Shaun Week Exclusively On Beachbody On Demand

Oh man!! I can NOT tell you how excited I am for this program!! Shaun T is THE man who got me to the best shape of my life with T25 and BOY have I missed working out to his programs!! But the wait is OVER!!  Shaun Week is heeeerrreee!!! What's shark week....I mean Shaun Week???
Shaun Week is a 7-day intensive full body boot camp developed by Shaun T to motivate you to focus like you've never focused before. And dig deeper than you ever thought possible.

Exclusively through Team Beachbody On Demand you will get 7 workouts that are Insanity and Focus T25-inspired, incorporating cardio, intense strength conditioning, abs/core, and lots and lots of sweat!!! But don't worry!! Every program has a modifier so this boot camp is great for every fitness level!!

The Workouts

Insane Basics:  Go Slow, form over speed, work through it.

Pure Cardio Part 2:  It is going to be amazing!  You don’t go to the floor at all.

Insane Weights:  This workout is hitting the weights in an Insanity format.

25 Abs:  25 minutes of abs that is so ridiculously amazing your abs will be arriving just in time for summer!

BrickSanity:  Asylum strength and T25 mixture and a lot of insane craziness!

Speed 4.0:  Speed workout similar to what you did in T25 Speed 1.0 and 2.0

Dig Deep is how you end the week with a bang!  This is BANANA’s YO!!!!  This sounds like Friday Fight From Max 30.

And don't worry.....we have a plan for after the 7 days!! Shaun T's not gonna leave us hanging!!

What is the start date?

We kick off on June 12th and a new program is launched each day on Beachbody On Demand.  There's no peaking ahead!! Each workout is posted live that morning.  It is perfect timing because I am coming back from a long weekend of camping and we can do it together through my support and accountability group!! Lifting each other up and encouraging one another along the way!

How do I get into your group?

Easy!! 

First you need to head over and make me your coach as long as you're not already working with a Beachbody coach at this time. And we'll get you set up with Beachbody On Demand!

Next...
*Complete your application below to get the details on how to join
* Click GOING on the Face Book EVENT
*You must be willing to participate daily for the entire week to get those amazing results you're looking for
*Remember this is for my clients only who are not currently working with a coach at this time!

12 Days of Fitmas

Ok friends!! Santa just stopped by and delivered a BIG box of goodies for me to give to YOU!!

Over the next 12 days (starting tomorrow 12/12/15) I will be giving away a gift a day to anyone who purchases a challenge pack for our January 4th New Year New YOU accountability group!!

What's a challenge pack? 
It's your tool kit to kick off 2016 a happier and healthier YOU!!

You get:

FITNESS (workout program selected specifically to meet your needs, goals and fitness level)
NUTRITION (30 day supply of Shakeology, our nutrient dense meal replacement shake to replace ONE meal a day)
SUPPORT (60 days in a PRIVATE Facebook group where you'll get 24/7 support, motivation, meal planning, recipes, tips on dining out, traveling and staying on track)

and with all that you get SUCCESS!!! Not only will you be happier, healthier, toned and slimmer but you also have the chance to win cash prizes and a FREE T-shirt for participating in my accountability group!!

Prizes will be drawn at random each morning at 10am PST and will include items like the new Beachbody Performance Line, E&E pre workout formula, P90X FULL WORKOUT program, Gift cards, Sampler packs, Bonus workout DVDs, Slimming Formula, etc).

Check out the details below....

*A new prize will be drawn each morning at 10am PST and announced here on my page

*Once the prize has been announced the first person who confirms their order will get the prize

*If a daily prize is not claimed that day it goes into the vault FOREVER!! lol You never know what's coming next so if you love the daily prize jump on it!!

What can I expect and what are the Requirements for the accountability group??

You can expect....

1.  A health and fitness program to fit your needs in 30 minutes or less each day.
2.  Sample meal plans and recipes to help you stay accountable, to help you with quick easy meals and snacks to fit your lifestyle.
3.  Daily accountability through a closed online support group.
4.  Tips on handling holiday parties, a restaurant guide, traveling tips, healthy alternatives to holiday favorites.
5.  Motivation, Accountability every single day to help you end the year stronger than you started.  

What if you could kick off the new year happier and healthier than you ended 2015?  

The requirements are...

1.  You must be a customer of mine on TeamBeachbody, which means that I am assigned as your FREE coach.  If you already have a coach please reach out to the person you work with.  If you do not have an account, complete the application below.
2.  You must commit to a  fitness program and nutrition plan in which we will discuss options that are best for you, your ability level, your time constraints and your needs.  
3.  You must commit to checking into the accountability group daily and reporting progress.

How do I sign up??

1) Please fill out the application below

2) Make sure we are friends on Facebook and send me a message that you've submitted your application 

3) We will discuss your challenge pack options and get you enrolled!!

If you know someone who would love to join us please share this post or tag them below!!




**Prizes only open to NEW clients working with me who are NOT currently a coach or working with another coach. Please contact me PRIOR to placing your order to make sure the daily prize is still available

If we are not currently friends on FACEBOOK please send me a request so you don't miss the fun!!

Getting Back on the Wagon!

Hi Friends!! It's been WAY too long since I've been blogging but I'm very excited to say I'M BACK!!! And with that I feel like I need to give everyone some updates on whats been going on, things I've been struggling with and how this mama is ready to GET BACK ON THE WAGON!!!

So March 2015 we were blessed with baby Harper! This little angel totally completes our family and I couldn't have been more happy to get her home and smother her with love and kisses! She has been a very easy baby from the start and I was blessed again with another amazing sleeper!! What can I say....they got it from their mama!! Napping is totally my favorite past time ;)

Transitioning back to work was much easier than I thought. Being that I set my own schedule, work form home and can do a lot on my iPhone I almost didn't skip a beat, but I do have to shout out my amazing team for holding things down while I did have some family bonding time....they ROCK!!

Transitioning back to my own health and fitness is another story and where I plan to spend the most of the talking during this blog! Let me start of by sharing a funny little conversation I had with my coach.... I semi-jokingly told her that I thought being a Beachbody Coach gave me super powers to bounce back after baby and they weren't working!! Well let me tell you WE DON'T!!

I am a normal mom just like every other new mom who has to WORK for it! There is no fast fix, easy pill or magic wrap that will give me the long term, healthy results that I want. Some women are blessed, lucky, I don't know what you want to call it but they bounce RIGHT back!! Other women hold on to weight and it takes a little more work. That was me!!  I had the programs, I had the meal plans, I had the containers and Shakeology. But what I didn't have was skin in the game! And I'm ok with that. I wasn't ready and unless I"m all in I don't have success. I know how I work. 

I lost 50 pounds 4 years ago after my son (above). I started my journey after his first birthday and on the morning of his 3 birthday party I found out I was pregnant again. Sweet, I wasn't worried about the weight I was just going to gain 25 pounds after all, right?? WRONG!!! I gained 40...8 pounds more than I had with my first pregnancy.

Ok, I still wasn't freaking out....I had those super powers after all right!! Well at my 7 week check up I got the OK to start working out but had to come back a week later for my IUD which required a week off from exercise to make sure it was properly placed...So now we are 9 weeks post partum and I'm just not feeling like doing this....I was eating healthy and clean 60-70% of the time but there were too many cheats, creamer in my coffee, soda (YUCK i don't know why i was still craving this from the pregnancy), etc. Just over all poor food choices. And when I did work out it HURT!! Well no kidding!!! I had 40 pounds to lose it wasn't going to be a walk in the park. And let me tell you I cried, bitched and moaned about it the whole way through. I even gave up....several times!!

Fast forward to July....I was heading to Nashville with my hubby and our team and I was SUPER excited to be going. I was going to celebrate the success of our team, meeting some of them in person for the first time, I was going to be recognized on stage for some of my accomplishments etc. I should have been OVER the moon excited, but all I could think about was my weight. How I felt SO uncomfortable in everything. I was pulling on this, tugging at that, and again taking a back seat in group pictures. I was having vivid flashbacks of my journey the first time after my son and I started experiencing lots of anxiety. Not just a little "oh what was that"..... but I mean full fledged panic where it felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest.

Now I know life is not all about the size pants you wear, if you have a six pack or can lift a million pounds, and beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. But I also know that THIS is not me. My feet hurt when I get out of bed, my back aches, my clothes don't fit and I have two chins lol YES I'M TOTALLY LAUGHING AT MYSELF!!! But the point of this post today is to share with you that I am REAL. I STRUGGLE, I have bad days, too many cheat meals and too many skipped workouts. But its time to draw a line in the sand!!

My daughter turned 6 months old two weeks ago today and we are making some transitions. What I'm about to share is not really a big deal but can be a touchy subject so please remember if you're going to chime in to keep it positive this is a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE!!! We have decided to start weaning her from nursing. First of all I think this is so much harder for me emotionally than anything else....she takes the bottle like a champ and really could care less about the boob! But its clear that I'm not producing enough for her and she is also transitioning to solids so we feel as a family that this is the right time.

With that being said I am about to embark on a new journey as well. Starting October 12th I will be doing the Ultimate Reset which is a 21 Day Cleanse. This will help my body get rid of the toxins and is a gentle, no-starvation cleanse that will help my body get back  to its optimal "factory settings', If you'd like more information on  it you can check it out HERE. I am choosing to do this program because I want to "reset" my body. I can feel that things are "off" and my body is not functioning properly. I'm always tired (can't even blame the baby she sleeps 12 hours a night), have lots of aches and pains and like I said need to drop the weight.

But I'm not waiting to start until the 12th!! This girl is starting TO-DAY!!!! I will be following the 21 Day Fix program today through the 11th transitioning away from the poor choices, cutting coffee and preparing my body for this process. In fact I just left the grocery store getting myself set up for a successful 11 days!!

So if you're still reading this long post, thank you! I felt strongly about sharing my story, whats been going on and being totally transparent about my struggles after baby number two. I know that many feel that she's only 6 months and I should cut myself some slack. And if you're a new mom not ready to start thats TOTALLY fine do what works for you, I am just at a point where I am SO very ready for a change.....I've got some SERIOUS skin in the game!!

Please stop by to watch my journey...I'll be sharing my weekly meal plans, progress and how I am doing along the way!!

And if you're a new mom looking to lose weight, eat healthy, start working out or just looking to connect with a fellow new mom, find me over at Facebook!!

Cyber Monday Beachbody Deals!!

Who's ready for a little holiday shopping on-line style?!?!? I dont know about you but I'm a total home body I'm NOT a fan of Black Friday. This is probably why I also got in the best shape of my life working out in my LIVING ROOM!! And I want YOU to do the same!! PLUS I want to give you a little something to reward yourself with a rockin Little Black Dress for New Years!!

I am taking the next FIVE people who message me to join my Holiday Boot Camp starting TO-DAY!!! You've got nothing to lose...except those muffin tops & holiday weight! Are you going to pull the trigger or just sit and watch?

SO, What's included?!?...
✔ YOU Lose up to 5-10 LBS in just 21 DAYS (break on Christmas)
✔ 30-min short & effective home workouts
✔ Simple nutrition plan that's easy to follow
✔ Fail-Proof Portion Control System
✔ NO starving yourself - Eat < 6x per day & CHEATS are allowed!
✔ 24/7 Private Online Accountability + Support Group to stay motivated & keep yourself in check. BONUS - Full month of January included too!!
✔ Learn clean eating, meal planning, and how to make this a LIFESTYLE & not a "diet".

Want in???
* Shoot me a friend request ( facebook.com/melindabesinaiz )
* Send me a message that you're interested prior to ordering
* Send this blog to a friend if you know others who would be interested in joining you!!

**Must not be a current client or working with another coach at this time. Deal ends 11:59pm EST Monday December 1, 2014

21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pie

Who doesn't LOVE pumpkin pie?!?!? But with that high fat and calorie crust its not exactly 21Day Fix friendly right?? So lets FIX that!! This is also a great way to get in your GREEN containers if that's a hard one for you.

Ingredients1 green container pure pumpkin. Make sure you dont get pie filling
1 egg - well beaten
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Optional toppings - 1-2 tsp Pure maple syrup, agave, stevia (comes in lots of different flavored drops)

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together

Spray microwave safe ramekin with non stick spray

Microwave for 5 minutes

Optional toppings - crushed nuts and drizzle of maple syrup

21 Day Fix Containers

1 purple (pumpkin)
1/2 red (egg)

1-2 tsp sweetener
Optional: 1/2 blue nuts

30 Day Clean Eating and Refresh Accounability Group

Living in a small lake community you can feel that summer is in the air pretty much anytime you step out of the house and the trucks and boats coming up the highway Thursday - Sunday is a SURE sign too! But I am sad to say that the traffic is dying down and kids are going back to school.  I am just not ready for this yet!! But change is inevitable and I'm going to roll with it!  CHANGE for anyone is hard. Getting kids back on a bed time routine, getting ourselves ready for after school activities and life at home is exhausting! And unfortunately the first thing to go is our own health, fitness and healthy eating! But this doesn't have to be the case! Why not let our own health, fitness and healthy eating be the ONE thing we can control in a world of chaos? You decide if you get up a half hour early to workout, you control whether that food you put in your mouth is nutritious or just empty calories, you decide if your family eats a healthy dinner or hits the drive thru! Those are the things that NO ONE can tell you when and where to do them. You set the tone for your own household. In fact just last week I talked about making your workouts a priority, set them on the schedule and don't cancel on yourself the same way you wouldn't cancel a meeting on your boss!

When the alarm goes off it's pretty easy to hit the snooze button and drift back off to bed. But then when I finally get up I'm beating myself up for missing my workout. Not only am I now stressed that I have to run around and get things ready but I am not feeling my best. So what did I do? I started putting my alarm clock far away from my bed. I had to get up and walk across the room. The cool air woke me up and sure I could lay back down but I'd just be tossing and turning so whats the point. I'm up and I start the workout! Yes this is still a challenge especially now that my son is climbing out of his crib and potty training. We sometimes are up several times through the night but like I said its that sacrifice I'm willing to make to feel my best through the day. If morning workouts aren't  your thing that's totally fine, I understand everyone's schedule is different but just make a point to schedule that block of time for yourself.  

Have you noticed that when you eat poorly you feel sluggish, full and tired? I know I do and I don't like it. I feel moody, my clothes fit tight and I have no energy to keep up with my son. This is usually the next thing to go right out the window when things get busy. It's so easy to hit up the fast food on the way home or on the way to football practice but how is that fueling your family? I know its fast, easy, maybe you have picky eaters or you don't like shakes, but those are all excuses. I know....I've used many of them. And honestly it was my excuse because I didn't know how to eat healthy and I didn't know where to go to find the answers. So I got a coach, and in no time flat she helped me turn my eating around and my body started to see some amazing changes!! So let me help YOU! I am living proof that you can be super busy and still achieve your health and fitness goals.

In August I kicked off my Healthy Living for the Busy Woman fitness accountability group and it is a hit! They are super engaged and loving their workouts as well as their nutrition and meal plans. But I certainly understand that some women like going to the gym, group exercise or are already in their own routine perhaps with another Beachbody program already.

So for the month of September I've decided to change things up a bit! I am hosting a 30 day accountability group that will kick off with the new 3 Day Refresh. Its a gentle 3 day cleanse where we actually get to eat quite a bit of food while cleansing our bodies for our new lifestyle. After the 3 Day Cleanse we'll learn how to plan out our meals, prepare snacks, make better daily choices, combat emotional eating and learn how to deal with that pesky temptation that seems to be lurking at every corner!

The focus this month is on meals that are under 30 minutes to make, meals you can prep ahead of time and put in the crockpot, snacks that travel well, road tips, and ways to stay on track when you already have no time.

So what are the requirements?

1.  You must be a customer of mine through my Team Beachbody Site.

2.  You must commit to 30 days of Shakeology starting with the 3 Day refresh.  

This comes in a nice little package with free shipping and a discounted price.  You aren't locked into anything at all and you can decide whether you want to make Shakeology a part of your routine after the 30 days or continue with just the new habits you have learned.  Shakeology truly was something I was very skeptical about at first but once I started drinking it for lunch each day it has kept my cravings for sweets in check, it gives me natural energy to get through my busy day and it gives me convenience when I need to be portable and on the go!  I know exactly what clean eating is and I can certainly maintain my results without shakeology but honestly its the convenience and 1 less meal I have to think about.  It's just a part of my healthy routine and I know my body is getting what it needs in the most natural state. 

3.  You must be willing to participate daily in our closed online support group. Each day you will get a tip, trick, recipe or suggestion from me and at the end of each day you log in and report your day.  You say on a scale of 1 to 5 how your food was, how your exercise went, did you drink your shakeology and any questions or comments.  This way we keep each other on track and I know how to support you better in your 30 days with me!

I have found that having this type of support and accountability was the missing piece for me. Without others to keep me motivated there were days when it was easy to just slack off! Knowing I have a community of support keeps me going, focused and determined not to let people down.

So, if you are a busy woman, struggling to juggle all your life responsibilities with ease then this is great for you!  I am inviting you to complete the application below to be considered for a spot in this group!

Egg White Breakfast Burrito

Father's Day is this weekend and this would be a great "breakfast in bed" for the Man in your life!! Low cal, high protein and a great meal for the kids to help prep!

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. finely chopped red bell pepper
1 Tbsp. finely chopped yellow bell pepper
1 Tbsp. finely chopped green bell pepper
1 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
3 large egg whites (1/3 cup)
1 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortilla, warm
1 slice low-sodium turkey bacon, cooked, chopped, ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
2 Tbsp. fresh tomato salsa
Preparation:
1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add bell peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
3. Add eggs; cook, over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until eggs are set.
4. Top tortilla with egg mixture, turkey bacon, and pepper (if desired).
5. Roll tortilla burrito-style.
6. Serve with salsa.

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!

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/

May Fitness Challenge - Together we can!!

So there are officially 60 days until the FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!!! Seriously, where has this year gone?!?! I don't know about you but I'd like to hit the ground running and not only look good, but feel good on day one! I want to already have made significant lifestyle changes and look forward to trips to the beach with my family not dread them because I will either be tugging at my clothes or covered up in jeans and long sleeves!

 The good news is it's the PERFECT time to make a commitment to your health.  Maybe your short term goal is to lose a few pounds before the summer, lets do it!!! And I want to help you get to your long term goal to live a healthy and fulfilling life.  I would like nothing more than to see you become a positive influence on those around you, to share what you will learn and to truly make this a lifestyle change and not another fad diet.So now what?!  Well....I have options for the fitness fan AND the foodie alike...check it out!

Here is my official invitation to you! I will be opening my next accountability group in a couple weeks. Starting on May 5th you can join my 60 day health and fitness program.  During the 8 weeks I will teach you how to make exercise a part of your daily routine by matching you up with a Beachbody fitness program like the 21 Day Fix, Focus T25, Brazil Butt Lift, Turbofire, Chalean Extreme and more to meet your needs.  I will recommend a program that fits your ability level and that you feel works with your time commitments as well.

I will also require that you replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology.  Shakeology is a meal replacement shake that is all natural, helps you lose weight, controls your cravings, keeps you full and gives you energy to get through your workouts and the other responsibilities of the day.  You are only required to drink Shakeology during the 60 days, afterwards you can decide what to do.  The reason I require Shakeology is because when you are learning to change your eating habits and are adding in exercise this is one meal a day that you know you are eating the right portion size, the right food combination and that you are fueling your body for just plain good nutrition.  I will teach you how to plan out your meals, how to pair foods together to give you energy and lose weight, and give you a plethora of recipes to help make your meals easy and delicious.  Every recipe I share has been kid tested and husband approved!

As part of the Accountability Group you will be enrolled into my closed online support group.  In this group I will help you to set your health and fitness goals, I will post daily tips, motivation and accountability.  You will be required to check in each day and post your daily activities.  It's a great place to feel connected to other people who are going through the same life situations as you!

Does this sound like something you would like to do?  Then don't delay.  There are a limited number of spots available.  I do this to keep the groups small and allow me to provide you with the individual attention that you deserve!!! APPLICATION TO JOIN available BELOW!!

So now is the time, DO IT!!  60 days until summer....We have work to do!

Your second option:  Maybe you are not quite ready to do a complete challenge group but you want to learn more about how to Eat Clean.  Maybe you want to try Shakeology but are nervous about the investment and whether or not you will get the results you want.  I am going to be running a 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group starting on May 5th as well.  In this group you will receive meal planning, recipes, tips, basics on clean eating, support and motivation to make eating healthy a lifestyle change and not a crash diet.  We will incorporate Shakeology and I will teach you exactly how to get the results you are looking for.  Then, after the 30 days is up you will have a great base of knowledge to continue on with what works best for you.

Your second option:  Maybe you are not quite ready to do a complete challenge group but you want to learn more about how to Eat Clean.  Maybe you want to try Shakeology but are nervous about the investment and whether or not you will get the results you want.  I am going to be running a 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group starting on May 5th as well.  In this group you will receive meal planning, recipes, tips, basics on clean eating, support and motivation to make eating healthy a lifestyle change and not a crash diet.  We will incorporate Shakeology and I will teach you exactly how to get the results you are looking for.  Then, after the 30 days is up you will have a great base of knowledge to continue on with what works best for you.

Your second option:  Maybe you are not quite ready to do a complete challenge group but you want to learn more about how to Eat Clean.  Maybe you want to try Shakeology but are nervous about the investment and whether or not you will get the results you want.  I am going to be running a 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group starting on April 15th as well.  In this group you will receive meal planning, recipes, tips, basics on clean eating, support and motivation to make eating healthy a lifestyle change and not a crash diet.  We will incorporate Shakeology and I will teach you exactly how to get the results you are looking for.  Then, after the 30 days is up you will have a great base of knowledge to continue on with what works best for you.

Does this sound like something you would be interested in?   Let's get started today!! Fill out the application below and I will contact you within 48 hours to chat!