P90- This Could Be YOUR Beginning!

Many of you who hear the name "Beachbody" automatically think, "Ohhhh, P90X right? That's what Beachbody is?" And RIGHTLY so! Tony Horton's P90X series is one of the BEST in the entire world; and no, I do not think I am exaggerating. It truly is that incredible. P90X3 did absolute wonders for me, and I plan to go back to it many times in the future, probably with the help of the 21 Day Fix containers for my portion control!

So, yes, Tony Horton was one of the first trainers to ever jump on the Beachbody board with Beachbody's CEO Carl Dakeiler, way back in the day! Tony is an amazing person (I got to meet him at Coach Summit in 2014), and when he makes a program, he truly puts his heart and soul into every single move and video, even if he is cracking jokes to the guys about how whimpy they are! He knows what people NEED, and he knows what people want. P90X, P90X2, and P90X3 have all been breakthrough programs in themselves, but have you ever looked at them and thought to yourself, "That is WAY too intense for me!!!"?

Well, Tony heard those voices, and he actually LISTENED! He has created his newest program P90 just for those of you who have always wanted to try his programs, but wanted a way to ease into them without injury, failure, and to just know what to expect! It will still be 90 days of a top of the line program, with a multitude of exercises to get you in incredible shape, but will be without that "X" for that crazy extreme the other P90X videos have!

You may love P90 if...

-You are totally new to fitness and don't know where to begin
-You used to work out ALL of the time, but over time have gotten sidetracked and want a spot to begin again
-You have been injured in the past and want something that will push you, but keep you safe from further injury
-If you have always been a Tony Horton lover, but not able to handle his other series quite yet!
-If you have just finished P90X, P90X2, or P90X3, and want to maintain your results and check out some new moves!

P90 will still be incredibly effective without as much of the intensity, because similar to the other P90X programs, it will focus on sectional progression. Basically what that means, is that it will be cut down into different phases. Each phase will give you a period of time in which the moves are a little hard, then you begin to master them, then you have time to do them well and confidently. As soon as your body is used to them, it moves on to the next phase that is a little tougher, so your body never gets used to one spot and is always progressing, equaling intensified results!

You will get 10 workouts on 4 DVD's, all ranging from 25-45 minutes long! You will be able to do all of these workouts right in the comfort of your own home! The only space you will need is enough to step from side to side, so move the coffee table out of the middle of the living room floor with me and get to WORK! ;)

You will also receive...

*Super simple nutrition plan: no counting calories or cutting out food groups, just simple nutrition to maximize your results and burn fat throughout the day!

*4 Step Power Plan: Tony's "golden rules" for you to abide by on the first day that will maximize your results for the entirety of the program!

*Resistance Band: no need to go buy an entire gym for your house! This is ALL you need!

*6 Day Shred: a plan for the times that you need a QUICK FIX, faster than fast!

*Your 90 Day Workout Calendar: abide by this specific calendar for the program- it was made perfectly to give you the BEST results you can get!

Get the P90 Challenge Pack with Shakeology for an INCREDIBLE deal! No more $50/month gym memberships that you're barely going to use. Invest money in a program that works, that you will have forever, with the best trainer out there right there in your home helping you every step of the way. Also, a nutrient dense shake that will change you from the inside out in ways you could never imagine!

Want to join my next Fitness Support Group to have help, support, nutrition tips, fitness tips, and encouragement with a few other people along the way? Apply below!

 This could be YOUR beginning to fitness FOREVER!

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21 Day Fix: Week 1 Review!

Today marks my 8th day of the 21 Day Fix, or my first week out of 3 DONE! The only thing that comes to mind to describe this week, is: "I wish people knew how GOOD their bodies are MEANT to feel."

I used to think constantly being tired, miserable, bloated, cranky, and sick were just part of life. I didn't realize that the cure to all of those symptoms were two simple things: diet and exercise. I can almost 100% promise you, swear on anything, that if you changed those two things in your life (well, adequate sleep and water intake is really important as well), that your life would DRASTICALLY change! That, my friends, is what 21 Day Fix has done for me.

In just this first week of no processed foods and sugars, no sodas or juices, no fast foods and desserts, and just 30 minutes of exercises each day (who doesn't have 30 minutes?!), I feel INCREDIBLE! I already feel like I've lost inches off of my waist just from bloating going down, really. It's crazy how crappy unhealthy foods make you feel and how quickly they begin to deteriorate our bodies. I'm more energized, happy, flexible, and confident. Losing inches and gaining LIFE back- what more could a gal ask for?

I wanted to give a quick review of the exercises for the program and some of the foods I have eaten by the meal plan and containers for 21 Day Fix. For more of a background of what the program entails, read here!

This has been my favorite "21 Day Fix style" shake! Recipe:
-1 red container= 1 scoop vanilla Shakeology
-1 orange container of flaxseed
-1 purple container=1/2 frozen banana
-1 tsp. all natural peanut butter
-blended with 8 oz. water

-1 yellow= sweet potato (seasoned with stevia and cinnamon)
-1 green= brussel sprouts (seasoned with 21 day fix's All Purpose Seasoning)

1 green container= cucumber
1 blue container= hummus

1 red container= chicken breasts seasoned with 21 day fix's All Purpose Seasoning
1 green container= squash seasoned the same 

1 yellow= whole wheat tortilla
1 red= 2 eggs
1 green= bell peppers
1 blue= shredded mozzarella cheese

1 yellow= 1 whole wheat tortilla
1 red= 3 deli turkey slices, 2 turkey bacon slices
1/2 blue= shredded cheese
1/2 blue= hummus
1 green= bell pepper

1 green= celery
1 tsp= PB
1 yellow= 8 whole wheat crackers
1 blue= shredded cheddar cheese

Shakeology Pancakes:
-1 serving whole wheat oatmeal
-1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
-2 eggs
-almond milk and stevia to texture and taste

*1 pancake= 1 yellow & 1 red 

1 yellow= whole wheat oatmeal
1 purple= fresh blueberries

As you can see, there are ENDLESS possibilities for how you want to plan the foods you eat with the containers given! Every day is something different, and you are never deprived of any of the food groups. No more "fat free," "carb free," or "sugar free." Just whole, nutritious foods cooked and eaten the way they were meant to.

My favorite part of the meal plan is that it is more than just guidelines to go by. It is TOTALLY done for you. It has all of the lists of foods to choose from, the containers to fill, and the worksheets to check off. And with a support group like I hold, you will NOT fail.

Now, the workouts... I look forward to EVERY day! They're all usually done in 4 rounds, 2 exercises each round, and each exercise at a minute long. It makes the workouts fly by, even the exercises you don't enjoy doing, because like Autumn explains, "you can do ANYTHING for a minute." :) I also love that each workout is only 30 minutes each. EVERYONE has 30 minutes!

Day 1: Total Body Cardio Fix
-When she says total body, she means total body! This bad boy is cardio with weights, which is hardest for me personally, but my gosh if I don't feel AMAZING afterwords! You're getting your heart rate up, working out multiple muscle groups at a time... burning a TON of calories and fat in a short amount of time!

Day 2: Upper Body Fix
-Just like it says, all weights for upper body! Biceps, triceps, chest, back, abs, I mean goodness, PINKY fingers! Lol it gets everything!

Day 3: Lower Body Fix
-Weight lifting for the booty, quads, calves.... every inch to give you beautifully sculpted legs!

Day 4: Pilates Fix
-If you ever thought Pilates would be a "break" day, you won't think so anymore after this! Although low impact and really enjoyable, this is a killer core workout, all focused on breathing patterns to make ripped abs.

Day 5: Cardio Fix
-From knee raises to burpees, I loved this nontraditional cardio workout! You'll be doing anything but getting bored. I'm not a fan of cardio whatsoever, but I really enjoyed this one.

Day 6: Dirty 30
-When she says dirty, she means dirty! This is an intense workout for the whole body. I was dripping sweat off of my ears and knees from this workout! LOVED it!

Day 7: Yoga Fix
-This isn't a hardcore yoga workout by any means. It is all about stretching, relaxing, and recovering your body from the past week! It stretched out all of my sore muscles and had me feeling ready for the week ahead.

I loved how different each workout was, and I'm excited to repeat them for the two weeks ahead! LET'S DO THIS!


To join me and my crew on our next 21 Day Fix round, get your program, and apply for our challenge group today! I can't wait to get you started!

With love,

UPDATE:

 Round 1 results! 5 lbs and 2 inches off of my hips and waist alone, GONE! Can't wait to see what the next round brings!

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Fall Eggnog

It's getting to be mid-November, and WHO in this world doesn't want to live a little on Thanksgiving and Christmas? I, for one, totally intend to have my fair share (in proper portions, of course) of stuffing, pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole... oh man, you name it! Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE!

So in honor of this wonderful holiday and season of giving, I am giving you this delicious recipe! In case you'd like to enjoy all of the fun of the holidays, but cut down on some of the liquid calories in other ways, this is a perfect way to do it!

Fall Eggnog Shakeology

What You'll Need:

1 scoop chocolate (or vanilla) Shakeology

1 cup low fat egg-nog

1/2 cup cold water

1/4 tsp pumpkin spice

Handful of ice to make it extra frothy!

*And, if you're feeling really festive, throw a little bit of fat free whipped cream on the top!

Blend and ENJOY the holidays!!!!

Plus, want to lose up to 1O POUNDS by this Thanksgiving holiday so you'll really deserve a treat?! Sign up for my next 21 Day Fix group below!

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A Year of Blessings!

It's my fourth week of P90X3 & Body Beast hybrid, and I realized in disbelief that as the beginning of November, this week officially marks one YEAR since I joined my first Bombshell Fitness Challenge Group, and ordered Turbo Fire and Shakeology. I was terrified at the thought of putting down that money on an at-home fitness program and some weird powder beverage I had never heard of, especially as a broke preschool teacher. But, there was just something inside me saying that it was what I needed. I had people telling me I would never finish the program, and that Shakeology was stupid, but in reality- it was one of the best things to ever happen to me! I am so thankful I invested in something I was so skeptical about.

Not only am I now in the best shape that I have ever been, but that seemingly small decision ended up completely changing my life! Beachbody coaching is now a business for me. I get to earn money by helping change the lives of others like my coach did for me a year ago- finding a program that fit my needs and that I would love, finding the right Shakeoloy flavor for me, and then giving me the accountability and fun support I needed to finish the program in my challenge group. Sometimes it's hard to believe that this is my "job"- doing something that I am so passionate about, and that is so much fun, and I get to literally watch people transform their lives! Not to mention, that as an active duty military family, it is totally free. How many businesses can you begin for FREE!? Pure craziness!!!!

So now, a year later:

The Workouts

Oh man, I have been LOVING the mixture of P90X3 and Body Beast more than ANYTHING! I have typically been using P90X3 workouts for an added mixture of cardio, and using Body Beast workouts the majority of the time for lifting sequences. Because of how fast-paced Body Beast is, I'm thinking it already gives me the cardio balance I need, because I am huffing, puffing, and dripping sweat the entire video! However, sometimes our bodies just need a break from pumping iron, so I enjoy P90X3 for MMX, Yoga, Pilates, Agility X, Dynamix, Isometrix, and lots of other great workouts.

I might be a bit of a freak, but having sore muscles is one of my favorite things in this world! There is something about pushing yourself past your limits each workout... lifting a muscle group until it feels like you are about to bust through your shirt and can barely move your arms or legs anymore. Then, the next day, the pain of the work you accomplished and just knowing the definition of muscle that will soon be there!

Of course, with harder weightlifting exercises comes more of an importance of nourishing your body correctly. Before, I would always workout first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. With Body Beast, I have been drinking a protein shake or eating a protein bar prior to exercising, and then immediately either drinking my Shakeology for breakfast, or having a different protein supplement directly afterwards. I know how much strain I am putting on my muscles with this program, so I want to make sure that I am properly feeding them to repair the tears and help them grow stronger and bigger with each workout!

I am also SO SO close to a pull-up... I am waiting for the day that I can post my first real pull-up on here!

The Meal Plan

I have started to pay more attention to my carb intake than any other food group, because I want to skip the "bulk" stage of Body Beast straight to the "cutting" stage, since my wedding is only two weeks away! No bulking necessary for me right now!

I am trying to consume 2g of protein per pound of body weight, and only about 1g of carbohydrates per pound of body weight. Of course, some days are better than others. Like, last night (Saturday is ALWAYS my cheat night), I probably ate my body weight in blueberry biscuits and sausage and biscuit casserole at a pot luck party... BUT today I will use that to my advantage with heavier workouts and more carb cutting than before! I want these muscles to be out and about more than ever in my wedding dress.

Stephen has been enjoying eating healthier too, and with our hectic lifestyles, I've been enjoying making super easy, big meals and snacks for us to pick on throughout the week and that I can easily pack for him when he goes to work!

Basil Pesto Chicken and fresh steamed broccoli

Celery slices with fresh canned chicken mixed with red pepper hummus

Cucumber slices with mustard and garlic hummus

Steamed mixed veggies- sometimes, frozen is the only way to get them in, and that's ok!

Ready made pot roast from Walmart. Throw it in a crock pot with some water, and you have a healthy family meal!

"Skinny" Taco Salad: ground lean turkey with homemade taco seasoning, mixed with lettuce, plain greek yogurt for sour cream replacement, shredded cheddar cheese. Delicious!

Healthy breaded chicken from Team Beachbody recipe book!

The Business

October is over, and with that comes the end of the Fall Classic, a little fun competition between us coaches! My coach Carmel and I were on a team together, and ended up coming out winning two tier prizes for our accomplishments! Our accomplishments were really just a reflection of how many lives we changed this past month, so it's incredibly rewarding and inspiring to be congratulated and rewarded on something we love to do. We are getting a really neat Team Beachbody shirt and stadium bag!

I am so looking forward to helping those that really want to push through the holidays to a better lifestyle. As I mentioned before, although it may seem crazy to try to start a health and fitness journey around the holiday season, this is the time that I started last year, and it was the best decision I could have ever made. YOU CAN DO THIS! I remember traveling to Pompano Beach, Florida for the holidays and getting my challenge group posts done in the hotel, and squeezing in my workouts in the little floor space there, as well!

Hotel workouts with my niece last Thanksgiving in the hotel!

Luckily for you guys, the most AMAZING program is on a MAJOR sale with Shakeology for this month only, and it is absolutely PERFECT for holiday travels!

You may have heard me rave about PiYo before, and for good reason! It is extremely low impact, but still HIGH intensity! Meaning... no, you won't be jumping up and down and all around, you won't even need one single weight to finish this program. You will use your body and your body only to get you in incredible shape. PiYo, like its name suggests, is a mixture of pilates and yoga inpsired moves- meaning it's not exactly pilates and yoga, but you will get that amazing, relaxing feel to it that you get from those sequences. However, you will be sweating so much without barely leaving the floor that you don't even know how Chalene Johnson is doing that to you!

Take my word, it is incredible. And for right now, you can the PiYo Challenge Pack, an entire month's worth of Shakeology (your nutrient dense meal replacement shake) and the PiYo program for only $140! That's a savings of well over $50, guys!!! Just think... a month of meals and a program to keep forever, for about the same cost of only two months of a gym membership or one month of Crossfit. Does it get much better than that?! I think not!

To get in on this amazing deal and join my upcoming free challenge group, apply below and I cannot WAIT to work with you!!!


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