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Fitness and Finances Mini Challenge

July 7, 2015 by

We have a new FREE 5-Day Mini Challenge Group coming up next week! “Fitness and Finances” will focus on developing good habits for financial and physical health. The group will take place from Monday, July 13th through Friday 17th in a private Facebook group.

Requirements:

ANY fitness program (such as Insanity, T25, P90X, 21 Day Fix, PiYo etc.)
Have ME as your assigned coach (or another Beach Ready Now team coach)

To assign me as your coach, sign up for a FREE teambeachbody.com account here: http://teambeachbody.com/kimdanger or let me know if you have an account but are not currently working with a coach.

Comment below if you are interested and meet the requirements so I can add you to our group!

Don’t Let Your Lies Define Your Truth

July 6, 2015 by

So yeah, you slipped up over the weekend. So freakin’ what? You think fit people don’t slip up from time to time? They absolutely do! The difference is they forgive themselves and move on. RIGHT AWAY. Also, they see through their own BS. That little voice inside your head? Don’t buy what it’s selling.

This past weekend I was away from my home, away from my routine and surrounded by temptations. Temptations not to work out, temptations to overeat and eat crap. I was truly off my fitness game. Away from my routine, I find myself telling more lies than I normally would. Here are just a few of the lies I told myself:

I ran a 5K. I can eat more today. (Nope. Even a hard 5K for me probably burns about 300 calories)
A small piece of birthday cake is OK (then I cleaned my nephew’s plate too)
Paddleboarding is enough of a workout (not really, not the way I did it)
One day off from exercise won’t hurt me (true, but it’s easy for one day to turn into two, two to turn into three, and so on…)

Whіlе mоѕt people mіght, somewhat accurately, feel thаt аnу chocolate cake icing іѕ thе “right” icing, thеrе іѕ actually muсh mоrе tо іt thаn thаt. Fоr example, іt mіght sound good tо pair a dark chocolate cake wіth a bittersweet chocolate buttercream bесаuѕе thе twо flavors аrе ѕо similar, but іn reality thіѕ sort оf combination соuld end uр bеіng nauseatingly sweet аnd rich. Thе wау tо select thе right icing fоr a chocolate cake іѕ tо fіrѕt determine іf thе frosting really “works” wіth thе type аnd flavor оf thе cake selected. Here you can buy the best chocolate cake in Singapore.

The lies you tell yourself will keep you stuck where you are and begin to define your TRUTH. Don’t let that happen! The first step is coming clean to yourself and realizing that this type of self-talk is extremely damaging (besides not being true). When you find yourself wanting to skip a workout, eating food you shouldn’t, or slipping off the bandwagon — figure out what lies and half-truths you’ve been telling yourself that have held you back. Next, flip the lies around and create a new truth, one that is useful to you and will help you accomplish your goals. Examples:

You can’t out-exercise a bad diet
One workout DOES make a difference
It’s OK to throw out the food left on the kids’ plates (those calories COUNT!)
INTENSITY MATTERS

Print out your new phrases and include them on your vision board. Or, use them as the wallpaper on your computer or phone, post them on Instagram or Pinterest, or tape them to your bathroom mirror. Just put them somewhere where you’ll see them daily until you start to accept them as your own new truths.

#motivation #motivationmonday #fitover40

A photo posted by Kim Danger (@kimdanger) on Jul 6, 2015 at 9:48am PDT

#Harder #faster #stronger

A photo posted by Kim Danger (@kimdanger) on Jul 6, 2015 at 11:41am PDT

30-Day Goal Crushers Project

July 5, 2015 by

30-Day “Goal Crushers” Project

Have you lost your mojo? Too often, we lose our passion in life. I have gone through several periods of my life when I’ve been in a serious slump. Life isn’t fun when you know you’re not living up to your potential. I want to help you get out of that rut and be the amazing person you were meant to be.
With this group, we will be exploring the mind/body connection and finding new, fun ways to get our groove back. Our coaches will provide daily assignments to help keep you motivated and in get you moving in the direction of the things and experiences you’ve always wanted in life. If you’re interested in participating in the 30-Day Challenge with Beach Ready Now, please fill out this application or message me on Facebook so I can learn more about you and see which program is right for you if you’re not sure. Starts 7/6. Space is limited so I can give each challenger personalized attention.

Goal Crushers Group Supplies/Requirements:

Have a Beach Ready Now team coach
21 Day Fix DVDs/Containers
Shakeology (21 Day Supply)
Bulletin Board
Journal
45 min per day

You are a Badass

July 2, 2015 by

I read a lot of personal development books. A LOT of them. When I’m not reading them, I’m listening to podcasts, audiobooks and listening to YouTube videos. I totally believe that personal development is crucial for success in fitness and daily life. To have a great outer life, you must start improving from within. That’s why it’s a requirement for anyone who joins my challenge groups.

Every once in a while I come across a book that I want to recommend to everyone I know. You are a Badass is a book like that. In fact, I emailed/texted/Snapchatted three people about it before I was even through with Chapter One. It’s the type of book that I wish I could write if I were to write another book. But Jen Sincero saved me the work of putting pen to paper. Thanks, girlfriend! You’re a TOTAL badass!

I am actually writing this blog post having only read half of the book (I started yesterday). Even if I don’t read another word, I’d still give it five stars because I already feel like I’ve gotten my money’s worth. It finally puts all the Law of Attraction stuff into terms that Generation X can understand. So, while most of the ideas here aren’t new, they’re presented in the most down-to-earth way I’ve found yet.

I can’t really think of too many people who would not benefit from reading it, but it will be especially good for my clients who:

Lack of confidence
Have self-defeating thoughts
Do too many things to please others
Aren’t living up to their potential
Are bored with life

My advice? Buy this book NOW! It’s one that you’ll want to have for those times you need a good old-fashioned kick-in-the-pants to break you out of your rut. Head on over to Amazon and add it to your cart pronto. Amazon: You are a Badass

Curried Jamaican Beef and Collard Greens

June 30, 2015 by

Thanks to my HelloFresh box for making this EASY. (For those of you that feel like they lack time or creativity in the kitchen, check out HelloFresh and find out how they can help you create clean-eating meals at home). Here, find HelloFresh Promo Codes that will allow you to get a box of three meals for just $19 shipped.

Curried Jamaican Beef and Collard Greens

1 onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
10 oz. ground beef
1 bunch collard greens
1 tsp. turmeric
2 1/2 C. chicken stock, divided
1/2 C. polenta
salt and pepper to taste

Halve, peel and slice the onion. Remove the ribs from the collard greens by folding in half and slicing them down the middle. Chiffonade. Mince the chili pepper, removing the seeds.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic and chili pepper. Cook until 30 seconds and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Add 2 C. of the chicken stock and bring to a boil in a small pot.

Meanwhile, add 10 oz. ground beef to the skillet, along with 1/2 C. water and collard greens. Cook 4-5 minutes, until collard greens are soft and sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

While the collard green mixture is cooking, prepare the polenta in the small pot containing the chicken stock. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.

Pour beef and collard green mixture over polenta and serve. Garnish with sour cream or butter if desired.

Serves 2.

More Fun Workout Tanks Under $15

June 30, 2015 by

New workout clothes give me a little extra motivation when I need it (sorry, don’t judge!). They are starting to take over my wardrobe. Well women love s to wear different types of clothes as per the occasion or whatever they want. You can also check these cheap floral robes which are really popular among st girls and women as well. I even wear them to bed. 🙂 These fun tanks are cuteness are available for 55% off their original retail price (now just $14.99-$16.99). Shop Zulily.com while they last. Zulily.com offers great deals, but be advised orders can take 10-14 days to ship.

View more of the fun workout tanks that I’ve found lately.

Teriyaki Grilled Salmon

June 29, 2015 by

Yes, it was as good as it looks. The marinade has some ingredients that you 21 Day Fixers may question, but to me this is still a really healthy recipe. Plus, my kids love it – which is a plus.

Teriyaki Grilled Salmon

1 1/2 – 2 lb. salmon fillets
1/3 C. vegetable oil
1/3 C. soy sauce
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Combine above ingredients in a small bowl. Place salmon fillets in a large 1 gallon ziptop bag with marinade, seal tightly and place in the fridge for an hour or two. Grill salmon and enjoy!

Building Your Beachbody Business Through Social Media

June 29, 2015 by

Last night, I did a team call sharing some of my social media tips with other Beachbody coaches. Some of the resources I talked about here include:

How to Set up a WordPress Blog
Using Woofoo Forms
vCita Plugin
Return on Relationship (Kathryn Rose/Ted Rubin)

If you want more information on how to use social media to build your business, sign up for my 30-Day Blogging Bootcamp.

Save on 40% Lole Activewear

June 28, 2015 by

Rue La La is running a sale on Lole activewear today. Lole is a Canadian-based retailer that specializes in yoga and activewear. They have super-cute things, kind of like Lululemon and Athleta – so it can be spendy. With this flash sale, prices start at just $24.90. Styles and sizes are limited, so hurry for the best selection.

With Rue La La, your membership is always free. After your first 30 days you pay $9.95 per month for shipping – but just pay once. It’s a pretty good deal if you place multiple orders.

Healthy Meal Planning with Kids

June 26, 2015 by

Get Their Input

Ask your kids what they want to eat. When kids are involved in the menu planning process, it makes them feel empowered and more likely to get on board with what you’re serving. If you’re on the 21 Day Fix plan, show them the menu planning book or print out the food list and have them circle the foods that they like.

Consider Your Time Constraints

If you’re a busy mom like I am, several nights out of the week leave little or no time for cooking. Take those nights into consideration when planning meals. Do a crock pot meal you can get ready before you leave for work or school in the morning, have a “planned leftovers” night, or make double batches when you cook so you can pull the second one out of the freezer on busy nights.

An on-the-go bag for snacks that you throw in your purse for afternoons when you’re running them to lessons and sports is another idea to help keep you all on track.

Add Healthy “Convenience” Foods to Your List

My son loves bananas. I leave them out on the counter so he can grab one whenever he wants. If it’s easily accessible, they are so much more likely to grab it. If your kids are old enough to handle a knife safely like mine are, you can even leave apples out on a cutting board for them. For the fridge, stock grapes, string cheese, and yogurt. Phase out the pantry junk food (cookies, crackers, chips, etc.) and add more healthy options they do like.

“Clean Up” their Favorite Foods

After you’ve asked them what they like, find healthier, cleaner ways to prepare those dishes. Instead of a box of Mac and Cheese, boil whole-grain noodles and make your own cheese sauce. Do they like tacos? Swap the hard shells for a soft whole-grain or corn tortilla, load up on beans instead of beef, and fill with leafy greens, rice and salsa instead of cheese. Pizza can be healthy too, if you use a thin whole-grain crust, load up on veggies and cut back on meat and cheese toppings.

Designate One Hour for Meal Prep

Get your whole family involved in meal prep before the week begins. Chop veggies, wash fruit, pre-portion snacks, etc. Make this a habit to do it every Sunday afternoon (or pick another time that’s convenient for you).

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