I’m so excited to share something new with you! As you may know, Beachbody recently closed their coaching program, and I’ve made the switch to Shaklee - and I couldn’t be happier! After 2 months of using these products, I’ve found amazing replacements for my old favorites like Shakeology, Energize, and collagen. Here’s why you might want to make the switch too:

✨ Life Shake (Protein Shakes):

• 20g of protein per serving, which is more than Shakeology, and much easier on my digestion
• Powered by Leucine, which has been clinically proven to help people lose weight, maintain lean muscle mass, and support metabolism 
• Non-GMO, gluten-free, and clinically tested
• Comes in delicious plant-based and soy-based options
• And you can't beat the price, starting at $3.30 per serving compared to $4.33 per serving for Shakeology! 

Yesterday was my last official day as a Beachbody/BODi Coach. It's been a pretty amazing 12 1/2 years, and despite not having control over how and when this chapter came to an end, I'm not sad, but weirdly excited about it. (Maybe it will hit me when I least expect it? 🤷🏼‍♀️)

So in honor of 12 1/2 years of transformations, today I want to share a different kind of transformation post.

I had such an amazing time on the Margaritaville cruise this weekend… sun, fun, friends, and maybe a *few* too many drinks. But it reminded me how easy it can be to eat, drink, and overindulge your way through the holidays like you’re on vacation for the entire month.
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That’s why I’m so excited to be hosting a FREE Holiday Survival Guide in my facebook community… and it starts tomorrow!

This group will be packed with everything you need to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your health and wellness goals.

Here’s a little sneak peek of what you can expect!

I started researching new companies long before Beachbody made the news to dissolve their business model two weeks ago. For anyone on the inside who was actually paying attention, the writing was on the wall and it was only a matter of time. (There are also a lot of people who “bled Beachbody blue” who were blindsided because they trusted people they shouldn’t have, and I feel horrible for them.)
So after the initial shock, sadness, and anger wore off, the excitement kicked in!!

So why did I choose the company I did to partner with next?

Back in 2012, Beachbody entered my life in just the right season. I’m an old school P90X girl, and although I joined because of the workouts, it was the community and the business that also ended up changing my life for the better.

But just as people grow and evolve, so has this journey…
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After over 12 years, my career as a Beachbody Coach is coming to an end. 

After 12+ years, a huge part of my life is coming to an end. And while I may not have my Beachbody business anymore, I have so much more that can’t be taken away.

I’ve met the most incredible, amazing, supportive, and driven women you could ever imagine that I now call lifelong friends.

Working on myself, both physically and mentally, not only became daily habits, but they became so ingrained in my life that most days I don’t have to talk myself into doing them.
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I was given the financial and time freedom to quite literally travel the world and call anywhere I liked home.

November is right around the corner and we're kicking off the holiday season with 2 new FREE challenges!! 🎉 
 
CHALLENGE 1 - WELLNESS BOOK CLUB 
 
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's new book, Forever Strong, released this week and I can't wait to read it with you!! Dr. Lyon is an expert in the health and fitness field and specializes in the importance of protein and muscle and its effects on aging. 
 
Grab your copy below, and be sure to join our Girlfriend's Guide fb community to join the conversation next month! 

​Let's chat CARDIO!!! 💦 
 
Love it or hate it, it's usually one of the first things we think of when it comes to weight loss. But do you know where your cardio sweet spot is? Did you even know there is a cardio sweet spot? 
 
Your cardio sweet spot is your specific heart rate zone that will turn your body into a fat burning machine, and it will vary a bit from person to person, depending on your age! 
 
So what's your cardio sweet spot? Read on to find out! 

This is a question I get a lot, and a question I myself had after my hysterectomy. (I kept my ovaries so even though I don't get a monthly period, I still have hormonal cycles like I do.)

The short answer is.... YES!!!

But before I tell you HOW, let's talk about WHAT cycle syncing is and WHY you'd want to do it!
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Simply put, cycle syncing is learning where you are in your hormonal cycle at any given time and adjusting certain activities based on that. For instance, did you know your body will be able to lift heavier during your follicular phase, you'll be more confident and outgoing during ovulation, and your body needs more carbs (and more calories) during your luteal phase? 

So how do you know what phase of your cycle you're in if you don't get a period? 
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