How I knew I found my passion!

These are the moments I LIVE for. The moments I get to spend with my girls at the park -- their happy place. I can take them to the park anytime they want and return emails on my phone, while earning an income. I am present in their lives.

I knew I always wanted to be a mother.
I knew I always wanted to be a leader.
I knew I always wanted to be my own boss.

I went to college to earn my degree in business. Most people that earn their degree in a field is not the field they ended up being in. For me, my passions aligned when I began to coach. There are different ways to be a coach, but for my personality, I saw the need of a leader.

I knew that from the very beginning, that I had this desire to truly help someone. I just had to learn how and that is how leadership came into my lap. I spent less countless nights watch, listening, and reading any advice on being coachable, how to lead my team, and how to do this 100% from home. This wasn't something I was told to do, this was something I knew I had to do.

If you had someone that could show you how you can simply make an income from actively posting on social media, do a fitness program, follow a meal plan, would you do it? If so, comment YES. I am looking for those willing to put in the time to truly see this fitness business as the true beauty it is! 

Coach Open House - Tuesday June 28th - Thursday June 30th

We would love to welcome you in to our team for our Coach Open House.

*This is an ONLINE event*

Spend two days getting a glimpse into our fitness programs, meal plans, and how you can join our team. Be a part of our team, our family, for a few days, and find out what it is we do as Coaches. 

You do NOT have to be a fitness or nutrition expert and you do NOT have to have already reached your goals! You will get an up close and personal look inside our team and hear our stories, and more! 

Then YOU decide if it's a good fit for you!

Join us over at the EVENT page! 

July Fitness Group forming NOW!

I'M LOOKING FOR 20 LADIES that want to completely TRANSFORM and tone their bodies like never before. And you don't even need to leave your house!! Sounds AMAZING...right?

Give me 30 minutes of your day and we'll tone your body and follow a clean eating meal plan for 21 days. NO counting calories! NO counting points! NO starving yourself! I focus on getting my girls EATING CLEAN for maximum results!

All workouts are done in the comfort of your own home on your own time. You'll have ME as your personal coach...walking you through every step of the program on a daily basis!

If you can commit to changing your life...I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!! I'm looking for 20 Ladies who are SERIOUS about changing their life… who want to get stronger...healthier...and feeling better than ever!

This program is NOT free...but includes:

-A complete 21 Day home workout kit with DVDs
-Custom clean eating meal plan designed for your challenge
-Portion control containers and shaker cup
-30 healthy meals! ~ A 30 day supply of Shakeology!
-Measuring tape to track all those inches lost
-ME as your personal coach
-Access to my private, lifetime support group
-A free 21 Day Fix T-shirt when you finish and send in your results!
-30 day trial to *Beachbody on Demand* - Stream $3000 worth of workout programs right from your phone, tablet, laptop, etc!

I've helped hundreds of women achieve amazing results and I'd love to help you too!!! Please comment with "Interested" if you would like to hear more details and I'll connect with you. You may also send me a direct message that says "SAVE ME A SPOT!" ... these groups fill fast and space is very limited!!

I was afraid of...

I was afraid to be a coach... there was so many reasons why I was not ready.

The only exercise that I have done in the previous year was a 5k training (it was my way to deal with having a miscarriage).

My husband was literally starting a new career.

We didn't have health insurance at the time.

I never finished a Beachbody program. The one I tried was P90X and my tush was on the floor in the first five minutes.

... I thought of every reason NOT to become a coach. I researched every program, every nutrition fact, other companies and nothing even compared to US.

Then, I started to list the reason WHY I had to start:

* Needed to lose the baby weight after having Lexi

* We were struggling with finances with switching careers for husband's job, so having the additional income to cover groceries, car payments, car insurance, cell phone bills, utilities, extra expenses for the girls

* I was going to be finally using my Business Management degree

* This was going to give me the opportunity to meet other like minded individuals. (I moved to a new state soon after getting married, so I didn't have many friends.)

* Having the opportunity to travel and meet the trainers that has been working my tush into shape

* Finally be my own boss and have a flexible work from home schedule with my kiddos by my side

* Create a team of wonderful people that are helping others inspire them to get a healthier lifestyle

* Most of all -- TRULY become a better version of myself for my family, friends, and for myself!

Could you find a reason WHY to join us?

"Rainbow" Tortellini Soup

This has been a true staple with my family.  When it rains, I am always down to make this.  However, I can't take credit for this recipe.  All the respects is to one of my favorite blogs -- Annie Eat's.

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. olive oil
½ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. dried oregano
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, with juices
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
9 oz. tortellini, any variety (fresh or frozen)
3 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
Salt and pepper
Grated Parmesan, for serving


INSTRUCTIONS:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add the onions to the pan and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.  Add in the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, just until fragrant, about 1 minute.  Mix in the oregano and diced tomatoes.  Add the broth to the pot.  Bring the mixture to a boil.  Add the tortellini to the pot and cook according to the package directions.  One minute before the tortellini is fully cooked, stir in the spinach.  Remove from the heat.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Serve warm with grated Parmesan as desired.

Let me know if you try out this recipe!  Delicious to the core!

Week One of the 21 Day Fix DONE!

Whew!  What an amazing week of meals and workouts done.  My favorite workout by far is the Dirty 30, however I was please to have the Pilate day.  My body felt incredible to doing stretches.  I also know that my challengers were very grateful for the pilates day, especially starting with leg day first.  

My favorite meals this week:  

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes

Bruschetta 

"Rainbow" Tortellini Soup

"Rainbow" Tortellini Soup  -- it is my daughter's favorite

My promises/goals this week:

To add more salads into my plan -- somehow I managed to get only one salad in this past week

To record a workout clip to share with my challengers

My results:

Already down 3 pounds -- first week

I haven't measured inches yet

My Journey // Day 1 of the 21 Day Fix

Good Morning!  I am beginning a new journey this season and that is restarting my fitness journey. This fitness journey of mine has been a beautiful ride.  My heart however, hasn't been the strongest in the past few months, so it lead me away from where I wanted to be.  That is with every season, every chapter, in your life -- your heart will sometimes be in a different spot.

I promised myself this time that I will get through this new round of the fix.  Not only for my team, my challengers, but for myself.  To show myself, I am worth it.  I am fearless in a battle of emotions.

The reason why I decided to choose the fix to be my plan of action is simply, because it works.  It will work wonders to your body.  Having this program lay everything out for you with nutrition (meal plan, portion control containers, grocery list, sample menus) and fitness (a workout for each day of the week).

I know this program will work, because it has for me in the past.  Yesterday, marked day one for me.  A day where I scheduled out and marked on the calendar, that it was happening.  The best part of all I am doing this with other people ALL over the states.  How incredible is that feeling!

The feeling that when I get to check into our virtual group there is already new posts of people getting in their workouts, showing us what they are making for their meals each day, asking to make sure we hold them accountable, seeing them write out their fitness goals for the summer/group.  How beautiful to have such an amazing support team!

Today, I am beginning day two of my journey.  Which my body is sore from yesterday, but that is not going to stop me.  My soreness is a good feeling.   A feeling that I am working to make something happen.  A feeling that I am FINALLY putting myself first.  A feeling that I am worth it.

Bottom line:  Fitness will change you in every direction, make sure you are enjoying your ride to the fullest!

Find the FEARLESS Plan for Your LIFESTYLE

My Story of becoming a Coach!

Hello and welcome -- want to share my story with you. When I was younger, I had absolutely no problem with staying thin. I averaged at 110 for many years UNTIL I got pregnant.

I never once thought I needed to eat healthy or think about going to the gym. However, I remember many times trying to exercise and I would be out of breath in minutes. Even though I was a decent number on the scale, my body was not healthy.

It took me several years of researching what would work for me. My body changed fairly quickly getting pregnant and my clothes didn't fit me the same.

When I found out that I was moving to an area where I could run near my house, that was the first leap I took. The first time where I set my mind to running a 5k. It took me 8 weeks to be ready to race and I finished my first 5k at 30 mins. Then, I got pregnant again. I stopped everything I was doing.

I didn't once think about fitness until I was ready to deliver her. I was pretty active on social media and decided to reach out to a fellow mom, because she was showing progress in Beachbody products. I quickly found out that I could sign up purely for the discount of products or I could actively work the business.

After discussing this with my husband, I was ready to take this next leap. I remember hating the fact he wanted me to stay home with the kiddos, because I loved going to work. This was going to solve a lot of problems for us. This became a solution for us -- a solution to continue stay at home with my girls, a solution to help with income, a solution to melt off the weight of just having Lexi, a solution to work from my phone, a solution to be my own business owner, and a solution to have my own team/tribe/girlfriends all over the US.

Now, two years later I am extremely happy for taking the leap of faith and completely trust my passion for leading, helping, and mentoring. Coaching changed my life for the better by being a complete solution for everything I needed.

What could your story be?

Shakeology -- Recipes

Regular Chocolate

1. Plain: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup of ice optional
2. Peanut Butter Cup: 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup ice
3. Mint Chocolate Chip: 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon of pure mint extract
4. Mocha Chiller: 1 cup of cold brewed coffee
5. Frozen Chocolate Covered Strawberries: 1 cup of water, 1 cup frozen strawberries
6. Almond Mocha Chiller: 1 cup cold brewed coffee, 1 teaspoon of almond extract
7. Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee: 1 cup cold brewed coffee, 1 teaspoon of hazelnut extract
8. Breakfast at Hazel’s: 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon of hazelnut extract
9. Almond Joy: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
10. Chocolate Raspberry: 1 cup water, 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
11. Frozen Chocolate Banana: 1 cup water, 1 frozen banana
12. Chocolate Berry Blast: 1 cup water, 1 cup frozen wild berry mix
13. Nuts for Chocolate: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
14. Black and White: 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
15. Vanilla Almond Fudge: 1 cup of skim milk, 1 tablespoon of natural almond butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, four dashes of cinnamon
16. Maple Buttercup: 1 cup of skim milk, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup
17. Nutty Chocolate Banana: 1 cup water, 1 medium fresh or frozen banana, 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
18. Chocolate Honey Bee: 1 cup skim milk, 1 tablespoon raw honey
19. Peppermint Patty: 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
20. Chocolate Frappaccino: 1/2 cup cappuccino flavored soy milk, 1 cup cold coffee, 1 cup ice
21. PB & J: 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter
22. Choco-Orange Delight: 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup water
23. Blue Moon: 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
24. Chocolate Bananas Foster: 1 cup skim milk, 1 medium fresh or frozen banana, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
25. Chai Cocoa: 1 cup unsweetened chai tea (cooled), 2 teaspoons raw honey

Tropical Strawberry:

1. Plain: 1 cup water, 1 cup ice optional
2. Berry Delicious: 1 cup water, 1 cup frozen berry mix
3. Strawberry Mojito: 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
4. Orange Sunrise: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup 100% orange juice
5. Sweet Mango: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sliced mango, 1 teaspoon raw honey
6. Kiwi Strawberry: 1 cup water, 1 kiwi fruit peeled, 1 cup ice
7. Blue Strawberry: 1 cup water, 1 cup frozen blueberries
8. Vanilla Strawberry: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
9. Watermelon Splash: 1 cup skim milk, 1 cup cubed watermelon (fresh or frozen)
10. Fresca: 1 cup water, 1 cup cubed watermelon, 1 cup pineapple
11. Mixed Berries: 1 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blackberries
12. Sweet Parfait: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup non-fat strawberry yogurt, 1/2 cup walnuts
13. Strawberry Banana: 1 cup water, 1 frozen or fresh banana
14. Sweet Almond Sunrise: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon raw honey
15. Strawberry Smoothie: 1 cup non-fat plain frozen yogurt, 3/4 cup skim milk
16. Cactulicious: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 cup prickly pear, 1 teaspoon lime juice
17. Coconut Paradise: 1 cup skim milk, 1 teaspoon coconut extract
18. Almond Bliss: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon natural almond butter
19. Fruity Colada: 1 cup coconut water, 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, 1/2 cup pineapple, cubed
20. Pomegranate Splash: 1/2 cup natural pomegranate juice, 1/2 cup water, ice is optional
21. Citrus Berry: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup 100% orange juice, 1/4 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
22. Kiwi Melon Berry: 1 cup water, 1 kiwi fruit, peeled, 1/2 cup watermelon chunks
23. Cranberry Orange: 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice, 1/2 cup< water, 1/4 cup 100% orange juice
24. Cranberry Strawberry Chiller: 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice, 1/2 cup ice
25. Strawberry Coconut Cooler: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup ice

Greenberry

1. Greenberry: 1 cup water, ice is optional
2. Apple Berry: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 natural apple juice, 1/2 raspberries (fresh or frozen), dash of cinnamon
3. Kiwi Pineapple Delight: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2 peeled kiwis
4. Blueberry Breeze: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup 100% orange juice, 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
5. Strawberry Lime: 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
6. Raspberry Lemon: 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
7. Peach Sunrise: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/2 cup sliced peaches
8. Orange Sunrise: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup 100% orange juice
9. Strawberry Chiller: 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
10. Key Lime Dream: 1 cup skim milk, juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon raw honey
11. Papaya Splash: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 100% orange juice, 1/2 cup papaya
12. Cranberry Chillerr: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice, ice optional
13. Raspberry Razzler: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup 100% orange juice, 1/2 raspberries (fresh or frozen), juice of 1/2 lime
14. Happy Berry: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice, 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen), 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
15. Blackberry Storm: 1 cup water, 1 cup blackberries, ice optional
16. Lemonana: 3/4 cup organic lemonade, 1/2 cup rice milk, 1/2 banana (fresh or frozen)
17. Strawberry Lemonade: 1 cup water, 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen), juice of 1 lemon
18. Strawberry Kiwi Delight: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup skim milk, 2 peeled kiwi fruits, 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
19. Red Berry: 1 cup skim milk, 1 cup frozen strawberries
20. Cherry Berry: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice, 1/2 cup pitted black cherries
21. Mango Tango: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/2 cup mango
22. Red Mango Hurricane: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup mango
23. Teaberry Zinger: 1 cup unsweetened iced green tea, 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
24. Berry Cool: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice, 1 cup frozen wild berry mix
25. Almond Honey-licious: 1 cup almond milk, 1 teaspoon raw honey

Vanilla:

1. Vanilla Shakeology: 1 cup water, ice optional
2. Strawberry Vanilla: 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
3. Orange Creamsicle: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup 100% orange juice, ice optional
4. Vanilla Berry Chiller: 1 cup rice milk, 1 cup frozen wild berry mix
5. Berry Vanilla Cooler: 1 cup water, 1 cup frozen wild berry mix
6. Iced Mocha: 1/2 cup cooled brewed coffee, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or skim milk, 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
7. Chocolate Vanilla: 1 cup skim milk, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
8. Vanilla Almond: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon natural almond butter, ice optional
9. Vanilla Latte: 1 cup cooled brewed coffee, 1/2 cup hazelnut milk beverage (or unsweetened almond milk), 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup
10. Peaches and Cream: 2/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 cup frozen sliced peaches
11. Vanilla Nog: 1 cup skim milk, 1 teaspoon rum extract, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12. Watermelon Breeze: 1 cup unsweetened rice milk, 1 cup cubed watermelon (fresh or frozen), 2 fresh basil leaves
13. Spiced Orange Blossom: 1 cup water, 1/4 cup cooled orange spice herbal tea, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14. Minty Honeydew: 1 cup water, 1 cup cubed honeydew, 4 fresh mint leaves
15. Just Grape: 1 cup unsweetened rice milk, 1 cup red grapes (fresh or frozen)
16. Greek Islander: 1/2 cup natural pomegranate juice, 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries, 2 fresh basil leaves
17. Piña Colada: 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1/2 cup 100% pineapple juice
18. Neapolitan: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
19. Morning Refresher: 1 cup water, 1/3 cup cubed mango, 1/3 cup pineapple chunks, 1/2 banana (fresh or frozen)
20. Vanilla Chai: 1 cup cool brewed Chai tea, 1 teaspoon raw honey, 1 dash ground allspice
21. Cantaloupe Cream: 1 cup water, 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
22. Tiramisu: 1 cup cooled brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon mascarpone or ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
23. Pumpkin Pie: 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped raw pecans, 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
24. Orange Cream: 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup 100% orange juice
25. Maple Pecan: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped raw pecans, 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped raw cashews, 1 teaspoon maple syrup
26. Blueberry Vanilla Chiller: 1 cup water, 1 cup frozen wild blueberries

New Coach Training -- My Challenge Tracker

How to get started: https://www.mychallengetrackerportal.com/...

Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he2...

  My Challenge Tracker is made up of two components: a free app and a Coach Portal. The My Challenge Tracker App provides Challenge Group participants accountability and support throughout their Challenge. Checking in daily encourages participants to keep drinking Shakeology, working out, and staying in touch with their Coach and fellow Challengers. Participants will be invited to download the free app by their Team Beachbody Coach. The My Challenge Tracker Coach Portal provides Coaches with an online mobile-friendly platform to track and motivate Challenge Group participants.

How does a Coach create a group? Once logged into the Coach Portal, click "Create New Group" on the homepage. Follow on-screen prompts to complete Challenge Group details. Click "Create Group." Review the profile page, click Next, and begin inviting participants. The Coach is automatically added to the group.

How many participants can a Coach invite to a group? A Coach can send a maximum of 250 invitations per group. Can the length of the group be adjusted? Yes, before the group starts, the start date and length can be adjusted by clicking on "Edit Group". After the group starts, you can only edit the end date to extend the length of the group.

Can a Shakeology-only or multi-program group be created? Yes. Choose either option in the "Challenge Program" dropdown menu when creating/editing a group. For multi-program, your participants will select their own fitness program when they set up their profile in the app.

How does a Coach invite participants? On the "Invitations" page, enter name & email addresses of invitees and click "Add to List". Or click "Add a list of email addresses" to invite participants in bulk. When ready to send invitations, click "Invite Participants" at the bottom of the screen. Additional participants can be added at any time. The Coach is automatically added to the group.

How does a Coach view or customize the invitation email? On the "Invitations" page, click "Preview/Customize the Invitation Email". The text within the white boxes is customizable. If text is edited, click "Save" and all future invites within this specific Challenge Group will receive this customized email version until another edit is made and saved.

How does a Coach invite themselves? When a Coach creates a Challenge Group, they are automatically added to access the Group on the App. The Coach will not receive the invitation email automatically but they can preview the email as shown in the answer above. A Coach can send the email to themselves by going to the "View Sent Invitations" page and clicking the "Resend" link next to their name if they haven't joined the group in the app yet.

How do participants receive invitations? Each invitee will receive an email from the Coach with instructions on how to download and access the app. If the invitee responds to the email, it will be directed to the inviting Coach.

Can a Coach invite the same person to multiple groups? Yes. Participants can join as many Challenge Groups as they wish, and be invited by multiple Coaches.

How does a Coach post to the group immediately? From Group Feed page, write a post within the "Post to the Group" box and click "Post Now" to post in real time. The latest Coach post will display on the home screen of the app, and all posts will display in the app group feed. The Coach can also post directly in the app as the Coach.

How does a Coach schedule a future post? From Group Feed page, choose "Scheduled/Draft Posts" to view/add future posts. Alternatively, create a post in the "Post to the Group" box on the Group Feed page, click on the dropdown next to "Post Now" and choose "Schedule". Choose the preferred scheduled time, which will be in the time zone chosen in the portal profile.

FAQ -- Challenge Group Tracker

New Coach Training -- Reference Guide

Hello coaches!  This is a reference guide to helpful links that you will need throughout your coaching career.  

Tools:

7-Day Quick Start 7-Day Quick Start Sponsors Guide Contact List Memory Jogger Business Activity Tracker Challenge Group Guides 5 Step Invitation Process Customer to Coach Guide What Does Invite. Invite. Invite Mean? How to Use the Business Activity Tracker How to Earn Money Right Now How to Use the Contact List How to Earn Through Rank Advancement Benefits of Success Club Customer to Coach Guide: How to Convert Customers to Coaches
Challenge Tracker Shakeology:  Tony Horton ‘Checks Out’ Shakeology Video Dear Doctor Letter

Beachbody Challenge Group Training Part 1 Part 2 Part 3