Confessions of a YO:YO workout program GIRL

Becoming a Health & Fitness coach has been hands down THA BEST thing I've ever done for myself, ever.  Well, aside from marrying my love in January.  But, this is different.  This is MY BABY, my coaching thing, something I have CONTROL over.

But---there is ONE NEGATIVE when it comes to health & fitness coaching---- I can't STICK to ONE SINGLE workout program.  I just can't.  I think it's a plague, or a disease, or something that's taken ahold of my body and I can't shake it.

I get SO HYPED about a program.  I commit to it.  I do it.  Then, I look to the right of me and see my other little programs staring me in the face.  I feel like I can't abandon them.  I need to give them my love and undivided attention.

It's sick.  I'm sick.  I think I have a serious problem.

But- I have come to ONE CONCLUSION.... a GOOD conclusion!

It doesn't matter if you switch up workouts, programs, etc.  It just MATTERS that you GET TO MOVING and get in daily exercise!!

Along with this----it's crucial to focus on your nutrition.  I've been there, done that, fallen off the path.  I've gained 10+ lbs since January.  What's changed?  Not my workouts, but my nutrition.  An oreo here, a milkshake there, 5 oreos here, a bag of white cheddar Cheetos there.... you get my drift. 

It ain't good.  It ain't pretty. 

Focus on MOVING...Focus on NUTRITION.

Everything else will be A---OKAY! 

5 CLEAN EATING tips for beginners!

Today is Tuesday and it's not just ANY Tuesday. Today starts the first of many great things to come...  

Today is TIP TUESDAY! 

I'm here to talk about 5 tips to help a beginner start implementing and incorporating CLEAN FOODS into their diet! 

So, I started a 75/25 clean eating lifestyle just about two years ago. Although I strive to do my best day in and day out, I still LOVE what I call 'dirty' foods. That sounds so wrong, doesn't it!? Oh well. 

So, these are a few things that worked for me and that were EASY things I could do without too much work. Here they are! 

#1- STOP eating plain white bread. Choose 100% whole wheat OR whole grain. 

#2- REPLACE regular pasta with, again, whole wheat or whole grain pasta. 

#3- KNIX the soda. It's bad for you. You'll thank me later. Try flavored water with real fruit or try La Croix water if you need the carbonation 

#4- when grocery shopping, shop the perimiter of the store and not so much in the food aisles. This is the veggies, fruits, meats, and dairy. 

#5- when in doubt, if a food has over 10 ingredients or it has something you can't pronounce, just drop it. Don't waste your time, money, or health on it. 

Maybe you've already heard or read these before, maybe it's new to you. I hope that at least ONE thing I've mentioned is helpful. And for goodness sake, if you're just starting off and you drink 12 cans of coke a day, then please ease into this lifestyle. No one says you have to cut cold turkey (unless YOU want to, of course). This is a lifestyle change, not a fad. So, do what you can in your time. 

*please note that I'm not a nutritionist, expert, or a dietician. I am just a human who makes mistakes (ouch, that was hard to admit) 

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 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!