Love yourself – Summer Kickstart

July 11, 2016July 11, 2016Leave a comment

Who’s ready to join me July 18th for my 4-week Love Yourself SUMMER Kickstart Challenge?

We will start with 7 days of PREP complete with meal planning, new ideas, recipes and tips to help you get up and running followed by our 3 week – 21 DAY Challenge!

Traveling? Vacation? Weddings? Company? NO PROBLEM!!!!

This is about finding ways to create a healthy LIFESTYLE with balance, fulfillment and RESULTS!

This group will combine both FITNESS & NUTRITION.

I am highlighting the 21-Day Fix and Fix Extreme this month as these two programs have been the most KEY in helping not only myself but the majority of my challengers but we will discuss what is best for YOU!

You can expect sample meal plans during the group but you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to make these specific plans fit YOUR lifestyle.

This group requires that I AM YOUR COACH & that you commit to a fitness program that we will decide on together.

Each participant will replace one meal with our nutrient dense superfood meal replacement, Shakeology and I’ll provide you with the support, motivation and drive to not only COMMIT but follow through with your commitment.

There will only be 15 participants selected this round so it will be based on a first come first serve basis!!!!

Anyone who enrolls by the end of day July 15th will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Fill out the application below, invite some friends & get pumped up!!!

WHO’S READY FOR RESULTS?

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Healthy Summer Travel tips

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016Leave a comment

So how do you balance that time when you’re ready to make a few changes for the healthier you – YET – your summer travels and/or your social calendar aren’t exactly conducive to regular meal planning, eating all your veggies and getting that daily workout in…

My little secret: YOU PLAN AHEAD!!!!

As my summer slimdown accountability group kicks off week 1 – I am getting similar inquiries – HOW TO STAY ON TRACK WHEN TRAVELING & AWAY FROM HOME

So I wanted to take a few minutes to share my top tips:

FOR YOUR WORKOUTS:

Find a way to get your workout in!
- Many of the Beachbody workout programs don’t even require any weights! If you’re doing something like PIYO or Insanity Max: 30 or T25 – you won’t even need to worry about packing anything special! You and a positive mindset and you’re GOLDEN!
- No DVD player? No Internet? No problem!!!
  - Beachbody On Demand (BOD) allows you to stream all your purchased workout programs as well as hundreds of other workouts. While the Internet is required to stream straight from BOD using wifi – if you find yourself with no internet connection simply download the BOD app and then download the selected workouts for while you’re away!
Invest in a resistance band (for all my Fixers!)
- You can grab a resistance band from TeamBeachbody.com or at Wal-Mart or Dicks Sporting Goods for next to nothing, it travels well, packs lightly and will allow you to continue with your strength training workouts without the need for weights
Use this time on “vacation” to give back to yourself!!! Sure you can allow yourself some extra rest but without the distractions of every day home life – carve out those 22-30 minutes, sweat it out, and reap the benefits all day long! This is a great time to set a new habit! Better yet – include your family or friends that are vacationing with you and make it a group effort! Its always more fun to SWEAT TOGETHER!

NUTRITION

Whether you’re off to a graduation party, birthday party or neighborhood picnic – my biggest tip: DO NOT ARRIVE STARVING!
- Yes you’ll eat while you’re there, but when there is food surrounding you, you tend to OVEREAT – and usually not on the healthy stuff. 9 times out of 10 – I drink my Shakeology ON THE WAY to any get together! This helps reduce the cravings, fills me up and allows me to make better food choices once I get there – and it avoids the HANGRY mess. We all need to avoid the HANGRY stage!
If you’re attending a potluck – take something you know fits your goals. Maybe its a veggie tray or fruit salad, or my favorite: Southwest Quinoa salad – take something YOU know YOU will eat…but also tastes good too! Its not about eating rabbit food…its about eating food to fuel you – and yes – it can and does taste good too!
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Follow the two-bite rule
- When you’re staring at that decadent cake…and cannot stand it anymore. Take two bites. The first one will be amazing. The second one even better, but after that the satiation diminishes. So just stop there!
Stay hydrated! Too often we are hot, outside and maybe even getting bored. Before we have a chance to realize it we’re stuck munching on who knows what…before you hit the pantry – drink a big glass of water. That hunger you thought you felt may really just be thirst calling! If you need a little thirst buster – try a sparkling water! The Dasani Pineapple is my FAVORITE!
Boost your Shakeology!!!
- Beachbody has these amazing Shakeology boosts – Power Greens, Focused Energy & Digestive Health – that I use on a situational basis. When I am short on greens I toss in the POWER GREENS – when I need a day of extra energy I boost it up with FOCUSED ENERGY and when my digestion could use a little kickstart – I add in some DIGESTIVE HEALTH!
Pack a cooler!
- Whether you’re heading out for a day of meetings, a day at the amusement park, a road trip down the coast or just a day at the pool…if you’re away from home for more than a few hours you’re going to need to eat.
- Control the controllable, pack your veggies & fruits, clean/prep as much as possibl and include plenty of DRINKS!!!
Pick a “good bar” – there are a lot of “bars” on the market but trust me when I say they are not all created equal!!! Kind Bars, That’s It bars, and Quest Bars are a few of my go-tos – and more recently Lara Bars as they are Gluten Free, Vegan and NON-GMO!!! Read on for more detail as to how these fit into the 21-day fix plan.
If you’re at a house for a week long vacation – pick up your staples! When we vacation I always keep stock in peppers (great, easy snack!), apples, berries, yogurt, oatmeal, spinach, eggs, etc… so I can still continue to enjoy my favorites throughout the day. Then when it comes time for dinner I make the best CHOICES I can…afterall isn’t that all you can really do?!

At the end of the day – its about living and sustaining a healthy BALANCED lifestyle. There will never be a “good time” to start something new. So don’t wait any longer. When you’re ready – just go for it – do your best and never look back!!! Plan as much as possible and make HEALTHY choices at each opportunity!

If you’d like some help getting started or even jumping back into a HEALTHY balanced lifestyle fill out the form below for details on my next online Fitness challenge!

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How to bounce back after vacation

June 5, 2016June 4, 2016Leave a comment

Yup…it happened.

Yes me, the Beachbody Coach, leading online accountability groups, providing tips and advice to others about how to find the balance through the summer to have your cake and eat it too…yup – I totally fell off the wagon!

Somewhere in my little brain I actually did think I could do it. I thought I could balance it all and still somewhat stay the course.

However between a weekend trip to Mexico followed by my hubby heading out of town, at the same time I was participating at the Pittsburgh Fitness Expo for the weekend which led right up to packing up my family and driving to the OBX for a week long vacation capped out with a Pirate game date night – I fell down…but here’s the kicker – I’m getting right back up…and it starts TODAY!

Let’s rewind a bit…How did it happen?

First off I’M HUMAN!

Sure I planned, I even took my BOD (Beachbody on Demand) with me through my travels and did pretty darn good with my workouts but truth be told – my nutrition goal of 80/20 has been more in lines of 60/40…and that’s being generous.

I fell victim to the “I worked so hard and I deserve the break” belief…

I went with the “one beer/bite/splurge” won’t hurt me approach – which is totally accurate – however I didn’t really stick with one…

I hurt my toe and allowed that to fuel some extra rest days – which are okay – but not when the nutrition suffers along side too!

So – now what?

Its time to BOUNCE BACK! And here’s what my plan of attack looks like:

I made a meal plan for the week

This is sometimes the most daunting thing to do…and yes it takes time but I truly believe that this is the KEY to a successful week. Failing to plan is just the same as planning to fail. Take some time, set up your meals and know that its okay if you have to be flexible as the week goes on – but having a plan to go from will make things a lot less stressful and more successful!!!
I grocery shopped

I typically grab my produce from either SAMs or COSTCO (or the local farmers market when we are around on the weekend!!!) or I swing by Aldi. Because my husband and I both eat pretty clean and follow the 21-day fix portion container system – we go through A LOT of fruits and veggies. Buying in bulk saves us time and money!!!
I have set aside time later today (Sunday) to for our meal prep and asked the hubby to help me so we can conquer it together and set both of us up for success.
I am kicking off the week with a 3-day REFRESH! No this isn’t my first time nor my last nor do I find it as a quick fix. The 3 Day Refresh for me – is my KICKSTART! My swift kick in the booty to say: “hey – knock off those bad habits, break the sugar cycle, get rid of the junk you’ve put in your body these last few weeks, and FEEL better” I tend to BLOAT like a mad woman when I eat gluten (which is why I generally avoid it – especially beer – but lately its been a super common staple to my diet. I feel it in the way my clothes fit and I see it on the number on the scale.
I am downing lemon water like its my JOB!

This is actually a habit I tend to get into when doing the 3-Day Refresh because its actually part of the nutrition guide…but then somewhere I along the lines I run out of lemons or just get lazy and slowly let the habit slip. But there’s so many benefits to drinking warm lemon water at the start of your day and with the extra sodium I’ve taken in over the last few weeks – I needed this to help pull some of that extra water out!
I am going to continue to remind myself – again – I AM HUMAN!

Summer is a time for outdoor BBQs, grilling season, family get togethers, weddings and more! I focus on progress and balance – not PERFECTION! But that’s WHY I love the 21-day fix program. It allows you to find BALANCE. To live out a healthy lifestyle and then when the time comes splurge – but just once – and then jump back on track.

I’ve been through this before. I know how my body responds to exercise and proper nutrition and I know I can get there…but I do better with SUPPORT.

If you are reading this thinking “man I can totally relate” and you would like to join me on this journey and could benefit from surrounding yourself with other like minded people who want to have their cake and eat it too – then JOIN ME in my Summer Slimdown – PICK YOUR FIX.

I will be hosting a small accountability group starting JUNE 20th – but I will only be accepting 10 participants.

Its okay if you’re going to be on vacation or out of town for a weekend or hosting a get together.

Trust me – we’re stronger together – and together we can accomplish anything!!!

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22 Minute Hard Corps Recap & Results

May 17, 2016May 16, 2016Leave a comment

And just like that 8 weeks flew by and I found myself 56 days down the road since I began my journey with 22 Minute Hard Corps.

Before I start any new program I take the time to sit, reflect and set some goals.

Then, naturally, comes the evaluation stage when its all said and done.

Sometimes I crush them. Sometimes I fall way short and others its right on the line.

I’d say these ones fell right on the line.

I lost 1.8 pounds & just shy of 2″ around my waist.
I see more definition in my core and arms and feel leaner.

I quickly saw the immediate results of when I chose clean, healthy food choices vs. when I didn’t. I am getting to the point where the crazy out of control cheat meals just aren’t worth it! I do much better when I avoid the gluten and steer clear of the dairy!!!

On the upside I am able to pound out more pushups than ever before but fell short of that dang pull up goal #someday

All in all I am happy with my results. When you boil it down, we enjoyed the Easter holiday, our little man’s 3rd birthday, a few friend parties, a Baptism, the Buccos opening day, Mothers Day, a Pens playoff game and found balance in it all!

My nutrition was far from perfect…and while my goal is usually 80/20 I’d say I fell more along the lines of 70/30. But I enjoyed the ride! And that’s just it – its a PROCESS!!!

I was excited to share in this journey with all of my challengers and look forward to seeing what the next challenge brings!

People kept asking me: Would I recommend this program?

Truth is – I think it is a great program to do – but not to get started with.

The 22 Minute length is amazing but a lot of the moves are challenging.

I have been consistently working out for over 2 years and found myself modifying more often than anticipated. A lot of my new challengers who started with this program found themselves struggling. That being said – others who had already completed programs like Insanity Max:30, 21-day fix, PIYO, etc… enjoyed the change up, shorter length and challenge this program brought.

In the end it will depend on you and what you like.

But if you’re wondering if this program can help you reach your goals…chances are the answer is YES!!!

I am happy to add this to my library and look forward to dabbling back to these workouts, even the dreaded Cardio 3 on those days when I really do just have 22 minutes to spare!

I want to thank you for taking the time to read this and share in my journey.

It can be hard putting myself out there on social media but I do so each and every day in hopes to some how some way inspire someone with my words and actions!

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What program do you do next?

May 15, 2016May 16, 2016Leave a comment

I’ve had a lot of people ask me about the next program I am going to complete.

I spent December – February rocking out to Hammer & Chisel (8 week program and 4 weeks of the Chisel guide) followed by 8 weeks of 22 Minute Hard Corps…so the big question is – what’s next?

This is honestly a tough one for me…and I’ve been thinking a lot about it.

At first, I was going to jump right into the 21-day fix. With summer fast approaching I know this program will get me to where I want to be. Its my “soulmate program”. The one that got me hooked on living a healthy balanced lifestyle and the one that helped me lose those post baby pounds!!!

Then I thought about PIYO. I’ve done this the last two summers and enjoy ditching the weights and using my own body weight to work myself towards new boundaries and find new strengths. It challenges me in a new ones – one like no other program and I get to combine my love of yoga with fat & calorie burning low impact cardio!

But when I got down to picking something to kick off with tomorrow – I opted for the dabble route!

There are so many amazing workouts at my finger tips with Beachbody On Demand through the Club Membership and I LOVE the change up. New trainers, new workouts, new muscles, new soreness, new results. I thrive on training my entire body and switching it up. And while the 21-day fix gets me there…I like the variety too and options available on demand!

On Demand offers a Challenge Du Jour so you can still “follow a program” but switch things up too! And honestly – that’s what I love about my home workout programs! I have the ability to choose what to do when to do it!

I have some of the best fitness trainers in the world at my fingertips to help me reach my goals!

But no matter what program I follow – the KEY is the nutrition.

I adapted the portion controlled “system” nearly 2 years ago and it has become my way of life.

Yes I sometimes veer of course.

Yes I splurge.

Yes I make mistakes.

And yes there are those really rare days that I just plain old eat like crap!

But I live and learn and move forward. So matter what tune I am exercising too – I will be fueling my body with the foods that make me feel like supermom…afterall – don’t we all need a little extra super powers here and there!!!

Tomorrow kicks off my DROP 10 Challenge and I want to invite YOU to join ME and a few other ladies as we prepare for the launch of SUMMER and finding that inner confidence to look and feel good this summer!

Apply below for a spot!

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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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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!

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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!!!

22 MHC Week 1 meal planning picture

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!