Introducing Daily Sunshine!!!

Daily Sunshine is the latest and greatest break through that Beachbody has to offer! It is a premium 3-1 healthy smoothie that is designed and formulated with children in mind. This shake will provide the building blocks of nutrition that children need every day-whole-food based fruit and veggie blend, plant-based protein, and healthy fats. It will also double as a healthy snack for adults!

Personally, I think it tastes just like Shakeology. I would suggest using COLD water in it. When I had a sample, it was sitting out for a little bit and it wasn't super cold. Now, I'm not saying your child can not have some of your Shakeology. There were a lot of parents asking about it and concerned about the amount of vitamins in the Shakeology getting put into their children's system. 

Daily Sunshine will come in two great flavors, chocolate and strawberry banana. **If you click on the hyperlinks, you will see the nutritional facts for each flavor!** The chocolate is smooth and creamy chocolaty flavor that will be great for chocolate lovers; where as, the strawberry banana is a fruity, sweet strawberry banana flavor that is great for those with a sweet tooth. They are both made from a pea and flax protein source. Each smoothie has 120 calories per scoop so it is perfect for both kids to drink for nutrition and adults to drink for a little something extra. Daily Sunshine comes in 2 different packaging options: a 30-day supply bag or 24 packets. 

Daily Sunshine is certified organic as it is made with organic fruits and vegetables, and organic pea protein as certified by QAI. An added bonus: it's also Non-GMO since it is made with organic fruits, vegetables, and pea protein as certified by QAI.

Daily Sunshine is recommended for anyone and everyone from ages 4 and up. It is not only FDA Compliant, but it also Vegan and Gluten Free.

Daily Sunshine is your go-to healthy snack. You can drink it every day in addition to your Shakeology if you really wanted! For adults, Daily Sunshine can also be used in conjunction with other supplements in Beachbody's Performance line to help you customize your nutritional needs for your individual goals.

FAQs about Daily Sunshine:

Q: Does Daily Sunshine need to be taken at specific times daily?
A: Nope! Daily Sunshine can be used whenever it best fits into your routine.

Q: How many shakes can be consumed per day?

A: While we recommend drinking Daily Sunshine every day as a healthy snack, an additional serving can be added based on your nutritional goals and needs.

Q; Can hot coffee be mixed with Daily Sunshine?
A: Negative... Daily Sunshine shouldn't be mixed with coffee.

Q. How soon after preparation should Daily Sunshine be consumed?
A: Daily Sunshine should be consumed within 30 minutes of preparation.

Q; Is Daily Sunshine a good post-workout supplement?

A: For adults, your ideal post-workout Beachbody supplement is Beachbody Performance Recover, given its protein blend and pomegranate extract were specifically formulated for this purpose. Shakeology can also provide support for adults, especially after less-intense workouts, thanks to its 17 grams of protein. While Daily Sunshine is a healthy snack, it is not intended to be a post-workout product.

Q: Is Daily Sunshine a good pre-workout supplement?

A: If you're looking for a boost for your workout, Beachbody Performance Energize is a far more effective choice for adults. While Daily Sunshine is a healthy snack, it is not intended to be a pre-workout product.

Q: When should Daily Sunshine be consumed once opened?
A: We recommend it be consumed within 1 month. --- Before you panic... THIS IS AWESOME!!! THIS MEANS IT IS NOT PACKED WITH NASTY PRESERVATIVES!!!!

Q: Can Daily Sunshine be used for weight loss?

A: Daily Sunshine is not a weight loss product but is a healthy snack and can be part of a healthy eating regimen. It's a delicious, healthful snack that provides key nutrients for kids' growing bodies. For adults, Daily Sunshine can be used as part of a healthy eating and exercise plan, providing an alternative to unhealthy, high calorie snacks.

INGREDIENT FAQs:

Q: Why is stevia present in Daily Sunshine?
A: Stevia is a plant-based sweetener; no artificial sweeteners are used in Daily Sunshine.


Q: Why are there slight differences in vitamin/mineral levels among flavors?
A: There are slight differences due to flavor-specific ingredients.


Q: Can specific amounts of individual ingredients be obtained?
A: No. The specific amounts of ingredients in Daily Sunshine are proprietary to Beachbody but the Nutrition Facts box on the label provides the key nutrition information you need to make good food choices.

STORAGE FAQ'S:

Q What are the Daily Sunshine storage instructions?
A: Store it in a cool, dry place, like a kitchen cupboard.


Q: Can light damage Daily Sunshine?:
A: Keep it out of direct sunlight to avoid potential heat and light damage.


Q: Should Daily Sunshine be stored in the refrigerator?
A: No. Entering moisture could impact the performance of Daily Sunshine.


Q: What is the best way to keep Daily Sunshine fresh?

A: Keep the bag sealed, or use a Home Storage Canister. When storing in a canister, make sure to keep it out of direct sunlight.

Q: What is the shelf life of Daily Sunshine?
A: 1 year from the time of manufacture, if unopened.

DAILY SUNSHINE & FITNESS PROGRAMS FAQs:

Q:What is the Body Beast portion conversion for Daily Sunshine? 

A: 1 scoop = 1 ½ protein, 1 vegetable, and ½ fruit

Q: What is the P90x/P90X2 portion conversion for Daily Sunshine? 

A: 1 scoop = ½ protein and ½ fruit + ½ vegetable

Q: What is the P90X3 portion conversion for Daily Sunshine? 

A: 1 scoop = 1 carb + ½ protein

DAILY SUNSHINE MEDICAL CONCERNS FAQs:

**Anyone with questions about whether using Daily Sunshine is right for them should consult their doctor.**

Q: Is Daily Sunshine safe for pregnant/nursing women?

A: Daily Sunshine was not specifically formulated for pregnant or breastfeeding women. So as with any other food or supplement, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should always first consult with their physician to address their specific needs, especially since each pregnancy is unique for the mother and developing baby.

If you'd like more information, please contact me ASAP by email or by filling out the application below. Click here to sign up to have me as your coach!

Introducing an Annual All-Access Beachbody On Demand and Shakeology Challenge Pack

HOLY COW!!!!! This is the best value Challenge Pack ever! For a limited time only, starting December 27th, 2016, you can now get Beachbody's NEW Annual All-Access Beachbody On Demand and Shakeology Challenge Pack for a limited time!

Unlike any other Challenge Pack, this offer gives you access to EVERY program on Beachbody On Demand (BOD) for an ENTIRE year. This includes all of the premium programs such as 21 Day Fix, CORE DE FORCE, and Country Heat. PLUS you will get access to ALL the new products that launch during their 12-month membership! So you are going to be the first ones with the lastest and greatest workouts with the push of a button.

This great deal, combined with a 30-day supply of Shakeology (delivered on Home Direct for cheaper shipping) and the Portion Fix system will set you up for a full year of healthy results!!!! Along with all of this, you will also be automatically added to ALL of my challenge groups that I will be hosting throughout the year!!!! This means, you have not only have the accountability for the first few months to get your journey started, but you will be entered into every challenge group I run if you wish to be added.

Are you still curious how this challenge pack compares to other Challenge Packs???? Click here to see a breakdown with a comparison guide from corporate. This will break down the costs with everything you will get! FABULOUS DEAL! Essentially, you are paying around $.58 a day to workout.

I recently did a poll on my Facebook page asking how many of my friends had a gym membership, how much they paid monthly, how often they use the gym, and how far they had to drive. These were some of the responses that I received:

• $30 a month, used consistently, 6 miles away **$360 a year**
• $42 a month (for 2 people), 5-6 days a week, 1 mile away **$504 a year**
• $20 a month , used often, 25 miles **$240 a year**
• $35 a month, used often, 10 minute drive **$420 a year**
• $0, lift at home & run outside, no travel **$0 a year**
• $50 a month (family plan), 3-4 days a week, 5 miles away **$200 a year**
• $25 a month, 6 days a week, 7 miles away **$300 a year**
• $80 a month (2 different gyms), daily visits, 2 miles away **$960 a year**
• $34.99 a month, daily, up to a hour travel **$419.88 a year**
• $30 a month, daily, 10 minutes drive **$360 a year**
• $34 a month, regularly, 8 miles away **$408 a year**
• $20 a month, 3-4 times a week, 20 minute drive *private showers in locker room* **$240 a year**
• $25 a month, 4 days a week, 3 blocks away **$300 a year**
• $0, used regularly, 20 yards away **$0 a year**
• $69 a month (2 people), 4-5 times a week, 1 mile **$828 a year**
• $28.99 a month, not as consistent as desired, 3 miles away **$347.88 a year**
• $30 a month, 5 days a week religiously, 1/2 mile away **$360 a year**
• $79 a month, daily, not far **$948 a year**
• $0 (gym at work), used to when I had time, *at work* **$0 a year**

I'm sure you are wondering why I wanted this information... I honestly wanted to compare what I was paying for my Beachbody workouts that I get to do in the comfort of my own home to going to a gym that I would have to travel to daily. Here is my problem with gyms... I have very little knowledge of all of the workouts that you can do on a particular machine. I know the basics that the machine does, but I know there are multiple things that you can do with it. PLUS, I will be there for 1-2 hours after doing a cardio workout and then using the weights. I have learned from Beachbody programs, that I can get a FULL workout, burning just as many calories in the comfort of my home in 30-45 minutes a day!

I constantly have people telling me there is NO WAY that they could afford to do Beachbody because it is SO expensive; however, they are willing to pay anywhere from $20-80 a month on a gym membership! Yes, it is not easy to pay for everything upfront, but at the same time, it is nice to know that once you have your membership, you don't have to pay for the rest of the year! Am I saying the gym doesn't work? Absolutely not! I'm just saying this is what works for ME! I'm a BUSY person. My time is precious. I need to schedule my workouts just like I would an important meeting that I don't want to miss. Trust me, it isn't always easy to workout, but my challenge groups help hold me accountable. With the Beachbody Health Bet Challenge coming in January, my motivation is even higher. Getting a check to just workout and drink my shake is my cup of tea! :)

With this particular challenge pack, you will be getting your FULL gym at the access of your fingertips. Do some programs require weights, a pull up bar/door attachment, a stability ball, and/or a resistance band? Yes, but are they worth the investment? ABSOLUTELY!

If you are one of my existing customers or a coach on my team and you want to take advantage of this awesome deal, no worries... You, too, can purchase or upgrade to the Annual All-access Beachbody on Demand membership for $99 for the same limited time as the Challenge Pack.

If you'd like more information or you need help getting your challenge pack, please contact me ASAP by email or by filling out the application below. I will be in touch shortly. Click here to sign up to have me as your coach!

 

Let's Make Another Bet...

Do you remember last September when Beachbody PAID people to get healthy!? All challengers had to do was provide a picture of themselves drinking their Shakeology 5 days a week and then log 3 workouts. That's it! If you did this, they sent you a check of a pot that was split between everyone. The good news is, 3 out of 4 of the challengers in this challenge met their heath and fitness goals... We asked, the listened... They are bringing it back! Starting January 9th, Beachbody will be hosting the 2nd ever Beachbody Health Bet! :)

Beachbody is betting $2,000,000 that you'll fall in love with getting healthy and happy with your body again. All you have to do is participate in my Challenge Group on the My Challenge Tracker App (I'll send you an invitation once you have your challenge pack), and meet the in-app weekly tracking requirements each week during the Beachbody Health Bet Contest from January 9—February 5, 2017!!!! Once you're in the group, you'll need to log at least 5 Shakeology drinks with photos and 3 workouts during each of the 4 qualification weeks.

Week 1: January 9—January 15
Week 2: January 16—January 22
Week 3: January 23—January 29
Week 4: January 30—February 5

Once you meet all the requirements and you’ll automatically win an equal share of the prize pool!

As an extra incentive, Beachbody is adding $5 to the initial $1 million prize for every Challenge Pack sold on TeamBeachbody.com from October 31—December 31, 2016, with a guaranteed prize pool of at least $2 million, up to $3 Million total. There’s never been a better time to get healthy and fit!!!


If you'd like more information or you need help getting your challenge pack, please contact me ASAP by email or by filling out the application below. I will be in touch shortly. Click here to sign up to have me as your coach!

 

Healthy for the Holidays!

Are you one of those people who always makes a resolution that on January 1st you are FINALLY working on YOU!? That you are going to start eating healthy and you are going to start working out regularly. My guess is that you are also one of those people who say "ummm.. I'll start tomorrow!" How do I know this? Because this was me at one point, too!

So my challenge to you: Jump start your resolution this year and PROVE ME WRONG! Why wait until after Christmas to work on yourself. I see that as a waste of clothes for Christmas presents! If you are asking for any sort of clothing, wouldn't you want your new clothes to show off your new lifestyle!?

There are two types of people out there: The first type are the ones who don't care how much weight they gain over the holidays, they just want to wait until the new year to "get healthy again" (for the 3rd year in a row). The second type are the ones who actually watch what they indulge in (including chocolate and wine) because they know about the 80/20 rule.

Let me tell you a secret. When you quit, it's a (insert your own choice word here) to get started again. If the first time you started you made 15 excuses, this time you will make 20. The key is to NOT quit. Easier said that done, right? Of course. Yes, it would be much simpler to take a pill every day or put a wrap on, but here is the thing, I want permanent results and a new lifestyle. As tempting as it is to purchase these pills, wraps, patches, etc. every single month for the rest of my life, they all come with this little catch. A healthy lifestyle...

Okay, I get it... right now you're reading this going "yes, but you buy Shakeology every month." I do! But you see, I buy it in place of the fish oil pills, vitamins, and bagel and coffee that I bought every morning. This is my daily dose of super foods that just happens to fit perfectly into my clean eating plan.

Requirements for the group: The purchase of a challenge pack.. That's it! Why do I require a challenge pack? Because I want someone who truly wants a change in their life. I want someone who is all in and is willing to give me 95-110% daily. I'm willing to give up my time to help you meal plan and to give you the BEST experience you could possibly have... This is your chance to shine!

Once you have your challenge pack purchased, you will be added to a private group that I will run through the My Challenge Tracker App. Only you and the members of the group will be able to see the posts so you will be able to completely shock your friends and family on Christmas day!

The group will run from December 1st until December 23nd finishing shortly before Christmas. You will have the options to continue your new, fabulous lifestyle through Christmas or you have the choice to reward yourself by taking the holiday off and picking right back up on the 26th! This is NOT a diet. This is a lifestyle change!

**Since the holidays are HARD, I'm giving away 1 on 1 meal planning with the next 2 people who make their challenge pack purchase before midnight on Monday December 28, 2016! :)

Need a little inspiration, check out my past challengers transformations here! :) For more information, please fill out the application below and I will be in touch right away! You can also shoot me an email at lindsayykallas@gmail.com or click here to sign up for a FREE account.

CORE DE FORCE: Work For the Bell Launch Group

Are you ready for the launch of CORE DE FORCE? I AM!!! I'm hosting a launch group for everyone who wants to try the newest Beachbody program with me. We are starting NOVEMBER 7th so you will need to get your challenge pack as soon as possible so you are ready to start on the 7th!

What is CORE DE FORCE?

• 30 days of mixed martial arts-inspired workouts that slash inches off your waist, blast belly fat, and sculpt total-body definition—no equipment needed. 
• 8 workouts on 3 DVDs that alternate Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai combinations, cardio spikes, and bodyweight training to help you get a knockout body. 
• 2 bonus workouts: 5 Min. Core on the Floor and Core Kinetics. 
• A fitness program created by Super Trainers Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews who have extensive fitness experience teaching a variety of workouts, from Kickboxing to cardio, worldwide. 
• Includes a modifier who demonstrates the moves at a lower intensity, so anyone at any fitness level can get knockout results.

What makes CORE DE FORCE so effective?

CORE DE FORCE isn’t your run-of-the-mill Kickboxing workout. Each move, whether it’s a jab, a kick, or an uppercut, works your core from every angle. Joel and Jericho call this 360-Degree Core Training—and it’s more effective than traditional abdominal training to help you tighten up your entire midsection and carve a more defined waist. 

What makes CORE DE FORCE unique? 

CORE DE FORCE is packed with the best of MMA-inspired training. In 3-minute “rounds” you’ll get Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai knee-elbow combinations, bodyweight training, and cardio spikes—all designed to help you lose the belly and shred body fat. Just hit it hard for 3 minutes at a time and before you know it, you’ll be done! 

The trick to being successful in challenge groups is participation. It sounds funny, but as badly as I want these results for you, I can't want them more than you do. The more you put into the group, the better your results will be in the long run. I have found my challengers who check in frequently and who are active members get the BEST results!

If you want me to teach you what I've learned along the way about being a busy person, but still making time to take care of myself, let me know! I'm more than willing to help you! I would love to have you in any of my upcoming groups!

Please fill out the application below and I will be in touch right away! You can also shoot me an email at lindsayykallas@gmail.com or click here to sign up for a FREE account.

I'm a New Challenger Again!

So this past weekend, I challenged all of my coaches to pick a program and complete it to a T. This means, no cheating. no skipping workouts, meal planning like your life depends on it, and giving it your all for an entire program. I picked the 21 Day Fix for my program. This was the FIRST program that I have ever completed. I love the containers and the workouts are all 30 minutes or less. The first week, I won't put 10 minutes abs in until probably Wednesday since I haven't done it in a while. You will get fresh before and afters after I finsih this program.

The beginning of the school year took over my life. I fell off the train, hardcore. I need this accountability to get me back into shape before I complete Core De Force. The 21 Day Fix is a 3 week program that will take me right up to the release of our new program so it was an easy decision.

I'm starting the week with the 3 Day Refresh. I have planned it out so I will be eating Strawberries for my fruit and a mix of tomatoes and cucumbers for my veggie. I have selected almond butter for my healthy fat since I will be using it in my oatmeal throughout the week. I'll be making a veggie stir-fry for dinner for each week; however, I'm waiting until tomorrow to cook the veggies. They are all prepped and ready to be cooked!

Once I finish the 3 Day Refresh, I have planned the rest of my week out using the Countdown to Competition Meal Plan that comes with the 21 Day Fix Extreme. On my Countdown to Competition days my meals will look similar to this:

Breakfast:	Steel Cut Oatmeal
Snack:	Shakeology & Broccoli
Lunch:	Cucumber & Tomato Salad & Taco Meat
Dinner:	Beef & Butternut Squash Stew
Snack:	Greek Yogurt & Cottage Cheese & Turkey

Where as, on my normal days, my meals will look like this:

Breakfast:	Steel Cut Oatmeal with Almond Butter
Snack:	Strawberries with Almond Butter
Lunch:	Cucumber & Tomato Salad & Taco Meat
Dinner:	Beef & Butternut Squash Stew
Snack:	Strawberries with Greek Yogurt

As you can see, my meals are simple, but they fit my plan. I will do the workouts and track everything through my Instagram (@lykallas) and on my like page (Lindsay Kallas - One Day at a Time).

Interested in joining my newest challenge group? Click here for more info!

End of Year Resolution Challenge Group

On Friday, I went to a training in Pittsburgh with my coach. This was a special training with the CEO of Beachbody, Carl Daikeler. He gave us a ton of great information to help us run our challenge groups and to help us build our businesses.

While I was there a few things really stuck out to me. The first being, you need to be your own success story. I have been a challenger and I occasionally I like take off my coach hat and go back to being a challenger. As of tomorrow, I'm going back to a challenger. I will be completing the 21 Day Fix, starting with a 3 Day Refresh to kickstart my challenge.

The second thing that he said that really stuck with me was that most people make "new year resolutions"... why wait until January 1st to feel better about yourself? He also challenged us to have an "end of the year resolution".

With that said, I am looking for 5 men or women in the month of November and 5 men or women in the month of December to complete my End of the Year Resolution Challenge!

For this group, I want people who are ready to work! I want people who will give me 30 minutes a day in order to have a healthier, leaner body by July! I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again. You don't want to wait until bikini season comes knocking on your door to want to get started. It takes 21 days to create a habit! Allow me to teach you my tips and tricks for a healthy summer!

I'm opening this group up to 5 new clients, but I will also allow ANYONE who has been in one of my challenge groups before to join. You see, the holiday seasons are among us and this is the time when most people fall off track. I want to help you stay on track over the holidays and help you make an END of the year resolution, rather than a new year one! I will be working on how to manage your time to get in your 30 minute workout, while still eating clean with portion control and still being able to handle all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays!

What are the benefits of a challenge group you may ask? Why can't I just do it on my own? 

• You will be in a SECRET group. This means, only you and the members of the group will know it even exists. 
• You will get an access code for the My Challenge Tracker App that is specific to YOU! 
• I expect you to check in daily rather it is good or bad. It is a safe zone! We are all working towards similar goals. It's okay to have a bad day! :) For some reason, people are really afraid of this. DON'T be! I promise this is a very supportive place. We are all working through our daily struggles and we are everyones biggest fan. 
• You will share your victories and your struggles for the day. This way, we can see where we need to adjust and we will work from there. No one is perfect. I have my struggles too. The key is figuring out how to get over there. 
• You will be asked to follow a meal plan. It will not be easy at first, but I will teach you my tips and tricks to get you were you want to be. I will give you my best apps to plan and shop with. 
• You will receive a months supply of Shakeology with your challenge pack. You will be asked to drink one shake a day. (Some people ask if they can drink more than one and the answer is YES, but don't do it every day! There are a TON of vitamins and minerals in the shakes-- it's not good to not get the vitamins that you need, but it's equally bad to get too many in a day!) 
• You may be nervous about this, but don't be. If you don't like it, within 30 days, you can return it for your money back. Out of the hundreds of challengers I have worked with, I have only had 3 return it! 
• You will want to stick to the workout calendar! It is set up so you are working different muscle groups to get the best results quickly. It is designed to give you the best results in the quickest way possible. 

The trick to being successful in challenge groups is participation. It sounds funny, but as badly as I want these results for you, I can't want them more than you do. The more you put into the group, the better your results will be in the long run. I have found my challengers who check in frequently and who are active members get the BEST results!

If you want me to teach you what I've learned along the way about being a busy person, but still making time to take care of myself, let me know! I'm more than willing to help you! I would love to have you in any of my upcoming groups!

Please fill out the application below and I will be in touch right away! You can also shoot me an email at lindsayykallas@gmail.com or click here to sign up for a FREE account. 

Want a check from Beachbody for just working out and drinking Shakeology!?

So, there is this awesome thing that happens on Thursdays for Beachbody coaches! We get paid!!!! Well, Beachbody is willing to pay YOU for working out from September 5 through October 2!

What do you have to do? 

All you need to do is track 3 workouts and post 5 pictures of your Shakeology each week in your challenge group. 

How do you get in a challenge group?

Contact me and I will add you to my September Slim Down Group! 

How do I get my Shakeology?

Again, Contact me and I will help you find the BEST program to get you the results you are looking to get! You will need at least 20 servings of Shakeology in order to complete the entire Health Bet. I would suggest to get a months supply-- Remember, there is a 30 day money back guarantee.. If you don't like it (which I think you'll LOVE it so you won't have to worry anyways), you can return it for a refund. 

What do I win?

Everyone who logs their 3 workouts and 5 shakes (with pictures) will equally split the pot of anywhere from 1 million to 3 million dollars!!! Last time I checked, it was around 1.5 million!!!! WOOP! :) 

When do I need to entered by?

I will be adding everyone in the last week of August up until the second of September!

You can do anything for 21 days, it will quickly become a habit! My grandma always told me to take it one day at a time... Take your fitness one day at a time. You will always be better than you were yesterday!

If you think you might be interested in my next challenge group and the opportunity to learn more about anything Beachbody related, please fill out the application below. I will be in touch shortly. Click here to sign up to have me as your coach!

 

Veggie Chicken and Rice Casserole

Who doesn't love a great casserole? Seriously. They are so simple to make and they are delicious (usually). This is a full meal in one. You have your protein, your veggies, and your carbs all in one dish! :)

What You'll Need: 

1 cup chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast half, skinned
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt




What You'll Need to Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add chicken, meaty side down, to pan. Cook 6 minutes or until browned; turn chicken over. Add broth to pan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan, reserving broth in pan. Let chicken stand 10 minutes. Remove chicken from bones; shred. Discard bones. Place chicken in a large bowl.

3. Bring broth to a boil; cook, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes). Add broth mixture to chicken. Melt coconut oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add squash to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add squash mixture, rice, and minced rosemary to the chicken mixture, and toss gently to combine.

4. Place flour in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup cheese; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, milk mixture, and salt to chicken mixture; stir to combine. Spoon chicken mixture into a broiler-safe 8-inch ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over rice mixture; bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove casserole from oven.

5. Preheat broiler.

6. Broil casserole 5 minutes or until golden.

Flashback Friday: Casey's Story

I'm sooooo excited to share this transformation story because it is more than inspiring. I have challengers who lose a bunch of inches and a bunch of pounds and I couldn't be more proud. I want to introduce you all to Casey.

Casey found me through Instagram and she wasn't financially able to invest in herself at the time. She actually asked her mom for a mini loan of $140 to purchase her challenge pack. --- I get this. I remember trying to justify spending the money on my challenge pack when I first knew they were available. In the challenge pack, she got everything she needed for her new lifestyle. She got a workout for each day of the week, she got a daily dose of nutrition with a months supply of Shakeology. She got color coded portion control containers that would help her learn proper portions of what she needed to be eating on a daily basis.

She also gained access to our exclusive challenge group. She was able to participate and ask questions and, as you can tell from her before and after pictures, she KILLED IT!!!! Below, you will see her journey as she tells it as she goes. This isn't a comfortable topic to share or talk about and I'm thrilled that she finally is ready to share! 

The day before the challenge, I had my challengers take their "goodbye", before, pictures. Casey went above and beyond and made a secret video journey that she was hiding for when she was ready. Well, she is ready to share now because she knows that it had an AMAZING impact on herself. There were some parts of the video that really stood out to me. Casey stated in her video "I've been able to become a master at hiding what I hate about myself, what makes me disgusted about myself when I'm alone." I feel that there are a TON of people out there that can relate to this! I feel like we are all masters at pulling ourselves down at times; however, we also know how to hide our insecurities.

Going back now, and watching these videos truly makes me not only inspired, but also makes me so proud of how far she's come. In this second video, just 1 week into the challenge, Casey has completely changed her tone. She is excited to make videos. She was excited to share her journey so far. She gained not only strength with her workouts, but she also gained a crazy confidence in herself again. While you watch the second video, you will see what I mean. Once of my favorite parts is when she shared that she is down a pants size. She says: "That means I lost an entire pant size... in a week... AN ENTIRE PANTS SIZE!"

The third and final video I want to share with you is her half way mark in her journey. Casey is excited about her changes and she come home with a positive report from her doctor.  She was down not only a pants size, but she was down between 7-8 pounds. Her first goal she wanted to hit was to lose 10 pounds. She was excited because she was starting to burn fat (and notice it) and start to build muscle. She has a completely new glow to her.  

Talking to Casey recently, she told me to just look at her face in the pictures. The first set of pictures you could see it in her eyes how unhappy she was. You could tell she was hiding it, but we never really noticed it before. She also pointed out that she is much more confident with herself... I mean, how could you not be. I could not be more proud of this girl. Not only has she killed her own journey, but she is also helping others push to their goals starting with one of her best friends! :) 

If you can do anything for 21 days, it will quickly become a habit! My grandma always told me to take it one day at a time... Take your fitness one day at a time. You will always be better than you were yesterday! If you think you might be interested in my next challenge group and the opportunity to learn more about anything Beachbody related, please fill out the application below. I will be in touch shortly. Click here to sign up to have me as your coach!

 

Songs Featured in Country Heat

I've had a BUNCH of people ask me for a list of songs that are featured on Country Heat, so I decided to just make a post for general information. Now, these aren't the original artists, but they are extremely similar. You will definitely still be jamming out while you are getting a killer workout filled with athletic, cardio moves!

Country Swing: 

John Cougar John Deere John 3:16

Kick the Dust Up

Young & Crazy

We Are Tonight

That's My Kinda Night

Crash and Burn

Giddy Up: 

5150

I'm Here for the Party

High Class

Whiskey Drinking SOB

Fake ID

Cowboy Up

Down and Dirty: 

Sideways

Play Something Country

Some Days You Gotta Dance

Footloose

John Deere Green

We Are Tonight

Bring the Heat:

All About Tonight

Real Life

What Was I THinking

Little Bit of You

Chattahoochie

I Like It, I Love It

Trailride:

Bar Hoppin

Summertime Blues

Cotton Eyed Joed

Be My Baby

Born to Boogie

One That Got Away

Wild Goose Chase: 

Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy

Friday Night

Some Days You Gotta Dance

One More Last CHance

A Woman's Rant

Little Bit of You

Cardio Round Up: 

One That Got Away

Crash and Burn

Settlin

Redneck Woman

I Like It, I Love It

That's My Kinda Night

Dance Conditioning:

Hell of a Night

Friday Night

Bar Hoppin

Dibs

Kiss You in the Morning

Move On

Dance Mash-Up:

Summertime Blues

One More Last Chance

Footloose

Chattahoochie

Born to Boogie

Night Crawl Line Dance:

Night Crawl

Saddle Up: 

Cowboy Up

If you are interested in joining a Country Heat Challenge Group click here if you are in the United States (or click here if you are in Canada) or fill out the application below! I will be in touch with more details. 

Latest and Greatest!

Hey Everyone! I'm sure by now most of you are either as excited as I am about all of the new products that Beachbody is rolling out or you are ready to unfollow me from Facbeook or Instagram. Hopefully you are crazy excited. My bank account is hurting and I originally planned to try everything a little at a time, but I just couldn't seem to make myself do it. I mean, everything at my fingertips, what girl could resist.

Fixate 

Fixate is the new cookbook made by the one and onlyAutumn Calabrese! It is 101 of her own recipes that her and her son love to make. It not only works with the Fix, but it also goes along with Insanity Max and the new Cize workouts! Don't mark my words, but the new Hammer and Chisel workout that is coming out in December will probably be Fixate friendly also! It included all kinds of meals that are simple and delicious There are also vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and pale recipes in there. In addition to simple meals, it also has snacks, desserts, and cocktails! Woo! To get your cookbook, click here!

Boost

Boost is a new Shakeology Supplement line! Ever feel like you just need more energy or more veggies. The NEW Shakeology Boosts will allow you to customize your shakes to meet your needs. Beachbody was proud to introduce 3 unique Boosts: Focused Energy Boost, Power Greens Boost, and Digestive Health Boost. 

• Focused Energy Boost -- This is an effective pick-me-up without compromising your health. It supports your mental clarity, alertness, and focus to help you be more productive and not jittery. 
• Focused Greens Boost -- This will fuel your body with a FULL serving of nutrient-dense vegetables and exotic greens. This Boost contains veggies such as spinach and kale to help support your body's acid/alkaline balance. 
• Digestive Health Boost -- This is a quick and easy way to help support regularity and digestive health. It is a unique blend of 7 grams of both soluble AND insoluble fiber that is packed into every single scoop. This formula stands apart from your typical fiber supplement and helps improve irregularity, digestive health, and keeps you feeling full longer. 

Cize 

Cize.. the end of exercise… literally… This is a 4 week program that will help you dance into a new healthy lifestyle. Each dance routine is broken down step-by-step and builds up to a full dance in anywhere from 35-40 minutes. Now you may think, "holy cow, that's so long" -- trust me.. it FLYS by! Shaun T is the mastermind behind this program and he breaks the moves down so anyone can master them. Trust me… If I can do this, anyone can! Interested in Cize -- Click here!

Beachbody Performance Line

Beachbody Performance is an easy-to-use, COMPLETE supplement system that will boost your workout performance and help accelerate the results from ANY fitness program… guaranteed! Harvard-trained scientists designed this by combining the latest cutting-edge science with the most effective performance-boosting ingredients from nature! Just like other products from Beachbody, every ingredient has been thoroughly tests and scientifically shown to enhance performance AND recovery. 

There are 5 different and unique formulas that can be used alone or customized depending on your goals and needs: Energize, Hydrate, Recover, Recharge, and Creatine. This line will help you overcome ANY obstacle from low energy to muscle soreness allowing you to push yourself even harder in every workout. 

The system has 4 powder drinks formulated with key ingredients scientifically shown to be effective. There is also a bonus performance creatine that is an additional add-on. 

• Beachbody Performance Energize Pre-Workout (Lemon-Spark Flavor) -- This will help improve your intense exercise performance, increase energy and endurance, and sharpen your focus and reaction time. 
• Beachbody Performance Hydrate During-Workout (Citrus Cooler Flavor) -- This will support your hydration during exercise while replacing electrolytes lost during the exercise. It will also fuel your working muscles and improve your endurance. 
• Beachbody Performance Recover Post-Workout (Chocolate Chill Flavor) -- *Tastes like a Wendy's Frosty! YUM! This will speed your muscle recovery, promote lean muscle synthesis, combat exercise-induced muscle sorriness, and improve muscle strength recovery. 
• Beachbody Performance Recharge Nighttime (Vanilla Dream Flavor) -- This will support your overnight muscle recovery, improve your overnight adaptation to exercise, promote lean muscle synthesis, and reduce muscle breakdown. 
• BONUS: Beachbody Performance Creatine -- This add-on has NO flavor and will mix well with the Post-Workout formula to improve high intensity exercise performance, increase muscle strength and power, and enhance the effects of resistance training. 

If you are interested in ANY of the products that I have listed above, feel free to contact me or fill out the application below: