Why Does The 21 Day Fix Work?

For the past year a new in-home workout program has been topping the charts in offering crazy results in just a 3 week time period. There are many who see 10-15 pound weightless in just that short time frame, not to mention the body definition that comes with it - but how does this work without a crazy fast, starvation diet, or just being completely unhealthy?

The trick comes in the form of the color-coded containers that come with the product. Each container, as shown in the picture on the right, represents a different food group - the essential kind that help you to get all of your daily vitamins and minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, etc. - the good kind that help the body repair and prepare for the coming day.  Each of these containers is a proper portion size of that food group, and the program helps you determine just how many of each you can have per day to reach your goal in 21 days.

Seems totally simple - and it is. Women (and men) everywhere have been saying that this program is something they never thought possible. Losing weight AND eating to an extent where you are never hungry. Being able to have wine and chocolate. Including short workouts that are easy, effective, and enjoyable for all fitness levels. It's the total package for fitness success. Singles, Married partners, Mommy's, Daddy's, Grandparents - all have seen success with this program due to its simplicity and the ease at which it can be incorporated into your every day life.

With 7 workouts included (one for each day of the week), plus an additional Ab workout, and none of them being the same routine, you never get bored. Your attention remains focused as the workouts are no longer than 30 minutes in length, and you remain entertained as each day it is something new. Taking you from Cardio to Lower Body, Upper Body, Total Body, Yoga, and Pilates The 21 Day Fix really has all of your bases covered.

Here are what a few graduates have said about the program:

"Easy meal plan - adjusting for a special meal or treat is so much easier than other plans I've tried" - Kelly

"Easy to follow portion control meal plan and ease of 30 minute workouts. Plus the fact you see results quickly."

"The workouts are good and they aren't over the top where you think you're going to die or pass out. I lost 11 lbs in 21 days."- Ashley, Mother of 3, and Full Time Employee

"It always surprises me how full I feel when I commit to the meal plan. I had a salad for lunch and I'm stuffed, 2 green, 1 red, and my orange!" -Emily, Mother of 3

""Remember to breath" Love how she pushes you to do the full 60 seconds!! I'm 42 have 2 kids (19 & 17), married for 21 years (1/8), work 30+ hours at one job, 15+ hours at a second job. Scales haven't changed for me, but, I can tell my body is stronger, body is changing too..."- Charee

So if you are sold, head on over and get your copy today. Want even better results? Pair it with the Shakeology and watch how your body transforms, your energy rises, and the bloat disappears!

New Year New You Accountability Group

Whether you are someone who makes one big scary goal a year, or many scary goals in a year - reaching those goals can be TOUGH. Every year I make myself my a goal board, usually on New Years Eve (because I'm boring and don't go out) about some of the goals I want to achieve in the following year in my business, at my job, financially, etc. That board is posted on my wall in my office and even though its a visual reminder of what I need to be doing day in and day out to reach those goals. Accountability can be tough when it's just you who is let in on your secret.

This year try something different. My New Year New You Accountability Group is sure to not only get those gears working' to dream bigger and better than you ever had before, but will help hold you accountable to those dreams while getting you healthy and fit. Here is what you can expect out of the group:

1) Fitness: Be set up with an in-home workout program that matches your needs, budget, and leaves you no excuses with your hectic schedule. Say "Goodbye" to paying gym fees for a year (and possibly stop going in February) and say "Hello" to in-home fitness where you don't need to bundle up, worry about other people watching you or what the weather is doing outside.

2) Nutrition: Learn more about meal prep and planning, make a healthy eating recipe book, learn about clean eating, etc. Recipes for every preference including low carb and Gluten free. Design your own Healthy Eating Cook Book that can carry you through the year and I provide recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time.

3) Results: Having your health and fitness together is great, but what's better is the whole package. Finances? Check. Time Management? Check. Re-Organization? Check. Feeling better about yourself? Check. Have it all INCLUDING a positive mindset.

I haven't always been who I am today. It took a lot of falling on my face and getting back up again, and a TON of people not believing in me. Join a group of positive people looking to make a change together in a judgement free zone. For once, have people celebrating your success and pushing you to bigger and better things.

Group begins January 1st and continues on until ...  Contact me to begin the start up process to the best possible you for 2015 nik4213@gmail.com

Insanity Max:30 Tabata Power Review

Earlier I had done two separate blog posts - What is Tabata?Is Insanity Max:30 Like Tabata? If you do not know what Tabata is, these two posts are great references.

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Simply put, Tabata exercises are done 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off. After completing week 1 of Insanity Max:30, I have to confess that this is by far my favorite DVD in the series. All of the workouts are great, but 20 seconds on makes me PUSH HARD. You can do anything for 20 seconds - c'mon! And then the 10 second rest recovery of a light jog brings my heart rate down just enough that I feel rested and rejuvenated (crazy after only 10 seconds, huh?) to kick it back up to 10 and go again.

The DVD works through segments that focus on various parts of your body. You have a leg segment that is various lunges and jumps done in a plyometric fashion. Most hate jumping - I honestly don't care for jumping but I do it anyway; however, I know that there are some that really can't do jumps because of prior injury, etc. For that you have a modifier that takes out ALL of the jumping but still gives you a great workout.

The DVD also focuses on upper body with push up varieties, as well as tricep exercises. I can't tell you how much I hate push up rows; however, despite the extreme hatred for the exercise, I find myself pushing through those the most. The one thing Insanity Max:30 has taught me is to take the hate, and roll it up into fuel to power through. Shaun T says that there are always those moves that you HAAATE and those are the ones that you need to dig the deepest on and overcome. For me, that's push up rows in this workout series. My favorite move would have to be the tricep dip reaches. I love those!  Upper body also has a great modifier which largely has you dropping to your knees rather than being up on your toes.

Finally you have your abs, and also scheduled on this day is the Ab Challenge - a new ab workout from Shaun T that is 10 minutes long and I LOVE! Sometimes you do ab work and you wonder, "Did that really do anything?" With the 10 Minute Ab Challenge there is no doubt in my mind that it is working and is going to work to shrink my mid-section, which is an area I always have issues with because of how small I am.

Like I said in the beginning, Insanity Max:30 Tabata Power is by far my favorite disc in the series. It pushes you to work at your hardest level and really pushes you to actually MAX OUT.

I'd love to help you decide if this program is right for you, and help you to reach the finish line!Interested in hearing more? Click here or shoot me an email nik4213@gmail.com

Insanity Max30 Cardio Challenge Review

When I received my Insanity Max30 kit in my hotel room, I was bursting at the seems with excitement. I think I did sort of an awkward walk/run combo as I was leaving training class. The moment I got into my room, I popped in Disc 1: Cardio Challenge.

Cardio Challenge serves as your fit test for the Insanity Max30. It doesn't gradually introduce you to the program - it throws you right in (and I like that).  Cardio Challenge lived up to its name, raised the heart rate, made you work, but at the same time it made you excited for what was to come in the following days and workouts. It really works your abs from all angles without having you get on the floor for mindless crunches. It's one of those workouts where you think to yourself, "There is no way in hell that if I stick to this program I will NOT see results". I think it would be impossible.

One of the best parts about Cardio Challenge is the modifier. As a certified Insanity instructor, I always check out the modifier on the programs. I have individuals attending my class of all age and fitness levels, and I am always looking at ways to help them outside of class - or give them a program to do on days that we don't have class. So for me, monitoring the modifier for this program was key.

There are two words that I would use to describe the modifier in this program: Awesome & Appropriate.

Modifications were fantastic for the exercises being done, and really took it to a level where I think many people would be very comfortable completing the exercises. I would not have any hesitations on recommending this program to anyone at all.

Overall, Cardio Challenge is awesome. I really didn't find any negatives about the exercises or how the program was laid out. It was fun, it felt like I really worked, and before I knew it, it was over.

Dig Deeper!

Interested in purchasing this program or learning more? Click here! Want to know if this program is right for you, or have more questions? Feel free to shoot me an email at nik4213@gmail.com.

Top 3 Tips for a Successful New Year

One of the best things you can do for your life, your health, and your fitness is to plan ahead.

We are into December (isn't that crazy to think? December, already!) and there is no time like the present to begin planning your 2015. Don't wait until New Years Eve, or even into January to figure out where you are going - start NOW and this way you can prep for success starting January 1st.

Here are my top 3 tips for starting year strong:

Tip 1: Make a list of 10 goals you want to accomplish within the next year. Make sure they are listed in present tense and have an "achieve by" date attached to them. Example: "It is July 31, 2015 and I have lost 10 pounds. I feel amazing!"

Tip 2: Start searching online for visions of what you want your life to look like and create a vision board for your next year. Kids? Your dream home? Charity options? A new car with all the bells and whistles? Save these to a file on your computer and construct a dream board. A great site to do this on is picmonkey.com or you can even print the pictures out and glue them to a poster board. Having a vision of what you want in front of you at all times will help keep your mind in the proper mental game to get you there.

Tip 3: Take Action NOW! and begin incorporating new habits into your lifestyle little by little. Are you looking to lose weight? Cook healthier meals? Take action on that now incorporating your soon-to-be new habit into your life slowly. By starting now you can ensure that you are already INTO the routine come January 1st, starting you off strong and ready.  Buy the DVDs you need to workout at home (Maybe some Max30??), get that gym membership and start going a few times a week, get to your book store and get your cook books. Do what you need to do NOW and start bringing it into your life one day at a time.

Follow these tips and you will be well on your way to a successful 2015!

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