The Holistic PCOS Chick

This MAY challenge is all about becoming STRONG for the SUMMER !  We’re all super busy Mom’s, so it’s critical to find something we can all do that’s fun, healthy, but still tastes good, fits into our hectic schedules, simplifies life and makes us feel good about ourselves!  And taking better care of ourselves means we can give our BEST to our families!  Plus, it’s always nice to sport a pair of shorts or a new swim suite without stressing, right?! I know I’ve been slacking lately and definitely could use to tone up!! We’re gonna start of right by prepping the healthy way! No C-R-A-Z-Y diet restrictions or furiously exercising for hours to work off the winter pounds. Yay!! Which means less stress and eating real food! And an extra bonus, because you’ll be fueling your body correctly you won’t be craving junk food, sweets or heavy carbs like before. Woohoo!! -30 Day Group -Weekly Meal Planning -Daily Accountability -30 Minuet Workouts -Restaurant Guide -How to Curb

I felt….STUCK....FRUSTRATED...and generally UNHAPPY with the way life was going….I was struggling to find the “happy me” and "my smile". I just couldn't get out of the negative funk I was in and it felt like I would be stuck FOREVER. No matter what I tried I couldn't get a grip on my life, my health or my weight and all I wanted was a solid simple solution. Once I started surrounding myself with AMAZING and SUPPORTIVE people, learning how to start making healthier and consistent food choices, and adding FUN exercises into my BUSY life as a MOM...that's when I finally hit my turning point! That's when my LIFE STARTED TO CHANGE! Now I am on my way to being in the best shape of my life and I'm 40!! With TWO kids that are 10 yrs apart, I may be busier then before but I know what works and what has improved every aspect of my life at 40!! **See below...You don't want to miss this** I am looking for 10 WOMEN (you DON'T have to be a Mom to joi

Okay, so I'll admit that I have a bit of a sweet tooth. What I like about the 21 Day Fix program is that I can still live like a normal person and have a little desert with out having to stress. So the other night I came up with this yummy recipe: ~1-2 nectarines (depends on the size of the fruit and if your feeding family too) = 1 PURPLE container ~2-3 Shakes of Cinnamon ~Handful of almonds or pecans = 1 BLUE container ~1 YELLOW container full of Organic Oat and Honey Cereal (I actually didn't need to use the entire container) 1.Slice apricots and place on foil. 2. Sprinkle with Cinnamon and wrap up the foil gently. 3. Place in 350° oven for 15-20 min. 4. Roast nuts in a pan for a few min on low-med low heat. 5. Place baked apricots on a plate and top with a little cereal and nuts. You can drizzle a little juice let from the foil over the whole thing to kick up some sweetness, but it s not necessary.

LET'S SPARKLE 4 SUMMER! I want to SPARKLE for summer! To walk out feeling confident in my shorts and not having my thighs slap together!! Totally hate that when it happens. Or better yet, I want to SPARKLE walking out on the Beach in my new bathing suite! So far I have focused on making simple healthy changes and my body has responded well! I have dramatically reduced the amount of fat I was hauling around, improved my immune system and I am carving out some new muscles I didn't even know I had! Since the plan has worked so well, I want to share it with you and continue the journey!! It won't take long. Only 21 Days! We will focus on a simple clean eating plan, proper portion sizes (using special containers to simplify things), dense nutrition, and 30 min of fitness daily. That's it! Yes, you can even have some cheat nights with wine or chocolate!! So NO starving and you get to live like a human while getting fit and healthy! Sounds pretty amazing, and it is!! This

The 21 Day Fix is one of my favorite programs! It makes life so simple and quick!! So it’s time to up your breakfast game and think outside of the cereal box. Who says you can’t have a salad for breakfast? We topped hearty greens with breakfast favorites, egg and bacon. We love the added crunchiness of the sunflower seeds and turkey bacon with the tenderness of the soft-boiled egg and tomatoes. If you don’t already love breakfast, you will now! In fact, you’ll want to eat this salad for lunch and dinner, too! For those following the 21 Day Fix Eating Plan, this salad uses 1 green, ½ red, 1 blue, and ½ teaspoon. Breakfast Salad Total Time:  15 min. Prep Time:  15 min. Cooking Time:  None Yield:  2 servings Ingredients: 2½ cups chopped kale ¼ medium red onion, chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped ¼ cup toasted sunflower seeds 2 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional) 2 Tbsp. all-natural vinaig

If you just started an exercise plan or are working out more consistently, you may need to change how you fuel your body to get the most out of it. Common nutrition mistakes such as drinking your calories or eating too much postworkout may be the reason why you can’t lose weight (or inches) even though you’re giving it your all. Although getting fit isn’t just about the scale, it’s still an important factor, so we’ll break down 5 common problems—and how to fix them—to get you back on the path to results. Problem 1: You have no idea how many calories you’re really eating It’s common to think more exercise = more calories. But if you’re trying to lose weight, you may be adding on as many calories as you’re burning—or more. “Think about the food that you’re eating to fuel your workouts and ask yourself how it fits into your total calorie allotment for the day,” advises Felicia Stoler, MS, RD, a nutritionist and exercise physiologist. Just because you hit the cardio hard tod

The simple rule for millions of years has been to eat to survive, but our modern lifestyle seems to have it flipped. Now, with obesity rates on the rise and affecting more than one-third of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it seems humans survive so they can eat. "What we should eat", has been debated as diet recommendations have changed over the decades from fat free to high protein to low carb. As has the simplest of factors — how much we should eat — with calories occupying the central role. But what about when ? If your goal is weight loss, should you eat throughout the day or is there value in reserving meal times for certain segments of the day? It turns out that answer is personal. “The recommendations for eating patterns (including the number of times you eat throughout the day as well as when you eat) needs to be approached on an individual basis taking individual goals into consideration,” says Jessica Bachm

Frustrated, anxious, exhausted, unbalanced, bloated... These were just a few of the things I was feeling after baby #2. Some of the things I was feeling were not under my control, my daughter didn't start sleeping well until around month #10 and my PCOS symptoms were in full gear again. However I was determined to focus on what I could change, like making healthy choices and being consistent daily with fitness, nutrition, reading my Bible and staying focused on the positive. With the aid of my accountability group I was able to restart my healthy routine I had obtained before Kloe came along. I would definitely not have gotten as far as I have today with out them!! Since baby #2, I have lost 25 lbs and A LOT of inches! My lower half has shrunk incredibly! I become strong enough to run a half marathon, something I thought I would never do. And I continue to help others make healthy changes daily too! If you have been feeling like I was after baby #2, message me. I understand and

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom, also known as PCOS , is a condition that affects women in their reproductive years. It is basically the result of undeveloped ovarian follicles which create cysts that in turn release androgen (male hormones) into the bloodstream, causing an incurable chemical cycle. Starting as early as 12 years of age up to about 45, PCOS has been linked to infertility, acne, irregular menstruation, weight gain, release of male hormones and the most serious, insulin resistant diabetes. PCOS cannot be cured but it can be managed. Exercise is an excellent way to keep this condition from exacerbating and taking over your life. I have personally found that fitness is one key to maintaining a healthy body with PCOS. However not all fitness routines work well for everyone. What I found to be most effective is a balance between strength training and cardio. I used to only do cardio, which was great for my heart and breathing but did little for my weight loss. Once I ad

5 Day Clean Eating Crock Pot Group, kicks of Jan 19th!   Full menu with shopping list.  Held in a private group on Facebook.  Feel free to share this with your friends!! Requirements: You must have a Crock Pot. You must participate. You must have a goal you are working towards. ***Friend me on Facebook and send me a message so I know to get you added to the group. Jan 15th is the deadline to join the group, to ensure everyone is prepared with a shopping list and has time to shop. We start cooking Jan 19th!***   #‎ crockpot‬ ‪#‎ cleaneating‬ ‪#‎ recipe‬ ‪#‎ private‬ ‪#‎ getfit‬ ‪#‎ doctorwho‬ ‪#‎ inspiration‬ ‪#‎ motivation‬ ‪#‎ cook‬ ‪#‎ slowcooker‬ ‪#‎ food‬ ‪#‎ healthyforlife‬ ‪#‎ healthyandlean‬ ‪#‎ fitmom‬ ‪#‎ cookathome‬

If I could give you the tools needed to battle and help you gain control over your PCOS or your money back, would you do it? If you are serious about gaining control over your PCOS and "Kicking it's ASS" you will have to commit to all the requirements listed below. ** It takes more then just 1 healthy change to gain control over PCOS. So the requirements are non-negotiable for SUCCESS! ** Requirements: Commit to a special meal plan I will provide. Commit to 1 workout 20-30 min per day. PCOS can not be controlled without the nutritional factor! Commit to drinking one nutritionally dense (MEGA supplement) shake that I will provide you every day. Commit to clearing out all the junk food in your home. Commit to using non-toxic cleaners in your home. Commit to drinking at least eight 12oz glasses of water per day? Commit to 30 - 60 days on this program. ** If you are ready to invest the time and effort in yourself and commit to

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We all know the saying if Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy…can you relate? How about “if Mama ain’t healthy, ain’t nobody healthy”…Similar concept, right? The purpose of this 30 day challenge group is to learn how to take care of YOU. 30 days focused on YOU. And others like YOU! We will share stories, drink our da ily dose of dense nutrition (Shakeology), participate in daily fitness challenges, exchange recipes, tips, advice and connect on so many levels and build friendships in the process. The challenge is set for 30 days, but hopefully you will gain a lifetime of new knowledge, encouragement, fitness tips, motivation and friendships that carry us through the tough “one of those days” days and help us reach our fitness goals. By doing so, we will have happier lives, husbands, and children. We all know that being a Mom is the most amazing experience ever, and we quickly learn that the once abundant “me time” quickly becomes limited (or non-existent) and that M

It's time to get moving! The SUMMER SLIMDOWN has begun!! Are you ready? Need help? I can help you. This is my second time losing the baby weight, so I know what works and what doesn't. Message me and lets get started! http://www.BeachBodyCoach.com/FitFaband38

Need a some extra help shedding those pounds? Fill out the Wellness Evaluation and I will get back to you with suggestions on how to help you lose the weight.   http://livingcleanhealthyandfit.blogspot.com/p/wellness-eval.html

Dinner ideas. 15 Min Meals! Who doesn't love a quick recipe?!  http://www.allyou.com/food/one-list-five-meals/easy-dinner-ideas

Define Yourself Coming soon - the all new PiYo™ Workout Coming soon - the all new PiYo™ Workout by Chalene Johnson! Be the first to find out when PiYo™ is available! You could win a FREE PiYo™ kit. Fill out the form below to get started! Be the first to find out when PiYo™ is available! Plus, be entered to win a FREE PiYo™ Workout.* Chalene Johnson took the very best Pilates and yoga-inspired moves and cranked up the speed to give you full throttle cardio, strength, and flexibility training - all at once. PiYo packs it ALL into each workout so you can build lean muscle mass - as you're burning crazy calories. *Once PiYo™ is released, we will do a drawing that month where you have the chance to win your choice of either the P

Had a great workout today? Feeling like the extra pounds are finally coming off? Perfect! But that rigorous exercise probably made you hungry enough to eat your entire refrigerator! So, what did you do? Did you reach for the first thing you saw in the pantry or fridge? Did you carefully plan out what you were going to eat? Chances are you may have chosen the wrong post workout snack. Eating after your workout is as equally important as fueling up before hand, but you don’t want to reach for just anything! What you put into your body after you workout has a major effect on your weight loss goals! If you’re eating the wrong foods post workout, you’ll be sure to cancel out all of the work you just put in exercising! After that tough workout, be sure to avoid these foods after your sweat session! ·          Raw Veggies : Raw vegetables are among the healthiest and most nutritious foods you can eat, they aren’t exactly the right foods to consume right after your w

Join my Challenge Les Mills Combat Vs. Focus T25. Which group will lose the most weight, Inches, and get the most fit? Be apart of this fun group today. Which one will you chose? Les Mills Combat This is the ultimate mixed martial arts–inspired workout program! Get ready to punch, kick, block, and strike your way to an outrageously shredded body with 7 calorie-blasting and muscle-defining workouts. LES MILLS COMBAT  combines explosive moves from 6 martial arts disciplines to help trigger lean muscle development and burn fat. Through 7 high-energy workouts, you’ll watch as your body  leans out  and becomes ultra-defined  . . . revealing your strong, chiseled inner warrior! Here’s what you’ll get with LES MILLS COMBAT: 7 body-shredding workouts: LES MILLS COMBAT: THE BASICS . Master the techniques and mixed martial arts moves, guards, and stances you will use throughout all the LES MILLS COMBAT workouts. LES MILLS COMBAT 30: KICK START . A low-complexity but high-in