Finding Passion and Fulfillment by Inspiring Others!

Have you ever felt unfulfilled, unsatisfied, or unsuccessful with anything in your life?  Whether that's as a mom, a wife, a coworker, a friend.  You're not alone...and you don't have to feel guilty!!  In fact, this is what started my journey for searching for something more. 

I remember back in high school struggling with my weight, having put on 15 pounds in 3 short months with no reasoning why or change in what I was doing, that was when I first started being concerned about my body image.  From that time forward, I feel like I have been on a yo-yo diet for the good part of my adult life.  I've had my fair share of high weights and low weights, times where I felt my metabolism was on fire and others where I thought it was dead.  It always came back to this belief in my head that I was unsatisfied with my body and unsuccessful at trying to "fix" it.  This up and down continued on thru college, marriage, before/after pregnancies and into my 30s.  I had allowed my mind be controlled by beliefs that were untrue about myself for close to 20 years.  

Fast forward to 2013 when I started searching for something that would "end the yo-yoing" and get me doing the daily activities I needed to really feel satisfied and successful with myself.  Little did I know, it would fulfill more than just a desire to be satisfied with my body, but what I found would open up a door to fill the missing hole of feeling unfulfilled in my life.  I always knew I was created for something more in my life, even thought I'm a mom of 3 beautiful kiddos, I wanted something outside of the scope of daily happenings as a mom.  Something that would bring a different kind of joy and drive into my life!

Well, in August 2013, in my searching to lose some weight, I came across something called T25.  I dug a bit deeper and came to a blog (much like this one) that got me excited to change my old habits!  I found that I could get into a group that had support and accountability to help me through the fitness program and changing my eating habits.  I knew accountability was something I needed.  I decided to go for it, I contacted my coach and wanted into the group!  But as I stared looking further into her blog, I found out this was also a business opportunity...and dug deeper.  

As I researched more, I found out I could get healthy, stay accountable to my fitness goals, WHILE, at the same time, help my friends, family and others do the same and change their old unhealthy ways into new healthy opportunities!  Suddenly, I felt a sense of fulfillment as I thought of the possibilities that could occur by becoming a coach and I wanted to be a part of it!  It was perfect...I could work on my own health journey, help inspire others along their health/fitness journey AND I would feel fulfilled helping others with something I love and am passionate about and also create income and eventually financial freedom all at the same time!

At that time, I knew I wanted to be a Beachbody coach.  Now, I didn't become a coach an instantly make a ton of money, that's not how this works...I didn't become a coach and magically everything was perfect.  Everything is a journey and process, my health/fitness journey as well as my coaching journey!

I know I'm where I'm supposed to be. God created me with a desire to make a difference in this world and this is where HE led me!  I believe that it wasn't by chance that I was introduced to Beachbody.  I know my story shapes who I am, but I'm not confined to that story and any insecurities I have.  I now have the tools and the future as a coach to shape the ending of my story!  The journey that I'm on now is constantly changing and being molded into the mom, wife, daughter and coach I'm becoming.  

You don't have to feel trapped where you are and by your own personal story, whatever insecurities or things you struggle with.  Own it, recognize it, and move beyond it.  

As a coach, my goal each day is to impact ONE life.  Whether it's a challenger through one of my health/fitness accountability groups or it is introducing someone just like me to an opportunity that can change your life and give you that chance I had to get rid of those untruths that were haunting me and shaping who I believed I was.  Someone who I could give the opportunity to be successful, no matter what that looks like, either with their health, finances, paying off debt, saving for the future.  The sky's the limit.  

I want to invite you to really take a serious look at this coaching opportunity.  It is for ANYONE.  There are no limits or restrictions of who would be a "good" coach.  Anyone can be a good coach, you just have to be willing to be coachable!  I am looking for 10 women of all shapes, sizes, race and backgrounds.  10 women who want a change in their life just like I did!  I want to mentor you as a new coach and on throughout your coaching journey and help you succeed, help you find that fulfillment you desire.  I want YOU on my team!  Together we can make a difference in this world!  

What if you changed just ONE life in taking this leap of faith to find out more about what it means to be a Beachbody Coach, even more so, what if you changed 50-100 lives, would it be worth it?  I will teach you how to succeed, I will match your effort and will not let you fail!  Please fill out the application below for more information.  I can't wait to help YOU succeed at whatever you set your mind to!

Healthy Holiday Survival Plan

Well, Halloween is officially OVER...on the the NEXT holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas!  Are you ready for that?  Well, I'm teaming up with Beachbody in making this the HEALTHIEST HOLIDAYS EVER!!  Who's with me??

You all know that between Halloween and the end of the year there are so many temptations that we all fall prey to.  Sweets, savory, drinks, more sweets, food, food, food....around every corner we look there's something else to tempt us.  Americans can gain easily 5-8 lbs between Halloween and the end of the year!  That's crazy.  Why do we put up with that?  Well...let's make it a goal to NOT put up with it this year!

So, I have a plan...and it starts NOW.  Who's with me?  This is a plan to be on track from now until Thanksgiving...enjoy Thanksgiving GUILT FREE.  Start back after Thanksgiving until Christmas...enjoy Christmas GUILT FREE...and then start back up after the New Year!!

We're going to do 3 rounds between NOW the new year!  Get you success through those 3 rounds and help keep you on track but then you'll be able to enjoy your Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions!

So, now that it sounds all awesome and fabulous what is involved?

Requirements:

1. You are required to have ME as your COACH through Team Beachbody.

2. Then together WE pick a fitness program through 

Team Beachbody that fits your needs. It does not matter what your ability level is, I have something for you!
{21 day fix, T25, Chalean Extreme, P90X3, Turbofire, Insanity, Piyo, ect...}

3. You are REQUIRED to replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology ONLY for the duration of the group.
Once it is over you can decide if you have enough healthy recipes in your pocket to prepare meals without needing shakeology or if you find its convenient and it takes care of 1 meal you can keep going!

4. Then, it is required that you participate in the online closed group daily. Each day I will share a tip, recipe, motivation or meal plan. You check in, rate your day and get your inspiration for the next 24 hours. You can log in whenever you want just as long as I know you are there it's all good!

I am your personal support system so that you actually start, finish and truly succeed at changing your lifestyle. I will share with you the recipes that my family loves along with the quick easy recipes that don't take a lot of prep!

If this sounds like something you would like to do please complete the application below to be considered for a spot in this group.  There is limited availability so that I can keep the group small and individualized.   

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Why I am a Beachbody Coach and how YOU can be too!

It was a little over a year ago when I decided to become a Beachbody coach.  Honestly, I didn't know a whole lot about it.  I knew I wanted to be more consistent with my health and fitness and be held accountable for sticking to those goals.  Beyond that, I really didn't know anything else!  I kind of jumped in blindly...but not alone!

Like I said, I was drawn to Beachbody primarily for accountability for myself and I saw great value in being able to help others stay accountable to reaching their health and fitness goals.  I had always had a love for health and fitness before, and this was an exciting way to develop that more.

I knew I made the right choice when I experienced the rush of adrenaline seeing my challengers reach new health goals (weight loss, strength, staying committed to their goal).  It became addicting to know that I could have an impact on someone else's life that could actually change the course of the entire health of their family!

Now that I've been coaching for a year and been able to help many people get closer to their goals, my dream has gotten even bigger.  I am amazed by this opportunity to share the gift of health with others, but I've now gone a step further.  There are only a limited amount of people I can reach and help, now, I am looking for people who want to come alongside me and coach with me!  To help change the future of our families and friends and those around us by giving them the gift of health!

I know Beachbody has been a huge health and financial blessing in our family.  Not to mention it is extremely rewarding!  With Beachbody, I hope to be able to pay down some credit card bills and the dreaded student loans!

I want to invite you to join my team and together we can help end the trend of obesity!  I have the privilege of being on the #1 Team in all of Beachbody!  Don't worry, if you decide to start coaching, you are not thrown out there on your own, you will be mentored, plugged into team calls and training,  new coach training, plus there are amazing 6-figure earning coaches who are willing to share their success and failures!  This is something you can do at your own pace, whether it is to just receive a discount on all your Beachbody purchases or if you want to coach as a hobby or take the pedal to the medal and build a team of other coaches who want to change lives too!  The speed is up to you!

I would love to talk to you more about this amazing coaching opportunity and how it can impact your life and the lives of those around you!  Whether you are looking to replace the cost of your Shakeology, make enough money to make a car payment or help out with the mortgage, or if you want to make a whole lot more than that...you are part of a successful team with a proven system and won't be left out to figure it out on your own!  Together we can make a difference and end the trend of obesity!  Will you take a chance on yourself?  What do you have to lose?

If you are interested in the coaching opportunity or just more information please fill out this application below and I'd love to talk to you more about coaching!

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Fall Into Fitness - The 21 Day Fix!!

September is one of my favorite months!  It just seems like it's a "fresh" month!  It's a great time to start new things and get back into a routine.  School is starting (or has already) and with school comes schedules and routines...did you miss that during the summer?  I'm always ready to get back into routines come fall!

Time for a routine!

Well...I'm so excited to announce that, in perfect timing...here to save the day for your new routine, is the 21 Day Fix SALE!!  Whoop Whoop!! (time for a little happy dance!)  That's right...you heard it correctly, the 21 Day Fix is on SALE!!

You may be asking: "What's so great about the 21 Day Fix?"  Well, this is a program that is for all fitness levels.  From beginner to advanced.  It is a fitness program that gives you 7 different workouts PLUS it's a nutrition program that gives you step by step and paint by numbers type of nutrition plan!  

Let's face it...when it comes to nutrition, this is 80% of our results!!  And I get it...it's sometimes overwhelming to wrap your mind around.  

I know for me, these are the things I find myself thinking from time to time and I know others think this way too.  We often think:

• Nutrition is NOT easy
• I don't know what to eat
• I don't know how much should I be eating
• I don't know where to start
• I don't know how often I should eat

Have you ever said any of that to yourself?  Most likely you have...and if you have, here is a perfect solution to all those things we say in our head.  Here's how the 21 Day Fix simplifies your nutrition plan!  

Color Coded, Portion-Controlled Containers:

You'll get 7 color coded and portion controlled containers.  At the beginning of the program you'll take your weight and input it into a formula that will tell you your calorie range for each day.  This will then tell you how many of each container you'll be allotted each day.  Then, you'll plan your days accordingly based on the number of each container you are allowed!  Once your finished with the containers for the day, you've gotta save your food for the next day!  You'd be surprised how much food you really get when you eat the right amount and kinds of food!

21 Day Fix Color-Coded Containers 

What about the workouts?

There are 7 different workouts with this program, one for each day of the week and only 30 minutes each day!!

Day 1 - Total Body Cardio Fix

Day 2 - Upper Fix

Day 3 - Lower Fix

Day 4 - Pilates Fix

Day 5 - Cardio Fix

Day 6 - Dirty 30

Day 7 - Yoga Fix

Each of the workouts has a modifier in the video so if you are a beginner you can follow her and as you get stronger and progress you can adjust your workouts accordingly!  

30- minute workouts

What I love about this program is that it teaches you HOW MUCH to eat and WHAT to eat!  It takes all the guess work out of the equation and makes it easy for you!  You are eating real food and you can even choose to have chocolate or a glass of wine!  You just have to plan it and choose your containers in the proper way!  This will truly teach you over the 21 days that you are not on a "diet" this is a lifestyle change!!

Are you needing a change for the new school year?  Do you need a routine that will keep you on track?  Something that gets YOU and YOUR FAMILY eating healthy?  Have you been telling yourself you need to start working out?  Well, here's your chance!  Now is the time for you to take a leap of faith and change your health!

The 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack is ON SALE!!!

What you get in the Challenge Pack:

Essential Package:

• 7 color-coded portion-control containers
• Shakeology Shaker Cup
• 6 easy-to-follow 30 minute workouts
• 21 Day Fix Start Here quick start and workout guide
• 21 Day Fix Eating Plan - Step-by-step nutrition guide that tells you exactly what to do.
• 3 Day Quick Fix Guide, Autumn's secret weapon for fast weight loss
• Dirty 30 bonus workouts
• Me as your coach to help motivate you along your journey

PLUS: 1-month Supply of Shakeology (a super nutrient dense meal replacement)

On September 15th, I have a 21 Day Fix accountability group starting.  If you want to get your health and fitness in line and on a routine with accountability and support along the way, then please fill out this application below for the 21 Day Fix Fitness Challenge Group!  What are you waiting for?  Now is your time to get healthy and get in shape...to lose the last few pounds you've always talked about losing...to get rid of that baby weight that just hasn't come off yet!  You can do this.  Commit to yourself today!

Fill out the application below!

I look forward to being your coach and helping you reach your goals!  

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FREE 7 Day Clean Eating Support Group

Have you ever heard of Clean Eating?  Do you know what it is?  No, it's not making sure your food is washed well (although you should do that!!).

If you would like some detailed information on "What is Clean Eating" click HERE!  This will give you some background on what it is!

You are INVITED to join me for a FREE 
7 Day Clean Eating Group Starting on June 30th!!  

Join the 7 Day FREE Clean Eating group!

I've been eating clean for almost a year now.  I had always eaten "pretty healthy" but didn't realized what a difference I felt when I really started eating clean.  It gives me more energy, I find that I can eat MORE food because of the choices I make when eating clean.  It has changed the way I feel about food and the way my body feels.  I notice when I have a cheat meal, or something my body is not used to, my body lets me know!!

Have you ever noticed that the foods you eat have a direct impact on how you feel?

If you have ever wondered what clean eating is all about then this group is perfect for you!

Starting on June 30th I will be teaming with some other coaches to teach YOU the basics of Clean Eating in a 7 day accountability group!

Come on...it's only 7 days!  Are you going to join in on the FUN...What do you have to lose?

Here's what you need to do...it's simple.  

1. Click HERE to create a FREE Beachbody account, I will be  your coach and help you through this process.
2. Email me requesting to be a part of the 7 Day Clean Eating Group starting on June 30th!

That's it...those are the requirements for this group!  

I can't wait to have you be a part of this group and get a 7 day start on changing your life through clean eating!  

Let's do this TODAY!!!

Invite a Friend Challenge Group!

There is not much better than reaching a goal with friends or family, right?  I love getting the support from my friends and family when I am reaching a goal.  Do you have a health or fitness goal you are trying to reach?  Well...gather your friends and family together and let's reach your health and fitness goals with the people who are closest to you!

My challenge groups offer daily motivation, support and accountability that you and your friends and family need to help reach your goals.  You'll get daily support and motivation from me and together with your friends, we will reach the goals you want!

Call up your friends and family and let's get healthy together!!

Family and Friends Challenge Group

What you'll need:

The requirements are that I am YOUR coach!  This will be an exclusive 21 Day Group using the 21 Day Fix plus you will be required replace ONE meal a day with Shakeology for the duration of the challenge.   Then I will add you to the accountability group where we will set goals, track our progress and make your meal plan, teach you how to prepare healthy snacks, I will give you recipes…and MORE!  (More info on the 21 Day Fix click HERE)!

She BELIEVED she could so she did!

For more information or to be a part of this group 

please fill out the application below!  

I'm looking forward to helping you reach your goals!!

Sign up for your FREE Beachbody Account!

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Summer Slim-Down Challenge with Focus T25 - Support and Accountability!

Can you believe it?  Summer is right around the corner.  It will be here before we know it!  Living in Southern California, we have had quite the warm winter this year, and I've already been to the beach one day and it's only March.  So, swimsuit season is quickly approaching for me, and for those of you in colder areas, you may have a little bit longer…but not too much!  We will be lathering on the sunscreen and getting ready for the beach and pool parties.

ARE YOU READY???

Well, I'll be honest, I am still on my health and fitness journey and am not exactly where I would like to be for the summer!  How about you?  Do you have your bikini all picked out and ready to slip on when someone says, "let's go"!!  Or do you cringe at the thought of a bathing suit?

Well, NOW is the time to get YOU ready for summer!!  It's time for you to feel comfortable in your own skin and be able to put on a swimsuit and wear it with confidence!  No more hiding under your cover-up!

In order to change our ways of how things have always been, the habits we have created, or the way in which we live our lives, all of which have gotten you to a place in your health and fitness journey that you're not 100% happy about, you've got to be able to ask for help.  Now, that's not easy, I know.  In fact, for some of you that may be the hardest part about your health and fitness journey…taking that FIRST step and being able to admit that you are in a rut and need some motivation, encouragement, guidance and support to get you moving in the direction you want to be going.

Now, I'm not an expert, I'm not a nutritionist or personal trainer.  I'm a woman who has a passion for encouraging others in their health and fitness journey.  I've had experience in what's worked for me and others and what's not worked for me and others.  I love seeing lives transformed and changed because of a decision I made and a decision someone else made!  I will walk along this path with you and encourage you, give tips and suggestions on clean eating, planning out your meals, food prep, grocery shopping, how to feed healthy food to kids, emotional eating (I'm guilty of this!)!!  My job and my goal as a coach is to help you make this a lifestyle change and not a crash diet. I want you to get your life back…where you have balance, don't feel deprived, have energy, strength, confidence and health!

So here is your OFFICIAL INVITE to my SUMMER SLIM-DOWN CHALLENGE starting April 21st!  You will finish this challenge on June 23rd!  10 weeks to a totally NEW YOU!!

Focus T25 - 25 Minutes a day!

When I started on this journey with Beachbody, my very first fitness program I completed was T25.  I fell in love with this program FIRST because it was only 25 minutes long.  TWENTY-FIVE MINUTES LONG PEOPLE!! I'm a working mom and literally do NOT have the time to spend 60-90 minutes on my workout in the morning!  So when I heard that it was 25 minutes, I was SOLD!  And still, even after the other workouts I've done with Beachbody, I still come back to T25 and just absolutely LOVE this program (it's by far my favorite!).

So here's the scoop…I am so excited to be able to tell you that THIS MONTH, T25 is on promotion, which means that they have discounted the price about $90 for the challenge pack.  PLUS T25 is definitely the most effective workout I've ever done…and probably seen!  Yes, you absolutely can get results in 25 minutes a day 5 days a week!  Believe me, you will see results with this workout, you'll break a GOOD sweat, and before you know it, you're finished with the 25 minutes!  Shaun T has great modifications so that no matter what fitness ability you can do this workout!  You can see from the pictures below that T25 WORKS!  So, T25 is the program of choice for this summer slim down, because I'm sure you don't have hours in your day to workout!  It just FITS!

Now that you've committed to the Slim-Down…the next step is that you commit to replacing 1 meal a day with Shakeology for the duration of the 10 weeks.  I know, I know…some people don't want to drink a meal replacement.  They are afraid they won't like it, it won't taste good, it's too expensive or they don't want to drink it forever to keep the weight off!  Well, good news folks!!  It's not your typical protein shake!  It's a meal replacement with the proper carb to protein ratio to keep you full for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, to give you natural energy, to curb cravings for sweets (my favorite part!), and to keep you healthy!  It's so so easy to have "good intentions" of eating healthy, preparing meals, eating healthy snacks…but get real…life is busy and we forget, run out of time or simply LIFE HAPPENS!  So what are we going to do?  SIMPLE…grab a shaker cup, water and Shakeology and be out the door…ready to face the day in a HEALTHY way!  It's nutrition in a glass and it's convenient!!  So, trust me on this! Give me 10 weeks of Shakeology and I will teach you how to plan out your meals, how to make better choices and at the end of the group you will be armed with all the tools to make healthy decisions.  Then you can decide to continue or not at that time…DEAL!!!

So…what's next?  What can you expect?  When you sign up for my challenge group you don't just get a bag of Shakeology and a fitness program!  You get ME!!  ;)  So, I run groups where I will add you to a closed online support group where no one but the members of the group can see what is being posted.  There is an entire week before we start the workouts that I call the "Pre-Season".  This is where we prep, plan, I help you write goals, we take pics and measurements, talk about meal planning  and get you started in the right direction and ready for day 1!!

Then each day you'll receive a daily post with either tips or tricks, recipes, accountability to keep you on track.  Each day you log in, read the daily post, log your accountability stats and you stay focused on your journey!  This is a journey…you are not going to be perfect.  You will have good days and hard days, but that's why I'm here!  I will help you stay focused and accountable to the goals you have made and help you get completely through this program…this time is different!  You will start…and finish!!

So, are you ready?  April 21st starts day 1 of workouts!  Are you IN?  If you want more information please complete the application below to be considered for one of the spots in the Summer Slim Down Challenge!

Now is YOUR time…This is your summer that you are going to look and feel the best you've felt in your life!  If you believe in yourself, you can do it…You won't be left to do this on your own!  I'll help you every step of the way!

Step 1: Sign up below!!  

Step 2: 

I will be YOUR Coach!!

SIGN UP BELOW!!

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Black Friday SALE!

IT'S HERE!!!  I LOVE Black Friday Specials!  Sometimes I enjoy getting out there and battling the crowds but most of the time, I love getting on my computer and NOT having to battle ANY crowds.  Just depends on my mood.

Well…TODAY is your lucky BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL!  Give the gift to yourself OR a loved one to help them get in shape this year and get healthy!

As moms, we tend to think only of others and not take care of ourselves because we think we are being selfish.  Well, I've got news for YOU… You're not being selfish if you're going to take care of yourself and be healthy.  Your family NEEDS you to be healthy, and MOMS, it starts with US!  Fit and healthy mom does NOT equal selfish mom!

Today is YOUR day to start!  Make the decision TODAY that you are going to get healthy, if not for you…for YOUR FAMILY!

I've been drinking Shakeology for over 3 months now and have had great results of losing over 5 lbs and 8.5 inches to date.  Shakeology has helped curb my cravings for sweets, it has given me energy when it's the hardest "slump" time of the day (the 2pm hour), and it helps keep me full for a good 3 hours!  Not to mention the nutrient benefits of Shakeology...I have stopped taking my multivitamin and replaced it with a daily meal of Shakeology!  

T25, Clean Eating and Shakeology Transformation

Give it a try for 30 days and you won't be disappointed!  If for any reason you are not satisfied, you can return your empty bag of Shakeology to Beachbody for a full money back guarantee!

So in order to HELP you get started.  For ONE DAY ONLY from 8am to midnight I am offering MY PRICE on SHAKEOLOGY… now is the time to get it!

It must be purchased as a Home Direct order to receive the discount and be registered as my customer.  

Go HERE for a FREE Beachbody membership to take advantage of the special offer

So after Thanksgiving, you may be thinking you feel a little bit puffy or that your pants aren't fitting too well...and you may be thinking it's time to get back to a healthy eating plan!  

Starting December 2nd, I am having a Clean Eating and Shakeology accountability group starting.  I'll teach you the tricks to staying on track during all the holiday parties and festivities.  Don't gain 5 more pounds between now and New Years...get into your sexy little black dress this New Years!

Join me on December 2nd and give yourself the gift of health!

Fill out the application below for the Clean Eating and Shakeology Challenge.

Surviving Thanksgiving: How to Stay on Track this Thanksgiving!

We are only 5 days away from Thanksgiving and I'm sure most of you are thinking about all the delicious foods you have each year, am I right?  I know I have thought a few times about it.  I am a girl of traditions…I LOVE family traditions, the smells of Thanksgiving, the activities throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.  It brings me back to when I was a kid and I just love the warm memories!

This year, however, will bring a new set of traditions.  I do not host Thanksgiving at my house, but I am planning on coming with a few dishes the "clean" things up a bit.  I recently read, according to the Calorie Control Council, that the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories and over 200 grams of fat from snacking and eating their traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the goodies to go with it!  WHHHAAAATTT???  Are you kidding me?  I about fell off my chair when I read that.  I am bound and determined that I will not be one of those statistics this year!!  Will YOU?

Typical American Thanksgiving

You may be asking, how do I plan to avoid this staggering statistic?  Well…here are a few tips to help keep you on track to have a successful, yet still enjoyable Thanksgiving!

1)  Workout

Yes, Thanksgiving is a holiday, but that doesn't mean you are given a "calorie-free" grace pass all day. Keep yourself active.  Get yourself and family up and plan a morning workout, jog, football game, or hike.  Get ACTIVE!  It will help jumpstart your day and metabolism!  Find a local "Turkey Trot" 5K and sign up to run/jog/walk this together as a family!  This a great way to get your entire family active first thing Thanksgiving morning.  We have done this for the last 4-5 years and have such a blast…everyone loves it and gets involved!  I know this year, I'm going to stick to my T25 workout…It's only 25 minutes, and I know I can carve that time out before the day starts, plus we plan to do activity as a family!  So, find sometime to get out and exercise! 

DON'T FORGET TO WORKOUT HARD ON FRIDAY BEFORE YOU GO BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!!!

2)  Eat regular meals throughout the day - don't "save" your calories

I know this may be reverse thinking for some of you.  I know I used to think this way, that if I only eat a little bit throughout the day, then I can save all my calories for a huge dinner (or "lenner" as we like to call it, because we usually eat about 3 or 4 pm).  However, that's just going to be worse for you in the long run.  Your body needs sustained energy throughout the day to keep your metabolism working properly.  Plus, if you are starving by dinner time then you will most likely consume MORE calories than you had originally planned.

Instead - wake up and have a healthy breakfast.  I'm going to have my normal breakfast of Shakeology and continue to have my snacks that I have planned throughout the day.  I will be eating every 3 hours on Thanksgiving.  Some of my snacks I love are, apple with 1 TBSP of natural peanut butter or 14 almonds, broccoli or any veggie with 2 TBSP of hummus.  So plan accordingly so you are not starving throughout the day and gorge come dinner time!

-- Thanksgiving Dinner--

Pick and choose your Thanksgiving meal…don't eat it all.  Portion out and plan out what you will have.  You don't need to try EVERYTHING.  Make your calories count if you are going to get something "good".  Don't waste it on something that's not worth it.  Stick to your portion sizes.  Use your had for guidance.  AND…Don't go back for SECONDS!!  When you choose a dessert, keep it ONE dessert and not a sampling of all of them, and have a small portion instead of a "super-sized". 

Proper Serving Size

3)  Drink lots of water

In order to have healthy digestion, you need adequate amounts of water.  This helps your body to carry out toxins, burn fat, and lubricate your organs and joints.  This MUST be a priority for you this Thanksgiving.  In addition to what's listed above, drinking water will help you feel fuller more quickly and help cut your cravings.  Make sure you drink a big glass of water every couple hours and for sure before you dive into your meal!

Don't forget your water!

4)  Bring a healthy dish!

Confetti Quinoa Salad

After all, it is Thanksgiving, let's not forget to give thanks to the hostess by helping out with the Thanksgiving meal!  If you are going somewhere for dinner make it a point to bring a healthy "clean" side dish.  This way you will be certain that you have something to eat!  You don't need to feel like you have to eat everything, just because it's there.  Check out my recipes for some great ideas.  I'm planning on bringing a Confetti Quinoa Salad and a Sweet Potato Casserole.

Sweet Potato Casserole

5) Positive self-talk
Go into your Thanksgiving day promising yourself that you are going to be successful!  Don't give yourself any other option.  You have the will power within you to make it a successful day.  Remember the feeling of last year where you were sitting on the couch after dinner with your pants unbuttoned (or better yet, with an elastic waistband) and you promised yourself you would NEVER do that again?  Well, here's your chance to make good on your promise!  YOU CAN DO THIS!  I know you can!

Most importantly, remember to ENJOY your HEALTHY Thanksgiving day, be thankful for all you have and the friends and family you are blessed to be with.  Rest and relax, take an afternoon nap or just enjoy some good old Thanksgiving day football!

Lastly, in case your plan didn't go as…well…planned, and you did overdo it a little bit more than you wish, you still have time to get things back in order before New Years!!

I am doing a 30-day clean eating and Shakeology accountability group to help keep you on track to ROCK it before the New Year!  I'll teach you additional tips to help you stay focused.
Having support, especially during the Holiday season, makes all the difference in your success!