My T25 Results

My Focus T25 journey is over.....actually, it's been over for some time now, I just haven't blogged about it yet!  It took me a little longer than the 10 weeks to get through it, more like 12 weeks due to a few unforeseeable events, but hey, the good news is, I didn't give up!  

Truthfully, I wanted to give up, bad...my workout style is more about weights because I feel it benefits my body more, and the first 5 weeks of Focus T25 (Alpha) is solely cardio.  Once I finished the first 5 weeks, the Beta portion had some weights in it, so I liked that a bit better.

I ended up throwing in some Body Beast Legs on one of my off days, and instead of doing double T25 on Fridays, I would do T25, and then something that involved lifting.  

The program is excellent for those that love cardio, and love to mix it up....and especially awesome for those that need something short and sweet.  Twenty five minutes?  I'm pretty sure we can all fit 25 minutes somewhere in our day.

On to my results!  NOW I'm really sad to say, my original after pictures were deleted while I was monkeying around with my camera and trying to upload them, I actually had to take new pictures, and they where AFTER Vegas!!  The measurements I took are from after the program, not after Vegas, although I can assure you, not much changed :-)

I lost 2 pounds, and 3.25 inches....NOW before you all gasp and say, all that work and that's all???  Remember, I've been on this journey for a while, and I'm at the point in my journey that I will have little changes from here on out.  AND that's okay!!  I'm not looking to lose anymore weight....I'm looking to tone up and get stronger AND FEEL HEALTHY!!  The closer you are to your goal, the slower progress is.  Does that mean I'll stop, NO because nothing feels good as HEALTHY does!!  Not everyone needs to lose weight, BUT everyone needs to be healthy!

I lost .25 in my chest, .5 in my waist, .5 in my belly, .50 in my upper right and left thigh, and .50 in my lower left and right thigh.  My bum stayed the same, although I do see some lifting going on.  

Just to give you all a visual on how far I've come the last two years.  The first picture is when I started my journey, until now.  The second picture is actually my before and after for ChaLEAN Extreme, and how I look now.  

Right now I'm doing Beachbody's new program called PiYo!  It's very different than what I'm use to, no jumping around like a crazy women!  I finished week one, and then started over again to stay with my challenge group.  I'm really excited with the way I feel, and I will blog about this next week!!  Stay tuned!

3-Day Refresh

Once again, I have a lot of catching up to do on my blog!!  But first things first, I promised a 3-Day Refresh blog!  This is going to be a long one, so bare with me!

If you don't know what a 3-Day Refresh is, it's a cleanse that Beachbody just released, and I wanted to give it a go when I got back from Summit.  I grabbed TWO of them, and made my husband do it with me.......to both experience this cleanse together, plus I wanted him to be miserable with me (kidding....sort of)  He's such a trooper!!

So WHY should YOU do the 3-Day Refresh?  Well, the website says it's designed to help you lose weight, break the cycle of bad eating and improve the way you feel and of course helps with getting past the dreaded plateaus that many of us get!  I noticed that it's different than other cleanses, and I've done a few of them in my time.  Most cleanses are high in sugar and low in protein, but the 3-Day Refresh is the opposite and that means it helps support your metabolism and nourish you while you are going through it.

Will the 3-Day Refresh be right for you??

Answer these questions and find out!  As you can see, I added my own answer ;-)

Do you need to retrain your body to eat healthy again after a period of unhealthy eating (my answer yes....hello, I just got back from Vegas!!)

Do you eat pretty well but have recently fallen off of the wagon and need some help getting back on? (ummm, yes, see above answer)

Do you want to jump-start healthy eating habits for a new workout program? (for me, yes!!  PiYo just came out)

Do you want to quickly and safely lose a few pounds for an upcoming event? (I wish they had this BEFORE I went to Vegas)

Do you want to become a healthier eater, but don't know how to kick start it? (I already am, but this would be perfect for those that would like to kick start into a healthier lifestyle)

Do you want your clothes to feel better? (I love not having to suck it in while I button my jeans!!)

Do you want more energy (not going to lie....the energy comes AFTER the cleanse)

What should you expect when cleansing?

You'll consume about 900 calories a day, but they are high in protein and fiber rich, so you'll be satisfied and nutritionally taken care of through-out your cleanse.  I posted pictures of lunch and dinner BUT forgot to take a picture of ALL 3 of my snacks :-(  But for a snack you are allowed veggies and a healthy fat.  And I also forgot to take a picture of my breakfast, which was Shakeology and a fruit.  You can add the fruit to your Shakeology or you can eat it.  I chose to eat it :-)  And you also get a fiber drink.....I recommend 10oz of water instead of 8 ;-)

If you get a little gassy or bloated, that's okay, it's a very normal part of the 3-Day Refresh process. It also could be a sign that you need to up your fiber levels in general, so once you stop your 3-Day Refresh, try keeping a high fiber diet.

Everyone is different, I will outline the things that Devin and I went through during our cleanse below :-) But first, let me give you a before and after ;-) And my results!

I lost 4 pounds of junk and a few inches all over, but the main parts that I'm sure you all want to know are .25 in my belly, and .25 in my waist...and since the end of my cleanse Friday night, I've only gained 1 pound of it back, and I had a pretty bad "cheat meal" the day after, although really, I didn't eat it all, because 1) My body knew when to stop, and 2) I didn't have any craving for the carbs!!! WHAT??  I still don't!  I haven't had any carb cravings or sugar craving since finishing the cleanse on Friday night.  NOW will this be the same for everyone?  I don't know......but wouldn't that be worth doing it, just to find out?

What I love about this cleanse, it's not a band-aid fix, but something you can do to maintain your health, without stripping away healthy things that your body needs.

Cheat meal......ate all the lamb, had 1/4 of the mushroom risotto, and half my roll....the wine on the other hand ;-P

Now on to the differences between Devin and I....to be honest, my husband had a real hard time with the way he felt on the cleanses.   He had headaches (very minor) and he NEVER gets headaches, he had muscle and body aches and the chills like he was coming down with the flu, and his joints ached.  Upon research (because he researches everything) he came to the conclusion that it was his body detoxing, of course, most of us know this.....BUT what he was surprised to find out, is that he probably had the flu virus in his body, and those were the biggest toxins that his body was getting rid of!!!   WOW!!  If you don't feel a little bit crappy while doing the cleanse, then it's not the right cleanse for you!  You will lack a bit of energy, your body is busy!!  You will probably get a headache, but nothing too bad.  You will feel tired, you may want more food, because we are use to consuming a lot of food, although I was fine hunger wise throughout the cleanse.

For me, I experience a very slight headache at night on the second day, and it was right before bed.  I also had achy joints, but nothing a little hot bath didn't take care of.  

I'm sure you're all wondering about the bathroom.....it wasn't a RUN to the bathroom feeling at all for either of us.  Just the normal I had to go, but when you go....there's a lot of junk, but no loose stool (I know TMI ahahahahahaa)  I had to urinate more than normal, but of course, that's to be expected.  

And we both felt a little foggy through the day.....BUT after we were done and had our first breakfast 21 Day Fix style, we felt amazing!!  The fog lifted, I had no cravings, and didn't even want the bread, and I had more energy than when I started the cleanse.  I will definitely be doing this every 4-6 months to maintain my body, cleanse it from impurities, and keep the cravings at bay, although Shakeology covers it for the most part, and my Vegas bloat is GONE! 

If you'd like more information, please either Email me or PM me on my Facebook like page :-)

I will be opening up a 3-Day Refresh Challenge group, and that group will officially start on July 21st!!  You'll need all the support you can get, so I'll be there to walk, or drag you through!

Back to Blogging, Zucchini and Cashew Soup recipe!

I've been gone from the blogging world, truthfully, it's because I felt I had nothing to blog about :-(  I started to feel like my blogging page sounded more like an advertisement, and that's the LAST thing I wanted to be!  So from here on out, this blog will of course feature my monthly Beachbody promotions, but it will also feature recipes, beauty ideas, and of course my life in general.

First things first!  I'm going to post my favorite and easy homemade soup recipe!

It follows the 21 Day Fix portion controlled meals being 1 Green container and 1 Blue, but I doubled it to feed me and my husband :-)

Soak cashews (blue) for about an hour, drain
Cut zucchini (green) in chunks
Steam for about 15-20 minutes until more than fork tender, I put salt and pepper on them before steaming
Throw in blender (I do half portions, so my blender doesn't clog)
Add water if needed, but not too much! I put 1/4 cup per portion
Heat up in sauce pan, but do not simmer or boil
Salt and pepper to taste
You can also add fresh basil or any other fresh herb into the blender

Now on to me :-)  It's been an amazing few months, and I'm so sorry I haven't been blogging to share my success and how I've been reaching my goals, BUT I will be blogging more!  I've bit the bullet and decided to go to Beachbody's Summit coming up in 2 weeks!!  GASP!!!  I'm so excited to be taking my PiYo certification, and also attending business building meetings, getting my picture taken with the trainers and also being able to hang out with my Beachbody family.  I'm seriously so excited I pushed myself into going!  YOU KNOW I'll be blogging about Summit!

Keep your eye out for more info on PiYo, which is Chalene Johnsons new workout coming in July........BUT I get it mid June!! 

I decided to tackle Focus T25 and I'll be done this week, progress pictures will be posted soon :-)

On to fitness news and the June Challenge pack specials

Have you been thinking about upping the ante this summer with your workout routine, or even starting for the first time? One of these two challenge packs are for you.

Seriously? Insanity plus Shakeology for $160 (normally $205)??? Rockin Body AND Hip Hop Abs plus Shakeology for $140??? Check out the links below to find out more!! PM me on my From Skinnyfat to Fit page on Facebook if you have questions, or would like more info on other Challenge Packs 

INSANITY Challenge Pack

Shaun T Dance Challenge Pack

21 Days is OVER

I swear it seems like yesterday that I started the 21 Day Fix, and now I'm all done :-(  Well, for now, just the workouts I'm done with.  The portion system is so neat, and so easy to make a lifestyle, that I'm going to continue while I do Focus T25 with a small group of friends.  I lost inches in all the right spots, and seeing abs that I swear, pictures do NOT do justice!

Why am I not doing the 21 Day Fix workouts?  I've been dyeing to do T25 for a while now, but I always seem to drift to something else!  I figure, since I'm going to Summit in about 3 months (the big Beachbody business trip in Vegas) I need to be in outstanding cardio shape to keep up with the likes of Chalene, Shaun T and Tony Horton when we do our workouts with them....also, a lot of my customers are asking about it, and although I feel comfortable with what I do know about it from watching my friends and husbands transformation, and watching my hubby workout to them......I need to do it myself.  Also, it'll give me enough time to fit in 21 Day Fix workouts after I'm done with T25!!

What I have learned from the 21 Day Fix:

-It's easy once you get the hang of it
-Weekly menus are important, and save you a TON of money (saved enough to cover the cost of my purchase)
-Eating right doesn't mean you have to eat like a bird, actually, that does more harm to eat like a bird!
-It helped my husbands acid reflux...no reflux in 3 weeks!!
-Abs are really made in the kitchen
-Side bends are no joke
-Anyone can do these workouts, no matter if you've never worked out a day in your life
-Those "little" containers aren't as little as you think
-This is a lifestyle change if you let it become one
-No food groups are left out, and for good reason
-Learn to fuel your body correctly

Now on to stats:
Devin unfortunately didn't want his picture taken :-( SO I had to accept his wishes. BUT he does regret it now ;-)  He wasn't able to do the workouts due to bronchitis, he did workout three times...once on day one, and then he thought he was okay to go for a run toward the middle and end, but his lungs are still pretty icky right now.

He lost 10 pounds, and 3 inches in his belly.  Once again, he only let me measure around his belly.

I myself did all my workouts, and also took generic pictures, and I promise for T25 I will take better ones.  Not sure why I just did it myself with my phone.  For some reason, I never get good pictures, the never turn out how I see myself, and I swear to you I had a four pack for real at the end of my 21DF.

Here's a picture of how I measure myself.  I only do one side of my leg.

After the 21 days where over, I lost 3 pounds :-)  I'm pretty much at my goal weight, so it isn't gong to melt off of me.  .25 around my lower chest (under my breasts), 1.5 in my waist, 1.5 in my belly, .5 in my hips (mostly from my bum :-(  I need to up my squats again!!), .5 in my upper right thigh, and .5 in my lower right thigh. So 4.75 all together and it would be more if I measured my left thigh :-)  Pretty happy with that, especially in just 21 days!!

If you'd like more information on the menus check out my picture section on Facebook at From Skinnyfat to Fit and feel free to message me with any questions!  If you don't have FB, email me at Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com.  Also, the 21 Day Fix Base Kit is still on pre-order, and will be shipping out at the very end of March, early April.  The 21 Day Fix Challenge pack is also on pre-order, but will be shipping out sooner...so that's your best bet to get moving on your health and fitness goals :-)  Plus the challenge pack is such a great deal, and it comes with the healthiest meal of the day, Shakeology!

I'm also doing a GIVEAWAY!!  Anyone who purchases a Challenge Pack from me during the month of March, will be put into a drawing and the winner will receive a gift from me worth $80!!  Drawing will be help on April 1st (and NOOOOO it's not an April fools joke!!)

Started the 21 Day Fix!!

Started 21 Day Fix on Sunday instead of Monday, so my husband is able to get a full 21 days in before a business trip he has coming up.

Making the meal schedule wasn't really that hard.  We are creatures of habit when it comes to breakfast and lunch, so I just worked out the number of containers into our day.  Dinner was a little different, so I had to do some shifting around.  All in all, it worked out really well.

We are "allowed" 3 green containers, those are the veggie containers.  2 purple are the fruit.  4 red those are protein.  2 yellow grains, bread, wine, or beer.  1 blue those are the fats like avocado, almonds and cheeses.  1 orange is our oils or chocolate.  Last is 2 teaspoons of nut butters or coconut oil...I arranged them on the top of my list so I can remember what portions fall in my level.  And those foods I listed are just examples of what can go in each container.

The second thing I did with my list was actually put the first initial of the containers so I could tally them up while I was doing my menu.  It was a little more time consuming, but not by more than 10 minutes out of the 10 minutes I take to do this weekly anyways.  I'm sure next week will be easier.

Today we had Geek yogurt, oatmeal, and a mixture of raspberries and blueberries.  I mixed mine all together, and only got half way through before I was completely stuffed.  Wish I could have eaten the whole thing, I really needed the energy for the workout and run :-/

Our workout today was Total Body Cardio, and Autumn is NO JOKE!!  Even my husband said that it was just as challenging as Focus T25 and he actually enjoyed the workout!!  I was a little nervous that he was going to hate it.  I honestly think he liked it more due to Autumn being so gorgeous......he did say she was better looking than Shaun T.  We went for a 2 miler and my legs where whooped, I've been pacing a 10:00 since picking up running again after a month or two off, and today, I almost averaged an 11:00.  Yeah, my legs will be feeling it tomorrow.  By the way....We are also training for the Ragnar SO CAL!!

I slurped down my Results and Recovery, and that should help with some of the muscle soreness.  We are not counting the R&R (it would be a yellow) because we are doing an "extra" workout.  We will only be drinking that when we do a double like today.

For lunch we had once slice of Ezekiel bread, 6 slices of turkey, 2 slices of mozzarella cheese, tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and basil (those two items are "free" foods).  I did put a fruit salad in the mix on our menu, but we actually put the fruit in our Shakeology for a snack.  I know it doesn't look like much food, but trust me, it was!!

Dinner consisted of chicken with a spice rub and kale with a teaspoon of coconut oil.  I was going to use 2 green here, but decided (because I forgot how far down kale cooks) to use 1 and save the other green container (celery) and 1 teaspoon (of peanut butter) for a snack.  My husband is horrified by my chicken picture.......he said it didn't do it justice....I would agree.

Day 1 was VERY successful!!  I wasn't hungry once, my main concern was Devin, but he surprised me and said he was very satisfied as well!!  SCORE!!!

Another score???  Is that we actually saved $60 on food this week!  Not sure if this was a coincidence.  If we save just $30 next week, that would be my program cost!!  So basically doing this program paid for itself.  I'll let you all know for sure next weekend when we go grocery shopping again.  One of the we are making is flank steak, we can never find a flank steak that's small enough for us, so we bought one and split it in three.  We will have one for next week, and the week after, same with the chicken!!  I was so impressed with this, I asked another person doing the program and she said the same thing.  Interesting right??  A program that might pay for itself??

Right now the 21 Day Fix Basic Kit is on back order until the end of March.  YOU CAN pre-order it though, and you won't be charged until the program ships.

IF you don't want to wait until the end of March, my suggestion is order the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack.  The challenge pack is the best deal in my eyes.  You'll get to try Shakeology, PLUS get the program with FREE SHIPPING (until February 28th)..........Did you know that Shakeology is $129 by itself?  So basically you are only paying less than $10 for the actual fitness program with containers!!  Seriously that a great deal.  AND yes, the CP is on back order as well, but only by 10 days. 

For more info on the program, or if you have any questions at all, hit me up on Facebook or by E-mail 

21 Day Fix Details!!

It's February 3rd, and that means TODAY is the day that the 21 Day Fix is on SALE!!  Who struggles with portion control or getting a workout in??  I can't wait to start the Challenge Group on the 17th, and guess what???? I even talked my hubby into doing it with me. That's right, THIS program isn't just for girls. It's for EVERYONE, any age, or size....for those looking to lose 100+ to those looking to just trim up. For those that have never laced a shoe up to exercise to those that do it daily.  I promise, this will be a game changer

Here are the details!....and of course you don't have to join the challenge groups if you don't want, but I think they push you harder....at least in my experience. :-)  Below is what the Challenge Pack comes with.

Start Here Guide with Workout Calendar 

3-Day Quick Fix** Free Gift

Eating Plan

24/7 Online Support for 30 days**30 days free

Dirty 30 workout** Free Gift

Total Body Cardio Fix 

Upper Fix

Lower Fix

Pilates Fix 

Cardio Fix

7 color-coded portion-control containers 

Shakeology shaker cup **Free Gift

30 Day supply of Shakeology

The first group will be the Beta test group, so if you'd like to be in that particular group, order NOW (group starts on the 17th) you'll be one of the first people to complete it in 25 days.  If you'd like to be in the Beta test group.....CLICK THIS and fill it out!

The 25 days (the last three days will be the 3 day Quick Fix) and will consist of The new 21 Day Fix and Shakeology WILL be a requirement. NOW there are a few reasons I'm making Shakeology a requirement, because 1. when you get a Challenge pack you are saving a ton of money, especially on Shakeology, and that would be a perfect time to try it if you've been thinking about it. 2. you will be getting free gifts one from me, and a few from Beachbody.

Here's a little snippet from Autumn Calabrese (the creator) on the eating part of the program:

The nutrition plan was one of the easiest things I have ever done. No food was off limits because everything was in moderation. The food was easy to shop for, prep, and eat. I never ate anything I didn’t like while on the 21 Day Fix, and I am a picky eater. You are allowed Shakeology. When you order the 21 Day Fix, you receive portioned food storage containers that are measured out for the perfect portion. You don’t have to count calories, macros, or anything. It’s planned out all by containers. The containers are easy to carry with you, and they are microwave and dishwasher safe! Honestly — anyone, and I don’t say that about any other workout so I’m serious and genuine when I say anyone can benefit from the 21 Day Fix. The meal plan is flexible enough and there are enough modifications a beginner, even a beginner that is obese, could do this workout with their doctor’s consent. Someone at an intermediate level will love this program because it offers a challenge without wanting to quit, and even an advanced exerciser can benefit from the 21 Day Fix. It is also great for men or women. So it isn’t a girls-only program by any means.

And did I mention, I'm throwing in a gift certificate for $25 to either Victoria Secret or Amazon (your choice), it'll be my Valentine gift to you, because you've invested in your health!

If a Challenge pack or group isn't your thing, but you'd still like the program CLICK THIS, but just so you know.....the gift card is only good on Challenge packs :-)

I Offer a Service to Help You

As my Beachbody business grows, I'm starting to get a lot of questions asking me EXACTLY what I do......I have been asked this a TON lately.  Some are from people determined to start leading healthy lifestyles, some are people who are just curious.  The one thing I've discovered in talking with many of you is that there is some confusion as to what I actually do and how I get paid as a Beachbody Coach.  People think I work for "Shakeology" or am a personal trainer. Or, they think they MUST live in my town for me to help them, all of the above is not necessarily true.

Think of my Coaching role as the online conductor of an orchestra. Many people don't realize that there are many "parts" to weight loss. Nutrition, fitness, personal motivation, time management, mental strength, commitment and support. EACH of these play a vital role in the over all success of your journey. I don't do just "one" thing. I don't even "do them" for you, but I lay out a map to help you. I orchestrate all your goals and support you on your entire journey. I AM that person that cares if you don't "show up". When you are struggling, I am that person that will believe in you and show you the way again.

As Beachbody coaches yes, we have products we can offer you. These are our TOOLS. From building a house to baking a cake, having the right TOOLS can make ANY process, easier. Sure, there ARE other successful ways to lose weight, our way just comes packaged in one simple, easy to follow program in your own home with online support. You don't have to understand nutrition implicitly, Shakeology provides that for you. Why do we promote these specific TOOLS, like P90X, Brazil Butt Lift, Insanity and over 30 others programs? Why do we endorse Shakeology? Because we KNOW that these tools WORK. They have worked for us, and thousands of others. We are living proof that if you just follow the plan as it's laid out each and every day, and drink your nutrient dense shake, YOU WILL GET RESULTS. But, like everything else in life, they only work- IF YOU DO. Our tools are not quick fixes or gimmicks. They are a LIFESTYLE.

What happens socially when someone loses weight? They get PRAISE and then loads of QUESTIONS. Questions like, "How did you DO that?! How much time did that take? What the heck are you eating?" You get the idea.... When people start SHARING their personal results and journey with others that want help, that is what we call, PAYING IT FORWARD. This organic process of paying it forward creates a growing "team" of coaches who want to help other people…that help other people ....that help other people.

How that ripple effect of that ONE person can positively better the lives of hundreds of others, would truly blow your mind. Do we get REALLY FREAKING EXCITED over this process? You betcha we do!

So, do we get paid for helping others??

Here's the thing: there is hardly any service out there that is free.  I host free challenge groups from time to time because my passion is to help people, this is what I love to do!!  BUT being a Beachbody Coach is also my livelihood; my job.

Keep in mind, that the people that bag your groceries, they get paid.  The people that serve your food, they get paid.  The person cashing you out at the store, they get paid, the person cutting and styling your hair, yup, see where I'm going with this, they get paid!  The person at the gym training you, they DEFINITELY get paid.  Those are all services, and I offer a service as well.  If people truly want to live a healthier lifestyle, and workout, most likely no matter where you go, if you sign up for a program that offers support, you're going to pay.  Why not pay someone who CARES about your goals, and wants to find the perfect workout for you.  Someone that will be there for you at all times for less than what you would pay for a trainer at the gym, with hardly the same type of support?  And when I get 'paid' by you, it's not going to be a monthly charge for working out, because you OWN your workout program!!

A Beachbody Coach offers something so beautiful and the system is very unique.  I am here to support, encourage and to hold and keep you accountable.  This is my job, and I take it seriously!

I get objections all the time about the price of our programs, and Shakeology- and I get it, believe me!  BUT if you truly want to get healthy and serious about your health and fitness, you will work with your budget to allow room for this......I did, and if I did anyone can!  Think about this: When you get things for free, do you value it?  When you buy something expensive, do you use it more because you paid for it?

When you invest in something for your health & well-being. You will truly appreciate it, more readily commit, and work harder for it.

So there you have it!

For those that have been on the fence about paying it forward and becoming a Beachbody Coach.....the below part is for you!

What does it take to be successful?

1) Having a big heart and wanting to help people. 
2) Being focused on changing people's lives rather than being focused on money. The money will come if you add value to people's lives. This is not just in Beachbody, but ANY business. Your success equates to the amount of LIVES YOU CHANGE.

I know its hard to wrap your brain the SIMPLICITY of this. I used to think Beachbody coaching was some abstract, complex and time consuming thing. Then I realized how SIMPLE it really is. I also realized I was doing a lot of the sharing and helping, before I was a coach.

As Beachbody coaches, we have complete AUTONOMY. We GET a quality of life, for GIVING a quality of life, to others….

We LIVE every day with the desire to PAY it FORWARD by orchestrating weight loss journeys and encouraging you to DREAM BIG. Many coaches do this on the side, enabling them to have extra money to pay bills, pay debt, or afford family vacations. Some coaches, like me, have chosen coaching, at home, FULL TIME and some coaches do it solely for the discount.

As coaches our mission is to end the growing trend of obesity, diabetes and food related diseases, and also help build confidence, one small step at a time.

February Challenge Groups

What a crazy few days since my last blog update on January 2nd!  I know I promised some challenge groups for January but guess what?  I had such an overwhelming response from my last blog post that my January groups are FULL!!!

Be prepared for February!!  I'm starting a whole new round of challenge groups on February 10th! Since the last round filled up, make sure you contact me to reserve your space.  There will be 4 groups to choose from.

*Group 1 will be a 21 day challenge and will have clean eating recipes that you can use, great tips and advice on how to conquer body image, why you shouldn't pay too much attention to the scale, form friendships, get healthy meal ideas and so much more.
                     Required: Any Beachbody program, if  you have one FANTASTIC, there shouldn't be a reason not to join!! If not you can purchase one here >>>>>Beachbody or message me and we can find the perfect program for your needs.

*Group 2 will be a 60 day challenge <<<<<<(Great video by the way) and will follow the same format as the above group, BUT there will be a little more work on your part, this will definitely make you step out of your comfort zone for guaranteed results!
                    Required: Any Beachbody Challenge pack, if you already have a Beachbody program then all you need is Shakeology, which will be a requirement as well (Challenge packs come with Shakeology).

*Group 3 will be a 7 day Shakeology Challenge and basically this group is to introduce those that have wanted to try Shakeology, but didn't want to purchase a whole supply until they knew a little more about it.  With this group we can talk about your WHY, find out exactly WHAT Shakeology is, and what types elements it can help with (like digestion, mood, sleep, sugar cravings) and HOW and WHY it helps. Also we'll focus on starting a healthier lifestyle (no exercise is required, but of course recommended)

                    Required: A 7 day supply of Shakeology.  You can buy the supply on my blog, left hand side.

*Group 4 ***The 21 Day Fix***will be one that I'm EAGER to try myself and this will actually be a trial group!!  For those that like starting new things THIS group is for you!!!  The 21 Day fix is a new program coming out on February 1st by Beachbody trainer and fitness model Autumn Calabrese.  The program looks amazing, and is Beachbody's first program to place equal emphasis on nutrition and fitness.  Each workout will be 30 minutes a day, 7 days a week (one is stretching, so it's really not going to be that bad).  The BEST part of this program is that it comes with a unique portion control system that uses specifically portioned food storage containers that eliminate the guess work.  NO calorie counting, no weighing your food, no measuring, no counting points.  If it fits in the containers, you can eat it!  How easy does that sound???  Sound good???  I think it does!!  BUT if you're still not sure, check out these two videos below.  And then message me for more info IF this is the group you're interested in!!  I'm only doing the test group with 5-6 people......so first come first serve!

So there you have it!!  Pick a group that's right for you and let's ROCK n ROLL in February!!!  Find me on my From Skinnyfat to Fit Facebook page to message me for your spot.  I can help you pick the right group, and product for your group.

On to other news!  If you haven't heard yet, then obviously you don't follow me on Facebook ;-P  The NEW Strawberry Shakeology will be coming out on January 13th!  Sooooooo what exactly does that mean, it means you need to GET IT!!  But Shakeology already has a strawberry???  Yes but that's a Vegan blend, and it's also a tropical blend.  The New Strawberry Shakeology will be creamier and allll strawberry!

 AND the best part?  You can get the new Triple box with all 3 of the most popular flavors. Place your order on January 13th!












AND ONE LAST THING!!  I'm doing a SPECIAL PROMO in February (even easier to pick a group), and I think this may interest the ladies, (and actually gentlemen out there too) so listen up!  With any Challenge pack that's purchased from ME (Challenge pack only), I will be giving out a $25-35 gift card to either Victoria Secret OR Amazon, your choice.  The $140-$160 group gets $25 and the $180+ gets $35.  Let's start February off strong and keep those health and fitness goals in reach!

My Goals, and Why I Chose Them

This ^^^ IS My Goal Board

Welcome to 2014!  I hope you all had a great and safe New Year and a hopeful and pleasant 2014.  As you may have read in my last blog Just a Bit of 2013 I had a busy, fulfilling and positive year.  This year I hope to continue that trend!!

If you follow my From Skinnyfat to Fit Facebook page, you all know I'm very into this years goal board.  It has a mix of personal, business and fitness accomplishments. 

First goal on the board (the goals are not in any particular order) to save enough money for my husband and I to go to Hawaii for a week and renew our vows for our 13 anniversary.  Why Hawaii?  Hawaii is actually where he was suppose to take me for our honeymoon, but some weird circumstances had us cancel the reservations a few months before our honeymoon.  We ended up leaving on a different date and went to Cabo instead- (original departure was on September 11, 2001 from Newark, NJ......you do the math)  

Second goal is to go back to school for something I really have wanted to do for ages, esthetician, but there have been a few set backs, like location, or the school being blown away due to a certain huge hurricane called Katrina.......this year I'm praying we won't be moving, and if not, I'll be enrolling by October!

Third goal is to be a Beachbody Diamond coach by my birthday!  Nothing is better than diamonds right??  What exactly does being Diamond mean?  It means that I've helped numerous people with their health, fitness, and financial goals!  It would feel amazing reaching this goal, and knowing that I gave back to so many people.

Fourth goal is to be at Beachbody's annual Summit in Las Vegas!  Every year Beachbody puts on an amazing party for all coaches, we learn about new products, watch top coaches get recognized, celebrate those that made the final cuts for the Beachbody Challenge and watch 2 people go home with 100,000, get to hang and workout with the popular trainers like Shaun T, Tony Horton, Chalene Johnson and many more.  I'll get to hang with other coaches that I've become extremely close to through networking and FB, and have many wonderful memories!  The last two years I wasn't able to attend due to personal circumstances (a death in the family, and a big move) but this year will be it!  I can't wait!

Fifth goal is along the lines of the last goal.  I want to earn the Beachbody trip to Cancun!!  And how will I win that?  By helping as many people as I can with their health and fitness goals!  I also want to take 2 big separate trips this year besides the Hawaii trip, the trip to Cancun, and the trip to Vegas.  So far, I'll get to cross one of those trips off, because my hubby and I will be heading home to New York mid January.....wonder what other trip I'll be taking!

Sixth goal is to buy Rosetta Stone by May and start to learn my dad's native language Spanish (Latin American dialect)  I've been putting this one off for way to long!!

Seventh goal is to make $750 a week (yes a week) through my Beachbody business and I KNOW this is possible because so many of my friends have reached this goal, if not more, by just staying active in helping others achieve their goals as well.  We all have dreams of making a comfortable life, why not earn a little money in the process??

Eighth goal is to put $5000 into savings (if not more) AND NOT TOUCH IT!!!  This will be a goal every year, and will go up.  Even though Devin's retirement from the military seems like a far away dream, 8 years (give or take a few years) really isn't that far away.  This savings will be a down payment for our forever house, and also a month long trip to Europe!

Ninth goal is to do the Napa Valley train tour for our 13th anniversary!!  How much fun would that be????  Can't wait!

Tenth goal is to run the Nike Women's Half Marathon again, hopefully they'll draw my name (it's done by lotto system) but if not, I'll find another Half Marathon.....so that's kind of a "to be determined" type thing.

Eleventh goal is to GET OUTTA DEBT!!  Dang student loans!!  Almost there though!!

Twelfth goal would be to run 600 miles, I ran 500 last year......but it was close.  I got my last 20 miles squeezed into the end of December, so I'll definitely won't be putting it off to the last minute!

Thirteenth goal is to run 2 Ragnar series this year......one being San Diego, and the other Napa Valley again.  Why do I keep doing this to myself?  Because Ragnars are addicting and in a weird sort of way FUN, yes FUN!!!!  Once I finish both races I'll get the Gold Rush medal!  EXCITED FOR BLING!

Last but not least my fourteenth goal is to do a random act of kindness at least once a month, but most likely more times :-)

SOOOO That's my long and winded explanation of my Goal Board!  I'm really looking forward to achieving all these goals and making 2014 amazing!  Of course this goal board would be nothing without actually believing I can do this, and laying out plans to achieve these goals!!  Also if it's outta sight, it's outta mind, so I've printed out and put my goals next to my bathroom mirror and on my fridge.

On to my Body Beast update!!  So I've gained a total of 5 pounds since starting Body Beast, I guess that's to be expected when you're in the "bulk phase"  This week is the last week of the bulk phase. Then I move on to my last 4 weeks of Body Beast.  At first I was a little concerned about the weight gain, because I went past my starting weight from April of 2012.  That's when I decided to make working out and eating right a life style change.  The last two pictures are from December 31st (just different clothing and a cleaned up room, taken about 15 minutes apart)  Skinnyfat vs. Fit......think I'll just ignore the numbers on the scale :-)  The first two pictures I could hardly fit into my favorite jeans,   the last two pictures, at 5 pounds heavier, I slide right into those jeans!!  PEOPLE, MUSCLE BURNS FAT.....PROOF FOR REAL!!!

It's the New Year, and of course a lot of us want to be healthier.  I'd like to add a special off for any Challenge pack (this month we have TWO that are on sale, Focus T25 and the NEW P90X3) or Shakeology HD orders through me from now until the end of January 31st!  Believe it or not, summer will be here before you know it!!  Start making those changes now!!

Also, to ring in the New Years I'm running 3 challenge groups!!  Details for all 3 will be posted tomorrow!

*Group 1 will be a 21 day challenge

*Group 2 will be a 60 day challenge with a special guest coach 

*Group 3 will be a 5 day Shakeology 

Challenge

Contact me via my Facebook page "From Skinnyfat to fit" or email me :-)  I'm here to help YOU with your goals as well!!!  Let's do this together and knock 2014 outta the PARK!