Black Friday Sales Beach Body!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! I hope everyone enjoyed their day with family and friends and gave thanks to everything you were blessed with! I had an amazing day with my hubby and kids!
Our breakfast was awesome... I made my famous Pumpkin Protein Pancakes and the boys ate them all up!

I did not get my workout in this morning, but while the boys were napping, I was done prepping our turkey dinner, so I got my workout in and had my SHAKEOLOGY for my lunch!!

We of course watched the Macy's Day Parade, and cooked an awesome turkey dinner! I skipped on the mashed potatoes ( my hubby can't go without), and I made stuffing without butter, and used whole wheat bread and turned out really good!! For dessert I made an awesome PECAN PIE and did have some skinny wine with our friends!

I must say, this was the first Thanksgiving EVER that I did not have a second plate! I am very proud of myself!! ;)
So on another note, let's talk about what is amazing going on right now with Beach Body!! We have our Black Friday Sales, just like everyone else! What a perfect way to stay healthy over the holidays, or helping family and friends stay healthy by giving them a workout or their favorite supplements as a gift!!
Take a look at how amazing these sales are!!

Keep in mind, these are only until Monday, and while supplies last!! Stock up!! 

If you do not have a Beach Body account and would like me to be your FREE coach, visit www.beachbodycoach.com/deidrap8 and I will help you get started! Once you sign up as a Beach Body customer, you will have the opportunity to get into all our sales!!

I am also having a 14 Day Shakeology Shakeoff to get the month of December going right! This is a 14 day challenge where you replace one meal a day with our health shake full of dense nutrition that gives you everything you need in a daily dose and your multi vitamin!! You also can chose any workout program of your choice from beach body to help maximize your results.  If you need help choosing a program, I can help find one that is perfect for you!  This group is held in a closed group on face book, so if you are across the country, don't worry... you are still invited!! This is the perfect way to keep you accountable and motivated during the holiday season! I will coach you and give health/nutrition tips, recipes, and help with meal plans so you can be your own coach one day!! 

No paying for gym memberships, personal trainers, or spending gas money traveling back and forth! 

If you are interested in joining my next challenge, message me for details!

Deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

14 Day Shakeology Shakeoff Challenge- Eat, Drink, & be Healthy this Holiday!

14 Day Shakeology Shakeoff!

I am so excited to announce my next challenge coming Dec 9th, my 14 day Shakeology Shakeoff!! Nothing like a good 14 day strict challenge to give you that boost you need to lost the last few pounds, or to give you that jump start from the holidays!  14 days is just enough to take away the bloating, give you energy, and regulate your body!
We all know that over the holidays, its like gaining the freshman 15 when starting college.. People lose self control and act like they are never going to have food again!!
Let's change the trend of gaining that 5-15 lbs over the holidays!  Despite traveling, or family visits, lets face it.. those are just excuses and there are ways around anything if you want it bad enough!

What is a 14 Day Shakeology Shakeoff?
This is a 14 day challenge in a closed group on facebook that I make that I coach you 1:1 to give you awesome recipes, nutrition/fitness tips, meal plans, motivation, and accountability to help you reach your health and fitness goals!
Requirements:

• Use Shakeology once daily for the duration of the challenge. If you get on Shakeology Home Direct (HD = get yourself free shipping).  FREE stuff, yeah! Also, there is a 30 day money back guarantee.  So if for any reason you do not like Shakeology or it doesn’t work for you then return for a full refund!  But what do you have to lose?!?!

OR

• Purchase a 14-day supply of Shakeology in either Greenberry, Chocolate, Tropical Strawberry, Vanilla or combination of the 3 by creating a free account at www.teambeachbody.com/deidrap8 and sending $75 to deidra.penrose@yahoo.com  via paypal.  Then, I will put your 14-day Shakeology Package in the mail and you can begin the challenge.
• Commit to replacing just ONE meal a day with your favorite Shakeology and recipe. (Check out the 30 Day calendar).
• Press play at least 4 to 6 x’s a week and CHALLENGE yourself!  Don’t just go through the motions.  If it’s your first time doing T25 or second round with Turbofire up the weight, do 2 more reps or SLOOOOOW down your repetitions.  If you are new to fitness I challenge you to do some form of physical activity at least 3-4 times per week religiously or continue with the fitness routine that you are currently doing and up the intensity.  If you need help getting started I can help you with that as well.
• Either at kick off or end of the 14-day program, do the 3-Day Shakeology Cleanse.  For me, it will come at the end.  (this is optional and you do not have to do this).
• Check into the group page as often as you can.  I’m not going to set any daily requirements, but by posting AT LEAST, 3 x’s a week, may just enter you into winning some end of challenge prizes!
• As a participant AND my customer in the 14-Days of Christmas Shakeology Shake Off, I will assure your success in feeling better about your nutrition selections and helping you establish realistic expectations and a strategy to get there (success will only come with YOUR commitment to change bad habits).  I will also share with you how and what I eat to keep my energy up and sustain my weight through tools available as a Team Beachbody community member (free member and club member).

It’s not rocket science or a deprivation of foods and taste, but more of learning to make smart choices, with which, in my opinion, really clicked as I had Shakeology as my staple in my diet.

Ok, so you saw PRIZES and said, “pick me, pick me”!!  Now, on to the FUN PART!

You stay within the 14 Day Challenge period (but it doesn’t’ end there, right?), there’s some prizes in store for the remaining participants!  Here’s how staying motivated can win you some loot:

When the challenge begins, check in as often as you can.  I’m not going to set any daily requirements, but at a minimum, check in and post on the Group Page, 3 x’s during the 14-day challenge.

At the end of the 14-Day Challenge period, for anyone still active and successful (you’ve been on Shakeology HD, posted in the group page, pushed play, etc.), I will select 2 winners, AT RANDOM, to receive another special gift.

Who’s with me??

If you have questions, feel free to email me at
Deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

Find me on facebook at facebook.com/deidra.penrose

Week of Thanksgiving Meal Plan/Exercise Plan

Happy Sunday!! I soooo excited I am starting another Challenge Group tomorrow called Holiday Madness Fitness Challenge.  It is a 30 day clean eating/SHAKEOLOGY/fitness program where I coach you 1:1 and help you with fitness/nutrition tips, recipes, meal plans, and keep you accountable for reaching your health and fitness goals! I make a closed group on face book and this is where I add my challengers, so no one else but my challengers can see! We do before and after pictures and measurements which really help you track your progress! I have been running challenge groups every month for the past year, and cannot believe how many lives have changed!
I'm so excited to run this group especially because staying committed over the holidays are extremely tough, so I really want to challenge everyone! If you can stay committed over the holidays, this will prove that this is not a temporary diet... this is a lifestyle! So I am giving clean recipes to help so my challengers do not feel deprived over the holidays, but still are taking steps closer to their goals! No more gaining the extra 5 or 10 lbs over the holidays! My challengers are not included in that trend!
So just a sneak peak of what I do for my challenge groups is every Sunday, I make my meal plans for them and show them what my nutrition looks like, which got me to my goals.  I allow myself 1 off meal a week, which of course will be Thursday for Thanksgiving! I will have my Shakeology before my meal, so it helps me with not over eating! It is one meal that I also know I am getting the proper nutrition and multi vitamin!
This is what this week's meal plan looks like!

	Nov 25-30th
	CHALEAN EXTREME– Burn Circuit 1 & ab burner	INSANITY- Plyo Cario Circuit	INSANITY Cardio Power & resistance	INSANITYCardio Recover	CHALEAN EXTREME Burn Circuit 3 and Insanity cardio abs	INSANITY Pure Cardio	Rest/stretch
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Meal 1	Shakeology W ½ banana and 1 tsbp natural peanut butter, 1 tbsp PB2	Shakeology w 2 tbsp natural pb	Egg whites and salsa , 1 slice Ezekiel toast with kale and tree nuts	Protein pumpkin pancakes (blog), turkey sausage	Protein pumpkin pancakes (blog), turkey sausage	Egg whites and salsa , 1 slice Ezekiel toast with kale and tree nuts	Egg whites and salsa , 1 slice Ezekiel toast with kale and tree nuts
Snack	Greek yogurt w ¼ mixed kasha go lean cereal, ½ fresh fruit	Greek yogurt w ¼ c mixed berry kashai go lean, ½ cup fresh fruit	Shakeology Strawberry Cheesecake (blog)	Shakeology ½ banana and 1 tbsp natural peanut butter	1 string cheese, 1 oz cinnamon almonds	Greek yogurt with 1 cup fresh fruit, ¼ cup kasha go lean cereal, drizzle pure maple syrup	Greek yogurt with 1 cup fresh fruit, ¼ cup kasha go lean cereal, drizzle pure maple syrup
Meal 2	Greek Salad with chicken salad wrap (blog)	Greek salad with chicken salad whole wheat wrap (blog)	Meditteranean grilled cheese (blog)	Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing whole wheat (blog), green beans	Turkey salad sandwhich made with greek yogurt, ww bread	Shakeology vanilla almond fudge (blog)	Shakeology Pumpkin Pie (blog)
Snack	Peppers and hummus, edamame	Peppers and hummus, edamame	1 string cheese, 1 oz almonds		Shakeology (Vanilla almond fudge (blog)	Peppers and hummus	Peppers and hummus
Meal 4	Broiled salmon with asparagus, ½ brown rice	Broiled salmon, asparagus, ½ cup brown rice	Greek Chicken Salad	Turkey, coconut sweet potato truffles, green beans Clean Pecan Pie	Meditteranean grilled cheese, greek salad (blog)	Clean turkey wrap on ww , greek salad	Clean turkey wrap on ww, greek salad
Snack	2 shakeology balls	2 shakeology balls	edamame		Kale chips	Edamame/goji berry mix	Edamame goji berry mix
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I am so excited to be a part of this challenge with my challengers! They motivate me and give me the accountability to stay on track!
How we motivate each other is by me posting daily giving tips, recipes, etc.. and the challengers are required to report to the group at least 1 x daily to say whether they had their shakes, did their workout, and rate their food on a scale 1-5, 5 being the best and had no mistakes! 1 would be they completely fell of track!
At the end of the challenge, the challenger who stayed consistent with posts and who lost the most inches/lbs will get a prize! Yes, you here prize and your eyes light up right?!? :) Yes, I love prizes, and it motivates people!
Here is my newest recipe for the holidays!
CLEAN PECAN PIE SQUARES:

Makes 12 Bites/Squares

Crust Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Pecans
• 1/2 Cup Pitted Dates
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 Tbsp Vanilla Extract

Filling Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Pitted Dates
• 1 Cup Pecans
• 1 Large Ripe Banana
• 2 Tbsp Agave nectar
• 1 Tsp Vanilla
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
• Extra Pecans for Topping

Directions:

1. Using your small food processor bowl and blade blend all pie filling ingredients until smooth and set aside (except extra pecans).
2. Using your large food processor process all crust ingredients until dough like consistency with visible chunks of nut.
3. Grease an 8×8 baking pan or glass dish with a healthy oil.
4. Press crust mixture evenly into baking dish.
5. Top with pie filling using a spoon or spatula to make sure the filling is evenly distributed over the crust.
6. Add extra pecans evenly over the top.
7. Cover with saran wrap and freeze overnight.
8. When you’re ready to serve remove from the freezer, cut into squares and serve immediately.

Enjoy!!!

I am so excited to serve this with Thanksgiving dinner!! Remember, the first bite, taste good, but the second is always the best.. after that, you don't need anymore! Don't waste extra calories if not needed!! :)

I do want to give you a few good tips on staying healthy throughout the Thanksgiving holidays!
1. Pack extra- Yes, extra food! Have extra snacks with wherever you are going.  This is a good way to not make excuses, esp while traveling that you have no healthy food available!
2. WATER WATER WATER- Do you realize how many extra calories people intake from liquid alone? Lose the chemicals and unneeded calories (soda, juice, too much alcohol, tea, etc.).  Drinking lots of water will not only keep you hydrated, but fuller and reduce more cravings.  If you are going to have alcohol, use moderation just like food! FYI- you should intake your body weight divided by 2 in oz.. so Im 130.. divide that by 2 and get 65. I should have 65 oz every day in water.
3. Exercise- Just because its a holiday, does not mean you cannot exercise.  Getting your exercise in early in the morning will give you the rest of the day to enjoy yourself without feeling guilty!
4. Skip the appetizer! If you are eating a meal, is there really a need for an appetizer too??
5. STAY POSITIVE- If you stay positive, your more likely to be successful at the end of the day... If you think your going to fail, guess what?? You have already set yourself up and you will fail!
6. Keep in mind the reason we celebrate holidays- It is not to eat as much as we can, but its a great time to enjoy the company of our family and friends!
7. Keep yourself motivated- This may sound silly, but it works for me.. save a picture of your goal body in your phone.. Any time you want to over eat/drink, pull this picture up!
8. Do not eat 3 hours before bed- Your body is not burning as many calories so if you intake food and your going to bed, the carbohydrates/sugar sitting in your stomach is going to turn to fat.
9. Learn to say NO THANK YOU- Stop feeling bad to say no about food... If you are at a guests house and they want you to eat but its not healthy, if they care enough, they will understand you have goals and they should be happy for you to stay dedicated to them.  If they do not understand, they do not care about your goals. SIMPLE.
10. HAVE FUN!! Be happy to have the life you do.. Be thankful for what you have.. Celebrate what god has given you! :)

Don't forget to follow me throughout my journey of CHALEAN EXTREME/INSANITY hybrid challenge! I'm so excited to get weights and cardio in!
Time to make myself accountable! Here are my pictures and measurements to start tomorrow
Day 1
Measurements:
Chest: 34.5
Waist: 29
Belly Button (I do this because this is where women hold fat the most): 30
Bicep R: 11
Bicep L: 11
Hips: 36.5
Thigh R: 20.75
Thigh L: 20.5
Before PICS:

I will admit, I was more tone about 1 month ago, but kind of fell off, so I officially am holding myself accountable for reaching my ultimate goals!! I would love for you to join me on my next challenge! If you are interested in keeping yourself accountable and committed, message me for details on my next challenge! Do not miss out just because its the holidays... Going through your journey during the holidays is going to make you stronger and more committed than ever and help you make it more of a lifestyle! 

Deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

You can find me on facebook @ facebook.com/deidra.penrose

If you are already into health and fitness and would love to work from home while making an extra income, you can fill out an application for a spot in my Apprenticeship program where I teach you how to become a successful leader and coach and be a part of the #2 team in the Beach Body company! I am a 6 star Elite Qualifying Beach Body coach and have done this in 1 yr exactly! What does this mean to you? I am qualifying to be in the top 1% of over 150,000 Beach Body Coaches in the company! In one year, I have made my income as I do a registered nurse of 5 years with a 4 yr BSN degree! Pretty exciting!! But I am here to share how I became successful with you so you can be debt free, but more importantly help lots of people live healthy and fulfilling lives! It is the most rewarding feeling EVER!! 

My Apprenticeship starts Dec 2nd and I am taking 5 people who are serious about making a career out of coaching! This is a 30 day training and I work with you 1:1 to learn all about coaching, and start growing your business as a health and fitness coach! 

Please realize, you do not have to be at your goal weight, you do not have to be a nutritionist, or a personal trainer, but you do have to be passionate about helping others be healthy!

Join my Coach Apprenticeship as a Health & Fitness Coach!

COACH APPRENTICESHIP:

BEACH BODY COACH WANTED!

So I'm so excited to start another coach apprenticeship December 2nd! I run these trainings every month because so many people love health and fitness and would love to make a career out of their passion, but do not know where to start.  This is where I come in! As a 6 star Qualifying Elite Beach Body coach (top 1% of over 150,000 coaches in the company) and part of the #2 team, I have the training to help you get to the top! I am looking for 5 people to join my team who are serious about coaching!
You may be asking, what is Beach Body??

 Beach Body is a company that provides each individual with a specific program to help them live a healthy and fulfilling life.  This is not a diet.. We do NOT sell diet shakes or protein shakes, BUT what we DO provide you with is Shakeology, our HEALTH shake meal replacement that includes your multi vitamin and veggies and nutrition needed for each day in every shake.
Watch this video to learn more about SHAKEOLOGY
We also have lots of workout programs to cover the other part of the requirements to live a healthy lifestyle. Depending on what your preference of workout and intensity, and any limitations, we have a program that can fit your needs.

Watch this video to learn more about BEACH BODY COACHING.
What I do as a coach to help my customers meet their health and fitness goals is run challenge groups.  The challenger picks a workout program of their choice and drinks Shakeology once daily to maximize their results. I make a closed group on facebook so I can work 1:1 with them to motivate them and keep them accountable.  I call it a big support group! Watch this video on what a Challenge Group is:

Part of me running the Apprenticeship is teaching you how to run a group, along with how to build a team of your own! Every day, you will have small assignments to help you feel comfortable as a coach and to start growing as a person, coach, and a leader!
What is awesome about working for this company is you do not have to be a personal trainer, doctor, rocket scientist, or even at your goal weight, although you can be any of these if you would like ;)... I started as a challenger in my own journey that just wanted to help motivate others. I am a nurse with 2 small boys and wanted to find a job that gave me the opportunity to work from home. I already was learning to eat healthy, I was using the workouts and shakes, so I decided to ask people to join my journey with me! Guess what!? Within 1 yr, I am now making what I do as a nurse full time with a 4 yr BSN in nursing!
I am here to show you its possible! I never thought in a million years I would even make up to work part time, BUT since I love working out and keeping myself and family healthy, I shared what I knew and people were inspired!
If you are ready to change your life, along with others', contact me for a spot in my Coach Apprenticeship starting Dec 2nd! There are 5 spots available! I am looking forward to working with you and growing as a team!
You can add me on facebook at fb.com/deidra.penrose
or email me at deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

Coconut Crusted Sweet Potato Truffles- Clean version

Coconut Sweet PotatoTruffles

INGREDIENTS: (12 servings)

• 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 oz finely shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup raw, unsalted pecans
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 6 tbsp coconut flour

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. On a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes. Bake, turning once, for 50 minutes, until fork-tender. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
2. Halve potatoes and scoop out flesh, discarding skins. Transfer flesh to a medium bowl and mash with a potato masher.
3. In a food processor, process pecans into fine crumbs. Add 1 cup mashed potato flesh (reserve remaining potato for another use) and maple syrup. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl. Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and process to combine. Gradually add flour and pulse to fully combine.
4. Scoop out potato mixture in 1-tbsp increments and roll into balls. Transfer to coconut and roll to coat. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet 
5. Bake for additional 20 min or until coconut has nice light brown color on top!
6. ENJOY!!

Nutrients per serving (2  truffles):

 Calories: 90

 Total Fat: 4 g

Carbs: 11 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugars: 3 g

Protein: 1 g 

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Nothing like pumpkin this time of year! Everyone is craving pumpkin, but instead of going to Starbucks and getting your pumpkin latte or treats with lots of calories that are not going to get you to your goal weight, try making this healthy version of pancakes!! Perfect for the family too!! 

Ingredients: (6 SERVINGS)

• 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 3 egg whites
• 2-4 Tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice!) *Start with 2 Tablespoons and add more if the batter is too thick.**
• 1 Tablespoon  RAW honey
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 scoop (~1/3 cup) vanilla protein powder ( I use SHAKEOLOGY)
• 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

• Put all ingredients in a blender and blend well
• Pour into heated skillet
• Cook 1 min on each side
• Drizzle with Pure maple syrup or raw honey!
• ENJOY!

Coconut Chicken Strips

Coconut Chicken Strips

So I have been feeling like I need to make something with chicken that is a little different from the usual that I make... I kept thinking and coconut shrimp came to mind.. Yes, NOT chicken though lol .. Ok so since my hubby refuses to eat anything from the ocean, I decided to change it up a little with some coconut chicken! 

I just made it, so he has not tried it yet, but I did a taste test and I'm sure he will be pleasantly surprised with it! 

Ingredients:

1lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips

½ cup egg whites or egg substitute

¾ cup Whole Wheat Panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp ground pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp crushed red pepper

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 400 degress F.

In one bowl, combine Whole wheat Panko, coconut, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.

In another bowel, add the egg white or substitute.

Cut chicken breast into strips (easier to eat and cooks through better)!

Dip strips into egg and then into breading mixture. Layer the strips so they are not overlapping each other.

 Cook at 400 for 30 min or until crispy.

WALAH!!

I also just made this new clean Honey Mustard that is pretty kick butt!! Great dipping sauce with the Coconut Chicken!!

Home made Honey Mustard

Homemade Honey Mustard

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons of  plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons of yellow mustard
1 tsp of apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of raw honey. 

Directions:
Combine ingredients

Use as a dipping sauce with home made chicken strips!

Greek Cookie Dough Yogurt

Greek Cookie Dough Yogurt

Ingredients:
1 container plain Greek Yogurt
1 Tbsp PB2
1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips

Directions:
Add PB2 and Chocolate chips into Greek Yogurt and ENJOY this sweet treat!! 

November Weekly Meal plan / INSANITY & TURBO FIRE TRANSFORMATION!

Happy SUNDAY!! So I love Sundays because this is my day to write out my meals for the week and have them ready! Nothing like saving lots of time during the week by not cooking right!?! I seriously take 3 hrs on a Sunday to prep my meals, and literally save like 1 hr every day not cooking! So when you say you have no time, maybe start prepping meals and that will be a great start to give you extra time in your day!
My meals have lots of lean protein, good fats, and complex carbohydrates!

	Nov 11th-17th
	Insanity	Turbo Fire Fire 40	Turbo Fire HIT 20	Insanity plyo	Insanity Power & resistance	Insanity core and balance	Rest
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Meal 1	Shakeology	Shakeology	Shakeology	Egg white omelet 1 slice Ezekiel bread	Egg white veggie omelet, 1 slice ezekiel toast	Egg white veggie omelet, 1 slice ezekiel toast	Fruity oatmeal bake
Snack	Hard boiled eggs, mixed nuts	Hard boiled eggs, mixed nuts	Hard boiled eggs, mixed nuts	Kashi cereal with greek yogurt	Kashi cereal with greek yogurt	Kashi cereal with greek yogurt	shakeology
Meal 2	Greek Salad salmon	Greek salad salmon	Greek Salad English muffin pizzas	Shakeology	shakeology	shakeology
Snack	Veggies and hummus	Veggies and hummus	Veggies and hummus	String cheese, almonds	String cheese, almonds	String cheese, almonds	Tuna on melba snacks
Meal 4	Quinoa salad , ½ sweet potato	English muffin pizzas	Quinoa salad, ½ sweet potato	Quinoa salad, ½ sweet potato	Off meal	Shrimp stir fry	Shrimp stir fry
Snack	Shakeo balls	1 rice ccake with pb	1 rice cake with pb	2 shakeo balls		Kale chips	Kale chips
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So my food is all set, now I am ready to kick off an awesome week! I have 4 challenge groups going on right now and they are doing AMAZING!! This seriously may be the best experience ever with my groups! They are staying to dedicated and committed.. Taking accountability pictures of their workouts, food, and drinking their SHAKEOLOGY and water!! 

Even just with my one group that has been involved for 1 week, these are some of the comments:

"I have not used coffee/creamers/sugar"

"I have given up sweets which is huge for me"

"I have more energy"

"I never worked out this much before"

"I have less cravings"

"I am more regular in just 1 week"

I specifically run challenge groups because it is a support group for people who feel unmotivated reaching their goals alone.  They may need a boost with motivation, or keeping them accountable..or help with nutrition tips and recipes so they can enjoy the food they are eating! 

This is what my group is all about! We take day 1 , day 30, day 60, and day 90 pictures and measurements to track their progress to see an amazing transformation by the end of their challenge! 

Why I love doing these challenges is because I teach my challengers that this is not just a 30, 60, or 90 day challenge, this is the beginning of a lifestyle change to a healthier and happier person! I have seen the most amazing transformations and lifestyle changes by doing these groups and it is soooo honoring that I am the one who gets to witness this! 

I want to give an example of how my challengers make this a lifestyle change.. 

Sherri S. was one of my very first challengers when I really got involved as a coach with Beach Body.  She went through Insanity, and TURBO FIRE, and drank Shakeology every single day.  She has been committed every since.  This changed her life and she is now one of my coaches on my team! I am so thankful to have her because she motivates me! Sherri is what you call a life changer.  She just sent me this picture last week and just gave me another thanks for helping her.. I seriously get chills EVERY time I see yet another picture of her because they get better and better! She has stopped smoking, and has totally changed her eating and exercise habits! I also want to say if you ever need a cleaning lady, she burns over 900 calories in 3 hrs so Im sure she does a great job LOL!! 

I know it is not my normal Transformation TUESDAY, but when it comes to success.... sometimes you just cannot wait!! 

So CONGRATS to my friend and fellow coach SHERRI S. for being so dedicated and motivating throughout her entire JOURNEY! Im sure there will be more to come!! 

SHERRI S. JAN 2013-NOV 2013

If you would like a spot in my next fitness challenge starting November 25th, add me on facebook at facebook.com/deidra.penrose and message me for more information!

It's all about CHANGING LIVES, 1 PERSON AT A TIME!