How to stay to on track with your Health and Fitness goals while on Vacation!

Finally in Texas after 10 hours of traveling! 

These last three weeks I have been on total vacation mode and visited 3 different states. A lot of my challengers and friends have been asking me how I stayed on track. I'll totally admit that I wasn't 100% on track. I had more drinks than I normally would and more treats but I definitely had a little system that I used so that things wouldn't get totally out of control. 

Vacation visiting friends and family! 

So my First stop was Texas, my hometown, to visit friends and family for about 6 days before it was time to head on to Arizona for Beachbody Leadership. 

Here was my Vacation GAME PLAN and How I stayed pretty close to on track over the three weeks. 

I packed all of my workout gear. I always make room in my suitcase for workout gear. It goes everywhere I go. It's pretty much like bringing my toothbrush with me. It's something I can't forget. 

Sports Bras, Shorts/Capris, Tank Tops, Socks, and Shoes. 

I packed my workout DVD's and made plans with friends to go running and workout. 

If you are going to a hotel you can also make sure that the hotel has a gym and everything you need before booking. This is always HUGE in my book and a must. 

Target Fun with one of my best friends and the kiddos! 

Instead of carrying around my bag of Shakeolgoy I ordered the packets because they travel much easier and you can just toss them in your purse and GO! I had my shaker cup with me on the plane for an easy meal and if you MUST have a blender the Mini Hamilton one is awesome to travel with. It has a detachable cup with the blender. If you only have a bag the best option is to get the baby formula containers and fill that up. That works AWESOME for carrying your Shakeolgoy around -- MESS FREE! 

Shakeolgoy to the RESCUE! 

In my purse I stocked up with the little 100 cal packets of all natural almonds and quest bars. A lot of the places in the airport had little containers of fruit and veggies so I grabbed those in between layovers. It was PERFECT instead of resorting to the JUNK that the food service offers. Also grabbed big bottles of water to make a Shakeolgoy and drink. 

Once I got settled at my parents house for the week I had my list ready to head to the grocery store: 

I grabbed some ground turkey

Tuna

Cheese sticks

Apples

Strawberries

Greek yogurt

Baby Spinach

Balsamic Vingar

Mrs Dash Seasonings

Pinto Beans

Quinoa

100% whole grain bread

Egg Whites 

Hummus 

Baby Carrots

Turkey Bacon

Texas Grocery Shopping!! 

I made a big batch of pinto beans, ground turkey, and used 1/2 taco seasoning to make some taco meat and had that over salads for dinners and lunches. 

For snacks I had cheese sticks and nuts, Quest bars, Hummus and carrots, Egg Whites

Depends on where i'm going for the day. But I'll normally toss all of this in my cooler to take with me. Makes things super simple. 

Breakfast was Shakeology or Egg whites with Turkey Bacon and baby spinach. 

Lunch I would normally go home to have or would pack a cooler. I love things that are quick and simple while out of the home. Tuna packs are the BOMB! I mix that with greek yogurt, avocado, and sliced almonds. Then have it in a wrap, open face sandwich, or over a salad. Totally refreshing and DELISH! 

Of course while on Vacation you are going to go out to eat a lot more and that's totally okay. It's okay to splurge every once in awhile but if you have goals in mind you can still do a great job! 

Skip the bread

Ask for steamed veggies with out butter

Substitute french fries and backed potatoes for steamed veggies or a side salad. 

Dressings always on the side or sauces. 

Don't stress just try and pass on the OBVIOUS calories that you can control and move on. 

Do I have Ice cream, Alcohol, and desserts ... YOU BET I DO! I totally had some extra treats while on vacation and I didn't feel bad about it. I made sure that I got my daily workouts in and had a healthy balance. 

Pick and CHOOSE what you really want. You can't have it all .. so pick the things you most want! 

Fuel your body for ENERGY, enjoy the little things but remember you don't live to EAT you EAT to LIVE! 

Vacation Accountability

Repeat after me .... WORK OUT ... Don't skip it .. Don't make Excuses -- GET UP AND JUST DO IT! Your workout shouldn't be something you DREAD it's something that makes you feel good, puts you in a good mood, and gives you energy for the day. Remember that when your brain is telling you NO, just keep sleeping. Your day will go so much better and you will feel so much better with a good workout in! You aren't worried about loosing weight while on vacation but you want to maintain what you have already worked so hard for. Wake up and feel STRONG and know that you are an overcomer and you CAN do those things that others won't because you are WORTH IT! 

Packed T25 .. Yes I killed it! 

Make your vacation FUN!!! Working out and Eating Clean should be a part of your life that you LOVE because of the way it makes you feel. It shouldn't be something you dread. Don't stress if you have an extra serving or have that ice-cream. Life is all about BALANCE and enjoying it! 

It's your LIFE and you don't have to eat anything that you don't want to. Ask for the food that you want, get creative with your workouts, but most of all HAVE FUN!! You only have one life might as well be in LOVE with it. 

Week 4 Piyo Meal Plan and Progress Update

Piyo Week Four Update

Alright it's OFFICIALLY Week 5 in the HOUSE ..... I'm excited to get into week 5 and turn up the FIRE!! I'll tell you I went in to this thing not thinking I would get really good results and that it would be too low impact for me. I'm proven WRONG every single week. I really feel my core tightening up and my flexibility and balance getting stronger. For someone who is a runner this is working WONDERS for me. I feel like my runs are easier and my strides are much better. Loving this!

Every workout i'm thinking "was that enough" but the next day i'm always sore and feeling the burn. I know with out a doubt this program is working. I don't really want to lose any weight, just want to tone up, and improve flexibility. 

I know that the heat is about to be turned up this next month and I'm ready!! I know that Chalene Johnson designed this program to give good results. She is trust worthy and she knows her stuff. Her program, TurboFire was the very first program I committed to 2 years ago and I got in the best shape of my life. Her nutrition plans rock and I know she put together a program that is designed PERFECT! I'm trusting the process and pushing through. 

I get a lot of challengers in my groups who don't see results in the first week and decide to just quit. These programs are designed to give you the best results and they have been tested. Trust the process people and KNOW that just because you aren't dripping in sweat, spending hours in a gym, or feeling "it" doesn't mean the results aren't coming. Put all you can in the full 60 days, give it all you got, and the results will COME! Pinky Promise! Don't forget why you started, don't jump to the next thing because it doesn't give you that "quick fix" .... Keep going and I promise the Prize will come with Consistency and Dedication. 

I use to be one of those people that would jump to one fad diet to the next in hopes of getting quick results. The moment I decided to change my eating habits, take before pictures, measurements, and just wake up ever day with the intention to do my best -- The results just CAME! Not over night, Not in ONE day, Two days, Three days, or even a week but OVER TIME!! 

In fact my mind was so screwed up that I didn't even compare my pictures when I did TurboFire because I couldn't SEE the results I didn't believe I had any. It wasn't until I decided to compare Day 1 to that moment that my mind was blown. I'm telling you people .... every single time you choose that healthy meal over fast food, do a workout, and prep your meals for the week, CHANGE IS HAPPENING!! Know that every little bit does matter. 

I can tell you that I totally feel some NON SCALE VICTORIES through this phase. 

I can hold a plank longer than ever, I can do more of the tricep push-ups than I could in the beginning and I am doing a lot more of the advanced moves that I couldn't do in the beginning. Totally seeing the changes little by little -- Day by Day!! 

Here is this weeks workout schedule - 

Monday: Sweat 

Tuesday: Define Lower Body

Wednesday: Core 

Thursday: Define Upper Body

Friday: Rest 

Saturday: Sweat 

Sunday: Core 

This week I did some Hardcore prepping and I loved it. I felt more focused this week than ever before. It's nothing fancy but it kept me full and satisfied. 

Aspragus and Green beans are the veggies that I don't mind sticking with each and every day so that's what i'm sticking with. Got to find what you love and then just make it happen. 

So here is what I prepped this week: 

Meatloaf Muffins - This recipe made 12. So it was a perfect snack for the week

Roasted Root Melody for my healthy carb 

I made a big batch of Quinoa 

I baked some chicken breasts. This week I'll share my baked chicken recipe. It's YUMMY

I steamed some Asparagus and Green beans. I boiled a pot of water and threw in the asparagus for about 5 minutes and then tossed it in cold water and ice to stop the cooking process. I then topped it with a little salt. I did the same thing with the green beans. First I cut off all the stems and then boiled. 

I also had some mushrooms on hand so I sliced those up and pan sautéed them in siracha hot sauce

and a little light soy sauce. So good. Then I just put it over my veggies.

Then I took my strawberries, blackberries, and blue berries, sliced it all up and threw it in a Tupperware and a little lemon juice. 

This was perfect for my greek yogurt for my am snack. 

I totally feel and see some progress in my core 

Here is exactly what i'm eating this week:

I'm so excited to start this next month of Piyo and totally kill it!! 

Oh yea and do you love my new workout tank? 

I'm a Texas girl so of course I had to get this workout tank!! I think I got it from TeeSpring? I'm not positive. It was one of those deals. But i'm loving it!! 

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What is PIYO?

I can tell you one thing I absolutely ADORE Chalene Johnson. She is the reason that I lost 35 pounds in just 90 days with her TurboFire workout. TurboFire is all about high intensity, kickboxing, dancing, and HITT training. I totally didn't even feel like I was working out with this program. It felt like a dance party in my living room. 

If you follow Team Beachbody or Chalene Johnson you know that anything she provides you with is OFF THE HOOK! It's always simply amazing and will offer amazing results. 

I've never been really big into Pilates and Yoga type workouts but I knew that if Chalene said it would offer results then it was MONEY! I trust this lady and I know that it's going to do so much for my body in flexibility and strength. 

This program is an awesome combination of high intensity, low impact moves to improve your flexibility, stamina, and strength. It is Yoga and Pilates inspired but it pulls it all together to give you a cardio workout as well. 

The key is that it gives you results such as defined muscles, abs, core strength without the weights, the pounding of your joints and jumping around.  It's the perfect workout for those with mobility, joint and limitations due to injury or past experiences.

Why is PiYO going to be an amazing program that you MUST have? 

The key is that it gives you results such as defined muscles, abs, core strength without the weights, the pounding of your joints and jumping around.  It's the perfect workout for those with mobility, joint and limitations due to injury or past experiences. I am asked often about Beachbody having a low impact workout program that can be done from home and BOOM this is it. Beachbody is all about ASKING and you shall RECEIVE! This is going to be a GAME CHANGING PROGRAM for so many that have injuries or are just Yoga lovers that want the option to do it from home. 

PiYo will be released right after our Coach Summit in June.  My estimated guess for the release is Monday June 23rd.  So keep your eyes out for the official release and how to score your copy.  I will be updating my social media sites with all the latest information so make sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

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Weekly T25 Update & Menu Plans

It's been SO long since I've given you an update on my fitness journey!! I am just now finishing week 7 of T25. This week is the LAST week for me. I know I have a few weeks left on the schedule but I have shifted gears and have a new goal in mind. I love T25 and will for SURE be going back to it but last min change of plans with a few of my girl friends. We have decided to enter into a half marathon run and it's October 12th so I got to get my booty in to gear and give all of my attention and time to this run. I wanted to try and do both but realistically it's not going to work out. I'm running 16 miles this week alone. Of course I will continue to update you on my menu plans and will now include my runs. Super excited to blog my 1/2 Marathon Journey. This was something that was on my Dream Board all year long and I can finally check it off. 

So here is my Schedule from last week and I'll also Share with you my Schedule for my half marathon 

                                       Monday - Core Cardio <---- LOVE THIS ONE

Tuesday - Upper Focus 

Wednesday - Speed 2.0

                         Thursday - RIP'T Circuit <---- KILLER

                                                       Friday DOUBLE DAY!!! But sometimes used Saturday :) 

      Dynamic Core & Speed 2.0 

This weeks Run Schedule 

Week ONE

Monday - I did T25 

Tuesday - Run 3 Miles 

Wednesday - Run 5 Miles 

Thursday - Run 2 Miles 

Friday - Off

Saturday - Run 6 Miles 

Sunday - STRECH 

I am really loving my long runs and LOVE that I have a HUGE goal to work towards. I'm motivated by goals and challenges so any time I have something like this to work towards I do my best. I have always loved running. It's a great stress release. I love that I can just listen to the music and there is nothing but the road and my thoughts. I'll be happy to add in some Les Mills Pump Or T25 when I get a little stronger in my running but for now I'm giving my runs my FULL attention. I really want to focus on myself through this journey and allow this to be the time that I can give to myself to just relax and not think about anything. It's challenging because I'm running faster then I normally have in the past. Trying to keep my short runs at a 10 min mile. So last night I ran 5 miles in 50 mins. It was SO challenging but i'm only going to get stronger. 

I'm going to miss my 25 min workouts. It was so nice to just get up, hit snooze a few times and get it DONE! It was tough but before I knew it I was dripping in sweat and time was up. My runs will take between 30 mins to over an hour but I'm excited for the journey. 

An important part part of any workout program is your NUTRITION!! Creating a meal plan and sticking to it is where your results come in to play. 

Every week I sit down on my computer and plan out my week. I write out what workouts i'm doing and what I plan to eat each day. I know that If I sit down and take these few hours a week that I will be GOLDEN! Life will be good, the house will be full of clean eats, and staying on track will be EASY PEASY! Takes all the guess work and I don't have to sit and wonder what i'm going to eat. Instead of resulting to fast food .. my fast food is ready for me in my fridge. Most of the meals I make only take about 30 mins. Some nights we eat leftovers or I feel like something else but at least I know I have all the ingredients in the fridge for healthy meals. This plan has also saved me MONEY! 

This weeks plan had SEVERAL new Recipes that I plan on sharing with you!! 

The Sweet Potato, Black Bean, & Quinoa Chili is amazing and awesome for left overs. Everyone loved it and I really could eat it all week long. It's packed full of protein! Delicious and meat free. 

Every single week I make out my menu plan. It's become a habit that I know is part of my plan every Sunday. I consistently sit down, make my menu plan, grocery shop, and chop up what needs to be chopped! BOOM - Up on the fridge and ready to go. I am busy with my 2 year old and Kindergartner that I really don't have time to think about what I'm eating each day. I need to just look in the fridge and be able to grab it. My kids eat the same thing I do for the most part and have learned to love it. It doesn't take me hours to make and it's normal food. I'm not just eating chicken breast and veggies. Normal food just made from REAL ingredients. 

If you are struggling with creating your own meal plans and are looking for a Beachbody Fitness Program to get you back on track - Let's make it happen. I would love to help you and guide you through your own personal journey. I've been there and overcame the struggles! Learning how to eat clean and create positive daily habits has changed my life and success rate. If you are looking to find a program and create your own meal plan fill out this application and I will get back to you ASAP to go over your goals and how we can CRUSH THEM! 

T-25/TurboKick Week 1

SO SO SO ... Here we are again!!!! Vegas is done and over with but I still need to keep my goals in mind and not slack. Over the last 4 weeks I focused on using the "stripped" clean eating plan to really tone up! It was restrictive but it worked and it wasn't horrible. It was something that wasn't too hard to keep up for 21 days. Now I'm ready to rock T-25. I'm so excited about this program because I can pop in a DVD and get a hard core workout in only 25 mins. HELLO .. ----> GOLD! I'm so excited about this program and I'm ready to rock it with my challenge group! I'm going to be doing it right along with them. We are going to have prizes and just really bring this new program in with a BANG!

I am also going to fit in some Body Combat and Turbo Kick at the gym!! I am training to be a Turbo Kick Instructor so I need all the practice I can get so I've been attending the Turbo Kick classes at the gym. I LOVE it but HEY, if i can get a workout in for only 25 mins at HOME! I'm taking it!!! I'm so ready to LOCK IN LOAD and Motivate my challengers to PUSH IT! I know that excitement and motivation is CONTAGIOUS so i'm BRINGING IT! I want each and every person to get amazing results so i'm really going to focus on being present in this challenge group and doing the workouts right along with everyone. I really love this program and I think it's going to really work and be fun at the same time. I did day one Cardio and my booty is screaming today!! I was actually shocked! PAIN = It's WORKING!!!! :)

So what's my plan of action!! Well until the 8th of July I'm going to be mixing it up but once the 8th hits i'm jumping in with my challengers!! 

Week ONE T-25 (I plan on knocking out T-25 everyday and then hitting up some Turbo on days it's available at the gym) 

Monday - Cardio (check NAILED IT or BARLY MADE IT) ... You know which one i'm checking ... NAILED IT! 

Tuesday - Speed 1.0 

Wednesday - Total Body Circuit 

Thursday - Ab Intervals 

Friday - Double Days Lower Focus & Cardio 

BOOM the week is done .. I'll add in some Turbo and Pump On saturday 

However, I seriously think this plan alone is ROCKING and going to give awesome results. I just really love me Gym time and I'm a TURBO FREAK! 

Here is my Meal Plan for the week 

Super excited to add in some things that I haven't been able to have for the last month!! I was limiting my starches and I'm excited that I can have oatmeal and brown rice cakes again!! It's not recommended to do the stripped plan more then a month because your body truly does need these good complex carbs but if you are looking to drop some weight switching it up is always good. Your results are 80% what you eat so make sure you have a plan!! 

So ready to get back on track and finally feel like my sleep schedule is getting back together and I'm able to recover from my log weekend working away in Vegas!! It was a wonderful time and I'm so thankful for the experience ... Now back to business. 

Until next week .... EAT CLEAN & TRAIN MEAN! 

What's your Excuse?

We all have excuses!!! Excuses are those REALLY GOOD reasons WHY we CAN'T do something we really want to do or should do. These excuses are just a WALL that is in the way of doing what you really dream and want to do! We find ourselves frequently defending our excuses and backing them up with reasons why they are legit. 

What if you take a moment to really DIG DEEP in to your excuses!?!?! The next time you think of something you know you should do or really want to do and you automatically come up with an excuse out of habit. This some how makes you feel better about giving up on your dreams or putting aside something you know that you really need to do. We do it subconsciously .. with out even thinking .. It's our automatic answer! Next time you find yourself telling yourself something that you need to do or want to do - Why not really think about it consciously before you have the chance to make the WORLDS BIGGEST EXCUSE! 

You should ask yourself these two questions - 

1. What is stopping me? 

2. What can I do about it? 

You will find that when you answer question number 1 - It will be more excuses. You will come up with all kinds of things that are stopping you. BUT instead of just answering with out even thinking you will be really thinking about it - you will really explore WHAT is STOPPING YOU! 

Usually, we only ask ourselves number 1 and then we are done! That's all ... We have the excuses and we move on. BUT .. I really want you to start exploring number 2 in this process. 

What can YOU do about it!?!? What can you shift around to make it work - If it's something you KNOW you have to get done or something you dream of, desire, or really want to do then you really need to explore question number 2. 

Does your excuse have a solution? 

We all are pretty good at solving other peoples problems but when it comes to our own we have all kinds of excuses as to why we can't do it ourselves. So I know that you can come up with some solutions to your own excuses. I'm not saying that it's going to be easy fixes and it may take some shifting of schedules, budgeting, rearranging, shuffling, and even a change of mindset BUT I KNOW that if you REALLY REALLY want something .. you WILL find a WAY to make it happen!! 

Now that you have your solution you have to actually DO IT! This is where many people get stuck. They still sit there at point A - Not taking any action in the plan that they just set forth. You can sit there for hours clearing all of the obstacles and walls that are in your way but still not take that road that you just cleared. You just stand there sitting at point A - knowing that you want to get to point B ... But you just can't find it in you to move in that direction. 

So what is the DEAL!?!? Why aren't you moving!?!? 

Well ... Maybe you don't really want to be at Point B!? 

Maybe you are thinking it's only what you SHOULD want and not what you REALLY want? 

Maybe you are letting fear get in the way of you moving forward. 

Maybe you believe you don't deserve to be there.... 

It is so easy for us to make a ton of excuses to hid under or procrastinate because it makes things easier for that moment. We find so many ways to hurt ourselves and set ourself up for failure. 

We just sit there .. STUCK! Don't let this be you. 

Dig Deep - Find the root of the problem ... and the truth as to why you are holding yourself back. It may not be easy and it may hit an emotional spot. But it's important to find what is REALLY holding you back from accomplishing what you you desire. 

ONLY THEN can you find the freedom to move in the direction that you are looking to move in .. the desires that YOU have set for yourself and the DREAMS that YOU dream of. 

If you want some help getting out of the mess that you are in - Change your eating habits, creating an exercise routine, discovering yourself and working towards the person you want to become. I'd love to spend some time chatting with you about what is holding you back and how we can move forward. Email me - Click here to schedule a 1 on 1 complimentary session. We can talk about your goals, what is holding you back, and find a way to move forward. 

You DESEVE to have what you truly desire!!