Turkey Busters Challenge

Do you feel gross, tired, bloated, and on sugar overload from the Halloween weekend? How awesome would it feel to give your body a fresh start and clean sweep with your nutrition? Who says you have to wait until the New Year, and 2016 to start your fitness goals? Why not right NOW?!?

Just imagine how much progress you could make in the next nine weeks of 2015! And to be honest ---> YOU are WORTH it!

Can you give me just 3 weeks? Three weeks of commitment to me and your goals? Commit to simple and effective eating AND 30 minute in-home workouts!

I am starting this program on November 9th, and I'd love for you to join me! (it's way better to do it with buddy's!). I'm ready for people who are like me, who want to step it up and see what they can really accomplish! I mean, who doesn't want to look and feel their best during all of those holiday parties, and have already started before the New Year even begins?

If you're ready to commit to yourself and your goals...if you're ready to take your health into your own hands and step it up, complete this application and I will get you the information you need to help you get started!

**SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY, you must not already be working with a free health coach**

10 Top Tips for a Healthier Weekend

So it's the weekend. FINALLY!  Time to sit back, enjoy some relaxation from the busy workweek, enjoy being HOME, and taking some time for yourself and your family.  But what you DON'T want, is to back track every single weekend, only to leave you with regret, remorse, and "starting over" every Monday morning. 

So how DO you keep things moving forward in your health and fitness goals over the weekend? Here are some of my TOP TIPS, tried and true!!

1 - Start your weekend with intention. 
When you know what you want, and DON'T want, you will know what you need to do to keep yourself accountable.  I suggest tracking in a food journal, or use an app. I recommend SparkPeople or My Fitness Pal.  You can also track your activity levels with these tools, or use your Team Beachbody Wowy Supergym to be eligible to win some extra MOOLA - because we can all benefit from having some extra fun money!  

2 - Stay hydrated! 
Because your body often times mis-reads your thirst for hunger, and you want your body to be operating at it's best. There are so many benefits to staying hydrated, such as *maintains the balance of bodily fluids * helping to control calories by making you feel full * helps energize muscles * helps your complexion and skin looking good * helps your kidneys * helps maintain normal bowel function. Aim for half your body weight in ounces daily! So for example, for a 160 pound person, their daily requirement would be 80 ounces of water. 

3 - Use the opportunity for a more open schedule to plan for double workouts, or do something active with the family.  
Be a good example for your kids and family by showing them that our health is priority, and it's easy to fit it in!  Better yet, encourage them to do it with you and show them how much FUN it can be to sweat!

4 - Eat like it's a weekday!  
If you think about it, why change anything up from what you normally do? Follow your meal plan, prep your meals, and eat like you LOVE your BODY! (because you do!!).  Pack snacks for when you're on the go, and follow a schedule just like you would during the week. Your body will thank you!

5 - Stick to your usual sleep schedule. 
Do you have a set bedtime during the work week, and love to stay up late and sleep in on the weekends? Changing your sleep patterns could throw off your schedule (it's hard to eat breakfast when you get up at 11AM!), and could also interfere with weight loss. HELLO late night SNACKING! And it's usually not the healthy kind at 11 PM! Changing your sleep schedule can also make it harder to fall asleep on Sunday night which could set you up for a tired Monday. Stick to your norm, and your body will thank you!

6 - Plan to weigh in Monday morning. 
If you need extra help being accountable over the weekend, schedule your weekly weigh-in for Monday mornings. Knowing that you'll step on the scale at the start of the week can help you to stay accountable and be more aware of your weekend choices. I used to do this on Wednesdays, and Saturdays, but that was an easy excuse for me to get lax with my nutrition. Now that I use Mondays to track my weekly progress, I've noticed how much of a difference that one little change can make!

7 - Plan for the week ahead. 
What better way to stay healthy on the weekend than by using your extra time to continue to set yourself up for success? Take a Sunday afternoon or evening to plan your meals, hit the grocery store, and do some big batch cooking for the week ahead, by doing your weekly meal prep. That way, when your busy week gets even busier, you'll already be ahead of the curve and able to stay on track! Don't forget about washing your workout clothes and laying them out for your early morning workouts!  

8 - Order smart when you eat out.  
Date nights happen on the weekends, but that doesn't mean you have to eat poorly and sacrifice all the hard work you put in during the week!  Eat lean cuts of meat, and ask for dressings or sauces on the side so you get some control over excess fat and calories. Plan ahead with where you will be going so you can reference their menu online before going to know exactly what you will be ordering!  Also, ask how the foods are prepared. Instead of sautéing veggies in oil, most restaurants will be happy to prepare them steamed instead to save you fat and calories. 

9 -  Eat before events.  
Enjoy a filling snack to curb appetizer grazing at parties and prevent overeating. My go-to's are a high-protein snack, such as water-packed tuna or salmon, Shakeology, almonds.

10 - Watch portion sizes.
Having a little extra time over the weekend means we have more time to linger…and pile on another helping. Get into the habit of sticking to proper portion sizes for every meal and snack.  I love the nutrition plan with the 21 Day Fix for determining healthy, balanced portions customizable for everyone!  

And lastly, remember who's watching! My 4 kids keep me accountable to my nutrition goals, by simply being. I want to show them what it means to eat healthy balanced meals so that they never have to go through trying to lose weight or suffering from obesity-related, preventable disease. If I wouldn't give it to my kids, I don't eat it either. There's room for everything in moderation, and so many times, we can make a few adjustments to almost anything to make it a healthy option for the whole family. 

Eat like you love your body, and it will love you back!! <3

The Kickstart Challenge: Back to School Edition

YIKES! I cannot believe it is already mid-way through August, catalogs for back to school shopping are littering our mailbox, and I hate thinking that our summer vacation is nearing an end. Our day time snuggles and spur of the moment outings are abruptly coming to an end. I am finding myself looking for ways to make the transition easier from our laid back summer schedule to our routine-oriented "school" schedule. Is this something you are also thinking about? I will have 3 kiddos in school full time this year, with my youngest at home with me. I'm excited to game plan since our current schedule is in need of some adjustments. Since I work from home, I still need to make sure I am able to do what is needed to ensure I am fitting it all in, and make the transition as smooth as possible! 

I want to help you get on track this fall by hosting a 30 day online Health and Fitness Challenge/ Accountability group. I'm sure you moms out there might be thinking I am CRAY for even considering that we can find time to work out and start eating differently while school is starting back up...because I know we feel overwhelmed, stretched too thin, tired and thinking there just isn't time for this. But I'm here to tell you to just have TRUST. I know how you're feeling. I've been there!  But I'm here to tell you that you can do it. You can find those 30 minutes each day for YOU. It is the perfect natural stress reliever, gives me natural energy, and is a confidence builder. It makes me a better wife, parent, and overall better person to be around, and I know it will do the same for you as well!  I want to help you feel the best YOU you can be. It is possible. 

Below you will find a little outline on what you can expect from my new template for this 30 day Kickstart Challenge. Think of it as your new health and fitness syllabus!  This group is intended for those who want to do what you love to do for your fitness, I will help you be consistent in your workouts so that you don't give up on yourself. But the primary focus will be on our nutrition. 80% of our results are based on what we eat!!! So this is important that we really dig in and dial it in. 

There's NO better way than the 3-Day Refresh to help me do a nutritional reset, drop some unwanted pounds fast (every time I've done it, I have lost at least 3.5 pounds, and up to 5.5 in just 3 days). For those of us who like to see immediate results to stay motivated, this is the perfect solution. AAAAAAAAAAND I really need some help to get over my peanut butter addiction - bahahaha! So now I said it - yes, I do have a problem. And yes, I will BEAT IT this month!

-Making the Time-

If you can't wake up any earlier than you do now, find a spot for just 30 minutes each day where you can work out. If you stay home, that may be during the time one of your kids takes a nap, or maybe its when your hubby comes home from work, or after the kids go to bed. If you work outside the home, most people find it easiest to form this new routine by doing it first thing in the morning by just simply getting up 35 minutes earlier than they do now (and perhaps going to bed 35 minutes earlier each night). To add this "me" time to your day, you will probably have to give up something, like surfing the web, FB scrolling, Pinterest searching, watching TV.  You've all probably heard it...don't FIND the time MAKE the time. It's important, so just do it!

-Your Why-

Together ,we will figure out your WHY. Your reason for wanting to become healthier and set some goals to get there. It's not enough to just say you want to lose some weight! That won't keep you motivated. When you dig down and figure out what's driving you .... you will make the mental switch to want to work out and prepare healthy meals. You will figure out a way.

-The Requirements-

We are busy as it is, so the workout program that is most often recommended will be one that is 30 minutes or less. I will get you started with Shakeology because honestly, its the easiest, healthiest meal of your day. And the benefits are worth every penny. As moms, our bodies need to run as efficiently as possible, to have more energy, to be able to fight cravings, and get the vitamins and nutrients pumped in so we can do everything we needs to do and have the energy to power through our workouts and keep up with our kids!

-Option to "KICKSTART" your weight loss-
...with the  3-Day Refresh challenge pack. The  3-Day Refresh is a 3-day gentle detox/cleanse that will jump start weight loss and give you a break from bad habits. It isn't a juice fast, its not a crash diet, and you do not starve. It includes Shakeology for breakfast, a fiber drink, a vanilla refresh protein shake and snack/lunch/dinner food options. I will be starting off the 30 day challenge with this for sure! I have lost anywhere from 3.5 - 6.2 lbs. when I have done it, and it's safe to use up to once each month. It is an option, not required... but note that the 3 Day Refresh Challenge Pack (including a 30 day supply of Shakeology) is on sale until the end of this month! And you also get a trial of Beachbody On Demand where you can pick your own virtual workout!!! You will love this if you get bored easily and need variety in your workout routine!
 

My 3-Day Refresh Results

-The Challenge Group-

This challenge group will only be thirty days long. If you show up once a day and check in and I see that your putting in the effort and really trying to change and work towards your goals, we will extend it to another thirty days. I'm not trying to be tough lol, I'm not really that kind of "teacher". I just am writing from my experience of coaching challenge groups for over two years. I will put 110% into you if you show up! I can't want it for you, as much as I try to...it never works that way. I'd love to help every single person that I talk to, but it's not always the right time for them.

-Objectives-

I will post daily in our private Facebook group. I will post daily motivation, tips, videos, time-saving recipes and websites (ie. slow cooker meals), workout advice, and help you stay accountable. I strongly encourage group participants to check in once a day, rating how your day was. Every once in awhile I will post a little assignment for the day. Having the support of the group is the secret sauce. When you have other people to help inspire you and encourage you, it makes a huge difference.

Listen. I know its not easy. I know it can be a challenge. I know its hard to keep your motivation afloat. I've had 4 pregnancies.  2 plus years of work. I still have lots of work to do to achieve my goals. I still have setbacks. Weight loss. Weight gain. Plateaus. Learning curves. Struggles. Non scale victories. BUT most of all never giving up. Learning to think positive. Yes, it can happen. You can make it a lifestyle change. Progress. You can make time for yourself to workout. You can make better food choices. You can think positively. You can have support doing so. I can give you the tools you need, and you just have to be ready to give this to yourself. To give yourself somewhere to start. You deserve it, why not you? Life is about to get busy for a lot of you mamas out there. Start a healthy routine now. Get started now. You will be so thankful you did a month from now, 6 months from now, a year from now. Message me or fill out the Kickstart Challenge Application if you want one of the FIVE open spots in my next challenge group.

Click HERE for more information and to apply. 

Dance Party: CIZE Program Launch

Ladies! Do you love to dance (or wish you could?!)?

Does exercise feel like a chore that you dread?

Would you benefit from joining an online dance, fat-busting fitness community of other women and moms doing the same thing? 

Counting calories and obsessing over the scale is stressful and unnecessary. In this challenge, we don't worry about those details, but we DO have FUN, sweat our fat away by dancing, and use healthy balanced nutrition... on our own schedule, from our own homes! I've been doing these dance-style routine workouts for a few weeks, and I am loving the natural "high" I get following these workouts. This is the first time EVER I have pushed the "REPLAY" button on a workout DVD. Learning the moves is SO much fun, and the included meal plan is SO super simple with amazingly delicious recipes you can't help but WANT to follow it!!!!

If you and someone you know can benefit from working on their fitness goals, but cringes at the thought of "exercising", contact me today and I'll be happy to provide the details of this dance challenge! We are doing to DANCE our way to our goals!

Spots are filling up fast, so don't wait! This is going to be a BLAST!!! Group starts on Monday, August 3rd! 

Click HERE for the application to join:  Dance Party CIZE Launch Participant Application

Summer is HERE! What's on sale at Team Beachbody NOW

As a family of 6, I consider myself to be pretty thrifty, and always am looking out for a good deal. If you're anything like me, you love to bargain shop as well, and finds yourself stocking up for those times when you will need a good gift to use, or use yourself so that you don't have that "mommy guilt" of spending money on ourselves. BUT there are always SO many "other" things that we need, such as using that money towards something that the kids need, or a home improvement project, or that appliance that needs replacing, or growing to your savings, or a million OTHER things to spend money on!!! 

But remember, YOU are important too!! When you take care of yourself, you are a better mom and example to your kids, you have more energy, you will be in a better mood, you will be more confident in your own skin, you will again feel GOOD about going shopping, and like the way your clothes fit you. Please don't put yourself last. Start today, by taking advantage of these EXTREMELY discounted savings on amazing programs by Team Beachbody. 

Starting TODAY, Team Beachbody has released some of their best selling products, apparel, equipment, and supplements on sale, with up to 85% discounted pricing!!! I really hate doing salesy posts like this, but I also would hate for you to miss out, or spend more than you need to!  

Here's the scoop:  These items are limited quantities only, and while supplies last. The good deals will sell out fast, so don't delay!
This JUST started today, so get in while you can for what you want. 

Here's what's up For grabs:

• 10 Minute Trainer 43% off
• Brazil Butt Lift + the Green Band 16% off
• Hip Hop Abs & Dance Party Series DVD 68% off
• Hip Hop Abs Dance Party Series DVD and weighted gloves 57%
• Insanity Deluxe Workouts 49% off
• Insanity The Asylum Volume 1+ Equipment Buddy Kit 53% off
• Les Miss Combat + Combat Gloves (Medium and Large Only) 55% off
• Les Mills Combat Gloves (Medium and Large only) 84% off
• Les Mills Pump 32% off
• Les Mills Pump with no weights or barbells 
• Les Mills Pump Deluxe DVDs 66% off
• P90X Free P90X Plus 53%
• P90X Plus 62% off
• P90X2 and Stability Ball 53% off
• Slim in 6 29% off
• Tai Cheng 43% off

• Squishy Ball 59% off
• Stability Ball +Medicine Ball combo 62% off
• Team Beachbody Apparel Up to 65% off
• Rumbleroller is 16% off
• Ankle Weights 45% off
• The Black Resistance band with the over the door attachment 56% off
• Jump Mat 44% off

Do you need a recommendation? Are you new to some of these options?  First off, if you have Club Membership & On Demand, be sure to check out those programs so that you can preview them (Insanity, P90X, P90X2, etc.) before making the investment. What's On Demand? Click HERE for more information about Club Membership and the many awesome features available to you. 

So what is my own personal recommendation? For sure get Les Mills Combat and Pump if you are even slightly considering it! Both of these programs are going to be discontinued in the Beachbody collection.  Once they're gone, they're gone for good.  The Les Mills is a full body strength training program PERFECT for cross training for runners, or for those who don't want to take the time to lift weights every single day. The program is based on a 3-day per week training schedule, and works your entire body to achieve the results you are wanting! AND it comes with the bar and weights as well!!!

Insanity is another of my all time favorites, as it was my very first ever Beachbody program I ever used. My husband and I did it together of rthe full 60 days of the program, and my strength, endurance, and stamina significantly improved. Our results were INSANE. Completely love it!  You use your own body for resistance, and is one heck of a great cardio program.   

The ankle weights are great to use for every single workout you do, and I use them all the time!  I especially love to use them with Pilates in the 21 Day Fix and P90X3 workouts.  It definitely adds more resistance, and makes the workouts more challenging!

Seriously, every single item on this list is great, and everyone you know can benefit from using at least ONE of these to help them with their health and fitness goals.  Think *gifts for FATHERS DAY, birthday presents, or Christmas presents! Especially the Beachbody Apparel is great for the person who loves the workouts, or is a coach! I am SO stocking up for gifts - with these prices you can't go wrong. 

But honestly it does sell out fast!

To see everything on sale you can use my link:  

Click Here for My Direct Link

*If you already have a team beachbody coach, please contact your coach to help you out. If you do not have a coach, then I am happy to assist you, guide you and help you reach your health and fitness goals!

It's time to kick off Summer In Style!  If you want something more customized hit me up and I would be happy to help you find the right fit for you!

LETS make this your HEALTHIEST SUMMER EVER!!!

Join my *Summer Survival* Accountability Group today!

To apply, click HERE