No Snooze Morning

No snooze morning!!

I'm excited it's Saturday and I have time with family today!! 

A new day. Goals to review, revamp and re-conquer!! 

Get up.
Workout.
Eat right.
Drink water.
Stress less.
REPEAT. 

PiYo

I got to sleep in til 5 this morning!!! 

1/2 an hour is a big deal! 

Business hours are set.
 
Ready to bust out some PiYo in my recovery week before I choose another program to follow in its entirety. 

It's the program where it all started for me with my weight loss/fitness/coaching journey! 

Zucchini Muffins

My version of zucchini muffins:

1 2/3 C flour
1 tsp baking powder 
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon 
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C old fashioned oats
1/4 C ground flax seed (I pretty much add this to anything I bake )
1/2 C craisins
Mix dry ingredients, set aside.

1 egg
1/2 syrup (I used homemade I had left from breakfast)
3/4 C plain Greek yogurt
1/4 C melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 C grated zucchini
Mix then add to dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Bake at 350 for 16-18 minutes. (This made me 24 muffins)

I want to try honey next time, instead of the syrup.
Aaaaaaand the boys ate all of them!

Total Body Chisel

"Total Body Chisel" 

The stability ball took the place of the workout bench she used. I've been looking for a program that uses more weights and I see this program as a cross between 21 Day Fix and Body Beast--and the first program where TWO trainers walk you through the 60 days!! 

This would be awesome to stream at the gym--with access to more weights and the bench. 

Did you know you can try streaming from the library of over 20 full Beachbody fitness programs and catch sneak peeks (where one workout from the program is accessible) into the newest programs for FREE for 30 days?? 

I was able to complete Insanity by streaming it. 

Comment below or message me if you'd like to try it out!

Workout Challenge

7 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE:
1. NO SODA!!!!! 
2. Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces every day!
3. Workout at least 3 times a week for 20 mins (if starting out) if not 4-5 times a week for 30 mins 
4. Hold a wall squat for 1 minute every time you go to the bathroom
5. 30 second plank in the morning before you get ready, another 30 seconds mid-day and 1 minute at night before you go to bed

Who's in??? Tag your workout buddy!!!

I need YOU

I'm sitting here, and using my time the best that I can before the kiddies wake up. My business hours and before bright and early!

The quiet of the morning's get me pondering and thinking of how grateful I am that I found the coaching opportunity 11 months ago, now. 

My team is growing, but I am looking for more ROCKSTARS to join the BeFIT Tribe!! 

That means I need YOU!!

Maybe you don't want to commit because you don't have time, or you are afraid you will fail or that you don't have anyone to invite.

I get it!

Those are real reservations and I had them too!

But if you are PASSIONATE, DRIVEN, you are TEACHABLE and you are willing to GIVE IT ALL YOU HAVE GOT then I can TEACH YOU HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL!!!

That's what comes from being a part of a top 200 team (out of 330,000) in all of the network!! We have all the resources that will help you be SUCCESSFUL, IF you are willing to TRUST the process and be willing to do 3 simple things each day!!

Do you have a natural drive to be successful?
Are you willing to trust a process that is proven to work?
Do you believe in your ABILITY to be successful?
And do you believe that somehow, someway you are meant for GREATNESS?

If that is YOU, then I want you on my team!!! Make sure you complete the application below ASAP so that you can reserve a spot in my new coach training program!

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Now is YOUR time!
Trust me, the conditions will never be perfect!
You have NOTHING to lose!! I promise wink emoticon 

Before and After Energize

 Just because I wake at 5 doesn't mean it's easy. Some days I would rather be sleeping.

SO my friend, ENERGIZE helps me get focused and ready for my workout--which I can only do in the mornings, I've decided.

It's a drag to get OUT of bed but things change once I'm up and moving. 

THIS is how I rock my workout each morning! 

THIS is how I can focus on my power hour and tackle my to-do list each morning. 

If I can get these two things done before the kids wake up, then my day is GOLDEN! 

Focus on What Matters

Guilty.

I have a hard time with this and that's something that has been holding me back from being a good mom... Or I should say, a better mom.

I sweat the small stuff. I do. #thefirststepisadmittingyouhaveaproblem 

But it's one of those things I'm consciously trying to work on.

Like Elsa always said, "Let it go!"

Discipline

Just getting my groove on with the stability ball. 

Gotta remember to keep my back straight while I'm on this thing. 

It can be distracting at times, but tends to be more comfortable than my hard chair.

What I want MOST is going to take me 3 years to achieve. I have that goal written down. We are going to be debt free (even the house) in 3 SHORT years. 

Debt freedom will naturally create more TIME freedom for our family and that is my ultimate goal!! 

Three dedicated years are going to be worth the 40+ years of TIME to make FOND memories with the boys!! 

Energize

It's called ENERGIZE for a reason!! 

It's the game changer in my morning routine!!

I seriously look forward to this every morning because I know that no matter how tired I am crawling out of bed at 5am, after I have my energize, I am MORE ALERT and FOCUSED as I'm working. Plus I can ROCK my workouts because I get my energy back. 

Need to FOCUS?

Need ENERGY? 

Me too. 

Maybe it's my mom status, but those are two things I think anyone can benefit from, especially if they rise before the sun!

Got Shakeology?

Got Shakeology? 
Simple nutrition. 
Convenient. 
Delicioso!! 

This vanilla, peanut butter, almond milk has become my favorite. And a scoop of ENERGY boost to boot!
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I've been known to doze off in church a time or two and since we teach Sunday school 2nd hour, this boost has been a life saver!

Shakeology. It's does a body good!!

A Healthy Lifestyle

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This just reminds me how important nutrition is in the whole scheme of a healthy lifestyle. You NEED it in the equation!!

I can work my butt off sweating with Autumn or Tony and capping off my workouts with my Shakeology, but if I'm not eating well the other 16 hours I'm awake, then the only GAINS I'm gonna see are going to be in my weight and inches. #toughlove

5 AM workout

5AM and 5 pound weights!

Going light for the next few days as I crush the 3 Day Refresh!!

#itsallamatterofthought

What's Your Why?

Why?

Why get up at 5:30 (cuz you hit snooze 3 times from the initial 5am alarm ) when the baby kept you up til 1:30?? 

Who does that? 

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Me.

I do it because my WHY is bigger than my excuses. And I'm not saying that to boast. I'm also not saying I'm perfect at it. BUT I what I AM saying is I know where I'm going with my life and business and sleeping in wont get me there. 

Sleeping in keeps the debt. 

Sleeping in keeps the extra inch on my waist. 

Sleeping in gets me behind on my goals. 

Sleeping in...is NOT an option right now....2 and 3 years down the road, yes, but not right now. 

Plus, I can grab a power nap when the baby naps. I know the day ahead and know I can close my eyes for 15 minutes and catch the break I need. 

What's YOUR why?? 

"Dreams don't work unless you do."

Spicy Cauliflower Bites

Spicy Cauliflower Bites☺☺
Brought to you by...Fixate! 
#21DayFixapproved

Can you tell I'm in the heat of a challenge?? #accountabilityatitsfinest
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I've been working from the cookbook, trying new recipes...making the boys try new things haha.
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Welp! This one's a keeper! 
Even the pickiest was asking for seconds and thirds.😳

It's always hit and miss with everyone but ya win some, ya lose some.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Who else has had stuffed bell peppers?? This is a first for me. 
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I was the only one who ate them. MORE for ME!



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In retrospect...
Did I make two dinners?
Yes.
Does this happen often?
You bet your bottom it DOESN'T!!!! Mwahaha!
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Ground beef prepared was split, some for my peppers and some for the boys' spaghetti. Slight amount of extra preparation, but nothing big.
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Do what ya gotta do, I guess.
I love trying new things and I've come to terms with the fact that the boys (and my husband) don't always like what I make...especially NEW things. So, I sacrifice some nights and put in a little extra prep time. But I try to combine as much as possible.

Cuz this mom ain't got time for that! 

Stay Positive!

Act like a PROTON, stay POSITIVE!

Less Financial Stress

You know that time when your husband comes home from getting the car serviced and he tells you all the things that need to be fixed on the car...

And your first question is "How much is that going to cost?"
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Yep, that was me last week. 

I used to fret over the costs...knowing they were essential to helping the car last and essential to avoiding further, more expensive fixes down the road.

But I didn't this time.

Fretting isn't an issue when you actually have the funds to cover such expenses.

That's what coaching a has allowed for our family--> LESS Financial STRESS!!

I'm so glad I took a chance and stepped out of my comfort zone doing something that I've become so passionate about...something that brings time and financial freedom where there once wasn't.
#coacheschangelives #bestjobever

Trust the System

Totally slept in. 

Actually I did it on purpose. I didn't even set my alarm. My boys woke me up and so they were my alarm. 

Feels good not to get up at 5...but now it's time to work!! and workout. 

P90x3 Agility today! Not my favorite workout in the program BUT I'm still going to push hard.

You ever have those? Particular workouts in a program that just aren't your fav but you still do 'em cuz you know it's a system you can trust??

Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing

It's homemade honey mustard dressing.

 

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I add it to a lot of things I used to add ranch to. I like thing "moist". So this is a great healthy substitute. 

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My first time with a homemade dressing. I think.

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If you're into this kind of dressing, I highly recommend making your own!! 

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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

3 TBSP Dijon Mustard 

3 TBSP raw honey

3 TBSP rice vinegar

1/4 cup EVOO

Sea salt to taste

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Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. 

Slowly add oil, whisking constantly until well blended. 

Serving size: 2 TBSP (102 cal.)

3 Day Cleanse

Did you know that in just THREE DAYS you can:
Lose weight 
Get a clean break from bad habits 
Break a plateau 

In fact, when I did my first 3 Day Refresh in March of last year, I lost 6 pounds!



My non-scale victories included:
Pants fit a little looser.
I felt clean--no joke!
I felt stronger in the sense that I had will power to resist junk.

It was a fast, clean break from just that--"junk".

My body was happy!!

I've done the program again since then to just get back on track after summer traveling and too much junk food.

I have clients who have done the refresh to get past their weight loss plateau and what a boost in confidence they received.

If you want to join me and spend THREE days cleansing your body with healthy shakes, fruits and vegetables (that's right--you get to eat real food too ) then comment below with your email and I'll send you the details!!

Don't let the Holiday treats hold you back from making changes NOW!! Why wait until the New Year??!

I Love My Family More

My little helper/interrupter/toddler/cutie-patootie.

Some say it would be easy to work at home and be a mom. I say I don't agree. 

It's definitely about balance and priorities and when any of them are climbing and clingy...I can choose to stop working and be present. 

I LOVE my job but I LOVE my family more!! 

Master the Way You Think

Be the master of the way you THINK. 
#thinkforachange 
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The way we think is projected in our actions. The two are intertwined. 

If I think I feel good, I do.
If I think I look good, I do.
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The mind is a beautiful thing.
Start thinking about what you want then think about that every day and WORK for it. Ya still gotta do what needs to be done. 

Darren Hardy

I was on a webcast with the one and only Darren Hardy (Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine)!

People pay big bucks to learn from that man and I earned an hour long training from him...all because I was able to help 3 people last month.

Talk about MOTIVATING!!

 

He has definitely lit a FIRE and I loved how he reminded me that EVERYONE has the potential for GREATNESS!! 

I CAN do hard things and I CAN be successful with my goals and dreams.

If you have 5 minutes a day and want to be motivated, I highly recommend signing up for his daily motivational clips... you can sign up at DarrenDaily.com 

I'm a subscriber and I listen to him every day (M-F he offers them). 

5 minutes. That's it.

No Excuses

Hit snooze this morning.

It's becoming a regular thing on Mondays. Gotta stop!! Remembering my No Excuses November! 

Got the stomach bug over the weekend. #nobueno 

Ready to rock this week and starting my Monday off right!

Don't let excuses keep you from doing something GREAT!

Think For Yourself

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma--which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." Steve Jobs#liveyourlife #followyourheart

What do YOU want to do with your life? 
Think for yourself and do what you know is right.

It's All About WATER

It's all about WATER! 

A good rule of thumb is to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water each day. (140 pound person=70 oz/day)

Since I wake up earlier than most of the world, I'm able to get a head start--IF I was on top of things.

I realized today that it wasn't until 8:30 that I had my first glass of water. 😁

The only liquid I had was my pre-workout drink.

Not cool.

I had to play catch up all day.

It's water or milk in this house.
The boys have gotten used to the fact I stopped buying juice.

However, you know that when something other than milk or water enters the house #iwontnamenames
They are like a cat on a mouse...like white on rice and ALL over that.

At least they are getting water 60-70% of the time. And that, my friends, is a WIN in my book.

Exercise is a Stress Relief

That time you actually cleaned your room and got the blasted boxes out of the way so you have SPACE to MOVE during your workouts.

P90X3 CVX is about to go down!! 

My favorite workout in the program--which I think I've said about 10 times already... but it's TRUE!! 

30 minutes and works EVERYTHING!!

#ishouldprobablyputmyshoeson

Exercise is my stress relieving, mood boosting, serotonin increasing, feel-good way to start my day RIGHT!

Altering

This is a story about a girl... ...A girl that can't seem to part with clothes unless there is no way, no how, that she can't tweak them a little to fit.#alterlikeaboss

That's where my sewing machine has come in SO handy lately!! Jeans are one thing...there's almost no hope for those bad boys....but with shirts or skirts...there's almost always a way to alter them. 

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Last August I got this cute outfit for my nephew's wedding. 

Since that event, the two items of clothing became loose, BUT I couldn't part with them. And, frankly, I didn't want to go buy new clothes.

Soooooo, I did what I had to do and "took them in". Yep, you wouldn't know that I have about two inches gathered in the back of this skirt and the same on the inside of the shirt.

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Now, time to go "closet shopping" and see what else I can alter.

Piyo, of course

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What happens when you combine X3 Yoga and Pilates X from P90x3?? 

PiYo, of course. 😝
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So, today it's Saturday and I'm feeling "extreme" so I put in two 30 minute workouts. #whynot

Did you know that the twisting and turning from Pilates/yoga will help with your digestion? (Especially after a holiday of good food?)

Just sayin. 😉

Be Thankful For Every New Day

Personal accountability can be defined as "being willing to answer for the outcomes resulting from your choices, behaviors, and actions."

We need personal ACCOUNTABILITY in all areas of our lives so we can evaluate if the things we are doing are getting us closer to where we want to be or closer to the person we want to become. smile emoticon

Choose ONE skill you want to learn or improve on in the next 3 months.
Then find the materials (books, cds, dvds, seminars, webinars) that relate to this skill that you will read and listen to for 30 minutes each day.
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STEP 1:
Commit to finding that first book (e-book, physical copy, or audio book) TODAY.

Not sure where to start?
Try your local library





P.S. Need accountability? Commit to your excellence and growth by sharing with your spouse, or a close friend or family member the ONE skill you want to learn or improve on in the next 3 months.
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Reason number 4,327 that I'm grateful for coaching >>> I have a community of friends that help me stay accountable to both my fitness and personal goals.

Childs Pose

My favorite pose in yoga. #childspose 
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Definitely have improved flexibility since incorporating yoga into my routine a few times a month.

Eat BEFORE Going Out

One of the biggest mistakes people make is to ‘save up’ for a large meal....or ANY large meal, for that matter.

Note to self: this strategy inevitably backfires. 

Why? 

You end up over-compensating for the calories you didn’t consume earlier in the day. #makessense

A better plan >> eat normally, then have a small meal before you meet up with everyone.

Make that meal one packed with fiber and protein to help curb your hunger.

Try avocado toast with tomatoes. smile emoticon

Be Intentional

Rise and shine!! 

The 5am alarm went off and I knew I'd rather stay in my cozy, warm bed, BUT I had work to do!! 

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Be INTENTIONAL! Work for what you want!!

Stop Excusing Yourself

Skipping just one workout can initiate a downward spiral, increasing your odds of skipping another one by 61 percent.
(This doesn't include a rest day).

The solution: Think smaller. Instead of trying to carve out time for one long workout, do two or three short ones. “In so doing, you’ll boost motivation, eliminate ‘too busy’ as an excuse, and accelerate both muscle building and fat loss,” says Chad Waterbury, an exercise physiologist. smile emoticon

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