Fitness & Self-Confidence

I remember just a few short years ago how frustrated I was with myself. How much I didn't like to be seen in public. How much I hated the person I saw in the mirror. Even how much my relationship was affected by the way I felt about myself. It was a very sad, depressing time in my life - but then by some miracle from God - my relationship turned around and I got engaged on November 16, 2012!


Knowing that I had a wedding to plan and a beautiful wedding gown to wear, was all the motivation I needed to commit to a new, healthy lifestyle! I was scared and intimidated because I knew nothing about stepping into a gym. I didn't know anything about clean eating, nor did I have a support system to cheer me on. I started out on my own but I was beyond determined to be successful!

After four short months - I had lost 20 pounds and started to feel some type of weight lifted off my shoulders. I was feeling better about myself. I wasn't so negative. I had hope that I would be able to make it through this difficult period of my life. But then I got stuck. I was working out two or three hours a day. I was "eating healthier", in my opinion, haha. BUT I was stuck at a plateau for 8 months. It was so awful and with my wedding only 5 months away I was getting desperate because I was still unhappy with where I was.

In January of 2014 - everything started to take this turn for the better. I joined Team Beachbody for a discount on Shakeology. I started T25. I was training for my second half marathon and my confidence was becoming more common. I was finally able to start standing up for myself. I was happier. I wasn't so focused on the negativity. I started feeling differently about myself as well as helping other people feel this way. My overall outlook on life has dramatically changed.

I can tell you honestly that I never had any idea of this type of change in my life just by committing to working out for my wedding. I am in awe of everything that has happened over the last year and a half. Just to name a few:

• I lost an additional 15 pounds since January of 2014 - finally getting me to my goal weight
• I have gained so much more confidence in myself, as well as my relationship, and full time job
• I am not afraid to voice my opinion
• I have been able to change my mindset in regards to my financial situations
• I have created many long lasting friendships with people I barely knew last year
• I have rid my life of negativity and learned to take responsibility for my actions
• I have finally gotten myself back into Church after 20 years and loving every minute of it

Now I am sure people could have experienced these types of things without fitness - but being comfortable in my own skin was a huge deal for me. Everyone wants to love the person they see in the mirror everyday. And everyone deserves that feeling! Fitness, clean eating, and this amazing support system I have behind me -- helped me get to this point today!


If you are someone who struggles with their self image, self confidence, or just lack of motivation overall, I can tell you... deep down, there is the will do change your life. It may not be easy, it may take a year or maybe two - but I promise you! Things will get better and you will be victorious!

Maybe fitness could change your life? What do you have to lose? If you would like to partake in my upcoming Coach Apprenticeship group - please fill out the form below! I look forward to assisting you create a life you love and being more confident in your own skin! I promise... the end result will be worth it!

Proud Daughter Moment!! :)

Today was an extremely proud daughter moment for me! I was chatting with my mom a couple weeks ago and recently learned that she had committed to getting a gym membership! As her only daughter who has such a huge passion for health and fitness, I was beyond ecstatic. We never really talked too much but after chatting with her everyday after that call and saw that she was totally committed, I thought about mentioning to her about this super awesome Shakeology Sampler that Beachbody just released (read on to hear more about this awesome new product). It was perfect for her because she could sample all six flavors of Shakeology that we offer. I don't recall her ever drinking any nutritional shakes and thought it would be the perfect addition to her health and fitness journey!

I spoke with her today and she had mentioned that she really enjoyed her shake! She was excited because she had so much energy and the taste was great! :) I was seriously just jumping for joy because my mom has always been the type to put everyone before her. She would always ensure everyone else's needs were met before hers which in turn, caused her own needs (health) to be placed on the back burner. She finally realized that she was done with the excuses and she wanted a change! I couldn't have been more proud of my mother for this!

What amazes me even more is that she was able to experience some of the amazing benefits of Shakeoogy right after having the shake! She had long lasting energy that helped her keep active all day! Do protein shakes do that? Probably not which what makes Shakeology so unique. Shakeology IS NOT (and I repeat, IS NOT) a protein shake. It is an all-natural, superfood packed nutritional shake! It has more than just protein. It has those Superfoods that help fight against inflammation (which is the leading cause to most diseases!!!) Shakeology helps regulate your digestive system and gives you some long lasting energy! But yes, Shakeology will assist in your weight loss journey but it is not designed strictly for weight loss. It is designed to ensure you are getting PROPER nutrition which in our society, is ignored most of the time. People lack time, are always on the go and would rather accommodate their growling tummy with a quick and easy trip through the nearest driveby.. but yes another added benefit to Shakeology is the simple fact that it is quick, easy and super convenient!! If you would like to take a leap of faith, and just go with your gut feeling and give Shakeology a go, email me at StephMcClintock@teambeachbody.com!!

Order the Shakeology Sampler!

Going back to my mother's situation where she constantly neglected her own health after having her children and then of course grandchildren.. I want to make it very aware to you that YOU are worth so much more than you think! Every single person, no matter how busy you are, how much stress you are under, who all you are caring for, etc. deserves to have their needs fulfilled just as much as everyone around them. YOU have to be ok with allowing yourself some type of success, happiness, and fulfillment in life!

Wouldn't life be wonderful if you could be surrounded by uplifting, inspiring, and motivating individuals? People who understood the struggles you experience in life, but also could share tips and tricks on ways to overcome those struggles? What if you could stop the negative self-talk? What if you could design a life you were proud of and you actually loved! If you answered yes to any of these questions, I want you to join our Fit Squad! Fill out the questionnaire below and I will contact you about an amazing opportunity you will not want to miss out on.

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You Can Call the Shots!

As I sit here and look back on the last couple years of life, I know that I am traveling down the right path God has placed before me. I have really dived into creating a positive environment for myself. I knew that as much as it would hurt I had to remove some of the negative individuals who were constantly trying to pull me down. It's not that you are being selfish or overreacting, you have to surround yourself with positive, uplifting, inspiring people to live a positive life! You only get one life, why spend it sulking and completely miserable, NO THANKS!

Over the 14 months of being a coach, I have changed my thought process and finally got a grip of living life to the fullest. There is no need to spend your life miserable if you don't have to. As they say, YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF YOUR HAPPINESS! No one has the authority to make you feel inferior without your consent.

I want to extend an invitation to you to began creating a life you love, and one you can be proud of! Through an incredibly inspiring group of people who share the same passion as I do, I knew that there was so much to this crazy, beautiful life. I began investing in myself, taking up personal development, putting my happiness first, and started believing in myself. I have gained confidence. I have lost thirty pounds. I do not hate the girl I see in the mirror anymore. I have grew a happier and stronger relationship with my husband. I have relieved myself of thousands dollars worth of debt.

This opportunity is for anyone and everyone. There is not one individual too far stuck in a rut, or one who is too busy. This opportunity works for each and every individual who is willing to put forth 10-15+ a day to create a happier and healthier lifestyle for themselves and maybe even their family. You don't have to follow a specific outline, you don't need any certification, and the best part... THERE IS NO WRONG WAY TO DO THIS!! You call the shots, determine how fast or slow you go! This journey can take you places you've never even imagined!!

If you would like more information regarding an amazing opportunity to join the Fit Squad, please fill out the attached form or send me an email, stephainemcclintock@gmail.com!

Stop listening to that voice in your head telling you, you can't achieve anything.  God is for you, who dare be against you. Don't let your mind hold you back from a life full of happiness!!

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Believing in You!

How many of you can relate to constantly comparing yourself to others?! Guilty as charged!! Not something I am proud of but honestly, I am growing out of that stage! Slowly but surely. It is so hard to understand the value of your own self because the media, friends, acquaintances or maybe even family members are simply saying, "I wish I was more like so and so, or my life is never going to be like that."

SERIOUSLY, I did that my entire teenage years even into my late 20s, and it got me absolutely nowhere except for self loathing. I hated the living situation I was in, I hated my figure. I hated my freckles. My wavy hair. I always criticized myself because I wasn't like others and I never thought I could be like them, pretty much like there was NOTHING in this world I could do to change any of that. These people had lots of money. No worries in the world. Gorgeous hair. Beautiful home. Supportive family. They were thin. I could seriously go on... but here is the thing I didn't realize.

No one could ever be me. No one could ever offer the advice like I do. No one has the same thoughts as me. No one could put up a fight like I did to change ALL OF THE ABOVE! No one will EVER be ME! I am unique. I am special. I am beautiful in my own special way. It is extremely important to understand the value of self love and to realize you are God's gift to this earth... and you are truly amazing!

Now I never always believed in myself, and it honestly wasn't until just last year (yep, that's right.... 27 years old) that I really got a grip on self confidence, self love and being thankful for being myself. Actually it was only a short 7 months ago that I began to understand how much of an impact I am making on this world. How did I do it?

Personal Development?! What the heck is that, you are probably asking.... It is INVESTING IN YOURSELF! Reading self help books, learn ways to improve your life. Learn ways to believe in yourself. Learn ways to become better at a certain skill, etc. I know you are probably thinking I am crazy, and those books a bunch of crap, but seriously it helps... WHY DOES IT HELP? Because you realize, that your life is typically no worse than some of the greatest leaders and entrepreneurs in this world. You realize that maybe they even had it worse off than you did and are doing INCREDIBLE things. You realize that you are absolutely strong enough to be exactly like them and create a happier lifestyle!!

Another tip I want to share with you to believe in yourself and be more confident would be to surround yourself with positive, uplifting people! People who always are telling you to keep your head up. To keep fighting when you want to give up. People who are making this world a brighter place! They say that you are the average of the five people you hang out with the most.. Sooooo, if you are surrounding yourself with self-loathing, lazy, miserable people, chances are that is exactly how you will become!! You have to cut your ties with these people who bring you down. Surround yourself with people who lift you up and want to help you become this amazing person who understands that he/she is absolutely amazing!

Now this doesn't happen overnight and it is a long road to recovery, and I know that it will be hard... but when you look back a year from now and say "wow, I never really noticed how negative I was and I am so thankful for this life I wake up to EVERY SINGLE DAY now..." your ENTIRE LIFE has changed. You will be thankful for every rain drop, every sunny day, every person that comes in and out of your life, and EVERY SINGLE STRUGGLE you've gone through because it helped you get to this exact moment!

I want to leave you with a quote from a "self-help/confidence booster" book that I am reading, and I want you to really think about this!

"If you base your self worth on what everyone else thinks of you, you hand all your power over to other people and become dependent on a source outside of yourself for validation. Then you wind up chasing something you have no control over."


Realizing how amazing you are and what you have to offer to this world is truly something special. Know that I think you are such a wonderful gift to this earth & people who have you in theirs are extremely lucky! You are absolutely amazing! Never forget that!





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Finances & Creating a Life I Can Be Proud of!

Let's go way back to day one... April 17, 1987... Day 1 of this crazy thing called life. The first day I was welcomed into this world with open arms. Bringing so much happiness and joy to the world, but (obviously) little did I know life was about to get super crazy!


I come from a family where success means so little. Working hard was frowned upon, and well if you had a different vision than what my family believed, you were "acting like you were too good for the family." In my opinion, that was not the case in my situation. I saw my family struggle, the arguments, the lack of money, living in a homeless shelter, it was not your picture perfect family. I had a different vision... I wanted more out of life -- something more than blaming the world for my problems, running scared when things got tough, working at minimum wage jobs, having no clear vision of where I wanted life to take me.... I wanted more, so much more and so I put my head into the game and I was on a mission.

I never really had much of a clear vision of where I wanted to see my life until just last year... I saw so many successful business owners, who worked from home, got to enjoy spending time with their children and never missing out on life. I was (still am) super envious of that.. I wanted that and to be honest, working always had to be an option for me. I never had any real role models growing up or someone who taught me the importance of your finances, college, and a career so I had to take it upon myself to teach myself.

After graduating high school, I was already in a hole, felt like I was falling right into the same footsteps as my parents.. I had maxed out my first credit card, over drafted a bank account and really had no money to pay these collection agencies who would call non-stop call all hours of the day. This is embarrassing, but I want to be real with you. These struggles have helped shaped me into the person I am today. It took me probably about 2 years to get rid of my credit card debt the first time, as well as my over drafted bank account.. but I was getting back on the right track, or so I thought.

Round 2 of getting caught up in credit card debt which occurred about 2 years later, wrecking my car, working at a minimum wage job, and attending college living in the grand city of Pittsburgh..... it was too much. Overwhelming would have been an understatement. I wanted to run away from life, racking up student loan debt, becoming delinquent on credit card payments, and just feeling like I would never amount to anything, my life became a black hole. I never saw a way out.

I had officially graduated with a bachelor's degree in December 2010 from Robert Morris University (first one in my entire family to do so). I was thousands of dollars in debt due to not making much money and putting myself through college, so my last resort was credit cards and that was all I had until I had 4 credit cards at the max and no way to pay them (AGAIN). I couldn't sleep at night, I saw no sign of a light at the end of that tunnel...no help from my parents, no nothing.... I was on my own. Once I started making a decent salary at my first "Real World" job, I finally decided to come up with a budget. Really focus on trying to get my life back on track. It wasn't easy, and to this day, I am still working on ridding my life of credit card debt.


Beginning last year, I was determined to get rid of this credit card debt after my wedding... it was haunting me, and I knew the only way I could stop stressing so much about it was to take charge of my finances. Buying a house was at stake due to my debt to income ratio, so it was a must. I knew that the only way I would feel successful would be to rid my life of this mess I created. I made a better budget plan, sacrificed many of the pointless shopping trips and things I knew I didn't need and soon, I saw a light. I finally had some breathing room, and 4 months later, we were approved to purchase our first home! It was the most amazing feeling ever!

I committed to having all my credit card debt gone by December 31, 2014 - but I fell short with just one credit card (this had the largest balnc). With buying a new house and all the things we needed for it right away as well as Christmas, there wasn't much wiggle room, so I made smaller payments for the last two months but am determined to hopefully have it gone, no later than May of this year!

To give you a better view of what I did over the last 7 months...

In May of 2014, I had almost $10,000 in debt.

With the commission I earned from Beachbody, as well as the practices

of strict budgeting and sacrifices, my husband and I have eliminated almost
$5,000 in credit card debt. CRAZINESS! Even after paying for our
wedding in the Outer Banks, NC!! 

Trust me, It can be done!

If there is one thing I have learned through this entire process, YOU ARE IN CONTROL of your life. You make the calls, you determine the amount of success you have and you make the calls. Everyone is given the same amount of time everyday, some people may make more than you, some people may make less than you, but it is your choice to be successful. It is ONLY your choice.

Even with no guidance, no leadership, no handbook, I committed to creating a life I could be proud of.. and yes it is true, Beachbody gave me this vision. Beachbody gave me the opportunity to find out that I was meant for great things. It may have taken me quite a few years to believe that, but now that I see the endless possibilities, I know that the sky is the limit. This is just the beginning.

If you are having trouble with your finances, or would like help creating a vision of what you want your life to look like. Email me at tbbcoachsteph87@gmail.com! I am here to assist you in all areas of life. Remember, your dream life doesn't exist... you create it! 

BeachBody - Super Saturday, September 27th

As you all may know I am a Team Beachbody coach! This business makes my heart so happy! The motto explains everything ... "Help People Achieve Their Goals to Lead Healthy Fulfilling Lives!"

BOOM. That is what this is all about! Helping people.... That is what we do as a company, and I am so incredibly blessed to be a part of something so big and so rewarding!

On Saturday, September 27th, we had this AMAZING event, it's called Super Saturday. It is an event to bring together all the Team Beachbody Coaches in the regions across the nation. During this event you get to hear success stories from the customers as well as the coaches, we get to learn about some general information regarding the future of Beachbody and what I love most about this event is hearing from the top leaders in this company! That's right - we get training from the Top Coaches in Beachbody, the number 1 coach to be exact!! (That's right - the number one coach in Beachbody is from the Pittsburgh area!!) How awesome is that??!?!

When you get to network with hundreds of people who are on this same path as you and are extremely passionate about the same things in life, it is such an amazing atmosphere! I couldn't be more proud to be apart of something much larger than I can even explain! We all have that one thing in common -- it is to #EndTheTrend of obesity!

After our training session, the Pittsburgh area Master Trainer, Kam Niskach, KICKED OUR BEHINDS like no other! We got a live workout with her, a combination of Insanity and PiYo. If you want to SWEAT and get a KICKA$$, intense workout - I want you to attend one of her classes. #KILLER and her energy she brings is absolutely amazing. The adrenaline rush and the high from this workout was so awesome. These workouts really focus on your inner strength and mental drive. You get to push yourself further than you ever thought you could go and that is what I love about Beachbody! Pulls you so far out of your comfort zone that you're more comfortable BEING UNCOMFORTABLE!

These events are not just for learning about the company and working out, they are for networking and bonding with your team members. These girls/guys are a huge support system in this business. They are the ones who are always there pushing you to do better and believing you are capable of achieving great things. This team you see to the right, they are supporters, motivators, comedians, and most importantly an amazing group of people who I am so thankful to call my friends! I may not have known them my entire life, and maybe not even 6 months, but they hold a very special place in my heart. 

If this event is something you would love to be apart of, January 9th --- mark your calendars, please email me at tbbcoschsteph87@gmail.com! I am so excited for the next event and I want you to come along with me!!