Calling BS on myself!!

 "I see you've been eating whatever you want this summer." ~Christina’s clothes 

You guys know that I overshare sometimes (serious apologies…sorta), but I like to keep it real and I believe in sharing it all, the good, the bad and the ugly not just the highlight reels. I do this because I know if I'm struggling with something, there is someone else out there that is struggling too and they need to know they are not alone in this. I've had plenty of struggles and challenges in my life, and what I've learned is that these struggles and challenges are what makes us stronger, it's where we grow, it’s where we learn who we are and it's where we learn to appreciate the process and the success that goes along with it.  Your health & fitness is no different. 

Here’s the real honest deal:  I’ve gained 15 pounds that I’ve been strategically trying to hide all summer long and hiding is such hard work you guys, physically, but mostly emotionally.  Yes, it’s been a fabulous and fun summer that I have fully enjoyed with my family and friends.  Traveling, vacation, late nights, bbq’s and patio time, boating, cocktails and wine, time with friends, yadda yadda.  I have absolutely LOVED every single moment of it!!  

However it’s time for the shenanigans to stop. You know them: exercising but not really (not pushing hard, choosing “easier” workouts but “work out” was checked off my to do list), NOT following my meal plan (start out amazing in the morning but then end the night looking 4 months pregnant because of carb overload) and the return of the nightly glass (no, let’s be real, 2 glasses) of wine. 

It’s absolutely not just about my pant size or a number on the scale. However, these are my alarms that go off when I know things have gotten way too far off track. I'm sharing this because honestly, I feel like SH*T (sorry for cussing).  My energy is at the bottom of the barrel, my moods are a bit of a roller coaster, my strength and my cardio workouts are truly suffering, and my clothes are getting too tight!!  This has got to stop because I have some super cute fall pants that I must get this bootay into!  Most importantly though, my mindset is off.  Not having clothes fit or a number on the scale doesn't matter as much as my mindset.  Not feeling good about myself, not feeling proud, knowing that I'm not taking good care of me is a sad feeling.  I don't like feeling like this.  I like being more self-confident and happy and just rockin and rollin through life feeling fabulous!  I want that Christina back!

Why am I oversharing with you?  Because moments like this, used to make me feel so disappointed in myself, sad and depressed and wanting to throw my hands up in the air and ask “WHY am I bothering?  It’s so much work and what for?”  We want INSTANT gratification and when we don't get it, we think those icky, negative, defeating thoughts to ourselves.

And then, if it’s not enough to feel bad about myself, I decide to just go eat whatever I want “just for today” and I’ll start again tomorrow with a better attitude or I decide a glass of wine will help me feel better.  Either way I get in a funk and feel guilty and horrible because I KNOW I can do this, I’ve done it before, I have the full love and support of my hubby and family and I have all of the tools needed to accomplish it, I just need to USE THEM. It's no one's fault but my own and I'm OWNING MY OWN BS TODAY!

If any of this resonates with you, I want you to know you're absolutely not alone. We all have those times in life where we seem to take a step or two forward and then a giant leap back. I know….I’ve been living it this summer.

For me, it stops TODAY. Right now!  Here's my accountability picture....my never, ever again....I know, I'm still hiding from you.  See that smile.  Yeah, no.  Not a happy camper.  Still some shame there... I'm saving the whole pics for a freaking awesome after pic!! 

With all of this long winded post being said (thank you if you actually read this all and have gotten to the end), whether you have started with me before, are wanting to start or don't know where to start.  If you are sitting, watching and waiting to see how this all unfolds, I just want you to know, if you need help, I'm ALWAYS here for you.  I haven't given up on myself and I'd never give up on you....we are in this thing called LIFE together to lift each other up and help one another to be the best versions of ourselves that we are capable of becoming!  

If you read this and are ready to take back your life and find yourself again let me know!  I'm ready to help you whenever you're ready!!  Find me on Facebook or send me an email.  I'd love to chat with you!

~Christina

5 Day Eating Cleaner Challenge!!

Reality: Everyone falls off the wagon from time to time. 
 
It’s true. If this is you, I want you to toss aside the guilt & criticism. It happens!  It happens to us all.  Even those of us with the best intentions.  Right?

However, what’s most important is what you do about it right NOW. Stop beating yourself up.  Let's just make a different choice.

Here's the hard truth.  You have 2 choices. You can either stay right where you are and nothing changes OR you can say “Not any more” and do something about it.

You can join my FREE 5-Day Clean Eating Challenge Group! I’ll provide the meal plan, shopping list, tips, and motivation, giving you the perfect jumping off point towards the New You!  

This is one of my most popular challenge groups and one that I so love doing!!  Everyone gets fabulous results and feels so good when they are done.  Here are some results from past challengers:  

Brittany B - My results are in. 5 1/2 pounds! I think I need to do a little happy dance! I definitely want to do these in the future! Way to start off my weekend!

Angela T – I can now say I completely get why eating right + exercise makes a difference. I can do all the exercise in the world but if I don't watch what I eat I won't really see much results.

Gloria B - I am shocked by my results!!!!! I have lost 7.4 lbs in 5 days!!! How is that even possible?!!!

Tina F - I lost a total of 4.4 lbs and gained more energy

Jonda G - Loved the meals!! Really enjoyed being a part of the group!

Tracy V - Lost 4 lbs and a couple inches, felt better, and slept better.

There are several more like that and they all deserve a huge pat on the back!! We all need that little jump start and kick in the pants.

Join me on Monday, January 23rd for 5 days and commit to eating well and clean! This is a FREE group event where we will partner together focusing ourselves on proper planning for a busy week, getting the right foods and nutrition in and having the support of a healthy like-minded community.  I will give you everything you need: the meal plan, grocery list, recipes and my coaching support.

It's easy to let go of eating well and getting the right nutrition during a hectic back to school schedule where the drive thru and boxed processed food looks convenient. However, habits like these will actually have a negative effect on the way you can sustain and maintain a healthy work ethic, life and relationships because it's not giving yourself the right fuel to drive yourself well and give you the energy you need to get through your day.

It takes 3 things, a commitment from you, proper planning and faith that it is totally doable and will positively benefit your busy life in a GOOD way!

Unless you're already committed to another health group and community and are living this out daily, I don't think ANYTHING should be holding you back or offering an excuse to join us! Plus we are really cool and fun!!

It's totally FREE and nothing but supportive motivation and resources here to help you thrive and live life fully!

RSVP to the Facebook Event page and sign up here to get your profile with me and I will contact you directly so we can get you set up! 

~Christina

Your 2017 Resolution Solution!

Merry Christmas!!  If you are already thinking about your health and fitness resolutions for 2017 STOP!  Look no further.  I have your solution and you don't even have to leave your house to go to the gym!! 

What if I freaking told you that Beachbody has just released an epic, game changing offer? What if I told you we just out offered gyms, other fitness programs and online workout companies? What if I told you our new offer would blow the lid off your 2017 resolutions?

What if I told you, you could get the complete
package that would offer unlimited access for a full YEAR to ALL of our programs new and old (even those still being developed)? What if I told you that it is less than a typical gym membership or personal training sessions? And with that you get cooking channels, portion control, Shakeology, 1 on 1 support, online coaching and your workouts on any device?

Because YEAH, we have that. We have all of that! We are freaking revolutionizing the way we take care of our fitness. You get to pick whatever workout program you want to do that Beachbody has ever created. You can do them all if you want. You can do a different one every day. Whatever you want!! Because you don’t have to pick just one!!

I am so excited about this! This is basically the Amazon Prime or Netflix of fitness right? So in honor of this, I am starting a brand new challenge group starting on January 9th! This offer goes live on December 27th. So let’s talk. Get your holiday funds together and make 2017 the year you change your life!!




🏻  a whole year unlimited access to every Beachbody workout program 

🏻  plus our revolutionary portion control system
 
🏻  plus a month of Shakeology to try (you can continue this if you want to or you can cancel at any time you choose)
 
🏻  plus a support system, challenge group support and Coach (🙋 Me)

 
All this for only $199!  This is less than signing up for a new gym membership or paying for personal training sessions. You have the worlds best trainers at your fingertips wherever you go. Available on any device you have, you have nutrition support and portion control containers an online group to help you stay motivated and accountable, 24 hour support online whenever you need it, meal planning, a cooking show with Autumn Calabrese and so much more.

 


New year - new you – new goals! Shoot me a message if you want more information about this. Let's get you ready to start 2017 right.  This will be the healthiest and fittest year of your life!

~Christina

 

Eat. Drink. Stay Fit This Holiday Season!

Don’t just survive the holiday season! Let’s enjoy this festive season while keeping on track with our goals and getting a head start on 2017!  I know I need all the motivation and accountability I can get right now.  So, let’s not do this alone.  We can keep on track during this busy time of year if we do it together.
 

Don’t worry, you can have your favorite cookies, fudge and cocktails and stay fit too. The secret is to make the most of each day, get a workout in, eat healthy 80% of the time and plan your indulgences.  We’ll learn how to do it all!

 

We will stay on track: Don’t throw in the towel now and wait to “start over” with your New Year’s Resolutions on January 1^st! There’s no extra magic in that day.  Start now and continue your progress through the holiday season and start off 2017 already ahead of your resolutions!

We will learn how to find time for fitness: I will share quick workouts that you can do anywhere to be sure you get your sweat on before the holiday parties, sledding adventures, cocktails with friends and cookie exchanges.  Shopping will not be the only cardio you get in!  If you have a program you are doing or take classes at the gym that’s fabulous!  We’ll keep you on track with them! 

Feel amazing and proud of yourself all season long by taking great care of your mind, body and spirit! You just might be able to rock a hot, new New Year’s Eve outfit as a bonus!

It’s FREE to join. So, what’s there to lose besides excuses? Nothing! Grab your bestie, the one you love, your family and friends and join me!  Just send me an email that you want in and I’ll add you to the group!!

~Christina

Are you a busy mom? Are you ready to make yourself a priority?

I created the Busy Mom Challenge for YOU and for ME. I want to help us busy moms feel their absolute best! Because when you are happy and healthy, you are a better mom.

The Busy Mom Challenge is for you if…


✅ You want to love what you see in the mirror – and not have that negative self-talk.
✅ You want to lose a size in 30 days – maybe two sizes!
✅ You want to gain confidence – the kind that shows!
✅ You don’t know where to start – but you know you must.
✅ You don’t think you have the time for yourself – but you know you need to make time.
✅ You want the energy to keep up with your kids – and the memories!
✅ You are willing to invest in yourself – because who else will?
✅ You want to be a part of a supportive group of moms – and never feel alone.
✅ You are absolutely serious about taking control of your health – with no regrets!
✅ You want a step-by-step guide of HOW to lose weight and keep it off – fast and efficiently!

The lazy days of summer are over and it's time to get back to our crazy school schedules, sports, homework, making lunches, PTA meetings, etc.  I certainly feel like the woman in this photo and I would bet you do too. That’s why I decided to create the Busy Mom Challenge. 

Unlike most other challenge groups, this one is uniquely designed for BUSY MOMS – whether you work full time, stay at home, have 1 kid or 5, life as a mom is BUSY…between housework, cooking, taking care of babies, kids and that's not to mention a significant other too!! Oh and wait….what about time for YOU?! 

In just 30 days, I’m going to be with you and show you step by step how to change your life.  How to not feel guilty by giving yourself 30 minutes to workout.  How to eat better to have more energy and feel better.  How to grocery shop and prep meals that will actually give you more time each day.   How to talk better to yourself and gain more confidence and self-esteem.  Oh and yes, you can have that glass of wine if you want to!   Phew!!

That’s right. I don’t want you to commit to 60 or 90 days, I just want you to commit to only 30 days. Give me just one month to show you how you can change  your lifestyle and see some radical changes happening in your body, your mind and your spirit.

We'll be connecting via a private online challenge group on Facebook, we'll be reading a book together that I will give you, we will be having online call (on a schedule we all can commit to) to connect with eachother.  This is a commitment to you!!  You are deciding to make yourself a priority. 

Are you in? Send me a Facebook message, comment or email me and I'll get in touch with you. I look forward to hearing from you. Tag and share with your group of friends and do this together! The more support you have the better your results will be!

~Christina

Summer is coming! Are you ready for it?

Okay it's time.  The cold weather is out.  It's time to come out of hibernation and shed the big coats, scarves, boots and sweatshirts and move into our capris, tank tops, sandals, flip flops and shorts!

With the lax in the crazy school schedules the summer brings, eating habits change too.  Between Summer bbq's, days off and vacations, it's so easy to throw those healthy habits right OUT THE DOOR!  You know what I mean, right?  

ANYWAYS, why not feel fabulous this Summer?!  Why not form healthy new habits, learn some new recipes, and incorporate healthy eating within your family?  Don't resort to the hamburgers and hot dogs all Summer!  Let's bring that confidence back and get healthy! 

Are you ready?  How do you want to feel this summer?  I know for me I need some more progress.  To be perfectly honest I've never, ever been very in love, or even in like, with my booty and legs.  They are the areas where I carry my weight.  It's the first to gain weight and the last to leave me.  I want to feel way better in my shorts and bikini this summer than I do right now.  I need motivation and accountability to get this done too so let's start a new Challenge Group!  Why not?

These challenge groups are way more than just buying a bag of powder and some workout DVD's and you go about your merry way all alone.  I mean really, how easy is it to not workout, to not eat right, to put it off, to not give it your 100%.  Who's going to know anyway?  I'll just restart on Monday, I mean what's another couple of days?  Does this sound familiar? Then you need a Challenge Group.

What is a Challenge Group?  It's your online family, it's a support system.  It's a place to go every day to check in, see how others are doing, let everyone know how you are doing.  We share our successes and our struggles and we motivate, support and encourage one another to keep going.  We make sure we've worked out each day, when we said we were going to.  We help one another guarantee our success and reach our goals.  We chart our progress, we share recipes, and tips and tricks and advice.  It's a full on support system in the comfort of your own home or your phone or tablet.  We're always there, 24 hours a day, whenever you need us.

What are the REQUIREMENTS?  I run these challenge groups for my personal customers, so, I would need to be your Team Beachbody Coach.  You can sign up for a free account HERE. In addition, everyone in the group can choose a Beachbody home fitness program of their choice.  Once we get in touch, I can offer several suggestions based on your lifestyle, personality and time commitment. That way, you can be matched with a program that will fit YOU!.  Finally, everyone in the group does replace one meal per day with Shakeology.  Shakeology is an all natural wellness shake that can be used as a meal replacement. While there is protein in it, it is not just a protein shake.  It contains your daily dose of nutrients, including 70+ super foods, which leaves you feeling satisfied and full for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  In addition to being clinically proven to help with weight loss, Shakeology also provides you with natural energy, curbs your cravings, and helps with digestion.  It's really yummy too and so many flavors to choose from.  My personal fave is Cafe Latte!!

The cool thing about these products is that you can get something called a Challenge Pack.  A Challenge Pack is a discounted bundle of a month supply of Shakeology (30 meals) and a fitness program of your choice.   On top of that, you also get a FREE 30 day trial of Beachbody on Demand, which includes over 15 full fitness programs, nutrition guides, and sneak peek workouts!  It's quite the deal!  

So, who is ready?!!  I am officially opening up spots TODAY, which means there are 10 NEW SPOTS AVAILABLE! It's always nice to have some Summer accountability so they will fill quickly! It's a GREAT feeling to feel confident and healthy in those Summer clothes and bathing suits.  I want YOU to have that feeling too! 

Check out the Event page on Facebook and contact me and let's get you started! We'll find the perfect program that works with your personality, lifestyle, fitness level and nutrition choices. 

Friend me on Facebook or send me an email.  I'd love to hear from you!

~Christina

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Ladies only.....are you really serious this time?

Ok ladies....this video is for you IF you know that it's finally, really seriously this time, I'm going to do it, finally time to drop the excuses and go for it. Want to take a chance and do this with me? Is what you are doing working for you or do you need to change your game plan or even more important do you just need a game plan? Take a look. This might be exactly the sign you've been looking for!!

Are you ready to give this a shot this holiday season? Let's get FITTER not FATTER this time of year. Yep! I said the big, bad F word, but it's true right? This time of year is hard for all of us!! Just because it's hoodies and sweatpants season doesn’t mean you shouldn't work on what's going on underneath all that coziness.

I have many challengers that tell me their biggest regret is, “I WISH I WOULD HAVE JOINED YOU SOONER."

So, what is a Challenge Group?  It's your online family, it's a support system.  It's a place to go every day to check in, see how others are doing, let everyone know how you are doing.  We share our successes and our struggles and we motivate, support and encourage one another to keep going.  We make sure we've worked out each day, when we said we were going to.  We help one another guarantee our success and reach our goals.  We chart our progress, we share recipes, and tips and tricks and advice.  It's a full on support system in the comfort of your own home or your phone or tablet.  We're always there, 24 hours a day, whenever you need us.

Challenge groups aren’t difficult, they are fun! The overall goal is to CHANGE your MENTALITY about your health so you create LIFELONG habits.

So are you ready?  You want to reach some goals so you feel a bit more comfortable this winter, have a vacation coming up?  Maybe you don't have weight you want to lose but you want to tone up or train for a race or reach another milestone.  Maybe you have 5, 10, 20, 50 pounds or more you'd like to get rid of...forever.  Maybe you just need to get yourself back on track and challenge yourself with something new.  Whatever the reason, I've got you covered.  Let's do this together and make this the winter where you get fitter instead of gaining those extra pounds so you have to make those lose weight and get fit New Year's Resolutions!!


That’s it! I want you to have fun and enjoy it, to see RESULTS & to stop putting yourself on the back-burner. You can even still have wine and chocolate! Are you ready?? 

We’re starting November 2nd so time is short but it's only 21 days. You can give me 21 days right? We'll be done before Thanksgiving. I still have a few spots left just for you!!

Check out the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack or send me a FB message or email and we'll get you set up for amazing success!!

~Christina

Transformation Tuesday

Here’s a fabulous Transformation Tuesday!!

Here's a little something to get you excited!! Contact me for more info!! Let's get you going this summer with my Summer Fitness Challenge Group starting on July 6th! Just give me 21 days and we'll get you on the right road to change your life too!

“Portionology is Awesome!”

Meet Stella H. She lost 42 lbs with 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix EXTREME, and 3-Day Refresh. She entered her results into The Beachbody Challenge®, and won the $500 Daily Prize for June 6th!

Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?

Before 21 Day Fix, I was searching for a quick way to get thin. I’ve lost weight before but always yo-yo’d right back up. I was mad, tired, and had given up on getting back to a lower weight. All I wanted was to find a way to get healthy, never expecting to lose any weight. I actually said those very words to my Coach: “I don’t plan on losing a pound. I just want to set a good example of health for my children.”

What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?


My Facebook friend, Jenny, was posting over and over again about her amazing transformation. She sent out an invitation for a free exercise Challenge Group. That piqued my interest. I joined in October and participated in the group. By the end of the month, we had a phone conversation where she recommended the Fix as I was wanting something with clean eating and whole foods, along with an exercise program that would push me to be healthier.

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?


I never, ever used to enjoy exercise. That was my downfall. I always viewed exercise as an evil necessity that would help me to dump pounds, so I’d only do it for as long as it took for me to lose the weight. As soon as I hit my goal, the fitness portion would be done – and so would my goal weight. The Fix helped me to want to exercise. I couldn’t believe it! Because of the nutrition piece of the program, and Shakeology, my body craved using energy in a healthy, productive way! I became obsessed in wanting to work out daily, to the point where I had to force myself to take days off! Thanks to 21 Day Fix, I have found balance between my mindset, fitness and nutrition!

What in particular did you like about the program you chose?
I love the following (all would be ‪#‎1s if I could list it like that!):

The containers! Portionology is awesome! * Shakeo! Yum! And whole food. And easy! * The workouts – especially Pilates Fix and Yoga Fix! I’ve also done 2 round of 3-Day Refresh! Love it! The mental clarity that I get from Refresh is amazing! Then, in late March, I was challenged to take on EXTREME! Oh my! This is what I needed. I lost a lot of weight with the Fix, but now needed to get toned and sculpted. I didn’t do a caloric reduction with 21DFX, but I worked my butt off to build muscle. This program is outstanding! In three weeks, I’ve become so carved!

Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?


In my first week of Round 1 of 21 Day Fix, I dropped 9 pounds!!! By the end of Round 1, I started running and for the first time, learned to enjoy the physical and mental aspect of it. On Valentine’s day, I ran my first 5K! If you’d told me in July last year that I’d be running a 5K at 33 minutes in February, I’d have laughed at you! I’m a powerhouse now! I love my body, I love my nutrition and I love my commitment to a clean, healthy life! One of my ongoing fears with exercise has always been resistance training. I took EXTREME as a challenge during the busiest month of my work. I faced my fear of not doing well with the resistance, and I conquered it! Wow. I replaced my excuses with effort, every day. And now I have the results.

How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?


The 21 Day Fix, 3-Day Refresh, and 21 Day Fix Extreme programs have brought amazing clarity and function into my life. Even when I’m not ‘completing’ a Fix program, I’m still eating with my containers, drinking a Shakeology every day, and committed to a daily exercise program that pushes me a little more each and every day! My children are watching and learning. We are all healthier thanks to these programs! I am now the role model mother that I was aiming to be when I first started! And I’m inspiring others to contemplate their fitness and nutrition approach. It’s a wonderful thing to be a positive influence!

How did participating in a Challenge Group help you reach your goals? How did your group support you and keep you accountable?


The Challenge Group helped so much, as the accountability piece was brand new to me. The participants in the group kept asking me for recipes, which made me feel so good! Then, when I posted my first round pictures, they noticed changes that, to me, seemed subtle! It wasn’t until I read of their excitement for me that I realize what was happening! I’m hooked on those groups! The members of my groups have become close friends! I’m ecstatic to continue to develop these friendships and and to welcome new members!

How did your Team Beachbody® Coach support you on your journey?


My first Coach was Jenny Beauregard Connor. She has been a lifesaver! She paved the way for my success, set me up with the right programs and got me involved! I was transferred to Jenn Greenberg and am so happy to have her and Mike as Coaches and uplines! They are so inspirational and I am lucky to have them, as well as Jenny, alongside my journey!

How did a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program (such as Shakeology® or Beachbody Ultimate Reset®) support your transformation? What are the greatest benefits you gained? Did you see benefits to your energy, sleep, mood/mental clarity, digestion/regularity?


Shakeo and 3-Day Refresh both have benefited every aspect of my life – energy, sleep, mood/mental clarity, digestion/regularity! I’m a different person! I’m happy, calm, and ready to take on challenges!

How did a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program affect any existing health conditions you have?

I have broken my sugar habit! Completely! Save for a glass of wine, I don’t consume any sugar any more. This is an amazing realization as my sugar addiction was legendary!