Bringing Up the Past

Alex Beadon, founder of Feel Good Blogging, asked us to share something that does not excite us. This is truly a tough one for me. Sharing my past does not excite me, as it brings up negative memories for me, that I’d like to leave in the past. However, I do feel that others should know what you’ve gone through, that makes you, you! After all, thats the whole point of blogging and having a website, it allows you to be you, without the judgement.

Have you been through abuse, whether emotionally and/or physically? I have. It is something that terrifies to try and remember everything that’s happened in the past. If i could, I would bury it deep where I would never be able to remember and it is such painful memories, that I don’t think anyone should have to endure. It’s kinda overwhelming in a way, but its so powerful knowing it is something you CAN overcome and make you stronger.

Instead of writing, I decided to share my story here.

Do not fear that you are the only one, because you are not! You can get through it, and you WILL be stronger in the end. Need a way to let out the anger from what you’re going through? Find a workout you may enjoy, maybe a good book to dive into, talking about it to a friend(or me virtually!), whatever it may be. Do not bottle it up, as it may only make things worse.

xoXO

Protein Brownie Bites

I can’t believe this week is the last and final week of the 21 day nutrition plan I’m doing. With traveling to Buffalo this weekend, the nutrition plan was a little off balance. I noticed how much easier it is to overdose on carbs(yellows), rather than get in protein, healthy fats, and vegetables. All of these together are what allows us to get the results we want. Anyways, back on track! I wanted to share with you a healthy little treat I found earlier on another website: Protein Brownie Bites!

What you need: – 1 chocolate shakeology – 1 tsp coconut oil – water until properly mixed – stevia (not required) I used skinny girl

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and place onto cookie sheet into about 6 tbsp size balls. Bake for 5-8 minutes at 375!

For my plan, this counts as – 1 red – 1 tsp

– xoXO

Apple Pie Oats: Day 3 #feelgoodblogging

As the weather starts getting cooler, the more I want comfort foods. Although Florida is still pretty warm out, there is nothing that makes me happier than feeling the crisp fall air, rumbling of the leaves on the ground, and of course, everything pumpkin!! I am even lucky enough this fall to experience the northern version twice this year, by going to Grand Rapids Michigan last weekend, and then my hometown, Buffalo NY, next weekend! Who doesn’t love to go pick some fresh apples to enjoy in your breakfast oatmeal?

Sticking with the fall theme, I want to share with you my breakfast of the week, because let’s be real, everyone loves a simple breakfast!

So, let’s get started with what you need:
– 1 small-medium apple, preferably McIntosh or granny smith
– 1/4 cup steel cut oats, or old-fashioned oats work as well
– 1 tbsp cinnamon
– 1/4 cup water
– 1/4 cup almond milk
– almond extract
– chopped walnuts(optional)

Directions:
1. Cut apple into cubes, leave some of apple cut into thin slices, about 3-4 will do.
2. Place oats, apple cubes, water, almond milk, cinnamon, and a dash of almond extract into bowl.
3. Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes to warm.
4. Once done, take out of microwave, and top with chopped walnuts and apple slices for a little fancy touch!
5. Enjoy your apple pie oats!!!

Looking to spice up this recipe a little bit? Swap the apples for 1/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree. Top with a little nutmeg and pumpkin spice and you have yourself some healthy pumpkin pie

– Courtney

Happy One Year!

Growing up, I was always involved in sports mainly cheerleading and swimming. Summer going into Junior year of college, I gained a lot of weight due to not eating healthy and not exercising. I did not treat my body properly at ALL! I gained about 15-20 pounds. I remember when I stepped on the scale and saw the larger number, because of my unhealthy lifestyle eating out every day, and stuffing my fave with froyo at work, it frightened me. I couldn’t believe I let myself do that. Senior year of college, I decided to try out for cheerleading again and started to tone up and shed some pounds. January 2013 I took it one step further and signed up for a gym membership, hitting the heavier weights, doing more and more races(including my FIRST HALF!), and changed my eating habits. Fast forward to May, where I found Shrednation and started some at home programs to cut costs and save a little money. I never thought I’d be able to get amazing results from home so I was pleasantly surprised. I managed to lose 20+ pounds, gain some muscle, and finally feel confident(for the most part), in my own skin.

Now, a year later, I’m paying it forward and helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. You may ask yourself, WHY am I doing this? Why do I want to help others? After struggling for SO LONG with my body image, I want others to know they aren’t alone. There are others struggling too that they can confide in, that doesn’t need to just be kept to themselves. Also, with trying to find my way around the gym, without knowledge of what I was doing at first, I was so glad to find programs that WORK and could be done at home, without going anywhere and giving the gym a monthly installment to use their equipment. I have a HUGE support system that makes sure I also stay on track myself. I’d love for others to be apart of it.

Currently, I am on day 3 of the new P90X3 workout and have been drinking shakeology religiously for a couple months now. I’m also a HUGE meal prepper while trying to stay gluten and dairy free. I do take it day to day though because there are times I miss a workout, or slip up with my nutrition.  Afterall, nobody’s perfect ;)

Happy One Year of this new lifestyle to me! 🏃👟💪

September Super Saturday: Miami 2013

Each quarter, Beachbody hosts an event called Super Saturday. At the event, we meet with fellow coaches and also guest, wanting to learn more about this opportunity to help others. Yesterday, some Shrednation and Team Thrive teammates road tripped down to Miami for the event.

While there, we heard some coaches share their stories of both physical and financial success! One coach, a mother of two, was craving her pre pregnancy body back. She didn’t know what to do until finally purchasing Turbo Fire, an at home workout program with Chalene Johnson as her trainer! As she worked as a nurse and then anesthesiologist, she was missing the personal connections she was making as a coach in her home business. After her own weightloss journey, she was able to help people and have financial success! Now, she is able to get paid to exercise, eat healthy, get results herself, and encourage other people. Not to mention, she also gets to create her own schedule and doesn’t have a boss! How awesome, right?!

After hearing success stories, beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler spoke to the room. Incredible!! I also got to learn some new and exciting things coming up in the last quarter of 2013. Want in a secret?! Tony Horton is releasing a new 30 minute home workout program!! P90X3!!! I even got to sample one of the 20 workouts that come with the program!! Too cool. Want more details, leave me your email. :)

All in all, it was an amazing day and I cannot wait until January 2014, when we get to have another!! Knowing I get to travel for my work too is also VERY exciting to me! Getting out of the daily 9-5 grind, and not being stuck behind a desk all day, is great! Want to join in on all the amazing-ness I call a job?! Email me at coachcrprze@gmail.com.