Ok, I've gotta brag on myself a bit today because our Health Bet Challenge Kicks off Tomorrow, for once I am all prepped for the ENTIRE WEEK.... AND it only took me an hour & a half to do it all!!! I was too excited about all of the simple meal plans & grocery lists I found to make it so much EASIER for our group members to stay on track with their nutrition this month that I decided to try one out myself!
In all honesty, I HATE COOKING & PREPPING! I've always wanted to be one of those girls who had beautiful meal prep photos...but to be perfectly honest......I usually stick to my boring salmon and broccoli and then kick myself mid week for not prepping!!!! THIS right here is a rare moment and so I had to document it!!
For anyone doing using the Fix container system - this falls into the 1,200-1,499 calorie bracket and this particular plan is VEGAN - Yep, trying all kinds of new things this week-- but there are TONS more non-vegan plans to follow as well.
Here's the FULL MENU with container equivalents if you wanna try it too & if you're looking for more support on your journey this year, reach out & let's do it together!!
Breakfast-- 1 cup cooked oatmeal with ¼ large banana, 2 tsp. chia seeds, and ½ tsp. ground cinnamon (free) (2 yellow a, ½ purple, ½ orange)
Meal 2 (Snack): 1 cup celery stalks with 2 tsp. peanut butter
Meal 5 (Dinner Tue/Thur): ¾ cup cooked lentils wrapped in 1 cup lettuce leaves with ½ cup cooked quinoa, ½ cup sliced red onion (I didn't use), ½ cup chopped red (or green) bell peppers, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, drizzled with 1 Tbsp. Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette (I used lemon vinaigrette) (1 red, 1 yellow a, 3 green, ½ orange)
I'm curious, how many of you struggle with nutrition and prepping like I do? I'm looking for some foodie accountability buddies this year so I can make this more of a regular!! Email me if you're looking for support and accountability! I have a new Accountability group kicking off soon! SaraFitCoach@gmail.com Meal plan credit: https://www.teambeachbody.com/teambeachbodyblog/nutrition/vegan-meal-prep-for-21-day-fix
I seriously cannot wait for this release! I remember sitting at Coach Summit this past July being SO EXCITED when Beachbody announced this brand new program! Core De Force is the newest and hottest home fitness program from Beachbody and it will be launched on the 31st of October! Core De Force is a 30 day total body transformation program that will leave you feeling like a Badass! The best part, there's zero equipment needed but YOU! What type of workout is this? Core De Force is an MMA inspired program which includes 3 minute “rounds” where you will learn boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai, knee-elbow combinations, bodyweight training and cardio spikes that will target that core to help you lose belly fat and shred your entire body. I have had the opportunity to do Core De Force during an early sneak peek and let me tell ya, it's packs a PUNCH! I was sweating, punching, and left feeling incredible. Talk about a stress reliever! What I loved was the focus on the core. Our core is the powerhouse of our whole body and as women, it's often the area we struggle with most. This one's got it! So check out all the details here if you are interested in changing up your workout, breaking a plateau, getting started with your transformation, or holding yourself more accountable over the holidays. I am going to be hosting a virtual accountability group exclusive to those who are going to join me on this 30 day program!
What is Core De Force?
Core De Force is your 30 day countdown to a total body transformation. This workout was created by Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews, it is the ultimate mixed martial arts-inspired workout that is going to really knock off the belly fat, get rid of inches and tone and tighten your entire body with no equipment.
Worried about choreography? Dont' be! What's great is that there's a “learn it & work it” section that breaks down each moves so that you can learn them before you do the workout. Core De Force is also not on a beat or rhythm so anyone can follow these moves and kick some butt!
Is there a Modifier?
YES! There are modifiers in every single workout so no matter what your ability level is, you can go at your own pace and increase your level and you increase your strength and endurance.
Is there equipment needed?
NOPE! Just your own body! This is great for those on a budget or looking for a program that's travel/hotel-room friendly!
This workout is literally for ANYONE looking to get into amazing shape, shred their body, release some stress, and it comes with a FULL EATING PLAN with lots of recipes and an easy to follow meal plan to make the whole process super SIMPLE!
Combine this workout + Nutrition + Accountability without our virtual fitness family group.....you're going to be a KNOCKOUT!
Check out the preview here:
What Is the Eating Plan Like?
Eating Plan keeps things simple with grocery
lists and recipes so figuring out what to eat is never a
battle. There’s even a nutrition strategy that lets you
eat more—to fire up your metabolism—for the best
possible 30-day transformation.
The nutrition plan follows the the Portion Fix Containers, which are optional but allow you to easily measure out the foods you love and combine them to create wholesome and healthy meals that will keep you fueled right and energized to keep coming back to your workouts!
How long are the workouts?
The workouts are 30-45 minutes in length and you workout 6 days a week with a stretch on the 7th. The workout program is 30 days in length. All on a 30 day calendar to follow, designed to give you best results!
There are 10 workouts on 3 DVDs.
- 4 MMA-inspired workouts, each with a step-by-step breakdown of all the moves.
- 2 bodyweight resistance workouts
-1 CORE DE FORCE Relief workout
-1 Active Recovery stretch workout
Plus-- Core on the Floor: The ultimate core finisher—5 challenging plank movements to help burn
the belly and define, flatten, and tone the tummy.
Plus-- Core Kinetics: Strengthen your powerhouse with fat-blasting moves that help carve flat abs and
tight obliques.
***EXCLUSIVE BONUS!!!!****
If you join me, you'll also receive FREE Bonus Workout DVD—MMA Mashup. All the best CORE DE FORCE moves in one killer workout! From Boxing and Muay Thai combos to
resistance and plyo burners, this challenging workout will leave you drenched—and wanting more!
When Can I Get This Workout?
Core De Force will be available on the October 31st 2016 to customers of Team Beachbody coaches. So if you do not have a coach right now make sure to sign up with me so that I can be your coach and guide you from start to finish through the program. This is your link to create your FREE Team Beachbody Account .
Also, be sure to complete the application below to be considered for a spot in the exclusive Core De Force Challenge we are hosting this November! If chosen, you'll get 1:1 coaching from myself as well as the daily accountability and motivation of the whole group with lots of extra resources, prize giveaways, and more throughout the entire program!
How Can I Get Involved In My Support & Accountability Group?
Ok, this is seriously the KEY to success right here!! Those who participate in the group hands down get the best results because let's face it, anyone can go get this program but what we all struggle most with is the accountability to complete it start to finish and get the results we want....am I right??
I'm dedicated to our challenger's success 100% and I promise I will not let this be another program that collects dust if you're apart of our group!
Our accountability group takes place all on your phone! It's an interactive app that allows you to track and log your workouts, receive daily motivation and accountability from your coach, and interact with the others we've hand selected to be apart of this closed group event! It Does that sound like a good plan?
Wow!! Our Beachbody Team got some very exciting news this week! This past Thursday our team, The Sweat Life Dynasty officially became a 1 Star Diamond Team!!!!! Now, you may not know what the heck that means...which I totally get....but basically it means we're now in the top 2% (out of 400,000) of all teams in Beachbody! Pretty amazing stuff! But what's so cool about this advancement is that it has nothing to do with ME...and EVERYTHING to do with my TEAM's efforts! These amazing people below are just a few from our team of coaches who are out there helping others live healthier lives everyday! I couldn't be more proud for our team this week and I'm so excited to see where we are going!
As if celebrating with my team wasn't enough....Beachbody Corporate took notice too! I woke up Friday morning to a personal Congrats from Corporate recognizing our team which totally blew me away!
After listing to the call from Beachbody Corporate!
Seriously, this opportunity has blessed my life in so many ways this past year and to think we've created such an amazing team in just 1 year empowers me to keep pushing and helping more people create healthier and happier lives! I remember back to where I was 1 year ago before this opportunity fell into my life. I was a SUPER stressed out new nurse practitioner with horrible sleep anxiety and desperately looking for a positive outlet!!!! Well I sure found it...and it's been WAY MORE than I could have ever imagined! I'm so incredibly thankful to my Coach for pushing me to believe in myself more and more over this year! With her mentorship and my team's support, I'm becoming the leader I wanted to be thanks to this business! I consider this business a true gift and being able to now mentor new coaches in this business is an incredible opportunity and makes me so excited because I know what this business can do-- Financially, Emotionally, Spiritually, and Physically! Now it's on to create some more leaders within our team!
And for those of you reading this who maybe curious what this whole "Coaching" thing is all about or maybe you already love Beachbody and are looking to join as a coach?? I'd love to share this gift with you!! Our mission as coaches is to help people achieve their goals and enjoy a healthier and more fulfilling life! We do this NOT by being experts, but by simply supporting and sharing what's helped us with those we love! All that's required to do this business is an openess to learn, a wanting to continually grow and improve your own self, and a want to help other people! --- We train you on the rest, but it's all pretty simple!! Email me with any questions & to find out more about our next New Coach Training! SaraFitCoach@gmail.com
I’ve been getting a TON of questions lately about the TIME commitment it requires to be a successful Beachbody Coach!! Well…Here’s my truth!! I’m a full time (~45 hours+) Nurse Practitioner and a Surgical First Assistant two of those days (which means NO access to my smart phone or computer for about 12 hours), I’m a group fitness instructor, I’m a wife to my amazing husband, I have a social life, AND I’m currently a Star Diamond Qualifying Beachbody Coach!!
Now you may think…WOW, she must be busy!!! Well, Yes, I do like to stay busy, but I still go to bed around 11pm, and I'm not up before 6:15 am. I still take time to workout most days, read books, and enjoy myself, my family & friends, and my husband!!
The beauty of this Business is it’s on YOUR own time and YOU choose the hours! Our team has Rockstar Trainings & systems! I've learned how to knock out my "Power Hour" and I can teach you too! The ONLY thing I’ve given up since starting this business are nights filled with vegging out on The Real Housewives.....ha!(but for real though!) What have I gained?? I've gained amazing friends, the joy of helping others reach their goals, messages daily from those who FEEL better, healthier, happier, who are fitting into their old clothes and keeping up with their kids! I've gained my own personal accountability and most of all, a thriving business that's allowing my husband and I to TRAVEL so much this year and pay off debt...both goals of ours and we get to enjoy all of this as we continue growing it to become our future full time income!
I’ll take checking in with my amazing clients & team of coaches and hearing their success stories ANY NIGHT over some reality TV! Now, it's definitely not for everyone, but when this business falls into the lap of the right person.....amazing things can happen! If you're tired of just going to work for a paycheck and wanting to restore that passion in your own life...to feel a sense of purpose and excitement...if you have a drive to get healthier yourself and to help support others in their journey along the way...YOU CAN DO THIS TOO!! To ask ANY questions and find out more about how it all works! Email me: SaraFitCoach@gmail.com
Or if you're ready to just jump in, I have a new coach training starting next month, Apply Here!
This is one of my favorite go-to meals for meal prep! It's savory and it makes for great easy lunches all week!
Ingredients:
2 tsp - coconut oil 1 medium onion 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 clove garlic 2 cans of (organic) kidney beans 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1 packet of (low sodium) ground chili powder Pinch of sea salt
Directions:
1) Heat coconut oil in pan until melted.
2) Add chopped onions and bell peppers and heat on high until onion is translucent
3) Add Kidney beans (drained), Tomato (with sauce), Garlic, Sea salt, and ground turkey, and Chili powder to skillet with onions.
4) Heat on high until boils
5) Reduce to med. heat and cook for ~20 mins all together (Turkey will brown and mixture will become thicker)
I love quinoa! It's so healthy yet it's got this naturally sweet taste...and it's gluten free! It's a great base for any dish. Tonight I was inspired by one of Autumn Calabrese's recipes in her new FIXATE cookbook. I didn't have all of the peppers and herbs, but I threw together this healthy meal using what I had and it turned out great! Ingredients: -Quinoa (I just made the whole bag for the week) - Plum tomatoes crushed - I didn't have fresh but I'd recommend that! -Black beans -Chickpeas -Ground turkey meat with a (little) balsamic vinaigrette drizzle -Avocado - because I can't get enough! -can add seasoning, pepper, herbs to taste. Direction: -Boil the quinoa -Brown the turkey meat and add in some olive oil or balsamic if you please -add everything together....it's that simple! That's my kinda cooking for ya! A healthy meal that's filling and that you can make in BULK for the whole week! What are some things you add to quinoa?
I absolutely LOVE the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme workout programs...but when I first started, I have to admit....the meal plan intimidated me!!! Well let me tell you...It's very SIMPLE and I'm here to help break it down for you! Previously, I was someone who practiced the 80/20 rule. Meaning, 80% of the time I ate very clean, and 20% of the time, I didn't worry so much. Usually during the week I would eat very clean (mostly grilled chicken in a salad, etc.) and then not so much on the weekend. I was however, previously very was bad about tracking my calories and I hate trying to keep track of all the numbers! The 21 Day Fix Meal Plan has helped me stay on track and makes clean eating EASY! What makes the 21 Day Fix meal plan so amazing is that there is no counting calories (yay)!!! Instead, you determine your personal calorie bracket (mine is the 1,200-1,499 bracket) and from there you get an allotted number of Colored Boxes...for example, In my bracket, I get 3 Green containers (veggies) per day. They are perfectly portioned out so that you're not over eating or under eating. If it fits....you get to eat it! HOW EASY IS THAT!?! Here's the breakdown of the color-coded containers.
What makes this program #1 is that it makes clean eating super SIMPLE and combines this meal plan with 3 weeks of results-proven workouts! Did you know that about 70% of our results are made in the KITCHEN!?!
Now, don't get me wrong, fitness is important too....but DIET plays such an important role in our results.
It seriously takes all of the guess work out of it! Which is probably why I've gotten the BEST results with this program and why my team members are DROPPING dress sizes in their first 21 days! One of my current challenge member has to go shopping for new clothes because her PANTS are FALLING OFF after just her first round---not a bad problem to have in my book! So here's a little sneak peak at my meal plan for this week:
Want to learn more OR join one of my 21 Day Fix accountability groups?
