This post goes out to all of you who follow me and my fitness journey but are just TOO INTIMIDATED to commit to a full month of clean eating, 30 minute exercises, meal planning, and starting a new lifestyle!! I totally understand – it looks super overwhelming in the beginning, but I PROMISE it gets easier and I am by your side every step of the way!!
The good news is Beachbody’s newest program, CLEAN WEEK, launches October 3rd and it lets you “try on” a healthy lifestyle for just 7 days, no strings attached!!!
Clean Week is only one week long and will show you how easy it is to make healthy choices and give you the confidence to take the next step. The best part? You don’t even need to sign up for Beachbody on Demand! Clean Week workouts are FREE with the purchase of a 7 day Shakeology Sampler.
Who is Clean Week for?
This is a great program for beginners and those who have tried a fitness program and failed or haven’t started because they’re afraid to fail. You know you need to make a change, but you’re not sure where to start – Clean Week is your answer! If you want to dip your toes into health and fitness without diving in, this is the perfect program for you!!
We are all afraid to start a new job, buy a new car, make the decision to have a family but all of those things come with risks. Life is about taking risks and seeing where it will take you. You have no idea what you are capable until you put your mind to it. You can’t be afraid to give something a try, what’s the worst thing that could happen? You may have to take extra water breaks or push pause to give yourself some breathing room. But what are the rewards at the end of the day?
You can look back and say, “I did that”! You can show people your new body, you can wear clothes you’ve been wanting to wear for a long time. You can pull out that bathing suit that has been hanging in the back of the closet! The possibilities are endless! When you feel good about your body, it will show in every aspect of your life! Other people will see your beauty radiating from within and your positive body image will reflect on others. You can help end the trend of obesity just by saying “yes” I want to face my fear of failure and prove myself wrong! There is no room for excuses!
How does Clean Week work?
Clean Week is a 7-day fitness and nutrition program designed to introduce you to a healthy lifestyle with new super trainer Megan Davies. You will get 4 workouts, a step-by-step meal planner, and a week’s supply of delicious Shakeology.
The Workouts
Clean Week comes with four 30-minute workouts: cardio, strength, core function, and flexibility. These workouts will be available for FREE on Beachbody on Demand starting October 3rd. You do not need to be a member to access these workouts. The only equipment required is a set of dumbbells for the strength workout. There will be an intensifier available if you want to kick up your workout a notch!!
The Nutrition Plan
There is NO calorie counting in this program!! You will receive a step-by-step meal planner that breaks it all down for you with delicious, nutritious foods and a sample supply of Shakeology. Packed with all the nutrients, vitamins, and protein that you need, Shakeology will help curb your cravings and boost your immunity. The regular Shakeology sampler comes with 2 packets of chocolate, 2 packets of vanilla, 2 packets of cafe latte, and 1 packet of strawberry. There is also a vegan Shakeology sampler available.
The Support and Accountability
The best part of Clean Week is the support and accountability you get from my Challenge Group! In a closed Facebook group starting on October 9th, I will provide you with daily motivation, tips, tricks, and everything you need to make it through the week successfully!!
Can one week really make a difference?
YES!!! This is the first step in making better choices and building better habits. If you stick with the program for the full 7 days, you will start to see and feel changes in your body. Plus you will increase your confidence and you’ll be ready to continue your fitness journey!!!
If you are interested please fill out this form and I will reach out!
Last week I decided to do the Shakeology cleanse with a friend of mine. I was very hesitant to do this on my own but with a buddy it makes it so much easier. It was nice to have to someone to be accountable to when I was tired and hungry. The cleanse is 3 days long, you drink 3 shakes a day and for dinner you get to eat a big salad with 4 oz of white meat and unlimited vegetables and oil and vinegar dressing.
You also get 1-2 pieces of fruit per day, which I added into my shakes. I drank lots of water and when I started to get hungry mid afternoon or evening I drank a glass of green tea and my hunger subsided. I must say that it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected. I was able to maintain my energy level and exercise all 3 days.
On Day 1, I took my little one to play at Burger King’s indoor play place and everyone was eating burgers and fries and I stuck to my water and chocolate shake. I scarfed down my chicken salad for dinner and had to go to bed early because I was hungry.
Day 2 was much easier. I split up my fruit throughout the day, putting 1/2 piece of fruit in my morning shake and 1/2 piece for a snack. Then, at lunch I put 1/2 banana in my shake and used the other 1/2 in my snack shake. I drank my green tea in the afternoon and evening and had no problems making it through the day. I was already down 2 lbs.
Day 3 was the hardest for me! I was able to stick to the cleanse and I lost a total of 5 lbs. My friend that I did the cleanse with lost 10 lbs! The amount of weight loss varies from person to person based on the amount of weight you have to lose and the amount of water your body holds. The best part about the whole thing is that I didn’t gain it back. I continued eating clean and I did not over indulge and the weight stayed off!
The purpose of a cleanse is to jump start your weight loss program or break a plateau. I did mine to break a plateau. It was simple, easy and effective!
I would highly recommend that you continue to drink 1 shake per day to maximize your weight loss potential in addition to an exercise schedule.
If you have been thinking about doing a Shakeology cleanse then message me for additional information or to purchase a cleanse.
Shakeology is the most complete and natural meal supplement on the market. It is complete with antioxidants, protein and digestive enzymes to help your body perform in tip top shape. We could all use a little more energy and nutrients in our day!
Take the Shakeology cleanse today and see what amazing results your body can achieve!!
To read more about Shakeology check out the Shakeology tab on my blogs home page! You can also visit my Shakeology website, www.myshakeology.com/vvolkmuth
Sundays are my rest and relaxation days, but they’re also the days I do my meal planning and prep for the week. For the past 2 years, I’ve noticed that this is one thing I find a lot of people don’t do, so I’m going to share with you a few mistakes I’ve seen people make when it comes to having success with their nutrition, fitness, and general lifestyle change.
Let me ask you a question: how many of you say to yourself “Okay, today is going to be the day. I’m on track, I enjoyed my summer, and now here I am feeling blah from too many cocktails and pizza and I swear that this Monday is going to be the day where I don’t fall back into that same routine.” Maybe you’ll even do half of the things that I list out today, but then life gets the best of you and you get busy and before you know it, it’s Wednesday and you’re right back where you started.
I GET IT!! My life is busy too! I have an active toddler and my house is generally in mass chaos. But I find that when I feel good about myself, fuel myself with good food, take time to plan and prepare – that is when I am the best mom, wife, and person! Taking care of yourself is not a bad thing!!! You are not taking away time from your family, you are making yourself better which makes your family better.
So let’s get into some common mistakes I see people making when it comes to meal planning.
1. When it comes to meal planning, you just don’t do it at all.
How many of you have said “I don’t need to follow my meal plan, I’ll just track in My Fitness Pal and I’ll track my steps on my Fit Bit. I don’t really need to print out those tracking sheets, I’ll just keep track of it in my head.”
What ends up happening is you get frustrated because by the end of the week you are cardioing yourself to death but you’re not seeing the results on the scale. You’re frustrated, so you have a glass of wine, and that glass of wine leads to some cookies, and then before you know it you’re back on that cycle again.
Here’s the bottom line: PLANNING IS IMPORTANT. I’ve been doing this for 2 years and I STILL plan out my meals each week to keep me on track!! If I don’t plan, I fail. I get hangry when there’s not food in the house, and then I reach for something I shouldn’t and I’m much more likely to give in.
Every Beachbody program comes with a nutrition plan! Don’t slide that nutrition guide to the side!! Pull that sucker out and take the time to read it through. Figure out your containers and what bracket you’re in. On Sundays I sit down and say “Okay, this is how many containers I get each day” and then I go through and make a meal plan.
2. You’re trying too many complex recipes at once.
When you sit down to make a meal plan, avoid the urge to search Pinterest for tons of new recipes!!
You will be spreading yourself too thin and it will get overwhelming FAST. So my tip for you is KEEP IT BASIC. Do not feel like you need to cook these wild and crazy recipes for dinner.
For breakfast I’ll have eggs, a green container of spinach, half a blue container of cheese, and a purple container of fruit. So easy, and you know EXACTLY how many containers you are eating!!
I am a creature of habit, so I’m totally okay eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch every day. Sometimes I vary up my snacks and dinners with the family, but you don’t need to make these complex, complicated recipes!
3. You’re not taking advantage of leftovers.
Make double of everything!!!
Guys, what are you doing??? Leftovers are seriously THE BEST!! Any time we are making ANYTHING, we throw on some extra and double it up so that we have leftovers to eat the next day. A lot of times our leftovers from dinner are lunch the next day. It’s so easy and then you don’t have to spend time in the middle of your day mixing up a salad or making something complicated in the kitchen for lunch. Leftovers are quick and easy!!
4. You’re not printing out your meal plan.
Put your meal plan on the fridge!!!
HELLO!? You spent all this time making a pretty meal plan on your computer an you just leave it there?? You need to print it out! Stick it on the fridge so you know if you need to take something out of the freezer to defrost.
When we are meal planning, we write down our grocery list on another piece of paper so we know what we need. We hit up Sams Club and the regular grocery store on Sundays and then wash up our vegetables and bake a bunch of potatoes to warm up for the rest of the week. Take the time to prep and it will make the rest of you life so much easier. You can even portion it out and put it in bags so all you have to do is grab it and go on your way out the door in the morning.
If you take the time to plan it out, you have a better chance of success for the week. Just the very simple act of being prepared is going to help you succeed. I can’t make you do it – you have all the tools you need, but it’s a mindset shift of making the decision that you want to be successful. I promise that after 21 or 30 days of meal planning and using the containers it just starts to become habit.
Bonus Tip
Use your tracking as a reflection point!!!
Here is a bonus tip: I don’t always eat exactly what’s on my meal plan! So what I do is I basically say, “Okay, what did I eat for breakfast?” and then I will write down that color on a piece of paper. Then at the end of the day I can go back and look and see if I left anything out or if I stayed on track or if I have anything left. It also helps if I want to switch things around and maybe save a carb for dinner instead of lunch.
Every night this becomes a for too reflection point for me. Did I drink enough water? Was I short on containers? Did I go over today? I have a little folder called “My Fitness Goals” that has my program guide, my meal plan with tracking sheets, my measurements, and my workout guide and this actually sits on my desk. I keep track of my food and my workouts even 6 and a half years later. This helps me keep it real. I am not perfect and sometimes a glass of wine sneaks in there!!
If you want to change, you have to find something that works for you. It might not be my exact system, and that’s okay!! Figure out what works for you and stick with it.
I just added a meal plan template to the homepage of my website, so take advantage of that and get planning!!
Ok, so I am seriously obsessed with this meal! It is absolutely delicious and you can make it in the crockpot! I have friends that do not like beans so they omit them and add green peppers, mushrooms or any other veggie you would like! You can really make it your own! Just remember to follow the correct portion sizes so you don’t over indulge. It’s easy to do with this one.
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground turkey
½ cup diced tomatoes
8 oz. whole kernel corn, canned
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
8 oz. black beans, canned
8 oz. pinto, chili, or kidney beans canned
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 package Lawry’s chili seasoning
4 oz. low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions
Brown turkey. Drain and discard any fat.
Place all ingredients except cheese into a slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
Top with 1 oz cheese if desired.
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 package button mushrooms washed patted dry and sliced
3 tsp, minced bottled garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinager
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp dried thyme
cooking spray
Directions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Spray non stick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium high.
Add the chicken and saute until brown on one side. Add garlic and flip over chicken breasts and add mushrooms.
Continue cooking while stirring mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes then add vinegar, broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove chicken, set aside and keep warm.
Continue simmering sauce, uncovered for about 7 minutes. Discard bay leaf and pour mixture over chicken and serve. Make extra and use for your salad or lunch the next day, tastes yummy after it has been sitting in that juice all night!
Anything with yogurt, peanut butter and chocolate I am game! It is called clean eating cookie dough yogurt!!! AMAZING!!! Now I would’t put this on the menu for every night as a snack but this is a perfect treat to replace your bowl of ice cream or the blizzard. Let me know when you try it and what you think!!
Ingredients
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 TBSP nut butter {we use almond butter}
1 TBSP honey
1/4 tsp vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
1 TBSP mini chocolate chips
Directions
Combine Greek yogurt with the nut butter, honey, vanilla and sea salt. Mix until smooth. Top with mini choc chips and enjoy!!!
Share this recipe with someone who might enjoy it!!!
The best part is that Veronika likes it too!
Post in the comments if you tried it and what you think!!
Fall is on it's way and It’s not fall without pumpkin and so its only proper to make clean eating Pumpkin Pancakes! I can’t wait to try this recipe, it sounds amazing! Just in time for the fall season!
Ingredients
6 egg whites
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup whole rolled oats
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Real Maple syrup
Directions
Mix all ingredients together. Spray pan with clean cooking spray and make pancakes! Top with maple syrup!
I bought Turkey Breast Cutlets at the grocery store this week and I honestly didn’t even have a recipe to go with it! But I really wanted to try something new. I stick to chicken, fish and turkey for the most part for my sources of protein. The leaner the better!!! So I figured I would just google a recipe and figure it out!
Well, I was not expecting to find a meal that my husband raved about and actually asked me to cook again!!! So of course I can’t keep my secrets to myself and I want to share them with you!!!
This recipe is not only delicious but the most simple recipe to make! So if you are new to cooking and or clean eating then this is a perfect one to try!
Ingredients
Dried Basil
Garlic Powder
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can diced tomatos (low sodium)
Turkey Breast Cutlets (3)
1/4 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
Directions
Place a piece of foil in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Place turkey cutlets on top.
Sprinkle with basil, garlic powder, chopped onion, diced tomatoes and top with mozzarella cheese.
Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until cooked through.
I served the Turkey with a side of brown rice and steamed broccoli!
Comfort food in hand for today is a bowl of apple pie oatmeal for breakfast!!!!
Ingredients
1/3 cup uncooked oats
3/4 green apple chopped
2/3 cup water
pure maple syrup
chopped walnuts
Directions
Add water to oatmeal and microwave for 1 min 30 secs. Add apples, sprinkle hand full of nuts and drizzle with maple syrup. Enjoy!!!
Apple pie oatmeal to warm your soul and not expand your waistline!!
This week I decided to try something new! I can tell you that my husband does not like it when I tell him we are trying something new! There have been many times that I attempted a clean recipe that we took right to the trash and made scrambled eggs instead. In one of the Tosca Reno cookbooks there is this beautiful stuffed pumpkin recipe that I was dying to try! I decided that around the holiday was a great time! Unfortunately, they looked pretty but they tasted awful. Part of that, I attribute to the fact that I didn’t cook the pumpkins long enough and they were hard. But we live and we learn right!!
So this week I found a recipe online that I tweaked to make it my own. It was shrimp fajitas. I am a Mexican food lover thru and thru so this made my taste buds twitch just thinking about it! I had everything in the fridge and freezer so it was a no brainer of a meal.
I have to say hands down this was a winner and I actually thought to myself, when can I eat it again!!
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb of shrimp peeled and deveined
Fiesta lime seasoning to taste (Mrs. Dash-salt free)
1/4 tsp himalayan sea salt
1 small onion thinly sliced
1 red pepper thinly sliced
Hard or soft whole grain tortillas or you can use leaf lettuce instead of the shell Then I had toppings to go with it.
Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
Black beans
Avocado
Tomato
Cheese for the kids
Lettuce
Salsa
Brown rice
Steamed corn.
Directions
Place oil in pan and heat on medium. In a small bowl combine the shrimp, fiesta lime seasoning, sea salt and stir.
Then place in pan and cook 4 minutes or until done.
Remove shrimp from pan and add in the onion and peppers and brown.
Stir in shrimp and toss to combine then spoon into whole grain tortillas hard or soft!
I think that I could honestly eat this every single day! It’s by far one of my favorite recipes!!! It’s straight from the 21 Day Fix Extreme booklet. Both my husband and I absolutely love this!
It is a green container and a red container and it feels like a hearty filling meal.
It makes 6 servings, approximately 1 1/4 cups each.
Ingredients
1 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lbs raw lean beef stew meat, boneless, cut into 2 inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup low sodium organic beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat.
Add beef, cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until beef is brown.
Add onion and bell peppers; cook stirring frequently for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
Add garlic, cook stirring frequently for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium – low, cook, covered for 40 minutes. Add squash, cook stirring for 8 to 12 minutes occasionally or until the sauce thickens and beef is fork tender.
Remove the bay leaf, top with parsley and serve. I actually make extra and have for the next few days for lunch! The squash should be soft when poked with a fork.
I had so much fun doing Shaun T Week with my customers so I am SUPER excited that Beachbody is at it again! This time we are going to try a week of HARD LABOR with the Beast himself, Sagi Kalev. Have you ever done Body Beast before? I did this program when it first came out and I loved it. I did not BULK up, I toned up and I really leaned out! It was great for my body!!
What Is A Week Of Hard Labor?
A Week of Hard Labor is going to be just like Shaun T week – starting on September 5th, Sagi will release a new workout on Beachbody on Demand every day for 5 days. He will target a different muscle group each day and work it until it can’t work anymore! During this 5-day program we will work on your chest and back, legs, shoulders and arms, total body, and core.
A Week of Hard Labor is perfect for anyone interested in weight training, people who don’t like heavy cardio, and fans of The Beast!! Sagi will whip you into shape with 25-45 minute workouts and I will keep you on track with daily motivation, accountability, and support. Plus, I’ll get you set up with a 5-day meal plan designed for optimized performance.
This program is starting right after the long holiday weekend, so it’s being released RIGHT when we need it most! I know Labor Day is the time to end the summer with picnics and cookouts which obviously throws a wrench in our health and fitness plans!! Even the most disciplined and dedicated people can get a little unfocused when there are a ton of temptations in front of you.
What Equipment Do I Need?
So after Labor Day, it will be time to get back on track! You will need dumbbells, resistance bands, and a stability ball to make the most out of this week with The Beast. A Week of Hard Labor is one of Beachboy’s toughest weightlifting workouts, but we are going to conquer this program together! There is always a modifier if you are having difficulty with any of the moves.
I am also going to be kicking things off with an optional 3 Day Refresh if you feel like you really need a cleaning out of your diet. I know that the summer for me is full if drinks by the pool, vacations and visiting with family and friends. It has been quite a challenge to stay on track and I’m sure you feel that in some way too. The 3 day refresh is a simple and very easy way to get back on track, clear out the sugar cravings, and get back to the basics of clean eating. The 3 day refresh is a plant based cleanse that will not leave you starving, you get to eat real food, and you won’t be on the toilet all day (LOL). It is simply following the day to day plan that comes with the product to get the results you want. It can help you with getting rid of bloating, clearing the sugar cravings, helping you shed the first few pounds and laying the foundation for clean eating and a shift in your lifestyle. Would you like to do this with me? Check it out here: 3 Day Refresh
How Do I Sign Up?
If you’re interested in learning more or participating in A Week of Hard Labor, fill out the application below! I will contact you in the next 24 hours with a response on how to get started.
For the next 5 weeks, I am going to help you develop your own playbook for life as kids go back to school, the fall season starts, and sports kick off!!
In my Health & Fitness Playbook group I am going to walk you through:
√ Effective Goal Setting for your weight loss/nutrition requests. √ How to choose the right fitness program/nutrition plan to meet your needs. √ Match you up with a fitness program to help you get results and shred those lbs. √Give you the tools to effectively create simple, family friendly meal plans. √Give you the tools to help you with emotional eating, late night snacking, traveling, and more. √Plus a whole lot of positive mindset, daily accountability, support and motivation!
My goal is not a CRASH DIET but to truly make this a LIFESTYLE change.
If you are ready to make a change now is the time!
We all work soo hard all week long to exercise and eat healthy and make good choices and then the
weekend comes! The wine and beer is flowing, the happy hours are calling and we give in to temptations! We literally flush all of our hard work down the toilet and then wake up on Monday morning feeling defeated and totally frustrated with our lack of self control! How many of you have felt this way one time or another? I know that I used to work so hard Monday through Friday and then I would indulge a little on the weekend. But, it got to a point that my indulgence on the weekend was affecting my ability to reach that number on the scale or the body that I wanted to see when I looked in the mirror! I had to ask myself, “Is this glass of wine or piece of cake worth undoing all my hard work?” I seriously answered NO! At first I needed that glass of wine for my sanity, but now I don’t need that glass of wine or cake! Because I actually feel better when I don’t eat it! I love how I feel when I’m putting whole foods in my body. I love when I can look at my journal for the week and say that I am proud of my decisions and self control. This certainly didn’t happen overnight so that is why I’m here today to give you some tips to make it through this weekend!!! The Key is BABY STEPS!!
1. Pre-eat: If you are headed out to a party this weekend or other event and you don’t know if there are going to be any healthy choices available then eat before you go! Drink your shakeology or have a meal before you arrive. Then, when you get there make the event a social hour instead of an eating fest. If you go to the event and you aren’t starving then you are less likely to cave in to temptation. Then, get busy talking to other people. Grab a sparkling water and mingle! Nosh on some fruit and veggies but always mind your portion sizes! 2. One glass of water to every alcoholic drink: Drinking alcohol is definitely a social thing that we all love to do on the weekends! Unfortunately, it is not easy on the waistline! Alcohol is full of empty calories and sugar. It will sabotage your weight loss in no time at all! When you drink you are also more likely to over eat because your guard is down and you're not thinking clearly! So if you must have a drink then I tell you that you MUST have 1 glass of water for every alcoholic drink! That way you will at least stay well hydrated!! 3. Ask for a box: When you are out to dinner this weekend as soon as your food arrives ask for a box! Immediately box up half and then enjoy your meal! Restaurants are famous for super sizing their meals and totally not following the correct portion sizes! Also, don’t be afraid to speak up! Ask for your food broiled, baked or grilled. Make sure you ask for no butter or oil. Just cooking spray or chicken broth! 4. Other restaurant tips: As for your dressings on the side and stay away from creamy dressings! Double up on your veggies and ask for a bowl of fruit for dessert! 5. Make a commitment: Verbally tell your significant other or close friend that you want them to hold you accountable this weekend to your healthy eating! When you tell someone that you are going to do something it is more likely that you will follow through! You don’t want to let them down. RIGHT?
Ok, so as we go into this weekend and we have been working so hard stick to your guns! Get up and do your workouts, pack your snacks, pre-plan your strategy! Download a picture of your goal body or motivational quote and put it on your phone so you can be reminded of what you are working for in a moment of weakness! You can do this! You are worth it and you deserve to reach that goal! That cake is not going to make you feel amazing in your bathing suit this summer! YOU’VE GOT THIS!!!!
I’m so excited to announce a BRAND NEW Beachbody home fitness program that is launching TODAY May 16th!! YOUv2 is a beginner workout designed to help you upgrade to the new version of you! This 4-week program will get you moving with 30-minute workouts packed with classic party songs and dance moves from the 80s and 90s. There are 4 cardio-dance routines and 2 body-sculpting workouts.
What is YOUv2?
Get ready to party, sweat, and celebrate becoming the new you every time you press play. Expect to have lots of fun with feel good party tunes, an incredible group of ladies of all shapes and sizes, and motivation from your biggest cheerleader and trainer, Leandro Carvalho. With 4 cardio-dance routines and 2 body-sculpting workouts, Leandro teaches you easy-to-follow moves, step-by-step. And the best part? He picked songs that will make you want to move and groove to the new version of you.
This workout is EASY, SIMPLE, and all you have to do is show up and press PLAY!! Plus, you’ll love the throwback songs and the energy is incredible!!
Who is YOUv2 for?
Great for all fitness levels, YOUv2 is designed for women who want a fun dance-inspired workout that’s easy to follow. If you’ve never really worked out, or you haven’t worked out in a long time, this program is perfect for you! In just four weeks you’ll be feeling and looking better without all the stress of a strict program and fad diet.
What is the eating plan like?
The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) & JUST EAT! Meal Guide is your on-ramp to eating better and feeling better. It’s not a strict diet. It’s designed to help you make small, simple changes over 4 weeks with 4 easy steps. These help you create new healthy habits that will become second nature. You’ll get easy-to-make healthy recipes, too.
How long are the workouts?
The program is scheduled for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks. That means you get weekends off! There are a total of 6 workouts included with the program:
Move Your Body: Get ready to shimmy, shake, and strike a pose to “Let’s Get Loud,” originally recorded by Jennifer Lopez.
Work It. $hake It!: Put your unique attitude into every move of this disco-themed routine as you groove to “She Works Hard For The Money,” originally recorded by Donna Summer.
Rock It Out!: Grab your air guitar, let out that inner rockstar, and dance it out to “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” originally recorded by Pat Benatar.
Sweat Sensation: It’s time for you to shine and party like it’s 1991 to “Good Vibrations,” originally recorded by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch featuring Loleatta Holloway.
Sculpt Shack: You’ll learn to love the burn in this standing total-body sculpting routine as you tone to the beat of “Love Shack,” originally recorded by The B-52’s.
Believe, Achieve, & Tone: Ready to get down? Leandro knows you can conquer this mat-based routine after he gets you fired up with “Believe,” originally recorded by Cher.
There is NO equipment required for any of the workouts! Weighted gloves are recommended if you want to take the program to the next level.
When can I get this workout?
The program launches TODAY, May 16th! If you do not have a coach right now make sure to sign up with me so that I can be your coach and guide you from start to finish through the program. Here is your link to create your Free Team Beachbody Account. Make sure that you complete the application below to join a challenge group so that you can also get the support and accountability to start and complete the program!
How much does it cost?
YOUv2 has a variety of options. The best bang for your buck is the Beachbody on Demand All Access Challenge Pack. When you finish the YOUv2 program, you’re going to want to start something new! The BOD All Access Challenge Pack gives you access to EVERY SINGLE Beachbody program so you have the entire Beachbody library to choose from. Here’s what’s included:
digital access to the entire YOUv2 program, including the YOUv2 quick start guide, K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) & Just Eat! Meal Guide, a motivational 30-day wall calendar, and the Oh Hello YOUv2 Journal
Beachbody On Demand All Access for 1 full year, which allows you to stream every Beachbody program ever released PLUS all new releases on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any other streaming device (Roku, Apple TV, Firestick, etc.)
a 30 day supply of Shakeology
the Portion Fix program
access to my support and accountability challenge groups where I will be personally helping you to create a food plan that meets your needs, giving you recipes, tips, daily accountability so that this program does not become another dust collector on your shelf
discounted price and shipping all for $160 until the end of August (normally costs $199 + tax and shipping)
Here are the links to purchase the BOD All Access Challenge Pack:
If you already have a Beachbody On Demand membership (or you want a physical copy of the YOUv2 program), then I’d recommend the YOUv2 & Shakeology Challenge Pack. This includes the YOUv2 DVD kit, 30 days of digital Beachbody On Demand streaming, a 30 day supply of Shakeology, and access to my support and accountability challenge group. This also comes with a printed copy of the eating plan, quick start guide, calendar, and journal. The YOUv2 and Shakeology Challenge Pack is $140 plus $2 shipping.
How can I get involved in a support and accountability group?
So now here is the MOST important part. How do I REALLY succeed at this program?? Well, anyone can go out there and buy the YOUv2 Challenge Pack and do the workouts. Unfortunately, I have seen many of times (I am also guilty of this) where we purchase a program with the best of intentions and before we know it, the workout is sitting on our shelf collecting dust and we make excuses for why we don’t have time or it isn’t the right timing.
So, don’t let this be another program that you have good intentions with! It’s time to take charge of your fitness and nutrition and get involved in a closed online community of support that is going to help you start and complete the program and get the RESULTS that you want just in time for the summer. Better yet, we are going to help you create a meal plan that is going to give you the flexibility to enjoy the foods you want to eat but still get results. Does that sound like a good plan?
Do you want to join? Here are the requirements and how to get started:
In my challenge group I am going to be requiring that each participate for the entire 4 weeks of the program. Each participant must have ME as their assigned coach. You cannot already be working with another coach or be a coach yourself.
You must commit to both the fitness program and Shakeology to join the group. You will be getting everything you need for this group when you sign up with me.
You must be willing to participate daily in the closed online group. I will have you log your workouts, your daily food activity and provide you with tools, tips and recipes to help you get to your goals.
You must be willing to give it your all! Change is not always easy but it is totally worth it.
There will never ever be a perfect time to start your fitness and health transformation. You literally just have to take that leap of faith, bite the bullet and go for it. If you do not try, how will you ever know if you can succeed! This just might be that 1 thing where everything comes together and just finally makes sense to you and your lifestyle.
Connect with me on my Facebook Page to see even more details on the event and news and announcements: V Gets Fit
Are you in??? There is limited space in my challenge group so make sure you complete the application below to get your spot!
I want to see you crush those goals and feel confident and empowered to take on the rest of your life!!!!
First, preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a medium-size baking dish or cake pan with coconut oil cooking spray. I used a 1.5 qt. baking dish, but a 9×9 inch cake pan will also work!
In a large bowl, mash 1 very ripe banana until liquidy. Then, add in eggs, peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk and mix until smooth.
Add rolled oats, flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
Transfer batter into baking dish and slice a few bananas on top.
Bake at 375º for about 30-40 minutes (it will depend on the size and depth of your baking dish) or until firm.
In a large oven safe sauce pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of EVOO. Then spoon on a tablespoon of minced garlic. Next, add in sweet potatoes, onion, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Then, add in zuchinni, season with spices, and sauté for 3-5 more minutes (making sure not to cook all the way!).
Remove from heat. Take chunks of sausage and evenly spread on top of veggies. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, crack eggs on top of sausage and season with salt and pepper. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the eggs are at the preferred consistency.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and well combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. (Garnish the top of the batter with thinly sliced banana, if desired) Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let loaf cool completely in loaf pan. Store bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
