3–Week Yoga Retreat, Beachbody's first–ever yoga program designed for beginners will be released today! This is yoga stripped down to the mat – no candles, no chanting, no OHMs, just the basics for those who have been interested in yoga but may be too intimidated to try it. Lead by 4 Yoga Experts, this program will teach you the basics and have you experiencing all the benefits of yoga in 21 classes, each 30 minutes or less. 3–Week Yoga Retreat will join the Member Library on Beachbody On Demand on August 31st (by end of day) and Beachbody CEO, Carl Daikeler will kick off his retreat in conjunction with the Beachbody Health Bet on September 5th.

What is 3 Week Yoga Retreat?

• Designed for yoga beginners and those who always wanted to try yoga, but were intimidated or didn’t know where to start.
• You’ll learn the basics in 21 classes, one per day for 3 weeks. Each one is 30 minutes or less, taught by one of four Yoga Experts.
• Beachbody paid special attention to instruction and guidance so you know you are doing it right. Need proof? In test groups, participants were placed behind a screen to make sure our guidance was so crystal clear they could do it successfully without even without seeing the poses.
• There are no candles, no chanting, no OHMs. Just incredible, simple classes with no distractions, guided with precise detail.

3-Week Yoga Retreat is perfect for:

• Yoga beginners.
• Anyone who always wanted to try yoga but didn’t know where to start.
• People who are looking to complement their current fitness programs and improve flexibility, reduce stress, and achieve better balance in their life overall.
• People who want to build a proper yoga foundation so they can feel confident in any yoga class.

What makes this program so special?

• Learn yoga from square one, step-by-step, move-by-move.
• Nothing new-agey, nothing to be intimidated by, and no judgment.
• Do it from the comfot of your own home
• 30-minute classes are quick and convenient
• This is a perfectly crafted 3-week program that gives you total immersion and understanding of the fundamentals of yoga, resulting in a solid yoga foundation.
• Each class is taught by one of four Yoga Experts who have many years’ experience.

You can access 3 WEEK YOGA RETREAT instantly

Beachbody On Demand members get 3 Week Yoga Retreat absolutely free.
Includes 21 classes, Beginner Basics Videos, Class Calendar, Quickstart Guide, plus the Pose Tracker.

A Beachbody On Demand Club membership costs just $12.95 per month (billed quarterly at $38.87) and there is no contract or commitment so you can cancel at any time. Your club membership includes streaming of videos in the member's library as well as any purchased programs. In addition Club members receive a 10% discount on future purchases, personal coaching and customized meal plans.

To try Beachbody On Demand (including the 3-Week Yoga Retreat) FREE for 30-days click here:

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The best value:

Purchase a 3-month Club membership and a 1-month supply of Shakeology as a preferred customer and get 25% percent off all future orders and an additional 3-month Club membership free (via cash back at the time of club membership renewal). Fill out this form to get started as a preferred customer:

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21 Day Fix Super Group!

Been Slacking a bit lately?
Blowing off your workouts?
Eating at too many concession stands and drive thrus?
Can't get away from the kids to go to the gym?

It happens.
Let's FIX it starting this Monday!!!

If you already have the 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme program, that's awesome! If not, this is a great chance for you to try it out and get all your questions answered before you commit.
You are all invited to join this FREE online challenge group where we will run through a complete round of 21 Day Fix, together!
For those of you who don't have the program, no worries. We'll give yous a sample meal plan to follow including recipes and shopping lists. All you need to do is pick some kind of exercise to do along with the rest of us for 21 days.

In this group you can expect to learn how to incorporate some really simple nutrition and fitness into your very busy life.
By the end of the 21 Day challenge you should feel better, have more energy and want to continue to make good nutrition and fitness your new way of life.

This group is completely FREE! No obligation to buy anything! And, we'll be having some really cool contests and prizes too!

Are you ready to FIX it with us???
Click this link to join or fill out the form below:

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Take time to do what makes your heart happy!

Hey friends... I'm back after a much needed and long awaited family vacation!

It was time for us all to unplug, reconnect and remember what makes us happy to be alive.

The last few months have been a roller coaster and in between the events of our normally chaotic lifestyle we've had to cope with cancer and chronic illness. This 10-day time out was more than just a vacation, it was a chance to laugh more, listen closer, love beyond limits and make memories.

Instead of working out we snorkeled, biked, climbed, walked and laughed until we cried! We truly did all that made our hearts happy!

It's good to be home again and it's time to get back into a healthy mindset. 

Time to refocus on what makes the heart healthy! Truth be told, I pushed my limits a little while on vacation. Too much sun, not enough rest and over indulging in foods I know I should't eat caused my rheumatoid arthritis to flare up for the first time in 2 years. So I spent the last 6 days detoxing, resting and taking steroids to calm the inflammation. Tomorrow, it's back to fitness! I'm eager to get back into my routine and seize the day!

Want to join me?

I'm hosting a free 7-day "fire up the grill" clean eating group starting tomorrow to kick things off. If you like the 7-day challenge and are ready to get 100% committed to your health and fitness, you can join me starting on May 23 for a 30-day challenge group designed to help you jump start your fitness and help you look and feel your best all summer long! Ready to get started? Just fill out this form to tell me a little more about yourself

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Ladies, have you heard? Strong is the new sexy!

Did you watch NBC's new fitness challenge "Strong" that premiered last week?
This new fitness challenge takes average women, just like you and me, and pairs them up with a personal trainer as their team mate and mentor. Each of them is on a journey to reach their full potential. The great thing about this challenge is that their transformation is not necessarily about losing weight, but rather about reaching their goals and building confidence, realizing their potential, improving their health, finding happiness and getting strong.

These women set such a great example for the rest of us and I was so inspired by them that I decided to commit the next 3 months to getting strong - #summerstrong - and I'm challenging YOU to join me!
Our next challenge group starts on Monday, May 9 and I am looking fro 10 women to join me in a challenge to transform ourselves and become the best possible version of ourselves!

This challenge is not about losing pounds

~ We will not count calories
~ We will not let our age get in the way
~ We will not judge our success simply by a number on a scale!

Instead we will focus on
~ Overcoming obstacles
~ Building confidence
~ Finding balance in our busy lives
~ Improving our health
~ Finding true happiness

Together we will get strong!

In the show, each contestant is paired with a personal trainer, but in our group it's even better. You'll have access to a celebrity trainer to guide your workouts and a personal coach to motivate and support you and to answer any questions you might have along the way. It's called accountability and it's very important. The accountability that you'll find in the group is what keeps everyone going. You will not quit and you will not fail! That's the promise we make to one another.

Not sure if you have the time? You just need 1/2 hour a day - every day. I'm a busy working mom like many of you, and I know how hard it is to make your own health and fitness a priority. But believe me, it's possible and it's important. You can take much better care of you family if you start with yourself.

This challenge group is where the magic happens!
We're here to help simplify your busy life. You'll get simple 30 minute workouts, easy meal planning and tons of support. And the best part is that you can do it at home and at your own pace. All you have to do is follow the step-by-step process for 30 days and you will begin to see results.
Membership in this group includes:
• A complete home workout kit with DVDs
• Quick 30 minute workouts anyone can do at home
• 1 month of Shakeology, a super nutritious smoothie perfect for busy moms on-the-go!
• A 30 day customized meal plan with recipes the whole family will love!
• Accountability to help you stay committed and finish the program
• Your very own personal health & fitness coach 24/7, and daily workouts led by a celebrity trainer
• Access to my private, VIP lifetime support group
• A free T-shirt when you finish and send in your results
• A 30-day money back guarantee so you have nothing to lose!

Let's make the rest of our lives the best of our lives. Let's get strong... together! 

Joining this group is easy. Start by filling out the form below to tell me a little more about yourself:
Want to learn more about a challenge group?

Want to learn more about Shakeology?

Got some questions for me? email me: brendalajay@gmail.com

Ready to give a challenge group a try? Fill out this form to get started

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Ready to Get Your Beach Body Back?

You may not have started the official count down to summer yet but believe me, it's not all that far away! Why not start planning for a healthy and fit summer right now?

Join our next challenge group
beginning on March 7
and let's all support each other as we work our winter butts off and get our beach bodies back!

This challenge is round 1 of a 2 part SUPER GROUP where you will receive accountability and support to make sure you stay on track with your goals and get you beach body back in plenty of time for summer! Everyone who enrolls in this challenge will also be invited to join the next session at no additional cost.
That's 16 weeks of online fitness and fun for a one-time fee. This challenge will not be easy but it will be worth it.

Not sure if you have the time? You just need 1/2 hour a day - every day. I'm a busy working mom like many of you, and I know how hard it is to make your own health and fitness a priority. But believe me, it's possible and it's important. You can take much better care of you family if you start with yourself.

This challenge group is where the magic happens! We're here to help simplify your busy life. You'll get simple 30 minute workouts, easy meal planning and tons of support. And the best part is that you can do it at home and at your own pace. All you have to do is follow the step-by-step process for 21 days and you will begin to see results.
Membership in this group includes:
• A complete home workout kit with DVDs
• Quick 30 minute workouts anyone can do at home
• 1 month of Shakeology, a super nutritious smoothie perfect for busy moms on-the-go!
• A 30 day customized meal plan with recipes the whole family will love!
• Accountability to help you stay committed and finish the program
• Your very own personal health & fitness coach 24/7
• Access to my private, VIP lifetime support group
• A free T-shirt when you finish and send in your results
• A 30-day money back guarantee so you have nothing to lose!

Let's Get our Beach Bodies Back… together! Joining this group is easy. Start by filling out the form below to tell me a little more about yourself:

Want to learn more about a challenge group?

Want to learn more about Shakeology?

Got some questions for me? email me: brendalajay@gmail.com

Ready to give a challenge group a try and get your beach body back?

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Brenda

6 Reasons Why Everyone Should Join a Challenge Group

Are you in a battle with yourself? You are not alone
If you started a New Year's resolution to get fit and ended up getting sidetracked instead, 
believe me - you are not alone.
It's time to turn it all around.
I know you're really busy, you probably have kids, and a job, and a long list of stuff to do around the house...

But get this - You are important too!
You know what happens when you start putting yourself at the bottom of your list? 
You stay there. And before you know it you look and feel tired and old, chronic illnesses start creeping up and you feel hopeless.
So it all ends here......
Join us for Battlegrounds starting February 1 and find out how to fight disease and aging with food and fitness.

So why should you join a challenge group?

• It's convenient - workout in your own home and at your own pace. Most workouts are just 30 minutes. And we bring a celebrity trainer and personal coach to you! 
• It's structured - No guesswork. Simply follow the workout schedule and the nutritional guide. Everything is scheduled on a calendar so you know exactly what to do. Trust the system - it works!
• It's adaptable - It doesn't matter whether you are new to fitness or you are a hall of fame athlete, anyone can do this program and achieve great results. I will help you select a program that fits your specific needs and level of ability. There are ways to modify the workouts to accommodate physical limitations too.
• It's not boring - There are over 30 different styles of workouts to choose from. Everything from dance, to kick boxing, to yoga to extreme training. Select something that you like and you'll get several different workouts with the program, so we'll change things up each and every day.
• Accountability - It's an encouraging and supportive community. You coach and your friends in the group are your support system. Together we make sure no one fails!
• It's affordable - Pay one price and you'll get a fitness and nutrition system that you can use forever. There are no membership fees so your initial investment goes a long way. And you can repeat the challenge group as many times as you want! So you get unlimited use of a complete fitness program, nutritional counseling, a virtual gym and personal coach!

New Beginnings
If you've never done a challenge group before, this is a good place to start. I'll help you choose a fitness program that you will enjoy doing every day, there are 30 different programs to choose from so there really is something for all interests, ages and levels of ability.

Challenge groups are the most convenient way to get fit and stay fit because you never have to leave your home. You have access to your own personal coach and trainer 24/7 for motivation and support. Together we'll plan healthy menus, share tips and advice and keep each other accountable.

There is no end date to your program

The goal is for you to reach your goal.... and then keep going. 

By the third week of our program you should feel remarkably better, stronger and have more energy. You will feel so good that your new healthy habits will become automatic and you'll keep it up long after the group ends.

Battlegrounds starts February 1
Here's what you can expect:
✅We focus on nutrition, fitness & overall well being
✅Challenge will last 30 days
✅It will not be easy but we will make it fun
✅It's all done in a virtual gym in a private Facebook group. Work out in your home, and at your own pace.
✅1:1 Free personal coaching from me. I'll answer questions and give support.
✅In order to see the best results, you are required to purchase a Beachbody challenge pack. Choose from over 30 programs including CIZE, 21 Day Fix, PiYo, P90X, T25, Insanity, and more!
✅We're a team & we help to motivate and support each other
✅You will not quit!
✅There is a 30 day money back guarantee
✅You can save 25%. Ask me how.

The fee for this challenge varies depending on your needs and your own personal goals. So let's talk so we can determine the path that's right for you. Start by filling out this  form to tell me a little more about yourself. I'll be in touch soon!

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Roasted Chicken, Potatoes & Vegetables

Ingredients:

3 lbs Chicken drumsticks & thighs
3 c baby red skin potatoes
4 c assorted cut vegetables like grape tomatoes, brussel sprouts, onion, peppers, etc
fresh herbs: thyme, rosemary
salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
3 tb extra virgin olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Place potatoes and vegetables in a roasting pan with 1/2 c water and evoo. Add fresh herbs, and a little salt, pepper and garlic powder and toss to coat everything.
3. Place chicken pieces, skin side up over vegetables and sprinkle them with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
4. Place in the pre-heated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours or until skin of chicken is golden and crisp. Remove skin before eating.

Are you ready to give the 21 Day Fix a try but are feeling overwhelmed? Join us this month for the Ultimate 21 Day Fix Boot Camp for Beginners. We'll take you step-by-step through the workouts, meal planning and preparation and we'll have a lot of fun doing it!
Joining is easy, just fill out this form to get started:

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Sweet Potato Hash Power Bowl

This protein packed meal is 21 Day Fix approved, easy to make and packs a lot of nutrition in one bowl.

Ingredients:

1 c mixed greens like spinach and arugula
1 TB extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1/2 sweet potato, diced (1 yellow)
1/2 red bell pepper, diced (1/4 green)
1/2 small onion, diced (1/4 green)
1/4 c ground turkey sausage (1/2 red)
1 egg (1/2 red)

1. Place green in a small bowl and set aside
2. Place oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add turkey sausage. Cook for 2 minutes and add peppers and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and spoon mixture over greens.
3. Place skillet back on stove over medium high heat and cook the egg sunny side up until egg white is no longer translucent
4. Place egg over greens and sausage mixture and enjoy!

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5 Reasons Why New Year's Resolutions Fail

We're just a few days away from a new year! Are you thinking about all the things you'd like to change? Are you making resolutions to make 2016 your best year ever? Be careful, you might just be setting yourself up for disappointment. Studies show 8 out of 10 New Year's resolutions fail. Why does that happen and how can we avoid it? Here are 5 of the biggest reasons why New Year's resolutions fail and suggestions on how to plan for success.

New Year's Resolutions fail when you: 

1. Try to change too much, at once. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Going into a new year often signals us to make a mental wish list of things that would make our life better (or so we think). I will be happier if… I lose weight, make more money, save enough cash to put in a pool,  spend less time at work, get my master's degree, find true love, etc. Yikes!

Suggestion: Resolutions, like goals, should be realistic. Instead of a long list of things you'd like to change, try to focus on one or two target goals that will get you started in the right direction and may lead to more success down the road. For example: Commit to 30 minutes of exercise every day. Stick with it and you will likely lose weight. You will feel good about yourself and become more confident and that may lead to a promotion and more money. Maybe even enough to set some aside for your education or a new pool. And looking and feeling better may even capture the attention of your one true love! So be realistic and stay committed. Things will improve with time.

2. Set a goal that's too big. Keep it simple, Sally! Don't expect to go from the couch to 5K overnight!

Suggestion: Resolutions should be attainable. Set a goal to run for one mile. Once you reach that increase the goal to 2 miles, and so on. Celebrate each milestone and take pride in your accomplishments. Progress is progress, no matter how small!



3. Focus on the outcome and not on change. Want to lose 20 pounds? That's an awesome goal! Losing that extra weight will improve your health and make you look and feel great. But let's face it, wishing for it is one thing, but if you expect results you have to change your behavior.

Suggestion: Replace bad habits with better choices. If you are serious about losing 20 pounds you have to work for it. Exercise every day and improve your nutrition. Changing you lifestyle should be your goal. Make a habit of exercising at least 30 minutes each day and eating 3 healthy meals and 3 healthy snacks each day and your new lifestyle will lead to the outcome that you want.



4. Don't change your environment. How do you expect to lose weight if you have a kitchen full of junk food? How can you expect to run a marathon if you are surrounded by people who tell you that you'll fail? How can you expect to save money if you go shopping every day?

Suggestion: Distance yourself from the things and people in your life that are distracting and threaten your success. That doesn't mean you have to cut off all ties with the people in your life who aren't supportive, just allow yourself the separation you need to focus on your goals.

5. Assume small steps won't matter. It's the repeated pattern of small seemingly insignificant behaviors that over time will lead to big rewards. Let's say you want to lose weight so you decide to join a gym and workout every morning for 90 minutes. Yet you continue to each out for lunch and drink 2 sodas each day. Working out may help you avoid putting on more weight but you likely will not lose either.

Suggestion: Want results? Identify your biggest mistakes or challenges and focus on changing that behavior each and every day. Doing more is not always the answer. Making better choices is. Try working out for just 30 minutes each day but give up the soda and fast food. You may only lose 1/2 pound each week, but over the course of a year that adds up to 26 pounds!

Set yourself up for success in 2016. Is losing weight, getting fit and improving your health on your wish list? Join an online fitness and nutrition challenge group. Challenge groups are convenient, affordable and provide you with a positive environment, accountability and all the support you need so you will not fail! New groups start every Monday and signing up is easy. Just fill out this form to tell me a little more about yourself and your goals. I use this information to help place you in a group that best meets your needs. Are you new to fitness? No worries, there are groups for all interests and levels of fitness. Simply complete this form or email me and I'll be in touch:
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Pasta with Kale & Turkey Sausage

If you’re not yet a kale lover, this is the recipe that will change your mind. And if you are, this hearty pasta dinner will rock your world. Cooking with aromatic vegetables and broth brings out the softer side of our favorite leafy green and makes a scrumptious sauce for this sausage and pasta dish.

Ingredients:

6 oz. dry whole wheat pasta
1 tsp. olive oil
½ medium yellow (or orange) bell pepper, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
8 oz. Italian-style turkey sausage, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
½ cup low-sodium, organic fat-free chicken broth
1 bunch kale, ribs removed, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese (to taste; optional)

Preparation:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
2. Heat large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add oil, bell pepper, and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
4. Add sausage and garlic, Season with salt and pepper if desired; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until sausage starts to brown.
5. Add broth and kale; cook, stirring occasionally, adding additional broth or water as needed, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until kale is soft.
6. Add pasta to sausage mixture.
7. Top with cheese if desired.

Ready to start on your New Year's New You transformation? Join our Hammer and Chisel Ultimate Challenge! Sculpt your body like a work of art! Don't worry, there's plenty of support and meal planning tips ad advice. This is a NO FAIL challenge! Reserve your spot by filling out this application:

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The Master's Hammer and Chisel - Is it for you?

It's finally here! Beachbody's newest fitness program, The Masters Hammer and Chisel! I'll admit it, I've been slacking a little lately with my workouts and so I was really looking forward to this launch as a chance to get recommit. The program was developed by 2 of Beachbody's most popular trainers, Autumn Calabrese and Sagi Kalev. If you've had a chance to use 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme then you already know how awesome Autumn's programs are. If you liked her first two programs then you'll love Hammer and Chisel! It's definitely a way to take your workouts to the next level. Sagi Kalev, creator of Body Beast, is Autumn's counterpart. Together they have created this new 60-day program that is aimed at sculpting your body. And whereas 21 Day Fix EXTREME focuses on getting you shredded, The Master’s Hammer and Chisel adds just a little bit more, helping you improve other aspects of your fitness such as muscular endurance, power, strength, and agility.

The Master's Hammer & Chisel Meal Plans

The Master's Hammer & Chisel FAQ's

The best part about being a Beachbody coach is working with other people just like you and me and helping them to select a fitness program that meets their specific needs. When a new launch comes out I always take some time to preview it myself before recommending it to anyone else. Honestly, the title of the program "Hammer and Chisel" scared me. Dealing with a chronic illness, it took me some time to gradually build my workouts up. So I'm cautious about jumping into any new fitness program. But when I discovered that Hammer and Chisel helps to improve endurance, power, strength and agility, I was immediately sold on it. Part of managing any chronic illness, like rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune disease, is building strength and flexibility through fitness. Most people find relief from their symptoms by engaging in regular exercise. Especially programs like this that help to build muscle to support weakening joints and bones. If you and your doctor agree that it's time to begin a fitness routine, Beachbody has a number of programs that you may benefit from, Hammer and Chisel included.

Here are the details…

Hammer and Chisel is an expert workout system that delivers breathtaking, body changing results in 60 days!  Trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese are amazing experts at sculpting bodies and have tons of awards to prove it!  So this program is sharing their strategies for resistance training to shape powerful muscles, shed body fat, and build a ripped physique.  Personally, I don't plan on competing in any bikini competitions any time soon but I do want to look and feel my best!  PLUS muscle burns fat and supports our aging frames, so that's what keeps me motivated. This is a 60 day program and each workout ranges from 30-40 minutes.

What do you need for this program?

You do not need a lot of space but some equipment will be helpful...

• You need 2 dumbbells (5-20lbs) for women, depending on your comfort level.
• Pull up bar or resistance bands with over the door attachment
• Weight bench or stability ball

Want to be a part of my exclusive test group? It's easy…

1. I must be your assigned coach.  If you are not working with a coach already just head over to my site and create a FREE account! (if you already have an assigned coach please reach out to him or her to see what groups they are offering)
2. Then complete the application below so that I can learn a little more about you and your goals. Since we're taking about your health, I want to make sure this program is best suited for you!
3. The requirements to participate in this exclusive test group are that you commit to the Hammer and Chisel Challenge pack which includes the 60 day workout program, nutrition guide, program manual, schedule of workouts to follow, Shakeology, discounted shipping and price!  **Price to be announced**
4. You must commit to being an active member of the online support and accountability group.  You must be willing to show up every day, log your workout, rate your nutrition, check in for accountability and support.  In return, I am going to share with you how to meal plan, how to prep your meals, how to make it easy and simple to get results, I am going to help you with daily accountability, motivation, tips and tools to get you the BEST results possible!

If you are ready to switch it up, get great results the time is now!  Make sure you fill out the application below to get on the list to be the first to get HAMMER AND CHISEL!!!!
Email me for more information:

Brendalajay@gmail.com

The very first test group I was a part of not only helped me to lose weight, it was life changing! The accountability and support was instrumental in helping me gain control over my illness and get back on my feet again! Now, I want to help you do the same thing!

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Fall into Healthy Habits!

Look & Feel Your Best at Any Age!

"When you take charge of your health, good habits become automatic."

October challenge groups are here!

• 10/5/15  90 Days to a New You (90 day fitness & nutrition group) Apply Here
• 10/12/15  Fit for Fall (30 days to look & feel your best for the holiday season) Apply Here

Why sign up for a challenge group?

When you've made up your mind to get in shape and take control of your health, an online challenge group is the perfect way to get off to a good start. Especially is you don't have the time or money to join a gym or hire a personal trainer. 

We follow a guided 3 part plan each and every day: 1. Fitness, 2. Nutrition 3. Support

1. Follow a simple fitness schedule. You select a Beachbody fitness program that meets your specific needs and the workout schedule is included. Just complete the assigned fitness program and feel yourself getting stronger each and every day! 
2. Follow a simple meal plan that shows you what to eat, when you should eat and how much you should eat - no guessing and no counting calories or points. No packaged, frozen or prepared meals to buy - just real, fresh food from your local grocery store. Everyone in the group is required to buy a one month supply of Shakeology, a nutrient dense meal replacement. I would never promote this if I didn't think it was important (*See footnote).
3. Support. The #1 reason why people are able to reach their goals is because of the support. In a challenge group, you'll find 2 kinds of support - support from me, your coach; and support from your peers, other people just like you and me who are working on improving their own health. 

If you are willing to make a commitment to invest in yourself and challenge yourself to your fullest potential, then I will give you all the support you need to make sure you complete the program and reach your goal! No one throws in the towel on my team! A fitness coach is a little different from a personal trainer. As a coach, I'm available 24/7 to help you, not just for an hour each day. Being a Beachbody coach means that I have already gone through the process and been successful. I may not have reached my own personal goal yet, but I have mastered the system and made fitness and nutrition a lifetime commitment; now I help other people with the process. I know how hard it is to get started and I have learned lots of tips and trick that I can share with you to make the process as easy as possible. I will give you recipes, meal plans and grocery lists to make your meal prep as easy as possible. If you're new to fitness, I can help you to modify the exercises so that you can perform the program safely and effectively. 

*Shakeology ensures that everyone gets the daily requirement of pure nutrition. It IS NOT a weight loss shake! Drinking Shakeology alone, without eating a clean balanced diet and exercising each day, is pretty much a waste of your money. But incorporating it with the fitness and nutritional plan I mentioned above can support your weight loss journey. It's a superfood boost to help you fuel your body during the challenge when you need it most. Similar to a protein shake, Shakeology does contain whey protein, but it also contains vitamins, minerals, pre and pro biotics, anti-oxidant superfoods and a highly dense amount of nutrients. It's fuel for your body and you will notice a difference in your health and mood after using it for just  a few weeks. You will have more energy, eliminate cravings for things like carbs and sugar, your skin, nails and hair will be healthy and strong and it will help you to maintain a healthy weight. Give it a try. There's a money back guarantee so you can't go wrong!

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October Challenge Groups are Here!

10/12 - 90 Days to A New You!

90 Day Online fitness & nutrition support group starting Monday October 12

• Choose a fitness program that you enjoy!
• Workout in your own home & at your own pace. Just 30 minutes a day!
• Learn about clean eating
• Receive 12 weeks of meal planning, recipes & shopping lists
• Limited enrollment
• 24/7 support

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10/17 - Fit for Fall

30 Day Online fitness & nutrition support group starting Monday October 17

• Choose a fitness program that you enjoy!
• Workout in your own home & at your own pace. Just 30 minutes a day!
• Learn about clean eating
• Receive 4 weeks of meal planning, recipes & shopping lists
• Limited enrollment
• 24/7 support

Apply Here

Email me for more information:
brendalajay@gmail.com

or fill out this form to apply to a challenge group

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Get in Shape Without Beating Yourself Up!

What is PiYo?

PiYo is a low-impact, high-intensity body-transformation program. It uses the most effective Pilates and yoga-inspired moves set to a fast pace to help you burn fat while you sculpt long, lean muscles.

You’ll carve every inch of your body without jumps, without weights, and without straining your joints. And rest assured, there’s no complex choreography to learn. Chalene Johnson takes you step-by-step through the moves where you’ll use your body weight to lose weight and get intensely defined! You get your strength, your cardio, and your flexibility training all in one program.

Why is PiYo effective?

PiYo delivers the muscle-sculpting, core-focused benefits of Pilates along with the flexibility and power of yoga. PiYo’s low-impact compound exercises engage multiple muscle groups at the same time—while keeping your body in constant motion. As you progress from one fluid movement to the next without rest, you’ll maintain an optimal heart rate to incinerate calories throughout the whole workout! The result? You get a low-impact, high-intensity, total-body workout, giving you a physique that’s long, lean, and powerfully defined.

Ready to Invest in Yourself, Challenge Yourself and Become the Best Version of You Ever?

So long summer… time to get out the jeans and sweaters and bring out the best in you!

I'M LOOKING FOR 20 LADIES who are ready for a total fitness makeover! You won't need ANY complicated equipment. NO heavy weights. NO long hours in a crowded gym. Get fit using only the weight of your own body.. and you don't even need to leave your house! You can do this, your grandma can do this - anyone can do this!

Just 30 minutes of simple fitness each day, follow a clean eating meal plan for 4 weeks and replace one meal each day with Shakeology to ensure proper nutrition. NO counting calories! NO counting points! NO starving yourself!

This group starts next week and you can be anywhere in the US or Canada to join. All workouts are done in the comfort of your own home on your own time. You'll have ME as your personal coach.. walking you through every step of the program!

If you can commit to changing your life.. and making this fall your healthiest yet..
Message me, friend request me, email me!!! This time last year I was 30 pounds heavier so I know how you feel. Joining a challenge group last August changed my life in SO MANY ways! Make a commitment today to get stronger.. healthier.. and feeling better than ever!

This program is NOT free but includes:

• A complete home workout kit with DVDs
• Custom clean eating meal plan designed for your challenge
• 30 healthy meals! ~ A 30 day supply of Shakeology!
• Measuring tape to track all those inches lost
• ME as your personal coach
• Access to my private, VIP lifetime support group
• A free T-shirt when you finish and send in your results!
• A 30-day money back guarantee

Are you ready to totally transform yourself?
Can't wait to see you in the group and to see you looking FABULOUS this fall!

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You don't have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great! ~ Les Brown

This time last year I remember boarding the Auto Train on our way home from vacation. It was going to be a long journey, 18hrs from Orlando to Virginia, so it gave me lots of time to think and plan for the kids going back to school and the long list of projects I had been putting off. There was a long list of things to do around the house and lots of stuff that the kids and my husband needed, and training and projects to complete for work….and I was exhausted! Not just because we were returning from 9 days at Disney, but because I was just physically and mentally drained! Battling rheumatoid arthritis had taken a toll on me. Although I finally had the disease under control, it had left my body weak, aged, sore and terribly overweight - obese was the term my Dr. used!

As usual, I put myself last. That list was never ending and it was creating stress for me. I was just growing older, becoming more weak, suffering more pain and gaining more weight - and struggling harder and harder to get it all done. No matter how hard I tried, I would always be pecking away at that list, day after day, doing things for everybody except myself. I felt unimportant and miserable. I decided that to take better care of my family, I needed to first take care of myself. For the first time ever I made myself a priority. It was not selfish, it was a necessity. My desire to get healthy and fit became stronger than my excuses.



I put the to do list aside and really started to focus on becoming well. Not about losing weight - but about improving my health and getting fit - there's a difference. When the goal is to lose weight, we look for a diet. Diets have never worked for me. There's always a start and an end to a diet. And we all know what happens when you reach the end… those vicious pounds come back, and they bring friends! So my new "self" to do list looked more like this:

Until this point, I made some small steps in the right direction. I enjoyed walking and swimming. I started 21 Day Fix but never completed the program. I eliminated gluten from my diet because it was causing inflammation and triggering my RA. I knew I had to make changes but I just wasn't consistent and I certainly wasn't committed to my health. I didn't have the time, money or the energy for fitness.

I ordered that 21 Day Fix program a couple of months earlier form a girl in Pittsburgh named Melanie Mitro. As the train rolled on, I began reading more about the 21 Day Fix program. I turned to Melanie's blog "Committed to Getting Fit," and discovered that the 21 Day Fix program, like all Beachbody programs, followed a proven formula

Fitness + Nutrition + Support = Success. 

The more I learned about Beachbody, the more I became convinced that I needed to follow their proven system and stick to it. I filled out an application that night to join one of Melanie's challenge groups. I had no idea what it was but it was one of those things that can't hurt to try. Looking back, it was a good decision. Committing to that first Beachbody program and to that challenge group has led to so many good things in my life. I am mindful about the way I eat, fitness has become something that I enjoy, and I am grateful for the opportunity to pay it forward by helping other people.

Fast forward to today and I look and feel better than I have in a very long time. I mentioned in a Facebook post yesterday that I reached 2 important milestones last week.
#1 is that I am half way to my goal weight!  To me, that number isn't as important as how much better I feel. There's no end to this journey. Eating healthy foods and daily fitness are just part of my day and always at the top of my to do list. Being healthier, stronger and having more energy means I can get so much more accomplished. Beachbody fitness programs are not "one size fits all." The system that worked for me is not the answer for everyone, but having a coach and participating in challenge groups is key to finding your own fit formula. Why? Because everyone chooses the fitness program that they like best. Everyone works out at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home. Everyone is working towards an individual goal. The coaching and online group just offers a support system, accountability and motivation to make sure you finish the program victorious! A coach will help you select a program and fit it into your life the way it works best for you! What I love most about being involved with this company and about Beachbody coaching is the focus Beachbody gives on treating everyone as an individual. Everyone matters, every sweat matters. You are not just a coach or a customer, you are part of a team.

Are you ready to get started on our own health and fitness journey? Not sure where to begin? Join one of my online fitness and nutrition challenge groups. Fill out this application for more information:

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5 Steps to the Best You Ever!

Did you flip the page on your calendar yet? Welcome back Monday and hello August! If you've been following me on social media and here on my blog, you know that I have a theme each month. August is all about making your health and happiness a priority. Sometimes we get so caught up in our manic lifestyles that we forget how important it is to take care of ourselves. Before you know it you start feeling like a hostage in your own body. Stress and fatigue take over and you're packing on the pounds! You catch every stinking cold and virus that comes along, you suffer from things like brain fog, chronic pain and inflammation, and you just feel out-of-control! Your declining health can be like a runaway train, and if you don't slow down and control it, you can find yourself facing a future filled with chronic health problems. Flipping that page today is the perfect excuse to get motivated and set some new goals to make your overall wellness a priority before you encounter a major health crisis.

1. Get motivated!

If someone said to you "I'll give you $1,000,000 if you lose 15 pounds in the next 30 days," would you do it? You bet you would! Is that what you're waiting for? Would that be enough to motivate you to get control of your health? What if someone said to you "If you lose 15 pounds you'll live 10 years longer and get to spend 10 more years with your kids. You'll look and feel younger. You'll be able tot live life to it's fullest at a very old age." Would you be as motivated? In your heart you know the answer should be yes, but when we're not emotionally charged, it's easy to take our health for granted. Don't wait for that crisis to happen to motivate you to change. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get fit, manage a health condition or recover from an addiction or personal struggle; the first few steps are never easy. That mental breakthrough - deciding you want to change more than you want to stay the same - is one big, fiery dragon to slay!

2. Find your reason why

Forget about the unnecessary clutter in your life and get to the real reason you want to change. Don't get caught up in the numbers on the scale or on your jeans size, get to something more powerful, more emotional. It's that deep, emotional need that will drive you to show up every day and not fail. Write it down or find some kind of visual to remind yourself why you want to change and put it where you will see it each and every day. If you do this, soon your thoughts will shape your behavior and you actions and you will be soaring towards success!

3. Set realistic goals

This is not a race. Sometimes it the small, seemingly insignificant victories that will have a huge impact on your success. For example, let's say that you drink one Coke each day. A 20 oz bottle of Coke contains 16 teaspoons of sugar. Replacing that one soda each day with water or unsweetened iced tea might not seem like it is making a difference at first, but it could cause you to lose up to 30 pounds in a year! Even without exercising one bit! So why not give it a try? What's your junk food addiction? Try replacing that 1 item with a healthier choice and watch how your body reacts. After 4 weeks you will no longer miss it. After 8 weeks you will notice a difference and after 12 weeks everyone around you will notice. So start with baby steps and build on that by forming a new healthy habit each week. Before you know it your changes will become a way of life and you will look and feel better than ever!

4. Focus on progress, not perfection

Find ways to measure your success other than the numbers on the scale or the miles you've run. Look for victories in how you feel. Do you have more energy? Are you sleeping better? Can you think more clearly? There are so many benefits to improving your health besides just losing weight or completing a marathon. When you commit to good nutrition and fitness it might take a while to see the physical transformation, but along the way you will you will have lots of small victories to build on. If you get off track a little once in a while, just begin again. Don't let a setback ruin what you've worked so hard to accomplish. A bad day doesn't equal a bad life.

5. Challenge yourself

You do not depreciate. You increase in value with age. Your body can accomplish anything your mind tells it to. So why not invest in yourself, challenge yourself and transform yourself into the best version of you possible. If you're ready to make a commitment to your health and happiness, but you're not sure where to start, an online fitness and nutrition accountability group might be the answer you are looking for. here's what's coming up in August:

• No-fail, Health & Happiness Challenge Starting Monday, August 10
• Clean Eating and Shakeology Challenge Group Starting Monday, August 17
• 21 Day Fix/ Fix Extreme Challenge Group Starting Friday, August 21
• Dance Your Booty Off with CIZE, the End to Exercise Challenge, Monday August 31

Do any of these interest you? Here's what you need to know:

• We focus on nutrition, fitness & overall well being
• Challenges last 21 - 30 days
• You will have the chance to win prizes
• We make it fun
• It's all done in a virtual gym in a private Facebook group.
• Work out in your home, and at your own pace.
• 1:1 Free personal coaching from me. I'll answer questions and give support.
• In order to see the best results, you are required to purchase a Beachbody challenge pack or complete one that you already have. Choose from over 30 programs including CIZE, 21 Day Fix, PiYo, P90X, T25, Insanity, and more!
• We're a team & we help to motivate and support each other
• There is a 30 day money back guarantee
• You can save 25% on your purchase. Ask me how.

Are you ready to make the rest of your life the best of your life? Fill out this form for more information:

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