Fitness Motivation: TIP JAR

January 31, 2016 by

Sometimes you need to have a goal to shoot for when you start a fitness program. I personally don’t like measuring progress by the scale – it lies! (More on that here: Why You Should Ignore Your Weight) Instead, measure your progress through effort. Are you working out? How about tipping yourself for each workout?! Put your “tips” in a jar that you save for a special reward: New workout clothes, a mani/pedi, or a new Personal Development book. You can even include a photo of your reward item in your jar.

Tranformation Tuesday: Inner Confidence

January 26, 2016 by

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY

My transformation story as a challenger and coach is more a story of inner confidence than outer transformation. While I’ve been hitting fitness and clean eating hard, my greatest transformation has come from within. I used to think I was too old to be seen as a good coach. Not pretty enough. I was overly concerned about what people that didn’t even know me would think of me if I really put myself out there on social media. Through personal development, I’ve gained confidence. In the past year I’ve gone from beginner to Premiere coach. That means I am leading a team that is in the top 1% of the organization. I have big goals for myself and my team and am putting my foot on the gas pedal. If you are interested in going on this journey with us, let me know. I will provide all the support and mentorship you need. You won’t regret it for a minute.

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Successful Beach Ready Now Coaches:

Are self-motivated
Enjoy helping and encouraging others
Have a passion for fitness (although you don’t have to be an expert- just willing to find out information when asked)
Are familiar with social media (Facebook, Pinterest)
Want to work from home and set their own hours

If you feel you meet the criteria above and would like to find out more about our coaching opportunities, email me at [email protected]. I am always looking for coaches that I can mentor to help grow their own online fitness business.

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2016 New Leader Conference Speakers

January 25, 2016 by

Beachbody New Leader Conference NLC Speakers 2016

As a Two-Star Premiere Beachbody coach, I had the privilege to attend the Beachbody New Leader Conference last week in Los Angeles, CA. It was a jam-packed few days packed with a corporate tour, mingling with celebrity trainers and attending sessions put on by Beachbody executives and top Coaches. If you are interested in hearing their tips, I’ve got videos posted below. For my team – make it your goal to GET THERE next year! If you’d like to join my team, fill out the application below.

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21 Day Fix ALDI Meal Plan #4

January 24, 2016 by

This week we take off with an easy, simple, clean eating menu to follow. All items can be found at your local ALDI store – but you can easily use the list at other stores as well. Remember to use your 21 Day Fix containers for serving sizes.

Monday
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Honey
Lunch: 8 Whole Wheat Crackers with 2 tsp. Nut Butter and Greek Yogurt
with Strawberries
Dinner: Fresh Salad (kale, spinach or romaine) with Chicken (grilled,
shredded, however you like it), Eggs, Tomatoes, and Cucumbers with
Shredded Cheese.
Snacks: Shakeology & Fruit

Tuesday
Breakfast: Whole Grain Waffle with Strawberries, Turkey Bacon and 100%
Maple Syrup
Lunch: Turkey Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato on Whole Wheat with an Apple and 2
tsp. Nut Butter
Dinner: Fresh Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Boiled Eggs
Snacks: Shakeology & Carrots with Hummus

Wednesday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Peppers with Turkey Bacon
Lunch: Peanut Butter on Whole Wheat with Sliced Strawberries
Dinner: Chicken on Whole Wheat Wrap with Steamed Broccoli
Snacks: Shakeology, Fruit, String Cheese

Thursday
Breakfast: Overnight Oats with Blueberries
Lunch: Fresh Salad with Chicken and 2 Boiled Eggs
Dinner: Garlic Chicken Pasta
Snacks: Shakeology, String Cheese, Apple, 2 tsp. Nut Butter

Friday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs
Lunch: BLT Salad with an Apple and 2 tsp. Nut Butter
Dinner: Leftover Garlic Chicken Pasta
Snacks: Shakeology & Fruit

Saturday
Breakfast: Whole Wheat Toast with PB and Strawberries
Lunch: Turkey Meatballs on a Small Fresh Salad with Cheese
Dinner: Oven Baked Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, and Cauliflower Mashed
Potatoes
(Cauliflower Mashed can be made exactly like regular mashed potatoes.
Simply replace the potatoes with cauliflower. Boil. Mash.)
Snacks: Shakeology & Fruit

Sunday
Breakfast: Whole Grain Waffle with Strawberries and Turkey Bacon
Lunch: Nut Butter on Wheat Bread, Strawberries and Greek Yogurt
Dinner: Fresh Salad with Chicken, Tomatoes, and Cucumbers
Snacks: Shakeology & Carrot Sticks with Hummus

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Shopping List #4
1 lb. Ground Turkey (for meatballs, double if you want to make extra)
Apples
Blueberries
Carrot Sticks
Chicken Breasts
Cucumbers
Eggs
Fresh Broccoli
Fresh Cauliflower
Fresh Salad
Greek Yogurt
Honey
Hummus
Nut Butter
Oatmeal
Peppers
Shredded Cheese
String Cheese
Tomatoes
Turkey Bacon
Whole Grain Waffles
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Crackers
Whole Wheat Noodles
Whole Wheat Wraps

Cafe Latte Shakeology Samples are Here

January 24, 2016 by

I had the opportunity to sample the newest Shakeology flavor, Cafe Latte, at the Beachbody New Leader Conference last week. I loved it! This is perfect for all of you that love the flavored coffees at Starbucks. It’s got all the Frappucino goodness, but with none of the guilt.

If you want to try it before you buy an entire month’s worth, I’ve got a limited number of sample sets to mail out.

21 Day Fix ALDI Menu Plan #3

January 17, 2016 by

We’re bringing you another budget-friendly menu featuring ALDI products! You may even have some items leftover from last week’s ALDI MENU PLAN to save them even more money this week.

ALDI Menu Plan #1
ALDI Menu Plan #2

21 Day Fix ALDI Menu #3

Monday
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Cinnamon and Honey
Lunch: 8 Whole Wheat Crackers with 2 tsp. Nut Butter, String Cheese, and a Fruit Salad with Greek Yogurt
Dinner: Chopped Salad with Shredded Chicken, 2 Boiled Eggs, Tomatoes, Cucumbers
Snacks: Shakeology and 2 Small Oranges.

Tuesday
Breakfast: Eggs and Peppers Scrambled
Lunch: Flat Out Pizza, Apple with 2 tsp. Nut Butter
Dinner: Taco Salad (turkey meat, salad, tomatoes, black beans)
Snacks: Shakeology and Fruit Salad

Wednesday
Breakfast: Eggs, Peppers, Kale on a Wheat Wrap
Lunch: Chopped salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, and Baked Chicken Breast with a Banana
(Remember, if you are on the lowest calorie bracket–only half a banana!)
Dinner: Tuna Salad on Wheat Bread with melted Cheddar
(Lower bracket 1 slice, higher brackets 2.)
Snacks: Shakeology and an Apple with 2 tsp. Nut Butter

Thursday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: Tuna Salad on Lettuce with Diced tomatoes, Cucumbers and 2 Boiled Eggs
Dinner: Ground Turkey 2 Servings, Whole Wheat Noodles, Tomato sauce, Shredded Mozzarella
Snacks: Shakeology and 2 small oranges

Friday
Breakfast: 1 Whole Wheat Toast with a whole Banana
Lunch: Ground Turkey and Shredded Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Dinner: Chopped Salad with Chicken, Tomatoes, Cucumbers
Snack: Shakeology and 8 Whole Wheat Crackers with 2 tsp. Nut Butter

Saturday
Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Strawberries
Lunch: String Cheese with Turkey Pepperoni, 8 Whole Wheat Crackers with 2 tsp. Nut Butter
Dinner: Grilled Chicken Breast Pieces with Peppers on Brown Rice with a Sliced Tomato
Snacks: Shakeology and a Strawberry Salad

Sunday
Breakfast: Banana and Strawberries
Lunch: Tuna on Whole Wheat with Melted Cheese and a Slice of Tomato
Dinner: Leftover Chicken and Rice with Peppers and a Side Cucumber Salad
Snacks: Shakeology and 2 Boiled Eggs

21-Day Fix Resources

How to prepare for the 21 Day Fix

How to save money on 21 Day Fix foods

How to figure out container counts for mixed foods on 21 Day Fix

Frequently asked 21 Day Fix Questions

How to create a 21 Day Fix Meal Plan

21 Day Fix Container Sizes

21 Day Fix Food List

21 Day Fix Meal Plans

21 Day Fix Snacks

21 Day Fix Extreme

Day 8: Inviting

January 16, 2016 by

Inviting people is one of the key activities for you as a Coach. When we genuinely want to help others, inviting becomes a natural step. Without much thought, we talk about what we feel passionate about…so don’t overthink inviting. Keep it simple and conversational.

Consider these four points.
–> Be clear. In an attempt to not seem “pushy” we may beat around the bush in our invites. This gives the impression that we aren’t confident in what we’re offering. When you invite, be clear and direct about what you’re asking them to do in one sentence: “I want you to join me in this next Challenge Group.”

–>  Be conversational. Don’t try to memorize a perfect script — people respond best when they feel you’re conversing with
them naturally. So, work the invitation into a discussion. It’s normal to feel nervous, but practice and experience will
make this easier as time goes on, so be patient.

–> Lower the pressure. No one likes to feel “salesy” when talking with other people. You’ll feel salesy when your focus is on you instead of helping the other person. We want to share and build relationships, not sell and make transactions. Remember, you’re asking them to make a simple decision to help improve their quality of life, so relax and don’t put so much pressure on yourself or them!

–> Repeat as necessary. Many times, people won’t accept your first invitation. That’s okay! They may just be looking for additional information or the timing might be tough for them. Continue to add value to them and follow up from time to time and then invite them again when you feel the time is right.

I’m Expanding My Team – Join Us!

January 16, 2016 by

Do you have a passion for health and fitness and enjoy social media? The Beachbody Coaching opportunity is perfect for you. As a coach, you will connect with others and support, encourage and motivate clients in their fitness journey. All online if you wish, from the comfort of your own home at the times it works best for you. It’s perfect for stay-at-home moms, working moms who want to supplement their income, and college students looking to earn some fun money. Plus, as a full-time coach, you have unlimited earning potential.

I was named a 2015 Beachbody Premiere Coach and am in the top 1% of coaches in the organization. That was just in my FIRST FULL YEAR of coaching. I am sure my social media know-how helped propel my business forward. I’m excited to see what 2016 will bring, and I am looking for bloggers who want to join me just like Malcolm Read. If you’re interesting in turning your passion for fitness, clean eating and/or personal development into a money-making venture, let me mentor you to success! Reasons to join:

Professional bloggers are underrepresented as Beachbody coaches. This represents a huge opportunity for new coaches with existing blog experience.
Get tax deductions on your workout programs, health shakes, branded apparel and more
Coaches in my downline have access to my community boards on Pinterest (80K+ following)
Coaches on my team have access to my Clean Eating Fix Facebook Group (10K+ members) to drive traffic to their clean eating blog posts
Free blog training, social media and Pinterest training
Beachbody awards working coaches with prizes, trips and bonuses
Support of a positive, drama-free team that will back you up and inspire you!

Apply today:

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Frugal Fix 30-Day Challenge

January 11, 2016 by

Give your Diet a FRUGAL FIX in 2016

Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a lot. If you don’t believe me, join our team’s next challenge group. We’ll PROVE it! Many of you don’t know this, but in my “past life” before a fitness coach, I created a site called Mommysavers.com and wrote three books on frugal living. Eating well for less is a topic I’m not only passionate about, I’m very well-experienced with.

Starting January 25th, my team and I will help you find meals your family will enjoy that fit within your budget. We will also focus on painless ways to cut back your expenses. Our group will feature:

Daily accountability and accountability partners
Frugal menu planning resources from stores like ALDI
Healthy, frugal recipes
Harness dozens of ways to save online
Use technology to make menu planning and shopping easier
Shop and cook efficiently by spotting inexpensive ingredients
Create healthy homemade versions of your favorite grocery items

REQUIREMENTS: This group will be open to challengers with a fitness program such as the 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme and Shakeology. You will also need ME listed as your free coach.

Earlybird Special: The first FIVE people that sign up for the FRUGAL FIX challenge group with a challenge pack purchase will be eligible for a copy of Instant Bargains – my very own book!

If you have participated in a group before, message me on Facebook or email me ([email protected]) to be added. If you have not, please fill out this application so I can learn more about your individual, unique needs. Space is limited, so apply today!

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Dream BIG in 2016

January 9, 2016 by

Nelson Mandela Quote Hey all you friends out there, if you have not realized your potential, know that you CAN. I, for one, believe in you! I’m a firm believer that everyone was put on this earth to do great things. Unfortunately, sometimes things get in the way. Circumstances can make it harder for you, for sure — but don’t let that be your excuse. Most likely, the only thing that’s holding you back is your own self-talk and negative beliefs about yourself. We’re often afraid of two things:

Fear of Failure
If you are afraid to start because you don’t think you’ll be good at something, consider this. What do you have to lose by trying? There are so many examples of people out there that didn’t give up on their dreams. Bill Gates’ first business failed. JK Rowling got rejected over 12 times before publishing Harry Potter. It was Thomas Edison that said, “I haven’t failed, I’ve found 10,000 ways that didn’t work.” The message is to keep on keepin’ on. Be persistent in the face of failure. Let them be teaching moments that are simply preparing you for bigger and better things.

Fear of Success
This one took me a little bit more time to wrap my brain around. Who the hell doesn’t want to be successful? But then I realized, it’s not that they don’t want it, it’s that they think that they don’t deserve it. They picture themselves as not good enough in some way. Not intelligent enough. Not good looking enough. Not charismatic enough. Trust me, everyone has self-doubts. I do. You don’t know how many times I tell myself, “Why should you be a top coach? You’re not fit enough. Not good looking enough. Not organized enough. Not charismatic enough….” The list goes on and on. But if you are a believer, you know that God doesn’t make junk. Get over it, and get GOING! How will you ever know if you don’t try?

Jeff krommenhoek kim danger christin mielke planking extravaganza Jeff Rocks!
Thanks to my new friend Jeff K. (pictured here) for sharing these thoughts with me. Besides being a super-motivational guy anyone would want in their corner, and a corporate Beachbody Dude, he is perfect as a planking base! (I can’t wait to see what kind of shenanigans we can pull off in California in a week or so – suggestions?) He also recommended this book, The One Thing, which is next up on my personal development list. He understands that if your mind isn’t in the right place, accomplishing much else in your life is really hard.

The Dream Big Challenge
During our recent Super Saturday event, he challenged us all to watch this video. While you’re watching it, ask yourself these questions. What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? If you ended 2016 with a HUGE accomplishment, what would that look like? Let’s DO IT TOGETHER! I’d love to coach you to help you find the person you were meant to be. Find me and accept the challenge.

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