Are You Ready for a Challenge?

Who else is in shock that we are already through the first week of October? Halloween is coming up, and following right along after that Thanksgiving is coming! It’s the season of pumpkin everything, chunky knit sweaters, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, hay rides, and good food.

And while there is certainly room for a lot of fall fun this month and next, I’m getting down to business and putting together some great fall fun of my own! Just like every month, I have new challenge groups beginning! Only this month, I have two, and one is brand new!

I wanted to take a minute to let you all know what my groups are going to entail this month so that if you are ready to take the reigns of your health and get fit for fall and before the holidays, you know what is available to you! I absolutely love my job, and I love helping others set and reach their health and fitness goals, while I am working on my goals myself.

The first group is my “Fit for Fall” group. It will begin on Monday, October 20^th, and will run for 60 days. This group is open to anyone to use any Beachbody program they may already have, or want to begin. Each challenger will pick the program that is right for them; or I can help you choose one. We will all be replacing one meal or snack a day with Shakeology so we are getting the max amount of nutrition and results as we work our bodies.

This challenge group will take place online via a closed Facebook group- so if you are out of town, no worries! This group is mobile (one of the things I love best about these groups)! Every day I will be posting about a topic that will help keep you motivated and reaching your goals. I cover topics about meal planning, grocery shopping, eating out, emotional eating, and how to schedule workouts in a busy life.

And, perhaps the best part of the group is the support you receive from being surrounded by other like minded people going through the exact same thing that you are going through! We all will check in every day to rate how our workout went, and how our nutrition and water were. This keeps us accountable to each other, and is a safe place for you to know you are not alone!

If you are interested in joining in this exclusive “Fit for Fall” challenge group starting on October 20^th,  please fill the application (found at the bottom of this post) and we can see if it would be a good fit for you and go from there!

My second group that I have starting this month is totally new and really exciting! This is my first “Moms on a Mission” challenge group! This 30 day group is exclusively for new moms or moms of young kids. Because you have a unique but shared experience together being moms, this group is going to be one of a kind!

Moms on a Mission begins on October 27, and is designed to help busy new moms get their health and fitness on track while they tackle the most important job of being a mom to their precious little ones. As a mom, you set the example and stage for your kids and your family, and health and fitness is one of those areas.

Each of my challengers will choose a Beachbody program that is right for them, with a focus on finding a workout that fits your schedule. We have many incredible programs that are only 25 to 30 minutes long, but give you great results, while fitting into a tight schedule.

We also will be using Shakeology (if you are pregnant or breastfeeding though you can check with your doctor about the use), and checking in daily to our closed Facebook group for accountability and motivation.

I will be posting daily with specific emphasis on issues that you deal with as new moms, or moms of younger children. Topics will include how to plan your workout into a busy schedule, how to meal plan and prep healthy food with kids and a family, how to prioritize your health, cooking recipes for simple, fast and healthy dinners, and setting the example for your family by making your health a priority.

If you are looking to lose your baby weight, get back into your pre baby jeans, or just looking to have more energy and feel better so you can be there for your precious children and  your family, fill out the application below for my “Moms on a Mission” Challenge Group!

We will see if this is a good fit for you, and I would love to help you reach your goals and feel amazing not only with your health and fitness, but as a mom, because your role is so important!

(Note, if you are pregnant, always consult your doctor first before beginning a new program. Know that we do have a specific program you can do while you are pregnant if you want to strengthen your core and stay fit during your pregnancy!)

So there you have, my two exclusive challenge groups this month! I am so excited for each challenger that will be joining us. I absolutely love helping others reach their goals and feel amazing. In addition, there will also be some special contests and prizes involved in each group, so you won’t want to miss that!

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about these groups this month. You can fill out the application and include your questions, and we can go from there!

You can also find more information about each group at my Facebook event page for each group. I will be posting different things about them as the month goes on, so if you want to stay up to date, just add yourself to the page!

Here are the applications and event pages for both of my Exclusive Challenge Groups this month!

Fit for Fall Challenge Group Application 

Please note that the application deadline is October 15th, to ensure that you receive your materials in time to start with the group. Limited number of spots available, so be sure to apply today to get all the info!

Fit for Fall Facebook Event Page 

Add yourself to our event page to stay up to date on current information, to hear about prizes and other exciting announcements for this Challenge Group! 

Moms on a Mission Challenge Group Application

Please note that the application deadline is October 22nd, to ensure that you receive your materials in time to start with the group. This also has a very limited number of spots left, so be sure to apply today to get the inside info! 

Moms on a Mission Facebook Event Page

Add yourself to our event page to stay up to date on current information, to hear about the awesome prizes and other announcements for this first moms exclusive group! 

The Couple That...

Finish this sentence!

"The couple that _____________ together, stays together!"

While you can fill that blank with a variety of answers, let me be clear in saying that marriage is not simply held together by one single activity done together. It's an intricate, deep and complex covenant in life.

But, there is absolutely some validity in the fact that doing things together as a couple can bring you closer together. Whether it's a shared interest, the interest of one, or something entirely new to both, it can be a wonderful bonding experience. Today I'm going to fill in the blank with "the couple that sweats together, stays together!"

I have to give my husband props because when I came to him in January, laying my heart out and telling him that I wanted to workout, that I had to get healthy, he listened, and he supported me whole heartedly. He did the entire ten week program of T25 with me to support me, keep me motivated and keep me going while I made exercise a new part of my life.

That motivation, support and accountability meant the absolute world to me, and was the key that I had been missing the whole time when I had attempted to do different work out programs before. I had no accountability, no real motivation, and so I fell off the wagon time and time again before. But not this time!

Zach and I pushed play every day for ten weeks, and at the end I was so incredibly proud of both of us for going through the program and finishing strong. He stood by me, encouraged me, let me cry and spill my heart of why I wanted to get healthy, and helped me push play every day. That accountability was the key to the change in my health that is still continuing now.

And that is why I am passionate about accountability. That is why I lead challenge groups every month. That is why I invest my time, heart, sweat and tears into my challengers and these groups. Because I know the power of accountability and motivation, and it is life changing. Truly. My husband is the inspiration behind my coaching, and the reason I am passionate about helping others- because of his choice to help me and keep me accountable.

So now, I'm paying it forward. If you feel like you are stuck in the place I was at the beginning of the year, wanting to get healthy, but not knowing where to start, how you were going to get it done, not wanting to fail (yet again), and feeling overwhelmed by it all...you're the one I'm looking for. You're the one I want to help succeed.

And challenge groups are where we make all the magic happen! The motivation, the accountability, the knowledge, the goal setting. If you're serious about this, I have one more spot in my 100 Pound Challenge  that starts tomorrow. Comment or message me and we can get your journey to health started, and I will work with you to come up with a plan to make it happen!

So, are you going to be the one who makes the change?

100 Pound Challenge

100 Pound Challenge

10 challengers.

30 days.

100 pounds.

This will be epic!

Okay, so I might sound a little bit like I’m creating some sort of wild Survivor challenge here, but really that isn’t the case. But, it is something even better because it truly has the ability to change people’s lives. I know, because I have experienced it for myself and want to pass it on to others!

On September 29^th, I will be co-hosting a special, exclusive challenge group with the talented miss Barbara Baez. She and I will lead a group of 10 challengers on a mission to lose 10 pounds each in 30 days. How will we do this, you ask?

By using the nutrition plan and workout tools from the 21 Day Fix program! I have done a full review of the 21 Day Fix here, so check that out for more details about the program. In short, it is an incredible simple, effective way to learn about nutrition, clean up your diet, go through simple exercises and lose weight.

So what inspired this challenge? Barbara came up with this idea, and asked if I would join in. And let me tell you, I am all in behind this challenge. The 21 Day Fix has seriously opened my eyes and taken my health to another level, so I want to help others get to that point too.

Think about it, how many of you have the best intentions of working out, eating better, and getting in shape? I feel like most people would say yes to that. How many of you have a fitness or workout DVD sitting on your shelf collecting dust from a few years back? I know that I did! Several. I had quite a few programs that I got two weeks into and gave up on.

Well let me tell you, Barbara and I will not give up on you. Your 21 Day Fix DVD is not going to be collecting dust on the shelf. You are going to be in a group with nine other dedicated individuals who truly want to make a difference in their life and health by beginning this journey and losing ten pounds each.

There is nothing like having a group of people surrounding you, going through the exact same feelings and emotions as each of you pushes towards the goal. You will be motivated, encouraged, and challenged. And you know what? It is just thirty short days, and you can stay consistent and you can finish.

In our challenge, you will have one on one support from me, and I will work with you to set your goals and make a plan of action. I will help you with meal plans and nutrition. Every day Barbara and I will be posting motivational tips and information into our group, and every day you will have the accountability of nine other people.

You can be one of our ten who loses ten pounds in thirty days. What would that mean to you? What would losing ten pounds mean in your life? Would your old pair of jeans fit better as the weather gets cooler this fall? Will you feel more comfortable and not like you have to wear clothes to hide your body? Would it give you a sense of accomplishment for finally finishing a program? Would you feel more alive and energized?

These truly are possibilities in your life. I know first hand, because I was in a place where I thought I couldn’t change. But you know what? If I did, so can you.

It’s time to stop saying “one day” and start saying “today.” Because one of these days, you’re going to run out of “one days.” It might be at a doctor visit where they tell you your blood pressure is too high, or you have diabetes, or even worse things. It might be when you can’t keep up with your kids, or your spouse.

And let me tell you again from first hand experience, it’s an even longer road back when you run out of “one days.” But this is your moment. This is doable. This is sustainable.

Will you take the 100 pound challenge with us? Will you be one of our elite ten?

We All Have Challenges

Stating that we all have challenges in this life is a pretty fair assumption. I don’t know if I have ever met a single person who has not faced a challenge in their life. But, what I have learned is that there is a distinct difference between people. You can tell those that bow down in defeat to their challenges, and those that rise up and face their challenges.

My health and fitness journey has been a joy, but it has also been a challenge. There are hard days. Days that I just want to eat the bag of chips. Days that the last thing I want to do is get out of bed and workout. Days where my body just feels weird. But, I have kept going. I am rising up to face my challenge, and I’ve been bringing others with me.

How? Through challenge groups! You may have heard me talk about them before. I run them every month, and I help others define their health and fitness goals, match them with a workout that fits their needs and goals, and then keep them motivated and accountable to the end. It is called a challenge group for a reason, we all have to rise up and face the challenge. But oh let me tell you, the results are worth it in the end!

I’ve had challengers lose weight, lose inches, gain strength, gain energy, and maybe most importantly, gain confidence in themselves again. There is something incredibly rewarding and empowering to walk along side others who are doing something amazing for their health and their lives.

(It also keeps me consistent on my own journey as well!)

My next challenge group is starting next week, and I have named it the “Live Simple, Dream Big” challenge group. Learning to live a healthy lifestyle may seem complicated and confusing, but I am here to tell you that it is really quite simple, and I teach about that in my groups. We come up with a plan for nutrition and for your workout together.

And one of the most important parts of the group is dreaming big and setting goals, and then running after them. I love to hear people’s reasons of why they want to be in a challenge group, and what their goals are. It could be as simple as fitting into an old pair of jeans, and go all the way to getting off medication.

I’m telling you, health and fitness is a game changer for your whole life. Having more energy, feeling more like yourself just gives you a pep in your step you may never have known was there. I love running these groups because I get to walk with people and motivate and encourage them along each step. I’m walking this journey too, and it’s so much more fun when you are surrounded by others.

If you are in a place where you want help or advice on how to get a handle on your health, please reach out to me! You can message or email me, and we can see if a challenge group would be a good fit for you, and how we can help reach your goals. I’m in the business to help others, and I’m rising up to face the challenge.

Are you?