What is LIIFT4?

I think my current friends and customers who have Beachbody on Demand (BOD) can agree when I say this year we have had access to some AMAZING new programs with our annual subscription and that is in addition to the 600+ workouts we already HAD access to with BOD .

And now we have LIIFT4 coming, so let's break it down! 

• Trainer: Joel Freeman
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Program Length: 8 weeks
• Commitment Time: 30-40 minutes, 4 days/week
• Equipment Needed: light, medium & heavy weights (this depends on your strength level)
• Best For: toning and sculpting muscle, fat/weight loss
• Release Date: VIP Early Access starts July 16th, available on BOD Oct 1st

So what is it? A mix of lifting and HIIT, 4 days a week.
What are the workouts like? The moves are based on classic lifting techniques that let you isolate, stabilize, and focus each rep on the muscle group you’re working. Each workout is structured
to keep your heart rate up, through tempo lifting and timed HIIT intervals, to help maximize calorie burn and targeted muscle-building. And every workout is 30–40 minutes and ends with a quick core routine. There are two phases for maximum results. For the first 6 weeks, you will build, strengthen, and define your body, followed by 2 weeks to burn through calories and fat, a shred phase to show off that hot bod! So in Phase 1, there is more focus on the lifting with some HIIT built in BUT once you get to the second phase, you will have more HIIT incorporated into your workouts. And get this, they are 32 UNIQUE workouts all filmed in real time. 

Why only 4 days? By having 3 days off, it gives your muscles time to rest and rebuild, meaning you’ll be able to push harder and do better on the days you are working out. AND let's be honest, 30-40 minutes a day, 4 days a week, even the busiest people can squeeze this into their hectic schedules. 

The initial test group saw some AMAZING results, here are SOME of them below. 

Let's talk nutrition! There are two different meal plans, one to lose weight and one to build muscle. It also uses the infamous portion control containers, because THEY WORK! There is one TREAT (Cheat) day a week AND it incorporates our Performance Line to enhance your workouts and results. 

PS - YES, you can have booze in moderation on your TREAT day! BOOM. I am in. HA! 

Here is the even better part...you can literally do this program ANYWHERE because you the option to use the resistance band (that comes with your pack when you sign up) versus weights. So when you travel and you may not have access to a weight room...TAKE THE BAND! Or if you don't own weights and aren't ready to invest in them yet, the band works! But if you have weights or want to get some, you will need light, medium and heavy, all depending upon what YOU can lift. 

The program is being released in 2 phases. 

1. July 16th - VIP Early Access: When you purchase one of the above VIP options through a coach (hopefully ME!), you’ll have access to all of the LIIFT4 workouts on July 16th! And access to my exclusive pre-launch test group. 
2. Oct. 1st - Without Early Access: VIP Early Access begins July 16th, all other BOD subscribers will have access to the program starting October 1st.

You guys, this program is for ANYONE and everyone. If you are thinking about doing it, stop thinking, just GO FOR IT! And if you need a coach, I am here to help, just fill out the form below!

Exclusive Pre Launch Group Form

Chicken Taco Tostada (80 Day Obsessed/Fix Approved)

Ok, so if you made my last recipe, this one is pretty damn similar but with chicken & a little bit of avocado for good measure. This was my "last supper" before I moved myself back down to plan b where my healthy fat (cheese, avocado, nuts) is no longer paired with a protein or a carb. So you can bet your ass I savored every damn bite.

What you need (1 serving):
1 Corn Tortilla
1/4 C Nonfat Refried Beans
3/4 C of Chicken Taco Meat (recipe below)
1 C Cabbage Slaw (Trader Joe's) 
1/8 C Kraft Hot Habanero Cheese (if you like a kick, it is the shit)
1/8 C Diced Avocado
1 Lime

Preparation: 
1. Make sure your chicken is prepped, recipe below! Set aside 3/4 cup of warmed meat.

2. Bake your tortilla or if you have an air fryer, place it in the air fryer with an oven safe dish on top of it so it doesn't fly around or fold up. I use a little creme brûlée dish to set on top of mine. I like mine crisp but you can bake/air fry it to your liking. I do mine for about 6-8 minutes (flipping 1/2 way) at 350 in the air fryer.
If you use an oven, I would do 350 for the same time, flipping half way through with tongs, keep an eye out because you don't want it to burn, you just want it light brown and crisp.



3. While that bakes, heat up your 1/4 cup of refried beans. Set aside.

4. Squeeze a 1/2 of a fresh lime into your cabbage slaw. I also heat this up because I like it a bit softer.  15-20 seconds will do! Set aside.

5. Cut up your avocado and measure out your cheese. Set all aside.

6. Once tortilla is done, layer it all on! I start with the beans, then add meat, cabbage slaw, cheese, then place the avocado on top, because it is pretty. ;) 

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Chicken Taco Meat Recipe:

2lbs chicken, cubed
2 tbsp southwest seasoning
1 can of Rotel (no salt added)

1. Cut up and cook chicken.
2. Add seasoning, mix well.
3. Add rotel, let simmer 5 minutes.
4. Portion out in 3/4 cup servings, should be 6.
5. Put into fridge or freezer depending on how quickly you will be eating it. 

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ENJOY! Feel free to pin or share! And if you make it, tell me how you like it, snap a pic and tag me!

PS: All that is missing is a fresh margarita....soon enough friends, soon enough! 

For my Fix family: 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Blue

Tostada (80 Day Obsessed/Fix Approved)

If you know me, you know I LOVE ME SOME MEXICAN FOOD! So any chance I have to make tacos, taco salads, fajitas, whatever it is...I am going to make it! 

I am still in my 80 day program and when I bumped up from plan B to plan C for my nutrition because I was hangry, I was finally able to pair my cheese with a carb and protein (because I got an extra carb and protein in C)...and of course veggies so you know whatever I made FIRST for the specific meal was going to be Mexican, of course.  

I know, you are probably thinking, you were finally able to pair your cheese with a carb and a protein?! Trust me, it isn't as scary as it sounds and I promise, I will do a blog post explaining what I am doing but just know this timed nutrition meal plan is EVERYTHING! I LOVE it. If you need a swift kick in the pants with your nutrition and workouts, seriously, message me. We NEED to chat. This program has been a game changer for me and my girls in my group!

Ok, now for the recipe because that is what you want, right?!

What you need (1 serving):
1 Corn Tortilla
1/4 C Nonfat Refried Beans
3/4 C of my Taco Meat (Yes, use mine, it is amazing. Obv. you would omit the red pepper & rice from that recipe but that link will give you instructions on how to make the taco meat)
1/2 C Cabbage Slaw
1/2 C Chopped Tomatoes
1/4 C Kraft Hot Habanero Cheese (if you like a kick, it is the shit)
1 Lime
 

Preparation: 
1. Make sure your taco meat is prepped! I make 2lbs of this in advance and have it pre portioned in the fridge or freezer for quick meals. Set aside 3/4 cup of warm taco meat.

2. Bake your tortilla or if you have an air fryer, place it in the air fryer with an oven safe dish on top of it so it doesn't fly around or fold up. I use a little creme brûlée dish to set on top of mine. I like mine crisp but you can bake/air fry it to your liking. I do mine for about 6-8 minutes (flipping 1/2 way) at 350 in the air fryer.
If you use an oven, I would do 400 for the same time, flipping half way through with tongs, keep an eye out because you don't want it to burn, you just want it light brown and crisp.

3. While that bakes, heat up your 1/4 cup of refried beans. Set aside.

4. Squeeze a 1/2 of a fresh lime into your cabbage slaw. I also heat this up because I like it a bit softer.  15-20 seconds will do! Set aside.

5. Cut up your 1/2 cup of tomatoes and measure out your cheese. Set all aside.

6. Once tortilla is done, layer it all on! I start with the beans, then add meat, cabbage slaw, cheese, then place the tomatoes all over (because I like to play with my food). 

ENJOY! Feel free to pin or share! And if you make it, tell me how you like it, snap a pic and tag me!

PS: All that is missing is a fresh margarita....soon enough friends, soon enough! 

For my Fix family: 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Blue

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Ok, so most of you know I am in week 3 of a new program and with that new program comes a new meal plan layout. I still get to eat MOST of the same foods (minus cake, did someone say cake?) but it is simplified so I know what foods I should eat TOGETHER at each meal! And my afternoon snack happens to be a healthy fat and a veggie plus a fruit. Unfortunately since my son has tree nut allergies, I skip the option of nuts and go for the cheese. 

And I have found a recipe that I love and keep repeating...daily. And I am getting questions about it so I thought I would share what I use to make it.

These are the BEST 🍅 ever! If you have a Whole Foods nearby, see if they have them. They smell amazing & taste even more amazing.

WHAT YOU NEED: 

1 cup tomatoes
1/4 cup BelGioioso Mozzarella Pearls
Lighthouse freeze dried Basil to taste (I prefer fresh but it’s all been brown at the store)
Drizzle of Trader Joe’s Balsamic Vinegar
Pinch of s&p

Mix & enjoy. 😍

For my container loving fam: 1 Green, 1 Blue

Hello, 2018!

You guys...I have BEEN TERRIBLE at this whole blog thing. Writing blog posts isn't my thing, obviously. 

But since I have been MIA for almost 4 months, let me give you an update on life. 

1. Still living that coach life, helping people via private online accountability groups as they work towards their health and fitness goals. And loving it. Actually, we start a new program next week and I can't freaking wait! More to come on that for sure! 

2. Still looking to go back to work full time though...I know, seems silly, right?! If you are friends with me on Facebook, you know the whole story about why but long story short, I feel like it is right for me, right now. I went through SEVERAL interviews starting in July ending in December, all with one company, all VERY promising yet ended up with 4 no's. I was given very positive feedback each time, even referred from team to team after one team would pick another candidate but each time someone swooped in that was internal and ended up landing the job. It was draining but I have not given up. I just took a break to start looking again until the new year...get it, my last interview was December and I took a break until January. LOL. HA! I crack myself up. Anyways with my husbands new job and his travel these first few months, I think it was the work gods telling me it wasn't the right time! 

3. No travels since the summer, unfortunately, but eagerly counting down until our cruise! 110 days! 

4. We had a GREAT Christmas. Although I am glad we are back to our routine and everyone is back to school.


Ok, just keeping it short and sweet for now, until next time...which will be next week as we go into our new group, stay warm! xoxo