Just give...

All the money or fame in the world means nothing if I didn't positively make an impact on those around me!!

Sitting here reflecting on all the blessings in my life! Everything I have done has been out of the sheer need to help others. If you succeed then that is all I need!! It's not hard when u love what you do!

Be a giver and u shall receive more than you ever thought imaginable!

I'm on my own path....

I used to look at other people, on their own fitness journey or not, and get so discouraged I would falter on my own. I am learning every day that everyone is on their own path and if I don't stay focused on mine I will never get out of my own way. Setting goals, making a dream board and reviewing it daily is helping me overcome a life long habit of comparing myself to others. I am finally learning how to make my own dreams come true, and I couldn't be happier.

Such an exciting day!!!

So my coach Brandi just posted on Facebook congratulating me and Tracee on hitting Emerald this week woot woot! Anyway, this is from my coach Brandi >>>>>>

"Sooo excited to be back home to congratulate not one but TWO gorgeous ladies on taking their ...businesses to the next level and reaching EMERALD rank!!!! This is such a huge accomplishment and I'm so proud of both of them because this was one of the "criteria" that needed to be met to take apart of my push to DIAMOND training that starts this week and they both rocked it out of the park on their own which is so cool to see as a coach!!!!

So please help me congratulate Tracee Kinnear and Shalonn Landry on going EMERALD this past week!!!!! Not only that but right on the brink of hitting Success club 5! Amazing job ladies!!!! Congrats again!!!! " <<<<<< Gah, so exciting!!!

A few words from me now.....

I am so beyond thrilled to see how my business is helping change lives while changing my own. This is so exciting to see how much I've grown since I started and I'm looking forward to meeting new people while helping them reach their fullest potential.

You DON'T have to be an expert when it comes to fitness and nutrition....you just need to have that DESIRE to change lives and INSPIRE others...that's it! I'm in no way an expert but I am on my own journey towards better health helping others do the same on a daily basis. 

If you are curious on what coaching is all about, please contact me because I'm looking to add 4-5 people on my team right now! I am putting together all new training for my new coaches so don't hesitate! You can always try to see if this something that would work for you . Also, if you know anyone that would make a great coach or looking to work from home (such as stay at home moms) than please pass on my info. Please send me a message if you or someone else you know may be interested!

Here's to us...

Amen!

I never said it was going to be easy...but it will be worth it! Give it your all and dedicate your life to doing this over and over again. You only live one life so why waste it?!?  

Help Wanted!!!

{{ATTENTION}} Fitness lovers, heath nuts, social media folks, trainers, and all those who love helping others!!!

I am looking for 5 individuals that want to run their own fitness & health coaching business FROM HOME and get fit and health...y while doing it!! You will get the support of MYSELF and many others who want to share with you what we do to run a successful business from home.

I am starting a new training program for those who want to learn what I do and how to be successful!! Our job is to help others become physically and financially fit. If you are a hard worker, self-motivated and dedicated to consistency, I would love to talk to you!! My support for you is never ending and you are welcome to ask any of the coaches on our team about their experience so far!

I have a vested interest in our team and I am passionate about helping others experience everything that this opportunity has to offer!

So, if you are looking for a get rich quick experience, this is not for you. If you are looking to help yourself and others ----> Send me a message!

God Has Perfect Timing....

I'm so grateful for all of my struggles....I asked God many times why I had gone through so many struggles throughout my life. I wanted to figure out ways to force what I thought would work to work out but God wouldn't budge. Sometimes we think we know what's best for ourselves but we really know nothing at all. 

 All of my struggles have led me to where I'm at today and I couldn't be more grateful. I just wanted to thank God for being faithful and always providing. It might not have been what I wanted from the very beginning but it's perfect timing and my life honestly couldn't have turned out any better. 

Little did I know that I was led to the perfect man who became my best friend and 4 years later became my husband. What does he have in store for us next? Only time will tell but I have my full trust in Him because God always provides...no matter the circumstance. Put your faith in God, lean on him, trust him and he will provide when the time is right. <3

HELLO DELICIOUSNESS!

~Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas~

Ingredients:

{For the sauce}

3 cups organic low sodium vegetable broth

1/4 cup tomato paste

1/4 cup all purpose flour

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. cumin

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. chili powder

Salt/pepper

{For the enchiladas}

15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)

6 oz. fresh baby spinach

6 green onions, thinly sliced

1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

2 tsp. cumin

3 cups shredded 3 cheese blend (or pepper jack, etc.)

8 whole wheat or flour tortillas

Directions:

Make the sauce: in a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add tomato paste, flour, 2 tsp. cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Cook 1 minute, whisking. Whisk in broth, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook until slightly thickened about 8 minutes. Salt/pepper to taste, and set aside.

Saute the spinach in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until slightly wilted. In a large bowl, combine beans, 2 cups cheese, spinach, corn, green onions, 2 tsp. cumin, and cilantro. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish, and pour a small amount of the sauce to coat the bottom. Generously fill tortillas with mixture, roll up tightly with ends tucked in, and place seam side down in dish. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas, coating evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese on top. Bake about 20 minutes, and garnish with cilantro and/or green onions (optional).

Lots of excitement!!!....

So much has happened the past few days and I've been filled with so much happiness and excitement....I feel so thankful and so blessed <3

I just have to say....thank you Beachbody for giving Coaches the chance to work from home inspiring others. My little business is thriving and it has just been such a godsend because at one point…I didn’t even know if I could work the average job from the Severe DDD I had. Now I can finally focus on improving my own health while inspiring others along the way and provide an extra source of income. 

I've also been blessed to add 2 amazing ladies to my team, words can't describe how happy I feel knowing that at one time....I was in their position. When I first signed up....I was nervous, scared, excited and so so happy. Now I have team to guide every step of the way....and to help them grow their business so they too can work from home and make a living. I was a little hesitant at first....heck I was shy as ever but becoming a coach and inspiring ppl on a day to day basis has truly opened me up. It's crazy that words just naturally come out and I am writing this to you all.....if you know me, I NEVER talk like this.....I NEVER have but knowing that I will be guiding my coaches to become their fullest potentials is something I want to do each and every day because the feeling of helping others is just an incredibly amazing feeling. They always say to turn your passion into your career and I’m doing just that….it’s a beautiful thing to be able to follow your passion <3

Huge welcome to these sweet ladies!!!......

Jackie is passionate about fitness and is currently on her journey to learning about nutrition. She was inspired to become a coach after... finding out that she can help others reach their fullest potential! She has big dreams and I'm thrilled to have her on my team! This awesome lady also happens to be my mom and I'm excited to see where this takes her! Welcome to the team mom, love ya tons! <3

Kelly is one of the challengers in my accountability group and has been rocking it out inspiring those around her! She is passionate about fitness and is motivated to reac...h her goals. She's been such an inspiration to me and it's an honor to be her coach. She's such a sweet lady that has an amazing heart and is so thrilled to start helping others reach their fullest potential! Congrats Kelly, welcome to the team <3

Goodnight y'all, I'm off to sleep so I can wake up refreshed and ready to tackle on the world! 

*If you want to learn more about being a coach, please send me a message so I can give you all the info....I am accepting applications*

Ready to refresh & renew...

So, it's been over 2 weeks since my mom went back to Utah and we miss her dearly. While she stayed with us during those 2 weeks...we worked out almost every day but the clean eating was hard to stick too because we wanted her to experience all the good foods she's never had that are different from where she lives....such as gumbo lol. I know I'm not perfect with my clean eating, it's okay to treat yourself every once in awhile but this was 2 weeks worth while she was here that I didn't necessarily watched what I ate. Yikes!!!

After she went back to Utah on Aug 27th, the past few weeks I've felt soooo unbelievably bloated and not on my game lately. I feel uncomfortable with myself and I've lacked the energy which is the reason I haven't been on here much blogging. Lately I've felt a little sluggish and I've had a few headaches. I actually got a cold last Thursday and I'm just getting over it as of right now. I'm thinking my body needs to go through a cleanse to help rid the toxins I had built up over time. I need to RID the junk in the trunk if you know what I mean Lol!

As soon as I get this feeling flushed, I'll be back on my game and ready to blog everyday. I think I will even blog about my cleanse to provide everyone my feedback. 

What do you all think? Has anyone else done a cleanse before?