I love sitting back, taking it all in, thinking about life and remembering where & why I started this journey I am on to be a better me everyday. 

I didn't start working out and becoming aware of what I put into my body for health reasons.....sure, now that I know better, that's the EXACT reason I do it, but it wasn't the reason I started this journey.

I started this journey because I didn't like myself and what I had become and I hated looking in the mirror each day....happy on the outside but miserable on the inside! I knew that something had to change.....I am a former lazy girl, who loved her some Doritos & McDonalds and rarely worked out. But hey we all gotta start somewhere, right?! For me it all started with a decision, a decision to WANT to change.......

And BOOM just like that my life changed (wellllll not overnight but you get it....)!! I started working out (AKA kicking @$$!!), eating right and actually LOVING the way I felt. And NOW I get to help others start wherever they are......if I can help just 1 person not have to feel that sense of dislike for themselves and finally find happiness, that is just what I want to do!

Kicking that lazy, Dorito/McDonalds loving girl to the curb was the BEST decision I have EVER made BUT I will never forget her because that is where I came from and is the reason WHY I do what I do!! No matter what you have going on in your life, know that you have at least 1 cheerleader out there cheering you on.....ME! I am cheering you on every step of the way and I am only a message away if you need me or want help getting started on kicking your former lazy girl (or guy) to the curb!



-xoxoxoxoxo
Jenn

Why PiYo is the RIGHT workout for YOU!

No weights. No jumps. Just HARDCORE results!

As if you need to hear anymore, right?!?! Well I wanna make sure you have ALL the information you need ------->>>>> So, whomever says you have to jump, grunt, strain, and punish your body to get amazing results from your workout, has NOT tried PiYo! The program combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of yoga. And, we crank up the speed to deliver a fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean, and defined!!

WHY does it work over other pilates or yoga programs you ask?? PiYo the muscle sculpting of pilates, the flexibility of yoga & non-stop fluid movements equaling = total body definition! PiYo isn't like standard Pilates and yoga classes that make you hold long, intense poses, or lead you through dozens of repetitive, core movements. PiYo speeds everything up—including your results—by introducing you to dynamic, flowing sequences that can burn serious calories at the same time as they lengthen and tone your muscles and increase your flexibility.

Will I get results??? ABS--OLUTELY!!!! (you like what I did there, uh?) YES of course you will get results. I have done 1 round of PiYo and saw the most ab & arm definition than from any other workout I have done! The flexibility, upper body strength and lean muscles that PiYo created for me were simply AHHH-MAZING!!! Check out mine & an amazing coach on my team's results with PiYo & Shakeology!

So in a nutshell ::::::::: PiYo is one of my favorite and BEST at home workout programs that I've ever done!! If you liked what you read above and would be interested in learning more about PiYo and joining in on my online accountability group I would LOVE to chat with you about it ------ heck bring a friend, the more the merrier! All you need to do is fill out this form ( http://bit.ly/JoinJennsChallenge ) and I will be in touch!! Can't wait to watch you DEFINE YOUR BODY!! 

-xoxoxoxoxo
Jenn

SUMMER SALE!!

I don't really like to talk about  *SALES* on here with you guys, BUT one thing I do love to do is, share what I love and what I know WORKS...NOW both of those things are coming together with a HUGE sale!!! You know I gotta share that with you!!

Here are some of my *favorites* that will be on Beachbody's Summer Sale (starting TODAY @ around 12:30pm ET)

 

LINK TO SALE!!!  

If you have any questions AT ALL, please reach out to me and I'd be happy to help you out!! 

-xoxoxoxo

Jenn

Back to Basics: June Health & Fitness Challenge

Did you know....it takes 21 days to form a habit???
WELL that's perfect because in just 21 Days you can have the body & the confidence you've always wanted!! AND just in time for summer & bikini season!!

HOW you ask? With my *21 Day Summer Challenge ------>> BACK TO THE BASICS*

{{starting June 1st}}, of course!!

In this group you will get EVERYTHING you need to be successful on your journey:
*Motivation & Accountability
-1:1 Coach Support
*Healthy Tips & Recipes
-Personal Growth
*FUN & MORE!!

If you are ready to get BACK TO THE BASICS, please fill out the form below to secure your spot!!

https://jennstevens.wufoo.com/forms/m1bkz2vn1fbwmht/

On My Way to Living ------>>> Financially FREE!!!

I get giddy every time I am able to hit the 'submit' button on a payment that is more than the minimum monthly payment!! And this one was no different!!! Because of my Beachbody‬ paycheck last week I was able to submit a $200 payment on another credit card! 

To some this may not be a big deal but for someone who 1 yr ago was drowning in debt (not telling her husband what she owed), paying minimum monthly payments with no end in sight, this is HUGE!!  AND by month end the remaining $560 balance on this card will be PAID IN FULL‬!!! Gggaahhhhhh to say that brings tears to my eyes!! That makes credit card #6 that Beachbody has contributed to helping me pay off!! I couldn't be more blessed and thankful for this opportunity!!  And to think I get to do what I love everyday!!! ‪
 
I share this with you because I want you to know, if you are stuck, drowning in debt or just want to do something you love this opportunity could be for you and it could totally change your life!! Ask yourself this ----- Why not me??? 

 Soooooo if you have ever for 1 second wondered if this Beachbody Coaching thing is for you.....JOIN ME starting May 25th for a FREE informational, closed Facebook group on 'What I Do As A Beachbody Coach'? (Fill out the application below and I will add you to the group!!)

https://jennstevens.wufoo.com/forms/m1bkz2vn1fbwmht/

 

 

 

 

 

-xoxoxoxo
Jenn

21 Day Fix Extreme Results & Thoughts/Review

WOW!!! Just like that it's been 21 Days and I am a graduate of the 21 Day Fix Extreme (the sequel workout to the 21 Day Fix)!!! Two HUGE accomplishments that came out of this program for me were that I actually was able to stick to my meal plan (I usually stink at following meal plans!) AND I didn't have one single drop of wine in 21 Days!!!! I can say that I'm patting myself on back for that! I learned how will power really plays a role in my health & fitness journey with this program for sure! 

The Real Deal: 

I have done 2 rounds of the 21 Day Fix and let me just tell you Autumn definitely took it up a notch for the Fix Extreme!! And I LOVED every minute of it!! The workouts incorporate cardio and strength, with lots of weight and resistance band work (me and the red band eventually became friends.....see photo below), it's a great mix of the two! AND the best part about it is the workouts are only 30 mins. long!!! Who doesn't have time for a 30 min workout? 

I actually surprised myself because I really really enjoyed the Yoga portion of the Fix Extreme. By the time Sunday came around and it was Yoga day, my body was soooooo ready for it!! 

The 21 Day Fix Extreme definitely did not disappoint, and I am extremely happy I did it!! Best part about it is even though it's an extreme program, if you've completed programs like the 21 Day Fix, Insanity Max30 or T25 you will totally ROCK this program!! 

The Results Are In: 

Drum rolllll please......I have to admit I gained about 3-4 lbs after I finished Insanity Max30. I got comfortable and was indulging a little too much on the weekends and it showed!! 

I am 100000% over the moon about my results with the 21 Day Fix Extreme because I really thought I would struggle with the nutrition and no wine thing! BUT once I set my mind to something I will stick to it! Soooooo even though I don't follow the 21 Day Fix meal plan to a T, I do use the containers for measuring out my food and what I should and shouldn't have each day and I stuck to that! 

My measurements:

Before:                    After: 

Arm: 9.5                    Arm 9.0 

Bust: 29                   Bust28

Waist: 26                    Waist: 24.5

Hips: 34                     Hips: 33

Thighs: 18                    Thighs: 18

Weight: 117.5                    Weight: 114.0

Overall weight loss: 3.5 lbs. and -4 inches all over!! 

I honestly couldn't be happier with the results from this program and am happy to say that I WILL be doing another round ASAP!! I have a photoshoot coming up on May 16th and I know this program will whip me into the shape I need by then!!! Sooooo I am living it up this week and back at it on May 4th! Wanna join me?? I would love to have you join me in my upcoming Challenge Group, the May Confidence Project, starting May 4th......if you wanna join in on all the support/accountability/motivation and FUN fill out the form and/or message me for more details!! 

https://jennstevens.wufoo.com/forms/m1bkz2vn1fbwmht/

Group Starts May 4th!! 

If you have EVER wondered what all this crazy Beachbody/Shakeology is all about, let's chat and see if one of these AMAZING programs would be a good fit for you!!!

-xoxoxoxo

Jenn 

Do NOT Drink Shakeology, IF......

This blog post has been a long time coming.....I have been contemplating it since the middle of January and finally decided that it's finally time to share it! I want to share my Shakeology story/transformation with you today, along with a little warning....do NOT drink Shakeology if you wouldn't enjoy these side effects below.....

WARNING: Side Effects May Include....
*Lasting Weight Loss
*Increased Energy
*Better Digestion
*Healthy Skin & Nails
*Improved ALL around health!!  (a little rundown of what Shakeology is: an all natural meal replacement shake & daily dose of dense nutrition that is jammed packed full of super foods and antioxidants)

I started drinking Shakeology a little less than a year ago......but I want to rewind about 10 years ago. So, we as women go to the ob/gyn every year (well at least you should and if you are not I encourage you to do so!) for an annual check up. Up until I was about 23 years old my annual check ups were always easy and non-stressful. That ALL changed when I went for my yearly check up the year of my 23rd birthday and about 2 weeks later got the call that no woman wants to get.....'we have your results, your test came back abnormal, we will need to do further testing'! WHAT??? My heart instantly sunk and I started questioning everything, 'why me', 'how could this happen', 'what is wrong with me' and about a million other things went through my mind. So I scheduled my next appointment and test (a colposcopy) with my doctor and waited. Come appointment day I was a ball full of nerves and still so so confused, my doctor was amazing, I have been with her since I was 16 yrs old and she made sure I understood everything that was going on and reassured me that 'this happens and it'll be ok'! This test I was having is a little more invasive so afterward I was given my instructions and sent on my way, of course still a nervous mess! Fast forward 2 weeks and my phone rings and it's my doctors office and this time it wasn't a dreaded call, it was a call saying that the results from the test were 'normal'! I instantly felt like I could breathe again and that a huge weight had been lifted! BUT I did need to come back for a follow up in 6 months rather than the normal every year! I was ok with that as long as I was ok! Or so I thought......

We are going to fast forward 6 months to that next appointment.....it was a routine appointment like always and then 2 weeks later, I got that dreaded call AGAIN 'your results came back abnormal, we need to do further testing'! Again my heart sunk and I began to question everything AGAIN!!! Of course I scheduled the next appointment and test and AGAIN this test came back 'normal'! I began to wonder what the heck is going on inside of me? Well at the time I wasn't living a healthy lifestyle, I was drinking like a fish and eating out any chance I got! This process of abnormal results, then further testing went on for about 10 yrs (YES you read that correctly, 10 yrs!) until I finally decided that something needed to change with ME! 

This brings me to my Shakeology story and transformation! 
Last March (2014) my husband and I really buckled down and started living a healthy lifestyle. We were both at our heaviest weights and we were just unhappy and wanted a change! We started a Beachbody workout program together called FocusT25 and started planning/prepping our meals with the correct portions, and eating more clean! This program was 10 weeks long and we both had AAAHHHHH-Mazing results from the program and our new found clean eating lifestyle, my husband lost 20 lbs. and I lost about 5 lbs. but totally defined and toned by body BUT most importantly we FELT GREAT inside and out!! I wanted more of this feeling so I reached out to my Beachbody Coach about Shakeology and what I needed to do to become a coach. So I purchased Shakeology and signed up to become a Team Beachbody Coach,(over the last 11 months I have drank Shakeology everyday and have completed FocusT25, PiYo, the 21 Day Fix, P90, Insanity Max30 and the 21 Day Fix Extreme workout programs and have lost about 18-20lbs.), I would've never thought that day when I made that choice, that our lives would be forever changed! 

Brad (my husband's FocusT25 transformation)

My FocusT25 Transformation

Fast forward to this year, the year of my 34th birthday, I was scheduled for my yearly ob/gyn appointment in January (2015). I go to the appointment, not as on edge as I usually am, because I can feel a HUGE difference in my body and all the changes that I have made over the last several months. The appointment goes as usual, but one thing that my doctor asks is 'how did you lose 18 lbs. in the course of a year and not look sick'? I said to her 'my husband and I have been drinking Shakeology, eating healthy and doing Beachbody workout programs daily', she was very proud and said 'well good for you'! Appointment was over and I was on my way, I had a good feeling and for the 1st time in a LONG time couldn't wait to see what those results were going to be in a few weeks! 2 weeks went by and nothing, I started to get worried and told my husband I hadn't heard anything, could that be a good sign or a bad sign? Well that day, in February I received the call I've been wanting for a very long time, it was the doctors office assuring me that the results were NORMAL and that no further testing will be necessary!! To some that may not be a big deal but this was HUGE for me, for us, we have been battling this on going and stressful process for the last 10 years and it finally ended!

Next month,  May 28th to be exact, it will be one year that I have been drinking Shakeology and living a healthy lifestyle and the changes I have seen over this last year from these (simple) lifestyle changes is beyond words! Shakeology daily, eating healthy and working out daily gave me my life back!! I am not saying 100% that Shakeology was the reason for these good/normal results BUT what I am saying is that it has changed my body inside and out and I know that it was a combination of just drinking Shakeology and living a healthier life that gave me these results and for that I will forever be grateful!

The point of this blog post was to show you the absolute IMPORTANCE to living healthy and just exactly WHY I love and believe in Shakeology so so much! Sharing this very personal information isn't easy and it brings back alot of heartache and frustration within myself BUT if I can reach 1 person through sharing my struggles & my story, then it was worth it! I encourage you first and foremost to TAKE CARE OF YOU!!! God gave us 1 life and body to live in, we need to cherish it, I am so happy that I took my life back and made a change and I will never go back to where I was! And secondly, if you have ever thought about, had questions about, wanted to try Shakeology or have NO CLUE what Shakeology is, reach out to me I'd be happy to tell you more and help you get started on your healthy LIFE journey!
Thank you for taking the time to read my story!!


-xoxoxoxo
Jenn

May Confidence Project

So you guys........I am working on a little project ------->>>> MYSELF!! And I would love for you to join me!!! I'm here to tell ya, the BEST project you can work on is yourself!! 

I wanna know......do you have some awesome plans for this summer? Vacations or weddings? OR are you just tired of being sick & tired and ready for a change? WHATEVER your reason may be…..what are you waiting for? YOU CAN DO THIS and you deserve to do this for YOU! AND we can do it together!!! 

I will be hitting up Nashville, TN in July and I cannot wait!! Soooooo I am on a mission to be in the BEST shape of my life & be my most CONFIDENT self!! BUT I need your help ------ You’re probably thinking ‘how the heck can I help her?’------ WELL you can be my accountability partner that’s how!!! I need the motivation and accountability to keep me going……I am only human and I still struggle daily when it comes to diet, exercise and most of all CONFIDENCE!!

Soooooo starting May 4th I am opening up my {{May Confidence Project}} and I’d love to have you join me so we can hold each other accountable to our health & fitness goals!!! AND we can become proud and confident of ourselves!!! Sound like a plan to you?

How its gonna work >>>>>> Accountability, Motivation, Group & Coach support, Healthy recipes /tips and FUN (of course, I’m all about the fun!) and much MORE!!

Are you ready to make a change? JOIN ME and start NOW to work on your best project to date ------->>> YOU!!! Fill out this form below and we will chat about how to get you started!! 

https://jennstevens.wufoo.com/forms/m1bkz2vn1fbwmht/

-xoxoxoxo
Jenn 

Insanity Max 30 Results & Review

WOW I cannot believe it, I am an official Insanity Max 30 graduate!! It was a crazy hard (physically & mentally) 60 days but I LOVED every minute of it!!!  This program pushed me past ALL of my limits and made me so much stronger inside and out!!

The Low Down: 
I am just going to stand up and say 2 things.....#1 I SUCK at following meal plans and #2 My life has been so crazy busy with moving and building a new home that I have totally slacked with posting my weekly updates!! With that being said, I want to share my thoughts with you about Insanity Max 30.....this was by far one of the hardest programs I've done to date! ShaunT was not playing around when he created this program for sure! BUT I became so much stronger during this program inside and out!
Let's talk about the workouts.....TOUGH? Yes!! Worth it? HE** YES!!! I can 100% say (I didn't know it at the time) month 1 totally gets you ready and geared up for Month 2! The workouts incorporate cardio and strength (BUT with no weights, your body is your weight!), it's a great mix of the two! AND the best part about it is the workouts are only 30 mins. long!!! Who doesn't have time for a 30 min workout? NOW....on to Month 2, let's just say at one point during the 1st week I looked over and said to my workout buddy Alicia, 'did you notice he has talked about getting us ready for Friday Fight Round#2 in every workout this week? NOW I'm scared!!' hahahahahhahahahaha and YES there was a reason ShaunT talked about Friday Fight Round #2 all that week.......because he was preparing us for what was about to happen to our lives (as he would put it!) come Friday!! 
In my 100% opinion this program is nothing short of AMAZING, which doesn't surprise me at all because everything ShaunT is amazing in my eyes! But seriously this program would be great for ALL fitness levels, age or weight! There is a modifier for every exercise/workout that is super easy to follow! NOW onto my results......one thing I will say about my results is I didn't want to lose anymore weight and my goal with this program was to tone up and gain some muscle! In all honesty I wasn't totally OFF when it came to my diet, not sure if it was stress eating sometimes or just life getting in the way but some weeks I totally sucked with my nutrition! 

My measurements:

Before:                    After: 

Arm: 9.5                    Arm 9.5 

Bust: 28.5                   Bust 29

Waist: 25                    Waist: 26

Hips: 33                     Hips: 33.5

Thighs: 18                    Thighs: 17.5

Weight: 111.8                    Weight: 114.2

Yes you are probably like what the heck she gained weight!!! You are right, I did and I'm totally ok with it because I know my eating wasn't on point and that some of that weight is muscle growth that I gained and all that matters is I feel GREAT!! And I don't see a HUGE difference in my before and afters due to the weight gain so that's why I am positive it's muscle gain and not fat! 

NOW I am on to my next journey/workout program which will be the 21 Day Fix Extreme by the amazing trainer Autumn Calabrese!!! If you've heard of the 21 Day Fix then you know who Autumn is and you will know that by adding the words Extreme after 21 Day Fix, she is NOT playing around!! I have done a few sample workouts from the program and will officially start on April 6th BUT until then I am going to play around with the new Beachbody OnDemand this week!!! I would love to have you join me in my upcoming Challenge Group on April 6th......if you wanna join in on all the support/accountability/motivation and FUN fill out the form and/or message me for more details!! 

https://jennstevens.wufoo.com/forms/m1bkz2vn1fbwmht/

AND even though I have acknowledged I totally SUCK at following a strict meal plan, I am vowing to follow the 21 Day Fix Extreme meal plan for the 21 Days!!! We will see how it goes without wine but HEY it's 21 Days, I can do anything for 21 Days and to be in the best shape of my life come this summer!!! Stay tuned, I will keep you posted throughout the journey (it may not be weekly BUT I will update you!)

If you have EVER wondered what all this crazy Beachbody/Shakeology is all about, let's chat and see if one of these AMAZING programs would be a good fit for you!!!

-xoxoxoxo

Jenn 

What is Beachbody On Demand?

Sooooooo excited to share this with YOU!!

It's here!!! The newest and GREATEST from Beachbody has finally arrived!!! 

What is it you ask?? It's Beachbody On Demand and it is the ability to instantly stream any workout in the Beachbody Digital library to your laptop, tablet, or phone!! You can choose workouts by fitness level, duration, type of exercise, and celebrity trainer. Plus you can get digital versions of the program guides and workout calendars, so you can start getting results today! The digital library will be updated monthly with fresh workouts and different programs, so you never run out of the on the go options. All you need is literally an internet connection! This is sooooo exciting!!! It's like NetFilx with workouts/fitness!!

WHY Beachbody OnDemand??
With access to the Beachbody digital library, there’s something for everyone. Whether you want to get ripped with P90X®, get insanely fit with INSANITY®, or lose weight with Brazil Butt Lift®, you can do your workout at any time—anywhere! Now there are no excuses for missing workouts, and with so many choices you’ll never get bored. And with the added bonus of personalized meal plans and access to Beachbody’s top support tools and experts, incredible results are within your reach. The Team Beachbody Club is so much more than workouts—it’s a total health and fitness solution. New content and workouts are added each month, so you can try out a new trainer or get insider access to the latest hot releases. Simply put, Team Beachbody Club is all the fitness, nutrition, support, and accountability you need to get life-changing results.

This is an AWESOME feature/tool for everyone but especially those who are afraid to commit to a full workout program, are undecided or just want ALOT of variety. AND if you travel alot and don't want the hassle of lugging your DVDS on top of everything else.....*BOOM* Beachbody OnDemand has got you covered! This is BY FAR the best thing to come to you from Beachbody ------> I had a chance myself to check out the OnDemand a few weeks ago, and it was so GREAT!!! I have always wanted to try out the TurboFire workouts but never got around to buying them.....wellllllll......I was away from home a few weeks ago and only had my lap top so I was able to get a workout in on the go, which was awesome!! I didn't have to skip my workout while I was away! 

Turbo Fire was at my fingertips on the go with Beachbody OnDemand

ALL the Scoop on Beachbody OnDemand: 

You may be wondering....how can I get the Beachbody OnDemand? Well it's really easy actually!! If you are already a paid Team Beachbody Club member all you will need to do is, when you log into your Team Beachbody account at www.teambeachbody.com, you can find the link to Beachbody On Demand in the top navigation bar (it will be YELLOW if you are a Paid Club Member). If you are NOT a paid Team Beachbody Club Member you can sign up to be one here: https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=410206 . 

How much does the Club Membership cost?:  
Club Membership breaks down to $2.99 per week BUT is charged quarterly at $38.87. You are NOT locked in for any period of time, you can quit/cancel anytime you'd like. When you get the club membership you INSTANTLY have access to the customized meal planning feature, that has a printable grocery list, it allows you to customize and note if you have food allergies or don't like certain foods, you get access to celebrity trainer chats and support groups. The BEST part is you will get a coach like me who will connect you to a support and accountability group called a challenge group! Your coach will help you in setting realistic goals for you, match you up with the correct program for your needs and keep you accountable to what you want to accomplish. AND as a club member you get 10% off of ALL products!! 

What workouts will be included?: 
The workout programs that will be included with the OnDemand access are.....

• P90X & P90X Deluxe 
• P90X2® & P90X2 Deluxe 
• P90X3® & P90X3 Deluxe 
• P90X ONE on ONE® Volume 1 
• INSANITY & INSANITY Deluxe 
• INSANITY: THE ASYLUM® Volume 1 
• TurboFire® 
• Brazil Butt Lift & Brazil Butt Lift Deluxe 
• ChaLEAN Extreme® • 10-Minute Trainer® • Hip Hop Abs®  

*New content and workouts will be added monthly, so there’s always something new to try, and you’ll never get bored!*

AND you will get {INSIDER ACCESS} so you can sample the NEW/HOT Releases like these.....

• 21 Day Fix® “Total Body Cardio Fix” 
• 21 Day Fix EXTREME® “Plyo Fix Extreme” 
• PiYo® “Sweat” 
• FOCUS T25® “ALPHA Cardio”
• INSANITY MAX:30TM “Sweat Intervals” 
• Body Beast® “Build: Chest & Tris” 
• P90® “Sculpt A”

You are going to LOVE this foul proof feature!!

Soooooo ALL this sounds GREAT right?! FOR SURE!! If you would like to get started or have anymore questions please get in touch with me and I will help get you started on your journey today! JOIN ME in my ongoing Challenge Group!!! 

-xoxoxoxoxoxo

Jenn

Weeks 2 & 3 of Insanity Max 30 Update & Thoughts

Power JUMPS definitely = NO JOKE!

Sorry I didn't make a post for ya last week, it's been quite the busy month around here!! Let me just start with this ------>Ohhhhhh boy!!!! I cannot believe I am going into Week 4 of Insanity Max 30!!! The past 3 weeks have been GREAT!! The 10 minute Ab Attack workout was added into the mix and let's just say my abs are SORE!!! I've said it before but I'll say it again, I am sooooo happy to have ShaunT back in my life!! This program is challenging me not only with my pushing my body to it's limits & beyond BUT challenging my mind!! Everyday there is a move in a workout that I say to myself 'I cannot do this I'm going to Max out' then I hear ShaunT on the screen saying 'if you stop I'm making you do power jumps!' OHHHHH HE** NO!!!! That right there will make you do 50 more! hahahahhaha! Power Jumps really are NO JOKE!! 

I am finally feeling STRONG again since starting Max 30! It's crazy to think that in 3 weeks I am starting to get a little {as my husband would call it} baby bicep!!! Since starting my journey I have definitely got more definition in my arms but they weren't 'strong' NOW I can say they are gaining more definition and muscle than EVER before!! I mean I can see why, we do about 50 push ups in every workout hahahaha! 


Soooooo it has been extremely cold here in Pittsburgh, PA and when I say extremely I mean BITTER!!! I've lived here my whole life and it hasn't really bothered me until this year!! I couldn't even imagine what would happen if I had to go out in the cold every night to go to the gym?! Ohhhhhh I KNOW {insert light bulb} I wouldn't go and I'd use the cold as an excuse! No excuses when you do it at home! I am so thankful that I get to do my workout on my own time in the comfort of my own home everyday! 

REALLY???!!! 1 Degree? UGH! 

Let's chat about FOOD....
WOW wanna talk about a tough 2 weeks.....I don't know why but my nutrition has been one word, OFF!? With the cold and Valentines Day it was tough to resist the temptation to say the least! It's been tough for me to actually follow my meal plan and eat ENOUGH? Oddly eating that much good stuff is tough for me.....I am definitely a work in progress when it comes to the nutrition aspect of this! One thing that I can say is ALWAYS a constant in my nutrition and always will be is my yummy Shakeology for breakfast! I am really bad when it comes to breakfast (I used to grab a little pkg of powdered donuts and a diet soda and that folks was my breakfast!) but Shakeology keeps on track AND healthy!!! It's amazing the things that it has done for my health! (blog to come on that this week!!!) 

Yes I have had a rough road with my nutrition throughout this whole program thus far BUT one thing I can say is I'm not quitting or failing! I could easily say 'screw it I'm going to eat whatever I want, I'm working out 6 days a week so I can eat what I want!' NO NO NO!!! Because I know that you cannot out work a bad/poor diet! There is just no way! I will not give up or quit, I will work hard each week to focus on where I stumbled a bit and work hard to improve on it the next week. 

A HUGE step in my business: 
The past 2 weeks were absolutely AMAZING in my Beachbody business! Sooooo not only did I reach one of my BIG goals and move my business forward BUT 2 of my personally sponsored coaches moved forward in their businesses!!! And I couldn't be more proud of them and NONE of this would be possible without my AMAZING team, the wonderful ladies of Team Royal Dream!! I owe it all to them!

OMG I am a Diamond Beachbody Coach

Dana reached a BIG milestone in her business this week!! Congrats Emerald Coach!

Kristin reached a BIG milestone in her business this week!! Congrats Emerald Coach!

What exactly does this mean.....that we are helping LOTS of people change their lives for the better!!
If you asked me a year ago if I would be typing this status today, I would've laughed in your face!!! LITERALLY!!! Never in a million years did I EVER think I would be passionate about mine & other peoples health and fitness!! I can sit here and be 1000000% honest with you when I say that Beachbody has totally changed my life!!! I am NOT a different me, I am a BETTER version of me! I have met the most amazing woman and have built friendships for life and there are times I have to pinch myself and say 'is this really happening?'

I have found my calling & my passion and I am not slowing down, my mission is to help YOU in whatever aspect of your life you need help in, health & fitness or living the life you've always wanted.....I started this out thinking 'ya it'll hold me accountable for my workouts and I'll get a sweet discount'.....NEVER did I ever think it would turn into this!! God has blessed me & put this opportunity in my hands, it is my DUTY to share it with YOU!

What it comes down to ------- > Don’t EVER just settle, if you want something go out and get it and make it happen, you can do anything you truly put your mind to! And don’t EVER be afraid to DREAM BIG, REAL BIG!!! I know I am dreaming BIG! I couldn’t be happier that I took that JUMP and made the decision to join Beachbody!! I am grateful everyday for this opportunity and my only REGRET is that I didn't do this sooner! I am BY FAR no fitness or nutrition specialist but I know what has worked for me and it started with Beachbody products, I have never in my life been so confident & happy with ME! And I WILL do whatever it takes to share it with and help as many people as I possibly can because EVERY-ONE MATTERS and should have a chance to experience the AWESOMENESS of Beachbody!

As I go into week 4 of Insanity Max 30 I am excited, nervous but most of all proud of how far I have come over the last year with my health & fitness and NOW my Beachbody coaching business......isn't there a song.....I can hear it in my head now.....'ain't no stopping me now'!! OH YA!!! 



-xoxoxoxo
Jenn