Pursue What is Important to YOU

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Just love this vacation so far! I’ve been really unplugged aside from a few insta stories but wanted to plug in to social media real quick to share something on my mind. Let me know if you agree or if it helps u in any way.

I think there’s a fine line between focus & pressure. When you’re pursuing something that’s important to YOU, you’ll DECIDE to have focus and your efforts will be consistent.

When you’re pursuing something & it’s truly for someone else, either to please them or prove something, it will feel like pressure & stress.. And success will usually be short-lived or you’ll feel empty once you’ve met your goal.

Whatever you’re pursuing, do it for the reasons important to you. Keep reminding yourself you never give up on what’s important to YOU & every little step matters

Baked Apple Treat

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So this is a REALLY good idea for a warm, no-sugar-added treat! Can you believe I’ve NEVER baked an apple before??!

I decided to chop & bake this apple with a little melted coconut oil on top & cinnamon at 350 for 20’ish minutes in a glass baking dish. No sugar added & it was DELISHHH. I knowwwww.. some of you are probably rolling your eyes as if I think I just invented something new but I have a lot of kitchen-challenged followers who might appreciate this for themselves or their kids

I’d LOVE to know if this was helpful in any way

Ab Circuit

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Ok, so I did a poll & almost 100% said yes to wanting an Ab Circuit. So here it is!

But 3 things I want to say in CASE someone isn’t aware…

Strength training your abdominal muscles does not make you lose fat there. But those muscles DO show as you reduce body fat. Some people gain weight more easily in their abdomen, making a 6-pack a bit harder, whereas others may gain their weight more easily elsewhere. It’s a genetic thing (be grateful for what you have because God gave you something someone else wishes they had; you just may need to uncover it!) but the bigger reason to train your core is because you NEED a strong core for practically everything you do! Plus, the more muscle you have on your body, the higher your metabolism ..among other health & aesthetic benefits.

Always warm up first by mimicking the movements you’ll do but with less intensity/weight & speed.

We’re ALL at different points on our journey, all have differing muscle endurance and strength AND have differing limitations so always modify as needed. For example, with weighted Russian twists, some may use a heavier med ball whereas others may put their feet down & use NO med ball as they rotate side to side with control.

Post Vacation Bloat

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Just a gut check! Finally after being home a week from vacation, I feel back to my normal self! While I always workout on vacations & eat pretty healthy, still the restaurant foods, switching time zones & long flights take SUCH a toll.. omg.

Tips to lose the bloat post-vacation:

Drink lots of water
Get 8 hours of sleep
Work out
Avoid artificial sweeteners
Avoid sugary foods
Avoid FODMAPs if you’re sensitive to them (small-chain carbs found in foods like wheat, onion, garlic, pears.. if sensitive to them, they can draw water into your  intestines and ferment causing bloat)
If Dr approves, consider a cleanse or fast (do your research)
Get outside & move more
Limit/avoid alcohol (dehydrates you increasing bloat)
Watch your intake of soluble fiber that could be causing the bloating – oat bran, oatmeal, beans, peas, fruits

Upper Body Workout with Strength Circuit

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A quick, mostly upper body, cardio with strength circuit you can add before or after your lift.

Are you able to finish 3 rounds while still keeping good form & control on everything? Let me know if you might try it

But WARM UP first

“Find a New Job and Take Care of Yourself”

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“F i n d a new j o b & t a k e c a r e of y o u r s e l f” … a Doctor wrote on her patient summary form. The patient was a Teacher whose job was slowing tearing away at her health, her sanity, causing weight gain and negatively impacting her relationship with her fiancé. What a powerful “prescription” to receive. She read the form leaving the Dr office & the simple truth of it brought her to tears.

This is the story I heard the other day from a newer Coach who’s now already having great success (on track to earn a 6-figure income based on weekly pay right now) just 4 months into her business … and she’s been building it WHILE still working full time (a new teaching job btw). Not many have success this fast but many on our team have similar stories & it fuels me to know anyone CAN.

Maybe you already know this business isn’t for you & maybe you just need to ask your boss if you can work from home🏠 1-2 days a week. Or maybe you need more details about options because you’re an all or nothing girl like me, maybe you didn’t know a LOT just changed where we don’t just service at-home fitness needs anymore, we have new nutritional supplements, & we have a lot more ways to serve others as of this Spring. Former coaches are re-enrolling & it’s smart.

Either way, if your situation could use a RESET button, don’t convince yourself you just need to suck it up. You always have choices.

Ask questions, pray about it, give yourself time to envision the possibilities & decide to believe in yourself & trust the process.

If you want the scoop on this business, and you don’t have a coach, drop send me a message here.

Legal disclaimer: Beachbody does not guarantee any level of income or success with this business. Each coach’s success depends on his/her own efforts, skill & diligence.

 

Chocolate Greek Yogurt

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Yessss??? or Nooooope

This is chocolate Greek yogurt I made with chocolate protein powder & Fage Greek yogurt that I sweetened with Stevia. I just took about 1/4 scoop chocolate protein, added water to it until it was the consistency of chocolate syrup. Then I mixed it into my Greek yogurt & added 2 organic Stevia packets. It’s good as a treat just like that! I only did the drizzle & chocolate chips for show exclusively for you.. (as if I didn’t eat the chips).

I don’t track macros but if you DO & struggle to get in protein, this is 23g protein.

Create Your Own Options

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So grateful to be able to spend so much time outside today! Don’t wish for that option, CREATE that option   And I’m thinking it’s safe to say you all should move to the Toledo area now!! We’ve got a Lululemon, and we’ve got … well that’s all I can think of right now but it’s somethin’

Grateful for Matt

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Just a random pic of me and Matt with Chalene & Bret’s dog Rocco. Would u believe we met when we were 12yrs old at the Lake? Chalene introduced us (she was 15 at the time) because we were both really shy and into sports.

The joke is that we walked the lake together but on opposite sides of the street (umm..NOT true!!.. only when our parents & older teasing siblings were watching) Can anyone relate?!

All I knew was he was cute & made me laugh like no other! #gratefulthankfulblessed we have each other

Leg Day Recovery

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Worked so hard in my leg day the other day that I literally could barely function in life for 2 days  I don’t recommend that. When I’m THAT sore, I drink extra Recover & I still make an effort to do light cardio & just MOVE (versus sitting for hours & taking several rest days) but the majority of my workout consists of upper body lifting, core & stretching.

There are PLENTY of workouts on BOD specifically labeled for certain muscle groups