The end of ExerCIZE is coming

July 13, 2015July 20, 20151 Comment

Where are my dancers at??? If you haven’t heard yet – Shaun T is at it again. But this time he’s switching gears from the high intensity exercise programs like Insanity Max: 30 and T25 to his true passion…DANCE! Maybe you like Zumba? Or Hip Hop? But getting out of the house and to a class on regular basis is just difficult!!!

Or maybe you can’t even really “dance” but you LOVE Shaun T and just have to check out his latest and greatest (I sort of kind of have two left feet!!!!)

Either way – You can get into great shape at home with Shaun T’s latest dance fitness program. Learning to dance with this four week program is so much fun, this amazing cardio workout won’t even seem like work. CIZE truly is “the end of exercise.”

In each routine, Shaun breaks down the moves step-by-step, and builds them into a full dance sequence in just 35-40 minutes. Cize will have participants burning fat and calories while mastering dance moves. And it’s all choreographed to the latest pop music to keep everyone energized and moving. Get a great workout while learning the kinds of dance moves seen in music videos and on dance shows. Stick with Shaun T and start dancing from day one!!! My goodness did my mom and I have a fun time when we snagged a little preview of this program on Beachbody On Demand!!! Working out is part of my family’s way of life but add in some dancing and we had more than a few laughs while breaking a sweat!!! The release could be as early as the 15th but will be no later than July 20th! I will be receiving all the full details at our Beachbody Coach Summit this week in Nashville – so join the EMAIL COLLECTOR to be the first to know!!! I’m excited to give this program a try and bring you along with me!!!

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So how to do you join???

First off, you will have to be a customer of mine. As long as you’re not already working with a coach you can CREATE A FREE BASIC MEMBERSHIP here so I can be your coach to help you every step of the way!!!

Next you will need to select one of two Cize Challenge pack offers:

The basic CIZE challenge pack (US customers – CANADA Customers) includes the full workout program (DVDs, workout schedule and nutrition guide) plus 30 nutrient dense meal replacement shakes, Shakeology!

The Kickstart CIZE challenge pack includes all that mentioned above as well as a 3-day refresh to help you jumpstart your success and keep the results coming throughout the program.

This will give you access to my exclusive Test Group where you will get 1:1 guidance, tips, recipes and motivation as well as daily accountability to help you work towards those goals! TOGETHER – we can do great things!

The key is SUPPORT along with a never give up attitude!!!

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Clean Broccoli Coleslaw salad

July 7, 2015Leave a comment

During my grocery shopping last weekend I picked up a bag of shredded broccoli/cabbage/carrot blend with this vision of grilled shrimp tacos and a crunchy flavorful slaw to top it off —- problem was — I didn’t get anything else to actually make the slaw!

So I did what anyone else would do and I started browsing Pinterest! Problem was I was always missing an ingredient or 2 from all of the ones I found and I wanted to make sure this was CLEAN and preferably 21-day fix approved – so I just made one up!

WHAT YOU NEED:

6oz bag of broccoli/cabbage/carrot shredded mix
4 TBS plain greek yogurt
2 TBS honey
1 lemon, juiced
2 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
3-4 TBS pine nuts (or peanuts, almond slivers, sunflower seeds, etc…)
3-4 TBS raisins or craisins (optional)
Avocado (optional)

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Whisk together: yogurt, honey, lemon juice and vinegar
Add: Broccoli/Coleslaw mix
Mix thoroughly
Add nuts and raisins
Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

Serve alone as a side or as a topping for some fish & shrimp tacos or grilled chicken wraps!

I am happy to say I got two thumbs up from my hubby!!!

I think going forward I would add some sliced avocado and perhaps some jalopenos for a little kick and go with the raisins vs. the craisins. But all in all – it was a hit and the leftovers were even better!!!

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

Together we can end the trend of obesity!

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FIXATE Coming soon and FIX Promotions – oh my!

July 1, 20151 Comment

I am so excited to share that the 21-day Fix and The 21-day Fix Extreme challenge packs – both available in the KICKSTART – with the 3-day refresh – are once again on promotion this month in light of Autumn Calabrese’s cookbook, FIXATE, which will be released July 14th and only available in your teambeachbody.com account!

I know all too well how it can be to open up that 21 day fix challenge pack, take a look at the containers and the nutrition guide and think NOW WHAT?!

I have been following the “fix” nutrition guide for the better part of the last year but it still gets a bit tricky when trying to put together a soup or a recipe with more than just a few simple ingredients or tweak and “clean” up an old favorite but that doesn’t mean its not or can’t be FIX APPROVED 💙💛💜💚❤️

Autumn has responded to the requests and will be releasing her new cookbook – FIXATE – this July – available through your TeamBeachbody.com account or at Summit in Nashville.

If you haven’t purchased this program yet and you’ve been thinking about now is the TIME!!! I’m going to sweeten the deal just a bit…

If you’re one of the first ***FIVE*** people to commit to my July 20th PICK YOUR FIX Accountability group and take advantage of one of the challenge pack promotions mentioned above – I’ll actually BUY the cookbook for YOU when I am in Nashville!

👌New workout program, new cookbook, a month’s worth of meal replacements shakes, along with support, and daily tips/motivation/accountability….this truly is a PACKAGE DEAL!

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21-Day Fix Q&A

June 29, 2015June 29, 20152 Comments

You asked for it and here they are!!!

Without a doubt the most commonly asked questions I get are about the 21-day fix!!! After all – this is my go to program and the one most of my challengers start with! I see and think about my food in color coded containers and I love helping others do the same!!!

And while the big picture is if “its on the list and it fits in the container you can eat it” there are sometimes situations where its not so cut and dry so I decided to compile some of the most FAQs to help you understand and incorporate this lifestyle a bit easier!!

First of all, I’ll cover a lot of the questions I commonly get below but also know that Autumn does lots of Q&A and interviews on her Youtube channel that are so helpful! I’ve gone through her videos and found answers to the frequently asked questions I receive. I’ve provided additional links and for more information as I found it!

What’s the deal with PB2?
- Yes but…while PB2 is lower in calories its better to eat all natural organic Peanut butter. Its creamier and tastes better. Either way – count it as a teaspoon. See Autumn’s full response HERE.
Can I eat Quest Bars?
- If its not on the list – you can’t eat it!!!
- Ok – so while they’re not AWFUL they’re not the best thing for you either. If you’re absolutely in a bind, okay, use sparingly, count as a treat (not red or yellow) but otherwise try making your own like these HIGH PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER BARS.
- Here’s Autumns’s full Answer.
Egg Whites
- Its about 4 egg white containers that will FIT in one red container. However from a serving size perspective and caloric equivalent – 4 egg whites would count towards half a red for your daily needs.
Pregnant?
- As always – CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR FIRST – but yes, the low impact workouts are totally safe while pregnant and the meal plan is simply whole, natural foods – healthy for EVERYONE at every age – but check things over with you doctor first
Breastfeeding?
- Same initial response as above i.e. – check with your doctor!!! But I was breastfeeding when I started the 21-day fix and I can tell you it is totally acceptable! Yes – you do need more calories and you may need to bump up a bracket but its all about the right foods in the right portions!!! As a general rule – add about 500 calories to your daily caloric need that you calculated and follow the portions! Here’s Autumns full response Answer.
3 Day Quick Fix – Shakeology – YES or NO?
- While I never like to go a day without my Shakeology – if you’re going to end the 21-day fix with the 3-Day Quick Fix then you do have to follow the plan to a T and leave out the Shakeo! Save it up and make some Shakeology cookies for when the 3 days are up and resume on round 2!
Why are peanuts blue AND orange? Ahhh – this one got me for the longest time. It comes down to chopped vs. whole. Here’s Autumns full Answer.
Should I prepare separate meals for the rest of my family?
- Why would you feed yourself healthy foods and the rest of your family unhealthy foods??? Autumn hits the nail on the head with her Answer.
Popcorn lovers?
- You’ll be a-okay on the 21-day fix!!! 3 cups of popped popcorn = 1 yellow. Talk about a hearty snack!!! Check out this recipe.
Butter – YES/NO?
- Yes – If its all natural and organic – count as tsp. Check out the full Answer.
STARVING? HELP!
- If you’re ‘starving’ after a few days you may need to re-evalute. If you’re super active at work, chasing kids, have long days, etc.. you may need to follow adjust and try the calculation on page 76 of the guide. We are all different and react differently – following your body is important! Same thing goes for those of you who may not be able to finish your meals – here’s Autumns Full answer
Kind bars
- These are one of the easiest “on the go” meals you can stash in your purse. However realize since they are more natural their shelf life is much shorter than others that are loaded with preservatives. Here’s the thread Autumn responded to on her Facebook page.
Sweeteners!!!
- Maple syrup, raw sugar and honey – Read page 15 of your Nutrition Guide
Why not more almond milk?!
- The initial reasoning behind the limitations on the almond milk per the nutrition guide was because in general – it is suggested to NOT drink your calories! However Autumn did do an update in the Spring of 2015 where she shared that she will personally use up to 4 oz of unsweetened almond and/or coconut milk and does not count it as a container. So for all you almond milk in your Shakeo lovers out there – this may be gold! No more wasting yellows on the milk!!!!
Should I change my calorie bracket when I can’t get workouts in?
- Naturally – it depends. Nutrition is key and this is simply a lifestyle not something to do temporarily. Here’s Autumns full Answer
How about coconut milk yogurt?
- Given that there is no protein and 12 carbs Autumn believes this should be counted as a yellow and not a red (as greek yogurt is)

How do I change My Fitness Pal to be a 21 Day Fix container tracker?
- From a computer, login. Settings > Diary Settings — change “Meal Names:” to container colors.
How frequently should you do the 10 minute AB workout?
- Abs are a tough muscle to exhaust. Per Autumn, you could do the 10-min ab fix daily but recommended to do at least 3-4 days a week to maximize your results.
How do you schedule the double workouts?
- Doubles week is recommended during days 15-21. It is recommended to do the workouts at 2 separate times of the day to maximize your metabolism and allow your body to rest in between as well as burn more calories. That being said if you can’t get them in at two different times, you can do them back to back.
HELP! I’m at a plateau – now what???

Trust me – we all hit that point!!! You feel like nothing is changing but that is why we always recommend pictures, measurements and weight to be taken at the start of the program. Some days the number on the scale isn’t changing but the inches are. And sometimes the inches are the same but the appearance is different. But I am living proof Its a combination of all the visual changes with the way you feel that determines your success!!! But if you feel like you need to switch things up try these tips:
- Eat from the top half of each list. The lists are organized in a hierarchy with the most beneficial at the top. For example looking at the greens you’ll see spinach at the top and while all veggies are “good” for you – those at the bottom of the lists certainly provide fewer benefits!
- Add in the doubles week every 3rd week. This will switch things up a bit, add some extra calorie burn and jump start that metabolism for a second time during the day – maximizing your results! Or you can switch workout programs. Whether its a switch over the Extreme or something like PIYO – keep your body guessing!
- Start your day with a workout!!! Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier – get up – drink a glass of water or E&E and get grooving!
- Eat different foods. I am a creature of habit – I tend to eat the same things each week but peridoically I will change things like removing my greek yogurt bowls for a week or two and replacing with hard boiled eggs and fresh fruit or swapping quinoa for sweet potatoes or chicken for fish, etc… Your body gets used to the foods you’re fueling up with. Stick within the range of highly beneficial foods – but switch them up from time to time. This will keep your body guessing and results coming!

I hope you all found this list helpful! If you have a question that you didn’t see answered within please post in the comment section and I will do everything I can to find you an answer and update as we go!

I’ve shared above some of the results from one of my recent challenge groups. I am a firm believer that anyone at any level can get amazing results with this program IF you’re willing to work for them! There’s no starvation, its just simple, easy, healthy LIVING!

so lots of free apps out there, if that’s your fancy. I’ll share one more idea below as well!

If you haven’t seen it already Autumn will be releasing her new cookbook FIXATE and it will be available in July but only through your Team Beachbody Coach! If you don’t already have a coach you can create an account and be on the list for the first to know how and when to purchase it!!! I will be giving away 5 copies in a special offer in July – stay tuned for details on how you can win your copy!!!

One of the first steps towards a happier and healthier lifestyle is realizing you’re ready for a change. But you don’t have to tackle it on your own! I run accountability groups monthly to help others reach their health and fitness goals with that one key aspect that so many are missing…SUPPORT!!!

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What is this E&E stuff???Is

June 21, 2015June 20, 20151 Comment

My typical morning:

Alarm goes off.
Its 5:00am
I get up, brush my teeth, throw on my workout gear, and run downstairs.

Toss in a little E&E with some cold water, shake, and then get my sweat on.

But…wait…you may be thinking…you shake WHAT??? Wait a minute…

Ok – so I’ve been getting A LOT of questions about E&E: What is it? What’s in it? Why do I drink it? What does it do? Is it worth it? Etc… So I decided what better way to tackle these questions than to share it all with you – plain and simple!

What is it?

E&E is Beachbody’s current pre-workout formula – called Energy and Endurance. This powerful supplement is scientifically formulated to help improve your energy, endurance, strength, and focus, so you can maximize every minute of your Beachbody workout and get your best results. I like to think of it as my magic go-go juice. It puts a little pep in my step and helps me get my day started off RIGHT!

What’s in it?

E&E features a proprietary blend of:

Advanced nitric oxide boosters to help speed more nutrients and oxygen to your muscles for better performance.*
Natural energizers to help increase energy production and focus to maximize your workout.*
Amino acids to help promote muscular energy and overall workout performance.*
Electrolytes to help fight dehydration and support optimal muscle function.*
Essential B vitamins to promote a strong metabolism to provide energy so you can burn fat.*
Stevia for natural, zero-calorie sweetness.

E&E Energy and Endurance contains:

No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
No high-risk or untested ingredients.

Why do I drink it?

To be honest I first tried E&E because I felt, as a Beachbody Coach, I needed to be familiar with all the products we have to offer. And what better way to do so than to try it for yourself right?! So what started as little experiment turned into finding my secret sauce to a successful early morning workout!

What does it do?

E&E helps me get the best out of my workout! I can help you burn more calories and fat and maximize muscle performance to build muscle faster!!!

Get the most from your workout. Mix E&E Energy and Endurance with water and drink it 15 to 30 minutes before your workout. You’ll feel more energized from the start to the end of your workout—maximizing your results.

What does it taste like?

It has a lemon-lime flavor. To be honest – I’ve never tried any other “pre-workout” energy drinks but I LOVE the taste – and in fact crave it at times!

Is it worth it?

I ABSOLUTELY think it is – I’ve been drinking it for almost a year – daily – and I love how it helps me get up and get going! The fact that you have to drink it 15-30 minutes before you workout gives me that extra little push to quit hitting the snooze button and get going otherwise I run the risk of wasting too much time! I get up, drink my E&E, check in with my challengers or do a little reading and I’m ready to go! Its given me a great boost in my energy and performance during my workouts! You can get a TUB of it with 30 servings or a box of 24 packets.

Like my Shakeology – I take both routes. Tub for regular daily use and packets for travel days!!!

Extra bonus: 1 scoop of E&E is even a freebie on the 21-day fix extreme meal plan!

Click here for E&E Energy and Endurance ingredients and nutrition information.

I was first introduced this go-go juice during a health and fitness accountability challenge group – its a online support and accountability group to help you meet your health and fitness goals while being surrounded with others who are on a similar journey! You pick the fitness program, replace one meal with Shakeology, nutrient dense meal replacement shake, and commit to checking in daily and holding yourself accountable!!!

It changed my life and I decided to pay it forward and I now run my own groups! If you’d like more details fill out the application below!!!

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WARNING: If sensitive to caffeine or other stimulants, start with 1 scoop. Do not exceed 4 scoops at any given time. To avoid sleeplessness, do not take within 4 hours of bedtime. Consult with a healthcare professional prior to using if pregnant, breast feeding, or if you have other medical conditions. Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

**With Home Direct, you’ll automatically receive this item every 30 days for just $29.95 (plus a Super Discount shipping fee of only $2.00 per item), shipped directly to your door and billed monthly to the credit card you provide today. You may cancel at any time by contacting Customer Service.

3-day Refresh RESULTS

June 18, 2015June 18, 2015Leave a comment

Bloated, tired, stuck in a vicious sugar cycle and looking at carbs as if they were the only thing that mattered….

That’s pretty much how I felt last Sunday night!

Mind you I exercise daily and I am usually a very clean eater – my portions are pretty good, I follow the 21-day fix nutrition guide daily, I limit my gluten and dairy and I like to keep balance however that balance was slightly tipped after a week long vacation in the OBX and I didn’t quite pull things together in the week that followed. Toss in a weekend visit with some family and a Pittsburgh Pirate game and I was in NEED of a little detox. Enter: 3-day Refresh!

I’m no stranger to this and in fact I’ve done it 4 times before usually yielding pretty good results. But every time I had done it I found myself still sneaking a little bite of this or that or thinking 3 spoonfuls of oatmeal won’t hurt anything and this time things were going to be different. I believed that I could do this – follow the plan – and truly feel the benefits of a healthy and effective cleanse – and that belief is what carried me through!

I planned out my week, did my shopping and prep and committed to myself and my challengers that I was going to do this and I was going to succeed!

If you’re not already familiar with the way this 3-day plan works – let me just say – its SIMPLE! Does it take self discipline – absolutely – but its all laid out for you, exactly what you need to eat, drink and do – you just have to commit!

Here’s how it looks:

Each morning I started off with 8-10oz of cold water to really get my system up and going!

Each morning I would workout (mild to moderate exercise is recommended and I was able to stick with my regular 21-day fix schedule without a problem!!!)

Breakfast was always my Shakeology and fruit. Sometimes I would blend it but I snagged this watermelon for my kids and after taking the time to cut it up I just had to taste it so I swapped my planned banana for watermelon, shook up my Vegan Tropical Strawberry Shakeology with some water and had one tasty, filling breakfast!!!!

The Fiber sweep came as the mid morning snack and while the first few times I thought this was pretty bad, this time I found it easy breezy! Shake and chug and you’re done!

Lunch each day was a Vanilla Refresh shake with fruit, veggies and a healthy fat. And let me say this shake blended with some strawberries is plain DELISH!!!!

In addition to my challengers, I was very fortunate to have my mother in law doing this with me. We figured we would enjoy the Pirate game together on Sunday and then hold each other accountable through the next 3 days and let me just say – that worked out PERFECTLY! The support made a big difference and I really think that played a role in keeping me on track and focused to COMMIT to this – 100%!

The afternoon snack was veggies and another healthy fat (can you see I really like almond butter?!?!)

And dinner consisted of a second Vanilla Refresh shake along with one of the dinner options in the nutrition guide!!

I know some people think they need to wait to do this 3-day program when they’re going to be home for 3 days and have an empty social calendar but to be honest….a little bit of planning paired with some willpower and perhaps a sprinkle of flexibility and this is easy breezy!!!

*My mother in law brought my two nephews to visit during this time

*We spent a morning at Seabase – an indoor kids play center where we treated the kiddos and allowed them to pick their own lunch and I resisted the leftover EVERYTHING!

*My mom visited for two nights and I was able to cook dinner for everyone else and still stick to my plan too

*We did a full day at Idlewild – I didn’t tough the french fries or the hot dog or the slurpee or even think twice about indulging. I did have to self-convince myself that I already know what ice cream tastes like – so why sabbotage my success? And that was all it took to go back to my cooler packed meals and FOCUS!

I’m really happy with my results! to be honest I have no idea ho
w many pounds or inches I lost but I can tell you that these shorts from last summer that I squeezed
nto Monday morning fit a heck of a lot better today!

I was full of energy throughout the full 3-days. Sure there were moments I was hungry but I drank my water and the hunger would pass. The bloat is gone and I have a huge sense of self-satisfaction knowing I DID IT!

I committed, I followed through, and I feel great!

If you’d like to know more details about the 3-day refresh or my next support and accountability group fill out the application below and let’s chat! I always say – THERE’S POWER IN NUMBERS – and this just goes to prove that true!

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Chron’s Disease NO MORE!

June 13, 2015June 13, 20175 Comments

First off I want to thank all of my family, friends and followers for the prayers and thoughts these last few days as I prepped and got another colonoscopy today! And extra special thanks to my grandparents who kept my kiddos so I could get this all checked out!!!

For my new followers: A bit of a background…

I suffered through belly pains and various stomach issues through college and against my will…with a little extra nudge from my mom…I gave in – and in the 3 days between my college graduation and moving to the beach I got the dreaded colonoscopy which determined I had Chron’s Disease. Me. 21-years old. In what I thought was pretty decent health…diagnosed with a “disease”.

Seemed crazy but there wasn’t much I could do…or I didn’t think there was much I could do! I got the prescribed, very expensive meds that I would take 3x a day and off to OCMD I went.

In all honesty – I didn’t exactly take care of myself while living at the beach! And that showed through the constant issues I had. I would find myself leaving places suddenly to go home and curl up in a ball on the bathroom floor. It was AWFUL! And this cycle continued for a few years. If I had too much dairy, alcohol, veggies or breads and pastas my body would suffer! I learned the big “trigger foods” but still had my fair share of issues because there were also the “no rhyme or reason” issues too!!! I would continue my annual colonoscopy that would typically show no change…I wasn’t getting worse but I wasn’t getting any better either!

Eventually I came to the conclusion that I would take 3 pills a day and spend $60/month on meds for the rest of my life!!!

Fast forward:

7 years

2 kiddos

and a wealth of mom-knowledge later and I started making HEALTHIER changes in my life that were doing more than just shrinking my waistline.

I started EXERCISING regularly…I started EATING balanced, clean foods – with limited dairy, additives, sugars, and gluten…and I incorporated SHAKEOLOGY – a nutrient dense superfood meal replacement shake that was giving my body superfoods I couldn’t find otherwise. I was fueling my body – treating it the way it was designed to be treated!!!! This combination made the BIGGEST impact in my life!!!

I instantly saw improvements in the way I FELT and reduced my daily Chron’s meds on my own. As these changes became my way of LIFE I saw fewer symptoms even when I would eat those prior “trigger foods”. Finally – 6 months in I made an appointment with my Digestive Disorder Doctor to determine if I could stop all together!!! After sharing my story and completing our consolation he agreed – I could COMPLETELY stop by meds!!! What I thought was even cooler…was that when I shared what I had done he told me that I wasn’t the first to have such similar successes!

You see – they used to be quick to just medicate and move one but what the doctors are realizing is that there is so much weight to be placed on NUTRITION and how that impacts YOUR LIFE. It had already been 2 years since my last colonoscopy so we agreed I’d come back in a year and we’d check – just to be sure!!!!

So today was the day…I prepped (which I have to say either I am growing up or its not nearly as bad as it used to be!!!!), I went in, and the doctor was more than pleased!!! He told me on a scale of 1-10 my Chron’s is “barely a 1” – EEEEEK!!!!

While I will always carry the risk and it could come back…as long as I continue doing what I’m doing and feeling the way I’m feeling I am GOOD TO GO!!!

If you suffer from chron’s or ulcerative colitis or IBS or anything else – I urge you to dig down into the way you’re treating your body!!! I am forever grateful that I joined my very first challenge group last year, that I decided to INVEST in my health and commit to this lifestyle. I have no clue where I’d be if I didn’t – but I don’t ever want to know!

You may have heard it before but I can’t stress it enough:

We get caught up in paying the doctor to make us better but we should really pay the farmer to keep us healthy!!!!

I choose the FARMER – what will you choose?

If you’d like more information on the changes I made in my own life to get to this point – to make this my LIFESTYLE and truly increase the quality of my life – fill out the challenge group application below! I will do everything I can to help YOU have similar successes but it starts with the willingness to COMMIT to CHANGE!

***These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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21-day fix week 1 Recap – prepped for week 2

June 8, 2015June 8, 20151 Comment

One week down…2 to go!!!!

I’ll be honest…I thought I was kind of sort of going to breeze through this program since I had been used to the Extreme program however…that was not the case!!!

This week really challenged me but-I did the best I could, used the highest weights I felt I could handle and when I needed to…dropped down!

I had one small hiccup on Tuesday as I found myself with what I self-diagnosed was turf toe. Out of NOWHERE my left big toe was red, hot to touch, swollen and very painful. I asked around and while the general consensus was gout – I have pretty much zero of the common causes for gout and much more likely to be turf toe.

Regardless I took a much needed yet dreaded REST DAY Wednesday, prepped some meals tried this new recipe for SPICY QUINOA AND ZUCCHINI BOWL and more importantly rested my foot!

I changed up my planned workout schedule by going with Pilates on Thursday (with lots of modifications and one-footed planks) and then Lower Fix Friday and Cardio Saturday at an event in my hometown ran by one of my coaches. I will say I love the flexibility

I’ll admit I missed my favorite Dirty 30!!!! But I’ll get it in this week for sure!!!

Nothing like getting knee deep in your weekly meal plan before realizing your planned 3-day refresh is going to have to wait for next week as Thursday will be spent prepping for Friday’s colonoscopy 😬

Yes – you read that right – this 29 year old heathy mama has a scheduled COLONOSCOPY!!!

After having huge successes last year with the addition of my superfood magic potion Shakeology and the switch to clean eating I was completely taken off all of my Chron’s disease meds and this will determine whether or not I can forgo these lovely procedures until I hit 50 like the rest of the population!

As anyone who has ever been through one of these before knows, the prep is far from enjoyable and while I am in no way looking forward to Thursday I cannot wait to hear the results Friday morning!

Please say a prayer for me 🙏

That being said if anyone would like to join me in a little SUMMER KICKOFF next week I’d love some accountability partners!!!!

Whether you’re looking to lose those last 10 pounds and slim down for swim suit season or tone up or begin a journey to a brand new YOU – it all starts somewhere and it starts with the decision to CHANGE!!!!

What can you expect???

*Starts with the 3-day refresh (optional, but highly recommended!!!)
*Follows the 21-day fix nutrition guide
*Follows the 21-day fix workout program with a few extra arm and booty focused moves
*Summer recipes
*Travel tips
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Spicy Quinoa Zucchini Bowl

June 3, 20151 Comment

Looking for a healthy, clean, 21-day fix approved lunch in less than 5 minutes?

Try this little mash up!

WHAT YOU NEED:

Zucchini

Ground Turkey

Cooked Quinoa

hot sauce of your choice

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Heat skillet over medium heat. I spritzed the pan with olive oil

Using a VEGETTI or other vegetable spiralizer, make your “noodles” and add to the pan. I counted my one zucchini as one GREEN although its likely a bit more.

Add 1 RED of ground turkey and 1 YELLOW of quinoa – this is where the meal prep Monday really comes into play!!!

Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated thoroughly.

Top with a few drops of your favorite hot sauce – and ENJOY!

This meal is one that can be doubled or tripled for as many servings as you need or you can even prep in full at the beginning of the week and have it all ready to grab and go!

I always try to keep cooked ground turkey, cooked quinoa etc. for a quick and easy meal!!! And while I kept it simple with the zucchini you could also add in other veggies like tomatoes and spinach or rather than hot sauce try salsa and/or avocado for a little Mexican twist!!!

Get creative, have fun with it! Remember – clean eating doesn’t have to be boring!!!

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Here we go again…21 Day Fix Week 1

June 1, 2015June 1, 20153 Comments

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

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

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

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

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

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

So here it goes:

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

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

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

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

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

There’s power in numbers!!!!