Oh How I've Missed Beachbody

SO much has changed! 

New hubby, new job, new house.  

But one thing hasn't changed!  My love for health, nutrition and fitness.

I signed up again to be a Beachbody coach.  

I've stayed with working out all this time.  Stayed with eating healthy as best as I could.  

I've missed helping other people reach their goals, so I decided to return to the coaching world.

Yay! 

It will be a learning process to refigure out blogging.  Can't believe it's been almost 5 years.

Stay tuned for healthy recipes, healthy tips and of course Beachbody programs!

Wow! Time To Get Honest!

Almost a year ago I decided to step away form Beachbody and Shakeology.  We were doing the Dave Ramsey Plan and thought we could save some money by cutting out my Shakeology.

Well we saved money but eating and weight went out of control.  I started eating bad and little by little stopped working out.  The results:  I gained 20 pounds.  I stated playing around with fad diets and would just end up pigging out in the end.  Crazy!

So I talked to my husband and my coach and prayed.  I ended up deciding to go back to Beachbody and Shakeology!  Yay!

I started back with 21 Day Fix on Nov 1!

I'm excited to be back!  I can't wait to get back in shape and lose this weight!

I'll be posting recipes and fitness tips along the way!

If you would like to join me I would love to help you along the way!  You can order your own 21 Day Fix here www.beachbodycoach.com/amykfreemon 

And right now we have an awesome sell where you can get your own copy of 21 Day Fix for only $10 when you buy Shakeology in the 21 Day Fix challenge pack!  Money back guarantee!  What do you have to lose but weight!

Finishing Week 1 on 21 Day Fix and Down 7 pounds!

So after Christmas and then having some tummy issues and not working out I had gained some weight back. Ugh!  Hate that!

So what's this girl to do?  Go back to what I know works!  21 Day Fix!

And what better time to do, since Beachbody is coming out with 21 Day Fix Extreme in February!

21 Day Fix is a complete system that teaches portion control while teaching the healthy food groups!  Includes a workout system with 30 minute workouts on DVD too!

I recommend getting the challenge pack with a month of Shakeology too!  It makes eating on the go a snap!  

Here are a few of the meals I've been eating the past few days.

Tuna inside an avocado with cherry tomatoes.  I actually hard more tomatoes but my daughter loves hidden mickeys so I had to do the picture with only the three.

Breakdown: 1 red, 1 green and 1 blue

Rice Bowl.  Brown rice, grilled chicken and carrots.

Breakdown: 1 yellow, 1 red and 1 green

Egg Salad Wrap.  I used a tiny amount of mayo mixed with two hard boiled eggs and a dill pickle (instead of sweet relish).

Breakdown: 1 red, 1/2 green

Cottage Cheese in Avocado, with fruit (small pear and strawberries)

Breakdown: 1 red, 1 blue and 1 purple

Thin Mint Shakeology.  1 scoop choc Shakeology, 8-10 oz water, tsp mint extract.

Breakdown: 1 red

Grilled chicken, carrots and quinoa Mac and cheese.  Boil quinoa noodles and drain.  Add in chicken splash of chicken stock per yellow container and a blue of shredded cheese.

Breakdown: 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow and 1 blue

If you are interested in trying 21 Day Fix for yourself you can contact me for more info or go here to order www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

MIA for awhile! But New Recipes

Sorry I haven't posted much lately. I've been having some major tummy issues for almost a week.  I had just gotten back into working out too.  Ugh.  So not fun.  My weight went up so I've got to get back on a set routine and back to watching what I eat.  Why is it when were not feeling good, we eat bad stuff?

Anyhow here are a couple good recipes for you:

Egg salad wrap.

I used hard 2 boiled eggs, 1 tbsp of real mayo (the low fat one has chemicals added to replace the fat) and a 1/2 dill pickle chopped up.  I ate the rest of the pickle on the side.  I also used romaine leaves for the wraps instead of a reg wrap.  I was really hoping to make this with Greek yogurt but I didn't have any.  Next time I will have some to make it even better.

Avocado tuna salad boat:

This was another good one!  1/2 an avocado filled with tuna salad (I get the premade tuna salad for easiness at work) and a side of cherry tomatoes!  

With my tummy issues I am going to start adding green smoothies in the morning to hope help me out!  Look forward to some recipes in the next few weeks for some of them!

 

Happy New Years

Are you like most everyone else.....you have losing weight on your resolution list?

Or eating healthy or working out more?

I'm here to help!

For Jan Beachbody has put the popular 21 Day Fix Challenge pack on sale!

For only $10 more than a month of Shakeology you will get the 21 Day Fix workout and eating program!

 

This program is awesome!  You can lose up to 15 pounds in 21 Days!

You can get your own copy here www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

Click on the beachbody challenge tab

New Recipes 21 Day Fix Approved

So I'm playing with 21 Day a Fix thru the holidays. I'm doing 21 Days on, enjoying Thanksgvivng Day, 3 Day Shakeology Cleanse, 21 Days on, enjoying Christmas and then a 3 day Shakeology cleanse.  I'm already down 4.5 pounds!

I plan on losing this holiday season instead of gaining weight.

So I wanted some new recipes.

Up first.......Meatball Wrap

1 100 calorie whole wheat flat out wrap

1 wedge mozzarella laughing cow cheese

1 red container of turkey meatballs

1 green container spaghetti sauce

Spread the laughing cow on the flat out wrap, spread spaghetti sauce and meatballs and roll up!  I heated till warm.  I also had a side of green beans on the side.

1 yellow, 1/2 blue, 1 red and 2 green!

Up next breakfast.....salsa egg mix

2 eggs cracked into a coconut oil sprayed microwave safe bowl

1 blue of shredded cheese

2 tblsp chunky salsa

Cook eggs and shredded cheese for about 1 min in microwave.  Scramble and mix in salsa.

1 red, 1 blue, 1/4 green

If you want to join me on this "Lose, not gain this holiday!" Challenge, you can order your own 21 Day Fix here www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

Yummy Overnight Pumpkin Oatmeal

This was delicious.  I got the idea from rabbitfoodformybunnyteeth.com.  I adapted a little to what I had on hand.

1/2 cup So Delicious Pumpkin Coconut milk

1/4 cup oatmeal (not the instant stuff)

1/4 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)

1 tsp pumpkin maple syrup (I found this at Aldis)

1 tsp chia seeds

Sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice 

Mix all together in a mason jar, cover and refrigerate over night.  I ate this cold and it was soooo good!  The smell was amazing too!  My hubby was in the kitchen when I was making it last night and said yummmmm, something smells good!

This falls into two yellows and 1/2 green on the 21 Day Fix!  

If you want more info on the 21 Day Fix you can check it out here www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

Making it Thru The Holidays

I don't know about you but eating thru the holidays have always been a struggle for me.  

I can easily start in October and not stop till New Years.  Why?  All the fun food!  All the parties and get togethers!  All the yummy seasonal food!

So what's a girl to do?  Sit back and watch the weight gain?  Or come up with a game plan?

Game plan it is!

I didn't make it thru October (due to my wonderful cold/cough/sickness) so it is a game plan for November and December!

21 Day Fix is the game plan!

What's the 21 Day Fix?  It's a eating program that teaches proper portion control with these wonderful containers that are color coded!  It also includes 30 minute workouts which are especially helpful when we are so busy during the holidays!

Start on Nov 3 and go till Thanksgiving!  Enjoy Thanksgiving without stressing.  Do a 3 day Shakeology cleanse Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Then start another round of 21 Day Fix on  Dec 1 and go thru till Christmas Eve.  Enjoy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day without stressing!  Then follow with a 3 day Shakeology cleanse after.  

This is a wonderful way to get us thru the season of eating!  Now there may be days where there is a party and as the holidays as get closer I will post some tips to help with those times.  

Are you excited yet?  I am and can't wait to get started!

If you want to join me you can order your own 21 Day Fix here www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon and click on the challenge tab and select 21 Day Fix!

Two New Recipes

Another successful green smoothie/juice today!

Handful of spinach/kale mix, 10oz water, 3/4 cup frozen strawberries, 1/4 frozen banana, and 1/2 cup frozen orange sections!  Blend in my vitamix and it was sooo good!

Lunch was a strawberrie Shakeology with water and 1 tblsp of sf/ff pistachio pudding mix.  Yummo!

Dinner was a zucchini lasagna!

Slice 1 zucchini long wise 

1 jar or less of butternut squash spaghetti sauce (I found at Aldis)

4oz low fat cottage cheese

Sprinkle of shredded mozzarella 

Layer the zucchini, cottage cheese and spaghetti sauce until all of the zucchini has been used.  Sprinkle some shredded mozzarella ontop.  Cover and bake 20-25 min at 350.  Your wanting the zucchini to be tender but not mushy.

This was a wonderful alternative to pasta lasagna.  I will definitely make this again.  This made two servings so I will be having it for lunch tomorrow!  

Finally Feeling Somewhat Normal Again

This fall crud is no fun.  Mine has been around for about 3 weeks and I'm still coughing a little bit.  Praising though that no one else in my house got this.  Nor did anyone of my kiddos at work.

I did a lot of reading and researching while I was taking it easy.  Great news for you guys!  I've got some much going through my mind for the future.  Woohoo!

Up first.......I'm attempting juicing again.  Well I should say green smoothies.  Juicing requires a juicer and I use my vitamix!  Like it better for two reasons:  easier to use and clean as well as I need the bulk from the fruits not just the juice.

First green smoothie was awesome!

Handful of spinach/kale mix, 1/4 frozen banana, 3/4 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 an apple and 8 oz of water!  This was amazing!  I will definetly have to make it again!  And great news.....it kept me full for several hours!  Score!

My second attempt this morning was an epic fail!  It was so bad I couldn't even drink it.  I tried making it with red leaf spring lettuce.  Um, NO!  I put frozen strawberries and frozen grapes with 8oz of water with the lettuce and all I tasted was the lettuce.  So I added a half of an apple and still only lettuce. So I poured it out.  I think I will stick to spinach, kale or cabbage from now on.  

Do you have any green smoothie recipes that I should try?

Another yummy recipe I had today......Chocolate Pumpkin Shakeology

So easy and yummy!

1/2 cup of So Delicious Pumpkin Coconut Milk, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup pumpkin purée, and chocolate Shakeology!  Blend and enjoy!  My pumpkin purée was frozen but if you don't have frozen purée and only fresh throw some ice cubes in it.

If you would like to try Shakeology out for yourself go here: www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

I've had two great days if working out too!  I REALLY missed working out while I was sick!  I have to workout!  It's my stress reliever!

Where is Pinkgirlfitness?

Have you been missing me?

I've been missing me!

I'm currently struggling with a cold/sinus infection/ear infection/sore throat!

It's not fun and it's really messing with my workouts and eating!

What is it about being sick that you don't the way you should?  Wish I knew!

But don't fret, as I've been laying in bed so much I've come up with lots of clean eating meals!  I can't wait to get back to 100% to get back on track!

Any tips for me to kick this!  I'm on antibiotics (which I fought, but knew as long as I've had it that I needed).  

Lose 10 Pounds by Oct 1

It is possible to lose up to 10 pounds by Oct 1!

This month Beachbody is offering the extremely popular 21 Day Fix on sale!

It's an amazing program that teaches proper portion control!  Something I think we all struggle with!  Have you ever got out a 1/2 cup and measured out your pasta.  Really a 1/2 cup is a serving.  Try it next time you serve pasta for dinner.

This program breaks it down by color coded containers.  Each container is for a different food group.  Based on your caloric needs you get a certain number of each food group per day!  Fill that container with the correct food group and eat it up!  Easy as that!

The 21 Day fix also includes 30 minute workouts that you do everyday!  Short, sweet and you will be drenched!

If you would like to try the 21 Day Fix for yourself go to the Beachbody challenge tab on www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

Burn up to 1000 Calories in an Hour

How many calories did I just say?  Up to 1000!

On my weight loss journey I have done many workouts!  By far my favorite is still the Turbo Jam series! Chaleen Johnson makes exercise so fun!  And in studies it shows you can burn up to a 1000 calories in one hour with her Turbo Jam workouts!  And they are FUN!  So much so you won't believe how fast the workout is!

Tonight I wanted to do some scultping as well as some cardio so I pulled out Turbo Jam Total Body!  The entire workout is done with an exercise ball!  I absolutely love working out with an exercise ball!  It intensifies everything!  Push ups, sit ups, bridge work and works your arms and legs like crazy!  Imagine squats while squeezing the exercise ball between your knees!  And holding the ball and raising it over head from side to side while lunging and doing cardio!  I'm gonna be feeling this tomorrow!

Turbo Jam was the system I used to my baby weight!  All 60 pounds of it!

If you want to try any of the Turbo Jam workouts for yourself go here www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon and search Turbo Jam!  As with all Beachbody workouts, it comes with a money back guarantee!

Operation "Bring on the Skinny Jeans"!

While I know I will never wear skinny jeans (God gave me hips and thighs, so it just won't happen), I can still go for my size 4 Calvin Kleins!

Those are my go to jeans that let me know I've hit my goal!  It's not about a number on the scale!  It's about getting back into those jeans! I want to be back in them for the fall!

So I'm working on a "Bring on the skinny jeans" challenge group.  I would love to have people join me.  I'm still getting all the details together, so if you want to join me message me!  I will be glad to help you fit into your skinny jeans too!

Until I get all the details worked out I'm doing a PIYO/P90X3 hybrid!  This morning was PIYO sculpt and usually it takes 24 hours for the soreness to kick in, but at the 12 hour mark my thighs and bumm were screaming as I tried to walk up the stairs.  

Humm maybe I should include PIYO in the skinny jeans challenge!  

Did I mention my triceps are starting to scream too?  Those tricep push-ups and dips will do that to ya.

You can get your own copy of PIYO here www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

My Story of Surviving Breast Cancer and Breast Feeding After Treatment!

Today's post is not food or exercise related.  It's a post of my story!

Over the weekend I had a chance to tell my story at a World Breast Feeding event! 

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the young age of 27!  With no family history it took us by surprise!

I had a very aggressive form of Breast Cancer and was treated aggressively.  I had a lumpectomy, 4 rounds of chemo, 6 weeks of daily radiation and 5 years of Tamoxifen!

Yes I lost my hair.  Yes I got sick.  Yes I lost weight and then gained it back plus more.   But I did not lose my ability to have a baby! 

I was told I would go into menopause with chemo.  When I didn't, I was told I would go into menopause with Tamoxifen!  When I didn't I asked if I could try to have a baby at my 5 year check up.

The Dr told me I could try but she couldn't promise my ovaries would work!  

First month we tried we got pregnant!  Praise God!  God showed the Doctors who was and always will be in charge!

I welcomed my beautiful baby girl in Aug of 2009!  She will 5 this month and tells everyone she is mommy's miracle baby!

 

With the treatment I underwent I was unable to Breast Feed on the treated breast.  After many months of pumping and nursing around the clock I was finally able to provide enough milk to stop supplementing with formula!  Praise God!

I nursed my sweet girl until her 4th birthday!  People think I was crazy!  One for going through the months of the around the clock nursing/pumping sessions and then for nursing for as long as I did!  I wasn't crazy!  I was smart!  Nursing will help my sweet girls chance of getting Breast Cancer really low and helps my chance of reccurance be low as well!

I have been able to share my story at many events.  Most of them have been Breast Cancer events!  I love to share my story of survival ship!  

I should note that my family history changed a few years into my fight!  My mom is now a 7 year survivor too!  And we do not carry the gene!  

Always check your boobies!

Spaghetti Squash

Have you tried spaghetti squash?  

It's such a good alternative to pasta!  The key is finding the right way to cook it!

Cut the spaghetti squash in two.  

Scoop seeds out into trash.

Place cut side down in crockpot.

Poor half to whole can of spaghetti sauce around squash.

Put grilled chicken around in the sauce.  (I used frozen grilled chicken bites)

Cover and cook on high 3.5 hours.

Pull squash out with tongs or hot pad hands!  (Very important, it will be hot)

Fork shred  the insides into noodles.

Serve sauce from the crockpot!

This made a big casserole full of squash noodles!  I will have different kinds of spaghetti all week!  Might even make some cauliflower Alfredo one night to have on it too!

Eat some Veggies with your Breakfast!

Veggies are the hardest for lots of people to eat and now you read "eat them for breakfast"!  Have I lost it?  Nope, I'm serious!

How you ask?

Omelets!  You can put so many veggies in an omelet!

I got a spinach and kale mix at Walmart the other day.  I was originally going to use it for smoothies but this morning I really wanted some eggs.  So I made an omelet with them.

Spinach/kale, mushroom omelet

1 whole egg and 2 extra egg whites

1 handful spinach/kale mix

3 mushrooms chopped up

1 wedge laughing cow cheese

Cook omelete and when eggs are not runny add veggies and cheese

I served this with 1/2 cup of pink grapefruit!

I was full till lunch after this breakfast!

Lunch was a Shakeology with strawberry Shakeology, 8oz water, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup blueberries and a handful of just spinach.

Dinner was a salad with turkey, egg whites, dried cranberries and walnuts

Snacks today were almonds and a Greek yogurt

What to do when you Overindulge!

We've all done it.  We've gone out to eat and eaten too much.  Sneaked way too much candy from the kids candy stash.  Had too much to drink.  Ate half the bag of chips without even realizing it.

So the question is what do you next?  Do you skip your next meal to recover some of those extra calories?  NO!  The best thing you can do is eat a healthy meal for the next meal!  It will reset your brain into healthy eating mode again and ward of starving.  If you try to skip the meal you will end up starving and binge again.

If you are drinking Shakeology you can do what I do and do a 3 day cleanse.  I like to do them every so often as a good cleanse!  It is gentle on your tummy and fills you full of vitamins and nutrients without chemicals and fake sugars!

So if you over did it this weekend it's ok.  Brush it off and get back on track!

August Promotions

Wow!  Beachbody hit it out of the park for the August promotions!

We have something for everyone!

T25 for those that want high intensity in only 25 minutes a day!

Brazil Butt Lift for those that want to slim down or bump up the booty!

10 Minute Trainer for those that are short on time or just starting to workout!

Or if you are really hard core we have Body Beast to pack on muscle!

All of these are on sale!  Check them out here www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

 

Avocado Egg Salad

I love egg salad.  It's one of my favorites!  But man the calories will get you!

What's a healthy eater to do?  Make it another way.  I normally would make it with Greek yogurt butI didn't   have any plain.  But I have avocados on the counter!  Oh yes I love those too!

Introducing......

I used one whole egg, 1 extra egg white, some avocado, squirt or two of mustard (to personal taste) and 1 tsp pickle relish.  Mix all together and serve on tomato slices.  I also had some strawberries too!

21 Day Fix breakdown: 1 red, 1 blue, 1/2 green, and 1\2 purple 

I will definetly have this again and again!  Maybe even tomorrow!