How I successfully lost 50 lbs and kept it off! The NOW WORKING link is inside!

Exciting news!!! Last month I got invited to do a interview with fitnessmotivationpodcast.com! The interview is about how I successfully lost 50 lbs, what kept me motivated/how I stuck with it. I go over exactly what I did to get started,  and how I worked my way up. (One thing I didn't mention is I went from doing cardio/weights to 10 minute trainer to power 90 to p90x to now p90x3.)  You can listen in here: http://www.fitnessmotivationpodcast.com/episode6/
Click on that link and it will lead you to the podcast link. OR go to this link to listen to the podcast directly:http://www.fitnessmotivationpodcast.com/?powerpress_pinw=109-podcast

I'm so excited to share my tips with you!!!

-Melissa

 Ps for more tips feel free to email me/add me on fb:www.facebook.com/lovep90x! If you do this please send me a message letting me know who you are, how you found me, /and if on fb that you want to add me!! Looking forward to helping you!

My personal review/info on p90x3!

So, what all this fuss about p90x3 and is it good??? Is it better than p90x?? Well, both programs are great,  and to be honest I prefer p90x3 because it has shorter workouts. Both programs offer you amazing results-if you put in the work. 

P90x3 is NOT a graduate program from p90x. You do not have to do p90x or master p90x to do p90x3. Its for all fitness levels.  Yes,  its intense, but there's modifiers. Go at your own pace. Here's what p90x3 offers when you get it: 

So lots of variety on the workouts! There's also 3 blocks. The program is 90 days long. There's different options to try out: classic, lean, doubles,  and mass. Classic is for leaning out/building muscle-mix of cardio/weights. Lean is generally for those who want to lean out, lose body fat=more cardio. Doubles is for those who have a lot of weight to lose and want to accelerate their results-2 workouts per day. Mass is for those who have already leaned out/are looking for more muscle gain. Here's more info:

I started p90x3 at the end of last year. I'm currently on block 3. I am loving it so far! Especially the fact that each workout is only 30 minutes!!! Unlike p90x, where the workouts are an hour and 16 minutes! Love that I can get in and out now.  Another thing I love about this program, is the variety! From pilates, to mmx (mixed martial arts), to cardio with weights, it has a good mix to keep it interesting. My fav workout is mmx, lots of kicking and punching. Fun! Doesn't feel like the traditional workout! And I'm sore after! Here's my results so far:

My goal isn't to lose weight,  it's to gain muscle/tone my tummy and my thighs. This is the first time I'm anxious to pop in each dvd and work out. Pretty exciting!  I'm actually a distributor for beachbody by the way, meaning I can get you this workout-& if you get it through me I can coach you through the workouts,  and the nutrition plan (which I'll touch on in a different blog post.) Click this link to get p90x3 if you're ready to purchase/invest in yourself. Interested in my help/more tips? Fb me! Facebook.com/lovep90x OR Email!

Looking forward to coaching you to success,

-Melissa

How I went from being fat and miserable to fit and confident

I used to be that girl on the left. Depressed, miserable, overweight, with low self esteem. I hated looking in the mirror/taking pictures. I remember thinking about getting the weight off, and feeling so overwhelmed. I didn't know where to start, or if it was even possible for me to lose the weight. My confidence was so low I wasn't sure I'd succeed. 

But, something within me said go for it anyway. I wanted to lose weight and get healthy so bad, I was willing to start, even if I had no idea what I was doing. So I began. With anything,starting is the hardest part. But I was determined. 

▪I would get up and start small-meaning id just do 10 minutes. I'd do jumping jacks, run in place, do lunges, squats, or find a random, short, easy workout on pinterest.Id do anything to get my heart rate going. 

▪Then, once I built the habit of getting up and simply moving, I worked my way up to 20 mins, and then started doing cardio on the treadmill. My dad (being a personal trainer) was a huge help when it came to learning how to lift weights. I wasn't open to lifting at first, I started with kettle bells then worked up to dumbbells/weight equipment. 


▪My dad taught me a lot about nutrition, I began just monitoring my portions. Then, I would add more veggies, then slowly took away certain foods and replaced them. The key word here is SLOWLY.


 Don't try to do it all at once. You will fail. You'll get burned out. You have to pace yourself. With working out, (worked my way up to 6 days a week) and eating the right foods/right portions, the weight eventually fell off. Was it easy? No. Did I feel like giving up? Yup. But I kept going. I was ready for change.

 You see-that's key, you have to be READY-mentally. And you can get yourself ready-Meaning you're going to have to do some mind work. 

▪Daily positive affirmations are a start. I'll post more on those soon.

 The moral of this story is, I used to be that girl-overweight, depressed, but I turned myself around because I decided to make some changes in my daily habits. If I can do it, you CAN as well. You just have to trust the process and just begin. Don't be afraid to give it all you got. And don't be afraid of failing along the way, that's how you learn.

     

For more tips, check my blog for updates! I sincerely wish you the best of luck in your journey. 

Want to chat? OR want more tips/motivation?  Friend me on fb:facebook.com/lovep90x ;)  OR email. If you do friend/email me,  please send me a quick message telling me where you found me!! Looking forward to helping you more! 

 -Melissa

7 Day Shakeology Challenge!

Man, after my bday celebration, I could use my Shakeology to help cleanse my body and lose some of the bloat/weight I gained! LOVE going out to eat but yeah. hahaha!

 Speaking of shakeology, my Shakeology 7 day challenge STARTS SOON (in a few weeks)! Anyone interested in doing a 7 day shakeology challenge with me? Looking for interested peeps who aren't ready to commit to shakeology just yet, but want to TRY it out FIRST before buying an entire bag. 

I know a lot of us have to try things before we buy so here's your chance!

 Want to know why it's 7 days instead of fewer? I'll just tell you-when I first tried it, I wasn't sure about the taste. It took me a few days for my taste buds to adjust (i'm thinking because of all the GREENS that are in the shake.) Now I'm addicted to the stuff! I also had to learn how to make it-this group will teach you how. Trust me, if you make it wrong it'll be way too thick, or watery!

 If you are not yet addicted to Shakeology...Try it out for a week and see/FEEL the benefits for yourself. 

The purpose of this Challenge: Well it's designed for people who need a little help getting their fitness and nutrition journey going, but aren't ready to commit to a full 30, 60 or 90-day program yet (I know how overwhelming that can be!). This Shakeology Challenge will help you lose weight, incorporate exercise into your daily routine and get in the habit of eating healthy, balanced meals a day. 

During the seven days, you will be asked to:

• Replace one meal a day with Shakeology

• Exercise at least 5 of the 7 days for at least 30 minutes (walking, jogging, Beachbody workout, gym, your choice! Just get moving!)

• Eat healthy, nutrient dense meals 95% of the time. You can browse the challenge group for recipe ideas- I promise they are yummy. We will follow the Shakeology eating plan found here.

• Drink at least 64 oz. of water per day

• Weigh in only on days 1, 4 and 8 (for 7 full days of nutrition and exercise)

What do YOU get out of this? 

• In 7 days you will FEEL the benefits of Shakeology, the energy it gives you, and honestly...eating clean just me in a better mood!
• A closed Facebook group for Accountability, Support and new friends hehe
• Workout routine ideas and encouragement
• Clean eating guidelines, tons of healthy and delicious recipes
• A healthy routine that sets the wheels in motion for a healthier lifestyle 
• Weight loss is an added bonus, the real benefit is in the foundation you lay and the nutrients your body will be getting

The CHALLENGE starts Sept 15th! Who's IN? 

You have two options for getting started:
#1 See Paypal form below to purchase your 7 Day Shakeology Kit. Put your flavor preference in the notes section.
#2 Get the most bang for your buck and order a month supply of Shakeology (If you opt for the month supply, make sure you select Home Direct to save yourself $10 with free shipping.) 

Ready to get started? Make sure you scroll down and fill out the 7 Day Shakeology application so I get to know your goals and I will add you to the group! If I am not yet your coach, what are you waiting for? Go here to make it official

Flavors

Combo Pack Chocolate Greenberry

Transformation Tuesday! Today i'm posting my MOST RECENT p90x results! 

By the way, posting this is WAYYY out of my comfort zone, BUT i want to show you how amazing this program is if you put your all into it. ALSO, this pic shows that results come from CONSISTENT hard work. We all want results FAST, (in fact people tend to quit too soon because they aren't seeing progress) BUT the truth is they DO NOT happen overnight. 

SIDE NOTE: I wasn't always motivated (i used to be a coach potato-ask my family if you don't believe me LOL). It took having a support group to REALLY get me going and helped me stick with it. Having that support, that accountability, and the variety of the program (never got bored) IS some of the reasons I am STILL doing p90x A YEAR later. If anyone is interested in these support groups I'm speaking of, I have one going RIGHT NOW that I can add you to! Would LOVE to help you with any fitness goal you have. Message me OR comment (i want deets) below for more info!

Progress pics-Round 4 of P90X

Accountability Time!!! SO, I was looking through my p90x photos (i take progress photos every month) and noticed a HUGE difference. (During these photos I was on my 4th round.) Here is my most recent progress from the last 5 months! I didn't see this progress until I placed the pics side by side. P90x day in and day out-it really DOES make a difference! 

Who wants to have progress pics to show off?? If that person is YOU..i have GREAT NEWS! You can join me in my SUMMER BODY challenge coming up THIS MONTH!  If you want more details, comment below! Or message me! The best way to contact me is through facebook. My url: www.facebook.com/lovep90x


Looking forward on working with ya'll to get your SUMMER bodies! It's not too late, START NOW or regret it later!

A GREAT workout! A MUST Try! Only 10 minutes!

Found this video-HAD to post. It's my FAV trainer, Tony Horton and the gals from FitSugar doing a 10 minute workout! It's a combination of p90x, p90x2, AND 10 min trainer! My mom did this workout and LOVED it, she said it really worked her entire body. For those who don't know my mom, she's not really into working out as much as I am, so to say she loved it-that's HUGE! Guys, if you ever wondered if you'd like p90x or 10 min trainer, TRY this workout (whenever you get a chance-remember its ONLY 10 mins-anyone has 10 mins!) and see if you like it! If you do end up trying it and liking it, comment below or private message me! I'd love to hear from you! K, i've done the work-posted the video and explained myself-NOW it's up to YOU to TRY IT! Ready, set, GO!