Posts from — February 2012
Strawberry Shakeology Granola GF Oat Bars
4 scoops of Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
1 1/2 cups gluten-free oats
1 1/4 cup gluten-free granola (can do with almonds or without)
1 cup of coconut milk (or almond milk)
2 drops of cinnamon essential oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup of dried organic strawberries
Makes 9 Bars!! It’s the same amount of carbs (or lower) then something like one cup of yogurt…but loaded with nutrition. What would you rather have for a snack??
February 27, 2012 No Comments
Bring It!
Creator of the best-selling P90X® workout series, Tony Horton shows you how to Bring It! for the results you want. (And the results Carol GOT!! )
Over the past 25 years, Tony Horton has helped millions of people—from stay-at home moms to military personnel to A-list celebrities—transform their bodies and their lives with innovative workouts and cutting-edge advice. Now in his first book he shares the fundamentals of his fitness philosophy with millions more, revealing his secrets for getting fit and healthy and melting away pounds.
One-size-fits-all diets and exercise regimens just don’t work—that’s why Tony creates unique programs for each of his clients. In Bring It! he shows you how to build your own diet and fitness plan tailored to your individual lifestyle, preferences, and goals. With a Fitness Quotient (FQ) quiz designed to assess your likes, dislikes, and current fitness level, you can choose the program that’s right for you.
In photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, Tony demonstrates his unique moves and exercise combinations that include cardio fat burners, lower body blitzers, core strengthening, plyometrics, yoga, and more. You’ll also discover Tony’s fat-blasting eating plan and detox tips, delicious recipes, and mental motivators.
Whether you’ve never been to the gym before, are looking to get bikini ready, or simply want to take your workout to the next level, Tony Horton can give you the results you’ve been looking for. A better body—and future—is possible when you commit to change. Get ready to Bring It!
In this Wall Street Journal video, P90X® and P90X2™ creator Tony Horton talks how he created P90X®. He also talks about his next book coming out called “Crush It”.
February 26, 2012 No Comments
Options to green smoothies on the go & for your kids
Green smoothies do make a difference!! I make my own, as well as drink Shakeology – but sometimes I cannot do that. When I am not at my Vitamix… I am not mixing the greens. And when you are a busy mom it can be hard. The Genesis green drink from Prograde is an option for getting your green on the go. One packet has 4-5 servings of produce plus lots of extras. Prograde Genesis is by far the easiest and best tasting greens supplement on the market. It’s easy to mix, even easier to drink and tastes great!! (click here to see ingredients)
- Essential Vitamins C, D & E.
- A-Z Whole Food Vitamins & Minerals.
- 3.5 Bil Healthy Probiotics.
- Gluten Free. Vegan.
- All Natural Chocolate Super-Food.
- 3 Servings Fruits and Vegetables.
Super Taste Kids Love. Super Food = Super Health and Super Kids.
MacroLife Naturals believes in Macro Nutrition for your family’s wellness. Our Mission is to give Kids and Parents super-tasting healthy options to supermarket brands.
Perfect for Kids ages 3-103! (okay… so since it’s low Vitamin A I admit this is on my snack list sometimes as a child above age 3) Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral Formula. A naturally good source of fiber. Contains Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Minerals and Electrolytes. 3.5 Bil. Healthy Probiotics that may aid digestion & support immune system. No High Fructose Corn Syrup. No Artificial Ingredients. No Fillers or Animal Testing. No Artificial Colors, or Preservatives. Taste may change depending on harvesting season.
Add it their smoothies, and give your kids the benefit of health.
There are options to get the healthy nutrition into your lifestyle – for both parents and kids. So don’t overlook them and don’t overthink it, just do it.
February 25, 2012 No Comments
Yummy Vegan Shake, and more Shakeology information
The Ultimate in health and nutrition!! This is what you need, and there are three different options that will support what your body needs. Tropical Strawberry Shakeology is made with our very own bio-fermented sprouted brown rice protein, sacha inchi, quinoa, amaranth and has all 9 essential amino acids. There is not another Vegan formula on the market like this drink.
If you are not accustomed to drinking a brown rice protein, you may need to find one of our recipes that is just right for you – because it does blend up differently than our regular whey formulas. But if you are vegan, you’ve had the vegan shakes on the market and I promise you there is not one other on the market with the flavor and dense nutrition of Tropical Strawberry Shakeology.
February 24, 2012 No Comments
Eating For Small And Happy Fat Cells
One thing that is hard for people to wrap their head around is that their fat cells are there to stay.
This isn’t horrible news because your fat cells have an incredible ability to not just expand, but shrink as well.
So you can get the lean body you desire without losing a single fat cell; you just need to make them smaller.
Here are three simple diet tips to help you keep your fat cells small and happy.
1. Reduce, Don’t Eliminate Your Carbs – Cutting out carbohydrates entirely from your diet isn’t the best idea for most people.
Yes, very low carbohydrate diets do work, but you can get just as good of results by reducing and rearranging your carbs just a little bit.
Here’s what to do. Grains (like breads, pasta, rice, oats, etc.) and starchy carbs (like potatoes) should be eaten first thing in the morning and directly after you exercise.
So if you don’t exercise before dinner, no potatoes for you (read in your best Soup Nazi voice).
The rest of the time, fill your plate with vegetables (especially green leafy and fibrous ones) and some fruit.
Pretty simple huh?
This simple reduction and rearrangement of the carbohydrates in your diet will have you eating carbs when your body is hormonally ready for them, making fat loss more efficient.
2. Eat More Raspberries – Researchers have found that a group of antioxidants in raspberries, called raspberry ketones, can impact your fat loss hormones at the gene level. (You may have seen this on the Dr. Oz show the other day. If not… take a look at this video –>)
Raspberry ketones have been shown to increase gene expression of the hormone adiponectin.
This is a hormone released from your fat cells that causes you to burn more calories.
Raspberries also have lots of fiber (9 grams per cup!) – one more reason that they are a great weight loss food.
3. Drink Green Tea – This last tip is going to help shrink your fat cells and help stop you from growing new ones.
Studies involving the antioxidants found in green tea show that they actually stop the maturation of your fat cells, preventing them from growing into mature immortal fat cells.
Drink green tea every day to aid in this process. As a side benefit, the combination of the antioxidants and caffeine naturally found in your daily cup of green tea, have also been shown to shrink your waistline. Drink up!
These three diet tips are very easy to implement and follow. Put these three simple steps into your diet to start losing weight faster and more efficiently.
February 23, 2012 1 Comment
Amazing Success!!
Amaging results!! Congrats to -Devan S, age 32~~ “I lost 49 pounds with Turbo Fire and Shakeology in just 90 days!! Shakeology curbed all my cravings for chocolate, which was my downfall. It helped me stay regular and also helped me stay full.”
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February 23, 2012 No Comments
The healthy way to eat
Each Beachbody program comes with a nutritional guide, but I think the P90X2 Nutritional Guide is so much more – and especially for anyone that is trying to eat grain-free or vegan. It can be hard! Eat like an athlete to achieve your goals. The P90X2 Nutrition Guide is all new, easily customizable, and geared for athletic performance. Flexible daily menus let you pick the balance of foods that works for YOUR body. This amazing tool for your healthy life change includes:
- Provides nutritional guidance specifically designed for high-level athletic performance
- Choose from 3 customized plans: Fat Shredder 2.0, Energy Booster 2.0, and Endurance Maximizer 2.0
- Includes more than 50 recipes to get you started
- Includes vegan and grain-free options
For every low-quality choice we eliminated from the portion lists, we added two healthy and delicious choices. You’ll find new fats, snacks, proteins, and more.
The three calorie “levels”—1,800, 2,400, and 3,000—are still there, as are the different macronutrient balances. However, given that the latest research is making the importance of dietary fat increasingly obvious, we upped the fat in all three “phases.” We’ve also redubbed them “plans,” because while we encouraged you to work your way up the three phases with P90X, by now you should have a pretty good idea what works best for you when it comes to performance, shedding fat, or both. In P90X2, you can just pick the one that works for you and run with it, changing plans whenever you feel like it.
I recommend this guide even if you are not doing P90X2. Everyone loves a good recipe, so we reached out to some of our favorite chefs, including Tony’s personal chef Melissa, of Karma Chow, has added her own amazing recipes to the mix,, and all of these amazing chef’s have designed a host of meals for every occasion. In this new guide, you’ll find scores of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, soups, salads, and Shakeology recipes. There are plenty of recipes to suit all dietary approaches.
Today I had an amazing quinoa and veggie recipe for lunch, and if you are looking for a change, look no further. Order the P90X2 Nutritional Guide.
February 22, 2012 No Comments
Climbing Michi’s Ladder
Michi’s Ladder is not a diet. It’s a simple substitution plan. To lose weight, try swapping the foods you eat for similar foods in tiers 1 and 2. The more you eat in tiers 1 and 2, the more you’ll increase your chances of losing weight.
There are some healthy foods in lower tiers, but they’re either calorie dense or nutrient deficient. To lose weight, you want to maximize the nutrients in every calorie you consume.
Note on frying: Foods should be eaten raw, steamed, grilled, poached, baked, or broiled. Frying automatically drops even the best foods into tier 5.
C= Carb F= Fat P= Protein
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Get more great information like this when you allow me to coach you. Head over to JoinTheClub.JumpOnFitness.com to get started.
February 20, 2012 No Comments
Motivation Monday
Motivation Monday: Stephanie M. lost 87 lbs. and 9″ off her hips!!! Here is her story:
Stephanie started struggling with her weight in her 20′s, and after two pregnancies it spiraled out of control. She says, “I was ashamed of how I looked, but too tired to do anything about it. I went back to work full time after the birth of my second son in 2008, and was the heaviest I’ve ever been – at 227 lbs on a 5’7 frame. My youngest son did not sleep well through the night, so I was functioning on only 2-3 hours of sleep while working 45 hours a week. I was exhausted, emotionally and physically. I was depressed and too tired to care, but deep down I did care. A lot. I turned to food to help me cope, and before I knew it I was binging on cookies and cake to help numb the pain. I was sitting on my kitchen floor at 2am eating a cupcake, as I had just gotten the baby to sleep again. That was my reward to myself. I ate it in 2 bites, and as I stared at the empty wrapper, I started to cry. What was I doing to myself? My kids deserved a healthy mom. Why would I want to deprive them of that? I couldn’t even chase after my oldest son in the back yard. I knew then that I needed to change, for them and for me. I was losing weight and feeling great, then this past February my family received news that would forever change our lives. My 2 year old nephew was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. I felt that same pain coming back, and the numbness was trying to set in. I didn’t want to exercise or eat right. I kept thinking “why should I? What does it matter?” We went to see him the night he was diagnosed. He was sitting up in bed with the brightest smile, pushing his truck. My heart was breaking and tears were streaming down my face, but he was able to smile and be happy. Given a survival rate of 25%, St. Jude’s accepted him with open arms. He is in his 7 month of treatment there, and after the successful removal of the tumor, all of his scans have come back clear! My nephew is facing a challenge that no one should ever have to face. He helped me gain my perspective & find my inner strength again.”
There are going to be amazing challenges in your life, and when you think you have them licked, there may be another challenge just around the corner. Keep your perspective – find your inner strength every day. If Stephanie can do this, you can do anything! Connect with me and let’s get your journey started today.
February 20, 2012 No Comments
The real deal on the healthiest meal of the day
The worlds greatest super foods have been combined into one product to help you:
- Lose Weight
- Reduce Cravings
- Feel Energized
- Lower Cholesterol
- Improve Digestion
Results may vary.
1-In a 90-day study, participants replaced one meal per day with Shakeology, ate a balanced diet, and exercised moderately three times per week. Total cholesterol was reduced on average by 30% and LDL cholesterol was reduced on average by 38%.
2-Participants followed the Shakeology Program, which included replacing one meal per day with Shakeology, exercising three times a week, and eating a balanced diet.
The contents on this Site are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health provider with any questions you may have regarding your unique needs and medical condition.
70 Healthy Ingredients in Every Glass!
More than 70 different ingredients were chosen from around the world for their potency and bio availability (the ability to deliver the nutrients your body needs). Here are the key nutrient groups that these ingredients deliver:*
Protein and Essential Amino Acids to help build long, lean muscles and reduce food cravings
Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes, which aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients to help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases
23 Vitamins and Minerals your body needs to function for optimal health
See What People Are Experiencing!
In an independent 90-day study, participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology® and exercised regularly.
Here’s what they told us:*
“I felt full and didn’t struggle with hunger.”
“I felt a better sustained energy throughout the day.”
“I have tons of energy. I feel so healthy!”
“I replaced all my vitamin supplements. I felt healthy and energized.”
“I was able to think more clearly and stay focused.”
“I have more energy, less cravings, more endurance, and feel more youthful.”
“Shakeology reduced my appetite and increased my energy so that I could accomplish more things throughout the day.”
“I have tried a lot of protein shakes and meal-replacement-type drinks, and Shakeology is the best tasting of them all. I mix it with a bit of soy milk and ice, and it tastes like an ice cream shake!”
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See What 100 Doctors Say About Shakeology!
So Powerful It’s Shocking The Medical Community! The Testimonials are Amazing!
February 15, 2012 No Comments
