The Dream Team Coaching Opportunity - Start living fearlessly!

On Monday July 29th you can have a chance to hear what makes the Dream Team different from any other team in Beachbody, how being a Beachbody coach can fit your life and how you can make a career out of helping other people get healthy and fit! Whether you want to just learn more about saving 25% on your Shakeology or you want to replace your current full time income check out our conference call! There is no pressure to become a coach, you can literally just listen and ask questions!

But while you wait for that call to start read on to find out a little bit about how and why I am a Beachbody coach...plus watch the video at the end to see if you might be a good fit!!

When I ask people if they would be interested in becoming a Beachbody coach, I often hear "yah as soon as I get to my goal" or "I need to lose xx pounds before I start coaching". And I totally understand that feeling. When I first started coaching I was just starting my first 12 week Turbo Fire/Shakeology challenge group. I was not happy with how I looked and wondered why anyone would listen to ME about fitness when I clearly wasn't a fitness role model. What do I have to offer other people?

Well I can offer support! And that's what people really want. They want to know you've "been there", that you're a REAL person, who struggles, who keeps going, who gets results! That positive example keeps people engaged and keeps them going.

I didn't become a coach for the money, I became a coach to help people turn their health around, get in shape and live their lives to the fullest. It's just an added bonus that I am able to build my business and help my family with an extra income. I know some of you may wonder "how much time do you dedicate to this business". Good question! I spend a couple hours each morning after my morning workout, a couple hours while my son naps and a couple hours in the evening when he's gone to bed. I am very organized and use that time to plan blog posts, Facebook posts, challenge groups, etc for the next day. Plus I use my fabulous coach discount to purchase new programs to expand my knowledge on all that Beachbody has to offer while getting in shape myself! People also ask "how much money do you make" and to that I say "my income is always a direct reflection of the number of lives I change". So BE THERE for people, LISTEN to them, SHARE with them. Help them to change and make their lives better.

Beachbody coaches are here to provide motivation, support and encouragement to others. Because we have gone through these programs, we have a chance to share our experiences and help people succeed. Often times people begin working out and get discouraged quickly because they have no one to cheer them on, no one to say “Great Job, keep up the good work!” As Beachbody coaches we are encouraged to be “a product of the product” and motivate and inspire others to make positive changes in their own lives. And if you're continuing to use Beachbody programs to advance your own fitness journey and drink Shakeology to have the best nutrition than this is a will be a breeze! Plus it makes you accountable to your teammates. It makes you "push play" when you'd rather sleep in, or pick up an apple instead of a candy bar. We must lead by example!

If joining The Dream Team sounds like an opportunity that you'd like to explore further I look forward to speaking with you. If you can't wait till Monday and you are ready to join now, I encourage you to fill out the New Coach Application and we'll get you started in the new coach camp immediately!! See you on the call!

T25 Chalean Extreme Hybrid Week 3

I can say that I'm honestly loving this hybrid! This week I was feeling more comfortable with the T25 moves and getting good form and I continued to up my weights a little more as well. I am trying to get back to my early morning workouts and this week I did really well. For me it is just something that I like to get done and off my plate. I feel guilty with it hanging over my head all day worrying and wondering when I'm going to fit it in.

Daily Post-Workout Accountability Picture for our T25 Challenge group

This weeks schedule was a little different...I'm really trying to find a way to work both programs in a way that works best for me and I think I found that. So I'll be trying this for the remainder of the hybrid.

Monday -Total Body Circuit / Push Circuit 1
Tuesday - Speed 1.0 / CLX rest
Wednesday - Lower Focus / Push Circuit 2
Thursday - Cardio / Burn Intervals
Friday - Total Body & Ab Intervals / Push Circuit 3
Saturday - CLX Burn it off
Sunday - REST

 I got away from tracking my food a little bit and my weight seems to be at a plateau this week so I'm going to go back to My Fitness Pal (mrsbez1 if you'd like to friend me) and start really logging it and measuring my portions to see if I can push past this. I also plan to change my breakfast next week to veggies and egg whites and cut out the oatmeal for a little while. But I am happy with the results I'm seeing in my midsection. I kept my food pretty simple and made larger batches for left overs so it was easy to reheat and eat through the week. I tried some REALLY good new recipes this week! The Sweet & Sour Meatballs from the Thin Kitchen (beachbody free gift) cook book were to die for and the Mushroom Chicken is always a family favorite!!

 Are you making sure you drink enough water each day? I know once the day gets going sometimes it's hard to remember so do something that works for YOU!! I suggest to my challengers to set a timerr on your phone, leave 4 water bottles out on the counter or even make yourself a note. Just get it in!! For me I found these tumbler cups work best. It holds 20 ounces and j can keep refilling it. I put 5 little post-it tabs on the counter and each time I finish the cup I throw one away. By the time I go to bed they all have to be gone!! I only need 75 ounces but I shoot for 100...hey it can't hurt right?!?!

I also enjoyed my Birthday Cake Vanilla Shakeology out by the pool on Sunday while I worked on my weekly goals. This recipe was AH-MAZING!!

Birthday Cake Vanilla Shakeology
1 Scoop Vanilla Shakeology 
1 Cup Almond Milk
1/2 tsp imitation butter extract
1 Tbsp non fat cheesecake pudding mix
Ice 
Top with sprinkles!! 






So that's it folks!! Over all I feel like it was a really good week! I was able to stay on track with my food and workouts, drank lots of water, had lots of YUMMY shakes and have results to show for it!!

If you are wanting to start a on a health and fitness journey of your own and would like a little help, support and motivation, I would love to chat! My last challenge group of the month is starting July 29th and we would love to have you!! Please contact me today so we can get you set up on a plan that works for you!!

Mexican Lasagna

Tonight I wanted to try something new that would also provide us with left overs as this week's schedule is a little hectic and anything I can do to save time is right up my alley!! I have made lasagna before but this is made with my all time favorites!! I love ground turkey with black beans and taco seasoning and usually throw it over spinach for a taco salad but this we a nice variation. My son gobbled it up and my husband had many compliments for the chef :) I grilled some asparagus as well to go with it, so yummy!

Ingredients:

• 1lb lean ground turkey
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (low fat)
• 1 cup of cottage cheese
• 1 cup of clean salsa
• 1/2 cup of black beans
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 4 low carb whole wheat tortillas, cut into strips (I like the santa fe wraps from costco)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a skillet pan sprayed with nonstick spray, cook the ground turkey and onion until brown.  Once cooked turn to low and add salsa, black beans and taco seasoning and mix together.  Set aside
3. In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese and the cup of cottage cheese.
4. In a baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray, line the pan with 1/2 of the tortilla strips.  Scoop 1/2 of the meat mixture on top and spread out, covering the tortillas.  Then add 1/2 of the cheese mix on top of the meat and spread.  Repeat the layers again with remaining strips, meat, and cottage cheese.  Top with remaining cheese.
5. Cover and bake for 40 minutes and enjoy!  Makes 4 servings at 350 calories each.

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

I am always looking for ways to spice things up a bit!  I am a creature of habit but at the same time I also enjoy a little variety.  So in an effort to search out some new recipes to boost my lean muscle mass while I'm doing Chalean Extreme, I came across this recipe in Jamie Eason's 12 week livefit program!  I've made them once before and they are delicious!  So each afternoon this week I am going to have 2 muffins and a side of veggies!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey or chicken
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• /12 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried yellow mustard
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chipotle pepper spice
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks finely chopped

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Spray muffin pan with olive or canola oil.
• Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl.
• Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin tin.  Muffins should be about the size of raquet balls.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• Makes 12 muffins.

Serving size 2 muffins for women and 4 for men.
Calories:  80 
Fat:  2 g
Carbs:  4 g
Protein:  11g

 

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This weekend I wanted to try a new recipe so I pulled out all of my Beachbody cookbooks that come with each different program and started flipping through. I landed on these Sweet and Sour Meatballs and they were a winner for sure. They were definitely kid tested and husband approved too!! We served them over a 1/2 cup of brown rice and had with steamed veggies. They would also make a great clean low calorie appetizer for a party as well. Makes approx 35-40 meatballs

 

Meatball Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey

1 cup cooked brown rice

1- 8oz can crushed pineapple drained

1/2 cup green onion

1 Tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp ginger

Combine meatball ingredients in medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Line a baking sheet with foil (helps with cleanup). Place cooking racks in foil-lined baking sheet. Shape meatballs and place on the racks. Bake for 25 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.

 Sauce Ingredients

3/4 cup low sodium, low fat chicken broth

1/3 cup chili sauce

3 Tbsp rice vinegar

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 tsp corn starch

1/2 tsp ground ginger

Combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Place over medium heat and stir intermittently until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and stir for another minute or until mixture thickens slightly. Pour sauce over meatballs, and gently toss to coat meatballs. Serve warm.

Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

 Thin Kitchen cookbook. 

Free gift from Beachbody for my Club membership!!

Do you want more recipes just like this?  Do you need someone to keep you accountable to your meal plan and to your workouts?  What about a place to check in each and every day to stay on track and know that there are other people out there just like you that are struggling to get the results that they want!!!
Then, contact me and join my support group to get health, fitness, support, and customized meal plans and healthy recipes to keep you on the right track!  There is nothing more powerful than having a community of support to keep you positive!!!

Lean Out For Labor Day

WOO WEEE!! This has been a crazy good start to the month!! I have three challenge groups busting at the seams with challengers reporting pounds and inches lost like crazy!! And more people are wanting in....so due to popular demand I will be opening the LAST challenge group for July starting Monday July 29th. Let's work together and LEAN OUT FOR LABOR DAY!!

What is a challenge group? How about AWESOME SAUCE!!! A group of like minded individuals all on a health and fitness journey who work hard and cheer each other on, pick their teammates up when they fall and pat them on the back when they succeed!! People working hard to get in shape, get healthy, get off insulin or other medications. People who know that it is up to THEM to make sure they are healthy and around for their kids and grand kids.

 I'm just here to motivate you daily, help you with meal planning, help teach you how to do all of this while traveling or hosting parties but most of all I'm here to SUPPORT you on this journey!! I LOVE watching YOU succeed because I WAS THERE!! I know when enough is enough. I know how hard it is to wake up and work out when your baby has been up crying all night. I know what its like to work all day and not want to work out but I also know how amazing you are about to feel! The HUGE smile that's going to cross your face when you need to go shopping for new pants ever couple weeks. The warm fuzzy feeling you're going to get when someone says "Hey you look great, what are you doing?"and I'm here to make sure YOU get the results you want to achieve. 

My goal is to help you kick the excuses, end emotional eating, arm you with the tools to be successful and teach you how to make it a lifestyle and not a crash diet.  It's a kid tested and husband approved approach to weight loss and living a healthy and fulfilling life!  My mission is to set you up with a fitness program that is not too easy and not too hard but just right for your ability level. Then, I create a customized meal plan WITH you so that you can learn how to plan out your meals, prepare healthy snacks, give you recipes, tips, motivation and accountability to start and complete a fitness program!  I call it a challenge group, but it's not a competition to see who can win or lose the most weight but yet it's an accountability group.  It's a place that you can feel safe, you can feel comfortable talking about your struggles and triumphs, where you won't be judged for making a mistake instead we encourage you and  celebrate all the victories along the way!
  

  This last group will begin on July 29th.  The requirements are that I am YOUR coach!  I will help you choose a fitness program to meet your needs plus you are required to replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology for the duration of the challenge.  The challenge is 60 days long!  Then, I will add you to the accountability group where we will set goals, track our progress, make your meal plan, teach you how to prepare healthy snacks, I will give you recipes and more!!  We will track our progress at the 30 and 60 day mark and make any changes at that time to the plan!

 So yes, I'm sure you stopped at the Shakeology and said, heck no I don't do shakes or you said I don't want to be dependent on a shake to lose weight right! Well I was the exact same way.  Let me tell you I was so surprised at the difference Shakeology made in the way I felt!  Clearly I wasn't eating the recommended daily veggies or even getting enough of the vitamins and minerals from my foods that I was eating.  When I added in Shakeology (not a protein shake but a complete all natural nutrient dense meal) I stopped having cravings for sweets, I was making better choices vs the drive thru, I had energy naturally minus caffeine and I was truly pushing harder in my workouts because I was getting nutrition so my body could function properly!  

  If you've been on the fence about T25 I suggest you jump on board now because starting August 1st you will NO LONGER be able to get it at the sale price. But if not T25 no worries, this group will be open to challengers who are interested in any Beachbody program out there! I will work with you one on one to make sure we find the perfect fit. Space is limited so when the group fills up then you will go on the waiting list for the following months group! If you're ready to jump in full force fill out the challenge group application and let's get started today!!

T25 Chalean Extreme Hybrid Week 2

I am SO very happy with the decision to re-do week 2! This time I was very focused on my workouts, didn't miss a single one and stuck to my meal plan. I was pretty hungry this week but I think that's to be expected. Doubling up T25 with Chalean Extreme allowed for a daily calorie burn varying between 300-600+. I was also able to increase almost all of my weights this week. Since this is my second round of Chalean Extreme I'm pushing hard for muscle toning and definition.

I refer to my plan as a hybrid but I'd say it's really more of just double days. I am following both schedules in their entirety. Here was my schedule for week 2. I found myself working out later in the day when my son napped but it also kind of threw my schedule off so I'm going back to morning workouts this week!

Week 2:
Monday - T25 Cardio / CLX Push Circuit 1
Tuesday - T25 Total Body Circuit / CLX Rest Day
Wednesday - T25 Speed 1.0 / CLX Push Circuit 2
Thursday - T25 Cardio / CLX Burn Intervals
Friday - T25 Lower Focus & Ab Intervals / CLX Push Circuit 3
Saturday - T25 Rest Day / CLX Burn it off
Sunday - REST DAY!!

If you follow my workouts you know I usually eat the same thing...a lot LOL. but it just works for me to keep things simple. I have wanted to start leaning out my tummy so next week I've decided to follow an even more stripped plan and cut out my morning Oatmeal and switch to egg whites and veggie omelets and a few other changes but we'll go over that next week. Here is what I ate last week

 I did do some traveling out of town this week on day trips but I didn't let that throw me off track. As I ran out the door I grabbed a few snacks as I knew I would have a long day on the road and didn't want to be stuck eating at the drive thru. I grabbed apples and 100 calorie almond packs, my Shakeology packet and shaker cup and a few tuna packets. These were absolute lifesavers and I also had all the kids around me asking if they could eat the apples which made me smile from ear to ear because their only other option was packaged cafeteria food. 

Did you find this hybrid or these clean eating tips helpful? Do you need help with meal planning or daily accountability?  I would love to work with you in one of my monthly challenge groups and help you on your journey. Contact me today and let's chat!! 

T25 Week 2 REWIND!!

Yup, you read that right!! I'm about to get real right now, be candid and lay it on the line, show you that I'm HUMAN and that even I make mistakes and need a little kick in the pants from time to time. Here we go...

So I started week 2 of my T25, Chalean Extreme hybrid last Monday. I felt great, I pushed hard, ate clean and thought it was going to be a great week. Well shortly after my morning workout we discovered that my husband's ankle was swollen and black and blue, so off he went for x-rays and discovered a pretty bad sprain. I told myself that even though I was losing my workout buddy (we were SO stoked to be doing this as a team) I would continue on this journey strong and keep the spirit alive for him when he was ready to return. 

 So Tuesday rolled around and I was definitely bummed he couldn't work out with me and those ugly little excuses started to roll right in like a freight train. I can't believe I actually uttered the words "well I'll just make today my rest day and workout on Saturday", but I did. And I skipped my workout and went on with my day. For the most part I ate clean and stuck to my meal plan although I could have used some more water.

Wednesday came and I felt better. I actually knocked out TWO workouts, T25 and Chalean Extreme, I had my fire back. I turned up the music, had my son dancing next to me and I was pumped!! I sat there at the end of my workout trying to truly soak up that AMAZING feeling I was experiencing so that next time I didn't want to work out I could dig deep and remember how great I always feel when it's done.

Thursday, the 4th of July, came and I was confident that I would make good decisions even though it was going to be my cheat meal. I woke up early and did my workout before we headed out of town, made my 4th of July Shakeology and again I felt great about my decision to rise and shine! I started my day off with my normal pro-oats breakfast and brought some healthy snacks (apple/almonds and tuna packets). My brother-in-law and sister-in-law did some amazing BBQ and fresh summer salads so I knew I this cheat meal wasn't going to be so bad after all. I wouldn't be left feeling guilty for the choices I had made. My down fall was helping to clean up...not the cleaning up the kitchen part, but the "oh I didn't try this earlier, let me try a bite of that, oh this looks good" So after all was said and done my little nibbles in the kitchen probably added up to anther meal in itself...EKKK!!! THIS my friends is where I feel very guilty and was the start of my downward spiral...I'll spare all the details but Friday, Saturday and Sunday consisted of no workouts, fairly good eating, I had my daily Shakeology, but didn't stick to a meal plan at all and definitely felt sluggish. I have conditioned my body to expect certain things to make it thrive, regular workouts, Shakeology, clean eating, no processed or very carb heavy foods and I didn't deliver. I have no one to blame but myself, but this pity party is OVER!!!

Today my husband is back to work, and we have a new schedule we all have to stick to. For me this means getting up at 5am whether I like it or not. Getting in that workout and starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast. I've decided to take this story and give it a happy ending. That means that I will start week 2 T25/Chalean Extreme over again today. That I will not beat myself up. That I will prove its ok to make mistakes and fall off the wagon BUT you have to dust yourself off and GET BACK ON!! I have prepared my meal plan for the week. Shopped, cooked and prepped my meals and I'm ready to take this week head on. 

To hold myself accountable I will post here that my morning weigh in was 154.3. If you've been following my journey you know last week I weighed in at 153.2 and you may be thinking "WAIT...you're freaking out over ONE POUND?" But folks, you KNOW it's not about that pound. I am NOT a scale fan, its about my lifestyle choices that I'm unhappy. It's about not being the example of health and fitness that I aim to be. So it's time to turn the page and get this week on the road. Follow my progress at Healthy Girl Fitness and, stay tuned for an AWESOME week!!

Quinoa Almond Berry Salad

As we head out to celebrate this Independence Day with our loved ones, I encourage you to bring something not only full of flavor but also healthy to the table. We are often presented with calorie laden creamy salads, cakes, pies, burgers and beer. All of which are fine in moderation but why not mix it up with a protein and flavor packed salad that your guests will be talking about for weeks to come!! I suggest doubling this recipe because you'll be amazed at how fast it gets gobbled up!!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup dry quinoa
• 1 pint strawberries, sliced (2.5-3 cups)
• 16 oz. fresh blueberries (1.5-2 cups)
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and sliced
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (or lemon might work!)
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1/2 cup almonds, chopped

Directions:
1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, chop the fruit and place in a large bowl.
3. Mix the dressing ingredients (maple syrup, balsamic, lime juice, salt) in a small jar and adjust to taste if necessary. Note: You may have to double the dressing recipe if your salad is quite large.
4. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and add to large bowl with fruit. Combine. Pour on dressing and mix well. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until serving time. Serves 2-3 as a main or 4-6 as a side. Or if you are reeeeally hungry 2 people!

 

Recipe: www.ohsheglows.com

Picture: www.onceuponacuttingboard.com

T25 Review - Week 1

Shaun T has done it again!! The creator of Insanity has come up with a complete body workout and compressed it into a 25 minute DVD, only 5 days a week!! Beachbody has shortened the program so that we can really focus and give it our all for 25 minutes....and honestly before I knew it, it was almost over. When I first saw the results of the test group I knew I HAD to get my hands on this program! Then I heard that it was 25 minutes with NO breaks and I'm not going to lie, I got a little nervous. I'm fine to give it 110% but I also like those breaks to catch my breath. But I wasn't going to let that get in my way. I'm willing to PUSH hard and get the results I know are possible with this program. I bought the T25 program when I was at Summit in Las Vegas and my husband and I started first thing Monday morning.

From the start of the first workout I've only said one thing....I LOVE IT!!! I am literally dripping in sweat and burn between 200-562 calories on these workouts. With other programs I can usually burn quite a bit of calories but I barely break a sweat, so I know this will be a whole new ball game!! As you can see you dont need a large workout area. Both my husband and I are able to get an awesome workout in a small area. 

Week 1 Schedule

Monday - Cardio

Tuesday - Speed 1.0

Wednesday - Total Body Circuit

Thursday - Ab Intervals

Friday (Double Day) - Lower Focus & Cardio

Saturday - Staturday (record measurements/weight) Rest Day

Sunday - Rest Day

Couples that sweat together, stay together!!

I am happy to say that I was able to keep up with the main crew for most of these videos and when I needed a break I could just follow Tayna but still get a great workout, and jump back in when I was ready!

Prior to starting T25 I was just finishing Chalean Extreme and I was really enjoying the results I was getting. I love how strong I feel when lifting weights and I like how my body was shrinking down. So after completing my first week of T25 I've decided that I will be adding Chalean Extreme back in to my routine in addition to 25. I'm also going to aim to workout 7 days a week next week. With T25 being only 25 minutes there's really no reason not to!!

 

In addition to starting this new workout, my husband and I also tried the new Vanilla Shakeology and we are hooked!! It tastes just like vanilla cake batter. We are having so much fun experimenting with all of the flavors too!! This is a great addition to our clean eating meal plan to provide some variety to our Chocolate and Greenberry Shakeology. My husbands favorite recipe is 1 scoop vanilla Shakeology with ice and OJ. I agree it was so yummy! I also bought some frozen mixed tropical fruit so we can have a nice summer treat!!

 The recipes that come with the T25 program are delicious as well!! I didn't expect anything less from Beachbody as they always deliver on healthy recipes that also taste really good!!

Turkey, Pepper & Avocado Rolls

3 slices of low sodium, nitrate free turkey breast

1/8 medium avocado sliced

1/2 medium bell pepper sliced into 6 pieces

Top each slice of turkey with bell peppers and avocado, roll and enjoy!!

Check out our week 1 Couples T25 review and our weight loss stats....Week 2 starts today!!

 My exclusive T25 test group is starting July 8th and we have a limited number of spots left, but I would love to have YOU be a part of it!! In the challenge group you will get support, motivation, accountability, help with recipes, meal planning and clean eating, tips to stay on track with your nutrition and exercise while traveling or going on vacation. If you're a busy person who couldn't find time for a long work out, but are interested in getting in the best shape of your life in ONLY 25 minutes I would love to chat!! Registration ends soon so request to join the group today!!