3 Week Yoga Retreat

I have been loving yoga lately. The strength I gain - physically and mentally. I have learned so much
about myself on the yoga mat. I have been combining yoga with personal development on learning about true happiness - how to gain it, how to spread it, how to teach it to my daughters.

I am excited to provide you with a 3 week group on what I have learned on and off the mat. This group will be following the 3 Week Yoga Retreat workout program by Beachbody (ask me how you can gain access to it for free!). I will be teaching you about clean eating, fall crockpot recipes, and tools on how to gain happiness in your daily life.

So I know what you are thinking - yoga, is it really for me?

I get it, I was initially turned off and intimitated by yoga... so let me tell you a little more about this amazing new program.

What is 3 Week Yoga Retreat? 

•  Designed for yoga beginners and those who always wanted to try yoga, but were intimidated or didn’t know where to start. 
•  You’ll learn the basics in 21 classes, one per day for 3 weeks. Each one is 30 minutes or less, taught by one of four Yoga Experts.
•  We paid special attention to instruction and guidance so you know you are doing it right. Need proof? In test groups, we placed participants behind a screen to make sure our guidance was so crystal clear, you could do it successfully, even without seeing the poses. 
•  There are no candles, no chanting, no OMs. Just incredible, simple classes with no distractions, guided with precise detail. 

Who is this program for?

•  Yoga beginners. 
•  Anyone who always wanted to try yoga but didn’t know where to start. 
•  People who are looking to complement their current fitness programs and improve flexibility, reduce stress, and achieve better balance in their life overall. 
•  People who want to build a proper yoga foundation so they can feel confident in any yoga class. 

What makes this program different?

•  Learn yoga from square one, step-by-step, move-by-move. 
•  Nothing new-agey, nothing to be intimidated by, and no judgment. 
•  This is a perfectly crafted 3-week program that gives you total immersion and understanding of the fundamentals of yoga, resulting in a solid yoga foundation. 
•  Each class is taught by one of four Yoga Experts who have many years’ experience.

Heard enough and ready to get started? Or have more questions? Either way fill out the application below and we will get started!

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The Nutty Mermaid

Since the girls and I have a hard time getting in all of our veggies, I have been sneaking them in my shakes! And when they ask why it is green - I simply tell them it is a mermaid shake with seaweed (aka spinach!) - and they can't tell the difference!

Great way to get a few extra vitamins in with my superfoods before germy school season!

Clean Beef Stroganoff

Rainy day, and ready for some fall comfort food - but not ready for the 'comfort food' pounds... so I decided I would start experimenting with my family favorite comfort foods and making them healthy or at least healthier! First on our list, clean Beef Stroganoff - simple modifications made this just as tasty and a lot fewer calories!

What you need:

• 1.5 pounds of beef tips (I cut off any additional fat)
• 1/4-1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Large yellow onion, cubed
• 8oz sliced mushrooms
• 2/3 cups of water
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• salt/pepper
• egg noodles (ccoked as per package instructions)

What you need to do:

1. In a large skillet, heat up EVOO (just enough to coat the pan)
2. Toss beef tips in whole wheat flour until evenly coated. (discard extra flour)
3. Add beef tips to skillet.
4. Evenly brown.
5. Place browned beef tips in a large pot.
6. In the same skillet, re-oil and heat.
7. Cook and lightly brown onion and mushroom.
8. Add onions and mushrooms to large pot with the beef. 
9. Add water, salt and pepper.
10. Cover and simmer on LO for 2 hours.
11. Before serving, add greek yogurt.
12. Serve over egg noodles
13. Enjoy!

The Health Bet Challenge

So how cool is this - my company is putting up a minium of 1 million dollars (yes, 1 million - like

1,000,000$) to help keep people motivated and accountable! Let's face it - losing weight, staying motivated - it's hard.... but nothing like a little cash to help keep you motivated, right?

For the month of September I want you to reach your goals, feel better, healthier and happier and get paid to do it? Not a joke, not a scheme, no catch, and no you don't have to be 'the biggest loser' to win - you just have to participate! And get a cut of 1-3 million dollars for doing so!

All the great qualities of my other challenge groups - daily motivation, tips, support, weekly meal planning assistance, and recipes - only thing that is different is you will get paid to be accountable... New and old challengers are welcome! Let's make September the month that we get started, break that platuea, or keep reaching our goals!

Here are the rules....

Ready to join?

Just fill out the application below and I will get back to you within 24 hours!

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Country Heat VIP Test Group

With Country Heat, Autumn Calabrese brings fitness and fun together in one exciting country dance-inspired workout that's simple, effective, and such a blast, you'll be dancing off the pounds before you know it. I sampled a workout, and it is a lot of fun (which means a lot coming from a non-dancer, non-country fan like myself). But like me, you might have a lot of questions - and hopefully this can answer a few of your questions and help you see if this new program is right for you.

If you are interested, I do have an upcoming VIP Test Group that will launch August 8th - hope to see you there (application at the end of this post)

What is Country Heat? 

• Super Trainer and professionally trained dancer Autumn Calabrese brings you a high-energy, low-impact, country dance inspired workout that's so simple anyone can do it, and so much fun you'll barely notice you're dropping pounds while getting a great total-body workout.
• An easy-to-follow, 30-day fitness program that combines 5 high-energy, cardio-based dance workouts, 1 dance conditioning workout, and the portion-control Eating Plan to maximize weight loss and achieve a toned, tightened body in just 30 minutes a day.
• All Country Heat songs are set to the hottest country music, with songs that you've probably heard on the radio. Not only did Autumn pick these songs for their popularity, she specifically matched her moves to the faster and slower beats to create the perfect interval training within each routine. The result? A fired-up metabolism that burns maximum calories and fat! 

Who is the target audience?

•  Anyone of any size, age, and fitness level who wants to start a fitness program. 
• Those who have tried and failed at complicated diet/exercise programs. 
• People who want to lose weight and are looking for results in 30 days. 
• People who like Zumba workouts. 
• People who like country music. 
• People who generally don't like to exercise or who want a lifestyle change, but aren't sure where to begin. 
• People who like to dance but are intimidated by complicated choreography they have to memorize. 
• Any 21 Day Fix customer who wants to continue to lose weight with a low-impact cardio program. 
• Fans of Autumn Calabrese and other Beachbody dance workouts like CIZE and Hip Hop Abs. 

What are the unique benefits? 

• It's a fun, easy-to-follow dance workout that ANYONE can do—in just 30 minutes a day! You'll have so much fun dancing to the hottest country hits you'll barely notice you're dropping pounds and getting a great total-body workout. 
• The program includes 5 cardio-based dance workouts and 1 Dance Conditioning workout that will burn major calories and shape, tone, and tighten your entire body—in just 30 days. 
• Diets don't work when you feel deprived! So Autumn is including her foolproof, portion-control containers to help you lose weight while still enjoying your favorite foods. No calorie counting, special foods, or eating at home all the time. 
• Autumn's easy-to-use Eating Plan shows you how to use your portion-control containers to create easy, delicious recipes— with foods you love—in just the right portions to reach your weight-loss goals.

What’s included? 

•  6 workouts on 3 DVDs 
• 5 Dance Workouts, each with a step-by-step breakdown of all the moves 
• 1 Dance Conditioning Workout 
• A set of 7 color-coded, portion-control containers and a Shakeology® shaker cup to help you keep your nutrition on track and your weight-loss goals in check. 
• Country Heat Eating Plan provides a wide range of simple-to-make recipes and shows you how to portion out your meals to help you achieve safe, sustainable weight loss. And we included new Country Heat Healthy Comfort Food recipes. 
• Quickstart Guide gives you an easy 3-step way to get started and get dancing. 
• 30-Day Calendar shows you exactly which workout to do from Day One to Day 30.
• Bonus workout DVD - exclusive from ME 

So what do you think??? Who is ready to dance those inches away, while having fun to great music?

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Ultimate Health Challenge - My Journey to the Final 4

I got the call that I dreamt about 2 years ago... The call that put me one step closer to my big scary goal - the call came when I was making dinner on Thursday evening... A call from Beachbody, "Hi this is Author from the Beachbody Challenge and I have some exciting news for you..."

The rest is kinda a blur... Out of hundreds of thousands of submissions, my transformation - more importantly my story - was chosen to be one of four, yes FOUR as a finalist in the Ultimate Health Challenge.

The Ultimate Health Challenge isn't about the weight lost, it is about the HEALTH, the LIFE restored. They recognized my transformation physically but also saw the bigger picture. This is why I love Beachbody, it isn't about a before and after picture for them - it is about the lives changed.... I went from a mom dealing with anxiety, postpartum depression, and uncontrolled hypothyroidism taking 13 pills a day to a mom that is full of life and happiness and down to 1 pill a day. A mom that was desperate to find happiness and confidence so she could be an example to her young daughters. A mom that found herself under the weight of obesity and depression.

In the heart of my transformation, it quickly became my passion to share my story, my struggle and my mission. And I vividly remember saying to my coach, I want to win the Ultimate Health Challenge - I want to be on stage, I want to use this platform to inspire change ((which was a huge statement for this introvert to say)).



I stayed silent about my goal, but not about my mission. My mission to show moms that self love is not selfish, that healthy habits start at home, that it doesn't have to cost a fortune, and that we have the power to instill lifelong confidence ((but we ourselves have to have it and own it)). My mission to help raise awareness and support for new moms and the real threats of postpartum depression and anxiety.

I want to thank you all for your support, and for your continued support. If you would like to vote and help me reach my goal, voting will open up Monday at 12PT and you can vote once every 24 hours. Screen shot proof that you voted for me and email it to me (or send me a facebook message) to be entered in for daily prizes! Thank you again!

To create an account to vote with, please use this link for a free account!

Splash into Summer - 21 Day Fix Challenge

Let's make a splash this summer - a splash into health, a splash into confidence, a splash into fitness... And yes, I realize summer is right around the corner - which is why I have the perfect idea for you!

How about 21 days to lose up to 15 pounds? Ready to get into that summer wardrobe? Let's do this, together! Whether you are ready to recommit to the 21 Day Fix, interested in taking it up a notch with the 21 Day Fix Extreme, or are just getting started - this group will be perfect for you!

Yes, working out is important but in this group we are really going to focus on helping you dial in your nutrition and create healthy lifelong habits - not a quick fix.

The 21 Day Fix or Fix Extreme are complete systems - workouts, nutrition and support. The workouts
are 30 minutes and range from yoga to weights to cardio. And work every inch of your body - including a bonus 10 minute ab workout! Each system also includes the infamous color coded containers and nutrition guide - which takes the guess work out  of the equation. 

This month, I will also be including a bonus workout and 30 day access to Beachbody on Demand! Myself and so many others have found success in this program. Honestly, it changed the way I looked at food.

My 28 Day Group (I say 28 days because for 7 days I will be teaching you how to use the 21 day fix system) will kick off June 20th. I am accepting 10 new applicants into this group - I am looking for motivated women who are ready to drop excuses and find results. Apply below for 28 days of knowledge, support, recipes, meal planning, fitness and results!

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