Bikini Boot Camp

I'm looking for 10 women who need to lose 10-15 pounds and want to join in on my next Bikini  Boot Camp Challenge Test Group, Monday June 2nd.

And there is a FREE GIFT for the FIRST person who upgrades to a PREFERRED CUSTOMER ACCOUNT!!! You’ll get a Hamilton Beach blender with travel cup attached and a Slimming Pack to get you started right

Are you saying, "not possible?" Oh YES it is. One of my clients lost 17 pounds in 21 days and she can't believe how much she eats on this plan. EVEN CHOCOLATE and WINE. Yep. No lie.

The weather is warm and the kids are ready to go to the pool.  Seriously, how can you look at those beautiful faces and tell them that you can't go to the pool because you don't like the way that you look in a bathing suit?!?!  SELFISH YOU MIGHT SAY!  Although, you can't tell me that the thought hasn't run through your mind or that you haven't used another excuse to cover up for the real reason you won't go to the pool.  Your excuses might sound like this:

I have to clean the house

The laundry is overflowing

I need to run errands 

It's right in the middle of nap time

There is a chance of rain so maybe we should reschedule

Oh my all of a sudden my stomach hurts so bad, can we go to the pool another time?

It's not fair to yourself or to your kids to make excuses why you can't enjoy the simple pleasures of summer.  I am saying this to you because I was once that person who made excuses for going to the pool. Then, I would be at the pool with my arms crossed hiding my belly and analyzing every other person at the pool.  I validated my feelings by pointing out their flaws in my mind!  Seriously, IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME?  Do you do that too?

Enough is enough!  Right!!  You definitely don't have to starve yourself or do a juice diet or eat cabbage to lose weight and feel good about yourself.  I know that your summer is busy, you are traveling there are vacations and picnics and road trips and lots more.  Don't let that be another excuse to start later.  I will work around that.  I am excited to announce a special summer challenge group just for you!

On June 2nd I am kicking off the Bikini Boot Camp Challenge.  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, using color coded, pre portioned food containers to create a customized meal plan, I work 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!!!  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!

The group will begin on June 2nd.  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 28 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 21 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 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!  No joke and I swear I'm not lying!!  It works!  (ok done with my soapbox, continue reading!!  LOL)

I can honestly say that the Challenge Groups changed my life!  As a mom I needed an outlet for support that I could do from my living room! This was a place that it didn't matter what I looked like, it didn't matter if I missed a step here or there, I didn't need fancy workout clothes!  I just needed me, myself and the TV!!!  The accountability group was my sounding board and MY COACH carried me through the tough times!!!!

Do you need that kind of support?  Do you continue to sign up for gym memberships, aerobics classes, weight watchers meetings and then fail to follow through?  Not this time!  It's different now!  You are READY and I am here to help you change!

It all starts with you COMMITTING to MAKE THE CHANGE!!!!
I'll provide you with:
-30 minute daily workout plan
-Nutrition plan
-Perfect portion container system for meal prep (no over or under eating)
-VIP accountability group
-Personal coaching and guidance on your goals

FINE PRINT: Free gift is ONLY available to the first person who contacts me to join the group as a preferred customer. This MUST be a NEW customer and you must sign up by WEDNESDAY MAY 28th to qualify for the free gift. Lastly you must contact me prior to signing up to confirm you qualify :)

If you know someone who might benefit from this opportunity PLEASE feel free to SHARE this post!

Please fill out the application to be considered and mention the free gift in your notes

Triple Berry Summer Salad

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!! Most likely you'll have a gathering, BBQ or potluck of some sort this weekend and most likely there will be lots of food and drinks that might throw you off track! So here is a YUMMY triple berry salad to bring so you have some healthy options!!

Ingredients:
9oz baby spinach, torn
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup chopped basil
1 avocado, chopped
4oz goat or feta cheese
Directions: 

1. Divide baby spinach between plates then top with berries, almonds, basil and chopped avocado. Crumble goat cheese on top then dress with salad dressing. I recommend raspberry or strawberry balsamic vinegar, but any olive-oil based vinaigrette would be fantastic.

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Recipe source http://iowagirleats.com/

Beachbody Coaching with the Dream Team

Its the Friday before a holiday weekend. My day started early with a workout, challenge group check ins, laundry and cleaned the house, breakfast, trip to the park, snuggles on the couch and I just finished prepping the meat and sides for this weekends BBQ!! I have all my grocery shopping done for the weekend and all of next week and its not even 2pm!!

#Superwoman? HARDLY!! #Freedom to create my life the way I WANT IT? ABSOLUTELY!!

Rewind 2 years to this very day. I was working 40+ hours, had an infant, my house was a disaster and I couldn't take today off to prepare for the holiday weekend because I has ZERO vacation time. I was overweight, unhappy and all I wanted to do was get to 5pm so I could have a 3 day weekend that would rush by so fast and bring me back to the office on Tuesday. We were living paycheck to paycheck and it was NOT the life I had envisioned for myself and my family.

All I can say is that I am truly BLESSED that God has put this little thing called Beachbody in my lap, that I was laid off from my job and that I ended up on the #1 team in the ENTIRE company. Luck? Nope!! I truly believe I was meant to HELP OTHERS!! This is what I was CALLED to do and the fact that I GET to do this every day is still like a dream!! I get to take free vacations with my family, I have the freedom to travel and work from anywhere I want, I get to set my own schedule and be the CEO of my OWN business while being present at home and raise my children!! I'm a mom JUST LIKE YOU!! I just wanted more for my family. I was tired of the "average" and ready for the "EXTRAORDINARY"!!

I would be SELFISH if I didn't share this opportunity with everyone I know!! So TODAY I am inviting YOU to join the Dream Team!! If any part of this post struck a cord with you I want to chat!! I am taking 10 women under my wing starting JUNE 2 and teaching you everything I was taught.

BUT... here are a few things to consider before applying:

#1 - You must be willing and ready to get in the best shape of your life using Beachbody programs and/or products {21 Day Fix, Insanity, T-25, Insanity, Shakeology, etc}.

#2 - You must FULLY commit to completing ALL coach training assignments and agree to living OUTSIDE of your comfort zone!

#3 - You must be COACHABLE & COMMITTED.

If you have DREAMED of more freedom, more financial stability, to spend MORE time with your family on YOUR terms, to make a difference and to be connected to people who are doing the same…

THEN....

This is what you need my friend!! I've been there, I know how to succeed in this business, & I want to show you how to do the same! I will continue accepting applications through May 30th before selecting the 10 individuals! Our training begins the following Monday June 2nd!

HERE WE GO!! THIS is possible for YOU!

*This is only for coaches who I PERSONALLY SPONSOR*

5 Tips to Avoid Late Night Snacking

One of the common themes in my accountability groups are challengers who say they have trouble with late night snacking, and I know they're not alone. So many people, myself included sometimes, just hear that kitchen calling their name. Those fresh baked cookies left over from a birthday party or that tub of ice cream hubby brought home for the kids. Or maybe it's not even something specific, maybe you just find yourself poking around the kitchen for something to eat. Most of the time this is just mindless munching, and not actual HUNGER! So today I'm going to share a few tips that I find helpful and I hope they work for you too!

Be sure to eat a well rounded dinner that you enjoy - If you're trying to lose weight you may be thinking "all I can eat is grilled chicken and steamed broccoli and I'll be starving in 20 minutes". Well that couldn't be ANY further from the truth!! But what you do need to make sure is that your dinner is well rounded. So be sure to have some lean meat such as chicken, fish, turkey (think grilled fish tacos, Turkey Meatloaf or chicken kebobs....doesnt sound so bad right??? Now add in some healthy fats - Avocado on your tacos or grill your chicken in a little coconut oil. Dont forget the whole grains (Quinoa with your kebobs, brown rice with your tacos) and some fiber dense veggies like broccoli, zucchini or asparagus.

Snack Prep - So if you just KNOW that you need to munch on something after dinner then let's do it. BUT let's plan for it and get prepared. Clear your house, kitchen and fridge of junk. Toss the cookies, candy, cake, ice cream, ding dongs (do they even make those anymore, yuck) Cheetos, sugar filled cereals etc. Whatever is a trigger for YOU, get-it-out!! And stock up on good foods that you can eat and not feel guilty for after. Some of my late night snack faves are plain Greek yogurt with some berries, sliced nitrate free turkey lunch meat wrapped around a slice of avocado and pepper,  1/2 a banana rolled in a small tortilla with peanut butter or veggies and hummus. Sometimes a big glass of water or nice warm cup of green tea will do the trick too!

Get Busy - No not like that!! I mean get up and get moving...Do that laundry that's starting to take up space in the corner, go for a walk, read a book, give yourself a manicure....wet nails don't go so well with snacking! Take the dog for a walk, prune your flowers, play soccer with the kids. There are TONS of things you can do to get active and keep your mind from wandering to food. 


Brush your teeth -  Have you tried to drink orange juice after you've just brushed your teeth? Not so pleasant right? This usually helps with most other foods too. They just don't taste the same after you've left your mouth feeling minty fresh!

Bed time! - So you've finished dinner, played a game of soccer with the kids, came in for a small bowl of yogurt and berries and you're still thinking about food! I know, you tried all my tips and the kitchen is still calling your name...It happens. This can take some time but I promise you that if you give this a shot, you will be fitting into those short for summer in no time!! So get the kids to bed and hop in yourself. Curl up with a good book and doze off into never never land!!

I hope that you have learned a few tips to help you curb your late night snacking habit. I know it can be a challenge, especially when our loved ones bring junk food into the house. Even with the best intentions they may not know just how hard that is for us. So share with them your goals, share with them that you appreciate their kindness but you would much rather spend time going on a walk with them or watching a movie than bonding over candy or ice cream.

For more tips like these on how to live a healthy lifestyle shoot me a friend request over at Facebook or find me on Pinterest!!