P90x3 Week 13 - Victory Week

Week 13...it is finally here!!

I am remembering the beginning of this journey like it was yesterday!! I was so scared to do P90x3 with Tony Horton but I also knew I would regret it if I didn't at least give it a try. 

Well let me tell you I am so very thankful I gave it a go because I loved this program. Whether I was sweating my rear off in CVX or using my tape in Agility X the program always kept my mind and body guessing. For someone who gets bored very easily this was a perfect program. 


What I loved about  my P90x3 Journey...
1. I loved that when I started the program I started it with one of my health and fitness challenge groups. We all got to experience the x3 programs together. Whether we were trying to figure out how on earth you hold crane without "eating carpet" or attempting crane cracker push-ups - we were there for one another in the good and the learning moments

2. As mentioned I get bored VERY easily and with a 90 day program as is P90x3 I was a little worried about boredom setting in especially during those last 30 days (between days 60-90 in the program). During this time is typically when I do get bored and my motivation starts to go downhill. I feel because of the variety and intensity of the workouts in x3 that is why I DIDN'T get bored. You have pure cardio, strength training, pilates, yoga, mixed martial arts, and best of all there is a modifier so if you start off not being able to do the workouts.

3. My balance has improved greatly!! I am very impressed with this because a long time ago I had very impressive balance but as I got older I lost it. P90x3 helped me get that back!! 

4. I am sure you heard Abs are made in the kitchen and I believe this as well but I do feel the P90x3 workouts have helped define my abs more and for that I am thankful. This year was the first time since 2009 that I wore a 2 piece bathing suit. I finally had my confidence back and felt comfortable in my own skin (doesn't hurt that I have some nice abs to show too!) BUT you won't see a picture of my abs because that is just for me. If you want to see them then run into me at the pool or beach!!

I could seriously go on and on about all the many great things I loved about my experience with P90x3. But I don't want to ramble on and on so these are my top loves above!!

In addition to working out of course it is important to me to stick to my meal planning routine each week. I did this meal plan on Sunday as I normally do and thankfully this week I did not have to do any type of grocery shopping!! Just another example of how meal planning has saved me money - I use what I have and minimize waste!! 

Some people ask me how I do this with fresh fruit and veggies and NOT all fruit and veggies will last over a week. I use these green baggies and containers that are suppose to prolong the life of fruit and veggies and I have to say it REALLY DOES!! I did an experiment with broccoli where I kept some in the fridge like normal vs. some in these green containers and voila the broccoli in the green containers lasted longer!!

Well there you have it, come Saturday I can officially say I am a P90x3 Graduate!!

But don't take my word for it, you too can have the P90x3 experience!!

P90x3 has become one of the most popular 

Beachbody fitness programs available since its debut on December 10th.  

Interested in more details or how you can get your own copy of P90x3 - 

CONTACT ME and I will help!!

Now is the time to learn how to

Live a Fit, Happy, and Healthy life

and WE will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

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The Beachbody Coaching Business Opportunity

Have you ever wondered what a Beachbody Coach Is and What One Does?

I was in that same spot back in 2012 when I decided to go from a challenger in a Beachbody Challenge group to a discount coach and then onto a working coach!! I had so many misconceptions of coaching that I am thankful I had an opportunity to listen in life to what we call a Beachbody Coaching Business Opportunity Meeting. This was a LIVE webinar that was hosted by my now coach that explained the ins and out of what a coach is, does, is not, how a coach makes money, and how you get started as a coach. 

Well it is now  my turn to share with you what I have been so blessed to experience first hand - The Coaching Opportunity.

TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 29th @ 9pm I will be hosting my first ever LIVE webinar to explain what Beachbody coaching is all about. I will be joined with other members of our team so we can help give you a perspective from different lifestyles and how we are all making it work to better ourselves, our families, and others!!

I invite you to join me for this call to Listen in (don't worry you won't have to speak and no one will see you!) and hear the ins and outs of what we do, why we do it, how we are rewarded, and so much more!!

If you are interested in joining, please comment below or CONTACT ME and I will send you the link to join us!!

here's to LIVING a pretty fabulous life

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

Strawberry Chia Shakeology

Thirsty Thursday and man oh man am I loving my shakeology these past few weeks!!
We have had sickness after sickness in our house and I am thankful all I have dealt with is Allergies!! I feel very strongly that the ingredients in Shakeology help me stay well!! When my family is sick I usually double up on my shakeology most days to make sure I don't get sick!! I don't have the best sleep habits (stay up way to late, and wake up super early) so at least I can help my body stay on track nutrition wise!! 


Anyway, here is another new Shakeology recipe I tried over the last few weeks and it is another that I am loving.  I am actually taking the ingredients for this one to make as I am away this weekend for a college friends spa weekend getaway!! Gotta have my shakeology with me wherever I go - NO EXCUSES!!

So here it is....

Strawberry Chia Shakeology

1 serving Strawberry Shakeology

1 cup coconut water

1 teaspoon chia seeds

ice, if desired

Blend and Serve

and of course ENJOY!!

Interested in more shakeology and clean eating recipes or maybe you want to get on the healthy train? Join my next 30 day Clean Eating and Shakeology challenge group. This type of group is great for someone who is not yet ready to start incorporating exercise but wants to learn how to eat better....healthier!! I will teach you everything I have learned and more!! We will talk about what foods to eat and what not to eat, meal plan, incorporate shakeology into your daily regime, daily doses of motivation, recipes, tips, etc. If you would like more information regarding this group please CONTACT ME and we will discuss what would best fit your needs!!

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

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Weekly Review P90x3 Week 12 Results and Meal Planning

Well the week after Easter is always a tough one for me. I am normally so good at staying away from the sweet treats BUT Sunday I did give into some temptations and well now I am battling cravings! BUT I do have a plan in place.

This weekend I am going away for our annual sorority sister spa getaway and so there are some unknown meal choices ahead of me BUT again I will keep in mind my goals. Clean foods, proper portions!!

Here is my meal plan for the week:

more to come about my P90x3 Week 12 results too!!

Egg and Spinach Breakfast Bowl

Breakfast time just got a little pick me up!!

These Breakfast bowls  can be made the night before, warmed up in the morning at home or at work 

(fits perfectly with meal prepping!)

These Breakfast bowls can be made in the morning and served right away....okay well maybe not right away 

I don't want you burning your tongue!!

Either way these BOWLS are a fabulous idea and are definitely going to be a new staple in our house!! Yes another addition to your Clean Eating Recipe box for sure - They are quite tasty!!

Egg and Spinach Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients...

8 egg whites

2 whole eggs

1 cup spinach, chopped into small pieces

1 Roma Tomato, diced

1/4 cup cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Combine egg whites and whole eggs and whisk.

3. Add in spinach, tomato, cheddar cheese, pepper, & salt and mix to combine

4. Lightly spray 4 - 4 oz. ramekins or 2 - 7 oz. ramekins. Divide mixture between ramekins.

5. Place ramekins on a flat baking sheet to make your life easier going in and out of the oven

6. Bake for 20 minutes or until egg sets.

Serve warm & Enjoy!

It really can be that simple! I have seen many people change their eating habits and drop pounds and inches. Besides the loss though what I find even more satisfying is their whole attitude - happier, more energy, feel great, and look great!! 

If you are interested in more healthy recipes for you and/or your family please feel free to check out my Eat Clean Recipes section. Also if you are interested in cleaning up your eating habits or getting started eating healthier feel free to CONTACT ME and possibly be a member in my next healthy eating group. I know for me the biggest part of learning how to eat healthy was to have support to help me have the strength to say NO MORE to the bad junk food that use to fill my house!! After that it was all about learning how to change some of my eating habits and from their healthy habits were formed.  Let me help you do the same!! 

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

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T25 - Are you up for the Challenge?

One of the biggest objections I get from people when I'm talking to them about working out (or why they dont work out) is that they don't have the time. I totally get it!  See nowadays most of us are so strapped for time that FINDING the time to exercise tends to be pushed aside.  

Who has time to drive to the gym?

Who has time to wait around at the gym?

Who has time for a 60 minute class?

Almost a year ago now a hot new workout program became available that was going to change the lives of MANY!!!! because now there was no "I Don't Have time to Exercise Excuse!" The solution - FOCUS T25!!

This program is 25 minutes a day for 10 weeks!! 

It normally takes more than 25 minutes to drive to the gym and back!!  Hello with this program you do not have to leave your house, therefore you are SAVING TIME from the get go!! 

Think about it this way, You would be finished your workout in 25 minutes - if you drove to the gym , you would not have even stepped foot outside your car yet!!   

People this your ticket you have been waiting for - 
25 minutes a day!!!!!

You spend more time fiddling around on the internet than that!! If you were one of those people that said "I don't have time to exercise" well this program is for you!! You have the same amount of hours in your day that everyone else does. Find the time to exercise and your body will thank you!!

It is all about TIME and FOCUS T25 is about getting 

MAXIMUM RESULTS in a MINIMAL amount of TIME. 
This program is all about those 25 minutes and making sure you have  
pure intensity, 100% focus, no rest...
You can rest when you are done!!

Why Focus T25 works...

FOCUS T25 is broken out in 3 segments - Alpha, Beta, and Gamma.  Each of these sections are 25 days.  The Alpha and Beta are included in the Base FOCUS T25 kit and the Gamma is an upgrade.

ALPHA Section

Cardio

Total Body Circuit

Lower Body Focus

Ab Intervals

Speed 1.0

BETA section

Upper Focus

Core Cardio

Speed 2.0

Dynamic Core

Rip Circuit


GAMMA section
4 additional workouts about resistance training and strength building.
Note: this section is sold separately from the Alpha and Beta Base Kit.  

YES, this program is INTENSE but Shaun T. went above and beyond this time and made sure he created a program that is for EVERY fitness level out there.  There is a modifier in FOCUS T25 - Tania from Insanity!! She is back and this time she is helping those that need to lower the intensity a bit BUT she is still moving fast and she will still help you get the RESULTS you have been wanting for so long!! She does no jumping!! If you have knee issues or some other kind of problem where jumping is not recommended this is 

YOUR ANSWER!!!!

Also, If you need to take a breather, press pause (beauty of at-home workouts) and catch your breath or get a drink of water. Then Press Play again!!

And now some results to share with you...

YOU want Results? YOU want to challenge yourself some more? YOU want to simply GET STARTED? Whatever your reason is, here is a great program to start with - Focus T25.  What is also FANTASTIC is that for the month of April you can get your very own copy of T25 and more for a discounted price!! Sweet right?!?!

Now the next zinger is I am hosting an exclusive FOCUS T25 Health and Fitness Challenge group that will begin Monday, April 28th!! (just in time to get yourself on the right path before we enter the Summer Season!!) 

These health and fitness groups are the way to make this all work for the long haul!! No more back and forth in your weight, in your diet. I will help you learn how to build those healthy habits for Working Out AND Eating Healthy!! Then add in support and accountability and you have the ultimate equation to SUCCESS!!!!

CONTACT ME Today 
to join me in my T25 Health and Fitness challenge!! 
There are only 5 spots available 
and I guarantee they will go quickly!!  

If you have more questions and want to talk it through more that is fine by me. I want you to feel comfortable with your decision!! 

Now What Are you waiting for?

Contact me with your questions or better yet to GET STARTED!!

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY LIfe 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

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Agua Fresca Strawberry Shakeology

Ahhh this week I have been reliving my moments on the S.S. Beachbody!! What a fantastic time I had!! One of the perks on the ship was we had the opportunity to do live workouts with some celebrity trainers like Shaun T, Tony Horton, and Autumn Calabrese.

working out with Autumn on the cruise
Hello, she is the creator of the 21 Day Fix!!

Another perk was after every workout there was a Shakeology Bar!! Um Hello, my favorite drink...my favorite meal...and now someone else was making it for me? SOLD!! I overindulged in Shakeology that is FOR SURE!!

What was also nice about this shakeology bar was there were recipes that were used that quite honestly I would not have tried.  One in particular AGUA FRESCA!! See this recipe is make with cucumbers and at the time I didn't know what was in it but all I knew is I loved it!! When I found out the recipe had cucumbers I couldn't believe it - huh, who would have thought to include cucumbers!!

Well thankfully the Shakeology gurus did and now I have that same awesome recipe to share with you!!

AGUA FRESCA SHAKEOLOGY

yep that's me!!

1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology

¾ cup water (or club soda - personally I used water)

½ medium cucumber, peeled, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Ice, if desired

Blend and Enjoy!!

For the best taste experience, use a blender and add ice. The more ice, the thicker it gets. Feel free to use any kind of milk or milk substitute (almond, rice, or coconut milk)—the more milk, the creamier it gets! and get ready for this, my shake is equal to 5 plates of salad for a whopping 146 Calories! 

Now I don't calorie count, personally it's not for me, but I can tell you without counting calories I have been able to stay at the same weight (which was below my goal) for a year and a half now.

Want to know one of my secrets for this continued success?
SHAKEOLOGY!!!!

How do you get your nutrients? I CONDENSE mine!
I once lacked ENERGY and lived off coffee all day long. Now, I start my day POWER PACKED with nutrients. Fueling my body the best way I can!! Shakeology makes the most important meal of the day, both my HEALTHIEST and EASIEST!

If you are not already drinking Shakeology YOU SHOULD START NOW! Not because it is a weight loss shake or a protein shake because it is neither of them.  Instead it is a nutrition shake that will do so much for you, you will wonder how you got by without.

TRUST ME!! If you would like more information to get started or maybe you already drink shakeology and are interested in how to get it cheaper, 
CONTACT ME!! I can give you the scoop and help you get set up!!

Although I miss my Ocean View from aboard the S.S.Beachbody, I am thankful I found this tasty recipe to enjoy at home!! It will always remind me of my time I got to workout LIVE with Tony Horton!!

one of Tony Horton's live workouts
aboard the S.S. Beachbody Cruise March 2014

If you decide to give this recipe a try I would love to hear what you think!!
Please do share!!

Until then, always remember...

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

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