MICHELE C. BEACHBODY TRANSFORMATION- Shakeology, T25, and 21 Day Fix!

Michele C. Story:

My weight problems began several years ago when I quit smoking and gained a little weight.  I became depressed, went on antidepressants, and gained a little more weight.  Then menopause hit, and I gained even more weight!  I tried every weight loss method I could.  I thought I was eating well and exercising enough at the gym, but the weight wouldn’t come off!  Then I talked to Deidra Penrose one night at work.  She told me first about Shakeology, but I just wasn’t ready to commit.  Then we talked about the exercise programs, and still I wasn’t quite ready to invest in it all.  It took me a year to realize that I needed her help.  In January, I started drinking Shakeology every day.  Then at the end of March, I started the T25 exercise program with the 21 Day Fix meal plan.  The weight started dropping off immediately;  I felt more energy than I have in years; my migraine headaches dropped from 2-3 per week to once a month; and all those aches and pains from working 12-hour shifts just seemed to disappear!  Today I hit my first big goal of 25 pounds!  I still have 10-15 pounds to go, and a lot more toning to do, but I feel amazing!  I couldn’t have done it without the Beachbody products and the incredible support of my coach, Deidra, and the Team Beachbody community!  I recently became a Beachbody coach so I could show women over the age of 40 that it IS possible to lose that weight and feel good about yourself again!  I want to help others fall in love with their bodies again!! 

Michele C

Age 49

Beginning weight – 175

Current weight  -  149.6

Goal weight  - 135  

Total weight loss  -  25 pounds !!

Total inches lost 

-  22.25 !!!

Products used:  Shakeology, T25, 21 Day Fix

If you are ready to be the next transformation, get a spot in my next fitness challenge group! 60 days of 1:1 coaching, motivation, accountability, tips, and recipes! 

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5 DAY FREE Informational Coaching Opportunity!

I am so beyond excited to share this awesome opportunity with everyone!! So 18 months ago, I began my fitness career with Beachbody in hopes that ONE DAY, I would have been able to help people with their own fitness transformations, along with earning some extra income every month, and maybe be able to stay home more with my kids! As you know if you are a mommy or daddy, our kids grow WAY too fast... having the ability to stay home and watch them grow, be able to attend sporting events, etc is extremely important!

What got me started with coaching is having my own transformation... I was using Beachbody workouts, and drinking Shakeology EVERY DAY! It became a routine for me that was so easy to follow and manageable for me and my family... Going to the gym was not an option... I do not have family that live close by to just drop my kids off to a sitter... I also was working 12 hour shifts, so taking away more time to drive back and forth just did not seem feasible to me... I needed something that would work for me, my family, and my lifestyle!

That brings me to Beachbody! I have found something that gave me the opportunity to wake up and workout while the kids are still sleeping, a nutrition guide to follow so I am getting the most out of my nutrition, and lastly, I had a 30 meals come to my door every month that gave me the nutrition I was not getting from my "every day" foods, including my multi vitamin!
I never knew that something so easy to change could be so convenient and helpful to my health and my goals! But as a was reaching my goals, I felt that it was only necessary to share my success and healthy lifestyle with others! I mean, there are so many people looking for something simplified for you but give you the most amazing results!! This is it!!


This is WHY I became a coach! Im getting the best of both worlds:
I'm continuing my own fitness journey, keeping myself accountable, while helping others reach their goals, BUT also staying at home with my kids!! As a nurse, I am helping people, but this is a different kind of help... Being able to help my family, friends, and customers on a daily basis and watch their transformations is so incredibly rewarding! The best feeling is waking up to messages saying how you have helped them lose 2 lbs in a week, or went down a pant size, or have never had so much energy is so exciting!
Now I want to know if you are ready to join me?!





Do you love health and fitness, working out, eating healthy? Are you wanting to earn maybe 200, 500, 1000$ or more a month by working from home and helping people live a healthier lifestyle?


This is not rocket science... I am NOT a nutritionist, BUT I AM on my own fitness journey and I AM motivating and inspiring people EVERY DAY to help them achieve their goals... I AM working out with my challengers and eating healthy with them.. Since doing this for 18 months, I AM also now able to stay at home with my boys and earning more than I was as a full time ER nurse and making 6 figures! I am helping TONS of people have transformations, changing their lives, and gaining their life back!

I am now giving YOU the opportunity that I was given... I am hosting with my coaches on my team a 5 day Informational Coaching Opportunity so you can hear our stories and our success with Team Beachbody and WHY we even took this leap of faith into coaching.
Being #32 in the Beachbody company out of 150,000 coaches and also a part of #1 and #2 team, shows the training has helped us grow into successful coaches, so don't feel you will be left on your own... I am here to guide you and give you the tools needed to grow a successful business!

WHY JOIN MY TEAM- FOREVER FIT??
As I said, we are ranked at #32 in the company... but that is not all.. we have worked hard to get to this position.  We are multi-taskers: We are moms, nurses, teachers, business owners, engineers, doctors and more! Something we ALL have in common.... Our passion for helping people and our passion for fitness!! We are truly here to help people make healthier decisions in life and let go of the bad habits... We are here to help people get away from FAD diets and just live HEALTHY and HAPPY!

If you are ready for the next step in your journey and want to know what Beachbody coaching is about and learn the opportunities available to you, please fill out my coaching application and get an exclusive spot in my 5 day coaching opportunity group!

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Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity~ Help others through your own fitness journey!

Team Beachbody Coaching Opportunity- Help others through your own Fitness Journey!

It has been almost 18 months since I joined Team Beachbody as a fitness coach, and since starting
this journey for myself and to help others, it has totally changed my life! I am so excited to share this opportunity with all of you now! 

I was right in the middle of my own fitness journey, losing weight and toning after having my second child.  I am also a Registered Nurse and was taking Master's classes for my school nurse certification.  As a busy mom, I was not sure I had any extra time to spare to work as a Beachbody coach, until I was able to see what coaching was all about! These are some general questions I had prior to starting my coaching journey....

What is Team Beachbody?? 

Team Beachbody is a company that promotes health and wellness by focusing on both exercise and nutrition to help you reach your ultimate health and fitness goals. Instead of using FAD diets, we eat normal food, focus on portion control, and clean eating, so this is a lifestyle change and you do not worry about gaining your weight back.  This is a program you can live off of forever.... hence, the lifestyle change...

Between incorporating clean eating, exercise 25-60 minutes day with home workout programs, people are adding years to their lives, going of medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, Crohn's disease, arthritis, migraines, etc... Many of these changes are possible with the help of incorporating our health shake meal replacement called SHAKEOLOGY.

Some workout programs you may have heard are INSANITY, TURBO FIRE, P90X, P90X3, 21 DAY FIX, and FOCUS T25! These programs vary in intensity and what is nice about these programs is there is a program out there for everyone! Modifications are included during the workouts!

What is Shakeology?!

Shakeology is our health shake and MEAL REPLACEMENT that is made up of over 70+ Natural ingredients that were hand picked from all over the world where the air and soil is best for crops to grow! We highly value our shakes and are different from others because:

-NO artificial sweeteners

-Gluten FREE

-Comes in vegan also (made of pea protein and brown rice protein)

- Made of whey isolate rather than soy

- Provides you with all your vitamins and minerals and your daily multi vitamin

-Improves your energy levels

-Improves your heart health

-Decreases your cravings

-Good carb to protein ratio to help keep you fuller longer!

What Flavors does Shakeology come in?

Shakeology comes in Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Greenberry, VEGAN chocolate and VEGAN tropical strawberry

*You can choose from a 30 day supply of Shakeology or packets that are 24 servings per box.

Beachbody COACHING:

When a customer signs up with a Team Beachbody account and orders a program, every customer is given a FREE coach to help support and motivate them through their fitness journey! This is where I come into play! I help as many people as possible who are wanting to lose weight, tone, or even maintain but giving tips, recipes, and running challenge groups on Facebook! This is a closed group where I can work 1:1 with my challengers to mentor them all the way through their journey!  My team FOREVER FIT, runs challenge groups together! So our challengers get the best of both worlds... they get the extra support, extra tips, and extra motivation! 

Is Beachbody coaching for you?

How do you know if Beachbody coaching is for you?? Well, I can ask you a few questions that may help... 

Do you like to help others?

Do you want to work from home?

Make your own hours?

Be your own boss?

Do you want to earn an extra income?

Do you like to travel?

Do you like accountability for your own health and fitness goals?

Do you like meeting new people and building friendships?

If you answered YES to any of these, Beachbody coaching may be for you!

Since I have joined Teambeachbody, I have been able to help tons of people through their transformation, reached my own goals, and now I am at the top 1% of the company, earning 6 figures in less than 18 months... all because I have a passion for health and fitness! I have built an amazing team of coaches who have the same passion as I do... many are nurses, teachers, moms, and dads! 

What is special about FOREVER FIT?

Part of the #1 team in the Beachbody company!

Being part of the #1 team in the company gives us an opportunity to have extensive training on growing a successful business, while having the luxury of working from home, earning an extra income, traveling, but helping tons of people reach their health and fitness goals! 

Forever Fit is currently ranked at #45 in the company.  Being in the business for less than 18 months has shown that it does not matter how long you have been a coach... your success depends on your commitment to your business! We branded ourselves as nurses, teaches, working moms, working dads, and passionate about our health.  

COACH CORNER:

COACH SHOUT OUT!!

Along with sharing the opportunity about Beachbody coaching, I have to share an awesome success story about one of my newest coaches Kerri Swink! 

Kerri is a fellow nurse and started coaching just 2 months ago... She started in a challenge group with me and was loving her results with 21 day Fix and Shakeology, so she decided to sign up on my team as a coach to help others! She is building a new home with her husband and along with her goal to help others, she was hoping to earn some extra cash for their new home! Within 1 month of coaching, she has reached Success Club 20, rank advanced to Emerald and on her second month, has hit Success Club 39 and is on her way to diamond, one of the high ranks in the beach body company! 

This girl is ON FIRE!!!! She has dedicated so much of her time helping others and within 2 months, her challengers are even seeing amazing results!! 

I am so proud of this girl and cannot wait to watch her grow as an amazing leader!

Please fill out this Beachbody Coaching Application below for a spot in our upcoming 30 day Coach Basics training to learn about growing a successful business and help change lives!! Are you ready to help END THE TREND?!

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Transformation SHAKEOLOGY

Here is Katie.. we went to elementary school and middle school together, but never kept in touch after me moving away from the area. Although we became friends on face book, never really spoke until she saw that I was coaching and became interested with Beach body!  I am so excited for Katie to share her story with you all! This is what is so special about Katie's story... Its not just weight loss.... this is where the health benefits come into play!!

My name is Katie Scuffle, and I started my journey with SHAKEOLOGY and Beach body, in November. I had been recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, basically meaning my metabolism wasn't working. I would fall asleep if I sat still to long, and barely had energy to do anything let alone workout. Normal levels are between 3 and 0.3, mine were at 15. My Dr. Got me on synthroid but I new I needed to make a lot more changes if I was going to get better.

  That's when I contacted Deidra, about shakeology. I knew that better nutrition was going to be the key to feeling better so I started in my first challenge group to learn better eating habits. In that first group I just focused on clean eating and SHAKEOLOGY, and by the end of the 30 days I had lost 13 lbs, but most importantly my thyroid levels went from a 15 to a 1.5. My Dr. was shocked at my progress, and so was I. The second month I began to workout to BRAZIL BUTT LIFT everyday and by the beginning of this year I was ready for a new challenges. I am now 1 month into P90X3 and lost 10 lbs 8 inches this past month. Total in the last 90 days I have lost 35lbs and 24 inches! I am still a work in progress but I am loving the process.

  What I love most about shakeology is how it fills nutritional gaps. I have been a vegetarian since I was nine, so I tend to lack iron and protein. With shakeology I am finally getting balanced nutrition. And it is quick and easy which is a major bonus between working 2 jobs. I feel amazing now and am so happy to have my health back.

I am so happy that Katie and I had reconnected! It was definitely a blessing not only to allow her to have an awesome transformation, but also gain a great friendship! 

If you would like to get started on your own transformation, fill out the application below for a spot in my next fitness challenge group! This is a closed group on face book, where I work 1:1 with you by giving fitness and nutrition tips, recipes, motivation, and accountability to help you reach your ultimate health and fitness goals! 

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How to grow a successful business as a Health and Fitness Coach!

So as a Beach Body coach, we have lots of incentives from our company.  We are given the opportunity to team up in groups of 5 coaches (I have my own team members on my team, but you can chose any coach in the company to group with) and join the CUP CHALLENGE! What this is, is teaming up, and learning to grow our team by going out there and trying to help lots of people!
I am SOOOOO beyond excited and proud to say our team FOREVER FIT is #1 this week out of over 100,000 Beach Body coaches! I am the founder of FOREVER FIT and have the best coaches int he world! We have become so close and it is seriously like a 2nd family! My coaches are so motivated, energetic, and willing to help as many people as they can! It is all about changing lives!



HOW I get to the top and help people is by running challenge groups.


What is a Challenge Group??
A challenge group is a 30, 60, or 90 day challenge that I run and hold in a closed group on face book.  No body except the challengers can see the group.  What I do in my groups is provide challengers with lots of great information, such as nutrition and fitness tips, meal plans, and I do lots of motivational posts to keep you motivated and accountable so you can reach your ultimate fitness and health goals.
It takes 21 days to get into a habit... My job in 21 days is to get you to where you are in a routine and feel that need to exercise, and eat healthy, and have less cravings and more energy!

What do I need to join a fitness challenge?
You need just a few things to get you started on your fitness journey..

#1. A beach body program- You can chose any exercise program that suites you, and if you are unsure, my job is to help you find what is the best fit for you.  The programs vary in intensity, and whether you like cardio, weight training, dancing, or a variety, we can chose depending on your preference.  Each exercise program comes with a meal plan that you can either follow, or just use as a guide.  You also get a schedule, so you know exactly what workout to do and what day! How simple right!? That part is already done for you!


#2. SHAKEOLOGY- Shakeology is our health shake meal replacement full of dense nutrition.  This is used once daily in place of an entire meal.  Just a little about our shakes, they are unlike any, because of how powerful they really are!

What Shakeology is NOT:
NOT just a protein shake
NOT just a supplement
NOT artificial
NON GMO

What Shakeology is:
OVER 70+NATURAL ingredients
Gluten free
Low on the glycemic index (perfect for diabetics who need their insulin levels sustained at a certain level without it spiking with certain foods)
Full of dense nutrition- You have your super foods, anti-oxidants, digestive enzymes, pre-biotics, pro-biotics, amino acids, and 23 essential vitamins and minerals. These will ultimately improve your energy levels, cravings, immune system, digestive system, heart health, and muscle growth! This is where the shakes differ from ANY OTHER!
No need to take a multi-vitamins, IT IS INCLUDED!

Get your serving of veggies- 1 shake is comparable to 6 trips to the salad bar.. YES!! No need to fret for you veggie haters!! Your still in luck!
Convenient- If you are running short with time, since I know we are all busy, nothing better than whipping a 2 min breakfast, snack, lunch, or dinner together in 2 minutes! If you are traveling, DON'T worry, we have travel packets!

Cost-effective: Instead of going to fast food, or even star bucks, have a shakeology and gets your money's worth and the nutrition you need to stop the cravings for these other unhealthy meals.
1 shake is approx 4$ (less than 4 if you are a preferred customer) and equals out to going to the grocery store and purchasing ingredients for a meal, but you get more nutritional value!

Watch a VIDEO on SHAKEOLOGY: CLICK HERE

Here are some of my favorite Shakeology recipes!!

#3. YOU!  The last thing you need is YOU! I need you coming into this challenge with a positive outlook on this challenge.  If you doubt yourself, it is going to be a fight with yourself to actually follow through.  Do not be your own worst enemy. Come into my challenge having faith in yourself that this is it! This is your time to finally break away from all those crash diets, and you will finally live that healthy lifestyle you wanted without feeling those terrible thoughts of binging every other day.  If you stay positive, the outcome will be positive.
If you are having thoughts and not sure about joining a challenge, think of what position you are in right now. Are you where you want to be??
What are you doing to get to your goals?
Is your current plan working? If not, is it time to move onto bigger and better things?
How bad do you want this? What are you willing to do to get there?
If a person wants something bad enough, they will more than likely do what it takes to get there.  Are you willing to do what it takes to finally feel that success and have the transformation you have only wished or dreamed of?

WHY A challenge group vs other workout programs/gym??

• What I love about these programs is that there is a workout for EVERY person! The intensity level, and type of workout is all dependent upon the challengers' preference!
• I am a busy mom of 2 boys ages 1 and 2.5... this does not give me much time to run back and forth to the gym, drop them off at the sitter or daycare.. It just gets to be too much! This has given me the opportunity to workout in my own home (only needing an area of approx 6 feet around you) without having the hassle of traveling with kids.  I can literally wake up and do my workout while the boys are still sleeping and everyone is happy! I now have NO excuse not to get my workout in! We have programs that literally start from 25 min and go up until 1 hr..this is all you need to get your results! It still gets the job done!
• More cost-effective: No more paying for a gym membership.. it's right in your own home! No need to pay for a personal trainer! I am your FREE personal trainer that not only helps you with your exercise, but also your nutrition! I work with you on a daily basis to provide you the tools you need to succeed in this journey!

If you are ready to join my challenge, and do not have the workout you want, or the Shakeology, you can purchase a challenge pack which includes everything you need to get started at a discounted price (Workout program, Shakeology in home direct, 1 month trial of Club membership which includes customized meal planning, 10% discount on all products, and free chats with celebrity trainers).  

To make your order, CLICK HERE

What kind of results do people get in my challenge group?? 

These are all my challengers.. real people and real results!! 

You can even WIN FREE $$ for getting healthy!!

MY RESULTS SINCE THE DAY I STARTED USING BEACH BODY AS MY LIFESTYLE!

It's time to get started! OPPORTUNITY+MOTIVATION+ACCOUNTABILITY+ACTION=SUCCESS

Message me for details on getting started on your journey today! 

deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

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I am looking forward to getting to know you and being a part of your fitness journey!

If you have a passion for health and fitness, and would like to become a Beach Body Coach, and become a part of my team, and grow a successful business, message me and we will get you started today!

Battle of the Bulge Fitness Challenge

I am so excited to announce my upcoming FITNESS CHALLENGE starting OCT 14TH!! BATTLE OF THE BULDGE!! Summer is over and it's time to move on to bigger and better things, like our health and fitness goals!!
Whether you go to the gym, or do not work out at all, there is still room for maintenance, improvement, and results!  Many people think the only way to reach their goal is by going to the gym, working out for 2 hrs every day, or not eating enough calories and depleting their body of all the nutrition they really need!

This is NOT true! Anyone who says this is how to get real results, it is false advertisement!  I have been involved in health and fitness now for 10 yrs, right out of high school and I have been passionate about it ever since! I have realized, you do not need 2 hrs a day to workout, and you do need to eat to keep your metabolism going strong! Its like feeding fuel to a car to make it run... same concept with your body. Food is your fuel and if you feed it the right foods, your body will run like a champ!!



So what is a challenge group???
It is a 90 day challenge that I hold in a closed group on facebook.  I have 5 people in the group so I can work 1:1 with them to help them reach their ultimate health and fitness goals.  It does not matter if you are male or female, need to lose 10, 20, or 70 lbs, this challenge group is for everyone! Depending on what your goals are, your preference is, and your activity level will depend on what program you would chose.  We have programs of all kinds to help every person wanting to achieve their goals.  For instance, INSANITY is a high intensity program that is 60 days long and ranges from 35 min to 60 min.  It is cardio and no weights are required. If you want weight training, there are programs such as P90X, BODY BEAST, and if you want a variety, you would maybe go with FOCUS T25! Many females love the dancing cardio, so TURBO FIREor TURBO JAM would be great! Those are just to name a few.  Along with using a workout program, I incorporate nutrition to help maximize your results by using SHAKEOLOGY, our health meal replacement shake.

Shakeology is unlike other fad shakes because
#1 It is a complete meal replacement
#2 Shakeology improves your overall health- increases your energy level, improves your digestive system, immune system, decreases your cravings, improves your blood pressure and cholesterol, and removes toxins from your body
#3 Shakeology is made from WHOLE FOODS and is broken down at a temperature to where the nutrients are not stripped away
#4 You no longer need a MULTI VITAMIN because every vitmain and mineral in your vitamin is right here for you! (SAVE $$)
#5 There are sooo many recipes to use with Shakeology- You can add fruit, peanut butter, coffee, (literally anything). When you order shakeology, you get a month calendar of recipes for each flavor you get!
There's more! You can make no bake cookies, ice cream, energy bars, Reese cups, or even a pie!! BUT ITS HEALTHY!!
This is just a few benefits of using Shakeology, but I will say, nutrition is 70-80% of your weight loss/results, so it is extremely important to have a regimen down so you can stay consistent, and reach your goals!
Instead of going to fast food, save money, and get better nutrition and better results!
Here is a short clip on SHAKEOLOGY

Now you see WHY we value our Shakeology so much? You do not get this much nutrition in ANY other shake!! Easy.. Convenient.. and satisfying!!

So now you know the importance of using both exercise and nutrition, so now lets put it all together.. Here is what you get out of my 90 day Challenge:
1:1 personal training from me
Hold you accountable to reach your goals
Motivation
Nutrition and fitness tips
Recipes
Meal planning
A transformation you will NEVER REGRET!

I would love to be a part of your journey to success!! 

This is how I made my transformation ...

Are you willing to take the step be be next?


If you are interested in joining my next challenge, contact me to get started at deidra.penrose@yahoo.com
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Getting over the Fear of Failing!

As I talk with people (my fellow coaches and challengers), I am seeing many people are getting held back by the fear of failing.  I know thinking of failing can be very scary, BUT isn't it failing if you don't even try?

Whether it be physical or mental, you never know what you can accomplish until you do it.  Here is just an example.  I was sent a message and asked if I can do a one-handed hand stand. .. Right away I'm thinking heck, I use to do them all the time.  I would practice and practice and was able to without a problem.  

So I figured, Im in better shape than ever so I asked my husband to take a picture for me while I do it! His answer was... Um.. that's too hard you are not going to pull that off but good luck.  

If that was not the motivation I needed, then I don't know what was! 

My next step was not to let him get to me and end it with I can't... HECK NO!! That was exactly what I needed to hear. I took it and made it positive.  I ran upstairs, got workout clothes on, and started going.. Yes, I fell a couple times, BUT this girl here got right back up! When someone tells me I cannot do something, I use that as a motive to work harder, to prove people wrong, and to make them feel sorry for doubting me! As he watched me over and over.. fall a couple times, then saw I was actually able to hold myself up, it was like he had completely did a 180! He was so impressed and then said, "I'm sure I can do this too, it can't be too hard."  Then made his attempt. After he was unable to do it, it was like he had this respect for me that he did not have when he was doubting me inside.  

Once you show people you are not afraid of failing, and you practice and work hard towards what you truly want to achieve, things change and you are viewed in a different way.. Like you have gained more respect from the people around you.

I do not believe in quitting.. failure.. or letting people make the answer for you.

Everything you act upon is completely YOUR decision and will only have an affect on YOU! 

Me quitting and just saying, ya your right, I can't do that. would only let him win, and me never know if I am truly capable of accomplishing this!  If you fear you are not going to have the ability to follow through, again, you will never know and yes, failing will be in your future.  Failing is one thing NOT in my future.. WHY?? Because I know I have complete control and I will NOT allow failure to happen!

Then once I was able to do my one move I wanted to do so bad, I move one.. WHY STOP THERE!? Once you set goals and reach them.. you set more goals! If you don't set goals, life would be totally boring right?! So what I do is set more and more goals, once those are achieved, I move on to something else.

What I am getting at is.. The sky is the limit! 

Live life full of energy, making goals, practicing at the things that mean the most to you, and reach your goals! The feeling of accomplishment is the most amazing feeling that EVERYONE should be able to feel! There is a trick to this as well.. To reach your goals you need one thing.. POSITIVITY!!

If you stay positive and believe in yourself, you will go all the way.. If you doubt yourself and do not stay positive, you are setting yourself up for failure!

POSITIVE POSITIVE POSITIVE!!

One of my goals in this part of my life is to help as many people as possible to reach their health and fitness goals.. I run challenge groups to motivate you, and support you along while giving you the education you need to be able to be your own coach in life and succeed! If your goal is to lose 10lb, 25, or even 80 lbs.. if you want to tone, or even learn how to eat cleaner.. This is the perfect challenge for you! Get ready to transform yourself and add years to your life!

If you are interested in joining my challenge starting Oct 14th, message me for details at deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

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

Meal Plan (Clean) and Exercise Schedule

So summer is pretty much over and its time to get ready for the winter weather!! Although I love summer and being outside, I love fires and the smell of cinnamon and pine trees and decorating for Thanksgiving and Christmas!! This means time to cuddle inside with my kids and hubby!! 

What are your plans for exercise when you don't want to travel in the cold weather? Do you have in home workouts, or do you stop exercise all together? I know this time of year gets people less excited and into exercise because your not wearing a bikini or shorts and tank everywhere.  That does not mean you don't have to take care of your body though! You still have to feel good about yourself and be happy with your body! I know when I gained my weight, I was unhappy and embarrassed to even be around my husband.  How is anyone suppose to love you if you don't love yourself?

Its time to focus on yourself by eating proper nutrition and incorporate exercise so you are healthy inside and out! Nutrition is 70-80% of your weight loss.  So if you plan on exercising 3-5 days a week, but eat processed foods and not watch your portions, you are wasting your time.  I am not going to sugar coat anything.  I am here to help you so I am going to tell you the truth! I am saying this from experience. I was the type who would workout hard, and then eat a jar of peanut butter or box of  oreos in one sitting (no joke)!I was a fatty.. An unhappy one at that! 

After finally being so disgusted with myself, I took the time to educate myself on nutrition and clean eating and exercised regularly.  I am a fitness coach for BEACH BODY and our goal is to help people live a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle by incorporating both exercise and clean eating into your schedule.

I know it sounds hard right??! 

Honestly, if you think being dedicated sounds hard, what in life is easy anymore right?! NOTHING! We gotta work hard for what we want and if we want something bad enough (no matter what it is), we will do what it takes to get there.  I put my commitment into nutrition and exercise and I have reached my goal in 10 month losing 40 lbs BUT toning and feeling comfortable in my own body, gaining lots of energy, and getting rid of my cravings! Don't get me wrong I am human and still have my days, BUT nothing like what they use to be.  

How did I reach my goals?

When I started 1 yr ago, I started my weight loss journey in a challenge group with another BEACH BODY coach and did INSANITY and drinking SHAKEOLOGY.  I have been using Shakeology ever since, but also used TURBO FIRE, P90X, Les Mills COMBAT, ULTIMATE RESET, and FOCUS T25! I love having all my workouts at home because this gives me a great variety to switch things up! 

If I am in the mood for some dancing, I will go with Turbo Fire.. if I want cardio, I will go with Insanity.. If I want to lift, P90X it is!! For the past 10 weeks, I have been doing T25 which works perfectly for me at 4am before I go to work! Love the quick, but intense workouts! 

So here is my meal plan for the week:

	Sept 16thth-sept 22nd
	T25 Ript circuit	T25 Dynamic core	T25 Core cardio	T25 Upper focus	T25 Speed 2.0	Rest	Rest/stretch
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Meal 1	Shakeology Pumpkin Pie	Shakeology (Pumpkin Pie)	Shakeology (pumpkin Pie)	Shakeoogy (choco peanut butter)	Shakeology (almond fudge)	Shakeology (vanilla almond)	Shakeology (vanilla almond)
Snack	1 apple, 1 oz raw almonds	Banana with 1 tbsp natural peanut butter	1 apple, 1 oz raw almonds	1 apple, 1 oz raw almonds	1apple, 1 oz almonds	Banana protein Energy bar (blog)	Banana Protein energy bar
Meal 2	Greek salad grilled chicken (5 oz)	Greek salad	Greek salad, grilled chicken 5 oz	Greek salad, chicken salad	Protein bar (luna)	Steak salad
Snack	Raw peppers and cucumber and hummus	1 apple, 1 oz raw almonds	3 hard boiled eggs, 4 whole wheat crackers	3 hard boiled eggs, 4 whole wheat crackers	4 whole wheat crackers, green bean chips	Peppers and hummus	Peppers and hummus
Meal 4	Shakeology	Stir  fry veggies with sweet potato	veggie stir fry sweet potato	Baked sweet potato, veggie stir fry, cucumber tomato salad	Baked sweet potato, veggie stir fry, cucumber tomato salad	Chicken and shrimp stir-fry	Chicken and shrimp stir-fry
Snack	String cheese, hard boiled eggs	Banana protein icecream (blog)	Banana protein ice cream	Peppers and hummus	Raw peppers and hummus	Kale chips	Kale chips
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I use Shakeology once a day which is my health shake and a complete meal replacement that has lots of dense nutrition! Its like my fuel for my body and thats where I get my energy from and less cravings.  I stick to proteins and veggies in the evening so I am not holding in anything heavy while Im sleeping.. of course you don't burn as many calories during sleep so you do not need a full course meal at night.

I run challenge groups once a month, so if you are ready to start your journey to a new lifestyle, my next challenge will start Oct 14th! Message me for details 

Deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

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