Week 1 of my 80 day Journey

January 23, 2018January 23, 20182 Comments

THE RESULTS ARE IN!!!!

Week 1….

80 DAY OBSESSION WEEK 1 RESULTS
.5 pound weight GAIN and FLAT EVEN on my measurements 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤪🤪🤪
After following my Timed Nutrition and rocking some of the HARDEST workouts I’ve ever done…😵🙃😵
And yes…I’m making a point to SHARE this!

WHY?

Because….

Because, last week when I shared my Goodbye pics I also shared I would be documenting this journey publicly – the good, bad and ugly…although I will admit, when I put that post up I totally expected some IMPRESSIVE week 1 results 😜😜😜

As in results that showed my bloat gone & with the abs be poppin’…

Truth is….well that didn’t exactly happen.

The scale says I weight the same, well actually slightly MORE…
The tape measure says NO change
The bloat is still hanging around…

But I still felt I had to share this…

How many of you have ever felt like you ROCKED the week, nailed it in the gym, ate super clean, and yet it felt like it was for NOTHING 🤷‍♀️💁‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

80 DAY OBSESSION DAY 1

And sometimes it’s just easier to go and eat the cookies right?!

But honestly it’s THIS TRANSPARENCY that allows me to reflect, course correct and also make sure I KEEP GOING! I guess you could argue that THIS is single handedly one of the best PERKS of my JOB!

I took a step and reflected…

And for some reason, I have avoided dairy for the majority of the last 18 months but thought “its on the approved list I’ll enjoy it” – but actually MY BODY HATES DAIRY. So I need to adjust that…just because its on the list doesn’t mean its right for you! You have to learn to listen to your body and realize that even good/healthy foods can have a different effect on us all.

As a FORMER Chrons Disease sufferer, I found dairy is just something to LIMIT, so I am going to continue my vegan superfoods, discontinue my nighttime whey based recharge drink and monitor my post workout recover drink…because, well honestly I’m not so sure I’ll walk without it!

Its far from a total loss, because I saw improvements in my strength in just week over week and was able to increase my weights on several moves today. And I KNOW my consistency, IN TIME, will pay off.

80 DAY OBSESSION WEEK 1 DAY 4

I have women in my accountability group who lost over 7″, who lost 4 pounds, who worked out 6 consecutive days FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER and who had some of the biggest WHYpower & WILLpower moments in their lives ….THAT is a WIN in and of ITSELF!

And my kids jumped in and joined us for a family sweat session over the weekend – BY CHOICE and it warms my heart to see them – imitating the behaviors of US.

80 DAY OBSESSION WEEK 1 DAY 6

-So this week was not a loss
-I am not quiting
-The process isn’t broken
-I just have to tweak my approach.

I look at it as a bit more of a set back for my COMEBACK!

Stay tuned…next week will be different!!

80 DAY OBSESSION WEEK 1 DAY 7
We’re still going to have fun

We’re still going to get up at 4:41 am each day

And we are going to FOCUS in on our nutrition!

Here’s mine and my hubs meal plans for the week ahead!
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The 80 Day Launch party

December 3, 2017January 10, 20186 Comments

“The best gift you can give to others is investing first in YOURSELF”

The countdown is on and the launch party is FORMING! To what?! The next BIG THING to hit home fitness…and its fast approaching: 80 Day Obsession!

But I’m going to PAUSE right there real quick and ask you to hear me out…

Did that word OBSESSION stop you for a sec? Because honestly it got me too! And I had to talk it out and really understand WHAT IT MEANT before I could get on board and let me just share…YOU my friend NEED this!

We had the opportunity to host a live informational call with Autumn Calabrese and we got to hear first hand about the creation of the program and the meaning behind the name.

This isn’t about being OBSESSED with the scale or your food or your nutrition…this is about being OBSESSED with being the best YOU.

The best friend, mom, spouse, child, aunt, employee, employer, etc..

Because when YOU invest in YOU – it ripples into all other areas of your life!! And that is something I can OBSESS over!

Give yourself the GIFT of HEALTH my friends!!!

For a full run down on the program details, can read more on my prior blog post 80 Day Obsession program details.

***Test group participants 80 day results***

IN A NUTSHELL:

This is the AAA workout – with a focus on your abs, arms, and well, we’ll just say booty…but you get my point!
There are 3 “phases” to the workout program which spans 13 weeks. Your total start to finish time frame is 97 days – but you complete 80 workouts (let’s say an AMEN to Sunday Rest day!!!) so hence the name, 80 Day Obsession.
The workouts are 45-60 minutes, and just like in 21 day fix, there is a modifier.
You use the portion fix nutrition system but in a “timed nutrition” format, which is macro-nutrient plan geared towards getting YOU the best results!

My 80 Day Obsession LAUNCH PARTY will kick off upon the release of the workouts on January 15th and you can reserve your spot below!

But if you’re ready to get started NOW I have my Prepare to Be Obsessed (pre launch PARTY) group open – and we are counting down and sweating together NOW – through the holidays – to help us prepare for the new program!

WHAT ARE THE GROUP REQUIREMENTS:

-You must commit to the full 80 days together (alright, “97 days”) AND commit to participating in the group. Why? Because I want you to get the MOST out of this!

-Replacing 1 meal a day with Shakeology for the duration of the group.

OPTIONAL (but highly recommended is the Performance line supplements, Energize (preworkout) & Recover (postworkout)

– I must be your assigned coach.

This is an EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PARTY GROUP which means YOU will be the FIRST to go through the program!

The first to get RESULTS

The first to submit those AMAZING results and have the opportunity to win $500 for your transformation

I am only looking for those women who are SERIOUSLY committed to completing this program with me and turning those new years RESOLUTIONS into RESULTS!

As mentioned above, the program begins January 15th but we are going to start PREPPING now in my PREPARE TO BE OBSESSED group!

So you’re interested, ready and now curious…

Here’s the run down on the purchase options:

If you are a new customer…

Mega Challenge Pack (BEST VALUE)

The only way to get the best results is to feed your body with the best fuel you can give it. This challenge pack includes everything you need for the entire duration of the program – plus you save $275.

So if Shakeology is “the healthiest meal of the day” – then why the performance line? Because you are going to BE SORE! This is a challenging new program. You may be pushing yourself to new limits and this line of supplements will give you the BEST results!

Most of my challengers already incorporate the ENERGIZE for before their workouts and they’ll quickly attest that this is the KEY to giving it your all, especially for those early minute sweat sessions! It gives you that little BOOST to give that extra push but doesn’t leave you with the caffeine jitters some other pre workout drinks do!

The recover is a post workout shake you have within an hour of finishing your workout that will replenish your muscles and greatly reduce muscle soreness.

And you can get it all in the MEGA CHALLENGE PACK:

Shakeology on Home Direct
2 tubs of Energize
4 tubs of Recover
2 resistance bands
Sliders and booties
Portion Fix system
Shaker cup
Intro guide & calendar
1 year subscription to Beachbody on Demand which includes 80 Day Obsession program & all other Beachbody Fitness Programs & nutrition guides.

Combo Challenge Pack

This challenge pack includes everything you need to start out the program. And you get to save $200! The difference between this one and the one above is in the performance line. If you just want to try out energize and recover for the first time you get 1x orders vs. enough supplements for the duration of the program.

Shakeology on Home Direct
1 tub of Energize
1 tub of Recover
2 resistance bands
Sliders and booties
Portion Fix system
Shaker cup
Intro guide & calendar
1 year subscription to Beachbody on Demand

If you are a current customer…

Mega Completion Pack

This is like hitting the JACKPOT and is a killer value!

You get everything you need for the program (assuming you already have BOD) AND you save $205. If you are about to expire your Beachbody ON Demand or you don’t have it, See above

Shakeology on Home Direct
2 tubs of Energize
4 tubs of Recover
2 resistance bands
Sliders and booties
Portion Fix system
Shaker cup
Intro guide & calendar

Combo Completion Pack

Are you ready to get re-engaged? Then this package is for you. Save $130 and get ready for 80 days of obsession! (again, this assumes you already have BOD)

Shakeology on Home Direct
1 tub of Energize
1 tub of Recover
2 resistance bands
Sliders and booties
Portion Fix system
Shaker cup
Intro guide & calendar

Fill out the application below to JOIN my Prepare to be Obsessed group and be among the first LAUNCH PARTY GUESTS!

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My imperfectly perfect results from round 1 in the SHOP

May 28, 2017August 10, 20171 Comment

Today I am 21 days stronger – mentally & physically – and I found a FOCUS within me that I didn’t know was possible.

Being a part of the first Shift Shop test group was such a privilege but I’ll be honest, being surrounded by some pretty amazing people with some jaw dropping, awe-inspiring 21 day transformations left me feeling a little bit like “just another before and after” comparison in the mix.

My results were nothing stellar – 4.7 pounds and 4.25 inches – but as the self-doubt crept in I realized that it was perhaps my GAINS were where I needed to put my focus. Afterall – this was ONLY 21 days.

Be a Pineapple Stand Tall Wear a crown Be sweet on the inside

I am a mom – not a fitness expert.
My goal to be healthy, strong and a positive role model for my kids.

And you know what – I am healthier, stronger and my kids seem to like the mommy who isn’t asking for an afternoon movie rest time these days…SO I CONSIDER IT A WIN.

I found a way to celebrate, to rid stress, and to ENJOY company – without needing a crutch…a crutch of food. That so often comes with all those situations.

I wasn’t perfect throughout these 21 days but my goodness I tried REALLY hard to stick to the meal plan

I enjoyed my son’s birthday cake. But just a slice – at the party – and not the ENTIRE week that followed. And for me – that was a win.
And I only had ONE cookie during all of his birthday celebrations. That one cookie was delicious but stopping at 1 is pretty much unheard of for me!
I tasted the (leftover birthday) cookie a few weeks later that my daughter said didn’t taste right. With a bite. Then a second to be sure – which for the record it was just fine – but then I tossed it. That was a win.
I got diligent with my meal prep and planning and wasted (next to) NOTHING during these 21 days and only dined out 2x. Saving money – more time at home – THAT is a win for me.

But perhaps my greatest GAIN was the strength to STOP FINISHING the leftovers on the kids plates. I mean WHYYYYY does that lingering bite of mac & cheese feel the need to jump in my mouth?!?! You know what…IT DOESN’T! It doesn’t need to and if I can stop the impulse snacks for 21 days those actions clearly don’t need to be part of the norm.

And while the number “losses” weren’t HUGE I found success in my other Non Scale Victories (NSVs):

My wedding rings are more loose/comfortable – which I attribute to elimination of common inflammatory foods (i.e. that darn GLUTEN!)
Overall my CLOTHES fit better – not a drop in “size” but the muffin top and chubby pinchers that hung over my shorts and jeans is gone
I am more AWARE of the foods I choose to fuel my body and how different foods impact me differently
I pushed myself PHYSICALLY harder than any other program. Some of the workouts were LONG – LONGER than my typical 30 but I found a way to push past the mental block and continue beyond my normal to achieve my results.
Above all else I am simply MORE confident in my skin and you cannot put a number or a price on that!!!

My challengers would often praise my WILLpower I was demonstrating at the different events and travels we enjoyed these past three weeks but I realized it was the WHYpower that pulled me through.

Because nothing tastes as good – as being fit & healthy feels.

Don’t all late night snacks include leftover grilled chicken?!!?!

And I will continually strive to find the balance and changes that make me – ME!

The first 21 days have built the habits, these next 21 will challenge me & THE LAST 21 will EMPOWER CHANGES!!!

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21 days of focused nutrition and consistent workouts

Shift Shop Round 1 results back with website

21 days of BELIEVING that YES I CAN and YES I WILL

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21 days of knowing that what I am doing today will ripple into all areas of my life in the future

But again, this isn’t a 21 day “thing”.
This is a LIFESTYLE for me.

I’m continuing on and I am looking for those who want to walk beside me in this journey of LIFE.

Whether you’re looking for to prep NOW for the public release in July – OR – whether you’re just ready to GET STARTED yourself I can help! I am launching two new challenges this month and am taking applicants for EARLY ENROLLMENT!

Perfection not necessary.
WHYpower required.

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Amongst the March Madness

March 14, 2017March 15, 2017Leave a comment

It was 3 years ago today that I ***GULP*** made it public and launched my “coaching business” to the world 🌎

I made a public post on social media INVITING my friends and family and followers to join me in this journey…a journey that was shaping and impacting my life in ways I never imagined but absolutely LOVED at the same time!!!

It was a request to commit to:

The accountability of a challenge group.
To replace one meal a day with Shakeology.
And too follow a fitness program…and to track/document/see how it could IMPACT them!

It started with one person.
Then the next month two.
Then the next month more and more…

And as I continuously SHARED what I was doing and the pride I had sharing my experiences with other women-and other moms-it began to grow.

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As of today, I have had the honor of helping hundreds of people get started on their health and fitness journey and while I’m humbled to share that — I know it’s just a small dent in what I am capable of.

Finding balance amongst the madness isn’t always easy but that’s where I come in!!!

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To help you-support you-be real with you and make sure that you don’t just say you’re going to make a change…but that you follow through!!!

My next online support and accountability group tips off March 20th.

Are you ready to join us?

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Imagine where you will be in 1 or 3 or 6 or 12 months from now with consistency, support and positive change towards a healthy, balanced lifestyle 💗💗💗

Apply below*

*Must not already be a coach or working with another coach

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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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Beachbody Coaching – its more than a job – its a PASSION

August 18, 2015August 18, 2015Leave a comment

Weekend Getaway. Road Trip. Friends. Boating. Learning. Inspiring. Photo Shoot. Working Out. Laughter. Memories.

And yes, I could go on and on and on!

I spent last weekend on a Diamond Retreat in the Poconos with some fellow Diamond coaches. While arguably this was a “work trip” it truly felt just like a girls getaway with a few of my closest friends. The crazy part – this was the first time some of us had EVER met.

Yet our social media businesses allow us to feel like sisters. And as I sit here today reflecting on the last year I will say I am beyond blessed that my newly developed PASSION for health and fitness and paying it forward has given me such incredible opportunities but this didn’t happen overnight!

Rewind a few years ago and I had NO IDEA what a Beachbody Coach was. Sure – I had heard of the P90X and Insanity home DVD workout programs but I didn’t know there was a network out there to help others reach their health & fitness goals.

When I found myself post part with Baby #2 I realized it was time for a change. I wanted to be healthy for me & my family. I wanted to have the energy to keep up with my kiddos and I wanted to be leading a healthy lifestyle by example!

When I was FINALLY ready to COMMIT I joined a challenge group with my coach, completed the 21-day fix, got results and NEVER LOOKED BACK! I often think about where I’d be today if I hadn’t reached out to her. If I hadn’t asked for help. If I didn’t realize I could be a better person?!?!?! Regardless…I am grateful!!!

While my initial reason for signing up as a coach was for the discount on the products, that I already loved, I was quickly seeing the potential in this AS A TRUE BUSINESS! The potential to pay it forward. The potential to help my closest friends and family become the best versions of themselves. The potential to create a full fledge BUSINESS while still being home with my family…and here I am today – 16 months later celebrating the successes of my team!

Our first night ice breaker allowed us to all learn about one another while enjoying some home cooked lasagna dinner…yes Beachbody coaches splurge too and a few of the treats my mini me and I whipped together before heading east.

This weekend was full of inspiration! Learning about how different our backgrounds are yet how we have all taken our own spin on our businesses to make it our own – to be ourselves – to grow a team – and to inspire others that they can do this too!

Our Saturday morning included an outdoor photo shoot complete with team and individual photos as well as indoor professional shots. Watching each of the coaches take their turn and show a little something about themselves was such a cool experience!!!

And as the photo shoot wrapped up we changed pace and headed out to the Lake for a day of Boating! This was pure FUN in the SUN. Tubing and singing and again – just learning about one another and having the chance to bond face to face (opposed to our usual VOXER messages and Zoom calls) was so valuable!!

As our boating ended we headed back to our house, for a low key night complete with a champagne toast and one last chance to celebrate our team and our successes as we spent the night giggling away!

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I still get goosebumps when I think about how that ONE decision to become a coach and make this a BUSINESS has changed my life and the ripple effect that follows.

From the decision MY UPLINE COACH made to take the leap – to the decision I MADE to pay it forward – to the decision of MY PERSONALLY SPONSORED COACHES to also continue to grow, lead and inspire others puts a true meaning behind Compound Effect! But it starts with one. ONE decision that this is the time!

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I am looking for other moms, women, LEADERS, who have a passion for Fitness and/or nutrition & for helping others to join me on this incredible journey.

I am looking for people who are driven and determined to reach some BIG goals….who are not afraid to fail – to work and to succeed and who can commit to using their journey to inspire others!

Whether its the benefit for more support and motivation, to have the ability to work from home, to earn extra income, and/or have the ability to travel – the opportunity is at your fingertips you just have to decide if you are ready to COMMIT!

If you are interested in joining my team please fill out the application below and I will get back to you within 24 hours.

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