21 Day Fix Results

I am officially a 21 Day Fix graduate!! I was nervous starting this round because of all the knee issues I had at the end of last year, but I am SO glad I didn't let that stop me! I started slow, listened to my body and just took it one day at a time. I modified when I needed to and I pushed harder when I could.

I have been following the 21 Day Fix food part of the program basically since it came out so that part for me wasn't a challenge. But during these three weeks I felt myself wanting to mix things up, try other programs and do something different. But I didn't!! I followed it to a T (almost) for the entire 3 weeks. I did have to travel for work but I still got up early to workout before my flight and did some workouts in my hotel room using Beachbody On Demand!

So am I at my goal weight? Nope! I actually only lost 6 pounds and 2 inches from my belly! And I don't say "only" as if its not awesome! Because 6 pounds in three weeks is freakin awesome!! But I say it because this was just the stepping stone I needed to take me to the next level, I'm not stopping here!! 

Today my husband and I start Hammer and Chisel and I am SOOO excited to see what my body does over the next two months! I love lifting heavy so this is totally my jam!! I also love that it incorporates the same containers from the 21 Day Fix so I wont have to be trying to learn a new way of eating on top of everything else!

If you'd like to join me in my next online health and fitness accountability group starting February 1st I would love to chat with you!! You will get personalized 1:1 support, help with recipes, meal planning, motivation and tons of fun!! Please fill out the application below!

21 Day Fix Week 1 Results

Last year I started working on "Project Get Your Body Back" and as much as I'd love to say that that was completed....it wasn't. But instead of beating myself up about it I'm choosing to stand back up, dust myself off and get back in the game. 2016 is MY YEAR!!!

So last week, January 4th, I committed 100% to the 21 Day Fix. I created my meal plan, went grocery shopping, prepped my food and got my DVDs ready to start. I was a little nervous because from November-December my knee was in BAD shape, some days not even being able to walk up the stairs. But my doctor said that I was cleared to workout and just listen to my body so thats what I did. I modified when I needed to, pushed when I could and I am so grateful to say that I feel great. It hasn't bothered me at all! 

I am proud to say that at the end of week 1 I am weighing in 7.6 pounds down!!! I was in shock! I had to go to my phone where I've been tracking and make sure I had the numbers right!! Now I know it may not continue to come off this quickly but this was definitely the jump start that I needed!!

Yesterday Ruben and I decided to start the 3 Day Refresh, so in addition to the 21 Day Fix workouts I will be doing the refresh today and tomorrow then back to the 21 Day Fix Meal plan on Wednesday!

Last week we tried 21 Day Fix Beef Stroganoff and it was SO good!! I love the fact that you can still eat some of your favorite comfort foods just cleaned up a bit!! Check it out and let me know what you think...

Ingredeints:

2 cups whole wheat linguini noodles

2 tsp olive oil

1 pound of lean beef

1/2 onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 cup low sodium beef broth

1/2 cup non fat greek yogurt

Broccoli 

Directions:

*Cook noodles according to package. Drain and set aside. 

*Brown beef, onions and mushrooms together in a medium sauce pan on medium heat with 2 tsp of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for another minute until garlic is fragrant. Remove beef mixture and drain any grease from the pan. 

*Set this mixture aside. Use beef drippings from the pan to make a beef/mushroom sauce. 

*Heat pan on medium heat and add 1 tbsp of cornstarch and the beef broth to the pan, use a wisk to mix everything together and the liquid should thicken in a few minutes. If it becomes too thick you can always add a little more beef broth. 

*Once you have a sauce you can now add the beef mixture and greek yogurt together in the pan. The greek yogurt makes it creamy without adding sour cream. 

*Serve beef stroganoff over cooked noodles with steamed broccoli! 

This plate was one yellow of noodles, one red of beef mixture, 1 green of broccoli.

Week 2 Meal Plan

I look forward to crushing week 2 and am so excited for next weeks results!! If you're interested in joining my Fit for February challenge group on 1/18 please fill out the application below so we can chat and get you started!!

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!!

What is the 21 Day Fix Extreme?

 

So if you follow my blog, (duh who doesn't?!?! JUST KIDDING...but you SHOULD in that upper right corner right there!!) You know that I did the 21 Day Fix program earlier this year and fell in LOVE. I have pretty much made it my way of life as far as how I eat, what I eat and my fail proof portion control system. I have gotten awesome results and I have really found my SOUL MATE WORKOUT!! Autumn has made this so simple with easy to follow meal planning guidelines and short, effective 30 minutes workouts. I honestly never thought it could get better than this....UNTIL NOW!!

Coming February 2nd 2015 we will be introduced to the 21 Day Fix EXTREME!!! What the heck is that you ask?!?!? Well its her fast approach to portion control and fitness to lose weight in a short amount of time. This round will take intensity, guts and drive to deliver even MORE amazing results!

When this program comes out I will be 8 months pregnant so I am ABSOLUTELY looking forward to this as my post baby workout. I have done several rounds of the 21 Day Fix, I still follow the meal plan to this day, 33 weeks pregnant, and it has helped me to have the most healthy, happy pregnancy. I can't wait to take it to the NEXT level!! I will be having an EXCLUSIVE Test group for any woman interested in this program. I will also be taking my current accountability group curriculum and taking IT to the NEXT LEVEL to match the intensity of this program. Think new recipes, new daily challenges and lots of FUN!!

Extreme fitness + Simple Nutrition = Extreme Results

Who is this program for?

*This program is for people who have done other extreme fitness programs and are ready for the next level

*This program is for 21 Day Fix graduates.

*This program is for athletes

*This program is for anyone who has an event to attend in a short amount of time and wants to get amazing results in 21 days!! 

What are the workouts?

*There will be 7 different workouts to keep our bodies guessing, getting that shredded, ripped physique. 

*They will be 30 minute workouts combining steady-state aerobics, resistance training, and explosive power moves that target every muscle in the body-to help you get shredded in a short amount of time. There will still be a modifier to follow the whole way through so you can start at your own level.
** All workouts except Yoga Fix Extreme will require weights. You can get these pretty reasonably at your local Target or Wal-Mart.

What is the meal plan?

You will get your color coded, portion controlled containers and you will get meal planning guides INCLUDING Autumn's very own 21 Day Countdown to Competition plan. You can follow exactly what she eats, down to a T. 

Whats different from the first 21 Day Fix program is that the EXTREME version does not allow for wine or chocolate. Honestly when I did the Fix the first time I didn't drink alcohol at all and I think I may have had 1 or 2 Fix approved treats with chocolate chips but I totally could have passed it up. I just wanted to try some of the tasty recipes. I also did not eat out for the 21 days. I wanted to prove to myself that I was capable of doing anything I set my mind to for 21 Days and if you checked out my results above I'd say it was totally worth it!

Heck any plan where I can eat chili, meatloaf and enchiladas WHILE staying on plan is all right by me!!

Is there a Team Beachbody exclusive purchase window through my Coach, Melinda Besinaiz?Yes. There is a 2-week exclusive window for Coaches and their customers to purchase 21 Day Fix Extreme through my exclusive link, before it is available to the general public.

To be the FIRST to get all the details as they come in please do three things!!
1.) Sign up to make me your FREE Beachbody Coach

2.) Fill out this application below to be added to my VIP list for all updates, details and info along the way.
3.) Send me a friend request on Facebook, and shoot me a message letting me know you're ready to get EXTREME!!

What is 21 Day Fix EXTREME???

 

So if you follow my blog, (duh who doesn't?!?! JUST KIDDING...but you SHOULD!!) You know that I did the 21 Day Fix program earlier this year and fell in LOVE. I have pretty much made it my way of life as far as how I eat, what I eat and my fail proof portion control system. I have gotten awesome results and I have really found my SOUL MATE WORKOUT!! Autumn has made this so simple with easy to follow meal planning guidelines and short, effective 30 minutes workouts. I honestly never thought it could get better than this....UNTIL NOW!!

Coming February 2015 we will be introduced to the 21 Day Fix EXTREME!!! What the heck is that you ask?!?!? Well its her fast approach to portion control and fitness to lose weight in a short amount of time. This round will take intensity, guts and drive to deliver even MORE amazing results!

When this program comes out in February 2015 I will be about 8 months pregnant so I am ABSOLUTELY looking forward to this as my post baby workout. I have done several rounds of the 21 Day Fix, I still follow the meal plan to this day, 15 weeks pregnant, and it has helped me to have the most healthy, happy pregnancy. I can't wait to take it to the NEXT level!! I will be having an EXCLUSIVE Test group for any woman interested in this program. I will also be taking my current accountability group curriculum and taking IT to the NEXT LEVEL to match the intensity of this program. Think new recipes, new daily challenges and lots of FUN!!

Extreme fitness + Simple Nutrition = Extreme Results

Who is this program for?This program is for people who have done other extreme fitness programs and are ready for the next level

This program is for 21 Day Fix graduates.

This program is for athletes

This program is for anyone who has an event to attend in a short amount of time and wants to get amazing results in 21 days!!

What are the workouts?

There will be 7 different workouts to keep our bodies guessing, getting that shredded, ripped physique. 

They will be 30 minute workouts combining steady-state aerobics, resistance training, and explosive power moves that target every muscle in the body-to help you get shredded in a short amount of time. There will still be a modifier to follow the whole way through so you can start at your own level.
** All workouts except Yoga Fix Extreme will require weights. You can get these pretty reasonably at your local Target or Wal-Mart...or ask Santa ;)

What is the meal plan?You will get your color coded, portion controlled containers and you will get meal planning guides INCLUDING Autumn's very own 21 Day Countdown to Competition plan. You can follow exactly what she eats, down to a T.
Is there a Team Beachbody exclusive purchase window through my Coach, Melinda Besinaiz?
Yes. There is a 2-week exclusive window for Coaches and their customers to purchase 21 Day Fix Extreme through my exclusive link, before it is available to the general public on Beachody.com.

To be the FIRST to get all the details as they come in please do three things!!
1.) Sign up to make me your FREE Beachbody Coach

2.) Fill out this application below to be added to my VIP list for all updates, details and info along the way.
3.) Send me a friend request on Facebook, and shoot me a message letting me know you're ready to get EXTREME!!

Women's 21 Day Fix Results

I met Kayla Michelis in early May of this year. We connected on Facebook by way of Pinterest...How cool is that?? Seriously I LOVE social media. It has brought some truly amazing people into my life!! But what we were chatting about was this new program called the 21 Day Fix. Kayla had purchased it and began her journey on her own, but was looking for a little more. She wanted that community environment where she could get support, accountability and really live her passion helping other challengers in the group. She was a little a head of the others since she started on her own so without further delay check out her story in her own words and help me congratulate her on her AMAZING transformation of 11 pounds and 7.5 inches in 21 days!!!

"I started my fitness journey a little over a month an a half ago when I was at home playing with my kids. We were running around trying to catch butterflies, when I had to stop and catch my breath! I was embarrassed with myself and how out of shape I was. That's when I tool the stand and decided to commit myself to doing something to change it! That's when I saw a commercial for the 21day fix and I was sold! I ordered it! May 15th I started to program and hit it full forced! No cheating and never missed a workout! I also was introduced to shakeology and incorporated that into my daily meal plans! That was a game changer for me, no more cravings and feeling so much better on the inside! I stuck with everything for the full 21days and loved every minute of it! 2 1days later and I hit my first goal of losing 11lbs and a total of 7.5inches! I swear by this program working and have continued with it to this day!!

Not only has Kayla started to transform herself physically and mentally but she has also signed up to be a Beachbody coach to pay it forward and help others achieve the same! After speaking to Kayla a couple times I instantly knew that she was born do to this. She is a natural teacher and is SO very passionate about this she shares with others every opportunity she can get. Keep an eye out for this girl, she's going big places!!

If you are looking for support on your own health and weight loss journey I would love to connect and get you started. Please fill out the application below to be considered for our next 21 Day Fix accountability group!