New clean eating challenge and Shakeology challenge group

Have you wanted to try Shakeology?
Check this out - here is an opportunity for you to try ALL 6 FLAVORS!

I am going to be holding a special 6 Day Shakeology / Clean Eating Challenge group with another coach. For this special group, I will provide BRAND NEW meal plans which I haven't used before, and of course provide tips for planning & how to best use Shakeology.  
To be part of this special group, it REQUIRES that you purchase the Shakeology Super Sampler. 

Please understand that Shakeology is not a protein shake. It's a dense nutritional meal replacement shake that helps you to lose weight, get more energy, curb cravings, lower cholesterol, lower blood sugars, and keeps you full between meals. It is made from over 70 gmo free & organic fruits & veggies from around the world. There is nothing artificial used to make it, no chemicals, fillers, or preservatives are found in it. There is nothing on the market to date that offers what Shakeology brings to the table.  

I personally have been using it for almost a year and we just had blood work done for our life insurance policy and my husband was completely shocked with my cholesterol results. I have shakeology to thank for providing me with the nutrients my body was missing before. 

The group will begin on Monday, March 30th.
Orders must be placed by this Friday night to receive it on time for the challenge.

Please use these direct links to place the order.  
Questions? Please reply to this post.  
I'm super excited about this, and hope to see many of you giving this a shot.

US Clients ($29.95):
http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/ShkSuperSmpl?referringRepId=460593

Canada Clients ($32.95):
http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/ShkSuperSmplCA?referringRepId=460593

March special

http://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/T25?ICID=CT_CP_T25

T 25 Challenge Starts this Monday, February, 16th, 2015

Are you up for the Challenge?
Order your Challenge Pack today! Less than a week to go until our first T25 challenge group kicks off and I want you all to be prepared so I wanted to take a minute and explain a little about what all the fuss is all about.
  Shaun T is the man behind it all and has delivered Focus T25 for us to be able to fit in a workout that leaves you with amazing results all within 25 minutes for 5 days a week for just 10 weeks. Just think as soon as you are done you will be ready for swimsuit season to be here!

Here is the rundown:

Focus T25 is broken down into an “Alpha” phase and a “Beta” phase.  There are 12 total workouts =

Alpha Phase workouts:

Cardio

Speed 1.0

Total Body Circuit

Ab Intervals

Lower Focus

Beta Phase workouts:

Core Cardio

Speed 2.0

Rip’t Circuit

Dynamic Core

Upper Focus

There is also a Stretch workout and the bonus workout Core Speed (if you order through a teambeachbody coach like me).

In the Alpha phase, you’ll build your foundation using just your body weight.  Plus, there is beginner and advanced levels so everyone can get it done.

After you spend 5 weeks building your foundation, it will be time to step it up with the Beta phase and focus on your core.  These workouts feature new dynamic moves to burn fat and sculpt lean muscle with an emphasis on your core so your abs get shredded too.  With Focus T25, you don’t waste a single second!  “Don’t stop when you’re tired.  Stop when you’re done!” – Shaun T.

Focus T25 comes with a workout calendar, nutrition guide, and resistance band if you don’t have dumbbells.

I completed this program last summer and in just 10 weeks I was completely amazed at my results. I have been sampling the DVD's again in the last week to get prepared for the challenge and I am completely in love with it all over again. Now I know why I did this workout in the first place and got rid of my gym membership, too. I never thought that I would be able to burn the kind of calories you can burn in just 25 minutes. Each workout, I burn anywhere between 300-600 calories. Just as you are burned out in one muscle group, and feeling like you need a break, Shaun T switches it up and works a new muscle group, giving you the ability to continue to push through the 25 minutes without stopping.
As, a coach who has completed several beachbody workouts, I can honestly say that this program is hard enough for the workout warrior and adaptable for the newbie taking on their first workout program. The best part of this workout is that there are NO EXCUSES! There is literally no excuse why anyone can not do this program, from those under a time crunch, to those whose fitness levels are keeping them out of the gym, this program is for everyone.

The Power of a Challenge Group

Challenge groups are Facebook groups of people all completing the same workout program at the same time. They give the challengers the opportunity to hold each other accountable, motivate each other, support one another and provide a sense of "Team". One of the biggest pitfalls to at home workouts is that people fall off because they are not accountable. There is no one in your living room to push you when you just don't feel like working out. The challenge group changes all of that. Now, instead of not being accountable to anyone, you are accountable to both the Coach, who runs the group(Me),  as well as your fellow challengers. No one wants to get on Facebook and tell their group they skipped their workout today, and for some, that is motivation enough.

Taking on a program like this can be daunting for someone who has no support. This is where the challenge group comes in. We function as a source of support, motivation and accountability. This group gives the members a place to ask questions, seek out support and commiserate with each other.

Don't have a coach yet, no worries...Sign up HERE!

https://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack

Are you at a Plateau? Do you need something that will jumpstart your clean eating?

3 Day Refresh Review: What is the 3 Day Refresh?

Our first stop in this 3 day Refresh review is to better understand what this Refresh is all about.
The 3-Day Refresh is scientifically designed to help you fast track your weight loss, kick start your healthy eating habits, and help you get a clean break from poor eating habits.
The Beachbody 3 Day Refresh program is a simple and straightforward program that will help cleanse your body and improve the way you feel without starving yourself.
Common cleanses on the market are normally high in sugar and very low in protein, which results in you feeling weak, hungry, and sluggish.
Instead, the 3 Day Refresh is high in protein, high in fiber, and high in nutrition to help support your metabolism while also nourishing your vital organs.The Shakeology 3 day cleanse is a form of detoxification that makes use of the super food, whole food ingredients found in the Shakeology shake.

Beachbody 3 Day Refresh Review: How does the 3 Day Refresh work?

For 3 days you’ll have a superfood-packed Shakeology shake for breakfast along with a fruit option.
A Fiber Sweep digestive health drink later in the morning.
A tasty and satisfying, high-protein Vanilla Fresh shake for lunch, accompanied by fresh fruit, vegetables, and healthy fat options throughout the afternoon.
For dinner, you’ll have another Vanilla Fresh shake along with your choice from a list of delicious, easy-to-prepare dinner recipes.
You can also have tea twice a day and as much filtered water as you like. It’s recommended that you drink AT LEAST half your body weight in ounces per day.

3 Day Refresh Review: What makes the 3 Day Refresh cleanse different from other 3 Day Cleanse programs?

Many juice cleanses and other short term cleanses provide incomplete nutrition that leads to muscle loss instead of fat loss. Additionally, you’re more like to regain weight because of the lack of protein, low fiber, and/or high sugar levels. And finally, many cleanses aim to starve you and keep you away from eating real and nutritious foods.
As for the price, many juice cleanses range from $50–$70 per day, while the 3 Day Refresh is only $23 per day for the Complete Kit.
In short, the 3 Day Refresh cleanse offers a superior nutritional solution that allows you to eat real whole foods during your cleanse.

3 Day Refresh Review: What to expect when Refreshing…

The Beachbody 3 Day Refresh cleanse is a low calorie program (about 900 calories a day) but because of the shakes and fresh food selections are high in protein and fiber, you will feel satisfied throughout the day.
Word of caution, if you don’t already have a diet that’s high in fruits, veggies, and whole grains, it’s a good idea to prepare for the High Fiber 3 Day Refresh cleanse by eating a large salad and/or a few servings of fresh veggies throughout the week leading up to your cleanse. If you feel a little gassy or bloated, it’s a sign that you need to increase your fiber intake in general.
Fiber is not only important in the Three Day Refresh but also in life in general because fiber promotes satiety, balances blood sugar, promotes cardiovascular health, and keeps your digestive tract functioning.
If gas is an issue during the 3 Day Fresh, the Program Guide has “low gas-producing” options in the veggie list and dinner recipes in the menu guide.
It’s also incredibly important to stay hydrated during the 3-Day Refresh. Water is the body’s lubricant and is required for every major process. It keeps your digestion flowing, flushes out toxins, keeps your system balanced, and helps control hunger.
It’s recommended that you drink half your body weight in ounces every day. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should be drinking at least 75 ounces of filtered water every day.

3 Day Refresh Review: What’s included in the Beachbody 3 Day Refresh?

Each 3 Day Refresh Kit includes the following:

VANILLA FRESH (6 high protein shake packets)	The tasty Vanilla Refresh is a protein-rich formula helps curb hunger with more than 20 grams of wholesome plant-based protein, 22 essential vitamins and minerals, probiotics for digestive health, and a patented potato protein extract clinically tested to satisfy appetites.
FIBER SWEEP (3 digestive health drink packets)	The Fiber Sweep plays a important role in cleaning out your insides… However, it’s NOT like a laxative! Fiber Sweep will gently and naturally eliminate waste from the digestive system with a blend of whole ground flax, chia, and psyllium seed husks. Fiber Sweep can also help lower cholesterol, support healthy blood sugar levels, and may even reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, as part of a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
PROGRAM GUIDE	This comprehensive guide walks customers through how this program works, what to expect, and how to prepare a shopping list, as well as their body, for the 3-Day Refresh. It also contains a menu planner with numerous easy-to-make, nutritious, and delicious meals, a list of fruit and veggie options, guilt-free flavorings, and recipes for fresh-pressed juices.
SHAKEOLOGY (3 Packets available in Complete Kit)	Shakeology is your main source for incredible nutrition. It’s packed with potent supergreens and superfruits. It only makes sense that you’ll start each day of your Refresh with a daily dose of dense nutrition. Shakeology will help improve and support all your body’s vital functions, while also helping to maximize energy and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. You can pick your Shakeology but the vegan flavors are recommended. Available in 6 flavors.

When you buy the Beachbody 3-Day Refresh, you have three options:

• 3-Day Refresh Complete Kit (includes Shakeology) – $69.95

• 3-Day Refresh Kit without Shakeology (if you’re already drinking Shakeology) – $59.95

• 3 Day Refresh Challenge Pack (includes the 3-Day Refresh Kit and a 30-day supply of Shakeology -$50 savings) – $160.00

 

Throughout the day, you’re expected to drink plenty of Filtered Water. It’s recommended that you drink at least half your body weight in ounces of filtered water each day.

Here’s a sample menu of what you’ll be having during the 3 Day of the Refresh Cleanse:

• BREAKFAST: Your nutrition packed shake, Shakeology. With a fruit option.

• MORNING TEA: 1 cup of unsweetened herbal or green tea.

• LATE MORNING: Fiber Sweep, a digestive health drink that will help clear out your system.

• LUNCH: Vanilla Fresh shake, plus 1 option from the Fruit List, 1 option from the Vegetable List, and 1 option from the Healthy Fats list.

• AFTERNOON SNACK: 1 option from Vegetable List, and 1 option from the Healthy Fats list.

• AFTERNOON TEA: 1 cup of unsweetened herbal tea (caffeine-free).

• DINNER: Vanilla Fresh shake, 1 option from the Dinner Recipes, and 1 cup of organic vegetable broth (optional).

• EVENING TEA: 1 cup of unsweetened herbal tea (caffeine-free).

As you can see, you will not be starving yourself during the 3 Day Refresh cleanse.

3 Day Refresh Results

 

Shakeology 3 day Cleanse

The prebiotics and enzymes in Shakeology along with all the superfoods found in Shakeology, will kick your digestive system and health back into high gear.
During the 3 Day Shakeology cleanse your body will return to homeostasis by creating a healthy balance of the living organisms in your digestive system..
Homeostasis is important because when you’re out of balance it can lead to diseases, low energy, and other health problems.
Plus… those who have gone through the Shakeology 3 day cleanse have reported healthier skin, nails, and hair, as well as weight loss and other health improvements.

When should I do the Shakeology 3 day cleanse?

People do cleanses for a number of reasons, but the most popular reasons are to lose weight, and/or to “cleanse” your body of toxins and the junk that collects in our bodies over time.
Here are examples of when people decided to do the 3 Day Shakeology Cleanse:

• After coming home from a vacation where they were eating lots of junk and drinking lots of alcohol.

• Before a wedding to lose a few pounds quickly.

• To relieve bloating and from feeling lethargic.

• After the holidays.

• And several people have completed the 3 day Shakeology Cleanse before starting a fitness program or to help break through a weight loss plateau.

Why and when a cleanse is done varies from person to person, but the one fact that remains is that if you’re going to do the Shakeology 3 day cleanse and you want to see results, you MUST stick with it and follow the regimen exactly as it’s laid out.

Is the weight you lose during the Beachbody Shakeology cleanse fat?

The straight and direct answer is no.
You will lose SOME fat because your calorie intake is lowered during the cleanse, but the majority of weight loss will come from water weight as the toxins flush out, plus whatever else has been stuck inside your colon for who knows how long.
Like many other cleanses, the Shakeology 3 day cleanse is designed to help cleanse your body of all the toxins that have built up over time. Some people will see and feel a huge difference and some not so much. It all depends on how healthy you are now.

Will I be going to the bathroom a lot during the Shakeology cleanse?

If this is your first time using Shakeology, you may feel a higher cleansing effect than others because Shakeology will bring back your digestive system to how it should be.
The nutrients found in Shakeology will make you regular and help you develop the healthiest digestive system ever… For some people, gas can be a common concern while drinking Shakeology.
With that said, drinking Shakeology can take a while to get used to. It’s often recommended for those new to Shakeology to only take 1/2 a scoop a day until they feel comfortable going to a full scoop (normally a week or two of taking it everyday).
Regular Shakeology users may notice little to no difference in this area because their digestive system has already been regulated.
However, during the Shakeology 3 day cleanse, you may feel yourself going to the bathroom more often than normal. This is ok and is expected because it helps eliminate toxins from your body.

Will I be hungry during the Beachbody Shakeology cleanse?

Shakeology is very filling, especially if you’re taking it three times a day.
The majority of the time, hunger happens because your body is asking for nutrients. Not because it’s hungry but because you’re lacking something your body needs. This is solved with Shakeology because of how nutrient dense it has.
Plus you will be consuming other foods and drinks according to how the cleanse is set up (plenty of water, fruit, salad, green tea and one lean protein at dinnertime).

How to maintain Clean Eating Superbowl Weekend

This weekend is the Super Bowl and if you are like me, you enjoy food and especially appetizers and picky foods. I went searching for some clean eating appetizers. I love introducing clean foods to people who think it's all about veggies. The key to any appetizer is to indulge in moderation. It's not a meal and you should not fill up entirely on too much of one thing. Even though hummus and guacamole are good fats, they should not be consumed in excessively large amounts. 

Here is a great link from TBB to view on 25 great Game snacks! Make healthy choices! 

http://www.teambeachbody.com/teambeachbodyblog/nutrition/25-healthy-game-day-snacks?ICID=CT_BLOG_BIG_GAME

If you are headed to a party and have no control over the food, here are some tips.

1.   Pre-Eat: Never rely on what is being provided in HOPES that it is going to be clean. Spend your time focusing on socializing instead of hanging out at the food table.
2. Choose small plates: Always grab an appetizer plate instead of a big dinner plate and load up on veggies and fresh fruit. Stay away from creamy dips and all the fried food. The small plates will remind you to stay within your portion sizes. When you use a larger plate you tend to over eat and fill the plate with more than you need.
3. Drink lots of water: If you decide to have a few drinks, stay hydrated. Go with low calorie options like vodka and club soda with a splash of lime or lemon.
4. Stay away from certain ingredients: Try to avoid anything that is made with mayonnaise, crème cheese, sour crème, or heavy crème. There are lots of calories and fat hidden in there. It doesn't matter if its "low-fat" or "no-fat" because then its just loaded with chemicals and far from clean eating.  To clean up these recipes with those ingredients always use Greek yogurt.  

Clean Super Bowl snacks are anything but boring! These decadent offerings are cleaned-up takes on some of your favorite football treats.
Super Bowl Sunday is well known for massive amounts of highly fattening
and unhealthy foods. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This year, take
the challenge of a clean eating super bowl feast!
Clean eating is simply the art of eating foods that are not processed and
are as close to the way nature intended them as possible. If something has
ingredients in it that you can’t pronounce, or that you wouldn’t use in
your own kitchen, it’s probably not clean. This may sound a bit
overwhelming when you think of your typical day of eating. But it’s really
quite simple, and can easily be applied to your Super Bowl meal. To prove
it, here’s one clean eating recipe the guys are sure to love!

Clean Eating TexMex Dip

 This dip is by far my favorite appetizer!

 

(Makes 20 servings – 1/4 cup)

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 ounce) jar of your favorite salsa, no sugar added
• 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can non-fat, refried beans, no sugar added
• 3 avocados
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 large roma tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, loosely packed

  Directions:

  1. Combine the beans and the salsa in a pot and warm while stirring constantly. Once they are warm and well combined, remove from heat and pour the beans into your serving dish.
  2. Make your guacamole using the avocados, lime juice, garlic powder and onion powder. Add salt to taste. Layer the guacamole over the beans.
  3. Top with olives and tomatoes next and finish with the fresh cilantro.
  4. Serve with your favorite, clean corn chips or whole grain crackers.
  
  
  Read more: http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-texmex-dip/#ixzz3QR4tVwv3
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Clean Eating BBQ Chicken Roll

Ingredients
1 batch Clean Eating Pizza Dough
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp clean bbq sauce (I use the OrganicVille brand)
2 large chicken breasts
1 lb. crimini mushrooms
3 shallots
1 tbsp. olive oil + extra for greasing a cookie sheet
1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
Tools needed
1 full-sized cookie sheet
1 rolling pin
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 1 – Place the chicken breasts in the oven with 1 tbsp. bbq sauce on
each breast. Bake until the chicken reaches 160 degrees F. on a
thermometer.
Step 2 – While the chicken bakes, slice the mushrooms and dice the
shallots. Saute in a pan with the olive oil.
Step 3 – Grease the cookie sheet and roll out the dough until it covers
the entire sheet.
Step 4 – Spread on the bbq sauce, being sure to leave about an inch of raw
(no sauce) dough all the way around.
Step 5 – Spread on the mushrooms over the sauce.
Step 6 – When the chicken is done, shred it with two forks and toss onto
the pizza roll, over the mushrooms.
Step 7 – Top everything with the mozzarella.
Step 8 – At one of the narrow ends, begin rolling the dough up like a
carpet until you have a nice “log”. Seal the end by turning the roll
slightly on the cookie sheet so that it sits on the end piece of the dough.
This will seal it as it bakes. Pinch off the ends so your filling does not
leak out during baking.
Step 9 – Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. The crust will be firm and almost
brittle.
Step 10 – Slice and serve topped with a little extra bbq sauce.
Credit: Tiffany McCauley publishes The Gracious Pantry, a blog about healthy living and clean eating recipes

Clean Eating Seasoned Potato Wedges

Ingredients:

• Potatoes, peeled and cut in to wedges
• Olive oil in an oil sprayer
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Try Swanson® Veggie Broth in this Recipe.

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine your spices.
3. Spray a cookie sheet with olive oil and spread out the potato wedges in a single layer.
4. Sprinkle the spices over the potatoes. Go ahead, be generous.
5. Bake for about 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft when poked with a fork.
6. If you like soft fries, you can take them out of the oven now. If you like crunchier fries, turn your oven on broil and broil for about 10 minutes more, or until the potatoes start to brown nicely.
7. Allow to cool for a bit. (Potatoes tend to hold on to heat!)

Clean Eating Potato Wedges

 Clean Eating Spinach Dip

 Clean Eating Turkey Chili

For more tips and Clean eating Super Bowl recipes please use this link:
Read more: http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-seasoned-potato-wedges/#ixzz3QQsgWSZQ

21 Day Fix Program

So, you may be asking, "How does this program really work?"
 It works by a series of containers that you fill daily for your allowed calorie range per day. For me I am in the range of 1200 to 1500 calories per day and if I have a really high caloric workout I bump it up to 1800 calories per day. That is a lot of food, but none the less, I keep it healthy! This gives me 3 green(veggies-broccoli, asparagus, lettuce, carrots, onions), 2 purple (fruits- grapes, raspberries, strawberries apple), 4 red (protein- chicken, turkey breast, fish, tuna, shakeology, eggs, lean red meat), 2 yellow (starchy carbs- rice, sweet potato) you can also substitute the yellow container for a dessert that is listed on the meal plan , 1 blue (nuts, avocado, hummus, feta cheese) and 1 orange (dressings- nut butters and olive oil).

Each container is broken down in the manual with a list of foods that you can eat. I easily pick from the list to plan my meals and snacks and create a meal plan for the week. The foods are listed in order of importance. So the higher on the list the foods are the more nutritionally sound they are. I do not eat out of the containers but I prepare the food in them and then pour it on to my plate. I am always surprised at how much food there is to eat and it is all super HEALTHY AND NUTRITOUS WHOLE FOODS!
You are allowed to drink milk, soy milk or almond milk but you have to substitute  out a yellow container and you are only allowed 3times a week. I usually use almond milk in my shakes and so this the 3 times a week allowed and the rest of the time I just use water to mix it with. I always use fresh fruit, lemons to infuse into my water to make it taste yummy and to not be so boring. You must be drinking a ton of water each day because you are sweating so much out during your workouts. It is recommended that you drink 1/2 your body weight in water each day. So at 120 lbs I must drink 60 oz of water each day. I use a 32 oz water bottle and make sure I fill it up twice every day. This way I know I am getting enough water. During an Asylum workout which I am currently doing now, I have no problem drinking the entire 32oz during my workout.
How does Shakeology fit into the 21 day fix program?
It is counted as a RED container which is a protein. I generally use this as my breakfast or as my first snack of the day after my workout!

 Container allowance

21 Day Fix approved Foods

There are a ton of recipes to choose from on pinterest, instagram and just by googling the 21 day fix meal plan in your computer. There is a list of seasoning  mixes that you can easily make to prepare all of you meals with . There are container recipes for your veggies, protein, and starches too. I use www.thegraciouspantry.com for a lot of my recipes, dressings and seasoning mixes that are all clean eating recipes.
Team beachbody provides you with a great tracking worksheet to make this easy for you to follow. It allows you to put your container allowance at the top and you can tally each meal of the day and check what you have! This gives you a great visual to follow. I swear by it and I like to see things in front of me and I am a big fan of crossing things off my list and when I exercise and eat, I know that I can cross off what I had to keep me accountable for what I am putting in my body.

The workout that comes with the 21 day Fix program comes with 7 DVD's and they are all amazing.
 Day 1 is Total Body Fix which is cardio with weights. You can always modify the workouts. If you are a beginner you will definitely want to consider doing this. But try to push yourself through the 30 minute workout because I guarantee that you will feel great after it is done!
Day 2 is Upper Fix which uses weights
Day 3  is Lower Fix
Day 4 is Pilates
Day 5 is Cardio Fix
Day 6 is the Dirty 30 workout
Day 7 is the yoga fix, which will help you with balance, flexibility, strength, while increasing circulation and speeding the healing and recovery of your muscles.

What will you need for this workout?
 light and heavy set of dumbbells or resistance bands. A yoga mat is also recommended for the Yoga Fix tape.

How to Order the 21 Day Fix

The 21 Day Fix essential kit is reasonably priced at $59.85. Here is the link to order through Team Beachbody which offers the best price online and will get you the Dirty 30 bonus workout for free

 Another option for ordering is the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack, which includes the essential kit and a bag of Shakeology shipped on Home Direct (monthly auto-ship). The HD shipping is a discounted shipping charge of $2 that you cancel at any time. The Challenge Pack price is normally $160 but is on sale this month only for $140 and can only be ordered through a Team Beachbody link. This equals about a $80 savings than ordering individually.


Purchasing the items seperately would cost:

• 21 Day Fix base kit – $59.85 (value)
• Shakeology flavor of your choice on HD – $129.95 (value)
• Bonus workout DVD Plyo Fix – $19.95 (value)
• Free 30-day trial to the Team Beachbody Club – $11.96 (value)

This is the best deal for those considering this program and Shakeology.

To purchase the 21 day Fix Challenge pack use this direct link: https://teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack?referringRepId=460593

Never give up... Progress is Progress!

No matter what your goal is or where you are in your fitness journey, I can guarantee one thing: at some point, no matter how dedicated you are, you will feel like quitting. It's true. Your body has a finite amount of energy, so when you're really working hard and you start to hit a wall, your body will be whispering to you, "Quit. It's okay. Do you really want this that bad?"

So how do you fight this? Your strategy is simple. When you started your fitness journey, you wanted something bad enough to get off the couch and start training. You wanted to make a change in your life. You wanted to lose the weight bad enough to change the way you eat and start exercising. You did this because you knew the reward was worth the pain.

What you need to do now is capture that desire.

So you caved in, slipped, splurged, or lost motivation?

WHO CARES?!?

Don't sit there in shame and dwell on it or look at these situations as failures. God made you much stronger than that. Get up, dust yourself off, and move forward. This was only a little bump in the road, a hurdle, an obstacle. Take it one day at a time, aim for progress, not perfection, and never give up on something you want this badly.
YOUR LIFE IS WORTH TRYING AGAIN AND AGAIN!

Transformation Tuesday

Real Beachbody Transformations

If you question whether or not Beachbody products like P90X, TurboFire, Brazil Butt Lift, Shakeology and Insanity work then check out the amazing results on the Team Beachbody website.   Seriously, these results are amazing!  All you have to do is commit to a fitness program, replace one meal a day with Shakeology and decide that you want to be a better version of yourself!  You have to make the decision that the body that you currently have is not good enough.  You have to make the commitment to BRING IT everyday for the duration of the program and I will meet you the rest!  I will give you motivation and accountability to press play each day and push yourself for max results!  No GYM REQUIRED!  Just your living room, computer and ME! I am living proof that these programs work, so let me mentor you through a program and change your life!   Join my team for more information on getting your own personal beachbody coach (ME) for free!  Together we can transform your body and you can be the next success story to share with the world or your family and friends!!

 Here is a REAL BeachBody transformation from 6 weeks of Chalene Extreme and Brazil Butt Lift. Amazing results! 

21 day Fix Extreme

The newest Team BeachBody DVD is being released on February 2. This program is all about getting shredded. So whether you've been doing other extreme workouts, or you're a 21 day Fix graduate, or you're simply in a hurry to lose every last unwanted pound, 21 day fix EXTREME will give you the body you've been working towards.

Who is this program for?

The 21 Day Fix Extreme is an excellent next step for 21 Day Fix graduates ready for a new challenge or graduates of other programs like P90X3, Insanity, Focus T25. 21 Day Fix Extreme is also a great program for those who don’t have much weight to lose but want to get shredded and see abs, those who take their workouts and nutrition seriously, or anyone who doesn’t want to count calories, weigh their food, or make complicated recipes.

This program is NOT for someone just starting out or at a beginner fitness level. This is an advanced program, so you want to make sure you do the 21 Day Fix FIRST before moving to this program.

What are the details of the program?

Plyo Fix Extreme – An explosive lower body workout that uses jumping and resistance to torch calories and sculpt muscles.
Upper Fix Extreme – By alternating opposing muscle groups, this no-rest upper body workout will shred the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
Lower Fix Extreme – 30 minutes of challenging resistance work to tone your glutes, thighs, quads, hamstrings, and calves.
Cardio Fix Extreme – Combines weighted cardio moves with traditional training intervals to keep the heart rate pumping.
Dirty 30 Extreme – Using only 7 compound moves focusing on several body parts at a time, this workout will burn extra calories while defining muscles.
Yoga Fix Extreme – A fast-paced flow yoga class combining strength, balance, flexibility, and power.
Pilates Fix Extreme – This intense mat workout, works the entire body while placing emphasis on the core. Did I mention you’ll be using a resistance band too??!
Power Strength Extreme – Based on functional movement patterns, these nine total-body exercises will help you increase strength, endurance, and power.
ABC Extreme – A 30 minute workout that targets common problem areas by working your abs, butt, and cardio to the extreme.
The Fix Challenge – Burn off calories and keep things interesting with this quick resistance workout.

What is the nutrition like?

While the 21 Day Fix allowed for wine and chocolate, the 21 Day Fix Extreme does not. It is 100% clean eating for the 21 days. You still have the option to eat out at restaurants, but you still have the nutritional guidelines laid out to follow. Don’t let this deter you!! You can do anything for 21 days! I can personally say from experience that when I follow the nutrition plan that comes with my program, I do see amazing results. I attribute 90% of my results from my nutrition. So make sure to take this part seriously if you want great results too!

You will also get the 21 Day Fix portion control containers with your program.

• The program is 21 days long
• You do ONE 30-minute workout each day
• You get 7 workouts with the program
• You get a BONUS workout when you order through your coach
• There will also be additional workouts for purchase (Power Strength Extreme & ABC Extreme)

No other program has you eating this well and working this hard. It's going to take guts, intensity, and drive. But it's only 21 days. Autumn will be there every step of the way to guide you, challenge you,  keep you on track.  And at the end of the day, you're going to look and feel awesome. It's time to get seriously shredded!
Celebrity trainer and national bikini competitor Autumn Calabrese has combined simple eating with extreme fitness to help people shred up and shed off those final pounds with 21 Day Fix EXTREME.

What is 21 Day Fix EXTREME?
• A 21-day program that features simple portion control, clean eating, and extreme  30-minute workouts. • The portion-control containers take all the guesswork out of how much you should eat. • The Eating Plan will tell you exactly what to eat and when—and how to eat cleaner than ever. • This is how you get seriously shredded in 21 days.

What are the unique benefits?
• No other program has you eating this well and working this hard. It's going to take guts, intensity, and drive. But it's only 21 days. • The 30-minute workouts are extreme. They combine steady-state aerobics, resistance training, and explosive power moves that target every muscle in the body—to help you get shredded in a short amount of time. • Seven workouts; one for every day of the week so your mind never gets bored and your body  never adapts. • For your nutrition, you'll not only be practicing portion control—you'll be eating ONLY clean foods. No treats. No cheats. No excuses. • Autumn has included her own competition nutrition plan, which she uses to get stage-ready and ripped in 21 days.

Who is the target audience? Women and men who:
• Are impatient to get serious results. • Don't want to make longtime commitments or have tried and failed at longer, more complicated  diet plans. • Are serious with a "No BS" attitude toward workouts and nutrition. • Have a dramatic short-term weight-loss deadline, or need a final push to achieve the hardbody they've always wanted. • Don't have much weight to lose, but want to get shredded and have defined abs.
• Don't want to count calories, weigh their food, or follow complicated recipes. • 21 Day Fix graduates who want to take their workouts to the next level, and get seriously shredded. • Graduates from other programs who want to get in the best shape of their lives and stay that way.

What's included in the Essential Kit?
• 7 color-coded portion-control containers. • 25-oz Shakeology shaker cup. • 6 high-intensity 30-minute workouts. • Start Here trifold, featuring quickstart guide and workout calendar. • 21 Day Fix EXTREME Eating Plan. • Countdown to Competition: Autumn's own competition nutrition plan for getting stage-ready and ripped in 21 days. • 1 Bonus workout: Dirty 30 Extreme.

How does it work?
• You'll do one 30-minute high-intensity workout per day. • The portion-control containers will help you keep your portions in check. • The Eating Plan will let you know exactly what to eat, when—and how to eat cleaner than ever. • After 21 days of extreme fitness and clean nutrition…you're going to have some serious results.

Why should my customers use it?
• To shred up and shed off those final pounds. • To lose weight quickly before an event or vacation. • To carve a lean six-pack, cut arms, ripped shoulders, and toned legs in just 21 days.
Is there a Team Beachbody®/Coach Exclusive? Yes! Your 21 Day Fix EXTREME customers will also get a FREE bonus workout—The Fix Challenge  (a $19.95 value)

** To get the program on Feb 2, you must have a  Beachbody Coach! If you don't have one, please make me your coach , its FREE!!

For more information on how you can get the 21 day Fix EXTREME for Free...click here!
http://www.teambeachbody.com/promotions/21-day-fix-extreme-email-collector?icid=TBB_RRM_21E

Why Strength training is a must for Everyone?

What's so Important About Core Strength?
There is way more to core training than the abdominals( and getting a flat tummy). Core training does two really important things, It helps you look thinner, and it supports your spine and helps with things like balance. I noticed when I started doing Focus T25 and Piyo that the core muscles are connected to your legs, to the way you stand, squat and sit. It's not just about the abdominal muscles, but also training your back, your glutes, and the entire area that connects to your spinal cord and helps your body support your spine, so that the  burden of supporting your body weight isn't just placed on your bones. Those deep muscles of the core are the ones that do all the good stuff, like support your spine and act as a natural corset, so when you work them not only do you get a flatter stomach but a tighter stomach.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=364

Join my Team: Live For You...the Power of Strength, Hope and Courage!

Has the thought ever crossed your mind about becoming a BeachBody Coach? Are you looking for a reason to get in the best shape of your life? As a BeachBody coach you are almost forced to be in good shape, or actively trying to improve your health and fitness. I don't want you to think that you have to be in the BEST Shape to start as a coach but it will make it a lot easier to stay committed to get into better shape and it will help you to start spreading the word about Beachbody and their products if you are using them yourself.
Becoming a Coach gives you the motivation to constantly be working on your health and fitness. It is very easy to lose motivation towards your workouts and being a BeachBody Coach is a way to stay focused. You keep your team motivated and in turn you keep yourself enthusiastic about working out and keeping your nutrition under control.

1. Accountablility Being a coach makes me want to work very hard to be a success of my product. It is part of my job and I want to look good at what I do. Knowing that your results help the success of your business, you will be given the extra boost to see the best results possible. You will always have the  support of other Beachbody coaches.
2. You will save 25% on all of your purchases You will save 25% on the entire Beachbody products line.
3. You get to make extra money Every time you recommend one of Beachbody's products you receive a 25% commission for your effort. The best part is, these products sell themselves. Personally, I always recommend Focus T25, Piyo and Shakeology to everyone I talk to. Why? Because I have used them and seen them work. You get paid what you are worth. You are trading your time for money. The number one way to make money is from sales.
4. You get to pay it Forward There is no limit to the number of people you can help get healthy and get fit. Everyone knows someone who could use better health. Eveyone owes it to someone else to help pay it forward and become part of their life changing journey. I am so thankful to my personal coach who introduced me to Beachbody. This has acutally been the one thing that has truly made this a special experience. When I started as a coach, I created my personal coaching page called Live for you...strength, determination and courage. I invited all of my clients to join. I posted motivational articles and comments. I provided tips and tricks on how to get in shape. Knowing I have changed peoples lives makes all the struggles of a business that much more worth it.
5. You can qualify for FREE customers You have to qualify, but its not that hard to do since our team provides a great Team Training Website to jumpstart your business as soon as you become a coach. Part of the massive advertising budget goes into the infomercials that we all know so well. When people view these infomercials and call in to place orders they are automatically given to a qualified coach. Any future orders that they make will result in a commission for the coach they were assigned to. 
6. Everybody has heard of Insanity at one point or another Mostly everyone has seen a Beachbody infomercial at some point on tv. They have heard of our products and know our brands. Insanity and P90X are two of the most popular names in the fitness industry today. All you have to do as a coach is make people aware that you can help them with their fitness goals. Team Beachbody does the rest for you.
7. No Experience needed You don't need to have a bachelors degree in fitness and nutrition to become a beachbody coach. If you enjoy fitness and want to share it with others than this is the perfect job for you. It is easy to recommend a work out to someone when you have done it yourself and seen results. You walk the walk and talk the talk. You are simply a motivator. You enjoy these workouts and this lifestyle so you have fun sharing it with others.
8. Tax Benefits When you become a coach you are starting your own business. With that comes great tax write offs. A few examples of the things you can write off are your cell phone bill, your internet and any travel expenses that were incurred for the business.
9. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself This is one of the best parts of this business. Your team will offer great support for you. You will learn the 3 vitals to becoming a successful coach. We offer support and advice to one another and share the best ideas and tips to all be successful. We, as coaches, all have personal goals and dreams within this profession and we help eachother everyday to accomplish those dreams. Everyone is working toward being successful. Through conference calls, meetings and private conversations, the top leaders in our company are readily available to help you get to whatever level of success you want. I don't know of any other business that has so many positive people.
10. Company Sponsored Vacations Top coaches are not only rewarded with their paychecks, they are also sent on company sponsored trips all over the world. It could be a cruise in the Caribbean, a trip to Disney, or an event in Las Vegas.

As a coach in this company you are equipped with all of the tools and every reason to become successful. What I love the most about it is that success within this company does not just mean that you've made a lot of money, it means that you have become a better person, you've helped countless numbers of people to change their lifestyles and you are most likely in the best shape of your life. It will also create friendships that will last a lifetime.

Why ab exercises aren't the answer!

Why abs exercises aren’t the answer

Have you been doing hundreds of sit ups or crunches everydayin an attempt to get some nice flat stomach and haven’t seen any real results?

It doesn’t surprise me.

Have you been searching for the one abs exercise that will finally work your abs out correctly so that your midsection gets some definition and shape and not yet found it?

That doesn’t surprise me either.

You see, the key to getting a sexy toned set of abs isn’t the abs exercises – its the cardio and the diet.

Why cardio and diet are more important than crunches

There is a massive misconception in the fitness industry that you need to do situps and crunches in order to get a toned set of abs.

It is wrong.

I think the reason this misconception is so widely spread is because it allows the big fitness corporations to sell products to women who think that the regular abs exercises don’t work. I mean, have you ever watched television after about 11pm at night? If you have you will know what I am talking about. Commercial after commercial of the crappiest abs machines you could ever dream of! Half the time it looks like the machine is doing the crunches, not the person.

The reason cardio and diet is so important for your abs is simple. We have all heard it before but judging by the amount of emails I get asking me this question it seems I need to mention it again:

If you have a layer of fat over your abs you will never ever see them!

It is that simple. How can we expect to have a set of shapely and firm abdominal muscles if there is a layer of squishy fat covering them? It would be like trying to see the outline of a brick wrapped up in a blanket. Not possible.

It is for this reason that you must focus on losing weight if you want to create some visible abs. And the best way to lose weight is with a healthy clean diet and some good old cardio.

Abs are made in the kitchen

It is an old saying but it still holds true. No amount of cardio or abs exercises is going to help your tummy if your diet is beer and chips!

As far as toning your muscles go, diet is the most important thing. If you get your diet on track then the cardio and resistance training that you have to do will be reduced.

Did you all hear that?

That’s right! Control your diet and you can spend less time in the gym. If you have a Coke with lunch then you can add on about 25 minutes of running if you want to burn off all the sugar to stop it from being stored as fat. If you had water or tea instead of that Coke you wouldn’t have to worry about it.

I look at it like this: if my diet is clean then everything I do at the gym is positive, not negative. What this means is that I am playing “get ahead” not “catch up”. People who eat crap food and then go to the gym are playing catch up because they are trying to burn calories. That is an uphill battle. People who eat cleanly and then go to the gym are playing get ahead because everything they do is going show results sooner. It is a much easier way to go about your weight loss persuits.

Conclusion
If you want to see some sexy abs and a nice flat stomach then start today by cleaning out your kitchen and making a promise to eat natural, healthy, vitamin rich foods. Swap Coke and sugary drinks for water and milk and swap candy, pasta and breads for fruits, vegetables and nuts.

The key to a flat tummy isn’t abs exercises!

 

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