Preventing Weight Gain Over the Holidays

Ohhh the holidays!! The cookies, the desserts and treats and everyone making these yummy snacks..
The business we all have running around making sure we get our Christmas shopping done, decorating, and having everything prepared for the season!
The finances.. well, were shopping for others, so we cannot afford to eat healthy for ourselves...

I feel we all can give so many excuses to fall off track with our health and fitness goals, but this is an easy one to use.. CHRISTMAS!! 

GUYS::::::: TOUGH LOVE::::::::
Those health and fitness goals that you want to achieve are going NO WHERE.. You can hide from them and make excuses as much as you want, but guess what?? EXCUSES DO NOT BURN CALORIES!! Lol 

I have seen it where people gain the average 5-10 pounds over the Christmas Holiday.  Will that be you? I dunno. It depends on if your willing to stay dedicated and not give into those temptations that are only temporary.  As I said, they are temporary! They do not last forever.  Maybe they are there because your body is so use to the junk food, artificial sweeteners (its easy to get addicted to this.. they are chemicals and chemicals are drugs), or because you have a hard time with will-power when you are alone, or in a crowd with family and friends who is eating the same food.

So my goal is to help you overcome the temptations before you lose control of your eating and goals! It's time to get focused, get motivated, and get dedicated!!

1. MAKE TIME TO WORKOUT- We make time for ANYTHING that is important to us right? If you say you can't do this, because you have to do this... well, your making time for the other, so how about that workout? I'm not saying it is easy, but small sacrifices will go a long way.. Waking up a little early, going to bed a little later, not watching your favorite tv show, not taking that 30 minute power nap, and so on!! When you say you have kids and they don't let  you workout.. There is something called let them JOIN you in the workout, or if they are a baby, let them watch you!! 
PS.. it is ok to let them cry!! They get use to it and will be ok!!! They want to see YOU as the role model.. get through the hard part of starting and it will get easier as time goes on!!

2. FOCUS ON FAMILY- Yes, the holiday is NOT about food as much as you want to think it is.. Think of the REAL meaning behind the holidays... Jesus being born.. Celebrating time with family and creating memories together (and Im not talking about making memories of who can eat a pie faster lol)... Focusing on the real meaning will help take your focus away from food and temptations.

3. STAY HYDRATED- with water that is!! Coffee, soda (pop), and alcohol DO NOT count!! lol! Nice try!! 
Drink that water, it helps cleanse your body, helps your skin, gives you energy, and relieves the bloating!! It also helps you realize that many of your "hunger pains" are actually due to being dehydrated!! So if you feel hungry and you know you had your calories, drink more water! It makes a huge difference!!

4. BRING A HEALTHY SIDE- Don't feel you have to cook unhealthy to have the best meal.. when you are cooking, think of your goals, but also think about helping someone else who will be eating with you!!  I call this, SHARING THE HEALTH!! You may be surprised on how many people dig into your healthy veggie pizza, your green and red cucumber and tomato salad, or even your Skinny Peanut Butter Brownies (my favorite recipe of all!).. be YOU and do whats best for you and your health!!

5. FOLLOW THE 2 BITE RULE (or 3 lol)- Hey 2 or 3 bites.. Just know nothing tastes as good as the first 3 bites do!! After that, you don't need it, so throw it away!! This allows you to not feel like your in food jail and get a little taste so you don't feel like your missing out!!

6.  NEVER GO HUNGRY- So one of the easiest things you can do for yourself before getting in front of that temptation is to fuel your body first!! If you fuel your body with the right things, you won't need the bad!! So when I have a party or a gathering that I am going to attend and I know there is going to be treat and foods that will tempt me, I will drink my daily dose of dense nutrition... My SHAKEOLOGY.  This is how I get help with my cravings because its filled with over 70 superfoods and natural ingredients so when you have this meal replacement health shake, you replenishing your body with the vitamins, minerals, and other natural ingredients that your body is lacking that was causing the cravings to begin with! So I drink that, and Im set!! 

This is Vanilla Shakeology with Fresh Raspberries and blackberries!

Now you have it!!! These are a few simple ways that I prevent weight gain over the holidays! As I said, it's not always easy, but I can promise you it's worth it!!

If you are serious about your fitness journey and are ready to set the bar high for 2016 and be in the best shape of your life, please fill out my application to get your spot in my Jan 4th Fitness Challenge Group--- The first group for the new year!! 

This is where I will provide you with FREE coaching, 1:1 support, accountability, motivation, help with meal planing and new healthy recipes to use for you and your family!! 

Master's Hammer and Chisel Test Group

EEEEK!!! ok you know my EEEEK is when I get really excited right?! So one of my favorite things.. when a new fitness program comes out.. even better?? When 2 of my favorite programs are put together into a new program!! BOOM!!

The Master's Hammer and Chisel is our newest program launching tomorrow.. and what better time that to start than now?! Seriously, yes, the holidays are here and we have a few weeks until Christmas.  BUT guess what? Your goals are going NO WHERE! So instead of complaining about how you don't like how you look, you want to get rid of that muffin top, you want to get rid of the extra layer of fat, or want to get ripped... just get started!! 

I have something just for you!! I have experienced the workouts already for myself.  So I know first hand that the program is incredible and going to give you the results you want! 

This program is a mix between the 21 Day Fix (portion control containers to help with your nutrition) and Body Beast, which is where your weight training comes in!

Hammer and Chisel:

• 30-40 Minutes long
• Weight Training & Cardio included in the program
• 3 Different Meal plans to choose from.  Each meal plan varies for each individual and their goals.

Equipment needed:

• Dumbbells (variety of weight depending on your personal fitness level)
• Bench or stability ball
• Band and door attachment or pull-up bar

MY EXCLUSIVE HAMMER AND CHISEL TEST GROUP:

Starts December 14th. This is your opportunity to get that body you wanted in 60 days! You will receive daily accountability with our check-ins, daily fitness and nutrition tips, healthy recipes to share with your family and use forever, and support from myself and the entire group that is joining this journey with you!

So What do you need to do to get into my exclusive Test Group?

#1 I must be your assigned coach.  If you are not working with a coach already that is great, head over to my site and create FREE ACCOUNT!

{if you already have an assigned coach please reach out to your coach to see what groups they will be running}

#2 Then complete the application below so that I can gather more information about you and to see if this would be a good fit for you!

#3 The requirements to participate in this exclusive test group are that you commit to the Hammer and Chisel Challenge pack which includes the 60 day workout program, nutrition guide, program manual, schedule of workouts to follow, Shakeology, discounted shipping and price!  

#4 You must commit to being an active member of the online support and accountability group.  You must be willing to show up every day, log your workout, rate your nutrition, check in for accountability and support.  In return, I am going to share with you how to meal plan, how to prep your meals, how to make it easy and simple to get results, I am going to help you with daily accountability, motivation, tips and tools to get you the BEST results possible!  

**Please fill out the application below to be considered! This group is ONLY for those who are serious about their health and fitness goals and are ready to commit!

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Does it mean your OVERWEIGHT because your THIGHS TOUCH?!

 Does it mean your OVERWEIGHT because your THIGHS TOUCH?!

Ok, so some of you may think I am completely silly for this post, but as I was talking with a friend who is on her own weight loss journey/fitness journey with me got on the subject of our thighs touching.  She made a comment that hers always have touched and then I got to thinking how often I hear "I hate that my thighs touch" or "I wish my thighs wouldn't touch and I would be skinny". 

After thinking about it, I thought about how I say it all the time... "I wish my thighs wouldn't rub together so I'm not having my shorts ride up!"... yup I said it and you females know EXACTLY what I'm talking about! 

Then I was doing my morning cardio workout at home INSANITY MAX 30 (I love getting a good workout in first thing when I wake up when the kiddos are still sleeping) I realized that although my thighs touch, that does NOT mean I am over weight! In fact, I am 8 weeks out from an NPC Figure Competition and I have a good bit of muscle in those legs, but YES, they still touch!!  

I want to help you understand the importance of begin FIT vs SKINNY!  Now, our genetics totally play a role in our bodies to an extent, but it does NOT define who we are!! There is still 80% nutrition and 20% exercise to help you create how you look.  

Our society has showed what the typical "skinny model figure" should look like.  Victorias secret models for instance... and I am NOT disrespecting them by any means because those women are absolutely gorgeous, BUT, our bodies are not meant to look like that on a normal day.  It is time to focus on what a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE looks like!

Yes, we have some curves, and our men love that! We can have curves and still have abs, tone legs, and arms. Its all on what you make it!  This is what I call a healthy lifestyle which is what I do to get to where I am today:

• Clean eating- Skip the easy fast food and go for quality! Easy isn't always the best! What we put in our bodies will show on the outside.... our body fat, our skin, etc.  
• When I grocery shop, I shop ALWAYS on the outside isles and work my way in! The healthiest and cleanest foods is found there! 
• Fresh fruits, fresh veggies, lean meats, then inside isles (you do NOT need to go down every isle!) you will find you Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), coconut oil, seasonings (my cinnamon for my MAN CAKES), and natural PB!
• Exercise 30 minutes min a day! I am not asking you to spend hours at the gym! In fact, the way I reached my goals to get to where I am today is based off of my home fitness programs with Team Beachbody!   Currently I am training for my 2nd Figure Competition and just finished INSANITY MAX 30 as my cardio and BODY BEAST for my weight training.  Now I am continuing Body Beast, but also incorporating the brand new 21 DAY FIX EXTREME which is a total body workout that is 30 minutes long and includes weights.  Having a variety of exercises will trick your body and continue increasing your metabolism and burn calories as you are working different muscle groups! This is what I do to keep myself from plateauing.  
• SUPPORT- A huge part of my success comes from getting 1:1 support and motivation in my fitness challenge groups.  As a fitness coach and being on my own fitness journey after having my second child, I realized that this area is what got me to my goals.  It is what most people lack when they are on their journey and without support, many lose confidence, hope, and the ability to commit.  My groups are held in a closed group on Facebook so ONLY those challengers who are ready to commit have their spot with me so I can focus on each person to achieve their goals. 

Once you have the nutrition, the exercise, and the support, you will create success!  Iv'e been through the journey myself as I said before, but have now helped hundreds of people with their journey as well and these transformations are not temporary, they are long term!  So here we go, throw out the diets, starving yourself and time to do it the right way!! 

This is exactly WHY I do what I do... WHY I am a Beachbody coach: To not only keep myself accountable and help others reach their ultimate goals! 

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