PiYO Certification - Coming to Rochester

PiYo certification is coming to Rochester, December 13th! 

This amazing certification program will equip you with everything you need to run classes of one of the fastest growing formats from BeachBody!
Spots WILL fill up fast! Training is only $189 and will run December, 13th from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Olmsted Medical Center, Sports Medicine Facility. (5155 55th St NW, Rochester)

REGISTER NOW

Contact me with any questions about the class or format!.

What is PiYo?

Define every inch of your body.

Ready to find your flex appeal? Experience why strong is super-sexy in this pulse-pounding, body-sculpting workout—LIVE at a gym near you!

No weights. No jumps. No bulk. Just hardcore results.

You’ll get sleek, long arms; sexy, flat abs; a tight, lifted butt; and the confidence that comes from looking—and feeling your best.

There’s nothing else like it…

PiYo® LIVE combines the muscle-sculp

ting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of flowing yoga movements. You’ll use your body weight to perform a series of continuous, targeted moves to define every single muscle—big and small.

What do you get from PiYo certification??

If you like yoga—but you love to MOVE—then you’re meant to lead PiYo LIVE. Imagine being at the front of the class, teaching a format you’re truly passionate about. A class that’s edgy, empowering, and pushes you to define every single muscle. You’ll be a total powerhouse. Your confidence will skyrocket. And those you leave drenched in strength will thank you.

In just one day, you’ll learn everything you need to lead PiYo LIVE. Master Trainers who have been hand-selected and trained by Beachbody®, will guide you through the process every step of the way. Just add your personality and you’re good to go! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s included in the Instructor Training:

• PiYo Instructor Course Manual
• PiYo Instructor Diploma
• A PiYo release so you can start teaching right away
• 0.7 ACE CECs (Continuing Education Credits)
• 8.25 AFAA CEUs
• 4 canfitpro FIS, PTS, and NWS CECs

Eat wise and drop a size by Thanksgiving!

Many of us get into a holiday slide and convince ourselves of almost ANYTHING during the last quarter of the year. "I'll pay this off right after Christmas" "Johnny won't have a good Christmas unless I get him..." "I won't overeat over the holidays".

But what if we took the "half full approach" and decided to convince ourselves in a positive way about what we are able to accomplish. "I can lose weight over the holidays" "I will eat healthier" "I can do this". This is my challenge to you as we move into one of the busiest and most selfish times of year that should really be the most joyous and giving time of year. GIVE yourself an opportunity to achieve your health goals and be THANKFUL for AdvoCare that provides the system to do that.

Most people fall into the "holiday weight gain" and add 1-5 pounds extra during this time.  What a great opportunity to DROP the pounds and get ahead of the game. Join me for the "Drop a Turkey" 24 day challenge and get top of the line products and personal coaching to help you get healthier and shed inches! Go into the holidays armed with great products, and healthier habits.

What would you do with MORE energy, LESS weight, and BETTER health?

Before Advocare, I was at a plateau physically and overly exhausted. After seeing success and results with the 24 day challenge and now being pregnant and staying healthy and full of energy into my third trimester still working out daily, it's a no-brainer to share this with anyone who wants to look better, feel better and perform better!


The 24 Day Challenge is a comprehensive supplementation and nutrition program Give your body the jumpstart it needs this holiday season to look fabulous for all the holiday parties and get ahead of the "New Years Resolution" frenzy!

ORDER BY OCTOBER 29th.

Start your challenge by November 3rd 

and be done by Thanksgiving!

Customize your bundle now!

Be A Champion for yourSELF, your FAMILY, for LIFE

I want to personally invite you to an opportunity to potentially find a solution to a health or financial problem you might be facing. Whether its gaining energy, loosing weight or getting out of debt, AdvoCare provides families and individuals with answers to those situations.

I invite you to this open AdvoCare mixer event THIS THURSDAY, October 23rd at 7pm in Rochester at the Courtyard by Marriott across from St. Mary's.

It's brief, educational, informational, and effective in answering questions about the Adovcare 24 day challenge or opportunity. No need to register. Just show up!!

What better feeling than to help those better themselves physically or financially!?

I just wanted to take a brief moment to share that my initial intention was strictly product driven. I loved what they did for me but didn't have any interest in the business. Once I found out I was having baby #2 I found a need to better my current financial situation and provide a better future for my family.  I love helping and coaching people and combined with an amazing financial opportunity, it was a no-brainer. After becoming an Advisor I made more than $500 in my first month. I share this only because I wasn't aware of the impact this company could make not just in my body but in my bank account. It's not for everyone to run it as a business but its an option. If you just want to enjoy products at a discount, that's fantastic as well! You won't regret either!

At any time, I am available for questions and am here to help you achieve your personal goals, whatever they may be :) If you are looking for more ways to get information, educate yourself or share with your friends connect with me, and I'll connect YOU to the right places!

TO LEARN MORE, WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO ABOUT ADVOCARE. The who, the what, the WHY!?

Skinny Chicken Bruschetta

I was ready for a night of chicken but I was craving a new way to make it. On top of that I was fixated on the less is more approach and wanted to use things I had lying around and needed to use up some cherry tomatoes. Enter chicken bruschetta!

Both of us enjoyed it. The flavor was soft but delicious! I did substitute the balsamic vinegarette for a red wine vinegarette (that's all I had) but it proved to a good alternative. This is easy and time can be reduced by grilling instead of baking! Give it a whirl!

Ingredients

• 3 or 4 chicken breasts
• 4 or 5 small tomatoes, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/8. tsp sea salt
• Handful basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (if you choose to bake your chicken rather than grill). Sprinkle some salt and pepper over top, cover and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes (depending on the size of your breasts) until juices run clear.
2. Meanwhile, combine chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and basil in a bowl. Refrigerate until chicken is ready to be served and spoon over top of the chicken. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + 1/3 cup bruschetta • Calories: 176 • Fat: 4.3 g • Carbs: 8.1 g • Fiber: 2.3 g • Protein: 27.6 g • WW Points+: 4 pts

Advocare Meal Replacement SNACKS

As a mother I'm always looking for ways to get "healthy" into snacks. Not to mention that I myself get bored of the same old routines. I took one of my favorites, the AdvoCare Meal Replacement Shake mix and started searching for ways I could use all the benefits of the nutrition and 1:1 protein to carb ratio and put it into something new and attractive enough to a 7 year old!

First experiment was combining fall elements with the Pumpkin Protein Cookies. Indulge in this delicious fall treat without feeling guilty!

Pumpkin Protein Cookies

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/4 cup applesauce

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 egg

1/4 cup vanilla AdvoCare Meal Replacement Shake

1 tbsp molasses

2 T honey or Agave nectar

2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine ingredients in a bowl, stirring until well combined. Drop cookies onto baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Makes appx 12 cookies.

Per Serving: 111 calories, 20 carbs, 2 fat, 5 protein, 16 sodium, 3 fiber

The second experiment was a new breakfast version of banana oatmeal muffins. These delicious morning treats are great for grabbing on the way out the door or for a kid friendly breakfast! Both my daughter and I give them two thumbs up! Note: I didn't use blueberries but they were yummie without.

AdvoCare Meal Replacement Muffins 

1 AdvoCare Meal Replacement Shake 

1 Egg 

1 Ripe Banana 

1 tsp vanilla 

1/2 cup plain yogurt blueberries to taste 

1/2 cup oats 

3 tbsp coconut oil (can use vegetable oil as well)

1/4 cup whole wheat flour 

3 tbsp honey 

Mix all the muffin ingredients together, then pour in greased muffin tin or with paper cups.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. (Mine were in for 20)

Grilled Cheese for Grown Ups!

Grilled cheese for grown ups -200 calories

Grilled cheese sandwiches were always a favorite comfort food growing up. Always homemade, they were my favorite. My daughter loves them as well but I can't always bring myself to have just cheese, and especially just Velveeta at that. While cheese isn't the "cleanest" food, moderation is key and there are always some alternatives.
With every meal I try to keep the nutrients plentiful and the taste flavorful! 
So ditch the Velveeta and give these grown up sandwiches a try!

Here is my favorite recipe but feel free to modify!

• Whole wheat flat bread - 100 calories
• Avocado spread on one side- 20 calories
• Laughing cow swiss cream cheese (1/2 triangle) - 15 calories
• Tomatoes (3 cherry halves)  - 5 calories
• Onion - 7 calories
• Spinach - 6 calories
• Feta cheese crumbled- 47 calories
• Grilled on a Foreman

Hot & Skinny Spinach Artichoke Dip

One of my FAVORITE apps is Spinach and Artichoke dip. So I've made a "skinnier" recipe than adding in all the fat and cheese usually included and replaced it with a little spice. This recipe is a great add to my other fav, whole grain tortilla chips!

Hot & Skinny Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Servings: 15 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 73.3 • Fat: 4.4 g 

Carb: 3.4 g • Fiber: 0.9 g 

Protein: 5.2 g • Sugar: 0.6 g

Sodium: 244.7 g

Ingredients:

• 16 oz (2 bricks) 1/3 less fat cream cheese
• 14 oz artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
• 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp grated parmeasan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp black fresh pepper
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and yogurt. Chop the garlic and artichoke hearts. Drain and squeeze the spinach.

Combine all the ingredients in a medium pan and turn burner on low. Put in cream cheese yogurt mixture, artichokes, spinach, cheese and seasonings and continue stirring until desired consistency.

Can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat slowly on stove or in crockpot.

Good-for-you ingredients!This dip isn't just lower in calories and fat; it has nutrition-packed ingredients.

• Artichokes are high in iron, vitamin C, folates, magnesium and fiber; also rich in antioxidants. (source)
• Spinach is high in iron, potassium, folates, vitamin A, C, K, and B6 and fiber, also rich in antioxidants. (source)
• Garlic is one of the richest sources of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and selenium; also rich in antioxidants. (source)
• Greek yogurt is high in protein and calcium and low in carbs and sodium. (source)

Advocare Meal Replacement Shake Mixology!

ADVOCARE MIXOLOGY! How to jazz up your meal replacement shakes and create deliciously healthy shakes. Good for any meal, they are packed with nutrients, are the perfect 1:1 ratio of carbs and proteins to help your body burn fat and fill you up!! Don't get bored with just a shake. Jazz it up!

Advocare Meal Replacement Shakes

• Available in Chocolate Mocha, Chocolate, Vanilla and Berry
• Offered in pouches
• 24 grams of protein
• 5-6 grams of fiber
• 26 vitamins and minerals and only 220 calories
• Contains 50% of the daily value of calcium
• Try it with a Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS®) for amazing results*

PUMPKIN PIE SHAKE: Nutrient-Rich Fruit with Anti-Aging and Disease-Fighting Properties

CALORIES 293, FAT 3G, CARBS 34G, FIBER 9G, PROTEIN 32G

Mix all ingredients in a blender.

• 4 oz. water 
• ½ c canned pumpkin
• 1 package of Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake 
• 1/8-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 
• 7-8 ice cubes
• ¼ c egg whites

Pumpkin is low in fat and calories and rich in disease-fighting nutrients such as:

• Alpha-carotene
• Beta-carotene
• Fiber
• Vitamins C and E
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Pantothenic acid

Health Benefits of Pumpkin: The alpha-carotene and beta-carotene are potent antioxidants found in pumpkin and are pro-vitamin A carotenoids, meaning the body converts them to vitamin A. Vitamin A promotes healthy vision and ensures proper immune function. The beta-carotene in pumpkin may also reverse skin damage caused by the sun and act as an anti-inflammatory. Alpha-carotene is thought to slow the aging process and also reduce the risk of developing cataracts and prevent tumor growth. Carotenoids lessen the risk of heart 

disease.

Lemon Drips and Drops Smoothie 

Makes: 1 serving 

1/2 cup Breyers Double Churn Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream 

1/2 cup Part Skim Ricotta Cheese 

1/2 cup 1% Milk 

1 Tbsp. Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake 

1 Tbsp. Sliced Almonds 

3 – Ice Cubes 

1/2 – Lemon 

Hawaiian Smoothie

1/2 cup 1% Milk 

2 Tbsp. Low Fat Plain Greek Yogurt 

1/4 cup Orange Juice Frozen Concentrate 

1/2 – Banana-Medium 

2 tsp. Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement shake

1/4 cup Whole frozen Strawberries 

3 – Ice Cubes 

Orange Julius: Pour all ingredients in blender: ¼ c. plain Greek Yogurt, ¼ C. nonfat milk, 1 heaping Tbs. OJ concentrate, 1 Tbs. Vanilla extract, 1 orange sliced, 1 Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake, Ice.

Banana Split Smoothie

1 Banana-Medium 

1/2 cup Low Fat Greek Vanilla Yogurt 

1/8 cup Orange Juice Frozen Concentrate 

1/2 cup Nonfat Milk 

2 tsp. Advocare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake 

6 – Ice Cubes