Shelly's Element : The Fit Life

12/30/2025

TOMORROW at Total Fitness 29…. Join me for 8am Super Circuit ;9am Pilates Plus and/or Rollology at 10am !!! Alllll TOMORROW , Wednesday Dec 31st !

New Years Day schedule: the gym is open but there wont be any studio classes ….soooo….after tomorrow’s classes, we wont be in-studio til next year !!!! …. Um …which means Friday morning 😎;

ON FRIDAY Jan 2nd:
Start off 2026 with me in my new class:
MetCon at 7am!!! …. MetCon stands for Metabolic conditioning —think layering the Super Circuit with a generous portion of cardio /abs and fat burning…annnnd close the first workout day of the NEW year , in studio , with me at Rollology at 6pm!!!

Scripture for the New Year illustrates,IMO, the best “self talk” ever (see pic)….when you doubt God — remind yourself of the times (for me a zillion) He has “showed up” already for you —and others you know—and remember HE hasnt changed ! His love is everlasting! (*Spirit Fit Chick*).

12/18/2025

11/29/2025

Wow. I TOTALLY missed my opportunity to get all “everything in moderation peeps” on OR before Thanksgiving …. THAT said we RARELY stick to that “rule of thumb” even with a “fit for DOING life”philosophy … so how do YOU handle the occasional “too much of a good thing?”… one thing not to do is promise yourself: I will “burn it off” at the gym (track, pool, dance club,etc ),nor “I’ll just fast”…. Or even worse — beat yourself up —thinking that will motivate you to not do it again… my trick: learned to “hit my reset button” —- wait til you are actually physically hungry to eat again , then keep it between hunger and full each time …. Not wait til you are starving to eat nor eat so much you have to switch to stretchy to feel comfy….

I do hope you had an amazing thanksgiving celebration —-and hope to see you here more regularly THROUGH the holdiay season —into the coming new year!

I have lots of effective AND fun quick tips for staying fit for a fabulous you IN the doing of life ! Michelle Ansdell Gabriel Shelly's Element : The Fit Life Shelly & Her Puppet Pals

11/21/2025

Oh yeeeeah its RED FRIDAY and though I dont forget the importance of those soldiers DEPLOYED on our behalf , sometimes Michael Angelo Walker has to remind me that we have a really cool, albeit informal, special day set aside EACH week!

Its called, (hashtag isnt NECESSARY however its a great way to show our nation united in love and care for those deployed— for anyone searching #’s)

Think of it as “Spirit Day” in school … wear red — (white & blue too)— and be an ambassador for a day, or just a moment … thoughtful, prayerfully remembering those deployed AND their familes;in this season of Thanksgiving … be mindful they dont all get to spend time at home with their loved ones— if you have a chance , thank them for their service and sacrifice …

… just thinking out loud here — we are pretty much in a military town (Next to the biggest base in the country)….maybe help a military spouse get something down from the top shelf at the market —as opposed to anything less than understanding,like,being frustrated how they (miraculously really) handle
4 little ones single handedly while their soldier spouse is away …dont think anyone here would ever do THAT …. Just remember my mama was in that same posiiton with the 4 of us … and anything is possible … with kindness and prayer, handle everyone with prayer ? Yup that fits . 🤗

11/12/2025

Happy Veterans Day !!! Im so excited I was able to find some pictures of my siblings when they were in the service … remembering my brother was a helicopter pilot and switched to fixed wings—— even became a trainer for both … made Captain …. My sister oh my gosh did some of the coolest stuff while in the army … well, to a little sister at least … she was a tank mechanic and rated as an expert marksman throwing hand grenades !! … and YES they both did much more … juat happy to find some snipets of their time in the army … I missed them terribly — mom of course especially did …❤️❤️❤️

11/09/2025

Yes ! What a wonderful attitude … rooting for y’all no matter how you have stepped into your “fit for doing life” journey … big steps, little steps, baby steps … have fun ! Celebrate every accomplishment … there was a time for me when just getting out of bed bed and strapping on my running shoes (not even to get out the door) , was a major accomplishment —- life is NOT easy but it is still the best deal in town —and you are worth the celebration !