Better Skin, Thanks Shakeology...

There are so many products out on the market now that claim to improve the condition of your skin.  It's hard to wade through all of the useless stuff and find an effective remedy. But the best solutions are not lotions, they are nutrient rich foods that you can find in the grocery store. 

Avocados that would nourish the skin with essential oils, cherries help fight skin damage and wrinkles, flaxseed oil hydrates skin, and there are many others help improve beauty from the inside out.

Instead of buying all of these foods there is a delicious and ultra-convenient alternative with more beauty benefits than I could have wished for.

I did a bit of digging to find out which ingredients in Beachbody’s own Shakeology health shake have real beauty benefits.

Here are some of the beauty-boosting ingredients in Shakeology:

Biotin: for healthy hair and skin.

Amaranth (sprouted): has shown promise in the prevention of premature graying of the hair.

Bilberry fruit powder: a strong antioxidant and an excellent free radical scavenger. Helps combat the cell damage that leads to premature aging and disease.

Goji berries: one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits; helps prevent premature aging of skin; contains heavy doses of vitamin C and also linoleic acid, which help to promote collagen growth and keep your skin looking plump and youthful.

Grape seed extract: a natural anti-inflammatory shown to improve elasticity of the skin.

Iodine (as kelp): wonderful for nail growth and healthy hair.

Pantothenic acid: known to reduce toxins and assist with clearing acne.

Vitamin E: protects and helps to repair skin.

So many women who drink Shakeology have noticed their own beauty benefits. 

"Irene D. of Gilford, New Hampshire, mentioned she noticed a reduction in the 

brown blotches on her neck and décolleté. Also, her hair has become shiny 

and soft with less breakage since drinking Shakeology." 

"Tami F. from Maine said she loves that her fingernails now grow like crazy 

and her hair grows like weeds." 

"Jass O. said her nails finally aren’t weak like they used to be."

I couldn’t imagine traveling across the world to find these ingredients. It’s hard enough for me to find time to schlep to the local market. Thankfully, I can dash down to the kitchen at work to get my daily Shakeology fix. 

If you’d like, you can order yours HERE and have it delivered right to your door.

5 Things You Should Know BEFORE Becoming a Beachbody Coach!

So you are looking into this whole “COACHING” thing?

Here are 5 things you need to know before making the BEST decision for YOUR life!

#1 - Coaching is NOT a “Get Rich Quick Scheme” 

If your number one priority is making bukoo bucks... You might as well save your $39.95 (sign up cost) and keep looking for the right opportunity for you... Because coaching will be a big fat waste of your time... NOT because you cannot end up making BIG MONEY... because you DEFINITELY CAN... but because in THIS business, the only people who make money are the ones who actually care to make a difference and help people change the course of their lives! Your income will ALWAYS be a direct reflection of the number of lives you help change!

#2 - You have to “BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN ... YOUR BUSINESS!” 

You’ve probably wondered, what the heck do you actually DO as a coach, just SELL stuff? Absolutely not! It’s SO much more than that! As coaches we are BEACONS of light. (okay, slightly dramatic... but it’s TRUE!!!) We use our life, and the way we live it, to inspire and encourage others. What happens when you see a friend that you haven’t seen in a few months... and they have lost 20lbs, are beaming with energy and a whole new outlook on life? Well, I know what I DO... I ask them, “What the heck have you been doing girl!? You look INCREDIBLE!!! I want your secret!” -- That’s the best way I can explain the basis of coaching. YOU are that person who, in this story, committed to changing their lives for the better... and thus EVERYONE around you wants to know YOUR SECRET. Mine, well, it’s BEACHBODY! TurboFire first changed my life after having my after my 3rd child, then again after having my 4th child ... then came Shakeology that literally was a health GAME CHANGER for me!!! And NOW, COACHING ... which has taken me from a bored stay at home mom to BADASS MOM CEO with zero business experience... I'm working my way to making six figures a year too! WHY? Because I focused on changing ME first... Then shared my “secrets” with others who followed suit! 

#3 - Coaches are Independent Business Owners. 

When you become a coach you don’t the work for BEACHBODY... You work for YOURSELF! No one gives you deadlines, tells you how much you have to work, when you have to work, WHERE you have to work, nor do they decide your salary... YOU DO! And yea, I KNOW... SOUNDS INCREDIBLE, right? *and it IS*... IF you are willing to learn to manage your time effectively, stay consistent, be self-motivated and most of all, self-disciplined. MOST of us have never worked for ourselves... We have had all of our tasks and responsibilities laid out for us, a BOSS to hold us accountable and scare us from losing our job if we didn’t stay on point, a pre-determined salary or hourly rate GUARANTEED to us (even if it wasn’t great... we at least knew exactly what we would make.) and business hours (good ole 9-5!). The BEST comparison I can give you to describe the difference between working for someone else and working for yourself is the difference between HIGH SCHOOL and COLLEGE. Everyone HAS to go to High School... there is set rules, schedules, learning materials, teachers, subjects, tests, etc... But college... College is for the ELITE, the ones who want MORE out of life! The ones who are willing to take responsibility and make something of themselves. No one calls your mom when you skip class... tells you what to wear, which major to pick, nor which class times you will choose. If you drop out... Well, that’s on YOU. Owning your own business is the SAME WAY... So are you ready to Graduate to the BIG LEAGUES?

#4 - Perceived PERFECTION = NO CONNECTION 

Your success as a coach is directly linked to how CONNECTED others feel to you. So many times when I talk to people who are trying to decide whether or not they are going to become a coach... They mention “not being at their goal body yet”  as one of their reasons they doubt they would succeed. TRUTH IS... People don’t connect to PERFECTION... They connect to your STORY. The struggles you overcome on your JOURNEY... and the honesty and openness you are willing to share with them. THOSE are the things that inspire them to change! You want them to think, “Well, if SHE can.... So can I!”... NOT “Well, she is perfect... so, of course she succeeded!” Until I opened up and shared my story of losing myself after my 4th pregnancy... and barely scrapping by paycheck to paycheck.... Only THEN did they start to see I was human, just like THEM... with struggles, hold backs and experiences that I could have let hold me down. Question is: Are you willing to let down your guard and share? 

#5 BIG DREAMERS make BIG DOERS! 

ALL successful coaches have ONE THING in common... They started with BIG DREAMS that fueled their fire to succeed! You have to have a CLEAR vision for YOUR LIFE and know what you are working for! Just like college... You go through the learning process (not making money) all the while KNOWING it will be WORTH IT in the end when you graduate and land the career of your dreams. Only difference here is that college could put you THOUSANDS of dollars in DEBT with no guarantee of a job... when in Beachbody you can actually MAKE MONEY while learning the ins and outs of your trade. IMAGINE if you spent FOUR FOCUSED YEARS, the way people do in college, on BEACHBODY!!! You would likely be earning more than most DOCTORS by the time you “graduated” with no debt to speak of! My point is... You have to know where you want to go... and more importantly WHY! The more defined your WHY... the HIGHER you FLY!

I hope this gave you a better idea of whether or not coaching is right for you and your goals, it is truly not meant for everyone... but when it lands in the lap of the person described above... MAGIC HAPPENS and DREAMS COME TRUE!

When and If you are ready to take the next step... I would love to lock arms with you and be your Coaching “professor” of sorts to show you why I love this business so very much and why I think you just may too! When you become a coach on my team... Your dreams become MY dreams... and THIS dreamer is most certainly a DOER!

Let’s make it count!

Healthy Crock Pot Chili...

Winter is here and in full effect. 

I don't know about you all but cold weather and my crockpot go hand in hand, especially with some homemade chili cooking in it. I feel like chili is a more of a cold weather dish, but I make it all year because it’s SO easy and so healthy!

Especially this one.

I just throw all these ingredients in the crock pot and let it be.

Not to mention, it’s full of flavor and I feel good about eating it. Lots of protein and fiber!

The two star ingredients I use in this recipe are fire-roasted tomatoes and smoked paprika.

These are two ingredients that I ALWAYS have in my pantry. I use fire roasted tomatoes as a base in all kinds of veggie soups, and smoked paprika is a staple spice I keep on hand to make anything smoky flavored (and it’s great in “cheesy” sauces)!

What I like most about this recipe is that you basically cannot mess it up! Don’t have mixed veggies? No prob, pick and choose which veggies you want to add! Same goes for the mushrooms and bell peppers, you can always replace it with another type of veggie that you prefer. Why not throw some leafy greens in the crock pot too?

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Bell Peppers chopped
• 1/2 Sweet Onion chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic chopped
• 1 Cup Mushrooms chopped
• 2 Cups Frozen Mixed Veggies
• 1 Cup Cup Frozen Okra optional
• 3, 15 ounce cans of Beans pre-cooked
• 2 Cups Water
• 1 Jar Marinara Sauce 
• 1, 16 Ounce Can Chopped Fire Roasted Tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Cumin

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in the crock pot.
2. Cook on low (6 hours)

Razzle Dazzle...

😍

 PERFECTION

My absolute favorite Razzle Dazzle 

💕 

smoothie recipe for two (below)

• 6-8 frozen bananas
• 2 handfuls raspberries
• 1/2 frozen pink pitaya (dragon fruit) 
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• Almond milk, 4 oz
• Cold filtered water, 8 oz or more
• And of course 1 scoop Tropical Strawberry Shakeology

You will go BANANA'S over this...

🍌BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE 🍌

1 Cup of almond milk
2 bananas
1 Cup of ice
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Superfood Shakeology

It's pretty much to die for...

😍I know, I'd be jealous too.😝

Here's what's in my smoothie today:

- almond milk

- fresh blueberries

- fresh strawberries

- Tropical Strawberry Shakeology {vegan formula}

- frozen pineapple

Blended together in the ninja and ta da yummy goodness!

Chocolate Covered Cherries Smoothie...

Cherries are more than just a sweet treat!! A serving of sweet cherries is brimming with health benefits. Cherries are low in fat and calories and free of both cholesterol and sodium. They are also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium and contain boron! Add some Superfood Shakeology to that and OMGAWD!

Have you heard of the mineral BORON?? Boron is a mineral that helps maintain calcium balance and promotes bone health. Some research suggests that boron may play a role in preventing osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. 

Another Bonus?? Cherries rank among the top 20 foods with the highest concentration of antioxidants. One serving of cherries can have 4,873 antioxidants. WooHoo!

Today's Superfood Treat is: 

CHOCOLATE🍫COVERED CHERRIES🍒SUPERFOOD

**INGREDIENTS**

(Chocolate Cherry Layer)

-1 Cup Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries

-3 Dates, pitted

-1/2 Cup Raw Baby Spinach (yay, I snuck in greens!)

-1/4 Cup Almond Milk

-1 Scoop Vegan Chocolate Shakeology

(White/Cream Layer)

-1/2 Cup Almond Milk, unsweetened

-1 Date, pitted

-1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

-1 Cup Ice