So needless to say, I know I haven't given up, I haven't quit, but I expected to see a small change with the 12 pounds I have lost with the 21 day fix alone--- I about fell off my chair! WHO is that muscular girl in this picture!?? I mean yes, I still have weight to lose but I can't Believe the difference in my arms, waist and hips! What a change! I am so much slimmer and more muscular! Crazy stuff! What is weird, my inches have stayed at my low but wow how different I look! The weight did go down a little more though the last month so that is why I CANNOT STRESS enough to do it ALL! Take you pictures! Weight yourself! MEASURE!!! Because your body changes in the WEIRDEST ways and you NEVER KNOW which one is going to excite the heck out of you! This program REALLY works and I have YET to have a challenger regret their purchase, the workouts are for everyone--- the fit and the not so fit. They are simple and effective so the not so fit can modify without injury and the fit can tighten up and get those last 5-10 pounds off!
If you would like to see what changes you can make in 21 days, please fill out a challenge group application or contact me--- I would love to help you! Don't be afraid, have you failed before? It's ok, we've all been there and that's why I'm here! I am a mentor and accountability partner who's done it, had success and willing to show you the ropes---best of all? I'm FREE!
Let me help you lose 10-15 pounds in the next 21 Days starting June 23!!! Make it a great day!
What a Difference a Year Makes--- My Weight Loss changes with Beachbody Programs
Ahhhhh Cafe Americano...... Thank you to the HUBBY... So in light of my shirt feeling like a dress yesterday I decided to look back at the last year and see if I really made that many changes... sometimes as you're working hard each day through life's up and downs you can forget what you accomplish in the day to day.... The Compound Effect over time.
I still get tears in my eyes.... Still am SO thankful for the amazing results you get when you don't leave anything out!
Yes we need to eat healthy, yes we need to exercise.... but how many of us know that already? I'm guessing everyone... IT'S DOING IT that is the REAL LIFE STRUGGLE!
SO THIS is the MAGIC... This is where it's at...... This is what makes a difference... Someone to encourage you.... Accountability with others.... Posting each day what my day was like good or bad in a private group, sharing the struggles and joys. Advice when needed... Education and fun for Delicious easy food to eat, and workouts done in less than 30 minutes a day that are MORE effective than the hours I've spent at the gym since 1998. Nowhere to drive, no excuses.. Just PUSHING PLAY! And on the days I don't want to? I have an ENTIRE group that does want to! I don't know HOW many times just seeing one post made me pop that DVD in before I could think twice, or say NO to the temptations of mindless eating that just makes you miserable.
I am truly thankful for not only the changes in my appearance and how I feel but my health changes as well.... and THIS is why I am so passionate about it! Because NO WHERE ELSE gets it ALL Right! I've DONE IT ALL!
Personal trainers, weight watchers, nutritionist at the Dr.... but THIS is the secret... NO MAGIC PILL...
But ME, your coach, believing in you... along with a group of people that you will MISS when you have a bad time.. and WILL come back.
I'm Thankful so much for everyone's support of my journey and my Dreams of helping others never feel small.... or alone like I felt last year, not wanting to leave my house embarrassed at how I looked and felt. This is why I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON YOU!
It's time to start thinking of what you want your year to look like, what do YOU want for your life in Dec of 2015? If you would like to lose weight, improve your health talk to me about how I can help!
OR maybe YOU have a passion for helping others in the area of health or fitness---even if you have to learn how.... and would like to join my Team in encouraging people while working on your journey at the same time and making a little extra money..... Message me and I would LOVE to support you and answer questions!
What a wonderful reflection of a year that had some really hard times.... but a blessing through it all!
So this isn't a boast post or about pride or about looks meaning everything. As you all know if you've been paying attention in our challenge groups it's about the heart first. It's about the inside out!
but today was a cool experience and in my little moment I had to share... Because it's too important not to. I am passionate about helping people feel just like this moment.
Those little unexpected moments of surprise that take you aback ..(Spelling?).
You see I used to stop at this Frys after I had my surgery with my husband in my wheelchair after we dropped off the kids at school.
We would get a cup of coffee before we went home to work, was kind of a fun time with us when he had to work from home with me. #amazinghusband
of course with all the water I drink I always have to use the restroom--and as my surgery progressed and summer happened the appearance in the mirror got worse and worse and worse. Not that I was being vain but a full-length mirror on the wall you kind of can't help miss yourself even if you want to.
Today I happened to glance over---and I saw someone so different than the last time.
I remember feeling so sad because I love to Have energy for my husband and kids, be my spunky self.
I'm not perfect I'm not the perfect size, but to feel healthy and energized and feel like myself--- regardless of what size I am or Where I am at and where I am on the scale or how far to go.... These moments are what it's about. Sharing these moments with you in order that someone else might share these moments with their family is what it's about. I don't think I'm amazing I'm just thankful.
but today was a cool experience and in my little moment I had to share... Because it's too important not to. I am passionate about helping people feel just like this moment.
Those little unexpected moments of surprise that take you aback ..(Spelling?).
You see I used to stop at this Frys after I had my surgery with my husband in my wheelchair after we dropped off the kids at school.
We would get a cup of coffee before we went home to work, was kind of a fun time with us when he had to work from home with me. #amazinghusband
of course with all the water I drink I always have to use the restroom--and as my surgery progressed and summer happened the appearance in the mirror got worse and worse and worse. Not that I was being vain but a full-length mirror on the wall you kind of can't help miss yourself even if you want to.
Today I happened to glance over---and I saw someone so different than the last time.
I remember feeling so sad because I love to Have energy for my husband and kids, be my spunky self.
I'm not perfect I'm not the perfect size, but to feel healthy and energized and feel like myself--- regardless of what size I am or Where I am at and where I am on the scale or how far to go.... These moments are what it's about. Sharing these moments with you in order that someone else might share these moments with their family is what it's about. I don't think I'm amazing I'm just thankful.
21 Day fix let's keep it going!
That Mandisa song is running around my head "it's a good morning". 13 days on the fix and I feel great! Have not been perfect with my timing this week but it helps me in those times still do the best with what I can!
13 daysChest 2.5 inches gone
Waist 2.5 inches gone
Hips 2.5 inches gone
7 pounds
Whew hoo! I really can't believe it, my results were so good the first week I thought this week I would just say the same and maintain those results! Lovin this and loving the 30 min workouts! It's still crazy to me how much more I used to work out and how my results were not nearly as good!
21 Day Fix Update:
Turbo Kicking ALLL over the house today! "Who's house, my house, who's house my house, who's in my house?"
Fix Update: I told you I was excited on Friday! Since Monday on the fix, not quite an entire week...... a week in which I have had so much food to eat that I didn't always eat it all, a week in which I exercised only 30 minutes a day and had to pause the video a few times.... yet sometimes wondering if it was working because some days I didn't sweat.....ie: pilates....a week I had valentines night wine....and a little dessert. I had to do my inches today just for fun, because I decided inches were going to be my #1 measure tool....So here it goes:
Since Monday:
1.25 inches lost in my chest
1.5 inches lost in my waist
3/4 inches lost in my hips
5 pounds lost
Yes, I had Tim measure again to make sure... and I was already eating healthy and working out before! I am sleeping AMAZING! This is a really notable difference that surprised me! I can think of some very specific times the fix helped me....it not only helped me eat what I needed to (sometimes I don't eat enough) but it also helped me make decisions I wouldn't have made. It also helps me make sure my nut/seed portions are not too much for the day but yet ensures I get my healthy fats in. Tuesday I had one meal packed but should have had two because I came home hungry and needed to eat... before I would have grabbed an apple or something healthy that was quick... instead I made a choice to make grilled veggies because I wanted to save those things for something later. Loving this Program! And I've measured everything for years.... this just really helps you focus on your nutrition at a deeper level in an easy way! Tim Zakaras also lost 4 pounds since Monday doing his T25---and a byproduct of my fix of course
Fix Update: I told you I was excited on Friday! Since Monday on the fix, not quite an entire week...... a week in which I have had so much food to eat that I didn't always eat it all, a week in which I exercised only 30 minutes a day and had to pause the video a few times.... yet sometimes wondering if it was working because some days I didn't sweat.....ie: pilates....a week I had valentines night wine....and a little dessert. I had to do my inches today just for fun, because I decided inches were going to be my #1 measure tool....So here it goes:
Since Monday:
1.25 inches lost in my chest
1.5 inches lost in my waist
3/4 inches lost in my hips
5 pounds lost
Yes, I had Tim measure again to make sure... and I was already eating healthy and working out before! I am sleeping AMAZING! This is a really notable difference that surprised me! I can think of some very specific times the fix helped me....it not only helped me eat what I needed to (sometimes I don't eat enough) but it also helped me make decisions I wouldn't have made. It also helps me make sure my nut/seed portions are not too much for the day but yet ensures I get my healthy fats in. Tuesday I had one meal packed but should have had two because I came home hungry and needed to eat... before I would have grabbed an apple or something healthy that was quick... instead I made a choice to make grilled veggies because I wanted to save those things for something later. Loving this Program! And I've measured everything for years.... this just really helps you focus on your nutrition at a deeper level in an easy way! Tim Zakaras also lost 4 pounds since Monday doing his T25---and a byproduct of my fix of course
#TransformationTUESDAY I am so excited to shout out my AWESOME Turbo Fire Accountability partner Lisa Connellan-Hamill today! She has done Chalean Extreme and is now doing Turbofire! Check out her amazing transformation!!!!!! Without her last night would NOT of happened and I am up today to work it ;) YOU GO GIRL! And awesome choice of workouts, I must say---AND I'm getting ready to #Turbo40 and think of you!
I think for me its cool to see that REAL people REALLY do get results. It's not just someone in an infomercial where you question the results. I see it all the time, real stories, with a really heart felt reason why weight loss is a HUGE GOAL for them!
It's cool to see how scared people are to take those before pictures, but its worth it when they see that after picture and their CONFIDENCE and SMILE tells a totally AWESOME STORY!!!
It's about time for your AFTER picture right!!!!! Way to go Lisa you rock!!!!! I can't wait to see the difference after Turbofire!!!
This brought TEARS to my eyes and is truly AMAZING! I still can't believe that in 9 25 13 she had brain surgery and by December achieved this with ONE round, 10 weeks, of T25 and Shakeology (superfoods).
I often hear from people that they don't have time to workout. Well here is a busy mom who too had little time for herself but with a 25 minute workout she made it happen. Talk about Adversity! Wow!
"My biggest challenge was my busy schedule. I am a single mom attending nursing school, and I had a hard time trying to fit in time to work out and prepare healthy meals. But 25 minutes a day with Focus T25 is totally doable. I am now able to go outside and play with my kid without getting tired, which is my favorite part. Now I have him chasing me, telling me to slow down." - Heather S.
Another key component for Heather's success was being a part of a challenge group. These groups help you push through the obstacles and encourage you when you need it most!!
What is even better than hearing about other's successes, is that You can do it too! Sometimes we need that extra motivation and support to finish or even get started. This is where I come in - in my health and fitness groups I can help you begin your very own success story. Jan 27th my next group begins - will you be joining?
Contact me at jenzakaras@cox.net for more information or to hold your spot in my next group!!I often hear from people that they don't have time to workout. Well here is a busy mom who too had little time for herself but with a 25 minute workout she made it happen. Talk about Adversity! Wow!
"My biggest challenge was my busy schedule. I am a single mom attending nursing school, and I had a hard time trying to fit in time to work out and prepare healthy meals. But 25 minutes a day with Focus T25 is totally doable. I am now able to go outside and play with my kid without getting tired, which is my favorite part. Now I have him chasing me, telling me to slow down." - Heather S.
Another key component for Heather's success was being a part of a challenge group. These groups help you push through the obstacles and encourage you when you need it most!!
What is even better than hearing about other's successes, is that You can do it too! Sometimes we need that extra motivation and support to finish or even get started. This is where I come in - in my health and fitness groups I can help you begin your very own success story. Jan 27th my next group begins - will you be joining?
Have a shout out to Lindsay Adams! She completed T25 and lost 20 pounds in 60 days. She started 5 months after her baby was born! 25 minutes at home 5-6 days a week, clean eating and Shakeology! Congratulations
WOOO! I just HAVE To share what I get to be a part of every day! Most of these are comments JUST from today, one from a day or two ago. This IS the missing link! I am VERY passionate about this because it WORKS! And it's SO life changing and FUN! Would you like some daily inspiration to eat clean? Lose a few pounds? Or just get healthier and feel better? This is it! Please Join us, I Have YET to have someone not glad they did! Message me, I just had someone text me and tell me they are so glad they reached out! I just really want to share this experience with anyone who is ready!
I can't stress the "before" pictures enough! 3 weeks into Chalene Extreme I was having a bad day and thought, ok... I've lost 8 pounds right now but am I really that different? So I took my picture for the heck of it and was absolutely stunned at the difference. The scale told me 8 pounds but the pictures shocked the heck out of me! 8 pounds doesn't sound like much but it was a BIG difference! Without my photos I wouldn't have my proof! The before photo IS your inspiration 3-4 weeks down the road and your fuel to not give up! I ended up losing a few more and then during Christmas my goal was to stay the same, and now it's that before and after that keeps me inspired to keep going!
Here is another challenger comment from my Holiday Survival Challenge Group, and this was OVER Christmas!:
"So, I was really putting off the 30 day pictures because I didn't feel like enough was happening, but yesterday I did it and am really surprised by the comparison! I didn't think I would post my before pics EVER but I actually feel proud of what I have accomplished in such a short time! So... here it goes! This is my before and "now", because I still have farther to go on this journey, but I feel encouraged! Thanks Melanie Mitro and everyone in the group because you doing your part helps to keep me focused!"
They make ALL the difference!
All my challengers make sure and really do it! You can keep it to yourself but get it done...!!! you'll be SO glad you did! Just when 2-3 weeks down the road you need a kick in the pants, the nightmare of the "before" will be a gift to yourself, the gift of inspiration! Or like me, absolute Shock
"So, I was really putting off the 30 day pictures because I didn't feel like enough was happening, but yesterday I did it and am really surprised by the comparison! I didn't think I would post my before pics EVER but I actually feel proud of what I have accomplished in such a short time! So... here it goes! This is my before and "now", because I still have farther to go on this journey, but I feel encouraged! Thanks Melanie Mitro and everyone in the group because you doing your part helps to keep me focused!"
They make ALL the difference!
All my challengers make sure and really do it! You can keep it to yourself but get it done...!!! you'll be SO glad you did! Just when 2-3 weeks down the road you need a kick in the pants, the nightmare of the "before" will be a gift to yourself, the gift of inspiration! Or like me, absolute Shock
Dance, Laugh and Rock to the speed of Turbo Fire Cardio... My favorite Dance Cardio workout. Makes me smile and remember the days I danced my week away!
Get inspired! Turbo Fire Success Story:
My Friend Kimberly Williams Call has been a partner in crime in my challenge groups since we started October 1st! She has inspired me to no end and I am excited to hear from her each day.
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| Check out her Results!!! |
She has had amazing results with TurboFire. She is proof the program works! She joined a challenge group, drinks shakeology every day, and does her workout. This is what she had to say:
90 days has come and gone in NO TIME! I can't believe I have lost 18 pounds and 21 inches total - That is CRAZY
Weight: 160 to 142 = 18 lbs gone
Waist: 40 to 29 = 11 in.
Hips: 43 to 39 = 4 in.
Thighs: 23 to 21 = 2 in. each leg
Arms: 11 to 10 1/2 = 1/2 in. each arm
Chest: 40 to 38 = 2 in.
Was she perfect? Did she hit every goal? No... but she kept up, stayed persistent and didn't give up!
Are you struggling with feeling tired and wanting to work out but not sure what to do? Are you a fitness expert that has been in the gym for years and would like a change? Would you enjoy the motivation of a group of people encouraging you and sharing in your struggles and successes?
This is what a challenge group is all about!
Message me for details, and let's FIRE it up! ;)
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