Showing posts with label lifestyle change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lifestyle change. Show all posts

Cize It Up Test Group!

Where are my dancers at?! Do you love just dancing around, having a great time and not having a care in the world? What if you could have an exclusive dance party everyday and it be your workout?! SAY WHAT!!!


Shaun T, the man that changed my life, he is back at it! I am so excited to say that on Wednesday, July 15th -- this chica is going to be getting certified to teach Cize LIVE!!! HOLY MOLY talk about stepping outside of your comfort zone! Never in a million years did I think I would be a fitness instructor! I am so excited to be attending this exclusive workshop with SHAUN T!!!! Stay tuned for a photo from the big event ;)

So with that being said and CIZE is being launched on July 16th and we are beginning an exclusive TEST GROUP to try this workout program first and get the accountability from our group!

This program is going to be hot.... it is totally he END OF EXERCISE! Shaun T outdid himself on this one! I love the preview I have tried out and it is seriously can be for ANYONE and EVERYONE! No matter if you're in great shape, you have a couple pounds to lose, or maybe you have 20+ pounds to lose -- LISTEN closely, there is a beginner as well as an advanced option for this workout program!


This program ditches the lunges, the squats, the weight lifting and boring cardio... what it does include is a FUN dancing workout program! It is going to be so awesome! What is my favorite part about this is that it is broken down step-by-step! That's right... Shaun T has designed this program so that ANYONE who may not even have "any rhythm" that's ok! He breaks every single step down so you can catch on!

I am accepting 10 women into this exclusive accountability group beginning on August 3rd! This will be our very first group grooving to the beat!! This group is going to be so incredibly fun because who doesn't love dancing around like a fool!

What are the requirements:


  • Do you have a Team Beachbody Coach? If not, let me be yours! :) Create an account just by click here: Create Free Account
  • Take a moment to fill out this application, This way I can work with you more independently to discuss whether this could be a good fit for you or not. w
  • Commit to the Cize Dance Workout Program and replacing 1 meal a day with Shakeology! Why Shakeology? You want to feel healthy, happy and absolutely amazing right? Well Shakeology will help you feel better as far as the daily energy, daily nutrition, and that 1 meal a day you just don't even need to stress about because it is quick, convenient and because as crazy as it may sound -- it tastes like a chocolate milkshake and is amazeballs!!
  • Finally in return, you will get me to assist, guide and root for you all the while setting up a realistic plan for your goals. My goal is to help you in any way I can so you don't just purchase the program and it sits on your shelf collecting dust! This program when you put in the effort and commit -- it truly can transform your entire life!

Are you ready to make the change! This sounds so awesome RIGHT!! ;) If you're ready to commit to this amazing test group! Go to this form, and fill out the application to be considered for one of the ten spots available! This group is going to be one you won't want to miss! Let's get healthy, fit, and have fun doing it while dancing our booties off (literally!) 




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! 

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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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!!


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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!