I'm Committed - 21 Days!

I'm so excited I can barely stand it.  Tomorrow 13 of us are committing for 21 days to nail our workouts and nutrition!  We're following the 21 Day Fix workouts & nutrition plan and I can't wait to see us all complete the 21 days and see what we accomplish.  We're in it together!

Here's my 21 Day Fix approved meal plan for this week.
I may be a coach but I need the motivation & accountability too.  I'm ready to shed some more pounds!  Here's to the next 21 days!  It's only 21 days.  We've got this, right?!

Fighting Through My Struggles

Last night was Cardio Fix night in our 21 day schedule.  I have grown to love sharing my journey and successes in losing 41 pounds.  I’ve loved helping so many of you get started on your own weight loss journey! 

But there are still struggles I face every day.  I still need to lose another 20 pounds.  I still find myself turning to food when I shouldn’t, and these workouts aren’t easy!  Cardio is my hardest and getting through the 30 minute workouts push me almost to the breaking point – the sweat in this picture was crazy! (thank you summer heat!) 

I’ve learned what works.  I know what I need to be doing to get there.  But we’re all human and making those right choices isn’t always the easiest!  

What’s the difference in who I am and what I’m doing now as opposed to a year ago when I was living life 40 pounds heavier?  Not only did I not know there was a solution, but I also didn’t keep on.  I’d been a quitter time and time again. I had lots of workout DVDs but they were all ones I’d stopped.  What am I trying to say?  I’ve learned quitting isn’t an option.  That’s the biggest thing I’ve had to learn. 

I hit weight loss plateaus.  Cardio is so hard for me.  But quitting now is not an option! 

I’ve slacked some days in what I eat.  But quitting on eating how I know I should be is not an option. 

I’m fighting for what I know works.  It’s a mental game for sure!  I’m not quitting on myself this time!

If you need help, I’m here for you!  Let’s not quit. Together!

2 Opportunities That WILL Get You Results! Join Me?!

The kids are out of school and the hot weather has arrived!  Are you ready to get in shape for summer?  I have 2 opportunities for you to join in on and push hard for the next couple of weeks.  If you give it your all, I promise you will see results!

The first opportunity is an online Boot Camp. Complete with an ebook that contains meal plans, recipes, and workouts, you will have everything you need to succeed!  The support in this group is off the charts and incredible coaches will teach you every step of the way. Commit for 4 weeks and you'll walk away in better shape and educated on how to eat right.  Boot Camp costs $25 or I have a way to get you in for free - ask me how! Tomorrow (Wednesday 6/10) is the last day to sign up for Boot Camp so don't wait!

Secondly, I am still in awe with the 21 Day Fix program and how it's transforming my body even with our workout routine being a little hit and miss with our house flooding and current crazy living situation.  I'm definitely seeing results I never expected!  Together with another coach we are going to open a 21 day online small group that will start late June.  Commit for 21 day with us and you will be SO glad you did!


To join boot camp, sign up HERE for a free account at team beachbody.  Message me at jessnewland@outlook.com once that's complete and I'll get you the boot camp link.  It's a small $25 investment in your health and fitness that I KNOW you won't regret!

To join our 21 Day Fix group, message me at jessnewland@outlook.com or comment below and I'll get you more details!

Hope you'll join me!
Jessica

A 21 Day Fix Re-do

To say the past week has been difficult is an understatement. Life has been tough. A second house flooding lead to evacuating our part of the house. All our belongings are in storage and 6 of us are sleeping between basically 2 rooms. Workouts were definitely put on hold and eating right?  Not a chance.  It was quick grab and go eating routine as we worked, moved furniture, swept up water, and organized our necessities into 1 room. We are at least functioning again and workouts help my frame of mind for sure. Overcoming affliction is tough and this trial definitely isn't over but we're hanging in there by the grace of God! 

Since both floods interrupted our 21 Day Fix schedule multiple times, we've decided to start our 21 Day Fix schedule all over again.  Sometimes a fresh start is the best place to start.  I do know that as intermittent as we were in the first goal of 21 days, this program is legit! I was already seeing CRAZY progress in my body, especially my abs.  Sure hoping the tough stuff stays away so we can complete the full 21 days this time!

Make it a great day!
Jessica


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when life gets in the way of fitness

Last weekend was exhausting.  After a week of non stop rain our basement had enough and water started pouring in - from underground.  It was midnight and there was nothing we could do but pull back the carpet, empty our belongings and stay up all night and the next day sucking up the water with shop vacs.  I'm still catching up on sleep but also I'm living in a huge MESS.

A little fact about our life right now is that we live with and care for my husband's 92 yr old Grandma.  This means my family of 6 lives mostly in her tiny basement.  A basement which is now torn up and piled high with toys, clothes, belongings, and loud blowing fans. Our 21 Day Fix routine was quickly pushed to a halt and we have tried to make do keeping the kids happy amidst not much space to play.

I tell you this because life happens and sometimes fitness can get shoved by the wayside. Sometimes it needs to.  So what do you do when life throws you a curve ball? Ride it out. Fitness doesn't come first in my life!  My family has needed me more than my buns and abs have needed Autumn Calabrese and her workouts dvds.  We're finding time when we can to fit in a workout, but with the only TV being upstairs where Gma spends hours watching her shows there's not been many days open for a workout. Three of my kids are sleeping all in 1 room with toys piled to the ceiling and my oldest is sleeping on the couch in our downstairs living room that's almost wall to wall belongings and the other half of the room has torn up carpet.  My kids need their mama and distractions to keep them entertained.

We've fit in 1 workout and also a couple times out running.  But my family comes first, and I know this is only temporary.  I'm trying my best to continue eating right and just focusing on life's priorities right now.  It's all good!

And while I'm stuck upstairs waiting for things to dry out and a basement I have to wait to clean up? I'm playing with the kids and also working on fabulous meal plans to share with you all - SOON! :)

Kid Tested & Husband Approved Turkey Meatloaf

We're not usually bit meatloaf fans at our house, but I have a family who is in love with this turkey meatloaf from the P90X2 recipe book.  I'm not exaggerating when I say my kids cheer when they hear I'm making this and that they fight over the leftovers for an after school snack.

So without further ado...

Turkey Meatloaf
4 egg whites
1 C. quick oats
4 T. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
4 T. ketchup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 lb. ground turkey
Place in 2 greased loaf pans
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes