Summer Bodies are Made in the Winter - Support and Accountability for Busy Women!!

I have no idea where the year has gone already.  We are close to half way through March...We've already had daylight savings and it's staying light longer, which means...Soon it will be SUMMER!!  The countdown is ON!!  There are roughly 12 more weeks until June 1st!  While that may seem like a lot, you KNOW it will fly by so fast and then all of a sudden you'll start to wonder where 2015 has gone and how it became summer already!

So in light of the fact that June is right around the corner, it's time to do some dirty work!  I don't know about you...but it's easy to settle into the "winter body" a little too much.  Even though I live in Southern California, I love to wear cozy clothes and bundle up (yes, I'm a wimp, I bundle up when it's 55 degrees outside)!!  But...I too, can fall into that winter body trap!

Well...the time is NOW to get up off your rear and start getting that body of yours ready for summer!
I know I'm getting more serious about my nutrition to make sure I'm ready to sport the bikini and shorts all summer long.

Here's the deal.

• It takes 21 Days to create HABIT and for YOU to see your body change.
• It takes 8 weeks for your friends and family to see a change.
• It takes 12 weeks for everyone else to see a change.

12 weeks...Just in time for June 1st, tank tops, shorts, swimsuits!!  Are you ready to change or are you wanting to stay the same?

What's it going to take for you to get up and decide to make that change?  Have you tried on your shorts or bathing suit yet?  Or, are you afraid to?

I totally get it...I'm a busy mom of 3 kids.  I can easily use the excuse that my kids take up all my time to be able to focus on ME.  We've got soccer games galore, swim practice, basketball, school and church functions.  The whole shebang!!  But, you will thank yourself come summer if you take time out now to focus on you!

My goal is to HELP as many BUSY WOMEN as I can to give you the support and motivation to get you through these next 12 weeks so that when short and swimsuit season comes around, you are feeling confident and proud of your accomplishments!!  WHY NOT allow yourself to be happy and confident this summer and play outside in your shorts or suit with your kids!?!

On March 16th, I'll be kicking off my 

BUSY WOMEN Get Ready for Summer health/fitness Support and Accountability group!

This will be a group specifically for those who are ready to make a change and commit to their success!

Tell Me What's Required!!

• Do you have a Team Beachbody Coach?  If not, I would love to be yours!  Create your free account by clicking here:  Free Beachbody Account

• I want to know more about your goals and see if this is a good fit for you!  Please fill out this application:  Accountability Group Application

• Commit to the 21 Day Fix Fitness/Nutrition Program AND replacing 1 meal a day with Shakeology.  "Why do I have to drink Shakeology?"  Can I simply say it's amazing??  Well, Shakeology is going to be your healthiest most simple meal of the day.  It's packed with tons of vitamins and nutrients, it will give you natural energy, curb your cravings and is super convenient and easy for us busy women!!

• In return:  You will receive guided support, accountability, daily tips and motivation to help get you through the next 21 Days of this program.  My goal is to help you not only give you the tools to get started with your health and fitness journey, but to actually give you the support and motivation that will help you actually START!!  I don't want this to just sit in the closet collecting dust.  I want you to be use it, 30 minutes a day, in the comfort of your own home (no need to go to the gym and waste time unsure of what to do).  You commit and I won't let you fail!!

That's the plan...now are you ready to commit? 

Connect with me toady for all the details.  There are a limited number of spots so make sure to reserve yours soon!  Let's get working on your summer body today!!

What is P90?

He's done it again.  One more amazing fitness program from none other than Tony Horton!  Yep you heard it right...Tony Horton is back at it again.  Ever heard of P90X?  Have you ever tried P90X??  It's hard!!!  Have you ever tried it and thrown it in the closet after a couple weeks...or a month?  (I HAVE)!  Well we are not alone!  Do you want to do P90X but just can't yet commit to that fitness level yet?  Would you like to have a baseline of fitness to be able to work your way up to P90X?  Well...Tony heard and answered!!

Mr. P90X himself saw a need for this too and decided to create a fitness program that could give you the foundational skills to advance you to a more extreme workout and that's why he created P90!  For people like YOU and ME!!  Ones that have tried P90X and not completed it!!  A desire to be in the best shape of our lives is a huge goal, but you've got to start somewhere!  You have to be able to start at the fitness level you're at and increase it in a safe and effective way.

Who is P90 perfect for?

• Someone who doesn't want a hardcore workout but want to lose weight.
• Someone who wants to get back some of the muscle tone you've lost.
• Someone who wants to be able to get out of bed in the morning without aching.
• Someone who wants to be in good health, get regular exercise and feel strong, then this could be perfect for you!

What's the program like?

Don't worry, it's not the super high intensity or pounding of your joints.  It's simple cardio, simple workouts, 25 minutes a day for 90 days to totally transform your body and your life.  It's not just a workout.  You'll get an easy to follow nutrition guide that will help you clean up your nutrition and focus on the right foods and portions so that your workouts will be most effective!  There are modified moves in all of the workouts so any fitness level can start this!

When is P90 available?

The expected release date is September 23, 2014 through a Team Beachbody coach, which is ME!    Shoot me an email to be on the list to be sent info ASAP!!

Who should do P90?

Like I said before, this will be for any fitness level.  But if you are looking to change the shape of your body and want to start creating a healthy exercise routine, this would be an excellent place to start!  Tony Horton is an amazing trainer and really has some amazing fitness programs.  He knows how to get people where they want to be in their fitness/nutrition goals!  This is a great starting place as it's only 25 minutes long...you can find 25 minutes in your day to workout!!

What next?  

My goal in the release of P90 is not for you to just add to the collection of your fitness programs that collects dust or gets thrown into a closet.  I want you to commit to your health and fitness transformation...but sometimes I know it's tough to do that because we are fearful!  Afraid of not completing or sticking with it!  Fearful of change!  Well, I don't want you to be left out on your own to figure it out by yourself!  I want YOU to SUCCEED and to have SUPPORT and ACCOUNTABILITY along the way!  My job as a coach is to be your support system, to help you breakdown the meal plan and understand it, to hold you accountable to your goals!!  Let's do this together on October 6th, track our goals and progress, stay accountable and support one another.  

I am hosting an EXCLUSIVE TEST GROUP where you can get support and accountability and be surrounded by like minded people!  Hey...you can even enter to win $500 after you complete the program for your transformation!! (And I'm telling you people...it's for real!  I just received my $500 check for winning this for my transformation of the Ultimate Reset).

What is a test group?

So, the challenge group is a closed Facebook group so only the members of the group can see what is being posted.  We will discuss how to set realistic goals for yourself, how to make a meal plan, prep, and how to set yourself up for success.  You'll log in each day to the group and check out the post of the day, motivation, recipes and tips that are posted.  We track your progress through our online group and together we succeed!!  If you commit, I'll meet you half way!!  I want YOU to succeed, I won't give up on you and I won't let YOU give up on YOU!!  Are you ready to put your fears aside and go for it?  

The requirements are that you purchase the P90 Challenge Pack through me as your coach.  I will be giving you all the details to get the package once you complete the application below.  I must be your coach and only my customers and coaches are allowed to participate in this group.  

Are you in??  I can only accept a limited number of people into this group.  So please complete the application below to be considered for a spot and gain more information.  

Decide that this is your time to make a change in your life!  

Now is the time!!  Let's do this together!!  

Fill out the application below to be the first to know about the release date and all the details!!

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The 3 Types of Beachbody Coaches

I am so excited to be growing my Beachbody team, I think of it as a FAMILY!!  I'm so passionate about Beachbody and being able to help others reach their full potential, to be able to speak a belief into others that empower them as individuals.  I know that this opportunity has been such a blessing to me and my family and to those I have the privilege of coaching with.  We have an amazing team of highly successful coaches and leaders who are ready and willing to share their knowledge and tips and advice!  You will be able to do this at YOUR own pace!  You walk - I walk.  You run - I run.  You sprint - I sprint.  The choice is yours!

We are a team...we do this together, share ideas, help each other, encourage and motivate one another, there's no reason to re-invent the wheel!

Remember, that everyone starts at a different place, and a different reason why they want to be a coach.  Not every has the same goals or dreams...and that's ok!  Some people want to jump in and make this a full time business right away, others don't want it to be a business at all, they just want a discount on the amazing products!  There is nothing wrong with singing up to be a DISCOUNT COACH!!

My goal as a coach is to focus on what YOU want...and what OTHERS want!  It's not about me it's about YOU!

I strive to know your intentions and desires when you sign up to coach.  I want to push you if you want pushed...but if you don't want pushed, I want to know that so I can give you as much or as little support as YOU WANT!

Basically, there are 3 types of Beachbody Coaches who decide to join!
1. "Preferred Customers" - Those who want the amazing discount.
2. "Wait & See" - They first want to work on their transformation and then share their results with others OR they want to just do this as a hobby and share the products with their friends and family.
3.  "Full Speed Ahead" - They are ready to start building a business and ready to change lives!

Obviously, the goals and needs of these three types of coaches can change over time.  You are not locked into one type ever!  I'm excited to work with you at whatever pace you are ready to go!

Not a coach yet, but want to join?

Apply below to see if I am the right fit as your mentor!

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$500 Daily Beachbody Challenge Prize WINNER!!

I am SO excited I just can't take it!!  I've always heard about the Beachbody Challenge and seen the daily winners on Teambeachbody.com, but never had it hit home that ANYBODY could win $500 by entering their results to Beachbody!

It's really amazing.  Beachbody gives away $500 every single day to people like YOU and ME who have used Beachbody products to better their health and fitness.  You enter your results in and have a chance to win CASH PRIZES!!  Seriously??  You get better health and also can win money?  Yep, you heard it right!

Back in May I had started the Ultimate Reset (see more info and my journey here), and had really great results from the 21 Day Cleanse program!  So I entered my results and time went by and I kind of forgot about it.  Well, a couple days ago I received a call from Beachbody saying they have been trying to get in touch with me so I could claim my prize!!!!  WHAT???  Yes, the email had gone to junk mail!  Not cool!  But fortunately they were persistent with me and tried a different way to get in touch!  And, a couple days later, I'm featured on the Teambeachbody.com website and I won $500 for my transformation!!  Super cool!!!  Read my story here!!

I won $500 committing to myself and submitting my results!

If you are looking for a change in your health and fitness and would like to enter your results into the Beachbody Challenge and be entered to win cash prizes I would love to coach you through that and help you get the results you are looking for!  Why not change your health and win some money in the process!

I'm starting a fitness challenge and accountability group on Monday and would love to get you started on YOUR personal transformation!  YOU can do this!!!  Commit to your health now!

If you're interested, fill out this application to be considered for the challenge group and I'll get back to you right away with more information.

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Jiggle Free July Challenge

We are half way through the summer.  Are you enjoying the way you feel in your bathing suit?  Do you love being in your skin at the beach?  Well, it's not too late to change it up and start feeling better about yourself and GET HEALTHY!!

Starting July 21st we are going to commit to making ourselves JIGGLE FREE!  Yes, that's right...it's Jiggle Free July!  That means getting rid of all the things in our lives that make us feel "jiggly" and icky!  Who's ready for this?  Are YOU??

Jiggle Free July Challenge 

What is the Jiggle Free July Challenge?
So many times we find ourselves wanting to change...eat healthier, lose weight, workout more.  But something is missing when we try and do it all by ourselves.  When things get tough, life gets stressful, we don't see immediate results, it's easy to quit, give up, say we will start tomorrow.  Well, what we need is ACCOUNTABILITY, SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT to keep moving forward to reach our goals!

Accountability

That's what this challenge is all about.  It's determining our health and fitness goals, working together as a group to hold one another accountable for our actions and choices we make on a daily basis that effect our results.

You will receive daily support, accountability, and motivation.  You'll learn how to meal plan, eat clean, stick to your plan while eating out or at a party.  You will come away with the tools to make your new health habits a lifestyle change, not a fad diet!


What do I need to be a part of the Jiggle Free July Challenge?
In order to be considered for the Jiggle Free July Challenge, you will need to:

• Fill out the application below
• Create a FREE Beachbody account so that I am your coach
• Choose a Beachbody Fitness Program (I can help you decide and I will talk about some popular ones below).
• Commit to drinking Shakeology for at least the first month of the challenge (watch this video)
• Be committed to YOURSELF and to the GROUP in order to get YOUR BEST RESULTS!

I Don't Know Which Workout to Choose:

Beachbody offers a wide variety of fitness programs.  No matter what your fitness level, beginner to seasoned athlete, there is a perfect program for you.  I can help you determine what program would be a great fit for you.  

Here are a few of my favorite fitness programs and ones that are REALLY HOT right now!

PiYo:  This is the NEWEST program in the Beachbody family.  It's a low impact, high intensity program perfect for ANY fitness level.  It combines Pilates and Yoga into a calorie shredding workout!  Click here for more details on PiYo!

PiYo on Sale this Month!

21 Day Fix:  This is still a HOT fitness program.  It too is for ANY fitness level, beginner to advanced and gives a DETAILED Nutrition guide and the workouts are only 30 minutes long.  It takes all the guesswork out of what your nutrition needs to be.  The 21 Day Fix comes with proportioned containers for each food group you need to have in your daily diet.  The program tells you how many containers of each color you get per day. You fill the containers and once you have eaten them all that day...you're done!  If you ever have struggled knowing what to eat and how much of it to eat, this program is perfect for you as it guides you through these struggles and teaches you what you need!  Click HERE for more details on the 21 Day Fix!

21 Day Fix

Focus T25:  This is my very first Beachbody fitness program.  It is still one of my favorites.  It is 25 minutes long and a fast paced good sweaty workout!  There's no messing around with this, you get in and get it done!  This too is for any fitness level.  There is a modifier for every workout that you can follow until you are ready to move onto the regular moves.  It's loads of fun and you'll be finished and sweaty!  If you're busy and don't have a lot of time...I know you can find 25 minutes in your day to workout!!  Click here for more information on T25!

Focus T25

These are just a few of my favorite workouts.  If these don't excite you there are more to choose from for any fitness level.  I'm excited to help you find the perfect fitness program just for you.  Fill out the application below for the Jiggle Free July Challenge and I'll get back in touch with you to help you find the best program for your needs and to get you started toward a Jiggle Free July!

I look forward to helping you reach your health and fitness goals!

 Jiggle Free July Challenge Group Application

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Piyo...want it FIRST with FAST results?

Have you been hearing all the hype of the newest fitness program, Piyo by Chalene Johnson?  Well, in just 2 short weeks..yes that's right...2 WEEKS,  Piyo will be released and you will have an opportunity to be the FIRST to get your copy of it!  I'll be starting my journey with Piyo then as well and I'm excited for YOU be a part of the earliest group of people to get amazing results from Piyo.

This is a program that is for EVERY fitness level, beginner to advanced!  There is no one left behind here.  I'm really looking forward to this program. This is completely different than any workout I've ever done but I think it's one that I really need to get me more flexible and injury free.  I'm tired of having a stiff neck and lack of range of motion in my everyday movement.  I'm confident that this program will help those little annoyances I feel with my body and aches and pains I have.

Is Piyo right for me?

YES, YES, YES.  Piyo is perfect for EVERYONE!  It's a low impact, high intensity workout that can be modified to fit any fitness level.  This is meant to torch calories, improve strength and flexibility and help you get in the best shape of your life!

Piyo is LOW IMPACT there is no jumping and pounding on your knees and joints.  Piyo will deliver long, lean muscles, a high firm booty, and tight, flat, sexy abs...not to mention leaner all over!!  You'll get definition and intense calorie burn--without weights, without jumps and without destroying your body.

Give me the Details!!

The workouts vary in length anywhere from 25-45 minutes long.

If you want to be able to get YOUR copy of Piyo 2 weeks BEFORE the launch of the program on Beachbody, make sure that I am your assigned coach and you have contacted me to reserve your copy of the workouts.  HAVE ME AS YOUR COACH!!

Click here to make me your coach so you can get your copy of Piyo FIRST!

Also, as a Coach you can receive 25% off your Piyo purchase as well.  

So make sure to ask me about the preferred customer discount.  

What workouts are included in Piyo?

• Align (46 mins):  The Fundamentals
• Upper Body (35 mins):  This focused workout will strengthen and stretch your entire body, while building the movement patterns you have learned in Align.
• Define Lower Body (25 mins): This will shape and tone everything from your flutes, hamstrings, quads and calves gently, yet effectively to get you sleek and lean legs.
• Sweat (35 mins) is a traditional PiYo Workout that is face paced with body weight strength training and ab work!
• Core (30 mins) an ab-centric workout that targets every angle of the abs and back.  Prepare to burn some calories here!!!
• Drench (45 mins) a total body workout that gets you sweaty, burning calories and gets your metabolism on fire!
• Strength Intervals (25 mins) is designed to tone the whole body and burn tons of calories with NO weights required!
• Sculpt (30 mins) no weights for this intense, full-body workout!
• Get the full set when they go on sale by signing up for an email reminder.
• You'll receive 9 workouts total plus get them 2 weeks earlier through a coach - sign up to get them first HERE!

Are you totally excited after reading about these workouts?  WOW!!!

Piyo will be released on June 19th to Team Beachbody Customers.  Would you like to be the first to get your copy of the Piyo Challenge Pack and land yourself a spot in an EXCLUSIVE Piyo Test Group.  This will be a select group of individuals who are committed to starting and finishing the program and getting the best results possible.  In order to secure a spot you have to be willing to give it 100% commitment over the course of the program.  You must be willing to invest in the fitness, nutrition and the support!  If you are willing to commit then I am more than willing to meet you half way and help you get the results you want!

CHALLENGE PACK AVAILABLE NOW CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

What is a Test Group and how do I join? 

A Piyo test group is a group that is unique to my style of coaching and support.  It's a closed online accountability group where everyone will have a chance to win monthly and quarterly cash prizes by submitting their results to Team Beachbody...plus you will have the opportunity to be one of the first people to complete the program and share your results and transformation and prove to others that it's possible to have results and success you want with commitment and dedication following the fitness schedule!

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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!

A Weekend Away!

I just realized that this never got posted last week…so here it is!  :)

I'm sitting here on an airplane coming back from Deep Creek, Maryland, with over 4 hours of time to reflect on my weekend away.  It was a time spent with new friends, fellow coaches and just all-around great women!  I am the kind of person who LOVES meeting new people.  I seriously get excited to meet others and learn their stories.  I know there are so many people NOT like that, so sometimes, yes, I know I may seem crazy to people.  But, it really energizes me!

I got in on Friday afternoon into Pittsburg, PA and drove to Maryland with 2 other coaches who also flew into PA.  The evening was spent just getting to know each other, there were about 20 gals who were on this leadership retreat.

Saturday, we woke up and had breakfast together...I was able try some REALLY good new recipes.  First was a delicious Breakfast Oatmeal Bake, and the other was a Baked French Toast!  The best part about these is that they were HEALTHY and CLEAN recipes!  So, yes...I had a bit of both and they were SO yummy!

     

Clean Eating Breakfast Oatmeal Bake

   

Next it was time for some small breakout sessions and team building activities.  I love learning and developing as a person.  It is so important to continue to learn new things and grow as an individual, no matter what you are doing!  This Saturday morning was perfect for that.  I learned more about blogging, social media, and just more personal development!

As an added bonus, I was blessed to be in the cold crisp fall weather that the East Coast brings with beautifully colored fall leaves and even some snow on the ground!!  We don't get that in Southern California!

What was the last thing you did to recharge yourslef?  It doesn't have to be a trip away to be able to be recharged, it can be as simple as taking a bath, reading for 20 minutes, going for a walk/run by yourself.  Take time out this week to recharge YOU!  As women, we forget to do that.  For me, this was a weekend away that recharged me and I'm ready an refocused on what I need to do for my family, kids, and business.

If you don't recharge, you'll burn-out.  Find some fuel to recharge yourself today!

Blueberry French Toast Bake

My family LOVES breakfast and especially if it's a "special breakfast"...meaning not the typical everyday cereal.  I can't wait to make this Blueberry French Toast Bake myself.  I had it recently when I was away on a girl's weekend.  It is simply delicious!

Blueberry French Toast Bake

Blueberry French Toast Bake

(Makes about 12 servings)

Ingredients:

• 6 cups cubed, whole grain bread
• 8 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups fresh blueberries

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, almond milk, honey, extracts and cinnamon. Whisk well.
2. Oil a baking dish (about 9 x 13), and fill it with the bread.
3. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes, mixing once or twice to be sure all parts of the bread are moistened.
4. Mix in the blueberries.
5. Bake the casserole at 350 F. for about 45 minutes or until there is no longer any liquid between the bread.
6. Allow to cool a bit and serve.

Nutritional Content:
(Data is for 1/12th the recipe – approximately 1 cup)
NOTE: This data can vary widely based on bread used.
Calories: 132
Total Fat: 2 gm
Saturated Fats: 0 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 205 mg
Carbohydrates: 22 gm
Dietary fiber: 3 gm
Sugars: 8 gm
Protein: 7 gm
Estimated Glycemic Load: 11

Healthy Halloween!!

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Yes, it's Halloween today...we carved our pumpkin last night and have the costumes all ready to go for tonight!  I know, it's a little late, the day before Halloween, but typically because it's always so warm here at this time of the year the pumpkins always go bad before we get to Halloween.  We cranked out 2 pumpkins and of course toasted the pumpkin seeds to go along with it!

Carved Pumpkins

Happy Halloween 

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

So, tonight will be filled with tons of candy at everyone's disposal.  What's your game plan?  Are you going to stay strong and stay away from the candy that adds up so quickly in calories?  I love this article that breaks down the calories and fat in each of the popular candy bars...take a look at this before you leave the house.  

http://www.leanitup.com/the-great-big-list-of-halloween-candy-nutrition-calories-sat-fat-trans-fat-sugar/

For me, I'm going to make myself a "candy bar" Shakeology before I leave.  No...not one that has a candy bar in it, but one that tastes like it does!!  It will satisfy my need for something sweet yet provide me with healthy nutrients and keep me from craving all the other junk of the night!!

Butterfinger Shakeology Recipe

1 Scoop of Chocolate Shakeology

1 cup of unsweetened Almond Milk

1 1/2 TBSP of Butterscotch pudding mix

1 1/2 TBSP of PB2 (or peanut butter)

Ice and Blend to Taste

Snickers

4 oz almond milk

2T PB2 (or peanut butter, the more natural the healthier)

1T slivered almonds 

1T Sugar Free Caramel syrup

1 scoop chocolate shakeology.

Choose a healthy alternative this Halloween...don't wake up tomorrow morning wishing you hadn't eaten all that candy!!

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