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?
This past weekend some of our local team attend a HUGE Beachbody event called Super Saturday! We headed to Orlando for this event and to say it was an amazing day is an understatement! They went all out for this one and the value we got was just incredible!
We heard from some top coaches, incredible success Stories, great training for our own businesses, heard from an all male panel, and from a few couples who do this together! Then we did a huge live workout with 300 local coaches!
What touched me the MOST was the woman's Story who was a ER doctor! Just like me, she feels she's able to help others so much more and DEEPER through coaching than modern health care! Now she's earning a full time income from doing what she loves as a Coach and paid off all her medical student loan bills!
Preventing disease is where my true passion lies and hearing her story just had my heart bursting with "YESES!!" What really rocked this day for me was that our Team was there to share this experience with us. When Ralph and I first started, we were just the two of us. We attended our first live event alone and each time since, our team has grown! Today we not only got recognized of our achievements, but we got to celebrate some of our team members achievements as new coaches who are already helping so many other reach their healthy goals!
If you're wanting to experience what makes Beachbody's culture so unique the next one will be in August and this event takes place In all major cities in US and Canada!
My heart was so full being reminded today WHY I do this and surrounded by our team who could make it! It's so much more than just a business, it's helping others live happier, healthier, financially fitter, and FULFILLING Lives!!!
Had such a great day with our team and if you're considering Beachbody Coaching or curious about what it is that we do, Email me - SaraFitCoach@gmail.com
You don't need to be local to Florida to join our team. All you need is some passion for helping others live healthier and more fulfilling lives!
After I graduated college and was fired from my first corporate job, I felt lost. That's when my journey to "find my real myself" began. It all started with getting my fitness & health back in check. I remember coming home from work completely exhausted, I'd nap most afternoons (sometimes sleeping until the next morning), I was living off frozen TV dinners, abusing caffeine & diet pills, drinking a lot, had horrible IBS, and felt In wasn't living up to my true potential.
Thanks to social media, I discovered a workout program called INSANITY. At the time I was so broke and $119.99 was a HUGE investment, but I needed to make an investment in myself and I knew with some skin in the game, I'd be more accountable!
Well, I not only got into the best shape of my life & changed my eating habits, I ignited this passion & drive inside me that affected many other areas of my life. This helped inspire me to go back to school to become a registered nurse and ultimately a family nurse practitioner.
I made it to my final career destination, but I still had this burning feeling inside that it wasn't enough, I was made for more. My true passions throughout nursing school were all focused around the power of exercise & nutrition in preventing/ending diseases.
Last year a little thing called Beachbody Coaching fell into my lap unexpectedly at the time, but looking back it was when I needed it the most! God knew what he was doing and although I started this business at a time I was stressed to the MAX in my career, it's been the thing that's saved my sanity & blessed my life everyday since!
Listening to others speak at yesterday's huge Beachbody event, I again felt this overwhelming sense of purpose, of belonging, of passion, and a true knowing that THIS IS MY PURPOSE!
Coaching allows me to pursue all of my passions into one role and help others uniquely using all of my own past struggles and triumphs as my guide!
Unlike modern medicine where I have a 15-30 min appointment slot with a patient, as a Coach, I'm able to dig WAY deeper with people, connect, and truly support them in their goals of living a healthier life just by sharing what I've been through, and being their wing girl along the way! I feel like I've finally found "My People" in my team of fellow coaches as well, those who just "get" me!
I know for certain that this little "journey" I've been on the last 6 years, wasn't about me finding myself, rather discovering God's purpose for my life. I'm very thankful He allowed this gift to land in my lap when it did and I know he's using me to share this opportunity with others out there who are looking for their "something more". If you're on a journey now, trust the process and stay open to opportunities. There's a bigger plan to all of it than we know!
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!
My virtual Bikini-Ready Boot Camp begins tomorrow and I'm so excited to be be taking this challenge along with some awesome new ladies! These groups are the Core of my coaching business and the results have been incredible! It's all about daily motivation, support, and accountability..and some fun!!
I'll admit I've been slacking on the meal prepping myself lately and since I'm going to be matron of honor in my friends wedding, which is taking place in Playa Del Carmen, in April...there is no better time for me to recommit!
So today I spent the afternoon planning poolside and enjoyed this gorgeous day and finished off by heading to Trader Joe's to get all the goods.
What's so awesome about meal planning is that not only does it keep me on track during the week and save me valuable time...it saves so much money!
I'll admit, I'm guilty of buying all kinds of things I don't need (especially at Trader Joe's...dark chocolate espresso beans & cookie butter??...yes please!!).
Today I went with my list in hand and stuck to it and I was able to get 7 days worth of meals, with 5 meals per day, is just under $100. Which basically comes out to just $3 per meal...and this includes the cost of Shakeology daily!!! (I can't live without my superfoods!).
So for this 21 Day Bikini Challenge I'm hosting, I'll be following the 21 Day Fix Extreme workouts and meal plan! I'm so excited to work with some new clients in this private online community group this month and I can't wait to see their results too!
I'm following the 21 Day Fix Extreme this month and I use the lowest calorie bracket. This is for 1200-1500 calories daily.
What's great about this plan is that there is no starvation or restricting foods. It's all based on clean eating and correct portions!
Here's the fun color-coded containers:
Here is my Meal pLan for Week 1:
Are you doing the 21 Day Fix too? I'd love to hear from you!
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)
ALL IT TAKES ----> Is a willingness to take a single step forward in a positive direction in your own life, which in turn helps many more!!
I get this question all the time so I wanted to be open and honest about what it ACTUALLY takes!
Coaching is NOT about being a fitness robot, it's NOT about always eating right, and there'll NEVER be that perfect time! In this business, though, you get to EARN as you LEARN and GROW. The most successful Coaches in Beachbody are working everyday towards bettering themselves & helping others.... but there's no such thing as perfect. In this business, there are NO FAVORITES! I've seen on our larger team, Coaches from all walks of life, all backgrounds, all fitness levels, all shapes, sizes, colors, and genders succeed as a Coach! They do all have a couple things in common though..... 1. A willingness to grow themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally 2. They are coachable 3. They enjoy helping others 4. They are consistent in their efforts and have a BIG vision! Really....ANYONE can do this! And what's so cool, is that while we do provide our team with ALL the training and tools they need to learn this business...PASSION sells more than anything and there are TONS of people out there who will be inspired by YOUR unique story! I swear, I can't imagine my life without coaching now that I've been a coach some time....My only regret was not saying YES sooner :) If you're curious about what we actually DO as coaches, let's chat more! I have a special Sneak Peek coming up, I'd love to share with you...no obligations <3 span=""> SaraFitCoach@gmail.com -Sara
I was chatting with some co-workers about my Coconut-oil VS coffee creamer/sugar swamp that I made earlier this year and I wanted to share it with you!! Why use coconut oil in coffee you may ask???? Well most of those coffee creamers are packed with artificial flavoring & colors which have been linked to a TON of health problems!! (Allergies, headaches, fatigue, digestive issues, and some are known carcinogens...aka cancer causing!). I have been diagnosed with IBS in the past and I've found the KEY to keeping my symptoms away is through my diet! Over the years, I've been working to clean up my diet and It's been a process, but I'm finding the "cleaner" I've made it, the better I feel! Now I LOVE COFFEE, but this year, I wanted to wean myself off the creamers with artificial ingredients and find an alternative to using so much stevia (yes, it's natural, but some brands are not created equal..another topic!). I'm not hard-core enough to drink my coffee black so I was looking for a solution!
My Solution = Coconut Oil!
The Trick is to BLEND it with your black coffee (I use a nutribullet) and Wha-La! It creates a frothy/creamy coffee that doesn't require Sugar OR Creamer!!
Coconut oil is packed with HEALTHY fats and has numerous health benefits! (You can also use it as a great moisturizer)
Yes, it does have higher fat and even saturated fat content which initially frightened me..but after doing more research I learned that the fats in coconut oil are Medium-chain triglycerides which have actually been found to benefit weight loss efforts by promoting excess calorie burning and promote fat oxidation. (Animal based saturated fats are the ones we need to limit. These are either long-chain or very-long-chain...which require a different metabolic process in the body to break down) If you're looking to wean off the creamers or sugar...try this!! And if you do, I'd love to hear from you! Comment Below and let me know how you like it!!
As we’re nearing the end of 2015, Ralph Mazzuoccolo & I have been reflecting on this past year!.This year was significant for us as we started a new journey that has now become a Legit business & it’s created a much BIGGER vision for our future than we initially anticipated!
I initially signed up as a Coach because I was looking for a positive outlet & more accountability in my own personal health! I LOVED the home workouts & the online community as a customer & wanted to be apart of the Beachbody community on a larger scale as a Coach…IT WAS NEVER ABOUT INCOME!!!!!
My ultimate intention with this business will ALWAYS be to help people live healthier & more fulfilling lives and as a healthcare provider my passion lies in preventive medicine!
I’ve been a HUGE fan of Beachbody as a customer for years and now it's my platform for disease prevention & health promotion!
So I decided to tally up our numbers & chart our income progression thus far as we end 2015.
it AMAZES me to look back at where we started, with an initial $40 investment, to our current earnings today! .....Now it may not yet replace our incomes, but we are not even a full year into this business!!
I share this with you to show you what’s possible financially with this PART TIME opportunity!
In this business, though, income compounds differently than in most jobs and so I have a very strong belief in our potential!
Ralph and I both work VERY full time jobs, we teach group fitness classes during the week, we still value our time together & with friends….AND we are still able to successfully grow this business part time!
This opportunity has changed our vision for what’s possible with this business! We both see it now as a future FULL TIME opportunity and a way to gain both financial and time FREEDOM!
YES, we have GREAT careers now but I never knew it was possible to make great money & have time freedom until I met the members of our team who are living this life!!
For me ---> I see this as a way to grow myself as a leader, mentor others on our team to do the same, share my passion for health & fitness…… and if God bless us with children in the future, I want to be able to raise my own children while being PRESENT in their lives all while still contributing to our family financially!
..…..I NEVER thought THAT was possible until I found this opportunity!
This business is about WAY MORE than just pushups and sales! And while it’s also MORE than just financial gains…those do come with time and can be SIGNIFICANT!
I see this business as a way to create FREEDOM in my life while HELPING OTHERS and living a life driven by PASSION!
What could an extra $1000 mean for you?? Are you Ready to find out?
If you want to get started on YOUR journey helping PEOPLE today, email me at: SaraFitCoach@gmail.com and let's partner together.
I'm going to be working 1:1 with new coaches this year and my focus will be on helping them start a successful business if they so choose! heart emoticon
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Last Sunday I woke up SUPER SORE after completing week 1of Hammer & Chisel (my new workout program)!! But this Sunday, I woke up feeling PAIN FREE, Strong, & Ready to get back at it! I'm Sharing my PERSONAL REVIEW of my new Recovery supplement with you all because I'm freaking 100% Super Impressed with the results & it's been a game changer for me this week!!! I’ve never been much into supplements. Mostly because of the artificial crap that’s in most of them. But now that I’ve got a 100% all natural brand, I decided I’ve give it a try! I’m taking on the Hammer & Chisel workout this month, which I’m LOVING, but it’s Intense to say the least! The first few workouts I tried left every muscle in my body SORE for days...which makes it hard to come back strong!
This week I tested this new post-workout RECOVERY supplement to see if this really helps combat post-workout soreness like it claims.
Well, today marks 1 full week now with daily workouts & Recovery....and all I can say is THANK YOU RECOVERY!!!! WOW, the difference in how I wake up feeling has me completely amazed and sold on this product!! This stuff is freaking INCREDIBLE!
One of the Key Ingredients is Pomegranate extract, which is a natural anti-inflammatory and way healthier than NSAIDS!
I’ve been able to come back to my workouts the next day feeling STRONG, I’m able to walk without limping, and I don’t have that painful tight muscle feeling I usually do after intense workouts.....AND I’m already seeing results from being able to keep showing up to my workouts stronger!
Another HUGE PLUS for me is that I no longer have to compromise or adjust my upper body workouts because of my job!!! As a Surgical First Assistant, I'm required to hold long awkward positions & isometric holds for hours! I usually can't workout upper body too much or I'll be in too SORE to do my job--- >Which stinks because this is also my weakest area that I need to work on!!
Well, I had 2 very long surgery days this past week AFTER doing my upper body workouts and NO PAIN!!!! I’m usually so sore after work also that I have to pop ibuprofen & get massages weekly but I didn’t need any of that this week AND I’ve been really pushing it in my workouts!!!
I’m 100% satisfied and I’m very thankful to have found a company that create such high quality, NSF certified, and all natural options for those who love to lift with me but want quality ingredients!
If you’re looking to take your workups up a notch & want a quality supplement line, Email Me: SaraFitCoach@Gmail.com for more info on the new Performance Line or Click below to Try it yourself! (also check out the video at the bottom for even more info)
Check out this video on the entire Performance Line here:
