And for those who need to see Autumn Calabrese (creator of Country Heat) on stage busting a move, watch this video!
Friday, July 29, 2016
5 Rookie #Girlboss Mistakes We All Make
I know all of us are prone to making mistakes so I want to lead from the front and say that we can totally avoid these mistakes I've noticed over the years. But, we have to be aware of them, and willing to avoid them.I don’t know if you’ve been a coach for five minutes or five months or three years — like me — but everyone is at risk of making these 5 rookie mistakes.
You all know my vision and passion for this year is to see you achieve your goals and take you to the top 100 and become elite - and we will do that.
So here’s your chance to hold yourself accountable for these five rookies mistakes we are all prone to making!
Check out the 30 minute webinar (recording) or scroll through summary below!
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Mistake #1 Perfectionism
I’m not mad at you if you are a perfectionist, but what I’m telling you is that you cannot wait until all of the lights turn green until you leave home.
You cannot know every answer to every question, or know exactly what every single post is going to say. You have to just go ahead and make that post, or start inviting people to that challenge group (even if you don’t know the theme), but you need to go ahead and do it.
You need to go ahead and promote it, you need to go ahead and talk about it behind the scenes, in your private conversations, you need to go ahead and get creative and go for it.
Don’t overthink everything, sometimes you just have to go for it.
Because you can’t be perfect at everything, and done is better than perfect.
If you hold out and over-complicate things, organize or reorganize, and start all over again because you messed up last month, that’s perfectionism. That is a mistake. You absolutely can get started now and action is very powerful in this business (crazy amounts of action).
Mistake #2 Shallow Sight
Let me share with you an analogy to explain what I mean by ‘Shallow Sight’.
It starts with a group of students who are studying the art of clay making. They’re then asked by their professor to split into two groups.
To the first half the professor says: “I want you to spend the entire semester working on a perfect clay pot and I will grade you on the quality of the finished pot.”
To the second half the professor says: “This semester I want you to produce the most amount of clay pots and I will grade you on the quantity of posts you produce.”
Now, at the end of semester, which half of that class do you think produced the most perfect clay pot?
Surprisingly, it was the group that focused on quantity that ended up creating the perfect clay pot. Because they created the pot over and over and were able to learn from their mistakes and get better at it.
Because what they were able to do is make a clay pot, learn from it, figure out how it felt, feel around, it was this deep, it was this wide, you had to use this much water to break in the sides… Okay toss that one to the side, we’ll include that in the batch and try something different.
Over and over again they were able to practice and learn from their mistakes and get better. They weren’t trying to create a perfect clay pot. But, by trial and error they produced something that was much better quality than the group that spent the whole entire semester over-analyzing what they were going to do and not taking any action until the last minute.
There’s a huge argument around inviting only quality people to the group. I’m not telling you go out there and build a shallow team, but I’m thinking that a lot of you have shallow sight and you’re prejudging what somebody is capable of.
If you cast your net wide and if you invite 100 people, that’s going to have far greater results than if you only invite the seven people who were in your last challenge group.
So what are you fixated on?
Are you fixated on keeping all of your eggs in one basket and hounding just a handful of people until they say yes? This doesn’t only have to do with the coaches or challenges that you invite your team to, it’s your whole life.
So don’t prejudge anybody, and think about that clay pot story and having quantity.
Cast a vision, open your arms and don’t hold back, because it’s going to be in you, growing as a leader and in your trial and error, and you throwing spaghetti at the wall 100,000 times on an idea - until you figure out the right recipe for you.
Don’t have shallow sight.
Mistake #3 McDonaldization
In this generation we have such a skewed view on what we deserve as how fast we’re supposed to see success, and that if we haven’t gotten where we want to be in six months then this wasn’t worth it.
With Beachbody it is amazing that we have the opportunity to go from zero to as big as we want as quickly as we want. But if you’ve been in this business for a short time and you’re still not happy with what you’ve been achieving, then you need to be a boss and you need to troubleshoot it.
At the end of the day, our business cannot outgrow us as a person. We have to grow in our mind, in our processes, in our management, in our systems, in our confidence, and in our ability to share our story, and speak our vision.
We can’t control other people so if you’re sitting back waiting for your coaches to get it, then you are not getting it. You have to step it up and make a bigger impression on the people that you’re talking to. Don’t just automate everything and don’t just copy and paste.
If you expect to see instant results and gain immediate gratification, and you want everything right to work out right now – that is the mentality of a MacDonaldized goal.
Do you have that view or are you willing to work for it and trust the process?
Think about that, because our actions must match our goals.
Building a business takes time, that’s why you’ve got to figure out your rhythm, you’ve got to figure out your baseline, you’ve got to figure out yourself, and make sure that you’re in it for the long-term. Don’t worry about being fast, worry about being steadfast.
Mistake #4 Lone Wolf Syndrome
Let me just say, I appreciate your confidence and your independence, but I don’t want you to be a lone wolf in the sense that it’s very easy to hide and to think that nobody will notice when you slip away.
If you’re just silently looking into our team pages, just silently scrolling and stalking through Facebook or posting on your wall every now and again and you’re being like a ninja, then I might just call you out. Or if you’re being a taker and not a giver, if you’re just taking everything out of our conversations and not participating in our community by giving back and showing encouragement, by commenting on things - then you’re not a giver you’re a taker.
I’m going to love you no matter what, but I’m going to challenge you to take that and chew on it tonight.
If you’ve gained value out of being a part of our coach family here, whether it’s personal motivation to hit your goals, whether it’s believing that it’s possible for you to earn a couple of thousand dollars a month at the end of the year — these are really big life-changing things.
If you’re just a sponge who is soaking in, soaking in, then you know what happens to a sponge when it just sits on the sink full of water? It turns into a rotten, nasty, stinking mold that gets thrown away. So don’t be a stinky sponge, don’t just soak in all of the encouragement, excitement, value and motivation without squeezing yourself out.
Or maybe you’re having a hard time because you don’t want to be vulnerable, you don’t want to tell anybody what you’re really going through. We want you to and we want you to feel comfortable with us. Because #WeAreMoxie, guys.
That hashtag means a lot to me, I know that’s something that has just come around this year, but I use that hashtag in everything because I really believe that we have a force behind us and we have a wave of momentum and we have amazing coaches on our team.
It’s far more than health and fitness, it’s really about bettering our lives and if you connect with that then you belong here, you absolutely do.
Mistake #5 Half-Way Pregnant
Are you acting halfway pregnant? There’s nothing wrong with being a hobby coach, but expect hobby results.
If you’re doing the bare minimum, if you’re just working out, just eating right, and posting about it twice, three, four five, times on Facebook a week, that is not really cutting it anymore.
You’ve got to be proactively out there adding prospects. You’ve got to be steadfast, trust the process, be consistent and take it up a notch if you’re not satisfied with your own results.So are you half-way pregnant? If you are, what’s holding you back?
Are you scared, do you not feel connected, do you not feel like you know what to do? We can help you with those things. Guys, you’re not alone in this, we can help you, and there are resources out there. We’re a couple of meetings, phone calls, or texts away from sending you the encouragement that you might need. But, we need to know where you’re at and what’s holding you back.
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I want you to figure out a rhythm, I want you to write down what you’re committed to and the hours you have. You might have to wake up at 5 and work until 6, stay up later, work on your mommy breaks – I get it, I’m a mom of two.
We can do this, and I know you can do this. It could be that one thing that takes you, that can spiral you in a positive way for the rest your life - that ripple effect. If you make that one change, it could be the one thing that can catapult your life into the best direction possible.
If you are not yet on our team, but you GET IT and have a GIRL BOSS bone in your body - join us! We are on the move and we aren't slowing down... you could be a huge part of this fit family and we would love to welcome you in today.
To apply to join my team, CLICK HERE.
If you want to do some research and learn more about what Beachbody Coaching is all about, I get that. I did that same thing. That's why I took the time to simplify your research and shared tons of info in a FREE GROUP on Facebook. Common questions like:
- What do Beachbody Coaches do?
- How do we do it?
- What do we earn?
- What would you do in your first 30 days?
Beachbody Coaching is not for everyone and that's ok. But for those who have that gut feeling but are scared or filled with self-doubt. Don't hold back your true potential. This could be the decision that changes your entire life. It did mine!
FREE "WHAT IS COACHING?" INFO GROUP: LEARN MORE
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xoxo
Monday, July 25, 2016
What's the dealio on the Beachbody Performance Line??
THIS IS MY BEST KEPT SECRET!
I am a mom of 2 and I am in BETTER shape now than ever before. I should start by saying, I am a recovering "strong-anti-supplement-guru." I was the one who vocally shared my disgust for any silly fad of pre/post workout drinks. I was that person who thought if you put that stuff in your body you are damaging it and will look like a veiny body builder.
Now I humbly admit, I was ignorant. And ignorance is NOT bliss. My ignorance was actually harming me. I was hurting my body. I was aching. I wasn't healing my muscles. I was fatigued. I was silly.
So let me ask you -- do you feel like you’re not moving forward with your fitness goals? Or maybe you feel you’re always really sore and tired after your workouts and that it’s not worth it anymore? Maybe you feel like your muscles just don’t recover in the time they should?
Trust me, I have been there… I know it can be hard to move forward when you feel like this BUT there is an easy solution.
The answer is the amazing Beachbody Performance Line and collection of nutrition supplements that are backed by science and made with plant-based, natural ingredients.
These are not just your average supplements and I know there can be a lot of hype around taking supplements but hear me out.
The Beachbody Performance Line is a scientifically proven line of supplements that have been designed to help you overcome your workout obstacles and take on more than you think you can.
 The IRONMAN brand has become synonymous with perseverance, reliability, strength, and enduring quality. For those who compete in these events, IRONMAN is a badge of honor, of elite performance, of sacrifice and success. Completing an IRONMAN triathlon is a prestigious achievement. That is why Beachbody Performance is proud to be the Official Sports Nutrition Supplement of the IRONMAN North America series of triathlons. Beachbody Performance stands for premium quality, clean, science-based performance formulas that can help athletes achieve their goals by helping them to sustain energy, improve endurance, and strengthen focus while also helping them to reduce training-induced muscle soreness and speed muscle strength recovery from intense training sessions. |
There are five fantastic products in the line: Energize, Hydrate, Recover, Recharge, Creatine and they all have their own purpose to help you make the most of your workouts and be on top of your game.
ENERGIZE
Energize is the perfect pre-workout drink and helps strengthen your performance and giving you an extra boost of energy before you work out. It can also help increase your focus and delay muscle fatigue based on the ingredients within the mix.
It’s a delicious lemon flavored mix with a low dose of caffeine from green tea and the amino acid beta-alanine. These two ingredients help energize your body and mind and reduce muscle fatigue.
HYDRATEHydrate is designed to be used during your workout to keep you super hydrated and has a citrus flavor that helps replenish electrolytes. Unlike the ultra sugary sports drinks that are on the market Hydrate has a special formula that helps you absorb the nutrients into your bloodstream fast and leaves you feeling hydrated, not bloated.
RECOVER
Recover is all about helping you get high quality protein into your diet, which is always important when working out. The best time to use this mix is straight after your workout. If you use it within 30 minutes from working out it can help your body rebuild during this time. Recover that contains a mix of different plant based proteins and amino acids which are great for building muscle.
RECHARGE
Recharge helps your body have a speedy recovery while you sleep. As you probably know when you sleep your body naturally recovers but if you want to help make the recovery even faster Recharge is a fantastic vanilla flavored mix you can take before bed. It has micellar casein protein, which sounds a bit weird but micellar actually means that it’s pure and casein is really helping during sleep as it absorbs slowly. Another thing that makes it great for bedtime is the fact it contains melatonin which is known to help you sleep.
Last but not least is Creatine. If you’re a bit sceptical about using a Creatine supplement I can assure you this is a safe and proven supplement and NSF Certified for Sport just like all the products within the Beachbody Performance line. If you’re really pushing yourself with your workouts your muscles can actually run out of oxygen and your body then relies on phosphocreatine to help give you more energy. When you use this supplement though it allows you to workout a bit longer and push yourself without the suffering.
I am HUGE on making sure I only put clean {real} ingredients in my body. I love these products because they are a clean and healthy way to reduce muscle soreness and get the right nutrients to help you stay on track, and hit your workout goals without out feeling like it’s so really hard.
They also offer a 30 day money back guarantee so you really you have no excuse not to give this a try ;)
So, I spilled the beans. This is what I take almost every day. I LOVE it. Love. LOVE.
CLICK HERE real quick if you want my discount link to try these out yourself for a month (and if you don't like it, get your money back). It's a win-win!
To order the full Beachbody Performance Line to try for yourself (and get 90 days access to Beachbody On Demand, streaming of a bazillion free workouts online), ORDER HERE!
So, I spilled the beans. This is what I take almost every day. I LOVE it. Love. LOVE.
CLICK HERE real quick if you want my discount link to try these out yourself for a month (and if you don't like it, get your money back). It's a win-win!
To order the full Beachbody Performance Line to try for yourself (and get 90 days access to Beachbody On Demand, streaming of a bazillion free workouts online), ORDER HERE!
Monday, July 11, 2016
What is this new "COUNTRY HEAT" workout program?
If you love country music and dance you’re going to love this new workout routine called Country Heat.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Friday, July 8, 2016
FREE WEBINAR: 7 Nutrition Secrets to Live Longer & Healthier
4 years ago I used to think eating healthy was cooking ground turkey with boxed hamburger helper #nojudgement #ivebeenthere
And honestly, I had mom guilt because I didn't know how to help my kids get all their vitamins in... what if their little brains & bodies were delayed because I kept feeding them crap?
I was working out as best I could but getting SLOOOOOOOOW results and I wanted to scream.
I needed to simplify all this. I tried doing my own research....
- This article says sugar is the devil.
- This article says carbs are good.
- This article says only buy organic.
I wanted to pull my hair out.
It was TOO much pressure for me as a full-time working mom to try to eat, cook & serve healthy foods when everyone had different "expert" advice. I needed EASY. QUICK. CHEAP.
I hear ya loud & clear!!
To answer my own questions that I was searching for 4 years ago....
I am hosting a FREE WEBINAR about my 7 Nutrition Secrets to Live Longer & Healthier!
Hear is from a working momma with 3 hungry boys to feed... who is now in the best shape of her life because of what she EATS!!
It's Monday, July 11th at 9pm ET.
REGISTER HERE ASAP!
Friday, July 1, 2016
Six Kid-Friendly 4th of July Ideas!
Then I decided to reach out to my wonderful Facebook fans and put together this list of 4th of July ideas for you to try this year.
1. Star Spangled Slime
(Image Credit: http://www.icanteachmychild.com/star-spangled-slime/)
Okay, this one sounds a little gross but it’s actually really cool.
Things you’ll need: 2 bottles of clear school glue, around 1/4 cup of liquid starch, one pack of star confetti (blue, red and silver colored) and a large bowl.
- Pour the clear school glue into the bowl then add the liquid starch slowly, one bit at a time and stir the mixture after each bit you add.
- Before adding more starch stir the mixture together, then continue adding it bit by bit until it begins to stick together and form together in the middle of the bowl.
- Keep adding starch until the mixture no longer sticks to your fingers
- Add the star confetti and knead it into the mixture like a dough until you get smooth stretchy consistency.
Original Post: http://www.icanteachmychild.com/star-spangled-slime/
2. Patriotic Fruit Pizza
(Image Credit: mamacheaps.com)
For this one you’ll need to make or buy a cookie dough for the crust, cream cheese for the frosting and strawberries, banana slices and blueberries for the toping.
The final touch is in the topping just take a look above!
Idea from: Meagan Jeanette Brock
3. Fireworks in a Jar
(Image Credit: http://www.icanteachmychild.com/fireworks-in-a-jar/#_pg_pin=549375)
If you can’t stay up and watch the fireworks this idea will keep the kids entertained for sure and is fascinating to watch.
You’ll need: water, food colouring, oil and a mason jar.
- To get started fill the jar with warm water to be 3/4 full.
- Then in a smaller container or bowl mix a few tablespoons of oil and a few drops of the food colouring (red and blue of course) and use a fork to slightly mix the food colouring together.
- Then, pour that mixture into the jar and watch the magic unfold.
Idea from: Meagan Jeanette Brock
4. Talk About the Meaning of 4th of July
(Image Credit: D Williams)
You can talk about what the day means for Americans and why it’s important to celebrate this day. You can teach them about the symbols and meaning of the colors red, white and blue and educate them on becoming a part of a diverse world.
Original Post Here: http://www.famlii.com/simple-tips-raising-patriotic-kids/
Idea from: Rachel Pritchard Lenhart
5. Watch Fireworks from Your Backyard
(Image Credit: ColourPixie)
If you want to spend your 4th of July at home and seeing some real life fireworks are a must then you can find out if your town has a local fireworks display and what time it will be to keep an eye out and if that’s not an option you can always go with number 3.
Idea from: Rachel Pritchard Lenhart
6. Hats of America
(Image Credit: Laura Doss)
Take out your craft supplies and let you kids make their very own 4th of July customised hats.
You’ll need: disposable plastic cups (preferably red) and a variety of crafts the kids can use to decorate their hats - plus some glue, tape, pipe cleaners and paper card (blue or white).
To make sure hats stay on, use an elastic beading cord with knots at the end. Secure the ends by using tape and attaching the cord inside the plastic cups.
Original Idea Here: http://www.parents.com/holiday/july-4th/fourth-of-july-party-ideas/
Okay so there’s a few tips from some of our Facebook readers which I am so grateful for having your input.
I know I want to have a really fun and meaningful July 4th and I really hope you do too!
If you are looking for some healthy recipes to try this weekend, I can point you in the right direction, click here:
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