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Stripped Clean Eating Challenge

May 2, 2016May 15, 2016Leave a comment

change vs stay the same quote.PNG Let’s pause for a minute…

Think about that.

Do you want to make a change?

Stay the same.

Are you READY-emotionally and physically for that CHANGE?

Change isn’t easy. It can be hard. There can be moments of doubt. But my goodness when you reach that goal it feels pretty darn amazing.

Let me share for a minute my moment when that desire to change finally outweighed my desire to stay the same…

I was 3 most post-partum with my second child. I was 27 years old, holding on to about 5 or 7 ‘extra’ pounds at that point and down right – EXHAUSTED (what mom of an infant isn’t?!?!)

For the longest time I just thought new moms were supposed to be tired all the time…but then I realized…

It just didn’t seem right.

I was young, a stay at home mom of 2 and I wasn’t overweight. I had all these “things” i wanted to do with my kiddos and around the house and being EXHAUSTED wasn’t really an option. Not anymore!

But I am no fool.

I knew the problem.

It was my nutrition and lack of ANY type of exercise was the root of the cause…

So I took the plunge and made the commitment to change all the things that I knew were bringing me down and low and behold…I FOUND MY RESULTS.

Sure, the portion containers were intimidating at first. I had never measured ANYTHING.

I was a bit reluctant to think there was really a program out there that could help you lose “up to 15 pounds in 21 days”.

And don’t get me started on the hesitations to Shakeology – I thought it was crazy expensive and truly expected a chalky milk drink!

But like I said, I was ready to make that commitment. So I pushed the doubts aside and jumped in…all IN and I have never looked back!

My passion, my business and a huge part of my life has become helping other women – and other moms – find what I was looking for 2 years ago.

To find that solution to a problem, to support others in their journey, to guide them and teach them so they too know just how amazing their bodies are designed to feel when treated right!

So let me go back to how I started this post…

Does YOUR desire to change outweigh your desire to stay the same?

If the answer is maybe or I think or perhaps, then I can’t help you right now…

BUT – If the answer is Heck to the YES then read on…

Because I am so excited to announce my first ever STRIPPED Clean Eating Challenge.

This group will be different from others in that we will be focusing on those specific foods that are holding you back from reaching your own goals!

You will have the option to pick your workout program and I will help you find the one right for you!

And yes – that chalky milk that I was so afraid of in the beginning – you’ll be trying that too! Because, well, in all honesty I couldn’t have been more far off on how amazing that superfood meal replacement shake truly is!!!!

We will go through goal setting and we will start and end our group – TOGETHER!!!

At the the end of our 21 days together you will also have the option to also do the 3 day refresh to get the best results possible.

And don’t worry – I will be in the trenches with you! I have our annual beach vacation on the horizon and my best friends wedding later this summer! Not only do I want to look my best – but I want to FEEL my best too! I am going to be BUSY!

So if you’ve made it this far I am thinking you just may be at that point too! That point where your desire to change outweighs your desire to stay the same – so let’s do this!!!

If you’re ready to DROP 10 – Fill out the form below to be considered for 1 of my 10 spots.

To sum up – your requirements are:

1. Must not be a customer of another coach

2. Each participant will purchase the challenge pack of their choice & replace one meal a day with Shakeology

3. Must be ready to COMMIT to a change and toss the excuses out the window

This group will fill up fast! I am excited to have you with us on this journey!

#StrongerTogether

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Banana Oat Muffins

April 27, 2016April 27, 2016Leave a comment

Sometimes as you come down the homestretch of a workout program you just need to kick it up a notch!

I’m in the midst of week 6 of the new Bootcamp style program 22 MINUTE HARD CORPS and week 2 of my Bikini Bootcamp. But if I’m being real with you all…I have an untamable sweet tooth!!!

Ok – so its kind of tamable – BUT I love when I can find clean alterntives to old favorites and that’s exactly what I got with these muffins!

WHAT YOU NEED:

-2 ripe bananas
-2 cups oats
-1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
-2 eggs
-1.5 tsp vanilla
-1 tsp cinnamon
-dash of Himalayan sea salt
-1 1/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
-Chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles, and pirate flags at your own discretion 😜

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Blend all ingredients together (I had to stop and stir about 3x)

Pour into 12 (lined) muffin tins

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes

Enjoy!!!

Banana oat muffins with recipe and website

Now I will admit – these were not on my Bikini Bootcamp meal plan…initially…however as you can see form the list above (minus the chips & sprinkles) this is totally clean!

The container equivalents were close to my Mancakes – which include a combo of oats, egg/egg whites and fruit…as does the above with some greek yogurt as well.

The more I thought about it this made 12 muffins.

The ingredients included 4 “purples” – 4 “yellows” – (almost) 3 “reds”

Sometimes the “fix portion breakdown” doesn’t quite line up exactly but my estimate is 3 muffins would yield you 1 Purple, 1 yellow and 1 red not counting the sprinkle of chocolate chips!

Whether you’re new to clean eating or a seasoned pro – if you’re interested in more ideas, recipes, meal plans, motivation to stick to it or any other information fill out the form below to join one of my upcoming 21 day health and fitness accountability and support groups!

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Our team is expanding…

April 24, 2016Leave a comment

Now Accepting Applicantions!

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Are you interested in making additional income for your family, while still staying home with your little ones, having a flexible schedule AND/OR reaching your personal health & fitness goals too?

I am looking for 5 ladies who are READY to make a change and join my TRIBE!

Ready to take that jump and start changing lives and building towards their future!

My online April Bikini Bootcamp is rocking it and we’re going to continue our April Bootcamp fun with a brand new Coach Training Bootcamp launching May 2nd!

I will help you – train you – guide you – mentor you and provide you with a system to duplicate for your own team!

Its not about being at your goal weight or having any special social media training or being a nutrition expert.

I match your pace.

I will run with you or walk beside you but regardless I just need you to be COACHABLE and willing to learn.

But I am limiting this month to 5 new coaches only!!!!

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If you’re interested in learning more – APPLY BELOW!!

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22 Minute Hard Corps Half way point

April 19, 2016April 19, 2016Leave a comment

Its all in the mind…

As I wrapped up week 4 of my 22 Minute Hard Corps I found myself slipping on my nutrition….similairly the results I was seeing form after the first 3 weeks lessened as the bloat kicked in.

Sure my workouts were on point, they typically are but I fell off the wagon, enjoyed a late night business meeting, fun girls night out, pizza night in and a Pittsburgh Pirate baseball game on the most beautiful day of the year. I was hurting…so I did exactly what I know best…FLIPPED GEARS – and this next week is all about nutrition FOCUS!

I am pulling out my containers and getting back to the basics.

I often get asked:

⭐Do you measure everything you eat?
⭐How long do you have to use those containers?
⭐Do you really WANT to be measuring everything?

👉🏻And here’s the deal…even after 2 years of adapting a balanced, healthy lifestyle – yes I still pull these bad boys out…not because I HAVE to but because when I estimate – I typically short change myself – and knowing that – I end up eating other things later anyway!

When you eat whole, natural foods in the portions right for YOU there’s no starvation around.

You’re not hungry.
You FEEL energized.
And the results show.

So while I don’t have to use these for every meal and there are some things I just estimate…when I am home and can… I do…because then I eat MORE – and this mama loves her food!!!

I have a minor surgery Friday so that day will be a bit off and our weekend is filled with some time with friends and little get togethers but I am still planning accordingly!

For me – even when its unknown I have to write down what I can! It helps me prepare and we all know the famous saying:

Failing to plan is like planning to fail!

Lucky for me this week kicked off my online Bikini Bootcamp so I am thriving off their energy and excited to lead by example. For them and for my family!

Its not too late to join!

If you would like support, motivation and healthy ideas to get you up and running for the summer – fill out the application below and I will reach out to you about the requirements for the group!

Join this group dedicated to helping you get results with the commitment you made!

☝No its not free.
👌Yes it will take time and energy on your part.
🙌But take it from me…if you’ve ever tried and failed. It feels really good to try – and SUCCEED

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Failing to plan is Planning to Fail

April 11, 2016Leave a comment

My weeks look similar.

My days are pretty routine.

Yes, we are BUSY just like everyone else.

Making time for my daily sweat session comes pretty easy.

And I like to think I have a good handle on this clean eating and portion control business but let’s be real – I’m human too and when I don’t PLAN it all out – I set myself up for failure!

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Last week was one of those weeks.

Sure I thought about meals but never took the time to PLAN and write it out. I shopped snagging our staples but when it came time to make meals I was missing ingredients.

So after a few overpriced tag out dinners and impromptu lunches out I decided it was time to get back to what works!!

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After all, this week kicks off my mid point in the new 22 Minute Hard Corps program and with the check point fit test on the horizon I know I have to fuel up properly

Sunday well spent brings a week of content 22 MHC week 4

After a very enjoyable weekend at HOME we prepped for the week including:

Washed/portioned/cut berries & pineapple
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & balsamic brussels
Steamed green beans & broccoli
Cooked quinoa
Grilled 2.5 pounds of Turkey Burgers (they were sooooo good!)
Baked Salmon, Egg cups, Mancakes

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Did this take some time? YES! Of course it did…but it also allows me the rest of the week to do other things like be a mom and wife!

My plan is printed and hanging in my pantry and the guess work is out of the equation. I have my foods that are going to help me reach my goals, the plan is there and I am no longer set up for failure!

Bring on WEEK 4!

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Online Bikini Bootcamp

April 8, 2016April 7, 2016Leave a comment

Spring can be quite the eye opener.

Imagine this: You get that first burst of warm weather – you go to grab your favorite pair of shorts from last summer…and….they don’t go past your hips

Yup! I’ve been there! In fact as I prepped for our cruise last month – that happened!

Coming off the winter months filled with holidays and warm snuggles by the fire can make it hard to get up and get moving and easily lose track of your health and fitness goals.

But don’t fall on the quick fit fitness gimmicks!!!

Most solutions that people apply or buy fail because they only address ONE specific point of the issue. In my mind, its a comprehensive approach that truly WORKS to help you reach your goals…there’s 5 pieces that really matter:

#1. ACCOUNTABILITY: I offer private online accountability groups. This places you with other like minded individuals all working towards the same goals!

#2. SIMPLE/BASIC NUTRITION: I take the guess work out of one of the hardest parts of health… nutrition.

#3. Shakeology!!! This IS the healthiest meal you will have all day packed with over 70 super foods & the most amazing, smooth taste and somehow supermom powers at least in my opinion!

#4. EFFECTIVE EXERCISE: Simple basic workouts with amazing results in as little as 22 minutes a day!

And if you’re thinking:

“but I have kids”

“but I’m tired”

“but I work long hours”

Trust me – you can find 22 minutes a day! If you WANT this you can do this!!!

#5. FREE coaching from me every day! That’s right, I am with you every step of the way every single day.

I have a brand new challenge group starting April 18th and would love for you to join me!

Seriously – what do you have to lose?!?!?

We are getting ~ BIKINI READY

Fill out the application below for more details!!!

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!

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Top tips to get in a morning workout

April 7, 2016April 7, 2016Leave a comment

Want to know a secret? I don’t like getting up at 5:00am to workout🙈

Yup! I said it!

But here’s the deal…when it comes to my schedule and our typical day…if it doesn’t happen bright and early before the kiddos wake up…it just doesn’t happen! I am not an exercise in the evening person!

And while I don’t love peeling myself out of bed at 5:00am…I do LOVE the health benefits of consistent, daily exercise…and the impact on the waistline isn’t too shabby either!

So here’s my tips to ensuring my snooze doesn’t turn into an unplanned rest day:

1. Set the alarm…or 3 alarms but put the phone ACROSS the room so you HAVE to get out of bed to grab it. You may lay back in bed for a snooze but chances are when you stand up…if you can repeat over and over to yourself I’M AWAKE 3x chances are…you’ll just get to it!

2. Sleep in your workout clothes! Its one less step and one less thing to think about it in the morning! And if you don’t want to sleep in them…AT LEAST lay them out the night before!

3. As soon as you pop out of bed – down a pre-workout drink like ENERGIZE!

This is really my secret weapon. No jittery side effects and just the extra boost I need to power through while I am still waking up! Plus I am slightly addicted to the taste

4. Commit to a SCHEDULE. I don’t like to fall off schedule so knowing that each day I am doing a particular workout or focusing on a particular part of my body helps me stay committed.

5. Tell a friend! Find a buddy or accountability partner who is working towards similar goals as you. Whether its a verbal commitment or an early morning text to simply say “let’s crush it” may be all you need to get up and get moving!

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When you combine these things you will be setting yourself up for SUCCESS!!!

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You’re worth it!

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Week 1: 22 MHC & 3 Day Refresh Results

March 28, 2016March 28, 20162 Comments

There comes a point when you JUST DO IT.

And that’s where I was last Sunday night.

A 3 day trip to Texas to visit family, 5 days on a cruise, and a weekend where I had no desire to grocery shop or meal plan or prep meant lots of take out, alcohol, gluten and dairy…all things my body is not used to and all things my body dislikes!!!

I decided to do the 3-DAY REFRESH to jumpstart me back into my kind of normalcy as I began my journey (again) on 22 Minute Hard Corps.

I started the same way I would expect my challengers to start: by documenting Day 1!!

Luckily I have two littles who typically jump at the chance to join mommy in whatever it is mommy is doing!

The before pics were taken, the meal plan set, and I went to work!

I have done the 3-Day Refresh several times now and to be honest…its pretty straightforward!

You day includes:

1 Shakeology
1 Fiber Sweep
Green Tea
2 Vanilla Refresh Drinks
a fruit, veggie and healthy fat along with the lunch shake
a veggie and healthy fat for an afternoon snack
And one of the veggie dinner options to go with the dinner refresh shake

The hard work is done – there’s a solid plan…you just have to stick to it!

I had daily accountability from my hubby with my workouts and my mother in law joined me in the refresh! I will admit – its a heck of a lot easier to stay true to that plan when there is someone else right there in the trenches with YOU!

I continued through my first week of 22 Minute Hard Corps without a problem.

The guide will tell you to do light to moderate activity but even with the higher intensity of 22 Minute Hard Corps – I was able to push through without any problems…but yes, I was in fact happy come Thursday morning when I got to add my carbs back into the mix!

But you know how the saying goes: Nothing worth having comes easy!

There were a few trying moments but I kept pulling up this picture taken the day before I started and it helped me realize…it was time to kiss the food baby goodbye – for good!

I even survived a trip to the zoo and passed on Dippin Dots…if that’s not motivation – I don’t know what is!!!

I ended up losing a total of 5 pounds and 3 inches around my waist but most of all that heavy, bloated feeling is GONE!!! And that was what I needed.

And here’s the kicker…even after the holiday weekend…I haven’t gained it back!!! Sure I indulged a little but that’s just it – it was A LITTLE! One bad meal won’t make you overweight and one fabulous salad won’t give you rock hard abs! Its consistency and progress over TIME.

I am ready to head into 22 Minute Hard Corps WEEK 2 with a plan, clear focus and determination to continue my RESULTS!

If you’re feeling a little sluggish after the Easter holiday or maybe you just need a jumpstart on your summer goals or maybe just a little shake up from a plateau – then join me in my April 4th Candy Detox!

This will also give you access into my next 21 day accountability group where you will transition to continue your results past the 3 day mark so you don’t go back to those old ways!

Apply below!

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Sometimes you just need to yell plot twist

March 20, 2016March 20, 2016Leave a comment

Ever just need a FRESH START???

That’s me this week!

For someone who generally avoids alcohol, gluten and just recently added dairy to the list….the week of bread and butter and ice cream and more ice cream cones and mid afternoon sandwiches and cocktails by the pool and cocktails by the beach and second breakfasts and late night cookies and late late night cocktails…oh, it all hit me and I am DRAGGING!

In addition to the food baby I am carrying my face is a mess.

I was trying to convince myself it was a coincidence that my skin cleared up up when I started cutting out my dairy.

Truth be told…I just didn’t want to have a dairy issue!!!

So after a few weeks of cutting it out followed by the week free for all on the cruise I am convinced.

So now what???

Its dairy free time – for REAL this round!

I am kicking off a 3-day vegan cleanse and working on some dairy free alternatives….so I can still enjoy my meals but not deal with the stress of breakouts each day!!!

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I also decided to re-start 22 Minute Hard Corps. I like to start and finish each program and somehow I thought that I could keep the streak going even while on vacation but 8 days away from home proved to be DANGEROUS. So…no biggie…its time for a plot twist!

I sat down, made a plan, and made a grocery list – its time to take action!

Monday – Wednesday: 3 Day Refresh and continuing on with week 1 of 8 of 22 Minute Hard Corps.

Warning: It may get ugly🙈 – sugar detox is about to commence and my operation summer countdown is ON!

If you’re reading this thinking you need a fresh start too or you need to get the balance back – fill out the application below & join me a few other ladies for my Spring Training BOOTCAMP!

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2016 Beachbody Success Club Trip

March 17, 2016March 17, 20161 Comment

The sand, the sun, the fun, the friends, the trainers, the workouts, the fancy dresses, the dinners out, the desserts, the late night laughs….this my friends was a week of coach life at its finest.

If you have been wondering where I have been this past week, I have been atop of the largest cruise ship – the Oasis of the Seas for the 2016 Team Beachbody Success Club trip!!!

This is my second success club trip, one which I earned for myself and my amazing hubby for HELPING others get started on their health and fitness journey & starting their very own businesses – aka earning success club points – throughout 2015 which in turn paid for our trip…and then some!

And while it was my second trip it was the first as the leader of an ELITE team and we kicked things off with this adorable little welcome bag!

In addition, we were spoiled with onboard credits to use for our excursions, spa trips, drinks and gifts which pretty much left me in awe as I sat back and realized what an incredible impact that simple decision was to sign up as a Beachbody Coach —— EXACTLY 2 years ago!

My husband and I left last Wednesday, enjoyed a few days visiting family in Texas, left our littles with the grandparents and flew down to Florida bright and early Saturday morning.

We did everything from lounging in the pool, drinking coconuts at Cabbage Beach in the Bahamas, to hiking the Dunns River Falls in Jamaica, to a couples massage at the spa to networking with my team, our friends, and other coaches in the network!

Its been such an honor to work with a company like Beachbody that truly SPOILS us!

We enjoyed the Elite Reception on our first night enjoying champagne, hanging out with the celebrity trainers and of course eating…yes we may be coaches but we like to EAT!

Last year I hopped on this trip solo with the hubby and this year I had one of my own personally sponsored coaches with me who just happens to be my lifelong best friend – and next year I already have several members of my tribe registered for trip!!!
The success is awesome but when you start to see that ripple effect through your team as they get to earn the trips too – that feeling cannot be beat!

It was also pretty cool to watch our Beachbody spouses bond too! This business of mine is far from a one women show.

He’s my biggest fan, biggest supporter and shoulder I lean on and seeing the guys hang out and have just as much fun as the girls was pretty darn awesome!!

We squeezed in daily live workouts with each of the trainers, from

Tony Horton on Day 1

to Sagi Kalev on Day 2

to Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews on Day 3

and wrapping up with Autumn Calabrese on Day 4.

There is something about doing the live workouts with the trainers that just makes you push harder, jump higher and THRIVE!

It’s just an amazing experience to be surrounded by your friends and other coaches just doing our fitness thannnng – TOGETHER!!!

I also earned a photo opp session for being one of the top life changers in the first week of March and I snuck in a picture with each of the trainers and our incredible CEO – Carl Daikeler.

Wednesday was our last full day on the ship and we coined it “ADVENTURE DAY”. We kicked off the morning with our workout, breakfast then climbed the very challenging rock wall and then ended with the zip line!

Our afternoon was spent lounging, reading, napping and relaxing as we sailed home!

This was truly a TRIP of a LIFETIME and as much as I enjoyed it, I am so so so ready to get home and see my littles!

If you’re sitting there, reading this thinking maybe, just maybe you could be interested in Beachbody Coaching I invite you to use this as a sign to reach out to me and JOIN my One. Fit. Fam. TODAY!

Fill out the application below and come join us in Punta Cana next spring!

As I continue this flight home I am filled with a grateful heart and happy soul. I have loved every bit of this vacation and I am ready to get back to my kiddos and back to my passion of changing lives!

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