2017 CAN be DIFFERENT

Now is the time to reflect back on the past year and start looking ahead. I love that each January, we all get a “fresh start,” and it allows us the opportunity to DREAM BIG.

Are you getting ready to set some goals for the New Year? Some INTENTIONS.

I had to admit, I used to set goals/intentions each year (spiritual, physical, relational), and I would rarely IF ever live up to them. Either I would cower from setting MEASURABLE goals, or I had these giant goals, but no PLAN as to HOW I would achieve them. Sound familiar?

Last year, the GOBankingRates survey asked respondents, “What are your 2016 resolutions?” and the top 5 answers included:
1. Enjoy life to the fullest
2. Live a healthier lifestyle
3. Lose weight
4. Save more, spend less
5. Spend more time with family and friends
Have you set these resolutions, too? Be honest. If so, I think these are FANTASTIC goals.
Do you know HOW you are going to achieve them? If not, I have an answer for you: #REALsolution2017 Challenge Group run by our team of coaches.

What?

Let me explain how you can achieve these five things through a challenge group. (I’ll start with #2, because once you achieve #2-5, I believe that #1 is a given.)



#2. Live a healthier lifestyle.
Who here has ever been on a diet? While I have never been morbidly obese, I was never satisfied with my weight or my figure. I was trapped in the cycle of “diet” (aka salads or low-fat eating) and “binge” (cope with my emotions through eating way more than what my body needed) for years. When I started running in 2005, I would hope to “run my food off,” but never fulfilled what I desired.

I lived this routine with running and even seasons of triathlon training for over 10 YEARS. I LIVED minimal progress.

Although I had attended running seminars and read many, many magazine articles with running pertaining to nutrition as well as gave ADVICE to others. My portions were ALWAYS a struggle!

Then, I watched my dear friend and "sister" Rachel for a year as she did Beachbody programs and became healthy.

I had to unfollow her at several points because her posts were hitting and triggering my past eating disorder competitive nature. BUT as my heart opened I began to realize that I have wanted what she had and did ALL along because it is MODERATION, portions and nutrition.
Exercising each day (22-45 minutes) is therapeutic for me MENTALLY...eating whole foods and practicing moderation is so needed.

It is NOT rocket science, but the programs put it together in a way I FINALLY understood it. AND DID NOT have to Think and OVERthink about it.

And NOW, this is what We are teaching through #REALsolution2017. This is a challenge group focusing on step-by-step SOLUTIONS for LIFELONG health, NOT a quick fix.
#3. Lose weight (if needed)
Do you know the secret to losing weight? Good nutrition and exercise! Oh, wait. You thought there was an actual “secret?”

Nope! But, here is the key: anyone CAN lose weight, but how many actually KEEP it off? How many people keep going to the gym past February? How many fall off the bandwagon by Valentine’s Day? There is no “secret” to weight loss. The secret is how to MAINTAIN that weight loss for good. Enter: #REALsolution2017.

This group will be the starting point to your journey, with the option to continue on...well, forever! While I will teach you the things to get on track, you can STAY on track through the online support of other challengers who are doing the EXACT SAME THING! We are in it TOGETHER!

Losing weight requires SMALL efforts daily over time. Better food choices, more water, more sleep, and daily exercise. You can do it, and having a PROGRAM to show you HOW is the key. You will have a full fitness program of your choosing, nutrition guide, portion containers, workout calendar, month of Shakeology, and month of Beachbody On Demand (think Netflix for workouts!). No excuses this time!

#4. Save more, spend less.
Well, how am I supposed to save money if you are asking me to PURCHASE something?

Yes, I get it.

Many times I talk about INVESTING in our health. That’s because the truth is, you will either pay for whole foods and good nutrition, or you will pay for prescriptions and doctor’s visits.

Obesity is out of control in our country, as are health care costs. The challenge pack for this group includes Shakeology. What is it?

It is a nutrient-dense whole food shake that is the easiest way to get in essential vitamins and nutrients the body needs on a daily basis. Shakeology has been created to fill in the gaps in our daily diet, even those who already eat clean. So, for $4/day, it is worth it for me to have better digestion, better nails and hair, more energy, less cravings, and all the nutrition I need in an on-the-go shake. It saves me from going through the drive-thru for breakfast, it curbs that afternoon crash when I might go through Starbucks, and because I am no longer buying processed snacks, I actually SAVE money!

Did I mention I no longer need to buy individual vitamins or expensive protein powders that contain filler ingredients?

When all's said and done, a healthy lifestyle can actually SAVE you money in the long run. Think about it!

#5. Spend more time with family and friends.
True story: A lot of my team have broken up with their gyms. I continue to be a hybrid and keep my membership at my YMCA (plus my kids are in programs).

We have a good relationship, but I am not always able to go and sometimes I just don't need it. I end up taking less time on the days I choose to workout at home.

Have you gone to the gym, wandered around, pick up some random weights, do a few reps, go on to something else, maybe wait for a treadmill, jump on an elliptical for 20 minutes and call it a day? How long did you spend? An hour? Two? How about commute time? Another 30 minutes?

When I discovered that I could get personal training, a proven program, and workout calendar telling me EXACTLY what to do each day, I jumped all over that.

Through Beachbody programs, the experts are right in my living room, and I spend 22-45 minutes working out. Period. Best part? I can workout WITH my family. How many babysitters or gym daycare dollars have you spent? No more of that!

Working out from home with a program allows me to be WITH them. BONUS: I get the set the example DAILY.

The second way in which you can spend more time with family and friends is around the dinner table.
When you learn how easy it is to eat healthy from home, you tend to do it more often. No more driving to restaurants, waiting for a table, fighting for the kids to behave.

Through #REALsolution2017, I will show you HOW to meal plan, grocery shopping lists, and how to prep for meals to SAVE you precious time. Even if you are on the go, you will learn healthy snacks to have on hand, saving you that rush to find fast food.

And now, we can get back to #1….

#1. Enjoy life to the fullest.
When you learn to live a healthy lifestyle, and have the support of others around you, it becomes easier to enjoy LIFE again! How would you feel if you could play with your kids without getting out of breath?

How would you feel if you could help your entire family eat well and go to the doctor less? How would you feel if you created a habit of exercise and gained strength and confidence along the way?

My guess is, that would feel pretty darn good. When you have more endurance, you want to do MORE. When you have more energy, you want to experience MORE. When you practice a healthier life, you LIVE more!

What about you?
Are you ready to enjoy 2017 to the fullest?
Are you ready to find a #REALsolution this year? If so, let me explain more...

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE #REALsolution 2017 CHALLENGE GROUP?
* Private group on the FREE My Challenge Tracker App
* Daily track your workouts and Shakeology
* Motivation, recipes, and tips each day of the challenge
* Peer support from others who are on the same journey
* 1:1 mentoring from ME as your coach!
WHEN WILL THIS GROUP RUN?
Monday, December 26, 2016: PRESEASON BEGINS
* Log into the tracker app to find daily tips on how to get started right!
* Meal planning
* Grocery lists
* Clean eating tips
* How to take measurements/good-bye photos
**PDF of this information also available to you for FREE. You can do Preseason with the group, or on your own time!

Monday, January 2, 2017: WEEK 1 BEGINS
* Start logging your workouts and Shakeology!

Monday, January 9--February 5, 2017: WEEK 2-5 & BEACHBODY HEALTH BET
* What is the Health Bet? During the Challenge Period, from January 9th - February 5th, 2017, eligible coaches and customers who meet the requirements will win an equal share of a $2 million prize pool seeded by Beachbody! The pool has a guaranteed total of at least $2 million, up to $3 million!
* What do you have to do? Log 3 workouts per week and 5 Shakeologies per week during the four-week period! Easy peasy!
* WIN CASH!!!! How cool is that?

HOW DO I JOIN?
All you need to join is to purchase a Challenge Pack, which is an awesome bundle that includes a workout program and first month of Shakeology! As an added bonus, you will receive 30 days of FREE Beachbody On Demand, allowing you to stream your program online within 24 hours, PLUS check out hundreds of other programs for FREE! Think of it as Netflix for fitness! Don’t know what program to choose? No problem! Message me and I will contact you directly.

FREE GIFTS!
Since this is the season of GIVING, I can’t help but give something to my brand new challengers as a THANK YOU for allowing me to be a part of your journey!

I have learned that my best groups are the ones where I can give more of my attention. One of the most helpful resources that I have used while doing a challenge has been the 60-Day DEVOTIONAL, “Made to Crave,” by Lysa Terkeurst. This has been influential in changing the way I think about food.

We are made for so much more than to be a slave to food, and through this book, you can learn how to turn those cravings over to God. Because I believe that change needs to happen from the inside out, I want to GIFT this devotional to help set YOU up for success!!

Another thing that I have found incredibly helpful, has been 1:1 meal planning sessions with my new challengers. I know this is a busy season of the year.

I want to meet with you in person for 30-45 minutes if you are local or over the phone if not local to help set up meal planning and solidify your goals.

When we fail to plan, we plan to fail…so why not let me help you get set up with a meal plan you will LOVE?

ALL Access: What does this mean?

ALL-ACCESS: What does this mean?

It means that for one-FULL year, you can have access to all those infomercial fitness programs in addition to the new ones that come out for an entire YEAR on your laptop, smartphone, ipad, smart TV and on your TV if you have a device like Chromecast.

THIS IS BIG and this is exactly what I have been waiting for.

Take the "think" work out of exercising and trust the process in completing programs that help to shape your body, mind, spirit.

Of course you have the choice in whether you simply exercise and then sabatoge your progress with your eating habits.

This is what I did for years as a distance athlete. My nutrition was very poor and I ate whatever I wanted and then just "burned it off". But that only goes so far with your body. I would feel so sluggish on recovery days or rest days. I would hate how my mid-section never seemed to tighten up even though I just ran 10-18 miles.

And it was because of my nutrition. Portion control is now the key for me AND giving my struggle to God which is an entirely different concept. Giving it up to my Creator who knows how I tick and what triggers me. 

So really ALL Access means there is now an option to access ALL fitness programs put out by Beachbody past, present and future in 2017. It is an option whereby there are no DVDs because you use the electronics to take it with you everywhere: to the gym, in your living room, hotel room, extended family's.

For NEW coaching customers/clients-ALL ACCESS CLUB Membership (Annually)
1) $99US for only the All Access BOD without Shakeology 
2) $199US/$231CAN one-time charge ($99 annual renewal after first 12 months)
    a. FULL ACCESS to ALL programs
    b. One month of Shakeology (hence you save $30) by investing in both and not separately.
    c. 10% off future purchases (including Shakeology)
    d. OPTION: become a preferred customer/discount coach and save 25% off future purchases

3) $239 KICKSTART (3-Day Refresh) + ALL Access BOD + One month Shakeology (savings of over $70)

For CURRENT coaching customers/clients who already have BOD, it is an upgrade.

1) Go to www.allaccessbod.com,

2) $99US for ALL Access BOD upgrade

For those who purchased a Challenge Pack in December 1st-26th

1) $69US for the addition of ALL-ACCESS.

2) Cancel before the 30-day Trial of BOD is processed and write "Upgrade" in the comments.

I know it can appear as "clear" as mud but in the end it's $0.19 a day provides you with a coach (Me), access to 5-star fitness programs and nutrition to kickstart your year.

I want to help you become your bravest version in 2017. Message me to ask questions or receive more details.

*If you LOVE DVDs, then you can continue to purchase programs separately for their regular prices. We don't want to leave anyone out!

A Secret & Ready to Tackle a Giant

This is my reflection on that last 3 days of my life. Reflection is something that we as humans don't often do until something catastrophic happens.

I want to live my days with purpose and with wisdom. Mark and I went on a vacation recently to Boston and finding fresh vegetables is somewhat hard. Most things in the menu were carb/protein based and ladened with sugar and/or salt.

I enjoyed our time together and the different tastes of the area but I knew I wanted to prepare myself for something bigger. I ordered the 3-Day Refresh and had hoped to do it after Thanksgiving but found that I kept thinking "I need to go grocery shopping" when in reality, I was just fearful of starting and didn't think I had enough at home to succeed.

Once I sat down and looked at the guide I realized I have everything and that this fear is what is keeping me from doing. Fear of not having what I want, fear of wasting other food I had already fixed for my family like chili. Fear of MISSING OUT.

Then I just decided to begin on a Thursday. One of my big idols I go to is food, my taste buds and feeling trapped that I can't stop eating things when I start. So this would be a challenge.

But what I found was quite different and surprising to me:

* I did NOT feel deprived.

* I enjoyed the aspect of knowing exactly what I would be having.
* I really like drinking iced tea and green tea in between snacks and meals.
* My energy was noticably higher by the middle of the afternoon.
* It was so much more basic than I had anticipated.
* I learned how to choose vegetables that don't create so much gas (fiber, fiber, fiber) and so I adjusted and found what worked (carrots, advocados, green beans, etc).
* I learned that I drank WAY more water.
* I told myself "I can most certainly have that, but I don't want it right now."

* I felt FREEDOM...as much as I was helping myself to learn the discipline of restraint.
* I woke up easier and earlier in the mornings that I had been able to do.
* I could focus on my family and not on how much food I was eating.

* AND MY SECRET: I decided to only keep my protein thinkThin bar in the mornings because 1) I still wanted to workout with energy & know how my body feels with it & 2) it kept my bowels from completely clearing out with the "fiber sweep" (at least that's what I assumed).

The results, more energy, 5 pounds of struggle lost, slimming of the waist line, no bloating, more water and fluids, enjoyment of my family at Christmas/birthday gatherings without thinking about all the food.

Now I can't say I was in bad shape because I wasn't, but I had felt my jeans get a little tighter from our vacation and the portions I had had.
Life happens. We adjust. Now to move foward.

My devotion reminds me that my persistent struggle is actually a blessing and leads me to God. It reminds me that I have weakness but that He can be strong in my weakness. He hears my cry.

  

Don't understimate what you cannot see. I am ready to continue to tackle this Giant. 

If you are inspired, let me know, if you are comparing let me know. Comparing won't help you any, it just makes you envious. Make changes, step forward. This took courage and this took risk. I made sure to eat my dinner meal with the boys so they could see healthy choices.

I don't plan to lose any more weight because I feel great. It's not about the weight, it's about overcoming the idol and the struggle. It ended up being more of a "fast" from those things that distract me and helped me to focus in on a deeper level with God and myself.

Check it out. It's worth it and recognize that two meals eating out with family takes care of the cost. You won't eat out and you will prepare what is best for your body.

I am now even more of a believer in setting up the best plan for you. The challenge pack is the best bang for your buck and will help you to consistently move forward and provides a 30-day free trial of Beachbody on Demand. Go to 3-Day Refresh® and Shakeology® Challenge Pack to view this package.

The other options for the 3-Day Refresh include: 

3-Day Refresh Complete Kit

3-Day Refresh Without Shakeology 

And lastly the cool thing is that 3-Day Refresh can be a KICKSTART with a fitness program and shakeology. For the New Year REALSolutions 2017 Challenge group will start up beginning in January. This is your chance to turn a new leaf and to make life-impacting changes all while having a coach to help keep you accountable and to check up with you.

21 Day Fix Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack 
21 Day Fix EXTREME Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
CIZE Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
Country Heat Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
Club Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
INSANITY MAX:30 Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack
PiYo Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack 

Invest in yourself so then you can invest in others! The challenge packs also come without the 3-Day Refresh but now that I've done it...it works. It's insightful and the spiritual compenent cannot be denied.

Dream with Me...

I have always rationalized that I am not a dreamer...I'm a thinker and a hoper but not a dreamer...

But maybe it's ok to be a dreamer as long as your footsteps back up your wonderings...?

I am beginning to wonder if I worked for 4 years full-time and 5 years part-time to better understand where people (especially women) are coming from when they are creating their identities outside of the home.

I have also wondered if my view and respect of that experience will better help me in how to serve those women now that I have stepped out of that pace and desire to support them.

It is a very focused road when you are working full-time, VERY FOCUSED and it has to be. There is no lounging, relaxation becomes an after-thought if one is not intentional. I look back and after training for my last full-marathon working full-time and then doing two painting courses...I know most wonder "where did she have the time?"

My answer, "I didn't." I had the same amount of time that everyone else had. I just used my time very focused and intentionally. Watching TV became something of the past and reading books became audio books. Painting became an outlet on certain evenings and running happened before my family was awake.

Mark carried a huge load as a full-time working dad too. But we did and we made it through. Still I dream of simplicity even though my middle name might as well be complexity.

I dream of beauty, centeredness, joy and travel. I dream of hard-work while making a living doing what I love: making things for other people to inspire them and helping them move beyond themselves to achieve their braver selves.

I don't think it's an unattainable dream anymore; however, I know for a fact that the dream can't live within a healthcare system nor within a 9-5 type of scenario. Humans are too messy for that to be the case.

All this to say: I want to dream and step forward and I will. Come join me to create and step into your bravest version of yourself...I dare you.

What I Did...

I did something recently that stopped me in my tracks.

I evaluated my key priorities including those priorities that are quite easy for me to fulfill without accountability and then the the key priority that is currently right in front of me that needs focused on whereby I DO NEED ACCOUNTABILITY.

This is me, authentic, vulnerable and putting it all out there. One of my biggest strengths is to encourage others emotionally and physically, even spiritually and mentally but the area that I struggle with hands-down in my health are: my emotions.

They sway me, they ebb and flow. They taunt me. They have become a tool for the enemy and my worst critic. THIS is the area, along with strengthening by surrendering my spiritual soul to Christ, that I believe I need to begin to refocus on during this season.

This impacts my pace, my mentality and how I cope. I do believe that we tell ourselves (mental) deeply impacts our emotions and thus our behavioral. My mental world feels like chaos at times. I'm driven, I'm passionate, I'm intense.

But I'm also critical of myself (my message is to be GENTLE), I'm expecting of myself (my message is to have GRACE) and my tendency is to hold on when in fact I need to LET GO.

I know I'm not crazy but the way I think sometimes drives me crazy; hence it's time for a change. My emotional health MUST change. 

I can ask myself all the therapeutic questions and motivational questions I want to but at the the end of the day I HAVE to do the work. I must be accountable to trust girl friends and to Mark to do the work. And sometimes the work means SITTING...RESTING...READING...STOPPING.

This is so counterintuitive especially in this culture of MORE, MORE, MORE. I know I'm Made for MORE than this struggle. I know He is working within me for the next season. It's just sometimes hard to accept the PRESENT season.

 

Realizations: Investing

 

Every season holds deep truths and tests that imperatively grow us. Often we look over these nuggets of life because we are too busy "doing" and hurrying around being the people we believe we are suppose to be or "should" be for others.

I am struck with the realization that who I am does matter to God, who I am does matter to my husband, my kids and my family and friends. So if this matters so much then why don't I invest in helping myself grow more?

Why can't I believe and trust that the path I am walking is exactly where I need to be if I am seeking out God's help?

Why can't I let go of perceiving how people see me? Or more importantly, what is it about others' views of me that mean so much? I feel held captive at times by my own perceptions.

What we see is NOT all there is! How we cope and experience life is not the DONE DEAL. There are 4 sides to any story: your side, another person's side, what really is happening and that what others assume is happening.

In couples counseling years ago I would discuss this concept with couples because so much of the "issue" or "issues" was/were more about how the individuals were viewing what was said or done. It really had nothing to do with what was really going on. We had to get to the heart of the process and not be so stuck in the content.

Welcome, now to this adventure of healthy mind, body and spirit. It's more about the process than it is about the content. 

People buy what they believe in and they buy what they think will help. But often we go for buying things that won't last and only give us immediate relief. There is a process that works and that has been proven to work AND can last.

If you find that you are interested in knowing more about how to mentally, physically and spiritually grow then please message me, text me, email me.

I am a real person with struggles too AND I'm overcoming and will overcome because it's not solely me doing this. I have someone greater behind me.

You can find me at on this BLOG, my Facebook "Made for More" LIKE page, at karamessmore7@beachbodycoach.com or more frequently kmessmore@hotmail.com,

Resetting and Succeeding through the Holidays

This holiday season we want it to be good. We want to focus on the important and truly enjoy this season and not just live through it.

Hello! Be blessed this day! A piece of my plan is to ask for this 3-day Refresh for Christmas so that I can continue to maintain where I am and be successful in not emotionally eating. 

Stock up at this amazing low price! This holiday season, don't let indulgent meals be the reason to throw away your health goals. 3-Day Refresh will help you feel lean and clean and stay on track with your nutrition. It's a great time to stock up with one for now and one for later at this limited-time sale price! 3-Day Refresh can help you:* • Feel cleaner, lighter, and healthier in only 3 days • Get back on track with your nutrition goals • Break bad eating habits • Visibly shed a few pounds You can either order it with shakeology or without shakeology order as a stand-alone reset. Remember we prioritize what we believe in and invest in what we believe in. When you believe in a healthy body, mind, spirit then life's viewpoint changes. DON'T get stuck in the "cold weather blahs" or the "I deserve this" mentality. It has eaten me alive every year BUT NOT THIS YEAR. Please let me know if you have any questions at all. I am here for you and my schedule opens up always towards the end of the week but regardless I want this for you too. Feel no pressure, this is simply more knowledge and tools to build a healthy and intentional lifestyle. You are MADE FOR MORE! Happy Early Thanksgiving! Kara Messmore "We inhale hope and exhale gratitude". You can find me at on my "My Mess is my Message" BLOG, my Facebook "Made for More" LIKE page or this email or more frequently at kmessmore@hotmail.com

Breathe and do not Resist

I want to share this because Andrea has been in my inbox for years now and although I don't fully believe in her worldview, I do receive a wealth of encouragement from her.

"For many years, I tried to keep my life tidy, clean and tended to judge others who had drama... or perhaps, more accurately, complexity. I can see now that thinking I was above drama (ha!) was the way I tried to manage my life, keep it simple and pared down because I wasn't sure I was capable of managing the mess of a real, full, life.

Sometimes it feels like the failures (even the tiny ones) will destroy me, so it's easier to say no than to say yes. But here's the thing: If we want to say yes to joy, we also have to say yes to uncertainty. It's like Brene Brown says, "You can't selectively numb emotion. When we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive ones." Saying yes to aliveness and joy might also mean saying yes to the discomfort of vulnerability, rejection, loss and all of the other things we prefer to avoid. 

Anyway, every once in a while I realize that I'm living a life I never envisioned for myself - 44 years old, divorced, several boyfriends, 2 children, my own business... you get the picture. So apparently even when you try with all your might to keep things simple and tidy it doesn't work out that way! Life is messy and full and I'm learning that that's okay.

"It's all been mapped," Kelly said. "It was mapped before you got here. You can't mess this up. There is no way for you to be off your path. Your only job is to breathe and not resist."

And I think there are two camps of people - those who are horrified by this, by the idea that their free will has been compromised - and those in Camp B (like myself) who feel utterly relieved by this news."

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Here is my take-away; not that I'm Calvinistic because I'm somewhere in the middle. I believe that we do have free will and I believe that God has a path for us if we choose to follow Him. He has to modify that path often due to our free will and going our own ways but it's a path nonetheless. I love the "breathe and not resist" and the concept that if you numb the painful emotions you also numb the positive emotions. 

Fight For It & Win the Holidays: Be an Overcomer

This is my heart, I want you to be successful and feel great about yourself over the holidays. One way that I am determined to enjoy the holidays is to enjoy the people in my life and not be so fixated on food and overindulging.

I plan to achieve this by doing Core De Force workouts along with portion control so that I can still enjoy those once-a-year pleasures without going all out and gaining the 1-2 pounds. 11/1 this program releases with the Shakeology package and I can't tell you how excited I am. Look over the information and you can enroll in our Exclusive Core De Force Challenge Group begins Monday 11/7.

CORE DE FORCE^™ and Shakeology Challenge Pack: CLICK HERE

Digital CORE DE FORCE and Shakeology Challenge Pack: CLICK HERE

CORE DE FORCE Performance Pack: CLICK HERE

FOR SHAKEOLOGY ONLY go HERE

ONCE YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE so that I can make sure that everything goes through ok and add you to the exclusive challenge group to get you up and running!

  

Live into Your Bravest Version

Some of you may be discouraged today or even disappointed, whether toward yourself or towards the life that you currently move within.

But let me assure you that there is more than meets the eye. Each person's story I hear has a common thread: "if I wouldn't have gone through that, then I wouldn't be where I am today or who I am today."

For me, if I hadn't felt so deep during my teenage years and struggled so much with food, self-esteem, identity, depression (later postpartumdepression) and criticism towards myself, then I would not be standing here today (even still in the struggle but with freedom), seeing myself allowing God to move obstacles before me.

You may never know why you experience what you experience. But the choices that you make and how you respond will make all the difference, not only in your life but in others' lives.

I sweat to think more clearly and gain perspective. Make the next wise choice and live into your bravest version of you. #madeformore

 

Core De Force: It's the Game Changer

I am so looking forward to this program! Primarily because I want to really see more definition in my core and simply feel like "Fighting OFF the Holiday Bulge!" I want to do the holidays different this year.

Core De Force is an explosive mixed martial arts-inspired total body workout designed by Beachbody Super Trainers Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews to blast fat and carve your waist in just 30 days - No equipment needed.

LAUNCHING October 31st

What is Core De Force ?
CORE DE FORCE is 30 days of zero-equipment, core-defining workouts inspired by the most high-octane sport in the world – Mixed Martial Arts! If you want to slash inches from your waist and shed body fat, nothing is more effective – or addictive – than CORE DE FORCE.

Co-created by Beachbody SuperTrainers Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews, this 30-day program will reshape your body through a combination of MMA-inspired workouts, bodyweight training, and explosive cardio. If you’re ready to fight for the body you’ve always wanted, you won’t be disappointed!

It's also a great choice for people looking to try a workout inspired by mixed martial arts. Trainers Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews packed CORE DE FORCEwith Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai moves that are both effective AND empowering. Those who want to see results fast will also love the program. The high-energy mix of combinations, bodyweight training, and cardio is designed to get you into knockout shape in 30 days.

Ben S. hadn't been taking care of himself since he left the military. He was ready #HitItHard and improve his base level of fitness. In just 30 days of Core De Force, Ben lost 10 lbs! "You're led through a meticulously crafted program by not one, but two, world class trainers. I never thought I would be this fit again. I'm almost 40, but I'm in the same shape I was when I was 24!"

This program is for EVERYONE, men and women alike. I think we ALL have that troublesome mid-section! Check this out:

Lindsay H. felt tired and very unhappy with what she was seeing in the mirror. She committed to Core De Force for 60 days and lost an incredible 11 lbs. and 14 inches! "This program allowed me to achieve a level of strength I didn't know I had. I was always the tiny one who couldn't lift things. Now I feel strong all the time. I'm the tiny strong girl!"

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This program is for:

• Anyone who wants to tighten up their midsection, carve a stronger core, and sculpt total-body definition. 
• Intermediate or advanced exercisers-or graduates of INSANITY MAX:30™, TurboFire®, or P90X®
• Beginners and people who are looking for significant weight loss can follow the modifier and drop serious weight too.
• People looking to try a workout inspired by mixed martial arts.
• This program uses Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai moves that are both effective AND empowering. 
• Those who want to see results fast will also love the program. The high-energy mix of combinations, bodyweight training, and cardio is designed to get you into knockout shape in 30 days.

Check out the Video HERE

How do I get CORE DE FORCE? 

You have two options:

• Core De Force + Shakeology Challenge Packs will release on Monday, October 31, 2016. No tricks, just treating yourself to the body you deserve!
• If you are already a customer or coach on my team and want to purchase the Base Kit only, those will release on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Please note: In order to participate in the VIP Test Group, you must be my customer and must have a current order of Shakeology, or Beachbody Performance Line on home direct. If you do not have an up-to-date order, your best option is to get the Challenge Pack on the 31st.
• Be sure to fill out the form below to be notified IMMEDIATELY on Launch Day!

What is included in the Challenge Pack?

• 10 different MMA workouts, plus 3 additional workouts with the Deluxe Kit.
• The Portion Control Eating Plan 
• 7 color-coded containers to help you with portion control (no counting calories!)
• First month supply of either Shakeology or Beachbody Performance Line products
• 30 days of Beachbody On Demand for FREE, so you can stream everything before it even arrives! Plus, hundreds of other workouts, a cooking show, recipes, and a host of other helpful materials at your fingertips
• Access to the CORE DE FORCE VIP Test Group that begins, Monday, November 7th!
• 30-day money-back guarantee. We KNOW that you will get great results when you stick with the program from Day 1 to Day 30. 
• $140 is the sale price for this entire pack!

What is involved in the CORE DE FORCE VIP TEST GROUP?

• A challenge group is a place where people come together to cheer each other and work to meet their health and fitness goals TOGETHER! It's a positive, encouraging atmosphere with daily motivation and tips to keep you going!
• Everything is done through a private My Challenge Tracker app for challengers only.
• My challenge groups typically run 35 days, with the first week being all about how to get started with whole foods and taking measurements and grocery shopping lists and meal plans. You can literally "Start where you are" with my groups. No one is left out and everyone matters.
• Easily log your workouts and Shakeology daily from the touch of a button on your smart phone.
• Check in and see daily motivation from your coaches and fellow challengers
• Be one of the FIRST to complete this BRAND NEW PROGRAM and receive prizes and a chance at $500 CASH!
• Refer a buddy to the challenge for a chance to win additional portion containers to help you stay on track.

This is EXACTLY what makes us unique in the health and fitness world. No other company offers 1:1 coaching and group support like Team Beachbody. We truly care about you and want to help you reach your goals. I am with you every step of the way!

Present Over Perfect Challenge Group - Sept 19th

Life is messy and imperfect. It just is. I think that women especially, have this idea that everything and everyone needs to be taken care of and in the right place at the right time.

What about those of us who control freaks and don't want to have anyone else do anything, for fear that it would be "messed up?" Any other "freaks" with me? Holla!

What about the introvert (and extrovert) mommy out there who feels completely ALONE, even though she is around others all day long?

What if we could replace those worn down and worn out feelings with a new way of living--one of grace, space, and connection? What if we could do all that through a HEALTHY routine?

I'm excited to share with you an opportunity to join me with some other coaches on a journey of PRESENCE for 30 days. The basis for this group is a book entitled, "Present Over Perfect," by Shauna Niequist. The content of this book has really pierced our hearts and we cannot wait to share with you some truths from it. Starting on Monday, September 19, 2016, the "Present Over Perfect" Challenge Group will guide you in investing in YOU. You can determine your future, and it begins with a few small steps:

1. Join the "Present Over Perfect" Challenge Group by September 12th with a Challenge Pack.
2. Commit to participating in the group for the full 30 days, starting September 19th.
3. Pray for God to open the doors of your heart so that you can understand and apply all that He will be teaching us during this group as we change our hearts, minds, and bodies through healthy habits.

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What is this 30-day challenge group?

• Support and accountability through daily interaction with others on the same journey
• Motivation and tips on how to stay PRESENT and create a more simplistic life
• An investment in YOU and your health (Challenge Pack includes:)
  • 30 days of 30-minute exercises you can do right from home
  • 30 days of nutrition through Shakeology to keep your body on track
  • 30 days of Beachbody On Demand: FREE meal guides, streaming workouts, FIXATE Cooking Show with recipes and how-to videos to create healthy meals, and FREE 3-Week Yoga Retreat to help you slow down and be kind to your body
  • 30-day guarantee that you experience physical results and a healthier you
  • 1:1 Health and fitness coaching to keep you on track
  • Meal planning and prep tools
  • Clean eating recipe sharing
• Daily thoughts from "Present Over Perfect" (book purchase optional)

Want a taste of what is to come? Do you resonate with any of these quotes?

“Present is living with your feet firmly grounded in reality, pale and uncertain as it may seem. Present is choosing to believe that your own life is worth investing deeply in, instead of waiting for some rare miracle or fairytale. Present means we understand that the here and now is sacred, sacramental, threaded through with divinity even in its plainness. Especially in its plainness.”

“The world will tell you how to live, if you let it. Don’t let it. Take up your space. Raise your voice. Sing your song. This is your chance to make or remake a life that thrills you.”

“Maybe it is God calling a big cosmic time out on me; giving me a chance at a new way of living. This is what I know. I have always been a more is more person and something shifted in me this summer. Something inside me said, "No more!" No more pushing and rushing. No more cold pizza at midnight. No more flights. No more books. No more house-guests. No more all of these things. Even things I love. Things I long for. Things that make me happy. No More. Only less. Less of everything.”

“But this is what I’ve learned the hard way: what people think about you means nothing in comparison to what you believe about yourself.”

The feedback I tend to get from the people who need this the most is: "I just don't have TIME to add one more thing!" I KNOW! And THAT is exactly why I am inviting you to join me in this challenge.

I CHALLENGE you to MAKE the time for YOU.

That's right. I know it's not easy. I know you have a million plates spinning. What if you CHOOSE to take a few of those plates down for 30 days and spend 30 minutes on YOU? What would happen if you CHOOSE to take care of YOU? Maybe that means working out before the kids wake up in the morning. Maybe it means skipping one TV show before bed. Maybe that means you will have to honestly spend some time in PRAYER that God will help you make YOUR health a priority.

What would happen if you do? What will happen if you don't?

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It's time for CHANGE, my friends. It's not easy. It's not always fun. BUT--if you want to become a better YOU, it's time to believe that your own life is worth investing in!