Inspirational Health Blog: To a HEALTHIER you!

Holy body!!

2015-02-05T06:36:00.001-05:00

Oh man!! I woke up and holy crap, My body is sore all over! It's such a good feeling! Feeling the sore muscles is showing me what I did worked. So after work today I will be going to the gym. I am going to bring my iPad and watch tv haha #motivation #satisfied

What I have been up to..

2015-02-04T21:17:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone! What a long day it has been! Since I have not posted in a few days, I wanted to give you all a heads up on what I have been up to. As you all know, I am actively working out every day. There is a goal I'd like to meet and I am going to do everything there is to make sure I meet it. I have 3 more weeks of Insanity Max:30 (yey!). I want more...I need more...I want to be a part of a group setting and be around people everyday who share the same goals as me and is working towards the same goals. My friend Daniela told me how she is a part of Golds Gym in East Greenwich. They have an obscene amount of workout gear and machines! I felt like it was Christmas! They have spin classes and workout classes such as Zumba, Insanity, Les Mills Pump, Les Mills Combat, H.I.I.T. and so much more! I had to sign up. This is the second best life decision that I have made for myself in the past 3 years. The first on was becoming a beach body coach and the second, signing up to Golds Gym. Today was my second day there ( I signed up last Friday). I gave it my ALL today and it felt AMAZING. My workout consisted of 1 hr on the Elliptical, 15 mins on the bike (warm up), and and hour of Insanity ( cardio, abs, strength).After I left the gym, I didn't feel tired or woozy, I felt like a new person...like this is my new beginning as corny as that sounds. For me, finding something that I can incorporate into my every day life and finding something to keep me motivated every day is key to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. In order to be successful throughout your weight loss journey, you need to be:

1. Motivation

2. Determination

3. Dedication

4. Consistency

5.Believe in yourself

6. Test Your limits

If you can do these 6 things, you WILL be successful, not just in your journey but in life. I know its hard but if I can do it I know you can too.

Good morning everyone!

2015-02-04T06:20:00.001-05:00

Hope everyone has s great morning and fantastic day! I have a lot of things to talk about but it's been crazy! I'll post later 💗 remember to stay positive and to keep your goal in mind throughout the day!

What I eat throughout the day!

2015-01-30T06:28:00.001-05:00

Good morning! TGIF! So, everyone always asks me what I have for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. I decided to post a picture of everything (besides dinner) to give you guys a heads up! I base my food intake on a 1500 calorie diet. I'm never starving and how I space out the times I eat throughout the day. If you have any questions or concerns about what to eat I'm always here to help!

My breakfast!

My morning snack!

My lunch!

My afternoon snack!

Don't beat yourself up!

2015-01-29T20:04:00.001-05:00

So today I did not get my workout in. I have a sore throat and I hurt my wrist doing some push-ups. I am taking today and Sunday as my rest day. In the past, I use to beat myself up inside over not doing a workout and then I would slack the next day and the next which was totally stupid. Knowing your body and knowing when to not push it to its limits is very important. Your body needs the rest to repair and refuel so you can MAX OUT the following day!

Today's Workout 1/28/15

2015-01-28T12:21:00.001-05:00

This is one of the hardest workouts that I have done in a while.

Hey everyone! Another snow day here so I am just being a bum lol. So I wanted to let you guys know that I am going to post my workout here every day and write a little bit about it. Currently, I am doing a program called Insanity Max:30 by the wonderful trainer Shaun-T! I needed to find a program that was going to challenge me to the EXTREME and also keep me motivated and this is def the one. This is a two month program, 5 days a week, only 30 mins a day. The point of the program is to max you out meaning you push as hard as you can for as long as you can and when you stop, that's your max out time. This is very motivating because the program is set to up to max you out and give you an amazing workout. When you max out, it doesn't mean you are done with the workout, it means you take a second regroup and try and push your hardest again. Let me tell you, it is not easy but it is so much fun to challenge and push yourself! Now my question to you is, did you workout today? If not, why? Comment and let me know!

My maxout time today was 8:05. I tried to push myself to get the whole workout done, but I only made it to 22:00 mins!

2015-01-27T13:38:00.001-05:00

WOOHOO! It's been what, almost a year and a half or more? I am happy to say that I am back and ready to get my blog up and running once again! A little after I stopped posting, I lost the determination of living a better and healthier lifestyle. I started seeing great results and was like "Oh forget this, I am going to start 'living life'". Well I definitely had the wrong mentality. I then torn my meniscus and was out of commission for like 3 months, Needless to say, all my hard work was gone and I did gain the 30lbs back -_- . I am now married, October 18,2014 <3 and I want to start off my marriage on the right start. I want to be fit and healthy so I can travel, do active things, live a long life, and be healthy over all so I can become pregnant and have a child. Starting January 1st, I took a vow to never look back and change my life forever. I started doing a program called Insanity Max 30 and changed the way I eat completely. I had one 8 oz glass of diet soda this passed month. I completely cut out fast food. I did eat out 2 times for dinner (I was in NH) but I didn't eat as bad as I usually would. I am trying to cut back on Alcohol, especially wine. Wine has so much calories and is so unhealthy but oh do I love it! Moderation is key! So having a glass here and there is not as bad as long as its in my caloric goal for the day. I have made a motivation board (I will post later), I am using myfitness pal faithfully, I am working out 5-6 days a week and sometimes I'll do a double workout, and I am meal prepping ( I will post some meals and idea later). I am finding this not being so hard for me like it was the first time. I am restarting this blog because I want people to see what I am going through and possibly inspired others to follow suit. I know reading about and seeing pictures of other people who are working toward the same goals I am, really motivates me and inspires me to stay on track. <3

Bikini Boot Camp!

2013-03-19T08:01:00.000-04:00

Summer is around the corner so I decided to start my own Bikini Boot Camp starting April 1st! This includes a program of your own choice, Shakeology, me as your coach, and an AWESOME team of support and inspiration! Interested in saving 25%?! Find out how! It is time to take control of YOUR life and enjoy YOUR summer =D Message me for details!

I am here to help you get to where you want to be and be the person you want to be and always could have been! If you are ready to change your life and feel like you can put 100% into this I CAN HELP. Start today so you can be one step closer to a healthier lifestyle!

Two Months of Turbo Jam Results!

2013-03-17T10:14:00.001-04:00

I am super excited with my results by far! Since I have started the Team Beachbody programs, I have lost a total of 17.5lbs and 28.5inches. I cannot believe it!! Hard work does pay off. It is such a good feeling. I also cannot believe how much weight I lost with 2 months of Turbo Jam. I am starting TurboFire tomorrow and I am extremely excited and also a bit nervous! This program is 90 days long, This program is going to really give me that beach body I always dreamed of. I cannot wait to see my results from TurboFire!! For those of you who feel like it isn't possible to achieve your goals, let me remind you that you are wrong. You CAN do it. Push yourself. It is not easy. I push myself each day. I battle with eating right from time to time. Its your life and you only live once! It is time to make that difference. I did and I still am. My life has changed forever. I am never going to look back at the old me ever again. =D Now I am going to enjoy my Sunday =D

Just me.

2013-03-14T15:09:00.000-04:00

march 13, 2013 185lbs

This is me March 13 2013. When I took these pictures I could not believe my eyes! My body is changing so drastically and it is kind of hard to take it all in. This is the most active I have ever been in my life and I feel amazing. I have been overcoming a lot of personal challenges the past couple of months. I don't know where I would be right now if I never got introduced to team beachbody, not just physically but almost mentally. My biggest challenge that I am trying to over come is running. There is just this barrier that I just can't seem to break through no matter how hard I push myself. I have a 5k in mind that I will be running in a few months so I am trying my hardest to overcome this challenge and make it a part of my everyday life. I know I can do it, I do. I think it is the fear and thought of me failing. I try to do the best I can do always and maybe I am just scared that I may fail. Oh well, it is a work it progress! Until then, I am happy how far I have came in only 3 months. This summer is going to be amazing I just know it.

Richard Neal...AMAZING

2013-03-05T21:26:00.001-05:00

I am on a conference call with Richard Neal. For those of you who do not know who he is, you NEED to know who he is. His transformation is UNBELIEVABLE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UMdKSvwpaQ You need to watch his transformation video. He was like every average obese person. He couldn't even get on a regular scale. He had to go to the local junk yard to way himself. He had a HUGE transformation. His story is so inspiring and his call tonight is def. inspiring. I am actually going to be seeing him April 27th. If anyone is interested in coming with me, to be inspired by this beachbody hero, message me. It is only $20 dollars to go.

Turbo Jam Month 2 week 1 and week 2 Results

2013-03-04T21:13:00.003-05:00

Hey everyone! I just realized that I have not updated you guys about how my second month of TurboJam is going. I just ended my second week of it and am super excited to charge into the 3rd week. The 1st week of my second month went really really well! I kicked ass. I realized that I am finally use to the moves and I find myself pushing harder than I ever have before. First week of month two results were : .5 lbs and 1.9 inches down. I wasn't too happy with that but I take what I can get! At the end of the 1st week, I received my Shakeology in the mail! It's amazing! I don't know what I would do without it. When the 2nd week started, I had this over whelming feeling like I wasn't going to be able to do it. My work outs seemed so much harder, my back was in a tremendous amount of pain. I missed 2 work outs last week. I was really hard on myself. I cannot figure out why. i think I am hitting a wall. I know I can do it and I will keep pushing as hard as I can. So, I weighed myself yesterday, and my results for week 2 of month 2 was 1 lb down and .8 inches. Again, I was not happy with my results but I SHOULD be. I worked hard and pushed through the struggles that I had. My goal by the end of the month is to lose 3 more pounds. By the summer, I want to be 15- 20 pounds lighter than I am now. I know I can do it, if I keep pushing myself! To be in a two piece would be so IDEAL. I know that TurboFire will help me break through those 15-20 pounds so I can wear a 2 piece this summer!!

An update of everything!

2013-03-01T15:02:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone!! I have been busy busy busy with my business, getting everything together and with school. Feels like I haven't had time to relax and reflect on everything! My office has been a complete mess and not functional which wasn't very motivating at all.

So lets see, this past week I inspired 8 people to join one of my challenge group, using the HipHopAbs program. I am totally excited to help them get on the right track of eating healthy and being fit. I love inspiring people to better themselves and their life! This takes off March 4 woohoo!!!

On another note, I am ending my 2nd week of month two of TurboJam this weekend! I have been drinking my Shakeology all week, which I absolutely LOVE! I am hoping to see some more inches lost and hopefully some pounds dropped! I have been working really hard!

If anyone is interested, I am starting another challenge group that begins March 18th. It is a TurboFire challenge group. I will be starting the program with anyone who decides to join. If you want in and buy the challenge pack, you will be getting a months worth of Shakeology, the program, me as your coach, and an abundance of support on your journey!

If TurboFire isn't quite what you are looking for and want something thats more revolved around muscle building, I have a deal for you! P90X and P90X2 challenge packs are on sale this month! You can save 25 dollars right off the bat! A grand total of $80 bucks if you were to purchase the programs separately This includes a month of Shakeology and the program. You will have me as your coach and an abundance of support on your journey!

There is also ANOTHER special that is going on with the Ultimate Reset!! You can save $50 dollars on this 21 day total body reset!! www.myultimaterest.com/reena718 Check out the site for more details!

I am kind of disappointed in myself. I told everyone that I was going to start training for a 5k and I have not started yet. My plan is to start this upcoming Monday and I am hoping that it will happen. I also was suppose to start eating salads with meat for dinner (this week) and it didn't work out the way I hoped it would. I am going to try to make both of these happen this week. I REALLY want to run a 5k. I want to do this for myself! So hopefully I will push myself to start training Monday!! I need to keep pushing myself! I know I can. You can too. I found this quote and I LOVE it.

Limited Time Only! HipHopAbs is onsale!!

2013-02-22T07:25:00.000-05:00

Limited time only!!! HipHopAbs challenge pack for all of you interested in doing a program and shake is on sale! Want to save 25%? Ask me how! Join my challenge group March 4! Message me for more details. I have done this program and I LOVE it. It is so much fun and it kicks your butt. So if you are ready to get that sexy body for the summer, you should def. look into it! =D

Reflection

2013-02-21T14:13:00.001-05:00

Today I woke up and I was very down and unmotivated. I have been feeling like I can't do this anymore but I really do know I can. It's this same old battle that I always have with myself. I realized that I shouldn't be feeling this way and got out of bed and did my workout. Boy, I did NOT want to do it. After 10 mins of doing it I was already feeling great. After the 40 mins. were over, I was so proud of myself that I actually pushed through. I felt AMAZING and felt like I could have done more! I decided to go through older photos from a few months ago. I wanted to compare it to a picture I took today. I couldn't find the one I was looking for but I found something even better (or worse since I was so much bigger then). I put both pictures side by side:

Left: Oct 2012 Right: Feb 2013

I cannot believe I looked THAT AWFUL. I let myself go BIG time. It actually breaks my heart that I once looked like that. It's okay though, I am never going to look back or be that way again. I am going to keep pushing each day as hard as I can to be where I want to be. I want to live a long and healthy life and I am on that journey. If I can push this hard so can anyone else. We have only one life to live, why not make the best out of it?

My Results!

2013-02-17T11:11:00.000-05:00

Whoa. This takes a lot of guts to actually put this photo up. It is tough to look back at how you use to look. I was even bigger than that when I started my journey two months ago! When I started this journey, I felt like I wasn't going to succeed. It was so so so hard to start and put my all into it. I felt like I was never going to see any results, that my hard work was not going to pay off. I am so happy that I kept pushing myself. I found it in me to overcome the negativity that I had towards myself. Now I feel amazing. I lost 12lbs total and 25.3 inches ( all over my body). If I can do it, so can you! On that note, I am starting my second month of TurboJam tomorrow. When the month is over, I am going to start TurboFire which is a 3 month program. I am going to push hard so I can have that beach body for the summer!

I feel like I need to give a huge thank you to Team Beachbody and all of my fellow coaches. Team Beachbody gave me my life back. The programs are amazing. They are hard work but are def. fun. The support from my fellow coaches and is absolutely amazing. When I am feeling down or if I feel like I don't have it in me to push through, they are always there giving me that little push that I need. =)

Keeping Pushing Yourself!

2013-02-14T10:16:00.000-05:00

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Hello everyone! So today I wanted to share with everyone that I am going to start training to run a 5k! Correena run? What? lol...That's what I was saying to myself when the thought crossed my mind. I NEVER run, EVER. I do have torn tendons in my left ankle and have had 2 surgeries years ago. The surgeries worked but I kept spraining my ankle so now I think I am worse off than I was before. I decided to start training for a 5k for a few reasons. The first reason was that I wanted to do something different, something challenging. Since I haven't ran in god knows how long, I thought it would be a great idea to start now. My mind and my body has changed so much over the past 2 months. I believe that I can do anything I put my mind to. The second reason I decided to train for a 5k is the simple fact that I haven't ran. I want to train my body to be able to run for long periods of time and distance. I want to be able to wake up on a spring or summer morning and go for a jog in my wonderful, peaceful neighborhood. The whole point of my journey is to push myself harder and overcome any fears or doubts that I have ever had about myself.

I found a website that gives your a schedule to follow for a 5k. I heard there is an app, but I haven't looked into it yet. The website gives a 8 weeks schedule to follow. The site is http://running.about.com/od/racetraining/a/first5K.htm. I am starting my journey Monday Feb. 18, along with my Shakeology and 2nd month of TurboJam! I will keep everyone updated. If I can do it, anyone can do it. Push hard, and feel great!

TurboJam Results Week 3

2013-02-10T16:34:00.003-05:00

Whoa! It feels like its been ages since I last posted. I am currently without power (I am at a family members how right now) due to the crazy storm Nemo! I have not been able to do my workout for 2 days and if the power doesn't come on I wont be able to do it tomorrow either -_- But on Saturday I did weigh in and I was pretty excited about my results! I lost 1lb and another 4in off of my body. Total: 12 pounds and 24inches! This is something that I am extremely proud about. I am so glad I started my whole journey when I did because I would have been very upset about myself otherwise. My body is changing so much for the better. I feel like I am literally melting away and it feels great. I feel so much stronger and have a ton of energy that I did not have before. As I continue my journey, I want to help others who were stuck just like I was. I want to make a change, make a difference . I realized that I CAN do whatever I put my mind to. I can work hard to get what I want. The best thing is, everyone can!

It is all up to you!

2013-02-05T14:39:00.002-05:00

Do you want to get healthy and have fun doing it? Or are you already healthy and just want to be an inspiration in someones life on their journey to a healthy life? With Team Beachbody we can make that happen! We offer an array of workout programs that can meet any of your needs. We range from dancing aerobics (e.g. HipHop Abs, Turbo Jam, TurboFire) to full on building muscle (e.g. P90x, Insanity, Les Mills). By doing these programs you are burning fat, building muscle, and changing your lifestyle to a healthy one!www.beachbodycoach.com/REENA718
We also offer the best meal replacement with all the nutrients you need called Shakeology! Just replace one meal a day with this delicious shake which comes in Chocolate, Chocolate Vegan. Vegan Tropical Strawberry, and Green Berry.http://myshakeology.com/Reena718 or even do a 3 day cleanse with Shakeology to shed the pounds and feel great! If you are just looking to lose weight and cleanse your body, then you would be interested in the Ultimate Reset! http://myultimatereset.com/Reena718

It is time to take care of your life. We have a wonderful support system! Message me for more details. Remember, you can do it!!

Turbojam Challenge group!

2013-02-03T20:45:00.002-05:00

I am starting a Turbojam challenge group in 2 weeks! This consists of the Turbojam workout program and Shakeology! If you are ready to start looking and feeling great message me for details or visit my site at www.beachbodycoach.com/reena718! This is an opportunity that you will not want to miss especially with summer being right around the corner! Come on and lets Jam!

End of week 2 of Turbojam

2013-02-02T10:37:00.001-05:00

Good morning everyone! Today was my weigh in, since I do one every week! I am so proud of myself! I lost 2.5lbs and 3.1 inches this week! Which totals, from the beginning of my journey, 11 pounds and 24 inches! I am not going to lie, there are def times where I want to give up because I feel like I am not worth it or do not think I will be able to accomplish my goals, but I push through that time and push through the workouts. It is such an amazing feeling when you see the results of working your butt off.

I want to be the motivation for you to begin your journey! I want to help you through it all! If you are interested at all in beginning to eat healthy and working out, visit my page www.beachbodycoach.com/reena718 and click on shop! If you have ANY questions, contact me =) Remember, you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to no matte how hard you may think it is!!

An Awesome Motivational Idea

2013-01-30T13:36:00.002-05:00

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Hey everyone! So today I have been thinking a lot about my journey and I am feeling kind of down/depressed. Sometimes I get this way, as do many others. Thoughts that run through my mind is what I am doing really going to make a difference? What if my body shuts down and I do all this hard work and I don't lose all my weight? Sometimes I feel like no matter how hard I work, I will not see results. So, to try and eliminate these awful negative thoughts, I came up with an idea on how to keep myself motivated and not negative. I have a bulletin board at home which is a pretty decent size, not to big not to small. I am going to make it my fitness board. I may put a small calendar up or may not. Every week I am going to put either a picture of myself in something that hadn't fit me before and fits me now, or my measurements/weight. If I use a calendar, I am going to write in each workout that I do each day so I can physically see it on the board. Along with this, I think I will try and put some motivational quotes and/or motivational pictures on the board also. I am going to put it in a place that every day when I wake up, I will see it and any negative feeling that may have come across my mind, disappears.

Once this is made (hopefully by this weekend), I will take a picture and show you guys exactly what I mean. I feel like this is a motivational tool not just for me, but for everyone else who is on their journey or wants to begin their journey. This idea can work for just about everyone.

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Making Small Modifications

2013-01-28T21:52:00.002-05:00

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Hey everyone! I wanted to discuss the importance of eating healthy and staying away from fast foods and fatty foods. As human beings, we were meant to eat foods filled with nutrients such as fruits and vegetables. Eating these foods helps our bodies flush out the toxins that build up from our liver, etc. When we consume fast foods/unhealthy foods, we are putting other toxins into our body and putting on unnecessary fat. We need to change this. We need to learn how to cut out some, if not all, fatty and unhealthy foods. This is not just to lose weight, this is to make a new and improved healthy life for yourself. Check out the chart that I found (via tumblr) at the beginning of this post. All you need to do to start your journey is make these small modifications to your eating habits and it can help put you on the right track to a healthier lifestyle.

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Ready to Change Your Life?

2013-01-28T20:57:00.001-05:00

Are you ready to change your life? Do you want to feel healthier and be healthier than you ever were before? If you are serious about this, join me on my Team Beachbody journey to a new and healthier lifestyle. Since I have started my journey, just a month and a half ago, I have lost 9 pounds and 20 inches from my body. I am more active than I ever was before, i feel healthier than ever, and I am beginning to look amazing! If you are interested please contact me via facebook or email (reena718@gmail.com). Don't forget to check out my beachbody site www.beachbodycoach.com/reena718 and browse the programs!

End of Week 1 of Turbo Jam

2013-01-26T09:40:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! I haven't posted in a few days an I apologize! School just began again so everything is getting a little bit crazy! So, today starts my second week of Turbo Jam which I am pretty excited that I made it through week one! I recorded my results today and I am not very happy with them. My weight stayed the same -_- and I only lost 3.1 inches all over my body. I guess I shouldn't get discouraged over it since I am seeing results but I put so much hard work into my workouts this week I thought I would have at least saw more results. To be fair, my body did struggle A LOT this week since my metabolism is kicking into high gear. Also, my body is probably still adjusting to the TurboJam workouts too. I am going to keep pushing play and work my ass off to see more results. Summer will be here before you know it and I want to be comfortable with myself in the humid weather for once in my life.

Since I have started my journey to a healthier lifestyle, I have lost 9 pounds and 22 inches all over my body. I look better and I feel better. I fit into old jeans now and I also look better in my clothes. I am not going to stop now. Team Beachbody has changed my life and still continues to every single day. The harder I push the better I feel and the more results I will see. If you are interested in changing your life like I am, visit www.beachboadycoach.com/reena718 and check out the programs that we offer! message me for more details either on my facebook or reena718@gmail.com