Saturday, September 6, 2014

Pumpkin Spice Latte with out the Guilt !!


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Umm... So I'm just going to be honest and say that I love Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes. They are my total guilty pleasure but at over $5 a pop plus all the added sugar and fat it's definitely a once a month type thing. Not something I can have regular if I want to feel my best and stick to my goals. 
If I could I would totally have one daily and it takes some hard work and dedicated to fight those urges but I have found something that cures that craving. 


This week has been a crazy busy one!! I mentored my team, had team calls, 1:1 calls with new coaches, checked in with my challengers daily, returned e-mails and messages. I have a new challenge group coming up so the e-mails have been piling in. It doesn't leave me much time and previously I totally would of just skipped eating all together or grabbed a bag of chips and called it lunch. THANK GOODNESS For Shakeolgy I can just walk down to the Kitchen, bladed up my Shakeolgoy, and got back to work. It totally gives me my energy for the day to get going again. BEFORE about 3 o'clock I would crash and burn -- NOT ANYMORE!! My luck is packed with tons of good stuff that my body NEEDS for fuel but it also totally gives me comfort. 

So if you are all about the PUMPKIN this time of year -- You totally have to give this a try!! 


1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology 
1/2 Tbsp of Pumpkin Spice or cinnamon 
2 Tbsp of Pumpkin Purée 
1/2 cup almond milk 
Handful of ice 
One shot of expresso 
((Or you can do cup of coffee and 1/4 almond milk!)) 


To Try Shakeology make sure to contact me using the button below and request to purchase a sample of Shakeology or ask me the best way to get your own bag to make a part of your day as well!


Thursday, September 4, 2014

Fit for Fall Challenge Group - 21 Day Fix is on SALE this September

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So I totally know it's that crazy time of year where the kids are back in school and fall sports are back up and running. BUT thank goodness the prep is over and everything is slowing down and going back to norm. We are finding our routines and it's time to relax a little (maybe a tiny bit? LOL) 
So fall is totally the time of year where we are going to football parties, comfort food, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING, pumpkin patches, and skinny jeans. Since I live in Hawaii I don't really get the fall leaves smell, the snow, or the sweaters and scarfs :) I totally get how easy it is to fall back into your old ways when it's time to put the baiting suits, tank tops, and shorts away. I know that normally during the fall, family becomes top priority and you aren't so worried about reaching your fitness goals. 

So over the last 2 years, this is one thing I have stuck with. TAKING CARE OF ME! I was sick of starting over every january with the same ol' resolution. I've also realized that not only is eating clean and exercising good for meeting my weight goals but it makes me a better person. I function better, I have more energy, I feel better about myself, and I'm in a better mood. If I skip a workout I'm in a cruddy mood the whole day. It's my stress release and my ME time. When my close began to get tight I felt gross and defeated, it put me in the worst mood. It just keeps getting worse from there. Once you loose that focus, it's so hard to get back up. I know because I use to be that way!! I can 100% relate! It's no fun! Since becoming a Beachbody Coach I've been able to stay on track just by surrounding myself with positive people and daily encouragement. I also am able to give out daily motivation and encouragement. It totally keeps me going on those days I feel like giving up! 


So now it's my time to HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE!!!! This month the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack (one of my favorite programs) is this months promotion and it's a KILLER DEAL!! You are literally getting your 21 day Fix for $10. You get a workout program, a bag of Shakeolgoy, nutrition guide, portion size containers, and FREE SHIPPING!! You can NOT pass this up!!

21 Day Fix Challenge Pack on Sale

So how is this thing going to go!?!? On September 15th we are going to get started with making small changes in your nutrition so that you can have more energy, eat healthier, and fuel your body for FUEL vs COMFORT! Together we are going to create a meal plan that meets your needs/lifestyle as well as your families. I'm going to share with you simple recipes that require little time to prepare that your whole family will enjoy. I also am here to help you CHANGE YOUR MINDSET and start making yourself a priority for at least 30 minutes a day. The workouts that you are going to get in your challenge pack are a combination of cardio, strength training, Pilates, and yoga. There are modifications to every single workout so it doesn't matter what fitness level you are at, there is something for you. This month we are also really going to focus on those pesky temptations that come up in the fall. Football parties, pumpkin treats, and desserts. I want to help you live a BALANCED life where you still enjoy LIFE but you won't ruin all of your hard work. I am going to be pairing up with you and give you the tools and strategies to keep yourself STRAIGHT! 

21 Day Fix Challenge Pack on Sale


The group is going to be a closed Facebook support group. Everyone that joins this group will be added and it will be PRIVATE. Only the members in the group will see what each of us posts. We will all start and finish together. This will be the place that you can plug in daily for tips, motivation, recipes, and help on setting goals and reaching them. 

21 Day Fix Challenge Pack

Here are the Requirements: 

I am your Coach!!

You purchase the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack from me as your Coach!! 


21 Day Fix Challenge Pack On Sale the month of September
21 Day Fix Challenge Pack -- On Sale this Month ONLY

You are an active participant in the group and and check in at least ONE time each day and post your daily ratings!! 


You are committed to giving this your BEST SHOT each and everyday, and Showing UP! I don't expect you to be PERFECT but I do expect you to at least try! It will be hard in the beginning but always remember "what was once hard, will soon become EASY" YOU CAN DO THIS! 

If you commit to giving me 30 minutes each day I will help you set up some goals! 


What is the 21 Day Fix?

                  




So Now I ask you -- What is it that you are waiting for!??! Don't you want to rock whatever outfit you want? Wear those skinny jeans, feel confident, learn how to create a healthy lifestyle, and be a good example to your family and children? PLUS surround yourself with like minded people who are cheering you on? I would love to have you in our group!!! Will you Join Me!? 


It's about time for that After Picture 

21 Day Fix Results
21 Day Fix Results


I have limited spots available, so fill out your application so we can chat about your goals and get you into the group!! 





Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Team Fit Fighters Weight Loss Transformations



Hey Fit Fam!! So I wanted to do a little post today on some transformations going on over here in our challenge groups. I mean seriously, they are killing it!!! We just finished up our last week of Piyo and I am loving the results that have been submitted to me. I am too excited to share with you. 

In my challenge groups we focus on clean eating. Every day we post our sweaty pictures, motivate each other, and hold each other accountable. We all start and finish together. I really focus on helping the ladies who join me create a LIFESTYLE instead of just a quick fix. That's why we post our menu plans weekly, talk about batch cooking, meal prepping, and grocery shopping weekly so that everything is planned out for the week ahead. I totally get that life can be busy and that is one of the main reasons many don't commit to a new healthy lifestyle. I'm here to tell you that my challengers are made up of all kinds of people and many work full time and have several kids but they still make it happen and they get AMAZING results!?!? WHY NOT YOU!??! 

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It just takes a little commitment, dedication, and consistency. You don't have to do it alone. You can join my amazing community of positive uplifting people where I share all of my tips and tricks to how I reached my own personal success!! IF you haven't heard my personal story, I would love to share it with you. 


Over this last year and 1/2 I have had this amazing job that has allowed me to watch people transform mentally and physically right before my eyes. 


It's been the most rewarding thing I've ever been apart of and the best part is It's MY JOB! I get paid to do this!! Not only do I get to watch others transform but I get to watch MYSELF transform. The principals that I have learned, drinking shakeology daily, and doing my workout programs has also allowed me to transform myself. Over the past 2 years I've transformed and went from an unhealthy, sluggish, depressed size 13 to a happy, healthy, fit, and confident size 4. Again, this is my JOB!! I earn money just by sharing my own results and inspiring others to do the same. I've learned how to turn FITNESS into a BUSINESS!

It is so humbling to find your true passion in life, help others, and work on yourself all at the same time as earning an income for your family.
Whatever your goals are do it with PASSION, do it FEARLESS, and be FIERCE!! You have the power to be whatever you want to be.
So blessed to daily watch these amazing transformations and be apart of so many amazing lives.
I'm never LOOKING back ...


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Enough about ME I want to share with you some awesome results!!! 

The first little lady is Alissa Tarner -- Now a coach on my team. She started her journey with the 21 day fix and from then on went to Piyo. She had a baby not even a year ago and her tummy is looking AWESOME. I know you momma's can relate about how happy you are to have your little one but you just aren't digging what you are seeing in the mirror. I felt the same way. 

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Alissa's 21 Day Fix Transformation


Amazing right!??! But she doesn't stop there, she goes on to 60 days of Piyo and ends up with this 

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Alissa's Piyo Transformation


NOW that is amazing!!! I am so proud of her!!! She has transformed right before my eyes. She is an amazing coach and has truly put in the work to get the results. 


I have another amazing challenger and coach, Kyla Senecal who has amazing results. When I met her she had a 4 month old little baby boy. She was working hard to loose the baby weight but was looking to improve her eating and also fell in love with the idea of doing Piyo to add in with her running. I went to the beach with her the other day and couldn't keep my eyes off her tummy. It was SMOKING. She has seriously done amazing. Her baby boy is now 9 months old and she is looking awesome but most of all is a wonderful example of health and fitness to her two little boys. That's really the most important above all is breaking the chain of obesity and bad habits. Every Mom wants nothing more then the best for their kids. 

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Kyla's Piyo Transformation

Look at that amazing tummy!!! 


Super proud of each and every person who just graduated from my Piyo challenge group. They all seriously killed it. They were engaged the full 60 days and it paid off. I know it's not always easy but when you surround yourself with a community who is always there to get you back on track, success is so much easier. 

I want to offer that to you. My next challenge group is September 22nd and I only have 5 spots to fill. 

Fill out the application below if you would like to join us!! I will help you get your program and everything you need. 

You can also add me on FB and shoot me a message anytime HERE

Your after picture is waiting!!! 

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Final Week of PIYO - Meal Plan and Progress

Piyo meal plan and progress


Alright so I'm officially DONE with PIYO!! I'm sure you are wondering what I thought and what my results were. I have to admit that I wasn't super strict with my portions so I didn't get the results I hoped for but I will say that my core is SO much more stronger. My abs feel AMAZING!! 

Here is PROOF

Piyo results
Piyo Results

It's crazy to think how far I've come in my journey since just starting out 2 years ago. I've some so far and with each and every Beachbody program that I do, I get closer and closer to my goals. Of course once you get down to loosing the last few pounds it starts getting tougher. That's why I totally plan on getting back on it with the 21 day fix and getting my portions in check. I do plan on having a little pumpkin here and there after my strict 21 days but I will be mindful of my portions. Instead of gaining inches this holiday season i'm keeping what I got and loosing a few, too!! That's what I love about this whole thing. Is that whatever my goals are I can just pull a program off the self and
 ROCK IT OUT! I never have to second guess exactly what I should be eating, how much, or what workouts I should be doing. I have it all here and the support of my challenge groups!! 

I'm telling you...... Once you join one of my challenge groups and discover the awesomesuace of Beachbody products you ain't ever going back!! :) 

If you are looking for a coach and a support system. Add me on Facebook HERE and send me a message. I would love to help you form your meal plan, get you the support you need, and help your workout program!! 

Anyways, enough about THAT!! 

Oh yea ..... Let me share with you my before and after picture

It's CRAZY!! 

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So this is what the workouts are this week. I decided to finish up on week 7 and get going with the 21 Day Fix since I have exactly 21 days until Beachbody Leadership in Scottsdale, AZ. Pretty excited to shape and tone up. I know the fix will do it. Piyo gave me great results and I loved doing it. I totally feel a difference but I just partial to the 21 day fix. If you are interested in getting the Fix you should totally contact me so I can be your free coach and hook you up!! :) 

So here are week 7 workouts

Piyo week 7 schedule


Here is my meal plan that I used last week. Honestly is the only way a busy woman is going to stay on track. Whether you work full time, are a stay at home momma, or are just always on the go. You totally need to plan out your week for success. I even like to lay out my workout clothes ever night so I can just grab and go in the morning and get it knocked out. 

Planning is PLANNING FOR SUCCESS. Failure to PLAN is PLANNING FOR Failure! SO what's it going to be busy ladies!??! 

Let's PLAN 

Here is mine 

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All of these recipes can be found in my clean eating tab. 

I'm telling you the Quinoa Enchilada Bake is AMAZING! Try it. 
If you are doing the fix it counts as 1 Red and 1  Yellow!! 

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I love Piyo and plan on mixing it up with other programs in the future to keep my core in tune and my flexibility. 

I enjoyed this workout so much and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a low impact workout but AMAZING results. 

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It's totally time to rock some 21 days of the FIX!! I'll be blogging about that next week and sharing my before pictures. It's ON!! Game face is officially LOCKED! 

Repeat after me 
I CAN DO HARD THINGS! 

Now go out there and make it happen!! We are in this together, RIGHT!?!? 











Sunday, August 24, 2014

How to be a Part Time Beachbody Coach, Earning a Full Time Income!


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I'm looking for women who are ready to DO something different. 

I am looking for people like me.. You might be stuck in life... physically, socially, financially.... I know I was. 

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DRIVE, VISION, BELIEF, FAITH, TRUST, DEDICATION, COMMITMENT


All words I use on a daily basis. I use these words for MYSELF, My CUSTOMERS, and with my team of COACHES! 

We spend our while life evaluating every decision we make - We make these decisions based on what others will think of us and what is the safest route. Why do we always choose the SAFEST route!?!? 
I guess because it's the path that is EASY and not many will question and the route that MOST people take. The thing is that over the past nearly TWO years I have found that if you want to do EXTRAORDINARY THINGS you have to be willing to do EXTRA!! 

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It's crazy to think that if I never stepped out of my comfort zone, never wrote that first blog post, never shared my transformation, or just decided to up and quit. 

Every single decision that I have made over these last 2 years has shaped my life more than ever and has allowed YOU to read this blog post this very moment. Kind of crazy how everything works right!??! 

I had no idea it was all going to work out this way .. but what I do know is that it has lead me to the most FULFILLING journey of my life!! 

Beachbody Coaching has provided so much opportunity for my family!

I was just a regular Stay at home Mom who was just about done earning my business degree. 
We paid off all credit card debt & are set up to be completely debt free by next year. 
I am part of an amazing positive team that encourages me to be better
I've set my family up for financial success & Freedom EARLY on. 
We have the freedom and more CHOICES because of what Beachbody provides

I have decided to get OFF the stands and into the FIELD! 

I realize that Beachbody Coaching isn't for everyone. Honestly, I don't brand myself as a Beachbody coach. My name is MARLENA HEDINE and I have a heart of gold, I want to help everyone reach their health and fitness goals, I want to teach you about clean eating, and motivate you to be the best version of yourself. That's what I stand for. Beachbody is just the vehicle i'm using!! 

THAT is who I am looking for. 

You can be someone who wants to build a 6+ figure business OR you can be someone who wants to make an extra $500 a month to contribute to bills, debt, tithe, vacation, updated living room furniture ... WHATEVER!!

BUT most of all ... You must be someone who is willing to HELP others succeed. 

Here is a little webinar I did a few days ago that I will hope give you some insight on what Beachbody Coaching is and what it can do for your life. 




My goal is to help ten more coaches this month. I want to invite you to be a part of my next NEW Coach Training group!! 

 I feel strongly about mentoring women ONE on ONE. 

I am 100% confident that I can teach you how to build your OWN empire... I can teach you how to build a legacy for YOUR family... from your home. 

You will be held accountable & given the support you need to live a healthier, a happier, and a more fulfilling life!

I'm going to teach you how to be a PART time Beachbody Coach creating a FULL TIME income!

We are going to cover in 30 days
Time management
Creating your POWER HOUR
Weekly Calls
Access to all of my documents and trainings
1:1 support
How to SHARE vs SELL
Creating a MOBILE Business 

So..... If you are ready to get the ball rolling & want to be considered for one of my TEN spots of this training ... Apply HERE or below

You have until Saturday, August 30th to apply.

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ALSO if you want to learn a little more ..... I have a 5 day SNEAK PEEK into Beachbody Coaching Group starting Monday August 25th. 

Be sure to add me on Facebook HERE and join the EVENT HERE

This live event will only be 5 days long and will only take about 10 mins of your day. You will hear from different coaches on the team including myself on how we made Beachbody work for our lives. You also have access to me to ask any questions you want. 

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If you are ready to dive in and apply to be a coach on my team, FILL OUT THE APPLICATION BELOW and I will contact you within 24 hours! 

Monday, August 18, 2014

Quinoa Enchilada Bake

Quinoa Enchilada Bake


Quinoa Enchilada Bake 
Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 cups of water
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 small onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 Jalapeño seeded and minced
1 red pepper seeded and diced
1 cup frozen corn
Juice of 1 small lime
1 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of chili powder
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
2 15 oz cans of black beans drained and rinsed
2 cups of red enchilada sauce
2 cups of shredded mexican cheese
Toppings (optional):  Greek Yogurt, Avocado, Olives, Green onions

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 in pan with cooking spray. 
Add quinoa and water to medium saucepan and bring to a boil.  Boil for 5 minutes then turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium high heat up the olive oil, add onion, garlic and Jalapeño.  Saute until soft, about 5 minutes.


Add peppers and corn and saute for 5 more minutes.
Add lime juice, cumin, chili powder and cilantro.  Stir and combine and season with salt and pepper.

In a large mixing bowl stir quinoa and black beans.  Add the veggie mixture and combine, stir in 1/2 of the cheese and all of the Enchilada sauce. 
Pour the mixture into the 9x13 pan, sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Then cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer until cheese is melted and bubbly.  Remove and cool!

21 Day Fix = 1 Red and 1 yellow 

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Oven "Fried" Chicken Chimichanga



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Ingredients:

This makes 6 Chimichangas 

  • 2/3 cup picante sauce or 2/3 cup your favorite salsa
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
  • cup part skim shredded cheddar cheese
  • green onions, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
  • 6 (8 inch) Ezekiel wraps or 100% whole wheat wraps. 
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
  • chopped green onion, for serving
  • picante sauce, for serving

Directions:

  1. 1
    Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.
  2. 2
    Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  3. 3
    Fold opposite sides over filling.
  4. 4
    Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  5. 5
    Brush with olive oil
  6. 6
    Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
  7. 7
    Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa on the side.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Healthy Vacation Tips



Healthy Vacation Tips to keep you on track


Vacation time means RELAXING TIME!! I get so many people coming up to me asking for tips to stay on track through out their vacation. Of course you want to enjoy yourself but you want to find that healthy balance so you aren't coming back 5 pounds heavier, undoing your hard work, bloated, and back to square one. That's why I believe in HEALTHY lifestyles instead of DIETS> Find your perfect balance and over time it will get easier.

So over the last few years I've learned a few things that have totally made it easier to go on vacation and still live my health life. I no longer have to stress about not having any healthy eats and totally going off the band wagon. I want to help you make your next trip as stress free as possible! Vacation can still be FUN even if you are eating healthier! It really is all in the mindset. Changing the way that we think so that our full focus isn't on the foods we eat but on the people we are with.


Healthy vacation tips to keep you on track


1.  Resist the urge to splurge.  When we eat out we tend to tell ourselves that this is our cheat meal for the week.  So we order things we typically wouldn't eat!  These foods are higher in calories and fat and usually are WAY higher than we could ever anticipate.  The other factor is that even the act of eating out is going to cost your more calories than when you eat at home. This is because most restaurants do not cook clean. They use high fat oils, butters and sauces to achieve flavor that blows your mind.  Even when you order grilled chicken, steamed veggies and a baked potato most likely the chicken has a marinate, the veggies are in butter or oil and the potato possibly comes smothered with butter.  Also restaurants tend to serve us with larger portions and we eat it.  This is as opposed to cooking at home and measuring out the correct portion size.  So what can you do to combat this restaurant nightmare?


Order an appetizer as a meal.
Order a half size portion
Split your food with someone else.
Box up 1/2 of your meal right away before it ever even hits the table.
Stick to water and enjoy the company you are with!

2.  Enjoy the scenery and sample the food.  While on vacation most likely it is a place that you enjoy going and that has lots to see and do!  Instead scheduling your trip around which restaurants you want to go to focus on the things you are going to do there!  For example, bike riding, hiking, snorkling, kayaking, long walks on the beach, massages and yoga classes.  Sure when you hit up a nice restaurant and see a dessert that completely blows your mind you should sample it vs gorge yourself in it.  Ask for someone else to split it with you and just do a little bit!  

3.  Use exercise as your secret weapon.  When you go on vacation you don't have to pack up all your DVDs or weights but you should find creative ways to get in your daily exercise.  Walking to and from the pool bar is not going to cut it!  Instead walk to the restaurant instead of drive.  Take an after dinner walk on the beach.  Rent bikes and ride to breakfast each morning. Have a family fun day of volleyball or wave surfing!  Swim laps at the pool and do anything you can to stay active.

4.  Better Choices on the menu.  Make healthful choices that appeal to you at fast food and restaurants whenever possible. Why is it important to order more healthful choices only if they appeal to you? Because if they don't, you're going to feel like you are depriving yourself and resent it.
Sometimes you can make a fast food or restaurant choice instantly better just by ordering it with a different condiment or sauce (say, Dijon mustard instead of mayonnaise, or marinara sauce instead of a white sauce).

5.  Water is your friend.  Keep all systems going by drinking your daily water requirement. Traveling can dehydrate you, and so can being out in the sun more than your body is used to. If you can, stock your car, backpack, or hotel room with ice-cold bottles of water. Bring water everywhere you go.
I always hit up the local grocery store wherever I go and buy a case of water.  I also take my refillable water bottle with me and always keep it full of water!  If your mouth is dry then you are already past the point of thirst!  Plus staying hydrated also is going to keep hunger at bay!  
healthy vacation tips to stay on track

6.  Eat When You're Hungry and Stop When You're Comfortable- It sounds simple, but many of us have gotten out of the habit of paying attention to whether we're truly, physically hungry. Eating opportunities and celebrations are all around us when we are vacationing, and we're in the "I'm on VACATION!" mindset. That's when we will be the most vulnerable to eating even if we aren't hungry and not stopping when we are comfortable.

7.  Pack healthy snacks- This is one of the easiest things to do!  A lot of times we think oh I can find an apple and almonds anywhere! Then the gas station you stop at doesn't have apples and the almonds are salted!  You are right back to square one again!  So how do you combat that?  The answer is easy.  You pack healthy snacks in a cooler and you don't leave it up to chance.  You can't control everything while you are on vacation but the things that you can control you absolutely should!
I always pack:
Apples because they travel well.
Unsalted raw almonds and I portion them into little baggies with 14 in a bag.
Shakeology Packets- yes you can take them on the airplane
Shaker Cup
Bottled Water
1/2 cup oatmeal measured out in a ziploc bag with 1/2 c raisins.
Lara Bars- Very clean snack.
baby carrots and individual hummus cups

healthy vacation tips to keep you on track

I have a great little 31 cooler that I take everywhere with me! It travels well and believe me no body questions what I have!  Most of the times it gives other people ideas for how to pack healthy snacks!  Also, the little hamilton Beach mini blender travels so well!  It's quiet, it has the twist and go cup and it fits perfectly in your luggage!  This gives you the best tasting shakeology ever!!!!

8. Go Easy on the Alcohol- It's easy to get carried away with the drinks on vacation but they also pack on the calories pretty quickly!  It's really hard to track how much you ingested as the drinks flow!  Plus you can get dehydrated pretty quickly!  So my rule of thumb is 1 glass of water for every alcoholic drink.  I also tend to stick to soda water and vodka with a splash of lemon, lime or strawberries! It's low cal and still is refreshing with the bubbly!!!  
healthy vacation tips to keep you on track
Vodka Soda Water- Low Cal Drinks

9.  I always lay out my plan ahead of time!  I know when I am getting my workout in.  If I don't feel comfortable working out at the hotel or at someone's house I ask them if we can go for a run or try out a class at their local gym.  You never know who you seek to inspire by your healthy habits!  

Also, it is YOUR vacation!  Don't ever ever let anyone make you feel guilty for sticking to your healthy habits!  I mean who has the right to tell you, "It's vacation, you should enjoy it!"  Seriously, I enjoy my vacation eating my fruit and yogurt!  I honestly have no problem at all when I take things in moderation.  Vacation is supposed to be fun and I want to have the energy to enjoy it!  So I am going to stick to my guns on the things that are important to me!  Having dessert 5 nights out of the week is not going to make me feel good.  Instead after each meal I am going to regret my decision and by the end of the week I am not even going to want to put on a bathing suit.  That to me is not fun!  I don't want to come home from vacation and have to start at square 1!  I own my body, my emotions and my decisions.  I don't feel guilty for eating healthy, its actually what we should do!  I will tell you that while on vacation I will enjoy my wine and cocktails and I will enjoy some ice cream.  Those are the things I like.  The rest I will forget! I pick and choose what's important to me!  That's the balance between the two!

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Enjoy your vacation!! I will be on vacation September 10th - 30th to go back to the mainland for my Brother in Laws Wedding. So you can follow me on my Facebook to see how I stay on track!! :) 

If you want more tips like this join my August 18th Challenge and get the tools each and every day to help you be successful during your summer vacation!!!

Fill out the application below to snag your spot in my next group!