I still find myself eating processed foods more than I would like. Honestly, I need to be not eating anything processed. I have Crohns and Celiac Disease, and my insides revolt when I eat crap. I've gotten a lot better about it, but I still have a ways to go.
Starting July 16th, I am embarking on Project: Real Food. It's going to start out as a 10 day challenge to eat nothing by real food. No processed crap. None of the stuff that makes me sick. Just real, whole foods. After the 10 days, I have some bigger plans for the project. But, for now, it's best to start small.
I would love for you to join me!! The meal plans and recipes should be posted up by Wednesday of this week, to give you some time to shop and prep. And then July 16th, we start.
If you want to do the 10 day project with me, let me know. @ me on Twitter (melissa_austin), or shoot me a message on Facebook or leave a comment below. If you have a blog, please include that URL, so I can promote your posts during the 10 day project.
I can't wait to get started!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Melissa Austin Fitness Seeking Motivated Team Members
The economy sucks. And unfortunately, the job market is showing no signs of getting better. Which is why I decided to go out and forge my my own path. Hence, Melissa Austin Fitness.
I am offering a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for something more. If you have been thinking that maybe it's time to do something different, then this offer is for you.
I am opening up spots on my team for three people who are ready-and willing- to work hard, follow what I do, and are motivated to succeed.
Here's what I am offering:
*For the first three months, you will work closely with myself, and my two mentors (and successful business partners). We will train you, provide you with the education, tools, and resources that you need to succeed. After the three months are up, you will continue to receive one on one support from myself. At that point, you will be well on your way to earning the income and living the life that you want.
Requirements:
*Phone and Internet access.
*Access to Social Media (including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest)
*Willingness to follow directions received from myself and business partners
*A desire to succeed and dream big!
*Passion
*Willingness to invest in your success
My business partners are 6 figure+ income earners and have hearts of gold. Because this is such an intensive program, I only am opening this up for the first three people who contact me at coachmelissa00@gmail.com and complete the interview process (a short questionnaire and phone call with myself and one of my business partners).
I am looking to get some people started by the end of next week.
This is an amazing opportunity and one that I don't offer very often, so don't miss out!!
I am offering a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for something more. If you have been thinking that maybe it's time to do something different, then this offer is for you.
I am opening up spots on my team for three people who are ready-and willing- to work hard, follow what I do, and are motivated to succeed.
Here's what I am offering:
*For the first three months, you will work closely with myself, and my two mentors (and successful business partners). We will train you, provide you with the education, tools, and resources that you need to succeed. After the three months are up, you will continue to receive one on one support from myself. At that point, you will be well on your way to earning the income and living the life that you want.
Requirements:
*Phone and Internet access.
*Access to Social Media (including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest)
*Willingness to follow directions received from myself and business partners
*A desire to succeed and dream big!
*Passion
*Willingness to invest in your success
My business partners are 6 figure+ income earners and have hearts of gold. Because this is such an intensive program, I only am opening this up for the first three people who contact me at coachmelissa00@gmail.com and complete the interview process (a short questionnaire and phone call with myself and one of my business partners).
I am looking to get some people started by the end of next week.
This is an amazing opportunity and one that I don't offer very often, so don't miss out!!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
San Francisco Bay Organic Coffee K-Cups
Well, I think my wait for the Keurig may be over! I was poking around on Amazon looking for some Green Powder (a protein powder made from greens) and I found these K-Cups from San Francisco Bay. It's Organic, Fair Trade Coffee for your Keurig.
And these things are a steal at $33 for 80 of them. (Compared to the $10+ the smaller boxes of non organic coffee K-Cups go for in stores like Wal-Mart)
They also have Breakfast Blend, French Roast, Fog Chaser, and Rainforest Blend K-Cups.
*The link above is my Amazon Affiliate Link.
P90X Challenge Starts July 20th
Which is why I am excited to be rolling out my P90X Challenge Group starting July 20th.
Here's what you get:
- P90X Workout Program
- Shakeology (Chocolate, Greenberry, Vegan Tropical Strawberry or Vegan Chocolate)
- Private Facebook Group
- 100 Shake recipes
- Free Oster Personal Blender
- Blender Bottle
- 100 Snack ideas
In addition, I am throwing in a $100 Prize at the end of the challenge*.
What's even better, is that you can now try before you buy P90X and Shakeology. For just $14.95 + applicable tax, you can get P90X, Shakeology, and a VIP Team Beachbody Membership for the cost of shipping for 30 days.**
To get started today visit my website and click the challenge button. To take advantage of the free trial offer, fill out your information and click free trial.
For everyone that purchases the P90X Challenge Pack outright, I am throwing in a free DVD.
For any questions, please email me at coachmelissa00@gmail.com
*Final prize is being provided directly by Melissa Austin Fitness. Beachbody is in no way affiliated with this prize offer.
**At the end of the 30 days, you will be charged for your product according to the terms on your agreement if the product is not returned.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Body Beast: An overview
Just a couple weeks back, a brand-new program was unveiled. The product? Body Beast. Created by Sagi Kalev, a world-renowned trainer and former two time Mr. Israel, Body Beast combines extreme workouts, ground breaking nutrition, and scientifically advanced supplementation to provide you with an all natural body building program that is designed to give you 10 pounds of muscles in just 90 days.
Body Beast includes 12 different cutting edge workouts that fuse the best of old-school resistance training with a new breakthrough in sports science called Dynamic Set Training. The eating plan included will help you increase in size, maintain new muscle growth, and cut up to be in competition shape.
Why use Body Beast as opposed to the gym?
Body Beast includes 12 different cutting edge workouts that fuse the best of old-school resistance training with a new breakthrough in sports science called Dynamic Set Training. The eating plan included will help you increase in size, maintain new muscle growth, and cut up to be in competition shape.
Why use Body Beast as opposed to the gym?
- You'll get huge, at a fraction of the cost
- You're not just working muscle, you get an in-depth bodybuilding education that you can use long after you have completed the program
- The Body Beast Eating Plan shows you a healthy, delicious way to eat that will help you build muscle fast-and maintain that muscle for the long haul
- The plan also shows you how to supplement the safe, effective, and LEGAL way.
My weight loss has slowed...and I'm totally okay with that
The scale seems to be moving a little more slowly these days. But, it's been two weeks since I have seen an upward swing. It's been going the right way....just slowly.
But, this time, I am totally okay with it.
I will admit it, I was a slave to the scale. Most of the time it never told me what I wanted to hear...er see....whatever. The point is, I would bust my butt, I would feel great, but the numbers on the scale would often leave me wondering what the heck I was doing wrong? It was depressing. And enough to make me consider quitting.
But, the scale is not always an accurate way to measure your success. Sure, it wasn't moving at all. Or the wrong way. (I lost the same 3 pounds 10 times, no lie.) But, my clothes felt different. I felt different. That's when I learned that the tape measure would soon be my saving grace.
I have lost just about 11 inches overall over the last two weeks. The scale has been moving a little more slowly then I would like, but I feel better then I have in a while. So, I am okay with the slowdown.
My husband, who never notices if I lose pounds, noticed that I am losing inches. In his words "You have a figure. And it's not round." I have more muscle definition as well.
My weight is coming off...slowly. But, I like the way I feel now. And feeling good is so much better then any number on the scale.
But, this time, I am totally okay with it.
I will admit it, I was a slave to the scale. Most of the time it never told me what I wanted to hear...er see....whatever. The point is, I would bust my butt, I would feel great, but the numbers on the scale would often leave me wondering what the heck I was doing wrong? It was depressing. And enough to make me consider quitting.
But, the scale is not always an accurate way to measure your success. Sure, it wasn't moving at all. Or the wrong way. (I lost the same 3 pounds 10 times, no lie.) But, my clothes felt different. I felt different. That's when I learned that the tape measure would soon be my saving grace.
I have lost just about 11 inches overall over the last two weeks. The scale has been moving a little more slowly then I would like, but I feel better then I have in a while. So, I am okay with the slowdown.
My husband, who never notices if I lose pounds, noticed that I am losing inches. In his words "You have a figure. And it's not round." I have more muscle definition as well.
My weight is coming off...slowly. But, I like the way I feel now. And feeling good is so much better then any number on the scale.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Weight Loss Starts Mentally
Sure, you can decide one day to lace up your running shoes and run. You can decide to join a gym, purchase a home program. Whatever. You can do those things. But, I can promise you that more than likely you won't find success. Not because you can't hack it. But because before you can attack the physical aspect of losing weight, you have to attack the mental aspect of losing weight.
Losing weight is, in my opinion, more mental than anything. It's a constant battle, everyday, to keep your head in the game and hold onto the ever fleeting motivation. I know this first hand. For me, going to the gym is easy. I just go. But, it's the mental part that gets me. Sure, I can walk into that gym, but if mentally I don't want to be there, it's going to show. I am not going to work as hard as I should. I may cut my workout short. I can't tell you how many times I have had an argument with myself in the gym. But, it's on those days, when walking up the stairs seems like a bad idea and going home would be easier, that I know that I need to be there.
But, you have to get to that point. You have to get to the point where you want to be in the gym or workout to the DVD more than you want to quit. You have to want it. Mentally you have to tell yourself that you are all in. Just as it's important to show up physically, you have to show up mentally. Everyday. No matter what.
No matter how hard you physically work, if you aren't in it mentally, it isn't happening. So, stop the negative self-talk. Tell yourself that you are worth it. When you're tired, tell yourself you aren't. And when you get to the point where you don't think you can do one more rep, do it. Then do another one.
You CAN do this.
Losing weight is, in my opinion, more mental than anything. It's a constant battle, everyday, to keep your head in the game and hold onto the ever fleeting motivation. I know this first hand. For me, going to the gym is easy. I just go. But, it's the mental part that gets me. Sure, I can walk into that gym, but if mentally I don't want to be there, it's going to show. I am not going to work as hard as I should. I may cut my workout short. I can't tell you how many times I have had an argument with myself in the gym. But, it's on those days, when walking up the stairs seems like a bad idea and going home would be easier, that I know that I need to be there.
But, you have to get to that point. You have to get to the point where you want to be in the gym or workout to the DVD more than you want to quit. You have to want it. Mentally you have to tell yourself that you are all in. Just as it's important to show up physically, you have to show up mentally. Everyday. No matter what.
No matter how hard you physically work, if you aren't in it mentally, it isn't happening. So, stop the negative self-talk. Tell yourself that you are worth it. When you're tired, tell yourself you aren't. And when you get to the point where you don't think you can do one more rep, do it. Then do another one.
You CAN do this.
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