Healthy Planning for the Holiday!

Staying on track during the summer holidays can be difficult. BBQs galore and we all know most people are grilling those burgers, hot dogs, and indulging in those sugary treats brought over by your favorite Aunt Edna! "Don't people know about this Lifestyle Change I am on" is all that is running through your head right?! Haha.

It doesn't need to be difficult or require a lot of thinking to stay on track during these fun summer holiday picnics! All you have to do is just "prepare" yourself a little bit and stay in the right mindset! I want to share with you all a few tips of how I plan on staying on track tomorrow for my sister's birthday and 4th of July picnic we're hosting!! :)

So, on our current menu we are planning on grilling some hamburger, hot dogs, having pasta salad, chips, and a fruit salad of some sort! We are totally skipping the cake - ha, my choice! I know it sounds like I am going to have a run for my money, which I totally am, because with all these temptations - it is going to be very difficult to stay on track! But I have a goal & I am totally sticking to it!

So here are my five tips that I want to share with you of how I will be staying on track tomorrow and over the course of the weekend!

1. DRINK WATER: H20 all day, everyday! Drinking enough water throughout the day can actually help you stay fuller! Try adding some strawberries, cucumbers, or even lemon/limes to create a flavorful, refreshing drink! (Drinking water can actually assist in weight loss -- so drink up!)
2. Drink my Shakeology! For those of you who do not drink Shakeology or even know anything about it - it's the BOMB.com! For reals! I drink chocolate Shakeology - sometimes add a little banana, and peanut butter in it for 1 of my fruits for the day, and a healthy fat and it fills me up!! Shakeology also helps with curbing my junk food cravings and keeping me full! GOOD BYE SWEET TOOTH - HELLO SHRINKING WAIST LINE! ;) HAHA. (If you would like more information on Shakeology, click here: Shakeology Information)
3. Commit to my daily workout! Just because it is a holiday doesn't mean it is time to slack! I will probably wake up to do an at home workout as well as doing a 5k in my community! :) A great suggestion I have for you to commit to your workout - SIGN  UP FOR A RUN! :) There is usually always a 5k/10k or some other type of race on the holidays! It is also fun to participate in these!!
4. Make your own healthy snacks/Bring a doggie bag! It is that simple! If you have goals that you are pushing towards, then bring along your own healthy snacks if you know there probably will be very limited options for you - do as you may! 
5. Do not deprive yourself! If you know that you are going to be having a picnic or something on the 4th of July and you would like to indulge just a little bit... save your cheat meal for that day; however, limit what you eat! I will be eating a turkey burger and probably have a little bit of pasta salad or something - but not overindulging! :) My countdown to Nashville meal plan is on point so I don't want to screw up my hard work!

I hope that you have found some of these tips to be useful and you are able to put some of them into play! You don't need to "dread" the holidays or isolate yourself during your health and fitness journey - all it takes is a little preparation and thinking!

I hope you all have an awesome holiday weekend and enjoy your time with friends and family!

God Bless the U.S.A! 

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!

What could $40 for you?

I remember a day back in late November 2013, I was notified on Instagram about an opportunity to become a Health and Fitness Coach... but I knew NOTHING about what that meant. I began talking to Amie DeSanzo (a 1 Star Diamond Beachbody Coach) and she gave me some information about "coaching" and also the challenge groups she ran. I said no at first because I enjoyed working out in a gym, I was not using the products and I was in the middle of planning a wedding so I just couldn't afford to "waste" the money on the workout program and Shakeology.

Fast forward to January, after really thinking about this for a good two months, and following Amie on Facebook and Instagram, I really thought what she was doing was amazing. She got to work from home, spend a lot of time with her children, work when she wanted and worked out, and stayed extremely active/dedicated to her workouts and meal plans during her third pregnancy. I was TOTALLY ENVIOUS. I always told her "I hope I look like you on my third pregnancy" and she would always comment back, "You Can!" This gave me hope!!

January 28th, the day my life was changed. I agreed to sign up as a Beachbody Coach after researching it more and tossing the idea around with my husband (fiance then). He said I would be wasting my money, but I went ahead with my gut feeling and spent the $39.95, signed up to become a coach and got my New Coach Welcome Kit. I was now able to start helping others reach their health and fitness goals! HOW AWESOME IS THAT! While I was still completely mind boggled about exactly what I was suppose to do, I was excited to get started!

While I was planning a wedding, and the stress of the uncertainty at my day job, I just couldn't handle anything else on my plate, so my Beachbody Business took the back burner since I could just pick up and work it whenever I wanted. I will be honest, I thought about quitting, just giving up because I wasn't seeing any commitment from people and I was just too busy. What really made me change my direction was when all the coaches who were out in Las Vegas for Summit and I got to see all the amazing photos, everyone's excitement and high energy. I then realized, this was my calling. I knew that I wanted to do something big with this company! PEOPLE WERE CROSSING THE STAGE AS MILLIONAIRES, YES MILLIONAIRES helping people live happier, healthier lives!! So after that, I knew I had to start doing one of our vital behaviors, I started investing in myself. I began reading personal development books. The first book I read was Twelve Pillars, then moved on to the Compound Effect by Darren Hardy and now reading The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson, as well as listening to our team calls, national wake up calls, and taking advice from the top coaches in our industry! MY MIND WAS EXPLODING. I was so excited, was ready to take on the world!!

I knew I was put on this earth to do great things, I knew I wanted to help inspire people and see other people reach their greatest potential. I knew that I wanted to do the things that scared me and succeed. I just knew that this was the best opportunity that could have ever crossed my path. I went in full force, inviting people, talking about how my progress and eventually people were reaching out to me asking for help! I was completely overwhelmed by how many people were actually following my story. Helping others and seeing them become successful makes my heart so incredibly happy!

The thing I love most about this company is the endless possibilities. There is no limit on how many people you can help, there are no limits on how much money you can make, no limits on ANYTHING. And yes, you invest just $40 and I promise you, this opportunity with change your life! I have become much more positive over the last seven and a half months, I have reached my goal weight, and I have created friendships that I know will last a lifetime! What is even more amazing is I know that this is just the beginning to something completely amazing!! All because I took $40 to invest in a happier, healthier lifestyle. What are you doing to make your life worth living?

Quote to Live By:

"If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a month, get married. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else!"