Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakeology Mug Cake

I can't believe that its taken me THIS long to finally give this recipe a try! 

Seriously, this is by far an amazing way to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you from falling off the wagon and blowing your clean eating plan.




Ingredients:

• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 scoop chocolate Shakeology (I like vegan, but either will do!)
• 1 Tbs sweetener of your choice (honey or agave) OPTIONAL
• Dash of salt
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp natural almond butter

Directions

• Lightly greasy a mug with coconut oil
• In the mug, mix in 1 scoop of Shakeology, baking powder, salt and sweetner.
• Mix in 1 egg and enough water to make mix moist.
• Add 1 tsp of almond butter and push it into the center.

I didn't use any sweetener in mine and it tasted just fine!

Microwave for 55-90 seconds depending on how moist you like your cake. If you like if more like a lava cake less time does the trick. For more cake like consistency microwave for longer.

This is so chocolatey and rich that one serving is MORE than enough!

21 Day Fix conversion:
1 red 1 tsp

Ahhh... Back to School!!

Happy September!

I don’t know about you but once the kids are back in school, I’m really ready for fall! Hope everyone had a terrific summer and you’re ready for Fall too because it’s coming....

And with the start of the new month come some great NEW promos from Beachbody!

PiYo Challenge Pack -

 Want to carve an intensely defined physique—without weights, without jumps, and without straining your joints? Then you'll love PiYo, created by superstar trainer Chalene Johnson. It's low impact, yet high intensity. No weights. No jumps. Just hardcore results. Also included 30 days of Shakeology! $140.00 (reg price $160.00)

3 Day Refresh Challenge Pack- 

In just 3 short days, you can get your health, energy, and vitality back on track—all without starving. You'll conquer your cravings. Get a flatter belly. Feel lighter and more energized. And your clothes will fit better. The Complete Kit comes with 3 packets of Shakeology®—your choice of 6 flavors (we recommend Chocolate Vegan or Tropical Strawberry Vegan because plant-based proteins are often easier for the body to digest), 6 packets of Vanilla Fresh (high-protein shake), 3 packets of Fiber Sweep (digestive health drink), and 1 Program Guide. Also included 30 days of Shakeology! $140.00 (reg price $160.00)

Looking to get the BEST of both worlds? 

Beachbody is also offering the PiYo Kickstart Challenge Pack- This includes your PiYo program, 3 Day Refresh AND Shakeology all for $180.00 (regularly priced at $205.00)

And as you may know, when you purchase a Challenge Pack with me as your coach you get EXCLUSIVE access to my private Facebook Challenge group! This is where you will get all the amazing support, motivation and inspiration you need to stay on track with your new program. You also get great recipes, help with meal planning and menu planning, grocery shopping lists and tips.

LOCAL CHALLENGERS and FRIENDS! Some great news about a few Beachbody LIVE classes being offered in our area.

On October 3^rd at 8:30 a.m. I will be hosting a FREE sampler class at Nampa Fit Studio. We’ll do 15 minute samples of 3 amazing Beachbody Live workouts!

Insanity, P90X LIVE and CiZE. If you’ve been wanting to check out these live formats this is a great opportunity to do it. And the sampler class is completely FREE!

If you want more details email or message me for more details. I hope to see you there!

  

And finally as the days get shorter and cooler, I’d like to share a great crockpot/slow cooker recipe that I’m sure your whole family will love.

Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

•1 lb of pork tenderloin

•1 bag of frozen pineapple chunks

•1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks

Place the pork tenderloin in the bottom of the crockpot then add the pineapple and the peppers on top of it.  Set it to low and let it cook until the pork is no longer pink and it should start to actually pull apart a little bit.

That’s it – it’s easy!  You can easily add other veggies to this if you want.  The pineapple and the juice from the pork tenderloin is all I needed.  21 Day Fix Conversion: This is a red container and part of a purple and a green.  That’s it!  I served it with brown rice and sautéed red and green peppers.

If you have any questions or are interested in ANY of the awesome programs Beachbody has to offer, let me know. You can go over to my like page Inspire Fitness and message me, email me at melindabutkus@gmail.com or hit me up on Facebook, Melinda Davidson Butkus.

Summer Sale!

Have you heard about Beachbody’s Summer Sale? This sale starts today (6/10) and will run until 6/17. 

But since these prices are so low, they WILL run out and once they're gone, they're gone! So don’t wait. 

This is a great opportunity to try out a new program or give the gift of a new fitness program.

What's on sale:

•10 Minute Trainer 43% off

•Brazil Butt Lift + the Green Band 16% off

•Hip Hop Abs & Dance Party Series DVD 68% off

•Hip Hop Abs Dance Party Series DVD and weighted gloves 57%

•Insanity Deluxe Workouts 49% off

•Insanity The Asylum Volume 1+ Equipment Buddy Kit 53% off

•Les Miss Combat + Combat Gloves (Medium and Large Only) 55% off

•Les Mills Combat Gloves (Medium and Large only) 84% off

•Les Mills Pump 32% off

•Les Mills Pump with no weights or barbells

•Les Mills Pump Deluxe DVDs 66% off

•P90X Free P90X Plus 53%

•P90X Plus 62% off

•P90X2 and Stability Ball 53% off

•Slim in 6 29% off

•Tai Cheng 43% off

Equipment

 •Squishy Ball 59% off

•Stability Ball +Medicine Ball combo 62% off

•Team Beachbody Apparel Up to 65% off

•Rumbleroller is 16% off

•Ankle Weights 45% off

•The Black Resistance band with the over the door attachment 56% off

•Jump Mat 44% off

Click on my link here to take a look for yourself.

It's time to kick off Summer In Style!  So stock up and get yours TODAY.

If you want something more customized hit me up and I would be happy to help you find the right fit for you!

3 Day Shakeology Cleanse

So as many of you may know, last week I did the 3 Day Shakeology Cleanse. I had mentioned before on Facebook that I had attempted to do this 3 or 4 times before but would always get hungry and quit about 1/2 way through the first day.

Well last week I was finally able to successfully complete the ENTIRE 3 days! My motivation was a wedding I was attending and wanted to feel great for it. So this time I was determined and focused and ready to get it done! Since I was drinking Shakeology 3 times a day with this cleanse I wasn't at all worried about not getting enough nutrients for my body or starving myself. I love my Shakeology and I drink it every single day. I know there's nothing out there that can supply me with all the nutrients, vitamins, proteins, and minerals in these amounts the way Shakeology can.

Photo booth fun at the reception!

I started on a Monday only because its easier for me to avoid the temptations of eating out or cheating during the work week. Basically on this plan you do the following:

3 Day Shakeology Cleanse

Wake up: Green Tea
Breakfast: Shakeology, 8 ounces of water, ice and 1/2 cup of fruit blended
Mid-morning: 1 piece of fruit
Lunch: Shakeology blended with water and ice only, followed by 1 cup of green tea
*PM Snack: HERE or AFTER DINNER- Shakeology blended with water and ice only
Dinner: 3 servings of greens with 4 ounces of protein (grilled chicken breast or white fish) with 2 Tbsp of non dairy dressing
Water: 64-128 ounces daily. No dairy!

Day 1

Day 1 was pretty good. I got in my Total Body Cardio Fix 21 Day Fix workout and followed it up with a cup of green tea. On day 1 I decided to have my afternoon snack mid afternoon simply because I was HUNGRY. Big mistake! By 8:00 p.m. I was pretty much ready to chew my arm off and was starting to get a headache so I called it a night early and went to bed before I blew my entire day.

Day 2

 I was starting to feel fatigued on day 2. Got up and did Upper Fix from my 21 Day Fix workout and it wasn't my best day by any means. I didn't struggle too bad, I just couldn't lift my heaviest weights. So I kicked it down a notch and got it done. I actually felt better after my workout and wasn't quite as tired feeling as when I initially woke up.

I decided that I would save my afternoon snack for after dinner so I wouldn't get quite as hungry in the evenings and this worked out really well for me. However, I was tired during the day and was more than ready to move on to day 3.

Day 3

I was starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel and I was feeling REALLY good! I skipped my Lower Fix workout on this day  because I didn't want to fatigue myself. Not really that hungry throughout the day on day 3 but by dinner I was starving! I did feel a little tired but it felt like I had been up most of the night with a sick kiddo. So it wasn't anything I couldn't handle.

I drank at least 80 ounces of water each day. This didn't include the water in my tea or my Shakeology.

Feeling great in my dress!

Day 4

DONE! I stepped on the scale after my workout and was down 7 lbs! I knew that some of was water weight but I was good with that. That meant I wouldn't look bloated or feel uncomfortable in my dress. Water weight can really leave you feeling miserable! I have since kept off 4 of the 7 lbs.



I would definitely do this again but if you're not comfortable with being hungry or feel like feeling hungry would trigger a major cheat, I would stick with the 3 Day Refresh. The Refresh uses a product called Vanilla Fresh which is made with potato protein. Potato protein has been clinically proven to help fight hunger and make you feel full. This will keep you from feeling too hungry. In addition, 3 Day Refresh also incorporates Fiber Sweep, which helps with regularity if you're body isn't used to consuming a lot of fiber in foods. Another advantage to the 3 Day Refresh is that you wont blow through your Shakeology stash. If you drink Shakeology everyday, you wont get 30 days of servings from one bag because you're drinking 9 servings in 3 days. However, if you have a stash (like we do) then its not a problem!



If you're interested in doing your own 3 Day Shakeology Cleanse click here.

Curious and want to give the 3 Day Refresh a try? Check it out here.


And as always, my Challenge Groups offer all of the support motivation and tools you need to be successful on your journey to better health! Message me for more challenge group information and details on when my next group starts.

Ice Cream and a Cookbook?

So here we are in the beginning stages of summer! Our next few weeks are pretty busy. But that's only because this mama is volunteering for our church Vacation Bible School which kicks off June 15th. And there is SOOO much to do beforehand!

And with summer comes my family's fascination with ice cream. My family (yes, this does include me) could eat ice cream pretty much everyday. And not just once a day either. So while my husband and the kids get their ice cream fill I opt for a healthier alternative made with Shakeology.

VANILLA PEANUT BUTTER BANANA ICE CREAM

•  1 cup nonfat milk (or unsweetened almond milk) 
•  2 scoops Vanilla Shakeology 
•  2 medium frozen bananas (cut into chunks before freezing) 
•  2 Tbsp. all-natural smooth peanut butter 

Optional add ins: 2 Tbsp chocolate chips, mint extract, unsweetened coconut

 Preparation: 

 1. Place milk, Shakeology, bananas, and peanut butter in high-powered blender (such as a Vita-Mix); cover. 

 2. Blend on low for 5 seconds; increase power to high and continue blending for 30 seconds until smooth. 

 3. Pour mixture in a large glass bowl; cover. 

 4. Freeze for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, before serving.

21 Day Fix conversion: 1 Red and 1 Purple

(recipe credit: Team Beachbody Blog)

My own results after ONLY 18 days of 21 Day Fix!

And I just got the deets on some pretty amazing news! As you may know, my go to nutrition program is the 21 Day Fix eating guide. Regardless of whatever workout I'm doing my eating is guided by the 21 Day Fix program. If I am doing a more intense workout such a P90X3 or Insanity I just adjust my calories and add a few more containers so I'm not going hungry but STILL getting great results.

I've also done a lot of work tweaking family favorites to make them 21 Day Fix friendly and then figuring out the container conversions to make sure I stick to my portions. But now there's an ENTIRE cookbook that Autumn has created that does ALL of this for you!

Her cookbook has over 100 recipes that are 21 Day Fix and 21 DAy Fix Extreme friendly! What does that mean? That means she has recipes in her cookbook that include the container conversions for YOU! Soups, stews, snacks, on the go breakfasts, lunches and dinners. She even included "cheats" and cocktails! Because this program is NOT about elimination, it's all about moderation!

And did you know that Autumn's brother is a chef? Yup, he sure is! So she worked closely with her brother to come up with simple and great tasting recipes. Have you ever looked at a great looking recipe, only to look at the ingredients list and think "what the heck is THAT?  and where do I have to go to find it?". Well not with these. All of the recipes require ingredients that you can easily find in your local grocery store.  Each recipe comes with detailed instructions, nutritional info and they indicate if they are paleo, gluten free, vegan or vegetarian!



You can get a sneak peak of 5 recipes here on the Team Beachbody blog! 








This cookbook will not be released until July 14th. But here's the BEST NEWS ever!!! I'll be leaving for Summit on July 15th and you'd better believe that I plan on getting my hands on a copy or two as soon as I check in to the hotel.

And if you purchase one of the following Challenge Pack programs from me during the month of June, I will bring you back a copy of the cookbook for FREE! And did you also know that I'm offering $10.00 cash back to any NEW challenger that purchases a challenge pack from during the month of June as well? Yup, it's true! And last but not least ALL 21 Day Fix and Fix Extreme Challenge packs are on sale this month! Talk about DEEP discounts! But you can only get these offers from me. As well as access to my June 15th Challenge Group.

21 Day Fix Challenge Pack
21 Day Fix Extreme Challenge Pack

21 Day Fix Kickstart Challenge Pack
21 Day Fix Extreme Kickstart Challenge Pack

Sign up as coach with ANY Challenge Pack





Make me your FREE coach HERE so you can get all the details on this cookbook as well as my monthly e-news newsletter. Be the first to know about my exclusive online private challenge groups, monthly promos specials, recipes, and tips.  I look forward to helping you reach your health and fitness goals.

Hello Summer!

I am so excited! The pool is almost ready, my 5 year old is done with Pre-K for the year and

Memorial Day Weekend in right around the corner!  Who doesn't LOVE this unofficial summer season kick off?

However, with this weekend comes the burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw and all things barbecue and picnic related. Which can also pack on the pounds. While one "bad" meal won't make you gain weight it's sure hard to avoid the summer favorites throughout the ENTIRE summer. And I seriously love potato salad. And I didn't even begin to mention the ice cream...

So here are my tips and tricks for keeping clean eating in check and not falling into the mayo laden, loaded burger summer pitfalls.

Enjoy In Season Fruits and Veggies

The BEST thing about summer (besides lazy days by the pool) is all of the fresh summer produce. One of my favorite ways to eat more vegetables is fill up on a delicious vegetable kabob prepared on the grill. You could even add some shrimp or chicken for some protein.

Fresh fruit such as pineapple can add a little flair to your kabob. My favorite is mushrooms, green peppers and pineapples. Have you thought about throwing some watermelon on your grill? (be sure to keep an eye on your watermelon as its high water content can cause it to burn) How about peaches? Strawberries? One way to really add some unique flair to your next barbecue is offer fresh fruit kabobs as a dessert. Set out a bowl of fruit and have guests skewer their own combinations. My kids particularly love this as they can add whatever fruits they like.



Summer Salads

Since we're talking summer season foods lets not forget salads! But they don't have to be those ho hum garden kids! Cucumbers with Roma tomatoes marinated in balsamic vinegar is one of my favorites as is a wonderful cucumber salad with onions and a light marinade. Tabbouleh is a wheat salad that is delicious when prepared chilled and with olive oil, diced tomatoes, lemon juice and mint.






Burgers Aren't Just Beef!

There are TONS of options for your burger choices if you're avoiding beef. Pre-made turkey burgers are a great alternative as are salmon burgers or even grilled chicken! All of these options can be put on a multi-grain bun, topped with lettuce, tomatoes (or even a slice of cheese). And again fruit can really spice up a burger! Is beef the only option? Opt for one that is the correct portion size or simply cut one in half! I do try to avoid chips whenever possible but a small serving will be just fine to keep it to a minimum.

Just One Please...

Serving of starch that is! Keep starches to a minimum. Love corn on the cob or chips? Choose one and then wrap your burger in lettuce. Holding out for those cupcakes or strawberry shortcake? Skip the starches all together, fill up on protein and vegetables and save that starch for dessert.

Water, Water Everywhere

Try to avoid sweet sugary drinks. Not only will these make you even more thirsty, they easily pack on the pounds. My biggest tip, always have a cup of water in your hand. This will not only keep your hands busy and occupied and out of the snack foods, it will help keep you fuller so you wont be tempted to overeat when it comes to meal time.

Stay Active!

The point of living a healthier lifestyle is not about eliminating all of the things you LOVE! Its about moderation and balance. And if I know I'm going to be indulging, I make it a point to get my workout done first thing in the morning (I've even been known to throw in an extra 10 minute ab workout or even an extra walk around the block). Even participating in a little extra backyard fun can help burn those extra calories. Tag with the kids, hide and go seek or even a quick game of Frisbee can burn calories. Ask friends if they'd like to take a quick walk around the block after the barbecue. Its a great way to continue to socialize with friends while getting in some extra steps.

Interested in More?

Do you struggle to keep your eating on task throughout certain times of the year? Looking for a little extra help or motivation? Want some great meal plans, recipes and even MORE tips and tricks? How about recipes for some of those great salads you just read about? Contact me here and send me a quick message about my June 8th challenge group where I provide all of these things plus MORE. I will even work with you to help you find a workout that you'll love and will fit your lifestyle. Remember, its not about elimination, its all about moderation!

Whats a Challenge Group??

I'm pretty excited right now! I have 14 weeks until I leave for Nashville TN to attend Summit. In Beachbody land this is the time when coaches travel from all across the country to attend workshops, network, meet and workout with Beachbody's celebrity trainers and of course celebrate successes!

Looking at the calendar, I just realized I have EXACTLY enough time to do 1 round of P90X3 and fit in 1 final round of 21 Day Fix Extreme. And while this leaves me feeling a little overwhelmed, I know that the key to my completing these programs and getting great results will be my challenge groups.


One of the #1 questions I am asked when I'm sharing what I do with others is "What is a Challenge Group?" Challenge groups are totally unique to Beachbody and for me, was the key to my success with losing weight. To this day, the challenge groups that I run help me maintain my fitness goals AND push me to continue to set new goals.

During my first challenge group I had incredible support. Someone to be accountable to and if I was struggling, others to lift me up to help keep me motivated and inspired. I can specifically remember a day when I didn't want to press play. I posted my question about taking a rest day in my group and immediately got responses. Reasons to get in my 30 minutes, challengers just like me telling me that it was ONLY 30 minutes, reminding me of the reason I started this journey in the first place and great advice from my coach about getting to the REAL reason I felt like I needed to "rest".

 My challenge group was there when I had a day with 2 sick kids, doctors appointments and nothing healthy ready to eat for dinner. In the past I would have driven to the closest fast food restaurant just because I was tired and it was convenient. When I posted my struggle in the my group, fellow challengers helped me figure out what I could cook in a jiffy that was stress free, used what I had in the house AND followed my 21 Day Fix clean eating plan.

So ask yourself these questions:

Do you need some help staying motivated and accountable to your health and fitness goals?
Do you want to lose weight but don't know where to start?
Are you the type of person that needs someone constantly telling you what to do so you do it?
Do you enjoy working out with others?
Do you just want to maintain your body and learn how to eat healthier?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, a challenge group might just be what you need to help you reach those fitness goals.

FAQ's

Do Challenge Groups Meet in Person?

• No.  Beachbody challenge groups are entirely done online, on a private Facebook page. 

• I  provide tips, motivation, meal plans, recipes, accountability and challenges each day through a closed and private Facebook group!  This means no one but you can see what is posted or what YOU post.

• Typically in each group there are 5-25 others people all working toward their health and fitness goals, Sometimes the groups are geared toward everyone doing the same program such as 21 Day Fix or Insanity. Other times it's a mixed group where challengers are doing a variety of different programs.

How do I Become a Part of a Challenge Group?

• To be a participant in my challenge group, every person must purchase a Beachbody Challenge pack program. Included in your challenge pack is the program of your choice and a 30 day supply of Shakeology. Challenge packs are DEEPLY discounted in order for you to get the best value for your money. 

• I will work with you to help you find a Beachbody program that best fits your fitness goals.

• I will commit to you 100% to help you reach your health and fitness goals.

Have more questions? Check out my Inspire Fitness Facebook page HERE and send me a quick message. Let me help you reach those health and fitness goals!

But don't wait too long... My next Challenge Group starts April 20th and its my Six Weeks 'til Summer Bootcamp Group. Lets get summer ready TODAY!

How to Spend Less on Groceries

One of the biggest things I hear from a lot of people is that eating healthy is expensive. And yes, I whole heartily agree. It can most certainly add up. But if you plan properly it can actually save you money. Below are my tips and tricks on how I save money at the grocery store while keeping my diet (and my family's diet) clean.

We grocery shop for meat about 1 time per month. I have found it is much more cost effective to purchase meat (chicken, ground turkey and fish) from a warehouse store such as Costco or Sam's Club than from the grocery store. Non negotiable purchases for meat on my list are chicken breast, ground turkey and fish (on occasion). When I purchase these items from the warehouse store I am fully stocked for a little over a month.

Now its time to round out the rest of the meals with vegetables. I do try and buy fresh vegetables whenever possible. I make my initial purchases for the month at Costco. They usually get me through about a week and a half and stuff rarely goes bad (we eat a lot of fruit and veggies!)

However, the biggest question I get asked is how to get through the rest of the month? Here are the rest of my tips.

Blue Tape Bananas- What? Where I live our local grocery store sells "blue tape bananas". These are bananas that are just a little past their prime. They are wrapped with blue painters tape around the top, thus the name "blue tape bananas" (your local grocery store might call them something different.)

They're not completely bad but if you bought them and left them on your counter, in a day or two nobody would want to eat them. I buy these by the mother load when I can. Our local grocery store sells them for about 24 cents a pound. That's a killer deal! I get home, peel them all, slice them in half and throw them in my freezer in a gallon size Ziploc baggie. I LOVE to use these in smoothies (no defrosting needed) or I let them thaw and make banana bread.  You can also mash them when you first get them home then put them in a container and freeze them that way for a little frozen banana "ice cream".

Frozen Vegetables / Fruit- I do buy fresh and prefer it whenever possible. However, in between my trips to Costco I ALWAYS stock up on frozen vegetables. Broccoli, cauliflower, peas and corn are frozen staples in our house and are relatively inexpensive. I ALWAYS buy the generic brand and skip the fancy sauces or the ones in the microwavable steamer bags. Its just as easy to steam these using a steamer on the stove top and those cheesy or buttery sauces are loaded with calories we just don't need.

Eggs- Lots of eggs! We buy our eggs at Costco in bulk. Eggs are relatively inexpensive, are pretty versatile and are a great source of protein.  We do breakfast burritos, omelets, scrambled eggs and hard boiled. Whats great about eggs is they can pretty much work with any meal including a snack! 2 hard boiled eggs is one serving of protein.

Whole Grains- We don't eat a TON of grains but when we do its mostly brown rice, quinoa or couscous or whole wheat pasta. I NEVER purchase minute rice. Although its more convenient, its also more expensive. Its MUCH more cost effective to purchase traditional brown rice in bulk. I have a great sealed container I store it in so I never have to worry about it going bad. I don't purchase huge bags of potatoes only because we don't eat them fast enough. A 5 lb bag typically lasts us quite a while. And a plain baked potato is a great source of calcium!

Eat In- This alone is the BIGGEST way to save and stretch your grocery dollars! Not only are you saving money but you are ensuring that what you are eating is healthy and you know exactly whats going in it. I'm not saying NEVER eat out again. Just simply eat in more and watch your dollars add up.

Sugary Drinks- Our family pretty much drinks water or milk. We NEVER buy any sodas and juice is purchased maybe once or twice a month. We prefer almond milk or coconut milk which can cost more but since we are saving by not buying sodas or juices regularly its worth it.

Plan and Prep- If you take the time to plan out your month, you'll find yourself making a lot less trips to the grocery store to pick up odds and ends. A quick trip to the grocery store to grab whole wheat pasta can easily turn into spending $50.00! Once a month I prepare a menu for my family. I try to cook in larger batches at the start of the month so I can freeze leftovers for those busy nights when we only have time to reheat something or when I don't feel much like cooking. Having a plan definitely also helps from keeping us eating out simply because I don't know what to cook!

Treats and Sweets- We limit most of these to the things that the kids enjoy. Cookies we try to make at home as much as possible. We also have a lot of yummy Shakeology desserts that we eat like chocolate Shakeology bark or chocolate covered strawberries. You can click HERE to get those recipes!  If you'd like to get started with your own Shakeology you can contact me directly or you can simply get started HERE.

And of course if you have a garden you can save even more! Eating healthy doesn't have to cost a fortune. With a little preparation and planning you can actually save money and you might just find that you don't miss all those "extras" .

Easter Candy Detox!

Spring is here! And along with that comes Easter, which is only a week and a half away! Crazy, right? And every store I walk into I see aisles and aisles of Easter candy. And you know the problem with Easter candy, right? There's only certain candies that you can ONLY get at Easter! Cadbury eggs, anyone???

Even though my goal is to not overindulge, I'm pretty sure I'll be having some Easter sweets here and there. Not to mention the fact that our church does a cinnamon roll fellowship hour that is out of this world!

With that in mind, I'm definitely going to be doing an after Easter candy detox. And with summer quickly approaching I know I want to look and feel my best in my summer clothes. It always nice to feel confident in your summer clothes!

So since I plan on doing my own 3 Day Refresh, I thought it would be a great idea to invite you too! This time I am going to offer a 30 Day Clean Eating and Shakeology Refresh group.

Ok so what does that mean? 

For starters, the group is going to begin on Monday, April 6, 2015.   Yes, that is the day after Easter!  Perfect timing, huh?!  Anyways, we will all begin the group with the 3 Day Refresh.  This will be my third time doing the Refresh and I've outlined (in great detail of course) EXACTLY what the 3 Day Refresh involves! To access that information, click HERE Whether you are looking to drop a few pounds, break some bad habits, or if you've reached a plateau, this is DEFINITELY for you!!

How will the group work?

Everyone in the group will choose which 3 days work best the week of April 6th.  I will guide you through the planning and prep for the Refresh and provide you with support, motivation, and accountability to maximize your results!  THEN, when you have completed the 3 Day Refresh, the support is going to continue! I am going to continue the group for the rest of the month (30 days total) and teach about clean eating and meal planning!  You will learn about Shakeology and will be able to use the remaining 27 days worth throughout the rest of the group!  Shakeology is an all natural nutritional shake that will provide you with your daily dose of nutrients.  Some of the MANY benefits are that you will gain some natural energy (who COULDN'T use that?!), it will curb your cravings, and it will also help with weight loss!  It is actually a meal replacement shake with the proper carb:protein ratio that will keep you feeling fuller, longer!  It can replace any main meal or even be used as a snack! Additional perks of the group include recipes, customizable meal plans, grocery shopping tips, and more!


Added Bonus!
 
Yep! There is even an added bonus to all of this!  At the beginning of the month, Beachbody launched Beachbody On Demand! It is available to those who have a Club Membership.  A Club Membership also gets you some added perks like customizable grocery lists, access to message boards and more!  Ok so you're thinking, what's the "Added Bonus" ???  Well, when you purchase the 3 Day Refresh Challenge Pack, you get a FREE 30 day trial of the Beachbody Club!  Yes, that means Beachbody on Demand too!  You will have free access to over $1500 worth of fitness programs and nutritional plans!  In addition, there are SEVERAL full fitness programs available as well as a sneak peek workout of the newer programs like 21 Day Fix / Extreme, PiYO, Insanity Max 30 and more!  Whew!  Yep, you get all of this for FREE for 30 days!

What is included in the 3 Day Refresh Challenge Pack:

A Challenge Pack is a pretty much a bundle package at a discounted price.  So, with the 3 Day Refresh Challenge Pack you get:

* A month supply of Shakeology - flavor of your choice (that's 30 meals!)
* 3 Day Refresh Kit
* 30 Day FREE trial of the Beachbody Club - includes Beachbody on Demand
* Me as your Coach!
* Access to my Candy Detox (Clean Eating / Shakeology) group!
* Discounted Shipping

Oh, and should I mentioned that this is a special MARCH PROMOTION??!!!  Yay!!  You can actually get the 3 Day Refresh kit for just $10 with a bag of Shakeology!!  Talk about a deal?! But since I have made it my personal goal to help as many people as I can in 2015, I will give you $10.00 so your 3 Day Refresh is FREE! Yup, I'll pay YOU to be a part of my exclusive Challenge Group!

How do I Sign Up?!!

 This group is specifically for my new customers, current challengers, Coaches, and their customers, so, if you are already actively working with a Coach, unfortunately, I can not include you.

So, who is joining me on April 6th? Who is going to decide and commit to feeling great and having that self confidence that you never thought you'd have by the time Summer rolls around?!  Forget the yo-yo dieting.  Learn how to make positive, healthy changes that will end with a LIFESTYLE change!

Remember, there is limited availability so grab your spot soon!!  You can email me at melindabutkus@gmail.com OR simply message me on Facebook HERE!