Do you have a plan?

In order to get the results that you want you need a plan.  If you don't have a plan or are unclear on what "a plan" even means then you need to message me.  I will work with you to find you the program and nutrition that work for you.  You can contact me through any of the social media links on the right side of this page.

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Find Your Why!

You need to discover your why in order to complete your goals!  Meet my 9 year old son and see  how easy a healthy meal can be.

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Great North Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 

1 Can White Beans (Drained & Rinsed)
1 Cup Corn
1 Cup Peas
1 Cup Chopped Green Beans
1 Cup Chopped Carrots
1 Bushel Chopped Escarole (Washed & Chopped) set this aside
1 Cup Chopped Onions (Sauteed)
4 Minced Garlic Cloves (Sauteed)
1 32oz Container Organic Chicken Stock
1 32oz Container Organic Vegetable Stock
1 Tbls Oregano
1 Tbls Basil
1 Tbls Thyme
1 Tbls Parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper
salt to taste
*** Substitute the Organic Chicken Stock for another vegetable stock and you have vegetarian soup***
*** You can add 2 backed chopped chicken breast and have a great chicken soup***

In a large pot saute garlic and onions with olive oil  until translucent.  Add both stock's,all the spices, and all vegetables (with the exception of the escarole).  Let this simmer for 10 minutes and then add the chopped escarole. Simmer an additional 15 minutes and serve. 

Note:

 To make life even easier just add all of the ingredients to a crock pot and simmer on low 4-6 hours!

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Commit to your future!

How did you do over Christmas? I know that I struggled and could have done better.  It's ok because now I am back on track and refocusing my goals.  You can do the same thing with these four simple steps to making great change.

1. Set your goals 
2. Write them down
3. Post them 
4. Recommit to them every day!

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Grocery Shopping With The Makis

Grocery shopping can be pretty difficult when trying to stay healthy but as long as you follow 3 simple rules, you'll be fine.

1. Fruits and vegetables.  Make sure they become a staple to your diet.  Try lots of different kinds to find the ones you love.
2. If it is too big of a temptation, don't even buy it.  That's not to mean you can't spoil yourself from time to time, but if there is a food that you can't control yourself around, don't bring it in the house.
3. Lastly, portion control.  Always eat everything in moderation.

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P90x3 Preview!

It is still early, but I am already loving the new P90x3!  The first workout is a great burn and I am very excited to get the challenge group started at the end of the month.  If you're interested in joining the challenge group, or if you have any questions about any of the P90x workouts, send me a message through any of the social profile options on the right.  The most important thing is that a great workout can be done in 30 minutes.  So whether it is P90x3 or any other workout, you can find time get a workout in!  Always keep challenging yourself!

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Trust and Believe!

 This is one of most important things not only in working out and being healthy, but in everything in your life!  Believe!  You can do everything you put your mind to.  If you say you can't do something, you can't, but if you want something, trust yourself and you can do it!  It can be a difficult thing sometimes, but I am here to support you, any time you need me, just reach out to me through any of the social options on the right, or leave a comment below.

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You Can Still Get A Great Workout When Traveling WOD December 18

Many of us will find ourselves traveling for the holidays, but I also find myself traveling every now and then for work and this is a simple routine that I know I can take with me anywhere I go and that will always be challenging.

30 minutes:

1. 5 pullups
2. 10 pushups
3. 15 squats

This is a "max rep" workout, so always push yourself the whole time, but never sacrifice form.  If you get tired, take a breath, shake it out and jump right back in.

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Healthy Holiday Dinners Can Still Be Delicious

With the holiday season upon us, big meals are bound to happen, but they don't have to be the overly fatty. Check out the links below for amazing meal options for the main dish as well as easy and delicious sides that will help. I would also like to challenge you to try two things. When you are making your dinners, if you are preparing anything from a box or a bag, take a few minutes to read over the ingredients list. The more things you see on that list that you have trouble pronouncing the more likely that item is not good for your body. So the second challenge is try to recreate that item from scratch. If you are scared of your skills in the kitchen, start small with an easy side of rice and then work your way up to casseroles and above.

As always, you can connect with me through any of the options listed on the right side of the blog under the "social profiles" section, or by simply leaving a comment here below.

Best Green Bean Casserole

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

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Best Green Bean Casserole

• Ingredients
• 1 1/4 lbs. green beans (trimmed and washed)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 Tbs.Olive Oil
• 10 oz. baby portables , sliced
• 3 large shallots
• 2 cloves garlic minced 
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 3/4 cup chicken stock or broth
• 1 can Frenches onions

Directions

In a large saute pan heat 2 Tbs olive oil and add shallots, garlic, mushrooms and green beans.  Stir until the beans are lightly covered with oil and garlic then reduce heat, cover. Let mixture simmer for 5 minutes.  Add almond milk, chicken stock.  Bring mixture to a light boil, reduce heat and slowly stir in flour (very slow to avoid clumps).  Poor mixture in a baking dish, add onions to the top and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. 

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

8-10 large sweet potatoes 

1/2 cup organic maple syrup

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp clove 

1 cup pecans

optional (hand full of mini marshmallows shhhhh don't tell)

Preparation

Bake sweet potatoes for 90 minutes or until sharp knife slide easily all the way through.  Cut sweet potatoes in half and remove filling.  Place filling into a large bowl.  Add maple syrup, cinnamon, & clove. Beat until smooth, about 10 minutes.  Place mixture into pie dish and place in refrigerator to cool ( I always make mine the night before).  Remove from refrigerator and add a layer of pecans to the top (add marshmallows if you want but only a few).  place in oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until heated.

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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
1 cup chopped Shallots 
1 sweet apple, such as Honey Crisp 
1/2 cup fresh cranberries smashed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 1 sprig, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1-1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup applejack or apple brandy
2 cups apple cider
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add apple & cranberries, chopped thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apple is beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool. Rinse out the pan.

To butterfly the tenderloin, lay it on a large cutting board. Holding the knife blade flat and parallel to the board, make a lengthwise cut through the center of the meat, stopping short of the opposite edge so that the tenderloin remains in one piece. Open as you would a book. Cover with plastic wrap. With a meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy pan, pound the pork to an even 1/4-inch thickness.

Spread the apple & cranberry mixture in the center of the pork, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Starting at a long side, roll up the pork to enclose the filling. To keep the stuffing from falling out during roasting, fold in about 1 inch of the two short ends. Tie kitchen string firmly lengthwise around the roast to secure the two ends. Then tie it crosswise with string at 2-inch intervals. Lightly brush the roast with 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and brown the roast on all sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer the roast to a rimmed baking sheet (set the pan aside). Place in the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F, about 15 minutes. Let rest on a clean cutting board for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Crush garlic with the flat side of a knife. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Add apple cyder, thyme sprig and the garlic; bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Whisk cider and cornstarch and add to the pan. Return to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by just over half (to about 3/4 cup), 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard the garlic and thyme. Whisk in mustard and any juice from the baking sheet. Slice the pork and serve with the sauce.

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I am here for YOU!

My job as a beachbody coach is to inspire, help, motivate and kill it everyday!  I want to continue to inspire you to be your best and find the tools that work best for you.  No matter your situation or fitness level, there is always a way to healthy living.  Never hesitate to reach out to me if you need help finding a start, staying motivated or just have general workout and nutrition questions.  I will always be here for you.

There is always a way you can connect with me through any of the options listed on the right side of the blog under the "social profiles" section, or by simply leaving a comment here below.

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Planning Meals and Smart Grocery Choices

Grocery shopping can be a pretty difficult thing for being healthy, so it all comes down to planning, planning, planning.  Taking the time to write out a meal plan for the next 5 to 7 days means you'll be able to go to the store with a specific list of items and keep yourself disciplined to stay to that list.  I cover some really good meal planned ideas in the video above, I'm continuing to get more and more recipes and meals posted on the whole blog to help you out, and below are the 2 new snack recipes I've mentioned in the video that really great healthy ideas for this holiday season.

Bruschetta & Whole Wheat Pita Chips


Mixed Roasted Nuts

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Bruschetta & Whole Wheat Pita Chips

Bruschetta

 8 roma  tomatoes, diced

 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

 2 cloves garlic, minced

 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

 1 teaspoon olive oil

 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Chop and mix all ingredients together in a serving bowl.

Whole Wheat Pita Chips

Cut Pita into 8 equal pieces

Separate pita into 16 pieces 

Place pieces on baking sheet
Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper

Bake pita for 8 minutes or until golden brown at 350 degrees.

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Mixed Roasted Nuts

Mixed Roasted Nuts

1 large egg white
1 cup unsalted pecan halves
2 cups unsalted roasted cashews or walnuts
1 cup  unsalted roasted almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp Kosher salt

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until foamy.
Add the nuts, sugar, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well.
Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake until the nuts are mostly dry but still slightly sticky, about 40 minutes.

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There Is No Progress Without Resistance

There will always be things in your life that bring you down.  Even for myself, I need people to help hold myself accountable, but I want you to know that there are people out there that will help hold you up.  I have a number of private facebook groups, that I more than happy to invite you into if you find yourself in need of additional accountability support.  You can contact me through messages on facebook or comments on YouTube or this blog, and you find email and all the rest of the social contact information on the left side of the blog.

Like the Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/getrealgetfit365

P90X3 Video

P90X3 challenge pack

Focus T25 Preview Video
Focus T25 Product link

Asylum 2 workout link (We have no official video yet but maybe ill make one)

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The expectations you set are your own!

I want you to truly understand that your expectations are your own!  People are always going to judge you based on so many things and if we can continue to be unafraid of that we will continue to succeed.  Believe in yourself and cut yourself some slack this holiday season.  I will be posting all of the recipes I mentioned throughout this week and adding them to the blog along with links in this video.

Breakfast Tacos


Veggie Quiche

Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Shakeology

NYTimes: Processed Sugar Article

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Breakfast tacos

Ingredients

2 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon salsa
2 tsp Cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1 tbs cooked turkey sausage

Preparation

In a separate pan cook your sausage over medium heat until it is brown.  The sausage should be separated not patties.  If you use a full pound of turkey sausage you will be able to make several servings.


Place your corn tortillas on a flat top grill or skillet.  Add the cheese, salsa, and sausage to the top of the tortillas.  scramble and cook the eggs.  When the eggs are cook place them on the tortillas and serve.  Two tortillas is a serving for one person.  


Note:
This is a very simple easy meal that is packed with good proteins and grains.  Remember it doesn't have to be fancy!

Spice it up a bit!

You can replace the turkey sausage with a few shrimp and add two slices of avocado to completely change this meal.

Add sauteed peppers and onions to give it a fajita feel!

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Veggie Quiche (Non Dairy)

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion sliced
¼ cup red bell pepper chopped
3 handfuls baby spinach
enough halved cherry or grape tomatoes to cover
2 large  eggs
2 large  egg white
½ cup rice milk
2 tbsp unbleached flour
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp thyme
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium-low heat, and sautée onions about 10 minutes, then add bell pepper continue cooking 2 more minutes.
Toss in your baby spinach and stir it into the onions and pepper until it’s nice and wilted. Let this mixture cool a bit before the next part.
Whisk together eggs, egg whites, rice milk, flour, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
Grease your muffin pan(s) and scoop in onion mixture. Pour egg mixture over onions, and arrange the cherry tomatoes on top.
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set.

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Slow cooker oat meal

Unsalted butter

8 1/2 cups water

2 cups steel-cut oats

1 1 1/2 cup almond milk

1/4 cup packed coconut sugar

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Coat the insert of the slow cooker with a thin layer of butter. Add the water, oats, coconut or whole milk, brown sugar, and salt and stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low until the oats are cooked through and creamy, about 7 to 8 hours. Stir in the vanilla and serve immediately.

Fruit of your choice

Raspberries

Blueberries 

Strawberries

Banana

Just chop the fruit and stir it into individual bowls.

Alternative

You can peel and finely chop two crisp apples and add them to the slow cooker.  If you choose to do this also add 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and you will have a fantastic apple cinnamon oatmeal.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Who doesn’t love snack foods?  They can be the one thing in our lives that throw our diet completely out of whack and cause us to fall of the wagon.  But they don’t have to be evil!  Finding those healthy snacks to replace the junk is a key to success in healthy eating.

One incredibly awesome snack that we have swapped into our diets is hummus.  This food has so many health benefits for its simplicity.  The main ingredient in hummus is chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans.  These little peas may not sound like the most appetizing food, but believe me, they are versatile and nutritious!  Along with a good amount of protein in each serving, chickpeas are also high in fiber, which will help keep your blood sugar levels under control and keep you feeling full longer.   They contain several important vitamins to your diet like riboflavin (vitamin B2; plays a key role in energy metabolism) and niacin (vitamin B3; increases levels of HDL: the healthy cholesterol) and can help to lower cholesterol and cancer risks.  Definitely a food to include on your menu!

Hummus is a great healthy option.  There are so many variations to hummus that the flavor possibilities may seem endless (check out the variations section under the recipe for ideas).  You will often see Tahini on the recipe list for hummus.  Don’t let this word scare you!  Tahini, simply put, is toasted sesame seeds in olive oil that have been blended into a paste.  Again, this is another amazing food full of massive health benefits.   You can add about ¼ cup of tahini to your hummus for a bit of a sesame flavor.  The more tahini you add, the more that sesame flavor will come out.  But as you can see from the recipe below, you can also make hummus without it!

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

1 can chickpeas
1 red bell pepper
2 garlic gloves
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp paprika
1 tsp fresh minced parsley


1. Roast the red pepper on the grill or gas stove top until it is blackened
2. Peal the skins off, remove seeds and chop into cubes
3. Drain the liquid from the chickpeas and put all ingredients in food processor.
4. Process until smooth
5. Put mixture in separate bowl and place in fridge until cold
6. Serve with multi grain chips and veggie sticks.

Variations:
Try adding about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for a little citrus kick
Instead of peppers, throw in your favorite taco seasonings and make a spicy hummus
Or chipotle flakes with some onion powder and cayenne pepper
Sautee up some chopped onions and add those in once the chickpeas have been fully blended


If you try this recipe, or come up with your own variation, share it with us in the comments below or on our facebook page!  You may create something that someone else visiting will fall in love with!

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Failing is never a reason to give up!

Life is full of choices, but a commitment to being healthy is a decision.  On a long enough time line, you are bound to be faced with failure, but if you have made the conscious decision on a healthy goal, you will not let anything stop you from achieving that goal.  Decide on a goal and remind yourself of it everyday.  Commit to it, through thick and thin, never letting failures stop you, and in the end, you will succeed!

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Healthy Thanksgiving leftovers: Turkey Stock and Soup

Hello Everyone!

We’re into our first real week of getting real with ourselves and changing our lives.  I’ve brought you a few videos already to help guide you through that beginning.  There was learning to overcome your fears and taking the small steps toward a better life.  We’ve discussed ways to save a little money, especially when you dine out and other simple ways to cut costs on your grocery bill.  Along with lifestyle changes for a better life, we also need to think about the food that we are putting into our body.  What benefits it has for us, how it will fuel our bodies and keep us full and energetic throughout the day.  

I will be sharing recipes with you that I use in my daily life to help you start to make those positive changes for your body.  They will be amazing, simple, and packed with flavor.  And the best part is they will be homemade and not full of the garbage that processed store bought foods are loaded with!  If you ever have any questions about the content of this blog, either videos or recipes, leave a comment below or follow my Facebook page and leave me a comment there and I will happily help you out!

I’m here to help, no matter what stage you are at in your journey to getting fit and healthy!

So today, since we just got done celebrating Thanksgiving last week, I thought it would be a great opportunity to show you what you can do with those leftovers!  I have a delicious turkey soup recipe for you, and it comes with directions on how to make your own stock from the turkey bones!!  Enjoy!

Homemade Turkey Stock and Soup

STOCK:
Turkey meat trimmings and bones
3 carrots
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper

1. Take your turkey bones and trimmings and place them in a large crock pot (remove as much meat
    as possible, you will need 3-4 cups of meat)
2. Peel and chop your carrots.  Place the chopped carrots in the fridge and add the peels to the crock
    pot.
3. Add celery, onions, bay leaves, and peppers to your crock pot.
4. Fill pot with water and cook on medium heat for 12-18 hours.
5. Put strainer over a large stock pot and drain your crock pot into the strainer and slowly stir the
    contents of your strainer (the bones will be grey/white and clean of meat). 
6. Discard the contents of the strainer and place the stock pot filled with liquid in the fridge for 2-4
    hours. 

SOUP:
3 carrots chopped (in your fridge)
3 celery sticks chopped
2 white onions chopped
1 cup corn (1 drained can works)
2 cups chopped green beans
1 cup FRESH chopped mushrooms
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. white peppers
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. parsley
3-4 cups chopped turkey meat

1.  Remove pot from fridge and skim off all fat from the top.
2.  Bring liquid to a boil and boil 30 minutes
3.  Reduce heat to simmer
4.  Add soup ingredients
5.  Simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6.  Ladle hot soup over a serving of brown rice or whole wheat pasta.  It is best not to add the 
     noodles to the soup pot since they will absorb the broth and dissolve into the soup.

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Healthy portion control can save you money!

One of the easiest ways to start eating healthy when you go out to restaurants is portion control by splitting meals.  Whether it is splitting with friends or family, or just taking half the meal and pushing it aside so you can save it for another day, you will not only be saving yourself on calories, but you will find you are able to save a lot of money by getting two meals for the price of one!

I am going to try to keep these videos rolling every couple of days, so keep coming back for additional updates, and check out the social profiles on the right to find ways to follow me.

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Introduction: Nothing to fear accept fear itself!

Overcoming fears, fears in your daily life and learning to love the feeling you get with yourself is one of the most important parts of starting your workouts and healthy living.  Start by setting goals against your fears.  It is okay if they are small, but make goals that start you on the obvious track to healthy living.  Writing them down, and sharing them with a friend, or family member will help reinforce accountability for healthy choices.

Keep coming back for additional updates and videos, and check out the social profiles on the right to find ways to follow me.

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Building Blocks

So you want to lose weight or you want to get in shape?  What is your first step? Second step? This article is designed to give you a basic idea of how to start and what to expect.  In future posts we will broaden our understanding on all of these topics and much more.  This blog has been created so that health and fitness information, regardless of whether you are a beginner to expert, can easily be provided to you.  Everyone struggles with how to start, what steps need to be made and how to keep moving forward.

Training:

What do you want out of your training? Do you want to lose weight, bulk up, run a marathon or just get healthy?  You must have a goal in mind for your training.  Think about how fit you are and find a routine that is going to fit you best.  Don't start running 10 miles tomorrow if you haven't ran in three years.  Be honest with yourself, this is for you and no one else.  So how do you know where your fitness level is at? Do you work a job that you are constantly moving or do you sit at a desk all day?  Are you active in sports or do you just like watching sports? Remember everyone has to start somewhere and if you are not active and you don’t play sports WHO CARES! Find yourself a low impact set of workouts and start hitting play. If you are active at work and in your home life then you may not have to buy the “beginner” programs.   If you can’t afford workouts start walking 30 minutes a day 5 days a week, it is ok to start a routine that is not quite intense enough for you but you don’t want to start a routine that is too intense and hurt yourself.  If you find that walking 30 minutes is too easy then take it up a notch and run for 5 minutes and then walk for 5 until you complete your 30 minutes. 

How do you find a program that is right for you? You have more options than time.   A great place to start is walking.  Walking is free and easy! Just set a time everyday that nothing else will interfere with and walk for 30 minutes.  Setting a routine is a great way to stay on track.  If you don’t want to just walk you can visit almost any sporting goods section and find “work out” DVD’s and equipment.  I started my workouts with a yoga mat and balance ball DVD program.  I wasn’t concerned with looking cool while working out; I just wanted to start somewhere and couldn’t afford to spend a bunch of money. You have so many more options available and I have added a few links to take you to a few of my favorite beginner workout programs as well as a few of my now favorite advanced programs. I also use a free app called Run Keeper.  The app provides multiple FREE beginners and advanced running programs.

Beginner workouts:

Slim In 6  Slim In 6 Deluxe   10 Minute Trainer   10 Minute Trainer Deluxe  Hip Hop ABS

Intermediate workouts:

Power 90    Rev ABS   ChaLEAN Extreme   ChaLEAN Extreme Deluxe

Extreme workouts:

Insanity  P90X   P90X Deluxe   P90X2   P90X2 Deluxe   Turbo Fire    Asylum 1    Asylum 1 Deluxe   Asylum 2 

Nutrition:

Nutrition is the hardest easy part. Simply stop eating fat's, salt, sugar and chemicals.  No takeout, meals from a box or meals from a bag.  Like I said the hardest easy part.  This kind of commitment does not happen overnight.  You have to start educating yourself on finding whole food recipes that are easy, and start making better decisions with your takeout.  No more triple burgers with fries! Try the grilled chicken and fruit.  Start eating your vegetables, fruits and lean meats.  Stay away from butter, oil, fatty meats (pork yes that means bacon & cheap beef), dairy and snack foods. Trust me I realize this is vague and I promise I will start to clarify the nutrition part however trying to fit it all in one or two posts just isn’t possible.  Keep coming back for recipes, tips, tricks, and how to tutorials.

Accountability:

How bad do you want it? It’s not easy to be overweight and overwhelmed.  But it’s a lot easier to be overweight then it is to lose weight.  The choice that most of us make is the easy one, to stay overweight because we don't like to be uncomfortable.  Guess what! You are going to be uncomfortable, you are going to be in pain, but it is going to be so WORTH IT!  It’s your decision to make, but you don't have to make it alone.  Tell all your friends and family, not the ones that will hold you back but the friends that have always been there and always will be.  You want the people that will continue to build you up.  Tell them you are going to make a change, tell them you are eating right, tell them you are walking away from the junk food and pushing play on your new life! Having people that know you are committed will keep you accountable to more than just yourself.  DON’T MISS THIS!! It’s paramount to your success.

Schedule:

Finally make a schedule and stick to it.  I want you to write down your next 30 days of fitness. I have included a link (30 day calendar) for you to use.   I don't care what it is, but make a calendar and write it out. After you write your next 30 days out post it somewhere you will see it every day.  You need to be doing some type of fitness five days a week for at least 30 minutes at a time.  This is outside of your job or running after your kids.  Having multiple calendars will not only remind you but will continue to hold you accountable. 

The next schedule you need is for food.  You are going to track your food intake for the next 30 days.  This will start to make you more accountable of the things that are going into your body.  Be honest with yourself and track everything that you are eating.   Lucky for us we don’t have to write it down.  There are multiple apps you can use but I will give you the two that I personally use to track my daily intake and to track my fitness.  Daily Burn and Fat secret. These apps are so user friendly and the best part is they are free!  Don’t worry if you don’t have a smart phone you can use Fat secret on you PC.  

Remember this is just a basic outline of the building blocks for your fitness success.   Together we will be visiting all of these topics, going further in depth each time.  Be sure to check back often so you don’t miss anything!

Coming soon:

The good, Bad, and just plain stupid food choices:

(We will discuss how to make smarter choices at restaurants.)

How to recover your muscles:

(This article will feature multiple ways to recover after your workouts, from supplements to better food choices.)

Break your mental blocks:

(We will take a hard look at who we are and how to overcome our own self doubt.)

Affordable "health food”

(We will take an in depth look at Meal planning for a healthier you and how to do it on a budget!)

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