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7 Day SHAKEOLOGY Challenge

Monday JUNE 13, 2016

Are you ready to feel AMAZING?

Do you feel sluggish and need a push?

Do you hate eating fruits and veggies?

So what is in Shakeology? Check it out here!

Have you heard of Shakeology and wondered what it is all about? I know, I know...everyone says it SOOOOO Expensive. Well, here is your chance to sample a shake that is...

 Packed with globally sourced SUPERFOOD ingredients!

Yup! That is right. This stuff is amazing!

Here is a little story...

My mother is a busy lady. She watches my WILD 3 year old son everyday, she works and has a lot of additional responsibilities at home and she was CONSTANTLY EXHAUSTED!  Exercise was only a thought for her. I had an extra bag of Shakeology, so she decided to give it a shot! That's right!

She was SKEPTICAL...as we All Are!!! You know what they say, "The proof is in the pudding"! She has been drinking these shakes every day for a month now and things are changing. She has more energy to just get up and do things around the house that she would not normally do. She just feels so much better!  For REAL. She said to me..."CARRIE...Seriously, I believe it is the Shakology that is helping me".

The BIG one....Mom has finally had enough energy to give her the push to EXERCISE! That is right....she is doing the 21 Day Fix workouts now and that was ONLY A THOUGHT a month ago.

Will the SHAKEOLOGY give you the Boost you need? Let's find out!

Join my 7 Day Shakeology Challenge!

What to you have to loose?

WHAT IS THIS GROUP ALL ABOUT ?

What will we do for the 7 Day Challenge?:

• Replace one meal a day with Shakeology- Healthiest Meal of the Day
• Exercise at least 5 of the 7 days for at least 30 minutes ( You can walk/jog, do your favorite workout video, just gotta move!)
• Eat healthy, nutrient dense meals- I will provide you with a list of the 21 Day Fix Food shopping list to help get your on track and give you a guide.
• Drink LOTS OF WATER!

What do YOU get out of this? 

• You will feel the benefits in 7 days of how AMAZING Shakeology Really is!
• You will have support from our PRIVATE Facebook Group of Friends!
• You will get lots of Motivational TIPS and Encouragement!
• This group will give you a KICK START! 
• Eating clean leads you down the road to a Healthier Life style and it the beginning of that journey we are all looking to create! Your Journey starts here!

The Challenge Starts on JUNE 13, 2016

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Message me here with questions! I will get you signed up!

How much is this going to cost??? $34.95 Yup...that is it!

Get my 7 Day Shakology Sampler here. 
You will need to create a Beachbody Account, which is FREE when you order! Please choose me as your Beachbody Coach  when you create your FREE BEACHBODY ACCOUNT!

There is a TON of awesome INFO on the Beachbody Website! Be sure to Browse :)

A BIT MORE ABOUT THE SHAKES!!

Full of Proteins and fiber – to help reduce hunger and food cravings.*

Antioxidants, Phytonutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals – to help fight free radical damage and help support a healthy immune system*

Adaptogen Herbs – traditionally used to help the body adapt and respond to the

effects of stress*

Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Digestive Enzymes – to help nutrient absorption and support regularity and healthy digestion*

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I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!

I know what it takes to reach your goals!

I'm doing it right now!

I want to help you feel that AMAZING sense of ACCOMPLISHMENT!

Please listen to my Pep talk from this morning! Straight from my heart!

PEP TALK...CLICK HERE

I'm going to share a little story from tonight.....

I'm going to a dear friends wedding in a few weeks and I needed to get a dress. I went to the store tonight to shop. When I shop I think of going in the changing room and wanting to cry when I leave. I also never fit in anything and leave discouraged. 

Things are changing!

Tonight everything I put on fit. I'm in a size 14 and I have not seen that size since high school. My heart wants all of you that are discourage to reach your goals. My job as a Beachbody Coach is to help you see that you can do ANYTHING!

I did not think it was possible :( I really didn't. 

I made the decision to be a coach because I knew these products work! I am confident that ANYONE can do these programs and get results. 

I am putting together a TEAM. You may not think you can be a coach right now, but when you join our team, you do your program, you get results....you won't be able to help but share how amazing Beachbody is! 

There are so many opportunities!

1- You get in Shape

2 - You become healthier 

3 - You can start your own business

4 - you will be confident again

5 - You will be PROUD of YOURSELF

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 Have you ever though of making 

HEALTH & FITNESS your career? 

Do you want to HELP others to reach their goals?

I'm a BEACHBODY coach and my PASSION is helping others

to get motivated and start their fitness journey.

When I get messages telling me that one of my group members 

from FITABULOUS has walked a 1/2 hour...I'm so PROUD! I encouraged 

someone to make the steps needed to start their momentum.

If you need help getting moving? If you are looking for a new career opportunity?

 MESSAGE ME!

Join my team so WE can keep moving forward 

and encourage each other.......but, most of all...

Help to ENCOURAGE OTHERS to JOIN US on our journey!!!

Together we can do ANYTHING!

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TOAST? Are you serious? 

Well, if you have been following me, you know I have had some dietary issues from my workouts and eating. I'm finally, through research, discovering that I have been doing it all wrong.

Have I been eating healthy? Yes

Who else out there thinks, like me...CARBS ARE THE ENEMY?

Well, I'm find out that part of the reason I have been having issues is because my 

BODY IS STARVING FOR CARBS!!!

The absolute best time of day that you can eat carbs, know that you are fueling your body and eat carbs without guilt? RIGHT AFTER YOUR INTENSE WORKOUT

Part of the rule is you have to work out your hardest. You have to push you body as far as you possibly can...THEN

EAT CARBS :) Healthy carbs of course....

What are healthy carbs? If you are doing the 21 day fix, it is all the carbs on the list :)

-Steel cut oatmeal, not the packages

-100% Whole grain bread

-Sweet potatoes

-Quinoa 

-Peas

-Brown Rice

So, make sure you are eating a good dose of carbs after your workout in the morning or evening..you have plenty of choices. 

Up to an hour after your workout is the GOLDEN WINDOW!

You should be sure that you  have at least 45 - 60 carbs after a good workout!

So....now...EAT CARBS WITHOUT GUILT!

Here is a move from my "CHISEL CARDIO" workout this am :)

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How do you deal with the Chaos? Do you sleep? Hide from the issues? Do you turn to food?


Sometimes you have to take a step back from your crazy life and take a break. Now that I workout a lot I certainly go to fitness to relieve tension. Did I go toward food at one point? Yup...sometimes I still want to, but I grab the healthy snacks and treats! I have had success, and I'm still working on my goals, but it's not always easy 

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 I am a mom of 4 kids and needless to say, there is a lot going on. I work full time and still find time to exercise and eat right. Yes...at times, like now...it is a struggle. I literally had to force myself this morning to do each and every move in my video. I got through it. I am taking a slight step back now  as there is a lot going on and I being healthy sometimes means to lay off the workouts a little bit!

I also am dealing with my Protein issue again..or is it lack of carbs? It is a bit scary. It is a combination of things....lack of protein, high energy workouts, not eating the carbs I'm supposed to eat and not taking rest days!

There is so much more to Health and Fitness than I ever imagined. Eating the right foods to fuel your body when you are working it hard everyday can be a challenge. I drink my Shakeology every day and I get 20g of protein right off the top. You realize when you are working out how important eat right is to maintain enough energy to keep yourself healthy!

So tonight, I did not do my second workout which is usually a 20 minute run or 20 Min cardio. Have to take care of myself and give my body a rest!

Everything is a balance.

 I need to work on balance! No matter where you are on your fitness journey, 

there is always something to work on

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Did you take your measurements?

It is so important to take your measurements before you start a fitness program. You take them tuck them away and forget about them....until......

You start to see results!

When you start seeing or feeling results you will be so thankful you took those measurements. It is especially good to have them when you feel like you are noticing a change, but are not loosing weight. 

This happened to me. I felt a change and was very discouraged that the scale was not going down. I remeasured myself and BAM....inches lost!!! This actually was enough to keep my MOMENTUM going! 

At this moment I'm at a Plateau :( I know I'm getting stronger and I know I'm still working hard, but the scale is stuck. Looking at these measurements reminds me how far I have come and to

 KEEP GOING!

So get out your measuring tapes and get it done! 

You will be happy you did!

What made this time different? 

I'm not really sure why this time I have been consistent compared to other times in my life that I have tried to loose weight and be fit??

I think this time I gave myself a solid goal because I was fed up with being overweight. I was just sick of it. I was sick of listening to myself say...

I don't have time...

actually that was my biggest excuse of all!!!

This time around I MAKE TIME. That excuse is non-existent to me now. I have hit a point in my life where I realize that without exercise...I can't keep the weight off. 

I like to eat, who doesn't? After I started counting calories I realize how quick and easy it is for them to add up. I realize now that without burning a large chunk of calories off each day, you really can't eat that much. Even good foods add up quick. 

Exercise is a NECESSITY! You have to do it. 

You need Cardio, Resistance Training and Nutrition!

You need these three things to make your transformation happen. Without one of them, the others with struggle and you just won't get the results you are looking for. 

I can't really tell you how to do it..that is for you to discover, just remember that each morning you need to figure out when you are going to workout. Figure out what you have to do the next day and schedule your workout! If you do this, it will be come a habit and you will see results. I'm not going to tell you that you won't loose weight by diet alone, but I will tell you that with exercise you are more likely to be consistent because you are not so limited on calories. Make the workouts a priority!

You just gotta do it!

Big Thanks to Beachbody!!

Thank you...SAGI KALEV

So my husband, Billy, got a personal response today from Sagi Kalev from our Body Beast and The Master's Hammer & Chisel Beachbody Videos. 

It may sound silly, but to us, these people are our idols. Not to long ago I got a response from Jenelle Summers and it made my day! It just goes to show that these fitness idols care about us. They are real people and so are we! We workout hard with them everyday and to get a shout out is so exciting. 

The Beachbody Community is an amazing team to be part of! Surround yourself with people that love fitness and that is exactly what I'm doing as a Beachbody Coach. I hope that I can help others do the same and hopefully I can help inspire you to move in the right direction. 

It is funny, you don't realize how far you have come until you are chasing your 2 year old at a birthday part across the park and realize a year ago, I could not run. Now this little guy is fast...he is like a little mini running back and I have to actually sprint to catch him. 

Thank you to all the Beachbody Programs that I use daily for helping me to be a healthier mom that can actually run with her kids :)

Beachbody has changed my life and I'm never looking back!!!

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HURT THE DAY AFTER A WORKOUT or NOT SO MUCH?

ARE YOU WORKING HARD ENOUGH?

Here is the deal. When you first start working it you might not be able to sit down without support, or walk without wanting to cry.

After you have been working out for a while, when you do a good workout you will feel it, just not as intensely. So trust me....there will be a day when you love that feeling the next day!

It shows you pushed yourself and makes you proud!

HERE IS WHY YOUR MUSCLES HURT!

When muscles are required to work harder and change your exercise routine, or increase the duration or intensity of your regular workout.than they're used to, or in a different way, it is believed to cause microscopic damage to the muscle fibres, resulting in muscle soreness or stiffness. 

The soreness you feel is part of your body adapting that leads to greater stamina and strength as the muscles recover and build. If you don't push yourself hard, you’re unlikely to be sore after your next exercise session.

So as I always say... 

If you are not sore...you are not working hard enough.

Push yourself and get results!

So bottom line.....

Have an awesome Weekend! 

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PATIENCE...

If you are anything like me...you don't want to wait when you get your mind set on something? Anyone there with me?

Well, this Fitness Journey has taught me Patience. It is one of the hardest things to accept and learn with weight loss. You have to realized when you are starting out that it is not going to happen over night. You have to be consistent and just keep going.

If you want REALLY WANT THIS... 

Decide to make a change and learn PATIENCE. Each and every pound and inch comes off slowly, but it keeps coming off. Trust me....I'm having this conversation with myself right this very moment. I'm telling myself...."Carrie....be patient..just keep going".

Trust my lead....everything I'm saying...I have done and I"m still doing! 

You can do this....JUST DECIDE!

Have a Wonderful Day,

Carrie :)

It's not always an easy road!

Well..its not always rainbows 🌈and bubbles for me either. A little higher in the scale today..too many 8 pm dinners lately..so what do I do???

TURBO FIRE...get those calories burning!

Just keep pushing! 💪

Worked out like a MAMA BEAST this morning!

Upped all my weights on The Masters Hammer and Chisels - Chisel Cardio this morning.

 Last night was hard for me (I was dragging during my run), but this morning....dragging at first and then MAMA BEAST took over!

I WILL BEAT HER---- This quote says it all. As SAGI always says, you're in competition with yourself! Constantly try and beat your best! Strive to be better...not better than someone else, BETTER THAN YOU!

Today is such a busy day for me. No time for an extra workout this afternoon, but I know in my heart...I Nailed it this morning! Plan, plan, plan!

Remember!!!! Plan you workout. If you know you are going to be busy in the evening and not be able to workout....drag your butt out of bed in the morning!

Just remember.....NOBODY CAN STOP YOU!

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!!!

Decide to make the change...and burn that bridge. 

It is time to move on! Remember....you WILL get used not eating 

processed foods and sweets. Never thought I would, but I did and I don't crave them

 anymore either. Takes time! It will happen. 

Decide to change and 

NEVER LOOK BACK!

Have a wonderful day.... Carrie :)

Sustainable weight loss is a complete lifestyle change, not a 12 week eating plan

Prepare your mind. Once you understand that loosing weight is a way of life and not just a way of eating and working out until the weight is off.....THEN is when you will finally be ready to make the change and start your journey. 

 I gave myself a year to reach my fitness goals. I knew in my head that I just had to keep going. I knew that even when I hit a plateau....I just keep going....

Now a year later I have lost 55 pounds. I still have 25 pounds to go and sometimes I still get discouraged, but you know what????

I KEEP GOING!

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21 Day Fix & 21 DFE Challenge Group

 21 Day Fix & 21 DFE Challenge Group

May 23, 2016 - Marvelous in May 

Sign up for the challenge group here

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This blog post is to give all my challengers and idea on what is involved in joining a challenge group, so you can prepare, lace up your sneakers and get ready to be MARVELOUS!!!

Lets start by watching the video that explains the 21 Day Fix program to give you a good idea of what the program looks like and is all about. 

Click here - Let's see what the 21 Day Fix is all about

What you need to get started

What is the commitment for a 21 Day Fix Challenge Group? 

    Workouts are 30 minutes per day (7 days a week). 

    Take photos and measurements on Days 1 and 21. 

    Follow the Eating Plan and use your containers.

    Follow the 21 Day Fix workout calendar.

    Commit to 21 days.

    Drink Shakeology® daily. 

    Track your workouts & Shakeology intake with your Coach with a private Facebook® Group 

    Equipment needs: Resistance bands or dumbbells 

The resistance bands and dumbells - You can pick these up at Walmart. Everyone is different, but I would recommend picking up 2-3 lb and 5 lb dumbells. This is what I did. As I got stronger I would get the next size up weights to add to your collection!

Words from Autumn Calabrese ---There's one thing I always tell my training clients: "Don't wish for it. Work for it!" It may not be easy, but you get better each and every time you make a healthy food choice or push through a tough workout. So stick with it, and remember that your Challenge Group and I will be cheering you on the whole way. Are you ready?

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So you're probably wondering...

what is Shakeology all about?

Watch this video to get an idea of WHAT IS IN Shakeology

Click here to to hear more about the Healthiest Meal of the Day!

Please take a moment to visit my shakeology website. There is a ton of info to browse and learn what a wonderful and healthy meal Shakeology really is. It is amazing. There are so many recipes out there. My son LOVES the Chocolate with almond milk and peanut butter. He is 16 and very fussy. He won't eat or drink anything unless it is good :) So this one is kid tested and approved :)

Here is the website.....

www.shakeology.com/4dinoz76

So the next question I'm sure is how much is this going to cost? That was always my concern. I'm going to start off by saying this....if I knew what I know now, I would have bought these products YEARS AGO :( Kinda makes me sad a little bit that I waited so long.

Beachbodys products are....

Without a Doubt!

Option #1

Challenge Pack - 

The challenge packs included your first month of Shakeology, The videos, the 21 day fix meal plan and containers. Take a look below....

Click here to view all the details on the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack

Click here to view all the details on the 21 Day Fix Extreme Challenge Pack 

I completely recommend the challenge pack because you can start your journey with one of the healthiest meals of the day...Shakeology! You will get the best results using the meal plan, Shakeology and the workout videos.  This is my recommendation.

Option #2
21 Day Fix Videos & Meal Plan - NO Shakeology

I completely understand money can be tight. Maybe you are not quite ready to try the Shakeology yet. If that is the case you can certainly start out with the Videos and meal plan for sure. I did the myself, but I am so glad I finally did start drinking the Shakeology too. It has given me energy and I will be honest, I don't notice how much I love it, until I skip a day or two. That is when I say, oh my...I need me shake :)

Click here to view the details on 21 Day Fix Essential Package

Click here to view the details on 21 Day Fix Extreme Essential Package

Option #3

You already have the 21 Day Fix or 21 DFE workouts videos and just want to join the challenge group for support and to help others too! Then lets do it!

Lets work together, Lets learn together, Lets share with one another and all to accomplish one common goal....

to Live a Happy and Healthy Life Style!

See you on 5/23 :)
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