At this time next week I’ll be driving off to the airport for an opportunity of a lifetime!!!
I’ve been invited – I’ve accepted – and I cannot wait for our BIG LAUNCH event in the UK!
This is my first time traveling over seas and quite frankly I’m a tiny bit scarrrrrrrrred but I’m pretty sure the excitement is going to push me past the nerves!!!
Throughout the last 3.5 years I’ve built an incredible team of life-changing – EMPOWERING – women in the US & Canada and I am so PROUD to be part of the 3x #1 team in the entire COMPANY but its time to make our impact even greater!!!
I will be heading to London for our team’s launch event and the company’s kick off party where I will have the opportunity to share with our new FOUNDING COACHES how I went from CPA full time working mom – to a stay at home mom – to a MOM-preneur building my business in pockets of time throughout my day!
If you live in the UK and are interested in learning more about what I do as a health and fitness coach, please drop your name below or send me a private message.
I am looking for women who are:
DRIVEN
SELF-MOTIVATED
COACHABLE
WILLING TO LEARN
PASSIONATE ABOUT LIVING A HEALTHY/BALANCED LIFESTYLE
And more importantly those who will LEAD from the front and SHARE to INSPIRE those around them!!!
The brainstorming sessions, the training sessions taught and the training sessions attended, and the corporate presentations
The giant live workouts together as a TEAM
And the late nights spent TALKING, the dance parties, the game night
And so many more MOMENTS…came together to make up a recent 5-day trip I took to Orlando. It was a trip for me to be with my coach – the one that shared her life so graciously on social media and allowed ME to discover THIS life changing opportunity – and a trip for me to be with my leaders as well – to thank them and spoil them and teach them so that one day they are doing the same for their teams!
It was a TEAM retreat for the record books no doubt…but WHY?
Why are these things SO KEY and such a HUGE driver for me to host and my team to attend?
As coaches we have the opportunity to build an EMPIRE without ever leaving home.
A DREAM come true to this former, stay at home mom who needed to find herself after babies!
And whether you have little ones and a desire to be home with them or simply a desire to travel more or work on your own terms or simply live beyond the nontraditional 9-5 this business has the ability to be a BLESSING beyond words.
Sometimes building a business behind a computer screen can be a little lonley and you the peer to peer interaction is what you need to jazz it up.
We have larger events like Summit and the Success Club trips that allow us to come together and quarterly Super Saturdays to see local area coaches but the annual team RETREAT allows a time to be together as ONE TEAM UNITED and I truly cannot put into words the IMPACT this even has on my business.
I remember watching my coach go on her team retreat before I started thinking REALLY – that many girls in one place who are VOLUNTARILY spending the weekend together?!?!
I didn’t get…until I became a part of it. The unity. The community. THE FAMILY.
It never is about comparison and there are no secrets. We are simply EMPOWERING one another to be the best mom/wife/friend/sister and coach all rolled into one. We share tips and ideas, life events and stories and motivation one another on all aspects of the business and just plain old LIFE!
I have learned that when you pour into yourself for a little bit you then have the ability to POUR MORE into others and this trip while seemed like it came at the most crazy time in my life – I now realize it came at the time I – WE – needed it most.
I don’t know many jobs – careers – that are built upon a CULTURE that encourages other women to empower other women and provides an environment for you to SIMPLY BE YOU and your income is a direct result of the IMPACT you make but my goodness I sure am glad I found it!
But this I ensure you –
Behind the stock pile of selfies, and group photo shots, and pretty meals, and smiles and laughs…is WORK.
We work HARD because our work matters.
We work HARD because we KNOW we have something SPECIAL.
We work HARD because every time we SHARE what we do we have the opportunity to pay it forward and help others the same way this business has blessed us.
I got started as a coach because I NEEDED it emotionally AND physically and I knew there HAD to be other women suffering the way I was and I held that power in my hand to help them. And here I stand today not just doing that – but helping OTHER build their empires too.
If you’d like to learn more about what I do as a coach, or simply how you could become a part of this TRIBE of INCREDIBLE WOMEN…fill out the application below or request to join my informational group.
I’d love to have you join me on next year’s trip!!! I promise, we don’t just take selfies, workout and eat salads…we’re a lot of fun and ENJOY life!
Whether you’re starting a fitness journey, changing your nutrition or BOTH – simply getting those first few days in…is HARD!
But one thing I learned is we all have that “tipping point” – that point where your desire to change outweighs your desire to stay the same and it is THEN that the excuses get pushed aside and you GO FOR IT.
And this is what my GOAL is for YOU with Clean Week! To just GO FOR IT – try this out and see if YOU will benefit from the combination of
FITNESS + NUTRITION + SUPPORT to get you RESULTS!
If you’ve ever watched what I do – and thought “I could never do THAT’ – then its time to CHANGE THAT ATTITUDE!!!
Clean Week is a new program designed specifically to EASE you into a healthy lifestyle – with NO STRINGS ATTACHED my friends!!!
This program is ideal for you if you are looking to:
Ease into fitness with easy-to-follow workouts.
Learn the basics of proper eating—not “dieting” – but EATING FOR FUEL
And get an inside look into how my virtual accountability groups work!!!
On October 3rd – you will be able to stream the 4 brand new workouts for FREE on Beachbody On Demand (BOD) – aka – the Netflix of the fitness world!
No membership required, just enter your email, accept the terms & conditions and you’re set.
Check out this video for more details:
WHEN IS IT AVAILABLE: October 3, 2017 WHAT DO WE GET: 4 beginner level, 30 minute workouts that focus on functional fitness (Active stretch, core, strength, cardio),7-day sampler pack of Shakeology & a customizable meal plan with an introduction to nutrition basics & meal prep, including amazing family friendly recipes WHAT DO WE NEED: 1 light set of dumbbells WHAT TO EXPECT during the 7 day group:
Begin losing those first few pounds
Feel stronger physically and mentally
Have more energy throughout the day
Kick those unhealthy cravings
And feel CONFIDENT that you can continue!
Is there a MODIFER?
While most other home workout programs include a modifier, someone you can follow along with if you’re struggling and need to slow down, Clean Week includes an intensifier. If you feel like a certain move is too easy for you, you can follow the intensifier for a more challenging workout.
How does the Clean Week Meal Plan/Nutrition Plan work?
The program meal planner that comes with Clean Week breaks down everything you need to know to start eating healthier. Since everyone is different, your nutrition plan during the program will be customized to fit your specific needs. You’ll learn how to plan and prep your meals for the entire week so you’re ready to go! There will be a variety of recipe suggestions that use ingredients anyone can easily find in their local grocery store.
Why Shakeology?
You’ll also get to try Shakeology, our complete nutrition shake, with a 7-day sampler pack. Shakeology has been what helps me get the nutrition that I need in a delicious way!
The regular Shakeology sampler comes with 2 packets of chocolate, 2 packets of vanilla, 2 packets of cafe latte, and 1 packet of strawberry.
There is also a vegan Shakeology sampler available.
This is the missing link to so many other fitness/nutrition options out there!! Its one thing to get the nutrition in check, its another to start moving, but when you know OTHER people are counting on you – the SUPPORT will carry you through the ups and downs and good days and bad to help make HABITS!!!
In my closed online support group, you will get my daily motivation, tips and everything you need to make sure you FINISH what you START!!!
If you’re ready to boost that confidence, try something new, grab a sneak peek into my accountability groups and JOIN me for a week of fun and fitness – then fill out the form below!!!
Do you take a multi vitamin? If I drink Shakeology daily do I “need” one? What’s the difference between vegan and regular Shakeology?
I get these questions a lot.
So to make things easier for you (and me!) I summed it all up here for you!
First things first: Do I take a multi vitamin?
Today? Yes. When I first started? No.
Let me explain…
I still remember the JOY I had when I started drinking Shakeology 3.5 years ago and could DITCH my costly prenatal vitamins. It was truly JOYFUL.
I didn’t actually LIKE taking them and could never remember to get my prescription filled, but as a nursing mama I was committed to giving my body what it needed and I knew my growing babe needed the nutrients.
When I cross referenced my prenatal to the nutrition facts of my chocolate Shakeology they were in LINE. I talked to my Doctor and we agreed that with Shakeology daily, an additional vitamin wasn’t necessary. I added a DHA supplement and was set – #winning
Fast forward a few years and as I approached 30, I developed an unwanted dairy allergy. I tried to ignore it for a bit but it wasn’t going anywhere!!!
My skin was breaking out and I was constantly bloated. When I finally made the decision to go dairy free I knew I had to make a change with my daily superfoods.
So without a second thought I swapped out my daily whey-based Shakeology for the plant-based vegan option – easy breezy!
And much to my misunderstanding – I thought the ONLY difference between the vegan and regular was the whey protein vs. pea/quinoa protein. #wrong
But as I made the switch from regular chocolate to vegan chocolate and then vegan vanilla many of my challengers and team members followed suit.
And before long I was asked: WHY DO THE VITAMIN CONTENTS ON THE BAG OF VEGAN DIFFER FROM THE REGULAR?
Hmmm great question. I honestly NEVER even noticed.
I had to do some research on this one…
Big picture – both varieties are formulated from a combination of over 70 superfoods that work TOGETHER to give you the healthiest meal in a CUP!
The Whey blends (regular) of Shakeology have been fortified with added vitamins and minerals to help support health and vitality.
The Vegan Shakeology blends include a variety of naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. But because they are derived exclusively from the ingredients in Shakeology and are not fortified with added vitamins and minerals, these amounts of vitamins and minerals will vary naturally from batch to batch. For this reason, the amounts of all vitamins and minerals are not specified on the Vegan Shakeology labels.
So both still amazingly nutritious – however you just can’t be QUITE so sure on the exact amounts of some vitamins.
Soooo how do I NOW- bridge that gap?
ENTER ACTIVIT!
Activit is a daily multivitamin packed with 22 vitamins and minerals and extra ingredients to enhance your results from regular fitness training.
To be honest I thought it was just a multivitamin to take if you DIDN’T use Shakeology regularly.
But what its done for me is fill a nutritional gap that I had when I started drinking vegan!
Activit also has quercetin which helps with energy with the B vitamins in the most bioavailable forms! And I mean, who doesn’t need MORE energy?!
The vegan shakeology doesn’t have Biotin added like the whey-based shakeology does so I’ve also been getting my biotin here in my Activit instead of another supplement and I think its safe to say the nails speak for themselves!
And for those who have the MTHFR mutations (like some of my challengers!!!) – this vitamin includes methylated folate!
So because the vegan Shakeology is not fortified with extras – I have combined my daily activit with my daily Shakeology for my own optimal health!
If you’d like to try Activit and/or Shakeology or just chat about how you can optimize your personal health and well-being – you can contact me at the form below!
***I want to add that with any dietary restrictions, changes, supplements, etc… you should always consult your physician.
This post is not meant to be medical “advice” for you but rather it is meant to share MY personal experience and what I have found to work for me, as a busy entrepreneur working from home raising two kids and trying to stay on top of the demands of every day LIFE without losing my shiz.
Amongst the usual birthday parties, new sporting teams, etc…and the routine slips…then
“One dinner out won’t hurt”
“One splurge to celebrate with some fro-yo isn’t the end of the world”
“I won’t meal plan this week, we’ll just wing it”
“A few margaritas just this once won’t make a difference”
The list continues…
And while my goal is to remain in BALANCE in my health and nutrition there comes a time when the scale tips just a little off center…
Needless to say the lack of a summer ROUTINE allowed my nutrition follow suit as the summer days came to a close and on Labor Day we hit the tipping point.
We enjoyed the good food with good friends and had a good time but I was feeling the impact of those not-so-normal food choices! The dip in my energy and trouble keeping my hand out of the cookie jar led me to back to ‘Old Faithful: 3 Day Refresh
Because YES – while I do aim to eat 90% gluten free/dairy free & at least 80% CLEAN (if not more)…sometimes I fall into old habits too! #DidSomeoneSayCereal?
But I have learned this is part of the journey…the key to ongoing PROGRESS & SUCCESS is to keep moving forward and simply JUMP RIGHT BACK in where you left off!
I spent the first part of last week doing a 3-Day plant based cleanse which allowed me to break that sugar cycle, ditch the reliance on starchy carbs and get back to my grain free/dairy free meal plan that I’ve learned WORKS FOR ME!
Here’s an example of what my week looked like:
And with my trusty 3-Day Refresh, a few fellow challengers to help me stay accountable and a reminder that: I CAN DO HARD THINGS…I was able to drop 3 pounds of BLOAT and get my groove back!
I don’t do these OFTEN but when my body needs to detox and cleanse I can feel it – I listen to it – and I never regret the sacrifices to FEEL good again!!! I have found quarterly tends to work best for me!!
You can see how I’m continuing my meal plan this upcoming week
Although we will be traveling this weekend I will pack my shakeology so I know I can stay on track with that and I will make smart choices. The plus side is we are visiting my family who tends to live out a health balance like us so HOPEFULLY we’ll all stay on track TOGETHER!!!
I’m looking for a few women who want to lose 5-10+ pounds and/or who want to end 2017 STRONGER than they started!!
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I am so excited to share the transformation and story of my friend and challenger Lynsie N.
Guess how much weight she lost in this 3 week rapid rebuild program?!?!
Did you guess?
Ok I’ll give you a minute.
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ZERO!
Yup, true story. So you may be thinking, “then what are we about to talk about?”
That the scale is a silly liar.
MEET LYNSIE:
She recently participated in my SHIFT SHOP LAUNCH party.
She replaced one meal a day with shakeology.
Followed the fitness plan.
Stayed accountable to our closed support group
And most importantly FINISHED WHAT SHE STARTED.
Here’s what she had to share:
Program that you did: Shift shop
Non- scale accomplishments: Mentally pushed myself to accomplish a daily goal of “me” time. To make me healthy for my family.
Weight and inches lost: No lbs lost. Muscle definition becoming more visible.
Lost 6.5″
What accomplishments are you most proud of from this challenge? Working out. Every. Single. Day. Even on those blah days.
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As you can see this wasn’t about the number on the scale. Lynsie set forth on a MISSION – to be a stronger, healthier, happier mom who prioritized HER OWN health and putting herself ahead of others. She did it-and did it well, and the best part: She’s not slowing down any time soon!!
She may not have LOST any pounds but she sure did GAIN a lot more!!!
I truly believe TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER and I am proud to coach other women through my online wellness studios!
If you would like to learn more about my private online wellness studio groups, where you are provided with a customizable meal plan, a fitness routine to follow, daily inspiration/motivation & a private tribe of women who are also working on becoming the best versions of themselves – then please fill out the application below and I will get back to you within 24 hours.
Shakeology has been a staple of my daily nutrition for over 3.5 years now. Its not just a shake or just some protein or just something to fill my cup.
This is my fast food
This is my daily vitamin
This is my meal on the go
This is the answer to my ongoing HEALTH!
This little goodness was the answer to digestive struggles I had for years and has helped ME nix daily chrons disease meds*
*This is my own personal experience. 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
Do you want to try Shakeology???
You can get your own 30 day supply HERE or even start with the FLAVOR SAMPLER PACK TO FIGURE WHAT WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE!
As always you can email me at maeganblinka@gmail.com with any questions!!!
I am super excited to share this guy’s Transformation Pics.
Not only because he ROCKED it but because he is my HUBBY and we did this TOGETHER!
3 weeks ago this stud and I committed to a 21-day journey together
We pressed play each morning in our basement…
We ate normal foods you would buy at the grocery store…
We gave our body a daily dose of dense superfoods nutrition every.single.day…
We enjoyed an off meal each week…
We helped each other get up and workout on the days we didn’t want to…
& we talked each other out of diving headfirst in to the Dairy Queen drive through (more than once)…
We were not perfect but we stayed COMMITTED and each time we got a little off track we got right back on…we leaned in to each other and our fellow challengers.
I think it’s safe to say the whole “rapid results program” lived up to its name 💃💃💃
The results are IN: 10 flipping pounds GONE…his clothes are fitting WAYYYYY better!!!
And above all else-he not only let me TAKE the pictures but he is letting me SHARE THEM and if this inspires YOU or maybe you to share with your SPOUSE to GET STARTED now then please join me in celebrating a little#TransformationTuesday action & Let’s CHAT!
It is “EASY” to workout for 30 minutes or 45 minutes or even 60 minutes a day.
The “HARD” part is controlling what you put in your body the other 23 hours.
I was told that in my very first challenge group over 3 years ago and I have never forgot it — and I share this with my challengers often BECAUSE ITS SO TRUE!!!
We are quick to think to ourselves “but I worked out I DESERVE this treat/drink/fried amazingness – but my friends this is where you undo all the hard work you’ve put in!
And with the RAMP UP approach in The Shift Shop – its the nutrition as much as the killer sweat sessions that drive those jaw dropping results!
So what goes down in week 3:
This is where everything comes together. You are working out at your peak while eating your cleanest. Starchy carbs are eliminated to make way for your best results—and although it’s a challenging week—you can help ward off your cravings with Shakeology, the superfood supplement shake designed to support your nutrition goals without sacrificing results.
While I follow Plan A and my hubs follows Plan D – you can see the meal plans are SIMILAR its more the quantity of food that differs!
We’re excited to push ourselves this final week and really feel the full impact of the Ramp up approach IN THE SHOP!
If you’re interested in learning more about this program and/or participating in one of my online accountability groups fill out the application below!
The brainstorming sessions, the training sessions taught and the training sessions attended, and the corporate presentations
Amongst the usual birthday parties, new sporting teams, etc…and the routine slips…then
Maegan Blinka 