Today is the day!

Today is the day!

Beachbody All Access has launched!

For a limited time, you can get:

A FULL YEAR of Beachbody All Access, giving you the ability to stream ALL of Beachbody's workout programs, including be programs releasing over the next 12 months!

Your first month's supply of Shakeology, your daily dose of dense superfood nutrition!

A set of Portion Fix containers to aid you in eating the proper portions to help you meet your goals

This package is available for a limited time! Comment or message me for more details!

BIG News!

For  those of you who may be hesitant to commit to a single workout program, I have some HUGE news!
Beachbody will be offering a new challenge pack. It includes:
*Your first month of Shakeology.
*Access to Beachbody On Demand, which allows you to stream ANY Beachbody workout.

This means you can choose any workout offered by Beachbody...Tai Cheng, 21 Day Fix, P90x, Cize...and many others can be streamed through your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

This new challenge pack will be available Dec 27-Feb 28 for $199.

If this interests you, comment or message me!

I bet you can...

Who wants to start 2017 by developing habits that will help you reach your health goals?
Who wants to start 2017 by doing the above AND getting some cash, too?
No...I am not going to start paying people to make healthy choices...
BUT...starting January 9, if you commit to working out at least 3 times a week to any Beachbody program and have a superfood shake 5 times a week for 5 weeks...you get a share of $3 million!!!!!!!
If this has piqued your interest...comment or message me!

Thanksgiving Strategy

We are coming up on a very dangerous pitfall in the journey to healthy living. It's fraught with "bad" carbs, high-sugar, and extreme levels of fat. It's...it's...THANKSGIVING DAY!
OK...so maybe Thanksgiving isn't a pitfall, but considering many people consume a day's worth of calories at a single meal, it does need to be dealt with strategically. Here are a few strategies I plan on utilizing.
Strategy #1-USE A SMALLER PLATE! Studies have shown that you actually eat less when eating off of a smaller plate. Your eyes convince your brain that you're eating much more than you actually are.
Strategy #2-PORTION CONTROL! I have already spoken with the host of the Thanksgiving dinner I'll be attending, and they know I'll be bringing my 21 Day Fix containers to the meal. This way I don't have to guess on how much I'll be plopping on my plate
Strategy #3-BREAKFAST! Before I leave my house Thursday morning, I'll be eating a breakfast, whether it's a veggie scramble or a pumpkin pie latte Shakeology, I'll be sure to jump start my metabolism with breakfast.
Strategy #4-DESSERTS COUNT AS CARBS, AS DO MASHED POTATOES, STUFFING, ETC! I'm not saying I won't be having any dessert, but any dessert will have to a) fit into my carb container, and b) not cause me to exceed my 4 servings of carbs for the day.

Why I Don't Do Cheat Days

Last Thursday, the school I work at had parent teacher conferences. As a bonus, the PTO buys lunch for all teachers and staff members. In addition, we had a display for Veteran's Day. This included a selection of cookies. Well, needless to say, the staff workroom had a plethora of pizza, deli sandwiches, cookies, and other assorted treats.
I have been told by a few people that you need one cheat day a week when you want to lose weight. Ironically, most of these people appear to not be too concerned about weight loss. I thought to myself, "You know what? I've been doing good. I'm down almost twenty pounds. I think I can afford to splurge a little." And so I did. The only problem was I kind of forgot the "a little" part. By the time my shift ended, I felt so BLOATED. I had definitely overdone it.
This brings me to the point of this post. When trying to lose weight, cheat days are a BAD idea. As much as possible, stick to keep doing what is working.
However, I would say an occasional cheat MEAL is OK, PROVIDED you've been working on your plan for a sufficient amount of time. The plan I am on allows for up to 3 "cheats" a week.  I try to spread these out as much as I can.
You might be wondering what a cheat meal looks like. I would say a cheat meal might consist of, for example, a couple of slices of pizza, but not a whole pizza. The main thing is not to overdo the cheat meals, and thereby sabotage the work you've been doing

DA-DA-DA-DA-DA-DA

Ok...here's the the deal...starting December 19, I'm looking for 3 people who's like to get a head start on their New Year's resolutions by committing to the following:
1) exercising 30 minutes a day...it can be cardio, dance, weight training...I'll be going a combination of cardio, weight training, Pilates, and yoga
2) being on a portion-based eating plan that I PROMISE isn't going to leave you starving
3) replacing just one meal a day with the most incredible nutrient-dense superfood supplement available

If you are wanting to commit, leave a comment, or message me on Facebook!

Why I became a Coach

As of November 1, I'm a Beachbody Coach. Some of you may be wondering why I would want to do such a thing. After all, I'm not a nutritionist or a professional trainer. Why would I make a leap like this? After being on the 21 Day Fix for 6 weeks, what made me decide to take the next step and become a coach?
First of all, I know this program works. In 6 weeks I've dropped 18 pounds. In that time, I've not felt tired or lethargic. My energy levels have increased. Without training, I improved my finish at this year's Ohio State Four Miler by 29 seconds.
Second, I know many people are looking for ways to improve their own health. Some people want get stronger. Others want to get leaner. For me, Beachbody has some of the most comprehensive workout programs available. There's strength training, Pilates, yoga, tai chi, and cardio programs.
Third, I want anyone who has the will and desire to change to not wonder if they'll get any support. I know I would not have gotten the results I have without the encouragement and accountability of my coach.

Back On Track

Wow! Has it really been over 3-1/2 years since I've posted anything? Well, I guess it's time to get back on it. In that time I've ran in 3 5k's, a half-marathon, one Shawshank Hustle, two Ohio State Four Milers, and a Warrior Dash.
After the Warrior Dash in August, I was SORE the next day. I decided to try to supplement my running with some sort of core workout. I started doing the 21 Day Fix from Beachbody. This morning, I started the third week of my second round, and I feel so much better. I'm feeling stronger...eating healthier...more energetic.
When I last posted on this blog, I was right around 260-280 pounds. When I stepped on the scales this morning, I weighed in at 222.6.