Happy Dance

Oh happy day, it's Saturday!!  Let's all break into a little dance!!  I'm extremely excited because not only did I add to my team but I received the BEST email from a new customer this week!  As I've said before, I do no run my business for the income (though it has been a nice bonus) but to help others, to motivate people, and to see those around me succeed!!  I have been blessed to see some phenomenal results the last few weeks and it seems that each day I am swarmed with positive feedback from my customers, friends, and family about how Team Beachbody has helped them!  The other morning I hopped onto Facebook and found a wonderful email from a new client.  Earlier that week I had her and a friend over to my house for a Shake and Share.  We laughed, watched the kids play together, and just had a fun time trying out different Shakeology recipes in my kitchen. A few days later she received her first bag of Chocolate Shakeology and so began her venture into Shakeland :-)  Now this client has already come SO FAR on her own loosing over 60lbs on her own, but hit that dreaded plateau all fitness freaks dread!  So, as I was saying, I hopped on Facebook and this is what I was greeted with that morning:

"A MILLION THANKS!

SERIOUSLY, YOU HELPED ME ACHIEVE SOMETHING I'VE ATTEMPTED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS! 

I FINALLY BROKE THROUGH MY PLATEAU AND HAVE LOST 5LBS SO FAR!

PLUS, I'M NOT NEARLY AS BLOATED EITHER!!!!" 

~~A Happy Customer~~

Now that, that right there is why I have this business!!  I am so blessed to hear these kind of remarks almost on a daily basis!  I started my business to motivate others, to help other people find the drive within themselves to live healthier lives, and for them to believe in themselves!  I love my job and I am so thankful for this business I am creating each and every day!  Then to make the week even better I am so excited to announce I have added a phenomenal woman to my team.............Megs is just starting her adventure of a healthy lifestyle but she will rock it I'm more than 100% sure of this!  She is so motivated and loves to help people, so I can't wait to see what Team Beachbody does for her and her family!  Because of all of these wonderful turn of events I am declaring it chocolate milkshake day (yes if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter I declared it yesterday too lol)!!  So g grab your bag of Shakeology and make yourself a yummy, healthy chocolate milkshake!!

I hope y'all have a spectacular Saturday!

3 Day Cleanse Challenge

i am super excited to announce that i can now offer y’all a wonderful way to not only try Shakeology, but clean out your body as well.  how?  by offering you a 3 Day Shakeology Cleanse Pack.  i know there are a lot of detox programs out there (and i’ve tried many of them) but i can honestly say that i’ve never had the results like i have from Shakeology.  before i get to the results both my husband and i had; let me explain the benefits and reasons why everyone should do a cleanse at least a few times a year.

why do a cleanse:  simply put; we live in a toxic world and are surrounded by chemicals, poor quality foods, and pollution on a daily basis.  all of these toxins enter our bodies, and although our liver (and other organs) work hard to remove toxins, it can become overloaded.  once toxins get backed up your body can become sluggish; you may experience a lack of energy, weight issues, and other health problems.  cleansing is not something new; in fact people have been doing it for centuries.  when you do a cleanse it helps give your body a break and provides it with the nutrients it needs to get back to its peak.  many doctors believe you should cleanse regularly but how often is a personal preference.  some people like to do it with the changing of the seasons or just every 6 months. 

cleanse benefits:  why you choose to complete a 3 day cleanse with Shakeology is up to you, but a number one reason is to lose weight.  the overage weight loss is 5-7lbs.  that’s pretty impressive if you think about shedding that much gunk over a weekend.  not only is weight loss a benefit but many people noticed increased energy levels, better skin, and just improved overall health and wellness.  

my personal experience:  both hubby and i have tried the 3 day cleanse.  i was worried that my milk supply would go down fasting but since it’s safe to do water fasting while nursing i figured Shakeology is WAY more beneficial than just water for 3 days!  not only did my supply not diminish but it increased by the second day!  i had tons of energy as well, my digestive tract got on track, my skin tone evened out, and i lost 5lbs!  i wasn’t trying to loose the weight i just wanted to flush my system since i have not done any for of cleanse since right before i became pregnant with BabyL almost 2 years ago.  i like to flush my system with the changing of the seasons but i was leery on what i could do while breastfeeding BabyL.  so as soon as summer rolled around i did my cleanse.  hubby came home and noticed how great i looked, and how much energy i had, so he wanted to try it too.  i set him up on a duty day and off he went!  he was very skeptical and VERY surprised after just the first day.  hubby lost 8lbs, several inches and gained so much more!  he finally found the energy that was missing for many months.  he started craving whole clean foods again.  he was sleeping great again.  he just finally felt whole again.  he told me after it was all done that now he craves Shakeology because of this cleanse.  he feels so much better now and has kept the weight off (so have i) which was great motivation for him to get back into the healthy lifestyle he’s been longing for.  

what is the 3 day cleanse:  you are still getting to eat, all day long in fact, but it’s a little less planing and thought on your part for a few days :-)    the 3 day cleanse is very easy if you think about it in a 3-2-3 rule.  what’s the 3-2-3 rule?  well here it is:

• 3 Shakeology shakes per day 
• 2 snacks per day (can be fruit)
• 2 cups of green tea per day
• 2L (or more) of water a day
• Dinner is a salad with 2c of fresh greens and 3oz of lean white grilled protein (fish or poultry) per day

now you may not loose weight on the cleanse but you will clean all that backed up gunk in your system, and isn’t that what we are all about here?  aren’t we all just trying to get on the path to a healthier lifestyle?

when you order your challenge pack from me you will receive: all the Shakeology you need for the program, a Shakeology shaker bottle, detailed instructions, individual support from me, and a special surprise gift!  all of this is delivered to your door for $55 and free shipping!!  so what are you waiting for?  let’s get this party started!!  i already have a few people ready to do a 3 day cleanse in November, so you won't be alone!  do you want to join the challenge group too?  let me know here via comments, email, Twitter, or FaceBook if you are interested because you can only order these 3 day cleanse challenge packs directly through me!  let's get healthy together people!

hope y'all have a stellar saturday *waves*

Fun Friday

oh looky, looky what day it is!!  it's another round of FUN FRIDAY people!!  there is a cool crispness in the air the last few days here in WA and i can't WAIT to get out there and enjoy it with my kids today!  each week, on FUN FRIDAY, i challenge y'all.   i want y'all to get out there and do something that makes you smile, laugh, and just enjoy life today!  it doesn't have to be anything big, because remember that even baby steps are steps in the right direction.


if you're stumped for ideas here you go:
grab some chalk and start drawing on the sidewalk
go pick some apples
go for a walk along the shoreline
take your dog for a run
play board games, or cards with your family
go attend a live concert
find a farmers market today and walk around
throw together a pot-luck with some neighbors
treat yourself to some frozen yogurt

see the possibilities are ENDLESS!  just get out there and do something that makes you smile ladies and gentlemen :-)

here's a fun friday song for y'all:




tomorrow is Shakeology Saturday, and my RockStar ShoutOut!  If you want to be included in my RockStar ShoutOut tomorrow go find me on Twitter, MyFitnessPal, FaceBook, or even on TeamBeachBody and say "I was a fitness/healthy RockStar because........."  as i always say; even baby steps are steps in the right direction.  so did you drink your water goal once this week?  did you eat cleaner this week than last?  did you get in 3 workouts instead of 2 this week?  did you loose .25lb this week?  did you run a marathon this last week?  did you stick to your calories all week long?  did you get enough sleep all week long to help repair your body?  see, it doesn't take much and every little bit counts.  so what are you waiting for?  let me know so i can add you to my RockStar ShoutOut on saturday!   in honor of Shakeology Saturday i have a special treat planned for y'all tomorrow so stay tuned!

this friday i've decided to join in on a few blog hops (the more the merrier right?), so if you've found me through one of them welcome!  be sure to let me that you stopped by and what you think of Healthy Ambition.  if you have your own blog why not link up to this great people: Posh on a Budget, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, and and An Island Life.  

have a FABULOUS FRIDAY y'all *waves*

Menu Monday

i've been slacking the last few weeks about menu monday and i'm sorry.  i could give you a list a mile long WHY i haven't blogged like at ALL but i'll just sum it up with............well life happens.  sick kids, school work, trying to get my business going, etc. etc. right?  we all have obligations and i'm still trying to balance all of mine out so please bare with me for a month or two <3

so here's my dinner menu this week........no lunches or anything because starting Thursday i will be doing a 3 day Shakeology cleanse so my food is already decided on that and it's nothing super yummy or exciting and i will explain how to do this later this week and what my results are next monday :)

mon- asian sesame steak with salad
tue- hamburger salad
wed- leftovers
thur- shrimp and zuchinni noodles with garlic and butter
fri- grilled steak and sweet potato
sat- steak and salad
sun- leftovers

nothing fancy this week because i'm gearing up for my husband to come back for a few weeks.  i'm trying to empty the fridge so we have an excuse to leave the island and go to Costco to go get yummy snacks there :)

i hope everyone is having a magnificent monday!

Menu Monday

well, it's that time again people!  it's time for me to share our menu for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner times :)  are you going to try any of the things listed this week, or last week, for you and your family?  if so please share and let me know how it turns out :)

*this week i will be repeating breakfasts and lunches*

breakfast:
eggs in bell pepper cups topped with crab
eggs and peppered bacon
NOTmeal (grain free oatmeal)
primal pancakes and berries



lunch:
Shakeology
lunch meat roll ups w/berries
shrimp salad
hardboiled eggs, yogurt and berries


snacks/desserts:
veggie chips
greek yogurt w/berries
greek yogurt w/almond butter

dinners:
crab and black bean tacos with cole slaw
bacon wrapped steak w/spaghetti squash and broccoli
grilled eggplant topped with burgers, cheese and yellow bell pepper
almond crusted salmon w/bok choy and spinach
steak, sweet potato and salad
steak fajitas with coleslaw
grilled pineapple chicken thighs & buttered garlic spaghetti squash

i can't WAIT see what we are able to find at the farmers market this week.  i am thinking of getting some beets or carrots.  suggestions??

i hope y'all are having a marvelous monday!

Menu Mondays

yes, yes, i know it's actually Motivation Mondays on my facebook and twitter but i don't want to kill a good thing :-)

starting this week i will be sharing my menu for the week, and maybe it will give you some ideas for your week's meals.  i do not plan mine until thursday evening; after i've returned with my spoils from the local farmers market.  last week i came back home with 4 huge bags of fresh fruits, vegetables and i even splurged and bought a fresh loaf of bacon cheese bread!  the picture doesn't quite do all the food justice but you get the idea.  also, by shopping local i'm able to save quite a bit.  between the flat of berries, pounds of greens, and other fruits/veggies i spent about $50 for over a weeks worth of fresh food for me and the 3 kids!  not bad right?  who said eat healthy has to be expensive :-) i will admit my morning meals are the same almost every single day

here's my menu for the week:

breakfasts

• coffee w/creamer & handful of raw nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios) during the week
• weekend breakfast is eggs & bacon with spinach

morning (post workout) snack

• Chocolate Shakeology; i will add in a handful of berries, a few ounces of almond (or coconut milk)

lunches

• salad with chicken breast
• left overs
• steak tacos & salad
• 1/2 avocado w/salt and chicken breast
• salad w/lunchmeat, cheese and tomato
• green tomato, eggs and bacon
• lunch meat roll ups, almond crisps and cheese

dinners

• steak and salad
• lemon chicken thighs, yams & green tomatoes 
• mini turkey meatloaf, salad, cauliflower rice
• london broil, roasted kale w/olive oil and salt
• steak, salad and fruit
• leftovers
• pizza

snacks:

• berries and almonds
• pretzel sticks and almond butter
• aprium w/glass of almond milk
• prunes

so that is what i eat, and the kids eat this as well.  i know it's hard sometimes to ensure we are eating the right things but remember that abs are made in the kitchen not the gym!  if you aren't fueling your body with the right things all the workouts in the world will not help you shed the fat! it's all about scheduling your food and your workouts just like anything else important in life.  

nutrition + fitness + support = success

i hope y'all have a motivating monday and do something GREAT with this wonderful week!

 

Passion......is it in you?

Passion; what does that word mean to you?

I never really sat and thought about it until a few months ago until a random conversation happened due to a harmless tweet (follow me on twitter).  I posted "man i love #TurboFire" and then it all happened.  Lydsi responded and started talking to me about Beachbody.  I had never really looked into the company until she friended me.  We started talking about nutrition, and just general fitness.  Now, I am no stranger to what it takes to win the battle of the bulge, or what it takes to stay fit in today's society.  Years back I was very heavy (over 200lbs) and was scared to death I would meet an early grave just like my mother did.  I decided right then, back in 2005, that I would change my life.  Little did I know that decision would lead me here; becoming a Beachbody coach, and going to school to become a Health Educator.

Yes, I lost over 60lbs back then and kept it off for years, until I got pregnant with my third child.  It's been almost a year since the birth of my last child, and I am proud to say; with the help of TurboFire, BrazilButtLift and Shakeology I am as healthy (if not more so), and tinier than I was before he was born!  In fact, I am as small as I was after the birth of my oldest over 11 years ago!  I am not doing any of this to get smaller, or lighter, or to make money (though the pay check is a bonus to me).  I am doing all of this to help YOU!!  I am a firm believer every one can become healthier, and a fitter person if they are given the right tools.  That's why I am here!  I am here to give you the tools to lead the healthy lifestyle you are secretly (or not so secretly) longing for!

Everyday I have a choice (so do you) to commit to being the best example of fitness, and health possible those around me.  Being fit doesn't mean being rail thin, or even a certain size.  Being fit/healthy means having fun, getting yourself (and your family) moving, and just enjoying a good life.  I have become the fit fun mom I've always wanted to be, and I love to talk to others/encourage them to find the fit person that is struggling to come out and play!

Everyday we are given a gift to learn something new.  Each morning we have the chance to enjoy a little bit more all of the beauty in this world........so get off the couch and do it!

Remember fit is a lifestyle NOT a destination!