My Fitness Journey prepping for Figure Competition

Okay, this weekend was not as good as I wanted it to be! I rocked last week, was right on with my nutrition, did some heavy lifting, and have been so sore!! Then the weekend came and I had an extra cheat meal! YIKESS!!!! This is the time I need to be really strict!! I am about 14 weeks out and I need to get LEANNN!! 

Anyways, the extra cheat was good and worth it lol! Now, back in the game! 

I got my food prep done and it is so much easier being held accountable!! I am starting my next fitness challenge with my challengers online and I show them how I meal prep, so it keeps me right on track too!! Yes, even myself as a fitness coach needs a little accountability too!!

 I am going for pretty much all chicken this week! Lots of green beans, Brussel sprouts, red skin potatoes, sweet potatoes, and fresh berries!! I have my Shakeology for a meal I will add my peanut butter to it along with Recover protein to help with muscle soreness post workouts, so thats another meal I don't have to worry about that I know I'm getting lots of dense nutrition!! 

 As I prepped and prepared for the week, I kinda had a little fun with some ingredients I had here.. all healthy but a perfect treat to help those cravings when you got a sweet tooth!! 

Here is my newest recipe for my:

  Chocolate Shakeology Truffles!!

Whats really cool about Shakeology is it is a health shake meal replacement, but you can do so much more than just plain shakes to drink!! Turn those superfoods into a healthy alternative to those chocolate cravings!! This is what helps me stay on track, consistent with my healthy eating, and progress to those big goals I have!! 

Since I'm prepping for my show, I gave most away, but saved 3 for when Im in need lol!!

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
• 1/2 scoop Beachbody Performance Recovery (or chocolate protein powder)
• 1/4 cup Almond Flour
• 1/4 cup Coconut Flour
• 3 TBSP Blue Agave
• 3 TBSP Almond Milk
• 1 TBSP Coconut Oil
• 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Soy free, gluten free, dairy free chocolate chunks (found in organic section in grocery store-- I use ENJOY LIFE brand)

Directions:

1. Mix first 8 ingredients together in bowl
2. Heat last ingredient (chocolate chunks) in pot on stove until melted (or in microwave- approx 2 min)
3. After first 8 ingredients are mixed, make balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place on cookie sheet on parchment paper
4. Put balls in fridge for 15 minutes
5. After chocolate is melted, take balls out of fridge and dip using spoon or toothpick so the chocolate covers a light layer around ball and place back on parchment paper. 
6. Put balls back in fridge for 10 minutes
7. If you have remaining chocolate, you can drizzle lightly across balls to add decoration! Make it fancy :) I used a sandwich baggie and added the rest of the melted chocolate in the bag and took out all the air. Cut a very small cut on the corner of the bag so the chocolate slowly drizzles out!
8. Put back in fridge for 5 minutes
9. Serve and enjoy!!

If you are working on your own fitness journey and are wanting extra support, tips, and help with motivation to stay on track, please fill out the application below for a spot in my next 30 day Fitness Challenge/Support group!! This is where the magic happens!! Goals reached, surround yourself around others looking to improve their life, and lots of success!! 

21 DAY FIX EXTREME- INTENSE WORKOUT AND EXTREME RESULTS!

21 DAY FIX EXTREME- RELEASE FEB 2nd!!

I'm not sure about you, but Feb 2nd is one exciting day!!!  I know there are TONS of people out there like myself who is always looking to better themselves and their lifestyles to be healthier and more fulfilling right?! Well, I am about to give YOU a HUGE opportunity that may change your life!

When it comes to losing weight, I know many of us want that easy way out... but think about it, is it truly the BEST way that will last a lifetime?!

I am about to help you change that!! I'm going to ask you to forget the FAD diets, the starvation, and the diet pills... honestly we all know that when you do not do it the right way, whatever you lost will only come right back once you start eating normal food, or eating again! I want to help you in a way that you not only learn a healthy LONG-TERM lifestyle, but also teach you so you can share this with your family and friends and hopefully changes lives for those around you also!! 

Nothing is more important than your health! People invest in so many things that have no impact on their lives.. but what about their health and wellness?? 

I am not asking you to go in debt, or give up your home... but what I am asking you is to think about what is truly important to you and if your health and goals are important, then I will ask... do you invest in it? You have 1 life, and it is so important to take care of your body as if it were a temple from God.. because it IS!!! 

So in other words, I will be blunt and say, people are so quick to spend on quick meals, treats, fast food, eating out, drinking a couple nights a week, tanning (no good for your body), smoking, drinking, gambling, etc... but I want to help you change those bad habits into GOOD habits!! Habits that you will thank me for later!! Because this is not only going to help you save money, but add years to your life, help you be a good role model for your friends, family, children especially!

 So lets talk about how I am going to help you accomplish your goals! Its called EXERCISE + NUTRITION + SUPPORT = SUCCESS!! Lots of success!!
I have been running challenge groups AKA Support groups for 2 years now since starting my own fitness journey with Team Beachbody! What has it done for me?? Well, its changed my life! I cannot even put in words how it has helped me enough, but I will say it has given me an opportunity to create healthy habits with clean eating, get on a regular schedule to workout daily without having to leave my kids and my house but get the best results I ever had, and be a great role model for my kids!! They see what I do, and now they know mommy as being healthy and they love being just like mommy!! On top of reaching those big goals, I also have started competing in Figure Competitions through NPC which is a goal Ive had for quite a long time, but I was never motivated getting my butt to the gym every day and not knowing exactly what to eat... even more.. not having 1:1 support 24/7 which is what I deliver to my challengers! 

So the 21 Day Fix Extreme:  If you are looking to maximize your results, get the BEST body you EVER had, I will tell you that THIS IS IT!! This is not magic- Its pure hard work, dedication, and commitment, but its also your answer to success!!
This is 21 days of getting you into a routine and lifestyle that you can take with you FOREVER!!

21 DAY FIX EXTREME INCLUDES:

• 21 Day Countdown to Competition menu plan included
• 7 workouts to keep different muscle groups guessing
• Workouts are 30 minutes in length
• All of the 21 Day Fix Extreme workouts include weights
• Takes the workouts of the original 21 Day Fix to the next level

Nutrition taken to the next level:

99% of our society has trouble committing to a proper diet.. I don't like to use the word diet, because I'm not talking about the "diet" where you can't live with.. I'm talking proper nutrition you can use DAILY for the rest of your life to maintain a healthy lifestyle!  

One BIG part of what I include for myself and my challengers that makes our nutrition simplified, convenient, and successful is SHAKEOLOGY! 

What is Shakeology?!  This is going to be your 1 meal that gives you all the nutrition you need in an entire day.. all your:
-Super foods to help give you energy and control your appetite
-Amino Acids for your muscle tissue growth and repair (esp after a good workout)
-Pre and pro biotics and Digestive enzymes to help regulate your digestive system
-Antioxidants and Phytonutrients to detoxify your body and support immune function

Shakeology is NOT a weight loss shake, nor a protein shake... This is a HEALTH shake that is including your dense nutrition, health benefits, and includes your daily multi-vitamin!  Officially, your healthiest of the day that will get you to your ultimate goals!

Here you have it... I am ready to fully commit to you and your health/fitness goals as long as you are ready to commit to my group! I am looking for men and women of all ages and sizes who are SERIOUS about their goals and are ready to give 110% effort into their health! 

If you are ready to take your fitness to the next level, please fill out my application below for an exclusive spot in my next 21 DAY FIX EXTREME TEST GROUP!

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Grocery Shop Healthy and On A Budget!

So you hear so often, people do not want to eat healthy because its expensive right?! Did you know if you portion control and use a few of these tips I am about to give you, you can actually SAVE 50$ or more at the grocery store per month?

To me, if you can find a way to eat out and eat fast food, you can make a way to eat healthy! I know its not easy to fight cravings and those temptations that surround us on a DAILY basis, but its time to dig deep at your goals and think about what truly makes you happy at the end of the day! 

Does eating your unhealthy temptations make you happy?? Maybe temporary, but you know that goes away as soon as you swallow your food! The feeling of success and fueling your body with healthy food lasts so much longer! Its just getting into the habit that is tough...

TIPS TO STAY ON TRACK AND SAVE $$$$

1. PORTION CONTROL- If you are eating the correct portion, you are most likely eating half of what you usually do.  No need to eat 2 and 3 servings at a time... small, frequent meals will keep your metabolism going strong throughout the day!

2. STICK WITH WHATS ON YOUR LIST- At least 10% of the groceries in our cart at the end of our shopping trip comes from adding additional food that is NOT even on your list, nor necessary.. extra snacks and so on! 

3. COMMIT to only one trip every 1 or 2 weeks- I know this is hard... we want to make something different and don't have all the ingredients, so we tend to make that extra trip and end up spending another 50$ that wasn't even needed... Commit to sticking with what you have at home... even if you want something different, use the ingredients you have at home and make something different... Save that meal for when you make your next trip! I promise you, it will save you TONS!

4. SKIP the isles that has nothing on your list- save yourself time and money and do not even go down the isles that you do need to... the candy isle, chips and soda isle.... you know they are only going to cause you heart ache at the end of the day when you are mad you gave into temptation! Start disciplining yourself now and it will get easier to pass up sooner!

5. NEVER GO SHOPPING HUNGRY! If you go shopping with a full belly, you are less likely to give in and put those extra items in your cart! 

HOW CAN YOU STAY MOTIVATED TO FIGHT THOSE TEMPTATIONS?? 

Join a support group/challenge group! 

I run 60 day challenge groups on a closed group on Facebook on a monthly basis to help people get to that next level in their healthy lifestyle that they are having trouble doing on their own...

And yes, its ok to need help! Even coaches need coaches to guide and motivate them! I am a prime example! 

I have reached my ultimate health and fitness goals by using different Beachbody programs, clean eating, and drinking SHAKEOLOGY on a daily basis to help with my nutrition.

Nutrition being 80% of your weight loss, it is important to understand you cannot give 80% and then fall off on the weekends.. That will NOT get you to your goals.... What will get you to your ultimate goals is giving 100% commitment and dedication every day! 

I do say 1 off meal (NOT DAY) is good to trick your body a little bit! Keep in mind, 1 meal a week, not weekend or entire day! And you know what? If you feel you are falling off, jump back on! Do NOT feel if you messed up, you might as well mess up the rest of the day and start again tomorrow! I hear it ALL THE TIME!! Your tomorrow is today!! If you keep starting over, you will stay in the same place! Now, I am not saying give up either! 

Every day, think about small successes you have made for that day! Do not always look at your failures or you will set yourself up for failure!  Also, try not to look to far ahead at how far you have to go to reach your goal or you will feel defeated and there is a great possibility of quitting. Quitters never WIN!

Make a promise to yourself to stay POSITIVE EVERY DAY!

HOW?!?

Wake up and the first thing you tell yourself is "I will succeed today", "I will reach my goals today"... It may sound silly, but you know what?? You will do what you tell yourself you are going to do! So if you start your day positive and motivating, it will end that way!

Make a commitment to write down 1 success or victory that  you had during your day! Whether its skipping a desert, doing your workout when you were going to sleep in, get all your water in, no caffeine or soda, no smoking, no drinking, etc... whatever it may be, its time to reward yourself and be proud of every accomplishment along the way! 

If you can do this daily, your small successes will turn into huge successes! 

If you would like more tips and ways to reach your health and fitness goals, fill out the application below for an exclusive spot in my next 60 day fitness challenge!

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Commit to 60 Days For a Total Body and Life Transformation!

ARE YOU READY TO COMMIT TO YOUR OWN HEALTH?!

I do not know about you, but I know tons of people that are wanting so bad to lose weight, tone up, and make healthier food and lifestyle choices, but do not know where to start.  I will say from experience, I was totally there at a point in my life.... I was miserable with low self-esteem, and couldn't stand to even be in my workout short and tank because my fat would hang over and shake during my exercise.  It drove me CRAZY!! I finally woke up one day and knew if I didn't start something quick, my depression would show to my kids and the last thing I wanted is for them knowing I had such a complex with my image and how I felt about myself.   

As I was looking to find myself again, my cousin ran an idea past me.. She has been coaching for Beachbody for a little and has gotten amazing results, and asked if I would join her in a challenge group to reach my health and fitness goals.  I was so skeptical because you know that stuff you hear and see on TV isn't always what its made out to be right?!? Well, since I had nothing to lose and wasn't getting the results I wanted from everywhere else, I took a leap and faith and went with it! I joined her challenge group, and let me say it was the best investment I could've ever done!
What was so special about this challenge group??

Well, not only did I get my results, but I found confidence and happiness that nothing else was giving me! As a nurse, I love helping people and found that these groups motivated and inspired me at the same time! I wanted to give this back to someone else.. I thought, if I could someones life like mine was changed, this could be amazing!!

So in the middle of my own journey, I signed up myself as a Beachbody coach! Again, one of the best investments I could ever do for myself and my family! Not only am I continuing my own journey and keeping myself accountable, but I now run my own Challenge Groups for those who are looking to better themselves physically and mentally! 

This is not about just a physical transformation! Its the 1:1 coaching daily that you get that motivates you, and helps you realize the good in you and how strong of a person you are.  Your potential to do something great for yourself is right around the corner... The opportunity for you to take what is given to you in these challenge groups and teach your family about healthy eating and how to love yourself and be confident with the person you are! 

What is really involved in these Challenge Groups??
Well in 60 days, I am giving you an opportunity to literally change your life! HOW??

-You get DAILY 1:1 coaching and support from me and my other fellow coaches on my team Forever FIT

-You get recipes to cook for yourself and your family

-Daily motivation and accountability (we check in daily, along with you checking in to tell your coach how your day went and if you followed your plan).  

-A workout program of your choice.  There is a program out there for everyone, depending on preference of exercise, limitations, intensity, etc. I will be the one to help you find what suits you the best.

-SHAKEOLOGY.  Forget the diet pills, starvation, and binging... We incorporate Shakeology once daily into our nutrition regimen to help give us the dense nutrition we do not get from our every day foods. With over 70 NATURAL ingredients, super foods, digestive enzymes, and probiotics, you will notice a huge increase in your energy, decrease in bloating and cravings because you are finally fueling your body with what it has been lacking for so long!

-Clean Eating Education.  We teach you all about what Clean eating is, what type of foods are "clean", and how to take this with you forever! Like I said, no diet pills or starvation... Eating small frequent meals that can fuel your body will do wonders for yourself and your goals! 

-Track your progress: We do take before and after photos and measurements to best track your progress.  Your weight is not the only indicator if you are losing weight or reaching your particular goal (s).  By tracking your photos and measurements, you will see the bigger picture, your non-scale success as we call it that means so much more than just a number on a scale!

-You get to workout and live your healthy lifestyle in the comfort of your own home! These home fitness programs we provide you with are programs that give you the ability to wake up and not have to take the kids to a sitter, spend money on gas, or a gym membership every month! 

If you have been trying to reach your health and fitness goals, its time to ask yourself, WHY NOT?? Are you not motivated, have the willpower, or you can't find something that works for you? This is WHY I am here! I am ready to provide you with 1:1 support and tips to get you to your ultimate goals! I know it can happen because my team and challengers are full of transformations!! We know what you need, because we were there and still are on our own journey! 

If you would like a spot in my next 60 day Beachbody Fitness Challenge starting September 23rd, please fill out the application below and I will contact you within 24 hours.

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