I am thrilled to brag on the 20 ladies who joined my Health Bet Challenge (started on September 5th). Starting new habits is not a walk in the park. Some of these women were nervous because they've started & stopped 1000 others fitness journeys.
We made a pact.
This time it would be different. We would walk through this together. And to reward them for their determination, it they completed, they'd split a $1.6 million cash pot from Beachbody! Yea, that was also motivating ... lol
Enough from me, let's here it from them:
We have ONE more week! However, I've challenged them to NOT think short-sighted. Did you know that new research has shown that "starting a new habit in 21-days" is a myth??
As a matter of fact, new studies show that it takes an average of 66 days to create a new habit. And (the better news), if you miss a day or two, you haven't sabotaged your progress. It's not ALL or NOTHING.
You are allowed to be human. And get back up and keep trying!
Our monthly fitness groups continue to energize me -- it apparently energizes them too!
If you want to see what these fitness groups are all about, apply below and I will send you some more details. The groups are FREE. You just need to have the right program & nutrition bundle for your goals. Let's chat more about it --- talk to you soon!
Ok, but really. Lack of sleep is miserable. Perhaps you don't even realize you are sabotaging your health??
But lac of sleep isn't the only thing zapping your energy. Little things you do (and don't do) can exhaust you both mentally and physically, which can make getting through your day a chore. Here, experts reveal common bad habits that can make you feel tired, plus simple lifestyle tweaks that will put the pep back in your step.
Last week, I hosted a free webinar about the 14 Reasons Why You're Tired. It blew my mind how easy it is to justify sleepless nights (I am a top offender). However, do you realize that by NOT getting your needed sleep, you are actually going to be:
Less productive
Get more wrinkles
Gain weight
Damage your brain
Weaken your muscles
Yea, pretty crappy, right? So you decide which of these 14 things you accidentally do... and see if you can start to shift your habits in order to gift yourself better sleep.
Check out the recording below -- listen to it on the go even because if you are a busy mom, you think you don't have time for stuff like this... I get it :)
For those who are VISUAL like me, here are the slides I explained in the above video! I recommend you listening to this webinar to gather the FULL dose of knowledge. Because skimming this and thinking, "I'll do better next week," still isn't cutting it.
Said all in love!
For more helpful health & fit tips like this, make sure you stay connected with me - I lead a FREE webinar like this each month. To get a reminder of our monthly health & fit webinars, give me your email real quick below. I don't spam you, promise. Just an easy way to keep you up to speed.
"What app do you use to make your video clips on Facebook?"
I should preface by saying, it's 100% easier than you'd imagine. About a year ago, I decided that I do better on video than written content. Hence, my frequent live streaming... I need people to "get me" and handpicking emoji's just wasn't cutting it...
I began using videos to share my fitness journey by using an app called PIC PLAY POST. It was fun! It was easy and only took a few seconds of video to be eye catching as people scrolled through their feed.
My heart was pounding and I realized I needed to open up & share my Beachbody Coach journey. But how?? I decided to make a transformation video.
You guessed it... using iMovie!!
I stayed up ALL NIGHT one night (#truestory) pouring out ALL of my emotions through splicing videos & images together to depict my enormous mental transformation I've had since becoming a Beachbody Coach.
NOTE: I had no idea what I was doing with iMovie. I just googled everything. Then trial & error'd my way through the night. By the next morning, I had thrown so much spaghetti on the wall... something magical was created = I learned iMovie!
All that to say... if you are willing to try new things, get creative and figure out if video is the best way for YOU to communicate, then go for it!
Hope this helps and you have a lovely day!
PS. Here was the grand finale of that all nighter:
Sooo..... you know that one time you bought raw Goji Berries from that random sketch website?? <---- oh wait, that was me 2 years ago.
When I was pregnant with Leland, I "heard" about this magical berry. TRUTH is, I'm not one to follow the newest trends.
BUT, when I read one of the MANY benefits were "REDUCING CELLULITE" ...I plugged in my CC hahaha
Come to find out, it was EXPENSIVE and gross. Then I ordered chia seeds. Then I started blending them with spinach and flax seed. Then I dreaded mornings because of my make-shift morning concoction.
SO I just continued with my gummy bear vitamins (amen or amen?)
.............. then in trotted sexy Shakeology. I was a skeptic. I was like, "been there, done that, supplements are for the weak. I will just drink the real stuff" (as I wiped off my green nasty clumpy spinach shake mustache)
But I looked at the ingredient lis of this shakeology stuff. Low and behold... goji berries. chia seeds, spinach, flax, acai berry, arugula... and 64 other flippin nutrient dense ingredients that were LE-GIT.
It was worth a shot.
I was SPENDING WAYYYYYYY more than $4/day on my homemade attempt. So trying Shakeology would put moolah back in my pocket.
So..... my name is Laura. and I'm a recovering skeptic-aholic. Shakeology is REAL food and AMAZING quality. The End.
Shakeology is so incredible, there's nothing out there that can supply you with the nutrients, vitamins, proteins, and minerals in these amounts the way one delicious shake can.
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Here are some FACTS about Shakeology:
It's packed with globally sourced superfood ingredients.
Proteins and fiber – to help reduce hunger and food cravings.
Antioxidants, Phytonutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals – to helpfight free radical damage and help support a healthy immune system
Adaptogen Herbs – traditionally used to help the body adaptand respond to the effects of stress
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Digestive Enzymes – to help nutrient absorption and support regularity and healthy digestion
It helps you fight cravings and feel full longer.
Build and repair muscles
Support healthy blood sugar levels (as measured by HbA1C)
Support healthy skin, hair, and nails
Support your body and your cells.
Provide the body with vitamins and minerals
Support a healthy immune system
Help fight free radical damage
Adaptogens have been around for centuries.
Among the powerful superfoods in Shakeology are adaptogens—such as maca root and astragalus.
Adaptogens have been used in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times to help the body adapt and respond to the effects of stress
Centuries of tradition medicine believed adaptogens helped support physical and mental wellbeing
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes
Shakeology has fiber, natural prebiotics and probiotics, like yacon root and bacillus coagulans that provide "good bacteria" to help support digestion and help you keep "regular"
Helps gently eliminate waste from your digestive system
I feel so at peace knowing that I may not know everything about everything regarding foods/trends/diets.... but fueling your body with superfoods will ALWAYS be what your body needs.
If you wanted to try Shakeology for yourself:
If you want to grab some samples first: CLICK HERE
If you want to grab a month's worth because it has a 100% money back guarantee if you don't love it: CLICK HERE
I trust that this was helpful information! Feel free to reach out to me if you have more questions: MESSAGE LAURA REAL QUICK
And the answer is yes & no. I hung up my white collar days back in 2013 after launching an online health & fitness business. It seemed bizarre but I had a vision and ran 157 mph after my dreams. It took a while to be able to earn enough to quit my full-time job... but that was a goal of mine and I did it!!
It's been a typical bumpy entrepreneur journey. Did I see overnight success? Did I hit all my goals quickly? Nope.
But I keep my eyes on what was most important to me: My faith, my family, my finances & my future!
Some may wonder why I post about my workouts all the time? Is it because I am seeking attention? I want to be loud and obnoxious? Is it because I get a kick back? Does Beachbody pay me to promote their products??
These are great questions.
My thoughts:
If I got a kick back for promoting Beachbody products, would it damper my recommendations?
If I earned a living by working out and testing new clean supplement lines, would you want to know how you could do that too?
If {hypothetically} I told you that you could build a 6+ figure annual income with an at-home business, would you think I was lying?
I guess before I can answer you first question (do I get paid to workout?) -- I need to access your above answers.
Is my weekly paycheck a direct reflection of how well I showcase the results of Beachbody programs & products? Yes!
Is my weekly paycheck a direct reflection of how fit & perfectly sculpted I am? Nope!
Is my career 100% based on helping people? Yes!
If I had a time machine, knowing what I know now, would I still have become an online business owner? 1,000 times YES!
Want to know more about what I do behind the scenes? Not just what you see on social media. How do I really earn a living? What "work" do I do?
With all you curious cats... I've decided to host a webinar Monday, September 12th at 9pm ET to go over all these common ponders. You are cordially invited!
TO JOIN THIS WEBINAR MONDAY, SIMPLY WATCH LIVE WEBINAR ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Here is the link (bookmark it so you can come back to it easily): WATCH LIVE WEBINAR I am currently expanding my team and looking for women encompass these traits:
Self-Motivated
Honest
Resilient
Teachable
Patient
Friendly
Eager
As a Beachbody Coach, I not only run my own online fitness support group... I mentor other women to become Coaches and I train them on how to build their business as well. It's an honor I have to share what I've learned.
If you want desire one or all of the following, fill out my Coach Application so we can chat more.
Want to work from home
Want to have no cap on income
Want to work with people
Want to manage your schedule
Many coaches on my team manage their business as a "side job" on top of their current career because they want to earn some extra income to help with their family goals. Others want to build their online business to eventually earn full-time income.
My job as a Beachbody Coach is simple:
I lead online fitness groups each month
I mentor other women to do the same
If you are looking for some fitness accountability & would want to know how you can earn money while getting fit (for real), join my webinar Monday to learn about it and see if it's for you: WATCH LIVE WEBINAR MONDAY, SEPT. 12th AT 9PM ET
I know FIRSTHAND how it feels to be frazzled, exhausted, unhappy and sick. Watch this video to learn more about my story:
(For a FREE copy of my exact nutrition guide (grocery lists, meal plants, etc), scroll down then drop your email in box)
If you’re like me sometimes making the trip to the grocery store can be a nightmare. What food will be good for my family? How do I make sure I’m getting the right nutrients and vitamins? How do I know what’s actually healthy?
So I’ve put together my top tips for healthy grocery shopping to help you feel more prepared, organized and on top of your health when it comes to grocery shopping.
1. Avoid Peak Hours
If you go during peak hours shopping can be painful and mean lot’s of people are around and you may have to spend a long time waiting in lines. To avoid all of this try and find out when the busy times are and plan ahead to avoid going during these times.
2. Be Prepared
I know we’re all busy and it can be hard to plan out what you want to eat for the week. But, having a plan of what you will cook for the week and being able to shop accordingly will save you a lot of time and stress. When you’re planning remember to do a check at home and see what items you already have and then create your shopping list.
3. Don’t Shop On An Empty Stomach
We’ve all heard this one before but it really makes a difference. A number of times I’ve bought extra things I don’t need just because I was hungry, we all do it right? So if you want to stick to only buying what you need to make sure you don’t have an empty stomach.
4. Fewer Ingredients Are Best
If you’re buying processed foods stick to the ones that have a short ingredient list. If the ingredient list is long and filled with lots of long words you can’t pronounce it’s probably best to avoid if you can.
5. Whole Foods Are The Way To Go
Instead, choose whole foods that haven’t been heavily processed and usually have the least amount of ingredients. You can always add extra flavor, salts or sugars yourself if you want. This tip is especially important when buying bread or pasta, be sure to look for whole grain or whole wheat options and again look for the products with the least amount of processing. Look for brown rice instead of white rice and try to incorporate things like quinoa, barley and grain mixes.
6. Spend Most Of Your Time In The Produce Section
If you start out in the produce section of your supermarket you’re bound to end up with a range of healthy options that are reasonably fresh. Try to choose fruits and veggies in a range of colors to get a good mix of vitamins and minerals.
7. It’s Okay To Buy Cut Up Fruit & Veggies
It makes things easier and if the fruit is already cut up and ready to eat you may notice you end up eating more fruits and veggies because you don’t need to spend any time preparing them.
8. Don’t Get Fooled By Overly Hyped Marketing
Yes, the packaging may say low-fat, healthy, heart approved meals but always check the ingredients and don’t believe the hype. There are many times I’ve bought something that looked really healthy only to bring it home and find the healthy ingredients were less than 5% so be sure to check the ingredient list before making a purchase.
9. It’s Okay To Buy Canned & Frozen Foods
There is actually a whole range of healthy and cheap canned foods that you can stock up at home. Keep a mix of beans, veggies, and fruits as these are great for throwing into a weeknight meal and are super versatile. Remember to look out for added salts and sugars and try to avoid these if possible. As for the freezer items, some frozen veggies can be just as good for you as they’re frozen immediately to help lock in nutrients.
10. Buy In Bulk
If you’re into health foods and want to save some money it’s a good idea to buy in bulk if you can. Yes, it may cost you a lot up front but you’ll have something that will hopefully last for months and you won’t need to keep going back to stock up.
11. Buy Local
Find out if there are any local farmers markets in your town and buy directly from the farmers. This way your food will be much fresher and you’ll be supporting your community at the same time. A day at the farmer's markets can also be a fun experience for the family if you hate going to the store. You can also ask your local grocery store to point out which produce is local or read the labels to see where the ingredients are sourced.
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I kept this blog simple... well... because I do simple. With a food snob husband and two toddler boys to rally, I have to feed someone every second of ever day (or so it feels).
If you'd want to take a look at my customized Nutrition Guide (with grocery lists, meal plans, and a breakdown of why eating clean is vital for your health) - drop your email below!
This Nutrition Guide is FREE and I want to explain to you the value. This has been something I only give my customers access to monthly. For the past 3 years, I've led monthly online health & fitness accountability groups (Challenge Group) and I love customizing plans for each new customer to help them reach their goals. It's become a huge passion of mine.
Together, we pick out a fitness program and agree on a nutrition guide. I keep them accountable and motivated for 3 weeks. To order these tools, a package for my Challenge Group starts at $140.
So the fact I am GIVING AWAY my custom nutrition guides... it's a bit mind blowing.
For my customers who invest in these monthly Challenge Groups, I LOVE working with you -- trust me, there will be more value and upgraded tips coming!!
But for those who aren't interested in joining one of my private Challenge Groups, I am full of love and generosity today -- so you can have my Nutrition Guide for FREE.
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