HAMMER & CHISEL Christmas Countdow

I am SOOOOO excited for the arrival of this new program. December 1st cannot come fast enough!! The Master's Hammer & Chisel is a power house program created by Autumn Calabrese (creator of 21 Day Fix) Sagi Kalev (creator of Body Beast) designed to get you in the best shape EVER in just 30-40 minutes a day! 

Here is some info from the Beachbody website:

"What is The Master's Hammer and Chisel?

If you've ever wanted to craft a defined, visually dramatic physique—the kind of body you're proud to show off—The Master's Hammer and Chisel delivers breathtaking, body-changing results in as little as 60 days. Trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese are sought-after experts at sculpting spectacular physiques—and they have shelves of competition prizes to prove it! Now, for the first time, they're collaborating and sharing their winning strategies with you, so you can finally build a stunning, ripped physique."

I've had the chance to preview Hammer & Chisel and let me tell you... it WORKS!! If you've been thinking about jump starting your fitness this is an awesome opportunity to join my Hammer & Chisel Christmas Countdown Challenge Group that is starting December 7th. (I've even been able to convince my hubby to get in on this one!!) My Challenge Groups are full of people just like you and me and I'll be there every step of the way. 

So what are you waiting for? It is time to take control of your fitness! Spots are limited so CLICK HERE to fill out a brief form, find me on Facebook, or email me @ rockitmomfitness@gmail.com and I would be happy to get you set up or answer any questions you might have.  

xoxo,

Missy

www.rockitmomfitness.com

Health is Wealth

Have you come down from your Easter sugar buzz yet?? I may or may not have eaten one too many chocolate eggs over the past week. Having a treat once in a while is no big deal, but it can be easy to lose sight of how big of a role what we eat plays in our overall health. Once again, this is where Shakeology comes in with 70 nutrition packed superfoods packed into one glass. It makes it so EASY to jump start a more balanced diet.

But don't just take it from me... here is how one of Beachbody's top coaches, Seay Stanford, explains why she is such a big fan:

“As a holistic health professional and nutrition expert, I’m a firm believer that when it comes to getting and staying healthy and fit, what we put in our mouth plays about a 70% role in our overall health. Because when you think about it, there really isn’t such a thing as bad fitness. However, there is such a thing as bad nutrition. And bad nutrition is far more prevalent in the majority of people today—regardless of their exercise regimen, or lack thereof.

But thanks to Beachbody, there’s an incredible solution to this poor nutrition epidemic, and it’s called Shakeology. One of the biggest things that separates Shakeology from all the other protein shakes on the market is its quality ingredients. Not only is Shakeology packed with over 70 premium ingredients, it’s also loaded with potent superfoods from around the world that most of us would never have the opportunity to consume.

Another reason I love Shakeology over other shakes is because I know I am not comparing carbs/protein/fats on labels, instead I’m only comparing what’s listed after the word “INGREDIENTS.”

Seay Stanford, Top Beachbody Coach

Those words tell you exactly what you need to know about what you’re putting into your body. While there are some big words listed on the back of the Shakeology bag that I can’t correctly pronounce, the truth is, I don’t need to. All I need to know is that there is NOTHING artificial in Shakeology. And most importantly, it does NOT contain two big No-No’s: there are NO artificial flavors in Shakeology, and there are NO artificial sweeteners.

And having that inside knowledge about all the things that aren’t in Shakeology completely leaves you in the know. So since we truly are what we eat (or drink)—now is a great time to say YES to Shakeology! As the saying goes: Health is wealth. And my goal is to be as wealthy as possible. Thanks, Shakeology.”

Have any question or want to learn more about Shakeology?? Click here to fill out a brief form or feel free to contact me any time!!

Shakeology Chocolate Brownie Snacks

Guess what... I LOVE Shakeology!! I know, BIG shocker, right?? Besides being jam packed with nutrients, one of the best things about it is how versatile it is which is awesome when you are trying to stick to a healthy diet (and don't look now but swimsuit season is right around the corner). I came across this recipe on the Shakeology blog recently that combines the health benefits of Shakeology and chocolate. Yes, CHOCOLATE!!

Chocolate Brownie Snacks

- Makes 12 servings, 1 ball each

- Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min.
- Prep Time: 10 min.
- Cooking Time:  None

What you need:

- ½ cup  all-natural smooth almond butter
- 1 scoop Chocolate Vegan Shakeology
- 1  medium ripe banana, mashed
- ¼ cup  quick-cooking rolled oats
- 3 Tbsp. chopped raw almonds (or walnuts or sun flower seeds)

What you do:

1. Combine almond butter, Shakeology, banana, oats, and almonds in a medium bowl; mix well.
2. Roll mixture into twelve 1-inch balls; place in airtight container.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

If you have any questions about Shakeology or jump starting your healthy eating habits then click here to fill out a brief form or feel free to contact me any time!!

From 5 Years Without Fitness to FABULOUS

Thursdays are one of my favorites because I get to brag about my INSPIRING team a little bit and focus on some of the success we've seen. Meet Meredith.. wife, mom of SIX, and 21 Day Fix graduate. Here is her story about how 21 Day Fix started her on her fitness path:

"5 YEARS! I had been exercise free for FIVE WHOLE YEARS! Wait...I probably shouldn't admit that to you, but it's true!

I know what it's like to be dismally out of shape.

I know what it's like to have knee pain and feel like I had no options....

I know what it's like to come to terms with getting older and being OK with aches and pains and weight gains.

That was me just 8 months ago. Every time I tried to exercise, my knee would swell and I couldn't walk for a week...so really, who could blame me for give up on exercise? Then it started creeping into everyday life. I was having a hard time performing daily tasks because of it. So that's when I thought....enough is enough! I started physical therapy. The exercises were simple...leg raises, wall squats...but something happened. Maybe it was a surge of endorphins that I haven't felt in 5 years, but I began feeling better. And that's when the beast awakened!

I started with my elliptical....level 1 for 15 minutes. That's all I could do. It was hard and I wanted to quit after every 30 seconds. But I pushed myself harder everyday until I could do 30 minutes. And it just progressed from there. I was able to lose around five pounds in two months, but I also gained energy and confidence. Both of which had been lacking for a while.

That's when I started Beachbody. I did the 21 Day Fix with Autumn Calabrese. It gave me direction, it gave me a meal plan, a meal replacement with Shakeology, a coach to help and encourage me, and a time frame. And after 21 days...I lost 10 pounds and 2-3 inches EVERYWHERE!!!! I've lost 10 more pounds since then with some other programs, but the 21 Day Fix will always have a special place in my heart. It was my kick start! All I had to do was follow the program!"

These INCREDIBLE transformations are happening to people just like you and me. You CAN do it, too!! If you've been thinking about becoming a coach and helping others reach their goals (and help your own family financially as well) click here to fill out a brief form and I'd be happy to share more information with you.

Happy Birthday, Shakeology!!

So last week was the 6th birthday of my most favorite supplement of all time, SHAKEOLOGY. I know you've heard me praise it before but this stuff really is the bee's knees!! To celebrate the birthday you can now order a Shakeology Super Sampler which has all 6 flavors (Greenberry, Chocolate, Chocolate Vegan, Strawberry, Vanilla, and Tropical Strawberry Vegan) in one box so now you can try them all and find your favorite to come to your doorstep each month. 

One of the reasons I love Shakeology so much is because it is so versatile - smoothies, cookies, pancakes, etc. And it is PACKED with SUPERNUTRIENTS!! And when you combine it with one of Beachbody's programs like T25 the results can be AMAZING - even LIFE CHANGING!! Check out Ashley's success story from the Shakeology blog:

“I was only 5′ 3″ but tipped the scale at 200 pounds. Sure, I just had a baby, but nobody at my height should weigh anywhere near what I did. I thought about working out, but my excuses were: I’m too tired, I’m in too bad of shape to even begin a program, and I have NO time. Well thanks to T25, all of my excuses got left in the dust.

My goal with T25 was to lose the baby weight as well as to find my health and myself again. I so desperately wanted to be happy, fit, and the Ashley I remembered. I’m not going to lie, the T25 workouts were INTENSE, but that’s why they’re only 25 minutes. After only ONE round I lost 47 lbs. and went from a size 16 to a 6! Today I feel strong, confident, HEALTHY, and in control of my own health and fitness. My endurance is through the roof and I have so much energy. Not only am I physically fit, but I transformed inside too! I wear my smile all the time because I feel better about myself now than I have in years.”

If you're ready to learn more about the benefits of Shakeology then click here to fill out a brief form or feel free to contact me any time!!

YOU Can Do It Too!!

Time for another Team RockIt brag-fest!! Amazingly awesome life-changing things are happening in this team and I LOVE IT!!

Meet Erin and Rick Morris, a busy couple who decided to take back control of their health. Here is their story about how 21 Day Fix and Shakeology helped them re-focus:

"‘We have four children.’ That was always our excuse as to why we didn't make time to work out. 7 months ago we finally stopped with the excuses and got serious. We found 21 Day Fix and Shakeoloy and it has completely transformed our lives! Our children are no longer running laps around us, instead we are able to keep up with them.

We have both lost 25 lbs. and still going. Rick went from a 36 waist to a size 32, I went from wearing a size 8/10 to wearing a size 2/4. Working out together and reaching goals together has made our marriage stronger and brought us so much closer! There is nothing better than starting our day off breaking a sweat together! Our health and fitness has become a priority, our children depend on us to be healthy, they deserve to have parents that love and care about themselves so that we can teach them to do the same!"

Isn't it inspiring to see these transformations?? This is why I LOVE Beachbody!! If you've been thinking about becoming a coach and helping others reach their goals (and help your own family financially as well) click here to fill out a brief form and I'd be happy to share more information with you.

Adventures In Tofu & Shakeology

If you've followed me on Facebook recently you've seen that I've been experimenting with tofu a bit. I recently came across this recipe that combines tofu and Shakeology that looks FABULOUS!!

Key Lime Shakeology Pie

2 scoops Greenberry Shakeology
1 container tofu, silken firm (approx. 12 oz.) 
Juice of 2 limes 
1 Tbsp. sugar-free lime Jell-O® mix
2 Tbsp. orange juice
2 1-1/4 oz. reduced fat cream cheese
1 pre-made whole-grain graham pie crust
Directions: Place tofu, Greenberry Shakeology, Jell-O, lime juice, cream cheese, and orange juice in blender; blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into pie crust and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. (Makes 8 servings.)

One of the reasons I love Shakeology so much is because it is so versatile. And it is PACKED with SUPERNUTRIENTS!! From the Shakeology blog, here is a list of some of the supernutrients found in each glass of Shakeology:

• Adaptogen Supernutrients that help promote strong immune function, help the body cope with environmental stress, naturally help increase energy, help promote ideal cognitive function, and promote calmness
• Antioxidant Supernutrients that protect the body from free radicals, prevent cellular damage, and promote cardiovascular health
• Vitamin and Mineral Supernutrients that help your cells make energy, build and repair muscles, strengthen bones and support energy production
• Protein and Amino Acid Supernutrients that build muscle, reduce hunger and food cravings, help keep blood sugar steady, promote healthy skin, hair and nails, support brain function for alert thinking and well-being and support your immune system
• Phytonutrient Supernutrients that support strong immune function, promote healthy aging, help detoxify the body and promote an ideal alkaline state
• Probiotics Supernutrients that promote healthy digestion and normal colon function
• Prebiotics Supernutrients that help probiotics grow and thrive, and strengthen the immune system
• Digestive Enzyme Supernutrients that help your body break down food to assimilate nutrients better

If you're interested in learning more about the benefits of Shakeology then click here to fill out a brief form or feel free to contact me any time!!

This Is What Brings Me JOY

One of the things I love the most about being a Beachbody coach is seeing the moms on my team change their lives and start reaching their goals. Here is an AWESOME story from Team RockIt:

"Hey! I'm Shaylin, and I'm a 24 year old wife and mother! I have been married for 3 years to my perfect pair, and our 10 month old son is the cutest thing I've ever seen (biased mom opinion, maybe?!). My entire life up until a year ago was very unhealthy. Junk food was TOWERING in our garage when I was growing up, and most of our meals were very fatty.. Toast with a quarter stick of butter, tons of "cream of this" soups in our dinners, and we ALWAYS had snack foods until the minute we went to bed. I had issues with my body image all growing up, but I think it was because my mom did too, because looking back I was pretty "normal". 

When I left home after high school, I was really active and kept the weight at bay by going to dance parties and "slack lining". The foods I was eating consisted of 16 packs of old fashioned donuts (that I kept very stingily to myself), sugar cereal, candy, and Grandma Sycamore's white bread. I'm surprised my body didn't just fall to the ground and refuse to get back up!!! After I got married, I quit my job to focus on school, and I instantly gained at least 15 pounds in 2-3 months. Eh, big deal. Then another 5, and another, and then all of a sudden I didn't recognize myself. I turned very negative about everything, I would complain more often, and I was very irritable. To put it lightly, I was a terrible wife. I got pregnant a couple years into our marriage and people kept asking if I was eating healthier and I thought, "I've been eating this way my entire life, the baby will be fine!"

That all changed when he got here.. 5 weeks early, in the NICU for 2 weeks, and I just knew I HAD to be the best example for him that I could be. Three months after he was born, I found Beachbody! I ordered Shakeology and Focus T25 and FINALLY, for the first time in 23 years, paid attention to what I was eating and made healthier choices. I lost 7 pounds that first week, 12 in the first month, and then 4 months later, I was down 23 pounds. I was finally beginning to recognize myself again and my self confidence was sneaking back. I started reading personal development books which helped me to really focus on the positive things in my life, and everything has been on an upward path since then! I'm a happy wife and mom, I can run around with my son, I can play sports again, and I'm not worried about what others are thinking of me. I can almost out-workout my husband!! I have since completed a few other programs and am still working toward my goal, but I'm closer than I ever thought I could be! I am SO grateful for those who were placed in my pathway to help me find the better side of me again!"

This is why I LOVE Beachbody!! Seeing the transformation in people's loves brings so much JOY. If you've been thinking about becoming a coach and helping others reach their goals click here to fill out a brief form and I'd be happy to share more information with you.

#Fightforit

Its almost NEW YEARS!!!  It makes me SO excited to set goals for the NEW YEAR.   But I didnt always feel that way....

New Years used to overwhlem me.....I would set goals...then not keep them.  And GIVE UP.

In fact..the biggest CHANGE in my life happened on a random day.   I was 6 weeks post partum with my 4th baby.  I had 40 lbs of baby weight to lose.  I was TOTALLY EXHAUSTED...and wondering how I was EVER going to keep up with my life.  My husband was in graduate school...I had to go back to working nights at the hospital...I was OVERWHELMED.  I was DEPRESSED and I was MISERABLE.

That day in desperation...I prayed.  In my heart swelled the answer.  YOU GET TO CHOOSE.  I could etiher give in and not get out of bed....or I could CHOSE to move forward.  I could CHOOSE to FIGHT for MYSELF.  I alone COULD CHOOSE.  I could CHOOSE to change.

So I did.  I bought the INSANITY workout that day.  And I commited to myself that would DO IT.

Then came the day I started the program....... I cried through the first workout.  It was HARD.  But even more...I was AFRAID.  I was a afraid to go backwards....I was a afraid of feeling sad and trapped in my life when I had SO MUCH to LIVE and be GRATEFUL FOR.

So I made a choice to PUSH PLAY EVERYDAY. 

I CHOSE to define myself by not what I was THEN
....or even how I FELT in the moment
...but WHAT I WAS CHOOSING TO DO...to BECOME.

Humans....we have an INNER desire to FIGHT.  Sometimes it gets burried in baby weight, or an eating disorder, or a marriage struggle.  Sometimes that desire to fight is SO SMALL...but its lives.  And when we FEED IT with our  daily CHOICES.   IT GROWS.  And we become STRONGER...and HAPPIER...and a BETTER VERSION OF OURSELVES.


The best lesson I ever learned from working out
.....THAT I AM WORTH FIGHTING FOR.


Its NEVER easy.

Sometimes I FAIL.

But I will not stop fighting. .....EVER

It all boils down to a CHOICE.  What will YOU CHOOSE.  Are you READY TO FIGHT for YOURSELF??

NO one can do it for you.  YOU must rise up and MAKE THE CHANGE.  YOU must CHOOSE DAILY to #FIGHTFORIT

JOIN THE FIGHT.....


I want to fight along side you.  I want to SHOW YOU...that YOU ARE WORTH IT.


I am OPENING UP my JANUARY #FIGHTFORIT  Fitness accountability group.

30 days of Workouts
30 Days of Nutrition
30 Days of Meal plans
30 days of SUPPORT
30 Days of Support

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
YOU CAN CHOSE TO CHANGE!!

Click here to APPLY.  Spots are limited!!!

#FIGHTFORIT Challenge Group Application