Routine

Routine really is important in SO many ways. It's important not just in health and fitness but life in general! If you have kids you are probably reminded of it every day!

So what role does routine play in your life as it pertains to health and fitness? Let's start with nutrition and eating habits! Most people know the importance of quality and quantity when it comes to nutrition. What are you eating and how much? But what about WHEN? Do you know the significance of WHEN? Our metabolism functions better when there is a routine. I, personally, set a meal schedule on my phone to remind me! I can't tell you how many times busy people say they forget to eat! Not only are you depriving your body of necessary fuel, but you're also causing your metabolism to be sluggish! Did you know you should eat every 2-3 hours? Yes! 2-3 hours. Call the meals in between breakfast, lunch, and dinner "snacks" if you'd like, but call them something and make sure you eat them! I know you're busy, and I have so many people tell me they absolutely can't eat every 2-3 hours. My question is - why not? I Homeschool and have 3 kids under age 6, and I schedule all meals (5 meals total) right into our daily schedule every day! It takes 10 minutes to look over your schedule and find a place to schedule a 5-10 min meal break in! Maybe it's some fruits or veggies, a handful of walnuts, or a protein bar - it doesn't have to be elaborate, but you have to make it count! You'll notice you'll have increased energy, better focus, and if you've been struggling with losing a few pounds you'll notice it comes off easier! So take some time to make a meal schedule!

Here is my meal schedule (as an example - do what works for YOUR schedule!)
Meal 1: 8:30am
Meal 2: 10:30am
Meal 3: 12:30pm
Meal 4: 3:30pm
Meal 5: 6:00pm

As with anything there are "off days" like tomorrow our youngest son has a Dr appt at 8:30am, so we will have to eat (and wake up) sooner. I still keep it as my guideline, though, because most days it works for us! So if you don't have a current meal schedule I encourage you to take some time to make one this week - and please share! :-)

So what about a fitness routine? Maybe you prefer to workout before work, before the kids wake up, in the middle of the day, after the kids go to bed, etc. You will hear many people comment on advantages and disadvantages of working out at certain times. THAT is a different topic. I would rather know I've made a schedule I can stick to rather than trying to squeeze my workouts into a perfect box of a time frame that just doesn't work for me! But the one thing I encourage you to do is get it on the calendar! If you're doing one of Beachbody's awesome programs you can log into your Team Beachbody Account and they can be pre-scheduled in the WOWY Online Super Gym! Voila! Your schedule is all laid out! Even if a pre-schedule isn't available or perhaps you're doing a different program or routine you can still schedule your workouts in advance to the calendar on your Team Beachbody Account! (If you don't have one you can set one up for free from my page - or just ask me how! No matter how you choose to make your fitness schedule just make it! It's easier to commit when it is there! Don't just let it be a "task" on your to-do list - "workout today." NO! Give EACH workout a day & time scheduled right into your daily calendar!

Do you see where I'm going with the keeping a daily calendar thing? Why? Because it is good for your life all around! Get your meals on track, get your workouts scheduled in, and know what is happening when so you can commit to that schedule! If you know you work from 9-5 every week day that is in your calendar and doesn't change! Commit to your physical wellness like that and you'll be glad you did! Be blessed!

Happy New Year!

I'm not usually one to make resolutions, but I'm making one now to update and add content to the site more often! I bet you thought it was going to be a health and fitness one, didn't you? ;-)

OF COURSE I have health and fitness goals for the new year, so I guess ultimately that's a resolution, too! The truth is since our move from the Washington DC area down to Fort Hood, TX I DID get out of routine - ALL routine! I haven't been having meals on my usual schedule, and my workouts have been sporadic! I'm human, and I slipped! So now I can either dwell on it and get down on myself or take it as a lesson and get back to routine! So get back to routine I will! I'm starting P90X2 on Monday as well as picking up homeschooling with the kids again on Monday! ALL breaks are over! It's also going to get our household overall back onto a routine - including meal times! I've been feeling tired and sluggish, and I know that's why! Especially with Fibromyalgia it's easy to fall into that trap, but I NEED to get back into routine, and I know my energy levels will pick back up, too!

My health & fitness goals for 2012 (in addition to getting back in routine):

* Lose 10 lbs
* Tone up
* Work out at least 5 times a week (and log all workouts live in WOWY)
* Successfully complete P90X2
* Successfully complete Couch to 5K
* Participate in at least two 5Ks
* Build strength
* Cut down on meat and dairy
* Cut down or eliminate food dyes, artificial sweeteners (sucralose & aspartame), and gluten
* Get my children involved in physical activity and good nutrition

Health & Fitness Related Business Goals:

* Get involved with a Fit Club and connect to other Beachbody Coaches in our new area
* Continue to lend support to my clients and contact them frequently
* Obtain a certification in Nutrition
* Become a Certified Personal Trainer

So what are YOUR health and fitness goals for 2012? I'm here for support - to push you, encourage you, workout with you (even if it's only online), connect with you, and truly listen to you! I WANT to help, but I can't help if I don't know what you need! Please don't hesitate to contact me! :-)

I hope 2012 brings you many blessings!

Are you ready for the Challenge?

Take the Beachbody Challenge!
Research shows an average of 6-8 lbs are gained over the holidays--let's crush those statistics!

Beginning November 14th, I'm hosting a challenge and I want YOU to join me! In the past I've seen a lot of people get great results with my challenges or contests but I want to make this one a little more personal. I'm hosting a very small group challenge with just 5 people and we will all commit to our fitness and nutrition goals by doing Body Gospel and committing to drinking Shakeology every day. I will have a private Facebook group for each of us to stay accountable to one another. Let's commit 100% to this Challenge and beat the holiday stats!

*Think you can't do it? You won't know until you try! God gives us ONE body and we need to take care of it!*

I can't wait to get started! There is SO much to benefit from by joining my challenge. You get ONE month of Beachbody Club membership for FREE! This is a great tool to have for fitness and weight loss success. You will get a customized meal planner that will help you reach your goals even EASIER. You also get 10% off all your Beachbody products and automatically entered into daily drawings for cash and prizes when you log your workouts into WOWY Supergym. You save big when you order the Challenge Pack AND shipping is FREE...even better! There's also more accountability and support--in my challenge with this small group, I will be able to give my time and resources more than ever before to help you reach your goals on your fitness journey! There's also a chance to win BIG!--you can also enter your results in the Beachbody Challenge and you could win up to $100,000 for sharing your story! I'll also have a surprise gift for each person that joins my challenge! :)

So what's the first step? CONTACT ME ASAP if you are interested or have any questions--remember, I'm only taking the first 5 people! Anyone else will be put on a waiting list so let's get started NOW!

Email me at info@1fit2serve.com or contact me on Facebook

If I'm not already your coach, you need to sign up for a FREE account with me so I am your official Beachbody Coach. Just go to My Coach Site Click on "Join" and Choose the FREE Account! It's that easy! Registering for a free account is also a great way for me to better support you as your Coach!

Now what?
1. DECIDE and COMMIT to join my Beachbody Challenge
2. Go to my online store to purchase your Challenge Pack at http://tiny.ly/HU77 and click on the "Take the Challenge" button on the right side of the page. Choose Body Gospel from the Challenge Pack or if Body Gospel isn't right for you - let me know! I can start another small group with you and your friends for another program!! (see which fitness programs are available below and contact me if you need help deciding which one fits you best)
3. Then choose Chocolate or Greenberry Shakeology
4. Receive CHALLENGE CONFIRMATION email from me with tips on tracking progress, taking measurements, recipes, fitness tips, goal setting, joining our PRIVATE Facebook Challenge group, etc so we can get started November 14
5. SUCCEED! Get in the best shape of your life with the top fitness programs and the Healthiest Meal of the Day!

BY GETTING A CHALLENGE PACK YOU SAVE MONEY!!


Challenge packs are available to order now at http://tiny.ly/WuHu



And this is an awesome opportunity to join my team as a Beachbody coach! Why? Not only can you build your own business helping others, but you get 25% off all purchases AND when you order a Challenge Pack when you sign up, your coach sign up fee is WAIVED! YES, the $39.95 fee to become a Beachbody coach is included in the pack! How awesome is that?

P90X2 Pre-sale

Wow, this is BIG NEWS! P90X2 is now available for pre-order. It went on pre-order yesterday (Sept 1st) and is ONLY available through your Coach for pre-order until Sept 6th! This is just another advantage of ordering through a Coach! Plus you will also get TWO free DVD workouts and FREE SHIPPING!! How awesome is that!? You're not charged until it ships - just in time for the holidays! We, personally, ordered the Ultimate Kit! Another advantage of pre-ordering is you can win weekly prizes from supplements, Shakeology, fitness equipment, apparel, etc. all the way up to the Grand Prize of Tony Horton himself delivering your P90X2 to your door! To get your pre-order today go to P90X2 Pre-order

For more info here is the FAQs:

P90X2™ FAQ
Q. What happens if I don't pre-order?
A. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee you'll be able to get a copy of P90X2 before 2012 if you don't pre-order now.

Q. How is P90X2 different from P90X®?
A. Consider P90X2 the next wave in applied science for body transformation. Like P90X®, it's a complete 90-day program, but with all-new, cutting-edge workouts grounded in the most modern thinking in sports science. It takes the principles of the P90X® concept and cranks up the intensity with exercises that demand every ounce of your balance, agility, core strength, and athleticism.

Q. When will P90X2 be available?
A. December, 2011. (Note: a Spanish language version will be available in January 2012.)

Q. What's included in P90X2?
A. P90X2 Base Kit:
• 12 workouts on 13 DVDs or 4 Blu-ray discs
• Fitness Guide
• Nutrition Guide
• 90-day Workout Calendar

P90X2 Deluxe Kit:
• Includes everything in the P90X2 Base Kit, plus:
• 2 Bonus Advanced P90X2 Workouts
• 1 Foam Roller
• 1 55cm Premium Stability Ball
• 2 8-lb Medicine Balls

P90X2 Ultimate Kit:
• Includes everything in the P90X2 Base Kit, plus:
• 2 Bonus Advanced P90X2 Workouts
• 1 Pro-Grade Foam Roller
• 1 55cm Premium Stability Ball
• 2 8-lb Medicine Balls

Q. Is there a Coach / Team Beachbody® exclusive offer for P90X2?
A. Yes, you get two FREE DVD workouts: P90X One on One: 4 Legs, and P90X One on One: Upper Body Balance when you order from me, your Coach

Q. How do I order P90X2?
A. Go to P90X2 Pre-order

Q. What types of exercises are in the program?
A. Phase One focuses on your foundation. It includes X2 Core, which works the core using instability; X2 Balance & Power, which incorporates strength and explosive movements; and more.
Phase Two focuses on strength with workouts like Plyocide, combining explosive movements with mind and coordination drills; Chest, Back & Balance, the mega pump of P90X Chest & Back with the addition of unstable platforms.
Phase Three focuses on performance. It includes P.A.P. Lower and P.A.P. Upper, two separate workouts using a cutting-edge training technique used by some of the fittest athletes on the planet. These are a series of repeated movements or "complexes" that will absolutely destroy you.

Q. What equipment do I need?
A. All you need to do P90X2 is a couple of dumbbells or resistance bands, a place to do pull-ups, and about an hour a day. A pro grade stability ball, two 8-lb. medicine balls, and a foam roller are strongly recommended, too.

Q. What if I want a less strenuous program?
A. If you decide you aren't ready to tackle P90X2 yet but still want to get in great shape fast, we recommend starting with a less extreme program, such as 10-Minute Trainer® or Power 90®. Beachbody® offers a wide variety of incredible fitness programs for all levels and goals, so you're sure to find the one that's right for you.

Q. I subscribed to P90X® ONE on ONE Volume 3. How do I place my order?
A. You can call customer service at 1 (800) 470-7870. Tell the service representative that you purchased ONE on ONE Volume 3 and you'll be given further details.

Q. When will my credit card be charged?
A. As soon as the product ships, your credit card will be charged.

Q. What do I get get if I pre-order through you, my Coach?
A. Two FREE bonus workouts you can use to get in tip-top shape for the New
Year. They will also receive FREE shipping and handling (up to a $40 value), as well as an automatic sweepstakes entry to win exclusive prizes and a shot
to be featured in a future P90X2™ infomercial!

Almost a year

I've been an Independent Beachbody Coach for almost a year now - and wow has my life changed! I am in MUCH better shape than I was a year ago, my health is overall improved, and my attitude and level of confidence has improved as well! I started with and was very happy with the results I got in just 6 weeks! I wrote about those results . I then continued with 30 days of , which was the precursor to P90X (Power 90 Extreme). Then I decided to try since it is a Faith Based program. Around that time we also started a Fit Club here on post where we do a variety of workouts each Monday, and what an awesome group! We've made some awesome friends and welcomed new coaches to our team! It has been such a blessing!

So almost a year as an Independent Beachbody Coach - so where am I now? Lovin' it! :) As I said we've made many friends along this journey and have had the blessing of helping many people as well! I've gotten to share my story many times - how I am no longer taking medications for my Fibromyalgia and can now do things I never thought possible. I started (and finished) . 90 Days and awesome results! In fact, I just moved up to the next level - Full Throttle! I never would have guessed I'd fit back into the size I wore prior to all 3 kids, but that is so realistic now! And seeing the life changes in those around us is an awesome blessing! I pray God continues to use me as a vessel to touch people's lives! Beachbody is my vessel, and what an amazing vessel it has been! Fitness AND nutrition - the whole package. Fitness and nutrition are BOTH necessary to good health. There are many ways to obtain it, but Beachbody has worked for me, and has been an awesome way for me to reach others as well. I cannot explain how grateful I am!

So in honor of my (almost) one-year anniversary as an Independent Beachbody Coach - here are my current "Before" and "After" pics. If you need help reaching your health and fitness goals please contact me! I would be honored to be your Coach and help support you in your health and fitness journey!

The Challenge is On!!

Don't forget to register for the new Beachbody Challenge! Then log into your Team Beachbody account and Commit to get fit!

What's The Beachbody Challenge™?
It's a health and fitness transformation competition. Commit to get fit and share the results you achieve with any Beachbody® program. You'll automatically get a free wristband, a free T-shirt, or BOTH! If your transformation is selected as the BEST in your age and gender category (18 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50+) you could win up to $100,000! Ready to win?


Here's how to enter:
STEP 1: COMMIT TO GET FIT — get a FREE WRISTBAND
Tell us which fitness program you plan to follow, state your goals, and start tracking your progress. You'll want to take a "before" photo to remember what you looked like and submit your results when you're finished. For making this simple commitment, we'll send you a FREE WRISTBAND.
(It's okay to skip step 1 if you're already in shape and want to submit your fitness results.)


STEP 2: SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS — get a FREE T-SHIRT
Got results from your Beachbody program? It's time to submit your transformation story. Send us your "before" and "after" photos, transformation stats, and tell us your story. We'll give you a FREE T-SHIRTand you'll have a chance to win additional prizes.

YOU CAN WIN up to $100,000!
If your entry is selected as the top transformation in your age and gender category for the month in which you entered, you'll win $1,000 and a shot at the Grand Prize.

PLUS YOU'LL HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN:
• Daily Prizes: $500 just for logging your workouts in the WOWY SuperGym® after you commit to get fit or submit your results.
• Quarterly Prizes: $5,000 and an expenses-paid trip
• Bonus prizes for drinking Shakeology® during your transformation.

Are you interested in taking the challenge but need a little push? No problem! We'll be forming Accountability Groups with the first group beginning on Monday, August 15th! Stay tuned to our private FB Support group for the full information or e-mail Emilee if you're interested in joining an Accountability Group at info@1fit2serve.com If you are not already in our private Health and Fitness Support Group on FB e-mail me to be added to the group as well! I'm really excited for this challenge and some more exciting upcoming news! If you don't already own one of Beachbody's most popular programs (P90X, Insanity, or Turbo Fire), there will be a new customer pack available for purchase starting next week! You can even earn cash for referring your friends to join you on the challenge! Stay tuned for details! Summer is almost over, but it's never too late to Commit to Get Fit, and with all the prizes and money available you don't want to pass this up! I hope to see you in one of our Accountability Groups soon!

Motivation

What is it for you? I posted this pic recently to my personal Facebook page as well as sharing it on my "Like" page. The only thing missing is my husband! He is definitely a huge part of my motivation!

I made a comment with the picture that I can't emphasize enough: I can't take care of them if I don't take care of me. Maybe it sounds cliche, but it's so true!

Why do I workout? Why am I working on my nutrition? Why am I building a business? Why am I reading my Bible daily, and personal development books, and encouraging audio? Why am I trying to continually educate myself on our health, our food, our environment, etc.? I do all of it because if I better myself I can better serve others - including my extremely important family. I do it because I can better serve God.

Every day is a gift, yet it's easy to take advantage of that.  Take the time to acknowledge what God has given you and don't take it for granted! If it is not enough to look in the mirror and acknowledge that you are fearfully and wonderfully made define that which makes you acknowledge your worth! Kids are such a wonderful example! Even on days I'm not feeling so good about myself I can just look upon the blessing I've been given. See that blessing and acknowledge YOUR worth. I was chosen to be the mother of my 3 beautiful children and the wife of my wonderful husband. If I'm discrediting myself how does that benefit them? I must take care of myself to be the best wife and mom I can be. Yeah, I fall short of perfect. We all do. But we are "perfect" the way we are. Don't accept anything less for what you deserve - what YOUR "why" deserves! Acknowledge your worth and take care of yourself the way you should (and deserve). Don't use your family as an excuse NOT to put in the time to care for yourself (mind, body, and soul) but rather the reason WHY you should!