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!

Love the Person You are Today! Coach Apprenticeship June 22nd!

I am a daughter. A sister. An aunt. A grandchild. A wife. A friend. A full time employee. A fur baby momma. I am a Christian.

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I am persistent. I am a dreamer. I am a believer. I am a sucker for love stories. I am a selfie taken queen. I am an early riser, who wakes up before daylight to workout. I am stronger than yesterday. I am a leader. I am a student. I am a person who was looking for change.

I am Team Beachbody! I am a Team Beachbody coach! I don't have some totally crazy insane story to tell you -- EXCEPT...... SOMETHING HAD TO GIVE!!

I was tired of sitting around being miserable, watching others be successful, watching my life just pass me by -- I needed a change and I found my change with Team Beachbody!!

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I am more confident. I am 30 pounds lighter. I am more outspoken. I am able to tell people how I feel without feeling guilty. I workout for 30 minutes. I post selfies everyday. I am happy. I am married. I love my life. I bought my first home 8 months ago. I paid off $10,000+ worth of debt over the last year. I am creating a life I will be proud to talk about -- this is exactly where I am suppose to be!!

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Are YOU looking for that change? I am looking to mentor 10 women in the month of June! Fill out this form:
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I will be sure to contact you with more information about my upcoming Coach Apprenticeship Group!!

I am......... A Blogger!

I was listening to a Podcast the other day. You know what is funny -- It spoke to me, like literally spoke to me and said - you need to get back on board with your blog!

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The one thing I got to thinking about is this blog. It has been lacking some love and I really haven't been keeping up with it. WHY? Well, because I really didn't think I was good enough to write a blog. But the reason that is --- I wasn't trying to make it good. I wasn't trying to make it valuable. Sure, I put posts out there that were meant to help, inspire, encourage, and drive individuals to live a happier and healthier life BUT -- I really wasn't giving it my all!

SO.... Here I am! I am taking a stab at this again and putting forth more effort into this blog! It's a great way to share my struggles, get opinions from my followers and actually share what goes through this crazy mind of mine! :)

I am hoping that you will stick around and get ready for a change for the Blog!


What should you do now:

• Check back every couple days for a new post
• Comment on this post on what type of posts you would like to see
• If you enjoy what you see, simply like, comment, share and maybe even leave me a review!

Thank you all to my loyal followers and I hope to make you proud with some upcoming changes to the blog! :) 

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Third Time Around! May 3, 2015

5:30AM alarm on a Sunday morning? Are you crazy talking?! That is probably what all the people hanging out in the Steel City thought on Sunday, May 3, 2015, ready to take the route on an incredible journey through this gorgeous city! The weather was perfect. Blue skies. Temps just right. Sun was shining. Crowds cheering on strangers and their loved one. DJs. Bands. Spectators. Marching Bands. Cheerleaders. Friends & family. I have to say it, Marathon Day in Pittsburgh is seriously one of my favoritest days in this city!

This year, my third half marathon was super special! I got to run along side my very best friend! It was a great feeling to have someone supporting you and pushing you to keep going towards that finish line. While this run was probably the most difficult of the three half marathons I have ran, I still had one goal in mind.. finishing! Which is exactly what I did. There was doubts in my mind if I would make it to the finish line. I had pains in my knees. My ankles started to hurt. I walked too much. At one point, I felt like I should just crawl to the finish line, ha. (true story)

I don't want you to think you have to go out there and be perfect. I will be honest with you flat out... this was my WORST time for the half marathon! My official time was 2:57:33! Yep, you heard me.. almost 3 hours! My first half marathon was around 2:40 and last year my time was 2:20! So yep, that's right. I added 37 minutes to my time. But that's ok. I didn't train properly, but I knew I was committed to it. I went out there, paced myself because I didn't want to injure myself and knew that if I could cross that finish line, all is right in MY world!

Too many people strive to be perfect. They put so much pressure on themselves that they forget to enjoy this life they live. You were given one life. Don't stress on the things that didn't go right. Don't dwell on not achieving that goal the first time around. Don't think about all the negative comments you might hear for "failing." Remember this.. FAILURE is PROOF you are TRYING! You are working towards creating a better life for yourself! That is what life is about!

You take risks. You take chances. You fail. You get back up. You keep trying. You NEVER give up! Never ever give up! You can, and will succeed! And with that said... I will be back at it for Round 4 next year! I will train properly, and I will (MARK MY WORD) I will beat my time! :) 

Enough is Enough! Excuses won't get me results!!

"Would you rather be covered in sweat or covered in clothes on the beach?"


That is what I have to keep asking myself. I have been slacking off hardcore and really not sure what the deal is. I told myself that I would commit to staying on track and focused over the last month to prepare for my birthday weekend in Myrtle Beach, BUT I have just been eating anything and everything I wanted (women, that time of the month, if you know what I mean!) It has been oober stressful. The lack of willpower I have just drives me insane!! The hardest part is that I mentally beat myself up and get really discouraged, depressed about not seeing any results..... NEWSFLASH, YOU DON'T GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT WHEN YOUR DIET SUCKS!!! Point. Blank!

So today, I have committed to going all in. I have 17 days until I head to Myrtle Beach and I know that I can I can do it.  After recently listening to some personal development about whether or not you can do something, it is all in how you go about it. Tell yourself you are going to fail, you will fail. Tell yourself it will be tough, but you know you can do it and constantly remind yourself you are doing great... you will do great! Positive reinforcement will take you great places! Which is exactly what begins today.... I KNOW I can do this.. and I will! :)

I want to extend an invitation to you! I want you to join me, cheer me on, help keep me motivated and cross that finish line with me! And in return, I WILL DO THE SAME FOR YOU! It is all about team effort. I find that when you have an amazing support group standing behind you, cheering you on, rooting for you, putting all their belief in you... you will without a doubt be successful! With that being said, I am hosting an exclusive 30 day challenge group beginning on April 6th. Our challenge groups have taught people the ultimate formula. Fitness + Results + Motivation + Accountability = Success! END OF STORY.

We offer our challenge groups the following:

• 30 Day Exclusive Challenge Group
• Basic Clean Eating Tips
• Meal Planning Tips/Tricks
• 30 Day Supply of Shakeology
• Motivation
• Accountability
• ME as your coach/guide through your journey

This is really the package deal! What helped me stay on track beginning my journey last February was the accountability in these groups! It is easy to say, "Oh, I just like doing it on my own." Ok well yes, I said the same thing... but what I found was when I ran into roadblocks, I had no one to share my frustrations with. If I had a plateau, I had no one to chat with or anyone to offer me a different method to follow. I knew nothing about clean eating. I knew about the 80/20 rule, but I never realized how effective it was until I had other people doing the same thing and seeing awesome results with it! It is all about balance with this journey, they helped me see that! 

I want you to join me on this journey! Take a chance. Understand that it is totally ok to ask/want help and support through this journey. It is not a diet, fad, or a quick fix. We work hard, every single day because we know that the end results will be absolutely worth it! I am only accepting 4 more individuals in this group... If you would like to be considered, please fill out the below form or email me at stephainemcclintock@gmail.com!

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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!!

Fill out my online form.

Fitness. Nutrition. Support. Rewards! To keep you going strong!

So here I am, sitting and thinking about my New Year's Resolutions, I am pretty much right on target with them. Can you say the same? What did you commit to this year? Be more financially responsible, spend more time with your kids, reduce the technology use, or how about one of the top five and almost everyone's #1 resolution, TO LOSE WEIGHT....

How is that working out for you? Gyms too crowded? Personal Trainer isn't working? You can't cook "healthy" food because your kids and hubby/wife doesn't like it? Not seeing results quick enough? Every excuse under the sun right, every excuse except you might just not be giving it the 100% you said you would on January 1, 2015?

Did you know that I can offer you a proven system that will assist you in being successful in your health and fitness journey? It isn't rocket science, it is just a system we put into place... something that we spend a lot of time tweaking and ensuring the best possible outcomes and we basically wave it in your face like a million bucks! IT IS SO EASY!!! Are you ready for it? Hold on to your seat, it's that good...

PROPER FITNESS + PROPER NUTRITION + SUPPORT + REWARDS!!!! = SUCCESS!!

If you cut out any one of these above, there will be that missing puzzle piece!!

You can start a gym, get a personal trainer but you don't have a nutritional guide to help you figure out the proper diet or someone to keep you motivated. You could start a diet, but not have a solid fitness plan and lack of motivation to keep going, and so forth.

The reason why these four factors are so important is because you really need them, you need to understand what is the proper way to do certain workouts and when you only meet your trainer once a week, you are kind of left in the dark the other 6 days. When you are starting a diet, and you think eating a cheeseburger three times a week from Burger King is ok, then you are probably not going to see much results. You will just be sweating, just to sweat! And with lack of support or rewards, you get hung up on all those excuses you used above and fall flat on your face again... am I right or am I right?

TRUST ME... I was there. It wasn't pretty when I started. I had no support system, I never knew about clean eating and I learned everything for myself!

But you ask, "how do you get all four of these things in one place?" -- SIMPLE --- Join our upcoming Lifestyle Change January 26th Fitness Accountability and Support Group! :) We go over all the basics and teach you the what clean eating actually means, offer you a fitness program, daily motivation and support, as well as the awesome rewards that come along with it.

Here are all the incentives and so much more to getting into our upcoming group.

• Learn why nutrition is so important during this journey. Like the say, there is no such thing as poor fitness, but there is such thing as poor nutrition! You could spend hours in the gym on those cardio machines and see absolutely no changes if you don't eat properly!
• Support will add so much value to the group. A community of like minded people who you can chat with 24/7 in a private group, offering their tips, knowing they are all willing to help you! If at any time you found yourself struggling, you could easily go to the group and see that everyone else may be struggling but are lifting each other's spirits and rooting you on so you keep going! You will be able to connect with many new people and maybe even create life long friends. You are all taking on an incredible journey together and all creating a happier lifestyle! This will help YOU create your SUCCESS STORY! We're rooting for YOU!
• Ever find that you can't stay on track, because you don't have a meal plan and you don't have time to research all that nonsense. What if you were handed a super easy schedule to follow, a meal plan to duplicate and proven results for you to believe in. I know for a fact when I started, I was so lost, didn't know what types of foods to eat, what to avoid and what was ok to have in moderation. All Beachbody programs come with that nutritional guide that you can follow along with and ensure you are eating correctly throughout the entire workout program. They also offer food storage containers that are based on proper portion control! It takes AWAY ALL of the guesswork to ensure you are getting the best nutrition possible! This is what most people struggle with!
• Shakeology! Shakeology is not your protein shake because it offers so much more than that. I was skeptic at first like many others and I didn't see the need to invest in this stuff if I was "eating what I thought was healthy". But after I committed to the 30 days, I realized I had so much more energy. I was able to get up in the early AM to get my workout done, no mid-afternoon slump and how about this one, LESS CRAVINGS FOR SWEETS!!!! It was so simple, so easy, and so delicious! It takes less than 5 minutes to make so if your are in a hurry, this is a great alternative to stopping at the local gas station for coffee and a muffin! In all honesty, it will save you TIME & money, both which are extremely valuable to you, I am sure! And for my last point about shakeology. It offers proper nutrition that I was never getting before. I am healthier, performing better with my workouts and now I use it as my daily vitamin. It is not a weight loss shake or a protein shake, it is simply a healthy, nutritional shake! EASY. SIMPLE. GRAB & GO FOOD CHOICE!
• ACCOUNTABILITY is what every person needs when beginning a workout program and/or diet! They need someone who is going to keep them in check, and someone who is leading by example! I as a coach know that my challengers are watching me, asking did I workout today, did I eat healthy all day, did I have my shake today. These are the lives of people who want to be better and want to live a happier and healthier life, so if doing what I love is enough to help change people's lives, I am all in! SIGN ME UP!

So here's the great news: I am hosting a 45 day fitness support and accountability group through my online Facebook private page.

Here are the requirements:

• You make me your coach by going to my site and creating a free profile, which makes me your COACH! :)
• You contact me by completing the application below to be considered for a spot in the group.
• We then decide what type of fitness program will best fit your needs. You will be required to do a Beachbody Fitness Program. (We will obviously discuss which program best fits you and your health & fitness goals!)
• You will be required to replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology to receive the very best results. My goal is to assist you with meal planning and how to prepare the other meals of the day to ensure you are getting the best results. When the 45 days is over, it is your choice to continue with Shakeology or not!
• You must check in daily to the closed group to rate your day, be accoutable and engage in the group discussion of the day!

That is it! You will be able to get a workout in from the comfort of your own home all the while being connected to me 24/7 for the support, fitness, recipes, nutrition and tips that will drive you to be successful!

I am committed to help you get the very best results possible. Let's do this!! Are you ready to go ALL IN!

Super Foods Salad Recipe

How many of you eat SuperFoods? Do you even know what SuperFoods are? There are so many types of Superfoods and are great ingredients to incorporate diet when beginning your health and fitness journey.


Some of the benefits of SuperFoods are strengthening the immune system which the end means, SICK LESS or a shorter duration of the sickness. They also help repair and restore the GI system which means you can become more regular, digestion improves as well as your body is able to absorb more nutrients!! Lastly, superfoods also help reduce chronic inflammation, which is the #1 cause of nearly every disease! Chronic inflammation destroys cells and your immune system.

Check out this Superfoods Salad and comment below when you've tried it! :)

Superfoods Salad
Makes 4 Servings

1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

6 cups baby spinach
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (breast or purchased roasted (about 1 pound)
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (chevre) (1 ounce)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. For Vinaigrette, in a screw top jar combine vinegar, mint, honey, oil and salt. Cover and shake well.

2. In an extra-large bowl, combine spinach, chicken, strawberries, blueberries, walnut, and cheese.

3. Shake vinaigrette. Pour of salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with Pepper.

Loaded with lots of nutrients and delicious foods, hope you enjoy!

Week 10 T25 Meal Plan -- Preparing myself for Insanity Max: 30

Today I decided to share with you what one of my weekly meal plans look like. I am currently finishing up on Week 10 of T25 and will be getting ready to embark on the Insanity Max: 30 Journey beginning December 15th!

Insanity Max is 21 Day Fix approved so I am so excited to be able to stick with the round about same type of planning. Nothing too drastically changing. I am really going to put my all into this program and ensure that I am succeeding in the nutrition department as this has always been a weakness of mine.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Workout	Rip’t Circuit	Core Cardio	Rip’t Circuit	Dynamic Core	Rip’t Circuit	Speed 2.0	Rest
Breakfast	Shakeology 1 tsp Avocado 10 oz Water Banana	1 Egg/Egg Whites Toast Banana	Shakeology 10 oz Water Banana	Shakeology 10 oz Water Banana	1 Egg/Egg Whites Toast Banana	Shakeoloy 10 oz water Banana	Quest Bar Banana
Snack 1	Granola Bar	Shakeology Peanut Butter	Apple Peanut Butter	Granola Bar	Shakeology Peanut Butter	Granola Bar	Shakeology Peanut Butter
Lunch	Baked Chicken Arugula Salad Cucumbers Balsamic Dressing	Baked Chicken Arugula Salad Cucumbers Balsamic Dressing	Chicken Broccoli (Olive Oil) Carrots Rice	Chicken Arugula Salad Cucumbers Pecans Balsamic Dressing	Baked Chicken Arugula Salad Cucumbers Balsamic Dressing	Turkey Burger Broccoli Olive Oil	1 Egg/Egg Whites Toast
Snack 2	Greek Yogurt	Peanuts	Pecans	Greek Yogurt	Peanuts	Greek Yogurt Peanuts	Apple Peanut Butter
Dinner	Salmon Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli (olive oil)	Pork Chop Sweet Potatoes Steamed Green Beans (olive oil)	Baked Chicken Potatoes Carrots	Pasta Ground Turkey Brussels Sprouts	Turkey Burger Hamburger Bun Broccoli Olive Oil	Italian Turkey Sausage Parmesan Cheese Pasta Steamed Green Beans	Tilpia Rice Broccoli
Snack 3	Pineapple Peanut Butter	Pineapple	Greek Yogurt	Apple Tbsp Peanut Butter	Pineapple	Cucumbers Watermelon

I am really trying to mentally prepare myself because my husband and I have decided that we only want to venture out and do the larger grocery list shopping maybe once or twice a month, CRAZY RIGHT? Well the thing is, that means I would have to put together TWO weeks worth of meal plans. But as well as the bulk buying we are doing while grocery shopping to save money, this will ensure that we are able to have enough food for this longer period of time and help us stay on track. We have also agreed to not eat out until the New Year except for a Holiday Party we are attending later in the month.

What are my difficulties with staying on track with nutrition?

My biggest struggle while staying on track with my nutrition is sweets! I have tried to plan accordingly and choose "healthy" sweeter foods. This will help ensure that I am not grabbing snacks throughout the day or depriving myself. 80/20 rule is key when trying to stick with any fitness program. If you aren't then you will set yourself up for failure by depriving yourself of those "treats" here and there.

What do I hope to get out of this weekly meal plan?
I hope this meal plan and seeing it everyday keeps me on track because they do say, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. I usually prep my lunches during the day Sunday and keep them similar because it's easier for me when I am in the office. I get a lot of peer pressure from the office, so I want to ensure that I am able to come back and say that I already have my lunch and pass on the invitation.



Beginning December 15th, my husband and I will be venturing into the crazy journey of Insanity Max: 30! I will be sharing our progress and our meal plans for the week as we go on and will ensure that we share with you our struggles and what we love about the program! Be sure to subscribe to my blog to ensure you are getting the information!

You can also follow my progress by liking my Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/maketodayyourtomorrow or follow me on Instagram: @maketodayyourtomorrow!