Busy Moms Boot Camp

 

Spring is coming & for me that means life is about to get a whole lot more hectic....

Soccer practices, after school activities, weekends on the soccer fields, life will be go, Go, GO!!! Even more-so than usual.  This could easily spell disaster for healthy eating habits & an exercise routine for Momma, but over the past 2 1/2 years I have learned better. 

 

I used to think that to get good results I would have to spend hours at the gym & spend eons in the kitchen.  Then I joined an online accountability group where I learned some tips & tricks to make healthy eating & daily exercise manageable.  I found workouts that gave me results in about 30 minutes a day that I could do right in my basement - no need to take time away from the family to trudge back & forth to the gym.  I learned that doing a little food prep on the weekends & making a meal plan saved me not only time, but also money & headaches throughout our jam-packed, activity-filled week. 

 

What's more, I found that taking care of myself & my health gave me the ENERGY to be the active, involved Momma I had always wanted to be.  I can keep up with my four kiddos & they are learning healthy habits by watching me.  What an awesome feeling to have my kids ask to workout with me or if the snack they picked is a healthy choice!

 

In Busy Moms Boot Camp we will spend 30 days learning how to live a healthy lifestyle even when you are constantly on the go!  I'll help you find the home workout that will meet your fitness needs & work with your busy schedule.  You will get busy-mom-friendly recipes that can be made or prepped ahead & will keep you out of the drive thru!  Easy to follow, healthy meal plans will be provided each week that we can work together to adjust to the taste & needs of your active family.

Easy to follow shopping lists & tips.

Daily accountability, support, & motivation.

A community of like-minded Mommas working together to build healthy families.

 

Commit to yourself.  Commit to your health & the health of your family.

 

Here is an example of one of those meal plans:

Jan. 26-Feb. 1 meal plan	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Workout	Max 30 Cardio Challenge	Max 30 Tabata StrengthMa	Max 30 Sweat Intervals	Max 30	Max 30 Friday Fight, Round 2	Teach PiYo Live Class	Rest / Pulse
Breakfast	Ezeikiel English muffin, 2 tsp. all natural peanut butter, plain greek yogurt, blueberries, cinnamon	Shakeology, ½ grapefruit	Shakeology	Shakeology	Shakeology,  ½ grapefruit	Shakeology	egg white oatmeal (1 red, 1 yellow) with apples
AM Snack	cheddar cheese, cucumbers	egg white oatmeal (1 red, 1 yellow) with blueberries	egg white oatmeal (1 red, 1 yellow) with blueberries	½ cup old fashioned oats, blueberries, protein powder	½ cup old fashioned oats, blueberries	½ cup old fashioned oats, blueberries, protein powder	Shakeology
Lunch	Shakeology, clementine	Left over Italian Crock Pot Chicken, salad	salad, baked chicken breast, dressing, ½ grapefruit	salad, baked chicken breast, dressing, ½ grapefruit	salad, dressing, chicken & vegetable soup	2 eggs over easy  with sauteed veggies on a whole grain tortilla	clean egg salad, spinach & arugula, ½ grapefruit
PM Snack	carrots, 2 hard boiled eggs	cucumbers, black bean hummus	cucumbers, black bean hummus	cucumbers, hummus	red peppers, 2 hard boiled eggs	cucumbers, hummus	cucumbers, black bean hummus
Dinner	Italian Crock Pot Chicken, spinach, whole wheat pasta	Mini turkey meatloaf, baked sweet potato, oven roasted broccoli	baked fajitas, salad, dressing	chicken & vegetable soup, homemade whole wheat biscuits	chicken & vegetable stir fry, brown rice	cheat meal	Turkey chili, fresh cucumbers & carrots
		PiYo practice	Teach PiYo Live Class Post-PiYo Shakeology!		PiYo practice		FitMommaOfFour.com

 

If you are ready to get out of the cycle of fast food and fatigue, join me today for Busy Moms Boot Camp! 

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February Focus

 

I used to think that if I took the time to workout or do much of anything for myself that I was taking away for my family or being selfish.  Now that I have been living a healthy lifestyle for over 2 1/2 years my prospective has changed.  I now realize that taking care of myself, making time to workout & make healthy food for the family all make me a BETTER mom, wife, daughter, & friend.  My healthy habits are trickling down to my family - they see me being physically active & strong & aspire to do the same.  I'm involving the kids in meal planning & cooking healthy dishes - they are more willing to try them & have come to love *most* of the clean eats we eat daily.

 

This February I want to help other Mommas find that FOCUS. 

I will share my tips & tricks to make small changes & daily choices that will make a BIG impact in your health & fitness in the long run.

 

Could you benefit from a supportive group of Moms cheering each other along to make healthier choices?

How about daily tips, motivation, support, & accountability?

Weekly meal plans & healthy recipes - do they sound good?

 

Pair that with 1:1 guidance from me to help pair you with a fabulous home workout that will

*fit into your busy schedule

*meet your needs

*help you crush your health & fitness goals.

 

Take a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire & I will guide  you in the right direction for SUCCESS!

 

 

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Blueberry Syrup

Whether you are having a special breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner, this easy to make blueberry syrup makes the most simple waffle or pancake something extra special.

 

In a saucepan combine

 

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

 

&

 

1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

 

Bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Lower heat & simmer 3-5 minutes to thicken slightly.

 

Serve over your favorite breakfast treat or with plain Greek yogurt.

 

Pair with my super simple banana pancakes for a fruity delight.

 

For more family-friendly clean eating recipes, click here.

Oven-roasted broccoli

Broccoli has always been one of my favorite vegetables, but I know it's not everyone's number one menu item when simply steamed or raw.  Try roasting your broccoli in the oven & it is a whole new world of flavor!

 

1. Pre-heat oven to 425.

 

2. Cut 2 heads of broccoli into even sized florets. 

 

3. Coat broccoli in 2 Tbls. extra virgin olive oil, 2 tsp. sea salt, & 1 Tbls. black pepper.

 

4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning half way through cooking.

 

Serve with clean eating chicken nuggets for a yummy baked version of chicken & broccoli! 

 

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Clean Eating Chicken Nuggets

What kid doesn't love chicken nuggets, right?  But what I don't love are some of the ingredients found in pre-made chicken nuggets.  So I took matters into my own hands & came up with this simple recipe for homemade chicken nuggets.  Pop-able enough for the kids & yummy enough for Momma & Poppa.

 

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cut into nugget size chunks

 

1/2 cup wheat germ

 

1/4 cup ground flax seed

 

2 tsp. sea salt

 

2 tsp. black pepper

 

1 Tbls. garlic powder

 

*Optional - Other spices of your choice.  I added 1 Tbls. each of dry basil & oregano, & a dash of red pepper flakes.

 

 

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 & lightly coat a baking pan with coconut oil or non-stick cooking spray.

 

2. Combine wheat germ, ground flax seed, & spices in a large bowl.

 

3. Put chicken breast chunks into breading & coat lightly.

 

4. Spread nuggets in a single layer on baking sheet.

 

5. Bake 20-25 minutes, turning once half way through cooking.

 

Momma's nuggets with a little spicy mustard for dipping.

 

Pair with oven-roasted broccoli for a yummy baked version of chicken & broccoli.

Kids nuggets with a dab of ketchup.

 

For more kid-tested & hubby-approved recipes, click here.

 

Pick Your Fix - 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme?

 

Chances are if you have flipped through the tv channels at all in the past few months you have caught at least a glimpse of the 21 Day Fix infomercial.  That baby is on all the time & I get sucked in every time!  Spoiler alert!  It has a happy ending!

 

If you haven't heard of the 21 Day Fix, it combines simple clean eating nutrition & teaches proper portions size with these nifty little color-coded containers.  The 21 Day Fix has dynamic 30 minute workouts that switch things up every day of the week - from yoga & Pilates, to cardio & strength training.  You will never get bored, build healthy habits, & you will see real results!  If you are new to working out or just getting back into the swing of things there is an awesome modifier to help you access every single workout on the level that works for you.

 

 

You definitely do not go hungry on the 21 Day Fix.  You eat every 2 1/2 -3 hours & use the easy to follow nutrition guide & portion control containers to guide you.  I also provide color-coded meal plans to help you figure out how to get your Fix on.  You even have the flexibility for some sweet treats & even an occasional glass of wine!

 

The 21 Day Fix Extreme takes this program to a whole new level.  A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of doing a live 21 Day Fix Extreme workout with the Fix creator, Autumn Calabrese, & hear her talk about this new program.

 

 

Autumn emphasized that the 21 Day Fix Extreme is NOT for beginners (unlike the original Fix).  This program is for folks who already have a solid base level of fitness & are looking to take it to the next level.  Every workout involves weights (Autumn says she loves to "toss around iron") & there are no breaks throughout the 30 minute workout.

The nutrition plan is also more extreme.  No more wine & chocolate treats!  This is all about optimal nutrition for peak performance & results.  Autumn shared that there are two nutrition plan options for the 21 Day Fix Extreme - extreme nutrition & competition prep nutrition plan. 

 Autumn is a bikini competitor & shares how she eats the final 21 days before a competition.  Autumn said you can go with one track or the other or do a combination of the two.

 

Here are some short videos so you can compare:

 

 

Now the choice is yours.  Which Fix will you pick?  Will you start simple or are you ready to go extreme?

 

The Pick Your Fix challenge group will run for 63 days so you will get support, guidance, meal plans, healthy recipes, & more not just for your first 21 Days, but for three full rounds of the Fix!  You can start with the original & transition to extreme.

You can stick with the original for the duration of the group.

You can go for a full 63 days of 21 Day Fix Extreme.

The choice is yours!

Pick Your Fix, I'll provide all the support you need to succeed.

 

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Things I should have said to Carl Daikeler in the elevator...and other thoughts on Super Friday

 

This past weekend I impulsively jumped off of my elevator that was going down & onto an elevator that was going up....I did not need to go up, but I had the opportunity to jump on the elevator with the guy pictured above.  He's not a movie star or a world leader, but he sure is working hard to end the trend of obesity in America - he is the co-founder & CEO of Team Beachbody, Carl Daikeler. 

 

Not many people I know would be this excited to jump on an elevator with their CEO, but as you can see from my cheesy grin, I was totally pumped!  So pumped, in fact, that I didn't have my wits about me to say something meaningful...I have that tendency to get tongue-tied when I get excited.  So, our conversation went something like this...

Me: Carl, can I get on the elevator with you?

 

Carl: Sure

 

Me: <jumping up & down> Can we take a picture?

 

Carl: Sure

 

<I take a few shaky selfies.>

 

Me: Sorry, I'm gross & sweaty (from the 21 Day Fix Extreme workout we just did with Autumn Calabrese)

 

Carl: Yeah, I'm gross too.

 

Me: But you didn't do the workout... <elevator door opens> Thanks for the picture...this will make a great story!

 

<Carl exits elevator.>

 

So after I go down to the floor I had originally intended to & run to tell all my friends about my elevator adventure, I'm driving back to my folks' house where I was spending the weekend.  That's when my brain slows down enough to realize all the things I SHOULD have said to Carl in that elevator.  So here it goes....Carl will probably never read this, but this is what I should have said to him in that elevator....

 

Me: Carl, thanks so much for developing this coaching opportunity & entrusting the growth of your business to people who started out as Beachbody customers.  Had my friend Melanie never posted on Facebook about how she lost her baby weight with Insanity I never would have even thought about buying a Beachbody workout...I'm just not an infomercial watching type of gal.

 

Thank you for challenge groups, without that first challenge group that I joined after having our 4th child I would still be teetering on 200lbs., I would still have zero energy, & I would not feel comfortable in my own skin.

 

Thank you for fostering a community of support & comradeship as we work towards the common goal of a healthier country.  I have reconnected with some wonderful long-time friends & met some fabulous new friends through this fitness family we call Beachbody.  This community of support is what gave me my life back, saved my sanity, & helped me to leave a job that I had become disillusioned with.

 

Thank you for the chance to change lives from the comfort of my home.  I went from working mom to stay at home mom to work from home mom....I never would have dreamed of myself as an entrepreneur, but thanks to coaching, now I am one!  Having the flexibility to work when is best for my family & I is a priceless gift.

 

And Carl would have said: Sure, you're welcome.  (Because he's awesome & humble like that.)

 

Back to reality & what I really did in that elevator...

Totally dorked out!

Thanks for listening & dealing with my wacky personality in that elevator!

 

So this event really was about more than hijacking elevators...

Super Friday in Pittsburgh was a fabulous opportunity, not only for me to learn about some great new things that are coming down the pipeline from Beachbody...

 

Like 21 Day Fix Extreme

 

And Beachbody On Demand...think streaming video library of your favorite Beachbody workouts.  Oh yeah!

 

But I also got to celebrate a successful year with my wonderful team.  These ladies have become some of my dearest friends.  We work together, lift each other up, and strive to make America a healthier place for each & every person who reads our posts, follows our blogs, joins our challenge groups, or likes a  pic on Instagram.  We are out there changing lives & loving every minute of it.

 

 

Click here learn more about the Team Beachbody coaching opportunity.

 

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