New Year Weightloss Tips

Tammy, a new client, told me she had followed the NutriSystem diet two years ago and lost 40 pounds, but when she stopped ordering and eating the plan's food, she regained all the weight. She came to me in December wanting personal training and a nutrition plan. She asked "What do I have to do? I'll do it, just tell me."

Have you felt like Tammy? I know I did. I've followed every diet, taken diet pills, and every weightloss trend since the 1980s!! I've deprived myself of food, restricted calories, and banned entire food groups. Each time I stopped the prescribed diet, I would gain back the weight. This happened through my 20s, through my 30s, and halfway through my 40s. 

Three years ago, I said "ENOUGH" to all of this. I ditched the diets. If a specific diet works for you, great. If you can continue on it, and eat the prescribed diet long-term, if it's sustainable for you and your lifestyle, then continue. You don't need to read anymore. 

However, if you're looking for a sustainable way of eating, that can support weightloss efforts, then check out these tips below. These are a beginning. I started slow, because I didn't know what I should eat, or what I should do. Here are the FIVE TIPS I started with: 

1. Drink Water: you know this. This is not magic, but I know I feel better, my digestion is better, my skin
is better when I drink water. How much? It's individual for all, but start by drinking half your weight in ounces. I weigh 135 pounds, so I drink 67.5 ounces each day. Sometimes lots more, sometimes a bit less. If half your weight in ounces seems like too much, then just start by ADDING more WATER to what you drink. Set an alarm to drink a few sips each hour; or drink a glass of water after each time you go to the bathroom; or drink a glass before eating anything. 

2. ADD a CUP OF VEGGIES (if possible make them green leafy ones) at EVERY MEAL. Yes, that means breakfast too. Add frozen cauliflower to a smoothie (you won't even taste it), add some spinach to scrambled eggs, or make a mushroom, peppers, and onions omelet. Make sure it's a vegetable you enjoy eating. Eat veggies as snacks and have a cup at lunch and dinner too. This is not about forcing down plain steamed broccoli as punishment for what you ate over the holidays. 

3. MOVE: You know this one too! But don't think of it as punishment or pummeling your body into
submission. Instead ADD movement you LOVE! Go for a one mile a day walk, dance, do some stretching or yoga. Anything that you enjoy. It doesn't have to be running, weightlifting, or a plyo workout, unless you enjoy those workouts. Stream free videos on YouTube, check out my free workout videos on my InstaGram Highlight reels or on my TikTok profile. If you want or need more help, you can hire a personal trainer. I do virtual personal training sessions with all my clients during this COVID quarantine. There are so many fitness and movement options. ADDING loving movement, treating your body to movement, benefits digestion and helps to raise energy levels. 

4. ADD patience: Whatever weight you want to lose, 10, 20, 30 pounds or more. It didn't take one day or one week to gain this weight. It's going to take more than one day or one week to lose it. Aim to lose one to two pounds a week. This allows me to enjoy my food (I LOVE food, and I don't want to be deprived), and allows me to enjoy my life.

5. Change the PERSPECTIVE: If you notice tips 1-4 above all mention ADDING to your daily routine. None mention depriving yourself. None of them mention restricting calories, restricting food groups, or any other restrictions. ADD to your life, instead of taking away. 

Please reach out if you need more help or tips. My goal is to help people feel good, and live confident, healthy lives. Love you guys!

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How can anyone afford to drink Shakeology?

Shakeology costs how much????!!!

I get this question all the time. I excitedly answer. $4 a day- isn't that crazy?! Super ridiculous price for what you get!

And then I realize people are surprised because they think it's expensive.

Wait. Hold the phone. $4 a day? I have a lot of explaining to do if I haven't really revealed what you are actually getting for the price. But before I get into the good stuff- let's actually talk about how shakeology saved me money.

When I first started drinking shakeology 2 1/2 years ago, I didn't really think much about the benefits. I was working out and I was told that shakeology would help me get better, faster results, so I went into it thinking it would be a protein shake to consume while doing Insanity and Asylum. But I never really looked at it as a health shake.
Let's face it. Life in general is expensive. If you know my husband, you know, he has an excel budget sheet which I cringe at each time he busts that bad boy out. But how often do we look at the dollar and say, " I have control over where that goes." If you see shakeology as just another protein shake then HECK YES- IT'S OVERPRICED....

It would be a waste of money if that's all shakeology was.

 
No matter how many times he busted out the spreadsheet, Shakeology was a non-negotiable. And we came to realize it was actually saving us money.

In order to add shakeology to my diet I just made a few tweaks. Here are a few:

1. Bottled Water- I used to hit up a vending machine or buy cases of water. I would spend anywhere from $2-5 dollars a day. I would pitch the plastic and move on to the next one. I started using a refillable water bottle instead. This also helped me increase my daily water intake. I set my daily water intake goal at 60 ounces minimum, so my personal water bottle is filled at least three times throughout the day- which keeps me on track.

Minimum Saved Weekly= $14

2. Target- Alright. Truth. Have you ever looked at your Target receipt and said UMMM seriously how did I just spend $100? I can't even tell you 5 things I purchased! It's true. Target gets me every time. A shirt here. A new head band there. It adds up! And fast. When I started drinking shakeology, I made the choice to be wiser about my dollar bills spent at The Big Red. I made the conscious choice to create a list of necessities and stayed clear of the workout gear section. Since I go to Target at least once a week, I also decided to sign up for the red card and receive 5% discount on all purchases.

Minimum Saved Weekly= $10

3. Meal Planning- Although I work from home now, when I started drinking Shakeology, it became one of my meals on the go- not an addition to my diet. I also began planning all my meals and buying only the essentials for the week. I went to the grocery store buying only from the list I prepared. My shake was my breakfast. I packed my lunches instead of going to eat once a week and we limited how often we ate out to once a week.

Minimum Saved Weekly= $20
 >>>>>>>>>>>CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE OF MEAL PLANNING<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

4. Starbucks- Ok. Before I get into how much I LOVE my pumpkin latte. Let me tell you that this company admits to an 80% markup! Yep- definitely fell off my chair when I saw this. And at the price of $3-$4 a cup, you've got to wonder- is there something better for me? Umm heck yes! Yes. I still splurge on an overpriced cup of coffee from time to time But shakeology is wonderful in that it can be blended, shaken and stirred in so many different ways that you really don't crave your of joe in the same way!

Minimum Saved Weekly= $10
5. Vitamins and Supplements- Staying healthy isn't cheap. Look at your medicine cabinet. You likely have supplements and vitamins out the wa-zoo. Shakeology takes the guess work out of all of it. It includes over 70 super foods and in its synergistic form works together to keep my body healthy, my cells fed, and my body overflowing with energy. I don't need to make other protein shakes or smoothies. It's all in there! Done! Easy.

Minimum Saved Weekly= $10
6. Gym Membership- Before working out at home. I would hit up the gym. I would drive 15-20 minutes each way. Jump on the treadmill. Guess how to do some weights. I never paid for a trainer because I KNEW I couldn't afford it. With shakeology, I was able to participate in challenge groups through FACEBOOK. I had access to a free coach, daily. There was no guess work. Results came and results stayed.


Minimum Saved Weekly=$5


7. Get a 25% discount on ALL Beachbody products including Shakeology - Check out this link to see how you can save even more money on Shakeology!

Minimum Saved Monthly=$15

Shakeology has been and continues to be the secret sauce to:

• Long term results 
• A healthy immune system 
• Glowing skin 
• Thick, healthy hair 
• Energy boost

It's all about perspective. I know my health is worth it. I know how I feel when I take it, daily. I know that $4 is an STEAL for how I feel. I honestly would pay twice that. Shakeology has been my go to power drink.

Grand Total Saved Drinking Shakeology Weekly= $69

Total Cost Drinking Shakeology Weekly= $28

Difference=$41 a week 

Monthly Savings= $164

I take it because being pro-active about my health is a conscious choice. My question really is, how can anyone afford not to drink Shakeology?

If you'd like to try shakeology risk free for 30 Days, please complete this application to be considered for my next Complimentary 30 Day Fitness and Nutrition Accountability Group.

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Get Healthy, Get Fit!!

Do you believe Memorial Day Weekend is only a month away?

Are you tired of feeling BLAH?

Do you tell yourself you’ll start eating healthy or exercising on Monday, next month, after my birthday, or after this weekend of travel, but then you never start?

Do you continue to sign up for gym memberships, aerobics classes, Weight Watchers meetings and then fail to follow through?

If you keep doing the same thing you’ve been doing, where will you be in a month by Memorial Day, or a year from now?

When you look in the mirror what do you see? What would you like to see?

Enough is enough, right? It's different now! You are READY, and I am here to help you change!

I am running a 30 day health and fitness accountability group, starting on May18th! I will help you fit health and fitness into a busy lifestyle and show you how it can be done. I will provide meal plans, planning tips, teach clean eating principles, portion control, craving control, strategies to combat mindless snacking and emotional eating, tips how to continue to eat healthy when eating out and when traveling. At the end of the 30 days, everyone who has submitted before and after photos, and has lost weight or inches, will be entered in a drawing to win $100!!

The requirements are this:

You make me your coach by going to my Beachbody site and creating a free profile which makes me your COACH!

You contact me by completing the application below to be considered for a spot in the group.

Together we decide what fitness program will best meet your needs. You are required to do a Beachbody Fitness program{I will help you make the decision as to what fits you best}

You are required to replace Shakeology with 1 meal each day for the very best results. My goal is to teach you how to plan and prepare the other meals of the day so that you get the results you are looking for. At the end of the 30 days the choice is yours to continue with Shakeology or not!

You must check in daily to the private online group to rate your day, be accountable and engage in the group discussion of the day.

That's it! You get to workout in your own home (only 30 minute workouts) but be connected to me 24/7 for support, fitness, recipes, nutrition and tips!

I am committed to helping you get the very best results possible! Are you ready to rock it?!?!

Memorial Day is one month away. Aren't you ready to change your lifestyle? Join my group and start your healthy lifestyle ASAP!! Fill out my form below!

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