For those of you who follow my blog, Facebook or know me personally you may already know much of this story. But for those who are reading it for the first time, I want to share a little bit about my journey with Beachbody from challenger to Diamond coach in just over a years time. Make sure you read to the end, you WILL be writing a story like this of your own and I can't wait to start the journey with you!
In January of 2012 I tipped the scales at 196 pounds. I had a 6 month old baby and LOTS of baby weight to get rid of. I felt sad, depressed and had no energy. I cried to my husband and told him that I was not comfortable in my own skin. I avoided social gatherings, hid in the back of pictures and felt completely lost. So I gathered up some friends and family members and started my own Biggest Loser challenge on Facebook. I created a private group where we could report our weight, share tips and healthy dinner ideas.I also started posting motivational pictures and quotes to keep myself motivated on my own personal FB wall. I lost about 20 pounds and felt like I was on my way! But at this point I didn't know what else to do, I was at a plateau and wanted to push past it. So I started surfing YouTube and came across a program called Turbo Fire. I saw other women getting AMAZING results and I didn't care what they did I WANTED IT!!!
So I bought it and found my coach. I was pumped and ready to start, but she said I had to get this stuff called Shakeology. I have never been a "shake person" and thought that it was just the same as all the other weight loss in a can crap out there on the market. So I kindly declined and did my Turbo Fire on my own. Two months had past and I had lost about 6 pounds...this was NOT the results that I wanted. I reached back out and asked her to tell me about Shakeology. I needed help and I didn't want to waste any more time. Here is what I learned...Shakeology is NOT just a protein shake! Yes it has protein in it, but it is a nutrient dense meal replacement shake with the vitamins and nutrition equivalent to 6 salads. (This was also WAY more than I was getting in my multi-vitamin!) I was very skeptical when I was told that Shakeology would help with digestion and regularity (a problem I had that I know MANY of us suffer from), curb cravings, boost energy naturally and help lose weight. How could a chocolate shake, that taste like a diner milkshake do all that AND be good for me? I kid you not that it DELIVERED. And the benefits didnt stop there. I had energy to get up and get my morning workouts done, I had less bloating in my stomach, I was losing weight as a result and since my body was getting all the nutrients and vitamins it needed I wasnt having cravings for junk. All cravings are is a way for our body to tell us that it's lacking something so we go seeking to satisfy it with junk or comfort food. My hair and nails were also strong and growing faster than ever! Deciding to drink Shakeology daily was the BEST decision I've made and all I can say is I wish I listened to my coach two months earlier. The combination of my workout, Shakeology and the support, community and accountability of my challenge group is what made all the pieces of the puzzle come together. Sure I could have hit the gym and ate "healthy" but I didnt know what to eat and how to workout. This challenge group gave me the tools, the nutrition, a day to day schedule for my workouts, it was a piece of cake! Although I am still a work in progress I have come a long way and proud of my efforts.
It was at this same time when I started drinking Shakeology that my coach approached me and asked what I thought about becoming a coach myself. Honestly I was flattered but I knew NOTHING about coaching. She was so professional and knowledgeable about health, fitness, clean eating and Beachbody and I was JUST starting my journey. She also told me that I could be a "preferred customer" if I wanted to and get 25% of of my Shakeology and any other products I purchased (HECK YAY, Coupon Queen over here!!) and I would also be able to join her challenge group as a challenger but at the same time learn how to coach others. I did this for 90 days as I went through my own personal transformation and ended 2012 down 42 pounds. I was PUMPED, I was no longer hiding in the back of pictures, I was LOVING my new, cute clothes and I was full of energy, which was really helpful with a one and a half year old! I knew if I could do this working a full time job with an infant that anyone could do it!
I met with my coach, joined her 60 day apprenticeship program where I learned everything she knew and did to get her to where she is today. I was given tools, documents, support, motivation and guidance to grow my own team. And then I told her that I was ready to do it on my own. I hit the ground running and have not looked back. I have successfully ran 1-2 challenge groups every month for the past 16 months, I am currently a Success Club 10 All Star, I have 25 personally sponsored coaches and a total of 40 coaches on my team! I ranked in the top 25 out of thousands of teams on the Beachbody Cup Challenge and I will be taking an all expense paid trip with my hubby in March as a reward for my efforts. It it not my intention in any way to brag or show off, I just hope to show you that ANYTHING is possible when you set your mind to it!! So here's where my story ends and YOURS begins!!
I had an amazing year but I only have BIGGER and BOLDER dreams for 2014 and I want YOU to be a part of them!! I want you to live the life of your dreams, set your own hours, help you help others, help you spend more time with your children and family and help you to financial freedom! Whether you are a stay at home mom or a busy working professional, if you have a passion for health and fitness or if you enjoy helping others I'd love to chat about joining my team. As I said above if you only join to get a discount on your products while you go through your own transformation that's awesome! And if you want to actively grow your own business, fill out the application below! Challenge group and Coach Apprenticeship groups start Monday January 6th!!
I did it!! I finished the Hip Hop Abs 6 Day Slim Down and I feel great! This program has been a nice change from my more intense workouts like T25, TurboFire and Insanity but still provided me a great sweat session and great results!!
I walked out to the garage this morning with butterflies in my tummy. I had worked so hard to stay on the plan, working out every day and following the meal plan to a T. I did allow for one cheat meal, but even then I found myself being much more aware of what I was eating and starting asking myself did I REALLY want that or did it just look good at that moment. Was it going to be worth the possibility of feeling sluggish and bloated, was it going to be worth it to see the scale go up and my hard work go out the window? Nope!!
So I am officially down 2.8 pounds!! I have not seen 151 on the scale in
quite some time. But mark my words it's only going DOWN from here. I am
100% committed to continuing this journey and continuing to get results
no matter what life throws at me. We can't just "check out" when the
going gets tough. That's the time to rise and SHINE!! I do want to throw
out this disclaimer...I am not a slave to the scale, I used to be, but I
now know that progress is shown in many more areas than just the scale.
Such as inches lost and clothes fitting looser. I typically weigh in
once a week or every two weeks to make sure I'm on track, otherwise I go
a little coo-coo looking every day.
Today's workout was Fat Burning Cardio.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Shaun T's got jokes!! I'm
not sure if I got a better ab workout from the routine or from laughing
at his silly ways and comments. I love that guy!!
Such a big part of weight loss comes from the food we eat. Sure we need to work out to burn calories and grow our muscles, but if you finish your workout and head to the drive through or happy hour and order a serving of loaded cheese fries, it doesnt really matter that you just burned 300 calories. In fact you may even be packing MORE calories back on than you just worked an hour to get off. I encourage each and every one of you reading this today to really take a look at how you are fueling your body. Are you living to eat or eating to live? I used to live to eat...I had no idea that a 100 calorie pack of cookies wasnt good for me. I thought "ok 100 calories, great I still have 1100 left for the day" but what I didnt know was that those 100 pack cookies were going to set me up for failure. They dont NOURISH my body, there is no nutritional value to them. So I'm left feeling hungry almost immediately after. Not to mention there are like 7 tiny little things in there anyways. I've now learned that its not about the calorie restriction its about eating WHOLE FOODS to provide my body with nutrition and make me feel fuller longer. Now a snack looks something like an apple and a cheese stick. Sure its closer to 200 calories but by pairing a carb (apple) and a protein (cheese stick) my body can feel fuller longer and I wont keep grabbing for junk that I think I need.
And that's what I really loved about this meal plan. The 6 Day Slim Down provided meals and snacks that were well rounded and kept me satisfied until the next meal. Breakfast- Mocha Madness 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology 1 Tbsp instant coffee 1 cup hot water Ice (to cool coffee) 1/2 cup almond milk
Mix instant coffee with hot water, then cool with ice. Blend cooled coffee with milk in blender and enjoy!
AM Snack - Go Nuts 15-20 raw almonds or walnuts
Lunch - Chef's Salad
1 cup romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper 1 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette 1 Hard Boiled egg sliced
2 oz sliced lean deli meat (roast beef, turkey, etc)
Toss ingredients together and dig in!
PM Snack - Turkey and Swiss Roll Ups 5 oz roasted deli turkey breast 1 oz low-fat Swiss cheese slices 1 Tbsp mustard (yellow, whole grain, Dijon)
Layer and roll together, Enjoy!
Dinner - Chicken Dijon 4 oz chicken breast 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 mist cooking spray
2 cups chopped broccoli
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly mist a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray, place chicken in the center, brush with Dijon and wrap tightly into a pouch. Cook for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Steam broccoli and serve with chicken.
So all in all I'm very glad that I did this 6 Day Sim Down. I was
able to experience a GREAT program with Hip Hop Abs and I cant speak
highly enough about the way that Beachbody has combined this great
workout with awesome recipes
If you are ready to jump on board and get started with clean eating and your own weight loss journey I would like to personally invite you to my 30 day Clean Eating and Shakeology challenge group starting next Monday, September 30th. We will be discussing the clean eating principles, what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat. We will incorporate Shakeology as 1 meal each day (whatever meal you choose). Exercise
is optional, but is encouraged. The only requirements are that I am
your official Beachbody Coach and that you commit to completing the 30
days with Shakeology.And as an ADDED BONUS for those who are reading this blog post I will have an upgrade option where you can get your very own copy of Hip Hop Abs PLUS Rockin Body for FREEwhen you sign up. Add me on Facebook and shoot me a message that you are interested in the Shakeology/Clean Eating group and I'll send you the exclusive link for your upgrade!!
Yup, this is getting out on Tuesday but my internet was down ALL day yesterday and a bit spotty today so bare with me ;)
This week I'm excited to try something new...and with time I promise it will improve! But I often get asked how I am able to make all my meals on one day or I get told that people just have trouble planning and executing a weeks worth of meals so I thought I'd share my meal plan for the week and include the recipes for you as well as make a quick (just kidding its REALLY long) video for you to see how I get it all done in under an hour and a half! Check out the video at the end of the blog...but keep reading for some awesome recipes!!
When I first started my clean eating lifestyle I wanted to be GREAT!! I wanted new, yummy dinners every night, fancy things that I read about on the blogs, but I quickly found that I was getting overwhelmed. I was stressing out over the prep time, still finding that I needed to put in a lot of time each night to "prepare", what the heck? I thought I did that SUNDAY?!?! So I stepped back and looked at how I could scale it down. Most recipes made 4-6 servings and with my husband and I drinking Shakeology for our lunches we were finding that the fridge was full of left overs at the end of each week. I personally don't mind left overs but I used to, so I know this is not for everyone, but it works for us.
When I created this week's meal plan I wanted to try a few new things, but like a said before, nothing that was going to send me into a tail spin trying to get in on the menu. Every time I purchase a new Beachbody program like Body Beast, TurboFire, Chalean Extreme,T25 etc they come with fabulous cook books!! But it occurred to me that I've never really utilized these while planning my menus so this week was fun!!
Breakfast for me is pretty simple. I need quick and easy. I either have to get my son off to the sitter or be ready for mommy and me time so I don't have time for any fancy souffle or something of the sort. I've typically been cooking up a big batch of oatmeal and just scooping out of it each morning what I need, but when talking to a friend a couple weeks ago she pointed out that even I could use some advice...make the oatmeal and put it into individual servings on my PREP day. That way I don't have to get out the measuring cups, pour the milk, scoop the blue berries etc each and every day!!
I'm really super excited about my snacks!! I prepped as much as I could for these but there are two that will require a few minutes of prep before I eat them...but no more than 5 minutes for sure. I'll check back in with you through the week to let you know what I thought and share the recipes for the Chalean Extreme Wrap n Roll Pinwheels and the T25 Hard Boiled Salsa Boats!! But I know for sure that the T25 Turkey, Avocado, pepper rolls are AMAZING!!!
With dinner I tried to keep it pretty simple and incorporate meals that had similar ingredients so I wasnt having to spend a fortune on ingredients that I would use once here and there at best. So I started with the chili in the Crockpot...I almost feel like its cheating using the crockpot, but I LOVE IT!! Dump it all in and let it work for you! I'm all about convenience and this way I can knock out 4 recipes but really only spend time on three :) Check back in through the week for recipes and reviews, but the TurboFire Chili is a hit hands down!! I usually will double it and freeze for later...just another time saving tip for ya!
So here I am in action...it's quite long but I wanted to show how I can prep snacks and meals while cooking 4 recipes at one time. I hope you enjoy and I look forward to any feedback you have. Also if you have any recipes that you'd like me to showcase I'd love the opportunity!! Send me a friend request on Facebook so we can chat!
When you decide to take control of your health, start eating healthy, start
getting active, reducing stress in your life and finding something
to believe in you will want to make sure every bit of your hard-earned
time and money make a dent in your goals right? ABSOLUTELY!! You've made up your mind, set your sights high and there's no turning back now!! So how are you going to do that? What's going to make this time different from the last time you were ready to "make a change"? Well let me tell you! THIS time you're going to have a plan, you're going to invest in your future and you're going to set yourself up for success!!
Let's start with eating healthy...
We live in a society that is BOMBARDED with food. There's a Starbucks on every corner, fast food next to every school, playground and library, billboards flashing the newest $6 Burger from Carl's Jr. It's EVERYWHERE!! These businesses are strategically placed as they know in our fast-paced society we need to grab a quick meal and run to the next activity. They even have us believing that if it's "grilled chicken" it MUST be healthy! WRONG...it may be a healthier option than say a Big Mac but it's loaded with sodium, carbs and not much nutritional value at all!! And literally, at what cost, are we willing to keep doing this to ourselves? Starbucks coffee ranges from $4-$7+, Fast food value meals are $6+, heck even a chicken salad is $5. But it's QUALITY that is lacking in these foods. You are NOT investing in your health when you visit these chains I promise you that! So what can you do about it?
There are several things you can do about it! The first thing is to PLAN YOUR MEALS. I can't stress this enough!!! If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. It's as simple as that! You've decided to invest in your health and that will require a little foot work on your part. No I'm not talking working out...that's coming next. I'm talking about a little thought, planning and preparation!!
You need to set aside some time for yourself on Sunday morning (or whichever day works best for you) and think about the week ahead of you and do some meal planning. Do you have after school sports? Book club? Boy Scouts? Date night? Now take out your blank meal planning template and jot them down. Next plan which meal you will be replacing with Shakeology so you KNOW you're getting the healthiest meal of the day and you don't even have to think about it. Jot that down and list any ingredients you'll be adding to your shake. Next plan the rest of the meals and snacks. If you know your family gets bored easily with left overs try a new dish or two each week, but don't overwhelm yourself. This new chapter in your life is supposed to be reducing stress too!! Rotate in some family favorites with some new recipes and remember left-overs make great lunches the next day!
Now that you've got your meals planned out, create a shopping list and hit the store! Another great way to invest in your health is to STICK TO YOUR LIST!! Don't get distracted by the bakery section or the ice cream freezer. Just get in and get out...you'll be saving money and saving your waist line! Once you're home I highly suggest washing, chopping and bagging all of your produce. You can bag everything individually so that on those days that you have a million errands to run or lots of after school activities you know you have your cooler packed with healthy eats in the car so you dont have to swing by any drive thru.
How about we throw in some exercise???
You don't have to be the next Iron-Man contestant to start exercising. If you belong to a gym, run around the neighborhood, workout to home DVDs or pull out articles from your favorite fitness magazine, JUST GET MOVING!! I think it's a false belief that so many people have that just because you get older you have to get fat or gain weight...That's so FALSE!! Adults tend to gain weight due to lack of physical activity. They're no longer participating in high school or college sports, not running around after their little ones, hitting too many drive thru's and becoming A-1 couch potatoes!! But that stops today!! So what can you do about it?
There are several things you can do about it!
First let's start with the workout gear. We all like to look good no matter what we're doing. So head out and get some new workout gear if you don't have any or yours needs a makeover. It doesn't have to be super expensive, Ross, Old Navy, Forever 21 and Target have some really cute workout clothes and shoes!!
Next you need to pick a workout that you enjoy. Don't worry if it's something different than what your friend or neighbor is doing, do what YOU enjoy!! I promise the more you do something YOU enjoy the more likely you will be to stick to it. If you're not sure where to start you can search Pinterest or Google for some great at home workout tips like this... Pick a few each day and slowly start to add a few more as time goes on and you feel stronger!! Or maybe you prefer a workout DVD you can do in the privacy of your own home like P90X,TurboFire, or Insanity. The best thing about these is that you can do them at whatever time works best for you! You dont have to try to get to the gym on time or wake up super early. The more you make it work for you the more you will stick to it!!
My third tip for investing in your health is to PAY YOURSELF!! Yup, that's right!! EVERY time you do a workout give yourself a tip!! But before you start think about a BIG goal that you want to use that money for. Is it a summer vacation? New workouts clothes? A new outfit? Whatever it is find a picture and print it out. Hang it on the wall over your Tip Jar and let that DRIVE you to workout each day!! When you are thinking about hitting the snooze button REMEMBER that goal you're working so hard towards and go after it!!
My final tip for you is to join one of my 21 day or 60 day accountability groups! They are an excellent option for support, motivation, and accountability! Not only will you learn the tips I discussed here but we will go over in more detail tips on how to eat clean, stay healthy and lose weight through the summer and how to boost your nutrition for optimum weight loss!!
If you are considering joining one of my Challenge groups and getting my
1:1 support with Clean Eating, working out and achieving your health and
fitness goals? Then, contact me about my next challenge group!
My focus is going to be the next 60
days getting you through the summer, helping you lose weight and keep it
off for the rest of your life. Then, really helping you get through
vacations, picnics, weekend road trips, emotional eating, temptation and
more! My goal is to arm you with the tools to find your will power and
be strong!
To be considered for my next group please fill out this application below
Well some how last week totally got away from me and I didn't do my week 3 review so I thought I 'd just combine it here with my week 4 review!
Week 3 and 4 were the last two weeks of the Push Phase of ChaLean Extreme for me. I LOVE this phase because it really forces you to push HARD. Week over week I've made it a point to try to increase my weights, even it if it was only by 2.5 pounds (selecttech weigts). But it's important to me to continue to see progress in my fitness routine. Another thing I really tried to focus on was form and speed. Chalene is always telling us to GO SLOW, and as easy as that might sound it's really not so easy to SLOWLY press 40 pounds 6-8 times over your head. But I did find that the more closely I followed her tempo the better and stronger I got and the more sore I was the next day. Which in my book is a good thing ;)
Weeks 3 and 4 of TurboFire were also great! I love, love, love TurboFire and ALWAYS will but I am finding that I am getting very used to and comfortable in the routines and finding that I catch myself slacking off a little bit. Sometimes I could be punching harder, jumping higher or kicking higher so for the last 3 weeks of this hybrid I will be definitely be keeping myself in check and giving it everything I've got. I only have a small window of time to do my workouts and if I'm not giving it my 110% then really what's the point?
Week 3 Schedule:
Monday: Fire 45 EZ / Push Circuit 1
Tuesday: Fire 45 EZ / CLX Rest
Wednesday: TurboFire Rest / Push Circuit 2
Thursday: Core 20/HIIT 15 / Burn Intervals/ Extreme Abs
Friday: Fire 30 / Push Circuit 3
Saturday: Fire 45 EZ / Burn it off & Recharge
Sunday: Core 20 / CLX Rest
Week 4 Schedule:
Monday: HIIT 15/Sculpt 30 and Push Circuit 1
Tuesday: Fire 45 / CLX Rest
Wednesday: TurboFire Rest / Push Circuit 2
Thursday: HIIT 15 / Tone 30/Burn Intervals/Extreme Abs
Friday: Fire 55EZ / Push Circuit 3
Saturday: HIIT 20/Sculpt 30 and Burn it off & Recharge
Sunday: Fire 30 / CLX rest
During the last 2 weeks I have decided to go back to not weighing or measuring. I find that I do much better with this method and I focus more on how I workout, what I put in my mouth and how my body looks. Yes I had an awesome year last year and lost 43 pounds but a great friend reminded me that this will not continue at this rate. It was like a ah-ha moment! Of COURSE the weight wont keep dropping like that, nor do I want it to so I need to not focus on the scale but how my body LOOKS! And also remember other successes like my clothes fitting better, more stamina during workouts and the ability to make healthier food choices with ease!
I also kept with the same eating plan all month. I know that some people think that is SO BORING...hopefully not my hubby if he's reading this lol, but I really do good when I get into a routine. I don't have to think about anything, I just grab and go and I already know which foods are going to keep my body satisfied and full between workouts and all afternoon long. This weeks challenge was Memorial Day weekend. Luckily we had a pretty low key weekend and I was able to keep the cheats to a minimum. By doing so and prepping for this week now I was able to wake up this morning feeling good and not freaking out about how I was going to get off the weekend weight!!
This coming week starts the LEAN phase of ChaLean Extreme. I've never done this phase yet so I'm really looking forward to it and watching how my body changes!! Stay tuned to see how it goes! 3 weeks till Vegas!!
It is the last couple days of May and Summer is OFFICIALLY going to kick off this weekend! It's time for the back yard BBQ's, trips to the beach, lazy days on the lake, but are you ready? Are you still hiding in your sweats because you're afraid that it's too late to make a change? Well you're wrong!! You have PLENTY of time to pull off those layers and slip into the cute summer clothes you've been eyeing at the mall and wear them with PRIDE!!
But you have to let go of your EXCUSES!!! You know that they have gotten you no where and you're not happy where you are now so it's time to try something new!! You can't tell me something I haven't heard before or even used myself, because I've heard it ALL!! So now it's YOUR time to get healthy! Don't make your kids miss out on summer and all the fun it has to offer because YOU can't get up and get going! BE the example to your family that you want them to be!!
Starting June 10th I will be hosting TWO different Challenge groups!! A 30 Day Shakeology and Clean eating group and 60 day complete health and fitness challenge group. What is that? Well I'm glad you asked....
First lets talk about the food! This is not a crash diet, quick fix, or magic in a bottle. You will eat real, whole foods and you get to eat 5-6 meals a day!! You will start your day off right with Shakeology and all of its wholesome goodness!!
So yes, I'm sure you stopped at the Shakeology and
said, heck no, you just said no "magic in a bottle" 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!
I will teach you how to set yourself up for success by working with you to create a meal plan for each week so you know exactly what you are going to eat each and every day. This will be a meal plan that will also work for the picky eaters in your household, your spouse AND your kids!! I want to make this manageable for you so that you have great success. We will go over how to prep your food on Sunday for the whole week so that you don't have to think about anything when the week gets super busy!! I'll teach you which foods to pair together to fuel your body to work for you. And with the warmer weather coming I'll share some awesome recipes for the grill and even for the crock pot when its too hot to crank on the oven!
The second type of group is everything mentioned above for the clean eating PLUS your fitness program. The best part of these challenge groups is that you get to workout from the comfort of your own home!! No stinky gym equipment, no awkward looks from the person on the machine next to you, no waiting in line for the treadmill.
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!!!!
And it doesn't matter if you're a beginner or advanced in your fitness ability there is a program for everyone!! Do you like to do cardio kick boxing? How about a little martial arts? Weight lifting or booty shaping? You've got it!! And what makes it so exciting to come back and push play each day is that these workouts are set to some awesome music and amazing fitness instructors. You can't help but show up and get amazing results!
Does this sound like something you're ready to do?? The next 60 days are going to pass whether you join or not so I suggest dusting off those sneakers and joining the group so you can rock that swim suit with confidence this year!! Sign up for a free account with me as your coach by clicking the button
below and then email me so we can chat and decide on the best program for you. I will make sure to get you the best discount possible - plus free
shipping! Pre-Season starts Monday June 10th so create your free account
below and email me so you can reserve your spot today!!
Last week's hybrid review I had talked about TurboFire being my soul mate workout but I'm thinking that ANY Chalene Johnson program may be my soul mate workout!! Combining the cardio and weights of these two programs has been amazing!! I feel strong, lean and I'm quickly starting to see results, muscles I NEVER knew I had!!
This week was Mother's Day and we had celebrations on Saturday and Sunday. I knew I would have one cheat on Saturday and one on Sunday, but made sure to get my workouts in before we even left the house. This was the best Mother's Day gift I could have possibly given myself and my family! I know many mom's feel guilty for taking time away from their families to work on bettering themselves but I know that I need to do this FOR my family. I need to be strong and full of energy to be around for years and years to come!
For a while I was getting up early to do my workouts at 5:30 or 6am. And while that worked to get it "done" I really wasn't giving it my all. I was still in a sleepy fog and not working out to my fullest potential. This week I decided to change things up and workout at 11:30am. I drank my E & E changed my clothes and pushed play! I found that I had much more energy at this time of the day and could really focus on digging deep.
The week 2 schedule was identical to week 1: Monday - Fire 55 EZ / Push Circuit 1 Tuesday - Fire 30 & Sculpt 30 / Chalean Extreme Rest Wednesday - TurboFire Rest / Push Circuit 2 Thursday - Fire 30 and Tone 30 / Burn Intervals and Ab Burner Friday - Fire 55 EZ /Push Circuit 3 Saturday - Fire 45 / Burn it off & Recharge Sunday - Core 20 and Stretch 40 / Chalean Extreme Rest
I also chose to stick with the same meal plan from week one as I felt satisfied and had many of the same foods left over. I don't like to over complicate things so the simpler the better for me :)
I mentioned last week that I wasn't going to weigh myself through this 7 week journey but I caved...Hey, I'm human!!! But I was VERY happy to see that after two weeks of double workouts, sticking to my clean eating meal plan and only 2 cheats I am down FIVE pounds!! When I saw 161 on the scale, this got me thinking. I knew I had some old pictures from last year and I wanted to see how much I had changed. I was SHOCKED to see that they were almost identical weight on the scale but a very different look and shape to my body. This is all due to clean eating and lifting heavy! Many women are afraid to lift heavy weights for fear of "bulking up" but that couldn't be any further from the truth. I have tightened my core and have gotten leaner. And you can tell from my midsection what a difference clean eating makes. I have eliminated almost all processed foods, eat very little dairy or carbs and I must say I'm pretty happy with the results!! I know its only been 2 weeks but I can't wait to see the "after" pics in a few weeks. This girl is NOT patient but there's nothing I can do but put my head down, push play and work hard!!
Do you want more information on how you can receive support just like this? Email meor send me a friend request onFacebook and I would be glad to chat with you about the types of support you can get from me as your coach!
Well we are just about to end the month of April, right in the middle of Spring and Summer is right around the corner! You have exactly 1-2 months until you will be bearing your legs, arms and possibly
breaking out the swimsuit. When you are out shopping the stores are
packed with shorts, capris and tanks as a pleasant reminder that maybe
you haven't been as dedicated to your health and fitness over the
winter! The first time you try on a pair of shorts it's blinding,
RIGHT!! This just happened to me! The good thing is that those white
pasty legs can be fixed with a quick trip to the spa for a spray tan!
But that spare tire or muffin top is not going to banish with the tint
of the spray tan! Instead it's the mad dash to find something to make a
change right now! How many times have you said to yourself, "Oh I will
just not eat for a few days and then I will be back on track!" Then 3
days later you are binging because you have barely eaten. Or you sign
up for a gym membership with great intentions and 2 weeks later you
haven't lost a pound and you are frustrated!!!
I am totally talking from experience. Let me tell you that you do not
have time to mess around! 12 weeks is not a long time when talking
about a transformation. It takes 4 weeks to get in a routine, 8 weeks
for you to truly notice a change and then 12 weeks for others to notice
the change. So don't dilly dally around wondering how and when you are
going to make the change! Start now!
Let me tell you from experience. The first 30 days of TurboFire I didn't know how to eat. I didn't lose any weight and I was
frustrated, I even gave up! Then I found a Challenge Group and a Coach who BELIEVED in me and taught me about clean eating and Shakeology, which is my savior! It changed
my life and then 18 lbs and 12 inches gone! But it was a process and it took time and
effort. So because I have been through this process I want to
significantly cut your learning curve.
In my 12 week health and fitness program I will help you choose the Beachbody fitness program
that will meet your personalized goals. Then, you will replace 1 meal a
day with Shakeology for the duration of the 12 weeks. Honestly, YES Shakeology does make a difference. It gave me energy when I wanted to take that
afternoon nap, it was a quick easy grab and go meal, it was CHOCOLATE to
curb my craving and it was filling! You commit to the workout and the
nutrition and I will commit to helping you create a meal plan, give you
recipes, motivate, support and guide you each and every day in a closed
online support group! I will not let you FAIL! We will work together
to get you to the place where you feel confident and ready to bare those
legs this summer!
I know this because I did it! Trust me, it is the truth! Here are a
few challengers of mine and their testimonial of the changes they are
seeing in their bodies so far!!
Yes you too can be that same success story! I want to see your before
and after pictures right here! I want you to own that transformation
with pride!! I believe in your ability to make a change!
So what are your options?
1. 12 Week Spring Cleaning Slim Down Challenge
will begin on May 6th!!! Reserve your spot now, limited
availability. This group is a 12 week program where I help you pick the
perfect fitness program to meet your needs in addition to providing you
with meal plans, nutrition tips, recipes, motivation, accountability
and more!!! After discussing your health and fitness needs I will
recommend the program that will best suit your needs. Join the Facebook group here!
2. 30 Day Clean Eating and Shakeology Shake Off
Starts May 13th. This is your fast track to learning the basics of
clean eating and the benefit to Shakeology without committing to the
fitness program as well. The only requirements are 30 days of
Shakeology, clean eating and participation in a closed online support
group. Request to join now!
3. Be a COACH! Join my personal 1:1 mentoring program starting May 6th.
There is no better time than now to take that plunge. Do you love
health and fitness. Are you currently trying to achieve your own health
and fitness goals? Do you want to receive a 25% discount on everything
you purchase? Do you want to help other people reach their own health
and fitness goals? No matter what your reason for coaching I will help
you to reach your goal! Even if you are not sure that being a coach is
really truly what you want to do. Join my challenge, try it out risk
free for 30 days! Click her to join the group!
What is Coaching All About on the DREAM TEAM?!?!
Listen to me share my story on this webinar that my coach hosted for my team and all interested
coaches! Then we can set up a time to chat about it more! Listen to the Coach RECORDING HERE!
Don't delay spots will fill up fast for my challenge group starting May 6th! Ask now and commit today!!!
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