Freedom

I believe our ability to dream, is our heart's way of telling us what we're meant to do...we wouldn't have that dream, if it didn't connect with us, if we didn't already have what it takes inside to make it happen.

Ever since I was little, I always had a dream to save everyone. I wanted FREEDOM to go wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I wanted to save animals that were abused, I wanted to go save all the homeless and starving children, I wanted to make a difference and I knew in order to do that, I would deserve to be financially free. My heart BREAKS when I see someone or something hurting - and somehow, I knew God would help me create a way to be an instrument of CHANGE. I had no clue how to make that happen, and after getting married and being BROKE and having children so quickly - I started to lose myself. I started to lose those passions and I knew I never wanted to work away from home. Being present with my kids is top priority. I wanted them to be able to chase their dreams and expand their talents and take them to explore the world...but that took money, and we didn't have that extra money to provide that. There HAD to be something I could do from home that MATTERED, that I LOVED, that would supplement our income.. But that seemed impossible...almost TOO good to be true.
Yet - I dreamed of that FREEDOM anyway.

Enter Beachbody Coaching....here's where the happy tears come in....
Not only does this:
>Change our HEALTH
>Provide extra accountability for us to reach our goals
>Allow us to be part of an incredible mission that changes lives
>That has not only supplemented our income, but allowed us to retire Chris and do this together full time
>Allows us to go on vacations whenever we want
>Allows us to meet people from all over the world via social media
>Allows us to share our struggles and help others
>Allows us to provide medically for Camden
>Allows us to bond and build a team that is like FAMILY

The list can go on and on - but we get to LIVE our DREAM. I still get to help people...I may not be saving homeless children at the moment, but there are times when I'm talking with women, and I'm saving them. I've been in those dark places like they are, and I get to share how I pulled myself out. I get to BE a BETTER Mom for them because of coaching. And as I pay that forward - families are changing.

This picture may seem so silly and simple - but taking our kids to Disneyland for the first time and to make those memories on the rides, see their faces when they hug characters, go to the ocean - it was a DREAM. I wanted that freedom of TIME to go anywhere for a week and be FREE.

I can't NOT pay this opportunity forward. Everyone deserves that freedom, whatever that may look like to you. I'm opening a FREE COACH SNEAK PEEK today, where you can see what coaching is all about.

Click here to join the group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1588967651349309/

If you're ready to have freedom, I'm personally mentoring 5 new coaches this next month, and you can apply here: https://unbreakablenation.wufoo.com/forms/coach-application/

Each new day is an opportunity to make the changes that you deserve.<3 Don't ever give up on your dream!

Our Beachbody Income Progression

~~~ Vulnerable Post ~~~~~~

I have NEVER shared a post like this in my life. It makes me extremely uncomfortable, but this feeling has not left me the last couple months and I've learned to listen to those feelings. I pray that the emotion and gratitude can be felt through this post of what Beachbody Coaching has provided our family and that whoever this post is meant for - will know that this same opportunity is there for them. I type this in hopes of inspiring..and of showing what is possible when you draw a line in the sand and say NO MORE to the negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that have held you captive...and take a leap of faith and jump, knowing you DO have the wings to fly.

I'm the girl who grew up hiding in the shadows..the girl who never had that belief system...the girl who hated looking in the mirror. I'm the girl who failed at college, who got her dental assisting certificate but never did the internship because she was scared of messing up and failing. I'm the Mom who lost herself while having 3 kids in 4 years, where during that time we survived on food stamps, medicaid and my husband did everything he could to get us in a better situation working 2 jobs and going to school.

We got a job after he graduated, moved away from family to Las Vegas where we didn't know anyone. Things were improving, we were paying off debt, but living paycheck to paycheck and I woke up one day wondering if this was it. If I was going to always have this eating disorder that kept trying to come back after each kid. I was wondering if we would ever be in a position where we could go on dates. If I would ever be able to put my kids in dance and soccer and piano lessons. I caught myself losing my patience so often and I thought, "this isn't what I want my kids to remember. This isn't the Mom I thought I would be."

Long story short - we found Beachbody and I felt that flame inside of me come alive a little bit. That flame that always said - THERE'S MORE. I knew this decision was going to change our health, but I had no idea as I shared my journey from day 1 that it would turn into a passion that brought me alive again. 6 months in, Chris and I had lost 100lbs combined, he was weaning off his depression medication, I was no longer taking naps, I was waking up with excitement for the day, I was playing with my kids and I felt ALIVE as I was talking with other women each day and finding myself again as my feelings about myself changed.

Fast forward to our 1 year mark...I was matching Chris's income, I was coming home from a Leadership Retreat I had earned and at our 20 week ultrasound we found out that our baby boy had Spina Bifida. Our whole lives took a 180 turn, and over the next couple months I was undergoing a fetal surgery that was a risk to my life, because we knew without a doubt that this would greatly benefit Camden's life as they went inside and closed up his back and tucked him back inside of me. I was then on strict bed rest in the hospital away from my family, and I had to take a step back from coaching. In those days - I had never been so scared in my life. I was scared that since my water had broke that Camden would come any day and it was just too early for that. I was scared because my husband was at his lowest time with his OCD and anxiety...I couldn't be there to take care of my kids and I couldn't be there for my team. I was so completely overwhelmed.

After Camden came and we came home from the NICU, I battled jumping back into coaching. After a few months, I found myself with dark thoughts again, and I wanted to quit because I didn't know how to do it all. But I realized that I missed what coaching did for me. I missed the personal development, I missed the daily interactions with my team, I missed talking with my challengers and seeing them succeed. I missed what coaching did for me, and so I revisited my big goal to bring Chris home and made a schedule with how to do this with 4 little kids at home, doctor appointments, and everything else and dived into Personal Development and quickly found my passion again.

Chris retired in March of this year. We moved to Utah to be closer to Primary Children's Hospital and Shriner's and through all of this I can't help but see God's hand in our lives. He prepared us for this time in our life with Beachbody.

~Because of Beachbody...I was healthy enough to qualify for the fetal surgery.
~Because of Beachbody....we were financially prepared for these surgeries and endless medical costs.
~Because of Beachbody...we had a weekly paycheck coming in while I was in the hospital.
~Because of Beachbody...Chris was able to find and have calls with the top OCD expert in the world each week and overcome this and be FREE.
~Because of Beachbody...We can get Camden the care he deserves and both work with him at home to help him walk and take on the world.
~Because of Beachbody....We have the freedom of TIME to be together as a family,  the time to serve more and do what we LOVE which is meeting and helping others.
~Because of Beachbody....I've been able to learn about food, realize my strength and face my eating disorder head on and take care of myself in a healthy way.
~Because of Beachbody....I've been able to meet people from all over the world, create a team that are like family to me, and see them succeeding, see them growing and see the ripple effect that each one of us can have in this world.

I could go on and on, but as we approach our 3 year anniversary with coaching, I smile to see God's hand in our lives. He knew what was coming and he prepared us mentally, physically, financially and spiritually. When times came that would have been easy to quit, I got to draw on that strength that I knew I had. When the road ahead looked impossible, I looked at the only option that was available to me and that was succeeding. I knew that there were still people out there that I could reach and help, and I was never going to quit on them.

I am beyond grateful to do something that I LOVE, and where FREEDOM is possible and what you do each day MATTERS. I love our team, I love the mission we're on and I want everyone to lock arms and do this too. You can apply here to have top training: https://unbreakablenation.wufoo.com/forms/coach-application/

To keep compliance happy:
 "Beachbody does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach's income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill."

YOU are your motivation

I used to look at fit people and think, 

"It comes easy for them." 

"I wish I had their motivation." 

"I wish I had the time by myself to go do that."

I had a long list of excuses that I justified for why I couldn't workout and eat healthy consistently.

When I became a coach, my whole mindset shifted and I realized the power we have of what we do with the thoughts in our head.

I realized that we can use everything in life as a roadblock or a launchpad.

I realized that I can keep wishing or I can claim my power and make things happen no matter what.

I can workout with kids in the room, or I can wake up early and do it.

I can say I don't have the time to make my dreams come true and keep scrolling Facebook wasting time (just keeping it real!) or I can make the most of my time and do the activities that bring success.

I made ME my motivation. I reminded myself that each day either gets me one day closer or one day further away from my goal. I FOUGHT for where and who I wanted to be. Motivation doesn't come.. You create it!

I was kind to myself and remembered that each new is a clean slate. I gave myself a cheat meal each week. I was patient and when I got there...

It was SO WORTH IT! The journey that got me there made me so much stronger inside and out. I craved the empowerment that came after each workout.

Start now.. Why not today?? Why not tomorrow?? Why wait to FEEL the best you possibly can!!

Zucchini Banana Muffins

I just shredded some of my Mom's FRESH zucchini from the garden and created a DELICIOUS muffin recipe and had to share!!

I absolutely LOVE baking and creating healthier recipes that taste good AND make us FEEL good! With Chris having Celiac's disease and me having a Thyroid disease..we both feel better eating Gluten Free and cutting back on dairy, sugar and grains.

This was my creating today! They're not exactly pretty, but they're so moist and my kids have already ate 9 of them! :)

1/4 C ground flax seed
3/4 C warm water
2 C shredded zucchini
2 mashed bananas
1/2 C melted coconut oil
1/4 C pure maple syrup
1/4 C organic cane sugar
1 TBSP pure vanilla extract
1.5 C coconut flour
1 C any gluten free baking mix flour
1 TBSP baking powder
3/4 C applesauce
2 TSP cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

coconut oil for oiling the pan

Preheat to 350
Rub coconut oil in the muffin tins

In a small bowl, whisk together flax seed and water and let sit while you blend other ingredients.

In another bowl, add zucchini, bananas, coconut oil, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla, flax seed mixture, and applesauce.

In another bowl, combine flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add to wet mixure.

Transfer to muffin tin, fill 3.4 full and bake for 15 minutes, or until done.

<3 Feel free to share or save on your page for later use! <3

#glutenfree #dairyfree #healthymuffins

Embrace your Journey

:Vulnerable post:

The last few months, I've resented this line up. This is the behind the scenes. I've been bitter that my body would basically crash and burn after what I went through the year we found out Camden had Spina Bifida and the following year after he came. My body shut down, and has struggled to absorb all the nutrition I WAS/HAVE been taking in. I was frustrated because I had finally gotten in the best shape of my life 2 years ago. I was fitter, leaner and stronger than ever, and I've longed for those days. I've fallen back into negative thinking about my body and feeling insecure as a coach that I'm not there anymore.

Hypothyroid, adrenal fatigue, hormone imbalances and deficiencies are no joke. I've never felt so depleted, exhausted, out of whack and crazy in my entire life. I have to catch my breath after carrying groceries in the house, I forget everything and have had crazy up and down swings. I felt like I was trapped in a body that wasn't mine!

Here's the silver lining ......
This mess is my message -
This test is strengthening my testimony.

The last couple weeks, I've worked really hard through Personal Development and positive affirmations to love me. To love this lesson I've been blessed with. To love the growth process this will take me through. To love me at all shapes, sizes and health stages.

I can do this. I will heal. I will get back there. I will love this lineup that is natural and will get my body level. I will count my blessings. I will take it one day at a time. I will remember that nothing can take my power from me. My spirit is who I am.. Not my body. I'm a fighter. I'm a survivor and I will come out of this stronger than ever.

Nothing can dull your sparkle.

Everything happens for a reason.

I am unbreakable❤

Growth

I remember working 12 hour days, pregnant and rushing from the front desk to the bathroom constantly because my morning sickness was so bad. I remember working late, not getting time off that I requested over holidays, and more than anything...feeling unappreciated, not valued, and thinking I deserve so much better. This isn't how I want to live my life!! I would go above and beyond hoping for a raise, only to hear - it's not in the budget this year. It was a miserable feeling to not have any freedom and to not feel valued.

Fast forward to today. I've found something where I feel valued and recognized constantly. I've found a company who notices and gives back to their coaches. I've found an opportunity where I decide who I work with and when I work, how I work, where I want to work and be my own boss. I've found an opportunity where my income is a direct representation of how many people we get to meet and help change their lifestyle. I've found something where my income growth is up to me, and the sky is the limit. This has blessed our lives in SO many ways!

Numbers are not my thing - I rarely check our growth..but Chris was crunching numbers and realized that each month for the last 6 months, our income has increased by an average of $566 a month. That compound effect is POWERFUL and AMAZING and it's EXCITING to realize what can happen as we put ourselves out there even more and get outside of our comfort zones and work even harder. I've stepped back for a few months and I'm ready to kick it up a notch and really work on ME and become the best coach possible. I want to invest more time in those I work with and dream even bigger and help others create this freedom that they deserve. Things are still just getting started and it gives me BUTTERFLIES to realize what we're truly capable and to work on living UP to that potential!

You deserve the absolute best. You deserve to live life by design and to be in love with every minute of your life. If you're not - have the courage to change!!
I invite you to check out what coaching is all about in a SNEAK PEEK starting TOMORROW on Facebook!

Be your own boss! Create the freedom that you deserve!

Comment below to join or tag a friend that deserves this as well!

Reminiscing to 1 year ago...

When I first started coaching,  I made a dream board with things I would like to accomplish in the next year. One of those was to get a new vehicle. It didn't happen in 2013, so it went back on my dream board for 2014. I don't believe in giving up. I don't believe in quitting when things get hard, or quitting when you don't have success as quickly as you'd hope. I don't believe in taking the easy way out. And I don't believe in EVER giving up on your dreams. I've hesitated posting this because of all people - I'm not one to go get nice things. I like to save, I like to get the most for my money, I hate having debt. And some may think that it's silly to have a new vehicle as something on a dream board.

BUT when it comes to the comfort of my family - and when it comes to me proving to myself that I can do something - I'm going to do it.

So a couple months ago, it came time to check another dream off my dream board and I've cried many tears over it for lots of different reasons. I had major buyer's remorse because I've never in my life had a brand new vehicle. I felt guilty over getting something new. But I also cried because I made this dream come true. I cried because I looked back on my life at all the times I quit. I looked back on all the hard times I've had as a coach, but knowing that THIS is the time I'll never stop. Because I've finally seen my potential and I want to show my kids how to believe in themselves and never stop dreaming.

When we first moved to Vegas, we had to buy a van within 24 hours to fit our growing family and we didn't have the money then to get anything remotely nice. It was put on a loan, and we were blessed to be able to get the van we had, but there were so many things wrong with it. It didn't have rear AC and in Vegas - that's not cool if you have to sit in the back. Our kids faces would be beat red until about the time we made it home when the AC would finally be making it back to them. The sliding door didn't close all the way so when we would go on long trips the wind would blow through it extremely loud. We took it in several times across town for repairs, But it served us well and we were grateful to have it. But in the back of my mind..I knew I could work to get us something comfortable, something that we wouldn't worry about breaking down and that would fit our new family of 6 and allow room for carpooling and be comfortable for all sizes to sit in the back or middle. I wanted something safe. And as selfish as it sounds..if I was going to pay for it, I wanted to get my dream car, but still I didn't need all the bells and whistles. Just something nice. We spent lots of hours comparing vehicles and going back and forth and researching and reading reviews. And then I did it. I went and test drove and negotiated my way into coming home with our very first ever new vehicle, a 2014 AWD GMC Acadia.

What makes my heart pound, is that I did it..this isn't a joint income with Chris and I - it's what my part time, 2 hour a day Beachbody income has provided us. Something that just started out as me wanting a 25% discount on their products...something that helped us lose over 100lbs combined...something that taught us a lifestyle that is maintainable....something that gives us butterflies each day as we help people become healthier and happier. Something that has changed us inside and out.

What we do as Beachbody coaches is life changing. Literally. Watching people that are told by Doctors that they need to change their lifestyle or they'll be in serious trouble...DO THAT, and are then no longer at risk. Watching people go from ZERO belief in themselves, to making their dreams come true. Watching people that are just in a funk - they want more out of life, and then they find it through coaching..and now they just SHINE! I absolutely love what I do. I love my team of coaches that are my FAMILY and seeing our team grow and seeing the ripple effect they create as they help people is just amazing.

So yeah - getting a new car may seem silly - but to me it's a representation of so much more. It's never giving up.

Our kids are now thrilled to have their own air control in the back where they can turn the fan to blow on each them. No more red faces smile emoticon They're thrilled to have more room and fit Grandparents and friends with them smile emoticon

And for me -whenever I look at it, I see the for the first time in my life what can happen when you stay consistent and remember WHY you started and believe in yourself that you CAN make your dreams come true. It may not happen the first time around - it certainly didn't for me..
...but NEVER EVER EVER GIVE UP!