Focus T25 is here!!

Shaun T's new program, Focus T25, is shipping TODAY!  You also get free shipping for a limited time!

The best value is a Challenge Pack, which includes Shakeology (yes, you can choose VANILLA!!) and your program.  You save $70 ordering this way, and will have access to my personal Challenge Group, where I will be doing the program WITH you!!

The base kit is also available separately, and has free shipping for a limited time!

Focus T25 - 25 Minutes. 5 Days a Week. 100% Results.

The only thing standing between you and the results you want is TIME. Shaun T experimented for the last year to design a program that delivers the same kind of results you'd expect from an hour-long program, in under 30 minutes. He's pulled out the rest to give you everything you need, nothing you don't. The result is FOCUS T25—and the name implies the intent: If you focus your intensity for 25 minutes, and you do it 5 days a week, you WILL get results.
Your FOCUS T25 program includes:
ALPHA Cycle 25-Minute Workouts:

• Cardio. 25 minutes of calorie-burning, sweat-drenching cardio.
• Speed 1.0. Ignite your quickness. Burn the fat. Fast-paced for fast results.
• Total Body Circuit. Focus on strength and resistance—without lifting a single weight.
• Ab Intervals. Cardio and ab intervals that shred the fat from your midsection.
• Lower Focus. Focus on your lower-body muscles—the key to burning fat and kicking up your metabolism.

BETA Cycle 25-Minute Workouts:

• Core Cardio. Get your sweat on! This progressive cardio-core workout is about you getting shredded fast.
• Speed 2.0. Rev it up with Shaun's calorie-scorching, core-focused speed drills.
• Rip't Circuit. Cardio … upper body … legs … abs ... repeat! This is how you get ripped in 25 minutes.
• Dynamic Core. You'll go from vertical to horizontal and back again in this dynamic, crazy core routine.
• Upper Focus. Shaun will help you develop the upper body of your dreams. All you have to do is FOCUS.

Tools to Make Every Minute Count:

• Quick-Start Guide. Hit the ground running with this step-by-step guide for how to achieve your best results.
• Get It Done Nutrition Guide. We make eating simple too! 5 meals a day, 5 ingredients, 5 minutes to prep. It's that simple.
• ALPHA-BETA Workout Calendars. Shaun gives you each day's workout so there's no guesswork. All you have to do is nail it!

Plus, 4 FREE Gifts:

• Stretch Workout. After 5 days of hard work, stretch it out—and enjoy this one! You deserve it.
• 5-Day Fast Track. Get a jump start on your weight loss with this 5-day meal plan. It's not easy but it works!
• B-LINES^® Resistance Band (15 lb.). Burn fat and carve lean muscle faster with our lightweight pro-grade resistance band.^†
• 24/7 Online Support. Stay motivated with 'round-the-clock access to fitness experts and peer support.

And a FREE Bonus Workout:

• Core Speed. Push hard, burn fat, and get shredded in record time with the FREE bonus workout DVD Core Speed (a $19.95 value) when you order FOCUS T25 through your Coach or Team Beachbody^®.

See Shaun T. and Carl Daikeler explain what Focus T25 is, and how it came to be (and Shaun T. talking about the Shake Weight at the end - HA!!  Footage from Coach Summit in Vegas!

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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee:
Shaun's so sure you'll get amazing results with FOCUS T25, he's giving you a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied for any reason, simply call Customer Service for a Return Authorization number, and return it within 30 days, and he'll give you a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling, no questions asked.

FOCUS T25 is an extreme and physically demanding workout. Consult your physician and follow all safety instructions before beginning.

Results may vary. Exercise and proper diet are necessary to achieve and maintain weight loss and muscle definition.

*Free Shipping to U.S. and Canada only.

^†Resistance bands contain natural rubber latex, which may cause severe allergic reactions.

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Vanilla Shakeology is finally here!!

After years of research, Beachbody has finally found a way to formulate a REAL, natural vanilla flavor for it's Shakeology shakes!  It is available starting TONIGHT and you will get FREE shipping on it until July 7th by ordering through me, a Coach!  Let me help you get started with the best meal of the day!  (Just click the link.)  :)

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Ginger Apple Detox Cocktail (21 Day Sugar Detox Friendly)

For the past few days, I've been doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox, kind of as a prep for doing The Ultimate Reset again in July (my hubby and I lost 47 pounds on our first Reset in March!).  For those who don't know, the 21DSD is basically an eating plan that involves eliminating sugars and sweeteners, real or artificial, for 21 days.  So no sweet foods!  It is meant to get your body at a place where it does not crave sugar, and is eating whole, nutrient-dense foods.  Nothing processed!  I am on Level 2, so there are no grains or legumes allowed - nothing starchy really, except for green-tipped bananas.  It's been a challenge but also very doable for me, since I was eating about 80/20 Primal beforehand.  I am in my first week, so my tummy is feeling kind of funky, and I am feeling a tad stressed.  Both are very normal reactions, and will improve over the 21 days.  So this evening, I was looking for something sweet.  Knowing I would not be finding that in the 21DSD, I decided to experiment with some fun-looking "detox drinks", and I came up with this recipe.

Ginger has been shown to speed up metabolism and help detox the body, and lemon is a diuretic that also helps eliminate toxins.  Cinnamon and green apple help to stabilize glucose and insulin levels and promote weight loss, so drink up!

Ginger Apple Fizzy Detox Cocktail

Ingredients:

(makes several servings)

juice of 1 lemon

1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger (or cut into chunks if you are using your Ninja)

1/4 of a large green apple

a few shakes of cinnamon to taste

1-2 packets of stevia (if you are NOT on the 21DSD)

carbonated water

Peel apple, cut into chunks, and place in blender with ginger, lemon juice, and cinnamon.  Blend well, until you have a thin, pulpy liquid.  (You may add a little water if necessary to get it blended.)  Put a couple spoonfuls of the mixture in a glass with carbonated water, stir with a spoon, and then pour through a fine strainer, pressing the mixture through with your spoon, into a fresh glass with ice if you wish.  You may adjust the taste by adding more soda or mixture.  Store the remaining mixture in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Beachbody Ultimate Reset RESULTS!

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for sharing this Reset journey with me! This was a hugely rewarding experience and I am glad I could shed some light on it for those who are wondering about it and who are questioning whether this is right for them.

I am just going to cut right to the chase and let you know what my husband and my results were from the 21 day Reset cleanse!  (To the right is a little pic of me after the Reset, feeling lean and light!)

Results

Scroll down for before and after pics!  First let me say, this cleanse is about SO much more than losing weight!  We did plenty of that of course, but here are some things we experienced aside from weight loss that makes this Reset SO worth it!

• Better sleep (length and quality)
• Calmness of mind
• Reduced/eliminated cravings
• Learning a new TRULY clean way of eating and new recipes
• Elimination of bloating and a feeling of "lightness"
• HUGE feeling of accomplishment after 21 days!

Now, drumroll...  Here are our weight loss results!  I lost 14 pounds, went down a pants size, and lost several inches all over.  My hubby lost a whopping 33 pounds!!!  He of course went down many inches all over, and feels amazing!  He kicked his caffeine habit, no longer totes energy drinks to work, and sleeps better than he has in ages (and he used to rely on sleeping pills so this is huge)!

We will be doing the Reset again in August or September - join us for support!!  And read more about our journey in my past Reset posts!

Could YOUR body use a Reset?

5 Signs your body is toxic:

• #1 Do you find it very difficult to lose weight?
• #2 Are you tired, even after a good night's sleep?
• #3 Do you have high Cholesterol, even when you eat right and exercise every day?
• #4 Do you have cravings for coffee, sugar, or junk food?
• #5 Do you regularly suffer from bloating or constipation?

Those are the symptoms of toxic overload, and if you recognize one of them, you're not alone. Our environment is full of toxins. They're absorbed in the food we eat. They end up in the water we drink. Right now, they may literally be trapped inside your body. If you fit any of the above criteria, think about joining my challenge next month! It's not just about looking good, friends. It's sooooo much more!
If this sounds like you, message me and we can chat!  I would love to help you check out the Ultimate Reset and see if it's something you would like to try.  

Click here to RESET!!

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The Ultimate Reset: Files and Resources

Here are some menu and schedule spreadsheets I used during my Reset - they helped tremendously! Print them out and put them on the fridge! :)

Phase 1 Menu and Supplement Schedule
Phase 2 Menu and Supplement Schedule
Phase 3 Menu and Supplement Schedule

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Ultimate Reset Phase 3 Recap: Home Stretch!

So, week 3 was somewhat low key and "uneventful" for us, which is  GOOD thing.  The food was good, we felt good, no complaints!  Here is my last recap before our big results!!

The Food

The food this week was really tasty!  We did not eat any grains, though they were optional.  I personally did not miss them, but it's nice to know they were there in case we needed them.  We had fruit every single morning.  Overall, this was a really filling breakfast, but on days when we were extra hungry we made sure to have some green apple or coconut meat on our plates.  Yay for fiber!  My kids also enjoyed watching Mommy bash coconuts open with a hammer, and used the empty shells as helmets for their stuffed animals and our puppy. :)  Lunch, I will admit, got a tad repetitive.  I was getting a little sick of the microgreen salad so I started adding other veggies to it, and the menu also calls for other things to be added on certain days.  For example, we had Moroccan Carrot Salad on our greens one day, and Carrot Seaweed Medley (much better than it sounds) another day.  So that helped mix things up!  Dinners were great!  The only one I didn't care for was the roasted fennel.  Maybe I didn't cook it correctly, but I just wasn't a fan of the taste.  Our highlights were:

• Asian Cabbage Salad (recipe below!)
• Curried Cauliflower with Lemon Kale
• Mediterranean Roasted Beets (I know, gasp!!) and Coconut Collard Greens
• Asian Stir Fry with Braised Greens
• Carrot Seaweed Medley ( this is a stir fry of edamame and carrots and other veggies)

How We Are Feeling, and a Bit About Water

Like I said, this week went on a pretty even keel.  Moods were stable, the physical symptoms pretty much went away aside from some soreness occasionally, and we were sleeping great!  Our energy levels were high, and we were enjoying the food AND the fact that we weren't having to stir up a Detox supplement 3 times a day. :)  Hubby and I both had a couple days where we were hungry and craving more food, so we made a couple snacks with our Tropical Strawberry Shakeology and that helped so much!  Drinking TONS of water helped a lot, with hunger and also keeping things regular.  My strategy was not to graze on my water all day, but to drink about 24 oz. every time I had a supplement, so then by the end of the day I was confident that I had enough water.  I am not a huge water drinker so this worked well for me.  For those wondering, your first choice should be distilled water.  Second choice: Tap water filtered through a reliable reverse osmosis or carbon filtration system, not a pitcher filtration unit. Last choice: Bottled water, preferably SmartWater® or Penta.  These should all have Mineralize added.  We bought gallon jugs and kept one in the fridge at all times.  You just add 1/4 tsp of the Mineralize to each one.  You do taste it a little at first but after a few days you don't notice it at all.  Post-Reset, we will continue to drink our water this way, in order to achieve optimal hydration!  :)

Ultimate Reset Asian Cabbage Salad

This is a great salad to take on the go - just make the dressing and add before you eat it.  That way you can also tailor the dressing amount to how much you prefer.  I added a tiny bit of honey to my dressing to make it a little sweeter.  Just don't add too much - 1 tsp max.

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger juice (grate a piece of fresh ginger and squeeze juice into a bowl)
2 Tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/2 head Napa or Savoy Cabbage (or regular green cabbage)
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 green onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Himalayan Salt to taste

Mix the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.  Toss with remaining ingredients and let marinate in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.  Serves 1.

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Ultimate Reset Days 11-14: Phase 2 Recap and Results!

Phase 2 has been pretty uneventful and easy for us I think!  I have had a rough last few days due to my kids being sick and home all day with me, but they seem to be on the mend so I am grateful!  I still managed to prep and cook all of our meals with no slip-ups, and everything we ate was really tasty!  Here are some highlights:

• Fruit Plate nearly every morning - score!!  I did try the mashed chickpeas and they were ok, but I decided to have fruit the second time they came up in the menu this week.  Love that flexibility!
• Mediterranean beets - who knew??  I was a big beet-hater when we started this.  Either my taste buds have changed, of the method we used to cook these was better for me, because I loved them!  They were paired with coconut collard greens, which were also extremely delish!  This will be a repeat meal for sure.
• Kambocha squash with tahini sauce - again, who knew?  I had heard mixed reviews of this online but really it was very good!  If you like hummus, this would be right up your alley.  I'll post the recipe below!
• Kambocha squash, tahini, and coconut soup, basically a serving of the squash blended up with coconut milk to make a soup.  This was creamy and fabulous.  It also really helped warm me up since I am still freezing all of the time!

Yes, I am still cold...

I'm glad to know that this is a common symptom of detox, but I will be happy when I am not so cold all the time and I can return my thermostat to a normal level!  Luckily, we haven't really had any other side effects except a little soreness on and off, AND my monthly cycle is kinda out of whack.  That is a common occurrence on the Reset, so no big deal, just posting here for the sake of disclosure!  :)  As far as good side effects, I seem to be sleeping much better - still having crazy dreams too.  I am waking up very refreshed and have plenty of energy throughout the day.  I just feel good!

RESULTS!

This week has been slower in the weight loss department, as expected.  I have read that people tend to lose the most in week one and three.  Seems counter-intuitive with the Detox supp, but it was definitely the case for us!  It just really depends on when your body chooses to "let go" of the waste, etc.  Everyone is different.  We didn't do measurements this time, but weight-wise, I am down 11 pounds total, and hubby is down 26 pounds!!  He looks so different - his stomach is obviously going away, and his face and neck are slimming down.  You "de-puff" everywhere with this program - it's truly amazing!  We are really happy with the continued progress.  On to week 3!

Ultimate Reset Squash with Tahini Filling

Ingredients - makes 2 servings
½ medium kabocha (or acorn - I used buttercup) squash, seeds removed
4 Tbsp. sesame tahini
2 tsp. miso paste
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Cut the half squash into 2 pieces and place it cut side up on baking sheet.
Combine tahini, miso, garlic, and oil in a small bowl; mix well.
Cover squash evenly with tahini mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until squash is fork tender. 1 serving = 1/4 of the whole squash
(Check on your squash at 20 minutes and if the sauce is browning up too fast, cover loosely with foil.)

Nutrition
Calories: 267
Total Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 217 mg
Carbohydrate: 18 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 0 g
Protein: 7 g

TIP:  Add 1 finished serving of squash to 1/4 cup of coconut milk in the blender to make a soup!  Add water if too thick, then warm over low/med heat, and serve.

A little funny from me - spent my St. Patty's Day with something green, but it's not quite the same!  :)

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