The Truth About Why You Are Still Fat Or Not Where You Want To Be Yet! #2

#2. You can’t make a sacrifice.

Who said life was easy?

Who said life was fair?

Let’s release the captive born lion back into the wild and to its natural habitat. That is fair. That is how it is supposed to live. Then the pretty sunset hits the camera with just a touch of lens flare as the newly released lion jogs into the sunset. Fade to black.

The camera isn’t there tomorrow when the lion gets hungry. Or the day after that when a territorial dispute leaves bloody wounds across its back. Or a week later when it is starving because it has never been taught to hunt. And a week after that when it is lying in a field unable to move because it is dying of infection and lack of water and its emaciated body is mere minutes from death. A flock of vultures moving in behind the lion as its ragged breathing finally stops. Fade to black.

Don’t get me wrong, I hate the idea of animals in captivity. But let’s not glamourize what life outside of captivity is really like. Forget the Disney version of fairy tale endings, real life is hard, brutal, and not fair.

You have to make sacrifice to stay healthy. Deal with it. You will have to turn down the donuts. Pass over the ice cream. Skip the odd party.

Forever? No. You can add these into a healthy life for sure. Not daily. Maybe not even weekly. 95% of your diet has to be perfectly healthy. That is the reality.

Life isn’t fair. Life is hard. You will get out of it what you put into it.

And when you decide to make real changes, when you make a commitment to yourself to make a difference, YOU HAD BETTER STICK TO IT.

I run challenges once a month to help people make drastic changes to their lives. The challenges usually last for a solid month long and every single one of my challengers are able to continue on to the next month with us. Most people do really well. Some people don’t.

This blows my fucking mind. It’s 1 month. Seriously. You can’t make sacrifices for one month? And to be fair those who don’t make the length of the program usually are going off track within the first 2 weeks.

Yep. Can’t even do something for 2. Fucking. Weeks. And then have the audacity to complain or be down on themselves because they aren’t getting results! Seriously? WTF. You couldn’t even make 2 weeks of some small life sacrifices to change your health. I don’t feel sorry for you.

I am sure it’s your co-workers fault for bringing in that cake.

XOX~Mandy

The Truth About Why You Are Still Fat Or Not Where You Want To Be Yet! #1

The Truth About Why You Are Still Fat 

Or Not Where You Want To Be Yet!

1. The 2 Minute Rule

In a mere two minutes I can tell you if someone will be successful in their quest for a leaner physique. And two minutes is being safe. It is probably closer to about 30 seconds. And this applies not just to fat loss but also to the rest of your health and fitness goals.

If you blame yourself – success. If you blame everything else – no success. Period.

When I first talk to people I am not listening to the details of their health, fitness, and nutrition. That stuff is pretty irrelevant and I am going to be changing it all anyway. All I want to know is whether a person takes responsibility for themselves or if they blame everything and everyone else.

You haven’t been successful because you made bad decisions. You ordered a pizza on a Tuesday night. You surfed Pinterest for an hour instead of heading to the gym to train. You bought a tub of ice cream to ‘have a treat’ while watching Reality TV (confession: I love Reality TV).

VS.

My significant other brought home pizza so I had that for supper. I had to respond to my friends third cousins post on Facebook to debunk the anti-vaccination people and that is why I skipped my workout. Everyone brought donuts to work to ‘indulge’ while we sat around and talked about Reality TV.

See the difference? I made the decision. THEY all MADE me do it.

You are responsible for yourself. Either take responsibility for your own life and actions or blame everyone else and everything else around. I really don’t give a shit. Honestly. I don’t care. Because I am over here living my own life that isn’t affected by you. And that is why I am successful.

So make a decision. Take care of your own life or sit around bitching how hard everything is and how everything is someone else’s fault.

It’s your life.

Stay tuned tomorrow for the #2 reason you are still fat or not where you want to be ... 

You can’t make a sacrifice.

Call me an idiot...

Two blog posts in one day...girl must have lost her mind.

Nope.

I just have a lot to say today.


So I log on to check my messages. I see a couple Happy Birthdays messages from sweet friends, some messages from clients, a few from new friends and one that has the word "idiot" in it. So of course I open it because I'm intrigued. I reached out to said person and said "hello, how are you doing on this fine labor day?" Which said person replied back with "geta job you idiot" <--- yes just like that.

Of course my defenses went up and I wanted to reply back with a "Fuck off you lovely cunt!" But I refrained. Instead I replied back with this "Um okay. I was just trying to start a conversation but whatever. I don't need negative people like you in my life. And just so you know I have a real job. One that I'm positive pays more then yours and I'm able to be home with our children and travel. But ya know I'm the idiot. Have a blessed life."

It always blows me away how rude some people can be. I love meeting new people and getting to know them. I don't know who sandpapered her toilet this morning to put her in such a foul mood but I'm hope she gets the fuck over her royal bitchiness. I honestly feel sad for her. She must live in a world of hate and anger. She probably just needs some personal development, a hug, some chocolate, a glass of wine and maybe a good orgasm and she'd be a little better.


Honestly it isn't the first time someone has told me to get a real job. Which always leaves me a bit confused. You mean to tell me what I do is make believe and not real?!?! Well crap on a cracker!

Psh! How about you shut up and listen to me before running your mouth and make assumptions about what I do for a living.

I used to work real jobs. I worked at Sonic Drive-In, McDonalds, Cleaning Company cleaning houses, Telemarketing, Nanny, Child Care Teacher and the list goes on. And then one day I quit those "REAL jobs" and became a Beachbody Coach. Just because YOUR IDEAL of a "REAL JOB" is leaving the house and working 9-5 doesn't mean that's my ideal.

As a Coach, I work my ass off for my paychecks just like I did at every other "REAL job" I've worked. But now I am in charge of determining how big that paycheck is! I earn an income solely based on MY TIME & EFFORT. And the BEST PART is all that time and effort that I've worked hard to put in pays off in the long run residually, so I can take a day off here and there and PLAY! I don't have to have a "real" 9-5 schedule, I don't have a "real" dress code or boss to report to.

I build my business completely on social media...FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE. Shocking I know. But I get to be 100% me, unapologetically ME! What you see is what you get! My coworkers have became more like family then coworkers. I get to stay home with our children and spend the day at the zoo if we choose to. We travel when we want to. And all of this freedom is because I took this "non-real job". Hmmm. So who's the idiot now?! Joking joking, no one is an idiot you just are uneducated on what I do for a living.

But for you haters out there who want to tell other Beachbody Coaches "to get a real job" stop and listen to how its changed their lives first. Because I guarantee you after you hear their story, you will want to join this "NON-REAL JOB" too.

I'm sorry if you don't like me and get angry over the honest things I say but this is my real life. This opportunity has been nothing but amazing for me and my family. Instead of being so judgmentally of others and what they do for a living why don't you ask them and learn more about it. Being so uptight and judgement may leave you missing out on something fabulous.

XOX~Mandy

Ohhh the BRUTAL HONESTY!

I’ve been told many times that I’m a bitch, stuck up, I’m too honest, blah blah blah. I used to wonder if it was something I was doing wrong, so I spent a lot of time trying to understand why some people consider me a bitch. I mean I know I have RBF (resting bitch face) and I hope people don’t take it too personal its just who I am. Funny thing is I have literally dedicated my life to helping other people improve the quality of their lives.

Of all places, an Internet meme summed it all up for me and I suddenly figured it out.

My problem is my complete commitment to honesty. I am simply too brutally honest. Add to this the fact that I can see straight through bullshit and it is a recipe for offense. I wasn’t always this way. I used to be VERY passive, quite, only spoke when spoken too kind of girl. It wasn’t healthy for me and I ended up in an awful, abusive, controlling marriage. When I finally got out of that horrible relationship and took several years of many more mistakes I found the real me. I also found my now husband and was finally able to be 100% my true self and guess what he loved me for me. ALL OF ME!

You see we live in a culture of jazz hands. Put on a smile and tell people what they want to hear. Maybe, just maybe, passive aggressively try and tell someone the truth. But never in a way that could possibly offend anyone.

Fuck. That. Shit.

I don’t live like that and for better or for worse I won’t ever change this. SOMEONE out there has to deliver the truth.

So be forewarned! For now on this blog will be nothing but brutal honesty. And trust me I’m not just bullshitting you. I have first hand experienced combined with a personal training certification and lots of training.

Over the next week I’m going to break down the truths on why YOU ARE STILL FAT OR NOT WHERE YOU WANT TO BE FITNESS/HEALTH-WISE!

"ALL YOU NEED IS WIFI & A DREAM"

I've been asked the question a lot recently... "Can I do this from anywhere? I travel a lot & my schedule is crazy!" So this is me telling you YESSS!!! And that is the BEAUTY of this business: ''All you need is WIFI & a DREAM" ☀

Thanks to this amazing job -- I now get to travel whenever I want. And as a family -- we are always going somewhere which is why I love that I can grab my laptop or phone and just pick up & go -- knowing that I can work my business from literally ANYWHERE. And I am my own boss so I make my own schedule. So if I want to wake up & work from the beach -- I CAN. If I want to even take my "office" to the park on a beautiful day -- I CAN. Now THAT is FREEDOM! 

Can you say DREAM JOB?! How is this real life?!?!!! And that fact that we earned this simply by HELPING OTHERS live a healthier, more fulfilling life ----we are truly so blessed! 

If you would like to learn more about coaching, how you can make this your full-time job with a six-figure+ income potential in less than 2 yrs like I've done, and literally create a life by design -- MESSAGE ME on Facebook or EMAIL: mandyirizarry218@yahoo.com to request my short Sneak Peek into Coaching video! This is your chance to learn how this all works, get info & ask questions to see if this is a good fit for YOU!

Guilt Free Chocolate Chip Muffins

I have always had a huge sweet tooth. Even if I’m not hungry, put chocolate or cookies or muffins in my face and I will eat them. Recently, I’ve been swapping my typical treats with healthier alternatives that are just as tasty!

If you have a sweet tooth like me, these muffins will change your world. They are delicious yet not packed with tons of oil and sugar. Introducing….Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 ripe bananas
2 eggs
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or more )

Directions:

-Mix wet ingredients together first.

-Add the wet mixture plus dry ingredients into a food processor until batter is smooth.

-Add chocolate chips and stir.

-Transfer batter into muffin pan using parchment paper lines or butter to avoid sticking.

-Sprinkle more chocolate chips on top of muffins for fun.

-Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the tops of muffins are set.

ENJOY! 

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

These turkey meatloaf muffins are not only delicious but they are healthy & can be eaten as a snack (2 in each serving!) or as a meal combined with other foods. Get creative with these. I like to add zucchini but feel free to add any other veggies that you like! Now that I’m thinking about it…sweet peppers would add a nice crunch! 

Ingredients 

• 2 lbs ground turkey or chicken
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried yellow mustard
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chipotle pepper spice (I don’t add this)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder (or 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic)
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks finely chopped

Additional add-ins (optional)

• 1/2-1 zucchini shredded
• 1-2 carrots shredded
• 1-2 sweet peppers

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Spray muffin pan with olive oil
• Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl
• Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin tin.  Muffins should be about the size of racquet balls.
• Bake for 40 minutes
• Makes 12 muffins

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving size 2 muffins for women and 4 for men.
Calories: 80
Fat: 2 g
Carbs: 4 g
Protein: 11 g