1 Year........

Today is my 1st year anniversary of changing lives!! It took me about 6 or 7 months to join Beachbody after stalking watching my coach, Abby and her personal journey. I had tried Shakeology, and I'm going to admit it.....had a burned copy of P90X (don't worry, I did end up buying the complete set, and sooo glad that I did!!) The reason I didn't become a beachbody coach sooner, and the one thing that scared me the most was the “network marketing” part. I had this notion of having to obnoxiously approach and lurk upon strangers with my “opportunity”, make up silly small talk (not a big small talk fan) and host at home parties (those parties always made me so uncomfortable and I would avoid them like the plague) and then hand deliver the product (I didn't want a house full of useless inventory). How ironic that THAT was my perception and reason for not becoming a coach right away. Well, I've never had to do any of the above things since joining Beachbody, although I MIGHT do a Shakeology event at my house soon....but that's totally optional!

I'm proud to be a real product of the product and I love to share progress pictures of others on their Beachbody journey! I love to run challenge groups to see people really challenge themselves, and learn things that they never really thought of before. I see people’s LIVES change for the better, first hand, everyday. I BELIEVE in the INTEGRITY of the products that Beachbody and I sell and know that the products will provide RESULTS, safely. I don’t have to drive or commute ANYWHERE. The products are ordered online and mailed directly to my clients by Beachbody.

I ask you this, unless you are 100% thrilled with the quality of your current career, why not have something on the side that brings some extra income to maybe pay off debt, put towards retirement, or use towards a memorable family vacation. What if you have to leave your job, like I have to every 3-4 years? I love knowing that I have a "Plan B". You don't HAVE to do this full time, I do it part time......BUT can't wait to be able to do this full time! I know for me, that even just having this on the side and being a part of a team, will bring you more fulfillment and motivation than you ever thought POSSIBLE.

Being a Independent Beachbody Coach has really made a huge difference in my life, and the life of my husband!! I can't wait to see what this next year brings!

If you have any questions on becoming a coach under me, let me know, and I'll answer any and all questions honestly. Check out THIS INFO for more details as well.

April ALREADY??

I can't believe how fast March came and then left us......WOW!!!  So, a little bit on my life, and what's been going on before I let you all know about my April Specials and new challenge group.

We've officially started the Spring into Summer P90X challenge group and it's going very well.  We have 7 dedicated women (including myself) BRINGING IT!!  I'm not going to lie, the first week has been pretty tough!  I was X-tremely sore (okay, lame LOL) and decided to take Wednesday off due to a Charlie Horse type of cramp in my calf muscle.  Wednesdays are the dreaded 90 minute Yoga days anyways, and I was switching that up with a long run, still plugging away at 1/2 marathon training!!  I'll get it in on Saturday instead :-)  I feel much better after that one rest day.  See, the key is to listen to your body!!  I knew if I went for that run, I would just be letting myself down and only doing like 3 miles, when I really was aiming for at least 8-10.  Here are my official "before" pictures:

As you all can see, I've lost a little bit of my muscle tone in my abs since I haven't really done ChaLEAN Extreme, in the last 3 weeks, but not too bad!!  I mean, I didn't eat the best this past few months, and YES it's true....abs are made in the kitchen!!!  BUT I've kept the weight off and no longer have that bulging middle section like I did almost a year ago!!

I must say, I'm pretty proud of the "diet" that I'm following.  Now I say diet loosely because I think when people hear the word, they automatically thing "food to lose weight"  WELL, honestly, I'm not here to lose any weight anymore.  I'm at a pretty good weight for my type of body, which is short, and small boned.  What I'd like to do is tone up a little more, and add some more muscle.  Adding muscle means you need to eat more.  So instead of the 1000 or 1200 calories I use to eat (when I did count calories) I've upped to 1650 at a 50% protein, 30% Carb and 20% fat ratio for the month.  The ratio will change next month :-)  I've been eating like crazy!!  But all healthy food, keep in mind, when you eat junk it doesn't nourish your body, and your body craves more.....so there is this cycle that you do....you eat more junk.  Start feeding your body nutritious valued foods (such as Shakeology...yummmm), and soon this cycle will regulate itself!

Hmm what else is going on.....this month will be my 1 year mark with Beachbody, but I'll have a nice blog post for that day!  

NOW on to the good stuff!!  For the month of April INSANITY Challenge packs will be on sale!!  SOOO THAT MEANS, of course, a 60 day INSANITY challenge group starting on April 29th!!  If anyone is interested in joining my challenge group, please E-mail me at Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com, or post below.....or you can even go to my "like" page on Facebook and shoot me a message (and of course, don't forget to LIKE ME!!)

Insanity not for you?  BUT you'd love to get in shape for the summer?  I will be giving away a free Shakeology Cleanse ($50 value) to those who buy any Challenge pack (including Insanity) for the month of April.  Again, message me for any questions you may have on the Challenge packs, I can help chose the one that'll be perfect for your goals!

ALSO, only for the month of April....because I'm feeling extra nice and IT IS my Beachbody anniversary.....I will be giving 3 Results and Recovery and 3 Energy and Endurance packets ($25 value) to anyone who buys Shakeology on HD!!  I'm telling you......Shakeology has been a life saver this winter!  I work in the Customer Service industry and I've been coughed on, sneezed on and haven't been sick with a cold ONCE this year.....even when the flu was going around work, I didn't get it!!  Before I started drinking Shakeology, well, that's a different story!!  I DO firmly believe that the reason my immune system kicks booty, is due to Shakeology....SO THANK YOU SHAKE-O!!  

So there we have it, a challenge and two amazing offers going on until April 30th!

So SORRY!!!

WOW It's been a little while since I've updated my blog!!  Life has been pretty hectic, and my computer decided to die on me.....got a new one, and that one crapped out on me a day later!  So I ended up getting a MAC, and so far so good!!

Ran my first race of the season, the Shamrock 15K in Portland, Oregon.  I fell in love with the challenge last year and made sure I signed up for the run this year.  The course is pretty tame the first 2 miles, and then leads you to an amazing hill called Terwilliger.  It's basically 3.5 miles of up hill, and then after the hill the last 3 or so miles is basically smooth sailing (what goes up, must come down)  It's a great race with 35,000 participants and sooo much fun, and so much green and St. Patties spirit!  Last year I finished in 1:38:18 and this year I was DETERMINED to beat my time with a 1:35.  AND I DID IT!!  1:34:17!  It was an amazing day out as well, 40ish and sunny, it was also my first run outdoors since late September.  I want to send a special shout out to my amazing treadmill for having the course downloaded into the system, and also ChaLean Extreme.  Last year I wasn't really strength training, I really think know that helped!  Tomorrow I start training for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon....that's in May.  I've really got to up my hill training, because this course has some BIG ones!!  This last two weeks, I'll be finishing up ChaLean Extreme and moving on to P90X (more on that below)

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In other news, things are picking up on our big move to California!  Should be in our new home a little after June 1st.  Like I've said before, I'm really, really, going to miss Oregon and all the amazing people we've met.......but I'm always up for change, I love to move and explore new areas!  So I'm ready for this new adventure with my amazing hubby!

SO on to Beachbody news!!  A few important dates......IF you've been wanting to try Shakeology, the TIME IS NOW!!  Lock in your price BEFORE March 31st!!  Even those that are on Shakeology but do not do the monthly auto ship (HD) DO IT, lock in that price!!  (Details in picture below)  Don't say I didn't warn you!!!

Also, if anyone is interested in our P90X Spring into Summer Challenge group, let me know!!  Sign up ends on the 25th and we have 5 people NOT including myself and my coach Jill.  If you have the program, JOIN US......if you don't click ------> HERE  and if you want to lock in that price for Shakeology, grab a challenge pack (AMAZING DEAL ON the P90X Challenge pack going on NOW) ------> CHALLENGE PACK.  You can email me at Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com, or send me a message on my From Skinnyfat to Fit  Facebook page (and don't forget to "like" it)                                          

Last, but as they say, not least......I added NEW items for individual purchase!!  The Results and Recovery packets(<-----------click to learn more about the packets) are amazing!  My husband swears they keep him working out (because you don't get to drink them until after the workout).  Also newly added is the Energy and Endurance packets.  NOW the truth on the E&E (as we call it) yes, it kinda taste bad, NOT HORRIBLE, but not as amazing as the R&R (you guessed it, Results and Recovery).  I'm all for the truth, and I give it!!  The energy you DO get from E&E is a nice steady energy, nothing that makes your heart feel like it's going to fly outta your chest.  I use it 15 minutes before my workout when I need the extra pick me up after a long day at work.  I don't use it all the time, like I said, just when I need it!  NO CRASHES either.  It's just a good controlled energy.  I started out with a half scoop and that adjusted fine.  I am pretty sensitive to caffeinated beverages (coffee, Red Bull ect).  So those are the two I've added!!  If you'd like to try some packets before making a big commitment, simply place your order on the right hand side of your screen (scroll up a bit) :-)  I also have all the Shakeology flavors!! ALSO, if you order the 3 Day Cleanse Kit, I will send 2 packets each of the R&R and the E&E (got the lingo, right?)  It's the perfect time to start a cleanse!!  SPRING IS HERE!!!

February update and I have a Special for you all!!

WOW!!  It's February already????  CRAZY how fast January flew by!  I want to thank everyone that purchased product for the January special.......THANK YOU!!  As always, if anyone has any questions on their products or want to purchase any thing or has any questions, please reach out to me...I LOVE hearing from everyone, and helping in any way that I can.

So, A BIG change will be coming up in my life in about 5 months (WOW 5 months???) My hubby and I will be moving from our beautiful home in Oregon and moving to California! We do this every 3-4 years, so it's not a HUGE deal...BUT I get to see a lot of family who live in CA and also, it's my birth state, although I only lived there for the first year or so of my life. I'm so excited and have a ton of plans already. It'll be sad to move from Oregon, it truly is beautiful here. We have been extremely spoiled by our house and view (our backyard and running trail) and I KNOW we won't have a water view in Cali, or as many wild animal sightings :-(  The one thing I WON'T miss, is seeing my husbands boat actually leaving for their 2 month patrols (that's his boat leaving in the bottom pic) and actually.....he won't be on a boat at all this time around!  That'll be a HUGE change for us!

On to ChaLEAN Extreme news........this last week was my last week of Burn Circuit!  I will have 30 day pictures up this Friday most likely.  I LOVE this program, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!  I've been lifting pretty heavy since getting my BowFlex Select Techs (pictured on the right) I compared my last round of CLX to this round, and WOW what a difference with the amount of weights I've been using.  I love the way lifting has changed my body and mind-set.  It's no longer about any weight that I lose, but inches.  I've actually gained 2 pounds this round, but lost a few inches so far.  So we shall see when I post the 30 day pictures, measurements and my weight.

Once I'm done with CLX I will be moving on to P90X!!  This should be happening sometime during the first week of April.  I've tried doing P90X twice.  Once I did it for about 45 days and then went on vacation.  The second time I did it for 75 days and then again.....went on vacation.  I'm determined to actually do the FULL 90 days and I would like everyone to join me!! I will have an official challenge date in a few weeks, but for now, if you HAVE P90X join us!  If you DON'T have it....GET IT!!!  There will be prizes......so keep a look out on the official announcement, and don't say you didn't have enough warning ;-P

On to the February special!!!  THIS MONTH ONLY: If you have a friend sign up and purchase a Beachbody program or Shakeology HD through me, I will send you your choice of 5 items ($20 value). I have Results and Recovery packets, E&E packets, and Shakeology Individual packets.  You can mix and match!!  If your friend buys a Challenge pack (think P90X for the upcoming challenge ;-) ) I will send you a Shakeology Cleanse ($50 value).   Just let me know the name of the friend you sent me (Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com), and if they order through me, I will e-mail you for your information :-) 

Remember to check out my Facebook page From Skinny Fat to Fit and "Like" me!! 

Who's down with the X....P90X...

Who's down for a private P90X Challenge???  I will be starting P90X sometime in April (as soon as I finish ChaLEAN Extreme) and I'm DETERMINED to get through ALL 90 days!  I've made it 75 days and stopped due lots and lots of vacations two summers ago :-(  I saw some WICKED results that again sadly, I didn't keep track of and now that I understand the concept pictures, measurements, eating healthy and NOW have Shakeology on my side....I'm ready to tackle it again!! 

Why am I announcing this so early??  It’s so you all can save up and seriously consider doing this challenge with me!!  I want serious people who are READY for a BIG change with not only their BODY but with their self-esteem.  I want people who are ready to cheer on those in the challenge group and focus on the big picture……..Your HEALTH.  There will be prizes for several categories and when you’re done with the full 90 days……perhaps you will be the next $500-100,000 winner of the Beachbody challenge!  So if you already have P90X and need to dust it off, start getting into the mindset APRIL is where it’s at!!  If you don’t have the P90X Challenge Pack, you have until middish- March to get it (I promise, a more detailed start date will be revealed soon!!)  

I need some help with my next goal, so I figured, if I did, there were probably some that need it as well.  Let’s do this together!!  This will be a 90 day unlimited group, BUT I need those people to be assertive, helpful and ready to be motivated.  I will be posting P90X transformations throughout the next few months on this blog and my From Skinny Fat to Fit facebook site.......if you haven't "liked" my page DO IT!!  Most of the transformations will be from the Dynasty Group I belong to, and some will be customers that sent their pictures into the Beachbody Challenge.   If you’re interested please message me at Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com, contact me on my FB site or through the Beachbody page J  Oh….and keep a lookout for new ChaLEAN Extreme 30 day pictures that will be updated soon in the "My Progress" area of my blog.

New 60 Day Heading into Spring Challenge!!

Picture setting still doesn't work :-(  Think I need to figure out what's going on!!  Anyways.......I'm announcing the new 60 day challenge called Heading into Spring.  It'll start on January 28th and end on March 29th, bringing us into spring!  WOW!!! 

So here are the details:

Build muscle and up your metabolism, lose those inches and start building the body and confidence you want for the summer! The challenge will start on January 28th and we will be doing ChaLEAN Extreme! This challenge will be different from my last two with prizes for several categories!  I also have a special going on for the ChaLEAN Extreme Challenge pack (or if you don't want to do the challenge, but want a challenge pack).  I will include a full Shakeology Cleanse Kit, 2 Results and Recovery individual packets, and 2 individual Energy and Endurance Packets.........over $70 worth of free stuff!!! 

Message me at Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com or on my FB page From Skinny Fat to Fit if you have any questions, or would like more details!!  Reserve your spot NOW!! 

January Specials and Welcome to 2013!!!!

HOW HORRIBLE AM I???  I haven't been blogging like I should!!!  This past December was so busy for me I think I hardly sat down!  Now that the craziness is over, I can sit and reflect on 2012.  Honestly the first part of the year was really bad.  I had to get rid of a few "friends", and I also lost my beautiful and strong mother in law to breast cancer.  I spiraled into a small depression, eating and gaining weight and wondering WHY this happened to my husband, and WHY this happened to his amazing mom.  The women who welcomed me into the family like I was one of her own.  I can't believe in one month....it'll be a year since we lost her.  I started to come out of the fog in April, and stopped thinking about why and started thinking of how she wasn't suffering anymore and how I needed to get my crap back in order, and my mind back on track.  That's when the opportunity to become a Beachbody Coach came to me.  I thought, hey, why not take that chance and make a change both mentally and physically.  Although I haven't done much with Beachbody this last month (shame on me!!!!) I feel like I've grown so much as a person!  Who knew owning a business and working out could change someones outlook on life so much!!  And the BEST part of the whole job, is that I'm helping others get into shape and find a healthier substitution besides yo-yo dieting.  So basically from mid April and on, life has been amazing, it truly has been such a blessing!  And of course, having an amazing, selfless, hard working, husband, a husband who believes in me every step of the way.....has helped too!!  So for all of that, I'm truly blessed and hope to carry all of that into 2013!

SOOOO What have I been up to this last month?  Besides working my butt off at my full time job? I've also been doing TurboFire!  Although I REALLY love TF, I'm really, really missing my soul-mate workout.....ChaLEAN Extreme.  I've done 60 days of TF and it's CRAZY FUN, BUT it's hard to train for a 15K and Half Marathon with the intense cardio of TF.  It's just too much for me, I'm sure some people would totally be able to do it, but my body isn't taking all the cardio very well.  I know for sure I can follow the CLX schedule with the running.  SO my plan is to go back to CLX Extreme on Monday, and start TF again after the Rock -n-Roll Half in May.  I'm hoping once we make our big MOVE this summer, I'll be able to get Les Mills Pump....gotta start saving my Beachbody money ;-P

On another note.....has anyone been thinking about trying Shakeology???  Well, why think about it and just DO IT!!!  I promise (because you have a bottom of the bag, 30 day money back guarantee) that you will love what it will do for you!!!  SO to help your decision along, if you order Shakeology via HD (free shipping!) I will send you a Shakeology Shaker cup, plus the directions for the Shakeology Cleanse just in case you'd like to jump start your body for a new workout or healthy eating habit.  I WILL ALSO send TWO individual packets of Results and Recovery AND TWO individual packets of Energy and Endurance!!  Another option, if you'd like a workout program AND Shakeology......get any one of the Challenge Packs, and I'll send you a whole Shakeology Cleanse Kit ($50 value along with the 4 individual packets stated above for a value of $75)  BUT this deal will end on January 31st.  If you have any questions you can reach me here on my blog, Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com or on my Facebook fitness page From Skinny Fat to Fit.

Hope everyone had a great holiday, and a great few weeks of the New Years!  PS:  Pictures are not working on the blog today :-(  So I wasn't able to post pictures of the cleanse ect.  But check out my FB page, it has some pictures on there :-)