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Post Turkey Day 5 Day Reboot Group

What if I told you that I was offering a 5 Day FREE Nutrition Group

COMPLETE with Meal Plan AND Food Shopping List!

 

 

Let's be honest, although Thanksgiving is supposed to be about what we're thankful for, it's really become a holiday that's simply an excuse to indulge.  And we're left feeling bloated, stuffed, and perhaps even cranky over what we ate.  So how do we bounce back during the time that most American's put on the most weight? 

 

Reboot with a 5 Day Nutrition Group! 

 

Starting on Monday, December 2nd I will be hosting exactly that on Facebook in a "secret" Facebook group!  Get the support and accountability you need from within the comfort of your own home!

How to Register and Rules...

1.
In order to register for the challenge you must do the following..
+ Click on "Attending" on the challenge "EVENT" (www.facebook.com/ fattofabmomma.com)
+ Send a friend request to me at "Kimberlee Neglia Doktor (www.facebook.com/ kimmie0270)

2.
The food shopping list and menu will be made available the weekend before the challenge begins.  It is important that you prepare yourself for the challenge in order to make it work for you.  That includes eliminating any "trigger" foods in your house.  Remember, if it's not good for you, it's probably not good for your loved ones as well.

3.
Each day there will be a post with the various ways you can earn "points" for that day.  You are to post on THAT thread which ways you earned your points.  This is on the honor system.

4.
If you do not post in the group daily - YOU WILL BE REMOVED.  This does not mean that you cannot participate in future groups, but the point of this group is to get yourself going.  If you are not actively involved, then this is not the right place for you at this time. 

5.
Do not add anyone to this group.  Although we all have friends we'd like to have involved, it is important that you do not add people in.  If others you know would like to participate, they can do so - but by following the same "registration" process as everyone else.  Then I will add them into this group.

6.
Weigh yourself.  You do not need to post your starting weight, it is not necessary for everyone here to know.  But at the end of the 5 days I am going to ask for everyone to post any weight loss that they accomplished during this short period of time.

7.
Shakeology is on the meal plan.  If you chose to use it you can order it via my website www.beachbodycoach.com/kimmie0270 and order the ShakeO Taste Sampler.  HOWEVER, I PROMISED this is a free challenge.  If you choose not to use ShakeO you can substitute with any of the other snack options given throughout the week of meal plans.

7.  So what are you waiting for?  Get Registered!

Until Next Time...

How to NOT Put on that Holiday Weight...

Let's be real, nobody wants to go on a 'diet' during the holidays.  And although it's be wonderful if you've already created a lifestyle that focuses on healthy and nutritious food choices, this is the time of the year where even the most health-conscious person enjoy a few treats.  But according to wiki.answers.com ---"the average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day (approximately forty days) is three to seven pounds. The already-overweight individual risks a higher weight gain amount during the Holidays than a normal weight person."

But using these simple tips may help you deal with keeping that typical holiday gain in check.


Don't Go to a Party Hungry - there's nothing wrong with having a small snack before heading out to the festivities.  Enjoy a handful of nuts and raisins, maybe some cheese and crackers, something that gives you some protein and good carbs can help you from overeating since you're not ravenous when you show up.

Don't Skip Meals. "Saving" calories doesn't work.  It also will leave you feeling hungry and cause you to potentially overeat when finally given the opportunity.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind - There is no need to have a cookie jar full of Grandma's homemade chocolate chip cookies on the counter.  Using the excuse of "but my children (or husband, or roommate...) like them" is nonsense.  If it's not good for you, it's not good for them... Period, the end!

Don't Drink Your Calories - I love the holiday beverages as much as everyone else, but in moderation.  Eggnog, + wine, + hot apple cider with whipped cream and caramel + (you get the message) can really add up! 

Sleep - Our bodies need sleep to reboot.  Don't use the holidays as an excuse to overextend yourself.  his will just leave you rundown.  Make time for sleep, try aiming for 7-8 hours a night.

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise - You can't out exercise a bad diet, but it can make you more aware.  Remember, it can take a lot more time to burn off calories then consume them.  But exercise makes you not only feel better, but makes you conscious of what you are eating throughout the day since you put in that extra effort!

Looking for a new workout program to help keep your waistline in check this holiday season?  Let me help you find the right Beachbody Workout for you!

Until Next Time...

Protein Balls

One of my favorite Insta people to follow for healthy recipes is instagramfitnessmeals, and they are at it again with their Protein Balls!  If you are on Instagram, and aren't following them, you need to check it out!

Ingredients:
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 c unsweetened coconut
1/4c dried cherries, chopped

Directions...
In a food processor grind the almonds until a coarse powder forms. 
Add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Mix until a paste forms.
In a separate bowl combine rolled oats, coconut, and cherries.
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well.
For into 18 balls and place on a wooden cutting board lined with parchment paper.
Place in freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Allow to thaw for 5 minutes before eating.

***I mixed in a scoop of Shakeology as another way to get in my "daily dose of nutrition."  The chocolate tasted really good as an addition!

Until Next Time...

How Can You Find Health?

According to World Health Organization: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

Most of the people do not know the real importance of health, and even if they do realize its importance, they disregard it. Good health is a prerequisite to perform well in home as well as in office. When we talk of good health, it does not only refer to the sound conditions of body; it equally refers to the sound psychological conditions of mind. Psychological health is as crucial as physical health.

Disease usually originates from mind. A man can be labeled as healthy if his body is free of any disorder and his mind is neat and clean. Unbalanced mind results in psychological problems. Most of the people do not have physical problems even then they don’t feel comfortable. They may suffer from stress and insomnia. They may feel aimless, irritable and depressed. They may stay unhappy and dissatisfied throughout their life.

Usually people attempt to stay physically fit. Unfortunately they ignore the importance of psychological fitness. They focus on material aspects of happiness. They strive for lucrative income, a big house, status, expensive jewelry, latest model of car and so on… they believe that these material things can make them happy. But happiness is seldom related with material things. It is the peace of mind that brings happiness. It is the healthy mind that makes you psychologically fit.

Until Next Time...

Shakeology Pumpkin Protein Bars

I'm always looking for some new and interesting HEALTHY recipe ideas - and we all know my LOVE of pumpkin!  So I found a recipe for these pumpkin bars, and shook up the recipe a bit to better suit my likings and came up with these Shakeology Pumpkin Protein Bars!

These bars have 94 calories, 2 grams of sugar, 7 grams of protein and only 14 grams of carbs.


Ingredients...
3 egg whites
1.5 cups uncooked old-fashioned oats
2 scoops Vanilla Shakeology
tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 cup pumpkin

What to Do...
Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Pour batter into a greased 8x8 baking square.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Once they cool, cut into 9 squares.

Voila!  Matty was my tester for these bars.  And he really liked the crust, but said that he would have preferred if there was "more in it" for more taste.  Next time, I'm going to add dried cranberries and possibly walnuts too!


Until Next Time...

Get Ahead of Your New Year's Resolution Challenge Starts 11/25

Why Wait until the New Year to start your weight loss goals? 

Get ahead of YOUR New Year's Resolution BEFORE the ball drops and join the T25 Challenge! 

 

 

In only 25 minutes a day you can get your body into the shape that you've been dreaming of - or keep it that way through the Holidays if that's your goal instead!

Shaun T, known for Insanity, has created a fantastic 25 minute workout that gets the results you want in less time then ever before!  Focus T25 is an amazing program that, alongside with a solid nutrition program, will get you were you want to be going.  Still aren't sold?  Well check out some of these results!

I will be hosting a "virtual" Challenge Group via Facebook starting on November 25th to offer support and accountability to all participants while going through this program alongside me!  It's these challenge groups, the support you receive from other participants, and help with the ups and downs along the way, that REALLY help make these programs work! 

So what are you waiting for???  Space is LIMITED in this group - so message me now at Kimmie0270@gmail.com with any questions that you may have so that I can help you get set up and on your way to your New Year's Resolution!  And if you haven't done so already, like me on Facebook!

And don't forget all the special offers for the month of November!  Between the Give and Receive Beachbody Challenge (for every Challenge Pack sold $20 will go towards a donation to Feeding America AND you'll receive a $20 gift card for a future purchase) and my $50 Visa Gift Card November Raffle (Challenge Pack purchases will get 2 entries, new Shakeology Home Direct orders will get 1 entry, and anyone who signs up to be a Beachbody Coach under me with one of these purchases will receive an ADDITIONAL entry).

Now's the time!  Make 2014 the best year ever, and do it with a jump start at the end of 2013!!!

Until Next Time...

No Emotional Eating Tool Kit

On Monday we talked about what emotional eating actually is.  (If you haven't checked it out, scroll back to that post.)  Today, we're going to build our "NO EMOTIONAL EATING TOOL KIT"!

Ideally, you'll want to find a small shoebox, or food storage box that you'll be able to put some times in to help you deal in times when you feel an emotional eating need coming on.  Inside this box, you will want to fill it with items that will keep you from trying to satisfy your needs with food.

First, I've found that by far the most beneficial tool in my tool box is an index card.  "An index card?" is probably what you're thinking.  But yes, that's what I said.  Don't worry, it's not a blank one.  On this card I want you to put the following...

• a positive affirmation (or 2 or 3), something that really speaks to you... for me "I believe in myself and my abilities" is one that really speaks to me, but you'll need to find one that works for you.
• phone numbers of 3 close friends - you'll want to make sure that these people are non-judgmental.  Often when we're looking for that "fix" from emotional eating the last thing we need to feel is judged as well.  These 3 people will listen to you, comfort and console you, and simply put, just be there for me.  (I'm blessed to have several people in my life who have been willing to text back and forth with me at all hours of the day and night when I've been in a really bad place.

There obviously won't just be an index card in your box.  But here's where you need to see what works for you.

• Does journaling help you purge your emotions?  If so, then buy a cheap notebook at the dollar store and keep that in there. 
• Do you need to keep your hands busy?  Remember those floss bracelets we made as kids?  Buy some floss and make a bracelet or two. 
• Do you know how to crochet or knit?  Put in a ball of yarn and your needles or crocket hook.  As an added bonus, you could wind up making scarves for everyone for Christmas this year (my boys still have their scarves I made for them before I decided that crocheting really just wasn't for me).
• Maybe you like to draw.  Keep a sketchpad in there.  Like to read, put in a couple magazines or a Chicken Soup type book filled with short, positive and uplifting stories.
• Then there's my favorite... Play-Doh!  Sometimes we just need to keep our hands busy.  When that's the case, squeezing and shaping a wad of this dough can keep your hands moving (and therefore unable to be used to eat) and it's a GREAT way to deal with frustration.

And don't forget, there's something that you can't put inside your tool box, but is a GREAT way to burn out those emotions - exercise.  Whether your doing a T25 workout, or going for a walk, either way you'll be able to clear out your head while doing something good for yourself... And who doesn't feel better once they've got that endorphin burst?

Until Next Time...

Transformation Tuesday... My Story

If you've only met me in the past few years, you've watched my obsession with my weight, and possibly thought, although she has had periods where has a little heavier, she doesn't really know what it's like to truly be obese.  There are very few pictures of my from my pre-teen and teen years out there - and often when I'm tagged, I un-tag myself because I'm embarrassed of what I looked like years before.  So for those of you who have my as your Beachbody coach, and wonder if I really know what it's like to have to lose a large amount of weight - let me tell you, the answer is astoundingly YES!.  These two pictures of me were taken about 10 years apart.  The picture on the left shows me after I had dropped a good 15 or so pounds to squeeze into that size 18 dress.  On the right, I'm rocking a pair of size 6 pants!  

See, I've been on every healthy (and unhealthy) "diet" plan that there is out there.  I can probably recite the rules to most of them to you still to this very day.  From the Cabbage Soup Diet, to South Beach, to 6 Week, to Atkins... I've done it all, and that's just in the "healthy" range.  My obsession for perfection (along with some other factors) lead me to a battle with bulimia I wouldn't wish I my worst enemy, and bouts of depression I've dealt with in my past (both postpartum and non) left me in moments where my hatred towards myself and my body got to absurd levels.

But I have to tell you, it's once you learn to stop "obsessing" about the number on the scale, and start focusing on getting HEALTHY that the real work can begin.  If you are hungry, EAT.  Just choose wisely.  Hunger is your body telling you that it needs fuel, but it's not telling you that you need cupcakes.  Exercise is a great for your health - endorphins help boost your mood, and helps keep your heart healthy.  But if your filling your body with junk it doesn't really mean anything. 

If you're looking for someone to help get you to the place of being "stick thin" then I'm sorry, but I am not the coach for you.  Unless that is your body's natural body type and your body has an incredibly low set weight point you're going to be fighting an intensely difficult battle all your life to stay there.  BUT, if you're looking for someone to help you become your best self, healthy, strong, and happy - then I'm your gal.  Strong is the NEW Skinny."

To sign up to have me as your coach click on the Free Membership HERE.  Or message me on Facebook HERE and I'll help you move forward on your Health Journey!

And if your ready to take that first step - I'll be starting my NEXT Challenge Group on November 25th.  This will be a virtual Facebook Group (a secret group where nobody but participants can see) where we will talk daily about our workouts, food choices, and general ups and downs in our day to day lives as we tackle Shaun T's Focus T25.  Time is not an excuse in this workout - everyone can find 25 minutes to workout!

Until Next Time...

Emotional Eating

During my time at Renfrew I spent a LOT of time learning about some of the reasons that people have difficult relationships with food and their weight.  One reason is emotional eating.  Emotional eating is when a person eats for reasons other then hunger.  Some people celebrate with food - think about after a child hits a game winning home run and you go out for ice cream.  Other times people deal with painful emotions but trying to stuff them down with food.  Perhaps you might eat because your bored.  Whatever the reason, if you aren't eating because you're hungry, your eating because of your emotions. 

According to the University of Texas Counseling and Universal Health Center there are telltale signs of "emotional eating."

1.  Emotional hunger comes on suddenly, unlike physical hunger which comes on more gradually.

2.  When you are eating to fill a void in your life, only a specific food will meet your needs (for me, it's always been ice cream or fro-yo).  When you are actually hungry, you are more open to options because your eating to fill a physical need.

3.  Emotional hunger needs to be instantly filled (I once remember disconnecting my husband from a business call because I needed to go for something at that moment and I couldn't wait).  Physical hunger can wait.

4.  Even when you are full, emotional eating tends to continue.  When you are eating only from physical hunger you will stop when you are full.

5.  It's typically emotional hunger that will leave a person with guilty feelings, not physical hunger.

Comfort foods can also be included in emotional eating, though often eaten to maintain a positive mood. 

It's important to remember that when you're eating for reasons other then physical hunger, chances are your body doesn't need those calories - calories which get stored as fat and will often cause a weight gain, and with it potential health risks.

So what can you do to deal with emotional eating? 
Wednesday we'll take on the task of creating a "Tool Box" just for this!

Until Next Time...

Amazing November Promotions!

Been Looking to order a Beachbody Challenge Pack or Shakeology Home Direct?
 
Do it in the month of November, and you will have a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!

Here are the details...

• Every Challenge Pack purchased in the month of November will get you 2 entries.

• Every Shakeology Home Direct purchase will give you 1 entry.

• Sign Up as a Beachbody Coach under me this month while ordering one of these and receive an ADDITIONAL entry!

Why not buy something for yourself this month and take a change of getting $50 back?

You'll thank yourself for investing in your own health and wellbeing.  Winner will be announced on my Facebook page (facebook.com/fattofabmomma)  December 1st!

And if that isn't enough, Beachbody is sweetening the deal with their special promotion for the month of November too!

For EVERY Beachbody Challenge Pack Purchased, Beachbody will give $20 to Feeding America™ and YOU will receive $20 off your next Beachbody purchase!
 
You can help others while helping take care of your health as well!
Interested, shoot me a message and I'll help you pick out a Challenge Pack perfect for you (or your loved one too!)


Don't Miss Out!

Until Next Time...

 

Iron in Pregnancy - with Recipe Links!

Yesterday we spoke about Iron within a child's diet.  Today I'm going to discuss iron in terms of a pregnant woman.  Iron is an incredibly important mineral within your diet.  Unfortunately, for many women within the United States, this important mineral is often lacking.  And while important vitamins and minerals like iron are missing, too much sodium and saturated fat is being consumed in their place.

Iron is vital in one's diet.  When a person is deficient in iron, issues such as anemia can result.  During pregnancy, on top of issues with anemia, the side effects of low iron can be poor fetal growth and even premature birth.  But there are ways that one can add iron into her diet to help increase the level of this mineral during pregnancy, and eating these foods alongside a vitamin-C rich food can help one's body absorb it even more.

Pregnant women need 27mg of iron per day.  And although a prenatal vitamin can help with this, it is important to make conscious food choices that will help add additional iron into one's diet as well.  Finding iron rich foods and incorporating them into one's daily meal plan is not difficult, and finding tasty recipes in which to incorporate them is now easier then ever thanks to the internet.  Below one can find three iron rich food choices chosen from a long list of options, along with recipe titles connected with hyperlinks to easily access these ideas.

One food that will help with the increase of iron is beef.  In 3 ounces of beef one consumes 3mg of iron.   Grilled Sirloin Skewers with Peaches and Peppers are a delicious way to incorporate beef into your diet as well as incorporate iron into your diet along side a food with moderate vitamin C - the peaches.  Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry also incorporates a solid amount of iron alongside vitamin-c for better absorption.

Garbanzo beans are rich in iron, having 4.7mg in 1 cup.  And for those preferring to use less meat in their diet, using beans as a focus to a dish can still be an option.  Garbanzo Black Bean Medley and Sausage with Beans and Escarole  are two meals that have a significant amount of garbanzo beans in their recipe, one meatless, and one not.

Also, tofu has 6.6mg of iron in 1/2 cup.  Orange-Glazed Tofu Triangles with Sesame Rice again allows for some vitamin C alongside the iron rich food, tofu, to help with absorption and is a great meatless meal.  Lastly, Tofu Steaks with a Red-Pepper Walnut Sauce is a delicious variation on tofu, and again has a high dose of iron due to the tofu in it.

 

Until Next Time...

 

How Much Iron does a Child Need?

Iron is vital for the formation of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a necessary component of red blood cells and RBC carries oxygen to all cells of the body. Hence it is necessary for kids and children to have enough iron in their diet.

Requirement of iron is different at different stages of life. Parents must know how much iron their children need at a particular age.

Breast-feed infant get enough amount of iron from his mother until 6 months. After 6 months infant needs an extra 11ml of iron a day till his first birthday. Infants from 1-4 years of age need 7ml of iron a day. 10ml of iron/day is required until infant becomes an adolescent. Adolescent needs 11ml – 15 ml of iron. In addition, girls need extra amount of iron during menstruating.

Iron deficiency causes anemia. Anemia grows slowly in an undetected manner in most of the people.

Some of the symptoms of iron deficiency are as follows:
Weakness and fatigue
Mucous membranes and pale skin
Heart murmur and rapid heartbeat
Irritability
A decrease in appetite
Dizziness
Feelings of lightheadedness

If any of the above mentioned symptoms is present in your child, consult the physician immediately. He will simply do a blood test to determine if your child lack in iron. He may prescribe your child iron supplements. But, bear in mind, excessive intake of iron may also result health problems.

Until Next Time...

Why is it Important to Stay Fit Anyway?

There are number of reasons that force you to think about your fitness. On one hand doctors advise fitness, on the other hand society demands fitness. Today fitness has been set as a standard of beauty. You are fit, you are beautiful and attracting. Society accepts only fit people. Fitness not only labels you as beautiful but also benefits you in many other ways. The benefits have been largely categorized into two groups: one, medical importance of fitness; second, psychological importance of fitness. For fitness, both of these categories are of equal importance. Let’s elaborate aforementioned categories of fitness in detail.

Medical Importance of Fitness:
Proponents of fitness say that fitness helps in keeping a man medically sound. It reduces cholesterol level, blood pressure, back pain, risks of injury, risk of heart injury and aches and pains. Moreover it prevents certain cancers, hidden fats and Alzheimer’s. Furthermore it increases metabolic rates, range of motion, functional strength, insulin sensitivity, balance and coordination, weight control, fat utilization, immune system, strength of bones. In short it is right to say that fitness prolongs life.
Psychological Importance of Fitness:
Proponents of fitness claim that fitness helps in keeping a person emotionally sound.  Fitness gives confidence. Better shape automatically improves confidence. It helps you to reach the best of your potential. Moreover it improves self esteem. Fitness not only reduces anxiety and depression but it also helps in improving focus. Notwithstanding the added benefit of fitness for improving sex drive.

That's the beauty of the Beachbody workout programs.  These programs are even better to help you achieve health fitness when combined in a Challenge Pack of a fitness program and Shakeology.  And it can all be done within the privacy of your own home!!!

E-mail me for more details - Kimmie0270@gmail.com!

Until Next Time...

Can Exercise Stop Aging?

Can exercise stop aging?

Certainly not! But it can surely slow down the process.
The clock ticks for all men, and with each tick comes change. For men who manage to avoid major medical problems, the changes are slow and gradual, but they do add up. Here are some things that aging can do to you — if you give up and let Father Time take his toll.

Clock never stops. It ticks for everyone and with each tick it brings physical changes to everyone. Those, who somehow manage to avoid medical problems, also become victim of time.
The effects of time start appearing physically in middle age. High blood pressure and stiffening of blood vessels are its early signs. Blood itself starts changing. At times it becomes thick and sticks. Hence it becomes tough for the heart to pump the blood.  Number of RBC (red blood cells) also declines. Hence amount of oxygen carried for cells also reduces. Situation continues becoming the worst with every tick of time.

Regular exercise can do miracle in stopping this process of aging.  Studies have shown that exercise provide security to telomeres—the DNA that protects the body from the effects of time. This way exercise fixes biological clock and slows down the aging process.

Physicians advise to do physical work and regular exercise to stay young for a long period of time. Everyday exercise is the only tool that can successfully fight the ‘tick tick’ of time.

Until Next Time...

Peanut Butter Protein Muffins

I LOVE baking - and I've got to say I've found some amazing recipes on Instagram - one of my favorite Insta people to follow for healthy recipes is instagramfitnessmeals.  If you are on Instagram, and aren't following them, you need to check it out!

Today I'm sharing their Peanut Butter Protein Muffins with a few changes that I made to the recipe...

Ingredients...
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 c old-fashioned oats
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup peanut butter (I used Skippy PB with dark chocolate)
1/4 c honey
2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c fat free Greek yogurt

Directions...
Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.  Set aside.
In another bowl, stir together the applesauce and the peanut butter.
Mix in the honey, sugar, egg, and vanilla, and then stir in the yogurt.
Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet ones.
Drop into 12 lined and greased muffin tin spots.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to completely cool.
Store in an air tight container!

My muffins came out to be 160 calories with 6g fat, 5g, protein, and 23g carbs.

Until Next Time...

Do YOU Have What it Takes?

Are you a fitness fanatic or currently becoming one?

Do you enjoy helping others?

Have you been looking for a way to make extra cash?

Looking for the convenience of working the hours you want, based in your home?

Want to be your own boss?

Whether you've reached your weight loss and fitness goals or your still on your way have I got an opportunity for you.  I am currently looking for 4 new apprentices to come on as Independent Beachbody Coaches on my team - ready to be trained for success under me as well as my up line!

Read the information below regarding becoming a Beachbody Coach.

The Benefits...

• 25% off all your purchases
• 25% commission off customer purchases (unless they have Club membership)
• 15% commission off Club members orders (because they get 10% off their orders)
• 50% commission on your customers Club membership dues
• Eligibility for bonuses as you increase your business and coaching level
• Once you reach the second coach level, Emerald, you become eligible for Beachbody to refer customers to you
• Free websites maintained by Beachbody
• Support and advertising to grow your business

Let's Talk Cost...

• The initial costs to become a coach is $39.95 which gets you your Tool Kit, access to the "online office" coach support, national coach call, tons of resources, and 3 websites (your main one, Ultimate Reset one and Shakeology one).  -- This fee can be waived if you are purchasing a challenge pack while signing up to become a coach.
• After that initial payment, there is a monthly fee of $14.95 for the upkeep of all the above as well as maintenance of your websites.
• You are also highly encouraged to purchase or sell at least $50-$55 worth of product every 35 days.  This will keep you in "active" status.

Interested?  Although I am always accepting new coaches to my team, I will be accepting applications for this coaching program (starting on Monday, November 18th) until Monday, November 11th.

Answer the following questions in an e-mail to: kimmie0270@gmail.com by Monday, November 11th - 3pm EST.

1. Name and Location
2. Are you familiar with the Beachbody programs?  If so, what programs (if any) have you used?
3. Do you currently have a Beachbody coach?
4. Why are you interested in becoming a Beachbody coach
5. How many hours per day are you willing to commit to working the business?
6. Are you willing to be a daily example of the product - via workouts/Shakeology/etc?
7. Tell me about yourself.  Please include details about your health and fitness journey as well as your family life.

Hope to hear from YOU soon!

Until Next Time...

Create Some Positive Self Talk!

Positive Self Talk: Learn How to Create a Positive Image of Yourself

Our actions depict our thoughts and our thoughts depict the way we interpret our self. How do we interpret our self? We talk to ourselves almost all the time and it is actually we who tell ourselves if the world around us is beautiful or if the things around us are ugly. It is we who tell us to see negativity in every matter and it is also we who sow seed of hope in ourselves.
Let’s see how we can develop a positive image of ourselves in front of us.

First - kill the negative chatter which lives inside you. Do not hear him.
Second - develop a habit of affirming positive thoughts. Say a big YES to each positive thought. Third - whenever possible narrate positive stories to yourself in detail. Repeat the stories and try to internalize the narrated dreams and goals.
Forth - replace every person and every object that may cause negative influence on your thinking pattern with someone and something pleasing and positive.
Fifth; -try to avoid the company of de-motivating and uninspiring people. Such people may cause you to engage in negative chat.
Sixth - make yourself to talk about present. Forget past and don’t think of future. Try to live in present.
Seventh - don’t fear of your fears. Try to confront them. Believe; worst case scenarios are never as bad as we think of them.
Eighth - remember life is a combination of disturbing and enjoyable moments. Talk more about enjoyable moments. Forget disturbing moments.
Ninth - develop a habit of gratitude. It can does wonders to your mental state.

In short replace every negative thought with a positive thought. Talk to yourself in positive way and don’t listen to your negative chatter.

Until Next Time...

A New Gem - and a Gem of a Deal for You!

Guess What I Earned... Rank promotion in my Independent Beachbody Business!

WooHoo!!!

 

 

As a special deal in honor of my rank change - anyone who purchases a Challenge Pack between TODAY 10/19/13 and SUNDAY 10/27/13 will receive a $25 Visa Gift Card in the mail once your order has been processed.

 

Click HERE to get to my website to order!

Until Next Time...

Pumpkin Flavored Yumminess!

What a wonderful autumn Friday!  The leaves are changing colors, pumpkin picking and hayrides seem to be the topic of conversation, and all the wonderful autumn flavors and aromas are filling the air.  Which leads me to my one issue with this time of the year, my love of all those fall foods.  Pumpkin and apple flavored everything - from pies to fancy coffee drinks - it's a flavor bonanza!

I was really in the mood for something pumpkin yesterday, like seriously couldn't stop thinking about how much I wanted pumpkin.  And so I started adding some pumpkin to my Shake-O after finding this wonderful recipe I'm sharing with you today.  This was delish and a total must try!  Talk about thick and filling!

But that wasn't enough for me.  I wanted more (so what else is new).  So I went on the hunt for a pumpkin soufflé that wasn't awful for me, and at 86 calories for one, you might agree!







Ingredients:
2 egg whites
tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
packet of splenda
1/2 cup pumpkin puree

Directions:
Mix first 4 ingredients together until frothy.
Fold in pumpkin puree
Spray a mug with PAM and pour in mixture
Microwave for 3 minutes or until slightly firm.
Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy these two little yummy treats!  I know I sure do!

Until Next Time...

Tropical Shakeology Power Balls

Everyone knows that I'm a HUGE fan of Shakeology!  I love the fact that I get so many of the vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and so many other healthy nutrients that help our bodies run like a well oiled machine.  And I know I've said it before, but it's helped me almost completely eliminate caffeine from my diet!  No longer do I drink 3 Monster Rehabs on top of multiple cups of coffee every day.  Nope, they're no longer needed. 

But I know there are people out there who aren't a fan of shakes.  And as much as I can't imagine not having a shake somewhere in my day, if your not a shake person, that's your call.  But did you know there are other ways to incorporate Shakeology into your diet?  Today, I thought I'd share with you a Tropical Shakeology Power Ball recipe that I came across the other day - and I seriously LOVE it... and my boys do too... they actually ate 2 a piece as soon as they saw them.  (They knew what they were since I had recently purchased them something similar at a local health food store, which is what made me think that there was probably a recipe out there for something similar!)

This is a very easy, no bake recipe!  And I can tell you, I had 2 of these for breakfast this morning and they kept me full (and because of the peanut butter) very satisfied for several hours!

You take all the ingredients listed in the picture that I've posted and mix them together in a large bowl.  Then, roll the ingredients into golf ball sized balls until you have 14 of them.

Stick them into the freezer, and keep them there until you are ready to eat them!

So easy, and so good!

I'm going to continue to test out some non-shake Shakeology recipes and I'll continue to give you the lowdown!

And don't forget, my next "Nutrition with Shakeology" Challenge group will be starting up on the 21st.  I only have a few spots left - if your interested make sure you contact me at Kimmie0270@gmail.com!

Until the Next Time...