Shift Shop Results

Round 1 is in the books!

Did you know I workout? Yep, its true! LOL  About 6 years ago, a little program I did at home changed my life. I went from a size 14 down to an 8 in 90 days. SAY WHAT? Yes, it's true. Watch my story HERE

My most recent program, is Shift Shop! Our newest launched program!
I lost 8.8lbs, and almost 3% body fat!  I feel stronger, more fierce. Oh, and let's not forget that my clothes fit better!  Round one started with a week of 25 min workouts, then week 2 was 35 minute workouts, and week 3 was 45 minute workouts! Each week alternated between speed (cardio) and strength (weights), with abs added in!

This workout kicked my booty! In a good way! I did modify many moves, because of my torn rotator cuff. But, I still got insane results. So don't think that modifying doesn't get you results! Try it regular first, if you can't do it with good from, then modify!

The best part, is I didn't do anything you can't do! I followed the meal plan that was fully laid out for me! It included every meal, and exactly what to eat! That is what I did! EASY Peasy! 

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Do you want in on my next group? We are starting Aug 27th, and I would love for you to get some amazing results with this program! I will even pay your entry, because I believe in you! 

Comment below, or email me annastasiamcpherson1@gmail.com to get in, and get your own results! 

I hope this inspires you to try the new Shift Shop workout! Don't miss out on the Challenge pack - CLICK HERE with shakeology, and containers at a discount! Enjoy! 🙂  Remember - only 16% of people who do Beachbody programs without a coach and support actually FINISH them. SO make sure you email me to get involved in my free coaching/wellness/lifestyle Group! I want you to finish! 

Protein loaded oatmeal that is delicious!

I love oatmeal. I eat it often. Not that thin "instant" type.... But good old fashioned thick  oats! The kind you have to cook in a pot, on the stove (unless you do my overnight oats HERE). What I don't love... How I am hungry 1.5 hours after eating!

I have found that I need protein in the morning to keep me feeling full! This typically comes in the form of eggs. I also read that a high protein breakfast can help you lose weight - that is a plus!! I have come up with a way to enjoy my oatmeal, and still get my protein needs met with eggs!  Creamy egg white oatmeal!! 

I know what you are thinking... GROSS!! That is what I thought to before I tried it, but I promise it's amazing! So amazing, I even make it for my kids oatmeal with egg whites in it now and they have no clue!! 

Peaches are in season here in California, and since I eat produce according to the "in season" schedule - I have tons now! We went to the farmers market to load up, and came home with 6lbs of peaches! I made some yummy peach streusel for the husband. I still had tons left over, so I made peaches and cream egg white oatmeal for days! I'm sharing my recipe here with you! 

What you'll need: 

3/4  cup water

3/4 cup almond/coconut blend milk

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 cup organic egg whites 

Peaches cut up

Sweetener to taste (I used honey)
Cinnamon (optional)

Put milk + water in a saucepan, bring to just a boil. Add oats. Cook until 3/4 of the water is gone. Reduce heat, while constantly stirring, slowly add egg whites. Keep stirring. Cook an additional 3 minutes while stirring (or until remaining liquid is absorbed). Remove from heat. Stir in sweetener, cinnamon,  and fresh fruit! Enjoy!

Protein Loaded Oatmeal with Peaches

Why you need to measure!

I asked in a post over on my Facebook page if people measured their oil when cooking. Overwhelmingly, the answer was NO! The only time people stated they measured was in baking!

I did an experiment, and actually free poured my oil into a measuring device without watching the amount, just what I would use for cooking whatever I was cooking - guess what happened?!? I poured almost twice as much as needed EVERY time! You might ask why this is important? 

Oils are fats. Just nutritionally speaking, 1 tblsp of oil has the same amount of fat as a snickers bar!!! (read on happyherbivore.com). Oils are not a natural occurring food. All oils are processed, they all need pressed/extracted etc.  Oils are simply empty calories, and can easily be over used! You REALLY should be measuring!

Watch this video about oils! It was very interesting!

I am not saying DON'T eat oils, I am saying be aware of how much you ARE eating, and choose good oils! My husband bought me this amazing oil pourer, with a measurer*! I now can measure and see how much oils I am using, easily! *Yes, I realize these are not real words, I made them up

This Oil Pourer is AMAZING! I love being able to measure, and see exactly what I am using. This also makes my tracking in my 21 Day Fix meal sheets easier, since it is measured in teaspoons. It comes fully apart, and has SUPER easy clean up! It is even Dishwasher Safe! If you don't have something like this at least pull out your measuring spoons and measure! Don't load up on un-necessary empty calories! Save them for that snickers bar or Smoreo treat instead! 

Want to get one for yourself? 

Fitness Friday Move of the week - Try it yourself!!

TRICEPS!!

They are SUCH a Sexy muscle to show off .... ESPECIALLY with summer and short sleeves and tank tops coming!!

What's a Tricep? 

Aside from Triceps, most exercises that work this muscle - also use many others in the shoulders, chest, back, and arms! So it's like a Super Whammy of a workout! ;)

So, I challenge you to do 3 sets of 10 every other day for the next week! If that is too much, or too little adjust for your fitness level! 

The move you will be doing? 

Tricep Dips  

Be sure that you follow these guidelines 

* Place hands on each side of your hips - facing forward

* Keep your legs bent like I show in the video for beginners - when that gets too easy, simply move your feet farther out, keeping them slightly bent, and keep your form - Need even harder? Simply fully extend your legs out in front! 

* Lower your body down

* Keep arms parallel with the ground

* Squeeze your triceps at the top

* Keep your core tight

* Bend at the elbows when dipping down

Here is me, showing you how I do mine! 

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Clean Eating Guru

WOW! Today is a great day!! Not ONLY is it my Birthday. . . . But The launch of a great project I've been working on!!! I am always asked about FOOD.

Food seems to be the most confusing thing to most people - if it is labeled "healthy" then most think it is. Using of words like "natural" "healthy" "reduced" among others leads people to believe the deception that they ARE in fact healthy!

So, I have been putting together this program JUST for you, All of my followers! Get signed up today.

www.cleaneatingguru.com

You will learn SO much about food, and what to eat/choose!! Be sure to share with your friends to get signed up as well.  Just to get you started on learning, here is a cute little Grocery Star Wars Video I found - 

Thank you friends for making the first steps to get on the path to Clean Eating!!

Introducing the newest program - PiYo!!

Get an ultra lean and intensely defined physique 

without bulking up or straining your joints.

Introducing Piyo. A high intensity, low impact workout for a new kind of strong. 

Chalene Johnson took the very best Pilates and yoga-inspired moves and cranked up the speed to give you full throttle cardio, strength, and flexibility training—all at once. PiYo packs it ALL into each workout so you can build lean muscle mass—as you're burning crazy calories.

How? You'll use your body weight to perform a series of continuous, targeted moves, to burn fat as you redefine every single muscle. No weights. No jumps. Just hardcore results!!

The result? Problem areas become no problem!

Want to get on the list for when this is available? If so CLICK HERE.

21 days to better habits

Did you know it takes 21 days to form a Habit?

21 days to change how you think about food. This system takes the guesswork out of it.

I have people tell me all the time, their number one issue with getting fit/losing weight is FOOD and learning what/how to eat. Well, this takes the guess work out, and makes eating fun and easy! Best part - It produces results!! All of this, and only 30 minute a day workouts! I have coached over 20 people through a similar program, they have all gotten amazing results, myself included. It doesn't matter where you are at, this program can help you!!

Portions are easy to understand, it comes with color coded containers - If it fits, you can eat it!!

This program is amazing, and starting TODAY is on sale for ONLY $140!! That is CRAZY talk - ALL of this for only $140 (the $140 includes the complete workout/portion container/meal planner AND Shakeology - Its like you are getting it for ONLY $10!!) ORDER HERE

I PROMISE I will be there with you every step of the way - If you are wanting a simple program, that delivers results - THIS IS IT!!

Go to this form below to get on my list, You will get all the above mentioned, and me as your coach through the whole thing (this includes the online support group) Don't wait - Go . . . NOW!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oJhhqrfc4sB_onzIzJo2_oBrdD9F2fPnoBWFiPcRDlQ/viewform

Motivation: The Desire To Do Things

Motivation.

Motivation is literally the desire to do things. I can honestly tell you, when I started with my journey in health & fitness, I did NOT have the desire to do it. I thought it would be nice if I did it, but I didn't REALLY want to put forth the effort. That is why I started and stopped SO many times before seeing results. (See my whole story HERE)

I had to come to the point of WANTING to do it For me. When I decided that I WAS worth it, and that I believed in myself - THAT is when I did it!!

Was it easy?? NO WAY! There were days that I can remember being almost in tears because I wanted oreo's or chocolate hostess cupcakes (yes, I ate that icky stuff)!! I am an emotional eater - of junk-food! Usually, something sugary. So breaking that habit was HARD, Shakeology helped with my cravings, and getting my "chocolate fix" in - but some days it was still hard. The important thing . . I didn't give up!

This complete process until now (the upper Right Corner photo) took 15 months. I still struggle with emotional or bored eating. However, I now know that I have control over what I eat, and I make wiser choices. One of the best things I did was deciding to take control of my health and fitness. The choices are all easier now, and yes - I still eat cake (in moderation, on occasion). 

If you are struggling with getting started on your health & Fitness Journey, or you are afraid of failing - Don't be. We learn from past experiences/mistakes. Knowing what didn't work last time, helps us to not repeat it again.