Clean eating, Day 4

Friday
Day 4-
Breakfast-- egg white, soy sausage, whole grain toast, coffee
Lunch-Shakeology, skim milk
Dinner-salmon, a BUNCH of asparagus, multi-grain bread
Other- a two bite brownie.
My husband was cooking dinner and he came home with the most beautiful cut of wild salmon and fresh asparagus.  He also came home with the exact same cake I bought for the "soccer dinner" and a bunch of 2 bite brownies as a treat. Ugh. I was able to ignore the pumpkin cake but I could not resist having one of the brownies.  It was delicious.   At least it was small!


By the way, I am down 1.5 pounds.  Yea!  

Please feel free to share what you do when you you are looking to eat better!

to your heath,
Lisa

Day 3 Intake Accountability

Day 3
Breakfast- i slice of 5 grain toast, egg whites, avocado, soy sausage, coffee
lunch- 2 slices of low sodium turkey, some tortilla chips with hummus
snack- a GIANT apple
dinner- turkey ham, peas and carrots, boiled potatoes w/ lots of pepper (no butter), multi grain bread, green tea


Comments- I missed Shakeology today!  Can't let that happen tomorrow. 

Your Palate or you LIFE!!

Hi blog buddies,
Sorry for the delay in posting! I had a MAJOR virus that shut down my computer but I am back in action!  Quick props to Hitman 3.5 for fixing  the problem and to Pat Schrader who recommended it to me when other anti- viral programs did not work.  THANK YOU!

Lisa's Accountability

I promised to post my daily intake for 30 days and it is now day 3.  Here are the first 2 days:
Day 1
Breakfast-egg whites salsa, avocado in  a whole grain tortilla, coffee
snack-Shakeology, skim milk 
Lunch-low sodium turkey, lettuce tomato, avocado, hummus in whole grain tortilla, a few wheat thins
Dinner-same as lunch only, no hummus, just Newman's Own sesame ginger dressing (low fat version)  Dinner was definitely on the run!
Other- 1/2 cup of Shakeology (was at an evening meeting giving out samples, so I had one myself!)
Day 2
Breakfast- egg whites, avocado, soy sausage on 5 grain toast, coffee

Lunch- wild mushroom and cauliflower soup, slice of  still warm 5 grain bread

Dinner- Shakeology, skim milk 

Other--chai tea with a little honey

The last couple days have been super hectic and dinner has been a little weird.  Heres to hoping things settle a bit, but  with 3  kids active in sports and the end of the quarter looming, I am afraid there will be a LOT of homework help happening!


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Speaking of meetings ...


Last week the  high school Soccer Booster Club hosted their annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction.  I was asked if I would donate a BeachBody product to be auctioned off.  Being a die hard soccer fan, I gave a complete "Rockin' Body" program by Shaun T., including meal planner.  While this may not be his most well known program, it is super effective and well put together.  It sells for $60.00 retail.  Add shipping,handling and tax, and  it totals out at about $70.00. (A great  deal, by the way!) I was also asked to bring a dessert.  I brought a store bought pumpkin cheesecake in a plastic container.  It cost me $7.00.  When I arrived, one of the dinner leaders saw the dessert and said it was too good to feed for dessert.  They would put it in the dessert auction!  
Well, okay then.  
The dinner was very well run and the kids did a great job of serving.  A vegetarian option was available and everyone got a decent looking salad, so I was happy enough. 
  
So I went to look at the various things in the auction and noticed there was only ONE bid on the workout.  For $15.00.  I checked out  some of the other offerings and the biggest hits were the food baskets, all with different themes:  chocolate, coffee, Italian food etc.   Those were going between 60-80 bucks!   When the Dessert Auction rolled around, my $7.00 cake from the grocery store sold for $15.00. The same price as the $70.00 workout program.   Even a sports enthusiast crowd chooses
This:                                Over this?

Incredible.
This is a perfect example of the way many people think about their health.  They don't!  Here is a program that could change your health, show you how to eat better AND comes with free coaching.  Even at full price, it is cheaper than a month at the Y.  

"No thanks, I would rather buy a giant basket of candy for $80.00. Now THAT'S value!"


There are so many people out in the world that are in poor health and desperate to get their health back.  The solution is right here! The best programs, the best nutritionals and free coaching!  Don't be distracted by the white flour and sugar processed concoctions.  It may taste good and make you feel happy for a minute, but what then? If you want to be healthy, if  you want to feel strong,  Make the Decision  to Change. Nothing ever tastes as good as feeling thin and healthy feels.  Choose wisely.


Yours in health,
Lisa


P.S. The lucky winner of Rockin' Body was none other than one of my fit club regulars.  Now she knows the value of good health.  Congratulations, Nancy.

Hello Someday!!

Today is that "Someday" that you spoke about somewhere before... Here it is! What will you do today, that you promised you would do "Someday"?

How often have you said, "I need to do that someday"?  Well, how about making the decision to finally take action today? Right now! What is the worst thing that could happen?  You don't reach your goal?  Isn't that where you are already?  Today is the perfect day to step out of the bleachers and get in the game.

 I will start things off by putting MY someday out there. I have been watching some of my buddies as they prepare for some bikini contests and they look awesome.  While I have no desire to compete, I do like the idea of looking like I could!  Lol!  I have pretty good intake, but when I am really careful about what I eat, I get great results.   So starting NOW, I am  tightening up my eating and going as clean as possible for the next 30 days.  To keep myself on track and be accountable to my readers, I  will post my intake here daily.

Yes, I know Halloween is on Sunday.  Yes, I know we are right on top of the holiday season. SO WHAT?  Will I be prefect every day?  Probably not.  Will it cause me to give up?  Absolutely not!! After all, I have YOU to keep me accountable! :)   I can't tell you how many times I have heard, "I want to change, but I can't start this week because I have a wedding/birthday party/vacation/dinner party I have to attend."   Look, there will always be stuff happening around us.  If we wait for the "perfect" time to do something different,  nothing ever happens and Someday never arrives.  This is not just true for your nutrition, but EVERYTHING in your life.  So why wait! Take the plunge and go after your Someday, today!

Lisa's intake Yesterday 

Yesterday's intake is my baseline. This was before I decided to tighten things up!!

Breakfast-scrambled egg whites, salsa, in a multi-grain tortilla, coffee

Lunch- wild mushroom and cauliflower soup, 5 grain bread, spoonful of vanilla icing (Can you tell I was working at the bakery?  Dumb.)

Late p.m. snack- Chocolate Shakeology, tsp. peanut butter, milk, ice

Dinner- whole wheat pasta, turkey kielbasa, tea 

Other-a "chunky"- Tom brought one home when he heard I was feeling a little stressed.

As you can see, my intake was far from perfect.  Thank goodness I had the Shakeology as there was a serious shortage of veggies happening!  Among many other things, Shakeology has about 5 servings of vegetables packed into one yummy shake.  It is the perfect nutritional cauking; it fills in all the cracks!

I will post each day's intake the next morning.  So far, so good, though!  

So now it is YOUR turn!  Post your Someday action in the comments section so we can encourage each other, then DO IT!!  Prepare to be amazed.  

Yours in health,

Lisa

~It is never to late to start; it is always too late to wait!

Design a better life Today!! What is holding you back?

What is your "Brick wall"?  What is holding you back?

Is it that you have so much weight to lose and your body is so out of shape?  Are you unhappy with your job, or your life?  Is there so much drama going on around you?  Well, you have the opportunity to change that!  If you don't believe it, you REALLY need to surround yourself with more positive people to fill you up with better energy and see a bigger picture for yourself.


If you have ever wanted to change your life in these areas, then today is the perfect opportunity to do it.  What would make a difference in your life?   What if you decided to make a real change??  Becoming a Beachbody coach can do this for you.


If you decided to be a Beachbody coach, you could use it to take your  life in a different direction. Use it to get 25% discount on products, get in the best shape of your life, and get those around you in the best shapes of their lives.  That is really what this business is about.  So simple, but so life changing. The BIG NEWS  that Beachbody is WAIVING the sign up fee is  your cue to act now.  If you decide to wait, you are waiting on your positive future.  


Beachbody is an honest, good company where people are truly changing their lives and I am one of them!  I am in the best shape ever and making a substantial income.  My husband has improved his health and he feels great.  That is what this company is doing!  We are doing because we love it and we are sharing it with the people around us.  This is REAL! The truth is, we need more people changing their own lives, so  they can help others change theirs.  The  circle needs to keep expanding!  Fighting back the tide of obesity is not some little tag line, we are determined to do it by linking arms and helping each other succeed.


So what is your Brick wall?  What are you waiting for? 


If you keep waiting,you are missing the boat; and this is the boat.  Not just physically, but financially.  There are so many people joining, right now because of the fee being waived.  My  team is growing at 4 times its regular rate this week.   People are joining like crazy!  If you get in now, all those people who continue to join like mad, could go into your downline.  In the long run, this will put you in a better position and earn you more in team bonuses. That is "The Boat".   Know this: if you keep waiting,  those people are still going to sign up.  The only difference is, you won't be there .   Then months later,  if you finally decide to join up, you will have missed the wave of all these people.   The other reason to get on board right now, is that you will be able to build your  team faster and get others on board, because it is free! Your team can also take advantage of this and build their teams more quickly, because they do not  have to pay to get in, either.   So  bust through that brick wall and get in now!

Here is another perk.    Have you ever wanted to work out with Tony Horton, live?  How about Chaleen Johnson or Shaun T.?    You have that ability when you are a coach!!    Just attend one of the live events that Beachbody hosts all over the country!   That is HUGE!  There is nothing like seeing your favorite coach look you in the eye and tell you that you can keep going.  

The only requirement to be a coach is to pay your monthly web hosting fee.  That's it!  From the second month on, it is only $14.95 a month.  Most coaches save way more than that just on the products they order.  In fact, it is significantly less money to purchase Shakeology on home direct as a coach, even with the web fee.  I can't tell you how many people are coaches just for this purpose.

What is the worst thing that could happen if you decide to join as a Beachbody coach?  You could lose some weight, get in the best shape of your life, and you might even inspire some people to do the same!  There are so many people that are miserable living in the body that they are in.  You could change that for them, and for you.  So decide, and make that choice for change.  It is possible.  The time to get rid of that brick wall is now!

Why did I become a coach? Why should you?

  Most people know Beachbody has the most effective and high quality fitness programs on the market and is the fastest growing home based fitness company in the country. Add to the the unprecedented success of Shakeology, arguably the most comprehensive approach to nutrition around. Top it off with free coaching and you truly have a recipe for true fitness success.

  

I cannot begin to tell you the level of blessing this company created for me and my family.  When I was on the west coast, my husband and I started getting calls about the failing health of several of our older and beloved family members.  It was especially saddening because they were all on the Eastern seaboard.  As a family of 5, we just did not have the money to travel back and forth to see them and be of assistance.   On one occasion, we found a way to rush my husband to see his dying grandmother.  he missed saying goodbye by mere hours.  It was then we knew that as much as we enjoyed Oregon, it was time to move back to the East coast, specifically Maine.  Family was just too important.   Maine is sparsely populated and it is tough to find a well paying job ,even in a strong economy!  Over the last 20 years or so, most larger companies left the state. Now, I decided to write down a wish list of all the things we needed/wanted from of a job to enable us to move. 

Here it is:  

Find a job that-

-Tom and I could feel good about representing; meaningful!

-make enough money to cover basic expenses and buy a house with some property, preferably 5 plus acres

-we could start here on the West coast and transfer with us to the East.

-would allow us to live in any town we wanted

-work from home OR

-allow us to be home when the kids got home- no babysitters or latch key kids!

-flexible hours so we can volunteer at the schools and attend all sporting events.

This was a TALL order!  Well, 48 hours later, Carl Daikeler himself contacted us about Team Beachbody (called Million Dollar Body back then). From the first moment, I was "all in."   I quickly realized this Beachbody business met every single thing on my wish list! It was literally and answer to a prayer.   Tom quit his day job almost immediately and did too.  We found  lovely home, double the size, with eleven acres only a couple miles from Tom's parents and driving distance from EVERYONE.  I am home every day and never miss a soccer game.   We are not exactly living the lives of the rich and famous, but business is growing and we are very happy. 

  

Team BB  has been life changing for my family and I wish that for you as well.  Becoming a coach is has always been an incredible opportunity to take control of your health and your finances, but now it is an even easier decision!!  Beachbody is temporarily waiving the coach sign up fee!  Now you can take advantage of the 25% coaching discount to order all your favorite programs and Shakeology for so much less. 

Not sure how to get your business stated?  I wasn't either, at first!  Luckily, there are a bunch new Beachbody tools that make sharing the business with others SUPER easy. they are so great, I am attaching them below to see for yourself.   Please put share what you like about them in the comments section.

Even if your life is super busy right now, it would still be wise to sign up and get on Shakeology (a real health shake, check out the links below for more on this stuff) at the coach discount (about $30.00 off, plus free shipping for Home direct which is another $10.00 savings!) while sign up is free.  You would still net a nice savings on your Shakeology order over retail price.    However,  with a little effort you can grow this thing and improve the health of those looking for your help.   Then, encourage others to do the same thing.  Duplication, baby!!  Anyone who puts in just a little effort now,  will be positioned to take advantage of the huge surge that occurs in the first quarter when thousands of folks order programs from BeachBody every day.  All those customers are given out to qualified coaches. It might as well be you, right?

For you action takers, here is the link to get started. Be sure to get the Shakeology Fast Start so you can start sharing health by handing out samples and making some cash right away.  Coach sign up page for you!

For  those of you with questions, reach out!  I am here to help anyone and everyone I can.

Here are those tools I told you about.  Don't forget to comment on them!   

 Shakeology: from the fields – video following one of the creators of Shakeology around Peru, as he seeks out the best ingredients in the world 

The thing I tell my patient is: Advice From 100 Doctors.   -A downloadable audio of a bunch of Doctors that have endorsed Shakeology.  Extremely powerful!

Introducing Team Beachbody   –Great new video explaining Team Beachbody and what coaching is all about

To your health!!

Lisa

Don't Like the Economy? Stop eating junk!!

(Okay, this one might make some people uncomfortable. I will post the disclaimers in the comments section.)


If there is one thing in the world that gets me heated up, it is negative talk.  I hate blaming others for their predicament even more!  Well, today I found myself in such a conversation and it set me on edge.   Someone who I love and respect was complaining about the economy and scapegoating the whole problem on a very insignificant aspect of our national budget.  I usually keep my politics to myself, but  this was too much for me let slide.  This got me thinking about  the REAL, undisputed,  number one drag on the economy.  Health care!!  Now I know this is an issue that can cause both sides of the aisle to unleash the dogs, but let's not go there.  No matter what our political bent is, we all want to see the cost of being healthy and living our lives to not bankrupt us. We want healthcare to be less of a burden on our  family, our children and our country.  So what can we do besides moan about it?  


There is a new statistic that 75% of Americans will be overweight by 2020!  That is terrifying!   There is no disputing the parade of ailments that crop up with the growing pounds. As a country,  we are literally crumbling our economy under our own weight!   I for one, want to DO something about this!    As a Beachbody  coach, it is my unrelenting passion to help those who are ready to jump off this cycle and take their personal health and their country's health seriously.   There are those that do and those that prefer to complain about it.  So where do you fall?  


I can already hear it,"Yeah, yeah, Lisa. That is nice and all, but you don't know about me.My situation is unique and I have too much other important stuff to deal with."
Honestly, what is more important? 


1) Convenience?.- Is it that convenient to feel exhausted every day because you are not getting the nutrition you need?  
2) Time?- "I am sooooo busy" is a popular one. So am I.  So is everyone!  If the President can find 40 minutes to workout a day, anyone can.  Love him or hate him, he is one busy guy.  I am betting he is busier than you.  Tape a couple of your favorite shows and use that time to do something good for yourself.
3) Taste preferences?  "I just don't like vegetables, water,  fill in the blank..." Do you like the idea of seeing your children grow up?  How about grandchildren?  Look. There are so many different options to get proper nutrition nowadays that it is not difficult to find something that is tolerable for even the pickiest eater.  I personally drink Shakeology so my veggies taste like chocolate.  
4) Not motivated?-Are you motivated to feel uncomfortable with how you look, feel and they way people treat you when they only see your exterior and not who you really are as a person? For the rest of your life? When you choose inaction, you are choosing poor health.  Read my earlier blog about getting motivated for  tips on this.
5) Money?-"It costs less to eat crappy food than healthy food" Sure, sometimes.  An apple is cheaper than a bag of chips, though.  Oatmeal with frozen blueberries is cheaper than an Egg McMuffin.  Red beans and brown rice with salsa is better and cheaper than any fast food meal.  There is nothing better (or easier!) than homemade soup.  Just throw in whatever you have and let it simmer for an hour.  Water is free and the price soda is astronomical, especially when you consider what it does to your teeth and insides over time.  Want to talk about expensive?  What about  a lifetime of meds for diabetes, cholesterol, acid reflux?  It is incredible how these terrible diseases are managed so much easier when you give your body the fuel it needs.   I have personally worked with customers who have lowered and even eliminated medication when they got off the couch and tightened up their intake. You can't put a price on the confidence they feel. 


We are at a cross roads, as a country. Are we going to pretend this is not a problem and go about our business or take a stand?  It drive me crazy to see Americans "settle" for poor health.  It does not have to be this way! I don't want to see our kids get sick and die young because they were never taught how to eat properly.  I want this country to lead the world with a citizenship of strong, healthy people who are not home sick (again!) or on disability due to a lifetime of poor dietary choices.  Our country deserves better! YOU deserve better. Together, we CAN do better!  


If  you are as fired up about this as I am and are ready to be personally accountable  for your healthcare footprint, I am here to stand with you.  If you want to go a step further and give those that need it a hand in this journey, join my team as a coach and help me push back this red tide of obesity, one person at a time.  it is never to late to start.  It is always too late to wait.
Yours in health,
Lisa

It's my health, and I want it NOW!

Lets face it.  We all want great results NOW!  We are used to getting what we want with a click of a mouse or remote control.  We call a delivery place, tell them what we want, and Poof! It arrives at our house, exactly as we ordered, within 30 minutes.  Living in a modern world sure has its perks. 


This is just not the case when it comes to your health.   There is no magic pill "sleep away the fat" option.  It takes effort.  and time. and commitment. The thing is, even though you may not see a change from a single workout or good nutritional choice, there is change happening!    


I can't tell you how many emails I have received from people who are discouraged because they do not look ripped after 10-14 days. They tell me that their clothes are fitting differently and they are feeling stronger and yet, they are discouraged and ready to quit.  At that point, it is time for a reality check.  How long did it take to gain all the unwanted pounds?  6 months? A couple years?  Maybe it has been a lifetime of sedentary living combined with convenience food!  This is not going to reverse itself completely overnight, but it will in time.  You have to trust it.  It truly makes me sad when I see people making solid progress, but then quit before they reach their goal because they are impatient.  Don't fall into this trap!  It is called P90X, not P10X!   If you want long term success, you must think beyond today.   Time is your friend.  How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time.  Don't give up when you have only gotten through half the trunk! Lol!  


If you’re someone that’s discouraged because you haven’t gotten the results you want after just a short period of time, then please understand that it takes a long time to achieve great success! Keep committing to yourself and your hard work WILL pay off!
Never give up,
Lisa

Not feeling Motivated?

When people contact me, can you guess what the number one topic is? Not exercise, not nutrition, not even Shakeology, but  motivation! Lets face it, you can have the best, most effective workouts in the world combined with a world class nutrition program, but if you are not willing to stick with them, they are not worth a thing.  So what can you do to ensure you stick with it?


First, find a workout program that appeals to you. This is not a cookie cutter world and everyone is different. Does P90X seem to intimidating? Do something else!! The number of workout programs out in the world is staggering. In fact,there are well over 100 Beachbody workouts available, alone, so understand you can find a routine with a style and intensity that works for you.  Even a mediocre routine done daily is better than the ultimate workout sitting on a shelf.  Find something that is fun for YOU and you will come back and do it again and again.  


Now that you have found your perfect workout, what do you do to overcome those days when you just don't feel like moving around? The best thing you can do is to remember your "WHY". Your why has to be more than just  "I want to look better in my jeans".  It has to be POWERFUL.  More powerful than the immediate gratification of sitting around. Are you working out because you do not want the high blood pressure and diabetes that runs in your family? Do you want to eliminate those expensive medications with those unpleasant side effects? Maybe it is because you have kids and you want around to see them get married and have children of  their own. Perhaps you want to be a better role model to your family so they grow up with a healthier attitude towards food and fitness. Do you just want to stop feeling tired, weak and out of sorts? Find the REAL reason you want to be healthier.  If it does not make you cry when you say it out loud, it is not powerful enough to get you past those lazy moments.  Remember the feeling when you decided, "Enough, already! I deserve better"  Experience it. Don't let go of it. 


Now imagine yourself when you have reached the goal you are striving for. Think about that feeling of confidence as you go about your business, energized, looking good and feeling GREAT. See in your mind how people look at you differently and go to you for fitness advice. A whole different world opens up when you are healthy and fit. More energy, more strength, more confidence! It truly permeates every aspect of your life.

If that is not enough, get yourself an accountability partner. Find someone who is like-minded and willing to touch base with you to share how things are going every day . You will be amazed at how much that helps keep you on track. I use WOWY, the team Beachbody virtual gym to help with that. When I accept an invitation to meet someone to workout, I am WAY less inclined to blow off a workout.   Want the ULTIMATE accountability?  Be a coach!! People look to you to lead them by example.  I can tell you it sure helps me stay on my game!  Coaching is not just for the super fit, it is for anyone who wants to stay on track and help others do the same.  I challenge you to really consider making a commitment to improving the health of both yourself AND your community. Together we are better.  

Do you have some great motivation tips of your own?  Want to know more about this coaching thing? Post them as well as your thoughts in the comments section below.


To your health,
Lisa