Last Day to "try it before you buy it"!

Can you believe there is only one day left for you to get in on a free trial of P90X, TurboFire, or Brazil Butt Lift, along with Shakeology?  Beachbody made this incredible offer to let you try 3 of their challenge packs for just $14.95* for a limited time only! Yep, it all ends tomorrow night at 11:59 PST!

I've had the opportunity over the past couple of years to try each of these programs! Every one of them has been effective in helping me lose weight and tone up.  Shakeology became my breakfast of choice, and has helped me with several stomach issues I had.  I'm a firm believer in it! 

I encourage you to give one of these challenge packs a try, especially while you can "try it before you buy it"!  What have you got to lose?  Well, besides pounds and inches!

Email me or go here to order by clicking on the SHOP tab and choosing Trial Offers to choose your program!

WHO IS GOING TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE?

It's time to be HONEST with ourselves. One thing I've learned, and it wasn't even about an "aha" moment, was that I always DREAMED of things that were possible, but I didn't BELIEVE they were.

I used to tell myself. If I could just get lipo, and get thin.. then I'd eat salads forever to stay that way. Or If I could magically make myself a size 6, then I'd workout really hard all the time to stay that way. But the reality is that it wouldn't happen that way. Even if by magic we could be thin, our lifestyles wouldn't let us stay that way. The key to permanent change is not becoming a thinner version of ourselves, but a DIFFERENT version of ourselves.

The thinner version of ourselves would gain all that weight back. The different version of ourselves would be a completely different, BETTER person. That is what is happening with me. I live completely different than I used to. And it's not just about deciding to eat oatmeal or drink Shakeology instead of muffins for breakfast. It's about EDUCATING ourselves about what foods our bodies need, and WHY we crave certain foods, and how to handle it, and what to feed ourselves instead, so that we don't crave at all.

Oh...and don't think it will happen tomorrow...It takes time and it takes patience to learn all these things (it's an ongoing process). I've been trying to eat cleaner for over a year and still slip up all the time. It's about learning a new way to view your life, and then go forward with it, and just TRY. We deserve to feel good about ourselves, and we need to love our life.

It's time to quit dreaming it and start living it peeps! YOU have it in you. YOU are the only one that can make the change. YOU have to want it for yourself. YOU are worth it and YOU deserve it. It's inside of YOU; and only YOU can execute a new YOU.

Make your dreams come alive and continue on with this clean eating and getting fit path because THIS is the way to make your new body happen. THIS works for anyone and YOU will make it work. Your fit and healthy life is right here in front of YOU.

We ARE doing this and we ARE making this happen for ourselves. Never give up, just keep pushing forward...one (healthy) step at the time! YOU ARE WORTH IT!

Clean Lean Protein Pizza Frittata

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE FOOD!!!  And when I find an especially good and healthy recipe, I love to share it...so here is one for you to try out!

This is a recipe that I came across a couple years ago. It looks AMAZING!!! She called it The Clean Lean Protein Pizza Frittata!!! You can go here to find the original recipe. Here is a little bit of what she wrote about it:

It tasted, looked and smelled like a pizza, only it's clean, lean, and loaded with protein! I added a slice of whole wheat bread cut into cubes for a crunchy, crust effect, but you can leave it out if you're trying to avoid bread carbs. Also, feel free to drizzle tomato sauce on the top, although I didn't really find it necessary because this baby is flavorful! Next time your kids (okay, you!) want pizza for breakfast, whip this one up minus the guilt.

Doesn't it look just like a pizza!?
The Clean Lean Protein Pizza Frittata
 serves 2

 INGREDIENTS:

• 1 organic hot Italian chicken sausage
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• Handful button mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup egg whites (or 8 egg whites)
• 1/8 tsp dry mustard
• Garlic powder, sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 1-oz slice whole-wheat bread, crust removed and discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, optional
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
2. Remove the casings from the sausages and pull filling apart. Place in a large non-stick pan and cook over medium heat. When the sausage is almost done, add the bell pepper and mushrooms. Continue to sauté until the mushrooms are beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat down as low as possible (or remove from stove if using electric). With a whisk (or handheld mixer), beat the egg whites with the dry mustard and spices. Don't overdo it and make a meringue, just incorporate the flavors with the eggs, and lighten them up a little.
4. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top of the sausage mixture in the pan. If using, distribute the bread cubes evenly over the cheese, and then pour egg white mixture evenly on top. Turn the stove back on to medium-low to medium.
5. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of the frittata. Once the egg whites start to set and turn opaque, place the pan in the oven. NOTE: make sure your non-stick cookware is oven safe!
6. Bake frittata until cheese on the top browns and bubbles, about 30 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate to slice. Trick everyone around you into thinking you're chowing down on pizza yet still looking amazing!!

This is what mine looked like:

When I make it, I use Turkey sausage & Turkey bacon(lower sodium) instead of the italian chicken sausage & Mrs. Dash for seasoning....so for those ingredients, here's the nutrition info: (According to the recipe it makes 2 servings)

Calories: 199
Fat: 6
Carbs: 12
Protein: 21
Fiber: 3
Sodium: 171

 By subbing the Turkey Bacon and Sausage for the Italian Chicken you cut 65 calories, same fat, cut 2 carbs, and get this...you cut 770 g of SODIUM! but you do lose 13 on the Protein in the entire recipe!

Customize your pizza frittata! Add all the veggies you want! Season it up anyway you want, but be mindful of your sodium! This is one that you can have tons of fun with at any meal!

Leave comments if you make it!!

Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals

How often have you heard the saying “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ?  I know I have heard it, said it, and posted it many times.  Why?  Because it's true!

When you say "I want to lose 15 pounds." and someone says, "oh, that's great; how are you going to do that?", and you have no plan in place to do it, you may as well be saying, "I wish I could lose some weight"!

The solution:  Set a GOAL!  Write it down!  Post it so you see it everyday!  Tell others about your goal to be held accountable!  And not just any goal...a S.M.A.R.T. goal!

I've seen several different variations of the acronym SMART, but pretty much all of them are great for goal setting:

S - specific, significant
     (it should be a clearly defined and mean alot to you ... if it's a vague goal, you will have a harder      time staying focused on it.-example:  I will lose 10 pounds in 30 days, NOT I want to lose weight)

M - measurable, meaningful, motivational
      (measurable: meaning you can assess your progress along the way to insure you are headed in the right direction.)

A - action-oriented; attainable, achievable
     (what actions, within your reach in your present situation, are you going to take to get to your goal?)

R - realistic, relevant, reasonable, rewarding, results-oriented
     (the actions you need to take to achieve your goal are things you can actually do and control in a specific time frame; goals need to be meaningful and significant in order to make a difference in your life.)

T - time-based, timely, tangible, trackable
     (set a deadline, a time limit, finishing point ... Goals without a time limit tend to be put off until another day!  "I'll start tomorrow" comes to mind here!)

Always write your goals down!  Put them where you'll be reminded of them constantly!  You can download a simple S.M.A.R.T. goal worksheet here to help you plan your goal and then keep you on track!

If you need help with your fitness plan, I'm here to help you! Sign up for free coaching and let's work together to help you achieve all of your fitness goals!

Let Consistency Be Your Miracle...

I love this quote, "When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet, at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it - but all that had gone before." -- Jacob Riis

The same is true on our journey to good health!  You set a goal to lose weight.  Every week you step on the scale, expecting to see that magic number appear. Finally, after weeks, maybe months of eating clean and working out, BOOM..there it is!  It's not that final day before that brought about that number....it's all those days added together, being consistent, that brought about that achievement!

It's somewhat amusing to me when someone who has not seen me in a while (like 30 pounds ago) meets up with me again, they are a bit surprised at how I look these days.  The first things they want to know are "how did you do it?" and "what's your secret?" I find it interesting how common that initial question is. When we have a problem that we need a solution for... We want a secret! Some miracle plan that will magically solve it! Just watch late night television. All those infomercials claim to have the secret and it is only available there! …or on an end cap in Walgreens or Target.  Except for a few, (Here’s my Beachbody plug ) most don't  deliver. There is no substitute for steady, CONSISTENT work.

 CONSISTENCY builds STRENGTH.

The day-after-day dedication to our fat-burning exercise, using the proper muscles, will bring about changes and strength in our bodies. Eating the proper foods at the proper times, day-after-day will bring about the changes and strength in our metabolism. By being CONSISTENT we will experience changes and strength in our mental and emotional approach to life.

CONSISTENCY eliminates STRESS.

Every day that I eat clean and workout makes the next one easier. It eliminates the stress by taking the "decision" out of the situation. When to eat and what to eat is no longer an issue. If you have your menu planned, your food prepared and on hand, it is much easier to say that little word "no" when presented with the temptation to go off plan. But, we create a lot of our stress by being INCONSISTENT. Use the plan as your reason to say "no" and eliminate all that time worrying or mulling over WHAT to do.

CONSISTENCY brings SUCCESS.

With CONSISTENT days following your plan, they will begin to add up into weeks. The pounds and inches will begin to melt away! And that is SUCCESS! With the pounds and inches melting away, our bodies are healthier and that is SUCCESS! With healthier bodies, we look and feel so much better and that is SUCCESS!

The foundation of every successful weight-loss program remains a healthy, clean diet combined with exercise on a consistent basis! For successful, long-term weight loss, you must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits.

Until next time....STAY CONSISTENT!

Try it Before you Buy It!

It's not often that a company lets you try their product before you buy it, but for a limited time only, Beachbody is doing just that!  

For the month of July, Beachbody is offering 3 of their top workout programs in challenge packs for free.  Yep, I said it. FREE!!!  We supply the fitness, the food, and well...yeah, the fun.   

For this very limited time, you can choose from P90X, TurboFire, or Brazil Butt Lift. You will also have your choice of Shakeology flavors, Chocolate, Greenberry, and Tropical Strawberry. You will only pay $14.95 for shipping/handling, along with tax. 

After 30 days, if you are getting amazing results, you'll be charged the remaining balance. If not, return everything. It's entirely RISK FREE.  

What do you have to lose...besides pounds & inches???

To help ensure your success, once you choose your program and place your order, you'll be added to a special Facebook group with loads of other people on the same journey toward better health & fitness! We won't let you fail!   The ball is in YOUR court. All I need from YOU is to GO.

Click on Shop in the middle of this page. When the pop-up window occurs, click on Trial Offers on the left side (second from top.) Make your choice. Order. Email ME to let me know of your decision, and I'll add you to the Facebook group!   Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Remember, these trial packs are available for a VERY limited time! What are you waiting for??? Go...NOW!