Here we go again…21 Day Fix Week 1

I decided to take it back to the basics…back to the program that changed my life, that got me hooked on a healthy, fit and balanced life!!! 2015-06-01 05.57.27

—–>That helped me learn that dedicating 30 minutes to exercise daily will improve more than just your waistline.  

—–>That helped me learn about portions and what types of food choices would FUEL my body and not only get me the results in terms of numbers but maximize the way I feel on the inside too!

I’ve been a bit lax and a bit too comfortable and slowly I’ve been getting away from my normal 80/20 maintenance rule and its been more like 70/30 or even 60/40 on the weekends I am feeling and seeing the side effects!

So…Today not only marks day 1 for my challengers but also for myself – to recommit – and together we will be COUNTING DOWN TO SUMMER with the 21-day fix.

I got too caught up in my role as a coach that I forgot to be a challenger too!

So here it goes:

Before pictures are taken, meal plan is set, and I’m heading to the grocery store today!

21 Day Fix Meal Plan Week of 6_1_15 imageYou’ll see I tend to eat the same types of foods throughout the week…it makes it easier to plan, easier to prepare and easier to adjust when I’m away from home! We are busy busy busy as I’m sure most of you are too…so what I’ve learned is to stay on track you have to be prepared! I will plan to make my Mancakes the night before so they’re ready to go as I head to the park etc with my kiddos.. I also  planned for an easy to pack apple and almond afternoon snack! No excuses…Summer is on the way!!!

Have you been thinking about doing the 21-day fix or simply doing SOMETHING to get back into the swing of things???

Pick your fix few words

This is your time!!! Beachbody released the June promotions and both the 21-Day Fix and the 21-Day Fix Extreme are the challenge pack promotions this month available with Shakeology or with Shakeology and a 3-Day refresh!

My next accountability group kicks off June 15th – fill out the application and JOIN US!

There’s power in numbers!!!!

Blueberry Muffin Power Mancakes

Just when I thought Mancakes couldn’t get any better…this little creation came about

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Ok – so a lot of you may already know I am a HUGE fan of Mancakes – specifically the Berry Mancakes however as I was prepping to leave for vacation I had some blueberries that needed to be used up and one very ripe banana so I figured I’d whip up some Mancakes for our road trip to the OBX – after all these are one of my favorite road trip/car meals!

I remembered a little convo with one of my coaches who mentioned she had added walnuts once before so I went for it and then I kept on adding! And while I don’t always want to consume my “blues” with breakfast, these were just like a treat!!!!

WHAT YOU NEED:

(makes 2 servings-each serving: 1 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 purple, 1/2 Green )

  • 2 eggs
  • 8 egg whites
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 16 walnuts
  • 1-2 tsp cinnamon

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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

  • Heat skillet to medium heat
  • Combine all ingredients into the blender
  • Blend until you reach your desired consistency (I usually do about 20-30 seconds)
  • Pour into pan and cook as “normal” pancakes – heating until bubbles form on top, flipping once.

This got me about 9 small mancakes for each serving and I loved the little crunch of the walnuts!!!

A repeat recipe no doubt!

Clean, gluten free, and 21-day fix approved!

Whether you’re new to clean eating or a seasoned pro – if you’re interested in more information fill out the form below to join my next health and fitness accountability and support group!

Together we can end the trend of obesity!

Summer Treat Challenge

Looking for 10 people for my Summer Treats CHALLENGE  

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So…moment-of-truth:

How many of you treat yourself to a DQ Blizzard or Fro-Yo with the kiddos or grab an iced coffee on the way to work – a few times a week? 
(Or ehm…ehm… almost every single day)?! 
So, that used to be us. No joke – I remember the summer I had my precious little princecess we were at DQ at least 4x a week. What can I say – WE LOVE ICE CREAM!!!! And I used that whole “I’m breastfeeding so I can eat anything I put my eyes on” excuse – oh those were the days!
However, the cost 💲💲💲 (AND calories) add up….and pretty quickly 😯And while I still enjoy our occasional treats – they are no longer daily! But that’s because I’ve started enjoying my own frozen chocolatey goodness – EVERY SINGLE DAY of the year and well, there’s no complaints in our house!

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So who is up to try this for 30 days??? 😁

And if for some absolutely crazy insane reason you aren’t satisfied with your Shakeology, we have a 30 day guarantee and you can get your money back 👊
💪Nothing to lose, yet A LOT to gain!!!!

Email me at maeganblinka@gmail.com with the subject line SUMMER TREAT CHALLENGE with any questions or simply fill out the application below!

COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER Accountability Group

Its COOOOOOMMMMMMIIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGG!

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Summer is just around the corner and June 21st will be here before you know it!!!

But I get it…Memorial Day comes first…and MAYBE you want to kick back and relax, MAYBE you want to enjoy a guilt free beverage or two….or even three…or you want to indulge in a slice of pie or a GIANT cookie…I get it. I totally understand.

But…whether you’re planning to stay on track through the holiday weekend or whether you’re going to just live it up…when the weekend is over and Tuesday morning comes the fun will be over and I will be starting a new accountability group and I am INVITING –>YOU

We will be COUNTING DOWN to the first day of summer with the proven effective, and my personal favorite – the 21-day fix!

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My Round 1 – 21 Day Fix Results

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MY GROUP?

  • Daily support
  • 1:1 guidance
  • Accountability
  • Tips
  • Meal plans
  • Motivation
  • That fit fam connection between other driven people with similar goals!
  • RESULTS

This program is totally what got me started on my own journey and continues to be one of the most popular home fitness DVD work out programs and the most effective…WHY…because it WORKS!

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WHAT DO YOU GET WITH YOUR CHALLENGE PACK:

  • 30 minute workouts which include everything from Upper and Lower Body, Pilates, Yoga, and Cardio and more (Check out this video clip)
  • Color coded portion control containers and a nutrition guide that will help you learn to FUEL your body with the right foods to keep you energized, full, and satisfied!
  • 30 Meal Replacements with SHAKEOLOGY
  • Me, as your COACH to  help support you along the way!!!

And if you’re thinking you just can’t do it or it won’t work for you then I CHALLENGE you to give me 21 days. Follow the meal plan, drink your Shakeology EVERY DAY, press play to a 30 minute workout and hold yourself accountable and I PROMISE you the results will follow!

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Also – for all you VETERANS out there and ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN – You can actually sign up as a coach FOR FREE – Enjoy the DISCOUNT I get as a coach as a thank you for all your service, sacrifice and dedication!

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Fill out this application to join – THERE’S POWER IN NUMBERS!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Shakeology: Its a crazy good DEAL!

Ok, let’s be real for a minute.
When people ask me what I do or what fills up that little Shaker cup or my coffee mug they are USUALLY interested in giving it a try.

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But…

Then they hear the cost and they say – “I can’t afford that, I….” and before you know it they are already convinced there is no way it can work!

Trust me – I GET IT!!!! I’ve been there…and I used to think it was crazy expensive too…until I realized what all you’re getting and then it all made sense!!! You get what you pay for!!!

Let’s clarify something real quick…Shakeology is NOT a “protein shake”. Shakeology IS a meal replacement that contains some of the greatest nutrient dense superfoods in the world carefully formulated to give your body LIFE enhancing potential for a healthier mind, body and a stronger performing LIFE. It is a MEAL – it REPLACES one meal and it adds life to your life. Who wouldn’t want in on this???

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Let’s rewind…

I joined my first challenge group a year into my Stay at Home Mom (SAHM) life. It was February and I had left my career in public accounting the April prior. It was hard enough for me to “splurge” on the challenge pack but I really wanted a change so I went with it. I ordered and immediately cancelled the auto shipments. Again, there was NO WAY I could afford this monthly. But I also committed to myself. I had made the investment in the challenge pack and I was investing in ME. I purchased the 21-day fix and told myself I would drink these little shakes for 21 days, I would follow the plan and I would workout.

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My 21-day fix results – Round 1 – never missed a shakeo!!

Guess what???? I GOT RESULTS – In just 3 short weeks….It actually worked!

Now the hard part came…I wanted another bag of the Shakeology but how????

Here’s what I did:

1) First, I signed up as a coach. Well – a discount coach – but it was the same process – I mean – who doesn’t want to save $$$. This had a big appeal and since I had already purchased a challenge pack there was no sign up fee and if I did nothing else, I would at least be saving $15/month. SWEET!

2) I stopped my prescription prenatal vitamin that was costing me $30/month.

I was nursing my 9 month old at the time and after talking to my doctor the vitamins and minerals found in my prenatal were also in Shakeology! The only thing I had to add was a separate DHA supplement!!! WINNING!!!! As always – if you’re pregnant or nursing you should talk to your doctor first. But then again you should actually consider EVERYTHING you put into your body – Shakeology included – but also that cookie, the pizza, the coffee mocha frap, the fast food – etc.. You should think about EVERYTHING you’re eating. I know when I did I quickly realized you can’t get the all natural, non-GMO nutrition found in Shakeology in other foods and personally I couldn’t think of a better food to fuel my body with and my family!!!

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I was actually giving my little one MORE nutrition that before! I wonder if I could quantify the amount of money saved from not having to go to the doctor – from establishing healthy nutrition habits in my young one?!?! Ok – tangent over – back to it…

3) I was able to completely STOP by Chron’s Disease medicine – savings – $60/month. After taking medicine for nearly 7 years I started noticing very positive changes to my digestive system. I reduced my dosage on my own and after 4 months of my daily dense superfood Shakeology, regular exercise, and making that transition to clean eating…I was confident I didn’t need it anymore! I made an appointment with my GI specialist and in August got the official words to stop all medication! If nothing else – that aspect alone is enough for me to ensure this lifestyle is simply that MY LIFE!

4) We stopped eating out!!!

For almost the first 6 months – we truly just didn’t eat out! Once we made the investment in the Shakeology and investment in our own health we realized we could cook the foods we liked in the portions our bodies needed for a fraction of the cost. We ditched the pizza and wings Friday night ritual and the 1x/week dinner out. I’ll estimate that by cooking dinner in vs. ordering out 1x a week and eating dinner out 1x a week our family of four saved at least $40/week, of that my portion was at least $15…and I actually think this is a super low ball park number!!! We never messed around when we would go out – there was always an app and always a dessert so this became a huge saver for us! We also found that shakeology shaken up on the road makes for the healthiest and most convenient fast food EVER!!!

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Rough guess – $60/month for myself – $120/month for my family 

So as you can see – from the compound effect of the changes we made – while we were spending an additional $115 on one bag of Shakeology – I was saving $165!!! And we didn’t even address that this replaced my prior unhealthy not all natural oatmeal packet breakfast I used to eat or the ice cream we would frequently grab from Dairy Queen 🙂

And all the while this is saving me money, helping me feel better and allowing me to be the BEST mom/wife possible…I started to inspire others along the way. Those closest to me – aka – my ENTIRE FAMILY!

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3 generations enjoying a midday Mother’s Day “treat”

So my call to action for you…IF you are skeptic – just like I was…then GIVE IT A TRY!!!! What do you have to lose?!?!

Yes – you really can ORDER it, drink it for a month and if for some crazy reason you don’t agree with me…RETURN THE EMPTY BAG!!! True Story!!!

Email me: maeganblinka@gmail.com with any questions!!! I want to help YOU reach your goals and FEEL your best!!!

Side note: I actually became a coach initially because I wanted to get the discount and save on my monthly Shakeology! And turns out – this became one heck of a career for me! I’d love to share more about how I did it and how you can too!!! Fill out my application below if you’re interested in learning more about Beachbody Coaching!!!

Living the best of both worlds as a SAHM & MOMpreneur

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When I first became a Beachbody coach I kind of kept it quiet (I know, I know seems crazy now… ) but seriously…I worried about what others would think of me. All I wanted to be was a SAHM and I had that! So even after I started to think of Coaching as a “job” when people asked me if I worked I responded “no, not really” and never brought it up!! It took me MONTHS before I would say with CONFIDENCE—> “I am a Beachbody Coach!”

Why??? Well…there were a few reasons…

***What would my former co-workers think?! I left the Audit world and set my CPA license aside to be a SAHM-my dream come true-and while that seemed “acceptable” now I’m an online health and fitness coach creating a business through social media helping others reach their own health and fitness goals and begin to live their life by design…say what?! Seems too good to be true…but here’s the thing…ITS NOT!!!

***What would my friends think?!?! I don’t want them to feel like “I’m selling” them something…but at the same time this has been such an incredible blessing in my life and I want them to have the same opportunity. I want EVERYONE to feel the way I do and be happy, healthy and CONFIDENT.  But how do I do that without being pushy?! Maybe I should just say nothing…and hope they come to me if they want to?!?!

***What would my family think?! Would they see the full potential or would they see this as me “playing on Facebook”?? Would they support this new time commitment in my life?! How will I still balance it all??? Can I balance it all? Maybe I’ll just pretend this is something I do on the side

And the list goes on…

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Truth is I was too worried about these “what ifs” that I didn’t SHARE this incredible OPPORTUNITY and BLESSING that has had a profound impact on my life and my family’s life and looking back all I can say is WHAT WAS I THINKING!!!

This little side “thing” that started as a hobby and then something for a little side income is now a full fledged BUSINESS!!

  • I am my own GIRLBOSS
  • I work when I want from where I want and all I need is a little wi-fi
  • I still get to spend my days with my KIDDOS
  • I am surrounded by the most positive uplifting and inspirational people
  • I make AS MUCH money NOW as I did working 60+ hours in the public accounting world without the stress, commute, and much dreaded “busy season”
  • And last but not least, I am held accountable to my own goals, I am in the best shape of my life and it has impacted my ENTIRE FAMILY for the better!!!

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What the heck took me so long?! To think…ONE DECISION I made to join a challenge group last February has tricked down and impacted HUNDREDS of other people. ONE DECISION to get healthier for myself and my family.

I want YOU ALL to know – You can do this too! If I can build a business working 30 minutes a day, an hour a day, 2 hours a day all around the sleepless nights and schedule of an demanding infant and an on-the-go toddler…you can too!

As your coach I am here to help you from Day 1! We will work together – I will share exactly what I have done to get where I am and how you can duplicate that for your own success! There is no need to recreate the wheel!!

WHY NOT? That’s what I kept asking myself…WHY NOT ME?!

If you are at all curious about this whole Beachbody Coaching world, or how I got to where I am in just a year, then fill out the form below and let’s chat!

This has opened up so many doors for me and I fee compelled to pay it forward!!!

Pittsburgh Super Saturday

What an event!!!     

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A portion of those who attended Pittsburgh’s Super Saturday

For the 500+ of you who were able to make it down to Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Saturday April 25th you know what an AMAZING day we had!

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Time with my team, time with my friends, tears of joy, loads of celebration, updates on the newest program (CIZE!!!!) and supplement line to hit the market, a 50/50 drawing, raffle baskets, a kick-booty LIVE MASH UP with Kam, oh, and we raised OOODLES of money for LLS and to support Katy Ursta in her Pittsburgh Woman of the Year Campaign. It was truly an EPIC day!

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But…for the millions of you who missed it – or – couldn’t make it to the burgh, let me share some details:

So you may be thinking…what is this whole SUPER SATURDAY business???

Super Saturday is a quarterly event for Beachbody Coaches to get together, help motivate one another, share some great tips and best practices and gear up for what’s to come!!! It really builds on the motivation from the last event (aka-CANCUN SUCCESS CLUB trip) and serves as a chance to get together in person and catch the latest and greatest announcements and new releases from Corporate!!!

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There is a Market Council in Pittsburgh (which I am super blessed to be a part of) that meets during the quarter to plan it all out. The easy part is the highlight video from Corporate…but the rest of the day is up to US! And we took things on a different route this time around!!!

Locally we have all been sweating for something bigger!!! A fellow coach on our team won an incredible battle with Stage 4 Lymphoma last year and through her struggles, remained positive, full of hope and truly inspired ALL those around her. She has been nominated for the Pittsburgh Woman of the Year and in support of her campaign, we centered our focus around raising funds for the LLS. And boy did we ever meet that goal!

We did a few of the “typical” Super Saturday things. We welcomed everyone, we shared a bit about what the proceeds were going to be used for, we recognized the audience and where they are in their business (led by yours truly on the big stage – Eeek!) we got to hear from 2 amazing people with their stories and transformations with Beachbody, we watched the Corporate video…then we got down to some business!!!

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We wanted people to gain VALUE from this day and since we are fortunate to have several Elite Coaches on the Market Council and in the Pittsburgh area, not to mention 2 of the top 10 coaches from 2014, including the #1 Coach, Melanie Mitro, we held a brief training session followed by a Q&A…where people could submit questions prior to the event and hear from some of the best of the best. I mean seriously – it doesn’t get much better than that!!! We jam packed those 3 hours but I can honestly tell you I left that room – ready to DO MORE!!! Just do it 🙂

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We wrapped up the event with a little LIVE Mash up led by Kam which included P90X Live, Insanity LIVE, PiYO LIVE, and a taste of the new CIZE…um, I’ll be needed some coordination tips by the time this is released in July!!!

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Words cannot explain how amazing it was to be at this event and reflect on what has changed in my life as a result of joining Beachbody just one year ago!!! Never would I have thought I’d be up on stage, never would I have thought I would have MY OWN team members travel to make the trip or just be a part of something so big and so powerful…but I AM, and I am forever grateful! I cannot stress it enough – if at all possible – get to these live events!!! Endless motivation & inspiration!!!

One decision I made when I left the event was to SHARE this opportunity with as many people as possible! I truly believe anyone can ROCK this business if they have the desire to try and willingness to learn!

SAVE THE DATE: Our next event will be held on or around July 25th – additional details TBD – but we would love to see you there!  You can email me @ maeganblinka@gmail.com if you’d like to be on my mailing list!!!

If you have been considering coaching OR if you want to simply ask me some questions OR if you know you are now ready TO TAKE THAT LEAP and join my growing team, then fill out the application below. I am looking for positive, motivated, and driven people who aren’t afraid of a challenge and who love being part of a TEAM – a FAMILY!!!

THERE’S POWER IN NUMBERS

Follow your dreams

I’ve been home from Cancun for 4 days now and I am finally feeling like I am getting back to my routine.

The theme in my mind the past few weeks has really been DREAM! I feel like I am living a DREAM in a DREAM world but in reality this is my life! Perfect? Not even close…but fabulous in deed and I know I am exactly where I need to be!

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Its just still a bit surreal to me how I even got to where I am today, how a year ago I was just hanging out with my kiddos on a daily basis, just making ends meet each month and going with the basics and while happy, I wanted more. I now know I was meant for something greater!!! Today, I’m living a much more fulfilling life, still home with my kiddos but was able to spend 5 days at an all-inclusive trip in Cancun Mexico which was EARNED simply by helping other people get healthier and helping other people chase their dreams too!

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Ok – maybe “simply” is a bit of an understatement, but honestly – this “job” as a Beachbody Coach has filled my life with more blessings than I could have ever imagined and I am excited to share more about my trip!!!

After some back and forth about whether or not to take our kiddos with us on we decided Mexico wasn’t the best place for an almost 2 year old and almost 4 year old – so we switched gears and made it a Mommy and daddy only trip!!! Our first solo getaway since our Honeymoon and let me say – we enjoyed every minute of it!!!

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My husband has been my BIGGEST supporter since Day 1 and I really wanted to thank him for the sacrifices he makes so that I can invest time in my challengers, my coaches and my growing team! This trip was just about him as much as it was for me!!!

Don’t get me wrong – we still enjoyed the time with our friends and team mates at the pool…

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The parties were amazing

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We worked out with the trainers

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We took fun goofy team pictures

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We enjoyed Shakeology galore

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And I even managed to snag a morning run in beachside and a selfie with Autumn Calabrese, miss 21-day fix herself2015-04-16 10.15.25

I also think Kyle got pretty good with the selfie action!!!

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But even with all the parties and fun it was the reason behind it all…the reason I have had the success I had is because people have put their trust in me as their COACH – to help them, guide them and teach them ways to eat cleaner, exercise regularly, stick to a program and be accountable, especially when life throws those curve balls your way!!! I never realized the potential of this “business” when I first signed up as a coach “in hopes to make enough money to cover my monthly Shakoelogy” but I am forever grateful that I made the decision, took the leap, and made this a true BUSINESS that is allowing me financial freedom, travel and simply being surrounded by some of the most uplifting positive people I know!

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So people keep asking me…HOW did you earn this trip? and CAN I earn a TRIP like this TOO???

How? I briefly mentioned it above – but in a nut shell…HELPING OTHERS! Helping 3-5 people each month get started on their health and fitness journey! Helping them pick a workout program that is going to help them get results and reach THEIR goals and helping others make changes in their nutrition…. to learn to FUEL their bodies with the proper foods and feel their absolute best…can earn you Success Club points. Doing this consistently – each month – all year – will EARN you the trip! Easy? NO! Worth it? ABSOLUTELY!!!!

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And YES!!! You can earn this too!!! I was a brand new coach this time last year. I watched my coach and the other coaches go on the 2014 Success Club trip and thought to myself…wow – I would love to be able to do this – what an opportunity! And through hard work, pushing my fears of rejection aside and sticking with a never give up attitude I was able to get off the waitlist and earn the trip not only for myself but for me and my husband!!!

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Will you be joining me next year????

While on this trip, I started and finished the book GIRLBOSS which was amazing by the way, and I then started a new book “You’re made for a God-Sized Dream” by Holley Gerth – and let me just say – this book is well worth your time! It will open doors and open your eyes to things you never saw before! Follow your dreams! You are made for big things – big dreams will come true if you’re willing to pursue them!!!

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I am running a sneak peak into Coaching group that will share tidbits of the Coaching Opportunity and I want to open it up to YOU! Sit, listen and see if this is an opportunity you’re ready to take advantage of!!! My May Coach apprenticeship will begin May 4th and I will mentor you and help you learn everything you need to do and apply it to your own business!!!

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

I have had this “thing” for cinnamon lately..

IMG_0215I put it on my steel cut oats for some flavor, its the key to my Fruity MANCAKES and I love it in my morning shakeology to spice things up! Its one of those “free foods” and I keep finding ways to add it in! But my favorite taste of cinnamon easily has to be cinnamon roasted almonds!!!

Yeah, yeah, I know, not the cleanest thing out there but my oh my do I love them!!! We visited the Home Show in Pittsburgh last month and sampled some of those roasted almonds, pecans and cashews and I’ve been thinking of them ever since.

I know I’ll be able to snag them at the Buccos home opener…but I couldn’t wait for Monday! Aubrie was crafting during the little guy’s afternoon nap so I decided to whip these together!

I found some healthier recipes out there but I was going for taste and these hit the spot!!!

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  • I egg white
  • 1 tsp water
  • 2.5 cups whole almonds
  • 2.5 TBS sugar
  • 2.5 TBS brown sugar
  • 1.5 TBS cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • parchment paper

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  • Whip the egg white and water until bubbly in a medium bowl.
  • Add the almonds and stir until well coated.
  • Add the sugar, salt and cinnamon together in a separate bowl, then add to the coated almonds and stir until evenly coated (I added a lid to the mixing bowl and shook it up!)

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  • Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet, covered with parchment paper.

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  • Roast for 1-1.5 hours, stirring every15/20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool and store in air tight container

NOTE: You will want to eat all of these…at once. I recommend portioning them into baggies or small containers to avoid the temptation. They’re DELISH!!!! 

April dedication brings May health & happiness – JOIN ME!

Happy April! I can not believe it is April already can you!? This month is packed full of fun and exciting things on my end…we’ve got Easter celebrations, the Buccos home opener and a little getaway with the hubs and my Beachbody Fam to Cancun for an all-expenses paid fun-filled vacation!
Life has been busy – but honestly – who isn’t “busy”?! This warmer weather is finally taking us outdoors and my kiddos are soaking up every possible minute!!! No complaints here!!! And with Spring in full swing summer is just around the corner!!! Let the countdown begin!!!
I am excited to share the amazing deals Beachbody has released for the month of April!
  • PiYo® and Shakeology® Challenge Pack is available for $140 USD, regular retail price $160 USD. Learn more
  • PiYo Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack is available for $180 USD, regular retail price $205 USD. Learn more
  • P90X3® and Shakeology Challenge Pack is available for $160 USD, regular retail price $205 USD.  Learn more
  • Ultimate Reset® and Shakeology Challenge Pack is available for $275 USD, regular retail price $305 USD. Learn more 
If you have fallen off the health wagon and would like to jump back on, any one of these amazing programs can help you do so! Feel free to reach out and ask me any questions you may have about them!
If you already have a program that you would like to restart, take a look at my upcoming accountability group that will help to ensure you stay on the wagon this go around!

Memorial Day is less than 2 months away – are you ready for SUMMER?!

Let’s get working – 6 WEEKS TO THE SUMMER BOD
April 13th will kick off a 6 week challenge group where we will learn about clean eating, incorporating portion control and craving control while focusing on those Bikini hot spots!
Have you heard about the new Beachbody On Demand?
Beachbody On Demand is a new feature of the Team Beachbody Club that provides unlimited access to stream Beachbody’s proven fitness programs. Premium Team Beachbody Club members will be able to work out anytime, anywhere. Users will need access to high speed internet and a connected computer or mobile device in order to stream workouts. Beachbody On Demand includes many of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs in the Member Library, making Beachbody programs easy to access anywhere an internet connection is available as well as sneak peaks into the latest and greatest!!! What’s even better…you can get a FREE 30-day trial!
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If you’re interested in learning more about any of these groups, please contact maeganblinka@gmail.com or find me on FACEBOOK.