Learn to Love You Challenge

Would you be willing to take 30 minutes out of your day to be happier and healthier? 

I can provide you with everything you need to succeed-- all you need to do is show up-- and by show up I mean push PLAY in the comfort of your own home. 

You will be a part of a community that cares about you and your progress. 

You will get the entire package- fitness program, nutrition plan along with the support and accountability YOU need. 

I am looking to coach 5 women who want to be happier and healthier in 2015. Who want to do a program that WORKS without having to leave their home. Who are ready to make a change and be a part of something amazing. 

If that is you fill out the form below. Let's get started on  being the best we can be-- together ❤️

Challenge Group Application:

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Body over Mind-- Make it happen!

Your body can achieve SO much more than your mind gives it credit for.

Today was definitely a body over mind fight. My mind was telling me I had tons of chores to do. It was saying I could stop and no one would know. I didn't have to finish because my body is sore. 

That was about their time I hushed those whispers and pushed harder. Don't let your mind give up before your body.

You will always have something else you could be doing. There will always be another load of laundry, dishes that need to be washed, a child that would prefer you sit on the couch with them. ALL of those things can wait for 30 minutes. 

Remember WHY you are doing this. This is for YOU and no one, not even your mind, should take that away from you. 

#max30 #allyouneedis30minutes #dontstop #chorescanwait

Week TWO of Max 30!!!

Tomorrow is the start of WEEK TWO for Max 30!! The first week was awesome. I loved waking up and getting my workout in with Shaun T. By the third day I was pretty sore and actually still feel it in my calves and thighs. Max 30 is the ultimate fast, extremely effective workout. It combines the nutrition program from the 21 Day Fix but Shaun T really amps up the intensity with the workout. I can't wait to see what week two brings.


With that in mind, I created my weekly plan today as well! I took some of the recipes in the Max 30 book but I also found a few of my own. I decided to share this one with you because it looks interesting and very cheap to make. I have never tried this so I will be sure to give you a full review once I do!

If you try it before me, let me know how you like it :))


Cuban Picadillo

Ingredients:
1 pound (about) ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (I used a sweet red one), chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 6oz can tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 can black beans


Directions:

Chop your onion, bell pepper and mince your garlic
Put the ground beef, chopped onion, bell pepper and minced garlic in a large pan on medium heat
Just before the beef is completely cooked, add all of the remaining ingredients (If you are going to use beans, add them now)
Bring to a low simmer and cover
Cook for about 20 minutes to let all of the flavors mesh into one another
Serve your picadillo on top of rice and you can add the cilantro and avocado as a garnish!




Original recipe by Loriel @ Healthy Roots, Happy Soul on March 24, 2012

Saturday Run

Setting goals does work!!! 

When I set out on my run today my goal was to run 5 miles. That distance would be 1 mile beyond my longest distance and I felt it would be a good way to boost my endurance.

Starting out running I felt great for the first mile and a half then it got harder. The wind was beating on my face, dust flying in my eyes and I was losing energy fast. I thought of giving up so many times. Instead of stopping I slowed my pace and found a place in the distance where I would start running again. I had to do that quite a few times but there was no way I was going to head back home defeated.

As I hit the 5 mile marker a sense of pride and relief washed over me. I DID IT! I hit my goal even though it wasn't exactly as I had planned. I found a way to make it happen. 

A life lesson was learned today. The road to hitting your goals is never going to be easy but that's no reason to give up. Keep pushing, keep your faith and believe strong in yourself and you can accomplish anything you wish. 

My Transformation

Today really got me thinking about my journey with my health. Today I feel healthier than I EVER have in my entire life but why?

Let's go back...

2008- My diet consisted of junk food on top of junk food. Coffees with mainly creamer and sugar, bagels, pizza, ice cream, McDonalds, and alcohol. Lots of alcohol. I ate at 3am after a night of drinking, slept and continued the same routine day in and day out. I gained over 25 pounds in just 6 months because of that. There were random times when I would stop eating and just drink coffee to lose weight. As you can imagine that made me feel awful and made me keep the fat instead of losing it. I wasn't healthy OR treating my body or mind right.

2012- This was after my second child. I wasn't eating awesome and never watched my portions. Dunkin' Donuts was a part of my everyday which included donuts and high sugar ice coffees. I always felt tired and worn out. I felt like I could sleep for days and myself esteem was at an all time low.

TODAY- To say that I feel healthier than I ever have is an understatement. My body, mind and soul feel healthy and strong. Now I eat clean and follow the correct portions for my body. I am never starving nor do I feel like I am deprived of certain things. I live my life by an 80/20 rule. 80 percent of the time I eat clean- the other 20 percent I eat whatever I want. That means if I want a burger with cheese and a sweet tea- I'm going to have it and I don't feel guilty about it. My self confidence is so much higher than it has ever been and I finally feel comfortable in my own skin. I workout everyday for ME, to get stronger- not to lose any weight. I do it to clear my mind and let off some steam. I love it. This is the life I was supposed to live and I couldn't be happier.

In the end isn't that all that matters? To feel comfortable, happy and confident in your own skin? My mind and body are finally healthy and it's my mission to help other women achieve the same thing.

Day 3: Max 30

Sweat Intervals is the workout for day 3 and when the title says "sweat" it means it!! I Maxed out at 8:21 only because there is a 30 second break at the 5 minute marker. I was about at max when Shaun T called for a water break! Saved the day! I can't believe how different this program is from T25. It feels much more intense and the exercises are harder. 

Max 30 has made me gloriously sore and I can feel myself getting stronger with each workout. You may think you can't get a good workout in just 30 minutes but this program will surely prove you wrong!!! 

Spinach and Onion Scramble

Here is a yummy recipe from the Max 30 nutrition plan! Gotta love an easy and simple breakfast! This one is a keeper for sure!

Spinach and Onion Scramble
1 whole egg
4 egg whites
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 cup chopped onions
Pepper
Salt
1 tsp. Olive oil

-Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat.
-In a bowl scramble the eggs; add a pitch of salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
-Add onions and spinach to hot skillet and cook until onions are soft and spinach is wilted.
-Add eggs and cook until done. 

Enjoy!!!