Ready for 2013?

The cookies have been eaten, the presents unwrapped...time to get ready for the new year! We all have different goals and New Years Resolutions for 2013 but I'm going to be running 3 challenges in January because I'm not going to let anything stop me and I want to invite you to join me!

Feel free to participate in more than one of these challenges - this is about helping you achieve YOUR goals!

Shake It Off - starts January 2nd and is about changing just one meal each day to improve your health. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 so don't delay!! Yes, this is a Shakeology challenge!

Healthy New Year - starts January 7th and is a Biggest Loser type challenge. Fitness, nutrition, and accountability. We're gonna rock this! I have only 2 spots left and the deadling to sign up is DECEMBER 31!

PUSH - starts January 1st and is about achieving your wildest goals. I have been using Chalene's system all year and am loving the results I'm seeing but everyone can use a refresher course. I have some big goals for this year and will be kicking them off by doing this 30 day program again. Join me!

No matter your goals, I'm here to help! Email me at gabriella@addictedwithgabriella.com or message me on Facebook at fb.com/addictedwithgabriella and we'll make your dreams come true.

How I'm starting 2012 #PUSH

This time of year everyone is talking about resolutions and goals....something I'm striving to do all year long. I've learned (from Chalene's book) that goal setting should not be a once-a-year activity but rather something we do on a regular basis. I have some big goals in my mind, and on paper in my notebook, but I have some workto do on my foundation to make those goals possible. That in mind, I'm not writing New Year's Resolutions as much as I'm determining a couple things I'll be doing at the beginning of the year to ensure success the rest of the year.

- Finish the 30 day Push challenge I started a while ago. I've got somecatching up to do and I know finishing this will make a world of difference in all areas on my life. When Chalene Johnson gives you a road map, follow it!

- Start P90X2 on January 2nd. I'm in a group of people who will hold me accountable, including Beachbody's CEO, Carl Daikeler himself. More importantly, Nate is keeping me accountable and I want to stay on track for him!

- Spend 30 minutes each day either reading or listening to self development material. The 30 minutes is a minimum and i have a feeling I'll end up doing more than that each day but it's a good place to start.

- Run a Biggest Loser type challenge with 5 dedicated, determined people. To me there's nothing like the high of helping someone else and if I'm going to start the New Year right then I know this will be an important part of that. The hard part here is finding 5 people committed to improving their lifestyle. Want to know more? Just ask me.... I'd love to send more information your way!

So there it is...my kick-start 2012 plan! All because of Chalene's online PUSH program. I'm sure I'll learn more too as I read the awesome Christmas present my boyfriend got for me....yup...Chalene's book!!!

How are YOU starting the new year? How can I help?

Red light...Green light! #PUSH

So I'm reading Chalene Johnson's book Push (as I'm sure you're more than well aware) and on Day 17, our homework is to create a tiered system for our food. The idea is that of our usual foods, what we eat can be put in three buckets: red, yellow, and green. It's as simple as it sounds - green is "enjoy! this is good for you!", yellow is "good but be careful not to over do it" and red is "stop and think before you eat this".

As I was writing this all down, I realized what a great thought-provoking exercise it is so I thought I'd share it with you. Consider doing this yourself and take an honest look at your eating habits...and while you're at it, be sure to check out Chalene's book at www.pushjumpstart.com

Remember - these are items I eat / am tempted to eat regularly and I've put them in buckets based on my needs. This list is going to be "live"...I'll keep making changes to it as I think of things and add different foods to my eating routine. Your lists might be different...you may need or want to move things around. But thinking about what you eat will change HOW you eat and that is KEY to living a healthy lifestyle!

Red:
cupcakes / cakes / cookies
ice cream
whipped cream
Hungarian sausage / salami
chips / carb snack foods
candy
garlic bread
soda (this is one that needs work for me!)
breakfast sausage
bacon
full / non-low-fat dairy

Yellow:
low fat dairy (unless separately listed)
peanut butter
canned veggies
canned fruit
cheese
crackers
whole wheat bread
dark chocolate
alcohol / beer / wine
butter
potatoes
jam / jelly
juice
whole wheat pancakes / waffles
rice
steak
sweet potatoes

Green:
fresh veggies
cashews
almonds
dried plums
tea
greek yogurt
low fat cottage cheese
eggs
fresh fruit
black coffee
fish - especially canned tuna
oatmeal
fresh herbs
salt free seasonings
lean meat (chicken, tukey, and beef mainly)
PB2
Shakeology

Slight change in plans

I was alllllll sorts of excited to start the Beachbody Challenge on the same day as Chalene Johnson's PUSH release - 11.11.11. It seemed so natural to start a new workout program on the same day that I start reading a book I know will change my life.... but after Hip Hop Hustle training this weekend, I'm going to have to listen to my body. I've been tired, sick, and far less than 100% for the past couple of weeks with the marathon, travel, and lack of sleep. When I woke up on Sunday with a sore throat that I couldn't shake and ended training with a very hurt hip, Kristy (bless her heart) looked at me and said "You are taking the full week off! I said so!" in the tone that says "You are not allowed to argue this...do as I say...NOW!". So I'm giving in.  If the weather keeps up, I'll go for a bike ride or do something simple like that but for the most part I'm going to focus on eating right and getting my rest. I'll start Hip Hop Abs on 11.14.11 and I'll use rest days as make up days or double up as needed for the weekend of USMC Ball. This means that I should finish the 30 day Hip Hop Abs program on December 10!

So what does this mean for you? Well I want to start the Beachbody Challenge with an exclusive group of  committed people and this gives you a couple extra days to decide that this is what you want to do. You don't have to do Hip Hop Abs with me - I get that this might not be THE program for you. But commit to doing one of these programs and being accountable to the team and I'll help you make sure that you hit your goals! For those of you who pre-ordered P90X2 who will be starting it with us 1.1.12, I highly recommend getting your core in shape...which I why I'm doing Hip Hop Abs! Your core is so important for all exercises - you can't go wrong with a core program!

So there you go - my body just bought you a couple extra days to decide! Let's decide together....commit together, focus together...and most importantly - SUCCEED TOGETHER! I know we've got this!

11.11.11 is all about the #PUSH

As you saw in my previous post, Chalene Johnson is publishing a book and many of us have signed up to get a FREE copy and be a part of the PUSH party on 11.11.11. If you haven't already read it, check out that post but what you really need to know is that you should go to http://www.chalenejohnson.com/pushjumpstart and sign up! Make sure you list Team Addicted as your team with team leader Gabriella Harrison and let me know that you're signed up! 

In addition to Chalene's PUSH, I will be starting an EXCLUSIVE 5 member program with the highest level of accountability EVER. I mentioned that I'd be starting this with a post before but I thought maybe if you had more information, you'd be more interested! 

You have to commit to being part of this. I'll be setting up a group on Beachbody and each person will have my cell phone number. If you don't check in on the page and tell me that you drank your shake and did your workout, you'll be getting a text from yours truly. I'll also set up a Facebook page to share questions, motivation, and support to all 5 challenge members. No Excuses! 

To make it easier for you to participate, I am offering Challenge Packs through Beachbody to be available for order starting November 1st. When you commit to doing this, let me know and I'll send a reminder to order your challenge packs on November 1st so you have them in time for 11.11.11. The Challenge Pack includes: 

- Workout program of your choice

- Shakeology on home direct

- Beachbody Club Membership (meal planning!!) - 30 days FREE

By logging your workouts on WOWY (the Beachbody Super Gym) you also have the chance to win cash! $500 daily, $1000 in the weekly prize, $5,000 quarterly prize and the Grand Prize of the Beachbody Challenge could win up to $100,000!!!

Now you could enter the Beachbody Challenge without ordering a Challenge Pack but if you need to change up your workouts, have a new goal, or are starting from scratch, the Pack is the way to go!

The Packs available are:

...and remember - that includes Shakeology on Home Direct and 30 days FREE of the Beachbody Club Membership that does meal planning for you! There is a savings to getting the program this way. (click the image to see it larger). 

And don't forget - I will be there EVERY. SINGLE. STEP. of the way to make sure that you succeed. 

To prepare my core for P90X2 I will be doing Hip Hop Abs to make sure that my core is tight and I'm ready to go! This will also be a great way for me to enjoy a workout with Shaun T before I start Insanity next year (post P90X2!). You can join me with that program and we'll do the same workout together each day OR pick the program that sounds best to you!

If you've ever considered joining Team Addicted as a coach, now is also a great time to do that with the Challenge Pack so let me know if you're interested! (Great time as in your start up fee is waived...that's a $40 savings!)

So what are you waiting for? Email me at gabriellah99@beachbodycoach.com if you're interested and we'll get you going to your BEST SHAPE EVER! :-)

@ChaleneJohnson is publishing a book and I can't wait!! #PUSH

As many of you know, Chalene Johnson came into my life through my TV and I've been honored to meet her and so many close to her since that day. My life has changed for the better in more ways than I can count over the past couple years thanks to her motivation and willingness to share her tips and support. Given this, it should be no surprise to you that I am STOKED about her new book coming before the end of the year!


In celebration of Chalene Johnson's new book, PUSH: 30 Days to a Turbo-Charged Habits, A Banging Body, and The Life You Deserve, Chalene has created a pre-launch Push Jump Start program. We'll get all the content of the book with the nutrition tips, exercises, and life-changing tips. Plus, she's going to send us a free copy of her book! Chalene links together life-skills with fitness goals and makes it easy to achieve success in all areas of your life.

I'm already signed up, and I really want you to join me.

We start 11/11/11, but sign up now, because space is limited!

Push Jump Start: A revolutionary 30-day system that will allow you to transform your body, your diet and your life!

Our team name is:  Team Addicted
I'm listed as team leader:  Gabriella Harrison

As a Team Leader, I'll create a Facebook group so MAKE SURE YOU TELL ME that you've registered so I can add you to our group! 

http://www.chalenejohnson.com/pushjumpstart