Extreme Fix, Extreme Results!

My BEST advice for someone struggling to get their workouts in is to find a couple of friends who want to do it with you! I have about 4 friends who I always text my weekly workout schedule to because I know that I'm 100% more excited to workout when I know I won't be doing it alone. Plus if my friends are knocking on the door, I'm not going to hide in the closet and say I don't feel like working out today.
We have cleared out our garage to make a workout space and we just follow along with the Beachbody workouts together! One a good day, everyone will make it, but usually I have at least ONE person show up!

On this particular day, my friends didn't show up (waaah!) BUT I pushed through my workout alone and I'm feeling super strong! I have the kinda body type that doesn't like to put on muscle (my nickname in grade school was chicken legs, lol!) But I've upped my protein and healthy fats, sticking to this fitness program, using heavier weights and finally seeing changes. I can't even say enough how much I'm loving this Extreme Fix program! I've completed the first 21 Day Fix program and re-done it a few times because I love the variety and the trainer really inspires me. I was super excited when they came out with an Extreme version of the program!!

Autumn says, "Don't let anyone tell you that you can't change any part of your body... yes, you can, you just have to do the work but you will see results. " *You can do anything for 21 days, right?* My next round for our accountability group begins next week so message me asap if you are ready to get your own results.

Stuffed Bell Peppers!

These are one of my favorite meals! I am a pretty picky eater so I was nervous at first, but it is truly one of the yummiest things I've ever eaten! Here's how to make them!

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS:

Recipe makes 4 portions!

247 Calories, 7 g fat, 35 g carbs, 8 g fiber.

Ingredients:

2 large red bell peppers

sea salt (to taste)

1 tsp. olive oil

1/2 yellow onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup water

8 oz. organic tempeh, crumbled

7.5 oz (1.2 can) fire-roasted diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp. raw pine nuts

1 cup cooked brown rice

1 Tbsp. Freshly chopped parsley

1 Tbsp. freshly chopped basil

1 Tbsp. raisins (I prefer golden!)

1. preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. Halve peppers lengthwise, leaving stems intact. Scoop out seeds & place cut side up in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until they're soft, but still retain their shape

3.Put 1 cup of water on to boil in kettle or small pan.

4. While peppers are baking and water is boiling, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat and saute onion & garlic until soft.

5. Add tempeh, tomatoes, and pine nuts to skillet and saute about 5-7 minutes.

6. Stir in rice, parsley, basil, and raisins. Remove from heat & season with a bit more salt & pepper.

7. Spoon mixture into peppers in the baking pan. Pour just enough boiling water around peppers to touch the base of each so they won't burn in the oven.

8. Bake for 15 minutes & ENJOY!!

Fall into FOCUS- Fitness Accountability Group Sign Ups!

 

I'm excited to announce our next Fitness Challenge!! Who's ready to lose 5-10 pounds before Thanksgiving--the fun & healthy way!

We will combine Fitness & Nutrition along with tons of accountability & support to reach your goals! Our Clean Eating plan teaches about portion control and how to eat a balanced diet, and you will receive a 21 day meal plan that will take all the guesswork out of WHAT to eat! 

The workout program is 30 minutes a day (because we are all so busy!) with lots of variety, and a fool-proof schedule that you can follow along at any level- there's even a modifier that shows how to do the moves lower impact if you need to modify in the beginning! 

Our private accountability group is full of motivated women to help keep us on track!! We have a fun point system & prizes that makes getting fit so much more fun!

I don't like to admit this but I frequently fall into an idle, excuses, borderline depression mode when I am not on track fitness-wise. For me, working out & eating healthy helps me find a BALANCE and FOCUS on the most important things in life. I find that I am more open to revelation and creativity when I'm actively using my body. So I admit...
I've been a little off-track lately, and I'm not going to let my default mode find me victim to my sweet tooth & all these Halloween temptations this Fall! I LOVE setting goals for myself and having a balance in my days. I also love to help others get a plan and find so much joy in helping them reach their goals! Let's FOCUS on finding the BEST of ourselves!

I'm starting another 21 day round next week, so we will begin on November 5th and end November 26-- RIGHT before THANKSGIVING!! Can you believe it's a month away?? I just need a few friends to hold me accountable and I will do the same for you!! I also have an awesome CASH back offer for the first 3 people who are ready & committed to make the next 21 days AMAZING!

You can sign up HERE for our group, and I will message you FIRST so we can talk about your goals and make sure this program is a good fit for you! 

 

21 Day Fitness & Nutrition Challenge!

I don't know about you, but it takes me a long time to create a habit, and truly KEEP it. My day is jam-packed with good things- taking the kids to school, tidying up the house, preschool projects with my 2 year old, blogging, posting, picking up the kids, homework time, free-play while I prep dinner, make dinner, recover from dinner, baths/showers, reading time, bedtime and do it all again tomorrow!! I mean, that's a lot of things that I do for OTHERS, but I haven't had much ME time. I used to think that taking time for myself was selfish. Now I know that when I take the time for myself, I have MORE to give to others.

Do you feel like you are just giving, giving, and don't take time for yourself? That is so normal, especially for us moms who's sole purpose is to keep the kids happy and alive at the end of the day (only a little bit kidding here!)
I want to invite you to take the 21 day CHALLENGE to a better, stronger, happier YOU. In this challenge, we will incorporate both fitness & nutrition to help you feel better, have more energy and reach those health goals you've been putting off due to the craziness of mommyhood.. it's time!
So here are the details: 30 minutes a day of working out at home (because we are all busy!), portion control guidance with these color coded containers, and an ultra-nutritious shake full of dense superfoods that will help you lose weight, leave you with more energy, improve digestion and control junk-food cravings. It's a combination for success. Not only will you have all the resources you need to be successful but will be added to our amazing support group for tons of support & motivation to reach your goals!
{This specific 21 day group is JUST for women. But if you are a guy, my husband also runs fitness support groups for men only, so just let me know and I will connect you to him!}
To enroll in our 21 day Challenge, Go HERE or comment with your email for more details! {Submit your email in the online form for a free DVD and so I can chat with you about your goals to see if this program would be a good fit for you!}

Sneak Peek- 21 Day Fix Meal Plan!

One of my VERY favorite fitness programs is 21 Day Fix! I love it because the workouts are only 30 minutes long & there's tons of variety in the exercises- from lower body, upper body, cardio, cardio with weights, total body, yoga, pilates & plyo. The other thing I LOVE about this program is the nutrition plan. Instead of counting calories, you get these color coded containers that teach all about portion control & how to eat a balanced diet. I learned so much from following this plan. I was shocked that I was NEVER hungry! But I also never had that full feeling when you walk away from the table and wish you had a few less bites.
Here's a little sneak peek at how the meal plan works.... each color container represents a different food group. Purple= Fruit (Grapes) Red= Protein (Turkey Burger Patty) Yellow= Grain (Bun- MultiGrain sandwich thins). 

The size of the box teaches you how MUCH food to eat. Then depending on your weight & goals you'll get so many of each container per day.

This program teaches not only WHAT foods to eat to fuel your body but HOW much of it, because even good foods can be over eaten. In my experience though, what I LOVE about this program is that I have to make a conscious effort to eat enough. We do 6 meals a day which helps you to constantly have enough nutrients & energy to get everything done you need to & feel great doing it.

Click HERE for more information about this awesome program {Enter your email for a free DVD, and so I can contact you regarding your goals!} Not only will I help you find a program that will help you reach your goals, I will walk you through the workouts, give you a full nutrition plan to follow for 21 days, and put you in a private support group through facebook so you can be surrounded by other supportive, uplifting people who are all working on a healthier lifestyle!