I am living each day to be the BEST I can and also inspire others along the way. I am leading by example, dreaming big and turning my passion for health and fitness into my business. I have completely changed my life in the last 2 years and I want to pass this gift on to everyone! You don't have to struggle alone. Together we can accomplish amazing things -xoxo
I realized it has been MONTHS since I made a post on here which is TERRIBLE! The past few months have been crazy insane. I dealt with a huge break up, a move, lots of traveling and really taking time to enjoy life and find MYSELF.
Dynamic Detail aka. Buddy
He's the BEST horse in the whole world 💗
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to show an amazing horse this summer. It felt great to get back into the show pen after about 4 years. Horses are definitely something that will always be in my blood and it's so therapeutic for me to be in the barn and we have an incredible barn family to hang with.
Buddy enjoyed the complimentary wine
I also got to head to Charlotte and visit my sister like 4 times! YAYYYY for sister time. I attended my first professional golf tournament and it wasn't as lame as I expected (actually pretty fun despite being 9000 degrees out), went white water rafting for the first time and enjoyed time with good friends and family.
Line Dancing with my seesta
PGA Championship
LOVE her!
I also spent ALOT of time on the lake and the golf courses. Two things I didn't even know I enjoyed, I also discovered I get very seasick so motion sickness medicine is a MUST but it's seriously the most relaxing place. As for the golf course....there aren't any tournament titles in my future but I am an excellent ball finder and putter from about 8" away.
I caught the biggest one!
So peaceful
I can't believe it's already September but I am now in the planning stages of making a permanent move to the Charlotte area. I'm super nervous but also really excited to see what the future holds. I am not a snow or cold weather person so I think I will handle winter much better down there when I can wear a sweatshirt instead of a down feather parka. I turned 3o in June and I'm prepared to make it the BEST year yet.
Meal planning has never been my strong area. I didn't understand how people did it, I thought it was something only "fitness competitors who lived on chicken and rice did". Plus it seemed like SOOO MUCH WORK!! Has anyone else ever been there?
Let me explain what my weekly grocery store trip looked like "Pre-Beachbody" - I would make a list of the normal things I needed for the week like milk, bread and eggs. Then I would add things we were low and on get the staples like granola bars, snacks and anything else that came to mind. Then I would go to the store and walk up and down every aisle! Not shocking, I would get home and have spent twice as much as I planned and have a ton of food. Most of the time I would think we would eat healthy so I would buy way more produce than we could eat and then I would have to toss it because it would go bad. (keep in mind I HATE wasting food) I just had no game plan, we would get home from the store after spending tons on money and STILL couldn't find anything for dinner because I hadn't actually bought things for meals. It was a disaster and this is how I shopped every week! So embarrassing! Now, lets jump to "Post-Beachbody"... I was desperate for something, anything that would be a quick fix and help me lose weight because, after all, I was the quick fix queen and then when one didn't work I was on the to the next. So when my coach repeatedly told me the 21 Day Fix wasn't a "diet" but it was a lifestyle change I was like "ya ya ok, we shall see!" haha sorry April! Anyway, meal planning was recommended and talked about OVER and OVER and OVER so I decided that I would give it a try and see exactly what it was all about. Plus I had these cute little color coded tupperware containers now that would make it easier.
Did it happen overnight? Hell No! I failed...A LOT, but I failed forward and kept trying and getting better because I was actually seeing results for the first time in FOREVER. Today, 14 months later I make a meal plan EVERY Sunday and then I meal prep because it's a life saver! So now when I go grocery shopping I have a plan!
I look at the sales in my area and then find recipes that use the ingredients on sale, I use an excel spreadsheet to create a template for my meal plan and fill it out for the whole week. We eat the same thing for a few days, I'm not about to cook every single night. So once the meal plan is done I make my grocery list and then I stick to only the list at the store. Instead of buying 10 fruit options have have 2 or 3. It cuts down on waste and we don't eat that much fruit anyway. Once I get home it's time to start prepping! All the fruit and veggies get washed and I use my containers to portion everything into ready to grab snack baggies or tupperware containers. I get everything ready for the week I can and pre-measure it, I am so much less likely to overeat that way. Here is this weeks meal plan:
So today I made the taco meal, sliced peppers, and diced my lettuce, tomato and avocado for the tacos also. The next two days are ready to go!
I also made half a dozen hard boiled eggs, washed and portioned out my grapes. I tend to keep it really simple for my meals also. I just look through the meal guide and pick a protein, grain and veggie. Our food has tons of flavor and nutrition so we don't ever feel like we are eating like rabbits.
I checked on Amazon and found these containers so our whole meal can be ready to go in the fridge, we just heat it up and eat.
Moral of the story, spending a few hours on Sunday (or whatever day works for your schedule) really does save TONS of time and headache during the week. Meal planning and prepping is KEY to staying on track and once you get into the routine is super easy. I make sure my challengers have all the support they need because I have been there and know it can be overwhelming. SO KEEP IT SIMPLE!
Do you struggle with nutrition, eating or meal planning? I would love to help you! We have another boot camp starting on September 5th and I will walk you through everything. Check out more details here ---> https://www.facebook.com/events/327546750912107/
or check me out LIVE tomorrow at 3 PM EST on Facebook :) (it will be in the event in the above paragraph <3 )
Do you like Country Music? Do you like to dance? Do you need to add some pizzazz to your cardio? Do you DISLIKE working out because you hate squats and burpees? Do you dread your workouts because they aren't fun? No matter if you answered yes to all of those questions or none of them, this program could be for you! Beachbody is releasing a BRAND NEW fitness program on July 28th 2016 to the network! COUNTRY HEAT is going to rock your world! I wasn't super excited when I first heard about this program because as much as I love country music, I am not really into line dancing!! That changed after I did the first sneak peek available to us in June. It was so fun that I was dripping in sweat and didn't even realize 30 minutes had passed. Plus, the next day I was SORE!!
I am so excited for this program to launch! I am going to be helping a group of people from beginning to end get amazing results! I will help share tips, recipes, meal plans and be there every step of the way for the full 30 days :) or longer if you want to keep going!
It's not just for the ladies ;)
So WHAT is this program?
Country Heat is a high-energy, low-impact, country dance inspired
workout created by Autumn Calabrese. It's so simple anyone can do it, and so much fun you'll barely notice you're dropping pounds while getting
a great total-body workout. It's an easy-to-follow, 30-day fitness program that combines 5 high-energy, cardio-based dance workouts, 1 dance conditioning
workout, and the portion-control Eating Plan to maximize weight loss and achieve a toned, tightened body in just 30 minutes
a day. Plus all Country Heat songs are set to the hottest country music, with songs that you've probably heard on the radio. Not only did
Autumn Calabrese pick these songs for their popularity, she specifically matched her moves to the faster and slower beats to create the
perfect interval training within each routine. The result? A fired-up metabolism that burns maximum calories and fat!
Autumn Calabrese... does that name sound familiar? She is the mastermind behind the 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix EXTREME, Fixate Cookbook and the Chisel in The Master's Hammer & Chisel.
Why is Country Heat effective?
It's a fun, easy-to-follow dance workout that ANYONE can do—in just 30 minutes a day for 30 days!
Diets don't work when you feel deprived! So Autumn is including her foolproof, portion-control containers to help you lose
weight while still enjoying your favorite foods. No calorie counting, special foods, or eating at home all the time.
Autumn's easy-to-use Eating Plan shows you how to use your portion-control containers to create easy, delicious recipes—
with foods you love—in just the right portions to reach your weight-loss goals.
No choreography to memorize, no equipment required and easy to follow moves.
Who can do Country Heat?
Literally....ANYONE! From someone who is just starting out on their health journey to someone who is a 21 Day Fix Extreme graduate. Any size, any age, any fitness level! People who love Zumba or just dancing in general. It's great for people wanting results in 30 day! But you can keep going for as long as you want! One person in the test group lost 60 pounds in 90 days!!!
Do you want to make a lifestyle check but have no idea where to start? This is for you!
Do you get overwhelmed by the thought of memorizing choreography and having to put a bunch of moves together? You won't have to in Country Heat!
This workout is great for people who have tried and failed at complicated diets and exercise programs. The reason is that its easy to follow the portion controlled container system and you have ME as your coach to guide you every single step of the way! I will teach you how to meal plan, prep, and stick with the workouts from beginning to end. Plus the workouts are fun and you don't even know you are working out!!!
What will you get with the program?
- 6 workouts on 3 DVDs in 30 minutes or less. They also include breakdowns of all the moves if you have two left feet.
-7 Color coded portion controlled containers to efficiently help you portion out your food for each food group.
-Country Heat Nutrition Plan which is an easy to follow guide that has recipes, tips, and more to help you get results.
-30 Days of Shakeology in any flavor
-Quickstart Guide- This is a simple 3 step guide that preps you for your fitness journey by giving you the low down on the nutrition plan and workouts.
-30 Day Calendar so that you know exactly what workouts to do in what order to maximize your results.
-Plus when you get the challenge pack you get access to Country Heat On Demand which means unlimited access to stream Country Heat and all the other workouts to any desktop, laptop, tablet, TV or mobile device. So you can start your workouts the minute you make your purchase - no waiting for the post man.
Does this sound like what you have been looking for?
Did you know you can get it right here from me?
Plus I am going to be launching my first Exclusive COUNTRY HEAT TEST GROUP on Monday August 8th! You can get personal mentoring, guidance and support from me in a closed online accountability and support group! No pressure or judgement! I am going to basically walk you through the entire program from beginning to end. I will teach you how to create meal plans, make healthier choices and create a lifestyle that will stick for life!
I will be there to help you stay accountable, to track your food, to keep you motivated when you are not feeling it! My job is to be your support system and sounding board! I don't want this to be another program you invest in and don't complete! This time it will be different!! TRUST ME!!
All you need to do is get your name on the list to be the FIRST to know about the program launch!
If you DO NOT HAVE A COACH the first step is to make me your FREE COACH. Click here to sign up for free. If you already have a coach that you work with please reach out to your coach for details on their launch groups!
If you are ready to get started and finally get the results you have been wishing for fill out this form and I will be in touch :) I am looking for people who are dedicated, committed and ready to make a healthy change. There are a limited number of spots in this exclusive group so make sure you reserve yours today, it will fill up fast!!
