You see… I was 20 when I got pregnant with my daughter and in that moment I knew it was the best thing for me and my future. I was reckless and pretty much in a very dark place in my life… I just did not seem to think past having this baby and getting through the next chapter.

The next chapter seems to be “Graduate college and get a job” but I could not see myself leaving my daughter… it was hard! I graduate and then find out I’m pregnant (7 months after my 1st) and again… seem to have really felt lost in my career path. What to do? How to do it? And I was living at home Soon I would get married, buy a house- renovate it, and have my dream job. Teaching. Following in my moms footsteps and knowing I wanted to work with kids. But I didn’t seem fulfilled as my kids were at home and I wanted to be there with them.

I was now a mom of 2 under 2 and was lost. The only way I found myself was a mom, a wife, and i guess a teacher But I didn’t seem to know who I was anymore. Getting pregnant young and starting a family was a blessing but also a detour on life! I knew I always wanted kids and a family but never thought it would happen before my 21st birthday.

You see… that detour made a change in the trajectory of my future. I knew I wanted to be at home with my kids, but I also knew I liked to shop so I needed to make money .

I was feeling lost, depressed, always anxious going to work… and unhappy with the way I looked in the mirror and how tired I always was… And bam my eyes were opened to the first step in changing how I was feeling…. work on me… find me again! So I started working out, I started to change the way I was eating, and I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It seems silly and maybe it was… for others, because I got hated on for real- but changing 1 thing changed everything.

Working out at home and eating decently- gave me energy again, gave me hope, and gave me a sense of who I was. It changed the way I saw things! I had no idea what a coach was when I signed up- I just knew I was going to save money and I did not need to do anything, but commit to me. So I did just that! The only catch was…. I started feeling so stinking amazing and seeing results in just 2 short weeks that I wanted to share it wIt’s everyone! And I mean EVERYONE!

I started staying accountable and sharing my workouts and info all over social media and really started being “salesy” because well… i wanted everyone to do it and the only things I knew was- I was working out- eating different- and drinking this shake… and it was working! So I shared and shared and shared… It made some people unfollow me- it made me gain new friends- and has helped me build a business that not only let me stay at home- helped me provide and shop as much as I want

9 years ago… I was broke, not only financially but emotionally and mentally as well… this community helped me be me again- find my place, find my purpose, build my passion, and be present when I wanted to be, all through working on me and my fitness!

9 years is the longest job I have held (before this was a 5 1/2 year retail job that I started 2 weeks before my 16th birthday) besides being a mom- yes that is a FT job … but obstacles come up every single day. From goals and benchmarks to leading and inspiring others. Leadership was never a strong suit for me and it’s not in my DNA I had to learn it, build my confidence, and encourage myself that it doesn’t matter what others think… Detours get you where you want to go, but help you learn on the way.

In the last 9 years I have built amazing friendships, lost friendships, built a team of people I would have never knew if it weren’t for Beachbody- I lost some teammates, I hit huge milestones, and crumbled under pressure… I have had amazing mentors that came into my life and some have left… every obstacle I have faced in this business has made me stronger and respect business owners just that much more. This business not only changed me, but it changed my family.

With every obstacle I faced in my business- I faced one at home. But through those detours you really find what your true calling is and make the most of those detours and how long you’re on them! Life is a journey full of obstacles and you need to keep going one step in front of the other… one detour at a time… some times the detours are simply a self reflection on where you see yourself and if you are on the right path. Maybe it’s a simple. Hangs you need to do for you. No matter what… I’m here cheering you on- because believe me, I’ve been through a lot!

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I was never in sales and I never wanted to “sell” to my friends and family… One thing I was adamant about… NOT SELLING TO OTHERS! So when I joined as a coach it was strictly to use the products… When I saw how amazing the products were, I felt I needed to share it with the world! Again, I wasn’t going to sell- just share what the products did for me!

This was the turning point of my business! I have built an absolutely amazing team by leading with my heart and truly sharing how amazing Beachbody programs and products are!

??Was I skeptical about the price? Yes for 8 months… But once I tried it— it was GAME CHANGER!!!!!

??Was I skeptical about building a business? yep! I didn’t know the first thing about building a business or even the health and fitness industry ?????I have never been one to sell (even in retail I was the closing- the cashier). Nor did I like working out ?

?? Was I skeptical about sharing how the products changed my life? Never!!! I wanted to scream it from the roof top because it was such a game changer— I did everything under the sun, but once I put the fitness, nutrition, and support together… I saw success!!!

Now why do I share this with you?! Some of you I know watch what I do and say “I could never do that” or “she’s crazy for putting that all out there” or even because I know sometimes it looks like when building my business I want you to commit to you by buying products… Why? Because I know that the whole package works together… Not because I want your money… You are not just a number to me… You are a life that wants change! I want to pay it forward and share what I have experienced up to this point in my life!

If you are interested in this, keep scrolling… I will share what I expect from my coaches and you can see if this is for you! Because I am on fire and this business is only going UP- financial freedom, freedom from bosses, creating a life by design, working on a part time hustle- whatever you would like!

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1. Be a product of the product: drink your Shakeology and workout daily along with joining a challenge group of mine… Why? Because you’ll see success!

2. Be willing to share your success with others… Share what the products do for you and could do for them… Why? Because we want to pay it forward to EVERYONE!

3. Read.. Read a personal development book a month… Why? Because when you are giving, you have to be re filled! And this will help! Your body can’t do what your mind doesn’t know! Fill your brain to share your heart!

4. BE YOU! Be willing to be open and honest about the life changes you see with Beachbody! why? Because you never want to hide the success you are seeing and you want others to believe and trust in you!

5. Show up! Be consistent in helping others!

If this is something you feel could fit into your life, message me so we can chat more! (There are also links in the comments)

It’s not about the money— it’s about building your dreams and future by living out your passion and purpose in life!!! Help others be better and see success::: that’s my purpose!

If this is for you, I have an Exclusive Training starting January 28th.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:
??So you will have access to our team page, webinars and trainings
??You will be added to our closed support group with 1:1 mentoring from me
??You will get full access on how to run the Business and 4 calls with me!
??How to Organize your day and prioritize your business
??How to start a Support group and how to earn money!

?????? this- this is what I live for every day! Working for the future of this little dude, in the middle of snuggles and hugs ??

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Yes, Shaun T has come out with a new program and it is going to TRANSFORM your BODY AND LIFE!

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7 years ago on this day {April 21, 2011}…

I made a decision that would change our family’s future forever.

I made a purchase on a credit card  without my husbands knowledge.

I made the commitment to myself to change.

I made the decision to do something for me and I was selfish about it.

We were living paycheck to paycheck- well above our means, like putting groceries on a credit card

I was miserable with me, my body, and how i felt every day! I needed change and when my coach so kindly kept reminding me (for 8 months) that she had something that could help me I finally caved… the only regret O have is that i didn’t do it sooner

I didn’t want to sell to friends and family- i didn’t want to push anything on anyone- I just wanted to save the extra money while I worked on me… 2 weeks into my personal journey and I wanted EVERY MOM to feel like I did… so I continued to share my journey with a little flare of having them(anyone) join me on this journey- because the missing piece for me was Accountability and if I could get more of that I would be golden!

Little did I know that 2 months later I would be walking away from my $40k year teaching job for $60 a month  but my passion is what truly shined and broke me from the chains of having a boss and someone telling me where to be and what I needed to do- along with kids that disrespected me and would rather be on the streets… I always had a passion for teaching but this opportunity gave me a purpose to share!

I love to empower women… I love to help them love themselves… and I love sharing how they can change their family’s future!

7 years ago change my life forever and I didn’t even like working out now I love it because it helps me love myself and shows me how taking care of your body truly reflects your mood! I knew nothing about fitness or nutrition for that matter- but I’m learning every single day!

This journey wouldn’t have been possible without all of my coaches

Broken City Girl turned CEO through finding herself

If this sounds like something that interests you, message me! OR fill out this form!

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5 tips to help you stay on track with 80 Day Obsession with your workouts and meal plan!

• Get in the right mindset! Do you what the results everyone is sharing? or do you want to make your own results up? Yes that is a trick question because you ultimately want your own results but you are motivated by the results you’re seeing all over the place right? I believe so! So you need to get into the mindset that “if i want the results being shared, then I NEED TO DO THE PROGRAM THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED” and that is to pair the workouts with the timed nutrition! 

• PLAN: Plan your week, from when you will grocery shop to make your meal plan to actually prep!
• Planning your week out will help you succeed: Plan what time you will workout. Plan what day you will go to the grocery store, What day you will write your meal plan out. What day will you take care of your body. (yes reward your body with a bath or massage or time to sit and relax). and plan what day you will prep all of your food for the week (I love to do it on sunday!)
  • I workout in the morning, so I wake up an hour before my workout and have my pre workout meal.
  • I grocery shop on Saturday mornings.
  • I meal plan saturday night or sunday morning.
  • I prep Saturday things in the crockpot (shredded chicken, turkey chili) and everything else sunday.
  • and I rest/relax, bath, or massage on saturdays!
• SET ALARMS!!! You ay have a slew of alarms set for everyday from wake up to eating your meals, but you will be so grateful because it will help you stay on track when you get caught up at work or at home! If you need a second alarm to wake up/workout, do it!
• SUPPORT: Let your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors know what you are doing!
  • They can help you stay accountable. They may question it and they may knock it- but you now have people watching you succeed!
  • They will know when you turn down dinner dates or nights out on the town!
  • Maybe they will join you!
  • I have a group of ladies I text in the morning so we all stay accountable to getting up and crushing our workouts without making excuses to not wake up or to snooze. 

• IS YOUR WHY BIG ENOUGH? Why do you want this program to succeed? Why do you want to succeed? What is your reason on why you want to be fit and health? Do you care enough about it to push through every single day even when you are faced with obstacles? I truly believe that if you have a big enough reason to want to succeed you will, but if it doesn’t matter to you- you’ll let the excuses come in! For me I want to be health and happy with my kids! I want to be able to run around with them and have the energy to keep up with my 3 very active children! I want to be healthy and be around forever! I want to watch them have kids and then to be able to run around with their kids. THATS MY REASON for never giving in or giving up on myself! What is your reason???

Yes these are my results shared above. in just 26 short days I lost 10.4lbs and 14 1/2 inches around my body! My journey is mine and i’m super proud of how far Ive come! But I would LOVE to help you on your personal fitness journey! So don’t hesitate to reach out! Fill out this form below and I will be in contact with you soon!

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When you want something bad enough you will do the things that will get you there! If that means wake up early, go to bed later, sacrifice sleep or your TV shows, its all about HOW BAD YOU WANT CHANGE!!!

In the last 6 1/2 years of my journey I have wanted change so bad, as bad as I wanted to breath! Here are some tips to help you change your current state or what you want!

1. Change your routine.- Whether you need to wake up earlier or go to bed later.
2. Get someone to keep you accountable.- Share your goals with a spouse/significant other, a friend/coworker.
3. Change the scenery.- If your house is dark- lighten it up, if you are working out at the gym, start at home.
4. Get something that will motivate you.- smaller shirt, swimsuit, new workout clothes/shoes.
5. PLAN AND PREP.- Plan each week out, when you’ll workout, what you’ll eat. and prepare for it! Set you workout clothes out the night before/take them to work and wear them home. Prep your meals, breakfast-snacks-lunches-dinners. YES YOU CAN PREP IT ALL!

You can’t change if you continue to do the things you’ve been doing that are not changing you!!!!

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Where will you be going this summer???

Let’s take off those bulky clothes and get into our workout gear and get working on our Summer bodes!!!!

YOU CAN DO IT, IF YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!!!

If you have 10 extra minutes, you have time to workout! If you watch TV- YEP that’s time to be working out and getting healthy!!! Wake up 30 minutes early!

No need to spend hours at the gym or commuting to a gym, when your gym can be your LIVING ROOM!!!!

I hear so often, I just want to unwind when I get home from work or I would rather sleep an extra 30 minutes… what does that do for you? Does it give you energy for your day or help you sleep better at night? Do you release your stresses of the day some other way? Do you release your endorphins? Do you have full energy from start to stop? Is that why you have to “unwind” at the end of the day?

Life is busy, I get it! I have 3 kids- 2 in sports, a busy toddler, run a business, and have a husband with a crazy busy schedule! I GET BUSY!  But when I can workout in the am, it starts my day! I go to bed when the kids do- or i’ll stay up an extra 30-60 minutes and chat with my husband! Life can get crazy- but if you don’t have a way to destress, its going to catch up to you! Lets get you a way to get the energy you need now and work on that body you want to have this summer!!!

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Self respect. How many of us can say that we have legitimate respect for ourselves? What is it that gets in our way daily from truly believing in us as strong, worthy humans?

For me, I have always struggled with people pleasing. Making sure everyone else’s needs were met and never truly even knowing I had any of my own.

I learned through A LOT of therapy and a lot of reading that I do in fact have needs! Who knew!

Self care, putting our masks on first, is a vital part of not only our health and fitness journey but being internally fulfilled as well. So today, what I ask of you is this: What will you do this week for yourself? Will you journal? Take a bubble bath? Take 10 min to just be silent in the morning when all the world still sleeps? Whatever it may be, I ask that you do it.

And once you determine what that will be tell me in the comments below and let’s make it happen. I promise you, it will change your life.

I look forward to hearing all of your responses and helping you make them a reality.

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#1: Support: You have to have support, whether it is at home-friends-or online support, like myself. You can reach only so much by yourself- you can also sacrifice and give up easier when its just you! So before you move onto tip #2, you have to commit to getting a support partner! If you need me- I am a message away! 

#2. Be mentally prepared: You have to mentally be ready to commit to your fitness. You have to know that you will be tempted, you will have setbacks, but you will have the mental strength to put one foot in front of the other! We all go through ups and downs in our fitness journey- but you have to have the willingness to keep going, every day, no matter what you are faced with. 

#3. Plan: You have to plan and be prepared to start, When will you start? What is your start date? What is your fitness regimen? What is your nutrition and meal plan like? What will you do every day to stay accountable? How will you plan for that birthday party or office lunch in? You can fail to plan or plan to fail. You have the decision to make- what will it be? Will you have your commitment, plan, and support ready to start on X date? 

#4. Start: When you have your known supporters, you’re mentally prepared, you have your plan in stone. You have to just start- You cannot procrastinate. The longer you say tomorrow the longer your results will happen. The longer you wait the more time you are setting yourself up for failure. You must start and stay on track- Progress not Perfection.

#5. Decide. Commit. Succeed.: Now it is time for you to decide, commit, and succeed. Your success is a direct reflection of how ready you are for change! If you are ready to conquer the world, then you need to have your plan in place! You need to commit- write your goals down and strive to do better each day. You will succeed, but you have to have the confidence that your goals are worth it to you! YOU ARE WORTHY! Make this fitness journey like no other journey out there!

Next we will touch on GOALS, those are scary! Stay tuned! 

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