Soooooo, let me guess - you started this year with all these "I am going to eat better and look great this summer" kinda goals.... Like I've said before the number one New Year's Resolution is to lose weight - and if you are like the over 90% of the American population, you've probably already fallen off the bandwagon --- DING DING WAKE UP CALL!!!
So why am I so passionate about clean eating? Umm, well you only have one body and you should fuel it and treat it like that! And I also know, without a doubt that nutrition is 80% of health and weight loss -- so yeah, it is pretty important! And I also realize it is the hardest part - working out for 30 minutes a day is easy, anyone can give up 2% of their day to workout - but the other 23.5 hours of having to control what is on your plate and what goes into your body, now that is the hard part... A lot of people think this is complicated, expensive and takes a lot of time - WRONG-O!!!
I've done every diet in the past before, but the beauty is -- THIS ISN'T A DIET - it is fueling your body, correctly.. And you will not believe how much better you will feel!
What are you going to get out of this:
Clean Eating meal plans
Clean Eating grocery lists
Simple and nutritious recipes
Simple Daily workouts
A place to ask questions, look for tips and get support
Most active participant will win a FIXATE COOKBOOK by Autumn - the creator of the 21 Day Fix!
Whey is a dietary supplement and food ingredient created by separating components from milk. Whey is a by-product of the cheese-making process. Whey isolates contain the higher percentage of pure protein and can be pure enough to be virtually lactose free, carbohydrate free, fat free, and cholesterol free.
Whey proteins are highly bioavailable, are very quickly absorbed into the body, and have a high concentration of amino acids which are highly concentrated in muscle tissue, and are used to fuel working muscles and stimulate protein synthesis.
Whey isolates have had their base component (water) removed and are generally considered almost lactose and cholesterol free — they are typically at least 90% protein
Whey protein is popular among athletes today because of its ability to be digested very rapidly and help return the post-workout body back from a catabolic (muscle-wasting) state to an anabolic (muscle-building) state. Making Shakeology the perfect post workout meal replacement!
Top Ten Benefits of Whey Protein:
Weight Loss
Assists in increasing in muscle mass
Assist in cancer treatment
Increase in glutathione levels (your body’s main water-based anti-oxidant)
Decrease in HIV symptoms
Decrease in triglycerides
Decrease in total cholesterol while increasing HDL (good cholesterol)
Increase in immune system function
Decrease hunger (a study showed that after consuming whey protein blood levels showed significantly reduced levels of ghrelin (a hormone that tells your brain you’re hungry) up to four hours later)
Decreased recovery time and symptoms of over-training
True Story - I am at my mom's house and my mom gives Aubrey chocolate milk (milk with chocolate syrup) and Aubrey says, "this doesn't taste like healthy chocolate milk!"
When my mom asked what "healthy chocolate milk" was - I told her that Aubrey drinks Shakeology daily with me!
My mom said, "Oh, I am surprised you let her drink that - Ryan (my brother) said it has ingredients in it that he couldn't pronounce"
"Mom, not many people can pronounce 'Obeldobel' (my maiden name) but that doesn't mean it is bad!" I replied
This had me thinking - maybe other people think the same thing! And maybe people don't know what makes Shakeology so fabulous! And maybe people think this is comparable to a protein shake sitting on the counter at the store!
So here I am, the nerd that I am - and I am going to break this down - one by one...
Calling all cheerleaders, zumba lovers, dancers or wanna-be dancers like myself!
Welcome to CIZE - being called, 'The End of Exercise" because it offers an alternative to traditional exercise. And while you are having fun mastering the moves, you are burning tons of calories and will find yourself drenched in sweat - I was so surprised! I'm not much of a dancer, but lets face it - who doesn't want a body of a dancer!
What exactly is CIZE?
CIZE brings the dance studio home with dance courses that help you master professionally choreographed routines, step-by-step
An alternative to getting fit for those who dislike the monotony of traditional forms of exercize such as weight work and cardio drills
A totally exhilarating way to scorch calories and burn fat
Now hold up, I can't dance - is CIZE for me?
Those who want to get in shape, but have fun doing it
Those who want a simple, no-pressure way to learn how to dance
People who have dance experience and want a fun, new way to challenge themselves and learn new moves
People who want to dance like their favorite pop culture icons and listen to today's hottest music
Families who want to get fit and have fun together learning dance moves!
What are the unique benefits?
CIZE helps you get fit in 4 weeks as you master professionally choreographed dance routines.
Forget squats, lunges, push-ups, and boring cardio. CIZE is a thrilling and fun alternative to traditional exercise!
Shaun T breaks down the freshest choreography step-by-step, move-by-move so that by the end ANYONE can bust out an impressive dance routine.
You'll CIZE IT UP to the hottest music originally recorded by artists like Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Timbaland, Destiny's Child, and more!
You'll be so focused on mastering the moves and having fun that you'll forget you're getting a cardio, core, and strengthening workout the whole time!
How does CIZE work?
CIZE breaks down the moves step-by-step as you go, so you can learn them, repeat them, create a sequence, and bust out a full routine to songs from the CIZE playlist. You won't stop moving to the beat and will get a killer cardio, core and strength workout—all at once!
What’s included?
6 dance courses on 3 DVDs to help you learn to dance while you get in incredible shape!
Get Started Guide that tells you everything you need to know to get started right, how to accurately track your body transformation, earn FREE CIZE socks, and what to do to get your best results.
EAT UP! Guide with a simple-to-follow meal plan that lets you eat the foods you like in the proper portions to help you achieve maximum health, energy, and weight loss.
Weekend Survival Guide that gives you the tools to stay on track, even when you're eating out! Learn the DO's and DON'Ts of a night out on the town, so you can go out and have fun without sabotaging your results!
Beginner Calendar where you can rate your dance skills and track your progress!
Advanced Calendar shows you which dance workout to do each day to lose weight and get your sexy dancer's body faster!
Plus 2 FREE bonus workout:
8 Count Abs: Strong abs and core are at the heart of every great dancer—and sexy body! You'll find this ab-targeting sequence at the end of each disc. Work your abs on the floor, then end the 8 minutes Cizing It Up with an ab sequence choreographed to the song HEADSPRUNG, originally recorded by LL Cool J.
BONUS DVD - Hold Your Own! Want to impress your friends at a wedding, party, or just your next night out? With Hold Your Own, we teach you a few go-to moves that'll make their jaws drop!
Apply here to earn a spot in my next accountability and support group!
I honestly didn't know what to expect going into Summit - I signed up for what I needed to pretty blindly, and my anxiety about leaving my girls and traveling shadowed me from doing much research.... But it was fun having each day as a big surprise!
Summit is the biggest Beachbody celebration and training event of the year - celebrating the success
of coaches, Beachbody Challenge Winners and the company as a whole! At Summit, I got a ton of motivation from motivational speakers, and trainings from the top coaches in the company... We also get to be the first to get our hands on new swag, programs and supplements.... And hear about all the new product launches! SO needless to say with all the emotions, trainings, information it was overwhelming!
We were so blessed to all stay together in a giant 'Real World' like house within walking distance from the events in Nashville! It was so amazing, we had trainings all day, then could come back and chat and mastermind and then go out on the town! I loved these girls before this event, but I truly felt a deep connection and bond with them after this!
Sooooo.... I won't keep you in suspense - I will start the recap with PRODUCT LAUNCHES!
The Master's Hammer and Chisel
I am the MOST excited about this program - for the first time ever Beachbody is combining two trainers to get you the ultimate results!
Created by Sagi Kalev (creator of BODY BEAST) and Autumn Calabrese (creator the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme).
Expert workout system that delivers breathtaking, body-changing results in as little as 60 days.
Trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese are sought-after experts at sculpting spectacular physiques—and they have shelves full of competition prizes to prove it! In The Master’s Hammer and Chisel, they share their winning strategies in this breakthrough system of resistance training to help you shape powerful muscle and shed body fat to build a ripped, statue-perfect physique.
Expected launch date is December 2015
Shakeology Boosts!
Thanks to Shakeology Boosts - you can now customize your needs with Shakeology Boosts.
Boosts include:
Focused Energy
Power Greens
Digestive Health
Beachbody's Performance Line
No matter how good your workout is, at some point you want even more—more energy, better endurance, incredible strength, and peak recovery.
This line includes:
Pre-workout energy
During-workout super hydration
Post-workout muscle recovery
And a first-of-its-kind overnight muscle repair—to turbocharge your workouts and recovery for game-changing results at every fitness level.
All with no artificial flavors or colors
After opening night and all the product launches, we started with trainings the next day.... I am so grateful for the trainings, they helped motivate me, give me some great ideas, and change my point of view! Being the dork that I am, I took a ton of notes and I can't wait to incorporate what I have learned so I can be a better coach and mentor! Also during these trainings, I got a new spark and excitement about my own personal fitness journey!
We made sure that we had fun together as a team, between hitting the town of Nashville and
the parties that Beachbody actually puts on for successful coaches that meet certain criteria! One party that I qualified for was the Success Club Party - yes, I get paid to change lives and then we celebrated that success at a Stars and Stripes Party with live music, drinks and a bbq!
The highlight of my trip was when my coach surprised me with a photo op with ShaunT! Seriously, she gave up her ticket to me - not only that but she printed out my transformation pic for me to ask him to sign... Who does that? Well let's just say this was one of the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me, hands down! I was so nervous though, this was a bucket list item for me! So when the day arrived, I was so anxious - luckily a fellow coach, Maegan was coming along! She talked to me and helped calm me! I practiced what I would say - but needless to say I became almost speechless... When it was almost our turn the Crew member said I was not able to take the photo up to ShaunT... I was crushed - when I went up to Shaun, and I told him about my transformation and thanked him and I asked him if I could show him my transformation - he agreed! I went on to see Chalene and Sagi! After the other photos, I went up to the Crew member and told her I had permission.... We waited in line again and as they were finishing the photo op I was blessed enough that ShaunT agreed to a few more photos and a signature - he was so gueinue and I could tell he was impressed and proud! Best feeling ever!
Chalene!
Top Coach, Melanie Mitro - complimenting
me on my transformation!
On Saturday, our last day of Summit - we started the day with a 6am workout with all the trainers and 25,000 coaches! We shut down 7 blocks of a major street in downtown Nashville! The workout was grueling in the heat! After a day of trainings, we went to LP Field to celebrate Top Coaches, the #1 Coach and the Beachbody Challenge Winner! It was so inspiring to see all the weight loss and success stories, as a successful Beachbody transformation the winners touched my heart! The event ended with celebrating the #1 coach, Melanie Mitro - who just so happens to be my coaches, coach! I have done numerous calls and meetings with Melanie and she is truly such a beautiful person and amazing coach!
^^ Can you find me??? ^^ Dream Team Group Photo!
And to think, I started this business as a "hobby", just some fun money, and maybe to meet some new
friends...
Little did I know that just over a year later, I would have a business - a real business! Oh, and real genuine friends, like best friends...
We are all different, very different - but we all have characteristics that compliment each other... we have a common ground, and a common blessing - we are working on being the best versions of ourselves while transforming lives... we train and master mind together, raise each other up, travel, strive towards financial freedom, and work on our personal health and wellness goals while paying it forward --- and we get to call this or JOB!!!
I never imagined my life would look like this! I feel truly blessed...
If you are ready for a change in your life, have a passion for helping others, and want real success fill out an application to join my team!
It is no secret that ShaunT is my favorite trainer - and when I heard he was coming out with a new workout, I was undoubtly thrilled! And then I found out, it was a dance video, at first I was like, "dang it, I don't know how to dance." And then I tried it, and I was right - I can't dance, well maybe not in one 40 minute session - but maybe after 4 weeks I could! And much to my surprise, I had a blast, it was fun and I was dripping in sweat - and I was instantly excited!
I am so excited for this program, which is being released July 16-20th - because it is just in time to take to the beach and dance with my sisters, and hey maybe a few of my cousins will join in!
My team and I are going to launch an Exclusive Cize Test Group - space will be very limited! In this 5 week group we will have one week where I teach you everything you need to know about being successful (clean eating, water intake, meal prep and planning), then for 4 weeks we will rock Cize together!
This program is perfect for kicking off a fitness journey, toning up, increasing cardio, and Zumba lovers who are looking for an at home alternative! Tired of squats, lunges, push-ups, and boring cardio? Shaun T is taking us back to his dancing roots and makes losing weight an “experience.” Shaun breaks down the routines, step-by-step, move-by-move, and builds them into a full dance workout. And at the end, you’ll get to CIZE IT UP to songs from Shaun’s playlist.
THE END OF EXERCISE IS COMING.
To be one of the first to gain access to Cize and to be part of the Cize Test Group - Please apply here!
We are busy, busy, busy at Summit - and I have succumbed to peer pressure - and I am so glad I did! Can you say 'game changer'? Seriously, I was nervous about high heat and intense cardio workouts combined with traveling, long days and just being out of sorts - but this my friends, kept me on my game - in the trainings, at the late night events and especially in the workouts! I'll admit, I am hooked! Already ordered some for when I get home!
Why E&E?
A pre-workout formula can help address complaints of "fatigue" or "lack of energy" prior to a workout.
Drinking a pre-workout supplement can help you power up with energy to succeed in your workout and help fuel your body to tackle the most challenging fitness programs.
Improve your energy, endurance, strength, and focus - designed to help you power through and maximize every moment of your workouts. It's a proprietary blend of advanced nitric oxide boosters, amino acids, natural energizers, electrolytes, and essential B vitamins, created to help you start fast and finish strong
Will it improve my results?
Yes, if you are able to push yourself more during the workouts, naturally you will burn more calories - therefore, maximizing your results!
What's in this stuff?
Advanced nitric oxide boosters to help speed more nutrients and oxygen to your muscles for better performance.
Natural energizers to help increase energy and focus to maximize your workout.
Amino acids to help promote muscular energy and overall workout performance.
Electrolytes to help fight dehydration and support optimal muscle function.
Essential B vitamins to promote a strong metabolism to provide energy so you can burn fat.
Stevia for natural, zero-calorie sweetness.
You will NOT find artificial ingredients, sugars or untested products unlike other pre-workout drinks!
For more tips, training, 1:1 support, and information - fill out the application below - can't wait to hear from you!
I must admit, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day - I could eat breakfast food all day long! I was afraid I was going to have to give up my favorite foods... NEGATIVE! Just needed to figure out how to make it healthier! My girls love this recipe!
What you need:
1 egg
1 cup milk, or soy milk, or almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 slices clean, whole grain bread
Cinnamon, ground
What you need to do:
Crack your egg into a large bowl.
Add milk and vanilla.
Mix well with a whisk.
When you dip your bread into the mix, do it quickly. Drop it in, flip it over, and take it out again immediately.You just want to coat the bread. Not soak it.
Using a non-stick pan and a very light coat of olive oil to cook the bread on both sides. Cook till golden brown.
Serve with a bit of honey or maple syrup for dipping.
For more recipes and meal planning assistance, join my upcoming motivational and accountability group!
In 7 days, I will be driving with a few fellow coaches to Nashville for a giant event - Beachbody's biggest event of the year, Summit - trainings, parties, motivation, workouts with the trainers, exclusive shopping - you name it... I see all my peers talking about how excited they are, they have a countdown going, they are trying on fancy dresses and packing... but not me...
Honestly, I am terrified...
Going to Nashville sums up all of my greatest fears...
Which include, but aren't limited to - large crowds, meeting new people, meeting people I admire, and the greatest of these fears is leaving my girls...
Sounds silly, right?
Almost 30 years old and I have these fears...
So you might say, "Umm, Erin you don't have to go, just stay home!" And I would, but here is the thing, I did not chose to be a coach or to change lives - it CHOSE ME! I am so internally drawn to go, despite the tears and the anxiety and the fears because this is what I was meant to do... And if you know me personally at all, you know it must be true because I don't leave my kids EVER! So funny, because I am sure as a mother you can relate - some days I can't wait for bedtime, or I just want a meal or shower free of interuptions - but then when the opportunity arises, it feels so weird, almost not right!
I have literally broken down and cried about leaving them - I don't know why, guess I am being selfish... I cried today folding their little laundry, and putting them to bed - I feel like this is crazy, because in reality of how much time I get with them, 6 days is nothing... but I've never left, I am always there - and funny thing is, when I talk to Aubrey about it, she is just like "you will bring me home something, right mom?" - some days I wonder how I raised such a strong, independent girl!
I remember last year, when I was watching all everyone at Summit - I remember thinking "I have to
go there" and when I told my mom I bought a ticket to go, she could hardly believe it. The year has come around so quickly, I almost can not believe it... Kate was only 6 months old at the time...
But don't take this the wrong way, part of me is excited to go - the coach part.. The part that knows that this training is going to change my life, help me change more lives and help me be a better mentor to my team..
This tattoo on my foot, is something I wanted for a long time -
I made sure I got it before leaving, so I could always look down
and be reminded of my WHY - because every step I take is
all for them xo
Really I am blessed - blessed to have so much to waiting at home for me these 6 days I am gone and blessed to have so much to look forward to while I am there... blessed with the opportunity to change lives, including my own...
I can't help myself, I love Chinese food! And I am admittedly the laziest cook.. This recipe pretty much covers these two areas! The girls loved the chicken, thinking it was sweet and nicknaming it, "sugar chicken"!
What you need:
2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp of ground ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp dried minced onions
1/4 cup slived green onions
What you need to do:
Trim the fat off chicken.
In a medium sized bowl, mix honey, soy, ginger, garlic and dried onion.
Foil and spray a 9x13" baking pan with extra virgin olive oil.
Add chicken to pan in a single layer, top evenly with marinate
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Bake chicken for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from the oven, turn pieces over, top with sliced green onions, and return to oven and bake for 10-15 more minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
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