21 Day Fix Extreme Results

March 6, 2015Leave a comment

Last Sunday I wrapped up my first round of the 21-day fix extreme. To be honest, at first, I felt like I totally failed. My weight remained the SAME. Unchanged in 3 weeks with what is truly one of the most amazing programs combining effective 30 minute at-home workouts with easy to follow nutrition. You get a little bit of everything but I didn’t get the “extreme” results that I’ve seen others share…

So how did this happen…I didn’t follow the nutrition! I started this program looking for ABS and although I still believe this program will help me get there…it didn’t happen, not this time. I let life events get in my way…stress, personal health issues, social get togethers…my WHY wasn’t big enough. But at the same time – I’m still HAPPY with my results even though I didn’t meet my initial goal of killer ABS.

^I did lose an inch off my waist, belly button and hips.
^I learned that cod and tilapia at 10am can become a meal and cold veggies travel well smile emoticon
^I learned that one pound of cinnamon roasted almonds in 3 days will make you feel extremely bloated!
^And coconut oil is a staple in my daily life!

So while I’d love to show you an amazing 21 day transformation – I can’t…I don’t have one! But what I can share is something else this program helped me realize. As I scanned through my before and after pictures and my stats I realized something that I didn’t realize at the beginning. I actually started this program 2 pounds HEAVIER than I was a year ago when I wasn’t even working out or eating clean – say WHAT?!?!

On the left: Last February, the day before I started my very first challenge group and started a journey that would leave a lasting impact on my life, and all those around me! Happy – YES! Healthy? Not even close!

On the right: This February the day before I started the 21-Day Fix EXTREME…a year into my own journey as a Beachbody coach working continuously to be the best version of me. Happy? Heck yes! Healthy? You better believe it!!!!

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**I can carry the 70+pounds of my kiddos on my hips, up and down the stairs with ease…
**I can give my kiddos horsey rides all throughout the house…their giggles alone are enough to help me stay HEALTHY
**I’ve learned to BALANCE..we bake cookies and we bake sweet potatoes…we go out for pizza and we go out for delicious salads
**We exercise, we have fun, and we live our life to its fullest and I help others do the same!!!

There’s always a story, there’s always more than meets the eye – DIG DEEP and find what you’re living for – what makes your light SHINE BRIGHT.

For me…its my health and happiness!

I know I’m not perfect but its progress…and I’m going to be progressing forward!!! If you want to join me on this journey comment below or send me a PM…like I always say – THERE’S POWER IN NUMBERS!!!

I still think I can get the results I’m dreaming of and I’m going to give it another go! We have lots of fun and some family travels coming up and we also have our ALL EXPENSE PAID vacation to Cancun with my Beachbody family in April…so I will be doing this again and I will get those CUT ABS!!!

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Beachbody on Demand – Say WHAT?!

March 2, 2015March 1, 20156 Comments

Its HERE!!! Available March 2nd!!!

Ok – so imagine this…you’re heading out of town for a few nights and you want to make sure you get a workout in BUT you don’t want to mess with the tiny, crowded, hotel gym…

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Maybe…you’re like me and picked up a new laptop only to find out that it doesn’t include a DVD player making it a bit of a challenge to get in a quick Cardio Fix or T25 Total Body Circuit when you can’t play the DVD player!

-OR-

You are already a big fan of Beachbody workouts but you struggle to ever really complete a full program because you get tired of the same old same old and want to switch things up with a different trainer and different program.

-OR-

Maybe you have met your goals and you’re looking to maintain your results and try something new. You can test out a variety of programs, keep your body guessing and the results coming!

ENTER: BEACHBODY ON DEMAND!!!

OK SO WHAT????

Think about the OnDemand feature on your TV…you want to watch a specific show…you click a few buttons and wahlaa – there it is, at your fingertips!

Beachbody On Demand is a new feature of the Team Beachbody Club membership that provides unlimited access to stream Beachbody’s proven fitness programs. Paid Team Beachbody Club Members will be able to work out anytime, anywhere. Beachbody On Demand includes many of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs in the digital library, making Beachbody programs easy to access anywhere an internet connection is available.

HOW DOES THIS EVEN WORK???

Team Beachbody club members will automatically have unlimited access to stream workouts from a list of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs. Once logged into TeamBeachbody.com, Club members will select the Start Streaming tab from the home page, choose any fitness program in the streaming library, and stream any wokout from the program!

SO, WHAT ARE MY WORKOUT OPTIONS???

Immediately upon Beachbody On Demand launch, Club members will have unlimited access to stream many of Beachbody’s best sellers. Members will also be able to stream any workouts available in the Insider Access catalogue. Insider Access provides individual sample workouts of some of Beachbody’s newest and bestselling programs like the 21-Day Fix or the 21-Day Fix Extreme, PIYO, etc.. to give Club members a taste of the program before they decide to buy. The list of titles available to stream in the On Demand or Insider Access catalogues is subject to change at any time.

As of launch in March 2015, the following full programs are scheduled to be part of the Beachbody On Demand catalog:

P90X & P90X Deluxe
P90X2 & P90X2 Deluxe
P90X3 & P90X3 Deluxe
P90X ONE on ONE Volume 1
INSANITY & INSANITY Deluxe
INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Volume 1
TurboFire
Brazil Butt Lift & Brazil Butt Lift Deluxe
ChaLEAN Extreme
10-Minute Trainer
Hip Hop Abs

As of launch in March 2015, the following full programs are scheduled to be part of the Beachbody Insider Access catalog:

21 Day Fix “Total Body Cardio Fix”
21 Day Fix EXTREME “Plyo Fix Extreme”
PiYo “Sweat”
FOCUS T25 “ALPHA Cardio”
INSANITY MAX:30TM “Sweat Intervals”
Body Beast “Build: Chest & Tris”
P90 “Sculpt A”

CAN YOU STILL BUY THE DVDS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROGRAMS???

Yes. Some people still want to own DVDs. High speed Internet access is not available to everyone. Also, purchasing DVDs creates permanent ownership. On Demand users only have access to streaming Beachbody On Demand programs only as long as they are paid Club members. Of course, those On Demand programs no longer produced in DVD format will only be available in the On Demand catalog.

Ok so this whole on Demand thing sounds pretty cool…but what else do you get? As a paid Team Beachbody Club member:

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Team Beachbody Club Features	What’s the Benefit?
Beachbody On Demand	Stream hundreds of workouts in the Beachbody digital library. You also get complete program materials, like fitness guides, nutrition guides, meal plans, and workout calendars.
10% discount on Team Beachbody purchases	Get an exclusive 10% discount on Team Beachbody purchases, from workouts to apparel to gear and supplements, even Shakeology!
Personalized meal plans	Get a customized meal plan specifically tailored to your goals, nutritional preferences, and lifestyle.
VIP access to your favorite trainers	Join live chats with celebrity trainers and fitness experts, like Shaun T, Tony Horton, Autumn Calabrese, and Chalene Johnson.
Your own FREE Team Beachbody Coach	Get a FREE Team Beachbody Coach to guide and support you through your health and fitness journey – LIKE ME!!!!
Access to the online SuperGym®	Schedule your workouts so you always know what to do each day, log your workouts as you complete them, and easily track your progress.
Message Boards	Get expert advice, find new accountability partners, and get support from the entire Team Beachbody community.

So yes, you will get the On Demand streaming but you get so much more!!!

Now for the down and dirty…what is it going to cost me???

You will get all of the benefits of the Team Beachbody Club, including the streaming capabilities of all the workout programs above for just $2.99/week (billed quarterly).

As an extra little incentive, we have bundled this offer into a Shakeology Challenge Pack, which includes Shakeology and a Team Beachbody Club membership. You will receive 90 days of Club membership, giving you access to all the benefits of Club including Beachbody On Demand.

One thing I do as a health and fitness coach is run monthly accountability and support groups! This month I will be focusing on a combination of my Faith and Fitness with a unique group here to Strengthen our bodies from the inside out!

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Quinoa Turkey Meatloaf

February 26, 20156 Comments

Turkey Meatloaf – 21 Day Fix Extreme Style, aka, Gluten Free!

This turkey meatloaf recipe was a hit in my house!!! We have been primarily gluten free for the past 6 months now and while neither my husband or I have a “gluten allergy” we both tend to just feel better when we avoid it! Luckily our clean eating lifestyle has made the adjustment pretty easy and why I absolutely loved this Turkey Meatloaf recipe that uses Quinoa opposed to the traditional breadcrumbs! Its simple, clean, and if you’re like me…you can easily double this up and make an extra one to freeze or enjoy throughout the week as a second dinner and/or lunches!

Turkey Meatloaf

Makes 8 servings, 1/8 meatloaf each

21 Day Fix & Fix Extreme Container equivalents: 1/2 Purple, 1 red, 1/2 yellow

WHAT YOU NEED:

2 lbs raw 93% lean ground turkey
1 cup all natural-mild salsa
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
2 large eggs, lighly beaten
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt (Mineralize)
Ground black pepper (to taste, optional)
Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C)

2. Combine turkey, salsa, quinoa, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well by hand or with rubber spatula (I used that little gadget from Pampered Chef and it worked FABULOUS – I am not a mix by hand type of girl and this did the trick!!!)

3. Shape mixture into shape of a loaf and place on engrossed 13×9 inch baking pan (I actually used a pan that has the grates so the grease will drip down off)

4. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until center is no longer pink and meat is cooked through.

5. Let stand 10 minutes before serving

6. Garnish with parsley

TIP: Cut cooked meatloaf into single servings and freeze in single resealable plastic bags for future meals!

I really liked the consistency of the meatloaf but next time I will likely add in some chopped peppers and spinach just because I like to sneak in those greens any chance I get!

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21 DFX – Week 2 recap

February 23, 2015February 23, 20152 Comments

Well I wish I could say that I nailed week 2…but truth be told it was not my greatest…I let me excuses get the best of me and I didn’t like it, not one single bit! It was “that time” of the month, I was tired, I was short on time, I was just going to have “one bite” which we all know always leads to more…and so on and so on!!!

Let’s talk about the good —> I started off strong…new workout gear on Monday morning, a solid week’s worth of healthy meals stocked and ready to be grabbed and a few new things to try out like the Turkey Meatballs and the PB & Strawberry Oatmeal along with a favorite from week 1 – the Veggie Egg cups!

I had opted for the ultimate upgrade package when I ordered my 21DFX and I added in the Power Strength Extreme (in lieu of Plyo) on Monday along with ABC Extreme (in lieu of Dirty 30) on Saturday and the workouts went great!!!

Even though I missed my first workout in almost 1 YEAR on Sunday…the rest of my workouts were pretty on point!!! I can tell that my 8s are getting “light” and its time to up to 10s. I can feel different muscle groups being sore so I know I am working my body right…

It wasn’t so much what I didn’t do but rather what I did do…

An unplanned trip to the grocery store Tuesday morning had me grabbing a bag of cinnamon roasted almonds, and it was a BIG bag! I knew I was in trouble as soon as I opened it but one handful led to another and I consumed the entire pound in less than 3 days…which equates to 48 blues…FORTY EIGHT BLUES – that’s 7 weeks worth of blues in just 3 DAYS!!! Ugh I get disgusted just thinking about it.

But just like I tell my challengers all the time-you can’t change the past! Its time to focus on the the week ahead!!!

My week 3 is off to a great start and I’m looking to add in some cod this week (last week’s planned cod was replaced with tilapia – I was nervous to try something new!!!) and the very popular chicken fajitas. I’ve been chugging water like crazy and its definitely helping me steer clear of the mindless snacking along with lots of sugar free gum!!!!

I’ve laid it all out and joined in with Autumn Calabrese, our CEO of Beachbody, Carl Daikeler and 2000+ additional Beachbody coaches to kick up my own accountability and NAIL the week!

Yes, even as a beach body coach, I need that accountability as well!!! Are you holding yourself accountable??? If not, I can help! Join me – we can do this together…THERE’S POWER IN NUMBERS!!!!

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21 Day Fix Extreme Recipe: Turkey Meatballs

February 21, 20155 Comments

Week 2 is almost a wrap and yes, I am still SORE!!!! I remember this feeling from when I first started my fitness journey almost a year ago and I know the sore muscles are worth the pain and simply a result of using different muscle groups!

Like Autumn always says:

“You can be sore today or sorry tomorrow!”

But all in all I am really enjoying this workout program and so are all my challengers!!!! One girl lost 4 pounds in just the first week…another 2 inches just around her waist…and most are feeling better and more energized (and sore!!!) than than ever before!!! I love surrounding myself with these like-minded people!!!

We tossed the Turkey Meatballs into the rotation this week and they sure were a crowd pleaser! I love that they are gluten free, full of flavor and freeze well – extra bonus!!!! They also made the perfect lunch on the go when my little guy and I were hanging out in the waiting room during my daughter’s gymnastics class – much better option than goldfish!!!

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:

1.5lbs raw 93% lean ground turkey breast

1 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt (Mineralize)

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 large egg

3/4 cup quick cooking oats

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

12 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped

1 Tbsp. tomato sauce, no sugar added

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C)

2. Lightly coat large baking sheet with spray; set aside

3. Combine turkey, salt, mustard, paprika, egg, oats, garlic, parsley and tomato sauce in a large bowl; mix well by hand. (confession – I totally dislike touching raw meat…so I used this little gadget from pampered chef that you use when browning meat and it worked PERFECTLY!)

4. Roll mixture into 30 1-inch meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheet. (Again…touching meat issue…I used a cookie scooper and packed it against the side of the bowl, scooped out and waahla – perfectly sized, evenly cooked meatballs!!)

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle.

6. Serve with your favorite sides!!!

NOTE: I doubled the recipe so I could freeze half for another week.

Let me know if you give them a try!!!

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Mini Vegetable Egg Cups

February 16, 2015August 20, 20155 Comments

I don’t know about you – but I am all about a fast easy healthy breakfast…and anytime I can sneak in a veggie in that first meal is an added bonus!!!

I prepped these over the weekend for a quick post-workout grab. We have an activity most mornings during the week so if I don’t grab a shower post workout its tough to get in – but at the same time – I need to fuel up after I workout so this is the best of both worlds!

I used to always have my Shakeology post workout but I’ve started saving my shakeo for when my kiddos wake up and I make a little extra for them…this cold and flu season is NASTY this year and I want to give them as many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and probiotics and probiotics as possible…and this is the easiest and healthiest way!!!!

WHAT YOU NEED:

12 Eggs (poor planning on my part – I had 10…so I added in some egg whites to even it out!!!)
1 (10-oz) bag baby spinach, chopped
1 medium pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely sliced
Salt (sea salt or Himalayan salt) and ground pepper to taste

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C)

2. Lightly coat a twelve-cup muffin tin with spray

3. Place eggs in a large bowl; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

4. Add spinach, peppers and onions, mix well.

5. Evenly pour egg mixture into muffin cups

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cups comes out clean.

I planned on eating these throughout the week (see my WEEK 2…21-DAY FIX EXTREME Meal Plan) but you can also freeze them in individual baggies for a quick grab and go later on!!!

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Through my online accountability group, you learn tips on clean eating, receive daily 1:1 coaching, motivation, accountability and SUPPORT!!!!

If you’re interested in joining my private group run through Facebook fill out the application below I’ll send you all the details!

This is exactly how I got started and I am forever grateful I took that leap!!!

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Candy Bar

February 13, 2015February 13, 20151 Comment

No joke – I have NEVER drank a shake so fast…and I’ve think I’ve had a lot of fabulous concoctions!!! I got a cold headache twice and was a tiny bit sad when it was gone but my goodness it was delish!!!!

Meet: Candy Bar Shakeo

As is above – this would be:

1 RED, 1 GREEN, 1/2 PURPLE and 2 tsps for all my 21-day fix followers!!!

But I have played around with this and will say although the banana makes for a more smooth texture, the taste is fine without it!!! So after the first day I have been leaving out the banana. You can also use PB2 rather than the all natural PB if you prefer which will cut down on the calories/fat.

On the flip side I made this for my hubs with unsweetened almond milk (1 Yellow) and a full banana (2 purples) and it was literally like a Dairy Queen Blizzard!!! The pure almond extract is definitely what makes it!!!

Let me know if you give this a try!!!

Want to try Shakeology??? You can get your own 30 day supply HERE!

Not sure what flavor you’d like – but still want to give Shakeology a try? Try this flavor sampler pack to figure what which is your favorite!

As always you can email me at maeganblinka@gmail.com with any questions!!!

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Clean Chocolate Pudding – 21-DF Approved!

February 9, 2015February 9, 20154 Comments

Ok – so I often I talk about my challenge groups and how they’re such a great resource for support and motivation especially as someone begins their fitness journey and also as they continue! But they are also a great place for recipes….not only from me, as a coach, but everyone in the group! I have to thank Anna for sharing this sweet treat with us all!!!

This recipe is found in the 21-Day Fix and 21-Day Fix extreme nutrition guides but honestly I would have never made it on my own. I always made a different version of Chocolate Shakeology Pudding and saw no reason to try a new one. Well…let me just say, this is so smooth and tastes like a homemade chocolate mousse.

WHAT YOU NEED:

(makes 4 servings)

1 1/2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology
1 ripe medium avocado
1 medium banana, cut into chunks
1 cup unsweetened almond milk

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Place all items into a blender, cover, blend until smooth (If too thick you can use additional almond milk)

2. Pour into 4 dessert cups; refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set (I missed this step the first time I made it, so I just used frozen banana and tossed it in the freezer for about 10 minutes…either way works!)

21-DAY FIXERS: 1/2 RED 1/2 YELLOW 1/2 BLUE

Let me just say, this will surely satisfy your sweet tooth craving!!!!

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January Beachbody Promotions

December 30, 2014Leave a comment

Happy New Year Fit Fam! Beachbody is throwing out some late Christmas gifts or early New Years gifts – however you want to look at it – and they are launching the January Challenge Pack Promotions EARLY!!! So what’s that mean for you??? You can snag up these amazing offers NOW through your team beachbody coach!!! If you don’t already have an account you can CREATE YOUR FREE ACCOUNT with me as your coach so you’re all set to browse and check out the details!!

NEW! INSANITY MAX:30 Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack Promotion –> Savings of $25

This challenge pack combines the new and ever amazing Insanity Max:30 fitness program (which I am currently progressing through week 4) with the 3-day refresh! Whether you’re looking to jump start your new year fitness or wrap up the program with a bang – this combo is a perfect fit! It also includes a 30 day supply of Shakeology HD so you can maximize your nutrition and your fitness for amazing results!!! And if you’re already familiar with the 21-day fix portion control colored containers – you’ll be happy to hear they line up perfectly with the Insanity Max:30 meal plan as well! Talk about an easy transition!!!

21 Day Fix and Shakeology Challenge Pack Promotion: $20 off regular Challenge pack price

This was the first Beachboy program I completed and holds a spot near and dear to my heart!!! I joined a challenge group last February, I followed the nutrition guide, I drank my shakeology every day, I did every 30 minute workout and the results followed!!! I still think of this as the best nutrition guide and complete head to toe weight-shredding and toning workout!

My 21-day fix results – Round 1

21 Day Fix En Espanol and Shakeology Challenge Pack Promotion: Savings of $20 off regular price

Same as above but in Espanol!

3-Day Refresh and Shakeology Challenge Pack Promotion: $20 off regular price*

If you’re thinking “cleanses just aren’t my thing” – think again! This 3-day refresh isn’t like those other cleanses that leave you starving, or only drinking juices all day. You will eat – and you will eat plenty – trust me! You follow a vegan diet for 3 days fueling your body with 1 shakeology, 2 vanilla refresh shakes, 1 fiber sweep and several servings of fruits, veggies and healthy fats to clean your system and leave you feeling, you guessed it REFRESHED!

*Promotion only available in the US

Don’t put it off any longer…your time is now – like RIGHT NOW!

I am kicking off my NEW YEAR, NEW YOU accountability group on January 5th and I’d love to have you join me! You can pick one of these amazing offers above or any other workout program you feel fits your lifestyle! There’s something out there for everyone!!! Find out what happens when you combine the Fitness (workout program) + Nutrition (Shakeology and meal plan guide) with Support (Challenge group) = You will see SUCCESS!!

Fill out the application below!!!

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Insanity Max: 30 Week 3 Review – Week 4 Meal Plan

December 28, 2014December 28, 2014Leave a comment

Whew – I am happy to say that the best of the holidays are almost behind me! I love the family gatherings and sharing in all the celebrations but my oh my there has been food EVERYWHERE!!! I have enjoyed every last bite but I am ready to gear up and get back fully focused for Week 4 of Insanity Max: 30!

I am also very happy to say, despite the holiday chatter – I didn’t miss a workout and I even scored a few accountability partners along the way! My mama joined me Christmas morning and my hubby and I jammed out together while out of town with our laptops side by side playing our different workouts! Hey – you gotta make it work!!!

I love when my healthy living lifestyle rubs off on others! And with a trip to Texas thrown in this week I was totally banking on an outdoor run with my mother-in-law but mother nature was not on our side 😦

The workout schedule followed a similar layout to weeks 1 and 2 but Tabata Power was replaced with Tabata Strength. So it had a similar concept with going hard for 20 seconds followed by a 10 second jog/break but just as challenging!!! I continue to max out on the push ups series but I will say that I am noticeably getting stronger and even though I max out I am able to take a quick break, or go to the modified for a short bit then I’m right back in it!!!

One question I keep getting is about the max out times…So WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MAX OUT???

So…when you first press play on the DVD you will go as hard as you can for as long as you can. When your form breaks, when you need to stop and rest or when you have to jump down and start following the modifier – you have maxed out. But you’re not finished! You can pause the workout, take a drink but you get right back to it!!! Sometimes a quick water break is all it takes and I am able to jump right back where I left off and others I take that break and stick with the modifier for a bit – but regardless you still finish the full 30 minutes!!! I hope that helps!

I’m anxious to see how I can improve upon my times as this will be my last week in this phase before moving on to month 2!!!

My week 4 meal plan is similar to prior weeks adjusting for a travel day in the air and on the road for Monday and a few get togethers with friends later in the week! One thing I’ve learned is when you host events – you get to pick the meals!!! Our NYE dinner will be cooked at home, by yours truly, with some filets, risotto and green beans! No need to go out to enjoy a little splurge!!!

(Although this meal plan is titled “Insanity Max:30” it is also 21-day fix approved. The color coded portion control containers correlate to the nutrition guide of the 21-day fix and Insanity Max:30!)

And there you have it friends, week 3 is a wrap, week 4 is planned, and I am mentally gearing up to close out 2015 with a BANG!

If you’re ready to get started on your own journey or just need a fresh start for the new year, join my New Year, New You Accountability group!