The world seems to be obsessed with the new Starbucks Unicorn Frappacino. I think it looks kind of nasty, so I decided to make my own unicorn-inspired drink! 🦄
This rainbow unicorn superfood smoothie is pretty, delicious, super healthy and filling (because it's made with real food and packed with protein!).
RECIPE:
Make the smoothie in 3 batches. Make each batch separately using 1/2 scoop vegan vanilla Shakeology, 4 oz unsweetened almond milk, and 1/4 cup frozen fruit. (Tip: choose 3 different colored fruits to get the rainbow effect).
For this recipe I used Califia toasted coconut almond milk for the liquid and used strawberries for the bottom layer, mangoes for the middle layer, and blueberries for the top layer. I sprinkled the top with 1 TBL of unsweetened coconut and a tiny shake of pink sugar crystals.
I know my creation sure is healthier than Starbucks', but I also think it's much prettier! What do you think??
Want to learn more about Shakeology? Click here to see why it's so awesome!
Hello! So a couple of years ago, Beachbody on Demand was launched. I did a blog post about it at the time but it's clearly time for a new one because this product has EXPLODED since then, and I am constantly getting emails from people who have questions about the product.
First, let me start by saying this: Beachbody on Demand is hands down the most valuable health/fitness related investment that you can ever find. I've been a life-long purchaser of gym memberships, diet plans, and infomercials and I have never in my life seen anything of such quality offered at such a low price. Here's why I feel so strongly about this: Beachbody on Demand gives you EVERYTHING you need to get results - fitness programs designed by some of the world's best trainers and the supporting resources to help you get the best results (nutrition guides, meal plans, how-to's). And best of all, you get a free coach when you subscribe! I can't speak for all coaches, but if you were to join with me as your coach you'd get unlimited access to me personally, access to my virtual accountability groups, access to my healthy lifestyle Facebook community, and access to my Get Started Right portal where I provide tons of tips, meal plans, and more. Yup all of this is yours for just a couple of bucks PER WEEK.
So basically, if you don't have this yet, I think you're nuts!
OK, so now that I got that off my chest, I will step off my soap box and break down what's included in the different memberships - including cost and
What do the different Beachbody on Demand memberships include?
There are two different memberships: basic and All Access.
Both memberships offer access to a digital member library which includes fitness programs along with their accompanying materials (eating plan, program guide, workout schedule, and more). There are Beachbody on Demand exclusives in the library which give you access to workouts and programs ONLY AVAILABLE in Beachbody on Demand. Also included is access to the healthy cooking show Fixate, by Autumn Calabrese. Beachbody on Demand is like a health and fitness version of Netflix!
Check out this comparison so you can understand the difference between the two programs.
What is the All Access Challenge Pack?
The All Access Challenge Pack is the best way to go if you want to get results, and also get a deal!
With the All Access Challenge Pack you'll get the Annual All Access membership (as listed above) PLUS:
Portion Fix eating plan
Portion Fix food containers
Shaker cup
30 Days of Shakeology
You literally get all the tools you need to get results, plus the support to make it work. Listen to Beachbody CEO explain the benefits and savings that come with your Challenge pack investment:
All of this is offered at a discounted price of only $199 (buying these items separately adds up to over $270). You can't beat that type of value! Well..... maybe there is one way you can:
For a VERY LIMITED TIME, Beachbody is slashing the price on the All Access Challenge Pack for it's Spring into Health promotion. For the month of April (2017) the price has dropped to $160! This is incredible! The price of Shakeology alone is $129, so that means for a mere $30 more you are getting the Annual All Access Beachbody on Demand membership ($99.95 value) and the Portion Fix eating plan and containers ($39.95 value). I think is what you call a NO BRAINER!
How can I order the All Access Challenge Pack?
You can order the All Access Challenge Pack through your Team Beachbody Coach. If you would like to order and have me assigned as your free coach you can do so here.
When you have me as a coach, you'll get unlimited access to me for support. I take my job as a coach very seriously because I am truly passionate about everything this company stands for. As your coach, I'll help you set realistic goals for your lifestyle and then choose a program that fits your needs. I'll add you into my private accountability group where I'll provide you with daily support, motivation, accountability, tips, recipes, and more!
This is an investment that can change your life so I assure you that I am in this with you, every step of the way, to make that happen!
If you have questions about any of this, please feel free to contact me at fabfitfunjen@gmail.com.
Spring is here, so it's time to KICK THINGS INTO GEAR!
Since many of you are gearing up to start (or re-start) a Beachbody program, I wanted to share with you some of my top tips on how you can get the best results from your program.
For such a small investment, you are now equipped with some incredibly effective tools and resources that can help you reach your goals. BUT it doesn't work unless YOU do! Over the last several years I have been both a customer AND a coach, so I have a solid understanding of why people succeed and fail.
So, whether you are a customer or coach of mine, under someone else, or someone who is a little curious about Beachbody programs... I think you'll find this helpful.
Watch this short video to get my TOP TIPS on how to get the best results with your Beachbody program!
If you are looking for a simple and effective way to eat healthy and stay fit, I can help! Send me a quick email at fabfitfunjen@gmail.com to request info about my free accountability groups and coaching services.
Here we are, in March - already! This is a very special month for me because it will be my 4th anniversary of becoming a mom and my 3rd FITversary (fitness anniversary). To celebrate this special occasion, I am gearing up for my next accountability group / fit club and I'm on a mission to help a LOT of people achieve their goals. Let me give you some of the back story... 3 years ago I was at low point in my health. My son was 11 months old and I was struggling to lose the baby weight. Well, I should say I desperately wanted to lose the baby weight but my poor planning lead to weekly failed attempts with efforts to eat healthy and exercise. I was unhappy with the way I looked and the way I felt (both physically and mentally) and was caught in a vicious cycle of anxiety and insomnia. Every day I tried to hide from the truth that I was living with by wearing Spanx to help conceal the body that I was neglecting and taking medication (both prescription and natural remedies) to deal with the anxiety and insomnia. So when the opportunity came to me to join a challenge group in March 2014, I decided I would try it. I knew it couldn't make me any worse off than I was! I knew I needed to make a change not only for myself, but for my family. Within the first 21 days I had successfully developed healthy habits and lost the remaining baby weight. I was able to overcome the anxiety and insomnia with these new healthy lifestyle changes and have been able to stop all medications. I stopped wearing Spanx and began wearing confidence (check out the pic of me holding up my old Spanx!!). So here we are 3 YEARS LATERand I can assure you that I am healthier, happier and more confident than ever… which has helped me to be a better mom and wife!
I am so thankful that I finally realized that I HAD to make a change, and that I got that invite from my coach to join her challenge group. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be here today! I had no faith in the products (I was a hater!) but I had faith in her when she shared her results and story with me. She helped me pick a simple plan to follow, guided me on my nutrition, and held me accountable to my workouts. After almost a year at failed attempts at dieting, I finally found something that worked for me. I am forever grateful that she reached out and invited me, and for the time and energy that she dedicated to helping me get results. Because of that experience I had, I was inspired to pay it forward. I became a coach and have been running these virtual accountability groups for almost 3 years now! I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to help other women overcome their struggles with nutrition / fitness and to see their amazing transformations unfold. This has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done in my life!
__________________________________________________________ MARCH MADNESS FIT CLUB
Starts Monday March 20th!
Are you looking for a simple system to follow that will help you create lasting healthy habits? Could you benefit from accountability to help you stay consistent? Would you just LOVE to connect with other motivated women who will help keep you motivated and inspired on your journey?? If you answered YES to any of the questions above, then I feel confident that you could benefit from joining my next accountability group! As your coach I promise to be by your side every step of the way. I'm going to help you reclaim your life by carving out as little as 25 minutes a day for exercise, eating with the purpose to feel good (not lose weight), and sharing with you my tips and resources to help you believe in yourself and stay motivated to be FIT FOR LIFE.
You can expect to feel healthier, happier, confident and energized. And you can expect to be able to have less stress, more patience, and a better ability to focus - all because you are giving your mind and body some much needed TLC!
ARE YOU IN!?! Fill out this application to save your spot and request more info! PS: Don't worry, if you missed out on this group you can still fill out the application and I'll contact you to let you know when my next group starts!
So, last week I shared my Core De Force results and you may recall I mentioned that I never got around to making the BBQ chicken pizza from the Core De Force eating plan. I decided then that I would add it to my menu for that week because it looked so delicious and was a very simple recipe to make. I am now kicking myself in the A$$ for not making this sooner. I was absolutely delicious and incredibly easy to make. I will definitely be keeping this in frequent rotation on my menu! I have to share that I LOVED the fresh cilantro sprinkled on top, it really made the flavor go from good to HOLY SH!T THIS IS AMAZING. I would have never thought that BBQ sauce and cilantro would go good together. Seems like an odd combo to me, so I'm glad I gave it a shot and did not miss out on that awesomeness. If you are on the fence about it like I was, I encourage you to please try it! So, without further ado, here is the recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
INGREDIENTS
1 (6½-inch) whole wheat pita 2 TBL BBQ Sauce (look for an all-natural variety that is low in sugar) 2 TBL shredded mozzarella cheese 1 ⁄3 cup chopped cooked chicken breast* 2 TBL chopped red onion 1 TBL chopped fresh cilantro *Tip: I usually buy a rotisserie chicken from Whole Foods every week to have on hand for recipes like this that require adding in pre-cooked chicken.
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 2. Place pita on baking sheet. Top with BBQ Sauce, cheese, chicken, and onion. 3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted. 4. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve immediately.
I just finished my 30 days of Core De Force. This was actually my second attempt at the program because I first did it through the holiday season. Even though I didn't miss any workouts I saw zero results thanks to all the food, sweets and wine. This is proof that you CANNOT OUT-EXERCISE A BAD DIET!
My second round of the program went much better. I still wasn't perfect with my nutrition but I made a commitment to myself to plan and prep my food, track everything I ate and drank, and follow the 80/20 rule. The past 30 days have been really crazy since I transitioned jobs. There was lots of dining out and drinks during the last week or so at my job, and various social events on the weekends. I knew I couldn't be perfect so by committing to the 80/20 rule I made sure that at least 80% of my nutrition had to be clean and no more than 20% could be for the cheats. This allowed me to have some flexibility so I could still enjoy myself but it also put some much needed boundaries which helped keep me on track and making progress.
MY RESULTS - Weight and Inches Lost
After 30 days of Core De Force I lost 3.2 lbs and 5.9 inches. The inches lost were quite impressive because I lost 3 inches alone in my waist and 2 inches from my hips. Not bad for 30 days! Check out my before and after photos below and you can see there is less fat around my hips and abs.
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE AFTER
MY REVIEW OF THE PROGRAM
Ok, let's start off with all of the positives first....
There were several reasons why I enjoyed this program, but the biggest one is definitely the style and intensity of the workouts. All of the workouts included a mix of martial arts training. There was no equipment needed which is a plus for me since I am limited on both time and space. At first, I have to admit, I felt pretty weak and uncoordinated when I started off in week one. But I kept pushing through and once I got about half-way through I felt really empowered because I learned to let loose and get my head into the workouts. I would pretend I was really fighting someone - which helped me increase my power, intensity, and let out my inner bad ass! All the punches, elbows and kicks were tough but so FUN!
I loved the trainers in Core De Force (Joel and Jericho) and I loved the cast. Most of the cast were experienced in MMA and/or Muay Thai so I felt very motivated watching them even when the trainers were not doing the moves themselves. My favorite cast member was the platinum blonde Swede who they nicknamed "Street Fighter Sophie". This woman is so bad ass! Every time they zoomed in on her I would feel myself pushing harder. #goals
The eating plan was not really new to me since it is based off the Portion Fix, and I have been using that now for almost 3 years. I love this system because it helps me eat smarter without ever feeling like I am deprived or "on a diet". Weeks two and three were lovely because you are allowed to eat extra servings of fruit and healthy fats. This made me quite happy because I really like to eat and these are two of my favorite food groups, so needless to say I had no issues consuming the recommended extra food! I didn't get to try all of the recipes in the eating plan, but the ones I did make were fantastic. The chicken lettuce wraps and spaghetti squash with turkey meat sauce were my favorites because they were incredibly easy to make and delicious. One recipe I am sad that I haven't tried yet is the BBQ BBQ chicken pizza - I have heard it's quite delicious!
And now, to keep things 100% honest, there were two things I did not love so much about Core De Force...
1) I could do without ever doing the Dynamic Strength workout again. This workout never grew on me. It was the only workout I did not care for. There are so many push-ups (my area of weakness), it's a slower pace and longer time (47 minutes). I found myself staring at the clock every time I did this workout
2) The scheduled workout time got a bit too long for me. In weeks 3-4 a lot of the workouts fall between 37-47 minutes PLUS you are adding in anywhere from 5-15 minutes of abs. Doing 50-60 minutes of exercise every day is just too much for me. I exercise first thing in the morning and I have a lot to do to get both myself and my son out the door on time. I am OK with adding in longer workouts here and there, but doing it back to back every day (even if it was only two weeks) was just too much. I had to shave time off my workouts quite frequently which got frustrating.
CONCLUSION
To wrap things up I must say that I truly did enjoy this program and would highly recommend it. If you would like to learn more about Core De Force, I wrote a very informative blog post about it when it first launched. Click here to read more on Core De Force: Everything You Need to Know About Beachbody's New Program.
If you have questions about Core De Force and/or would like to learn more about how you can take advantage of my free coaching if you do this program - PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL fabfitfunjen@gmail.com
PS: STAY TUNED...
Now that I'm done with Core De Force I am getting ready to do P90X3. I am so excited to try this program and BRING IT. Stay tuned as I will be sharing results from my P90X3 journey!
