Ultimate Workout Playlist

Sooooo as we get ready to start our journey with the NEW Beachbody program, The Master's Hammer & Chisel today, I feel like I'm gonna need some good jams to listen to during my workouts......so I came up with my ultimate workout playlist and I wanted to share it with you! 

There really is nothing like a little pep in your step to step that workout up a notch! This exercise playlist will help you have awesome workouts that motivate you beyond belief! The right tunes can be just the push you need to go from a mediocre workout to pushing yourself beyond the limits you thought possible. So get ready to have a party in your gym and be the best that you can be!


1. Work Bitch- Britney Spears 
2. Baby Got Back- Sir Mix Alot
3. Turn Down For What- DJ Snake
4. Masterpiece- Jessie J 
5. Change The Way You Kiss Me- Cardio Workout Crew
6. Turn Up The Music- Chris Brown 
7. Burn- Ellie Goulding 
8. A Little Party Never Killed NoBody (All We Got)- Fergie 
9. Want to Want Me- Jason Derulo 
10. Watch me Whip- Silento 
11. Fight Song- Rachel Platten 
12. Push It- Salt N Pepa
13. Same Old Love- Selena Gomez 
14. Can't Feel My Face- The Weeknd
15. The Hills- The Weeknd
16. One Last Time- Ariana Grande
17. Eye of the Tiger- Survivor
18. Good For You (Feat. A$AP Rocky)
19. Worth It- Fifth Harmony
20. 0 to 100/The Catch Up- Drake 
21. Started From The Bottom- Drake 
22. Hypnotize- The Notorious B.I.G. 
**All of the songs from this playlist I downloaded at www.rhapsody.com you can create an account and listen to radio playlists or pay a minimal monthly fee for unlimited downloads, which is what I do**


When I am not jamming out to the above playlist I like to listen to the workout radio playlist on Rhapsody or Pandora Radio!! So I hope this was helpful and you find your ultimate playlist to ROCK your workout to!! 


-xoxoxoxo
Jenn 

WOW is all I can say!!

I remember this day, but I look at that girl in the picture and can’t help but think that ‘who was that girl, and WHAT was she doing with her life?’

4 years ago, I chased ‘perfect’, A LOT!! I thought that living life to the fullest was partying it up on the weekends with my friends and being the skinniest (hence the reason I was hooked on diet pills) & prettiest girl in the room….BOY was I wrong!

I have learned A LOT of lessons in my life but the hardest, yet MOST valuable lesson that I have learned over the past 19 months is that it’s 10000000% A-OK to be ME unapologetically, no matter what! I don’t have to drink, party, be the prettiest or the skinniest, I just have to be ME! Chasing ‘perfect’ for the majority of my life was exhausting!! I would try to be whatever other people wanted & needed me to be…..but in the process I lost myself. Lucky for me though, since I started coaching & joined this supportive community of like minded peeps, I’ve learned that all I need to be is ME! It has helped me realize that these ‘imperfections’ I was telling myself I had for all these years, they are actually ALL the things that make me ME!! It’s crazy the freeing feeling you have when you simply love yourself for who you really are, imperfections and ALL!!

If you take nothing else from this but this --------- always remember to love who YOU are! Learn to laugh at yourself and realize that there is absolutely no such thing as PERFECT!!


-xoxoxoxoxo
Jenn

Holiday Fit-Giving Guide: A Few of my Favorite Things

Can you believe that Christmas is in less than 10 days??? HOLY WOW!! That snuck up on us! Sooooo where are my last minute shoppers at??? The race is ON to get all those special people in your life those special gifts! So I wanted to give you a little help and share a few of my favorite things with you, that may just be on my list too! Don't fret, there is still time to get your shop on!

1. Cuddl Duds Softwear with Stretch Cowl Neck Tunic
I love everything about Cuddl Duds Softwear/Warmwear!! Not only is this top fashionable but it's super comfy AND it has thumbholes! OK SOLD! But honestly its warm while keeping you looking good! Your wife, sister, mom, best friend can pair this with a pair of printed leggings and boots and they will have the perfect outfit!

2. FitBit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Tracker

Let's just say I can't go a day without my FitBit! Not only does this track your daily activity & sleep, it's totally water proof!! I NEVER take mine off! Ok I do take it off to charge it but other than that you will find it on my wrist! I love that it keeps me on track and holds me accountable each time I check into the app to see mine & my friends' activity each day!

3. Motivational Bottle Water Bottle
This little gem will keep anyone on track with their daily water intake with it's trusty timeline reminding you when it's time to drink up again! And I LOVE that they all feature some kind of inspirational or motivational quote on them!! Let me tell ya, I haven't put mine down since it came in the mail! It holds 32 oz. of water, is BPA FREE and fits in a normal size cup holder! Perfect gift!

4. Lumee Illuminated Cell Phone Case

THIS one was definitely on my Christmas list this year, because lets face it, there ain't no shame in my selfie game!! And it was time to step it up a notch! I've heard great reviews that it's great for those pictures in dark rooms/spaces, taking videos and just the normal old selfie! If you or someone you know loves to take selfies or just pictures in general, this is a MUST gift!

5. Black Rubber Activity/Gym Floor Mat

My hubby bought these for our new home gym and we are loving them!! Not only do they give you that extra cushion when you have to do floor work but it also helps protects those joints if you are doing lots of jumping. 

6. Cuddl Duds Cozy Soft Down-Alternative Throw
I told you I loved ALL things Cuddl Duds and I'm telling you, you will too!! Sooooo this blanket, speaks for itself!! I bought this a few months ago, and I literally have used it everyday since! It's super soft, machine washable and comes in a variety of colors! I'm pretty sure this is a gift for EVERYONE!! It sure is RoccoTheBoxer approved LOL! Who doesn't like to cuddle under a warm blanket, right?

7. Nike Free TR 5
By far one of my favorite shoes!! And you can never have enough pairs of shoes, especially when you are doing high intensity workouts! They are comfy & light and come in all different colors!!

And last BUT certainly NOT least.......
8. The NEW Autumn Calabrese for Beachbody Clothing Line
Let's just say this stuff is AMAZING!! Cute, stylish, comfort wear for your fitfam/fitfriends OR just about anyone on your list! Head on over to www.beachbodycoach/JENN2981 today to snag some of this awesome line AND get yourself free shipping right now!

Wellllll that is all I have for you, hopefully you got some good ideas today! These things are some of my favorite things that make the fit life a little more enjoyable! Lastly, if you are really wanting to gift that someone special in your life with health & fitness forward this blog post to them, or have them reach out to me to join me in my Trim & Lean in 2016 accountability group that I will be starting January 4th or message me with any questions you may have.
* Wishing you a wonderful, safe & happy holiday season! *

-xoxoxoxoxoxo
Jenn

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

Thanksgiving Gone Healthy

I know we all have a love/hate relationship with Thanksgiving!!! It’s the 1 holiday that everyone feels like it’s 100% OK to stuff themselves until they can’t move! HA!! While I know it may seem impossible to eat healthy on Thanksgiving, there are A LOT of healthy alternatives for the traditional Thanksgiving foods, that offer the same great tastes that we LOVE but with just a few tweaks to allow for a much healthier option! So I wanted to bring a few of these healthier options to your attention to make it a little easier for you to get thru this Thanksgiving! 

Ohhhhhh the appetizers….we all love the appetizers!!! Between the dips,  hor d’ouvres, spreads, etc. it’s enough to fill you up even before you get to the main course!!!  The best way to limit yourself from overeating on appetizers? Take smaller portions, that way you can still have a taste but won’t fill up on just the appetizers! If you are planning to attend a Thanksgiving Day celebration, be sure to pick and choose carefully before dinner. If you must, fill up on light snacks so you don’t totally ruin your appetite by the time the bird hits the table!

OK so the turkey isn’t the BIG issue, it’s all those yummy side dishes that we gotta worry about!! Many Thanksgiving side dishes are built with enough ingredients to be a main meal by themselves. This is half of the fun; however, it can be very unhealthy. I have found 2 SUPER yummy but healthy alternatives for some of Thanksgivings favorite side dishes!! Check them out….. 

These Glazed Yams will definitely satisfy that sweet potato craving for you!!  http://www.teambeachbody.com/teambeachbodyblog/nutrition/glazed-yams-cinnamon-nutmeg 

Next up we have stuffing, gotta have stuffing!! But it doesn't have to be loaded with carbs, check out this Quinoa Stuffing, you'll get that GREAT taste of stuffing without all the added carbs/calories!! http://www.teambeachbody.com/teambeachbodyblog/nutrition/quinoa-stuffing  

Now that we got dinner outta the way there MUST be >>>>> dessert! Of course there will be Pumpkin Pie or it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving right?! Well I found you a healthy alternative to pumpkin pie, heck you could even make it if you are hosting or take it to the family gathering you will be attending!! I’m sure no one will know the difference and it’ll be a HUGE hit!!

*Low-Fat Pumpkin Cake Bars*

For the Cake: 

◦ 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

◦ 2/3 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

◦ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

◦ 4 egg whites

◦ 1 teaspoon baking soda

◦ 1 cup Stevia Sugar

◦ 3 teaspoons baking powder

◦ 2 cups all-purpose flour

◦ 1/2 teaspoon of salt or sea salt

◦ 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

◦ Cooking spray

For the frosting:

◦ 5 ounces light cream cheese

◦ 1 cup powdered sugar

◦ 1 teaspoon vanilla

◦ 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped

Directions:

1 To make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch glass cake plate with cooking spray.

2 Mix pumpkin, yogurt, vanilla, egg whites and sugar well in a large mixing bowl. Once combined, add in baking soda, baking powder, flour, salt and pumpkin pie spice until fully mixed.

3 Bake for about 30 minutes, or until cake comes out dry when inserted with a toothpick.

4 To make the frosting: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla together. Once cake has cooled, frost and garnish with toasted almonds.

ENJOY!!! 

Remember the most important part of staying healthy at a Thanksgiving celebration is portion control regardless of what is served. Still, keeping the calorie count down on what goes into the food will benefit everyone involved. I hope these ideas/recipes help you make your Thanksgiving celebration a little healthier this year!!

-xoxoxoxoxo

Jenn