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!

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!

 

T25 Before and After, Final Results!!

WE DID IT!!! We officially finished our first round of T25 and we feel GREAT!! I can honestly say that it has been a WHILE since I completed a program from start to finish all the way through!! As a Beachbody coach I have a whole library of programs, so I do workout every day but tend to mix up my routine. And this just CONFIRMS that Beachbody knows what they are doing!! When you stick to the program it delivers amazing results and I know we both are seeing muscles we haven't seen for a long time!! We enjoyed this first round so much that we are ready to start round 2!!

So how did we do?!?!? Take a look...

Ruben is down 25 pounds and down two pant sizes! I am SUPER proud of his hard work and dedication. This is a guy who would NOT do an early morning workout for anything and is now pushing ME to start early and get it done! This is also a guy who has made MAJOR strides in his eating habits. When dining out he is making healthy choices, swapping fries for salads and opting for grilled chicken and turkey burgers vs heavy, hearty, high calorie dishes!! We worked together every Sunday to plan and prep our meals for the week. We laid out a plan that was not only family friendly but also things that would be easy to prep and save us time throughout the week. We portioned out snacks, packed lunches and batch cooked protein for our dinners. During the second phase of T25 we started using 21 Day Fix meal plan which incorporates portion controlled meal planning and it was SO easy to follow. We literally filled our containers and went on our way. No measuring, weighing our counting calories!! Check out some of our meal plans!!

After round one of T25 I am down 15 pounds and at least one pant size. Because I pretty much live in yoga pants I don't know exactly what size I was! Guess that's a hazard of the job lol. I was very excited to start to see abs!! I have a ways to go but this program was perfect for our busy lifestyle. 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Everyone has time for that!! I love that this program pushes you and then when you think you cant push anymore it changes it up and you start working on a different body part! I am very much looking forward to round 2 and the results that are to come!

We also had to do a little bit of traveling during this time but we made no skips in our routine. We always brought our workouts, resistance bands and a cooler packed with all of our food. We easily could have taken a few days off here and there but we were committed to our success and results. Sure it takes a little more planning, prep and thought to make sure you have everything you need. Meals, shakeology, blenders, programs, etc but in no time it just becomes second nature and a lifestyle change!!

For the month of April, 2014 the T25 challenge pack is on a HUGE sale. They are taking $90 off the price of this 10 week program!! And coincidentally summer is just about 10 weeks away!! Have you got 25 minutes a day to commit to your health and fitness? Would you like to tone up a bit before you have to pull out those shorts, tanks and bikinis this summer? Well I invite YOU to join us!! Our next accountability group is starting on April 21st, the day after your Easter feasts and the day you start on your new lifestyle of health and fitness!! You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!! Are you ready?

If so fill out the application below and lets chat!! If you have any questions or would like more info please shoot me a friend request on Facebook!!

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

T25 Week 1 Progress with Meal Plan

Officially back on track and feeling great!! I restarted T25 after my move now that I'm all settled in and I am following the Eat Clean Diet Stripped meal plan along with it. My original plan was to also combine Chalean Extreme in this week with T25 but when I went to get my weights ready last Sunday night I found out that they were stuck and I cant get them out of the base. But I didn't let that throw me off track. I just moved forward with T25 and my clean eating until I can get them fixed!

I am feeling more comfortable with the moves and I feel that by focusing on them and perfecting my form that I will get results faster than just "going through the motions" which I found myself doing sometimes. I've really had to have some conversations in my own head while working out. Checking myself when I KNOW I'm half assin the moves. When Shaun T says SPRINT I have to say "Melinda is this a sprint or a JOG, STEP IT UP!" I have very limited time to work out before my son wakes up and my day gets busy with mom duties, play dates, coaching  etc so I dont have time to give it anything less than 100% effort!

At the end of the week something funny happened...well lets just say that I found it anything BUT funny but I still want to share. I started AND ended this week at the same EXACT weight of 151.5 and I lost 1 inch around my waist. I was BUMMED...I crushed my workouts, I followed my meal plan, drank a gallon of water a day, drank my Shakeology etc, so what happened? Well here's what I think. First it was "that time", ladies you know what I'm talking about. So I'm going to take that into consideration. But I also think that I might be at a plateau. I have lost and maintained a 45 pound weight loss from last year and I think its time to change things up a bit. I know that my body responds well to lifting heavy weights so that's where I'll be making some changes this week and going forward. My weights should be repaired today and I will be doing Chalean Extreme 3 days a week and T25 3 days a week. I enjoy the cardio but that's not going to deliver the muscle definition that I'm looking for and lets face it, building muscle helps you burn more calories so its a win-win!! Since this new plan is just a trial, no scientific proof it will work lol, I am looking forward to reporting back to let you know how it goes!!

Here is the meal plan I used for week one following Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet Stripped book!!

I'm looking forward to the next 7 weeks of the year to see where my journey takes me. Eating clean (following the stripped plan specifically) has left me feeling full of energy, less bloated, feeling and looking lean and able to get into jeans comfortably with no muffin top!! HECK YA!!

If you you are interested in learning more about clean eating, Shakeology or working out I'd love to chat and help you get on the right track! Friend me on Facebook and shoot me a message saying that you saw this blog post and want more info!!

T25 Chalean Extreme Hybrid Week 2

I am SO very happy with the decision to re-do week 2! This time I was very focused on my workouts, didn't miss a single one and stuck to my meal plan. I was pretty hungry this week but I think that's to be expected. Doubling up T25 with Chalean Extreme allowed for a daily calorie burn varying between 300-600+. I was also able to increase almost all of my weights this week. Since this is my second round of Chalean Extreme I'm pushing hard for muscle toning and definition.

I refer to my plan as a hybrid but I'd say it's really more of just double days. I am following both schedules in their entirety. Here was my schedule for week 2. I found myself working out later in the day when my son napped but it also kind of threw my schedule off so I'm going back to morning workouts this week!

Week 2:
Monday - T25 Cardio / CLX Push Circuit 1
Tuesday - T25 Total Body Circuit / CLX Rest Day
Wednesday - T25 Speed 1.0 / CLX Push Circuit 2
Thursday - T25 Cardio / CLX Burn Intervals
Friday - T25 Lower Focus & Ab Intervals / CLX Push Circuit 3
Saturday - T25 Rest Day / CLX Burn it off
Sunday - REST DAY!!

If you follow my workouts you know I usually eat the same thing...a lot LOL. but it just works for me to keep things simple. I have wanted to start leaning out my tummy so next week I've decided to follow an even more stripped plan and cut out my morning Oatmeal and switch to egg whites and veggie omelets and a few other changes but we'll go over that next week. Here is what I ate last week

 I did do some traveling out of town this week on day trips but I didn't let that throw me off track. As I ran out the door I grabbed a few snacks as I knew I would have a long day on the road and didn't want to be stuck eating at the drive thru. I grabbed apples and 100 calorie almond packs, my Shakeology packet and shaker cup and a few tuna packets. These were absolute lifesavers and I also had all the kids around me asking if they could eat the apples which made me smile from ear to ear because their only other option was packaged cafeteria food. 

Did you find this hybrid or these clean eating tips helpful? Do you need help with meal planning or daily accountability?  I would love to work with you in one of my monthly challenge groups and help you on your journey. Contact me today and let's chat!! 

T25 Review - Week 1

Shaun T has done it again!! The creator of Insanity has come up with a complete body workout and compressed it into a 25 minute DVD, only 5 days a week!! Beachbody has shortened the program so that we can really focus and give it our all for 25 minutes....and honestly before I knew it, it was almost over. When I first saw the results of the test group I knew I HAD to get my hands on this program! Then I heard that it was 25 minutes with NO breaks and I'm not going to lie, I got a little nervous. I'm fine to give it 110% but I also like those breaks to catch my breath. But I wasn't going to let that get in my way. I'm willing to PUSH hard and get the results I know are possible with this program. I bought the T25 program when I was at Summit in Las Vegas and my husband and I started first thing Monday morning.

From the start of the first workout I've only said one thing....I LOVE IT!!! I am literally dripping in sweat and burn between 200-562 calories on these workouts. With other programs I can usually burn quite a bit of calories but I barely break a sweat, so I know this will be a whole new ball game!! As you can see you dont need a large workout area. Both my husband and I are able to get an awesome workout in a small area. 

Week 1 Schedule

Monday - Cardio

Tuesday - Speed 1.0

Wednesday - Total Body Circuit

Thursday - Ab Intervals

Friday (Double Day) - Lower Focus & Cardio

Saturday - Staturday (record measurements/weight) Rest Day

Sunday - Rest Day

Couples that sweat together, stay together!!

I am happy to say that I was able to keep up with the main crew for most of these videos and when I needed a break I could just follow Tayna but still get a great workout, and jump back in when I was ready!

Prior to starting T25 I was just finishing Chalean Extreme and I was really enjoying the results I was getting. I love how strong I feel when lifting weights and I like how my body was shrinking down. So after completing my first week of T25 I've decided that I will be adding Chalean Extreme back in to my routine in addition to 25. I'm also going to aim to workout 7 days a week next week. With T25 being only 25 minutes there's really no reason not to!!

 

In addition to starting this new workout, my husband and I also tried the new Vanilla Shakeology and we are hooked!! It tastes just like vanilla cake batter. We are having so much fun experimenting with all of the flavors too!! This is a great addition to our clean eating meal plan to provide some variety to our Chocolate and Greenberry Shakeology. My husbands favorite recipe is 1 scoop vanilla Shakeology with ice and OJ. I agree it was so yummy! I also bought some frozen mixed tropical fruit so we can have a nice summer treat!!

 The recipes that come with the T25 program are delicious as well!! I didn't expect anything less from Beachbody as they always deliver on healthy recipes that also taste really good!!

Turkey, Pepper & Avocado Rolls

3 slices of low sodium, nitrate free turkey breast

1/8 medium avocado sliced

1/2 medium bell pepper sliced into 6 pieces

Top each slice of turkey with bell peppers and avocado, roll and enjoy!!

Check out our week 1 Couples T25 review and our weight loss stats....Week 2 starts today!!

 My exclusive T25 test group is starting July 8th and we have a limited number of spots left, but I would love to have YOU be a part of it!! In the challenge group you will get support, motivation, accountability, help with recipes, meal planning and clean eating, tips to stay on track with your nutrition and exercise while traveling or going on vacation. If you're a busy person who couldn't find time for a long work out, but are interested in getting in the best shape of your life in ONLY 25 minutes I would love to chat!! Registration ends soon so request to join the group today!!