Summer is right around the corner and I swear that the months are just flying by! I feel like just yesterday I was planning for Christmas and now we are planning for the beach and vacations. Now that I am pregnant with my second child, I remember very vividly the anxiety I had just after having my first one on June 2nd--the start of summer season. Ugh. I had JUST undergone an unexpected cesarean section, not to mention endured a 42 week long pregnancy--and I felt so insecure about my body. Not to mention, sluggish from being awake all night long with a newborn.
For some, this may seem petty. I was certainly not ungrateful for the blessings that a miraculous new child brought to my husband and I. However, as someone who has ALWAYS been a huge health and fitness enthusiast--(not to mention, a total multi-tasking busy body--GO GO GO) let's just say that the adjustment to tired, overweight, recovering, stay-at-home mom was a COMPLETELY SHOCKING adjustment. At times, it was very depressing--isolating--frustrating--and scary. So, at the start of the summer season in the Hamptons--you can imagine how I felt about trying to get into a bathing suit. I knew that I had to make a change for myself and for my family. Being miserable, lethargic and moody was not benefitting anyone. I joined a Beachbody Challenge group.
Below you can see my day 1 photo! If you have ever taken before pictures before you know that feeling. Literally looking at yourself in the absolute worst light ever and pointing out your flaws and making yourself completely vulnerable is really humbling. My husband helped me to take the photos. And then---I deleted them. That's right. I completely destroyed my "REAL" day one photos. So, unfortunately, all that I have to show is the one that I am sharing below.
Luckily, I did stick to the program that I committed to. The ah-ha moment came when I started taking progress pictures along the way or "selfies" as we all know them! This is when I realized that my body was changing way more than my eyes could see when looking in the mirror. It wasn't until I was completely done with Turbofire and I compared day 1 to day 90 and I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT. I mean, I had been watching the scale go down. I had felt my maternity clothes becoming baggy, and I found myself back in pre-pregnancy jeans. People were constantly remarking at how fit I looked. But still, I didn't really SEE IT. Suddenly, in the photos, the change was drastic and mind blowing. THE CHALLENGE GROUP WORKED! The most annoying part? These photos don't even do my transformation the justice that it deserves, because I didn't take the transformation photos seriously. Lesson learned. Overall, I lost a total of 36 pounds and MANY inches.
It was at that moment that I realized I had found my "THING" my "soul mate" workout and the system of not only weight loss but proper nutrition that I could stick with for the rest of my life. In honor of my personal journey and transformation I am hosting a "Summer Slim Down Challenge," because that is what my very very first group was called and I am going to be giving you the SAME support, GUIDANCE, and INSPIRATION that I was given when I started.
Asking for help is hard, admitting that what you are doing isn't working or that you are stuck in your fitness and nutrition is a hard pill to swallow. But, MOM to MOM, WOMAN TO WOMAN, let me help you! Not only do I have the personal experience, but I am also a Health Educator, Counselor, and Fitness Instructor. I have a chid and a husband, I work full time, I am the maid, the cook, the boo-boo kisser, the mentor, supporter and the coach! I am able to give you real life support because I have been there, done that! I am armed with a variety of tricks and tips for meal planning, simplifying recipes, and keeping your diet CLEAN. Best of all, I can help you to incorporate it into a lifestyle that the ENTIRE FAMILY can benefit from and enjoy!
My job and my goal as a coach is to help you make this a lifestyle change for good. This is not a crash diet! In this challenge group--not only will you finish with MIND-BLOWING RESULTS, but you will CONTINUE on your journey long afterwards..
WE ARE MAKING NEW, HEALTHY HABITS. This is the OFFICIAL invite to my SUMMER SLIM DOWN CHALLENGE starting on April 21st! You will finish this challenge on June 23rd! 10 weeks to a totally new you!
So, here is the scoop!!! This month T25 is on promotion which means that they have discounted the price about $90 for the challenge pack. Plus, T25 is by far the most effective workout I have seen. Yes you can actually get great results in 25 minutes a day 5 days a week. Trust me, you jump right in, you get started, you work hard and you get results. Shaun T has great modifications so no matter what your ability level is you can do this workout!
So T25 is the program of choice, because lets face it we don't have hours to spend in the gym and we have to get on with life. So this totally fits our lifestyle!
You will need to be committed to replacing 1 meal a day with Shakeology, until you reach your goal weight. I understand that many people raise an eyebrow to the idea of a "shake" for a meal replacement--I get it. I used to be one of those people. But, you will LOVE Shakeology! This is NOT your typical protein shake--and it CERTAINLY doesn't taste like one. Promise. Shakeology is a meal replacement with the proper carb to protein ratio, keeping you full without a problem--until your next snack or meal. Further, it is the only product that I have ever used that GENUINE CURBS CRAVINGS for sweets. Seriously, even in pregnancy, it completely demolished cravings and satisfied me.
Some of us have difficulty finding time to eat! Although I've never been one of these people, I can tell you that Shakeology will also help with this. Not only is it so easy to toss into your shaker cup and hit the road--but it has NINE SERVINGS OF PRODUCE in it! How many fast meals can you grab on the go that will offer THAT!!??
Chock full of probiotics, antioxidants, and super foods---it will make you feel like superwoman and completely demolish belly bloat. Trust me on this---you'll LOVE the Shakeology. I've NEVER HAD a challenger who didn't. Ever.
Some of us have difficulty finding time to eat! Although I've never been one of these people, I can tell you that Shakeology will also help with this. Not only is it so easy to toss into your shaker cup and hit the road--but it has NINE SERVINGS OF PRODUCE in it! How many fast meals can you grab on the go that will offer THAT!!??
Chock full of probiotics, antioxidants, and super foods---it will make you feel like superwoman and completely demolish belly bloat. Trust me on this---you'll LOVE the Shakeology. I've NEVER HAD a challenger who didn't. Ever.
So now what?! What can you expect?! When you sign up for my challenge group you don't just get a bag of Shakeology and a fitness program! You get "ME"! LOL, well you get a lot! I run private online support groups--where no one but the members of the group can see what is being posted. Then, I have an entire week before we start and I call it "Pre-Season" and this is where we plan and prep. I help you write goals, we do pics and measurements, we talk about meal planning in depth and I guide you in the right direction to be ready for day 1!
Then, each week you get a motivational Monday video from myself OR the #2 Beachbody Coach in the company. Also, a daily post with either tips, tricks, recipes, accountability to keep you on track. Each day you log in, read the daily post, log your accountability stats and you stay focused on your journey. There will be ups and downs, days you want to quit, or days that you feel like the progress isn't happening fast enough. That is why I am here! I will help you stay focused and accountable so this program doesn't become something else you buy, have good intentions and then life get in the way and never finish. This time it's different!
So, are you ready?! April 21st starts day 1 of workouts! Are you in? If you want more information please email me or fill out the "contact me" pop up to the right!
