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.

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.

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!

My 3 Day Refresh Results!

I decided to do the 3 Day Refresh because I was seriously struggling with getting my eating back on track since getting back from our Florida vacation in September. I have no problem with getting my workouts in. It's my eating that has always held me back in the past and after all my hard work for our trip, I certainly wasn't going to blow it this time due to bad food choices!

3 Day Refresh Kit includes your booklet and recipes, 3 packets of Shakeology, 3 packets of Fiber Sweep and 6 packets of Vanilla Fresh

I did mine over Saturday, Sunday and Monday. You can choose any three days that work best for you. I decided the weekend would be easier for me because my husband is home and would help me stick to it!

So what is the refresh?  The Refresh is a Team Beachbody Product that is meant to be a healthy alternative to cleanses that are on the market that really don't respect nutritional value.  For example, the juice cleanses out there really are not the best options for you.  The R&D team really was looking to create a product that gave nutrition that was safe and effective at helping you with rapid weight loss.  

What comes with the refresh kit?  With the basic refresh kit you get 3 shakeology packets, 3 packets of the fiber sweep, 6 packets of the vanilla refresh, a nutrition guide and program manual.  

How do you do the refresh?  You drink a Shakeology Shake for breakfast with a serving of fruit from the book.  You get to have the fiber sweep as your mid morning snack and water.  For lunch you have the vanilla refresh shake with a serving of veggies, fruit and a good fat.  Dinner is the vanilla fresh shake with a meal choice from the nutrition booklet.  You can drink green tea and water but avoid all processed foods, canned fruits and veggies, sweeteners and dairy.  You are truly cutting back to the basics to cut the bloating and help you lose weight. 

The biggest question that people ask me is this... Am I going to be on the toilet for 3 days?  Nope not at all.  There was no surprises or out of the ordinary experiences.  The only thing you could possibly experience is a little fullness in your stomach or gas from the extra fiber if your body is not used to that.  This is normal and is totally ok.  That means the cleanse is working and doing its thing.  So just chug water and go with it!  It's very short lived if it happens to you at all.

My Vanilla Fresh that I drank alongside my grilled vegetables at dinner. I added some cinnamon to it which made it taste even better!

So, after 3 days what were my results?  

I lost 4 pounds on the refresh.  I felt 100% better, no bloating or fullness, I had energy and my cravings were gone for sweets. I worked out during the refresh with no issues at all.  But of course, if you experience any dizziness definitely stop and rest.

Left: Before 3 Day Refresh Right: After 3 Day Refresh
I definitely FEEL much better and after the 3 days started to get some definition back in my abs. Before Refresh I felt bloated for sure and my pants felt a little snug right out of the dryer. After Refresh I was definitely more comfortable in my freshly washed pants!

The first day was the hardest.  I had a terrible headache which I attributed to the fact that I had eliminated caffeine plus my 2 year old decided to wake up way too early and I had gone to bed too late the night before. So I had a bad headache and was exhausted but not really ever hungry.

Day 2 was easy for me. I woke feeling terrific after a full night of sleep, headache gone! Got up and did my 21 Day Fix workout (Dirty 30) and had enough energy to get through the workout pretty good! I had no hunger whatsoever.

Day 3 was a breeze.  I was still exercising and feeling good, I was just really ready to eat food again!  I made it through and I was totally ok! This is something I could and will totally do again!


How often can you do the refresh?  You can do it once a month if you would like.  It's save, effective and keeps you on the straight and narrow.

So, if you want guidance with the refresh and even more importantly you want something to keep you on track after you are done then join my 30 day clean eating and shakeology group on November 3rd to detox from halloween and to learn tools to help you make healthier choices, to handle the upcoming holiday temptations and to prioritize what you want to eat and what you want to splurge on!!!

The holidays are totally the easiest time to get sidetracked.  So join me and together we can keep it in check!  

Click on my link below to complete your application to my 30 day group!

https://inspirefitness1.wufoo.com/forms/30-day-clean-eating-application/