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 

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

I'm in LOVE with PiYo

Sooooo I have been talking about PiYo ALOT lately and I started it this week and can say that I am totally being proved wrong, I never thought I'd ever be one to enjoy Yoga/Pilates, but this program is nothing short of AMAZING and has me totally HOOKED!

I am following the schedule that comes with the workout program to ensure the best results so my week goes as follows:

Monday - Align: The Fundamentals
Tuesday - Define: Lower Body
Wednesday - Define: Upper Body
Thursday - Sweat
Friday - Rest Day
Saturday - Define: Lower Body
Sunday - Define: Upper Body

and I must say the workouts are tougher than they look and the time just flies by!  Before you know it the workout is over and you feel completely stretched and your body feels longer and leaner!

One of my favorite things about PiYo is that it is a nice mixture of stretching and moving through different exercises and poses. There is no jumping involved and you are soley concentrating on aligning your body and your form! It's a really nice change of pace for me for sure, I thought I'd get bored quickly because I've been hooked on FocusT25 the past 10 wks but it's not nearly as easy as it looks, IT IS a hardcore workout and YOU WILL sweat!!

If you think PiYo is something you'd be interested in get in touch with me and we will chat!!

xoxoxo

-Jenn