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Love yourself FIT 4 February

February 3, 2016February 4, 20162 Comments

“Take some time for yourself”

Easier said than done, right?

As a busy mom, I know how hard it can be to devote any set amount of time for yourself. Most moms are too busy taking care of all the housework, the kiddos and their ** amazing hubby’s ** to stop and think about prioritizing themselves for one minute…

But…I’m here to tell you – its an investment worth making!!!

When I started to devote 30 minutes to daily exercise

When I started to plan out my family’s meals and eat the foods to fuel my body

And when I started surrounding myself with other women – other moms who had similar struggles as me but also similar goals as me – I started to get RESULTS!

I saw how this regular exercise improved my mood – how eating the right foods increased my energy and how support can really pick you up after the worst of days.

It started with the commitment to a challenge group almost exactly 2 years ago today!

I decided I was ready for that change and I have never looked back and it has been my mission to help others experience what I have experienced – from the inside OUT!

To experience feeling comfort in their own skin, pride in the bod they’ve been blessed with by God and confidence to be the mom they want to be!

My LOVE YOURSELF FIT accountability group is now open and I am looking for *5* other women who need to love themselves again! Let me help you help yourself ❤

This group is a private online support & accountability group where work together to find the right program to help you reach your goals.
Each participant is required to replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology.
My goal is to teach you BALANCE. How to choose the right foods in the right portions to FUEL you throughout the day. I will share various tips and tricks to help you stay motivated and on track to meet your goals!
Each day you will “check in” to the group. Some days include an action item, some are more food for thought, recipes, motivation etc… but the key is you hold yourself accountable to that daily report on your day! This is the key – this is where the results come into play!

FITNESS + NUTRITION + SUPPORT = SUCCESS

I would love to have you in my next group! Please fill out the application below and I will be in touch right away!

Apply below!

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Hammer and Chisel RESULTS

February 2, 2016Leave a comment

Its easy to focus on the scale but I will be the first to say if that was my main focus I would have quit a long time ago.

I looked it a few different ways.

I challenged my body.

I tried new things.

I failed forward.

And we celebrated the small successes along the way!

Yes, I’ll be up front and share that GAINED 3 pounds on this program. Did I want to gain 3 pounds? Nope, not exactly. But let’s be real here…muscle is dense my friends! When you build muscle and cut the fat that number may be a bit higher!! Besides – my hubby is enjoying the 3 pound gain and solid booty and it is my role to keep him happy right?!

After some reinforcement from my hubby – I did learn to switch my focus to the other gains.

I gained stregnth, endurance, balance, discipline and 60 early morning dates with my hubby.

I have flaws. I have room for improvement but my goodness this body carried and delivered two beautiful babies.

My nutrition was far from perfect (I am such a cookie monster!!!) and I know I let my travels and other things set me back but hey – progress is progress right!!!

I am healthy and I just completed a 60 day RIGOROUS training program. I am proud!

These other gains, my friends, far outweigh the scale increase any day!

Besides, having a program to complete TOGETHER with my husband was so much fun and a huge key to my success (yes, I am calling my 3 pound weight gain a success).

Not only did I have my incredible hubby cheering me on daily but my challengers kept me in tune and in CHECK! I know I couldn’t have done it with out them all!!!

But the fitness journey has no end destination!

Its full Cruise*Countdown mode in our house as we prepare for a journey to the Caribbean on a trip we earned through Beachbody – We are not stopping here!

My Fit4February -LOVE yourself challenge group is now open and accepting applicants. We will kick off – TOGETHER – on February 14th!

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Fitness & Business Bootcamp~Mompreneur style

January 18, 2016June 14, 2017Leave a comment

Do you have a WHY?

A WHY – a reason why you do what you do?

WHY you work so hard every day?

WHY you make the daily choices and daily sacrifices?

Do YOU – have a WHY?

I’ll be the first to say – my WHY I life changes as my life changes

When I first signed up to be a Beachbody Coach – my WHY – was because I needed the discount and I needed to save some money money money!!! And becoming a coach gave me a discount on the products I already loved and truly needed in my life to help me overcome my Chrons Disease, have more energy to be with my kids and all around be a happier, healthier person.

Then I realized that I had the power to use the products to help my close friends and family and help them improve their QUALITY of LIFE.

Mission successful!

In time I began to realize I had something pretty darn POWERFUL at my fingertips. So I just kept sharing. With EVERYONE. EVERYWHERE I could…PASSIONATELY. And in time I created this business – working from home while still holding my title tight as a Stay At Home Mom but I was adding a new title to the mix – I was becoming a MOMpreneur!

I won’t pretend that this is a perfect fit for everyone but in my opinion, it did give me the best of both worlds!!

In less than 2 years I have been able to improve not only my own Health & Fitness – but the overall health of my husband, my parents, my inlaws, my siblings and HUNDREDS – yes literally HUNDREDS of others while simultaneously contributiing financially to our household. It started small at first with the monthly groceries…and soon I was able to cover those and my student loan payments – a few weeks later I added on my car payment and a few months later I added my mortgage as well. Its still a bit mind blowing at times – but it is reality!

The system I have created is duplicatable and while my personal success has been life changing – the coaches on my team are experiencing similar triumphs! I have been able to help other families pay for their monthly groceries – pay off their school loans – pay down and eventually OFF credit card debt – and bring other moms HOME to be with their babies too!

2015 was our warm up – we are just get started!!!

This opportunity is truly life changing and I want to share it with YOU!

Yes – I had reached my dream come true life as a Stay At Home Mom –

But I needed something MORE and this gives me that something MORE!!!

My WHY is now pure FREEDOM.

Freedom to give freely to others – to help those who are struggling with life’s curve balls and help them find a way out!

To FREEly live the life I used to think was only found in fairy tales and give my children a life of presence with me and our entire family!

How to build your fitness business from home

I will be taking on 5 new Coaches in my February Coach Training Academy – 5 ladies who want to BUILD a business and join my TRIBE!

Request HERE to join my 2 hour live event on Tuesday January 26th – get answers to any and all questions and find out if this opportunity is the right fit for YOU!

Or simply fill out the application below and we can begin chatting now!

***Because nothing comes without hard work : Beachbody does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach’s income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill. See our Statement of Independent Coach Earnings located in the Coach Online Office for the most recent information on our Coaches’ actual incomes.***

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What’s the Buzz with Cafe Latte?

January 14, 2016January 14, 20161 Comment

The newest Shakeology flavor has officially arrived!!!

And the Pittsburgh Market Council was fortunate enough to receive a little pre-launch stock pile to share at our Super Friday event.

One of the coaches on our team volunteering at Super Friday in the Shakeology Cafe

I asked some of the samplers what their thoughts were and this was the buzz:

“Reminds me of an iced coffee. Its not super sweet nor bitter like coffee. Its pretty good”
“As an avid coffee drinker I LOVE the taste and love that there’s no additional caffeine – I can drink it any time of the day. I love my shake late night.”
“Not as strong as the chocolate flavor but still very flavorful, def something to add to my mix but not so sure it could replace coffee everyday”
“Would be interested in the combo flavor box. Maybe even mixing half cafe latte with half vanilla shakeology or even chocolate shakeology”
“One word. AMAZING.”

So I decided to experiment a bit….

Autumn Calabrese was at our event last weekend and she suggested something very simple: Almond milk + all natural PB = simple!

And since she never steered me wrong in my workouts I figured she wouldn’t fail me now! So I went for it:

And YES – she was right!

From a girl who is not a fan of “coffee” but had a serious Blended Frap-a-day addiction in college – this hit the spot!

I kept this recipe simple but I know I could do my daily green container of spinach and it wouldn’t alter the flavor at all but would help me get my greens in!!! #winning!

If you’re interested in giving this a try you can do so – RISK FREE – with our 30-day guarantee.

You can GET YOURS with the combo route including 8 packets of Cafe Latte, 8 of Chocolate Shakeology and 8 Vanilla Shakeology packets or go all out Cafe Latte with a 30-serving bag.

You can also tack on a workout program for as little as $10 more in a CHALLENGE PACK.

But above it all – this is a small component in living out a healthy lifestyle and I want to help YOU!

If you’re looking to use this to jump start your journey to a healthier, more confident YOU – then fill out the application below to be considered for a spot in my next online Health & Fitness accountability group!

(*Must not already be working with a coach)

There’s POWER in numbers but YOU only have control of ONE.

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Surround yourself with those that lift you HIGHER

January 8, 2016January 8, 2016Leave a comment

Ahhh I can’t believe this weekend is finally here!

There’s been a lot of prep going on the background for months but our Beachbody Super Friday weekend has arrived and I have butterflies just thinking about all to come!

We have a jam packed agenda Friday night and a heck of a lot of recognition to endure as we have the Top Coach in all of Beachbody along with a 2x Top 10 coach, our CEO – Carl Daikeler and Celebrity Trainer Autumn Calabrease. And to cap the night we’ll be enjoying a live mashup by none other than Master Trainer Kam Niskach.

Its been such an honor being part of the Pittsburgh Market Council and being involved with all the planning and coordinating behind such a huge event!

We are sold out, leading the event in one of the most amazing places in Downtown Pittsburgh and I know we will not disappoint!

And while this excitement is swirling around in my head I am flashing back to last year’s event – one where I arrived as a star diamond coach with my hubby and just one coach on my team, my bestie.

Fast forward this year – I have coaches coming in from all across PA, OH, NC and even Canada! Wow – That little compound effect is amazing.

From a 1 star Diamond team a year ago to a 5 star diamond ELITE team today!

It truly does just start with ONE and I know these ladies are all going to leave this event with a fire burning inside of them to get out there and rock this business!!! Its such a powerful thing!

Just thinking of how much has spiraled and transpired over the last year leaves with me this burning desire to get out there and share this opportunity with everyone I cross paths with! Its given me such a new outlook on life. How you can live out the most amazing life in balance, health and fulfillment!

And well, that’s only Friday night…

I have also been asked to present at a Dream Team led training Saturday morning along with a few of the BEST of the BEST coaches in the entire network.

Talk about surrounding yourself with those that lift you higher!

Some of these ladies presented last year and I remember sitting there listening and absorbing thinking WOW – I can only imagine what that feels like to be up on that stage sharing their best practices and low behold there will be no imaging this year!

I’ll be living it and I’ll have my TEAM, my mom and my husband all there to support me.

If that doesn’t fill my cup I don’t know what does!

Then I get to spoil my coaches with some hair and make up pampering before we set off to enjoy a night of dancing and fun at the Lexus Club in Consol Energy.

Can someone pinch me now? Is this really my J-O-B?!

Sometimes I can’t believe it myself – but its true and YOU too can experience all the fun, excitement and fulfillment! Yes I work hard, I work a non-conventional job, and I make sacrifices but the benefits of those sacrifices far outweigh the rest!

So are you ready to join my team? Let’s make 2016 EPIC!

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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**

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

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Curious about Coaching?

December 27, 2015Leave a comment

You can’t let other people tell you who you are. You have to decide that for yourself! Your actions – your words – YOU – decide where you will end up in life.

Trust me – I was skeptical too. But as I watched other coaches in the network succeed in what seemed to be MY dream job I developed the attitude “why not me”.

I wanted to be a SAHM & I wanted to be fit and active to keep up with our growing kiddos & I wanted to be financially FREE – so WHY NOT take a leap and check out this work from home business opportunity?!?!

And my oh my did it forever change my life…for the good!

I decided to become the girl who decided to JUST GO FOR IT!!!

I decided that I was going to create a life I LOVED.

I get to wake up every day and HELP other people become better versions of themselves while continuously working on myself too…all from the comfort of my HOME.

Have you ever considered becoming a coach???
Are you an “on-the-fencer”???

My team is hosting a live event on WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 30th and I am inviting YOU to check it out – no strings attached!

Learn about the types of coaches, the opportunities and get answers to all your questions!!!

Who knows – 2016 may just be your best year YET!

If you’re interested in checking things out please fill out and submit the form below and/or email me at maeganblinka@gmail.com for a spot!

***Success isn’t the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you’re doing and you work hard you will be successful***

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Happy Holidays

December 23, 2015December 23, 2015Leave a comment

Christmas is only a few days away and all that you’ve worked for, saved for, prepared for and anticipated is about to arrive.

Enjoy it – each and every second of it – for if you blink it will be over!

So take this time and BE present with those you’re spending your Christmas with.

Its so easy to get caught up in all the excitement and forget what Christmas is all about.

Unplug.

Put your phone away.

Enjoy the excitement on your children’s faces.

And CELEBRATE all of God’s gifts that are in your hands!

For the craziness will be over soon and the normalcy will set back in!

I wanted to thank each and every one of you who has supported me and followed by journey! Whether you’re a coach on our team, a participant in my challenge group or a new friend I met along the way – I value YOU and our relationship!

I still feel a bit of a shock when I think of how my life has changed since Beachbody entered our world. An opportunity that seemed so small to me at the time has since provided my family with opportunities we could have only dreamed of!!!

A business that allows me to work on my time – to be home with my children while helping other moms build their business to be home with their children too! I have helped families put food on the table, helped others pay down their debt and as much as its given me this avenue to help transform people from the outside – I’ve been able to watch them transform on the inside too!

To be stronger, healthier and more confident versions of themselves!

Knowing that my support and guidance has the power to CHANGE LIVES propels me each and every day and I just have to THANK YOU for allowing me to be a part of your life!

2015 has been an amazing year. Our team has grown – the number of lives we have impacted has increased exponentially and I cannot wait to see what we can do in 2016!

Thank you all so much for having a part in our crazy little world!

We are so very blessed!

From my family to yours – Happy Holidays!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

December 22, 2015December 21, 2015Leave a comment

There’s nothing like walking into the house at dinner time with this on the table….

Ok – well maybe it didn’t look quite like that and more like…

Hey may be a bit messy but he is GOOD!

Nonetheless – my hubby whipped up this incredible, clean, chicken tortilla soup adapted from the FIXATE cookbook and I am excited to share the recipe with you!

WHAT YOU NEED:

8 – 6″ corn tortillas
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups sliced celery
4 medium tomatoes
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (Leftover salsa chicken works great!)
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 medium avocado
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 tsp crumbled feta cheese

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Preheat oven to 350
Line large baking sheet with parchment paper
Bake tortillas for 8-10 minutes on baking sheet, cool and break into pieces
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat
Add onion and celery, cook for approximately 5 minutes
Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute
Add tomatoes , cook for an additional 5 minutes until soft
Combine: onion mixture, 2 cups broth and HALF of the toasted tortillas into food processor and BLEND until smooth
Add mixture into large saucepan. Add remaining 4 cups brother, chicken, carrots and seasonings. Bring to a boil and cook on low approximately 10 minutes until carrots are tender.
Top each serving evenly with avocado, cilantro, cheese and remaining tortilla soup

SERVES: 4 (1 1/2 cups each)

CONTAINER EQUIVALENTS: 3 GREEN, 1 YELLOW, 1 RED, 1 1/2 BLUE

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Holiday Survival Tips

December 20, 2015December 20, 2015Leave a comment

If you’ve been following my Hammer & Chisel journey you may have noticed that week 3 kicked off with SEVERAL planned meals out – I mean its the holidays – tis the season right?!?!

Of course – but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some progress along the way too!!!

We have had some holiday celebrations, my dad’s birthday dinner and just some time out with friends and family! But here’s the deal – I do believe you can have your cake and eat it too!

Each day I’ve been “picking my splurge” whether its the meal or dessert I pick one and do my best on the other options. I have found making that healthier choice doesn’t leave me feeling deprived but rather proud that I am doing something to better myself!

We even had a day date christmas shopping trip in the mix and at the suggestion of my hubs we packed all our meals – yup – snack 1, lunch and snack 2. Mancake bake, grilled asparagus and salmon burgers, some fruit, shakeo and plenty to drink! Hydration is key!!!

And in between running from place to place we would sneak in those meals, fuel up and get on our way! I tend to get HANGRY while shopping and often don’t want to take the time out to eat when I’m on a mission and this made it work out for everyone involved!!!

My sis came to visit which gave me that much more of a REASON – not an EXCUSE to stay on track – we simply made it something we would do TOGETHER! Family fitness is just one of the many things that fills my cup — I think she’s hooked for sure!