Hammer and Chisel- My Journey Starts Here!

DAY 1 HAMMER AND CHISEL JOURNEY STARTS NOW!!

I have had quite a journey of my own.. I have gone through numerous home fitness programs with Beachbody, working out at the gym, running outside, and I have found what I love and what works for me. Being a mom of two boys, a busy mom at that (as most mommies and daddies are) I do not always have the opportunity to just head out to the gym like some may be able to.   So having the ability to just wake up and get my workout in before everyone else wakes up makes life so much easier, and I'm still getting amazing results... more than I ever have even working out at the gym!

I have found having everything I need to reach my fitness goals with Beachbody.  You get the nutrition, fitness, support, and results! Its easy to go to the gym and workout, or google a workout and do some crunches and lunges, but adding in the support system and accountability changes it all!!

So here I am.. DAY 1 of my new beginning of another awesome journey! Our newest program that was just released Hammer and Chisel is about to go down for the next 60 days!! 6 days a week with 30-40 minute workouts, incorporating weight training and cardio to help build muscle and shred, and get in tip top shape!! There is no waiting for a new year for me, this is about making my health and fitness a lifestyle!  So Sunday was prepping for the big DAY 1!! 

I got my lean proteins (ground turkey meat, chicken, Filet Mignon), my good carbs (oatmeal, brown rice, sweet potatoes), lots of green veggies, and of course my Shakeology to give me my superfoods and dense nutrients to help with my energy, cravings, and bloating naturally!

I got my meal plan done, food prepped, and ready to rock it!!! My meal plan is using the color coded containers from the 21 Day Fix .  Its so much easier to measure out those portions, than to count every single calorie you eat.  Reality is, if you portion control, you will likely stay within the range you need to for reaching your goals.  But remember, not all food groups are the same portion!! You do not need the same size portion of carbs as veggies!! That's why these containers are so beneficial and I love the fact that they come with these programs!! 

This morning was my very first Hammer and Chisel workout!!! Ok, I thought, 38 minutes.. I can totally get through this without a problem... then I got into the second move and my legs and glutes were on fire!! Seriously, excuse me but my A$$ is still on fire and Im still shaking!!!! That was one heck of a workout!! The exercises and moves are different than any other program I have done, which is why I love it so much already!!  Today's workout was Balance.  I am pretty good with that.. didn't think I would have issues... until I realized I am also adding weights! GAHHH!! 

Needless to say, I was drenched, but felt AMAZING!!!!!!! It was a challenge for sure and I did say I love challenges!! Now, time to get through the rest of this week!!! It's going to be fun, interesting, and I'm going to make it successful!! 

My before pictures and Measurements are done and locked away!! I cannot wait to continue this journey and show you in 30 days what changes!! I will be posting here every week to share my progress along the way as well!! 

If you would like to join me on this journey to success and a fitter, healthier bod, please fill out the application below for an exclusive spot in my Hammer and Chisel Test Group starting Dec 14!! This is my very first Challenge Group for my customers and cannot wait to do this journey together!!! 

*Please take note, you will be required to actively participate daily and use the new Beachbody Hammer and Chisel home fitness program, along with incorporating Shakeology daily into you regimen to get your maximum results and nutrition!

October FITNESS CHALLENGE- Get FIT in just 21 DAYS!

21 Days is all it takes... Yes, I said it!! 

Will you give that to me and let me help you?!

I am looking for men, women, mommies, people who are ready to commit to a new healthy lifestyle change!! I know losing weight is not easy, whether its 50 pounds, or even when you are trying to lose those last 10 stingy pounds that seems like will NEVER get off! 

So I am here to help YOU finally reach that goal!

What do most people struggle with when it comes to their health and fitness goals?

• Enough time to make it to the gym
• Time to have healthy food available
• Commitment because you may not have the support at home (or have anyone who really needs to lose weight or does not have goals they need to reach)
• Nutrition- YUP, a biggie! We are emotional and binge eaters (YES, I can admit to that too!) 

One thing I have learned in my time as a personal trainer and now a full time online health and fitness coach is that support groups give you EVERYTHING YOU NEED (at least in mine ;P) 

What is so important about great about these Support Groups/Challenge Groups?

• You get me as your mentor DAILY
• You get DAILY motivation and accountability
• You get support from myself AND the other challengers in the group that have similar goals as you
• You get daily recipes, nutrition, or fitness tips
• You get tips and ideas on meal prepping to save you time during that busy schedule of yours (don't worry, we all know about it, we all are busy too, but we all have the same 24 hours in the day!) It's all about make the most use out of those 24 hours we have to help us get closer to our goals
• THIS is where you find results!! The key to success and happiness as you go through your journey and find what works for you, getting into good healthy habits and making it a lifestyle!

NOW... how in just 21 DAYS?!?

Ever heard of the 21 Day FIX?!

or 

21 Day FIX EXTREME?!

Depending on what intensity level you like your exercise, the 21 Day FIX is a beginner to intermediate program, whereas the 21 Day FIX EXTREME is for intermediate to advanced level of fitness.  

Both programs come with 30 minute workouts daily, a variety of exercises from cardio, weight training focusing on certain muscle groups, plyos, yoga, and pilates!  Yup, you get it all!  What I love about this so much is you are constantly tricking your body and increasing your metabolism and preventing your body from plateauing, which happens often when you are doing the same repetitive movements with exercise like certain weight training moves, or running on the treadmill. 

NUTRITION- 

Who does't struggle with portion control?!? Nutrition is 80% of your results, whether you are trying to lose weight, tone, or build muscle... it is necessary to fuel your body with the proper foods and nutrients.

Why I love the 21 DAY FIX and FIX EXTREME is because both programs are centered around portion control! You get containers that are color coated and each color will be the correct portion size you need of that food group.  

When you receive your book, you will calculate your recommended caloric intake and then it will tell you how many of which containers you need per day! That simple!! Simple can be successful!

One meal that I have found extremely helpful in my own fitness journey that I have incorporated since day 1 of my journey, is SHAKEOLOGY.  This is 1 meal, I know I am getting all my dense nutrition and superfoods that normal food I eat on a typical day does not give me.. I can eat all the spinach and juice as much as I want, but I still am not getting all the whole foods, vitamins, minerals, and health benefits that SHAKEOLOGY is giving me.  

Shakeology has a great protein to carb ratio, which means this is NOT a weight loss shake or diet shake... I do not believe in those.. those are temporary fixes, this has exactly what you need to keep you full longer because you are satisfying your body and fueling your body so you will not be hungry right after you drink your shake (or eat-- lots of yummy recipes you can make with it!).

Hopefully, you have some humor and will think this is as funny as I did, but this is Tony Horton, one of the creators of some of our home fitness programs such as P90 and P90X! This just comes to show what you are really getting in our health shakes and why they are of such high quality!

I am now recruiting NEW challengers who are serious about their health and fitness journey.... Men, women, mommies, who are ready to live a life of happiness, confidence, and fulfillment! 

If you would like a spot in my next 30 Day Fitness Challenge, please fill out the application below and I will contact you within 24 hours!  Let's do this!! 

Beachbody's new Release Hammer & Chisel - Exclusive 60 Day Test Group

What feels like a kid on Christmas day??? New fitness programs being released!! 

One of the reasons I am so so in love with my company Team Beachbody is the fact that we give EVERYTHING you need to reach your health and fitness goals... EXERCISE + FITNESS + SUPPORT!!  Even better, we are always coming out with updated new fitness programs to help you continue your fitness journey to get the best results YOU are looking for and to maintain that healthy lifestyle!  We know doing the same thing over and over gets old... your body eventually will plateau, and you stop getting results.  So we focus on constantly tricking your body so that plateau is prevented and you keep getting the results you are looking for!

 I am a HUGE fan of mixing up my workouts, lifting heavy and having fun with my workouts!  As I trained for my Figure Competitions in 2014 and this year, I actually trained by incorporating BODY BEAST (focused on weight training doing super sets, progressive sets, and drop sets), along with 21 DAY FIX & FIX EXTREME (30 minute workouts doing a variety of exercises from cardio, weight training, to yoga and pilates).  

Back to feeling like its Christmas and NEW releases!! I want you think think about how amazing it would be to put both of those above programs together.... WAIT... you don't have to think any longer because our genius company and trainers figured it all out!!

NEW UPCOMING RELEASE IN DECEMEBER 2015.... 'The MASTER'S HAMMER and CHISEL'

WHAT IS HAMMER and CHISEL:

Hammer and Chisel is the expert workout system that delivers breathtaking, body-changing results in as little as 60 days.

Trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese are sought-after experts at sculpting spectacular physiques—and they have shelves full of competition prizes to prove it! In The Master's Hammer and Chisel, they share their winning strategies in this breakthrough system of resistance training to help you shape powerful muscle and shed body fat to build a ripped, statue-perfect physique.

How long are the workouts:

30-40 minutes long.  Perfect for people who do not have hours to spend at the gym, but want a hardcore workout to give them AMAZING INTENSE results!

What equipment is required:

-A bench or stability ball

-Dumbells (weight depends on each person and how much they lift)

-A band and door attachement or pull up bar

A little about our trainers:

Sagi Kalev has earned the coveted title of Mr.Israel twice, appeared in thousands of bodybuilding magazines, and has been featured on more than 50 international magazine covers, including appearing on the cover of Muscle & Fitness magazine an amazing 11 times. He is a Master Professional Personal Trainer and a member of the IFBB Propta Hall of Fame.

Autumn Calabrese is a national-level bikini competitor, celebrity fitness trainer, and busy mom. A rising star in the fitness community, she holds personal training certificates from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA). Her supportive, motivating style has made her a highly sought-after expert among celebrities and in the fitness industry.

So What do you need to do to get into my exclusive Top Coach 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!  **Price to be announced**

#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!

* If you are on Facebook and are ready to start your journey, please also add me on facebook at facebook.com/Deidra.penrose

Italian Meatballs- From the FIXATE Cookbook

Hello and happy Saturday!! As I am getting dinner ready, I decided to share my meal with you all! What’s really cool about this is I FINALLY dug into my new FIXATE cookbook by Autumn Calabrese, the creator of the amazing fitness program 21 DAY FIX! I took her recipe, and did a tiny bit of tweaking to it and am so happy to share it with you because I just tried it and its AMAZE-BALLS!! Literally lol!! 

Hope you enjoy!! If you give it a try, be sure you post how you liked in the comments below!! :)

Italian Meatballs 

Ingredients: 5 servings

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/8 cup reduced fat milk or almond milk
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey meat
• 1 large egg
• 1/8 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
• 2 cups Tomato sauce (I use organic and low sodium) (Not from FIXATE cookbook)

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 425 F.

2 Line large baking sheet with parchment paper lightly coated with non stick pray

3 Place bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes

4 Heat oil in medium skillet over medium low heat

5 Add onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes or until onion is translucent.

6 Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.

7 Combine onion mixture, turkey, eggs, parsley, cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, abound bread crumb mixture in large bowl; mix well with clean hands or wooden spoon. Refrigerate, cover, for 1 hour. 

8 With clean wet hands, from turkey mixture into approximately 21 1 inch meatballs; arrange onto prepared baking sheet.

9 Bake for 13-18 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

10 Serve topped with Organic tomato sauce.

Breakdown for the 21 DAY FIX:

1 RED

1 BLUE

1 GREEN

1 YELLOW (used with 1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta)

Today's dinner was a HIT for my boys!! Chase and Weston are 4 and 3 and love mommas healthy cookin'! :)

Dinner at the picnic table! 

**If you are wanting more nutrition and fitness tips, help with recipes and meal planning, and daily accountability, support, and motivation... please fill out the application below for an opportunity to participate in my next 30 day fitness challenge! Nutrition, exercise, and support is your secret to success and a long term lifestyle change!

My 21 DAY FIX RESULTS!

  

GET FIT FOR SUMMER WITH A DISCOUNT- BEACHBODY SUMMER SALES!

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OK, if you know me, you will know my FAVORITE things are SHOPPING AND SAVING $$!
One thing Beachbody does for our customers, is a SEMI-ANNUAL SALE!!

Our mission is to help people achieve their health and fitness goals without going above their budget, stressing about finding a sitter for the gym, or having to leave your kids! 

You have the opportunity to make the LIFESTYLE change right in the comfort of your OWN home, without feeling uncomfortable!

Today is the day to let those fears go and PUSH PLAY.... TAKE THE LEAP OF FAITH!!

Here is a list of our BIG SUMMER SALES THAT START NOW!! UP to 85% off of programs, clothing, equipment, and supplements through Beachbody!

*If you are wanting to be sure you get your supplies, please act quick because items are limited!

What's on sale:

• 10 Minute Trainer 43% off
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If you are ready to start your journey into a better lifestyle and healthy habits for you are your family, please contact me to get 1:1 support, motivation, tips, and recipes and have ME as your FREE coach!

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