Thursday, March 31, 2016

Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie



When Girl Scout Cookie season rolls around (it counts as a season, right?), we know it can take every ounce of self-control – and then some – to avoid devouring the sugary treats by the box-full. 

That’s why we created this craveable Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie recipe. It tastes like one of your favorite Girl Scout cookies, but it’s so healthy that you can enjoy it any time without sabotaging your diet. Whip up one of these whenever your sweet tooth strikes, and in no time, you’ll have earned your willpower badge.

Caramel Coconut Cookie Shakeology Recipe | BeachbodyBlog.com

To make this decadent smoothie, we blended rich Chocolate Shakeology with caramel extract and toasted coconut flakes. If you can’t find caramel extract in your local grocery store, look for it online or substitute it with butter rum extract.

Toasting the coconut brings out its buttery flavor and adds a nuttiness that makes this shake taste so much like a cookie. It’s worth the added step! To toast coconut flakes, heat a small pan over medium heat. Add coconut and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the edges of the coconut turn golden brown. 

Remove the pan immediately and let cool. If you have extra, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.

Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie Recipe | BeachbodyBlog.com

Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 tsp. pure caramel extract
2 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
1 cup ice
Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, extract, coconut, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Calories in Caramel Coconut Cookie Shakeology Recipe | BeachbodyBlog.com

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Dana Lost 15 pounds and is LOVING herself

Not all transformations are physical. When I met my friend, Dana Buchko I envied her legs. They are a mile long heart emoticon







Little did I know she was struggling with LOVING herself. What I admired about her, was something she was struggling with.



We never really know what someone may be going through, do we?



Dana says...
"Life is a transformation. For me the process has been slow and steady. The number on the scale may not be where I want it to be, but I’m working on it. I struggle with my nutrition on a daily basis. I take the easy way more often than I should.



I am the Queen of excuses!! I can always justify why I’m eating whatever I want. The justification is not right but at the time it’s all that matters. I try to start every week with the right mindset but it never fails that I go off course. One of these days I will get it under control. It’s just so hard when my other half doesn’t want to eat healthy. It’s easier to give in to him than make 2 separate meals. I’m sure I am not alone on this.



What I can say through this whole process of trying to live a healthier lifestyle, is I have gained so much more than what I have lost in pounds. I have gained…confidence, self love, strength, muscle tone and so much more. So when the numbers on the scale do not budge, I can look back on what I have accomplished and know that I am changing. I’m changing for the better in my own time."






I am so proud of you and have loved watching your journey unfold. You are stronger, wiser and have really ROCKED your results. YOU finish any program you start. YOU inspire me.




If you want to join us and get healthier, fill out this form and I'll be in touch.


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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Chunky Monkey Breakfast Shake


🐡🍌🐡🍌🐡Chunky Monkey Breakfast Shake🐡🍌🐡🍌🐡

🎯Hearty and full of super foods my body needs. I add in the spinach to get in all the greens I need on the #21dayfix and I can't even taste it!πŸ€—

🍫Just chocolate goodness🍫











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Monday, March 28, 2016

How to Access the Coach Training Academy

How to Access The Coach Training Academy (CTA)

The CTA, known as Coach Training Academy will teach you the foundation of your Beachbody 
Business. This is where you learn the A, B, Cs and then I teach you how to implement 
want you have learned!

The lessons are not sexy...but RESULTS are!  This is where you become the Master of the 
mundane <3

If you want to have a solid grasp on what you should be 
doing or focus on, then you need to make a commitment to completing this.

I can't make you do them, but I can tell you this...Every coach who is seeing success with their 

business 
will tell you they completed the CTA. Why scramble and try to figure everything out on your own 
when there are tools to help you? 

It's your first introduction and overview of the business, what it's about, the online office, your 

websites, etc.

Break it down into manageable chunks. Don't try to do it in one sitting- your brain will be mush by 

the end :P 

If you're BUSY enough as it is:

  • take 15-20 minutes a day (or more if you can) and do it once a day until you are finished
If you're ready to HIT the GROUND SPRINTING 
  • knock it out ASAP -- make it a top priority. Schedule a few lessons a day!

To access the CTA: visit your TBB profile, make sure you are logged in, go the 'COACH' tab and 

click 'COACH ONLINE OFFICE', then click 'News and Training' and 'Training'.

STEP 1:



















STEP 2:





















Now get to work :)

Team Life Changers: Advancing to Emerald Coach





NEWBIES start here:
Let's talk about your first MAJOR milestone in your business.
Advancing to EMERALD coach!

Simply put... Emerald means... YOU + TWO (personally sponsored coaches).



WHY aim for Emerald? 
It opens more income opportunities for you, it means you are actively helping people 

reach their goals, you start to take advantage of the network marketing 
business model, and you start to treat this business MORE
like a business... which means it will start to PAY like a business a lot sooner.

You might not know exactly what coaching is...or what you're supposed to be doing quite 

yet LOL (And that's totally OK and normal) ...BUT... you have PASSION, fire, and 
you trusted your gut enough to take the leap of 
faith and sign up yourself.

SHARE your story - why you signed up. Genuinely share how you feel the accountability/

discount/income/support of being a coach will help the people you know.

You have your sponsor and the team to help you navigate conversations, explain the business 

and get YOUR coaches started on the right foot to reach their goals.

Our team goal this month is to help YOU cross that Emerald finish line! I know together, we 

can do it!

READY TO ACHIEVE EMERALD?

1). I recommend you start by simply making a list of the people you feel would benefit from it, who 

love Shakeology, 
who are participating in your challenge group and cheering others on, who are ready to commit to 
their fitness goals, or even the people who trust you enough to help you and try 
Shakeology (mom, spouse, friends).

Try to come up with at least 10 names (use the Memory Jogger below- Trust me, its super helpful!) 

Listen to this National Wakeup call for some surefire ways to get to Emerald!
Achieving Emerald NWC

2.)
 PROCLAIM it - Believe it’s already complete and you will complete it.
― "I advanced to Emerald by month end"

3.) This video might help to explain some things about being an Emerald and the benefits that come 

along with it! Benefits of Emerald

If you are EMERALD +: Please share how it has benefited you (confidence/income/fun) AND how you

 signed up your 
first two!)


{{TOOLS to HELP YOU}}

Memory Jogger

How to Build Relationships

How to Earn


5 Year Business Plan


===>>> Ready for the NEXT step? Diamond RUSH starts April 4th! You must have the Emerald structure to 
participate. If you are not a current Diamond Coach, this is for YOU!
Who's ready for the next step? Fill out your application!

Beachbody 5 Year Business Plan

THIS IS IT!

This is the BEST depiction of your income with Beachbody ~ In the beginning, you put in a lot of effort for little-no reward.



We have no debt with the exception of the new home we just purchased 3 years ago. We ONLY have a credit card to earn free airfare for the FREE trips we have earned from our company. So far, 5 under our belt JUST for helping people FEEL better, sleep better and even lose weight. 

Being the BOSS is the BEST feeling. We NOW homeschool our daughter and REALLY feel like I am retired because we LOVE what I do so much! I OWN my time. What a gift <3


Trust me, for everyone in Column 1...I was in your shoes. Wishing, wanting, waiting for my business to "take off"
I promise you...if you are consistent and you keep putting in the effort...you will thank yourself down the road!

I KNEW in my gut this was it...all I had to do was put in the work and the results would come. BELIEVE and you will ACHIEVE.


3 Types of Beachbody Coaches

I think of my team as my FAMILY! I am INCREDIBLY passionate about Beachbody & helping others live up to their FULLEST potential! I know firsthand how incredible this opportunity can be! Not only am I 150% dedicated to your success...but we have an AMAZING team of leaders ready to share wisdom, advice and guide you at YOUR pace!

You walk - I walk. You run - I run. You sprint - I sprint!
We SHARE ideas. We HELP one another. We SHARE our failures & encourage one another to keep going.




It's important to keep in mind that not all coaches have the same goals.
Not everyone wants to be a full time coach or be their own boss. There is nothing wrong with signing up a DISCOUNT COACH… (that is, until you try and treat them like a BUSINESS BUILDER!) 


As a coach, we want to make sure we focus on WHAT OTHERS WANT and not what WE want…

Instead of making an assumption about their goals...LAY OUT THEIR OPTIONS TO THEM when they become a new coach so that you know how to 
best mentor them!


There are basically 3 types of coaches who join Beachbody

  •  “Preferred customers” Who just want the awesome discount.
  •  “Wait & see” They want to work on your transformation 1st & then think about sharing their results and helping others OR they just want to do this as a HOBBY
  •  “Full Steam Ahead” They are ready to build this business and start changing lives!
Their needs & goals can change over time. I actually signed up as a coach for the discount & accountability but eventually decided to share my results and build my Beachbody business


Not yet a coach, but want to join?
Apply below to see if I am the right fit as your mentor! 




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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Side Effects of Aspartame: Diet Soda Increases Hunger and Leads to Weight Gain


**I came across this article many years ago and wanted to share it here with you all. I saved it to a note in my Facebook but could not find the original source. Hopefully, this is helpful for you as it was for me. 


What is Aspartame?
Aspartame is a sugar substitute with a host of side effects. Drinking diet soda that contains aspartame actually increases cravings and prevents weight loss.


Many people turn to diet soda as part of their weight loss plan. Dieters often rely on artificial sweeteners for a sugar substitute. The idea behind it is to avoid taking in the 10 teaspoons of sugar in each can of regular soda and cut back on calories to lose weight. While cutting back on calories does lead to weight loss, drinking diet soda that contains aspartame actually leads to weight gain.



Why Diet Soda Increases Hunger and Leads to Weight Gain
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener found in diet soda, makes the body crave more calories. It can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome and prevent weight loss. While it's true that diet soda doesn't have any calories, it signals your brain to expect the calories. When you eat or drink things without calories your body continues to look for the calories. Your brain receives the message that you aren't full yet. It increases your hunger and leads you to continue to crave foods and eat more.



Soda Drinkers Don't Get Enough Nutrients
One problem that frequently occurs when people drink too much soda is that they miss out on other drinks that provide important nutrients. Water is important for flushing your system and staying hydrated. Drinking skim or reduced fat milk, juice or green tea provide the body with nutrients it needs, whereas sodas don't have any nutritional value. President Obama believes that soda is a contributing factor in the obesity crisis that America faces. He also thinks that a sin tax on soda may be in order to help people reduce their intake and lose weight.



Side Effects of Aspartame
Aside from weight gain, there are a host of other side effects caused by consuming aspartame. Most side effects aren't reported because they aren't associated with the consumption of aspartame. Drinking diet soda, however, can lead to: dizziness, memory loss, headaches, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, insomnia, skin irritations, menstrual irregularities, fibromyalgia, numbness and cramps.


This laundry list of side effects associated with drinking diet soda has been dubbed “aspartame disease” by Dr. H.J. Roberts. He is the author of Aspartame Disease: An Ignored Epidemic and Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Is It Safe? (Philadelphia, 1989, Charles Press). Dr. Roberts believes that aspartame has severe side effects that can often mask themselves as other diseases, such as Lupus or MS. He has also documented how people that stop using aspartame show health improvements, suggesting that the side effects are linked to the use of aspartame. He claims, diet soda will not help you lose weight. Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners are not diet-friendly. Consumers experience increased hunger and weight gain by drinking diet soda. Kick the diet soda habit to lose weight and regain your health.






===>I use to drink 4-6 diet cokes per day and had multiple flavors of diet sodas available for my drinking pleasure. I don't touch the stuff now. Once we know, we know. Right? Then we can do something different...something good for our bodies, rather than harmful. 




Lentil Soup Recipe ~ 4 Ingredient Soup Recipe




😍
This yumminess is simmering🍡 And smells so good.

πŸ‘‰πŸ»The first time I ever had lentil soup was in the 4th grade. We made it as part of a class activity because of a book we read. πŸ€—

πŸ–πŸ»You ever try it?







Lentil Soup Recipe ~ 4 Ingredient Soup Recipe:
1 cup Lentils
3 cups Water
1 pound Organic Frozen Veggies
1 tablespoon Organic Better Than Boullion


Add Lentils, water and bouillon to your pot and bring to a boil. Then reduce to medium heat and simmer. Add in frozen veggies and simmer until lentils are your desired tenderness. 15-20 minutes. 

Enjoy!



Sunday, March 20, 2016

22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Plan Sample Menu

22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Plan Sample Menu



Here is a sample menu so you can achieve eat well while you are working out. Now that you’ve committed to building a Boot Camp Body with 22 Minute Hard Corps, your Mission is to work out hard and eat right, so you can enjoy those results. Use this advanced food preparedness guide to prep your meals for the week!
Use the Initial Briefing Entrance Questionnaire (on pg. 2 of your Rations for Results Field Guide) to determine your recommended 22 Minute Hard Corps Ration Plan. This will tell you which calorie level you should follow and how many color-coded rations containers to eat each day.
Daily rations in this 22 Minute Hard Corps meal plan include three square meals and two snacks that will stimulate your palate and fuel your workouts for those eating at the 1,200-1,500 calorie level. If you are enlisted in another calorie level, simply double the number of rations in a recipe as needed, or combine additional rations to make more meals or snacks. You’ll notice that this meal plan also includes Shakeology and Beachbody Performance supplements to help you achieve maximum results.

22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Prep for the 1200-1500 Calorie Level | BeachbodyBlog.com

The 22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Plan Menu:

Breakfast: Spinach Egg Cups with Steel Cut Oats and 1 cup sliced strawberries
Shakeology Snack: Shakeology with 1 cup frozen raspberries or ½ banana and 2 tsp. nut butter
Lunch (M/W/F): Sesame Chicken with Asparagus
Lunch (T/Th): Quinoa Shrimp Cocktail
Dinner (M/W/F): Bison and Broccoli Stir Fry
Dinner (T/Th): Grilled Turkey Lettuce Wrap
Snacks: 8 walnuts sprinkled with cinnamon and cayenne or hummus with lettuce

Here’s what your meal plan for the week will look like when you’re done.
22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Prep for the 1200-1500 Calorie Level | BeachbodyBlog.com

BREAKFAST
Spinach Egg Cups with Steel Cut Oats and 1 cup sliced strawberries
(2 eggs, 1 cup spinach, ½ cup steel cut oats sprinkled with cinnamon and vanilla extract, 1 cup sliced strawberries = 1 red, 1 green, 1 purple, 1 yellow)

SHAKEOLOGY SNACK
Shakeology with 1 cup frozen raspberries or ½ banana  and 2 tsp. nut butter (1 red, 1 purple, 2 tsp.)

SNACKS
MWF: ¼ cup hummus with 2 lettuce leaves (1 blue)
T/Th: 8 walnuts sprinkled with cinnamon and cayenne  (1 blue)

LUNCHES
MWF: Sesame Chicken with Asparagus
(¾ rotisserie chicken breast, 5 roasted asparagus spears, ½ cup steamed snap peas, 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, ½ cup brown rice sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, and chopped fresh cilantro = 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 orange)
T/Th: Quinoa Shrimp Cocktail
(1 cup lettuce, topped with ¾ cup cocktail shrimp or cooked shrimp, ½ cup cooked quinoa, 1 chopped green onion, wedge of lime, chopped cilantro, drizzled with vinaigrette = 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 orange)

DINNERS
MWF: Bison and Broccoli Stir Fry
(4 oz. ground bison, cayenne, garlic powder, 1 tsp. coconut oil, 1 cup broccoli florets = 1 red, 1 green, 1 tsp.)
T/TH: Grilled Turkey Lettuce Wrap
(4 oz. turkey patty with 2 lettuce leaves, 2 tomato slices, balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp. olive oil = 1 red, 1 green, 1 tsp.)

Here are the meals you’ll eat on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Prep for the 1200-1500 Calorie Level | BeachbodyBlog.com

Here are the meals you’ll eat on Tuesday and Thursday.
22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Prep for the 1200-1500 Calorie Level | BeachbodyBlog.com

YOUR STEP-BY-STEP STRATEGIC GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR PREP QUICKLY:
1. Deploying the right equipment will make this advanced meal preparedness more efficient. A rice cooker will make quick work of cooking the brown rice, quinoa, and if your cooker has a “porridge” setting, even the steel cut oats. If you do not have a rice cooker, all of these foods can be cooked on a stovetop. Start your meal prep by cooking ¾ cup brown rice in 1½ cups water, then set the rice aside to cool. Next, cook ⅓ cup quinoa in ⅔ cup water and then set aside to cool. Finally, cook 1 cup steel cut oats in 3½ cups water. Divide cooked oats evenly between five food containers, placing about ½ cup oatmeal in each. Set aside to cool.
2. While grains cook, bring a pot of water to boil. Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Place a steaming basket over the boiling water and steam 3 cups chopped broccoli for 2–3 minutes, then plunge broccoli into the icy water (this stops the cooking process and assures that your broccoli will be bright green when you eat it). Use a slotted spoon to remove broccoli from the ice water and set the broccoli aside. Using the same boiling water, steam 1½ cups snap peas. Plunge snap peas into ice water, then remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Heat oven to 375° F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Wash the asparagus, then chop about 2 inches off the ends and discard ends. Place asparagus on the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper if desired, then roast in the oven for 10–15 minutes or until tender. Leave oven on.
4. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add 5 cups spinach, stirring frequently until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Crack 10 eggs into a large bowl and whisk the eggs until the yolks and whites are combined. Add the spinach to the eggs and season with salt and pepper if desired. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Divide egg and spinach mixture evenly between 10 of the muffin cups. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until eggs are set. Place on a wire rack to cool, then remove egg cups from muffin tin. Add two egg cups to each of the containers that have oatmeal. Top each container of oatmeal with 1 cup sliced strawberries (or wait until after you reheat the oatmeal to add strawberries). Cover containers and place in fridge.
5. Sprinkle the brown rice with ½ tsp. cumin, ½ tsp. chili powder, 3 Tbsp. sesame seeds, and as much chopped cilantro as you’d like, then stir to combine. Fill three food containers with ½ cup each of the rice mixture. Top with ¾ of a rotisserie chicken breast, 5 spears of asparagus, and ½ cup snap peas. Sprinkle vegetables with 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds. Cover containers and place in fridge.
6. Fill two food containers each with 1 cup of lettuce. Top with ¾ cup cocktail shrimp (or cooked shrimp), ½ cup quinoa, 1 chopped green onion, as much cilantro as you want, and a wedge of lime. Cover containers and place in fridge. (Just before serving drizzle with vinaigrette.)
7. Divide 8 oz. ground turkey half, and shape each half into a patty; season with salt and pepper or other spices if desired. Heat a pan over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes, then flip. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until patties are no longer pink in the center. Set patties aside to cool.
8. Using the same pan, cook 12 oz. ground bison (or sliced bison steak, or lean ground beef) in 3 tsp. coconut oil until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle bison with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper if desired. Divide bison evenly between three food containers. Add 1 cup broccoli to each container, cover, and place in fridge.
9. Place cooled turkey patties in two food containers. Add two leaves of lettuce and two tomato slices to each container. Cover containers and place in the fridge. (Just before serving drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and balsamic vinegar).
10. Prepare three small containers with ¼ cup hummus and 2 large lettuce leaves. Count out 2 servings each of 8 pistachios, sprinkle nuts with cinnamon and cayenne.

RATIONS LIST FOR THE WEEK:
Vegetables
5 cups spinach
2 heads lettuce
15 asparagus spears
1½ cups snap peas
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch green onions
1 lime
3 cups broccoli florets
1 large tomato
Fruits
2 lbs. strawberries
1 banana
1 12 oz. bag frozen raspberries
Bulk
16 walnut halves
6 Tbsp. sesame seeds
¾ cup brown rice (or 1½ cups cooked brown rice)
⅓ cup dry quinoa (or 1 cup cooked quinoa)
1 cup steel cut oats. (or 2½ cups cooked steel cut oats)
Dry and Canned Goods
1 jar nut butter
Proteins
1 dozen eggs
1 rotisserie chicken (or 2 6oz. chicken breasts, cooked)
8 oz. cocktail shrimp (or 8 oz. cooked shrimp)
12 oz. ground bison (or bison steak, or lean ground beef)
8 oz. ground turkey
Deli
1 container prepared hummus
Pantry
cinnamon
cayenne
cumin
chili powder
garlic powder
vanilla extract
coconut oil
olive oil
balsamic vinegar

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