My first time with Cize

Cize is a new and fun workout program that features dance choreography. And let me just tell you I'm having a blast!  Whenever I talk to people about Cize, I get the common, "oh, I can't dance, though." And that's a total load of BS.  I mean....okay, so you can't dance. I can't either!  But I know YOU DO DANCE anyway, right?  You dance around the house when no one is there. You jam out in the car.  People love to dance!  That's the beauty of Cize, is that it's in your own livingroom, where no one can see you! So dance your little heart out!  Of course, unless, you want to embarrass yourself to the entire internet like I do, that is.

Here is one of the dances from Cize that I'm showing off for you. Again, I can't dance. I know this. But it doesn't matter because I'm having too much fun. :)

New Things are Happening!

I strongly believe that if you want a body transformation, you need to start with your heart and your mind. You're going to need to love yourself enough to change for the better.  You're going to have to break the chains of slavery to food. You will need the confidence and strength to get through the hard times. You need to learn not to insult yourself a bazillion times a day. Positivity will be essential.  Therefore, I highly recommend you add some self-help/personal development to your day. I know what you are thinking, "I don't need this." But you don't realize how much of a difference your day is, when you start it off by reading some personal development.  I just started to read "You Are a Badass", by Jen Sincero.  I love the title, but wasn't expecting so much foul language from the author so far in the first part of this book. And I'm not really keen on her replacing God with "The Universe" or "Energy Source." But whenever I read those words, I just replace it back with "God" in my mind. Also, "The Big Snooze" or "BS" can also be substituted with satan.  Other than those couple of things, this book has been a big wakeup, slap in the face so far. So I know it will really change the way I think as I continue reading.

I've been really hitting the social media lately. Facebook has been my little friend that tucks me in at night. And I would see Instagram every now and then, but lately, it's become better friends. I started a new account on IG called - Stephanie.Gets.Fit

Also, drumroll please.......

I'm on Periscope! Okay, so I'm a little behind on things, but this new app is awesome! A way to broadcast live to the entire world!  Too bad it only stays on there for 24 hours, but this makes me excited and terrified at the same time.  I originally got on there just to watch what life is like around the globe. But it occurred to me that I'm a Christian (well, I mean, I knew that, but you know) and this is something all Christians should take advantage of. God wants us to share the Good News, spread it worldwide. Well, now we have the way to do just that! So if you have a testimony that you want to get out there, this is your chance!  And so I plan to do this. I want to tell my story and testimony live on Periscope. I haven't decided on when just yet, but I'm preparing to get a following first. I plan to use this for Beachbody Coaching things, fitness, weightloss, healthy stuff, as well. But I'm mainly excited to get a chance to tell my story of how an atheist finds Jesus in a crazy event and changes her life around.  So.....follow me! :)

1st Week Results - 21 Day Fix + Shakeology

Week 1 on 21 Day Fix + Shakeology
6.25lbs lost
5.25" total lost

On to the next week! Yay!

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What I USED to look like!

Can I be EMBARRASSINGLY transparent with my friends for a minute? The reason I am doing this is so that you can hold me accountable. If you’ve known me over the years, you’ll remember I used to be rocking numerous Beachbody workouts and Shakeology in 2011-2012. I had tried everything previous, and due to my thyroid issues, Beachbody and Shakeology is the only thing that worked for me back then. In fact, right after Insanity, I had only 10lbs to go to get to my goal! I was in the best shape of my life! But in 2012, a turn of events, including medical issues, led me to throw pity parties in my honor. I wanted to give up everything I had worked for, including the supplemental income from Coaching and health benefits. And I did.

Ever since then, it has been a slippery slope. I had previously found something that really worked for me and I'm kicking myself that I had walked away from it.

This photo should normally show these photos the other way around, but this is in the right order. I can clearly see a huge difference in what I looked like and I remember how great I felt. Today, I’m  40lbs heavier and I feel awful! Not only that, but fertility issues are preventing us from starting a family. I can only attribute it to my weight and terrible diet. I miss the way Shakeology made me feel. I miss the way I used to look!

So this journey is back on. It’s not the end, it’s not the beginning, but it was just a slip off course. I’m getting back on and I’m getting back to Coaching, as well. This is going to be hard work, but it’s an investment in me and any future children I may have. I need my friends (You!) to hold me accountable! I’m dead serious.

And if this post has hit close to home with you and you are serious about getting back in the game, then join in this journey with me. Let’s stick together. I’ll be joining in with a clean-eating group on FaceBook that is starting soon. Completely free, no purchase and all online. It’s just a group of us sticking together with cleaning up our diet and sharing recipes. We are stronger in numbers to keep no one from slipping off-track. Let me know if you are interested in jumping in so we can help each other out.



I have 50lbs to loose.  What's your goal?

No more pity parties. No more excuses. It is time!

(it's so hard to post this photo, btw)