Transformation Tuesday - Laura M

This is Laura. She is a Beachbody Coach, she is a mom of 2 cute boys, a wife, and a full time 2nd grade teacher. She started with Insanity and Drinking Shakeology a year ago. While combining those 2 things, along with eating clean and being part of an accountability group she lost 17 pounds!! If it wasn't for the accountability group she would have given up after day 5, because lets be honest, Insanity isn't the easiest program out there. Because of the accountability group she was inspired and changed. After Insanity she T25, p90x3, and the 21 day fix. She is now doing Insanity Max 30 and loving it. After Insanity and the amazing group she was in and the fabulous results she got, she decided to pay it forward! She became a coach.

Beachbody Programs work, Shakeology works, clean eating works they all work together but the thing that makes them all come together is the accountability groups. Laura said it herself, she NEVER would have stuck to it, if it weren't for the group she was in and the people cheering her on and motivating her.

When it comes to a lifestyle change, you need a group of like minded people that are doing the same thing you are and are there to support you and cheer you on.

That is the greatest thing about Beachbody! You get the WHOLE package! You get the support, the fitness program, and the nutrition. That is why people get the RESULTS they get!

Health and Fitness Tip #9 - Combating Cocktail Hour

Combat cocktail hour

Is it ladies' night? Is it date night? Do you have a work party to go to? If you know you'll be imbibing more than one drink, feel (and sip!) right, by always ordering water between cocktails. That way, you won't rack up sneaky liquid calories (and ruin your willpower to resist those mozzarella sticks!). However, your water doesn't have to be boring! Make it festive by ordering the sparkling variety with plenty of fruit, like a lime, lemon, and orange wedge in a martini or highball glass. That way you will still have the fun glass to drink out of but won't be too hung over the next morning to get your workout in!

Good-by 2014, Hello 2015

For the past week I have been reflecting on 2014 and planning for 2015. A lot happened in 2014 and most of it was unexpected and not fun. Yes I got married in 2014 and we had our Reception / Party but so much other stuff has happened, and not good stuff, that both My husband and I are glad its a NEW YEAR!!

2014 started off with my husband loosing his job, then with his Grandmother dying in June, then we had our wedding in San Diego, where my older sister tried to ruin it, with her negative, rude attitude, smart as comments, and more. Then we had our Party back in State College, PA where my older sister again got WASTED, was rude to our guest, shoved people out of the way, and then cussed out my husbands friend, who ever so graciously gave us the place for FREE!!! After all that we thought we were in the clear, HOWEVER, then September 13, happened. 2 months after our wedding, my husband ruptured his quad tendon completely and had to have surgery on it within the week. Oh and we are living with my parents.

Yes 2014 was year full of changes, both good and bad. And I will never forget our wedding and the party and the good memories made there. BUT, I am not sad to see 2014 leave.

Yes a lot of good things happened like, I quit my job, I went full time with Beachbody, I become a diamond coach and 2 1.2 months later I became a one start diamond coach, I went to summit and was in the top 850 coaches out of 230,000++ in the business.

However, like I Said I am ready for 2015! Why? Because I have big goals and plans for this year. I want to make 6 figures by the end of the year, I want to help 500+ people change their lives for the better with health and fitness, I want to help 6 of my coaches rank to diamond and continue on their way to becoming financially free. There is so much that is going to happen in 2015 and it is all going to be EPIC!!!

Something's I am going to work on this year are no stressing, stop comparing myself to others, and the biggest thing is I REFUSE to allow my older sister to ruin MY year!!

Here is a picture of my goal board, I am showing you this to hold me accountable but to also show you that its okay to DREAM and its okay to dream BIG!!!

Day 1 of Insanity Max 30

Good Morning!! Its the first Monday of the new year and I am starting it out with a new program and going back to my 21 day fix eating plan! I can't wait to post about my progress and changes in my body with this new program.

And all I have to say about day 1 is......OMG!!! I don't know what else to say about insanity Max 30! Today was day 1 cardio challenge! My goal was to make it 15 minutes or max out after Shaun T. Yes I am competitive and it's what pushes me harder with my workouts! Well I made it to half that goal! I didn't max out till minute 16.52!! And Shaun T maxed out at 17 so I wasn't far behind him! It was the should tap in and out abs that got me!

This program is seriously unbelievable!! It worked my abs like no other and in 30 minutes I burned over 350 calories! I think I am in love haha!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!! 

It is officially 2015!!! The year is yours!!! What will you do with it? 

Today is the first blank page of your 365 page book!! What will your write? What will it day by next year this time? Will it be blank? Will it have been started but never finished? 

Its a brand new year!!! Are you excited? Are you ready to make big things happen? 

2015 is the start of a new book, new chapter! Make it YOUR year!! Make this the year you followed through with your New Years resolutions. Make this the year of no excuses! Make this the year that you don't look back and say I wish, but you say DAMN am I glad I did that!! Make this the year you decide to get healthy and fit. 

New Years can be scary, but don't let this year scare you! You Scare this year!! Make big plans and conquer them!! You can do it!! Believe in yourself! I believe in you!!! 

Get out there today and start writing your book! Start making this year your year!!! What will you do with?

 

 

How to Survive New Years Eve

Here are some tips on how to survive the New Years Eve festivities.

Gluten Free, Grain Free Cinnamon Rolls

 

On Christmas morning, I started a new tradition for my husband and I, since this was are first Christmas as a married couple. I made gluten free, grain free cinnamon rolls. They were amazing! They were a little dry but once I put the icing on it, they turned out, delicious! And the best part about it, is that they were easy and quick to make! I was nervous making them because I had never made them before, but they turned out phenomenal.

I plan on making them again New Years Day for my Aunt who, like me, has celiacs.


Paleo Cinnamon Rolls

For the Dough

2 ½ cups blanched almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup coconut oil
 2 Tablespoons raw honey
 2 eggs at room temp
 1 Tablespoon vanilla
¼ cup coconut sugar
 1 Tablespoon of Cinnamon

For the Filling

 ½ cup coconut sugar
 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
 2 Tablespoons coconut oil

For the Icing / Topping / Glaze


3/4 cup coconut butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or more to taste)

1/4-1/2 cup almond milk


Instructions:
1.    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a pan with coconut oil.
2.    Combine the dry dough ingredients in a medium bowl and mix to remove any lumps. Combine the wet dough ingredients in another medium bowl and mix well. Combine the wet and dry ingredients together and mix well.
3.    Cut two rectangular pieces of parchment paper and place the dough in between them. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough evenly into a large rectangle. Remove the top piece of parchment paper.
4.    In a small bowl combine the filing ingredients. Sprinkle the filling mixture over the flattened dough, then carefully roll it up. Use a serrated knife to cut the roll into 9 pieces. Carefully place the pieces on your prepared pan.
5.    Bake for 20 minutes.
6.    In a small saucepan, heat all ingredients over medium-low heat, stir until well combined.  Consistency should be thin enough to drizzle over the cinnamon rolls. Enjoy!


Here’s a secret that most people don’t know… You CAN eat healthy without giving up your favorite foods.  This cinnamon roll recipe is a perfect example! Plus eating healthy is FUN and you get to be creative!!!