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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Beachbody October Challenge Pack Deals

The Beachbody October Challenge Pack Promotions are now in!

 

P90X and P90X2 Challenge Packs are at an amazingly low price this month in celebration of the upcoming P90X3 being released this coming December!  These amazing workouts are a great way to get those muscles seriously popping - and at a discount like this, how can you resist?  (You might also want to stash these workouts away as an upcoming holiday gift... just a thought!)

Trainer Tony Horton will transform your body in just 90 days. P90X^® constantly introduces new moves to challenge your muscles and give you extraordinary results.  AND YOU'LL BE SAVING $90!

On top of an awesome workout program,

Your Challenge Pack also includes:

• Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology^®—the superfood shake that helps give you energy, reduce cravings and accelerate your fitness results—delivered on Home Direct, our monthly autoship program. (You can cancel this at any time)
• A FREE 30-day trial membership in the Team Beachbody^® Club, where you'll find all the support you'll need to

How P90X Works... 
 

The secret that’s made P90X a best-selling phenomenon is Muscle Confusion™.
By constantly introducing new moves, this advanced training technique keeps your body’s muscles continually challenged, so you can get better AND faster results. Your body never plateaus, and you never get bored.
It's for anyone who wants to lose excess fat, gain lean muscle, prepare for athletic events, excel at sports, and improve their health.
Designed for people who are fit and looking for an intense program for rapid results.
Flexible, so that you can customize according to your fitness level and goals.

Ready to order?  Click on the link of your choice...  P90X or P90X2 Challenge Pack

Looking for more information, e-mail me at: Kimmie0270@gmail.com

The Ultimate Reset Complete... Results are Here!

So I've officially completely the 21 Day Ultimate Reset!  Yay to me!  (Although, I did cheat one night and cave on the fro-yo.)  I have to say, overall I was pretty pleased with most of the meals, though there were one or two I hope to never see again (until my next Reset).  Sure, there were times that I was hungry, but it was nowhere near the horrible hunger that I've felt on some of the other detoxes or cleanses I have tried.

After 21 days, thanks to The Ultimate Reset I have have had a complete body "makeover" - however although I am seeing results on the outside (I'll get to those in a minute) it's the ones on the inside that have really thrilled me.

I have an increased amount of energy.  In the beginning it was difficult and I did feel a little bit more tired then I had, but as the first week progressed I noticed my energy increase.  And now I'm feeling full of it on a daily basis.

I am sleeping through the night.  On average I am getting 7-8 hours of SOLID sleep!  This is compared to the 4ish hours I'd be able to get throughout the night prior to this.  I used to wake up multiple times during the night - now I'm only waking up if one of the minions wakes up calling for me or my husband.

My system is more regulated.  Without getting too graphic let's just say that I'm hitting the bathroom twice a day, and you could actually set a clock on the times that I have to go!  That's really different from the "maybe" once a day and issues I had prior.

Now for the information everyone has been weighting for - go ahead, ask... How much weight did I lose?  Well I'll tell you.  In the 21 days, I lost a whopping 13 pounds!  And that's with my "monthly friend" making an appearance this morning - ugh!  And here's the visual too with a reminder of my before and an after side by side.

So what now?  Well for the next 21 days I'm going to slowly start reintroducing more grains into my diet.  I'm still on the fence about meat.  Honestly I didn't miss it during this Reset, so I haven't decided if it's something that I'm going to regularly eat or not.  I may just stick to fish on occasion.  I guess we'll see what happens there.  I also will still be using the Vegan Shakeology for the next few weeks - they say to stay with that form for another 21 days.  Then I will be switching back to my regular chocolate flavor.

Until Next Time...

14 Days Down - 9 Pounds Gone!

I am now 15 dad into The Ultimate Reset, and with that 9 pounds (that's right, 9) lighter!  I'm still enjoying lots of the meals on the plan, though ill be honest - I have 2 things that I wish were different...

1.  I wish I didn't have to eat such HUGE salads...
2.  I wish there was fro-yo somewhere in there...


HOWEVER, finally getting my hands on some Vegan Shakeology (the only type you can use on the Reset) had been a huge help in dealing with my fro-to cravings.  If anyone knows my obsession with fro-yo you'll understand how the fact that I'm not eating it anyway is huge!
  I have to say, there are a LOT of meals I've had during the past 2 weeks I'll be adding into my regular meals after the cleanse.  My favorite this week, Coconut-Kobocha Squash Soup!  Oh my God!  It was so thick and delicious!!!


Also, I'm not late night eating.  I'm spending time during this plan to really work on my emotional vs. physical hunger.  And it has really been so useful and down thing I will take with me after the program.

If this is something you have planned in your near future it is important to remember that you need to be willing to exercise your will power and inner strength.  Of course it's not going to be the easiest thing you've ever done - but after all it is only 21 days to a better and healthier you.  So in the grand scheme of things, isn't it worth it?  Don't you owe that to yourself?
 
For anyone who is considering doing this program I would SERIOUSLY consider adding Shakeology and going for the Challenge Pack.  Comment here if you'd like more details or email me at Kimmie0270@gmail.com.

Until Next Time...

Join the Challenge

What would you do for your health?  Would you be willing to dedicate yourself for 21 days to help eliminate that tired, clogged, or bloated feeling?  To detoxifying your body in a way that will eliminate your dependency of sugar, caffeine, and/or alcohol?  Would you be willing to flush toxins out of your system as well as heavy metals from your vital organs and rejuvenate your digestive tract in the process?  Would you spend 21 days establishing new healthy habits of sound nutrition and hydration?

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is NOT a starvation plan, an abrupt cleanse, or a laxative-focused program.  It includes real foods along with supplements that will help get your body back on track in ways you never thought were possible!

Benefits include...

• reclaiming your body's natural balance
• releasing harmful materials you may be storing within your body
• restore you system back to its maximum health
• flush toxins from your organs
• lower your cholesterol
• improve your digestion
• increase your energy
• have a more positive mood
• have better focus
• eliminate caffeine and sugar dependencies
• improve overall health

Better yet, you will not only be getting the support of the Participant Portal by I will be hosting a Challenge Group through Mom's Fitness Time on Facebook.  You can use this program (along with me) in my "Any Beachbody Workout" Challenge group starting on September 16th.  Although this is not a workout, it's a very helpful program to use in your health and wellness.

Until Next Time...

Face Lift & Shakeology Sample

My blog has gotten a facelift!  Thank you to Tasha at My Cute Lobster Designs for creating an amazing blogger banner as well as an adorable new signature for my posts!  I'm super excited to have such a beautiful and creative banner at the top of my page!  The best part of it, the dragonfly on the side of my blog's name and in my signature is drawn directly from the dragonfly tattoo on my wrist!

ANNOUNCEMENT: I currently have some vanilla and chocolate Shakeology samples!  If your serious about considering to use the supplement and would like to try one of these flavors comment below with your e-mail address so that I can get in touch with you.

Check Out Watch This YouTube Video to Learn More about Shakeology!

Until Next Time...

I Earned It!

I purchased the Beachbody workout program Insanity a long time ago... I think possibly 4 years ago to be exact.  And I started the program multiple times throughout the past few years.  Sometimes I'd get through month one, other times I'd get halfway into month two.  But I was never able to complete it... That is - until this summer!  This year I decided that it was going to be a no excuses kinda situation.  No matter what, I was going to complete this workout series.  And so, when we went down the shore, the videos (and a portable DVD player came) came along with us.  And when we went to Disney, yep, the same thing happened.  You see, I've decided that I'm not going to give up on myself this time!  I want to be that person who achieves their dreams and goals.  And for me, it's about getting the body I've always dreamed up!  My shirt came in from Beachbody this past weekend - and I'm not going to lie... I've already worn it out in public.  I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.  And I know that if I can do it, then so can you!  So here's to not giving up on ourselves!  And if your interested in purchasing the Insanity workout series you can find it in my Beachbody store! Better yet, while your there make me your coach.  I promise to support you along the entire way and help you achieve your fitness goals too!

Until the next time...

 

10 Minute Trainer

Looking for a workout that you can do in the comfort in your own home and not take up a lot of time in your day? Check out 10 Minute Trainer! I absolutely love this program. You can customize your workout from anywhere between 10-30 minutes. Let me tell you, I can certainly get my sweat on in those 10 minutes!  I think the best part of this workout is that you can break up those 3 - 10 minute sessions (if you decide to do more then one) up throughout the day - so I can get them done between all my running around with my monkeys!

Check it out at www.beachbodycoach.com/kimmie0270