My Beachbody Transformation -- Emotionally!

I was chatting with a girlfriend yesterday. She's actually a new friend of mine from Tampa, where I used to live. We never knew one another until I came back and visited. 

She said, "I am so glad I met you! You are such an awesome person! You care about others & you are genuine....that is rare these days. I appreciate those qualities."

If you met me 3+ years ago, you probably wouldn't have sent me this message. Though I can tell you I never did things to hurt people intentionally, I never did anything to directly help others either. I had a lot of growing up to do and for a time was very vulnerable to be liked and loved, I chose the wrong path.

I hurt others on the way. I didn't mean to do it, but I obviously did. You never want to see someone self-destruct so you naturally go away from those people. The people that stick around are usually the wrong ones. Therefore drama would fill my life.

In 2014, I have completely gotten rid of baggage. I just can't do it anymore. If you're not going to give value to my life and it's a constant battle of, "Is this person gonna judge me? Is this person gonna attack me?" I don't need you and frankly you don't need me.

I found Beachbody back in 2010. I was not ready for something like this. I made EVERY EXCUSE.

1. "I can't complete an at home workout in its entirety."
2. "I could use this money for something else."
3. "I don't have enough time."

1. I absolutely could complete a workout. I just didn't want to.
2. I absolutely could invest that amount in a business, but I just didn't want to.
3. I absolutely could fit in time. If I had enough time to go shopping or out drinking, I could work my business. But again, I just didn't want to..

I don't know exactly what happened. I am not and will never be like, "OMG BEACHBODY SAVED MY LIFE." That sounds cultish to me. I am just not that Coach and I will never be like that. It's WAYYYY too much for me.

Instead I let go of my FEAR, I let NEGATIVITY out of my head and I BELIEVED for just that moment in MYSELF.

And I went to the person who I would "hit up" about coaching and her support group she offered for this at home workout thing.

And I did it.

And I did it, but GOOD! I pressed play on that Sony DVD player... I did the grueling working and I blended a chocolate shake.

And I did it. Over and over again.

And here I am now... 

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Horrible Stomach Cramps and Pains!

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

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Heathiest and Unhealthiest Choices at a Steakhouse!

The night is FINALLY HERE! It’s DATE NIGHT BABY! You VOWED to yourself you were gonna stay on this HEALTH KICK you started earlier this year… But how? Let me break some things on down for you! And I am breaking it down so you don’t look TOO OBSESSIVE with food on your date. That is SUCH a TURNOFF!!

Most steak restaurants actually have MANY HEALTHY OPTIONS.. But they also have many UNHEALTHY DISHES.

Let’s start on APPETIZERS. Seafood is going to be your BEST BET. Raw oysters and shrimp cocktail will be the top of the healthy chart, but stay away from fried calamari – key word to AVOID – FRIED. You don’t like seafood? You can try beef carpaccio. Carpaccio means it’s raw and usually thinly sliced. And if all else fails, you can have a house salad. Those usually can be shared as well. Stay AWAY from any CREAMY dressings – NIX ranch, blue cheese, thousand island… BEST BET is oil and vinegar, because it comes on the side. You can control the portion. Balsamic vinaigrette is also a healthier choice. And no BREAD, no BREAD. Just don’t touch it. Stay busy in enjoying your CONVERSATION!

Let’s make the STEAK part SIMPLE. Just think SIRLOIN or FILET. Those will be your LEANEST CUTS. “Marbled” might sound SEXY, but really that just means full of fat. There are people out there that enjoy that type of cut aka porterhouse, but that’s not for us FIT PEEPS. Both 6 oz of Sirlion and Filet (usually called Petite Filet) are in the 300 cal range and full of protein. I hate to have to say this, but just skip any SAUCE as a topping. I just found out the sauce that I LOVE – Bearnaise is HORRIBLE for you! It’s made entirely of egg yolks and butter. WHOOPS! No wonder it’s so “good” tasting. But if you do like a sauce – just choose Peppercorn! Peppercorn is based on wine, beef stock and green peppercorns. See don’t you love I always have another option?!?! 

Now onto SIDES. This one is probably a little more predicatable. Stay away from anything CREAMED. Au Gratin is amazzzing, but you know without me saying that it is THEE WORST CHOICE! Au Gratin means “Hi I am FULL of seasoned breadcrumbs and GUSHING with CHEESE.” Oh no, PASS! I would avoid potatoes all together, but if your date suggests he wants some, mashed are the best way to go! And remember, anything that is made SAUTEED, can be STEAMED. Steamed veggies will be your BEST BET!

And last, but not LEAST GOOD OLE DESSERT! Listen, don’t be too hard on yourself. If you made it to dessert, you’re having a good time. SHARE ONE! Two spoons… And of COURSE that means half the cals..

Hope this helps with eating healthy at a steakhouse without feeling deprived!

Until next time!