Take the Health Bet

Wondering what I am talking about when I am referring to the Health Bet? Well, let me tell you....it is as simple as getting healthy for 30 days & earning money. You are probably thinking to good to be true, what is the catch? NO CATCH!! Let me tell you how you earn money for getting healthy from September 5th- October 2nd.

The Health Bet is an incentive program Beachbody is running for the month of September because they are betting you will fall in love with getting healthy! I know for a fact, if you commit to getting healthy for 1 month, your life will never be the same! 

How does it work? And what do you need to do to get in on this AMAZING opportunity?

1) Join my health/fitness accountability (End of Summer Reset) group that starts September 5th and ends October 2nd.
2) Pick a Beachbody program that fits your goals & interests.
3) Have a 30 day supply of Shakeology. 
4) Once you are in the group all you have to do is commit to being the healthiest you & log your journey! Drink 5 shakeology shakes a week & do a minimum of 3 workouts a week for 4 weeks. That is it!! 

How do you get the money?

Like I said above, just commit to the program we select together for 4 weeks. If you do this, you will earn an equal share of up to 1-3 million dollars!! Once you have logged your stuff for 4 weeks, Beachbody will equally split the money between all participants & send it to you!

There are so many awesome promotions going on for the month of August. Get a program before August 29th to have your package in time to get started on September 5th. 
Promotions include: (challenge pack is a bundle package of a program + 30 day supply of shakeology)

• Country Heat and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• Country Heat Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• 21 Day Fix (+Spanish) and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• 21 Day Fix Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• 21 Day Fix EXTREME (+Spanish) and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• 21 Day Fix EXTREME Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• 22 Minute Hard Corps and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• 22 Minute Hard Corps Performance Pack
• 3-Day Refresh and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• CIZE and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• CIZE Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack.
• Club and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• Club Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• PiYo and Shakeology Challenge Pack
• PiYo Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack

Make sure to hurry and get a spot! Email me or fill out the application below to get more information, learn about prices for promotions, pick a program, & get ready for the healthiest month of your life! All you have to lose is weight & unhealthy habits & you will gain back your health & some cash while you are at it! WHY NOT?!?

Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy

Working out anytime especially while pregnant may seem like a chore. From feeling nauseous to a growing belly in the first trimester; body changes & sleepless nights in the second trimester; to barely making it to the bathroom in third trimester. Working out when you feel completely exhausted a majority of the time may not sound like a good idea but there are so many benefits to being active during pregnancy.

21 weeks pregnant

1) Keep pregnancy weight gain in the healthy range.
2) Increases your energy. This may seem contradictory since you are exercising but hormones are released which make you feel better after a workout.
3) Reduces risk of gestational diabetes.
4) Improves your sleep.
5) Keeps your digestive system on track.
6) Reduces pregnancy aches & pains. Helps reduce swelling!
7) Improves your immune system.
8) Lowers your blood pressure.
9) Help boost your mood during & after pregnancy. Making you feel better about yourself, the life you created, & everything about this new life as momma.
10) Makes labor & delivery easier.
11) Helps recover faster post-birth.

25 weeks pregnant

The list of benefits go on and on for working out when pregnant. It may seem hard especially when you don't feel like moving off the couch. But you will feel revived, healthy, & your baby reaps the benefits as well! If you are pregnant or post-baby, I would love to chat with you about getting started with your health & fitness journey! My journey started after our first baby, so I know how hard it can be during/after pregnancy to get started or even know where to begin! YOU are WORTH!! Let me help you gain your confidence back & feel amazing!

Email me or fill out the application below!!

Banana Apple Muffins

With a toddler in the house, I am constantly fighting the battle over food. One day he loves something, the next day won't touch it. So variety is what we need! This is a great breakfast or snack idea for the whole family! I especially love these muffins because they are carb free...yes that is right no carbs!! 

                                 

Ingredients:

- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

- 1 cup mashed banana (I used to medium bananas)

- 1 tbsp organic grass-fed butter (melted)

- 1.5 cups almond flour 

- 3/4 tsp baking soda

- 1 dash sea salt

- 1/2 cup peeled and chopped apple (I used my ninja chopper to make the apple pieces small since we have the little guy)

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Place nine muffin holders in the pan or spray with non-stick spray
- Combine eggs, banana, and butter in bowl. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl combine almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add both mixtures together. Mix until blended.
- Add chopped apple to mixture. Mix well.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 9 cups. 
- Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. I use a toothpick in the center of the muffin, if nothing is on there when you pull it out, they are done!
- Let cool.

Muffins before baking

This is considered 1 fruit serving and 1 healthy fat serving! Enjoy this treat!

Getting Healthy for the New Year

It is a new year and you might sitting down to think about your goals for 2016. If getting healthy is on your list, this year does not have to be like the years past. This year can be YOUR year to kick some bootay and not just succeed at getting healthy but get in the best shape of your LIFE!!! The top resolution every year is fitness and by the end of January more than half have already given up. Why is this???

I personally think people give up so quickly because they do not know where to begin or have the right tools. They don't have the support or daily motivation to help them push through the tough days and pick them up when they had a bad day of eating. So many Americans try to 'diet' and let's be really honest with ourselves, diets don't work. Diets don't work because it is not part of your lifestyle, you will for the rest of your life count calories or points. For me that is no way to live!! 

To truly be successful at achieving your resolutions for a healthier 2016, you need to learn a healthier way of living. This includes the right kinds of foods to fuel body, correct portion amounts of foods, daily workouts, a support system, and learning how to incorporate this into your life so it is a lifestyle and not a quick fix! I am going to share with you how you can do this!!

1) Find a program that works for you. if you say you will get gym membership but know deep down you won't go then this isn't a good option. Figure out what you enjoy during for workouts and find something that fit these needs. There is Beachbody program for every person out there!! If you like weights there is 21 day fix, 21 fix extreme, and the new program which I am super excited about Hammer and Chisel!! If you like pilates and yoga type workouts there is PiYo which is a combination of both and is low impact! If you like cardio and no weights, insanity max 30 high intensity workouts using your bodyweight!! The list goes on and on...but when you find something you like to do, at home, and only 30 minutes you are more likely to stay committed!!

2) Support system. Join a group of individuals who are pushing for the same goals as you and going through the same program. These support groups will help give you the extra push when you have a bad day, daily motivation to stay on track, workout, and when you want to give up. Support is crucial piece to sticking with a fitness program or goal. If you exercise with individuals with share the same goals with you it makes it fun and more enjoyable!! Everyday you are held accountable and want to succeed to share your success!! With every Beachbody program, you can join support groups for FREE!! I run 2 groups monthly to help individuals learn how to get started, stay committed, motivated, learn healthy recipes/proper nutrition, and have FUN while doing it!! The support from other women is so inspiring!!

3) Time/Putting yourself first. YOU ARE WORTH IT!! Set time aside for yourself everyday to get your workout in. With a 30 minute a day program, you can say your too busy, we are all busy!! This is 2% of your day, you deserve this time to feel good about yourself and take care of your body!! Treat working out like your job, schedule it in everyday and no matter what get your workout in!! You have to take care of yourself first to be able to take care of others!! So remember you are important and worth this time!!

4) Routine. Figure out a time that will work best for you to workout. Schedule this in everyday and follow it. For me, waking up before the little one is best so I get it done, my mind can't tell me no, and I feel great for the rest of the day!! Figure when it is best for you and stick with it for 30 days and just see how amazing you feel!!

5) Tools. The right program, nutrition plan, support, and routine are vital to being successful and staying committed to your goals!

6) Tracking your progress. The scale is not the most accurate way to measure and I tell every person I work this!! Taking good accurate measurements and before-after pictures is the tell all!! I love these 2 ways more than scale because they tell progress more than the scale!! Also, how you feel and how your clothes fit is another way to track your progress! Give your measurements/pictures to someone you trust and do a weekly check-in with them to track. I absolutely love this part of being a fitness coach!! In the support groups I help you keep track of progress and keep pushing every single day for those results!! 

Pictures tell all! 

If getting healthy and fit is a goal for your 2016, let's chat!!! Together we can achieve your goals and so much more!! My next health and fitness accountability group opens up January 4th, and I want YOU in it with me!! Drop the excuses and start right NOW!! The only thing holding you back from your before and after picture is you, you can and will be the next AMAZING transformation if you commit!! 

Fill out the application below or email me to get more information, chat, or get started!! I can't wait to ROCK 2016 and I want you with me!! 

No Holiday Weight Gain- Survival Guide

November and December are survival mode for most aspects of our life. We are busy with our normal day-to-day activities but this time of the year we add on so much with holiday parties, shopping, family gatherings, and more. This is also the time of year where excuses come in to play big time and we don't make time for our health or we say we don't have the money to eat healthy. 

This is where I call BS..yes I said it!! If you really want to get healthy then the time of year doesn't matter. It is all about YOU. It is about your will and want to change. If you want to get healthy then you will start no matter what is happening in your life. You can be successful at this time of year and still enjoy all those Holiday festivities you don't want to miss out on.

How to be successful during the Holiday season:

1) Strong-emotional connection to your WHY. What sucks in your life that you want to change.  Some examples related to health are your always tired, hate how your clothes fit, can't play with your kids like you want to, etc. What will getting healthy allow you to do in the future that you can't do now. You have to have strong WHY to start this journey because when the days get tough, if your not connected to why you want to get healthy then it is easy to throw in the towel. 

2) Sacrifice- If you are unhappy with how things are going in your life then you have to change. You have to choose to change things in your life and sacrifice to get you to where you want to go. It is going to take day in and day out work. Things that are worth having don't come easy. Giving up instant gratification for that slice of pizza, soda, candy bar, or drinks requires sacrifice, think about goals and where you want to be. Worth you waking up every day and feeling confident, energized, feeling that you are living a life accomplished, strong. Giving up instant gratification to change your life, not only effects you but changes the lives of the others around you. You can choose to miserable/unhappy for the rest of your life or sacrifice a few things to get to where you want to be, the choice is yours!

3) Support- Having others in your family, friend group, or online that are going through it with help you so much. Having other like minded individuals around you and supporting you helps you stay focused and committed. When have somewhere to check in to and share your successes and struggles it makes it easier to do day after day!

4) Plan- Have your meal plan complete for the week, if you have parties planned that week make sure to include that in your meal plan. Bring an appetizer or dish to the event that you can have so you can enjoy something while mingling. If dessert is your weakness, make a healthy dessert. Having a plan will allow you to be successful.

5) Moderation- This is KEY to not gaining weight over the Holidays. This is a lifestyle, I always allow myself one cheat meal or food for the week, every week! Then you don't feel deprived or the urge to just binge eat any and everything! So over the Holidays I am picking Thanksgiving day and Christmas Eve as my cheat meal days. I will indulge in all my favorites and not feel guilty about it, why? Because no other day will I over do it. I will get right back on track the next day. Pick the most important day, meal or party that you want to enjoy and ENJOY it!! The other days, stick your plan!!

I am on a mission this Holiday season to not gain any weight and I want to help others do the same!! I want to help others make a plan, stay accountable, and motivated throughout this busy season!

Ask yourself this. Do you want to end 2015 better than it started?! Do you want to ROCK that Christmas or New Years outfit you have your eye on?! Do you have 2015 resolution that never happened and you say will start in 2016?! If you answered yes to any of these questions then I am your girl! 
You can start NOW and be that much closer to your goals! 

Let's make a plan together and end this year better than we started! I am going to run a 30 day Holiday Survival group starting on November 30th and running until the end of the year! 

The private online group will consist of:
* meal planning
* grocery shopping tips
* meal/recipe ideas for those Holiday parties
* how to stay on track when traveling
* support
* accountability
* daily motivation

If you are ready to make a change and not be average. Then this is your sign. Fill out the application below or email me to get started!!