tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83974030354460613232024-03-13T22:58:08.596-07:00Stumbling Along...on a journey to become a better me. You'll find a lot of happy, a lot of sad, a lot of frustration, and a little love, mixed with some baking, cooking, and decorating all in an attempt to figure out what I truely want from life. Hope you enjoy the ride with me!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233175746662997368noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397403035446061323.post-8387641604135339192017-05-22T10:15:00.000-07:002017-05-22T10:15:29.159-07:00HUGE NEWS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233175746662997368noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397403035446061323.post-7917280517687022272016-08-19T06:10:00.000-07:002016-08-19T06:27:12.733-07:00And the winner is....<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Daneene!</span><br />
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She's already been emailed so I can get her FREE bag of shakeology on the way to her!<br />
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Want your chance to win? This giveaway is over but I'll be starting a new one next week!<br />
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PLUS I'm starting a new<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/890061021098965/" target="_blank"> challenge group</a> at the end of the month. I would LOVE for you to participate, get healthy, and be entered in to win a piece of a $1 MILLION pot. Yep, that's right! <br />
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Beachbody believes in our programs and you so much that they're putting their money where their mouths are! Starting September 5th- anyone who participates in a challenge group through their free challenge tracker app, purchases a challenge pack (this includes a work out program, meal plan, portioned containers, and a 30 day supply of shakeology,) checks in with 5 shakes a week and 3 workouts a week for 4 weeks straight- no breaks! Will receive a piece of the money they've put into the healthbet!<br />
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How much is in the healthbet pot? $1 million! That's way more than I've EVER seen a dietbet go up to! PLUS they're adding in $5 from every challenge pack sold in August. SO the pot may go as high as $3 million! Can you imagine? You will win money with this bet! And all you have to do is take care of yourself- which is the goal anyway, right?!?!<br />
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Now is the time to get started! I have a challenge group starting on August 29th! That will be our prep week so we will all be set up and ready to go for September 5th. If you want to be a part of it <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/890061021098965/" target="_blank">here is the link</a> to sign up! We don't even have to be facebook friends since this will go through the app- though I'd love to connect with all of you and I will be touching base with you regularly to make sure you're getting the most out of your challenge pack, working towards your goals, AND qualifying to win your piece of the bet! I will need your email address so I can send you a link to the group on the challenge tracker and we will need to talk about which challenge pack you decide to purchase through me (this is for my clients only, if you already have a coach, please speak to them about what challenges they're currently running, or I will ask you to switch to me. I love helping people but this is also a business!)<br />
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Finishing up meal prep for this week and all I can think
about is how much I don’t want to go to work tomorrow. Not because I’m lazy or because I just want
to lie around all day. Because what I do
in my 9-5 career, I have no passion for.
I want to help people, I want to serve them, and as a customer support
supervisor/manager I never thought I wouldn’t be able to do that, but I can’t. A client sent back a survey last week stating
my team and I are completely POWERLESS.
She couldn’t have been more accurate.
The company I work for has tied my hands, and I understand that is a
necessity since this is the corporate business world, and their eye always has
to be on the bottom line. But I don’t
want to live that way. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t want to deceive people or leave them without the
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build them up, and support them as they work towards their goals. As a Beachbody coach I’m able to do that! I’m expected to stand by my clients and my
team members and help them reach the goals they set for their health and
fitness, and for their future. It’s
exciting to actually be passionate about what I’m doing and it makes me sad
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Tonight as I dread going back to an office that holds very
little for my future (besides grief,) I wonder if any of you feel the same
way. Do you go to work because it pays
your bills and not because it’s what you love to do? Maybe it doesn’t even pay all of your bills… Do you go to work out of necessity and not
out of desire? Do you want to help
people? Do you want to have time for
your family and friends, to be able to travel, to get out of debt, and simply
be free to do what sets your soul on fire?
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Me too! That’s what I’m
working towards as a Beachbody coach. I
want you to think long and hard about what you do, how it makes you feel, and
if you want more than what your current position is giving you. If you’re as unhappy as I am, wouldn’t it be
worth it to hear what this coaching “thing” is all about? Wouldn’t it be worth it to bring in some
extra money or maybe even replace your current income (with hard work and
dedication)? If you’re not happy with
your current position and you’re looking for something more- reach out to
me. This might be for you, it might not,
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233175746662997368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397403035446061323.post-33068201827360966692016-08-12T05:00:00.000-07:002016-08-12T05:00:21.010-07:00Get your hands on Shakeology- GIVEAWAYEric and I are both coaches, but I'm the one who is actively building the business! It wasn't until recently that I was able to convince him to actually drink it and see how amazing it is! So we have a surplus!<br />
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I want you to find out how amazing Shakeology is by giving you a months supply! That's either a bag (30 servings) or a box of sample packs (24.) Enter below and whoever has the most points by the end of 8/19 will have a box/bag on the way to them!<br />
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It's full of superfoods, pro and pre biotics, digestive enzymes, and plenty of nutrients you need but rarely get! It helps keep your blood sugar at an even level, which helps you not have afternoon slumps, and fights sugar cravings. It helps keep you full while promoting a healthy digestive track which is great for digestion (duh) and for promoting a strong immune system!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233175746662997368noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397403035446061323.post-86059064500211285552016-08-10T10:41:00.002-07:002016-08-10T10:57:55.589-07:00This is REAL!If you're my friend on Facebook then you already saw this picture this morning but I wanted to share it with more people so I'm sharing it here as well:<br />
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In the middle you'll see a gorgeous and deverce group of women. We came together this weekend for something called a Super Saturday, where we got to do a live <a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/country-heat?referringRepId=916102" target="_blank">Country Heat </a>work out, meet and hear from Autumn Calabrese, hear from the top Plus Sized Coach in our company (I love her and will update you on her tomorrow!) and just have an all around great time with each other. </div>
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I love seeing the difference! Seeing how confident we've become. How much we've grown. How some of us have been able to pay off debt. How some of us were able to leave 2nd jobs or even just work in general. It's amazing to me. This is REAL!</div>
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That's what I wanted to share with you today. I've been hit with a lot of negativity lately. People saying this is a scam, that our pictures are photoshoped, or that Beachbody is nothing more than a cult. Do we get together and get excited? HELL YEA! But I assure you this isn't a cult and since it means so much to me, it really hurts to hear people think that.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233175746662997368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397403035446061323.post-48052984716101632152016-07-27T03:15:00.000-07:002016-07-27T11:40:36.129-07:00Country Heat Releases TODAY!UPDATE! COUNTRY HEAT IS LIVE! Click <a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/country-heat?referringRepId=916102" target="_blank">here</a> to order! But please still feel free to contact me for questions or help!<br />
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I feel like a kid on Christmas morning! I have been waiting for this day for months and it's finally here! Country Heat will be available to order this afternoon around 5 pm!<br />
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I won't have a direct link until it's live BUT you can<br />
1. message me and I'll send it to you as soon as we have it (jcook5909@gmail.com Subject Line "Order Country Heat" or on facebook, or even text me 201-469-6360) OR<br />
2. go <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/jess6683" target="_blank">here </a>and select shop. It will appear in the options once it's live, which should be around 5 pm EST.<br />
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If you order *FROM MY SITE* and you order TODAY, TOMORROW, OR FRIDAY (7/27-7/29/2016) I will send you a $10 gift card to Victoria's Secrets (you'll have so much more fun with that after you work on that smoking hot body you've always wanted!) AND a pair of dance socks. I had no idea these things existed until my upline coach, Rose, did the test group but she said they are the best way to do this work out and do it safely because you should wear shows but you also need to slide a little.<br />
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TODAY! I announced a reward that I'm offering to anyone who purchases a challenge back from me TODAY! SO if you purchase, TODAY 7/20/2016 I will send you a free copy of Fixate, the 21 day fix approved cookbook, as a reward for making the commitment to put yourself first for a little bit!<br />
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I'm currently doing the <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCP3D160?referringRepId=916102" target="_blank">3 day refresh</a> to help get me back on track! After the <a href="https://extranet.securefreedom.com/MillionDollarBody/csShopping/ShoppingCart_Detail.asp?PriceID=363267&Cat=Challenge%20Packs|&AddToCart=" target="_blank">Ultimate Reset</a> I lost 20 lbs and had a new appreciation for food and fueling my body. But it did not take long for me to backslide into old bad habits; and gain back 5 lbs. A handful of women on my team are doing the Refresh before we go to Nashville for summit next week (OMG I CAN'T WAIT) so I figured I'd give it a try. Today is day 2 of 3 so not too bad, nearly 1/2 way done. Problem is my facebook feed is full of videos of bacon wrapped everything and amazing baked goods and I am kind of struggling to stay on track. But I figure it's only 3 days- if I can't last 3 days, I'm not nearly as strong as I thought! So onward and upward.<br />
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As I mentioned before I'm getting on a plane to Nashville by myself for the first time ever next week in order to go to the annual Beachbody summit. I'll get to meet the majority of my team, many of whom I feel like I've known for years but have never seen face to face! I'll work out with the celebrity trainers. And best of all, LEARN about this incredible business opportunity that I've been dabbling in! On top of all that, NASHVILLE Y'ALL I'M GOING TO NASHVILLE! This is a bucket list location for me and I am jumping out of my skin with excitement about it!</div>
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Also- yesterday was the LAST sneak peek of Country Heat on Beachbody on Demand. The official launch date is 7/27/2016- NEXT WEDNESDAY and I am sooooo excited! Here is a little video of me getting my grove on in my apartment last night (I'm not a professional dancer so please be kind!)</div>
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Life is oh so good. My boyfriend is incredible and does little things like laundry and fix the shower when I don't even ask. On Saturday I went horseback riding with some friends and when I came back he had built me a wrack for my weights- again completely unprompted. Sometimes I'm sad that I didn't meet him sooner to get to love him longer, but all the shit I went through before him has made me appreciate every little thing he does that much more! </div>
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At the end of June we went on a staycation/mini adventure vacation! We went to a concert, went to 6 Flags Great Adventure, did 3 days in OC, Maryland, a day at Knoebels, ventured into Philly for fireworks (with our dog which was nuts) and again for the art museum, and tried to see our local fireworks in the rain on the 4th of July (we walked to the high school from our place, waited in the rain for an hour, saw nearly the whole crowd start to leave, figured it was canceled, walked back to our place, and heard them going off as we unlocked our door. I have very bad luck with actually getting to see fireworks, which is sad because they make me so happy!) Overall, it was a fantastic week! We had fun on a ton of rides, went jet skiing for the first time, went mini golfing with dinosaurs, had amazing food, and just enjoyed each others company. Oh and we did karaoke! Ahhh so much fun! Here's a little collage of a bunch of things we did:</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233175746662997368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397403035446061323.post-72421012799325962532016-07-18T10:00:00.002-07:002016-07-18T10:00:26.239-07:00Renew Yourself<div>
I apologize I have not kept up with the blog- I'm more of a facebook and instagram person but I've set a goal to post at least 3 times a week going forward. So here we go!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;">It's time to renew yourself! Find your inner calm, regain your confidence, and take control of your health through fitness and an all around healthy lifestyle!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;">Do you feel like you've lost your way or need a fresh start? I know how that feels! I've started over more times than I'd like to admit, but every time I come back better and stronger than before. Now I want to help YOU do the same!</span></span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;">Yes- this is a health and fitness challenge but this is so much more than fitting into an old pair of jeans or reaching a certain weight (through away your scale!) This is about renewing yourself! This is about finding your happiness and confidence! Fuel your body as well as your soul!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;">We will support each other thro</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;">ugh struggles and cheer each other on through achievement. You will have me at your beckon call whenever you feel like you're falling behind or that you want to quit. I've quit so many times, I know how awful it feels! Call me, text me, email me, facebook me any time, any day! I won't let you quit- I will push you to the finish line!<br /><br />What exactly are you agreeing to:<br />*30 day challenge- 1 week of prep, 3 weeks of work<br />*Fitness program that is done in your home, on your schedule- everyone is capable of making this happen!<br />*30 days of clean eating, following an easy eating plan. This is NOT a diet, this is learning portions and healthy choices.<br />*30 days of drinking shakeology- a daily dose of dense nutrition. This will help you fight cravings, get a ton of nutrients that you need, and keep you full!<br />*Participating in the group- this is a safe place, it is completely private so only group members will see your posts. Feel free to post selfies, videos, memes, whatever you feel like sharing.<br /><br />We start on August 8th, last day to RSVP is July 30th. Are you ready to make the commitment to renewing yourself?</span><br />
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When you're trying to lose weight or build muscle, protein is essential! They're the building blocks of your body and they fuel metabolic activities! It helps cells grow and repair, so if you eat or drink protein after a workout it will help you not feel sore later on and it will help strengthen your muscles so you don't injure yourself.<br />
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<li>Regulating and initiating metabolic activities</li>
<li>They support all of your body's tissues which in turn will allow you to stand up and move around (kinda important)</li>
<li>Giving your body a small amount of energy (natural energy!)</li>
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My favorite ways to get protein in my diet are fish (especially salmon,) a juicy steak, and <a href="http://www.shakeology.com/jess6683" target="_blank">shakeology!</a> But it's not always good to eat a ton of meat and you can't survive on shakeology alone. Here is a list of great alternatives for protein!<br />
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Happy 1st day of June- personally the best month of the year since it's my birthday month & is usually the last month of school, remember how exciting the end of the year was?</div>
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1. Kick butt work out, done thanks to Shaun T<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br />2. Week long goal- mine is to eat as clean as I possibly can!<br />3. Month long goal- keep up with <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/insanitymax30?source=feed_text&story_id=10106394413540889" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">‪#‎</span><span class="_58cm">insanitymax30‬</span></a> and lose another 10 lbs<br />4. What am I thankful for so far this year? Lets see... The chance to go to Nashville this summer with my fellow <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/teamarise?source=feed_text&story_id=10106394413540889" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">‪#‎</span><span class="_58cm">teamarise‬</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/beachbody?source=feed_text&story_id=10106394413540889" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">‪#‎</span><span class="_58cm">beachbody‬</span></a> coaches and getting to learn, grow, abd build a business with them every day, moving in with Eric, getting to see my family on a way more regular basis than I have since I was 8 years old!<br />5. So proud of myself for pushing through my workouts even when I want to stop and deciding to tackle beachbody with everything I've got. That smile may look weak because it's right after my workout but there is so much strength behind it!</span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="h94i-0-0">I realized today that in the 6+ months I've been a Beachbody coach, I've never posted on "transformation Tuesday." Well, there's no time like the present! </span><br />
Yesterday I completed a 21 day challenge- I completed the <a href="https://extranet.securefreedom.com/MillionDollarBody/csShopping/ShoppingCart_Detail.asp?PriceID=363267&Cat=Challenge%20Packs|&AddToCart=" target="_blank">Beachbody ultimate rese</a>t. It can be called a cleanse or a detox but it's unlike any other "program" or "system" I've ever come across. There were no juices, never any time of starving. I ate real, healthy, filling food the entire time. I did take a lot out of my diet- such as processed sugars, gluten, and even animal products. I did this to break my dependence on sugar, to clear my body of chemicals, and to relearn how to eat according to what my body needs.<br />
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<span data-offset-key="2h4fq-0-0"> *I've learned to enjoy the eating process- something as simple as chewing my food, instead of just shoveling it in as quickly as I can. </span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="4f567-0-0"> *I've learned that I like a lot more vegetables than I thought.</span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="em7rs-0-0"> *I've learned that I don't *need* bread and cheese to live. For that matter, I don't *need* meat either, although that's probably the one thing I've enjoyed putting back in my daily diet the most!</span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="aukqs-0-0"> *I've learned that drinking water is enjoyable and I can drink the amount that my body requires. </span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="briop-0-0"> *I've slept better and felt cleaner than I can ever remember</span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="61g53-0-0"> *I've lost 20 lbs and can't wait to take what I've learned about food, portions, and balancing what I need vs. what I want into my next workout program (Insanity Max: 30 with Shaun T!) and see how much more I can lose.</span><br />
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Best of all, I feel like I've conquered a monster. Do I still splurge? Yep- I posted about that over the weekend. But I'm stronger now, I can fight those urges for longer and splurge less than I did before. When I eat clean, it feels so much better- I want that clean, healthy feeling to continue. I want to be able to pull more shirts from my closet- like this one- that I bought years ago, hoping it would eventually fit, and it FINALLY does, with a little extra room! <br />
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This has been an incredible experience and I was nervous to share this with all of you but I'm excited and couldn't hold back any longer. If you've ever felt stuck, if you've ever wanted to improve your health- clean up your eating, break your dependence on processed food or caffeine- I know how you feel! And I know that you can improve, you can feel better, you can change! If you want help, let me know. I'm always here for you!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233175746662997368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397403035446061323.post-71418857250885711672016-05-29T08:00:00.000-07:002016-05-29T08:00:07.703-07:00Life LatelyLife has changed a lot since I was posting regularly!<br />
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I've become a Beachbody coach- but I think you can tell that from my blog changes!<br />
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I moved into my own place- a place that is all mine! And proved that I not only could live alone but I actually loved living alone.<br />
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I have since moved in with my boyfriend and we seem to have made a nice little place for all our furbabies. (Here is Bella laying in the hall, waiting for him to come home, and Loki and Lil snuggled together on the couches.)<br />
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I'm finally in a place where I can enjoy my life, have little indulgences, and be confident that I'm building a productive and strong future!</div>
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Now that the torment of a horrible marriage is behind me, I have learned to not only love myself but also love a new and much better man (hence the moving in together.) I can also enjoy being with my family and friends, without having to be terrorized that I'm spending someone else's money (funny since I was the only one working for most of the relationship) or wasting time with people who are awful (again, funny, since they're the same people who took him in when he was too lazy and immature to pay bills.) But I will do my best to not dwell on the past and only enjoy the present and look to the future!</div>
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Speaking of enjoying the present (or recent past haha.) My mom and I went back to <a href="https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/skippack/" target="_blank">Painting with a Twist</a> because we loved it so much at her <a href="http://stumblingalongthrulife.blogspot.com/2016/05/update-ultimate-reset-day-8.html" target="_blank">birthday party</a> and painted our furbabies. I think we did a great job, what do you think?</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">How many times have you moved in your life? </i>I'm pretty sure I'm over 20 at this point!</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Have you ever been to Painting with a Twist or a paint shop like it? </i>I can't get enough of it!</div>
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- all veggies, no meat but feel free to add some farm raised chicken or beef.</div>
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EVOO<br />
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3 Medium Carrots- peeled, cleaned, and cut into chunks<br />
Broccoli/Snap Peas- I found a steamer bag in my produce section that was a mix of FRESH broccoli florets, snap peas, and sprouts- perfect!<br />
Peppers- again in my produce section I found a container of already thinly sliced and cleaned peppers- I used half of the container for this recipe<br />
Himilayan Salt<br />
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1. In a large frying pain heat 2 tablespoons of EVOO over high heat, include a few pinches of ginger and 2-4 cloves of chopped garlic (depending on how much you like garlic.)<br />
2. Add in carrots and stir constantly for a minute<br />
3. Lower to medium heat and add in the Broccoli/Snap Peas and stir occasionally for 4-5 minutes.<br />
4. Add in the peppers, cook for another few minutes. I found that my stove is unreliable, sometimes this takes a few minutes, sometimes it heats really fast.<br />
5. Add salt to taste.<br />
6. Serve with a side of the Liquid Amino- it tastes like a cross between teriyaki and soy sauce so don't be intimidated by it! <br />
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-The Reset calls for having a baked sweet potato and you can put the EVOO and seasonings on instead of butter or sour cream. So I decided to have fun with the recipe and cut them up into "fries."</div>
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3. Bake at 450 degrees for 30-40 minutes, flipped half way. Again my oven was temperamental, sometimes cooking faster than others, so watch them every 10 minutes or so to see what you need for your oven.</div>
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I love serving these together, especially because the "fries" feel like a cheat or indulgence but they're actually healthy for you! </div>
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Does anyone ever go through life thinking at some point they'll deal with murder? I didn't!<br />
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On March 10, 2016 that changed when 3 murders happened...<br />
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One took place here in PA, in Norristown to be exact, when my <a href="http://www.timesherald.com/article/JR/20160511/NEWS/160519952" target="_blank">employee </a>stabbed her step father to death during an argument in their home. I knew she had a temper, I knew she had a short fuzz, I never thought she'd kill someone. From what it sounds like, it was self defense and honestly I feel bad for her. She was always late and I always gave her trouble for it. They were fighting over the shower- makes me wonder what she had to go through every morning to be able to get to work.<br />
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The other two were Eric's cousins- 28 year old Ally and 21 month old Ana. I never met them but he spoke, and still speaks, of them with pride and admiration. Ally was the baby of his family and he loved her as well as Ana dearly. They were beautiful girls and I'm sad I never got a chance to meet and love them the way others do. Last night <a href="http://www.wxii12.com/news/arrest-made-in-galax-double-homicide/39599544" target="_blank">their murderer was arrested</a> and it gives me chills to think of this man being brought to justice. How do you kill a sweet, young woman, let alone a helpless, perfect baby? Ana's videos bring a smile to anyone who watches them and Ally's singing could bring you to tears with joy.<br />
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I'm not really sure what the point of this post is but it's been an emotional day and it's only 9:40 am, so I felt I needed to get this out. Murder is a traumatizing thing, even for someone so far on the outside like me. I weep for the families of the lost- people who had futures and who loved with all their hearts. And I weep for my employee who was wrong to have acted the way she did, but I can't imagine what it's like to be brought to that much anger and feel like you have no other way out.<br />
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If you're interested in supporting a good cause, I'd like to suggest <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForChildrenWithoutVoices/timeline" target="_blank">Justice For Children Without Voices</a> they've been a huge part of helping support the family during the investigation of Ana and Ally's murders, and they're continuing to be a huge help for many families in similar situations.<br />
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Have you ever experienced anything like this? How did you handle it?<br />
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I had planned to post every day or nearly every day on how the reset is going but I am still not used to blogging on a regular basis so please forgive me!<br />
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Today is day 8! I'm down 4 lbs and feeling pretty good. I still have a headache from time to time, but that could be from work, and I am a little sore, but that's probably from moving. My biggest struggles are :<br />
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1. Watching others eat when I can't! I'm in a baking group and this weekend we did Cupcake Wars. I have to admit, I splurged and at the quarter of each cupcake I was offered. It was delicious, I'm so impressed by these girls, but I regretted it later and I HATE that feeling. Plus my mom's 60th birthday was this weekend and nearly my entirely family was in from CT. I had to eat with everyone at the restaurant but at least I made good choices- instead of the cheeseburger I really wanted!<br />
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2. Trying new foods. So far I've forced myself to eat my vegetables which is tolerable but not delightful, and I've tried <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=braggs+liquid+aminos+32+oz&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=29830362266&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14103537683010222813&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4rhzvvpqb0_b" target="_blank">Braggs Liquid Aminos </a>which looks intimating but tastes nearly exactly like soy sauce. I have yet to try <a href="https://lightlife.com/products/organic-soy-tempeh" target="_blank">tempeh</a>, it just sits in my fridge, starring at me, mocking me. I really should eat it or the beans it offers as a substitute since I'm sure I'm missing out on protein that would be helpful for IDK living... but I can't.<br />
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I'm surprisingly not struggling with not having bread or cheese or meat. I miss it and I'm dreaming of my birthday- where I plan to have steak and a baked potato with cheese and bacon YUM! But I don't find myself having trouble when I'm home at night and wanting to snack. In fact I'm generally not hungry and struggle to eat the entire meal that's laid out in the meal plan. Oh and I LOVE the meal plan! I mean I'm terrified of some of the things they suggest to eat but I love that they laid out 21 days of meals with recipes and a shopping list, including a "crunch" plan for people on the go or with budget restrictions.<br />
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Over all I'm excited and I'm really looking forward to seeing where I'm at when the full 21 days are through.<br />
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If you're interested in doing the ultimate reset, check out the details <a href="http://www.ultimatereset.com/jess6683" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Today is the end of Teachers Appreciation week AND the start of Nurse Appreciation week. <br />
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I have a tremendous about of respect for people who work in these professions. <br />
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Teaching can be a thankless job where parents constantly complain and children don't behave. Teachers work nights and weekends, and often have to spend a lot of their own money on supplies and keeping their classrooms running. They don't get the respect they deserve!<br />
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Nursing is also a sometimes thankless job. Nurses give up nights, weekends, holidays- they miss out on a lot with their families in order to take care of ill patients who's families are not always easy to work with... often times the patient isn't easy to work with. They're under appreciated and under valued by many, but what they do is priceless!<br />
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In honor of these special weeks I'm offering a free gift to any teacher or nurse who purchases one of the following challenge packs from me between now and Monday May 9th.<br />
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<a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCP21D160?referringRepId=916102" target="_blank">21 Day Fix</a> is an amazing program that targets every part of your body in 30 minute workouts and gives solid, easy to follow nutrtion plan to maximize your results.<br />
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<a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCP22M140?referringRepId=916102" target="_blank">22 Minute Hard Corps</a> is a Boot Camp styled workout that focuses on cardio and resistance. It's led by P90X creator Tony Horton, who is hilarious and tough!<br />
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<a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCPIM205?referringRepId=916102" target="_blank">Insanity: MAX</a> is from my favorite trainer- Shaun T. It's an intense series of workouts that are highly focused on cardio. It's on sale this month!!!<br />
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">ÂĽ teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">½ teaspoon baking soda</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">4 large eggs</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">ÂĽ cup melted coconut oil</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">ÂĽ cup honey</span></li>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">ÂĽ cup + 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)</span></li>
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Is it just me or is breakfast the best meal of the day?! I LOVE waffles, pancakes, omelets, sausage, etc... Just thinking about it now is making my mouth water. BUT those aren't exactly the most nutritious options for breakfast. Here are some alternatives that will help you stay full and energized until lunch!<br />
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I am a firm believer in never cutting anything completely out and enjoying food/drinks in moderation. Since starting my <a href="http://teambeachbody.com/jess6683" target="_blank">Beachbody journey</a> I've learned so much about portion control, making sure I get enough fruits and vegetables, and I've learned to not rely on sugar to get me through the day. <br />
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Every now and again I do have a cheat or "indulgence" meal- we all should! Enjoy the ice cream, cake, mashed potatoes, whatever it is that makes you happy. But only once in a while and only at one meal! Yesterday I had an indulgence DAY!<br />
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I woke up, worked out (I'm currently in week 7 of <a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCP22M140?referringRepId=916102" target="_blank">22 Minute Hard Corps</a>) and had my <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/MDSUSH311G?referringRepId=916102" target="_blank">superfoods</a>. It was a great morning but then there was free pizza at work for lunch. And then I had to meet with an executive from a carrier we work with for happy hour. I had apps, a full meal, and 3 beers. OY! Was I bloated, full, and worst of all sluggish!<br />
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When I got home, I immediately crawled into bed even though it was barely 8:30. Then our friends text Eric to ask if we wanted to come downstairs and meet their baby- she's only a week old! I was literally holding the baby and falling asleep. He had to make me give her back and take me home. <br />
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Then this morning I had so much trouble getting up. I finally dragged my butt out of bed and did my work out but ugh, it's not 2:45 pm EST and I STILL feel sluggish!<br />
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Moral of this story- pay attention to what you eat and how it will affect your body! It's true that what you put in your body will reflect outside your body! We need veggies and fruits, and all the good stuff. I wish I would remember how awful I feel when I eat junk so that when I go on a "binge" I'll stop myself. I always think about it and then think "I'll be better tomorrow." Such a bad habit that I still need to work on breaking! I may be a Beachbody coach but I'm still human, I still make mistakes, I'm not going to be perfect all the time. It's about balance, not perfection, but oh boy what I did yesterday was not balance!<br />
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Have you ever felt so awful just from eating bad food that you struggled to get up the next morning? What do you do to prevent yourself from too many splurges?<br />
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I shared this recipe yesterday on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/stumblingalong" target="_blank">facebook page</a> but I'm still getting used to blogging again so I forget to share it here! Have you ever thought of putting avocado in anything? I'm learning to love it and really enjoying finding ways to use it besides in salads and on sandwiches! But I NEVER would have thought to bake with it!<br />
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I haven't tried this yet but it looks so good, I think I'll try it this weekend and I'll definitely report back on how well it goes! It's gluten free and a healthy alternative when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth!<br />
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<strong style="color: black;">Total Time:</strong> 51 min.<br /><strong style="color: black;">Prep Time:</strong> 15 min.<br /><strong style="color: black;">Cooking Time:</strong> 36 min.<br /><strong style="color: black;">Yield:</strong> 16 servings, 1 brownie each</div>
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<strong style="color: black;">Ingredients:</strong><br />Nonstick cooking spray<br />1 medium ripe avocado, mashed<br />¼ cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted<br />1 large egg, lightly beaten<br />½ cup pure maple syrup<br />1 tsp. pure vanilla extract<br />¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br />½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)<br />¼ cup gluten-free flour<br />⅓ cup dark chocolate chips</div>
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<strong style="color: black;">Preparation:</strong><br />1. Preheat oven to 350° F.<br />2. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.<br />3. Combine avocado, oil, egg, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.<br />4. Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a medium bowl; mix well.<br />5. Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture; mix well.<br />6. Add chocolate chips; mix until blended.<br />7. Pour batter into prepared pan; spread to make even.<br />8. Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.<br />9. Cool for an hour before removing from pan. Cut into 16 squares.</div>
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The blog has received a face lift to better capture what I'm doing in life currently and more importantly what I'm doing in Beachbody!<br />
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As a coach I have had the privilege of:<br />
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*working on myself- finding my confidence and strength<br />
*working on my health and fitness- I'm down 25 lbs AND I can actually do a burpee, though I still don't really like them!<br />
*travel- going to Nashville in July EEEEEEE!<br />
*beginning to supplement my income so I can pay off debt and save for a house<br />
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But this is just the beginning of what is possible!<br />
This is Courtney, a friend who grew up down the street from me and I met in high school when I moved to NJ. She has been a coach for a few years now and this is what she posted about coaching last night on facebook:<br />
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Then there is Rose. She is Courtney's friend from college and she is the leader of Team Arise. Last year she built her dream home in Cape May and retired from her full time job as a high school athletic trainer. This is what she had to say last night on facebook:</div>
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