21 Day Fix Cookbook is HERE!!! Get ready to FIXATE!!

Sooooo you all know how I'm kinda OBSESSED with the 21 Day Fix right?!?!? I mean how could I NOT be?? It was the program that was a GAME CHANGER in my 50 pound weight loss and truly an eye opener to the way I was eating and feeding my family. We were eating healthy but just too much of  a good thing! YES you can eat too much veggies ;)

I started using the 21 Day Fix in a very, very basic way. Literally just filling my containers with proteins, veggies and carbs and dumping them out on my plate. I really wanted to learn the program before I started getting creative with recipes. But that didn't take long and I started making some REALLY great, family and kid approved recipes. So it never really felt like we were on a diet....because we AREN'T...its a lifestyle change! 

Last week on our Coach National Wake Up Call Autumn Calabrese (the creator of the 21 Day Fix and Fix Extreme) announced that she will be launching an official 21 Day Fix cook book called Fixate!! I was literally jumping up and down as I heard her speak and today I want to share with you some of the details!! Read to the bottom and find out how you can get some sneak peeks at the recipes in the book!!

Who is this cook book for?

"This book is for everybody," says Autumn. "You don't have to be graduates of 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix EXTREME®. You also don't have to be a chef or great in the kitchen. It's for anyone who wants to make healthier versions of the foods they love."

According to Autumn, "Everyone will use the book differently. For some, it will become their "go-to" cookbook they use every single day. Others may use it when they're going to a special event like a barbeque or party."

And in addition to all the amazing recipes, Autumn has also included a detailed checklist for her absolute must-have kitchen and pantry staples, as well as the basic utensils and tools that every cook needs.

What's Inside?

Inside Fixate you'll find a section for every possible meal you can imagine: simple breakfasts, on-the-go lunches, sit down dinners, soups, salads, as well as healthy snacks like kale chips and protein bars.

Autumn insisted that all the "on-the-go" lunch recipes be easy and fast for working moms. "I based all of the lunches off leftovers from dinner and even breakfast," she reveals. "I turned them into delicious, easy-to-make lunch recipes." Autumn adds, "I also included a few of my favorite Shakeology recipes—even some Fix-approved skinny cocktails."

And then there's the desserts. "I have a big sweet tooth so I was really pleased with them," she says. "I especially love the brownies (made with chick peas), peanut butter cookies and cake recipes, and the desserts are all gluten-free so absolutely everyone can enjoy them." 

How do I get it???

Well I'm glad you asked!! So this cook book isn't coming out until July, BUT I get my pretty little hands on it while I'm in Nashville at the Beachbody Summit Convention and I will be bringing home a copy for EVERY person who joins my June 15th challenge group and orders a 21 Day Fix or Fix Extreme challenge pack through me as their Beachbody coach This month!! How cool is THAT!!! 

REQUIREMENTS:
*Purchase your 21 Day Fix or Fix Extreme challenge pack through Me as your Beachbody coach
*Commit to replacing one meal a day with Shakeology
*Commit to a daily 30 minute workout
*Have fun and get amazing results!!!

Like I said I've come up with a few great recipes of my own already that will get you though your first round of the Fix and then just as you're ready to start round 2 you'll have an amazing cookbook right on your kitchen counter!!!

So click the button below, create your free account and then shoot me a message over at Facebook so I can get you ready to roll!! Oh...And I MIGHT just be previewing some of the actual recipes from the book on my Facebook page so make sure we are friends!!

Transformation Tuesday - Beachbody Womens Results

I could not be more proud of this girl right here!! I met Kelly and she started out as a challenger in one of my challenge groups. She told me her wedding was fast approaching and wanted to lose weight! I was so excited to work with her not only because I vividly remember what that was like to lose a lot of weight before your wedding day but also because I was so excited she was willing to do it the RIGHT WAY! She was ready to make this a lifestyle change and work hard to get there, no diet pills, no wraps, no gimmicks. Now I am so proud to call Kelly not only one of my challengers, but a coach on my team paying it forward to others AND a true friend!! I'll let you read her story in her own words....she tells it WAY better ;)

I am 25 years old, I am 5'4" and my heaviest weight was 211lbs. Around that time (2011) I found out I had a severe allergy to gluten. By cutting most breads out of my diet I lost about 20lbs. Shortly after that I got engaged (2013) and used my wedding as motivation to lose weight. I tried running and just ended up hurting myself, most likely because I was too overweight.

In January of this year my New Years resolution was to get healthy. At a size 16 i decided to I dust off the p90x program I purchased years prior and dove in! I began working out regularly but my motivation fizzled out a few weeks later. After about 3 months of working out every other day or so I gave up. I was sure I would never lose weight. Being overweight was just something I needed to get used to.

In April, I realized my wedding was 5 short months away and I was no where near where I wanted to be. In short, I wasn't getting the results I wanted and it was because I wasn't putting in the work that was needed. I knew I couldn't do this on my own and needed help.

I was then introduced to my coach Melinda and with her help we decided T25 was the program for me. I purchased it and joined my first accountability group. I was so pumped I woke up at 5am everyday and got my workout in first thing in the morning. I drank Shakeology every day and was loving how I felt. I hurt my back at work about half way through the program and got very discouraged, I wanted to quit. With the help of my coach and the motivation from the group I was able to get back into and push play.

At this time I was still only counting calories and thought that as long as I stayed under 1400 per day I would continue to lose weight. After finally acknowledging my eating habits were not up to par, I decided to look into this 21 day fix thing I kept hearing about. It was incredible. I felt like a whole new world opened up! I knew nothing about nutrition or what your body required and the 21 day fix taught me everything I needed to know! I now use it on a daily basis as a guideline. I plan my meals ahead of time and prepare them day before I need them so that I do not give into temptation.

Beachbody has changed my life and I am very grateful. I am able to spend quality time with my family, I can run with the dog and keep up with our 11 year old son. He even does the workouts with me! I love who I am becoming from this transformation and the ability to be a role model for my family and friends. 

I am now 155lbs and a size 10!! I am 10lbs away from my initial goal weight! I weigh less now then I did in high school. My confidence level has increased significantly, so much so that I can now leave the house in skinny jeans!!!

I'm not going to lie, I signed up to be a Beachbody coach for the discount. But it only took a short time to see that sharing my own story has the potential to inspire others to make this change in their lives as well.

21 Day Fix Final Results & week 8 T25 Update with meal plan!

 

My hubby and I have officially finished the 21 Day Fix! I am down 6.5 pounds and 1.5 inches off of my waist and Ruben is down 9 pounds!!

We absolutely LOVED this program so much that I am starting round 2 this week. I really have nothing bad to say about this program! It was very simple to follow the plan out lined in the program guide to create our meal plans. (You can see week 1, and week 2 here) I was never hungry, in fact there were some days that I wasn't sure I could eat all of my food. The program provided a great variety of food choices and incorporates all food groups. I am NOT a fan of starvation diets or eliminating entire food groups if you hope to have any success, so this plan was PERFECT for me. It is also something that I can incorporate into my every day life and the lives of my family Its about easting whole, healthy foods and keeping the portions in control.

There is an optional 3 Day Quick Fix that comes with the program as well for an added boost at the end. This is a little more strict than the rest of the program but seriously its so much food! I think the hardest part for me was the fact hat I couldn't have my daily Shakeology. I LOVE my chocolate fix and that was one thing that I missed. The plan incorporates 6 meals a day, and a gallon of water. So I made it a point to drink a 20oz bottle of water with each meal and I hit my mark.  anyone can do this!!

This past week we also finished our 8th week of T25. Since we started with this program Ruben is down 24 pounds and I am down 13 pounds!! That's a COMBINED 37 pounds in 8 weeks!!

We are half way through the Beta round and really starting to see great progress. Ruben has upped his weights and we are really continuing to focus on form. I've been doing a lot of thinking about this and if I'm going to commit to short, 25 minute workouts, then I need to give 110% effort. I have ONE opportunity to workout in my daily schedule so I'm not going to do it half way! I'm also really trying to work on my reps. So with push ups if I feel like I can only squeak out one more I push to do three more. Then the next time 5 more. That is how we make progress, day by day, little by little.

I have three 21 Day Fix groups currently running and they are reporting amazing results as well! If you are looking for accountability, support with portion control and are interested in joining us on April 7th I would LOVE to chat to see if this would be a good fit for you!! Please feel free to send me a friend request on Facebook and fill out the application below.

21 Day Fix - 3 Day Quick Fix with Meal Plan

As if the 21 Day Fix program isn't awesome enough on its own, they went and added a 3 Day Quick Fix at the end!! 

This 3 day quick fix is something you would use if maybe you want to drop a few pounds for an upcoming wedding. Maybe you want to make a splash at the beach this weekend. Or maybe you need a reboot to stop a few bad nutritional habits. This is not something you want to do for any longer than three days, but if done occasionally, it's a great way to lose a little weight fast.

You can definitely use this at any time as I mentioned above and also at the end of each round of the 21 Day Fix so you can get a boost on the results for the next round! It can be pretty challenging, so be ready for it. And don't worry! If this is too restrictive for you then skip it! You will still get AMAZING results just by following the program as it is designed!!

So here are the deets...

*Space your meals approximately two hours apart

*Steamed veggie options recommended are broccoli, asparagus, green beans, zucchini, cucumbers, or bell peppers

*Seasonings allowed are lemon and lime juice, vinegars, and spices. NO SALT!!

*Oatmeal can be flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg or ONE packet (1/2 tsp) of Stevia

*Drink at least one gallon of water a day. Spread it out as much as possible, starting with a glass when you first wake up. It will help you feel full while it flushes toxins from your system

*Drink the extra-virgin coconut oil with meals. To prepare it, place the desired amount into a microwave save bowl and zap it for 10 to 15 seconds

*Coffee or tea is okay to drink, but avoid creamers and sweeteners - except stevia. Again, you can use one packet or 1/2 teaspoon

*Again, no need to alter your workouts. The 3 Day Quick Fix can be used anytime. It is also recommended using it during the last three days - and ONLY THREE DAYS for maximum results!

Since I'm doing this with my hubby I cooked up a big batch of steel cut oats, chicken, turkey and veggies and we portioned them out into tupperware containers for each day. For this part of the program especially I feel its super important to get the meal prep done ahead of time. You may be feeling a little hungry, a little busy etc and just want to grab an apple or handful of crackers but this is GAME TIME!! It's SO important to stay on track....it's ONLY three days!

Here is the MEAL PLAN... there is no need to adjust your workouts - or the rest of your life, for that matter. Just follow this simple eating plan for three days by eating these foods, measuring them out using the corresponding containers. You will ONLY use the yellow, green and red containers for the next three days!

FEMALE
Meal 1  - .... Steel Cut Oatmeal (cooked) .... Egg whites (4)        * 1 tsp coconut oil    
Meal 2  - .... Steamed yams                     .... Grilled chicken

Meal 3 -  .... Steamed Veggies                 .... Steamed fish

Meal 4 -  .... Steamed Veggies                 .... Grilled chicken      * 1 tsp coconut oil  
Meal 5 -  .... Steamed Veggies                 .... Steamed fish          *1 tsp coconut oil

Meal 6 -  .... Steamed Veggies                 .... Ground xtra-lean turkey  *1 tsp coconut oil
MALE
Meal 1  - .... Steel Cut Oatmeal (cooked) .... Egg whites (4)        * 1 tsp coconut oil    
Meal 2  - .... Steamed yams                     .... Grilled chicken

Meal 3 -  .... Steamed Veggies                 .... .... Steamed fish

Meal 4 -  .... .... Steamed Veggies           .... Grilled chicken      * 1 tsp coconut oil  
Meal 5 -  .... Steamed Veggies                 .... .... Steamed fish   * 1 tsp coconut oil

Meal 6 -  .... Steamed Veggies                 .... Ground xtra-lean turkey  *1 tsp coconut oil
 

So we're officially off and running. This morning I weighed in at 149.5 and I'll keep you updated on my progress. Check back on Monday to see how we did!!

If you have any questions or would like more info on the 21 Day Fix program please don't hesitate to reach out and shoot me a friend request on Facebook!!

If this looks like something you're ready to jump in on I'd love to have you join us for our next 21 Day Fix Challenge group!! Fill out the application below :)