Would you rather be Skinny or Fit?
A funny thing happened a few weeks ago. I spent the weekend with some girlfriends of whom I had not seen in a while. Everyone knows I have a passion for healthy living, clean eating and working out... but I guess one of the girls had never seen me lean out before a competition. Now, let me set the stage, we all know someone who has had, or currently has an eating disorder, and it is a very sad situation. When my friend, the one who is severly anorexic said to me in a bubbly voice and almost proud look on her face, "Karma you look great, your so skinny" I almost lost it! When I am "in training season," I follow a clean eating meal plan to a T with little to NO exceptions! Plus, I … [Read More...]
Success I Never DREAMED of
Growing up, I always wanted to be a successful business woman. I went to college, studied business and marketing, graduated and began working as most college grads do. However, I was blessed to take a alternate route called "MOM" and stay at home with my 3 beautiful babies. Just one and a half years ago I was introduced to something called the Beachbody Coach Opportunity. I enjoyed working out and met a lovely lady, Stephanie, in the gym one day who said, "you would be a great beachbody coach." I said "what is that?" She explained " you simply join forces with Beachbody to help spread the word about their amazing products, like P90X, Insanity, Shakeology, Brazil Butt Lift, Turbo … [Read More...]
Weekend Warrior Fitness Challenge
So many of us are exhausted after a long workweek and just want to sit on the couch and veg out. However, studies show that only 1-3% of Americans are getting the required amount of physical activity on the weekends. What is that doing for our fatigued bodies? It actually makes us more tired! That's right. The more you sit on the couch and do nothing, the more you want to sit and do nothing! Something to consider... what is this teaching our families? Are we being good role models for our children? Children lean by doing, not by seeing! Schedule a time to be active and get exercise & fitness into your weekend! I challenge you to make this weekend AND every weekend … [Read More...]
5 Moves to Get a Firm Booty
Swimsuit season is just around the corner. It seems everyone aims to have the Kardashian infamous butt these days. I was blessed with a flat tush, so after lots of hard work, including these 5 moves, I am on my way to finally filling up that saggie bottom bikini! These 5 Moves will help you to Get a Firm Booty! Focus on the muscles doing the work. Avoid using momentum to move through the exercises. Be sure to breath slowly through the entire routine. Start today and do this bootylicious routine 3 days a week for a more FIRM and PERKY booty! Move 1: Lunge. Do 25 walking lunges. Keep knee in line with foot and body weight centered over body. Move 2: Single Leg Twist. … [Read More...]
How to Lose 10 Pounds (Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse)
What is the Shakeology 3 day Cleanse? How much weight can I lose FAST? Just as the name suggests, you cleanse your body of sugar, toxins and chemicals for 3 days. This allows your body to process nutrients more efficiently which will in turn increase your body’s ability to lose weight, lose fat and jump start your weight loss goals. So simply put, the goal of the Shakeology 3 day cleanse it to optimize your body’s performance. Here is the low down on --> Shakeology quick 1 min video<-- In just 3 days the average weight loss is 5 to 10 pounds... yes, 10 pounds in 3 days! NOT Your Typical Cleanse! Unlike many other extreme cleanse, you will be well nourished and eat … [Read More...]
Busy Moms Journey to Figure Competition
I am a BUSY stay at home mom of 3 (plus my nephew, so really 4) kiddos and have started my own fitness business that allows me to work from home. In the mix of all life's wonderful craziness, I am on a journey to compete in my 3rd figure competition. I have found that when I have a GOAL, I tend to focus and stick to my training with higher intensity and dedication. Last fall, I was like most American's and fell into the "I'm too busy to workout" and eating & drinking WAY too much during the holidays. In January I decided to journey my training to competition. Below are my Day 1 pictures & day 30 pictures of my abs. This shows a great starting point and I will journey … [Read More...]
How to Lose 10 Pounds (Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse)
What is the Shakeology 3 day Cleanse? How much weight can I lose FAST? Just as the name suggests, you cleanse your body of sugar, toxins and chemicals for 3 days. This allows your body to process nutrients more efficiently which will in turn increase your body’s ability to lose weight through exercise and healthy eating. So simply put, the goal of the Shakeology 3 day cleanse it to optimize your body’s performance. Here is the low down on --> Shakeology quick 1 min video<-- In just 3 days the average weight loss is 5-9 pounds... and yes, even 10 pounds in 3 days! The main goal for the Shakeology 3 day cleanse isn’t for you to lose weight, but typically you do. NOT … [Read More...]
