Fitness Beachbody Transformation with Beachbody!

I am so excited to share this amazing transformation that Jackie has had throughout her fitness journey with Beachbody!! If you are not familiar with "BEACHBODY", this is a company that is about working hard to live a healthy fulfilling life! We take away the "diet mode" and add simple things you can do DAILY to give yourself the life and body you deserve! We focus on clean eating, exercise, and support!! Our programs are all able to be done at home and whats incredible about this whole journey is there is a program out there for EVERYONE! No matter what level of fitness you are, preference of workout, limitations of exercise, or how much time you can dedicate daily to your workouts, we have something for you! 

I fell in love when I first started my own journey after having my second boy!! I was unhappy, insecure, and depressed with my body!! I took the leap, and now since being able to share my success, others have been able to join me on this incredible journey! 

Here is what Jackie had to say about her journey so far with Beachbody:

"I played sports in middle school, and cheered in high school & college. Tried running for a bit after college even did a half marathon a few years ago. So I've always enjoyed being active but I never stick with anything long term. If go to the gym here and there. 

Most recently the past four years I would go to the gym and just walk on the inclined treadmills and read a book lol. Do a little ab working out and that's it. Again I wouldn't stick with it longer than a couple of months at the most. Then after this summer I started really not being happy at all with how I looked and how I felt. It wasn't affecting my relationship but it was affecting me in our relationship if that makes sense. I just wasn't as happy.

I started seeing a few friends posting about them working on their own journey with Beachbody programs at home, I finally asked one of them about what she was doing. I signed up the next day with the 21 Day Fix, but my friend sent me PiYo to start with until my program came. I loved everything about PiYo and Shakeology!!! 

Now I'm doing Hammer & Chisel and I freaking love it so much!!! I feel amazing!!!! PiYo really helped me to slim and get my flexibility back. With Hammer & Chisel, I see every result! It's an amazing program! The whole system with Shakeology and the programs is perfect for me. I've stuck with everything for 3 months straight and it's the longest I have done that I can remember.

The challenge group and accountability of having a coach really push me! Sometimes I need that push to set my good goals to make them great goals. I'm more confident in everything that I do from work, to my workouts, & absolutely in myself in my relationship with my boyfriend, and day to day I'm so much happier too!!

So as you see, this girl is on FIYA!!!! It's so amazing what these programs and challenge groups can do for you! It's hard working on your journey alone, not having support with you all the time.  But being in the challenge groups and having someone DAILY to push you just makes it all worthwhile! It gives you that push to keep moving forward every day to get closer to those ultimate goals you set!

My boys are my WHY for living this healthy lifestyle!

If you would like a chance to have 1:1 support, accountability, motivation, and tips to help you reach your fitness and health goals, please fill out the application below for a spot in my next 30 day private online fitness challenge/support group! This is your chance to get everything Jackie and I both had experience with to help us along our own journey to success!!

16 Weeks Before NPC Figure Showtime!!

It has been a rough weekend!! Way too many temptations in my way!!! On a good note, I did stay strong for the most part, getting in every workout I needed to.  My nutrition stayed on track during the day and I was very strict, but from Friday until yesterday, I had 1 meal off and now its official... NO MORE CHEAT MEALS until show time!!!
I can definitely tell a difference with my body and feel like I'm starting to tone certain areas of my body, especially my deltoids, quads, and back! YAY!!!
I am seeing veins in my arms I never thought I could see lol!!
Just a little re cap of this week:

The shirt says it all! Just because its tough, doesn't mean you should give up!
The toughest things in life are always the most rewarding if you stick with it and never give up!!

16 1/2 weeks out 

People have been asking me, "why are you doing that to your body?", and "why are you trying to look like a man?".... Oh silly questions... heres the deal for anyone interested in my answer... And please don't take this harsh... I would never tell anyone how to live their life and what to do with their body unless they ask for my help, so I would expect the same in return! We have our own life for a reason, and its to do what we want with it! So please let me live my life how I want and do what i want to my body!
I feel amazing being able to have all this energy for my kids, and to look healthy and good for them... Teaching my boys early about health and nutrition is important so they can follow in my footsteps and not be over weight and make bad choices when they are independent.
I never force anything upon them, but it felt damn good yesterday when I went for my last cheat meal at red robin and my 3 1/2 yr old wanted apples over french fries! That right there shows Im doing something right!!
Thats my WHY!! ;)

I did treat myself to a Greek Salad with home made dressing!!
GREEK SALAD RECIPE

Gotta love my man cakes!! 8 egg whites, 1 yoke, and 1/2 cup oats with vanilla and cinnamon 

my favorite toppings on my food!! able to use for now!

My 4th of July Dish! Veggie Pizza
VEGGIE PIZZA RECIPE

Happy 4th of July!! Morning cardio with my oldest son!

SHAKEOLOGY- my favorite meal!!

I seriously feel like every time I drink my shake, Im cheating!! Im getting my super foods, anti oxidants, digestive enzymes, pre and probiotics, amino acids, and its all natural!! Yea buddy!!

CLICK HERE to learn more about this health shake meal replacement that I replenish my body with!! 

Its so easy to say, "its too expensive" or "I don't have time to eat healthy", but did you think about how expensive fast food is, or doctor visits, hospital stays, or medication?  Did you think about how long it takes to go through a drive though and wait in line?  By the time you are done waiting in line, your shake could be made and you save 4$ each meal!!

 So if your WHY is important enough and you are ready to commit to your health, its time to set excuses aside and really take action to provide your body with nutrients to fuel your body and improve your overall health and well-being!

PiYo every morning!

I have done PiYo every morning as my morning workout and it feels so good to get in that stretch, especially after lifting!

It is important to me to maintain my flexibility now that I got it with 60 day PiYo test group, so my mission is to continue building with this!

This workout has been very easy for me to do with my children at home because the moves are attempted by my children without them getting injured!   So its a win-win for all!!

Made home made almond butter for the kids!

CLICK HERE for Almond Butter recipe

So overall, I had a great week (minus 3 off meals), but have done a ton of workouts, so I saved myself with those!! Now its game on, and I am slightly nervous, but I have to make it happen! What better way to keep myself accountable than posting it to the world!! 

If you are also looking to improve your health and fitness journey, I have my next 60 day fitness challenge starting July 14th!! I hold my groups on Facebook in a closed group so I can work 1:1 you and give you motivation, support, and accountability to help you reach your goals! 

I also provide tips, recipes, and meal plans to help you stay on track!

If you would like a spot in my next challenge, please fill out my application below!

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PiYo Results- Beachbody Test Group

Let me just say after being on a Beachbody cruise, I completely fell off the healthy wagon and had no clue how to get back on track!! I felt terrible even showing pictures of myself because of how hard I fell apart with my nutrition and even lacking the exercise part- not a good way of being a role model as a fitness coach. But you know what? Were all human and we cannot be perfect every single day!  As I was thinking of getting into the right mindset of finding my way back into my healthy regimen and lifestyle, I received a phone call from Beachbody.....

That call from Beachbody was my game changer!  I was asked to be in the new upcoming test group PiYo! Of course the first thing I did was accept and then my game face was on!  

WHAT IS PiYO?

PiYo is a home workout Program without jumps, without weights, and without joint strain. Using body weight, PiYos uses low-impact, high-intensity movements inspired by Pilates and yoga. 

How long are the PiYo workouts?
20-60 min long

What type of results can you expect with PiYo? 

Long, lean, muscles, a high, firm booty, and tight, flat, sexy abs. PiYo will work every single muscle to stabilize, stretch, and strengthen every inch of a body. And since Chalene Johnson cranked up the speed and the fun, crazy calories will be burned too!      

To be the first to get information and the release of the Piyo program, please go to this link and put in your email address!

www.PiYoTBB.com?referringRepId=317176

MY PiYo TRANSFORMATION:

So I have been waiting and waiting to talk about my PiYo journey with you all! I had 60 days of eating clean, drinking SHAKEOLOGY, and following the PiYo schedule!  I am going to be totally honest... being a girl who loves the high intense impact workouts and HITT workouts, I was very skeptical on even getting results with PiYo because I feel like I need to burn those calories in order to get my results... I also felt I was very flexible to begin with, so I would not have much improvement.  

I took my Day 1 pics and measurements and was disgusted of course, but knew what I was doing is better than what I was currently doing.  I worked hard every day, following the meal plans, having 1 off meal a week, and even at first, after doing the workouts, I was not sweating much, BUT I was surprised with how I was how much stretching, plank, and push ups I did!  As I continued this journey and went through the first 30 days, I was feeling stronger, and more flexible, which is what I wanted! 

Including my boys to see how I live a healthy lifestyle is so important!

Meal Prep will set you up for success!!

There were times I wanted to skip a workout, but I made the choice to stay strong!

Feeling great and ready for 30 day pics and measurements to see my progress!!

Day 30 came and it was time to take my pics and measurements... I was very nervous because I did not feel my body changed a whole lot... and on the scale, it only moved 3 lbs. After looking at my day 1 and day 30 pictures, I was pleasantly surprised with how my body was changing and becoming more defined, even with a loss of just 3 lbs!! Woohoo I was getting my body back!! 

After day 30, I was so ready to kick it up a notch!! I really was happy about my results and wanted to show people what is possible, even if you have set backs such as back and knee problems!! I know having this lower impact program is going to help so many people such issues!! 

I really made my nutrition fun and tried a few different recipes, which I added all of them to my blog here!! So if one looks satisfying to you, its on here so don't worry!! :)

I am obsessed with breakfast foods! A little sweet potato fries with turkey sausage... YES PLEASE!!

ok Im starting to kick butt!! HAHA

If you are a fan of hot sauce, I recommend trying the Sriracha! I use it on everything!!! 

I cannot believe I am almost through this challenge!!!!!

This officially made me realize, this program MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!! I could not hold myself up with my hands before!!!!

It's all about believing in yourself!!

Ok can you see how much I eat eggs??! Haha but I use them all different ways! :) 

One of my favorite meals!! quinoa salad and cod!!

Last week of PiYo!!! My body has CHANGED!!!

Love me some cucumbers, peppers and hummus!

Finally a fan of sprouts!!

 

OK ARE YOU READY FOR THE RESULTS?!?!?

CAN YOU SAY PiYO improves your flexibility?!?

I cannot be more thrilled that I am back to my low weight and have so much definition!!! I am beyond pleased with the results I got from Chalene Johnson's PiYo workout!!! 

It does not matter if you are just starting your fitness journey, if you need to lose the last 10 pounds, or if you need to get off a plateau you hit, PiYo will give you results!! 

I am so excited for the release of Piyo in just 3 more weeks!! 

NOW SOME MORE EXCITING NEWS: If you are ready to follow my journey to train for my first FIGURE NPC COMPETITION, stay tuned on my blog and follow me on Facebook at Facebook.com/deidra.penrose!!! Get ready for some new exciting changes!!

If you are ready to start your fitness journey, or become a part of my team and share this amazing opportunity with others, please fill out my application below! 

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