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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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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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It’s common for beginners to experience muscle soreness that lasts for a week or two, just as seasoned exercisers will be sore after a tough work out. Yes, you should keep working out even though you are sore, but there is more to it than that.  The only way to avoid muscle soreness is to not workout at all!  And that is certainly not going to get you that body you envision in your mind!

Muscle soreness has two primary causes. The first soreness you experience happens during your workout (“the burn”) and should subside within a couple of hours. This is caused by lactic acid production. When you are training and your muscles are not getting enough oxygen (anaerobic glycolysis), lactic acid builds up. You can break down lactic acid by continuing to move and by doing light aerobic exercise (such as walking) after your workout. This is why cool-downs are so important, especially for beginners. The longer you cool down, the faster that lactic acid will leave the muscles (typically within an hour).

The type of muscle soreness you are experiencing, up to a day or two (and sometimes even three) after your workout is known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). DOMS is caused by microscopic tears inside the muscles, resulting from weight-training or fully exhausting the muscles during cardio. This is normal. Again, beginners will be more sore and usually for longer, but if you really worked as hard as you should have during a weight-lifting session, you should be somewhat sore for the next day or two.

This is where rest comes in. You absolutely must rest the muscles you worked for 1-2 days after a workout. Take at least one day off between strength training sessions, and if you are still very sore, take 2 days off. (This means from lifting, not from all exercise such as cardio). If you don’t let your muscles recover and repair, they will continue to break down and you will actually get weaker.

To help prevent soreness in the future, and alleviate some of it now, be sure to: 
1. Always warm-up for 5-10 minutes and cool-down for at least 5 minutes.

2. Stretch after a warm-up, during your workout, and after you are done. Only stretch when your muscles are already warm from some kind of light activity.

3. Stay active. The more your muscles move, the faster they will recover from exercise and soreness. If you choose to rest completely instead of “actively recovering” with light exercise, you’ll probably be sore longer.

One technique I’ve used with some success to reduce my own muscle soreness is to use a foam roller regularly as a part of my cool down. This has been particularly helpful for me after a long, high intensity bike ride or after I start a new type of exercise or a new weight training routine. Plus it just feels amazing to stretch out your muscles.  The key is to find the sore spot and lay on it.  So use the foam roller find the hot spot and just sink into it slowly moving back and forth almost giving yourself a massage!  Feel the knots and tension melt away!

There are also some great post workout drinks and foods that you can consume to help reduce the post muscle soreness and help your body to recovery faster.

The most important meal you eat is the one that you have directly after your workout.  for about an hour after your workout, there’s a window of opportunity when your muscles are literally starving for nutrients. We call this the golden hour. And the meal you eat at this time is the most important for building muscle and replenishing energy sources.

The first thing your body needs is a nice fresh supply of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are used by your body for making muscles, hormones, neurotransmitters, bones and all sorts of other important things. Exercise depletes critical amino acids such as glutamine, valine, isoleucine and leucine–and the way you replenish your body’s supply is with protein. That means meat, chicken, eggs, fish or whey protein powder.

The second thing you need is some carbohydrates. Exercise draws upon your body’s stores of glycogen, which is the storage form of sugar. Glycogen waits in the liver and the muscles for a signal that sugar is needed: “Hey, she’s exercising, let’s give her some fuel!” Your body can hold about 1,800 calories of sugar as glycogen, which is plenty to fuel any workout short of a marathon, but athletes do best when their glycogen stores are full, so unless you are on a carb-restricted diet, some slow-burning carbs after working out is a good idea. (Hint: The best carbs are oatmeal, brown rice, grains like quinoa or amaranth, and all vegetables and fruits).

Your muscles need protein for repair and growth, and your body needs some carbs to replenish its glycogen stores. Truth be told, after a hard workout your body is like the plant in Little Shop of Horrors: It’s crying “Feed me!” and it won’t take no for an answer. Remember, right before exercise you have to consider the time it takes to digest food, so you need to go light. But post-workout is the ideal time to have a full meal. So what’s the best meal, or combination of foods, to have post-workout?

 
Shakeology is a great post workout meal.  It has a perfect combination of protein and carbs along with all the essential amino acids and nutrients your body needs to recovery from the workout you just did.  At least you don’t have to stand there in the kitchen wondering if what you are eating is the right option.  Instead whip up a shake and go!  It honestly is refreshing and delicious!

Chicken and Mixed Vegetables

Four ounces of skinless, boneless chicken breast contains almost 35 grams of high-quality protein as well as small amounts of calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron; 255 mg of phosphorus; 287 mg of heart-healthy potassium; and 75 percent of the recommended dietary intake for niacin, a  B vitamin that’s important in energy metabolism. One large (6-ounce) chicken breast is even more loaded: It contains more potassium than there is in a medium banana, plus a whopping 53 grams of protein.

The fat in boneless, skinless chicken is mostly monounsaturated. Only 1.1 grams of the 4 grams of fat in 4 ounces of chicken is saturated fat. The vegetables provide carbs and fiber. If you like, you can have half of a sweet potato with the meal and a spoonful of olive oil and/or almonds on the vegetables.

Breakfast Anytime: Egg Omelet with Avocado

Eggs are just about the best source of protein on the planet. Mix with as many vegetables as you like for a perfect meal. Hint: I also stir-fry a sliced apple into the mix. Serve with avocado for a nice dose of fiber and monounsaturated fat.

At the Gym: Whey Protein Shake

I consider whey protein powder the best protein powder available. You can mix whey powder with frozen berries (my favorite) and water, or with almost any combination of ingredients; I’ve thrown in a spoonful or two of peanut butter, oatmeal or sliced apple, or made it plain with water. All work. The whey provides the protein; the berries provide the carbs. (You can of course make the shake with milk or soymilk, but watch out for the calories. I don’t recommend making shakes with juice.)

The Three S’s: Salmon, Spinach and Sweet Potato

Here’s the ideal balanced meal. Wild salmon for protein and omega-3s, spinach for the cornucopia of vitamins and minerals (including the superstar of eye nutrition, lutein), and a sweet potato for slow-burning carbohydrates. It’s an almost perfect meal. You can add a little flaxseed oil (or olive oil or butter) to the sweet potato or even sprinkle it with almonds, but watch your portion size: While these additions are all brimming with health, they’re also high-calorie items.

Bodybuilder’s Delight: Tuna, Brown Rice and Vegetables

You can’t go to a “hard core” gym without seeing a bodybuilder eating this old classic from a Tupperware container. A single can of light tuna canned in water and drained provides an astonishing 42 grams of high-quality protein for under 200 calories. That same can has more than 100 percent of the daily value for niacin, 29 percent of the daily value for vitamin B6 and 82 percent of the daily value for vitamin B12. And tuna is a superb source of the vitally important cancer-protective trace mineral selenium. Add some brown rice for fiber and carbs, load up with the vegetables and you’re good to go.

You can’t go wrong with any of those five, or variations thereof. They’ll load up your body with the energy needed to refuel and the protein needed to rebuild and repair muscle. Couple them with hard, intense and frequent workouts, and you’ll be on the way to the body of your dreams.

This is why you need to push through when you are SORE… because its a GOOD thing and you can rebuild your muscles anyway!

A lot of this research was found on www.livestrong.com

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