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

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





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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!

21 Day Fix Extreme Sneak Peek!

Happy Saturday!

I just got done completing the all new 21 Day Fix Extreme Dirty 30 Workout. As coach that is part of the #1 Team in the company and under the direction of the #1 coach in the company these are perks I LIVE for!

 Autumn Calabrese, celebrity trainer that brought us 21 Day Fix is back with 21 Day Fix Extreme. This workout is scheduled to launch on Monday February 2nd and there's quite the buzz about this program and the results that the first test group got.

I was up and at 'em at 5:00 a.m. along with 37 other coaches via Zoom to get my Dirty 30 Extreme on to see what this buzz is all about. Dirty 30 Extreme consisted of 3 rounds, 4 moves each round and each move was with weights. Most of the moves are combination moves which increases your body's ability to burn more fat. Side lunges with arm raises, squats with a should press, etc.

I've been doing P90X3 for almost 4 weeks now and after doing Dirty 30 Extreme, my arms are shaky and my legs are already starting to get sore (particularly my ham strings) as I type this 1 hour after my workout. If you've done Dirty 30 or Upper Fix, then you know how much Autumn likes to work shoulders. This workout is no different! Lots of shoulder and core work for sure.

If you're ready to take your fitness to the next level or have gotten bored with 21 Day Fix, then 21 Day Fix Extreme is just what you're looking for. The 30 minutes flew by and I was surprised it was already over when we started the cool down. These "extreme" workouts paired with Autumn's nutrition plan will definitely get you the results you are looking for.

If you're a fan of Autumns, there's no need to be afraid of this workout! Its quick and challenging just enough to leave you with a "good kind of sore" the next day. And with all of the Beachbody workouts there is a modifier.

The Challenge Pack comes with all of the workouts PLUS color coded portion control containers, Autumn's Countdown to Competition Eating Guide, 21 Day Fix Extreme Eating Guide, bonus DVD's as well your 30 day supply of Shakeology and a shaker cup. And the BEST part of all is that this Challenge Pack will launch at a great price!

If you have questions about the 21 Day Fix Extreme and would like to get in on my exclusive test group message me or comment. The group begins on Monday February 2 and space is extremely limited!

Holiday Goals!

Here we go! The countdown is on for the holiday season and I am not AT ALL ready! I'm usually pretty good about being prepared for this time of year, but this year I'm not. Top it all off with the fact that my youngest has a Christmas Day birthday and it's very easy for me to begin to feel overwhelmed.

The time between Halloween and New Years the average American gains anywhere between 7-12 lbs. I was starting out the holiday season with the goal of NOT putting on any weight. But I have finally broken a plateau (that I was stuck at since September!) and I have decided to up the ante! In order for me to stay accountable, I'm sharing my goals WITH you! When I announce my goals I am more likely to stick to them. So here I am sharing my goals WITH you and inviting you on my continued journey.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY GOALS

1. Lose 5 lbs. This is the last of the weight I am looking to lose. I also know that I shouldn't obsess over the scale but my ultimate goal is to lose 5 lbs of FAT and then start gaining lean muscle mass. Which means I need to lose a little more and then can start some serious weight training (Body Beast is on my radar as my next Beachbody program!).

2. Complete P90X3. If I stick to my plan and according to when I started, I should be entering my final week of P90X3 January 6th. This will be HUGE for me as I have found this program more challenging than 21 Day Fix AND I am not digging getting up at 5:00 a.m. since winter has settled in.

3. Workout 6 Days a Week. P90X3 has one rest day a week (or you can do a workout that is mainly stretching). I have been playing with my rest day but really need to stick to the P90X3 schedule and take my rest day when it is scheduled. I know the schedule was made for a reason the way it is and that way os to give tou maximum results over the 90 days. Making whatever day a rest day is NOT going to get me to where I want to be when I am done is January!

4. Increase my dense vegetable intake when I am hungry. Sounds simple, right? But for me when I'm hungry I'd MUCH rather go for seconds for a carb than a veggie!

5. One plate at Thanksgiving. I don't plan on excluding certain items this year. After all it's not about eliminating the things you love. It's about learning to have proper portion sizes and not overdoing it! So there won't be any seconds for me (unless they are nutrient dense vegetable!)

6. Limit my holiday baking. This will by far be the toughest one for me. I love to bake! And I love to bake at Christmas. I would typically make 5-6 different types of cookies and sweets for the holiday. This includes sugar cookies, sweet breads, chocolate chip cookies, fudge, candied pecans. The list goes on. And on. And on! This year I only plan on making sugar cookies with the kids. Cranberry orange bread and of course cupcakes for my sons birthday.

So there you have it. My 6 goals to see me through the holiday season! I plan on spending less time in the kitchen (baking and eating) and more time concentrating on healthier habits and spending the time with my family.

What Are You Waiting For?

I know I've said it before and I'm going to say it again. I LOVE Beachbody! 

Before Beachbody I struggled to fit it all in. And in order to get it all together day in and day out, the first thing to go was my commitment to myself. Hitting the gym 5 days a week dwindled down to 2. 

And when I did make the time to get to the gym my workouts were ineffective. Sure it was a great stress reliever but my hard work wasn't paying off. I simply wasn't seeing the results I thought I should see for the amount of work I was doing. Ok, so maybe it was just two days a week, but I was working REALLY hard on those two days!

And then I found Beachbody. Specifically 21 Day Fix. I promised myself this was the last dime I was going to spend on getting back into shape. I had gym memberships, I juiced, I did cleanses. If there was a "method" of losing weight out there, I tried it. Sure I lost some weight here and there but I was still tired, hungry, still running around like a crazy person to get my oldest to preschool, the youngest to the play center and myself to the gym. On time. 

So I bought a 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack. Joined a Challenge Group and got to work. When I first started my 21 Day Fix journey I would get up when the kids woke, plop them down in front of the T.V. with a bowl of dry cereal and a cup of milk, then head to the garage to workout. 5 minutes later the kids would be in the garage with me watching me, copying me, fighting with each other. And while I enjoy my children and love the fact that they see Mommy exercising, this simply was not working for me. 

Then I noticed something in my Challenge Group. Some of these other challengers were part of the "5:00 a.m. Club". Getting up at 5:00 a.m. to get their workouts done. What?!? Now THAT'S crazy talk! I don't have to get up at that absurd hour. I stay home with the kids. Why in the world would I do THAT?? But my frustration with trying to get my workout done with my children screaming from the other room was starting to interfere with my 30 minute workouts. 

Are you ready for your own transformation?

So I gave this "5:00 a.m. Club" a try... and I LOVED it!!! It quickly became my "me time". It was quiet, uninterrupted time for me. Then after my workout I was able to have anywhere from a half hour to an hour of peace and quiet before the kids got up. It was like a little slice of heaven.

My early morning commitment combined with the 21 Day Fix portion controlled eating guide and Shakeology gave me results within the first week! I was shocked and very happy to see my commitment to myself starting to pay off. And I was feeling amazing. I wasn't tired, I was NEVER hungry and I was happy.

My final results amazed me!

Then I decided that I simply could not live without my Shakeology. And the truth is it's expensive. So I debated how I was going to make this a staple in my life without breaking the bank. I told myself that Shakeology is cheaper than getting sick (since it's so nutritionally dense I know I'm getting all of my daily fruit and vegetable requirements!). It's healthier than all those silly high priced coffee drinks that are loaded with stuff I can't pronounce and fattening. So If I cut out all those lattes and ask about the coach discount, maybe we can afford it. And sure enough we could!

As I was loosing the inches and the weight other people started asking me what I was doing, I was so excited to tell them about 21 Day Fix, challenge groups and Shakeology and then they were asking ME how they could join. Before I knew it I was no longer a discount coach but an active working coach, making money! Now my Shakeology was paying for itself from the money I was making helping other people meet their health and fitness goals.

I was just a mom simply trying to lose the baby weight. Looking for a way to be the best "me" that I could be. Beachbody provided a solution to my problem on a variety of levels. Beachbody helped me get into the best shape of my life. At 43 years old I am healthier, fitter and trimmer than I was at 23! I am able to pay for my oldest daughters pre-kindergarten from what I make each month helping people get into shape. We don't have to rely on my husband income to put gas in our cars, pay for our Shakeology OR our daughters pre-kindergarten tuition.

These 2 are the reason for my commitment to my health!

So what are you waiting for? I know, I know, who "diets" over the holidays? It's not about eliminating EVERYTHING you love over the holiday season. You can still have that slice of pumpkin pie, just decide what you aren't super crazy about and eliminate that instead! Get your 30 minutes of working out in and that pie won't matter. Best of all it's not a diet. It's just retraining your brain to make healthier choices on a consistent basis.

Click on the link below to complete my Healthy Over the Holidays Application to be part of my upcoming 30 day Challenge/Accountability Group. Together we will find the right exercise and eating plan for you, so you can succeed! 

This year YOU WILL NOT be making the same old resolution to lose weight! This year you're going to ROCK in the New Year already there!

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Vacation Time!

Loving the Florida sun!

WOW! What a great family vacation we had. We traveled from Idaho to Florida in search of sun, sand and lots of fun and I must admit that Destin, Florida DID NOT disappoint! We were really just looking for a relaxing beach getaway. Not a ton of running around sight-seeing. Just hanging out at the beach and pool. Maybe hitting up a few local tourist spots and a dinner or two out. But that was it.

The beautiful white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast!

                                 
We typically find ourselves running here, there and everywhere in an attempt to "get it all in". And I personally find those types of vacations with two young children exhausting. So this was a great getaway for us that was very relaxing and completely stress-free!

Our motto for our trip!

                                                                                                       

This was the children's first trip to the ocean and it seems as if they may have had mixed feelings about it. First of all the beach in Florida even in September is HOT! My 2 1/2 year old was fine in the shade but out of the shade he was pretty miserable. He mainly enjoyed the pools (there were 3 to choose from at our resort as well as a lazy river). Our 4 year old liked the beach a bit more and wasn't too bothered by heat (perhaps because she enjoyed the waves?) or the sand. So we made it to the beach for at least a little bit each day.

Our little guy enjoying an overcast morning at the beach!

                         
                                   

Our very own "Little Mermaid!"

                                                         
The most stressful part of traveling this time for me was food. Not so much the actual part of being on vacation but flying. As anyone who has ever flown knows, airline food is a) over-priced and b) horrible! So I was a little stressed out about sticking to my healthy eating plan.

The night before I came up with a plan that would help me stick to healthy eating and am I glad I did!

I packed a small soft sided cooler with my 21 Day fix containers and packed the following:

• Peanuts
• Wheat Thins
• Hummus
• Strawberries
• Celery
• Two packets of Shakeology (individual packets)
• Shakeology shaker cup (empty)
• 2 gallon sized zip lock baggies

My 21 Day Fix containers

                                                        
                                                       
Once I got through security I went over to the McDonalds and filled one ziploc baggie full of ice then placed it in the other just in case to avoid any leaks. Then put the ice in my cooler bag! Then I bought a large bottle of water and filled my Shakeology shaker cup.

I was all ready for the flight! (I had also thrown some kid snacks into my carry on so they had snacks as well). We had boarded our first flight at 7:30 and literally had no time at our connection to stop and eat. We pretty much had to hustle through the airport to catch our connection! So, for lunch I added my vanilla Shakeology to the water that was left in my shaker cup and that was my lunch. We bought the kids snack packs on the plane.

On the second flight I still had plenty of healthy 21 Day Fix snacks to get me through the last hour and a half so my eating during travel was clean! Before we landed I dumped out the melted ice in the airplane bathroom sink.

As for the rest of the trip we mainly cooked at our condo (turkey sausage, veggies, salad) and had turkey wraps for lunches with hummus, fruit and fresh veggies that we dipped in hummus. We did go out for dinner a few times. And the great part about vacationing in a beach town in all the delicious seafood!  There were a few indulges (hush puppies, biscuits and gravy and some adult beverages) but they were in moderation and so very worth it!!!

A bucket of Bacardi Brian and I shared

Date Night!

                                                                

Hitting up the gym to make up for the Bacardi, hush puppies and biscuits and gravy!

                                          

Fall Back

Ahhhh... Fall is already in the air. The mornings are crisp and it's only a matter of time before the maple tree in our front yard turns the most amazing shade of red! (I'll definitely have to post a picture of that, it's pretty amazing!)

So I am pretty close to completing my third and final round of 21 day fix. I'm pleased at what I see in the mirror and have successfully managed to go down 2 full pant/dress sizes and am definitely going to be wearing a bikini in Destin, Florida in a week and a half!

But now it's on to other things. I recently ordered P90X3 (with celebrity trainer Tony Horton) and actually started that workout this morning. I am still eating according to the 21 Day Fix guidelines so it's a hybrid of sorts, for now.

P90X is the program that really put Beachbody on people's radar. The workouts aren't easy but they do provide some pretty miraculous results. However, in my mind P90X is marketed toward the already incredibly fit.  For those of you who may not be familiar with P90X3, it's basically the P90X workout broken down into daily half hour workouts as opposed to the original P90X format of 45 minute - 1 hour workouts.  For me, that was the most appealing part of this program. Sure I was intimidated by the look of the program but I figured it was only a half an hour. I can do anything for 30 minutes, right?

So I ripped that box open and watched a few of the DVD's. At first I thought "uh oh"... but as I kept watching I thought it looked kind of fun! So I was actually excited to get up this morning and try it out.

So now you're wondering "how'd she do?" well not too bad, actually. Of course there are modifications on all of the exercises, which was helpful. But the other great part is you go at your own pace. These moves are challenging enough that even at a snails pace, you're working!  I had to take some small breaks, or just hold plank every now again, which is fine. But I lived and I worked hard because I was dripping with sweat! And you know what? I'm going back for more tomorrow.

Different workout for tomorrow, "The Warrior" (today was "Accelerator" ) but I'm excited to try it!

As far as my husband and his progress, he's finishing up his second round of 21 Day Fix and I'm excited for his results! When he came home from work today, he showed me that his belt notch is one smaller and his pants were definitely looser around the waist.  I'll be sure to post his progress pictures and measurements next week.

So here's the great news about this workout. Is it difficult? yes, Is it kind of intense? yes. So guess what Tony Horton decided to do? Someone must have told him that the P90 "X series" were intense too! So he created P90. P90 was specifically designed for beginners. The perfect gateway to get started. Designed for all ages, and all fitness levels.

And here's the REAL exciting news! P90 will be available on September 23, 2014. So, if you'd like to give it a try but have been intimated by the "X" series or just want to get your fitness routine started, this might just be the program for you.

So I have just a little over a week until our big family beach vacation to Destin, Florida and I am committed to getting the most out of these last few workouts and eating healthy! My workouts are non-negotiable! No excuses!

Are you committed to your health and fitness this fall? If you need support, message me to learn more about my upcoming groups and support.

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