in my life.
Alussa
Beauty inside and out! thank you for sharing your entry and your vision…. Have a wonderful trip!