FIT & FAB in FEB Challenge Group

This time last year, I was 40 pounds heavier than I am today and feeling miserable with myself, my weight, my health, the way my clothes fit (and didn't fit!), my constant fatigue and lack of energy, and my dreary moods. I felt lifeless and hopeless and depressed and was battling a thyroid disorder that I thought I would never gain control over. Just 7 months before, I had lost about 13 pounds doing Insanity to drop the post-preggo weight and prepare for a big family vacay we had planned to Alaska in the summer. By the end of the year, I had gained ALL but a few of those pounds back and was right back to the same size and shape as before. I was tired of it! Tired of being tired, overweight, and an unhappy and grumpy mom and wife to my family. I HAD to do something about it and I HAD to CHANGE!

I hated running, I had no time for gyms, nor did I feel like leaving the house. So once again, I popped in some DVD's. This time it was T25, again with Shaun T, the same fitness trainer and creator of Insanity. I must have started over with Day 1 on the program schedule about 7 times because I was having such a hard time getting motivated and doing it every day. About half way through the month, I came across an online challenge group to join in on. I wasn't sure what to expect and wasn't sure what being in a private group on Facebook would do for me, but let me tell you, BEST choice I made and the missing link that I needed to finally get my butt in gear! I didn't realize how important accountability and support would be for me to finally succeed at working towards and reaching my goals. Needless to say, I finally made it through T25 without starting over. The past year for me and my health and my body and well being has been completely life changing. And that's what it's been all about... making lifestyle changes. It's about getting active regularly and consistently and learning how to fuel your body properly.

So now it's YOUR turn! I am here for YOU, to help you and guide you and support and motivate you to make some changes in your life. I am sure you might have a ton of excuses, ifs, ands, and buts... but one thing I have learned is that there will NEVER be a perfect and right time. That's just life. We're all busy and scheduling more stuff into our day can be difficult, but if it's important enough to you, you can make it happen. Life is all about choices. So no more excuses! If you are someone that needs to get your health, nutrition, and fitness in order and are READY to do the work, I am ready to HELP YOU!

So what does THIS involve?
• ME, as your personal online coach.
• A small private group on Facebook.
• The group will be 4 weeks long.
• A Beachbody Program of your choice.
• Shakeology, your daily dose of dense-nutrition.
• Daily check-ins for support and accountability.
• Your participation & support for others.
• Fitness & Nutrition tips and resources.
...and fun!

This will be a small quaint group of about 10 women and I currently have FIVE spots available. Why limited you ask? To allow me to dedicate enough time to the group and my challengers and provide 1-on-1 help to everyone individually, and see that EACH one of you reaches your goal. Commitment to the group must be made by Tuesday, January 27th and will start on February 1st. SO hurry and claim your spot!

To help me get to know YOU and YOUR GOALS, and register for the group, APPLY BELOW.

If you have questions and would like to chat first, I'd love to hear from you!
Message me here on my blog: Contact Me
or on Facebook at fb.com/fitandsticky

heart emoticon  - Sandy

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The Final Quarter Challenge Group

Did you make a New Year's Resolution to lose weight and get in shape this year? I did! That was my resolution many times in the last 10 years since having my first child. So often, I started and then gave up and quit, thinking I would try again later. Timing was never right. I was too busy because our family made a PCS move (Permanent Change of Station - military move). I was too busy because my husband was deployed a lot. I couldn't get my butt back in shape because I was too busy with work, or I was too busy being a mom. There was ALWAYS some good reason and explanation why I just couldn't do it. 

Finally, when my daughter was 7 and my son was 5, I managed to MAKE time get back to my pre-preggo days weight and size. A year later, I was pregnant once again with our third little munchkin. After he was born in September, I of course made that typical New Year's resolution to get the weight back off again. I was tipping the scale at 191 pounds just before he was born, so I had a lot of work to do this time! And I finally came through, stuck to my resolution, and I did it!

If you are one of the many that made a resolution this year focused on fitness, and you have not started yet or met your goal, then guess what? The year is not over yet! It is the final quarter of 2014 and there is still time left in the game! 3 months! Do you know what you are capable of and what you can do in 3 months? I started this year off by losing 19 pounds in 3 months. So why not you? 

I came across this gem of a photo this morning (on the left). It's one of the few that I actually have that I didn't delete or crop my body out of.

Looking at these pics, other than the difference in weight, posture, and physique, do you see what else I see? A smile! Yea, that right there speaks a thousand words! It saddens me to look back at this before photo and remember how I felt then. At that time, losing the weight and feeling confident in my skin again seemed like such a distant concept. I was tired and sluggish and a busy mom of three, and I thought that was just the way mommy-hood was supposed to be.

One of the biggest excuses that people often have, and it was certainly mine too, is that they don't have enough time. With 30 minute workout programs like T25 and 21 Day Fix (2 of my personal faves that I have completed), there's NO REASON to not have that small amount of time to devote to yourself. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Time is going to pass regardless and it's up to you to choose how to spend it.

One thing that was KEY for my SUCCESS when I finally threw my excuses out the door, was having a coach and a support group for motivation and accountability. Over the months, my focus has turned from improving my own health and fitness, to helping others with theirs through private challenge groups. If you have been considering starting a workout program and are done making excuses, I'm here to help you and I'd love to hear from you.

For those that are wondering what exactly these Fitness Challenge Groups are that I speak of, there is a short video on {this page} for a visual idea.

After helping you choose a fitness program that will be a good fit for you, I don't just leave you to do the workouts alone. I am by your side (virtually) working out and eating clean WITH you! The groups I host are private, hidden pages on Facebook with a small number of people all working on their fitness goals. You will hear from me EVERY DAY, so you have constant motivation and support right in front of you and a group of people to relate to, to cheer each other on, and hold each other accountable.

I am finishing up a 60-day challenge this week with a small group of ladies, 4 of us were doing PiYo and 2 were doing 21 Day Fix. So what's next for me now that I am finishing PiYo? I have the 3-Day Refresh sitting on the kitchen counter (2 actually - 1 for me, and 1 for hubby), so I will finally test that out next week and log and blog my review and results of it. Then, for the next upcoming challenge group, I am hopping back into the 21 Day Fix workouts. My FAVE program so far!

The 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack (comes with the fitness program, meal plan, and month supply of Shakeology) happens to be the Beachbody Promo for September with a $70 savings. While I do highly recommend the 21 Day Fix as a great fit for most people, and a perfect plan for getting your nutrition in check, I do not require that everyone in the group do the same program I choose to do.

SO, if this looks like something you are interested in being a part of, let me hear from you! My next challenge group will be kicking off on October 6th. Last day to commit so that you are set up and ready to go is September 30th. If you're finally ready to turn your fitness dreams into reality, let's talk. Don't you think it's about time you have someone on your side to support you and motivate you and cheer you on, someone that has been there and understands? I do! If you can relate to this, you need to join me. Really, you do!

To be considered for a spot in the group: APPLY HERE

Together, we will accomplish our fitness goals with a

Beachbody Home Workout Program & Shakeology.

Be in touch with you soon!

- Sandy

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My Brazil Butt Lift Results

I'm just a LITTLE bit behind in posting this. Behind... Ha! No pun intended. So here are my results from the Brazil Butt Lift program that I completed last month. Making some progress in my journey!! Slow and steady wins the race, right?! I've been pretty consistent in losing about 5 months a month since starting New Year's of this year.

With Brazil Butt Lift and Shakeology, I am down another 10 pounds! Started at 145 pounds on Day 1 and finished at 135 pounds on Day 60. Lost 3.5" in my waistline, 2" in my hips, 2" in my booty, 1" in each thigh, 1/2" in each arm, and down 5% in body fat.

While I am pleased with and happy of my accomplishments so far, please know that I am not sharing this to boast or brag. This is not all about me and "Hey, look what I did!". I struggled to get to the point where I am now and to find what works for me and to find the motivation and support to do it and stick with it. Shakeology and Beachbody workout programs have been my success tools and have really improved and changed my life for the better. But I didn't do it alone. I had help along the way; LOTS of motivation and support! I too, am just a customer using the products and have a coach that has inspired me to reach my goals. My group of challengers continue to push me and encourage me and help me stay accountable.

I share my journey and my stories and my success because I know I am not alone. I know there are others that also struggle and need help, need that extra push and need someone to hold their hand... and maybe even drag them along and kick them in the rear from time to time. So all of this that I share, is to HELP others, and to also help keep myself accountable and to keep going. Thank you to all of you that have helped me and encouraged me along the way, and to those of you that have joined me and given me the privilege to be on YOUR journey with you.

To fitness and better health! :)
~Sandy

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Higher Butt - Lower Price

Small sales pitch here about some darn AMAZING DEALS! Eeks, gross! I know! I don't intend to sound like a slimy car salesman. I'm not advertising so I can take your money, smile and say thank you, and then continue on with my day. That's what I make and sell vinyl decals for!! :)

In all seriousness, I enjoy helping others improve their health and fitness and feel better about themselves. It is truly humbling to bring others on this journey WITH ME, watch them transform themselves and enjoy their life more, and hear a "thank you" for helping and being there for them. It's not just about having the tools to get the job done, it's about having some support and motivation and having accountability along the way.

SO... here's what I have for you today, because who doesn't want to save some money when they decide to get their butt in shape?!

See this BOOTY here?! It may not be the booty of a super model or some college hottie at the beach, but it's a FAR improvement from what this booty used to be! LOOK at those Before and After stats... pretty darn awesome results in 2 months, if I must say so myself! These results were from doing Brazil Butt Lift and drinking Shakeology daily (and yes, cutting the JUNK out of my diet). This program is now marked down with incredible SAVINGS, along with a few other programs for a short time. So if you're interested in a HIGHER Butt at a great LOWER price, get in touch with me.



It is now $39.90 for the program by itself, or $140 when ordered as a Challenge Pack with a month supply of Shakeology (which means you get Brazil Butt Lift for ONLY $10 with your shake order!!). Trust me, if you REALLY want to improve your nutrition, you NEED Shakeology. I say this because I drink it daily and I know! So there you have it! Higher butt! Lower price! And a 30-day money back guarantee. All you have to lose is weight!!

There are also promotions on a few other programs, some of them ending TOMORROW! PiYo, the 3-Day Refresh Cleanse, 21 Day Fix in espanol, and Body Beast. Message me if interested in any of these. I'd love to help you get started! Don't be shy... I promise I don't bite! I am here to HELP you and will be by your side as your coach while you FINISH your program.

To learn more about these programs, and for those of you that like to just jump right in and punch in your credit card number without chatting with me first, here is a list of the programs with current promotions:

Forget bulky thighs. Leandro's proven TriAngle Training method works the three major muscles of the buttocks: the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus from countless angles. It's Leandro's unique angles that enable the focus on the "heads" of the muscles (where they attach to the pelvic bone and hamstrings) for the sexiest results. This is why Brazil Butt Lift can shape, lift, and firm the booty like no other workout!

Brazil Butt Lift Challenge Pack - $140 starting today!
Base Kit (program only, no Shakeology) - $39.90

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Carve an intensely defined physique—without jumps, without weights, and without straining your joints. Using your body weight, you'll perform low-impact, high-intensity movements inspired by Pilates and yoga. The result? Long, lean muscles, a high, firm booty, and tight, flat, sexy abs. With PiYo, you'll work every single muscle to stabilize, stretch, and strengthen every inch of your body. And since Chalene Johnson cranked up the speed and the fun, you'll burn crazy calories while you're at it.

PiYo Challenge Pack - $140 (promo ends JULY 31!)

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The 3-DAY REFRESH is an exciting new addition to the Beachbody supplements family. It's an easy-to-follow low-calorie, 3-day clean eating program consisting of Shakeology for breakfast, 2 additional high-protein shakes at lunch and dinner supplemented with a selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and a digestive/fiber drink. It's the perfeft solution to lose a few pounds quickly, get a clean break from bad nutrition habits and feel immediately cleaner, lighter and more healthy... without starving.

3-Day Refresh Challenge Pack - $140 (promo ends July 31!)

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21 Day Fix elimina todas las dudas a la hora de perder peso. No tienes que contar, suponer ni preguntarte nada. Solo debes seguir un plan fácil de control de las porciones y hacer una rutina de ejercicios de 30 minutos al día. 21 Day Fix hace que perder peso sea muy simple, y los resultados se noten rápido: puedes perder hasta 15 libras en solo 21 días

21 Day Fix (Spanish) Challenge Pack - $140 (promo ends July 31!)

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Body Beast is one of the first all-encompassing resistance, nutrition, and supplement systems on the market. Created by world-renowned trainer Sagi Kalev, this cutting-edge program fuses advanced muscle-defining and fat-shedding routines with a highly targeted eating plan to help burn fat, carve lean muscle, and completely transform the body in 12 weeks.

Body Beast Challenge Pack - $160 (was $180)
Body Beast Extreme Supplements Challenge Pack - $170 (was $220)
Base Kit (program only, no Shakeology) - $39.90 (was $89.95)

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New PiYo Workout by Chalene Johnson

PIYO!!! I, personally, am so excited about this workout and anxious to try it out! If you are anything like me and like to do strong but graceful moves while working up a sweat, not high jumps or crazy high-impact moves, this might just be what you are looking for as well. PiYo is a high-intensity but low-impact workout that aims to give cardio, strength, and flexibility training all in one workout. The moves are Pilates and yoga inspired, without the long pauses and holding -- You keep moving! So you'll burn plenty of calories while toning and building lean muscles. That's a WIN, WIN in my book!!! Watch this video and see for yourself.

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21 Day Fix - Meal Log and Tally Sheet

Now that I have finished Focus T25, my next Beachbody weapon of choice is the 21 Day Fix. I got a head start on it while I was still doing the T25 workouts and incorporated the 21 Day Fix meal plan in during the last three weeks. I have got to say, I really love it! It is very simple to follow and stick to and completely takes the guesswork out of portion control. I just started my second round on the 21 Day Fix this week, with the Fix workouts this time. The workouts are only 30 minutes long, a huge plus for this busy momma, but they are certainly no weak sauce! You will feel the burn and get a great workout in! There is a modifier to follow for those that need to take it easy and start out a little slower.

Here is a brief 21 Day Fix video for you to check out!

For some, it may be helpful to do some meal planning and make yourself up a weekly menu. As for myself, I am terrible at meal planning and tend to just whip things up as I want them and need them. There is a Tally Sheet included in the 21 Day Fix Eating Plan book so that you can track your containers and make sure you are eating everything that you are supposed to eat for your calorie target. However, I also like to log my meals, in addition to just tallying up the portion containers I've used. So here is the Meal Log and Tally Sheet that I have come up with.

{ Download this meal plan. }

The Meal Log and Tally Sheet has interactive form fields that can be filled in directly on Adobe Acrobat Reader or can be printed and filled out by hand. Be sure to make copies, as these sheets only cover one week. 

Want to join me in the 21 Day Fix?

Get the 21 Day Fix program {HERE} or the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack with a month supply of Shakeology included {HERE}.

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My Focus T25 Results

So a few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was just about done with Focus T25 and just a few pounds away from my (first) goal weight. That weekend, I was on my way out with the hubby for a little week long getaway to Vegas for our 15 year anniversary. I've been a bit busy since being back. So finally, here are my results. I did reach my goal, just one day before the deadline!

19 pounds gone in 93 days!!

On New Year's of this year, I was not happy with my 5'3" self standing on the scale looking at it say 164 lbs. More importantly, I was just not happy. I was tired, fatigued, cranky, irritable, hormonal, constantly had migraines, had little energy or desire to do anything, my joints were always achy, I didn't like how I felt inside, and I didn't like what I saw in the mirror. 2013 had been an exhausting year for me after being a third time mom and battling all these issues and symptoms (that I just mentioned) that I learned are apparently due to an autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto's, causing my thyroid and other hormones to go haywire. Last year, I was having blood drawn every month and visiting the doc to monitor the changes in my thyroid levels. Lucky for me, I have not had to go on thyroid meds for it and I'd like to keep it that way as long as possible. Never the less, I was tired of feeling crappy and needed to do something about it.

It was time for a change!!

So, I set out to lose the extra weight that I packed on from motherhood and decided that I really need to take control of my eating habits and learn to steer clear of foods that can cause thyroid complications. I started drinking Shakeology shakes again daily, usually at lunch or for an afternoon snack to boost my energy level when I most needed it. I first tried Shakeology about a year ago when I started having thyroid issues. I wanted a good quality protein shake that would provide great nutrients to help support my immune system and help with some of the symptoms I was having (fatigue, irritability, lack of energy, bloated feeling). At the time, I had a couple of leading shakes I was interested in, but after checking the ingredients and specs on them all, Shakeology was the winner for me. The biggest winning factor is that Shakeology is gluten free, which is a plus for anyone with thyroid and autoimmune disorders. 

The DVDs for Focus T25 had been sitting by the TV for months just collecting dust. I was on a mission to lose 19 pounds and get back down to my pre-preggo weight of 145 by April 5th, which was when the hubby and I would be leaving for vacation. It was a slow start at first, kept missing workouts, wasn't sticking to any particular meal plan, but still managed to lose a few pounds. A couple weeks into January, I found the Power HALF Hour Challenge Group on Facebook that was just about to get started for a 60-day challenge. How perfect for my 25 minute workouts with Shaun T! So I signed up to join hoping that having some peers to report my workouts and eating habits to would help keep me accountable and on track. That it did!! 

When the group formed, I started over with the T25 workout schedule since I had already missed so many days in between already. I wasn't perfect, but for the most part, I made time to squeeze the workouts in for 5-6 days a week. I was eating healthier, drinking my shakes and making a better habit of drinking more water. About half way through, I ordered the 21 Day Fix from Beachbody and was excited to try it out. So for the last 3 weeks of my T25 challenge, I incorporated the 21 Day Fix meal plan into my daily routine. LOVE the 21DF meal plan! By the end, I had reached my goal. No magic pill, no medical intervention...

just a healthy meal plan,
     a daily Shakeology shake,
          and 25 minute workouts!!

So what's next? This week I just started the 21 Day Fix with the Fix workouts. Results to come...

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