Post Baby Awesomeness

Brianna's Story:
I was six months postpartum after having my first baby. I gained 65 pounds during my pregnancy. I was still 60 lbs. heavier than I had been before getting pregnant. I was tired, my self-esteem was lower than it had ever been, and I just felt plain unhealthy! I was and am still breastfeeding, and I was so upset that I wasn’t losing the baby weight like people said I was going to. I was almost to a point of no return, I had almost just accepted that this was going to be my post-baby body. I thought I had tried everything. Almost hopeless.

I chose the 21 Day Fix EXTREME! I loved it because of the amazing meal plans and portion control containers; the 30-minute workouts were perfect for a busy mom like me. It was easy to follow and gave amazing results! I love that it has completely changed my lifestyle and the way I think about food!

I’ve lost 45 lbs. and counting! My energy levels are at an all-time high (even when running on only a few hours of sleep with a teething baby). I’m stronger than ever, I can actually see muscle definition, and it is something that I have made a lifestyle! My confidence level just keeps rising, and I’m back to my happy, healthy self, but even better. I am in a consistently better mood; I’m way more positive. I treat myself and my body like the work of art that it is.

Ready for your transformation?? Add me on facebook.com/mindyjrose and we can get you in an accountability group and get you where you want to be! 

Ready for a change??

Maybe you're like me 2.5 years ago and you've found yourself stuck in a rut. You wake up each day tired, you try on different outfits, only to be uncomfortable in everything you put on, you pin things on pinterest and WANT to get healthy and in shape, but you just keep starting and stopping. You find yourself with little patience with your kids, cravings that get the best of you, and sometimes a voice in your head tells you to just give up because making a change is just TOO hard!!

If this sounds familiar, please know that there is HOPE! Because I DID IT. I changed my life, one step at a time, one day at a time.

The first transformation on the bottom left is ME. I didn't have the money or time to go to a gym, I tried videos on my own at home only to stop after a week because I wasn't there yet to hold myself accountable. I was running outside at night after my husband got home from work, and it was helping but I was still STUCK!

Then I found a challenge group with my Beachbody coach and everything changed from that moment forward. It was a sacrifice to get my challenge pack, but I made it work because I WANTED CHANGE more than I wanted to STAY THE SAME. And when you really want something, you make it happen. I dived into researching clean eating, how to read labels, how to make my meals healthier, and we found Shakeology through that. I knew after reading that ingredient list that we couldn't get these super foods and whole foods at the store, and I knew that our bodies desperately needed this nutrition!! So when my challenge pack came, it had a 30 day supply of Shakeology, the workout program Insanity, and I had a challenge group that I had committed to check in with each night to report my day!!

60 days later, I no longer needed naps each day, my cravings were gone, I had more energy, clarity, I was happier and I was 12 inches smaller, and 8 lbs lighter. It just continued to get better from there :)

2.5 years later I've helped other women reach their goals month after month by passing on everything I've learned. I see women getting off migraine medication thanks to Shakeology, cholesterol and blood pressure medications, those with autoimmune, it's helping their symptoms, etc.

In these groups I share my favorite recipes, my grocery shopping trips, sample meal plan ideas, I have them check in each day with what they ate and how their workout went, and sometimes sweaty selfies. And I see the light come back in their faces. Their confidence increases, they see how STRONG they are..and best of all -

THIS LASTS! This is a full circle LIFESTYLE CHANGE!

And lucky for you - if this sounds like what you deserve right now to make a change in your life, I have 2 spots left in my group starting next week! Let me know if you want it and I just might send a bonus workout dvd to you in the mail as well ;) Add me on www.facebook.com/mindyjrose and we can talk more and get you added in the private challenge group which is on facebook!

Challenger Success!!

Ahhhhhhhh!!!!! This totally made my day!! Just 21 days of commitment and hard work!! This busy mama inspires me daily and not only achieved her own success in less than a month, but also has her MIL doing this with her and she also lost 11.25 inches and 5 lbs.

She is a Busy Mom of 3 little boys, the youngest who also has Spina Bifida like my little one. But she found, what I did - that when you make that time for YOU each day, you're better able to take care of those around you. You have more PATIENCE, ENERGY, you feel EMPOWERED to tackle whatever is ahead of you that day. You don't always feel like doing it...but you're always grateful when it's over.

I absolutely LOVE receiving texts like this and seeing the lifestyle change happening.. They feel better inside and out and just adds fuel to the fire of this passion I have for this JOB. And for the mission we're on to End the Trend of Obesity! 

Next groups starts May 25th! If you want to save a spot let me know!! 🎉💥✨💫Add me on Facebook at Facebook.com/mindyjrose or email to learn more! 

Kids, Homework and Clean Eating

My thyroid got the best of me today and I forced myself to STAY DOWN. I was so tired of laying down all day though, although I definitely benefited from the rest.. So when Addy got home from school, I made them Strawberry Shakeology with spinach and fruit in it, and spinach cakes for an after school snack. #MomWin! 

They were in heaven!! 

And then we turned on our favorite educational playlist on YouTube and did some homework. Mason and McKinley got to trace letters and numbers and Addy did her 1st grade notebook from school. This doesn't happen very often, so I soaked in the 20-30 minutes that they ALL STAYED FOCUSED! 4 kids under 6 can be so chaotic sometimes!

That was my success for the day 😉.

Always recognize your successes!!! As Moms we easily find all the things we didn't do - instead focus on all the things you DID DO! <3 

Shakeology = Beauty

 It's no secret a healthy diet and active lifestyle does wonders for your appearance. Not only does eating clean help you keep the weight off, but it also magnifies your beauty. When you take care of yourself your outsides look better!

Good nutrition naturally improves healthy, glowing skin to help keep it free of acne. That's why many skin-nurturing beauty products on the market have ingredients like citrus, acai berries, camu-camu and other potent superfoods in them; these ingredients are as good for your insides as they are for your exterior.

Good nutrition also can do wonders for strengthening your hair from heating products you may use every day and it also supports healthy growth and texture. Finally, when you're eating right you may also notice your nails become stronger, grow faster and maybe don't crack and break as often.

This is all thanks to good nutrition! So what should you be eating to enrich your hair, skin and nails? Here are a few ingredients that are great for all of the above. You can find these ingredients in many foods at your local grocery store and you can find all of them all collectively and conveniently in Shakeology! I definitely noticed my hair growing faster! When I would have highlights put in, I could see a different in how fast my roots started showing. My hair was getting thicker and more shiny. My nails are no longer brittle. I've heard countless stories from people in my online fitness challenge groups talking about their hair growth and skin clearing up. Here are are the ingredients IN SHAKEOLOGY that can help with BEAUTY!

Biotin: Helps promote the health of hair, skin, and nails.
Bromelain: Helps support damaged tissue especially after a burn.
Chlorella: Phytonutrient that helps support healthy skin.
Citric Acid: Helps provide antioxidant protection for the skin.
Folic Acid: A deficiency may cause gray hair.
Cocoa: Antioxidant support for healthy skin.
Gingko: Antioxidant support for skin and promotes healthy circulation.
Goji Berry: High in antioxidants which help minimize damage from free radicals that injure cells and can damage DNA.
Grape Seed Extract: Used to protect collagen and elastin in skin (anti-aging).
Green tea: Comes from the Camellia Sinensis tea plant, which is rich in polyphenols, antioxidants and that detoxify cell-damaging free radicals in the body.
Magnesium: Can help cells repair faster.
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): Helps reduce signs of aging, skin disorders, and gray hair.
Papain: Taken from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is used to help promote healing for a variety of skin conditions.
Schisandra: Helps to prevent aging.
Vitamin A: Is often used to help skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, cold sores, wounds, burns, and sunburn.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Used for treating acne, maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails. It also has anti-aging properties.
Vitamin B6: Beneficial for acne and various other skin conditions.
Vitamin C: Powerful antioxidant that can be used to help repair and firm the skin.
Vitamin E: Can help to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen is a primary component of your skin and may help prevent scarring from wounds and acne.
Vitamin K: Helps promote healing and helpful for mild bruising and swelling.
Wheat Grass: Rich in phytonutrients that may help to prevent gray hair.

Want to try?? 

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