Four Ways to Get Healthy in 2017 Without Breaking the Bank

Have you ever thought, "This is my year! This year I will ____ no matter what!" 

And a few months later, the New Year honeymoon stage wears off and you are stuck in your same ol' routine and same ol' bad habits. It's kind of paralyzing, isn't it?? Girl, I am so sorry. I've been trapped in that twilight zone before and it's taken me years to finally find something that keeps me motivated and accountable. 

I am not here to GUILT you into thinking you have a bad life. Bad health. Bad waistline. Bad habits. 

I am here to GIFT you a solution that can simplify your goals to live healthier. Because I 100% believe that health & fitness is a catalyst for real life change. In order to reach your fullest potential, you must have a clear mind, a motivated spirit and a energized body. In the fitness groups I lead each month, we talk about how beauty starts from the INSIDE. As you increase your view of yourself & your purpose, that is the fuel you need get moving and treat your body with respect. 

Do you want 2017 to be your year? 

If you want something you've never had, you must do things you've never done. 

Here are 4 Ways to get healthy in 2017 without breaking the bank: 

1. Choose the cheapest workout (that you will actually do!) 

Some financial gurus will tell you to skip the gym membership altogether. But this doesn't work for everyone. Some people need the motivation and exercise plan. 

If this is you, do some research. Some recent research I've done: 

1. Monthly gym membership can range from $15 - $150

2. Gym classes (like barre) can be $20/month

3. Yoga classes can start as low as $25/month

4. Cheap DVDs like $5 Richard Simmons form 1970s... just kidding. 

MY SUGGESTION: 

Since we do live in the 21st century, let's act like it. There is a virtual gym membership called Beachbody On Demand (BOD) that is LESS that $10/month. BOD includes programs like P90X, Insanity, 21-Day Fix... as well as thousands of workout video options. 

BOD also includes customized nutrition guides for each workout program you select... it comes with workout class schedules.... cooking shows.... daily challenges.... free workout gear when you finish each program. 

It's pretty mind boggling. Any device. Anywhere. Any program. For $99 for 12 months. 

Need the support & accountability of a class to attend? That is included too. With BOD, you get a free fitness coach who hosts monthly fitness challenges with daily check-ins, prizes, additional support/tips, etc. 

Want the most bang for your buck in 2017? Get with the 21st century and use a personal Beachbody Coach and set some 30, 60 and 90 day goals by using BOD!

Don't already have a Beachbody Coach? I'd love to work with you. Scroll to bottom of blog for discount link. 

2. Plan Your Meals 

On the go? Right, aren't we all! Do you eat fast-food on a regular basis? It's probably not just because you love double cheeseburgers but that you are starving and lack a healthy meal plan. 

Perhaps you eat at home most days and still lack the proper nutrients your body needs to make it through the week. A meal plan can save money by ensuring you actually use the groceries you buy (and you have food on hand when you're hungry). 

How to meal plan?

• List weekly meals (your top 10-15 meals)
• Write down recipes so you know what you need for each meal
• Plan for the week (maybe a cute chalk board in the kitchen to write down "What's for dinner?"

Something that I started is using for my family is a meal service called Blue Apron. Learn more here about why I made the switch: My Meal Service Review

Also, if you are like me and just want someone to tell you WHAT TO EAT (I lack creativity and don't naturally enjoy planning my every bite) - then SIMPLIFY your life and just follow a nutrition guide. You will learn about eating fresh, whole foods (on a budget), the right portions, eating at the right times of day, etc. 

Follow Fixate on Beachbody On Demand for a quick live "How To" tutorial on how to shop, what to put in your pantry, video cooking tips for any occasion, etc. Don't make 2017 complicated. Be smart. Scroll to bottom of blog for link. 

3.  Cut out the crap! 

This may sting a little because I am going to ask you to cut some bad habits. If you are on a tight budget and "can't afford healthy food," do you buy coffee at Starbucks a few times a week? Do you drink sodas? Vending machine snacks?

These $1-5 purchases on a daily basis (that provide no nutritional value whatsoever) are eating away your food budget. 

If you need a quick fix, why don't you actually fuel your body with nutritious/filling foods. It's a mindset shift, I get it. No one WANTS to chew on a carrot stick when they could crunch on chips. I hear ya. 

What if I told you that you could eat chocolate cookies every afternoon ALL-YEAR and LOST WEIGHT? What if I told you that you could drink a strawberry milkshake that has more nutritional value than 7 salads? What if you could drink an iced coffee each morning that had immune system boosting, cellulite fighting, and hydrating powers?

It's not a 2017 miracle. It's a magical non-GMO, no artificial flavor, no artificial color, no article sweetener shake that's been around for 7 years and has already changed hundreds of thousands of lives. 

It's just $4 a day. No more empty calories. This delicious shake that can used as a meal replacement or a sugar-craving defense. I've been drinking it daily for almost 4 years. 

4. Take your mental health seriously! 

I know, I know. This seems unnecessary and spacey. According to MentalHealth.gov,

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

If you think 2016 was stressful, then you'd be a fool to assume 2017 wouldn't have comparable obstacles. It's called life. The only reason LIFE get easier is because we mature and mentally recover quicker when we have a healthy mindset.

I never took this serious either. Until 4 years ago when I started my online health & fitness career. I quickly realized that I will ONLY achieve as much as my mind can handle. If I want to be a millionaire one day, I have to act like a CEO of a million dollar business before it happens. If I wanted to be in the best shape of my life, I have to practice self-discipline 10x more than I currently am. If I want to get that raise, I must increase my value to the company.  Make sense right?

Then why do we think we can scrap by and think negatively? Or watch negative media? In order to GROW YOUR MIND ... you could read more. Listen to more audio books. Start your morning with a positive mindset. Listen to uplifting music. Meditate.

Here is a suggestion I have to help you conquer your mornings & mindset each day in 2017... read or listen to this book asap. Tell me what you think! Link to get this book for yourself.



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I am committed to keeping my 2017 simple. I want it to be my healthiest year yet.







































You know my plan to live healthy & on a budget. 


1. Use Beachbody On Demand daily.
2. Plan my meals.
3. Drink Shakeology daily.
4. Set my mind right.

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If you want 2017 to be your best year yet -- take care of your health (from the inside out!) and adopt my plan too!

That All-Access annual BOD membership I mentioned (where you get ALL BEACHBODY WORKOUT PROGRAMS EVER CREATED (and future releases) at your finger tips) is available for you.

Don't skip around. Don't go back and forth. You know it's your year.





Here is the incredible deal to start your 2017.

For $199 you get 12-months ALL-ACCESS to Beachbody On Demand (a $6,000 value) and a month of Shakeology to fuel your January with the best nutrition.

Shakeology is retailed at $129.
12-months of BOD is retails at $99.

How about be smart about your money and grab this bundle for $199!

It's a LIMITED TIME OFFER!!

I've already grabbed mine -- I'd love to help you have your healthiest & happiest year yet.

GRAB THIS DEAL NOW :: I WANT THIS ALL-ACCESS CHALLENGE PACK! 

Once you've grabbed your deal of the year - jump in my upcoming online Fitness Group where you will split a $2 Million Jackpot with all other New Year Challengers. MORE INFO HERE. 




Want to have a healthy 2017 on a budget? Check out what I am doing!

CLICK HERE: All-Access Challenge Pack

Then join my next online fitness group: JOIN ONLINE FITNESS GROUP! 

xoxo

See you in there!!

Do you need a New Year Fitness Challenge?

What is the Beachbody Health Bet Challenge?

This FOR REAL has got me on the edge of my seat. It makes my job as a Beachbody Coach so easy when I can motivate people to take solid steps towards living a healthier lifestyle.

Beachbody is betting $2 million dollars that you and your customers will fall in love with getting healthy. During the Challenge period (January 9th - February 5th), Coaches and customers who meet the below requirements will win an equal share of a $2 million dollar pot seeded by Beachbody!

As a BONUS -- for every Challenge Pack sold in December, Beachbody will add $5 to the $3 million dollars, UP TO $3 MILLION DOLLARS!!

Let me repeat : During the month of January, if you join this Beachbody Health Bet Challenge, you will earn piece of a potential $3 million dollar pot!!

THREE MILLION DOLLARS!!

Just for fun, let's assume that 250,000 people participate in the Beachbody Health Bet Challenge. And because typically 2% of people do what they say they will do ... let's UP that percentage to 10% because there is monetary motivation.

So what if 10% of the hypothetical 250,000 people actually meet the requirements... and each of those people earn an equal share of a $3 million dollar pot.

I'll do the math (you're welcome). 

10% of 250,000 people = 25,00 people 

$3 million split between 25,000 people = $120 

WHAT??? 

What would you do with an extra $120??? 

This is unreal???

What are the requirements? 

REQUIREMENT #1: 
You gotta join my New Year Fitness Challenge (starts January 9th) 

REQUIREMENT #2: 
You gotta commit to eating healthy. And a way we will measure a portion of this committment is by your committed to add Shakeology to your nutrition plan. You must drink Shakeology (and track it in our group with a selfie) at least 5 days a week.

REQUIREMENT #3: 
You gotta commit to working out at least 3 times a week & log it in our group. 

That's it!!

SUMMARY: 

1. Join my New Year Fitness Challenge
2. Drink Shakeology 5 days a week
3. Workout 3 days a week

Then win a part of the up to $3 million Health Bet!!

You gotta do this. Seriously, you'd be a crazy person if you chose NOT to take advantage of this fun.

I will tell you all about it and walk you through the steps to sign up - it's easy breezy.

Fill out my Challenge Group application below and you will hear from me ASAP because I know this is very important to you (as it is to me too).

(Here is a video summary of what the Health Bet Challenge is...)

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Special Edition :: Brand New Workout Program!!

Our #Countdown2CDF is in FULL THROTTLE.

Seriously... I am getting goose bumps thinking this program will be available to everyone on October 31st. Just a few days away!

If you need to know WHAT IS CORE DE FORCE?? Learn more here : Intro to Core De Force 

As an Elite Coach perk with Beachbody, they spoiled me with an autographed copy of Core De Force a WEEK before it releases. AND I was invited to San Diego last week for a Leadership Training with these top trainers and had the privilege of working out live with them 3 days in a row!

Like, what?? Yes!! It was so cool.




I've shared all about it within our #Countdown2CDF Launch Group on Facebook. I recorded the workouts to showcase the high energy you can expect: WATCH LIVE WORKOUTS 

As if that wasn't cool enough, we had several VIP receptions and had the chance to get to know Joel Freeman & Jericho McMatthers (creators of Core De Force) even more. They are simply down to earth. Kind. Genuine. Willing to chat. Brainstorm. They are incredible motivating.

They even made some live videos with me to explain more about what program and how completing the Sneak Peeks this week will donate $$ to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. This week, Beachbody raised over $250,000 for kids all across America!! Incredible!



Knowing this program is bringing out my best... I have to be BOLD & STRONG. I decided to do a LIVE workout on Facebook of this Sneak Peak. Did you see it? I was drenched in sweat #sorrynotsorry



Can you tell I am excited?? I am ready freddy!

Be the first to get all the details here: CORE DE FORCE INFO GROUP 

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Want to know what comes in the Core De Force Challenge Pack?

This is what you will need to get to join our Core De Force group.

What is included in a Shakeology Challenge Pack?

The following products are included in a Shakeology Challenge Pack: 1) Beachbody program base kit* 2) Shakeology (choice of 30-day supply on Home Direct) 3) 30-day trial to the Team Beachbody Club with Beachbody On Demand** 4) Business Starter Kit & first Business Service Fee waived (included with new Coach enrollment)

*The CORE DE FORCE + Shakeology Challenge Pack includes portion control containers and shaker cup and the 22 Minute Hard Corps + Shakeology Challenge Pack includes portion control containers, which are not included in the base kit. **The Club + Shakeology Challenge Pack includes a 90-day premium membership to Team Beachbody Club with Beachbody On Demand, in place of the base kit. Such a steal for $140 ------------------------------------------------ To get it FIRST and join my exclusive Launch Group (where we will have special guest appearances and webinars WITH the creators of the program themselves IN OUR GROUP!)  --- Get on the waiting list NOW. It comes out on October 31st.  CLICK HERE TO JOIN WAITING LIST!  Tell me all about your goals -- your thoughts -- your questions -- your excitement. YES, we will talk about the exact workout schedule. You pick the time you workout each day. But we will tell you which workouts to complete. YES, we will talk in detail about the eating guide and exchange meal plans & recipes. YES, we will keep each other accountable with daily check-ins and weekly giveaways. YES, you will have the chance to be featured on Beachbody's blog & the future Core De Force infomercial with your amazing results. I just see this as a win-win-win.  See you in our LAUNCH GROUP !! JOIN HERE TO GET YOUR PROGRAM RIGHT WHEN IT COMES OUT!

xoxo 

6 Reasons God Wants Us To Be Successful

I don't know about YOUR God, but MY God wants you to be successful.

He doesn't want you to be stuck in a rut or to settle for a mediocre life.

Perhaps this video will stir up a passion in you to be your best. I recently shared this with my team (#WeAreMoxie) to cast a vision that I feel we are all obligated to put our best foot forward in everything we do.



Ahem... ever heard of this...every time I want to throw away my big dreams or think I am not capable.. or if I want to be lazy... I think of this verse!

Here are 5 Reasons God Wants Us To Be Successful: 

1. God wants to bless you!

Psalm 35:27 says:
"Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause... Let the Lord be magnified."

To be responsible with the gifts and talents God has given each of us, I know from His teachings that I need to be a good steward of those things. God wants us to pay our bills, feed our family, stay out of debt. But He is not a lottery.  And aligning my desires with His, He wants to bless me and my family in order to make Himself more known!


2. Jesus came to give you an ABUNDANT life... not just abundant luck.

John 10:10 says,
"The thief's purpose is to steal, kill & destroy. My purpose is to give you life and that you may have it more abundantly."

Does this mean God will make me rich? Once again.. God is not a lottery.

1 Peter 4:10 says,
"Each one should use whatever gifts he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."

If you belief that, then identify your gifts, your passion, your strengths... and RUN WITH IT. I bet you will notice God's blessing upon you once you start performing with excellence.

3.  God will give more to those who are responsible with little.

Matthew 25:29 says,
"For to everyone who has been wise with their talents more will be given, and he will have an abundance. But from one who has not, even what he has will be taken away."

This is a tough lesson. But one you'd be lucky to absorb early on in your life. If you desire success, my question for you, are you doing what you need to do RIGHT NOW with what you've currently been given. Are you a good steward of your time? Or your money? Or your skills?

4.  God wants you honoring Him through your financial success.

Proverbs 3:9-10 says,
"Honor the Lord with your capital and sufficiency [from righteous labors] and with the firstfruits of all your income; so shall your storage places be filled with plenty, and your vats be overflowing with new wine."

I just love this. When we are successful, will we accept all credit? Or will be surface level thank God but know it was your blood, sweat & tears that accomplished big things. I encourage you to evaluate how you got your relentless passion & skills & drive & opportunity in the first place.

This quote is a great fit:

"When you drink the water, don't forget who dug the well."

5.  God wants you to be a consistent tither and giver.

Malachi 3:10 says,

"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do," says the Lord, "I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!"

With the wealth that you may accumulate, be wise. Give back to whom gave it to you. This is a hard discipline but when God says, "Try it! Put me to the test!" -- I'd believe him!

6. God wants you to have BIG influence.

Deutermonomy 28:10-13 says,
"And all people of the earth shall see that you are called by my name..."

How powerful will it be if all the great leaders in our country professed their faith in Jesus Christ? We know that God's will is for everyone to hear of his mercy & forgiveness... why not use the platform we have as a leader to honor Him!

An important token I want to leave you with,

He will bless the work of our hands. However, he can't bless what we aren't doing. 


Check out my LIVE Facebook video below for a new perspective on this same topic:




If you found this helpful or motivational -- if you realize now that to BE YOUR BEST and STRIVE FOR SUCCESS is an act of obedience. Let's take that seriously!
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How 57 women just earned MONEY for working out!

And that's a wrap!!

In September, I hosted a Challenge Group called the Health Bet Challenge. I rallied several dozen women together to set health & fitness goals + commit to a work out program + commit to drinking superfoods each day = and if they complete the challenge, they split a giant pot a moolah.

That $$ total was $1,634,950.

And guess what??

100,273 amazing-dedicated-people completed this challenge!!

Therefore, we each earned $16.31 !!

Now, will that send you on a vacation to Bora Bora?? No ... but I will tell you want, being a part of the Health Bet Challenge gave us what MONEY CAN'T BUY!!



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"I was just noticing... my clothes fit better. I need to buy new jeans!!" - Colleen Butterfield

"I'm noticing my clothes fitting loose. Plus, other people are starting to notice that changes in me!!" - Jennifer Michaels

"Sleeping MUCH better and the clothes are loosing up." - Shannon Holcombe

"I got to go shopping for jeans. One size smaller! Whoop whoop!" - Leslie Crose

"With each day comes a little more motivation than the day before to keep going." - Ashley Guthas

"I've noticed muscle gain. Things that used to be really heavy don't seem so heavy anymore." - Miranda Plumtree

"I'm feeling more energetic!!" - Christine Rego

"I woke up not feeling as bloated!" - Jessica Mitchell

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These are gains money can't buy! You can PAY for life change. You have to fight for it!

Check out some of their WEIGHT LOSS trackers below... 

           

Congratulations Health Bet Challengers!! What an incredible journey together. I know this can be JUST the beginning of a wonderful transformation!

If you want to be a part of an Online Fitness Group, I'd love to help. Fill our the registration form below to apply for our next group. I start one the first Monday of every month. Is it time? Are ready?

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Top 12 Coach Retreat: INSIDE LOOK!

We are rounding the 3rd week of the POST RETREAT mourning.

I joke. But what a fabulous time we had. Last month, I invited 12 coaches from Moxie (our coach team) to join me at a 3-story pink beach house in Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

Interesting how things unfolded... hear me out...

I used to be a professional event planner. My Corporate America big girl job (prior to becoming an online health & fitness coach) was being a Marketing Director of a publicly traded company. My main role was to run a million dollar budget and organize, coordinate, manage 26+ national events a year.

It was intense. The stress level caused me to cry myself to sleep too many embarrassing nights to admit. I developed heart palpitations. Adult acne. And I was even one of those weirdos who got Swine Flu (circa 2009).  The worst part though was leaving my newborn baby with a nanny and having to secretly pump in dark closets at work between meetings.

Glam life, right?

I digress... this blog is about my TOP 12 BEACH RETREAT.... let's go back there...

Even though I decided to retire from my event planning days, you can take the girl out of her events but you can't take the events out of the girl. I love people. I love the experience of gathering like-minded people together. It's unique. The synergy cannot be fabricated. I've developed deeper bonds with women on my team from these quick weekend retreats than I would have if we had just chatted online for years.

I love the awkward first few hours where the girls don't know each other. I love watching them open up. Share. Laugh. Drink wine. Feel safe. Loosen up. Be free.

There is only SO much you can do to virtually connect. And running an online business with a team of over 1,000 online entrepreneurs to mentor... I gotta get creative.

INTERLUDE: Laugh at me if you'd like. But legit, my heart is pounding right now as I type because I am reliving how much I love connecting people to a community. And our Beachbody Coach team is indeed that... a big ol' warm fun encouraging community. 

I invited the the TOP 12 Coaches to our retreat. Due to ... life... 6 were unable to make it and graciously gave up their spots to 6 other lucky Moxies would have the chance to attend this life changing weekend. How it panned out was beyond me. Way better than anything I could have orchestrated. I don't believe in coincidences.

I handpicked 4 honorary guests who have proven their determination & I saw a spark in them. And the remaining 2 spots, we ran a People's Choice Award vote. All coaches on our team had a chance to nominate coaches who have inspired them and deserved to have a weekend giveaway.

Unbelievable. We had a blast! Here is a recap below ... 

Moxie headbands I gave everyone 

One of our lovely guest speakers during 1 of our 2 training sessions 

Dawn being Dawn. Incredible. 

Customized engraved bracelets I gave the girls with their family's names on them.

Surprise paddle boarding afternoon 

Group shot with our incredible guest speakers from Saturday morning.  

Sunset shot during our last night together

A custom hoodie I gave the girls to snuggle during these upcoming cooler months. 

My food & flower prep at Cosco the week before

We went out Saturday night & broke bread together.

Being in love. 

After our beach workout Sunday morning. 

A peek at our house decorations. 

After we ran into the ocean post-workout. 

Snapshot of us on top of the bridge during our walk/run.  

Awkward selfie with the greats (our guest speakers Friday night) 

As the girls started pouring in, I snapped a few "pre" in love pictures. 

My incredible husband who cooked, cleaned, ran errands and played full-time dad all weekend. 

I gifted the girls each a photoshoot - their headshots were amazing. Here is a fav of mine. 

1/3 group shot under our Moxie banner. 

Sitting around our living room during the first few hours. 

Group shot with an incredible line up of TOP COACHES & Corporate mentors. 

Pre-bridge run... that turned into walk.

If you are still reading, you are a pal. Perhaps you feel the same way I do ... that being a part of something big is powerful. That being a part of a community is a necessity. And albeit frightening to attend a girl weekends with ladies you've never met in person ... once you spend months working with them as Coaches, you become sisters you never knew you had. Trust me. It's magic.

If you need a momcation or want to join our team as a Beachbody Coach (or want to know what that even means... "Beachbody Coach") --- then that is your que. You need to be bold and reach out to me simply so we can chat.

I've provided an application below because I'd love to get to know you more and your story. This is my life. My entire career is built around connecting with women & mentoring them to be their best.

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