The You Pick 2 Challenge

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You can’t outrun a bad diet.
Abs are made in the kitchen.
An hour at the gym is easy, it’s the other 23 hours that are hard.

Ever heard any of these?

Well I am here to tell you they are true!
I know because I have tried the “I workout so I can eat what ever I want” and the “I eat well so I can sit on my ass” approaches.

You need both fitness and nutrition and that is why I came up with this challenge!

3 years ago I knew a little about working out.  I ran a little.  I took the occasional yoga class.  I had a gym membership that I used…sometimes.

I also knew a little about clean eating.  I knew what to avoid, but I often times wondered am I eating enough veggies?  Too many carbs?  Is there a thing as too much healthy fat?

Sound familiar?

It’s hard to know what to do and it’s hard to find a simple approach that fits into your busy life.

Then along came this thing called a “Challenge Group”

It came with a workout that laid it all out for me.  I didn’t have to worry about figuring out when to do cardio and when to lift weights.  I didn’t have to google leg workouts and pin endless full body bootcamps that I never really intended to do.  I didn’t have to feel guilty anymore about the gym membership I was paying for and not using.

They also came with meal plans that laid it all out for me.  It was like clean eating simplified with recipes and shopping lists and a daily Superfood Shake that tasted like a cheat!

You need to workout and you need to fuel your body right and you may as well get some support from someone who has done these workouts and followed these meal plans and can guide you through it all!

Fitness + Nutrition + Support = Success

So let’s get started picking our YOUR perfect workout and meal plan!

Click here, fill out a a little info and I will get back to you with my suggestions!button.pngWe get started September 11th!

I can’t wait to rock this challenge with you!

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It’s back to school week!

Wow!  Summer sure did fly by.  The boys and I had a great summer full of Trip Tuesday fun, an amazing vacation to Florida, baseball and swim meets, and a ton of time just hanging out with friends in the back yard.

As sad as I am to see summer end, I can tell we all need a little structure around here!!!

First order of business- get back to meal planning!

I am on week 2 of the Shift Shop program so that means 1 less starchy carb and 1 more veggie serving.

So each day I get:
4💚 green containers (veggies)
2💜 purple containers (fruits)
4❤️ red containers (lean protein)
1💛 yellow (carb) containers
1💙 blue (healthy fat) container
1🔶 orange (seeds or dressings) container
2 tsp (oil or nut butters).

Basically, a ton of good food!

I am not going to lie, meal planning and prepping takes a little time to do, but it is 100% worth it for a few reasons…

  1. It saves me time during the week!  Once I know what we are having, get my but to the store and then prep a few things, my week is so easy.  No extra trips to the store. Many of my meals are waiting for me in the fridge and for me the best part- less clean up!
  2. It saves me money!  Once I create my meal plan, I make a grocery list based only on what I need to make these meals.  I rarely if ever throw away food that doesn’t get eaten when I take the time to meal plan!
  3. It saves my sanity!  No more staring into the fridge at night hoping a meal will just present itself to me.  Much less complaining about what we are eating.  It’s posted on Sunday for all to see.  No surprises!  No more “What do you want for dinner, I don’t care What do you want” back and forth conversations!

Before I go to bed tonight I will have a few of my breakfasts (yogurt parfaits and french toast for the boys) and lunches (sausage and veggies) made and I will have most of my fruits and veggies cleaned and easy to grab for snacks and school lunches starting on Wednesday.

Week 2 accelortor meal plan

I am pretty excited to try a few new recipes from the Shift Shop Week 2 recipe guide!

Zucchini/Sweet Potato Frittata:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 3 small sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp seas salt
  • 8 large eggs

Heat a 10 inch skillet on medium.  Add zucchini, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add Sweet potato, basil and salt.  Stir for another 1-2 minutes.  Add eggs, mix well for about 2-3 minutes.  Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Makes 6 servings, each serving counts as  1 ❤️ 1💛 1💚

Pork and Sweet Potato Kabobs:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 large pork tenderloin, cut into 12 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 12 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium red and green pepper, cut into 12 1-inch cubes

Combine oil, lemon juice and spices.  Add pork and marinade.  30 minutes minimum, up to 4 hours.  Preheat grill on high.  Steam sweet potato pieces until tender-crisp.  Skewer pork, potato and peppers.  Grill for 8-10 minutes.

Makes 3 servings (2 skewers each) and counts as 1 ❤️ 1💛 1💚

Cucumber Avocado Roll-Ups:

  • 1 medium avocado, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 large cucumbers

Place avocado, basil, garlic and lime juice in food processor or blender.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Pulse until smooth, set aside.  Using a vegetable peeler, peel long thin strips of cucumbers.  Spread avocado mixture evenly on cucumber slices.  Roll and secure with a toothpick.

Makes 4 servings (3 rolls each) and counts as 1/2 💚 and 1💙

My alarm is set for 4:30 am again, my meal plan is done.  I have 2 more days to hang with the boys and enjoy one last Trip Tuesday and then it is back to business on Wednesday!  I am a little sad, but ready to rock this week!

For more information on the workouts and meal plan I am using fill this out and I will send you some details!

My next group starts September 11th.  I would love to have you join us!

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Here is to a great first week back to school!

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Egg Roll in a Bowl

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I love a good salad, but somedays I just need a different way to enjoy my veggies.

This bowl full of veggies, lean protein and healthy fats hits the spot!

Egg Roll in a Bowl

  • 1 pound ground turkey, pork or beef
  • 1 16-ounce bag of shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup of diced red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup of shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup of edamame
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ⅓ cup of Liquid Amino
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, liquid amino and olive oil. Set aside.
In a large skillet, brown the meat over medium-high heat.
Add the shredded cabbage and veggies, and stir to combine.
Add the sauce mixture to the meat and veggies.
Stir and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the cabbage has just begun to wilt but is still crunchy.

This makes 4 nice big servings!

Here is your nutritional information per serving:

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Enjoy!

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Shift Shop Week 1 Recap

This program came to me at just the right time and at the worst time.

I loved the idea of a new challenge!  I needed something to break through a little bit of a plateau that I was having, both physically and mentally.  I loved the idea of a new workout and an updated meal plan.  I loved the trainer, Chris Downing!  I was so excited to be doing the challenge with a group of other busy moms!

The catch is that I was going to be traveling 14 out of the 21 days!!!  Not the ideal circumstances!

So…I decided to commit to the workouts- all 21 days.  I will be modifying with equipment for the Strength workouts, but other than that I felt that I could follow the schedule and complete the 3 weeks.

The meal plan was a whole other story!  So, I decided to do my best and forget the rest!

Finally, I will be doing a second round of this program when I get back and I will rock the meal plan to get the best results!

Week 1 went pretty good!  I was home for the first 4 days and did my best on days 5, 6 and 7.

Days 1, 3, and 5- Speed: 25

This 25 minute agility style workout is fun, challenging and over before you know it. Each move is 1 minute and Chris gives excellent instructions as well as a modification for each move.

Days 2, 4 and 6- Strength: 25

I loved, loved, loved this workout.  15 moves, each one for 1 minute.  It was a great mix of basic moves with a few new ones.  I was able to modify and use my bands on day 6 when I was in our hotel room.

Day 4 and 6- Shift Core

Ouch!  This was a challenging, but really fun 12 minute core burner.  There were some…interesting…new moves and my obliques were definitely sore the next day.

Day 7- Shift Mobility

I enjoyed this great stretch and loved how humble Chris is admitting that flexibility is not is strong suit.  It did’t hurt that I got to do this workout on the deck of our beach house!

As far as the meal plan, I did pretty good considering.  I could probably follow this plan pretty well while on the road, but I honestly didn’t want to.  Vacation is my time to relax just a bit with my nutrition.  I like to try a few new dishes when we eat out and I like to enjoy a cocktail or beer from time to time.  #truthbomb

As much as I love these workouts I think my favorite part is Chris and his motivation!  He has a Shop Rule with each new workout.  I added a few of my favorite fitness rules to create 21 rules that I try to live by.

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Day 1: TRY BEFORE YOU MODIFY

Hopefully you all know my feelings on modifying!

If not let me tell you… NEVER feel bad if you have to modify. It doesn’t mean you’re weak or not ready for a workout! Everyone has to modify at one time or another. If a workout is easy for you it’s time to find something harder! And chances are you’ll have to modify that harder workout. That’s just how it works!

All I ask is that you try first!
Try at least 1 push-up in your toes.
Run it out before you step it out.
You’ll never know your own limits if you don’t push yourself enough to find them.

Try, then proudly modify the hell out if it!!

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Day 2- YOU NEED FORM TO PERFORM

So often we try to lift heavier than we should or get in more reps than necessary. Instead we need to slow it down and be realistic.

You’re not going to get stronger if you hurt yourself and unable workout! #duh

Start slow. Learn the form and routine and then gradually pick up the pace.

Since this was the first time I did this workout and I had no idea what to expect, I started with my 5s and 10s and took it slow.

Don’t worry about what everyone else is up to.

Get it right for YOU! That’s the only way you’ll be able to get stronger!

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Day 3- DO SOMETHING YOU ENJOY!

I personally have not found very many workouts I don’t love doing, but that wasn’t always the case.

I think when you start out you MUST find something you are going to look forward to doing or you will find every excuse in the book not to do it.

Once you create a habit you may find you actually enjoy working out! That’s what happened to me.

If what you’re doing isn’t fun, try something new.
If what you’ve always done isn’t exciting anymore, try something new.

Find something you enjoy doing and then just do it!

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Day 4- BREATHE THROUGH IT!

Besides the obvious, you know, not passing out, it’s so important to breathe through the hard stuff.

When your abs are burning and you don’t think you can do those last 10 seconds, breathe through it!

When you don’t think you can do another burpee, breathe through it!

When you don’t think you can finish that last rep, breathe through it!

When you’re stressed to the max, breathe through it!!

Let your breath bring life back to you when you think you have nothing left!!

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Day 5- DON’T DO THIS ALONE

Get a friend, spouse, co-worker, your kid or a coach (like ME!) to help you!

Get in a group (like the one I’m in right now!) and get inspired by the other people in there.

Some days I tell myself that it’s ok, I’m tired, yesterday was a long day, I’ll start again tomorrow, I’ll have to move that coffee table, blah, blah, blah.

Then I remembered the amazing ladies (and gentleman) in my group. They push past their excuses and push play everyday so I can too!!

If I were doing this on my own there would be plenty of times I’d skip and give up on myself. My tribe of#fitmoms have saved me and kept me honest for a little over 3 years now!!

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Day 6- TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

One of my first suggestions to my challengers is to find other ways to track your progress besides the scale!!!

The scale can be a real #*tch!

Instead look at how you feel, how do your clothes fit, measurements and pictures can tell a different story than the scale does.

Simply tracking the fact that you showed up 2,3,4,5 or 6 days in a row is something to celebrate!!

Tracking your progress will help when you get frustrated or hit a plateau. It shows you just how far you’ve come!!

Finally journaling your food is important, too. This can help you see which foods make you feel kinda blah. We are all unique when it comes to our nutritional needs. A good way to see what foods fuel you best is to track what you’re eating for a few days. It can be very eye opening.

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Day 7- LOVE YOURSELF

Easier said than done!
It’s easy to love an old version of yourself, back when you were “skinny”.
It’s easy to love a future version of yourself, the way you envision you’ll be/look.

Now how about loving yourself just as you are today! Flaws and all! Not just the good parts, but ALL parts.

Repeat after me and again every morning:

I am beautiful
I am strong
I am capable
I am enough

Because you are!!!

I am looking forward to what week 2 has in store for me and my challengers!  You can follow more of my journey on Facebook or Instagram.  I will share some of my favorite meals, how I am modifying on the road and some of my favorite meals and and recipes.

Want to join me when I do my next round???

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Here’s to week 2!!!

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Staying on track while away from home

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Traveling can absolutely make it harder to stay on track with your health and fitness.  I do think that it’s ok to have a few treats and you don’t need to eat perfectly while away from home (or when at home for that matter), but I have found it is fairly simple to stay on track while traveling.

Here are my top 10 tips for healthy traveling:

  1. Have a plan!
    When I travel, I plan just like I do when I am home.  I take into consideration if I will be traveling by car or plane, will I be staying in a hotel or house, will I have access to a grocery store, what type of restaurants will be available to me.  Then I make a plan- what can I bring, what do I need to get once I am there, can I make some of my meals or will I be eating out the majority of the time.  Based on how I answer these questions I create a meal plan for the duration of my stay.
  2. Pack Snacks
    Traveling is unpredictable so I always have snacks packed with me so I never get caught having to eat “junk”.  Some of my favorite snacks are nuts, bars (Larabars, RX bars and Warrior Health are some of my favorites), Shakeology,
  3. Stay Active
    Make activity part of your daily plan.  Go for walks in the morning.  Plan activities with your family.  Walk to your destinations.
  4. When having dessert remember your portions!
    Remember that it’s OK to have dessert, but you may want to look at the portion size and either share it or take some home for another day.  Many restaurants will serve desserts that are easily 2-3 portions or more.
  5. Stay hydrated
    Don’t forget to drink your water!  The minimally recommended amount is 1/2 your body weight in ounces.  I usually shoot for more when traveling.
  6. Try to get your sleep
    It’s pretty normal to be off your regular sleep cycle when on vacation or on the road for work.  Take time to rest or nap if you are not getting your regular 6-8 hours of sleep at night.
  7. Drink your superfoods
    Even if you are trying your hardest your nutrition is going to be a bit off while traveling.  I absolutely bring my Shakeology with me when I am on vacation.  It helps my digestion and energy levels and helps me fight all the extra cravings and temptations.
  8. Take time to relax
    If traveling for work this may not be as easy to do, but if you are vacationing make sure to schedule in some relaxation!  Get caught up in a good book, take an afternoon nap, sit and talk at the dinner table instead of hopping right up to clean.
  9. Eating out can be healthy!
    Remember to order things blackened, grilled, broiled or baked.  Avoid things that are smothered, fried, battered, or breaded.  Remember your portions sizes and that you really can’t over eat veggies!
  10. Get back on track as soon as you get back home.
    Don’t let guilt over not sticking to your plan derail you!  Once you are home and settled hop right back into your routine.

Vacations are such a great time to recharge and reconnect with your family.  It is not a time to try to be perfect with your health and fitness, but with a few simple steps you don’t need to return from a trip feeling like you undid all your hard work.

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Making the SHIFT!

I have been at this “healthy lifestyle” thing consistently for about 3 years now.  There are some things I have made non-negotiable.

  • I workout pretty much every day.
  • I eat clean- minimal processed stuff.
  • I get up early- love my morning routine.

I have found that while working out and eating well are standards for a healthy lifestyle, switching things up from time to time help me with a few things.

  • It’s easy to quit when you are doing the same thing and eating the same things over and over!
  • Our bodies need a jolt every once in a while to keep from plateauing.
  • New challenges keep it fun and keep you motivated.  Finishing a program that you didn’t think you were capable off doing is pretty darn cool!

This is why starting tomorrow I am making a Shift!!

For the next 3 weeks I am taking on a new program called The Shift Shop.

There are 3 main reasons I am over the top excited about when it comes to this new program:

  1. Chris Downing- I got the opportunity to workout with him in a LIVE workout last week and he is crazy motivating!  He believes whole heartedly in this program, the results we will get and more importantly in the fact that ANYONE can do these workouts!
  2. The Meal Plan- As I mentioned I have found it helpful to switch things up from time to time.  With this plan we take out starchy carbs a little each week to really amp our our results.  The recipes included in the meal plan are to die for!
  3. A New Challenge.  This is not my usual style workout  I lean towards things like PiYo and Barre.  I love low impact and strength training.  I am excited to do these workouts and see how much stronger I get each day!

DISCLAIMER:

I will be traveling for 14 of the 21 days.  THIS IS NOT IDEAL!  My journey will not be perfect!

I am taking it on as part of the challenge so I will be sharing how I modify the workouts and meal plan around our traveling.  We will be in 2 different hotels, traveling via air and road and in a house on the beach all over a 14 day period, so I will need to go with the flow and do my best and forget the rest. 😉

Here is my meal plan for week 1!
The meals in bold are ones that I will be eating out for.  It is hard to plan those meals, but I can at least plan the types of meals I can have.

Week 1 Shift Shop

Week 1 Shift Shop (printable version)

Egg Roll in a Bowl:

  • 1 pound ground turkey, pork or beef
  • 1 – 16-ounce bag of shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup of diced red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup of shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup of edamame
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ⅓ cup of Liquid Aminos
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, liquid aminos and olive oil.  Set aside.
In a large skillet, brown the meat over medium-high heat.
Add the shredded cabbage and veggies, and stir to combine.
Add the sauce mixture to the meat and veggies.
Stir and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the cabbage has just begun to wilt but is still crunchy.

I will be sharing my progress over on Facebook and Instagram so make sure to follow me there!

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PS- There is still time to join this challenge with me!!!

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Top 10 Tips for getting back on track

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After the long holiday weekend you may be feeling like you got a little off track!
Maybe you had a few too many treat?
Maybe you didn’t get your workouts in?
Maybe you stayed up way too late too many nights in a row.

Whatever the reasons you have for needing to get back on track the quicker you do it, the better!

Here are my top 10 tips to getting back on track after a slip!

  1. DRINK YOUR WATER!  It is time to to re-hydrate, re-fresh and detox your body! Water is key since extra salt, sugar, and alcohol can dehydrate your body.  Start the day with a tall glass then drink throughout the day, aiming for 64 to 100 ounces to flush out the extra “stuff”.
  2. DRINK YOUR SHAKEOLOGY!  My secret weapon to getting back on track is my daily Shakeology.  Why not cut your cravings with a sweet treat!  The probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes also help me get my digestion back on track faster after a short time of not eating the way I normally do.
  3. GET MOVING!  A body at rest stays at rest.  You need to break that bad habit ASAP! Go for a walk, jog, or a bike ride.  Push play on your favorite workout.  Find something you will look forward to doing and do it!
  4. GET YOUR SLEEP!  Chances are you may have not gotten the best sleep over the weekend.  Make sure to get to bed early and get back into your regular routine!
  5. AVOID EXCESS SUGAR AND SALT!  You may have overindulged on one or both of these over the weekend.  The best way to break those cravings is to cut them out of your diet right away!
  6. EAT YOUR VEGGIES!  The best way to counteract the added sugar and salt is to up your veggie intake!  Start your day with a green smoothie.  Have a giant salad for lunch.  Snack on some greens, too!  Vegetables are packed with the fiber, vitamins and minerals your body craves.  Feed that craving!
  7. IT MAY BE TIME FOR A REFRESH!  Depending on how far you fell of the wagon or how quickly you want to get back on, it may be time for a 3 Day Refresh.  I love to do this simple 3 day cleanse 2-3 times a year to kick start some good habits after I have overindulged a little.
  8. CHECK IN WITH YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP/PARTNER!  Chances are you need some extra support and accountability to get back on track.  Check in with your support system and let them know you are looking to make a comeback!
  9. GET INSPIRED!  It’s time to remember why you got started. Read some of your favorite motivational quotes.  Find someone that inspires you.  Plug into those things that get you motivated!
  10. GET OVER IT!  So you fell off the wagon.  Congratulations you are human!  Do not let this de-rail you.  Don’t ever feel like a failure for acting like a normal person! Nobody is perfect.  Brush yourself off and get back at it!

I hope you found this list helpful!  Do you have any favorite sure fire ways to get yourself back on track?

By the way- if you don’t have an accountability group to get plugged into my Summer of Me Virtual Wellness Camp, Part 2 starts on Monday!

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There is no reason to ever do this alone!  These groups help keep me motivated and accountable to my goals.  Over the past 3 years they helped me lose and keep off 20 pounds!

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The invitation that changed my life

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For many years I let a lot of things hold me back.  I let life take over.  I did my best to be a good mom, wife, volunteer and friend.  I did a bad job at taking care of me.

I am forever thankful that someone took the time to invite me to something called a “Challenge Group”.  It was exactly what I needed and in so many ways it really did change my life.

It’s why I am always talking about these groups and why I am always inviting people to join them!

Here are just a few of the excuses that my very first Challenge group busted for me.
Tell me if any of them sound familiar??

I don’t have the time!

Challenge groups taught me that I do have the time to workout.

I used to think that I needed an hour or more to fit in a workout.  This was something that I could do on occasion, but it was not realistic for me to do with any consistency.  That left me feeling stressed and like I had failed before I had even started.

I now get an effective, safe, and fun workout in in 30 minutes or less!  I can do them in my home and at 42 years old I am in the best shape of my life!  My groups keep me accountable to my goals.  Having a group of other busy moms and women doing this with me is so helpful.

Gyms intimidate me and I have no idea what I am doing!

Challenge groups taught me that I don’t have to go to the gym.  I don’t have to use intimidating equipment and feel foolish to get in shape.

Listen, I am not knocking the gym, but it just was not my jam.  These programs give me the exact mix of cardio, strength and flexibility training I need.  All I have to do is pick a program.  Print out the schedule.  Wake up and push play.  I have a personal trainer right in my basement coaching me every day!  I also have a group of women doing it with me and that keeps me at it!

I shouldn’t spend the money on myself!

Challenge groups taught me the importance of self care.  I now realize that it is not only not selfish for me to invest in myself, but it is necessary.  With out my health I have nothing.

I remember feeling so tired of feeling tired, cranky and uncomfortable in my own skin.

Yep- I have spend money on programs that come with meal plans and on my Shakeology.

The truth is feeling good about myself, about the example I am setting for me kids and the fact that I am healthy and happy.  Those things are priceless to me.  Watching other women getting results using these tools empowered me to take a leap of faith and invest in ME!

I don’t have anyone to do this with me!

Challenge groups changed all that.  I have either reconnected with or met the most amazing people.  We share ideas, inspiration, recipes, and support each other.  It is a place I can go to when life gets crazy.  I can lean in to these groups for the motivation I need to keep going.

I had tried it all and nothing worked!

Challenge groups gave me options I really had not considered or known about.  I truly believed that you needed a gym membership to get in shape.  I was wrong.  I now have access to over 600 workouts ranging from yoga to cardio to dancing to strength all on my phone, tablet, computer or TV!  I can do these workouts anywhere.

I was lost when it came to what to eat, how much to eat and what was considered healthy after trying so many fad diets.  I now have access to meal plans that simplify this whole clean eating thing.

 


 

3 years ago life was very different for me.  I was depressed.  I was not dealing with Jacob’s Type 1 diagnosis well.  I was so upset with myself that once again my clothes weren’t fitting.  I had almost given up and was starting to just accept that that was the way life was.

Then someone cared enough to invite me to a little group on Facebook that really did change everything for me.

Today I am confident, healthy and happy.  I am active with my kids.  I have gone from Challenger to Coach and found real purpose through these groups.  I wake up every day excited to help others!

So now it is my turn to invite you!

Do some of my excuses sound familiar?
Do you have some of those same struggle and fears?
Do you think having a workout program, meal plan, Superfood meal replacement and support to help you get started would work for you, too?

If so, consider this the invite that could change your life!

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I look forward to talking to you soon!!!

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Veggie Blueberry Muffins

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I recently found veggie muffins at Costco.  I looked at them for a while.  Every time I would pass them I would pull them out of the freezer section, look at the ingredients and tell myself I can make these and put them back.  I finally did buy them and they were really good.  I also decided after buying them that I could in fact totally make them even a little healthier and lower carb by swapping out the flour they used for almond flour.

So after some Pinterest investigating to find a good “base” muffin recipes, I finally gave it a shot the other day (with a little help from Alex!) and they came our AMAZING!

Watch the video here:

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Veggie Blueberry Muffins
  • 2 1/2 cups of almond meal
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp ground flax seed
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup blueberries

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 12 count muffin tin.

Add to a mixing bowl the dry ingredients (almond flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda and flax seed) and stir to combine. Pour in coconut oil, eggs, honey and vanilla; mix well. Add shredded veggies, mix well.  Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Allow to cool and enjoy!

This recipe makes 12 full size muffins.  A serving is 1 muffin.

Here is your nutritional info per serving:

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I hope you and your family love these as much as we did!

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It’s the summer of ME

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Summer!!!

Who doesn’t love the sunshine, time with friends and family, picnics, bike rides, backyard pool parties, vacations, camping…it really is an amazing time of the year!

This year I am adding one more very important thing to that list…ME!

This summer I am committing to taking care of myself- body, mind and spirit!
I am also committing to helping as many people as possible do the same thing!

For way too long I put myself last.
This left me tired, full of anxiety, and in no mood to enjoy my amazing life.

What I learned was that I was the person in charge of my happiness and it needed to start with me taking care of me.

Maybe you are ready to take that step, too?
Maybe you are ready to make this the Summer of YOU and to making this summer your healthiest and happiest yet?

Or…just maybe while taking care of you, you also want to carve out a space in your life to help others?
Maybe you want to create a way to earn a little extra money to truly fill your summer with activities and experiences that you and your family and friends will remember for year to come?

I am very eager to help you achieve these things!

Starting June 12th I will host my Summer of Me Virtual Wellness Camp!  For 21 days we will focus on our physical, nutritional and mental wellness.

What can you expect?

You can expect to get daily tips, motivation, healthy recipes and a some gentle nudges to keep you on track to your goals!

Interested???
Sign up here for more information:

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Starting June 19th I will be holding my first ever Summer of Me Virtual Internship!
This will be a 2 week crash course to creating a part time coaching business that can bring balance, fun and a little extra cash into your life!

What can you expect?

You can expect to get daily tips, tutorials and challenges to get you started on an amazing journey to wellness for not only yourself but others in your life!

Intrigued???
Sign up here for more information:

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I can’t wait to get started and I hope you will be joining me!  Let’s make this a summer to remember!

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