Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Why wait until the New Year to set a weight loss goal?   I would like to avoid gaining the average 10 pounds a person can expect to gain over the months of November and December.   So I need to make a plan and put some action behind it.    Here are some tips I came up with to help us all stay on track.

1.  Have a plan for fitness.   Plan to workout at home, go for a walk or run, or hit the gym for at least 30 minutes 5 or 6 days a week.

2.  Have a plan for nutrition.  Meal plan on the weekend.   Make sure you shop and prep the food ahead of time for easy access.   Cook chicken and portion it out ahead of time.   Cut up vegetables and fruit and use ziplock bags for easy storage.   Know what you are going to eat and how much.   

3.  Be accountable.   You've got goals, shout them out!   Tell a friend or spouse, post to social media.  Find a small group of like minded individuals to help keep you accountable.

4.  Drink your water.   Current recommendation are to divide your current weight by 2 and drink that amount in ounces of water.   For example if you weigh 150 pounds you should be drinking 75 ounces of water each day.  

5. Eliminate temptation.   Donate treats that are still in your house to a local food pantry.   Don't buy what you know you can't manage.   You control what goes in your shopping cart and it has to start there.  

These are just a handful.   Do you have tips of your own?  Share them below!   I would love to hear from you.  

Losing weight during the Holidays can happen.   Stop guessing what needs to be done and make a plan.   Fill out my form below and I will connect you with simple nutrition and fitness that works!

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5 minute plank workout

This 5 minute plank workout is a great addition to any workout and will get your core feeling tight.

Start with 1 minute full plank

30 second elbow plank

leg raise plank 30 seconds each leg

1 minute side plank  both sides

end with a 30 second elbow plank

Let me know in the comments what you thought!

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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things! Birthday Edition

Today is my birthday!   I thought I would share with you a few things I am madly in love with!   First up is the new Shakeology Boosts!   I just got back from vacation and I have to say.   Not a lot of veggies were eaten.   So today I added a full serving of leafy green vegetables to my Shakeology.   Now I know what you are thinking.   How does it taste?   Honestly I don't notice a flavor change at all!   Here is the scoop:

Power Greens Boost contains veggies like cucumber, kale, and spinach to deliver a full serving of vegetables in each scoop. Plus, this potent Boost supports the body's natural acid/alkaline balance.

There are other options as well:

Focused Energy boost :This unique formula is designed to deliver a wholesome boost of energy. The energy comes from 100 mg of natural caffeine from guarana and green tea. This Boost also supports mental clarity, alertness, and focus.  

Digestive Health boost: With a unique blend of 7 grams of both soluble AND insoluble fiber packed into every single scoop, this formula stands apart from typical fiber supplements that contain only soluble fiber. This powerful boost helps support regularity and digestive health

You can read more about it here  SHAKEOLOGY BOOSTS

I have to say I am absolutely in LOVE with Beachbody On Demand!   They have added it to Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.   They have a HUGE library of full fitness programs PLUS my programs I have purchased such as 21 Day Fix,  T25, and many more!    This month they are adding new and exclusive content from Celebrity Trainers Autumn Calabrese, Tony Horton and Sagi Kalev!   Plus more exclusive content from Master Trainers!   You can read all about Beachbody on Demand here---->  Click this!

Want to purchase Shakeology Boosts?    Use these links

http://bit.ly/powergreensBG    Power Greens

http://bit.ly/digestiveboostBG   Digestive Health

http://bit.ly/energyboostBG     Focused Energy

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How will you manage your kids device time this summer?

Remember the days when watching TV was the only option?   We had 2 channels.   I spent my summer watching Days of Our Lives because there was NOTHING on!   Now we not only do we have hundreds of channels to choose from, but there is YouTube, and Pinterest, and Instagram, and Facebook and well you get this picture.  


I know what is on my mind this summer.   How will I monitor the kids and their device time?   I have 4 kids and they are all grade school age and older.   My son is the most affected when it comes to too much device time.    He is moody, grumpy, and out of sorts if he spends too much time.

Unless we make a deliberate effort to have a plan for our device time it won't happen.

I am curious to hear from you.

How do you monitor your kids device time?

Does it affect your kids mood if they spend too much time on it?

How do you keep up with all of it?   Snapchat, Vines, Instagram, email, texting

Are you overwhelmed?

We are having a discussion on my Facebook Page this week.   I'd love for you to join us!

We are the first generation to parent this issue.   I know as a fellow parent I can use all the help I can get.


www.facebook.com/getfitwithbetsy

30 Day Busy Moms Group

I don't know about you, but I look at my calendar this time of year and it is full! Getting my daily workout in makes me a better mom, wife, friend, sister and all around a happier person. I need the endorphins. I have to make it a priority. 

I am looking for 10 busy moms to join me. Moms who need energy, encouragement and empowerment. Moms who desire to lose weight and learn how to eat right.

Together we will follow a fitness program, a clean eating menu, and we will work together to reach our goals. We start together. We finish together. We start May 24th. Space is limited and these groups fill up fast! Fill out this form to be considered.

No obligation let's just chat about your goals and see if this is a fit for you!

Busy moms challenge

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It's Time to Eat Clean

I don't know about you, but I know I need to get back on track with my eating habits.  Spring is here!  Summer is coming.  Are you ready to set the tone for this month?  If so, I have a solution for you.

Starting April 1st I will be opening a group and I have a seat with your name on it.  I will provide you with:

• a grocery list
• a meal plan
• a fun and motivating group

I need you to commit to:

• grocery shopping so you are prepared
• being an active participant in the group
• supporting and encouraging others in the group so we can all be successful.

If this sounds like just what you need fill out this form

http://tinyurl.com/eatcleanwithbetsy

I look forward to eating clean with you!

An introverted coach?

I am an introvert.   I like to be at home with my family.   I enjoy deep meaningful conversation.  I dislike small talk.   I love people.   I love being around groups of people.   I just feel recharged when I am alone.    

I am a coach.   I meet new people everyday.   I help people reach their health and fitness goals.   I help people be successful.   I am passionate about my coaching.

I want you to know that all kinds of people make great coaches.   Extroverts and introverts.   This business suits me because I can do it from home.   I can connect with people on my time.   

In fact I just got back from Lincoln, NE from a Super Saturday event.   It was awesome to be in a group of like minded people.   It was great to workout LIVE with Shaun T.  It fueled me to go home and keep reaching out to people.   There are lots of people out there who are just looking to connect with someone.   Even introverts can do that.   Thankfully we can do it from home!

If you have any questions about coaching or what it means to be a coach.  I would love to connect with you!