Sunday, December 18, 2016

Workout & Meal Plan for 12/19-12/25, 2016

Christmas is only 7 days away and the excitement around here is building.  We spent this weekend making Christmas goodies to give to our neighbors and have been listening to Christmas music in the car whenever we go anywhere.  Tonight we plan on watching a Christmas movie (or 2) before going to bed.  Our favorites are Home Alone and Christmas Vacation. 

No matter how busy my weeks get during this time of year, I do my best to stay on my routine as much as possible or to at least plan ahead for when my schedule goes off plan.  This allows me to know when I need to pack a healthy snack with me or if I need to make a crock pot meal that is ready and waiting for us to eat before rushing out the door again.  I also never skip my workout.  This time of year is bound to throw a lot of temptations at us and I like knowing that I can indulge in a few of those treats because I at least got a great workout in that morning.  (Although, I have to remind myself that you can’t out-train a bad diet). 

I included my weekly workout and meal plan below.   You’ll notice that I eat the same thing several days in a row.  I like doing this because I make a double or triple bath of a recipe and I can eat several meals before having to cook again (can you tell I HATE to cook!?)  There are a couple meals on Christmas that I can’t plan ahead for because I am not sure exactly what our schedule will be that day but I do know that I will make the best choices possible given the situation.  It’s Christmas and I plan to enjoy the day without feeling guilty. 

I’m starting a New Year, New You accountability group on January 2nd and Beachbody will give all people who participate and meet the requirements, a cut of $2 million dollars!!  If you’re interested in joining fill out the application here: 





Tuesday, December 13, 2016

My Fitness Journey in a Nutshell

I've always enjoyed exercise.  In fact, I remember being in 5th grade and doing Jane Fonda and Kathy Smith step aerobics tapes with my mom and sister in our living room.  My uncle even made my sister and I our own steps out of plywood! 

Fast forward a several years to college and my twin sister and I joined a gym that we would go to several times a week which we enjoyed doing.  But once I got married and had my first daughter, going to the gym just wasn't something I was interested in doing anymore.  I worked full-time and didn't want to be away from my daughter any more than I already had to.  And let's face it, driving to and from the gym and being there at the busiest time of day just wasn't my ideal way to spend an evening.  

That's where Beachbody came in.  My sister ordered a workout program called Insanity and was raving about how great of a workout it was.  I immediately ordered it and the rest is history!  Shaun T quickly became my most beloved "celebrity" (who I have gotten to meet twice now!)  and Insanity was my soul-mate workout.  

I got up at 5am every morning and pushed play while my husband and daughter slept.  It was the perfect solution to getting my body back in shape without the guilt of missing out on time with my family and it saved us the extra expense of a gym membership. 

Almost a decade later, I'm still LOVING Beachbody and everything they stand for.  That's why I was so sure I wanted to become a Beachbody coach.  I want to share with everyone how living a healthy lifestyle is possible and it's easier than most people think.  You pick a workout program that you enjoy doing in the comfort of your home, you drink a delicious shake that tastes like a decadent dessert and the results follow!

If you are interested in starting (or continuing) your own fitness journey, you should join my next challenge group.  Fill out this application and I'll get back to you ASAP.