Exciting news about a new Journey with the help of Fitbit

This month we’re working with the American Heart Association and inspirational Real Women who have made big, positive changes in their lives through exercise. And we’re helping them go even further, outfitting them with a Fitbit Flex to help take their health and activity to the next level. We’ll be checking in over the next few months with Real Women like Paula to see how Fitbit has motivated them to include physical activity in their daily lives. So stay tuned!

And don’t forget that you can get involved, too. Fitbit Red Flex purchases from May 1st through end of day tomorrow (May 31st) benefit the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement. Check out http://www.fitbit.com for more information and to purchase. 

Paula Chavez has two simple messages for women struggling to make health changes: No more guilt. No more excuses. This became her personal mantra following an annual physical a few years ago. 

Just 32 at the time, her doctor warned her that some changes had to be made if she were going to live long enough to see her grandchildren. Her goal of better health became even more important last year, after her father passed away from a sudden heart attack.

“My father died before he was able to meet my youngest child and I really struggle with that,” Paula says. “I was passionate about this topic before because of my own health issues. Now I am on a mission to help stop this disease.”

Paula’s journey to better health began after her second child was born in 2010.  She was extremely overweight and battling high cholesterol. “You won’t see a single photo of me from that time because I never went anywhere and didn’t want pictures taken,” she says.

Paula’s shame about her appearance, combined with her doctor’s recommendation that she take cholesterol medication, made her realize it was time to change. “Why would I take medication for something that I knew I could control with diet and exercise?” she asked herself.

Making changes wasn’t easy. Her 70-pound weight loss journey, which took more than a year, began with small steps. She started exercising a little every day and making family recipes healthier. “I’m Hispanic and grew up eating a lot of animal products and thinking you had to fry most things to make them taste good,” she says. “ I didn’t diet to lose the weight. I completely transformed the way I ate.”

Little by little, Paula added more fruits and vegetables to her diet and began cooking differently. Soon healthy living became a family affair. When her husband started getting healthier too, his own cholesterol and blood pressure numbers started to improve. Before her father died, Paula encouraged both him and her mother to transform their eating habits.

Though they lived in Colombia and Paula lives in New Jersey, Paula enjoyed “sharing” family meals again because they talked about the foods they were preparing each day. Sharing what she’s learned with family and friends has become a calling. Paula, a certified fitness instructor, started a free fitness club at a local school one night per week.

She uses social media to share heart-healthy tips and has online “friends” she has never met rooting her on and thanking her for helping them live healthier lives. Her advice for living a heart-healthy life? “Become aware of your family medical history and learn your cholesterol and blood pressure levels,” says Paula.  “Have a conversation with your doctor about your heart disease risk factors and about recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.”

With a part-time job and three children ages 11 months, 3 and 10, Paula can relate to women who are juggling the demands of family and career. But her own health is now top priority. “What good does it do my family if I am not here in the long run to take care of them?” she says. “I am taking care of me and setting an example for my kids, who now see that healthy eating and exercise are just part of our family routine.”

The Science behind the Shakeology cleanse

by Steve Edwards, Director of Results

I like to call the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse a “performance cleanse.” This is because it was designed to be done with a workout program. Let’s take a look at how this differs from other cleanses, how to tailor it to your needs, and what to expect if you decide to try it.

First of all, it’s not a true cleanse. It’s a calorie-restricted and nutrient-dense diet plan. Traditional cleanses contain very few calories and nutrients. Compared to the much more popular Master Cleanse, it’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Traditional cleansing diets are done to rid your system of toxins and bring it into homeostasis. They also contain a spiritual aspect. This process can take a long time, which is why you may have seen coworkers walking around the office in a zombie-like state for weeks on end—swilling a strange concoction of lemons and maple syrup.

The Shakeology cleanse is nothing like that. Depending on how you decide to do it, you’ll be eating frequently and consuming between 800 and 1,200 calories per day, and it could be even more should you feel the need. The point of this cleanse is not calorie restriction, per se—it’s nutrient efficiency. The aim is to get the most nutrients possible into the fewest number of calories. The goal is to put all of these calories to use as a part of your exercise program, to rid your body of undigested foods and toxins, and to bring your hydration levels into homeostasis. The result you’re after is not weight loss—though it will likely occur—but for your body to be running more efficiently. This should make you feel lighter and more energetic, even though you’re doing an exercise program.

How It Works

Your eating structure doesn’t change. You still eat every few hours while you’re awake. Each meal should have a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. And while you’re not eating as much food as you’d normally eat, your calorie-to-nutrient ratio is extremely high. This means that you shouldn’t restrict the actual nutrients you’re getting by too much, so activity can continue as normal.

We recommend you try to keep your shakes to just Shakeology. Adding fruits of any kind, or seeds (for fat and fiber), or the Shakeology Fiber supplement, can and should be done as you see fit.

Ditto for your one solid meal—a salad. As we all know from any salad bar, the definition of salad can be varied. The goal of the salad in the plan is to keep your calories coming from natural sources (no artificial ingredients should be added, including artificial salad dressing). Aside from that, you can add ingredients as necessary. Keep your meat intake to four ounces or less, but add veggies, seeds, nuts, fruits, and legumes in quantities to satiate you.

The goal of the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse is to optimize your performance. You want to eat enough to fuel your day AND your workout. The foods you’re eating are so high in fiber and nutrients that it’s virtually impossible to overeat. You’ll be consuming so much fiber, along with enzymes and digestive aids, that your body’s ability to flush excess foods quickly will be at its peak.

What to Drink

Water, of course, is recommended in quantity. This is vital to any cleanse, because one of your goals is to bring your hydration into homeostasis. When your electrolytes are out of balance—the main problem we have is salt—you often retain water outside of your cells. This situation, which we refer to as retaining water, is cured by drinking more water. As the excess salts are diffused, your body begins to hydrate your cells (using sodium as it should be used) and flush the water held outside the cells. So, oddly enough, you drink water to eliminate water retention.

Sodas, alcohols, juices, etc., should be eliminated entirely during a cleanse. Coffee and tea, which are diuretics, should be minimized at the very least and eliminated if possible. Again, performance is the key, so if you need a cup of Joe as a pick-me-up, go ahead. Just use only as needed, and don’t use additives. Eliminating sugar and chemicals is vital. However, do not use energy drinks or soda for this purpose, including the ones with artificial sweeteners. Coffee drinkers may find that switching to black tea during a cleanse will give you the energy you’re looking for with less upset. Coffee’s acidic nature can heighten the effects in a negative way during your cleanse.

Why You Won’t Lose Weight

I should say why you might not lose weight, but I wanted to get your attention. Most people will lose some weight during a cleanse, but that is not the goal. Those with a lot of undigested gunk in their systems will lose weight as it’s flushed out. Those of you who are properly hydrated and already eat well are less likely to lose. For those of you who need to lose weight, take heart: you are setting up your system to use nutrients more efficiently and improving your ability to lose weight through structured diet and exercise. So while you may not lose much on the cleanse, you’ll be more prepared to lose weight later.

Another reason why we don’t always lose weight on cleanses is due to a stress hormone called cortisol. Restricting calories is stressful to the body, and it reacts by releasing cortisol.  Cortisol is performance-enhancing in the short term, but if you somehow keep your body stressed for long periods, it creates havoc in your system and can cause you to doggedly hang onto weight in a type of survival mode. We don’t want this to occur, which is one reason the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse is short. It’s important not to remain in a highly calorie-deficient state for long periods of time, especially when you are trying to exercise hard.

If you have any questions or To order your bag of Shakeology and to get started, visit my page at

www.myshakeology.com/618fitness or contact me directly via email at 618fitness@gmail.com

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You are missing the secret ingredient

You've tried all the diets, all the tricks, all the shakes, read all the books, you've talked in macros, in points, in ketosis in carb cycling, gluten free, carboload, detox, clean, juice, eat this not that.....and what not! And you still can't figure out what is going on that you are not getting results.... I know why... You are missing the secret ingredient.... a VIRTUAL FITNESS FRIEND! A real person just like you, that keeps you motivated and accountable and holds your hand (via facebook secret groups) and shows you that you too can do this and that is there to show you how it is.  

It's hard to lose it yes, but it's harder to keep it on, it's harder have to buy bigger clothes, it's harder to not be able to climb up and down with the kids on the playground, it's harder to get out of breathe going up the stairs with the laundry, it's harder to feel tired all the time, it's harder to feel sick. Are you sick and tired of feeling like this?
Can I show you how I did it and you tell me if you want to try it as well? 
I put my hands on fire that you will feel an energy, a confidence, a happiness and desire to live that you have never experienced before.  Change the plan,not the goal! 
Are you ready to commit to a new you? I will hold your hand! I want you to get the results you've always wanted! 
Complete the Challenge Group application to the right and let's get you started!

Are these 8 power foods part of your daily nutrition?

Make sure these 8 are in your food shopping list every week and that they are part of your daily food intake. 

They are packed with all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals we need for our body to function efficiently. 

Which ones are at your house right now?? 

Pico de Gallo and Black Bean Salad

Southwest black bean salad

1 15oz can black beans rinsed and drained

9 oz frozen corn

1 chopped tomato

1 small diced avocado

¼ cup red onion chopped

1 scallion chopped

Juice of one lime

1 tbs cilantro

3 tb olive oil

Combine all ingredients except avocados. Marinate in fridge 30 min.

Add avocado right before serving.

Avocado pico de gallo

2 med ripe avocados

2 plum tomatoes (coarsely chopped)

1 jalapeno chile chopped

1/3 cup sweet onion chopped

¼ cup cilantro

2 tbl lime juice

Combine and store in fridge up to 4 hours. You can serve with jicama and carrot slices instead of chips.

Courtesy of my dear friend Beata Campbell (born and raised Polish but Mexican at heart ) lol!! :)

What can Shakeology do for you?

Hmmmmm..... let's see, 

1. Shakeology lowers your risk of heart disease and diabetes. It significantly lowers your blood pressure and blood sugar levels because its ingredients are rich in antioxidants and rank low on the glycemic index scale. Thus, with a glycemic index rating of just 24, the Shakeology meal replacement shake increases your levels of glycogen and allows more fat to be burned. As a result, heart disease is prevented and your blood sugar and insulin levels are kept stable without dangerous spikes or crashes.

2. Shakeology keeps your immune system healthy. With green and red “superfoods” like Goji berry, Acai berry, Camu-camu, and wheatgrass, Shakeology helps to combat oxidative stress caused by free radicals which threaten to wreck havoc on our bodies and contribute to the aging process. Oxidative stress is the culprit behind many degenerative diseases like cancer and arthritis.

3. It promotes digestive health. The Beachbody Shakeology shake has prebiotics that promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut, helping to improve digestive function. Thanks to Shakeology, your bowel movement becomes more regular, ensuring that your body gets rid of the garbage that it does not need. Disease is prevented as a result, and some participants of an independent study on the efficacy of Shakeology have reported that they have weaned themselves off their colitis medications.

4. Shakeology helps to promote muscle growth and development, and it facilitates the faster healing of wounds. It has proteins and amino acids from whole food sources that ensure quicker muscle repair and the formation of new muscles.

5. It helps with those trying to lose weight. Because the Shakeology cleanse frees the body of toxins, it brings back the body’s state of equilibrium. As a result, the system can now function more efficiently to further get rid of excess weight. Moreover, since it has a low glycemic index rating and is nutrient-dense, this beverage reduces cravings significantly, preventing you from unnecessary snacking.

6. Shakeology promotes mental clarity and focus. It also reduces the incidence of migraines and headaches in those who suffer from these conditions chronically.

7. Drinking Shakeology contributes to healthier skin, nails and hair. Hair is more lustrous, skin is smoother, and nails become stronger by just drinking one glass a day. This can be attributed to Shakeology’s protein and amino acid content.

8. The last of the Shakeology benefits we’ll cover are overall feelings of wellness and increased energy, attributable to its vitamin and mineral content. Many people have reported significant increases in their energy levels after adding Shakeology to their diet.

Sooooo, do you think you could benefit from drinking one Shakeology a day?  

email 618fitness@gmail.com to get you started on Shakeology 

Cauliflower Pizza Crust - Base para Pizza de Coliflor

This recipe is courtesy of a dear friend, she is very dedicated to her cooking, and loves experimenting in the kitchen! Vane Paez this is definitely a keeper!

Cauliflower Pizza

Ingredients for the crust (base)
4 cups cauliflower shredded or processed (my nutribullet didn't work so I went old fashioned )
Once shredded or processed cook it on the microwave oven for about 6 - 8mins
cool
Once cooled squeeze all liquid out (you know that cauliflower contains naturally a little water )
Once ready add 1 egg, a little salt , pepper , oregano and the multi-species seasoning that I buy in Costco
To already prepared crust I added a little parmesan cheese and cashew meal or (cashew flour , oat flour or almond flour can be used ) mix and put it in the tray. Sprinkle a little oregano on top. place on a baking tray. USE WAX ​​PAPER OR BUTTER
The oven should be between 400-450 degrees
Then bake crust for approx 20 mins depending on how crunchy you you want it.

For the Tomato Sauce
Boil 3 tomatoes until skin falls off, then crush .
Sautee garlic in a little bit of coconut oil , salt, pepper , paprika ( red powder ) add the tomatoes and basil and voila !
When the crust is almost ready, remove from the oven , cover with the sauce, add
little parmesan cheese and fresh mozarella cheese and bake again until everything is melted!
Finally I put fresh basil and eat!
DELICIOUS!


Pizza de coliflor!  receta cortesia de una amiga, Vane Paez, adora cocinar y le encanta experimetnar con ingredientes diferentes!

Ingredientes para LA BASE
4 tazas de coliflor rayado o procesado
Una vez rayado o procesado ponerlo en el microondas por aprox 6-8mins
Dejar enfriar
Una vez haya enfriado tienen que exprimirlo(ya saben que el coliflor por naturaleza tiene un poco de agua)
Una vez listo añadirle un huevo, un poco de sal, pimienta, oregano y le eche el condimento multi especie que compro en Costco
Ya preparada el crust le puse un poquito de queso parmesano y cashew meal(harina de marañon, pueden usar harina de almendras) revolvi y lo puse en la bandeja. Arriba le sprinkle un poquito de oregano. USAR PAPEL DE CERA O PAPEL MANTEQUILLA
El horno debe estar entre 400-450 grados
Ponen el crust a hornear pro aprox unos 20 mins dependiendo que tan crunchy la quieran

SALSA
Hervir 3 tomates hasta que se les caiga la piel y los estripan.
Sofreir en un minimo de aceite de coco un ajo, sal, pimienta, paprika(el polvo rojo) añaden los tomates y albahaca y voila!!!
Cuando el crust ya este casi listo lo sacan del horno, le ponen la salsa, un
poquito de queso parmesano y queso mazarella fresco y al horno de nuevo hasta que todo este derretido!
Al final le ponen albahaca fresca y a comer!

Healthy recipes

This Mother’s Day, don’t just tell your mom how much you love her. Show her. By cooking for her. With one (or all) of these delicious and nutritious superfood recipes. However, considering that these recipes take between 5 and 10 minutes to make, and there’s more rinsing, slicing, and seasoning involved than anything else, it’s hard to call it “cooking.” Then again, we’d rather have you in and out of the kitchen as quickly as possible so you can spend as much time as you can with the wonderful woman you call Mama. And since all of these recipes incorporate superfoods into their ingredient lists, rest assured that you’ll be serving something that not only tastes good, but IS good!

Chicken with Quinoa, Oranges, and Walnuts

(Makes 2 servings)

Total Time:              5 min.
Prep Time:              5 min.
Cooking Time:       None

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 3 oz  shredded rotisserie chicken breast (about ½ cup)
• 1 oz raw walnuts, coarsely chopped (about 5 Tbsp.)
• 1  medium orange, peeled, chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 dash ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine quinoa, chicken, walnuts, orange, and cilantro in a medium bowl; mix well.
2. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to blend.

Tip: Store-bought rotisserie chicken is very versatile. You can bone and skin the chicken and use the leftover meat in other recipes throughout the week. It’s great in sandwiches, soups, and salads!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 335
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 76 mg
• Sodium: 324 mg
• Carbohydrates: 29 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 20 g

Sweet and Tangy Berry Salad

(Makes 1 serving)

Total Time:              10 min.
Prep Time:              10 min.
Cooking Time:       None

• 2 tsp  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ¾ tsp dry mustard
• ¼ tsp poppy seeds
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• ¾ cup  fresh blueberries or sliced strawberries
• 1  green onion, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp  sliced raw almonds

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine oil, vinegar, mustard, and poppy seeds in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
2. Combine spinach, blueberries, and green onion in a large serving bowl; mix well.
3. Drizzle salad with dressing. Season with pepper; toss gently to blend.
4. Top with almonds.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 209
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 52 mg
• Carbohydrates: 21 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugars: 12 g
• Protein: 5 g

Spinach and White Bean Salad with Oranges and Grapefruit

(Makes 4 servings)

Total Time:              5 min.
Prep Time:              15 min.
Cooking Time:       None

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp 100% orange juice
• 2 Tbsp  red wine vinegar
• 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
• 1 medium navel orange
• 1  medium pink grapefruit
• 10 packed cups fresh baby spinach (or mesclun greens)
• 2 (15-oz.) cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine oil, orange juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
2. Season with salt and pepper if desired; mix well. Set aside.
3. Slice off ends of orange and grapefruit so they can sit flat on work surface. Slice downward around fruit to remove peel and white pith. Slice peeled fruit crosswise into half-inch-thick circles, removing any seeds. Cut grapefruit slices in half. Arrange slices evenly on four serving plates.
4. Combine spinach and beans in a large bowl; toss to blend.
5. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to blend.
6. Divide spinach mixture evenly among four plates.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 268
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 139 mg
• Carbohydrate: 46 g
• Fiber: 11 g
• Sugars: 9 g
• Protein: 14 g

Taken from www/shakeology.com/618fitness Check it out for more information on Shakeology, healthy recipes, success stories and nutrition information 

The Program that changed my life

I am so excited to SHARE something with you! But first let's go back in time and let me tell you why, today, I am excited about what I have to Share with you! 

Let's go back in time, see the picture, take a look at the one on the left, 220lb unhappy ME!  I was that "happy to be mommy for the second time mommy!" See my smile? Exactly no smile, no teeth showing.     I've always been know for my bright smile showing my white teeth.  There is no smile here, no smile because doing this was horrible, definitely a form of torture.  Having to take a before picture felt like the most embarrassing thing in the world, but I'm glad i did it because I didn't really think things were this bad.  Up until this point, end of July 2010, I was embarrassed to go out, embarrassed to wear shorts, ashamed of my physical appearance and the worst part, this had affected my confidence.  Getting dressed was hard, wearing Winter pregnancy clothes in the middle of July in New Jersey was just RIDICULOUS!  I put myself in this bubble and took my family with me.  Invites to BBQs, outings to the beach, afternoons at the park.... not me, all declined! I had nothing to wear and having to go to the mall and try on bigger sized clothes was not acceptable.  

A friend of mine had been doing some workouts, this little thing called Insanity, she had lost weight and I thought, ok, if she can do it, why not me??? So I ran home called husband and told him all about it.  He bought me the Deluxe Package and I couldn't be happier.  UPS truck arrives a few days later, at around 5pm, and i couldn't wait to get started.  See what I'm wearing on that picture? that was my workout outfit.  opened the box, excited to get started, ready to push play, and there comes the Fit Test!! holy crap!!! What a test to my fitness.... FAILED!!! THEN THE "BEFORE" PICTURE!!! Can you see on my face that this was torture? it was one of the worst days of my life!! Looking at that picture enlarged on the computer screen was so embarrassing!!!  but looking back it as also the determining factor to DRIVE ME THROUGH THIS JOURNEY! I didn't want to look like this anymore! Didn't want to feel like this anymore!  I kept pushing play and trying and trying, not seeing much results.  I was doing something but not really enjoying it.  It felt like TORTURE!!! there were tears, doubts, more tears and set backs, but I was committed..... I wanted change so bad but I knew I needed something I actually enjoyed.  That didn't feel like I was being punished by my late night binging and addiction to Coca-Cola. I started looking for another option and I am so glad I did!!!! 

And then my fitness fairy appeared..............YUP!!! There she was!! Punching and Kicking became my JAM!!! I begged my husband for this new program as a Birthday gift and he delivered!!!   I got the package delivered actually a few days before my birthday and i started... It wasn't a Monday!! it was the day after Thanksgiving.  Who starts a diet on a Friday, and not any Friday, Black Friday!! the beginning of the Holidays? was I crazy? maybe, but i was DETERMINED!!                                                                  Fast Forward, 90 days passed and let just tell you how much my life changed!!!! I lost 40 lbs in 90 days!! 90 freaking days.  Quit drinking Coke and I didn't miss any workouts, even with a new baby at home!! I felt on top of the world.

I Succeeded at changing my lifestyle! Not only did I lose weight, but I become this happy to exist Woman.  I lost the fear to go out and be judged, I lost the muffin top, I lost the double chin, I could wear clothes that had been sitting in my closet for years waiting for this day! I felt so accomplished and today, after losing a total of 80lbs, including having a 3rd pregnancy along this journey, I feel at the healthiest, fittest, happiest level possible!!! 

Let me share with you, for the first time, my entire transformation in pictures, one by one, program after program, I documented it, because it kept me going.  I hope now it also INSPIRES YOU, MOTIVATES YOU and also shows you that I wasn't born fit, I didn't just wake up one day leaner, fitter and loving Insanity  Kale! It was a step by step, day by day journey.  It still is.  I don't consider myself perfect.  I think of it as a daily lifestyle that I never again want to give up!

 THE DREADED BEFORE PICTURE! 

this was torture for sure. 

A few months later, because I had a new iphone, my daughter said, mommy, show me your muscles, let me take a picture.  When she showed me this picture, I couldn't believe my eyes.  I had been in such denial that when I looked at the mirror, I wasn't really looking, so I wasn't seeing the changes in my body, until I saw this picture, and ran to the computer to look for the stupid BEFORE picture! I couldn't believe my eyes! Yes, I had a long way to go, but to me this was change! This was motivation to keep going because my efforts, my sweat, the 5am wake ups, Shakeology, it was all working!!! I finished TurboFire and from this point on a flame sparked in my heart! I wanted more!!! 

 I FELT HAPPIER THAN EVER BEFORE! I felt strong, empowered, inspired, committed, 

I felt like SUPERMOM!!! 

AND THEN CAME DIEGO! Pregnant!!! not again!!! after losing 70 lbs I was shocked! I couldn't accept it! I thought my hard work and fitness would go out the window and would never get it again! that lasted about two weeks, I wiped the tears, read books and with my doctor's approval, I kept doing what I was doing, drinking a daily shakeology, eating healthy, working out, and actually completed 90 days of TurboFire the third trimester, just before he was born! I gained about 27-28 lbs.  Boom! I felt so accomplished again! He was almost 9 lbs oh yes!

Anxiouly waiting for the 6 weeks ok from doctor!!  I felt so good about myself 

and my healthy baby,

 I didn't fear the selfie! ha! 

                          Back to the grind we go! Operation get my Fitness back begins again!

 and all this journey has brought me to this!!! How could I not want this for you!!  I want to help you change your life, help you discover an inner strength that you haven't discovered yet.  WHY NOT?  It won't change who you are but it will help you discover an enhanced version of yourself.  You'll become stronger, healthier, livelier!

I feel the need to share this with you!! May is a new month full of new opportunities, and if you happen to be at that place where I was, 4 years ago, where i felt hopeless, tired, embarrassed, unhappy, and uncomfortable with myself, I want you to stop there and know that there is HOPE!!! This is not how your story ends.  Amazing things have happened in my life just because I made that decision to make my health a priority.  It is not fair to yourself or to those you love that you give up on yourself and not give yourself a chance to DISCOVER THAT PERSON YOU ARE MEANT TO BE! You life will change. And it starts with the decision to make the change and take action.  

                                             Check out some other before and after pictures,

 the stories are real, the people are        real, the results are real.  

We made the investment, we got the necessary tools, we asked for support, we pushed play, 

we showed up, we followed the plan, we had fun with it and we conquered!!! THIS CAN BE YOU!! 

JOIN OUR NEXT TURBOFIRE CHALLENGE GROUP!!! There is no better time that now to do this if you are looking for a change.  If you woke up today feeling low on energy, dreading the warm weather because it means it's time to put away the jacket, then you need to fill out the Turbo Fire Challenge Group Application below and get in the

HOT AND SEXY FOR SUMMER CHALLENGE GROUP STARTING MAY 26TH!!!  DON'T WAIT! COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION TO RECEIVE ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT THE CHALLENGE REQUIREMENTS AND HOW IT WILL HELP YOU GET THE SAME RESULTS WE GOT!

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What Should You Do If You Miss a Workout?

This question always comes up.  What to do?? My opinion is this....LIFE HAPPENS, allergies happen, sick babies happen, late meetings at work happen, the snooze button happens.  So what.  Keep in mind that you are on a journey to change your lifestyle not a 21, 30, 60 or 90 day diet and then go back to the old you.   It's about the choices we make every day and the food you eat every day, and the improvements in your fitness you do every day.  Does it matter if you skip one day, NO! Of course, rethink what is it that is getting on the way, is it a real reason, or is it an excuse, or just not finding the time to do it?  I have a few rules that I created for myself and they helped me lose my excess weight and help me today to stay on track and focused.  1. Never miss a Monday Workout.   2. Never go 2 days in a row without any type of exercise.  3. Workout at least 4 days of the week. If you miss a day (or two, or three), just get back at it as if nothing has happened, starting with the workout you skipped. Miss much longer and you've got a decision to make. You can either start the program over from scratch, or ramp yourself back to the place you were when you stopped. Ultimately, when you get back to your program, what you do is really about what will keep you motivated. That said, doing the full program as scheduled is the best way to make sure you get full benefit from it. If you just miss a few days, it's fine to resume where you left off, but if it's been weeks, you've probably lost most of your gains fitness-wise, so it's worth starting from scratch in order to get the most possible gains and to avoid injury. And keep this in mind  if you've been off more than 5 or 6 days. Start back up slowly or you'll risk getting so sore you can hardly move by exhausting all of your fast-twitch muscle fibers. Most programs offers a recovery week, a good idea would be to start with that. Keep pushing play, don't give up! FOCUS!

MAY UPDATES and SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

There is so much going on now that Spring arrived and Summer is around the corner.  We hope you are enjoying some fun, healthy outdoor activities.  

How are you doing with your programs? Do you have killer results yet? Feel free to email us with updates because we love to celebrate your Success. 

We have exciting things happening this month, from Mother’s day to new challenge groups to special discounts on favorite programs, plus a special request regarding PIYO, Chalene Johnson’s new workout program.  

Ok so if you are looking to join one of the Challenge groups starting this month, 21 day Fix, TurboFire, or 30 day Clean Eating, complete the Challenge group application asap. We need to make sure you have everything you need to get started.

We are also very excited to launch a training program, for motivated, entrepreneurial, caring group of people who would like to learn everything about the Beachbody opportunity that will teach members how to get started and generate an extra income while working flexible hours. So if you are sitting there wondering how you could be your own boss, or how you could earn an extra hundred to thousand dollars a month to pay for fun activities for the family or to reduce debt, or maybe even to secure a savings account, reply back and let us know if you are interested in more information.  We are so blessed and thankful for this opportunity and it has helped our family financially in many levels, we want to share this with you so don’t hesitate to ask, we’ll give you all the information you need to make a smart decision if this could be for you!

Now this is awesome news, Paula’s favorite workout program of all times……..TURBO FIRE is on sale!! Yahoooo!!! yeah and P90X3 too  hehehe  Steal!!!

May Challenge Pack Promotions are here to give you the perfect combination of high intensity, fat-burning cardio and abs sculpting workouts.

• The P90X3® Challenge Pack promotion is only $180 (normally $205). Check out the promo video with all the details here http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/618fitness?bctid=3524808265001
• The TurboFire® Challenge Pack Promotion is just $140 (normally $180). Check out the promo video with all the details here. http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/618fitness?bctid=3524861124001

Check out these results… simply amazing

Ok, now let’s talk PiYo! cannot wait for the release at the end of June,you want a chance at winning a free Piyo Kit? You could be a lucky winner so do me a favor and enter your email here…..
www.PiYoTBB.com?referringRepID=331439                     

it takes two seconds and you could be the lucky winner. You can also watch a preview on that site so you have an idea of what is coming our way! It is amazing amazing! I am now Certified to teach it Live at gyms! Loving it! Did you enter your email yet? Don’t delay it.

And now last but not least, if you have tried Vegan Shakeology and weren;t a fan of the chalky texture, great news!!!  New vegan formulas with a smoother, creamier consistency and improved flavor. Chocolate Vegan now has more cocoa for an intense chocolate flavor and Tropical Strawberry Vegan has succulent guava.

Already a Vegan HD customer? You'll start receiving the new Vegan flavors over the next few weeks depending on your delivery schedule. You'll be able to tell it's the new Vegan formula because there will be a new Vegan flyer included in your shipment.

Ok, that was a lot but we want to make sure you are up to date on everything going on this month.  Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments.  We are here to help you reach your fitness, health and financial goals. Email us at 618fitness@gmail.com or use the contact form to the right. 

Have a heart healthy day!