PiYo... What's this all about?!

When I tell people what program I am moving onto next, I hear mostly every time, "Oh yeah! I've heard about that!!" But have you REALLY heard about it?! I've heard a few rumors that this program is close to the sell out point.. which is CRAZY!!! So... you know I had to get my birthday present a month early... after all.. I could't let that happen to me!

SO WHY AM I (and everyone else in the Beachbody community) SO PUMPED OVER PIYO?!

If you head back a few posts about why I LOVE Beachbody... It was this woman ^^^^ Chalene Johnson that got me HOOKED on the game, and HOOKED on Beachbody. I fell in love with her spunk, her motivation, and the types of workouts I was getting because of her... and how AMAZING I felt because of her passion as well. I am P R O U D to say that I am the owner of EVERY-DANG-SINGLE one of her programs, and love each of them equally!! (My heart will forever lie with Turbo Jam I have to admit..) 

WHO IS PIYO MEANT FOR?!

PiYo is for anyone who wants to increase flexibility, balance, lengthen and lean muscle.. and who doesn't want or maybe CAN'T do weights, or intense jumping movements. This a LOW IMPACT, HIGH INTENSITY workout... which means S E R I O U S sweat sesh without the crazy jumps and intense moves. Pretty much if you mix Pilates and Yoga together..... =PiYo

Did you know???

*by definition* Pilates can improve core strength and stability, improve posture and balance, improve flexibility, and aide in the prevention and treatment of back pain.

Because I have worked in Physical Therapy for quite some time now.. I have learned the IMPORTANCE of core strength to help protect our backs... which is an absolutely incredible, and essential part of our bodies... and when back pain arises, I have seen where it can be debilitating for some people. PROTECT YOU BACKS PEEPS! ....and not only does strengthening your core protect your back.... you can't complain about those abs! ;)

Yoga can help improve balance, flexibility, range of motion, and strength.... which means you are LESS LIKELY to injure yourself doing other types of physical exercise, even daily tasks. Yoga is a big stress reliever, and also helps with anxiety. Because Yoga can help manage stress, conditions like depression, high blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia can be improved as well. 

So mashing up the two sounds pretty dang good when you break it down like this!!!!!!

SO WHY AGAIN AM I SO EXCITED??

If I could take you back to conversations with my upline coach, and even my husband.. they would look like this.. "Because of my knee I can't do any of the workouts on such and such program.." or "I can only do upper body and abs on that program.." and I felt like not one of my workout programs fit to where I was at TODAY. Any movement like running, eliptical, jumping, squats, stairs, (you get the idea) would absolutely send my knee into a tail spin and I would be back to day one of LOW IMPACT type exercises... and to be honest with you, there was a time where I was really depressed about it. How am I going to get the workout that I NEED. I was to where I was doing the Pilates Fix dvd on the 21 Day fix program, and that was the ONE SINGLE total body workout that didn't hurt my knee. When I watched the launch promo for PiYo... I literately almost started to cry..(weird I know..) because I felt like my prayers had been answered, and the fact that I LOVE the woman that made the program herself, made it that much more exciting for me. I CAN'T do high impact crazy workouts like I used to.. but that's okay because PiYo is something I CAN do! Not to mention the way I feel after pilates makes me feel like I can conquer the world! ;)

WHAT DO I GET WITH PIYO??

8 Workouts, and each range from 25-45 minutes.. 6 times a week.

• Align: The Fundamentals (40 min.): This workout breaks down the most important and effective moves in the program to help you perfect your form and get the best results possible.
• Define: Lower Body (25 min.): Get your sleekest and leanest legs ever as you lengthen and strengthen your entire lower body—from your glutes and hamstrings to your calves.
• Define: Upper Body (35 min.): Use this incredibly effective workout to start chiseling away at your upper body to help shape your arms, carve out your triceps, and define sexy shoulders.
• Sweat (35 min.): A traditional PiYo workout that incorporates effective dynamic conditioning, fast-paced cardio yoga-flows, and bodyweight resistance strength training to help sculpt your entire body.
• Core (30 min.): This ab-centric workout hits your powerhouse from every angle to build a strong core, flat, sculpted abs and obliques, as well as a strong and sexy back.
• Strength Intervals (25 min.): Twenty-five minutes is all you need of this nonstop body-carving, calorie-incinerating workout that uses no weights, no equipment, and gives you no bulk!
• Drench (45 min.): This endurance workout maximizes fat burning while it works every muscle in your body. It will not only leave you drenched—it will kick-start your metabolism as you scorch away the fat.
• Sculpt (30 min.): This workout uses varying tempos to keep your muscles under tension for different periods of time. This generates muscular endurance and metabolic changes that will totally transform your figure.

Tools for Success:

Quick Start Guide. Everything you need to know to get started including valuable insider tips to get your best results possible! Plus, discover how each powerful workout is strategically designed to transform your body.

PiYo 60-Day Workout Calendar. Chalene arranged the workouts to make sure you are progressing each week as you build up your strength, flexibility, and stamina.

And 4 FREEEE gifts.. When you order through a coach like me :) :)

Get Lean Eating Plan. A simplified approach to clean and lean eating designed to fit your lifestyle and your taste buds! Learn how to eat a variety of delicious, nutritious foods that keep you properly fueled, satiated, and nourished—and help you define your best body.

Buns (25 min.): Focused on the glutes, this workout is designed to lift, redefine, and tighten the entire backside of your body for the perfect tight and round butt.

Tape Measure. Track your progress as you melt the fat away faster than you ever imagined.

24/7 Online Support. Get motivated anytime of day with access to proven fitness, nutrition, and motivation tips. You'll even get exclusive invitations to live video chats with Chalene Johnson. You'll find unlimited peer support here, and you can even join a PiYo Challenge Group. <<<<WHICH IS BEING HELD JULY 7TH!!!!! Request me on FB for more details! :)

HOW MUCH DOES PIYO COST??

PiYo retails at $59.85 (program only) and until July 31, shipping is FREE. 

OR

You can save $20 and still get FREE shipping, by choosing the Challenge Pack that includes the PiYo base kit, 30 day supply of shakeology on Home Direct (any flavor your choice) free shipping, and me as your coach, as well as access to our challenge groups. (July 7th! mark your calendars!)

HOW CAN I GET IT?!

If you want to purchase PiYo now, and get in on the next challenge group..(on Facebook) or just want the program or challenge pack in general.......

1.Get me here :)

I am so excited to get this in a few short days, and in a few months I am going to have AMAZING results AND I can't wait to share them with you... wouldn't it be fun in we did it TOGETHER?!!

XOX

Motivation???

I AM MY OWN MOTIVATION.

My transformation link has been UPDAAAATEDDDD!!^^^^^^

Fact: I have always been terrified of posting progress pics of myself, but I find my motivation comes on S T R O N G E S T when I am looking through my OWN progress pictures, and to see how far I have truly come, and I think... holy crap!!! If I can come this far, why stop now????? I can't stop. I won't stop.

XOX

Sometimes It takes a week away from the daily grind.......

.....to be able to see what you REALLY want out of life.

My life, is GOOD. But is it my dream life? My ABSOLUTELY amazing life that I designed for myself?

ALMOST.

I was in Bear Lake Utah for a week with my wonderful husband, and his wonderful family. My wonderful family, and I had a few things happen that R E A L L Y opened my eyes.

Have you ever just known that people may have posted something, or text you RIIIIIGHT when you needed to hear it?? This happened to me T W I C E this week, and maybe it was because I was in the relaxed and open state of mind to be able to realize..... "Hey, this is seriously my life right now..."

First came through from my friend Kathleen Tesori, which has been a fitness idol of mine for a very very long time:

And there is my very good friend, and my coach, and one of my BIGGEST motivators in the Beachbody bizzz, Abby Marie. This girl helps me more than she even realizes!!!..... and her message, hit me H A R D. The kind of hard that you read, and you swear she is talking to you, and has been in your freaking shoes too. 

These two nailed my life straight on the head.... and honestly, I still battle my demons of whether I am capable of being successful, or even deserve it. I KNOW what kind of life I want for myself, but I need to realize that I DO deserve it, and I CAN do hard things. 

Note to Self: I will KEEP telling you that you are important, deserving, loving, intelligent, worthy, compassionate, beautiful, creative, inspiring, brave, true, strong, and able until you FINALLY realize it for yourself.

I do struggle with giving up the things that hold me back, and honestly, I know I am better than those fears..... and I KNOW I am stronger than all those fears I hold inside. I AM tired of being someone I KNOW isn't my BEST. 

It's time to LET IT GO.(cue the frozen theme song now....I can hear my nieces now... heheh) Time to LET GO of all the insecurities, all the excuses, all the fears, and become the person I KNOW is right there INSIDE. 

There are great things in store..... if I only let go, and make it happen for myself.

The best is yet to come.

xox