Instagram post from June 30, 2014 at 03:06PM

I can't tell you how many times I've heard my #mcm (man crush Monday, for those not familiar!) say this over the past couple weeks. Old physical issues flaring up💥, new job, lots of travel 🚙💨right away, early mornings🌄... And each moment he's right there 👫 with a calm "you can do this!" 💬 Bless his heart 💚 he's even been getting up at 4:30 with me even though he's got summers ☀️ off and got up on a Sunday to write goals 📝 with me!!! Who supports you in your efforts? How do you say thank you and show how much you appreciate what they do? Take a moment today to do just that!!

Instagram post from June 30, 2014 at 06:05AM

So as I was eating my lunch super excited already to post my after photos on Thursday, I had a “brilliant beyond brilliant” idea… I should make sure someone else gets to be this excited about after photos! Who wouldn’t want that? Here my idea… Anyone who orders Shakeology on autoship from me today is entered to win a 3-day refresh pack (a $60 value). If you order that Shakeology as part of a challenge pack (like PiYo maybe?), you’ll be entered to win the refresh but I’ll also send you a shaker bottle! Want your shot? Comment here and I’ll message you!

Instagram post from June 27, 2014 at 02:43PM

Please allow me to preface this by saying that leaving my first full time job and moving away from one of my closest and best friends was NOT and easy decision.😢 That said, I knew that if I didn't follow my top priorities, I wouldn't ever feel completely fulfilled. 6 months ago I included "accept a fulfilling😄, exciting‼️, and better paying💵 automotive 🚙🚘🚗🚕 engineering job within 100 miles of Curt by October 1st, 2014" to my top 10 goals for the year. I rewrote those goals nearly every Friday 📝 and while some of them were tweaked or swapped, this was always on the list. I made it specific so my energy could be laser focused. I wrote it each week so I wouldn't lose sight 👀 of it or my other goals. Today, while driving home 🚙, the words that Curt and I have said repeatedly this week finally sunk in. "We did it!" 💬 Wow. It wasn't easy. There was no "magic" ✨ from writing these goals each week. I was way nervous 😳😁 several times in the past few months. But today, as I drive home to 3 of my favorite guys for pizza 🍕 and movie 🎥 night from a week of learning about the exciting projects coming into my new role knowing that I get to see both my sister and my bestie this weekend... All 4 months early... Yeah. I feel pretty fulfilled. What's your big scary goal? Are you laser focused? What will it take to get you there? Dream big and keep your top priorities in front of you. The scary part is worth it!!

Instagram post from June 25, 2014 at 07:34AM

These two pictures were three years apart to the day and a lot changed between these smiles but our passion to grow and enable our team hasn’t gone anywhere! I’m so excited for the plans we have for Team Addicted! Watch out obesity… We’re here to end the trend! :-)

Instagram post from June 23, 2014 at 03:14PM

Isn't he handsome?? I was wearing really tall heels 👠 in this pic and my #mcm is still taller than me 😊😘❤️💙💚

Instagram post from June 19, 2014 at 11:05AM

I love 💚 love 💙 love teaching this class (doesn't get better than strength 💪and flex training without impact on your joints)! Can't wait to bump 👊 up the intensity and bring PiYo home with me!! #GoPiYo

Instagram post from June 17, 2014 at 08:26AM

Yes - this is a healthy life related post!! I didn't realize how much old clothes that I didn't wear for a multitude of reasons were bogging me down! I've been purging my closet and dresser and all told I had 15 bags of STUFF to donate and I was pushed to get it out because of my new job and moving. Don't wait for a life transition to happen to you because you can make a transition happen for yourself! Anyone wanna guess how many bags I donated today?

Instagram post from June 16, 2014 at 08:21AM

This week!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!! Are YOU on my PiYo challenge group list? Comment here if you’re not so we can fix that!

Instagram post from June 15, 2014 at 09:04AM

Happy Father’s Day to all of the awesome dads and father figures! Sending special Father's Day wishes and love to the best daddy in the world - mine! <3 Ok - off to workout before I get the honor of celebrating today with another great dad (Curt… Duh!) and his wonderful dad! :-)

Instagram post from June 14, 2014 at 09:10PM

This guy is all about the happiness! He definitely preached balance and happy life when we saw him last weekend - check out his article with the LA Times! http://buff.ly/SXaNeN

Instagram post from June 14, 2014 at 08:41AM

Never underestimate the impact you may have on someone’s life! These two beautiful ladies have inspired and encouraged me so much and in the past few months their kind and humbling words revealed that I’ve been important to them as well. Keeping that in mind has pushed me to be a better person every single day. Jasmine and Ambrosia would love for us to pay that forward so please help me celebrate Jasmine’s wedding today in true “Love is Louder” style by tagging someone here whose love has changed your life and they may not even know it!

Instagram post from June 13, 2014 at 01:44PM

What a beautiful rendition of Bridge over Troubled Water by Ava Delaney! She and her dad (Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody) recorded this and selling it for $0.99 but all proceeds from the sale go to the International Justice Mission to support their efforts to end human trafficking. IJM is matching Beachbody’s donation if we can hit $500,000. That would be ONE MILLION DOLLARS towards ending this disgusting practice. Check it out. The link here is for iTunes but it’s also available on CDBaby! Just search for Ava Delaney! http://ift.tt/1vbsfui

Instagram post from June 12, 2014 at 09:27AM

Today's throwback takes us to the first part of my career at Navistar which is coming to a bittersweet end tomorrow. Yes - this is what recruiting events looked like for us! Fitness 💪 may be my passion but wheels and motors 🚑🚒🚔🚓🚜🚚🚛🚖🚕🚗🚘🚙🚍were my first love 💛 and that'll never go away!!!

Instagram post from June 11, 2014 at 08:49PM

One year ago today God made sure that I safely walked away from this... Counting my blessings and saying extra prayers of gratitude tonight....

Do me a favor?

Do me a favor? If you’re considering a workout program or a product from Beachbody, 🙏 please reach out to a friend who has done them or has posted about them. 🙋 

Chances are they are a Beachbody coach or have a friend who is. I don’t care if the coach you end up working with is me but a coach will be able to: 

✳️ get you the best deal on everything you need 

✳️ help you with questions on the program or product 

✳️ hold you accountable so that you stick with it.

 I can’t tell you the number of people I talk to after they’ve bought, tried, and fallen a Beachbody product - not because the product doesn’t work (BB makes good stuff!) but because they felt they were going it alone and didn’t have everything they needed. Once I talked to them and explained what coaches do, a deal they could have gotten, or talked them through a program that would have been better for them the answer is almost always “wow… I wish I would have know!!”

 So now you know. Reach out. Ask friends if they know a Beachbody coach. Message me if you’d like! Search Facebook for coaches and see who you know. But whatever you do, please PLEASE don’t just google for the product or program of interest and order without talking it through and knowing you’re getting the perfect deal and program for your goals. We don’t charge you to be your coach. We’re just here to help!! 😄

Do your best and...

This past weekend, we got to workout with the one and only Tony Horton (yes the one of P90X popularity!!)! How cool is that?

Yes - the workout was awesome but I've gotta say, I think I got even more out of his presentation! Health truly is about more than just your pants size or max bench press - it's a way of life designed to provide the most fulfilling journey. Who knows how this "Tony-ism" ends? Comment here!

Recipe Thursday: Anytime Eggs

Anytime Eggs

Keep it simple with this healthy eggs, veggies, and bacon - yes, bacon - combo!


Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Serves 1
Ingredients:
2 eggs,
1 tomato,
1 cup spinach,
4 slices turkey bacon,
1 tsp coconut oil.
Instructions:

Sautee the spinach in the coconut oil. Use leftover oil to cook the bacon. Poach both eggs. Combine and serve!

The shoe talk

I can't count the number of times in been asked "what shoes should I get for _____?" 👟👟👟 First and foremost everyone is different. I cannot stress this enough - go get fitted at a sports store. I'd recommend staying away from branded stores that only sell one brand. My favorite spot for getting fit is @rrsports stores because they evaluate more than just your arch (do NOT fall for the "you have this arch so you need this shoe" - there's a lot more to it than that!). A good fitting should include: 

🔸evaluation of weight distribution throughout your foot

🔸review of your stride to see how your foot works as you run or walk

🔸looking at the structure of your foot and how it changes as you move

🔸a conversation around what you intend to do in these shoes - running shoes and cross training shoes should be separate! 

All of that said... I got new shoes! These are my cross trainers and I stuck with @asics because they support my body the best! I've been running in them for years so I was super excited to use them for cross training too! What workout shoes do you use? How did you pick them?