80 Day Obsession-DONE!

Well, the results came in.  The hard work paid off.

Could it have been better? Sure.

Could I have worked out harder some days? Yes

Could I have tightened up on my nutrition more? Absolutely

Did I miss a workout? NO!!!  (I even repeated one week because I was traveling and went back and did EVERY workout!)

So, I finished a program called 80 Day Obsession from Autumn Calabrese.  When Beachbody first introduced it my immediate thought was....

"I'm not working out for an hour!"

"I'm not getting up at 4:20am to EAT!"

"I'm not eating 6 times a day and you even want me to eat a veggie at 4:15am?"

"I'm not sure I can commit to 80 Days (Not including the Sunday's)!"

"I'm not sure I can give up sweets for that long!"

"I'm not sure I am ready for this kind of CRAZINESS!"

"I'm not sure about The Performance Line because I have never used it before!"

"I'm not sure about self-care because I have so many that are depending on me and you want me to put me first?  That's a bit selfish!"


So I chose to sit down and REALLY listen to the science behind 80 Day Obsession.  YES, there is science! This is NOT a FAD!  I listened to Autumn speak about the program.  I heard what the Test Group was sharing about all of this new information and talking about this crazy thing called "Timed Nutrition".  Then I saw the results coming from the Test Group.  OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!

I had a choice to make.  I could go ALL in at 110% or I could sit on the side lines and watch.  What was I going to do?  This was a HUGE decision to make.  All of the "what if's" came in and the "what were you thinking?" thoughts.  I talked to some fellow Coaches and we decided to jump.  I mean JUMP!!!!!

ALL IN!!!
ALL THE WORKOUTS!

ALL THE WEIGHTS, LOOPS AND SLIDERS AND MOST IMPORTANT ALL THE FOOD!


Now that it's over I can say a few things without any reservation!

"I CAN workout for an hour!"

"I WILL get up at 4:20am to EAT ALL THE FOOD!"

"I WILL eat 6 times a day and even a veggie at 4:15am!!"

"I WILL commit to 80 Days!"

"I CAN give up sweets for that long because she built in REFEED Days!"

"I AM ready for ANOTHER ROUND of this kind of CRAZINESS!

"I AM sure about The Performance Line because I HAVE used it and it's a GAME-CHANGER!"

"I AM sure about self-care because If I don't do it, I am NOT any good to anyone else who is counting on me!"


Yes, this was a mind-blowing, life-changing program.  DO NOT let the "I CAN'Ts stand in your way!  I almost missed out!  I almost didn't say yes.  Oh the journey I would have missed!  I made it! I did it!


Now 2 questions remain......

1- Will you stop the I can not's and JUMP?

2- Will I do another round?

Question #1- You have to answer for yourself but I am here to walk you through if you say YES!!!!!!!

Question #2- ABSOLUTELY!!!  I start ROUND 2 on May 7th!  Perfect Mother's Day Gift.  To be able to be the BEST VERSION OF ME!!!!!!


Let's Do This!

UPDATE!!!!!!!!

Things are happening.  I never dreamed in a million years!!!!
Well, I have made it to the last week of 80 Day Obsession.  Yes, life happened.  Yes, I was supposed to be finished as of today BUT life happened.  We traveled over our abbreviated Easter Break to NC to take care of some family business and see some family.  It was a whirl wind of a trip.  I managed to get in 2 workouts and I missed a couple. Because I committed 100% to this program, I came home and backed up a week so that I would not miss out.  I was not about to miss out.
SO......I’m on the Last Week a Week Behind.  NEVER THE LESS......THIS IS MY WEEK!!!!!  I’m so excited!  It’s just amazing to see what has happened.  Not just mentally but physically.  Yes, this is a challenge of a workout but it makes a difference in other parts of your life.
I have been running and we have an inaugural race here in Salisbury and made my decision at the last minute to do the Half Marathon.  Of course that means, a lot of running.  I hit the road and I was SHOCKED.  It has been amazing. My endurance has increase so much! 80 Day Obsession will change EVERYTHING!!!!!!

I have a new ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP starting up in 1 weeks!!!!!
What is holding you back?
What are you waiting on?
What excuses are you using?
Don’t wait!  JUMP IN!!!!!
THIS ONE IS EVEN FREE!!!!!!!!!
Fill out the tab over on the right———. LET’S GET YOU READY!!!!!!!

Apple Cinnamon Quesadilla

Apple Cinnamon Quesadilla

Not only is this Apple Cinnamon Quesadilla a hit with the kids, it makes for a quick breakfast, healthier dessert, or a great midday snack.

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 5 minutes

 Total Time 15 minutes

 Servings 1 Serving

 Calories 234 kcal

 Author Beachbody

Ingredients

• 1 (6-inch) whole wheat tortilla
• 2 Tbsp. cream cheese softened
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. raw honey
• ½ medium apple thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Spread half of tortilla with cream cheese. 
2. Top cream cheese with cinnamon, honey, and apple. Fold tortilla in half; cook in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until apple has softened and tortilla is golden brown. 

New Phase!

Yes, this pictures describes my week!
SORE!!!
It was the first week of a new Phase.  It was really interesting.
We had a lot of the same exercises BUT they were combined with other exercises.
We had a lot of the same exercises BUT we used a heavier weight or heavier resistance loop.
We had the same WONDERFUL trip to the Zoo BUT we add 2 extra reps to every exercise with every round.
We had a lot of the same BUT there was a lot of changes.  We had plenty of muscle confusion.  We had plenty of sore muscles!!!  It was absolutely amazing.

There is something about this program that I find very hard to explain.  It has not only changed my body but my brain, my emotions, and even my confidence.  I find myself feeling better about who I am and how I look.  I am confident in the food I have chosen to eat and trusting 100% the PROCESS!!  It’s so worth it!!!!

According to the calculations, I was able to move up a plan for eating.  Eating in Plan B at the beginning and now finding myself eating in Plan C, I admit I was a little FREAKED OUT but I have settled in and I have also found myself trusting the process more and more and more!!!!

This week we will take the adventure into a Refeed Day.  It’s very different and I actually get BROWNIES on WEDNESDAY!!!!!!  I am so excited about it!  I will share more about Refeed Day and the reasoning behind it.  

I would love to have you join us! If you would like to join us, please check out the tabs to the right!!!
Click one and just simply complete it and I will get in touch with you!!!!  Do not miss out on this INCREDIBLE JOURNEY!!!!!!

Maple and Turkey Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Maple and Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Bringing an appetizer to your holiday dinner or cocktail party? Look no further. These Maple and Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts will please a crowd.

 Course Snack

 Prep Time 15 minutes

 Cook Time 35 minutes

 Total Time 50 minutes

 Servings 6 servings, 4 Brussels sprouts each

 Calories 114 kcal

 Author Beachbody

Ingredients

• Aluminum foil
• 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 24 medium brussels sprouts
• 12 slices nitrite-free turkey bacon, cut in half
• 24 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Line large baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
3. Combine maple syrup and vinegar in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Wrap each brussels sprout tightly with half slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
5. Arrange brussels sprouts on prepared baking sheet so that they are not touching.
6. Brush bacon with maple syrup mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until brussels sprouts are tender crisp and bacon is crisp.
8. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Recipe Notes

Phase 1 is In The Books!!!

Well, I have completed the first Phase of 3.  I admit I was a bit nervous.  I was scared to share such pictures because it is a very vulnerable place to be.  This is a program, the only way I know to describe it is, that has completely ROCKED MY WORLD.  I have had to rethink so many things with this program.
Typically thinking when people are on a “program”
-You majorly cut your calories (700-1200)
-You workout like a crazy person
-You are exhausted
-You are obsessed with the scale
I have been there more times than I care to count.  I have a horrible relationship with the scale.  It is a piece of bathroom furniture that I can not stand.  I have been in a place that I have weighed several times a day and THAT number determined how many times I needed to workout in a day AND what workouts would burn the most calories AND what things that I could eat AND how many calories I was putting in my mouth AND how many calories I could have based on when I was going to the gym.  DO YOU SEE WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!  This is NOT living

Well this program tells me exactly what to eat and when to eat it.  What workout to do and I can choose when to do it.  Morning, Afternoon or even the evening .......THE BEST PART.....I don’t have to get on the scale every day, every week or even bi-weekly.  I get on at the end of a phase.  ONE TIME!  That is it!!!  Absolutely AMAZING!!!!

So, at the end of Phase 1—-
I’m down 4 pounds and 10 1/2 Inches!!!!!
Are you serious???
Yes, Yes I am!!!!!!
The best part.....after calculations for the next Phase- I get to eat even more food!!!!  CRAZY!!!!!

I would love to have you join me on this journey!  It’s absolutely a GAME CHANGER!!!!  What are you waiting for?   JUMP IN!!!  Message me ASAP!!!  New Group Starting 2/19!!!!!!

Baked Salmon Dijon

Baked Salmon Dijon

For an easy weeknight meal that's bursting with flavor try this Baked Salmon Dijon breaded with whole wheat bread crumbs, crushed pecans, and fresh herbs.

 Course Main Course

 Cuisine French

 Prep Time 15 minutes

 Cook Time 15 minutes

 Total Time 30 minutes

 Servings 4 Servings (1 piece of salmon each)

 Calories 267 kcal

 Author Beachbody

Ingredients

• Parchment paper
• 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. raw honey 
• ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs 
• ¼ cup finely chopped raw pecans 
• 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional) 
• 4  (4-oz. each) raw salmon fillets skinless 
• 1 medium lemon cut into quarters (for garnish; optional) 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
2. Line sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
3. Combine mustard, oil, and honey in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside. 
4. Combine bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired; mix well. Set aside.
5. Brush both sides of each salmon fillet evenly with mustard mixture. Place on prepared pan. Coat evenly with bread crumb mixture.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. 
7. Garnish with lemon, if desired.

Recipe Notes