Super Saturday with Team Beachbody- Successful Journey as a Fitness Coach!

Yup, we got a full crowd with another room full in the back! Love this!!!

Checking in!! EEEEK!!!! Getting ready for a great weekend!!

One thing that drove me into working with such an amazing company such as Team Beachbody, is the opportunities that are provided to us to learn more about our business, better ourselves as a leader and person, and see the success stories both as coaches and weight loss transformations, and this weekend was even more special!

We were blessed with having an amazing location for this event at the William Penn Omni Hotel.  Finally a place big enough for all these people!! :) Did I mention we had a great photographer with us??! :)- 

Since our city of Pittsburgh is growing so much and we have so many leaders in this area, we were able to get the CEO of Team Beachbody Carl Daikeler and the creator of the 21 DAY FIX Autumn Calabrese join us for our training event! Not only that, we have  the #1 coach in the entire company with us (my cousin and mentor) Melanie Mitro! This weekend was totally filled with motivation, inspiration, and a drive to continue moving forward in this journey! Thats what I love about this company.. You are filled with positive people all around you and that drive to continue on a path to success!

 One of my favorite parts of Super Saturday... Success stories.. One of my best friends I've gained from this experience with Beachbody- My success partner... battled cancer stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma and watched her fight through her entire journey... and she survived and sweat through the whole thing. Watching her tell her story is one of the most touching stories ever... Each time I hear it, I swear it gets better and better!! So proud of her for fighting so hard through her worst time in her life.  She is OneFitFighter!!! <3 p="" you="">

It was so motivating to be able to hear our own CEO of this huge company speak before us and talk more about our values and mission for this company and WHY we are really here.  Talking about the success we have made for thousands and thousands of people around the US and Canada and talk about some upcoming events that we are having!!

Carl Daikeler and I 

#1 Coach Melanie Mitro and my lovely success partner Katy Ursta! Love these girls!

My friend and sister in law Lauren Penrose.  Amazing 

Jade, Maegan and I! Met these girls in college, and now we are brought back together!! <3 of="" proud="" so="" td="" them="">

Magean and I! Seriously love this girl!! 

Team Picture!! 2 years ago, I was the only member of this team at our Super Saturday- This time we had close to 30 members!!! Its only getting better!! 

So proud of our team FOREVER FIT!!! <3 td="">

Sarah, Beth, Autumn, myself, and Erin! Building great memories together!!

Autumn and I- Creator of 21 DAY FIX

Ok we had to do my famous pose lol! Duck lips and muscles all the way!

Autumn doing her thang!! 

Workout with Autumn!!

Great workout with my girls!! 

Post workout pic with Autumn!! She kicked out butts for sure!!!!!!

Saturday, we had a Dream Team Live event where the top coaches on the Dream Team (#1 team in the company) presented on different topics to help our team become better leaders! It was an awesome experience and even though I am not the type who likes to public speak, I survived my presentation in front of 350 people :) GO ME!! 

And then the evening begins!

Dinner with top coach Melanie Mitro and her diamonds!! This girl right here is my BFFF- Kaileigh is my butter to my bread, my peanut butter to my jelly lol!! You get it!! <3 font="" girl="" you="">

Melanie and I announcing rewards for our team!! Rewards like most organized, loudest, best duck lips (that was me lol), best abs, crazy cat lady, and more!!! Had a blast and had lots of laughs!!

Oh this night was something else!! Had lots of laughs together thats for sure!! :) 

Having some fun at the after party at Perle in Pittsburgh!! So glad to spend QT with these girls!!!

 As you see, this is just one of the many amazing experience that I have been blessed with by my company Team Beachbody.... This is not about selling something and walking away... This is about helping people change lives and walking through their journey with them EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!
There is NOTHING more rewarding than me having this opportunity that changed my life, helped me find my own self, my fitness and health transformation, my ability to be a good role model for my boys, being a better nurse to help teach others about obesity and promoting wellness and preventing disease, and helping earn financial freedom for my family!!
I want to give this opportunity to YOU now.. If you love helping others, want to maintain a healthy lifestyle or want to start your fitness journey while inspiring others, and want to help change lives, this is YOUR calling... your chance!
Please fill out this application below to get a spot in my next 18 day NEW coach training group along with a spot in my next fitness challenge to be a part of this entire journey with me!

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NPC Figure Competition 5 weeks out

Well, it has definitely been a CRAZY week and a half!!! As I get closer to show day, I know I needed to expect a lot of struggles, cravings, feeling tired, or more like exhausted, but getting sick on top of that is NOT cool!!! 
So I went away to my leadership retreat in Scottsdale, AZ last week for Beachbody and had a fabulous time!! I stayed a lot stronger than I thought I ever could! I pre cooked all my meals and put them in my carry on and called it a day!! I worked out EVERY day while away, 2 times a day, and sometimes 3 times a day! 

On a bad note, ever since I was either on the airplane or got a million misquito bites, I started going down hill... Last Sunday, I came back home and developed severe migraine, low grade fever, lightheadedness, double vision, nausea, a rash, and muscle aches EVERYWHERE! It was terrible and probably one of the worst things I ever felt before... Of course I was stubborn (I swear all nurses are lol) and wanted to hold off because I knew it would take away time training for my show. 


After a night of not sleeping and feeling like my head was going to pop off, I gave in and let my husband take me to the ER to get checked out..


I had blood work done, 5 total bags of IV fluids, tons of medications that helped, but made me feel like hell, and had a CT scan and ended up getting a Lumbar puncture done to test for viral meningitis and West Nile.  

I was so afraid of having this darn Lumbar Puncture, but it actually wasn't that bad.. I had it done under radiology and the doctor was great!! 

I had to lay flat for 6 hours after and that was a little tough... I was starving, so of course I continued staying on track and had my man cakes (Oatmeal, egg whites, cinnamon, and vanilla), chicken, and of course my Shakeology.  

Then I even had some surprise visitors and my husband brought my two boys to see me!  I totally needed that to brighten up my day!!

I ended up being discharged the next evening and felt ok.  Most of my symptoms subsided and my only issue was my headache and some nausea, and a little tingling in my legs.  But I went on about my day and training and I was told I can work out the next day as long as I get rest that night... So 12 hours later, I went back to training, but definitely less intense than what I am use to so I can work my way back into it and not hurt myself.  

I did my sneak peak at INSANITY MAX 30 by Shaun T, which is our brand new workout that will be released December 2nd!  I am so excited about it and its a lot of cardio and calisthenics which is exactly what I needed, so I did that workout in the morning and felt pretty good... I modified all the exercises, but about an hour later, my legs became a lot more numb and tingly... My headache got severe again, so I took it easy the rest of the day and took my anti inflammatory medication that was given to me.   

I only did 1 workout that day and went back to 2 workouts the next, doing a little P90 with Tony Horton, which is our newest release!! I loved this program because again, I was able to modify, but also incorporated some weights into my routine, which I really needed since I went 3 days without any weight training! 

Although it looks like I felt great, afterwards, my legs were still bothering me and my headache again.... not any better.  I think you can tell what goes on... I continue being stubborn and trying to workout and I ended up going to the gym on Thursday for a little chest and tris, and a little legs too...

So with all the not so good news, I did have exciting news too!! I got my suit in and boy did that make me NERVOUS!! This thing is like not covering ANYTHING!!! HAHA... Literally, I am use to wearing skimpy clothes, but this is to the next level!! I knew it was going to be very showy, but I guess putting it on was a reminder of what I was getting myself into!! I think knowing that it will show ANY tiny little bit of fat I have makes me more nervous!  So the fat needs to go, but its hard to go when Im struggling to even workout! Hopefully it 100% true when I always tell people nutrition is 80% because right now I need it to be 100% lol!! 

So anyways, I am continuing about my figure journey and had a little fun for flex Friday!! Usually on Fridays, I do my fun moves and flips, but unfortunately I was not up for that, so I gave my best Flex Friday Face haha!! My legs are definitely what needs the most the work, but I know they are also last to come in for show day, so I am trying to be patient!! 

I did a quick meal prep for the weekend and went home for my Beachbody Super Saturday event I had in Pittsburgh and make the 2.5 drive to stay at my moms.  The drive was ok, but my head felt it was getting worse and worse as time went on.  Friday night was a killer, but Saturday I knew I was going to have to get checked out again.. I think I held off so many times just praying the migraine would go away, but Saturday morning I went to the gym at 5 am, and when I realized my head would instantly feel better when I would lay down to do hamstring curls and the second I get up, my head is pounding within 5 seconds of sitting back up, NO exaggeration... it was pretty pathetic actually and made me mad.  I had a feeling what was needed and it would probably be more IV fluids and medication, but possible a blood patch to cover the open area from having the spinal tap done Monday that was causing the headache.  When they say worst headache you ever had, they are NOT kidding!!

The Pittsburgh leadership council and the part of the Pittsburgh Beachbody crew!!

Caleb and I--- the King of making hilarious Youtube Videos, but so inspirational at the same time!!!

2 of my favorite people in the world-- #1 coach in Beachbody Melanie (and my cuz), and Katy Ursta (my success partner)!!

Forever Fit girls at Super Saturday!

Love our team Forever FIT!!! So blessed to have this team!

So what did I do?? Of course, tried to suck it up and took my 3 coaches with me to Super Saturday in Pittsburgh... As 3 hours went by, I knew I shouldn't be there and they were such good sports that they left with me and took me to the ER for some IV fluids and medications... Thank goodness, the medication that made me feel like I was crawling out of my own body, also took away my headache so I did not need the blood patch! YAY!!!  

I realized its officially time to SLOW down! I was so mad at myself because if I would've went 2 days after my spinal tap and got the blood patch and just rested, I would not be having these set backs at this time in the game... So now with officially 4 weeks to go as of yesterday, I am not allowed to workout until at least tomorrow.. And as I am typing this, my head is starting to hurt again, so if it hurts tomorrow too, I WILL be getting the blood patch done and sucking it up!!! Its not half as severe as it was, so lets cross our fingers and toes that it continues going away!! :) 

Today, I took away a few more things from my diet... ok I thought I was removing them last week, but it starts now haha!! Only down to 1 SHAKEOLOGY a day, which is giving me all my super foods and dense nutrition, I cut out the PB2 FOR GOOD!! HAHA No more whipped cream (not even 1 bite), no more braggs aminos sauce, and cutting back the hot sauce a little.  The only time I need it is with my hard boiled eggs, so its not that bad.  I am hardly eating any chicken and I am eating all fresh salmon, cod, and talapia.  
Oh, and my favorite seasoning is now salt free cajun seasoning by Mrs. Dash!!! YUMMO!!!
My weight has changed as its lowest in the morning at 128, and now this evening it is 127!! YAY!! Progress is progress!! Im thinking my weight should be around 120 for show day.. Still not sure how that is going to turn out because I have never been that weight EVER.. like not even in high school! 
So I guess time will tell, but first lets get this migraine under control so in 4 weeks, I can kick some butt up on that stage!!!! 
I need my cramping to stop and need to keep practicing that posing because I cramp and haven't even cut my water yet!! YIKES!!!!! Time for some extra potassium, magnesium and more water!!!! 
HERE's TO WEEK 4!!!! :)

Beachbody Super Saturday April 12th, 2014- This is how Pittsburgh, PA rises to the top!

Beachbody Super Saturday April 12th, 2014

Oh how I missed my Beachbody family!! I had such an amazing weekend with everyone who I haven't seen in a while... well at least what seems a while!  So since our team does not get a chance to really spend quality time together, we definitely made up for it! Friday night, my BFF and fellow coach Kaileigh and I met the girls at the Willow (an amazing restaurant) to hang out and discuss the Super Saturday event the next day! We had great laughs and it was so nice to catch up with these girls (and guy) ;) 

Dinner with the Bombshell Dynasty

Friday was a blast, but I was really looking forward to the main event that we all came for.... SUPER SATURDAY IN THE BURGH!

I am so very blessed to be a part of the Beachbody family, Bombshell Dynasty, The Dream Team, but also the creator of my own team Forever FIT! These teams are growing like crazy and cannot imagine my team without all my coaches! Although I drive 3 hours to Pittsburgh for every super saturday event, it is so well worth it! 
Taking a look at this picture above, my first super Saturday did not have as many coaches.. There are now over 300 coaches attending this event, and it is only growing bigger! 
I am so proud to say that I now have my own coaches traveling to these events to join me in getting motivated and coming to enjoy themselves and learning to grow a successful business!  

These are the coaches from Forever FIT that attended our super saturday event.  Alisha Smith is the second coach in on the left who is one of my diamond coaches and has had such an amazing transformation! She has lost 40 lbs and 40 inches and is continuing an amazing journey along with building an amazing team! Two of her coaches, Alessia and Alecia also drove 3 and 6 hours to join us and they are the two coaches to the right of me! Last but not least, Ashley is one of my diamonds coaches coaches who already lives in Pittsburgh who came to join us! Despite her not knowing anyone, she still came and had a great time getting to know everyone and more about Beachbody! 

I remember last January, I was sitting in at my first Super Saturday, looking around at all these successful coaches in the room, thinking to myself, "How in the world am I ever going to get there?"  
Now, here I stand, 7 star Diamond Elite Beachbody coach and speaking on the stage at this huge event! I am so thankful to have the opportunity to now be one of those successful speakers sharing their story at a super saturday!  Somehow, we were blessed to have Gill Porr, one of the amazing photographers in Pittsburgh, attend our event and take amazing pictures and also recorded my speech! I would love to share this with you all to show you I did not start at the top... I was not a fast starter at all... BUT I did continue pushing myself and never gave up on what was important to me.
Deidra Penrose- Pittsburgh Super Saturday


So if you ever feel you are failing and you will never get to where you want in the business, you need to re-evaluate what you are currently doing and make some changes to get on track to success!

The Dream Team- Reached the #`1 Spot in the Beachbody company!

This is such a proud moment right here.  My cousin and my mentor has officially taken the #1 spot in the Beachbody company! She started 3 years ago, just like every other coach, and worked her way to the top.  She worked extra hours, sacrificed many things, but now those things she sacrificed, she can do get back because she earned it! 

Kaileigh, Katy, and I

This is why our team is at the top... We have great training for every coach coming onto our team that will help them achieve their goals and grow a successful business. We work as a team.  We do not compete, nor compare... we are a family and are here to help one another.  We are normal people with big dreams! We are moms, nurses, teachers, and health and fitness lovers, all trying to help people live healthier and more fulfilling lifestyles! 

And we know how to have fun!

I can't forget about post Super Saturday... Kailiegh and I had some things to do while in Pittsburgh to finish off strong!! Nothing like a trip to Tiffany's to make a purchase for our coaches going star diamond!! This is a high rank that is NOT easy to get to ... It takes hard work, leadership, and never giving up!! I am soooo excited to hand this over when it is final next week!!! These ladies totally deserve it!!! 

Star Diamond gifts!

I am pretty sure this job may be the most rewarding job EVER!! Helping people, keeping yourself and others healthy, working in your workout clothes and PJ's, and paying off debt all at the same time!!! 

I am now looking for people who have the same interests as I do and looking to maintain their healthy lifestyle, hold themselves accountable to reach their health and fitness goals, help others reach their goals, work form home, and earn an extra income for family and have financial freedom! 

I worked as a nurse full time at once, but now have the opportunity to work from home only and still able to earn a larger income than if I were still working as a full time nurse in the ER.  I still chose to work as a nurse, because it is something I love, but now I am able to work whenever I want, and focus mainly on my beach body career!

If you have a passion for health and fitness, you love helping people, and you want to make a successful career while working from home, please fill out my coach application below and have an opportunity to get an exclusive spot in my next coach apprenticeship training to help you grow into a successful leader!

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