Conversation amongst body parts...

Today is my Rest Day in our Les Mills Combat Challenge...I decided to go for a walk because my legs are so sore, thought it would stretch them out really good. Then this conversation happened.......

So my quads were whispering to each other...

"Is this really necessary? We are sore!" We'll, my inner thighs and knees overheard them and shouted back, "YES! We are so sick of being this close to each other!! Keep walkin' sister!!"

60 Day Summer "Fight the Flab" Challenge

Our challenge group starts tomorrow! I'm so excited about the great group of people we have on board in this group! Starting tomorrow, June 3rd, we will be using Les Mills Combat to blast our way through fighting flab. Some have a lot to lose, some have some "tightening" up to do. Where ever you are, you are welcome to join. This will be intense but FUN! Nutrition does play a big part in it so our group will be focusing on the food choices we make as well. Like they say, "You can't out-exercise a bad diet."

For the month of June, we have decided to put the Les Mills Combat Challenge Pack on SALE!! SALE STARTS JUNE 3rd. This is a first and it's a really great deal! Get your workout and nutrition all in one. Purchase of this Challenge kit saves you over $40! Want to become a coach too? You can do it for FREE with a Challenge Pack purchase. Earn extra money and get in shape? Cool!

Want more info? Click here COMBAT INFO or click the Combat pics on the right of this page.

Pretty Woman

This is my GOAL dress!!! I'm down 70+ lbs...in 70 more...

it's MINE and I will ROCK this OUTFIT!!!! 

Want to join me? It's hard work, but, it's so worth every drop of sweat and every good food choice. Join me, I'll help you every step of the way!! What's your goal outfit? Love to hear your comments below. www.teambeachbody.com/flab2fabmom

Don't Pull the Trigger

Tonight, I'm on the phone listening to my friend Richard tell me how he wanted to kill himself, he wrote a letter, loaded a gun and sat ready to pull the trigger. Why? He had just got back from the scrap yard, where he discovered He weighed 426 lbs. Dr. told him he wouldn't live until 30 and never have kids. 

However.....he found HOPE when a stranger at a store believed in him and sent him home with the gift that changed Richard's life. 

If you wonder why I talk about health and nutrition everyday it's because I'm helping people lose weight, hopefully saving a life and it's the best feeling ever! 

 http://www.TeamBeachBody.com/flab2fabmom

The Sky is the Limit!

Yes, it happens. Yes, it happened. Why try to hide it when everyone can see it for themselves. The best thing is to get back up and keep moving forward. Failure is when you fall and DON'T get back up. I've fallen MANY times  and I will probably fall again but it's not permanent  The only thing that is permanent is DEATH and I've got to fight hard to take every step in my power to prolong my LIFE and prevent an early, senseless death.

Of those listed above in the pic, I am guilty of all of them but mostly "Feeling Stressed." Nursing school has really taken it's toll. I was aware if it going in that I am a "stress eater." I fought, won a few but lost many of the battles. I'm not ashamed, I am just mad at myself. That anger is not fury but it is fuel. Fuel to dust the donut powder off my hands and get back up and start over where I am. There is always HOPE!!

Tomorrow, I start Beachbody's Ultimate Reset. I took that 21 day journey this same time last year and had great success! I lost 19 lbs in those 21 days and 5" off my belly. This year, my goal is 20 lbs and 5" off my belly! This program is the perfect way to be "Out with the Old and in with the New!" I will get the junk out and put the "stuff" that's supposed to be in there, back in. Do you need this? Do you feel tired, bloated, sluggish, full, heavy, ill, achy, and just plain BLAH?? Then, this program is perfect for you. We have a very supportive group on Facebook called Sparty's Reset Rockers and it's a live, ongoing group of people who have done the Reset, those doing it now, and those who want to do it but want more information first. I welcome you join, just message me for the link or look it up on Facebook.

My goal is to continue my journey to get fit and to bring as many people with me as I can. Do you need to get fit? Do you have 5-250 lbs to lose? Are you always exhausted, stressed, "too busy" to fit a workout in, out of shape, a new mom/dad, a bride-to-be...where ever you are, there is a perfect fit for you with Beachbody! I'd love to coach you and have you join me. I promise you won't regret it. Just like my friends Richard and Kathy don't regret it!! Watch this (their story at approx 1:00), I was at this event and it was absolutely AMAZING!: 

Donuts??? Why Yes!!

This recipe is from the Eat Clean Diet's Page! Looks fantastic!!

Instructions

Fit Ingredients

1/4c + 2 tbs (42g) almond flour
2 tbs (14g) coconut flour
2 tsp (10g) psyllium husk (or flax/mila)
1/4c baking stevia (or desired dry sweetener, to taste)
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cardamom

1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1/4c coconut milk (or milk of choice)
1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp butter extract, optional

1/2 c (65g) shredded carrots

Frosting

3 tbs cream cheese (I used Green Mountain Farms Cream Cheese & Greek Yogurt Blend)
1 tbs FF plain Chobani
Vanilla stevia, optional

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Donut pan
non stick spray/oil of choice


Directions

1. Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. Spray 4 donut molds with non stick spray.

3. In a bowl whisk together your dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium, sweetener, baking powder and spices.

4. In a second bowl whisk together your wet ingredients: egg, egg white, milk, vanilla, butter extract.

5. Mix your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients.

6. Fold in your shredded carrots.

7. Divide the batter evenly among 4 donut molds.

8. Bake for ~ 25 minutes or until they spring back at the touch.

9. Allow donuts to cool.

10. While donuts are cooling mix together your frosting ingredients.

11. Divide the frosting evenly among the 4 donuts, spreading over the tops.

12. Serve along side some tea!

13. These will stay fresh in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips & Bonus Information

Nutrition: (for 1 out of 4 frosted donuts) Calories: 149.8, Protein: 8.2g, Carbs: 11.1g, Fat: 8.5g (2g Saturated), Sodium: 92mg, Fiber: 6g** (Net Carbs: 5.1g)

YIELD: 4 donuts 
PREPARATION TIME: ~15-20 minutes 
COOKING TIME: ~25 minutes 

Lentil Carrot Salad

Here is a great CLEAN, VEGAN, lunch that you can make the night before. Feel free to add other vegetables but bear in mind, it will change the calories.

Lentil Carrot Salad

1 c. precooked lentils (I used the vacuum sealed organic kind)
3/4 c. shredded organic carrots
1/2 c. chopped baby tomatoes
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 c. chopped, fresh cilantro
2 T. Braggs Garlic Salad Dressing
Cracked black pepper
Smoked Himalayan Salt

Mix all together. Let marinate for best flavor. Entire recipe is approx 390 calories.