Beast Mode: How to Defeat "Gaston"

It's hard to believe that Chris and I are already on our third week of Piyo. We're nearly finished with our first month, but you can still workout right along with us at any time (in fact, Piyo is on sale this month!). It hasn't been easy, but we are feeling stronger and more flexible. It's so worth it and I highly recommend it! Chris says he already has more room around the waistline of his pants and frequently likes to flex his growing arm muscles. ;) I do not mind this at all lol! I'm so proud of him/us and very grateful to God for getting us through it!

There have been many days where I have felt so tired and sore that I have wanted to just skip a workout or abandon this workout program. I pretty much feel like this every time I start a new routine but I stick with it because I refuse to give up on myself. Yes, there are times where I barely get through it, but I say my prayers and push on through!

This may sound odd, but for quite some time, there is a particular scene that plays out in my mind every morning when I wake up (and a lot of times when I'm struggling to get through a workout). In case you didn't know, I struggle with chronic pain; the doctor thinks I likely have fibromyalgia. I usually feel terrible when my alarm goes off in the morning and I often battle with finding the will to get out of bed. That's when I hear the words of Gaston, from Beauty & the Beast, mocking me: "Get up! Get UP! What's the matter Beast?! Too kind and gentle to fight BACK?!" There I am; lying there trying to convince myself to start the day. I know that I have a "beast mode" deep inside, but it would just be so much easier to lie there and give up. However, while I am a kind and gentle person, I am not a sissy that is going to just stay lying down and refuse to get up and fight for myself. Like the Beast, I always find my reason for living again and rise up strong; taking my enemy (Satan) aback. I find my "beast mode" by praying for God's strength and motivation. I remember that He is my reason for living and that He has given me responsibilities that I must fulfill for my family, my job, and everyone I encounter each day. Unless I am ridiculously sick, I get my booty out of bed and "Gaston" has to shut up for one more day lol. Satan is relentless, but my God is stronger! Jesus is the only reason I keep getting out of bed (or get up off the floor when I have done one too many reps). Beast mode.....HEAR ME ROAR!!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope this encourages you to engage your inner beast and that these fairy tale parallels can help you relate in a way that is beneficial to you (this isn't the first time God has brought Beauty & the Beast to my mind)! Ask yourself, "What is my focus? What makes me rise up courageously and ferociously to accomplish what I need to do?" Share your thoughts and comments about these questions in the comment section below this post! :) I encourage you to pursue your passion and purpose ! Ask God to reveal it to you if you don't already know. Rely on Him to be your strength and motivation and you too will defeat "Gaston" every day no matter how much he taunts you or tries to lead the charge chanting "kill the Beast"! No one can kill that Beast inside you because if God is for you, no one can be against you! ;) God bless you!

It's Time to Get Back!

First day back to school!

The beginning of the year is always so full of hope and optimism as resolutions are made (and often broken fairly quickly). Much like January, August is like a fresh start. It's the month where everything seems to get "back" on track and you're ready to finish strong in the last half of the year. The kids go back to school (yes, thank goodness!) and the standard routine kind of goes back to normal as we get ready for Fall. I don't know about you, but I like football season and watching the premieres of my favorite shows (who else is excited for "Once Upon A Time," "The Big Bang Theory," "The Flash," and "Arrow"?! Oh, and "Heroes Reborn"!!!).

It's also the perfect time to refocus and get back into the fitness groove now that Summer is winding down. You might have already read that my husband and I have declared that we're getting "back" to working out. We have ordered Piyo and it's on its way! Soon, we'll be getting "back" to the weight and fitness level that we need to be! I am super thrilled that we're going to be doing it together! Accountability makes a big difference!

How about you? Would you like to do Piyo with us? "Like" Infusion 413 on Facebook and request to join the motivation group! Having a support group where you can encourage (and be encouraged) is a vital key to success! Even if Piyo isn't your program of choice, you can still join! I can help you choose a program that you'll enjoy. Team Beachbody guarantees your satisfaction; you can send it back for a refund if you don't like it! :) There are so many to choose from! This month, their NEWEST program (Cize) is on special! It will likely be my next program after I'm done with Piyo because I LOVE Shaun T! His programs have always been fun and given me great results! I can't wait to treat myself to dancing it up once we finish Piyo!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Please, feel free to comment and/or contact me! I'm looking forward to getting in better shape and hope you will follow our progress (and be inspired to achieve your own!). Maybe I'll even do ChaLean Extreme again once I get my endurance built up (or maybe even have the guts to try the new program from Autumn Calabrese and Sagi Kalev called "The Master's Hammer & Chisel - coming soon....be the FIRST to know when it's available!). Be infused! God bless you!

My Husband And I Are "Doing It!"

Yeah, it was like THAT lol!

My husband just told me something incredibly shocking today! He said: "I wanna do it with you." No, it's not what you think (c'mon, you really think I would share that on my blog lol?!). He was actually referring to the idea of doing a Team Beachbody workout program with me! Yeah, see........SHOCKING!! :)

It's not that Chris isn't a fan of exercise. It's just that we have both been low on the time and motivation to do much of anything aside from keeping up with our normal day-to-day routine of work and family obligations. However, we've realized that just like any other priority, you have to MAKE time for it! Our health and well-being IS a priority and it's essential that we work on being in a better state of health; physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. These post-nuptial pounds gained MUST GO!

The Team Beachbody motto is: "Decide. Commit. Succeed." We are currently in the "Decide" phase where we're making a plan of action and choosing a program to commit to! Our program of choice: Piyo! I've been eager to try it ever since it was released but just haven't done it yet. I'm so excited that my husband wants to "do it" with me lol! I hope he knows what he's getting into with me as a coach because I'm going to hold him to his word! If it's anything I know and admire about my man, it's that he's just as committed and determined as I am when making a serious decision to do something! He's amazing!

As we prepare to embark on this new aspect of our journey together, a few verses come to mind:

You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? - Galatians 5:7


Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. - 1 Corinthians 9:24.  

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. - Hebrews 12:1. 

Anyone who knows me or has read my blogs for a while knows that I have been "racing" a long time. My health and weight have been a battle for many years. There have been many things that have "cut in on me" and kept me from continuing to "race in such a way as to get the prize." I could give you an entire list of whats and whys, but there really is no excuse. It all boils down to whether or not I made the right decisions or not. Not being consistent with my workouts, failing to eat the way I should, and not staying closely plugged in with my ultimate coach (God) will always ensure that I'm sitting on the sidelines instead of racing towards the finish line. It's unacceptable!

Everyone that is reading this right now is going to make up our "cloud of witnesses"! In the months to come, you will read updates on our progress as we persevere on this journey. We'll be working hard to throw off  all the hindrances and entanglements that keep us from reaching our goal! Prayer and accountability make it even more certain that we will get there because we'll be "doing it" together!

How about you? Are you happy with your health? Are you still running a good race and in a way to get the prize? Or, have you run into snares and potholes along the way? It's never too late to recommit! Leave a comment and share your roadblocks! We've all had them and become discouraged! You don't have to let it keep you down! I've started and restarted so many times I can't keep track; but I keep trying! :) Cheer us on and we'll cheer you on too!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope that this post will inspire courage and a renewed desire to make every aspect of your health a fresh priority! We will keep you updated on what we're doing! If you'd like to join us, contact me so we can pray for/support you! Also, feel free to follow Infusion 413 on Facebook and request to join our motivation group! You NEVER have to do this alone! Like the Nike saying goes: "Just Do It!" Be infused! God bless you!

*Note* I was originally going to talk about the newest products and promotions, but God obviously led me in a different direction...which is great, right? ;) Just visit www.infusion413.com instead and click on "shop" to see what's new! Most notable is Shaun T's newly released program (Cize), the new "Fixate" cookbook (21 Day Fix Recipes! Yay!), boost powders for your Shakeology, and new performance formulas to get maximum results! Here are some links to a few short videos for more info (or feel free to contact me): Cize video, Shakeology Boost video, Performance Formulas video.

Spring Breaking Into Fitness!

Our kids have been gone since last weekend; they are on Spring break with our exes. I can't remember the last time Chris and I got to spend some quiet quality time together! We've even got to go on a few walks. It's so nice to be able to get some exercise together and enjoy the outdoors again now that it's getting nicer out!

I hope all of you are enjoying the nicer weather! Comment and let me know what your favorite outdoor activities are! Do you have a nice scenic neighborhood that makes taking walks a treat? How about outdoor sports? Is anyone out there starting to get warmed up for Summer activities?

If you're not an outdoor person (or are looking to get in shape for the outdoor sports) watch the videos below to check out the programs on special this month. If you've already done P90X or P90X2, then take it to the next level with P90X3. Or, maybe you'd really like to concentrate on some flexibility and do some Piyo. Whichever you choose, it will be a great start to improving your fitness or getting back into shape!

Grace and peace to you, my friends. I apologize that I don't have more time to blog, but as always, comment or message me if you have any questions or want to share something! Be infused! God bless you!

Loving February!

It's February already; month two of the new year! How's it going for you so far? I hope that it's shaping up to be a good year and that you're loving life!

Speaking of love, February is the month we usually think of love (considering Valentine's Day). It brings joy for some and dread for others depending on how one views the holiday. Regardless if you're single or attached, never forget that you ARE special and loved! Jesus loves you no matter what and in Him, your worth and purpose is found!

Personally, I have been hoping to focus more on my purpose in Him this year. Not only am I hoping to do that spiritually, but physically as well. I have always struggled to do well both nutritionally and fitness-wise, but I'm hoping to improve and take care of myself. I'm far from perfect, but I am definitely headed in the right direction. :) If you're hoping to do the same, there is a new fitness program that has just come out. The NEW 21 Day Fix Extreme has just been released. It's on special this month; as well as the original 21 Day Fix program. Everyone I know that has done this program has had great results; losing pounds and LOTS of inches...in just 21 days! Combined with Shakeology and it's even better! This program is something I might do at some point, but right now, I've just been working my way back into a workout routine. I'm not pressuring myself too hard yet; doing something is better than nothing! Same goes for all of you. Remember to ease into things. It doesn't have to be "all or nothing".

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Sorry to be so brief, but I don't have much to say right now. Things have slowed down to a normal pace now that the major holidays are over, but there is still a lot going on at the moment. I suppose it never ends, really lol. Anyways, I hope you are blessed and that everyone is taking care of themselves. Be safe (and warm) as we hopefully wrap up the winter season soon! Be infused! God bless you!

Fresh Fire!

Happy new year! It's 2015! Time for the cliche "new year, new you" stuff, right? Nah, I'm not even going to go there! I'm not going to encourage the "new year's resolutions" stuff at all. Over the years, I have come to find that it's almost counterproductive and self-defeating. It's especially true if you tend to battle with "all or nothing" tendencies as I often have.

Don't get me wrong. It's good to set goals and resolve to do/be your best. However, I think sometimes we have a tendency to fall short and then beat ourselves up too much after leaping into something too fast (especially if we don't have a well thought out plan of execution). We set ourselves up for failure by having such high hopes and then feel terrible once we realize that we've bitten off more than we can chew.

It doesn't have to be that way. Regardless if it's a new year, or just a new day, you can start fresh whenever you choose; even if you feel like you've blown it already! I have started over more times (and in more ways) than I can even begin to list! I have often attempted to achieve the same objectives (such as weight-loss) multiple times over the years. I have had successes and failures with that goal more times than I could ever count. All I know is that at any time, I can choose to start again; and if I do it through God's strength and not my own, it definitely WORKS and LASTS as long as I keep my focus on Him.

That is my long-term goal; in weight-loss and in everything. I want to be infused with all the good things of the Lord. My life will be better and I will be able to fulfill anything and everything that He wants me to do if I'm abiding in Him and He's living in me. I don't have to rely on my own willpower to try to accomplish all that resolution type stuff. I will just keep failing myself. God is the only one that is unfailing. I have to depend on Him for my success.

I am going to start a little bit at a time; making better and different choices as much as possible and listening to God's guidance in the process. I mean this regarding all aspects of my life, but I am particularly focusing on my weight-loss again because it has become very urgent that I do something about it. I am ashamed to say that I am likely at my all-time highest weight and it is not healthy or wise for me to be where I am at. I am going to focus on incorporating a workout routine into my life again (in case you're considering it as well, 3 Day Refresh, 21 Day Fix, and Insanity Max 30 are the featured promotions/programs for January). Even if I have to start with small increments of time and lower impact activities, I'll do what I can and work my way up. I'm also going to be making a
conscious effort to improve my nutritional habits/choices. Prayer is and will continue to be the key to motivation and success...and I am going to utilize it! I want the "fresh fire" that a dear sister of mine in the Lord has mentioned that she feels is going to happen in 2015. I've been sensing it too and I want to be a part of it!

How about you? Are you like me? Are you finding that there is something in your life that you need to change? Whether it's weight-loss, breaking an addiction, finding your purpose, or whatever else, God has the answers. Seek Him! He will bring answers as well as that FRESH FIRE! Additionally, let's team up! Contact me or leave a comment regarding what I can pray for you about/help you with. We will journey this road together no matter what it is!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! If there's one thing that we should be sure to resolve to do, it's seek the Lord; this year, next year, and every year....and all 365 days of each one! We are humans and we fail, but no matter what, HE doesn't fail US! Keep searching and seeking! God bless you!

INSANE Results...in 30 MINUTES!

I'll just keep it short and sweet: Shaun T's new program, Insanity Max 30, has finally been released! Of course, it couldn't be more timely because the challenge pack (the program PLUS Shakeology) is deeply discounted for the month of December. So, whether you're buying it as a gift, or for yourself, this is the best time to get it! Shaun T's programs are very popular, so it's highly likely that it might sellout quickly. 

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Watch the short video below to see what you're in for! If you're familiar with (or have done) Insanity, you probably already have an idea. ;) One thing's for certain, Shaun T's programs GET RESULTS! I've done Hip Hop Abs, Rockin' Body, and Focus T25. I love those programs and I lost pounds and inches. I'm sure this program will be no exception! Intensity and results, and in only 30 minutes! Awesome! Be infused! God bless you! 

I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU!

At this point in the year, I don't think it's uncommon to just stop and wonder where all the time went. Every year when it's about time for the holidays again, I think "is it that time again already? We just got done with that!" It just seems to get busier every year! Weren't the holidays so much simpler when we were kids and we just got to enjoy all the good stuff lol?!

The first week of November has already come and gone so quickly. Just a few more days and the month will already be half over. It's yet another one of those times where I'm like, "oh yeah, I forgot to mention this month's promos." The busier things get in my life, the less the Team Beachbody world seems to factor in for me (in more ways than one). I wish it weren't that way. I've been a coach for over four years and I'm not where I thought I'd be (again, in more ways than one). Though, as I always say, I'm not a quitter! I know I'm not the only one out there that is busy at this time of year, or with the regular stuff in life (as well as the unexpected surprises). I've never quite felt that I've had a long enough period of time to really get momentum and keep it going long-term. There have been far too many drastic life changes in my life in the time since I've started. I'm hopeful that things are finally stabilizing, but you never know lol. 

That's why I just want to encourage everyone out there to just keep enduring! Seriously! No matter what it is that you're doing, need to do, or are still AIMING to do, just be patient with yourself! No one does a perfect job at anything; and there's always the proper time and season. Even the best trainers and coaches have their slumps. No kidding! Sometimes, I see Shaun T on Facebook making the occasional post about how he's had moments of discouragement or days where he didn't "feel like it" either. We all get weary. The important thing is that we remember how to renew our strength and we do that by leaning on the Everlasting Arms! ;) Jesus is always there to INFUSE us with His strength! 

When I blog like this, I remember how much I miss blogging on a regular basis; and not particularly regarding the fitness stuff. Not that this blog doesn't matter to me (it does) but what has always mattered most was the spiritual aspect of things. I've always included in with the fitness stuff too, but even when all the fitness and Beachbody stuff goes on my back burner, my faith does not. So, it's more than likely that this blog (and my coaching in general) is just going to continue to be one of those facets of me that is going to be more in the background rather than the forefront (at least for a while). Right now, I'm still focused on continuing to adjust to all the new changes of the past few months (as well as getting through the holidays). So, my posts will be short and sweet for a while; unless they're on my other blog. My heart is with my family as well as the mission of my new job (which is focused on helping people in need and especially right now at Christmas). I hope you'll read my posts and support my efforts as I keep you updated on that! ;)

"I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU!"
- from the movie "A Christmas Story"

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Watch the video below if you want to learn more about this month's Beachbody specials. It's Piyo (one of the programs I've ben "aiming to" do myself and haven't gotten around to). I hear nothing but good things about it; and I LOVE Chalene! I'll make my booty do it if yours does lol. If someone buys a Piyo Challenge Pack or a Piyo Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack, I will too and I'll start gettin' r done again lol. And if Piyo isn't your thing, there's the Les Mills Combat, Pump, and Ultimate Reset Challenge Packs which are on special too. Actually, if I sell ANY challenge pack of any program this month, I'll do it lol! This is your chance to kind of coach your coach. ;) If not, well, I'll probably just keep putting it off until after the holidays. Can you MAKE ME workout?! ;) I'm curious and wondering if anyone will, but I'm betting that I'll probably be off the hook this time because no one will want to take the challenge with me and make me work my butt off (literally lol) before Christmas! Is someone going to prove me wrong? I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU!!! ;) Be infused! God bless you! 

Helping a Wounded Warrior

I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't remember how blessed I am to live in America. I may be very displeased with our government and various issues, but that doesn't change the fact that I live in the most wonderful, free, and AWESOME country in the world! People in other countries DREAM about living here and come here (whether legally or illegally) just so that they can have a
chance to live the American Dream and escape the oppression and restrictions in their own countries.

Our country wouldn't be as free or as great as it is without the valiant service of our service men and women. So many have fought and even DIED to maintain what we have. Words can't express my gratitude for all they have done and I'm even prouder still when I think of the family and friends that I personally know who have contributed their part to defending America. 

For all they have done, we should be giving whatever we can back to them! One way we can do that is through the Wounded Warrior Project where your donations go to support military members (and their families) as they face the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that they are burdened with as a result of their service and sacrifice. There are so many worthy causes out there to support, but this should be one that is high on the list! 

Here's how you can help: 1. You can donate to them directly by visiting their website. 2. You can purchase a brand new P90 Challenge Pack (a challenge pack is the program PLUS Shakeology at a discount!). P90 was just released TODAY and is for people of any age who want to do simple and doable workouts that will get you results! Team Beachbody will donate $5.00 on the first 50,000 challenge packs sold from now until October 31st. Wouldn't it be GREAT if these worthy warriors could receive the maximum $250,000? Think of how many that would help (and you would be helping yourself as well by getting fit)! :) 

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you will consider doing one or both of those options to help our veterans! Donate to the cause and be one of the 50,000 who buy a challenge pack to get fit AND help our vets! If P90 isn't your kind of program, the very popular 21 Day Fix challenge pack is still on sale until the end of this month as well (but there's no donation option from Beachbody on that one). Still, it's a great program; and 21 Day Fix EXTREME will be coming out in February (click here for a preview!). ;) Additionally, click here to sign up to be the FIRST to know when Shaun T's new Insanity Max 30 comes out in December so you can get it before it sells out! Finally, you can get insane results but in only 30 minutes (and with a modifier available if you need one!). Watch the videos below to see more about P90 and Insanity Max 30! Be infused! God bless you (and our troops!). 

August Update

It's been a month since Chris and I have been married. We often get asked the typical question of "how's married life?" Of course, we naturally say it's "wonderful" (because it is). In fact, compared to the previous marriages that we've both had (which were difficult and abusive) we are always amazed at just how wonderful and "normal" this marriage is and that we finally know what it's like to have a relationship that is centered around God's design/principles. It certainly is a blessing to have something real, genuine, and truly lasting! Sometimes, we are still stunned by our own love story lol. God is so good!

The fact that our faith has been our foundation is what continues to make our marriage and family stronger. If we didn't have that, we would have surely fallen apart a long time ago due to so much stress in the last 8 months. All the transitions have been tiring and tedious; plus we have had a lot of unexpected things happen as well (unexpected loss of a family member as well as a friend). These are some of the many things that have been weighing on us; most of which I cannot really list in a blog. It's because of this stuff that I have still been unable to get back into my blogging routine. I sure do long for the day where things are finally stabilized/normal and everything is more settled lol. Once everything is moved and my house is sold, that will probably make a lot of things better. I appreciate everyone's prayers about that!

Anyways, that's all I had to say on a personal note. The other thing I wanted to make sure to share was this month's promotions. The very popular and effective Focus T25 Challenge Pack is on sale once again (and for the last time this year!). This program is one of my personal favorites and is only 25 minutes a day! Yep, that's it! Combined with Shakeology, it's a sure fire way to achieve results and look/feel great! I should know because I did it! ;) The other program that is on sale is the 10 Minute Trainer Challenge pack. If 25 minutes a day is too much for you, how about just 10? Yes, 10!!! Surely you can do 10 minutes of working out each day! No problem! Watch the videos below to find out more! :)

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Thank you for understanding my scarceness in this time of transition. As always, I would like to reiterate the fact that while I may not have a lot of time for blogging, I will ALWAYS have time for YOU! Comment or email me with any questions you have or if you need help with anything. Coaching is and always will be something that I'm passionate about because I'm passionate about helping PEOPLE! I'm here for you! Be infused! God bless you!

New Life and New Programs!!

I can't believe that my wedding is less than two weeks away now! I am in a state of awe and excitement (as well as the typical fatigue and scatterbrained-ness lol). So many new changes and adventures to begin!

Speaking of new, I wanted to make sure I took a moment to make sure everyone was aware of the fantastic new programs and savings available! I may be a little busy, but I just had to spare some time to share the big new releases with you!

The first thing I need to announce is that PIYO IS FINALLY HERE!! That's right! Chalene Johnson's new program has officially been released! As predicted, it's a HOT SELLER so if you want to get Piyo before it sells out (and at the special deals offered) you'll have to act FAST!! Order the base kit and get FREE bonus DVDs and FREE SHIPPING! Upgrade to the deluxe package and get a FREE YOGA MAT in addition to the bonus DVDs and FREE SHIPPING! And, there is also the challenge pack too! Watch the video below for more details!

There are also two more programs that have just been released; 21 Day Fix (in Spanish) and the all new 3 Day Refresh program. If you have ever wanted a short, easy-to-follow, and a big jump start to weight-loss, THIS IS IT!! Lose a few pounds in a few days and be on your way to better health! These are also on sale for a limited time so check it out and order before time runs out (or they sell out!). DON'T WAIT!

Also, there are only a few days left to take advantage of this month's deals (the Insanity and Shaun T Dance pack deals). Shop my store to get one of these programs while they're still available and on sale! :)

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I'll be back to my regular blogging as soon as I can! Once the transitioning/moving is finished, I'll be able to resume life as normal (if there is such a thing lol). As always, I'm still here for you no matter what! Contact me if you have any questions and join my team if you haven't already! It's FREE and I would love to be your coach! Be infused! God bless you!

 

Fighting Weight-Loss? How to "Stay with the Fight"!

My wedding date is next month already (I know, right?!). I'm incredibly busy; and incredibly tired! However, no matter what is going on, I make sure that I continue to workout. :) Sometimes, it's a challenge to keep being consistent when all I want to do is pass out from exhaustion, but I know that the endorphins from exercising will help me manage all the stress and keep me in a good mood in the big picture of things! Plus, I've got some momentum going and there's no way I'm stopping now!! :)

I got my FREE t-shirt for
completing Les Mills Combat!

With that being said, I want to encourage you to keep on working out too; no matter what! Or, if you have stopped your workout routine (whether recently or maybe a long time ago) start it up again! Find something you enjoy and do it - for YOU! Do it for you body, your mind, and your spirit! You'll be glad you did! If you need help choosing something, let me know and I will suggest something that will be a great fit for you! That's what I'm here for, and like I have promised, I'm here for you no matter how "busy" I am! Helping people is my passion! Don't hesitate to comment or email me! 

Two exercises you might want to consider are the ones that are on special this month! If you workout regularly and are wanting to step up your game and REALLY get fit, now is the best time to buy Insanity because the challenge pack is $45.00 cheaper than it normally is! But, if that's not what you're looking for right now, how about the Shaun T Dance challenge pack? You get Hip Hop Abs AND Rockin' Body....AND Shakeology....all at one great price! I can personally vouch that all three of those things are AWESOME! :) I've been doing a little bit of everything right now, and those two programs usually end up being something that I end up doing! The exercises are effective and fun; and the music is great so you don't even think of it as a workout! 

"Stay with the Fight!"
You can do it!!

If neither of those options really appeal to you, I got even BETTER NEWS! From now until Sunday, many other Team Beachbody programs are discounted up to 50% OFF their normal prices! P90X and P90X2, for example, are only $59.90!! Or, maybe you'd like to get one of my other favorite programs, Les Mills Combat, for only $35.91?!! Yeah, really!! :) The prices on these programs are ONLY for a few days so DON'T WAIT! Shop the special summer selection now by clicking on this link to see everything that is available!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Check out the video clip below to learn more about the dance pack (click here to view the Insanity video because the embed code wasn't working). Again, if you have any questions, just ask! I'm here for you and we're all in this together! I know it's difficult, but "stay with the fight"! Don't get knocked out; just get back up no matter what! Find time for "you" and you'll get to where you need to be! It may take time, but you'll get there! I'm still on this journey too; and as you can see, I'm progressing! :) If I can do it, so can you! Be infused! God bless you! 

Why I'm Finally Losing More Weight

Drenched by rain and sweat
due to a refreshing Greenway run!

I mentioned a while back that I would be mixing up my workouts for a while. So far, so good! It's nice to have a break from a set schedule and just do whatever workout fits my mood for the day! One of the things I have been doing is walking and running outside; I even visited the Greenway (I used to blog about my special runs there, so I managed to post another entry!). Of course, I've also been doing a mix of my favorite Beachbody workouts too! My plan has been to get a MINIMUM of 45 minutes a day Monday - Friday, rest on Saturday, and do a stretch workout on Sunday (and drinking Shakeology every day too!). Thus far, it seems to be panning out quite nicely; and the scale has been moving down again!! I'm super happy about that! I'm looking and feeling better all the time!

It almost seems like VARIETY is sort of a weight-loss secret! We all know that once your body gets used to the SAME workouts, you plateau. You then have to up your intensity, change your workouts, or both. Because I'm varying things up pretty much EVERY DAY, I'm keeping my body guessing and the number on the scale falling!

I've also noticed that my heart rate monitor says that my percentage of fat burned is higher when my intensity is lower. I'm no expert as to why that is, but I've noticed over the years that working so hard that your heart is pounding doesn't always mean that you're burning the most fat. So, maybe the moderate range of exertion on some of these workout days (in addition to the high-intensity days) is what is making a difference for me! Music to my ears because I don't always want to work to the point of exhaustion lol.

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope everyone is enjoying the nicer weather and getting a chance to walk and run outside as well! Keep mixing it up! Stay in the air conditioning on the hotter days and do a favorite Beachbody workout; like Turbo Fire or P90X3 (the sale prices expire at the end of the month!). Or, maybe you're eagerly waiting to add Piyo to your workout routine (I know I am!). Don't forget to sign up to be the first to know so you can purchase it quickly before it sells out! Keep your routines fresh and your results will keep coming! Be infused! God bless you!

I'm Finished! What's Next?!

Guess what?! I'm DONE with my Les Mills Combat workout schedule! It was definitely tough, but worth it (and that was just the BASIC one! I'll do the REALLY tough one at a later date). I'll take some stats tomorrow (as well as some "after" pictures so I can get a FREE t-shirt for completing the program). I don't expect there will be much change (I have a long way to go and I wasn't on any special eating plan other than Shakeology) but I definitely feel better and stronger regardless!

So, what's next for me? I'm not going to do a set program for a while. Let's just say I have a LOT in the works right now (concerning my personal life). However, that doesn't mean I'm going to stop working out! Gosh, no! I'm just going to enjoy doing whatever I feel like doing without being tied down to one program. I'll probably walk/run outside, do a little Hip Hop Abs, Rockin' Body, Turbo Jam, Focus T25, Turbo Fire, or whatever I feel like! I'm also kind of eagerly waiting on PIYO to come out (click here to be the first to know when it does so you can get it before it sells out! By the way, 21 Day Fix is FINALLY off of back order!).

Speaking of Turbo Fire, it's on sale this month!! It's definitely one of my personal favorites! Chalene Johnson is one of my preferred trainers! She is very spunky, positive, and motivating! Not only that, but she is an EXCELLENT choreographer! The music and the workout moves that she uses is not only a great calorie burning fest, it's lots of fun!

By the way, Turbo Fire isn't the only challenge pack on sale! P90X3 is on sale too! This program is perfect for those that love intense and effective programs but don't want to spend a ton of time working out. It's only 30 minutes a day!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Watch the two videos below to get an idea of what the programs are like! Let me know if you have any questions! Be sure to order soon! These deals are only available until the end of this month (and summer is right around the corner, so it's time to get fit!). Be infused! God bless you!

It's the Final Countdown!!!

It's the final countdown! No, not the song (although the song is quite awesome..they actually use it in Les Mills Combat, by the way!). I mean it's the final countdown until the April Summer Slimdown Challenge begins! If you have been thinking about joining, don't wait any longer! The journey begins on April 21st...that's only five days away!! Click here to find out how to lose those winter pounds and have a chance at winning a 21 Day Fix program (I have a team member who is doing another round of it and she has already lost 9 pounds and over 5 inches! You definitely want to win this prize!).

The only other thing I wanted to mention is that Power 90 (regularly $59.95) is still on sale for $39.95 until the 28th and The Ultimate Reset (no working out, just a gentle detox and maximum weight-loss!) is also on special until May 6th! You got LOTS of options, people! Team Beachbody wants to get YOU fit and healthy so you can enjoy your summer; full of life and energy! Who doesn't want that?!

Grace and peace to you, my friends!! Contact me ASAP to reserve your spot in the challenge! I'm waiting for you!! The countdown is on! Ok...fine...we're all hearing it in our heads so we might as well watch the video lol! How can you NOT feel inspired and like a kick-butt warrior when you hear that?! It's callin' your name! ANSWER THAT CALL!! You can do it! Be infused! God bless you!

Will You Be Ready for Summer?

As the weather warms up, we're all thinking "Yay! Shorts and tank top temperatures are coming!" Then, we dig out those fun clothes and realize to our dismay that our shirts are a little snug and those buttons don't button up very well. Now what?!

Well, if you're finding out that it's time to ditch the winter pounds that you've put on over the past few months, look no further than the April Summer Slimdown Challenge! If you don't know what I'm talking about, click on this link for the details and then contact me to let me know you are READY to sweat it all off so you won't be sweating it trying to cram yourself into your old clothes! Don't buy a new wardrobe just because your clothes don't fit (well, until you LOSE the weight after this challenge!). It's not too late! There's still time to order your challenge pack and be on your way to losing the pounds (and maybe even winning the prize of a 21 Day Fix program too!). It will be time and money well spent! Watch the videos below to learn more about the programs on special!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! On a side note, Team Beachbody has also decided to offer Tony Horton's Power 90 at a discount until April 28th. It's only $39.95 (regularly $59.85). If you have thought about doing something intense like P90X, but weren't sure if you were ready for the intensity, this might be the one for you! I've personally tried Power 90 and it is VERY doable; perfect for beginners who want great results but aren't ready for the more demanding programs yet. Be infused! God bless you!

And the WINNER is....

Ok, team! My $25.00 Team Beachbody e-gift card promotion is now over! If you watch the video below, you will find out who the winner is! :) It is possible that I might do this again in the near future. If this is something you would be interested in, leave your feedback! The more I hear about what you want more of, the better I can offer it to you!

In fact, I MIGHT be willing to offer the same kind of promotion in connection with my current offer (the one I posted about yesterday). Click here to read how you can win a FREE 21 Day Fix program! Don't wait! The challenge group kicks off on April 21st so you'll need to be ready to rumble by then! ;)

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Remember, I want and NEED to hear from YOU! If you want to slim down before summer, NOW is the time! I will help you get there; me and a whole support group full of people! Are you ready?! Contact me if you're on board with the April Summer Slimdown! Also, let me know if you would like a repeat of my $25.00 e-gift card promotion this month! Entries are based on referrals and Shakeology purchases (view the post for details). The challenge packs come with Shakeology on home direct, so that would count as 2 entries into the drawing (if enough people are demanding that I decide to have another drawing, that is!). Be infused! God bless you!

April Summer Slimdown Challenge!

I'm sure there isn't a single person out there that isn't DELIGHTED to see more of the sun! It's starting to warm up out there! Is it possible that Spring really is here and that we've left Winter behind?! I sure hope so! The sooner we can enjoy the outdoors and warm weather, the better! It sure beats being cooped up inside!

It really has been a rough few months of bitter temperatures and an overabundance of snow. It's quite possible that the holiday/winter pounds accumulated a lot more this winter than in those past. If you're realizing that that's been the case for you, then you might want to keep reading! As you may already know, Team Beachbody offers a workout promotional every month. The challenge packs on sale for April are Brazil Butt Lift and (one of my faves) Focus T25!! Each challenge pack comes with the program PLUS Shakeology at a HUGE savings!

As if THAT weren't enough, I am offering an EXCLUSIVE incentive! Three of my other coach buddies and I have teamed up to create an April Summer Slimdown Challenge! We have a special Facebook challenge group for you to join once you order your challenge pack. April 21st will be the start date for everyone to begin the program. I'll get you added to the group once you've ordered your challenge pack and you'll be on your way to a better body with Shakeology and support from me (your coach!) and others in the group. You are NOT ALONE! And, you'll all be eligible to win the prize! Yes, A PRIZE!! The challenger that has the greatest percentage of weight-loss will win a 21 Day Fix program (a $59.85 value!). Yeah, that's the hot selling program that they can barely keep in stock! How cool is that?! You could have a fresh new program to do once you finish April's challenge! Additionally, EVERYONE gets a FREE t-shirt of their completed program when they submit their "before" and "after" photos to the Team Beachbody challenge (plus a chance to win prizes directly from Team Beachbody). Everyone wins! :)

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you all are ready to ditch the winter pounds and work on being fit and healthy (leaving winter and your "behind" behind lol)! Personally, I'm still "staying with the fight" with Les Mills Combat! It's going great! I'm eager to see how well you all do with one of these challenge packs (I got GREAT results with Focus T25). Don't wait too long to order! It all kicks off on April 21st! Contact me if you need any help or have any questions! Be infused! God bless you!

BIG NEWS: NEW Program AND Health Insurance for You and Your Family!

I have got GREAT NEWS to share! If you haven't heard already, Chalene Johnson (creator of Turbo Jam, Turbo Fire, and ChaLean Extreme) is about ready to release a NEW workout program called Piyo!! If you are a Chalene fan like I am, I know you'll be excited to see what she has in store for us! This program is cardio, strength, and flexibility all in one! It is inspired by a combination of yoga and pilates and aims to create lean muscle and burn a LOT of calories! The best part is, there are NO WEIGHTS or jumpy stuff; just your own body weight resistance! That's what I'm talking about!! I'm excited; how about you?! Undoubtedly, a LOT of people are going to be antsy to purchase this program! I fully expect to see it sell out as quickly as the 21 Day Fix did last month (it's available to order now, but popular demand is still causing shipment delays. Yeah, it's that hot of a seller!). Make sure you're the FIRST to know when PiYo is released so you can get your program before it sells out! Click here to be put on the notification list and to watch a short video preview of the program! It looks so awesome!

As if that weren't big enough news, Team Beachbody just announced that coaches and their families now have health insurance options! No kidding! So, if you were ever thinking about becoming a coach, here is an extra incentive! It's extremely fulfilling and rewarding to be a coach because you get to help others; the rest of it (the 25% discount on products/supplements, the commissions, bonuses, and now health insurance) is just icing on the cake! Click here to learn more about the health insurance option and then contact me about signing up as a coach! Why hesitate?! Coaching has countless benefits for you, your family, and those you will be inspiring! What are you waiting for?! This will change your life!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you're having a great week! I know I am! Today is my son's 11th birthday and we have a lot of celebrating to do (as you read this, I'm probably at Chuck E. Cheese. Yeah, pray for me lol!). I'm SO PROUD that God blessed me with him! He is an inspiration to me because he doesn't let his hearing impairment, autism, or anything stop him from continuing to learn, grow, and be the best he can be! I am honored to be his mother and can only hope that I can be the best Mommy I can be for him! Happy birthday, Casey! I love you SO MUCH! I hope you (and everyone else that's reading) will continue to BE INFUSED with the love and strength of Christ! God bless us all!

Quick Update

I am almost done with my second week of Les Mills Combat. It's going pretty good; sore, but good. ;) I am enjoying it for the most part and I've got Results and Recovery Formula (and Shakeology...of course!) to get me through; and a lot of prayer lol. It's still not too late to take advantage of the March promotions! You can join me in Combat! :)

The other thing that I wanted to mention is that now through the end of March, you can try a 30-day bottle of the ActiVit Multivitamins. All you pay is $4.95 shipping and handling! So, if you've ever thought about trying ActiVit, now is the time to do it!


Grace and peace to you, my friends! That's all I really have for today. My only other reminder is about my $25.00 e-gift card drawing. Read my post about how to enter! :) Be infused! God bless you!