3 Reasons Why Jesus Wants You To Stop Dieting

3 Reasons Why Jesus Wants You To Stop Dieting

We often think because God has given us our bodies, that we need to "diet" in order to take care of them, but let me tell you why Jesus wants you to stop dieting. Our bodies are amazing creations. God designs each and every one of us differently with our own DNA, including our own metabolism, healthy weight and shape, and our own individual features and looks. Our bodies serve us as we serve Him, providing hands to clean, arms to hug, legs to walk alongside, shoulders to bear burdens. We need to care for the amazing creation and glorious…read more >
Feel Like Quitting? Ask THIS Question First.

Feel Like Quitting? Ask THIS Question First.

The stars have finally aligned. We start a new workout program, rejoin the gym, attend a new class, invest in ourselves, and get all excited about it. After all, the timing is perfect. The excitement builds and we adhere to the "plan" for a week straight and we feel amazing. We can't believe it's taken us this long to start. I mean, who would want to replace this on-top-of-the-world feeling with anything that might stand in our way?   But then a kid gets sick and we miss a workout. The husband goes out of town and we start eating…read more >
Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

I don't know about you, but I absolutely love the fall. Β The crisp weather. The warm colors. The scarves and boots. And all things pumpkin. Of course, I'm obsessed with pumpkin pie smoothies. I love every pumpkin dessert and dish imaginable. Cookies, cakes, pies, squares, oatmeal, spreads, dips, you name it. I can't really go to Trader Joe's unsupervised, or I'll leave with their entire stock of pumpkin-flavored products. To kick-off this fall, I thought I'd share my favorite Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie recipe. Featuring Shakeology, of course. A perfect way to start the day, or, like tonight, a fabulous…read more >
No Fear

No Fear

During a difficult time in my life and at the very bottom of all of my fears, there was this unsettling, nagging notion that I was not living up to the potential God had given me. In a desperate moment of prayer, God told me that if I would take care of myself, He would take care of the rest. So in the midst of my fears and the MOST UNLIKELY timing in the world to become a fitness coach, that's exactly what I did. At first, it was to get the tools and support that I needed to start…read more >
New Dance Workout! My CIZE Review

New Dance Workout! My CIZE Review

Get your hands on it here, we'll connect you with our Cize Test Group within 24 hours of your purchase. There just might be some freebies available, too! {yay for free stuff} So you think you can dance? Yeah, me too ... or at least I have fun trying. In my own home. With Shaun T to support and encourage me. With nobody watching. Except you, of course. Cize is Team Beachbody's newest program that is releasing on July 20th (this month!). I've gotten to try a few sneak peeks of the workouts and I have to say, even with…read more >
Hi, Pretty. Are You Plugged In?

Hi, Pretty. Are You Plugged In?

"Pretty" is one those endearing terms reserved for my best girlfriends, we've been using it since high school ... so today I'm sharing it with you. My friends and I took one of those personality tests today. I totally love stuff like that. It revealed what I already knew to be true about myself ... according to Color Codes I am a "blue" personality. Basically, I'm motivated by intimacy ... by connecting with others, by being understood and appreciated. Dependable. Analytical. Thoughtful. I value quality and loyalty. I love to serve and nurture others. True. True. All true. Then of…read more >
Easiest Breakfast Casserole. Ever.

Easiest Breakfast Casserole. Ever.

Fridays are the day that every mama on the planet is just kind of done. Done with the week. Bring on the weekend. I had the house to myself for a few hours on Friday morning, so I started out to make my usual eggs for breakfast. But before I knew it, I had a full blown casserole on my hands. So shocking, sisters. Let me take a brief detour here to remind you that I am no cook. I like to follow the recipe, preferably one with as few ingredients as possible. Let's not complicate things, right?!? My creativity…read more >
21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme Resources

21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme Resources

I'm a Fix-eater ... better defined as a really clean eater who refuses to count calories. I prefer this simple system because it keeps the quality and quantity of my food in check without getting all legalistic about things. Don't let the name fool you, though ... it's not a quick fix. It's a REAL education in how to eat for YOUR body, forever. And the workouts are killer, too. Get your Fix here.Β  If you think about it, your nutrition is 100% of the equation when it comes to getting {and seeing} results. I've heard some people say 70%,…read more >
21 Day Fix Extreme Countdown to Competition Meal Prep

21 Day Fix Extreme Countdown to Competition Meal Prep

As part of the recent of 21 Day Fix Extreme test group, we were asked to choose from two different eating plans: Extreme or Countdown to Competition. I am an all or nothin' kind of girl, so I chose Countdown to Competition. I wanted to push myself, both physically and mentally. And truly, so much of staying committed to this style of eating is all about mindset. I wanted to see what I could do in a short amount of time, nutrition was my ticket. And as a sidenote, I believe that your nutrition is 100% of the equation. Not…read more >
My 21 Day Fix Extreme Journey

My 21 Day Fix Extreme Journey

You know, it's crazy what can happen in 21 days of extreme AT HOME fitness and nutrition. Β As part of the 21 Day Fix Extreme test group, my body changed more in three weeks than it has changed in the past couple of years combined. Even better, I've been able to maintain those results, even through the holidays! Β  The commitment? 30 minutes a day. 7 days a week. No cheats. No treats. No excuses. Three and a half years ago, I was desperate for a change in my life. God told me that if I would do a better…read more >