The Masters Hammer & Chisel - Coming Soon

The Countdown Is On

Anytime a new Beachbody program comes out I get so excited, it almost feels like Christmas. The Master's Hammer and Chisel is going to be launching on December 1st. This is the most excited I have been for a program because it is so what I need right now and because my hubby claims he is going to do it along with me. I have done almost all of the different workouts we have and because of it, I am in pretty good shape but I have not noticed much change in awhile. I am at my goal weight and size but what I really want is some muscle definition. If I want that, I realize I have to pick up the weights. This program will do just that for me.

The Masters Hammer and Chisel is a 60 day program featuring two Beachbody trainers - Sagi the trainer from Body Beast and Autumn the creator of the 21 day fix and fix extreme will take you on a new transformation journey. The Master’s Hammer and Chisel includes aspects of bodybuilding, but also focuses on improving endurance, power, agility, strength, balance, and range of motion to sculpt a tight, defined physique. Workouts will be around 35 minutes long. You will need a little more equipment that most of the programs require. Your going to want a variety of weights as well as a stability ball or weight bench, a medicine ball, as well as a chin up bar or resistance band you can put over the door. I think the weight bench would be easier to use than the ball if you can make that happen. Not only will you get the 12 different workouts but you will also get the meal plan guide and nutrition book along with the color coded portion control containers to help you with portion control. 

On December 7th I will be launching an exclusive test group for my challengers and coaches. We will navigate the program together and challenge each other to see who can get the best transformation. While some might think starting a fitness program during the holidays is a bad idea, it actually is the perfect time and will put you ahead of the game when it comes to New Years Resolutions. No sense waiting until January to get fit. If anything this will help you stay on track over the holidays. Please fill out my application below to be considered for the group! I will be in touch and out you on a wait list to let you know when the program is ready for purchase!

This is what my week one meals will look like. Stay tuned for the recipes for some of these up on my blog. 

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Peanut Butter Bars - Fixate Cookbook Style

This is healthy? Seriously? Stop.... 

Everything you need to whip up a pretty darn good dessert! 

Here's the deal I HATE TO BAKE. Like hate it. I can cook you anything but if you put me in charge of desserts you would have been better to send me to the grocery store. Ask my husband if you don't believe me. That's why when I got the fixate cookbook, I pretty much just skipped right over the dessert section. Well this past week I was craving some sweets but didn't want to ruin all the hard work I had been putting in with T25. (That's the program I am currently working out with. 3 weeks in, no stopping me now.) I pulled out the cookbook and decided to see if I had anything on hand that I could somehow turn into a treat. The peanut butter bars looked easy and appealing so I went for it. What a win! I loved it and what I loved even more was that it really wasn't all that unhealthy. They were very moist and had a nice after taste. I will absolutely be making these again. Check out the recipe below to see how I made them.

Ingredients 
2 eggs
Pure vanilla extract - 2 tsp.
Maple syrup - 1/2 cup
Baking soda - 1/2 tsp.
All natural creamy peanut butter - 1 1/2 cups

Directions 
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Spray a glass 8x8 pan - I used coconut oil
Combine all ingredients using a mixer
Layer into the pan using a spatula
Cook for 20 - 25 minutes
Allow to cool before cutting into squares
ENJOY!!!

Want to learn more about what the fixate cookbook is? Check out my video below! 

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The final product. Not too fancy looking but sure tastes great! 

Chicken Noodle Soup - The Best I Ever Made

Fixate Cookbook - A Girls Best Friend

This past week I got to finally try some new recipes from the much anticipated fixate cookbook. All the ones that we tried last week were amazing but my favorite was the chicken noodle soup recipe. In fact, this is the best chicken noodle soup I have EVER had. My little one was actually the one who picked it from the cookbook to try. He's a die hard soup fan so I was not surprised he picked this one! 

Here are the ingredients you are going to need:

Ingredients 

2 tsp - olive oil 

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cups chopped celery

5 cups of organic chicken broth

2 cups of organic vegetable broth 

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 

1 1/2 cups sliced organic carrots 

1 tsp dried oregano 

1/2 tsp of pink himalayan sea salt 

1 tsp black pepper

1 1/4 cups of dry whole wheat pasta 

2 chicken bullion cubes 

Directions 

In a stock pot place chicken breasts and broth as well as olive oil - bring to a rolling boil 

Add remaining ingredients and cook until vegetables are tender 

Add pasta, reduce to a lower heat and gently boil for 10 minutes. 

Remove from heat and enjoy! 

He was over the moon excited about his yummy soup!

* Recipe found in the Fixate cookbook and modified slightly* 

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Strawberry Banana Ice Cream - Fixate Style

I won't lie, I am dying for the launch of the new 21 day fix cookbook! I cannot wait to see what all will be included. BUT in the meantime we were given a sneak peak of a few recipes from the cookbook. I decided to give this "ice cream" recipe a try.

My son and I had a blast making it together - it was super easy and very healthy for him. The best part was he totally thought it was ice cream. Happy kiddo = happy mommy! You have to try this one with your family or for yourself!

Being silly and super excited about his ice cream!

Ingredients
2 cups of frozen bananas
1 cup frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons of almond milk - I used coconut almond milk for a slightly tropical taste
* I also used a tablespoon of natural peanut butter for a fun little add in!


Directions 
Place ingredients into the food processor
Turn on and mix until creamy - you may need to stir it a few times then blend again to get everything chopped up

Enjoy! Totally tastes like ice cream!!! Interested in learning more about what the fixate cook book is? Click here! 

YUMMY!

Focus on Family Fitness Challenge

July

The Month To Make Some Healthy Changes Once And For All

My focus for July is not just on women and helping them to feel better - July is going to be a family affair. On Monday July 20th I will kick off a challenge group that will be focusing on getting everyone healthy. It will be a group effort!  Maybe you have a spouse that wants to drop some weight and you have thought about doing it together or maybe your kiddos are living off of mac and cheese and as much as you hate to admit it - maybe it is time for a change. Not just for you but for everyone!

My little one - eats what we eat every single night - no making special meals for this toddler!

This is your chance. Now is  the time to say okay, what do I have to lose? I want in - Watch my video listed below to see if this might be for you! 

The group will run for 28 days. Taking you right up until the upcoming school year. This is your last chance to get back on track before the chaos of a new school year begins again. 

As I mentioned I will be giving away the newly released fixate cookbook created by Autumn Calabrese the creator of the 21 day fix and 21 day fix extreme to one lucky winner who purchases before July 10th. Fingers crossed that you win! 

So here's to your clean slate in July and starting fresh! I  am excited to help you get started and on track. Please fill out the application below if you would like to be considered! Only taking 10 this month! I will be in touch within 24 hours. 

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21 Day Fix Extreme - Ready Set Go!

READY...SET...GO!!! 

I have been waiting to get started with this program since I learned about it this past fall! Talk about a long time coming! The moment it went on sale I ordered it last week and even paid the extra for 2 day shipping. I SIMPLY COULDN’T WAIT TO GET IT! It arrived last week and I was excited to learn about the differences between this program and the original fix that so many of my challengers start with. I am just doing the extreme eating plan, which is very similar to the regular fix eating plan. There is a countdown to competition plan for eating but since I am not counting down to anything, I am going to start with the regular one first. I think I might give the countdown one a try right before my trip to Mexico that I earned thru Beachbody. We leave in April so I have a little bit of time!

My partner in crime who seemed to not stick with MAX 30 says he’s all in with me for fix extreme.  He was feeling bad about not doing MAX 30 and says he’s really, really, really in this time. Only time will tell but honestly out of all of my challengers I seem to have the hardest time keeping that challenger on track ;) If you know my husband and you see him eating take out or junk food give him hell for me.

My fix extreme challengers are going to start next Monday. They are mostly my original fix graduates who are now in some pretty fantastic shape and are ready to lean out. As the coach I wanted to be a week ahead of them and know what we were getting ourselves into so that is why my husband and I start tomorrow. I know the week of waiting is killing my challengers; they are pumped up and ready to go!

The game plan is to get the workouts in during the morning and do the ab fix 3 out of the 7 days this coming week as I get started. I did my meal plan and got all of my cheats out of the way. We cleared out the pantry from all the temptations and got our grocery list made. I am ready to hit the grocery store later on today! What I know about the fix is that planning and prepping are KEY to being successful. Failure to plan is like planning to fail.

My last cheat.... PSU Creamery Ice Cream. Worth it and at least I used the container for portion control right? 

 I took the entire week off last week to give my body a break after doing 60 days of Insanity Max 30 and to be quite honest, I am DYING to workout! Tonight we will take our before pictures and measurements and get ready to kick some fix extreme butt!

I am looking for 5 people who would be interested in having me teach them how to complete the 21 day fix or the fix extreme with success and support. Please fill out the application below if you would be interested in joining my next accountability group.

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21 Day Fix Extreme - Coming Soon

ITS COMING...

I feel like I have been waiting for this day to arrive now for months! Coming on February 2, 2015 the 21 day fix extreme will be launching. This is a big deal for many reasons but mostly a big deal to me because it is what my challengers who have been with me for quite some time now are in the most need of. I have some many challengers who fell in love with the original 21 day fix. They got great results and did many rounds. After those rounds many moved onto other programs but still kept mentioning how much they wanted more workouts from Autumn the creator of the 21 day fix. The best part about this is that fix extreme takes everything up a few notches. This will be for people who are seriously determined and willing to make short term sacrifices so they can see some serious results in just 21 days. The nutrition is much more strict than the orginial fix and the workouts are also more intense. Weights will be incorporated in all of these daily workouts to help create some seriously lean muscles. 

This program would be great for any 21 day fix graduates as well as those who are in great physical shape already due to other conditioning programs. This is not reccommended for beginners nor is it reccommended for someone who only sort of wants to go all in. This will take a certian mindset and lots of determination. 

Check out the video above to learn more about what it means to go extreme. 

What are the workouts all about??

Plyo Fix Extreme	An explosive lower-body workout that uses jumping and resistance to torch calories and sculpt muscles.
Upper Fix Extreme	By alternating opposing muscle groups, this no-rest upper-body workout will shred the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
Pilates Fix Extreme	Using a resistance band for every exercise, this intense mat workout works the entire body, placing emphasis on the core.
Lower Fix Extreme	Glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves will get stronger, leaner, and more defined with 30 minutes of challenging resistance work.
Cardio Fix Extreme	Combining weighted cardio moves with traditional metabolic training intervals keeps the heart rate soaring.
Dirty 30 Extreme	Using only seven compound moves focusing on multiple body parts at a time, this workout will burn extra calories while defining muscles. Get down and dirty, and get it done.
Yoga Fix Extreme	A fast-paced flow yoga class, combining strength, balance, flexibility, and power.
Power Strength Extreme	Based on functional movement patterns, these nine total-body exercises will change the way the  body moves, increasing strength, endurance, and power.
ABC Extreme	A 30-minute workout that targets common problem areas by pushing abs, butt, and cardio to  the extreme.  It'll get that competition body ready for the stage.
The Fix Challenge	Keep things interesting and burn off calories with this quick resistance workout!

I am thrilled to be able to offer a challenge group starting up on Febrary 16th for those wishing to go extreme. The group will offer daily motivation and accountability along with others who are doing the fix extreme along with you. There is strength in numbers! You won't want to go extreme alone! Click here to sign up to have me as you coach and fill out the application below. I will be in touch within 24 hours. I look forward to working with you to help you get extreme results. 

I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of what the fix extreme will be like last week and let me just say wow! JELLO! I was really sore after and I didn't think I would be because I have been doing insanity max 30 now for almost 60 days and thought I was in pretty good shape at this point. Turns out this is something on the next level. 

At a recent Beachbody event I was lucky enough to meet Autumn and do the fix extreme workout live with 1,000 other coaches. It was such a great time and really has me excited about the upcoming product launch! 

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