MAY'S LiF NOTES NEWSLETTER
Forward thoughts on strength, fuel, and living it forward.
From me, as we move forward together...
April stretched me... in the best way.
Hosting LiFT-HER Open House on 4/11 and seeing 50+ women walk through my LiVE iT FWD Coaching (LiFT Studio) space? That hit was different. The energy, the conversations, the connections — it was everything I hoped for and more. It reminded me how powerful it is when women show up — for themselves and for each other. I truly am blessed from this event.
And I'm celebrating this too... Over the past couple months, more women have stepped into coaching — both inside my LiF Foundation Program (100% online, access from anywhere) and LiF CORE Program (Hybrid with in-person & app access) at the LiFT Studio.
That's a win. Not just for me — but for every woman choosing to move forward instead of starting over.
And because of that...we're doing it again.
LiFT-HER Open House is back in the fall on Oct 3. Bigger. Stronger. Even more connection.
And I'll be honest — I took a step back after all of it. I rested. I let it land.
Because forward doesn't always look like pushing harder. Sometimes it looks like pausing so you can move better. Right now, a lot of women are feeling pulled in every direction — trying to do more, be more, keep up.
Here's the reframe: You don't need more. You need structure. You don't need to start over. You need to keep showing up.
— Coach MegS
THIS MONTH'S FOCUS
Structure That Actually Supports You
You don't need more motivation. You need something that works on your busy days, your off days, and everything in between.
Structure isn't about being rigid — it's about removing friction so you can actually follow through.
- ✦Behavior: Follow a plan you don't have to rethink every day. Your workouts, your meals, your routine — decided ahead of time so you're not negotiating with yourself in the moment.
- ✦Mindset: Structure creates freedom — not restriction. When the basics are handled, you stop overthinking and start executing.
- ✦Practical Reminder: If you're always "figuring it out," you're draining your energy before you even start. Simplify it. Repeat it. Build from there.
This is how you stop starting over and continue moving forward.
STRENGTH MOVE OF THE MONTH
Push Up
Why it matters
Builds upper body and core strength while teaching total-body control and stability.
Coaching Cues
- • Keep your body in one straight line — no sagging or piking
- • Hands under shoulders, screw them into the floor for stability
- • Lower with control, press the floor away
Who it's for
Every woman — whether you're starting on an incline or leveling up to the floor, this movement meets you where you are and builds real strength.
FUEL FORWARD
Don't Ignore Hunger... Just Don't Wait Too Long
The Rule:
Pay attention early — don't wait until you're starving.
Why it works:
Hunger isn't the problem.
But when you ignore it too long, you go from:
"I could eat something..."
to
"I need everything... right now."
That's when energy drops, portions go up, and choices feel harder.
Action Step:
Catch it earlier.
That moment when you think: "Yeah... I could snag something here." That's your window.
Build your go-to combos:
- protein + carb + color
- something quick, balanced, and easy
You're not trying to be perfect — you're just not waiting until you're running on empty.
Quick Check-In:
"Am I fueling now... or reacting later?"
Need help putting this into practice?
Simple structure to help you build consistency without extremes through strength, nutrition and wellness.
LiF SPOTLIGHT
Natalee Shimerdla
CEO & Founder, NGSD Services
This month I'm highlighting a woman who helps you clean up the chaos behind the scenes of your business — because structure isn't just for your workouts. Natalee Shimerdla, CEO & Founder of NGSD Services (Natalee Gets Sh!t Done), helps female business owners simplify systems, streamline operations, and actually follow through.
Q: What's the biggest struggle you see before women work with you?
"3–5 years into business, you realize you have something real... but your systems are all cobbled together and nothing talks to each other. That's where I step in — cleaning up tech, simplifying, and aligning everything with how you actually work."
Q: What's one thing you help people fix quickly?
"Time. Business owners spend so much time duplicating work and recreating the wheel. Templates and automations give them back brain space so they can focus on strategy and selling."
Q: What does 'getting your sh*t done' actually look like?
"Running your business in a way that it doesn't take everything from you — so you can take a trip without your laptop, spend time with your kids, or be present for your family. Your business shouldn't consume you."
WHAT'S COMING UP
App-based strength training you can do anywhere — structured, progressive, and built for real life. My win is I recently added 7 women to this program! I am taking on another 50 women, my goal is another 20 this year - is that you!?
Book a Coach CallTrain with me in person and stay supported through the app between sessions.
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READY TO MOVE FORWARD?
You don't need to do more.
You need direction.
LiVE BOLD. MOVE FORWARD. CREATE YOUR BEST LiF.
Forward isn't a direction — it's a decision.
Coach MegS