Be one of the first to ROCK your weight loss with this program!

It's only Thursday and this week has been filled with excitement and all the buzz surrounding the release of a new workout program from Beachbody!  

Not just because it's a new program, but because of what kind of program it is...

Please tell me I wasn't the only one that jumped on the TaeBo bandwagon all those years ago when it was released?!  I mean who doesn't like to feel a little hardcore during their workout??  I thought it wouldn't be for me, I had never done a martial arts inspired workout before and I knew NOTHING about working out at that time (other than I didn't want to!)

The punching, kicking, and sweating was fun!  What did I just say?!  FUN!  

This is how I feel about weight loss and making progress in my fitness journey.  In order to lose the weight and lead a healthier and more fulfilling life...you have to fight for it!  Unfortunately, there is no quick fix or secret to it.  I have to exercise AND watch my nutrition closely in order to see results and this program maps out BOTH for me!  

This program is for anyone who:

• wants to feel like they can kick some serious butt during a workout
• wants to see results in just 30 days
• wants to see definition in their waistline
• wants a detailed nutrition plan to follow that is also easy peasy
• wants to workout in the privacy of their own home

I'll be starting this program on November 14 and hosting an online group for anyone that wants to join me.  Let's join FORCES and make some healthy progress this holiday season! Here is a short video about the program, please feel free to message me via FB or email me at cpaschke@live.com with the subject line "Join FORCES" for more info!  

 https://youtu.be/H0C2Z7FDwJ8

Stay happy and healthy!

Chris :)
 

How meal prep helped me lose 5.2 lbs in a week!

Do you meal prep?  🤔🍴

I have never considered myself organized enough to actually plan out meals for my family and shop for them AND make them.  I had this idea that meal prep took a whole day of cooking plus the several hours of shopping for it.  😳

I guess it can take that long depending on what and how much you are making, but I don't have an entire day to spend cooking so I had to figure out something else that worked for me.  

Thanks to some ideas I got from Pinterest and the Fixate cookbook (link below), I came up with some ideas that worked for my family and helped me to lose 5.2 lbs in 7 days!  👊😃

This is my FAVORITE meal to prep ahead!  Turkey taco meat made with homemade taco seasoning and veggies ready to throw together for taco salad.  I put a little salsa on top and it is perfect!  

Taco seasoning:

1 tbls chili powder

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 1/2 tsp cumin 

1/4 tsp onion powder 

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 

1/4 tsp garlic powder

I double this recipe since I make two pounds of ground turkey at a time.  Plus I like mine spicy!  😉

Chili!  I mean it's Fall, and the air is brisk...which means it's time for chili!  Again, I make my own chili seasoning instead of buying the packet because there's just so much sodium in those envelopes.  It's not much different from the taco seasoning, I just add more chili powder.  I make mine with turkey, ground chicken, or lean ground beef (whatever your preference) and use tomato sauce with no added sugar.  

These are just a couple examples of what I find works for me and keeps me away from the drive thru!  

This is something else that has helped me stay on track.  I have a group of challengers on Facebook and we encourage each there and keep each other accountable.  I made the commitment to snap a picture of each meal everyday and share with them.  It really makes you think twice about what you eat when you know you're going to take a picture and share with the group each night!  💥‼️

If you are ready for a change, contact me and let's talk!!

Chris 😃

Fixate Cookbook : teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/FixateCookbook?referringRepId=378045

Health Bet Challenge - What is it?

September 5 kicks off a four week health bet challenge!  

Workout 3 times a week, drink 5 shakes a week, log it in the app...win money!  🤑

Doesn't get any easier right?!  

This time of the year is the perfect time to concentrate on your own health and fitness goals.  Summer is just about over and most vacations are done...sorry for that reminder!  The kiddies are back in school so everyone is getting back to a routine.  Which can also mean fast food dinners while you're shuttling back and forth from dance classes or karate classes.  

We all need that little boost and motivation to get started and keep going.  Money is really good for that!  😜

Aside from the money though, you will also get:

✅one on one support and accountability

✅sample meal plan 

✅shopping list

✅30 days of Shakeology (1 meal a day...done!)

✅fun and delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and shakes!  Like this one...

Are you gonna join me?

No Bake Shakeology Bites

Do you have a sweet tooth?  I feel like mine is the size of Texas some days!  😳

If I get into the habit of staying away from sweets, I can keep that up, but if I allow myself some...I almost can't stop myself...almost!  

I wanted to share a few of the tricks I use to stay away from sweets or to get a fix when you just need it!  

•I keep semi sweet chocolate chips on hand and have a few when the urge hits. It gives me a chocolate fix and without too many calories

•I always want sweets after a meal so I drink extra water before and during to make sure I'm full

•I don't keep them in the house!  Out of sight...out of mind!

•Things like applesauce, yogurt, and fruit are great "stand ins" for something sweet. 

•Finally, I make things like these no bake shakeology bites!  Just 4 ingredients and they were done in less than 10 mins and chilling in the fridge!  

You should try these...like soon...or today!  No really, go get the stuff and make these, you won't regret it!  

One or even two of these are a perfect sweet snack to get your "fix" and you don't have to feel guilty!  Of course if you eat the whole plate at a sitting, there might be a bit of guilt that will set in 😉

See, I told ya...4 ingredients is all that is between you and these delicious treats!!!

Until next time...

Chris 😃

Country Heat Release!!

Beachbody's newest program Country Heat released today!!!  

This program is a country line dance inspired workout that will be great for anyone who:

▪️wants to start a fitness program, but is not sure where to begin.

▪️is ready to switch up their fitness routine

▪️loves to dance, but doesn't want anything too complicated

▪️loves country music!

▪️wants to see results in 30 days

With the Country Heat Challenge Pack you will receive:

•5 dance cardio workouts and 1 dance conditioning workout

•Autumn's foolproof meal plan with containers and recipes

•30 day supply of Shakeology

•Shakeology shaker cup 

•quick start guide and calendar

•plus two bonus workouts if you message me via FB or email me at cpaschke@live.com

You are invited to join my Country Heat test group starting August 15!  Are you ready to go for it?  

So, what's this Challenge Group thing all about anyway...

Many of you have seen my posts inviting friends to join me in a challenge / accountability group.  Show of hands, how many of you are like "what the heck is that?!"  

That was my reaction the first time my coach approached me about it.  I was scared of it and nervous of what I had to do.  

I'll be honest with you guys, it took her some time talking me into it.  Not talking me into joining the group so much, but talking me into believing in myself enough to do it even though I was scared of letting the group down, letting her down, and letting myself down...again!

So once I finally decided to jump in feet first, that meant I had to make some changes.  Weird changes that I wasn't excited for, but I knew I had to do it.  I had never stuck to an at home workout program before...and I had several.  Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, Slim in 6, and a number of those walk at home programs.  Side note: funny how I was already a Beachbody girl before I became a coach ;) On top of that, I was never a "shake" person and I just signed up to drink one a day for a month!  How was that gonna happen?!?!  More on that in another blog!

This was the exact challenge pack that I started with exactly 2 years ago in February.  I'm going back to my roots with this one and then moving into 21 Day Fix Extreme right after!  I really need to give myself a second chance here, or maybe it's a third or 23rd ;) 

This is a before picture and I'm mortified to post this publicly, but change takes guts right?!  

I hope you'll follow my journey here!!  

Chris :)

Stress or Shenanigans?

I feel pretty sure that I think about diet and exercise too much...but I'm not convinced that I'm alone in that.  

I think that all of us, women especially, spend much of our time thinking about how we feel, look, what we weigh, what our size is, and how to improve it all.  Well, I'm not promising you I have the answers, but if you would like to join me, I'm gonna try to figure it all out.  

I don't know about you, but I'm kind of over the stress of it all.  I want to get back to having a good time with life and losing weight has to be included in that right?!  Of course it's work, but does it have to be stressful...I'm thinking no. ;)

Ahhhh shenanigans!  That's what I'm gonna call my journey to fit from now on! I hope you'll join me here on my blog as well as my Facebook for the coming shenanigans as I figure out how to have fun with diet and exercise and not stress over it.  In fact...you can help me with my first dilemma...I have just one more full week of Body Beast and then I need a new program...so which one?  Opinions please!  

Chris