CIZE: The end of exerCIZE

I wanted to give my honest opinion on the sneak peak program I have access to on Beachbody on Demand (basically a live stream of many workout programs!)--- CIZE. 

Before I dig into the workout details, a little history on the program, CIZE. It's created by Shaun T, the creator of the famous workout Insanity. It's a dance based program for all fitness levels from beginners to advance. It hasn't released YET, but it will be available mid July after our annual Beachbody Summit in Nashville! 

So, here's my opinion::: 

I was PUMPED to see the sneak peak in my Beachbody on demand catalog yesterday! I immediately switched my workout plan for the day to fit this in. The workout was around 42 mins, which actually flew by. Shaun T starts the workout slowly and teaches you moves that you continually add on throughout the workout. 

I felt "lost" a few times but that is to be expected. I feel like when I do it a few times, I'll have everything down pat. I did sweat, although not as much as some of the other workouts I'm used to doing! But, this was just 1 workout of the program. 

The verdict? LOVE.  I can't wait to get my hands on a copy in July!  Let me know if you want to get on the wait list for the program or if you want deets. Save the date for a CIZE online fitness group in August! We are going to end exerCIZE and get our groove on while having fun! 

Why the Gym Isn't for me!

Josh has been begging (okay, not really begging), but has been bringing up the subject of him joining a gym the past year or two.  I've been toying around with the idea and just wasn't digging it.  After all, I am a Beachbody Coach.  I live and breathe and BELIEVE wholeheartedly in at-home workout programs.  The gym isn't necessary and something I never wanted to step foot in again.

SO- I finally agreed to getting a gym membership, if we joined a gym that had ZERO contracts and that I actually liked.  So, we joined our local YMCA.  Josh used to go when he was in High School and I went until a few years ago.

So, we got all signed up.  We took our pictures, paid our "dues" and off we went.  Well, not before I asked if there was a spot I could stream my workouts on my phone and do my at-home workout AT the gym.  They said they had a "small spot" where I could do that.  It's in the middle of the gym.  Three people were already in the corner doing their thing.

It took me 2 minutes in the gym to realize I didn't belong in there.  I got on a treadmill and then got off and told Josh I was going home to do my workout and that I would be back to get him.

A wave of emotions rolled over me and I just couldn't help it.  For some-- the gym is a place of relaxation and a time where they can release and let go.  For me, it's a place of struggle and hard times, and honestly it's a place that I just don't fit in. 

Plus, I never got my results from a gym.  I got my results from my at-home workouts with my personal trainer telling me what to do every step of the way.

I hope I find somewhere inside of me the strength to go to the gym every so often with Josh.  It's just a struggle of mine that I will have to face in the days and months to come. 

I want to ask you---- are you a gym rat OR not?  Who loves it, who hates it?!

XO,

Food is my weakness

Have you ever been KILLING it at the gym or doing your own workout program and you wonder WHY you haven't been getting SUPER AWESOME results like you feel you should?  Like, every workout is a full out sweat sesh where you feel like you can take on the world.

welllllll... I'm here to tell you that if you haven't changed your nutrition, then that's probably your problem.

At least, for me, it is.  The first step to fixing a problem you have is admitting to the problem.  I eat junk foods.

You know, I actually do pretty well for the most part.  I eat my fruits and veggies (most of my veggies everyday) but those damn carbs and sweets are what gets me EVERY.TIME.  I don't need sodas.  I can do without fried foods.  I love whole wheat and whole grain anything, so that's not my problem.  It's just I like the carbs too much and instead of getting my suggested 2 servings a day, I can easily eat 5-6 servings.

I'm human, so before you say OH MA GAH, I can't believe you do that.  It's so easy.  If you aren't sure how easy it is, take a food journal of everything you eat daily for a week and you will probably be in for a rude awakening.

So, HOW do we FIX this?  How do we get the AB definition we want, the tummy and arm fat to FINALLY be gone from our bodies?

We HAVE to change our nutrition.

SO, the thing that's helped ME is having an accountability partner.  This can be a friend or family member you've known all along that is RIGHT there with you and needs to change their habits just as bad as you.  OR, it could be through an accountability group, either in person OR online.  You know online is all of the rage now, because it helps connect people from all over the globe who WANT the SAME EXACT THINGS... so in return you get super awesome accountability and supports and then in return, you get the results you wanted.

So, go GRAB an accountability partner!  They help.  I know it, because I've been there.  I NEED accountability partners again.  My family and friends aren't really supporting me to the point they are doing it with me, so I rely on my accountability partners via FaceBook!

I'm about to go back to the basics with my clean eating and nutrition.  Results are 80% nutrition, 20% exercise.  That's CRAZAY!

October Fitness Tips

October is MY FAVORITE month (well, one of my favorite months).

It's officially fall season, filled with pumpkins, cooler weather, football, pumpkin spice lattes, and tons of other goodies.

Also with October is Halloween.  Candy, Costumes, Craziness. 

I don't know about you, but when it comes to chocolate, I'm ALL OVER IT.

How can you resist (even if you aren't that BIG of a fan?)  It's all around you and you just HAVE to eat it!

I get stressed around the Holiday's because of my love of food, and wanting to continue to eat it, and worrying about gaining tons of unwanted lbs. 

What's a girl to do?

I'm so glad that I have my fitness accountability groups online!  They help keep me focused and sane when all I want to do is raid the pantry of all candy and watch re-runs of Halloweentown!

Because of my fitness groups and helping me SO MUCH, I am definitely having them throughout the Holidays.  JUST because we are coming up on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas does NOT mean you should throw your health to the side! 

I believe you should do something good for yourself and start healthy habits NOW so that they will get you through the Holiday's without gaining 15 lbs!  If you start NOW and rev-up your metabolism and get in the habit of working out regularly, then you will be A-OK to have the Halloween candy, Pumpkin Pie, cheesecake, and cookies during the Holidays (all in moderation---OK, somewhat moderation!)

SO, I'm taking on 5 girls who want to join me on a 30 day journey to jump-start their clean eating and fitness program before we hit the Holidays full force!

My next group starts November 3rd!  Yes, it goes through Thanksgiving, but like I said we will get through it and be FINE!! Trust me!  You'll be glad you did it!

Comment BELOW or add me on FB and send me a message if you are interested in the online fitness accountability group!  I look forward to hearing from you!

My PiYo Journey

Some of you might know if you follow me via Facebook that I have decided to finish PiYo start to finish.

Josh pointed out that I had not finished a program after I finished Insanity (which was crazy insane ;))

So... since he pointed it out, and it WAS a valid point, I decided right then and there that I was going to commit myself to PiYo!

It's Beachbody's brand new program and I had done it off and on, but kept falling back on The 21 Day Fix.

***UPDATE*** on PiYo:

I'm in my 2nd week! I've just finished PiYo Core (the first time I've done this workout in the program) and I'm IN LOVE with the program!

It reminds me of my dancing/ballet days, because I feel so free and so feminine doing the moves, but at the same time, Chalean (the creator of the program) steps it up a few notches and I get an incredible sweat on!

I look forward to my workouts and I can't wait to see my results at the end!

PS- Josh and I took Hudson and Stella out tonight so they could get some exercise.  We have a huge lot next to us and they just cut the grass, so it was a PERFECT spot to let the dogs run loose!

Huddy had a blast playing but Stella preferred chillin' with her Mama!

XO,

Simple Things in Life

What makes you happy in life?

You could answer this with: family, friends, money, your spouse, children, etc.  OR you could answer with all of the above.

I tend to get so focused on the BIG PICTURE that I don't sit back and think about the small things, the SIMPLE things in life. 

For instance, last night, I decided to take a WALK around the neighborhood.  I wanted to get out and exercise.  I wasn't focused on running or jogging (something that is NOT my favorite), but rather on soaking up the outdoors. 

I LOVED it.  It felt so relaxing.  I listened to music and just took in the sights from around the neighborhood.  An older gentleman was out front taking in some fresh air and cars were coming in from their evening festivities.

Like I said, I tend to think about the BIG things in life--- how I will be able to provide for my future children, how I'll be able to purchase my dream home,  how I'll retire.

These things are all GREAT and I believe in dreaming BIG and mapping out a plan for your future.

But... we must take in the simple things NOW before they are gone! 

Today, I encourage you to....

 

XO,

Need a workout?

If you know me through Facebook, you know that I advertise a lot for my 60 day online fitness groups.  Those groups require a Beachbody workout program AND Shakeology.  However; many people are not interested in Shakeology or can't participate in the group because of financial reasons.  That is OKAY and that is why I am writing this post.

Beachbody offers tons of workout programs for different individuals.  You can choose an advance workout or if you are a beginner, there are programs for you as well.  They start at 19.95 and go up from there.  ANYONE can do a beachbody workout and ANYONE can afford one.

If you cannot do my full 60 day group, you can still purchase a program through me and I will coach you through it.  I will get you added into my large Facebook Customer Support Group where not only get support from me, but from others who are doing similar, if not the same, workouts.

I will do posts to highlight each of these programs in more detail in the future.  But for now, I will briefly show you the options if you are tight on a budget.

 

$19.95

 

- Hip Hop Abs

- Rockin' Body

$24.95

 

- Body Gospel

 

$39.90

 

- Slim in 6 (I have this program and it's a GREAT one for beginners)

 

$59.85

 

-Les Mills Combat

- Brazil Butt Lift

- Turbo Jam

- Power 90

- Insanity: The Asylum 2

- Brazil Butt Lift Master Series

 

$74.96

 

- Kathy Smiths Project: YOU! Type 2 (for those with type 2 diabetes)

 

$79.90

 

- Turbo Fire

- 10 Minute Trainer

 

$89.85

 

- Body Beast

- Chalean Extreme

- Insanity: The Asylum

- Rev Abs

 

$119.85

 

- Focus T25

- Insanity

- P90X

-Tai Cheng

- P90X2

 

$165.85

 

- Les Mills Pump (this is more expensive because it comes with a barbell and weights!)

 

 

Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing ANY of these programs.  Also, as always, you can sign up for a FREE Beachbody membership that will assign me as your coach!  Go HERE to sign-up for the membership.... no strings attached, promise! ;)

 

 

XO,

 





High Five for Friday!

It's Friday, y'all! The older I get, the faster time seems to fly by.  I cannot believe it's Friday already.  Nonetheless, I am SO excited it is.  Now to finish this workday and then I can start my weekend!  Hooray!

1.  Josh got me a new pair of flats.  I needed another black pair for work and absolutely fell in love the moment I saw these cute bows staring at me.  How adorbs are they? 

 

 

 

2.  I finally got rid of my sore throat.  I am left with a runny nose and a few sniffles, but I am SO.MUCH.BETTER! Praise the Lord.  I am thankful for peppermint tea for helping soothe my throat during this time.

 

3.  Stella will probably always make it in most of my Friday posts because she is such a joy in my life.  She constantly follows me around but when sleeping she usually likes her space.  However; Monday night she actually let me snuggle with her.  I wrapped my arm around her and we just slept.  This may be weird to some of you non-animal lovers.  But, I enjoy my time with her.  Josh says she shouldn't sleep with me, but I really like her company.  Again, this might be weird for you.  I am hoping someone can relate!  She is my baby girl. 

 

4.  I am in the 2nd week of Les Mills Pump.  I still absolutely LOVE it.  I have found my legs/thighs really sore this week.  I love it when I am sore.  It verifies that I am working out the way I should. 

 

5.  Yesterday, I went to dinner with two very good friends that I met while at Lander.  It's been a while since we have had the chance to catch up and I enjoyed every minute of it.  Whitney and Lindsay are two very dear people to me and I love them so much.  Sometimes as we grow up and have different things going on in our lives, it's easy to lose touch.  I cherish the moments I get to spend with my friends!  Migs is a YUMMY place too and I splurged and ordered pizza.  I haven't regretted my decision yet.

 

 

How has your week been?  I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend! XO,

 



Looking for: LADIES wanting to lose weight!

I am looking for YOU.... IF:

-You are a female
-You need to lose 5+ lbs
-You need more energy
-You need help with your nutrition
-You want to start working out
-You have a desire to better your lifestyle!

I am starting an ONLINE fitness group Monday, October 14th for WOMEN only who have either never workout in the past OR who have lost sight of their fitness and need to get back in the routine. I don't care whether you need to lose 50 lbs or 5, this group is for YOU!

You will:

-Complete a beachbody workout program of your choice
-Drink Shakeology once a day for 60 days
-Plug into a PRIVATE fb group daily for accountability and support
-You will get my support, leadership, and tips on nutrition and fitness
-You get the support from other challengers and coaches in the group!

Check out my video for ALL of the DEETS and message me ASAP if you want to claim a spot!

XO,

Les Mills Pump

I don't think I've been this excited about starting a new fitness program until now.  What has gotten into me?  I NEVER thought I would be excited about working out! 

I've done Insanity from start to finish, Slim in 6, Focus T25, and now I am starting Les Mills Pump.  I actually bought LMP for Josh when we signed him up as a Coach and he has only done a couple of workouts.  Granted, he is VERY busy and travels A LOT for work, I was tired of seeing it sit on the floor.  I never did weights when I did go to the gym.  I was mostly cardio (either the treadmill or elliptical) and then I would do a few ab exercises and maybe a few leg and arm ones, but I NEVER knew what I was doing!  I would get on a machine and pretend like I had everything figured out.  Honestly, I couldn't even adjust the seat to get in the correct position/form! HA 

SO, I've been thinking a lot about lifting weights and was really excited that we got Josh LMP.  It comes with the barbell and a 5 lb and 10 lb weight set to use.  It has everything you need, which I loved. 

What is Les Mills Pump?  It's a barbell-based workout set to fun up-tempo music.  I REALLY like it!  The workouts can be modified depending on your fitness level.  So, for people like me (beginners) you can either use the barbell with no weights, or it shows options for no barbell.  For the body builders and guys (and gals!) who can lift a lot of weight, you can add as much as you would like!

Les Mills Pump is effective because it uses the REP EFFECT.  This means you use light-to-moderate weights at a higher rate of repetition versus using heavy weights.  This pushes your muscles to fatigue by changing up the tempo, speed, and position of your movements.  This gets you lean and strong instead of big and bulky.  PERFECT for me!

Yesterday was Day 1 of the 90 day program.  This means I'll be doing this well into the new  year.  I am really excited about it and I'm excited to see my results at the end.  I've taken my weight and measurements and will post the results mid-way and when I finish the program!

It's not too late to join me on this journey!  I have a fitness group via Facebook starting Monday, October 14th and would LOVE to have you join.  Working out is so much fun and easier when you have others join you for the ride.

I KNOW I will get amazing results and I can't wait to see them!

Message me today or friend me on Facebook if you want more information! 

Before/After my 1st workout!

 

 

 

XO,

October Fitness Support Group

It's time again for another online fitness support group.  I have these EVERY month and the next one starts October 14th!

All you need is a Beachbody workout program, Shakeology for 60 days, and your game face!

If you are feeling in a funk and don't know what to do about your fitness.... this is for YOU!

Our judging shoes are OFF and we are ready to ROCK the next challenge!
If you plug into the group daily, workout as your program is laid out, and drink Shakeology once a day, you are almost guaranteed to lose weight! 

I thought I would NEVER be in a size 4/6 pant and Y'ALL I am in it!  Beachbody has proven to be amazing and has shown me that anything is possible if you plug into something and if you have the support system around you to help bring you back on your feet when you fall down.

We aren't perfect.  No one is.  But, we will be perfect together!
Message me or comment below if you want more information about this group!  I only have TWO spots left! 

The following video is my Star Diamond Coach, Kati Heifner's P90X Results!  How inspiring is she?





 

XO,

What is a Challenge Group?

Okay, so if you are a friend of mine on Facebook, you are well aware that I've been advertising for a Beachbody Challenge Group.  So, what exactly is it?  Is it free? What do you do?  I get SO many people who are interested in it and aren't so sure what it all entails.

I will be doing a video within the next week and will be posting that as well about challenge groups. 

So, what is a Challenge Group?

My Challenge Groups consist of a small group of girls who are all looking to achieve the same things.  We want to better our lifestyle by eating healthier and by exercising.  We interact on a daily b basis through a private FB group.  We post fun pictures, complete little assignments, and really we just talk about how our day went: how was the workout? have you completed your workout for the day? what were some things you are proud of?  Also, we talk about some of the negatives going on in our lives... about the piece of chocolate cake we ate and shouldn't and how you will prevent that from happening again.  Also, your coach (which would be me) would start discussions about certain topics, I will provide information about eating clean and healthy.

What will I do as your coach?

I will say this again and again and if you know ME you know this is TRUE! I am NOT a personal trainer (people would probably laugh at me if I ever said I was) and I am NOT a fitness or nutritional expert.  But, I do have resources and the knowledge to share with you information that I've received and that I've implemented in my lifestyle to help me change for the better.  I will also support, encourage, motivate, and help keep you accountable throughout your WHOLE journey to reach your goals (whether it takes 60 days or 2 years).  I am SO passionate about this and I am so inspired by this company, I will and I WANT to help YOU accomplish and achieve ALL of your goals!

 

What do you need to get to be a Challenger?

 

In order to be a challenger, you must do 2 things: Commit to a Beachbody workout program of your choice (P90x, Insanity, Focus T25, Slim in 6, Turbo Fire, etc.) and drink Shakeology once a day in place of a meal.

 

So, yes you must INVEST in this.  You must INVEST in yourself!  Challenge packs start at $140 and go up from there.  It just depends on which workout you choose.  Also, if you have a workout, the Shakeology starts at $130/30 day supply.  



How often do I hold Challenge Groups?

 

I  have a challenge group once or twice a month, depending on what I have going on and how many challengers I have that are ready to commit.  My next challenge group will be starting July 15th. 

 

How do you get into a Challenge Group?

 

Are you ready to commit to a Challenge?  Find me on Facebook and send me a message OR e-mail me at ashworth_laura@ymail.com and let me know why YOU are committed to a challenge.  Hurry, spaces are limited!  If it happens to be full, I will get you set up on my next one.  I look forward to working with you to achieve all of your goals!