What is the 21 Day Fix?

The Full Program! Comes with 30 minute workouts, colored containers, month supply of Shakeology,
Shakeology shaker cup, meal planner book, bonus PiYo workout. Chocolate not included :p

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Don't you remember back in the days how "AWESOME" it felt to be PUMPED UP on DIET PILLS?? It was really cool! Those came with lots of extra effects -- Anxiety, Insomnia, Bitchiness, Hair Loss and OH did I mention BITCHINESS. Ha, I think I did... 

Yeah of course you could lose weight, but you CAN'T live your LIFE with all those POOR QUALITIES... So once you start eating even "NORMAL" quantities, your weight will RISE and RISE! 

You have NO IDEA how LONG I have been WAITING for BEACHBODY to come up with a something right down my ALLEY! The 21 Day Fix launches on MONDAY! Three. More. Days!

I want QUICK RESULTS that are only done the HEALTHY WAY! Average WEIGHTLOSS in the TEST GROUP is 10 - 15 pounds!! And I KNEW many of these women that got picked!! It was at our TOP COACH CONVENTION... I was just not picked .

They ANSWERED my PRAYERS! Yup, I will have to BUST my ASS working out EVERYDAY, but it's ONLY 30 minutes a DAY for 21 DAYS!

And to lose QUICK, does this mean I can't EAT or I have to WRITE down POINTS and CALORIES?!?! Honestly, I don't have the TIME or PATIENCE for all of that crap. So GET THIS... This comes with COLORED CONTAINERS that are ASSIGNED to ALL the FOOD GROUPS! Whatever FITS, you can EAT! EVEN CHOCOLATE and WINE in an appropriate portion will be ALLOWED! The MEAL PLANNER rates foods from SUPER HEALTHY on down... So you have GUIDANCE!

Don't worry about not having your SHAKEOLOGY! Because guess what? Shakeology is ALLOWED! And this is our only program that throws in a premium Shakeology shaker cup! That shit alone with tax and shipping is like $17! Oh and another FREE GIFT from yours truly-- a bonus PiYo workout!

Thank GOODNESS it's SUPER BOWL weekend to keep me DISTRACTED cause I cannot WAIT to ORDER this when it LAUNCHES MONDAY!

My FIRST EVER SUPPORT GROUP is filling UP FAST!! If you would like me to place you in our event so you know FIRST when it launches, I have some more availability 21 Day Fix Support Group - 1st Group EVER! so MESSAGE me TODAY and we can go over DETAILS!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!! 


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Live Your OWN Dream!

Yes, I like to TRAVEL. I get the QUESTION allllll the time, "How do YOU get to TRAVEL so much?"

Simple, I chose the path early on to MOLD my future. I took the SMALLEST "JOBS" and took them VERY SERIOUSLY! Let me explain.

Back when I graduated college, I started my AMAZING CAREER working with International Plaza's Management Office in Marketing. This was AFTER my Internship with the TB Buccaneers. I made $0 with the Bucs, for it was college credit. I worked a full 9-5. If it was GAMEDAY -- I worked 11 hours on a SUNDAY. I learned how to manage my money that my dad would give me to survive (when I was making ZERO with the Bucs). Now onto my first career.. After TAXES I made about $500 a week. That's not a ton to live on either, when your rent is $950 to live in a safe apartment across the street.

So I would work OVERTIME when I could (I was actually considered hourly) AND I got ANOTHER job! I learned early on, to do my BEST to have a "SAFETY NET aka SAVE MONEY." I really wanted to be able to DO FUN THINGS and SHOP here and there.

I answered some little ad exclusively to CRUZAN RUM. I was 22 and WOW $25 an HOUR to hold a TRAY of SAMPLE SHOTS. And to PICK my SHIFTS. Ummmm, ok! BUT I didn't TREAT it like JUST a JOB of SAMPLING SHOTS... I wanted to be the LEADER and be the BOSS taking girls to these promos. So I made sure to be the BEST PROMO MODEL EVER. Always looking on point and knowing EVERYTHING about the PRODUCT! And did it PAY OFF!!

Little did I know that getting chosen from that one AD, CHANGED EVERYTHING! I started with a few REALLY GOOD promo companies. I didn't really have that many friends, so I met a whole bunch of DYNAMIC LADIES and now I was sometimes making $500 in a WEEKEND! But I didn't blow it, I SAVED it ---- THOUGH when I wanted something I BOUGHT it. So I worked ALOT.

After I ended at the Mall Office, I was Marlboro's Market Manager, the Market Manager for Coca Cola's "Healthier" Portfolio - Vitaminwater/Fuze/Smartwater/etc and so many other promos ---- just for answering ONE ad to SERVE SAMPLE SHOTS.

I figured, well if it's JUST me --- I have GOT to make this THEEE BEST life EVER. I had NO clue what would happen in my future. Unexpected bills happen ALL the time in LIFE!

So those who know me, know I do what it takes!

THEN. COMES. BEACHBODY.

I was VERY VERY VERY RELUCTANT to start COACHING. Hard to IMAGINE right?

I thought well damn, this person I bring on has to SUCCEED or I won't? I looked at it ALL WRONG, since I have never had a job where ESSENTIALLY I CALL THE SHOTS.

The Easy Part: The products (Shakeology, BB's at home workouts) REALLY work. Also, discounts on the products rock.

The Hard Part: Realizing I can MAKE my OWN DREAMS come TRUE. I know that does sound like blah blah, own dreams whatever. But REALLY I told myself from the BEGINNING.. I am gonna TREAT this like a 50 hour a week job, but really I worked a LOT LESS and still do not work 50 hours with this job.

I made a PLAN. I would only "hire" coaches that were MOTIVATED, POSITIVE and WOULD have FUN with this. I put "hire" in parenthesis, cause NOPE I am not THEIR BOSS in any means, but at the same time -- if they come in with a shitty attitude, I really don't want them on MY TEAM. I wanted QUALITY vs QUANTITY but I can tell you I spent NO time messing around.

A job is a job regardless if you have a BOSS. A job is a job when you KNOW you can MAKE MONEY and with Beachbody it IS LIMITLESS.

At my RANKING, I can actually make up to 4k in bonuses a WEEK and UNLIMITED INCOME! Not to shabby?!??! I ALWAYS saw the BIGGER PICTURE.

So getting back on TRAVELING and SPLURGING on things here and there. I CHOSE that LIFE! Since I was young... I LEARNED the LESSON of the VALUE of MONEY...

Don't live your life being stressed EVERYDAY about FINANCES.

Something like BEACHBODY, might be YOUR SAVING GRACE. I know it was mine for I could only do promo work for so long before it gets repetitive. And yup, on someone ELSE's time schedule.

Cool part also about traveling, it actually helps out my business. I interact with new people and see familiar faces all the time.

So I DARE you to spend a FEW MINUTES thinking DO YOU WANT TO LIVE SOMEONE ELSE'S DREAM or YOURS?!??! And make some healthy changes. 

Tony Horton's P90x3 is NOW HERE!

Excited about P90X3? Want to join the largest P90X3 accountability and motivation group on the planet? 

The CHALLENGE PACK LINK (BEST VALUE)!
The BASE KIT LINK!
The DELUXE KIT LINK!
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You will need support, motivation, so I want you to join our Beachbody Challenge. Why join our P90X3 Beachbody Challenge? Because it will be SUPER FUN!



Our P90X3 Beachbody Challenge will be packed with expert P90X Coaches that will be ready help you along your journey. We have nutritionists, and people that will keep you motivated while you are on your journey. Check in daily, post results, post struggles, and get tips that will keep you moving forward every day.

Join The P90X3 Workout Challenge by filling out the form below so that I can review your goals, objectives, and get you added in our PRIVATE P90X3 Challenge group on Facebook.

All good things come in threes, but be warned: P90X3 is far from a trilogy. No, P90X3 is NOT the kid sister workout. It’s the workout that took notes from it’s siblings, then condensed, and accelerated to become the most dynamic and fastest workout yet.

The ultimate excuse buster Time is the biggest excuse. P90X3 solves that. Every workout is 30 minutes and the clock starts the minute you push play. Before you can say “drop and give me 10,” it’s over and you are one workout closer to the six-pack of your dreams. 

Muscle acceleration explained Many P90X fans were hooked on the science of muscle confusion – which introduced variety to the workouts and prevented plateauing. P90X3 takes a hint from that success and from studies showing the most dramatic body transformations happen within the first 30 minutes of exercise. Enter muscle acceleration, a Tony Horton-approved highly-structured schedule with an incredibly high level of intensity and an unprecedented variety of moves. The gurus behind P90X3 combined exercises and added some twists to maximize your time and keep every muscle challenged for a full 30 minutes.

Say goodbye to boredom Which brings us to the fun-factor. Host, world-renown fitness ledgend, Tony Horton does not disappoint. With his witty one-liners and can-do mantras, he’ll simultaneously have you laughing and fired-up to bust out that final rep. Along with the constant entertainment, P90X3 has the most workouts of any Beachbody program. With 16 workouts in the base kit, they switch it up before you have a chance to consider boredom. From cardio to strength to pilates to MMX, there is something for everyone. 

The ideal P90X3-er It may seem lofty to proclaim, but P90X3 is indeed a workout for everyone.  Everyone searching for tighter abs and leaner muscles, that is. But fitness novices and experts need not be afraid by P90X3’s come-one-come-all invitation. You don’t have to have any previous P90X experience in order to get killer results. For the beginner, the variety of workouts in P90X3 is the perfect place to discover their fitness style. If the move can be modified there is a cast member showing you how. But don’t expect to be an expert on day one. (Yes, fitness veterans will still be challenged.) As Tony says, ”You don’t get off easy, you just get to finish faster!” 

It doesn’t stop there And of course there are some bells and whistles too good to ignore. First off, If P90X3 is purchased through ME any time from December 10^th – 31^st (including Challenge Packs), you'll receive an exclusive P90X3 baseball cap. 

And last but not least, we have the app: Yes, now for the first time the P90X app is available on Android and iOS (will be available 12/10 on Android) The app includes P90X guided workouts, tools to track your reps, weights and progress. Launching soon, is the P90X3 addition – which brings you workout specific tracking modules, scheduling options and the motivation you need to power through the 90 days. P90X3 scheduling and tracking will be available on the app for Android on 12/10 and is coming soon for iPhone. Check out the app and get ready to bring it!

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The PYRAMID SCHEME of BEACHBODY. Buyers Beware.

The PYRAMID SCHEME of BEACHBODY. Buyers Beware.

SHOW ME YOUR MONEY!!! Read on... 

Oh in my back office, it sure does look like a PYRAMID. The pyramid is so pretty!! Tons of "coach heads" either going diagonal left and right. GIVE ME YOUR MONEY!

Pyramid schemes DO NOT EQUAL the "LOOK of PYRAMID". It actually has to do with what is going ON inside the pyramid. Here's what I mean.... A "true" and VERY ILLEGAL pyramid scheme means that the DUDE on the TOP of the pyramid MAKES money off of EVERY RECRUIT for NO SERVICE or some stupid gift of no value. So let's say 10 people gave person 1 $100.. That means he made $1000. Every person goes to find 10 people, they make $900 -- since $100 is already invested. See where I am going? It's not mathematically possible for people to make money. It's a crappy investment and will fail. Hence they are ILLEGAL.

Back to MY PYRAMID with Beachbody. This is ACTUALLY called Multi-level Marketing (MLM). This means Beachbody was deemed that our products have VALUE. We do NOT get paid off of who we "recruit." We get PAID for PRODUCTS SOLD, only. The more coaches we "sign-up" under our team, does NOT mean more money.

Many companies are MLM structure... Pampered Chef, Avon, Scentsy. I picked Beachbody. Why? Shit that's easy, it's because I actually USE the products and I am an advocate of this product that has high value. I look fit and I am healthy and there is a HUGE MARKET in the WEIGHTLOSS & WELLNESS INDUSTRY. Now instead of getting people drunk as a bartender, I can get them sexy as a coach. During my own Beachbody Challenge, it would have been LUDACRIS for me NOT to have become a coach! There is NO convincing here. I think any coach on my team would tell you they are here because they love & believe in what we do daily.

I mean, if you look at almost any business model out there a CEO sits at the top, middle management in-between and hardworking employees at the bottom. Well, when I started about a year and a half ago I was a BRAND NEW COACH with no experience, no team and no idea how to build this business, but I got in, worked hard, and poured myself into learning this biz.

I don't just RECRUIT AWAY aka SIGN COACHES... I am in CONTACT with them about EVERYDAY. I host online MARKETING CLASSES for them so they can MASTER SOCIAL MEDIA. We have COACH CALLS and I LISTEN to MAKE THEIR GOALS become REALITY.

I didn't have "INVESTMENT MONEY" just laying around. To even franchise a business it would cost 100k+. I figured I can get my WORKOUT and SHAKEOLOGY and "try" this PYRAMID.

So I did and I grew FAST! I get ZERO cut from my coach's commissions. ZERO. We all make the SAME COMMISSIONS, but here is the CATCH --- the better your team does, Beachbody then REWARDS you with UNLIMITED TEAM BONUSES! That is from THEIR BANK, not MINE nor my OWN COACHES.

Plus, you can EASILY make more money than someone on top of you. It's all on YOU!

82% of women who earn $100k OR MORE per year do it thru network marketing. I may seem like a RARE BREED, but honestly times are changing and the opportunity to BE YOUR OWN BOSS and work towards YOUR dream is the freedom that most people wish for. Corporate America will always be there and you can climb that ladder too, if you wish, but I'd much rather work on building my own dream than someone else's.

The MORE I put in, the MORE that will come my way --- BUT never at an EXPENSE of MY TEAM!!

Plus it is awesome to WORK from home in WORKOUT CLOTHES and to STARE at SEXY SHAUN T. 

Horrible Stomach Cramps and Pains!

SOLUTION to my STOMACH PAINS!! Nope, it WASN'T just SHAKEOLOGY as the thumbnail (that looks crazy) shows!!! 

Listen to HEAR what my MAGIC PILL is that is now in my EVERYDAY STAPLE! 

Casting Call for my Next Beachbody Challenge!

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I was THAT girl! I was THAT girl who ALWAYS made an EXCUSE. It was just my way of thinking in the past.

The AWESOME THING about the NEW YEAR is that this IS the TIME to MAKE a POSITIVE CHANGE for YOU! We just finished the GIVING TO OTHERS SEASON, now it's TIME to GIVE to YOU!

One. Word. -----> COMMIT! Just FREAKING COMMIT! Don't go in a GOAL HALF A$$ED. You want to lose weight. I get it. But YOU CAN'T COMPLAIN about it, if you DON'T want to WORK for it!

The POWER of your MIND is UP to YOU. YOU can CHANGE if YOU want to REALLY CHANGE. The ONLY PERSON who is stopping YOU is YOURSELF. NO coincidence I keep capitalizing the word YOU.

Currently if you LACK the MOTIVATION and DRIVE, you WILL be in the SAME PLACE in 6 months from now... I mean, NO ONE can LOSE the WEIGHT on YOUR BODY but (guess the word) YOU! But what I CAN do is meet YOU HALFWAY!

I WILL not only give YOU my SUPPORT, but there WILL be LADIES in your SAME SHOES that will SUPPORT and CHEER you on --- even when it gets hard. We ALL have SETBACKS. But GIVING UP is not an option.

I will help CONSTRUCT a MEAL PLAN that best suits your NEEDS. You have the ability to PRESS PLAY on YOUR DVD PLAYER in the COMFORT of your OWN HOME --- I don't CARE how much you press PAUSE, you CAN DO THIS no matter your FITNESS LEVEL. You CAN replace one MEAL with SHAKEOLOGY. It will be one less meal to make and your BODY will THANK your the VITAMINS..

Yeah you might have to work your A$$ off, but in the process the pounds will fall off that A$$ and ALL OVER YOUR BODY! You will get in RETURN, more ENERGY and rockin' that BIKINI BODY BY SPRING!

All I ask is for ONE thing right now... COMMIT...

COMMIT to my Jan 20th - Hot in a Half an Hour Challenge and give me 25 - 30 MINUTES of your TIME a FEW DAYS A WEEK and I will PROMISE you I will get you to YOUR GOALS!!

Message me today for the FINAL 2 SPOTS!! It's just a WEEK AWAY!

I am EXCITED to HEAR from you. 

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Healthy Baking Substitutions

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas!

I love this little cheat sheet!! 

21 Day Fix Review

Who is Autumn Calabrese?

What is the 21 Day Fix? 

I cannot wait for this "quick fix" program! If you're anything like me you want to see results -- FAST! The 21 Day Fix is launching this MONDAY -- February 3rd on an introductory special! So don't worry if you haven't started your New Year's Resolutions to lose weight and get more fit, this program will be your perfect solution. As a top Beachbody Coach, I actually got the opportunity to try it out September in Laguna Beach! So here is what I think about the 21 Day Fix. Imagine being able to lose 10 to 15 pounds in 21 days... I thought there was no way, but the test groups of "real people" who I personally know that got chosen -- show this is possible. What makes 21 Day Fix different than anything you have ever seen? It is a combination of workouts, and nutrition. Beachbody has sure listened to us women that need to be bikini ready in no time!! Make sure to fill out this application so we can go over your goals! Please note that your contact info is secure and will not be sold or shared with anyone.

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Just a HANDFUL of FIX APPROVED FOODS!

The 21 Day Fix Review 

21 Day Fix consists of 7 different 30 minute workouts, that are done for just 21 days. Autumn Calabrese, who is a celebrity trainer and a National Bikini Trainer keeps all the workouts very simple, so anyone at any fitness level can jump in, and get incredible results. The second element of course is nutrition. It’s no secret that 70% of your results is based on nutrition. That’s where 21 Day Fix shines. 21 Day Fix teaches you portion control. You can eat too much of good food. With 21 Day Fix, you can improve your health and fitness in less time, and get incredible results that would normally take 60 to 90 days to achieve. 

The 21 Day Portion Control System 

The 21 Day Fix program is a one of a kind system that uses containers to teach you an easy, fast, and accurate way to control how much you eat. Gone is the guess work. Gone is wondering if you ate too much food. Gone is calorie counting. You can even have wine while doing the 21 Day Fix!

Who is 21 Day Fix For?

Autumn is actually a single mom, and a fitness trainer that needed a way to stay in the best shape of her life. This program was specifically developed for people at all fitness stages. If you have 100 pounds to lose, or 10 pounds to lose, 21 Day Fix is for you. I honestly can’t wait until I get a chance to do the workout and the program, and post the results in this 21 Day Fix Review.

Sneak Peak of the 21 Day Fix!

YOU READY for YOUR "FIX"?

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I'm more than just a Beachbody Coach! Who am I?

It's not a coincidence that there are some people that seems to have it ALL! Good job, good relationships, always smiling --- they have a sense of "richness" attached to them. I used to think these people were lucky. 

Also, it's not a coincidence that there are others that never feel content. No matter what they feel poor, they are stuck in a job they hate and they have crappy relationships. One bad friend after another. One boyfriend that's abusive. (Disclaimer on this statement -- a girl is NEVER AT BLAME, nor is this EVER DESERVED).

I was girl #2 right before I turned 30. I felt lost. I'd ask myself -- why did I attract the abusive friendships and relationships. Where was my passion? I graduated from a great college and had some good careers -- why at 30 did my best friend stab be behind the back and steal money under my nose, I had zero passion to wake up. No job of substance to walk into and no best friend to be by my side.

I DECIDED I could CONTROL my UNIVERSE. I dove into dedicating time into ME as opposed to anything else. For what I was attracting REALLY F-king SUCKED. I learned that SUCCESSFUL and POSITIVE PEOPLE took RISKS!

For instance, I could look and say I have no good job, I am not rich and I can let that consume me. Well guess what happens? You will stay poor. You'll attract these situations because that's what you're expecting. You then come to realize that's what YOU DESERVE. YOU just CREATED a rather SHITTY DESTINY.

At this EXACT DAY last year, I DID IT! I took a RISK. I COMMITTED to CHANGE. I wanted to be person #1. I told people I was going to be a part of Beachbody and I was gonna do ANYTHING IT TOOK to be a SUCCESS STORY.

I could have bought a couple dresses, but instead spent money on a challenge pack in order to become a Beachbody Coach. Since spending this money was a risk, completing this program had even more added value. So I did it. I committed and I knew I would fail if I gave up. Not only was this about changing my UNIVERSE into one FULL OF RICHNESS, I knew deep down I could ENRICH someone else's life. I thought ok maybe a couple people might want to lose some weight and maybe make a few dollars on that side.

Boy was I WRONG. I took a RISK putting up my before and after pictures, letting people into my personal life and WOW it PAID OFF not only physically, but mentally and fiscally.

It gives me CHILLS everyday, that if I decided to keep CRYING about what I DIDN'T HAVE, I would keep NEVER HAVING! And now I have been able to MENTOR around 200 people on my team to their first couple pounds lost to over 20.. I have seen coaches' first paychecks start from small to covering bills.

You'll see over and over again SUCCESSFUL people didn't get just LUCKY. They took risks to better their surroundings. And all of this in one sentence...

They made shit happen.

I hope this above can help at least one person today make their dreams come true!

Michelle G

Summer Bodies are Made in the Winter!

So when I feel I should call it a "LAZY SUNDAY", I remind myself that MARCH is in a few weeks. It's not like you, me or anyone is gonna wake up "BIKINI READY" if you decided to stay in "WINTER COAT MODE." 

I know it's COLD out there, BUT that's why I am giving you the chance to WORKOUT in the COMFORT of your OWN HOME! And I will keep you from not falling off the wagon, with MY SUPPORT and ladies in your same shoes. No one wants to feel alone.

Trust me, I KNOW it's HARD!! For those who know me, I HATE to WORKOUT and I STILL DO... but when it comes to my HEALTH and BODY I will DEDICATE a mere 30 minutes a day!!

I want to get the OPPORTUNITY to SUPPORT YOU for the next 60 DAYS in my next Beachbody Challenge and keep YOU ACCOUNTABLE!

But the first thing is first, you HAVE to COMMIT!

Alright gotta wipe this Chocolate Shakeology mustache off my face. Everyone have a great Sunday!

COMING SOON! Strawberry Shakeology!

Unbelievable right? Last June, Beachbody introduced Vanilla Shakeology  and later this month we are launching STRAWBERRY FLAVORED SHAKEOLOGY! This will be a nice change from our other flavors. I know I wanted something smooth and fruity! Pure strawberry is great for me and will fit right in!

As always, there will be no added, harmful ingredients and it will be up to our highest standards.

To be the FIRST to get YOUR HANDS on the NEW STRAWBERRY SHAKEOLOGY, please sign up for your FREE PROFILE and I will email you the moment it LAUNCHES!

*** To read more about the amazing health benefits of Shakeology, please click here.


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Beat the Second-Week Slump

Last week, you were feeling gung ho and ready to tackle your weight-loss goals head-on. This week? Not so much. You're tired, you're hungry, and you're aching in places you didn't even know existed. But before you lose all motivation, take heart—the second week is supposed to suck. "In week two, your body is generally in a state of severe breakdown," says Steve Edwards, Vice President of Results and Fitness Advisor for Beachbody. After all, you're eating less, going hard, and your body needs some time to adapt to your new lifestyle. Here are a few slump-proof strategies for pushing through Week 2.

Don't panic if you plateau

You've busted your butt all week and been downright virtuous about your diet. So when you hop on the scale, you're ready to see the results of your hard work. But here's the rub: During Week 2, it's not unusual to get stuck or even gain a pound or two. "As your body adjusts to exercise, cortisol—a performance-enhancing stress hormone—is released," says Edwards. "Part of cortisol's function is to promote water retention as a defense mechanism for survival. This causes you to feel puffy and gain some weight."

So, let's recap. You're achy, you're starving, and the number on the scale is now moving in the wrong direction. It's no wonder you feel discouraged and are tempted to bail altogether. But hang in there, because your body will eventually get the memo. "It's a necessary part of the process," says Edwards. "Sometime between Weeks 3 and 6, once you adapt to your exercise program, you stop producing cortisol and flush the excess water, which leads to you feeling and looking fitter, and losing some weight."

Track progress, not just weight loss

While there's plenty of science behind your plateau, that doesn't make it any less frustrating. So when the number on the scale isn't budging, how can you tell if you're still on the right track? Start recording your healthy habits—whether that means keeping a workout log or posting Instagram® shots of your meals—so you can see all the changes you've made. "Track the behavior, not the outcome," says Joshua Klapow, PhD, Chief Behavioral Scientist for the health incentive company ChipRewards and author of Living SMART: 5 Essential Skills to Change your Health Habits Forever. "Track the food you eat, the steps you take, and the calories you burn, and make those your markers of success." Seeing these changes can give you just enough motivation to power through this week's plateau, and Klapow says that's all that matters: "Think of motivation like a tank of gas. The tank doesn't need to be full to move, but you can't run on empty."

Focus on the process

Sure, your biggest motivation might be squeezing into smaller jeans. But this week, it can help to focus on all the touchy-feely stuff instead. "Reframe the way you think about working out so it becomes your escape, your path to wellness, something you do for you," says Kim Chronister, PsyD, a health psychologist and author of The Psychology Behind Fitness Motivation. "Our thoughts can powerfully affect our ability to tackle a new weight-loss routine." If you're too focused on the scale, a second-week plateau may feel like a huge failure; if you focus on the "me time" you get while working out, you'll achieve that no matter what.

If that doesn't help, just acknowledge that this week won't be your favorite, and keep on trucking. "Belief in the process helps at this stage," says Edwards. "You cannot make a total body composition change without suffering through a period where all of your goals seem like they are going backwards." He compares it to scaling a mountain or running an Ironman—miserable while you're in the thick of it, but insanely rewarding once you're done. So hang in there, because it'll be next week soon enough.

By Kara Wahlgren