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Clean Eating Chicken Pot Pie

Mmmm… I’m drooling just thinking about how good this was!

I made this for a family visit yesterday, and it was a HIT! The kids loved it too! (Well…all but one, but he hates most everything I cook! Hoping he grows out of that!) 😉

This is creamy comfort food, with WHOLE food ingredients! *No red cans were opened for this recipe!

And…it’s 21 Day Fix approved! SCORE!

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I love the way the quinoa crust on top turned out!

Feel free to get creative with your veggies and spices. There are a lot of combos that would be quite tasty I think!

Ingredients

Quinoa Crust:
    • 2 eggs, large
    • 2 egg whites
    • 1 tsp thyme, dried
    • 2/3 cups sharp cheddar cheese
    • 3 cups quinoa – cooked & cooled
Filling:
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 1 bunch broccoli – chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves – minced
  • 1/2 large onion – finely chopped
  • 4 cups frozen mixed veggies – thawed
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast – diced
  • 2 t. olive oil
 Directions
    1. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites together. Add thyme, cheese, quinoa and stir to combine. Set aside.
    2. Preheat oven to 375° F. In a small bowl, whisk broth, milk, flour, salt, pepper and set aside.
    3. Preheat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat and add oil. Add garlic and onion, saute until translucent. Slowly pour slurry (broth and milk mixture) into the skillet, whisking and making sure no flour is left at the bottom of the bowl. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and add veggies and chicken and stir to combine.
    4. Transfer to a 9 x 13 baking dish and flatten with a spatula. Drop spoonfuls of quinoa mixture on top and spread with a spatula to cover the filling evenly. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 – 10 minutes, cut into 8 portions and serve hot.
21 Day FIX portions:
1 serving = 1 yellow, 1 red, 1 green
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21 Day Fix Extreme is HERE!

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21 DAYS – EXTREME RESULTS

The 21 Day Fix was an absolute game-changer! I’ve seen amazing results over and over again! People losing 10-15 pounds in just 21 days. AND nobody is starving, OR killing themselves at the gym for 1-2 hours a day!

Well NOW you can kick it up a notch and get seriously shredded in the shortest time possible with 21 Day Fix EXTREME, created by Autumn Calabrese. This breakthrough 21-day fitness and nutrition program combines simple portion control, clean eating, and extreme 30-minute workouts to deliver a body that is hard, lean, and defined.

What is 21 Day Fix EXTREME?
• A 21-day program that features simple portion control, clean eating, and extreme
30-minute workouts.
• The portion-control containers take all the guesswork out of how much you should eat.
• The Eating Plan will tell you exactly what to eat and when—and how to eat cleaner than ever.
• This is how you get seriously shredded in 21 days.

What makes this program different?
• No other program has you eating this well and working this hard. It’s going to take guts, intensity,
and drive. But it’s only 21 days.
• The 30-minute workouts are extreme. They combine steady-state aerobics, resistance training, and
explosive power moves that target every muscle in the body—to help you get shredded in a short
amount of time.
• Seven workouts; one for every day of the week so your mind never gets bored and your body
never adapts.
• For your nutrition, you’ll not only be practicing portion control—you’ll be eating ONLY clean foods.
No treats. No cheats. No excuses.
• Autumn has included her own competition nutrition plan, which she uses to get stage-ready and
ripped in 21 days.

Who should do the 21 Day Fix EXTREME?
Women and men who:
• Are impatient to get serious results.
• Don’t want to make longtime commitments or have tried and failed at longer, more complicated
diet plans.
• Are serious with a “No BS” attitude toward workouts and nutrition.
• Have a dramatic short-term weight-loss deadline, or need a final push to achieve the hardbody
they’ve always wanted.
• Don’t have much weight to lose, but want to get shredded and have defined abs.
*See info below about my test group!

Check out a quick preview:

This month you can get EXTREME results and $AVE some cash too! And of course…you have options!

1) BASE Kit: comes with all 7 workouts: Plyo Fix Extreme, Upper Fix Extreme, Lower Fix Extreme, Pilates Fix Extreme, Cardio Fix Extreme, Dirty 30 Extreme, & Yoga Extreme + a BONUS workout: The Fix Challenge. You’ll also recive 2 sets of the color-coded portion control containers and a Shakeology shaker cup.*The Base Kit does NOT come with Shakeology. PLUS 3 FREE GIFTS! The 21 Day Fix Extreme Eating Plan, Countdown to Competition and 24/7 support! AND FREE SHIPPING! (this month only)

2) CHALLENGE PACK – Save $70: Challenge Packs are the complete package, offering total support for achieving health and fitness goals. The formula? Fitness + Nutrition + Support = Success. With the Challenge Pack, customers will receive:

  • EVERYTHING in the Base Kit
  • Shakeology (Choice of 30-day supply on Home Direct)
  • Team Beachbody Club (30-day FREE trial membership)
  • OPTIONAL: Sign up as a coach and receive your free Business Starter Kit & have your first Business Service Fee waived. And start earning money!

3) KICKSTART CHALLENGE PACK – Save $95 

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  •  EVERYTHING in the Challenge Pack PLUS the 3 Day Refresh to ‘kickstart’ your results!

JOIN MY TEST GROUP!
Starting on the 16th, I will be running a Test Group for anyone doing the 21 Day Fix Extreme, or The 21 Day Fix. We’ll do the programs together! You’ll get the daily support and accountability you need to dig deep and get results! I’ll provide motivation and recipes and be available to help you reach your goals – 24/7!

Choose your option(s) below!DEADLINE to commit is Friday, Feb. 6

Be patient – the site is bound to be overloaded today!

21 Day Fix Extreme – Base Kit

21 Day Fix Extreme – Challenge Pack

21 Day Fix Extreme – Kickstart Challenge Pack

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February – Short Month – BIG Goals!

So…I’m about one and a half weeks away from finishing up Body Beast! I will definitely be repeating this program. I have REALLY loved it! My only regret is that I didn’t chart my progress very well throughoutbeast_flex the last 3 months. Boo for me! I’m always STRESSING this in my challenge groups, and then I don’t follow my own recommendations! Really dumb move on my part! BUT…I know I’ve made progress! I flexed in front of the mirror the other day and surprised myself! Where did those arms come from?

marathon_finishOver the summer, when I was training for the Chicago Marathon, strength training sort of took a back seat. Being a busy mom of 4 AND training for a marathon takes a LOT of time! But I really missed lifting weights and could ‘weight’ to get back to it! (See what I did there? As you can see…my arms aren’t looking particularly ‘ripped’ in my marathon picture! 🙂 And that’s one of the great things about weight-training, you can really see results FAST! And in a couple of weeks…I’ll be starting my NEXT program…21 Day Fix EXTREME! (More about that later!)

So, now that I am in the ‘off season’, I’ve had time to do Body Beast AND work in some runs each week, too! I truly love to do BOTH!

Back in December, I did a fun little challenge to see if I could run 50 miles during the month. It was such a silly little thing, but it turned out to be VERY motivating! It was fun to tick off the miles as I went! And doing it in such a busy month, while living in Michigan in the winter…well…I was feeling pretty good about it!

So I’m doing it again!!!

Who wants to do it with me?

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50 miles in 28 days is totally do-able! It’s only an average of 1.8 miles per day!

I’ll have a group on Facebook for the month to help us keep track, stay motivated and cheer each other on until we reach our goal!

Who’s in for this FUN, FREE, FEBRUARY 50 group? Sign up to join me!

 

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This is MY Story a.k.a. “The Scariest Thing I’ve Ever Done”

I have been thinking a LOT about this lately, and I just felt like I wanted/needed to tell this story! Lately, I’ve had some realizations that have put everything into perspective for me. I decided to share this story because I want you to have a better understanding of who I am, and what makes me tick. And even though it scares me half to death to tell this story…if it helps even 1 person, it’s worth it!

I am hosting a “Sneak Peek” into coaching next week, starting Monday, where you can just see what coaching is about, and ask questions, in a NO risk, no commitment, private Facebook group. If you have considered being a coach, and just want to know more before deciding, than fill out the information below and I’ll get you into the group.

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BEACHBODY ON DEMAND!!!

 

 

 

EXCITING NEWS FROM SUPER SATURDAY A FEW DAYS AGO!!!

Beachbody is going digital! 

I have been asked this questions MANY times! “Can’t I just stream my workout somehow, so that I can workout in a hotel room, or on vacation, etc…without needing to pack a dvd player or laptop?” And now the answer will be…YUP!

When will Beachbody On Demand Launch?
Beachbody On Demand is expected to launch spring 2015!
What is Beachbody On Demand?
Beachbody On Demand is a new feature of the Team Beachbody Club that provides unlimited access to stream Beachbody’s proven fitness programs. Paid Team Beachbody Club Members will be able to work out anytime, anywhere. Beachbody On Demand includes many of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs in the digital library, making Beachbody programs easy to access anywhere an internet connection is available.
How will it work?
Team Beachbody members will automatically have unlimited access to stream workouts from a list of Beachbody’s most popular fitness programs. Once logged into TeamBeachbody.com, Club members will select the Start Streaming tab from the home page, choose any fitness program in the streaming library, and stream any workout from the program!

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What fitness programs will be available in the Beachbody digital library?programs
Immediately upon Beachbody On Demand launch, Club members will have unlimited access to stream many of Beachbody’s best sellers. Additionally, to give Club members a taste of some of Beachbody’s newest and bestselling programs before they buy, there will be individual sample workouts available to stream. The following unlimited access fitness programs will be available to stream at launch in March 2015:

Unlimited Access Fitness Programs:
P90X, P90X2, P90X3, Insanity, Les Mills Pump, Les Mills Combat, Ten Minute Trainer, ChaLEAN Extreme, Asylum Vol 1, Tony One-on-One (vol 1) and Hip Hop Abs.

Literally $1,000 worth of programming, yours for $2.99/week!!!

Existing Club members will automatically have access when this new feature is rolled out in March.

There is a chance that the price may go up as the value increases, so it makes sense to get signed up NOW!

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What else comes with BEACHBODY ON DEMAND? Everything you need! The nutrition guides. The recipe books. The fitness programs. The complete workouts. The workout calendars. The schedules. The get started right guides. The support. The coaching. The celebrity trainers. You get it ALL! Crazy right?!

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FIT & LEAN in 2015

Are you READY to get FIT & LEAN in 2015?!

DEADLINE TO JOIN IS TOMORROW (MONDAY 12/29)
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE!before_marathon

And it’s SO much more WONDERFULLER when you feel good!

2 years and 24 pounds ago, I did not feel so wonderful. I was at a time in my life when I figured I had tried everything, done it all, and just wasn’t getting the results I wanted. I was THIS close to giving up – throwing in the towel.

I am a busy mom of 4, and really…who cares right? WRONG!!! I cared! Of course I did! I was just trying to convince myself that I didn’t, because facing the reality that nothing I was doing was working was hard to swallow.

One more try, I told myself. Give it all you’ve got! Commit 100% and see what happens…

Fast forward 2 years I lost 24 pounds, just by eating healthy foods and working out at HOME – doing programs I LOVE! I feel better than ever, have more energy, more confidence and just a better outlook on life in general! I ran a marathon for crying out loud!!!

And now I get to pay it forward and help others find what works for them! Are you ready to find out? Give it your all? Make 2015 the best year ever! Where do you want to be NEXT December?

START with me on January 5th – set some BIG goals for the NEW year and REACH them!

You can do it and I can help!


Let’s get FIT & LEAN in 2015!

New Challenge Group - Let's Do ThisNew Challenge Group will start Monday, January 5.

  • 21 Days
  • Daily Workouts
  • Clean Eating 
  • Motivation 
  • Accountability
  • And Daily 24/7 support from me!

Will you get all of that from a gym club membership?! I don’t think so.

There are several options for this group. Dust off an old Beachbody program, or try something NEW for the new year!
Purchase a challenge pack and be eligible to win $100! Challenge Packs consist of a NEW program + Shakeology at a discounted ‘bundle’ price PLUS $2 shipping! *BEST VALUE 

DECEMBER CHALLENGE PACK SALESinvest-in-yourself

Save $95 on the Insanity Max:30 Challenge Pack! 
Save $70 on Les Mills Pump
Save $45 on Les Mills Combat
And of course, an EXCELLENT option for this group is the VERY popular 21 DAY FIX!

ANYONE WHO PURCHASES A CHALLENGE PACK WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN $100 for results and participation! (I’ll help you pick a program that you will LOVE and will get you the results you want.) 

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Message me for more information and/or to save your spot!

 

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Clean EĚśaĚśtĚśiĚśnĚśgĚś Playdough

Clean eating playdough? I don’t actually suggest EATING it, but the point is that you COULD! 

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Now I know that Playdoh (from the store), is labeled as non-toxic, but I wouldn’t suggest eating it! Would you?  A United States patent indicates it is composed of water, a starch-based binder, a retrogradation inhibitor, salt, lubricant, surfactant, preservative, hardener, humectant, fragrance, and color. A petroleumadditive gives the compound a smooth feel, and borax prevents mold from developing. That does NOT sound delicious, or consumable at all! Not to mention, if you leave the cap off, or even just cracked a smidge…it’s garbage. Instant odd-shaped marbles!

*Fun Fact: When the original inventors designed the Playdoh modeling clay it was intended to be used as wallpaper cleaner.

Homemade playdough, on the other hand, is made with just a few basic ingredients that you most likely have in your kitchen. The only thing you might not have is cream of tartar. You can get it in the spice aisle, and I make enough homemade playdough that I just make sure to have some on-hand. My kids LOVE playing with it! Even my older kids! HECK! Even I like to sit down and play when they get it out! It’s kind of soothing and mesmerizing! Don’t believe me? Try it!

So what does playdough have to do with health and/or fitness? Well, here is how I’m tying this all together! I have made an observation throughout the years that sometimes in order for me to find some ME time, I have to set the kids up with something FUN for them to do that will keep them busy for 30-60 minutes – just enough time for me to get in my workout! Homemade playdough is one of those things that keeps them occupied long enough for me to do my workout. I get out all of the cutting tools, rollers and toys, spread it all out on the table and let them go to work. So THERE…that’s how playdough is health/fitness related! Works for me!

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This is my go-to recipe! And even though it feels like winter, it’s still technically fall, so a pumpkin-spiced dough recipe works just fine! But feel free to experiment and try other varieties! Christmas cookie (vanilla/nutmeg)? Peppermint candy (peppermint extract & red food coloring)?

To store, just pop it into a ziploc bag, and keep in the refrigerator for MONTHS! 🙂

Pumpkin Spice Playdough Recipe 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup of salt (a little more if you use kosher)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil*
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon/nutmeg/cloves)
  • optional: food coloring or natural food based dyes (such as beet juice and turmeric)

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients (except food coloring) in a large pot.
  2. Stir over medium heat until a big ball forms. (It should be smooth and no longer sticky.)
  3. Remove from the pot and allow to cool until the dough can be worked by hand.
  4. Divide the dough into however many different colors you want.
  5. Work the colors into the dough by adding a few drops at a time and kneading. (We used red and yellow to make orange but you can just leave it as is.  Other colors could be achieved with natural juices: beet, carrot, turmeric.)
  6. Enjoy!

* Coconut oil is the secret ingredient.  It makes the best play dough EVER!  If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend it.

HAVE FUN!!!

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JUST LAUNCHED!!! Insanity Max:30

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Fingers crossed that there will be no sell-out of this program, but act fast just in case!
Base Kit Insanity Max 30 Includes:
  • 12 Workouts on 10 DVDs
  • 150 NEW moves
  • “Nutrition to the Max” Guide
  • “No Time to Cook” Guide
  • 60-Day “Max Out” Wall Calendar so you know which workouts to do each day
  • Max Out Guide
  • Bonus Workout “Sweat Fest” if you order from a Coach
Deluxe Kit Insanity Max 30 Includes:
Everything the Base Kit includes (not sure if the Bonus workout is!)
Plus 3 more workouts:
  • Max Out Abs
  • Max Out 15
  • Max Out 360 Abs
AND…
  • Mat
  • Shaker cup
  • Calipers to measure Body Fat
  • And YES….those color-coded portion control (21 Day Fix) containers!
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PRICING

Base Kit  – Retail $119, Club Member $107.87, Coach $89
Deluxe Kit – Retail $239.70, Club Member $215.73, Coach $179.78
*Challenge Pack – $180
A STEAL, because you get Shakeology + the NEW Insanity Max 30.
A one-time order of Shakeology by itself, with shipping (because there’s no $2 shipping deal if you’re doing a one-time order) would be somewhere in the ballpark of $150 depending on where you’re located. So it’s like getting Insanity Max 30, a program that gets RESULTS and you’ll have it for life, for $20-30. Or you could think of it as getting the discount on Shakeology. Either way, it’s a great deal!!NEW Coaches can sign up with the challenge pack, save $39.95 on the sign-up fee, AND start saving 25% right away as well as earn a 25% commission when friends and family buy through you!
Psst…I’ll teach you HOW!
EMAIL ME FOR MORE DETAILS! ➡ angieinprogress@gmail.com

*When Shaun T was asked how is it different from Insanity and T25, he said essentially (i.e. not direct quote) it’s his only program that truly pushes you to test and track your limits so you can improve your fitness level. But he went on to say “ANYONE CAN DO THIS PROGRAM” because you can choose to see the modifier the whole time and because you can get more done in less time than Insanity (which is easier time-wise and mentally); yet it’s more intense than T25. He went on to say the modifier moves are still very effective to sculpt your body and admittedly in some instances MORE effective in building muscle and fitness than the jumping!
Check out this video preview!

 

You can order with the following links: 

Challenge Pack

Coach Sign-up + Challenge Pack

Deluxe Kit

Base Kit

 

*Be PATIENT with these links! There are a LOT of people all trying to order TODAY! Please let me know if you have any trouble, or questions!

Also…TODAY is the LAST day to save on Black Friday Specials! Prices as low as $5.95! Save 50%-80% on popular & programs!

SHOP HERE!

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New Insanity MAX 30

The NEW Insanity Max 30 which is scheduled to be available in a couple days… sometime on Tuesday December 2 HERE or through your coach’s site if I’m not your Coach.
These workouts are 30 minutes of pure intensity.
BUT, if you’re not up to the intensity, there will be a modifier and you can select to ONLY watch the modifier the whole time.
The whole idea of this fitness program is for you to find, and continuously challenge, your max endurance at your max intensity… burning loads of calories and fat in the process. The before and after transformations have been jaw-dropping!

What does it mean to MAX OUT? Well, on day one, you might make it through just three minutes before you need your first break. That means you MAXED out but it doesn’t mean you stop all together. It means you take your first break and get back to it. The next day you push yourself to make it longer until you need your first break… and so on. You’re always pushing past your fitness plateaus. You don’t coast through 30 minutes just so you can say you did it. You find your MAX each time – and that’s where you make significant changes to sculpt your body and hit a new level of fit! OF COURSE nutrition plays a role too and that’s why it comes with the “Nutrition to the Max” guide and the Deluxe Kit comes with 3 extra workouts and the 21-Day Fix containers. 

Scheduled to be available *sometime* Tuesday Dec 2.

If you are not a Coach, you don’t have a Coach, and you would like for me to be your Coach, please send an email to CoachRelations@TeamBeachbody.com to request that I be your coach. My Coach ID is 186682. My customers will get an invite to my next challenge group but space will be limited, so stay tuned!
I hope there’s no sell-out of this program, but everyone should act fast just in case!
Base Kit Insanity Max 30 Includes:
  • 12 Workouts on 10 DVDs
  • 150 NEW moves
  • “Nutrition to the Max” Guide
  • “No Time to Cook” Guide
  • 60-Day “Max Out” Wall Calendar so you know which workouts to do each day
  • Max Out Guide
  • Bonus Workout “Sweat Fest” if you order from a Coach
Deluxe Kit Insanity Max 30 Includes:
Everything the Base Kit includes (not sure if the Bonus workout is!)
Plus 3 more workouts:
  • Max Out Abs
  • Max Out 15
  • Max Out 360 Abs
AND…
  • Mat
  • Shaker cup
  • Calipers to measure Body Fat
  • And YES….those color-coded portion control (21 Day Fix) containers!
PRICING
Base Kit  – Retail $119, Club Member $107.87, Coach $89
Deluxe Kit – Retail $239.70, Club Member $215.73, Coach $179.78
Challenge Pack – I don’t see anywhere OFFICIAL that has this price yet. I’ll keep you posted. A challenge pack includes the Base Kit + Shakeology HD and allows you to become a Coach with no start-up fee.
Here are some slides from a webinar Shaun T hosted with Beachbody detailing Month 1 and 2 workouts. I’m excited ALREADY!
I hope this was helpful and you’re excited for this!
Please reply back to this email if you have any questions.
Have a Fit Day!
Angie

 

BLACK FRIDAY SALES ARE STILL AVAILABLE

*Through December 2 or while supplies last!
SAVE 50%-80% on popular workout programs & equipment!

CLICK HERE to shop Black Friday SALES
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BLACK FRIDAY SALES ARE COMING!!!

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Black Friday Sales will start Wednesday 11/25…

Through 12/2, or while supplies last

Get on the Black Friday Email List HERE, to get FIRST access!

 

Save Even More as a Beachbody Coach

If you sign up now, you can actually get an ADDITIONAL  25% off the Beachbody black friday deals and earn a 25% commission anytime a friend orders something. Join my team of coaches. If you have questions on coaching, you can also email me at angieinprogress@gmail.com.

Beachbody Black Friday Deals 2014

The Beachbody Black Friday Sale is a great way to change out your workouts and get excited and motivated during the holidays.

Check out the deals being offered below!

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Click for 1st Access by E-mail to Beachbody Black Friday Deals Here

I will email everyone the deals first before sharing the details here or anywhere else so make sure to get on the list now.

 

OTHER Deals Available through the end of November!

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For more details on the PiYo Sales…click HERE!

 

And FREE in December, I am hosting the 24 Days of Fitness!!!

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This time of year can be very difficult to stay on track with holiday parties, cookie trays and SO many opportunities to over-indulge. It is pretty common to gain 7-10 pounds over the holidays!

NOT YOU! Not this year!!!

Starting December 1, right after Thanksgiving weekend, I am hosting a FREE 24 DAYS OF FITNESS Challenge! It’ll be FUN and totally laid back!
It’s my gift to you!

Let’s focus on NO gaining, but at least maintaining over the holidays! That’s do-able RIGHT!? You can still enjoy the season without the extra pounds!

DETAILS
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Support
Accountability
Tips on eating clean.
Healthy holiday recipes.
Daily fitness challenge (fun, but effective)
And NO holiday challenge would be complete without…
PRESENTS!!!

Sign up HERE
and I’ll send you instructions to join the private Facebook group.

*Available for those in US & Canada, if you’re not a coach and not currently working with a coach.