I just looked at 8 houses over 6 hours with 2 boys, ages 4 and 8. Do I need to say anything more? I think you get the point and can picture how this went!?! At one point, Matthew went #2 in a rental we were inspecting that had no toilet paper. I can't even. At least they had running water, I guess. That kid!
So when you really want wine and it's only 2pm and momma's got goals, you have Shakeology brownie mix instead and know that it's just as good, or better, as a Wendy's frosty. Yeah, I must say, life is pretty good!
7-Day Shakeology sampler
Let me know if you want to try any of these flavors! I can tell you our whole family drinks them...mom, dad, and both boys (ages 4 & 8). They have no clue they are drinking 70 Superfoods and they stay full without all the sugar! Me too :) There's power in how you fuel your body. Don't take shortcuts!!
My next group will start July 10th, although the group goes live the week before with lots of tips so our time together is as successful as possible.
Flavor choices are chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cafe latte, greenberry, vegan chocolate, vegan vanilla, vegan strawberry, and vegan cafe latte. All Shakeology is gluten free, soy free, casein free and GMO free. Vegan flavors are also dairy free!
The dog ate my homework
I just posted this in my challenge groups and thought, I really should share this here, too! Isn't this true? It's so funny, but true. Let's all make time for what really matters to us! For me, that is faith, family, and fitness.
Every day I work on prioritizing these three things: putting my phone down so I can be present with my kids, getting my quiet time done before they wake up or during naps and trying to exercise before the day gets away from me. Even when we love something so much it makes our hearts burst, it can be hard to give them / it the attention it deserves every single day just because of the busy-ness of life. Do you struggle with this? I know I do!
21 Day Summer Slim Down
My last 21-day fix group before Shift Shop releases is LIVE AND READY FOR RESULTS!! You should be added already so let me know if you can't find the link in your email.
For those that want long term changes 3 weeks from now, email me NOW. The menu was just posted and you want to have time to prep on Sunday. When we don't prep is when we usually fail because the things that are fast and really available are processed.
These THREE WEEKS will fly by and you'll finish proud, or wishing you had joined me. I have 6 spots left so let's get ready for summer with no regrets!! Most lose 8-13 lbs
Breakfast Star Wars style!
What did you make today? This was a fun way to start our Sunday morning. May the force be with you :)
Happy Saturday!
Happy Saturday!! I never believed you could sweat like this during weights. I swore it took cardio to get this sparkle 😉, but Autumn Calabrese had other plans for me today!
Here's why this is my jam. It's fast. It's efficient. And as much as you probably think I ❤️ to exercise, I really ❤️❤️❤️❤️ food! So if I have to drive far to get my sweat on, it won't happen. Just keepin it real! So walking in my kitchen to get it done right now is very simple!
Beachbody was BUILT FOR BUSY PEOPLE. Not really people focused on the "beach body" thing, but moms, dads, grandparents, high schoolers even, that want more for less. Less money, less time, more results, more energy, more CLOTHES FITTING!!
We start Monday so you still have time to prove yourself wrong. You can do it and I want to be the one to journey, encourage, motivate and CELEBRATE YOU!!! PM me if you are ready to make a change in the next 3 weeks!!
What can you do in 21 days?
To think that we eat like this on 21 day menu and lose weight or tone our body, it's just amazing.
This is colorful and food at it's pure form. Not altered. Not heavily dressed (mine has no dressing because there's plenty of flavor already). And I'm in control of how I fuel my body.
Thanks to my Sugar Detox group I've had no alcohol or sugar for 5 days now 🙌🏻 this morning I think it was 1/2 Sweat 1/2 vacation detox 😂. Whatever - I'll take it.
Join me for 21 days. Enjoy menus professionally written for us with clean eating and portion control in mind with streaming access over to 6,000 videos.
WHAT CAN YOU DO IN 21 DAYS???
This salad is: spinach, ¼ butternut squash, 1.5 pcs bacon, 2 small beets, 2 slices of ham. Delicious, flavorful and GONE
Are you busy? Do you have 5 lbs left to lose after baby? Getting depressed about your success?
Summer can be so busy! Getting to the gym when you have so much going on or when you have all of your kids home from school is hard. Efficiency and effectiveness are KEY!!
I have a 21 day challenge group starting this Monday, June 26th and here is what you will be getting:
🍏 3 weekly menus (with grocery lists)
🥛 30 servings of Shakeology
🍴portion control containers (becomes second nature in place of std measuring cups!)
🏋🏼♀️Streaming of our library of workout programs, or 8 DVDs if you prefer that
🏆 You could lose 8-13 lbs. safely and LONG TERM. Just imagine how great that would feel! Or if you only have 5 to lose, think of how toned you will be for summer!! I'm so glad this coach didn't give up or listen to all the excuses in her head. She worked out 25-35 min every day and got it done!!
This program is built for busy people. You don't need 1 hour a day or a personal trainer to get an amazing workout. And if you struggle with what to cook everyday, we take the guess work out if it. The day ABS ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN for a reason. They can be destroyed in the kitchen too.
PM me to jump in today and listen to the tips I have and meet your fellow challengers. We are all in this together, cheering each other on and celebrating our accomplishments every Monday!! Thinknof how awesome you want to feel in just 21 days!!!
Fun things to do
While daddy was in Melbourne, I got the boys all to myself.
Tyler won the cannonball contest with a 9.5 and Matthew took home a 10 on his belly flop, hands down. That boy does not mind pain?! 😂😬😵
Cars 3 was awesome! Both boys have the DVD on the wish list now and it was entertaining for me too.
Of course we finished the night with sushi 😉 how cool is their ordering process?? You get an iPad and order away! Lets just say, while I went potty, Tyler ordered 3 rounds of sashimi. That boy needs a job to pay for his love of sushi!
21-Day Fix starting JUNE 26!!!
Did you know the recommended daily intake for women is only 24 g and for men it's 36 g. YIKES?!?! You'd be amazed how quickly you can reach these levels without even picking up a dessert, candy, or soda! Yogurt, granola and celeral is the biggest culprit in our house.
Check this out, but here are a few key things I'd like to point out:
👎 Sugar may to blame for your lack of energy and headaches
👎 If you have 2 sodas/day, you are pretty much done with your sugar intake for the day!
👎 Most people consume their daily sugar intake during breakfast!
👎 Low fat and low calorie often means, more sugar and processed!
👎 It's everywhere! Check labels on pasta sauce, breads, drinks, yogurts, etc.
My next 21-Day Fix group starts on Monday and we are doing a speed round for quick results....21 days and then we will launch SHIFT SHOP!!! Who is ready to get their fitness up and weight down and burn this sugar off?!??! I know I need to after this vacation and I still have 3 more weeks!
Chose reasons bigger than bikinis. What about your health, your energy for your kids / grandkids, feeling more confident and having your clothes fit again. Seriously when I started this, it was either buy new clothes or spend money on this...i chose FIT over FAT. the only difference is "I".
Join me today! we will start tomorrow with a week of tips and then start on Monday!
Manuka Honey
I asked about Manuka honey on my Facebook page because I didn't understand why it was so expensive and friends let me know that is was the BOMB! In New Zealand, a 500 gram bottle was $110 so I walked away quickly! (honey is a weakness for me and the main sweetener we use in our house)! So, here is my first jar of Manuka Honey (only 350 grams to save money)!! It better be all that and a bag of chips!! (Do people even say that anymore?!) LOL
Guess how much this little jar cost? I'll give you a hint 😬😲 $53!!!!
Shift Shop results are in!
The results are in from round 2 and Justin and Chelsea crushed Shift Shop!! I'm so proud of both of them and know they were 100% committed to daily exercise, drinking Shakeology and eating clean...and guess what...it paid off!
Many have asked how Shift Shop works:
🙌 week 1 you are doing daily exercises that are 25 min long and eating carbs like you would on 21 Day Fix
✌️ week 2 you increase the intensity to 35 min exercises and drop some of the carbs
👊 week 3 you drop all carbs (just for 7 days) and exercise 45 min / day. I bet you already spend more time than that just driving to your gym, parking and getting to class round trip. This is on your TV, tablet, phone or computer and 25-45 min and you are DONE! How amazing is that? And you get streaming for 365 days so at the end of Shift Shop, you can move on to whatever program you want to do next (p90x3, Shaun Week, Insanity Max 30, Core De Force, etc).
This is for all ages and all levels. The trainer, Chris Downing, is just like you and I. Super humble dad that took his son to work out too, got it done and went on with his day. His exercises are efficient and change each week so there's no boredom here!
TODAY ONLY YOU CAN STREAM THIS PROGRAM FOR FREE!!!!! Sign up here if you don't already have Beachbody on Demand and check it out. I'll be doing it with you and can't wait to see you sparkle :) https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club…
For more information or to save a spot in the July 17th challenge group, submit an application here: https://www.eatsweatpray.com/shift-shop/
I am going to run a private CHALLENGER TEST GROUP and I have lots of prizes ready to go. I can't wait to cheer you on!!
Black rice
Has anyone seen black rice before? It sounds pretty healthy for you and has a denser, nuttier flavor to it. I think I'm a fan. I heard you can buy it at Whole Foods and Jimbos.
Sushi is EVERY WHERE in Australia!! You just buy mini rolls (size of 2 pcs in US) and mix and match. Kind of cool so you can try multiple things without being overly full, but it also makes it dangerously easy to grab and go 😬🙌🏻
"What is Coaching" Open House - June 20th!
Mom boss in full affect today. Loved chatting with Jennifer Catano and coming up with challenge dates, prize ideas and ways to encourage / spoil our coaches.
Sitting by the river in Australia, listening to my kids laugh and play and getting it done in the mom cracks of the day. Now that's a job I can do and stand behind.
Time to take the ferry and make meatballs & spaghetti squash for dinner...at my kids request! 😁 love these 21 day fix recipes. This one is actually Shift Shop approved too!! Let me know if you want it 👇🏻
If you're curious how to travel and work and make your dreams a reality, join me tomorrow night for a Coach Open House as 9 of us share why we are coaches, how we get compensated, and what we love about Beachbody. It's free and one hour!! 8pm CST
Dessert for breakfast??
I just had dessert for breakfast and it aligns with my goals perfectly!!! Shakeology brownie batter topped with strawberries for the win.
Today is Day 1 of my sugar detox and this vacationing momma feels like I've had an IV of sugar dripping in me. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 lets do this friends!! I'm ready to have my energy back and my clothes fitting a little better. You can't out run a bad diet!
Doughnut time
This is Doughnut Time. It's trying to take me down during my Sugar Detox group, but it is not winning today!! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
After having Shakeology brownie batter for breakfast I'm not even tempted!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 but my kids sure as heck want them ALL!!
And please tell me that strawberry doughnut on the right looks like a cake to you too?! It's $15 so it should be. The rest are a cheap $25 for 3??! What happened to cheap donuts??
Thanks Dad!
Happy Father's Day dad!! Thanks for all the years of wisdom, love, selfless choices and places we traveled. You created that travel bug in me, taught me about Christ and love on my boys and have great advice. You're never too old to need your daddy. Love you to the moon and back!
Happy Fathers Day!
Happy Fathers Day Travis!! I am thankful for how hard you work , love and spoil us!! Life is ALWAYS an adventure with you!! These boys are lucky and I couldn't do it without you! Marriage and parenting is full of highs and lows, but "the shadows proves the sunshine". Happy Father's Day to you and all the other dads out there!
Glimpse into a Coach's life - June 20th
If you would have told me that by the end of July, I would clock in 86 days of vacation, across four countries, and that Beachbody provided 4 of the 6 trips, I NEVER would have believed you. N-E-V-E-R
This opportunity really started for personal reasons. Preschool started and after drop off, I only had time to go to LifeTime Fitness, park, hopefully secure a spot in a class, head home to shower and then pick him up. That was not worth $178/mon gym membership + preschool tuition. And if it was a holiday, then he was in childcare, or if he was sick, I couldn't go. I found each year I aged, I required more fitness and self control around food.
Insert Beachbody. I saved all the commuting time and get the same results in less time, for less money. It was scary to believe that could really happen, but it did! And for less than a gym membership I got nutrition (30 servings of shakeology), diet (clean eating menus for free!) and portion control (container system for free). It was so worth $160 initial investment!!
I started as a coach to save money, straight up, 25% off rocks!! But this grew into something I could never dream of, and something I can't imagine my life without. I founded Team Energize in Oct 2015 and we are over 200 coaches strong and like family. Can yi imagine being recognized, affirmed, rewarded for making yourself a priority, working towards your goals and dreams, and helping others?? Yeah, I thought too good to be true. I never thought I'd be traveling the world while seeing significant income growing at the same time.
Enough is enough. Believe in yourself. Take as much vacation as you want and help as many people as you can. If you're curious about this opportunity, let me know. I'm hiring 8 people and will personally train them in a 4 week apprenticeship starting soon.
Join 7 of my coaches as we answer all your questions and share our stories, fears, and realities with you. 8pm CST June 20th!
Sugar Detox - 20 spots left!
Oh. My. Word. Do you see the price of this honey!! $104! And if you tasted it, you'd contemplate buying it just like I did. New Zealand honey is, no joke, THE BEST!! So, I had a lot of it. I've never had such a reaction to sugar on a vacation before. My energy and focus is GONE!!
We are home and I just went to the store and bought 5 bags of clean groceries (yes, I counted them because i had to walk over a mile home with them and was regretting buying so much). LOL Not one thing was processed (it's not that hard, stay on the outside aisles as a start). I need a SUGAR DETOX - do you? Are you going big for Fathers Day? Been snacking, craving odd things? Let me know if you want to be added! I haven't offered a free group since January.
There's lots of room, 20 spots left!! Let me know if you want to be added.
**on a side note, I've learned that Manuka honey is just as powerful as breastmilk. haha It can heal wounds and cuts!?! how amazing is this. Now I really wish I bought it :( Just another reason to return to New Zealand!