THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

I've been seeing a lot of posts about Small Business Saturday and a thought came to mind.... instead of asking you to purchase anything from me today, I just want to take a moment and thank everyone, from my team, customers, challengers, class participants, mentors and followers. 

I want to personally thank you for your support of my mission to help and inspire people to opt for a healthier lifestyle.  Your support of my business, your attendance to my classes, your recommendations to others, your likes, comments and shares..... you help my family.   Your support of my business and my journey is so much appreciated... Thank you from the bottom of my heart.... what started as a weight loss goal became my calling, my passion and my source of income, so every time you make a purchase, you are helping my family... for that I am very thankful...you make my heart happy! 

So many of you have decided to invest in yourselves by investing in me, allowing me to be a part of your own journey.... Thank you... I value your trust and your commitment to yourself. It doesn't stop here.. I am not going anywhere... let's make this holiday and the months to come, the healthiest ever! Thank you for choosing me as your Coach! <3 #thankful  #beawesome

Healthy Quinoa Stuffing

I am so making this for Thanksgiving. This simple stuffing is loaded with sweet apples and cranberries and topped with pine nuts. It tastes great warm or cold. I would just eat this at any time of year. Yummy! 

Total Time: 42 min.

Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 27 min.
Yield: 16 servings, ⅔ cup each

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 medium celery stalks, chopped (about 4 cups)
2 medium green apples, with peel (about 2 cups)
4 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground black pepper
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup pine nuts

Preparation:
1.Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
3. Add celery and apple; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
4. Add broth, quinoa, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 15 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
5. Add cranberries. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve.

HEALTHY HOLIDAYS START ON BLACK TUESDAY!!!

HUGE SAVINGS! 

Team Beachbody Black Friday Sale!

WE ARE CLOSING 2014 WITH THE HEALTHIEST HOLIDAYS EVER!!! 

NEED HELP FIGURING OUT WHICH ONE TO GET OR WHAT TO GET?  

MESSAGE ME SO I CAN BETTER HELP YOU. email me:  618fitness@ gmail.com

GO DIRECTLY HERE---> Team Beachbody Black Friday Deals!

Here are the deals that are on sale for the Beachbody Black Friday Sale. 

They will go live on Tuesday, November 25th (by 5pm PST) until WE RUN OUT! 

Offer quantities are limited and Based on past sales...

I can tell you that these go FAST! 

Whether you are shopping for yourself, or giving the gift of health this holiday season, what better way to do it than save money while you are at it!

If you see something you like, it is worth it. These items are up to 60% off...

that is INSANE!

If you want to take advantage of these amazing deals  sign up here! 

DEAL #1 P90X plus FREE P90X Plus

P90X is one of the best extreme at home fitness programs on the market. I have gone through 2 rounds of P90X and I saw some serious changes! Tony Horton has a fun playful style, but also keeps you motivated and pushing yourself. This item is discounted 58% plus a free $60 gift! It usually goes for $119.85, but for this sale only you can get it for $49.95!

Want your copy of P90X? Click here!

DEAL #2 Turbo Fire!

TurboFire is an intense cardio conditioning program from trainer Chalene Johnson. This program is 90 days and will help you lose weight, slim down, and get that lean body you always wanted. It burns up to 9 times more fat and calories than regular cardio. Chalene keeps you moving! Everyone I know that has done this program has been a fan! i lost 35 lbs with it!!! This program is discounted by 50%! The usual cost is $79.90, but for a limited time only you can get it for $39.95! 

Want your copy of Turbofire?  Click Here! 

DEAL #3 P90X2 

P90X2 will train you like an athlete using a breakthrough in sports science called Muscle Integration. P90X2 will deliver pro-level results in just 90 days! This item is discounted 58% PLUS a free $60 gift. The usual cost of this program is $119.85, but if you get there before everyone else you can scoop it up for $49.95. 

Want your copy of P90X2? Click Here! 

DEAL #4 P90X3

Want to do P90X but need a shorter workout? This is the program for you! Get ripped in just 30 minutes a day using Tony Hortons breakthrough Muscle Acceleration system. Now you can get ripped, and actually have the time to do it! Purchasing P90X3 during the holiday sale for $119.85 will get you a free $60 gift!

Want your copy? Click Here! 

DEAL #5 Les Mills Combat plus Gloves!

I love this program! It is fun, and gets you in some serious shape. If you like kick boxing type workouts, you will love this one! Combat is a 60 day program that takes the most dynamic, calorie scorching moves, from 6 major martial arts disciplines- boxing, muay thai, tae kwon do, karate, capoeira, and jiu jitsu- and combines them into explosive sequences to help you burn fat, and fast! Combat is being discounted for this sale by 60%!! This program is normally $59.85, but for a limited time only you can get it for $23.95! GOOD DEAL! ACT FAST!

Want your copy of Les Mills Combat? Click Here! 

DEAL # 6 Les Mills Pump! 

This is one of my favorite programs, because it was my first Beachbody program ever! It is a barbell based, rapid weight loss, accelerated strength program that will result in a tight toned and lean body. This is a great beginner program for those of you just starting out! This program is on sale for 60%! The normal cost of $165.95 is down to $66.95 for a limited time only! 

Want your copy of Les Mills Pump? Click here! 

DEAL #7 Insanity The Asylum Volume 1!

Who doesn't love Shaun T?? With this program Shaun T increases your fitness and performance in 30 days and gets your feeling like a professional athlete! I remember hearing about Hope Solo using this program to help her prepare for the olympics. Using sport-specific training and progressive drills this program will build your speed, coordination, and power! Normally $89.85 this program is discounted 38% down to $56.00. 

Want your copy of Insanity The Asylum Volume 1? Click Here! 

MORE HOT HOLIDAY DEALS! 

Beachbody Ultimate Reset Dry Brush

Help your skin detox with the Beachbody Ultimate Reset Dry Brush. This is a natural-bristle dry brush. Dry brushing before you bathe helps open the pores and improve circulation to refresh and revitalize you! This item is 60% off! Normally priced at $29.95 you can get it for $11.95! 

Want your Dry Brush? Click here! 

Beachbody Jump Mat

Are you doing a lot of high impact movements? A beachbody jump mat might be for you! Jumping on a softer surface could help to prevent injury. This item is discounted by 50%! Usually $59.85 you can get it today for $29.95.  I always do my plyometrics on this mat, Insanity, T25, etc.... 

Want your jump mat? Click here! 

Barbell with Safety Clips 

I have this product and will say that it is very convenient. I love being able to break down the bar into two pieces when traveling or needing extra space. This item is discounted by 83%!!! Usually priced at $56.90 you can get it during this sale for $9.95. There is no doubt in my mind that this one won't last very long! 

To get your Barbell click here! 

Barbell Weights!

Need some weights to go with the bar above? well those are on sale too! Both the 5lb and 10lb weights are discounted by 60%! 

Click Here to get your barbell weights!

Les Mills Combat Gloves! 

If you are doing Les Mills Combat, the gloves are a must especially since they are discounted by 85%!!!! Usually costing $39.95 you can get them for only $5.95! These will go fast, act quickly! 

To get your Combat Glove, click here! 

Stability Ball + Medicine Ball Combo! 

77% savings! Normally costing $130.85 you can get it for $29.95 during this sale! 

Want the stability ball + medicine ball combo? Click here! 

Step with 4 risers!

This item is discounted by 70%! Normally costing $99.90, you can get it today for just $29.95! 

Want your Step and Risers? Click here!

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT I WOULD RECOMMEND FOR YOUR PARTICULAR GOALS OR NEED HELP MAKING A DECISION, MESSAGE ME ASAP... 

let's discuss it now so you can be ready when the SALE begins... let me tell you once again... 

STUFF SELLS OUT WITHIN MINUTES.... 

Raspberry Protein powered snack!

You know those moments when you start craving something sweet and your first thought is.... Where is that Energy bar, or the protein bar.  

I am a believer in real food! I do like bars but for Those times when i'm out and about and you just don't have anything else at hand.

I don't eat bars on a daily basis.  

This little recipe here is the solution to your problems. Super healthy, super fitness and figure friendly!! Greek yogurt and Raspberries should be in your fridge at all times. 

Check out this article from Fitness magazine on the benefits of eating yogurt. Or just take my word for it. Believe me, you will benefit from it. http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/nutrition/health-benefits-of-yogurt/

3/4 cup plain greek low fat yogurt 

1/2 banana 

1/2 cup raspberries

1 tsp agave nectar to sweeten

1 Tbsp crushed or slivered almonds  

Sprinkle with cinnamon 

Super easy to put together. Filling, healthy and packed with good fuel! 

You could even have this at night when the late snack cravings attack, but NO BANANA! Only w berries. 

Enjoy! Make sure you share this with a friend. Who doesn't have friends with late night cravings! Subscribe to get all my updates in your inbox. 

HOLIDAY SURVIVAL ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP

We have accomplished so much this year! I feel that so many of you have been following my posts, my recipes, joined my challenge groups and I am proud to say that we have made a huge dent in the obesity trend, at least I've done my part.  I want to continue strong and finish the year strong! I don't want any of you to give up and I don't want any of you to just sit on the fence and "wait until January"! Your health is a priority! 

I am able to enjoy the Holiday treats ad parties without feeling deprived! I am going to help you stay on track so you don't waste all of your hard work and gain it all back this Holiday Season!!! Let's stay on track together! 

I've been thinking of ways to make sure we stay with the fight and we stay on track through the Holidays... With this being said, I am INVITING ALL MY CHALLENGERS, TEAM COACHES, CLASS PARTICIPANTS AND EVERYONE WHO FOLLOWS ME TO JOIN THIS CRAZY AWESOME GROUP!  I share with you everything that has worked for me! 

Check it out!!!! 

If you are interested in participating in this free accountability group, apply here asap ------>  

Use Wufoo integrations and get your data to your favorite apps.

CHOOSE YOUR HARD

It is hard. I know this. I've been there. I was heavy! 220lbs. It was hard! Losing 80lbs wasn't easy, maintaining the weight isn't easy, but man it is worth every effort and every drop of sweat! 

I didn't just wake up one day loving burpees 😅and push ups and feeling out of breathe. My heart was burning, my legs were itchy, I was nauseous. 😩😫 As a matter of fact I hated these feelings so much, but I wanted to be better. 

I didn't just lose the weight in a week or a month. It took weeks and weeks of trying and failing and celebrating and eating and feeling guilty but moving on. 

I didn't want to give up! I knew that giving up felt horrible. I wanted to know what not giving up would feel like. I focused every day on doing better than the day before, I wasn't expecting to be Chalene or Shaun T, I just wanted to be me, just a little better, just a little stronger. 

Still today, I don't aim at perfection, I aim at doing better than the day before. 

Still today I need motivation, and inspiration, not because I don't think it's worth the effort, but because there is so much I have to do, I feel tired many many times. 

Don't give up so easily! You have to stay strong and do a little better every day. That's all I ask from you. I say this in my classes every time, don't get frustrated because you can't keep up and go as fast as me or as high as me.... You do you!! You give it your best! 

Today Be better than you were yesterday! Tomorrow try to do better than you did today. 

The scale doesn't know this. It doesn't define your effort. You know this. You know the effort. 

Think about it! What if you don't give up! What if you keep pushing play! What if you are stronger and you don't just know it yet? What if you give it another chance? 

Your feeling of accomplishment and being proud of yourself is what matters. Not the number on the scale!!! 

Hope this helps you stay stronger, specially during these days coming up when it's cold, food is everywhere, our to do lists get so busy and we forget that without health, there is no wealth.

 💛💚

Do you need help? Are you struggling? Post below in the comments or send me a message. Let me help you figure this out. 

HOW FIT PEOPLE STAY FIT

Read these tips, then print and post them so you have them as a daily reminder.

• Look at exercise as a pleasure and a privilege, not a burden or chore. Think positively about the changes regular exercise will produce. Rather than obsessing about your next meal, get excited about your next workout!
• Focus on short-term fitness goals with an emphasis on completing daily exercise.
• Work to take your exercise to new levels of intensity.
• Make it your goal to do some form of exercise 6 or 7 days a week. If some days you exercise once in the morning and once in the evening, even better! If you're eating right, exercise will fuel your energy level!
• Create an exercise schedule the day before instead of leaving it to chance or waiting to "find" the time. If the last three Presidents of the United States can make time to work out every day, you can make time too!
• Enjoy contributing to the health of others by having a partner or friends to exercise with, as well as recruiting others who want to feel better and have more energy. Have a neighbor who's sitting on the porch every morning when you walk by? Ask him or her to join you on your walk!
• Avoid monotony by taking up new forms of exercising, or using things that keep you motivated and inspired, like new shoes or great music.
• Invest in the right tools—good shoes, a portable MP3 player or iPod®, fitness equipment, a new series of tapes, etc.
• Subscribe to fitness magazines to keep focused on health as an overall way of life.
• Eat well-balanced meals and remember that excess calories, even if they're from food that's fat free and high in protein, will turn to excess weight. No matter what the latest fad diet says, extra calories equal extra weight!
• Limit caffeine and exposure to even secondhand smoke.
• Keep a water bottle with you at all times and drink from it often. Water should always be your drink of choice. To kick things up every once in a while, try adding lemon, lime, cucumber, or a few berries to liven up the flavor without adding significant calories.
• Stick with eating plans you can maintain indefinitely. Remember that no matter how hard you're working out, if you're consuming too many calories, you'll never see the muscles that lie beneath layers of fatty tissue.
• Keep a daily log of what you're actually eating. This includes every time you grab a handful of chips here or eat the crust of your kid's sandwich there, and ALL of your snacking.
• Enjoy an occasional (once a week) "unhealthy" treat, but never an unhealthy week or unhealthy vacation.
• If your diet is unbalanced, take daily vitamin and mineral supplements for total health.
• Don't compare your body to others'. Instead, work to be your personal best.
• Move beyond the boundaries of weight loss and into total fitness. Measure success by the way your clothes fit, not some number on a scale.
• Get adequate amounts of sleep, but remember that people who exercise regularly fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly.
• Limit alcohol intake to special occasions.

WHY DO I RECOMMEND YOU DRINK SHAKEOLOGY DAILY??

THE QUESTION IS WHY NOT??? 

The one thing that I have learned along the way is that your body will get better results if you make 80% of your focus on your nutrition!

But lets face it, that is the hardest part! It's easier to workout than it is to eat healthy.

But, do you really understand how Shakeology is impacting your results, your body, and your health??

Most people don't understand the value behind it.

I want to make sure you know what you are getting!

Every single day both Carlos and I make it a non negotiable to drink our shakeology.

1. Convenience- I have it most of the time as my lunch since I am busy with the kids, feeding them lunch, getting dinner started, putting the baby down for a nap, trying to get in the shower, replying to a few messages… it’s just easier for me to blend a Shake, throw in some berries or banana and spinach in it, than to sit down and chew a ton of roughage… the middle of the day is my business power hour and I’m at my multitasking best!! My main problem was that I would skip lunch and then spend the rest of the afternoon and evening catching up on calories and most of them weren’t the best ones.  keeps me from making bad choices.

-If we run low on food and didn't make it to the grocery store we always have shakeology to fall back on.

2. It keeps us all from getting sick- I strongly believe that we rarely get sick now because Shakeology has strengthen our immune system!! It's because Shakeology has all these vitamins and other planty ingredients that I think are like little miracle workers fighting inflammation and disease in our body!

3. It gives you natural energy because you are getting the right carb to protein ratio to give you energy at a constant pace vs a carb overload and crash. People are frequently asking or commenting "how do you do it?" "You are always so energetic!" This is why!!!

4. Curbs my cravings for sweets- sometimes I have a second one at night when I want something sweet. I make it like a milkshake so it tastes like a dessert.

5. My mom is 63, and from  drinking one Shakeology for lunch a day and Slim in 6 she went from a size 12 to a size 6 and she has thyroid issues.

6. My kids drink it.  not daily but they do love it, specially my 2 year old. It is healthy, I wouldn’t feed it to them if i thought of it as just a diet shake.

Shakeology is not a weight loss shake, it's your nutrition so you can live a healthy and fulfilling life with convenience and portion control.

SEE, EVEN RYAN AGREES!!!! 

I understand if you are hesitant about trying it, and the commitment, and what not... I suggest you give it a try and experience it for yourself... let's discuss a little more about it. You can purchase it through my site, so let's go over it, get your questions answered, you even get me as your coach whether you decide to purchase it or not. Email me at 618fitness@gmail.com

Cheers!!

Read this article and give me your a-ha moment when you have one!

http://www.shakeology.com/…/5-shakeology-myths-debunked-co…/

PIYO KICKSTART PACKAGE

In today’s fast-paced world, we want results. We want them fast. And we want them to last! Which is exactly why we created the PiYo Kickstart Challenge Pack. Not only will this Challenge Pack accelerate your total-body makeover results, it gives you the tools you need to help you reach your long-term health and fitness goals.

What’s included in the PiYo Kickstart Challenge Pack?

• 3-Day Refresh® kit:A 3-day supply of delicious, high-protein shakes and digestive drinks that are supplemented with an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats to help you break the cycle of unhealthy eating and lose weight fast (without starving).
• PiYo Workout Program:Eight innovative Pilates- and yoga-inspired workouts on 3 DVDs, created by world-renowned trainer Chalene Johnson. There are no weights. No jumping. Just hardcore results.
• Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology®:*
  This superfood shake will help reduce your junk-food cravings, skyrocket your energy, help improve digestion, as well as accelerate your fitness results—delivered on Home Direct, our monthly autoship program.**
• A FREE 30-day VIP trial membership in the Team Beachbody® Club:
  An online world of Beachbody® Coaches and people just like you who’ll give you the support you’ll need to complete your Challenge and reach your goals.†‡
• Plus Super Discount shipping:A huge savings of over $12 every single month.

Why the PiYo Kickstart Challenge Pack? And what it will do for you.

The purpose of this pack is multifold. When you do the 3-Day Refresh prior to beginning your new PiYo workout program, you’re essentially wiping the slate clean so you can get the best results possible from your workouts.

The 3-Day Refresh will help you break the cycle of bad eating while teaching you healthy, new eating habits (which you can then continue throughout the 90-day program, and beyond). Plus, you’ll lose pounds and inches fast. Feeling lighter on the first day you Push Play will give you a huge incentive to give it your all, every single day! And, because your diet has been revamped, you won’t sabotage your workouts by eating unhealthy food.

Then there’s the world’s healthiest and most delicious protein shake that you’ll be consuming on a daily basis. Not only will Shakeology help curb your junk-food cravings, it improves your digestion, skyrockets your energy, and provides your body with an incredible amount of protein and nutrients. Shakeology also helps accelerate your fitness results. And who doesn’t want amazing results—FAST?

So, with all that being said, to make it easy for you to remember, we put together…

The TOP 10 goals the PiYo Kickstart Challenge Pack will help you achieve.

GOAL 1: Lose weight fast with 3-Day Refresh.

I lost 6 lbs and 3.5 inches in 3 days 

GOAL 2: Break bad eating habits with 3-Day Refresh.

GOAL 3: Establish a long-term, clean-eating plan with 3-Day Refresh.

GOAL 4: Sculpt a long, lean, and defined PiYo body without high-impact cardio

GOAL 5: Shred fat with PiYo’s body-resistance moves.

GOAL 6: Find your flexibility with PiYo’s yoga.

GOAL 7: Ditch your junk-food cravings with Shakeology.

 GOAL 8: Fuel your body with the nutrients it wants and NEEDS with Shakeology.

GOAL 9: Improve your digestion with Shakeology.

GOAL 10: Significantly increase your energy level with all three!

There you have it, the top 10 reasons why the all-new PiYo Kickstart Challenge Pack is a must-have!

I have a new Challenge group exclusively for PIYO and The 3 day Refresh!
COMPLETE THIS FORM AND I WILL CONTACT YOU FOR FURTHER DETAILS!!!

There are tons of Wufoo features to help make your forms awesome.

THINGS FIT PEOPLE DO

Well it turns out I had it all wrong in my younger years.  I used to go to the gym, back in my school years, late teens, and spend 3 hours at the gym.  5 am Spin class, folllowed by 6am front row cardio class, followed by an hour of weight training with a trainer.  All these with nothing in my stomach but coffee after coffee, complimentary at the gym.  

Turns out, the majority of fit people don't spend hours upon hours in the gym or live on a diet of water, coffee and air. It's actually the opposite.  They have a simple training routine, specific meal plan, and reliable ways to stay motivated and stick with it.

So what do they do that you can do too??:

1. Track your workouts. People who keep track of their workout sessions are 4 times more likely to be successful at reaching their fitness goals, according to Bodybuilding.com’s research.  From a Fitbit to Myfitnesspal to paper and pencil, there's tons of ways to get it done.  The more crosses you see on that calendar, the more accountable you remain. 

Great visual!!! Love this idea! 

2.  Find a plan with a deadline and stick to it. So let's think 21 days, or 30 days or 60 days.... Focus on making it to the halfway point in your training regimen and you’ll be more likely to go all the way. Not sure where to begin when it comes to a fitness program? Oh well hello, let's discuss your goals and come up with the plan that right for you. 

3. Post those progress selfies and let's not forget the #sweatyselfieswithpaula . Use Instagram and Facebook or any other social media platform of your choice. Flex those hard-earned muscles and take some shots of your workout progress.  This is in my opinion the best source of accountability and tracking progress.  And who know, you may be inspiring others along the way. 

Post those selfies dude! 

4. Surround yourself with fit friends.   Surround yourself with people who share your interests.  Follow people who have done that that you strive to become.  Learn from them. Let them show you the way. Your friends aren't supportive or into fitness.... well get new friends!!! Connecting with several like-minded people creates a supportive community and helps keep you motivated and accountable. Now go make some new fit friends!  

Need a new fit friend and help with getting started..... let's connect on Facebook 

Let's be friends!