Getting Started

Have you been thinking about getting fit for a while now but you can't seem to make the commitment. Don't let another day go by where you "think" about getting fit, let's get started today. One small step today can make a huge difference in your life. If you are unhappy with the way you look or feel then why not make a change for the better.

After having my second child I was determined to lose the weight and began working out when I was cleared by the doctor. I lost a lot of the weight but then I plateaued and stayed at a consistent weight for months. I wasn't happy with the way I looked but wasn't miserable enough to focus on why I wasn't losing anymore weight. I have always struggled with food and eating healthy for a prolonged period of time and it was not until I committed to Shakeology in December of 2012 that I really began to see my weight decrease but most of all my body was toning and I was putting on muscle. I ended up losing just under 20 lbs in 4-5 months time and I have kept it off for 3 months. The difference for me was changing my food. I had made a financial commitment to pay for Shakeology and there was no way I was going to waste that money so I began really looking at my food and cleaning up my meals. I finally have a positive relationship with food and I truly enjoy trying new healthy meals and snacks. The girl who hated tomatoes now really enjoys them. It is true your taste buds will change after you change your eating. I saw a quote once that said "If you continue to eat the same food you've been eating, you will continue to stay the same weight you always were." So true!! Make the commitment to yourself TODAY to start a new journey in your life. The best time to start is NOW!!!


Shakeology is a meal replacement health shake that is known to decrease sweets and cravings, promote weight loss, promote digestive and heart health and it truly is the healthiest meal of the day filled with vitamins, nutrients, and superfoods. Follow the link below to try it. The time is NOW!!!

Dance Your Way To Fitness!!

Not a fan of working out? Hate going to the gym? Bring the workout to your home and dance off the pounds! Sean T created an at home workout program that allows you to shake your body in order to get fit. And the best part...it is currently ON SALE!! When you buy a challenge pack you get a month's worth of Shakeology and ROckin Body and Hip Hop Abs for only $10! Can't beat that deal.

Yogurt Covered Blueberries

Do you have a huge sweet toother? I definitely do! I have always fought the urge to eat candy and sweet treats and now that I have adapted a healthy lifestyle I am really trying to limit those snacks and ideally I would like to get to the point where I don't eat them at all. My mom shared this treat with me after seeing it on Pinterest and I knew I HAD to make them.

All you need to do is grab some fresh blueberries and no fat Greek Yogurt. I used vanilla flavored to give it a sweeter taste.

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Dip blueberries in vanilla yogurt then place on baking sheet. Place in freezer for 10-15 minutes then transfer blueberrie in to a ziploc freezer bag and leave in freezer until ready to eat.

Why dehydration is making you fat and sick...

Why dehydration is making you fat and sick...

It is recommended that we should drink half our body weight in ounces of water a day and even more if possible. This will help keep you hydrated as well as promote weight loss. One helpful tip...drink two glassess of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner and decrease portion sizes to help you lose weight and keep it off for a year.

Orange Creme Shakeology

Team Beachbody just released the brand new vanilla Shakeology in July and boy is it good! One of the recipes I have tried and liked is called Orange Creme.

Vanilla Shakeology, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup almond milk, blend with ice. YUM!!

Have you tried Shakeology? If not, you most definitely should. It has been a huge part of my weight loss success and getting fit. It tastes great and is great for you. Go to www.beachbodycoach.com/nicolelink or www.myshakeology.com/nicolelink to read more about Shakeology or to order it for yourself. You will not regret it!


 

What is Shakeology? Shakeology is a health shake full of dense nutrition and will be your healthiest meal of the day. It is full of proteins and amino acids, vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, prebiotcs, probiotics and digestive enzymes. Replacing one meal a day with a shake will curb cravings for sweets, promote weight loss, increase energy levels, improve digestion and regularity, and support your cardiovascular health and immune systems.

Focus T25

         I started Focus T25 on August 12th along with about 10 other people in a Facebook Challenge Group. Today is the start of week 2 and I am LOVING this program and so are all of the other women in the group. It is an amazing 25 minute workout which makes it easy for anyone to fit in their day. Seriously, only 25 minutes and I sweat my butt off everytime. And the greatest part is you can still add in your own workouts as well. I am a stay at home mom and I am not willing to give up my child free gym time to only do workouts at home. What is my solution..continue to go to the YMCA for gym workouts while still doing T25 at home.

A few months ago I did the first half of Insanity but ended up falling off the wagon and not finishing. It was a lot of cardio and jumping which I liked but I also wanted something different during my workouts. T25 is a pefect fit between cardio and bodyweight resistance training. Trust me...you will get an incredible workout whether you are a beginner and need to follow Tonya who is the modifier or if you are an in shape athlete. I highly suggest this workout to anyone and the best part...Team Beachbody has extended the discount price on challenge packs until August 31st. Which means you can get the full 10 DVD workout series, a month's worth of Shakeology and 30 days of a club membership which provides meal planning and nutrition advice all for $180! Click on one of the pictures to order this amazing workout for yourself.

 

Here are my starting pictures. I will update my blog with pictures throughout the 10 week challenge.

Mediterranean Salmon Baked in Foil

I found this recipe on Clean Eating Magazine's website and it looked too great not to try. My whole family loved it and it was quick and easy to throw together at the last minute.

Serves: 2, Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
olive oil cooking spray
2 4-oz boneless salmon fillets
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup cooked or BPA free canned chickpeas
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp crumbled low-fat feta cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut 2 large pieces of foil and mist with cooking spray. Place 1 piece of salmon on each piece of foil.

In a medium bowl, combine garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, chickpeas, onion, lemon juice. Spoon mixture over salmon, dividing evenly. Bring all sides together over top of salmon and fold over to form a sealed pocket.

Transfer to baking sheet and back for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before opening. To serve, sprinkle with feta and basil