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2018 Leadership in Vegas

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2018 LEADERSHIP IN Las Vegas, NV

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And just like that my 3rd annual Leadership event came to a close and 5 days later I am still processing all the feels, all the information and all the emotions that come with 5 days in Las Vegas surrounded by the most empowering women, partnered with the most amazing, committed company, with my hubster by my side!

Not just for the wining and dining but the ENTIRE experience.

2018 Vegas Leadership elite night

So…what is LEADERSHIP?

Leadership is an exclusive retreat and training opportunity set aside for only the best of the best. There are specific qualifications which left nearly 120 coaches qualifying the VIP night and a total of 500 qualifying for the remainder of the event – out of a network of over 350,000.

To say I felt “special” is an understatement!

We were spoiled with amazing gifts, Live workouts, sneak peeks into the new programs, elite training, fancy dinners, a photoshoot, and several opportunities to mix and mingle with the celebrity trainers.

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But it was more than just the frills and time away with my husband and great friends. There’s a point to it all!!!

Its a REWARD.

A thank you for the hard work!

It was an opportunity to truly LEARN and GROW from the best with the best!

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This was not just average run of the show training – but to sit back and listen from the best of the best, share in the heart and mission from the Corporate leaders and share, learn, absorb and take it back to my team to LEARN and apply as well!

And with each training – each meeting – each talk – each presentation.

We were all taken back to where it started:

The Mission: Help people achieve THEIR goal of living a healthy and fulfilling life

When you break it down to something that simple – you find yourself filled with PRIDE to be connected to such an incredible company with an incredible vision, mission, purpose and BELIEF.

And through it all I’ve been BEYOND BLESSED with the most amazing friendships that have came from it all!

I’ve been blessed with many different travel opportunities with my partner company this year as a coach but this one was special.

It was unique and I felt so empowered to come HOME and TAKE ACTION!

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When we sat in our VIP session and were told: You’re in the top .003% of the COMPANY so many thoughts swirled my head.

Those were the words spoken to me by the CEO of my partner company at the first day of our annual leadership conference and to be honest I still ask myself

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WHY ME?!

Why did I take what was shared with me and RUN with it while others get overwhelmed with the information, with LIFE and just shut down?

How do I use my inner drive and determination to push past the adversity, the remarks from other people, and let that EMPOWER ME to show them WHAT is possible vs. those who let other people’s opinions weigh them down?

What makes me different than the other women out there trying to build their own businesses???⠀

To be honest these questions have swirled in my mind for days but one good friend said it perfectly:

We just don’t EVER give up!

No matter W H A T

When it gets hard,
When life is B U S Y
WHEN SHIZ HAPPENS

WHEN there isn’t an ounce left to pour into someone else…

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I find it.
Because this business is a gift, and it’s my obligation and responsibility to keep going:

For my clients, my team, and those watching and waiting for the right time to join.

I simply CANNOT ever GIVE UP.

I’m looking for other women with that STRONG INNER DRIVE to make an income from the impact they make and who are not afraid to WORK HARD through the mountains and valleys to reach their fullest potential.

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Sound like the perfect fit for YOU?

I’m only taking 5 new ladies on for my next coach mentorship program

Next year’s Leadership training will be in ARIZONA

Will you be joining us?

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Homemade Tomato Sauce

November 2, 2016November 2, 20161 Comment

Whole 30 Tomato Sauce.PNG I grew up Italian, with lots of Italian meals and never have I ever even considered making my own sauce.

I mean there’s SO MANY companies out there that make ROCKING sauces. Problem is – MOST of them have sugar in them!

And while I was a little intimidated to start I realized…this sauce thing isn’t so hard after all!

And as I complete Day 10 of the Whole 30 I have made this a second time so trust me when I say – this is a keeper ladies and gents!!!

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 tablespoon cooking fat (I used coconut oil)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Heat the cooking fat in a large pot over medium heat.
When fat is hot, add the onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring, until the onion becomes translucent, 2 – 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and stir until aromatic, about 1 minute
Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper
REDUCE the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat, stirring every 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick an dsmooth, about an hour.
Discard the bay leaf..
STORE in fridge 5-7 days (if it lasts that long!)

NOTE: I doubled this batch the two times I’ve made it. We’ve used it over ground beef/turkey, over chicken, zoodles, etc. I love the chunky aspect of it – but – for my kids we blended it in the blender so it was super smooth!

I am currently on Day 10 of the Whole 30 and Core De Force combined and while I am no expert I am absolutely loving the program, results and accountability from those joining me!!!

If you’d like accountability and support whether its for your workouts, nutrition, the whole 30 or all of the above – fill out the form below!!!

THERE’S POWER IN NUMBERS

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We survived the HOLIDAYS – 30 day Hammer & Chisel results!

January 3, 2016January 5, 2016Leave a comment

My husband and I are 4.5 weeks into Hammer and Chisel and all I can say is WE DID IT!!!!

With the new release of the workout program The Masters: Hammer & Chisel on December 1st I was beyond tempted to “start in the new year”…however my very excited hubby said he was ready for a change and ready to go and since I am all too familiar with the power of an accountability partner, I couldn’t let him go at it alone!!!

A very simple clean, crockpot roast

So we decided we would start, do the best we could but still enjoy the holidays…aka EAT THE COOKIES, enjoy the parties and control the controllable!
And through 5 birthday parties, countless holiday get togethers, NYE and all that in between I am happy to say WE MADE IT!

Am I where I want to be?!

Well, no, not exactly.

But am happy with the progress?

Absolutely!

Even though I gained 2 pounds I lost 2 inches – which goes to show you this program can help you gain LEAN muscle!

I have been using the Beachbody Performance Line – ENERGIZE (pre workout) and RECOVER (post workout) daily which have been KEY in helping me get the most of out each workout and reduce muscle soreness. In addition I haven’t missed a day of my SHAKEOLOGY! Nutrition is key and while the holiday indulgences were there Shakeology played a huge role in making sure they didn’t get out of control, especially during the baking days!!! For less than $4/meal you can’t beat that dense superfood nutrition!!!

The workouts are challenging and I KNOW the incredible results are coming but in all honesty – my nutrition wasn’t where it needs to be to get jaw-dropping results – but to make progress at a time when most Americans are gaining 7-10 pounds – I’LL TAKE IT!!!

I am getting stronger. My weights have increased and the 12 pounders that were collecting dust are now being tossed around with ease. One simple non-scale victory that helps reassure me – THIS PROGRAM IS WORKING!!!

And while the holidays are over our busy lives are here to stay. As I look forward to the second half of this program I see our upcoming Beachbody weekend in the ‘Burgh – an entire weekend away from home and then two weeks later I’ll be off to LA for a Leadership conference.

Life is busy. But you can always CONTROL the CONTROLLABLE.

*Plan ahead*

*Pack snacks*

*Prioritize your workouts and your health*

*Toss the excuses*

*Start each day with a fresh mind and clean slate*

**You can achieve great things. Believe YOU CAN and you WILL**

If you’d like some support and accountability to begin and/or continue your own fitness journey then fill out the application below! My challenge group is now forming and I know FIRST HAND how powerful it is to surround yourself with other like-minded people!

There’s POWER in numbers but you only have control over ONE.

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Resolutions into Results

December 13, 2015December 12, 20152 Comments

Is it the super great deal at the local gym?

Or maybe the 7-10 pounds you tacked on between Thanksgiving & Christmas?!

Or…. perhaps the classic “this is my year” attitude??

I’m sure there’s a million and one things that play into the reasons but the results have proven in a recent study that the TOP 3 new years resolution in America are to:

*EXERCISE MORE*

*LOSE WEIGHT*

*Improve DIET*

Forget saving for the future or spending more time with family – most people kick off a new year with a goal to somehow some way improve their overall well being!

Yet, LESS than 10% of those people are actually successful in achieving their resolutions!

Why?

They don’t have the tools!

They’re afraid of change – they fear failure – they don’t know HOW to get started AND continue!

But here’s the deal…if you make a few temporary changes the results will simply be that – temporary. You won’t truly acheive what you’re setting out to do unless you make a CHANGE!

A change in the way you think – act- believe and yes – a change in your LIFESTYLE!

So – what’s the deal?

For starters – its much easier said than done!

Making a lifestyle change – a HEALTHY lifestyle change isn’t always easy.

Some people will doubt you, some may not support you, some may even say negative things and you may fear your ability to stick to it long term or when not at home. You’re afraid you don’t have the time or the money – But these are all just excuses – if you have a plan – you can overcome every single one of them – and then some!

AND I CAN HELP YOU!

Committing to a healthy eating and a consistent exercise routine may be HARD. But so is living in a body that you’re unhappy with.

CHOOSE YOUR HARD.

Then take action.

I’ve started and stopped my fair share of “changes” but nearly 2 years ago I made one change that forever changed my life.

I joined a challenge group.

An online accountability group filled with other women who had similar struggles as I did – similar fears – and similar goals – TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE!

I picked up a 21 day fix challenge group, followed the advice of my COACH, and joined a group!

I pushed play – in my home – for 30 minutes a day. I checking to the group for accountability, I took the advice shared, I utilized the meal plans and recipes that were suggested and low and behold – I GOT RESULTS!