Low-Sugar Energy Bars

June 11, 2015 by

Because these energy bars contain naturally occurring sugars, they are sweet but still good-for-you. Make a double batch, because they won’t last long!

This February send cookies for Valentine’s Day and show your love to your friends and family by choosing a healthy and delicious option.

Low-Sugar Energy Bars

1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 C. dried mango, soaked to rehydrate
1/2 C goji berries, soaked to rehydrate
1/4 C. chia seeds
1/4 C. slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 C. chopped cashews, toasted
1/4 C. sunflower seeds, toasted
1/2 C. unsweetened coconut, toasted
1/4 C. peanut butter
1/4 C. almond butter
1/2 C. oatmeal
1/2 C. dates

Soak the mango and goji berries for at least 30 minutes to rehydrate.
Meanwhile, toast the nuts and coconut in a preheated 300 degree oven until golden brown (monitor closely, as toasting times for each ingredient will vary).
Chop the dates, mango and goji berries well after they’ve been soaked long enough to soften them.
In a mixer, combine all ingredients.
Press into a cookie sheet or 10×13 glass pan that has been sprayed with coconut oil or lined with parchment paper.
Place the cookie sheet in a freezer and chill well.
Once frozen, pop the bars out of the pan and slice into single-serving bars
Keep frozen or refrigerated.

Thanks to Viewblender for the recipe inspiration!

TapInfluence: Great for Fitness Bloggers

June 10, 2015 by

In the age of digital media, savvy brands recognize the that your opinions as a blogger are a valuable way to connect with their customers. TapInfluence is a great company that puts bloggers in touch with such companies. I’ve been working with them for about a year, and within that time I’ve received opportunities to review health foods, food apps, skin care products, and told my readers about events in health and wellness. In doing so, I receive a small fee according to my blog’s traffic and/or product samples. In return, I give my honest opinions about their products and services. It’s a win-win!

TapInfluence is accepting new bloggers through the end of June. Just create an account HERE and fill out your profile. Next, look for campaigns and assignments that may be a good fit for your niche and readership.

Dripthat App: Uses for Fitness Friends

June 9, 2015 by

Last week, I told you all about the new dripthat app for photo sharing. What sets dripthat apart from other social media platforms is that you control the speed at which your content is distributed. No worries about flooding your stream with content – space it minutes, days, even weeks out. You also get to control who gets to see your images and videos. Want to tell your stories with the world? Make them public. Have something you’d like to share with a select few? Keep them private. You can also specify groups that get to see specific things.

When I first discovered it, I though it would be great to use to share my foodie adventures. While it’s great for sharing recipes, it has some other cool uses I wanted to share with my fitness-minded friends.

Fitness CHALLENGERS: Get creative with dripthat!

Trying a new healthy recipe? Show us your step-by-step photos of the cooking process.
Share your transformation story sequentially by taking a photo each week and then compiling them in a “drip” once you reach your goal weight (more on how to take fitness photos here).
Training for a 5K, 10K, marathon or other athletic competition? Create a “drip” to to represent your story from training to race day and the post-race celebration.
Participating in our challenge groups? Create a “drip” to log your food and exercise each day and share with your private accountability partners.

Let me know if this is something you’d be interested in! Also, comment below with your ideas on which dishes I should make, what I should review, and what cooking techniques you’d like to learn. When dripthat launches I’ll post another blog post invite to tell you how to sign up and how to find me.

This information is on behalf of dripthat.

Don’t get stuck in reverse. OWN Your life. Never, EVER give up.

June 9, 2015 by

If you start feeling sorry for yourself, feeling as if you want to give up, that your life is over…. watch this. It’s a truly inspirational transformation story. It features Arthur Boorman, a former Army Airborne paratrooper. Arthur served in the Gulf War but dropping from a TL-10 repeatedly took a toll on Arthur’s ankles and knees. Because of his injuries, he gained weight. The extra weight compounded his knee problems. Anybody in this condition should definitely consider getting ankle injury treatment to find the fastest way to heal. The cycle got worse, and was told he would never walk normally again. That was a big mistake – – NEVER LET ANYONE TELL YOU WANT YOU CAN’T DO. An unlikely combo – Diamond Dallas Page and yoga -changed his life. The point?

Own your life.

Don’t just believe, but get busy doing the work. You have the power to change.

The extended video is here.

Beachbody 2015 Summer Sale: Save up to 85%

June 9, 2015 by

Ready, Set, SHOP!

Get ready for the hottest sale of the summer! If you’ve been thinking of joining any of our challenge groups but cost was a factor, you won’t want to miss TeamBeachbody’s Summer Sale Event. It starts by NOON (PDT) on Wednesday, June 10th and goes through Wednesday, June 17th, 2015. Many of the workouts that Beachbody is known for will be on sale at prices up to 50% off retail. Clothing and accessories are up to 85% off.

HOWEVER – Many items may sell out quickly, so be ready to purchase right away if you see something you want. Last year, Les Mills Pump sold out within a couple hours of being listed on the sale. I am not sure which programs will be on sale in 2015, but I have my own theories (check out my Beach Ready Now Facebook Group to join that discussion). I’ve got my own wish list and will be online at 2:00 Central Time when the sale opens (Noon Pacific Time/3:00 Eastern). Purchase a DVD program along with Shakeology and you will be able to join one of our upcoming private accountability groups!

Create a free account HERE so you can shop the sale when it opens (links will not work until sale goes live, so keep checking back)

P90X + FREE P90X Plus
LES MILLS PUMP
LES MILLS PUMP (no weights or barbells)
LES MILLS PUMP Deluxe DVDs
LES MILLS COMBAT + FREE COMBAT Gloves
Slim in 6
INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Volume 1 + Equipment Buddy Kit
Hip Hop Abs Dance Party Series DVD
Hip Hop Abs Dance Party Series DVD + Weighted Gloves
LES MILLS COMBAT Gloves
Jump Mat
Stability Ball + Medicine Ball Combo Pack
INSANITY Deluxe Workouts
P90X2 + Stability Ball
P90X Plus
12″ Rumbleroller
Black Resistance Band + Door Attachment
Squishy Ball
10-Minute Trainer
10-Minute Trainer en Español
Brazil Butt Lift + Green Band
Brazil Butt Lift en Español + Green Band
Tai Cheng
Ankle Weights

Autumn Calabrese Before and After

June 7, 2015 by

Autumn Calabrese is the face of the wildly popular 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme Fitness programs. She’s a former NPC bikini competitor and has worked extremely hard for her enviable physique. This picture is from her blog – a great read about the realities of training for competition – and what your body goes through. It’s amazing how they get their bodies into shape before the competition and what happens within days afterward. It gets REAL, people!!

So, how did Autumn go from a NPC bikini competitor to creating one of the best-selling Beachbody programs EVER? Here, Autumn talks about the real story behind the 21 Day Fix:

Hello Fresh Promo Codes

June 7, 2015 by

Penny is Interested! What’s in here?!

HelloFresh Promo Codes
$40 off + FREE Shipping – PROMO CODE 8FBRNB (new customers only)
$40 off + FREE Shipping – PROMO CODE V2XBDN

If you’re on the 21 Day Fix and getting bored with your menu, I highly recommend trying HelloFresh. They will ship a box of complete meal ingredients directly to your home, along with easy-to-follow instructions on meal prep. Nothing I’ve made takes longer than 30 minutes. Choose from a Classic Box or a Veggie Box. Every ingredient I’ve encountered so far is 21 Day Fix approved. Here are the last three meals I made:

Charred Zucchini and Bean Quesadillas

Curried Jamaican Beef with Polenta

Chicken Saltimboca

I love their services, not just for ease and convenience — but the foods are delicious. It’s a subscription-based service, but you can skip any week and cancel anytime. They get me to try new foods and cooking techniques I normally wouldn’t. Plus, your first box is just $19 shipped after coupon code! A great deal for three complete, healthy meals.

Please comment below if you find that one of the promo codes no longer works.

New Beachbody Coach Training

June 7, 2015 by

Welcome to the Beach Ready Now Coach Training Page!

To join our team visit this link: Become a Beachbody Coach. Beachbody coaching has literally given me a new enthusiasm for life and what I do, and I hope it does the same for you. Not only is it a great way to make extra money, the satisfaction I get from connecting with and helping my challengers has been rewarding beyond anything I ever expected.

As your sponsoring coach, I’ll be going along this process with you. Please ask questions on our private team page as you complete the assignments. Your questions will be valuable to other team members. Feel free to work at your own pace, but try to keep the momentum rolling. Each of these assignments will have a HUGE impact on your career as a Beachbody coach and get you started on the right foot.

PREREQUISITE: Please complete the 7-Day Quick Start if you have not already.

New Coach Training

Charred Zucchini and Bean Quesadillas

June 7, 2015 by

Are you having a hard time getting enough veggies in your diet? This recipe is packed full of good-for-you greens. Kidney beans make it substantial, cumin and chipotle pepper give it a little kick. (This one came in my HelloFresh box. 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).

Charred Zucchini and Bean Quesadillas

1 onion, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, halved and sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
1 Cup thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
4 Roma tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chipotle powder
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 C. Mozzarella cheese, divided
2 12-inch whole wheat tortillas
Greek yogurt
Lime
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat one tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Saute onions until translucent. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until charred. Next, add the beans, tomatoes, jalapeño, cumin, and chipotle powder. Cook through, then remove veggie mixture to a bowl and wipe the skillet with a paper towel.

Add 1/2 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet. Place tortilla in the skillet, and sprinkle with half of the Mozzarella cheese. After your cheese has melted, add half of your zucchini mixture. Fold over the tortilla and turn. Cook until tortilla is crispy. Repeat with other tortilla.

Serve with romaine and Greek yogurt crema (yogurt + lime juice).

Testimonials, Transformations and Successes

June 6, 2015 by

When I am feeling like what I do doesn’t make a difference, I look at these photos and notes from my challengers. I don’t take ownership of their success stories. THEY are the ones that did the work. But if I encouraged them and helped them get to where they wanted to go, I feel happy. They help motivate me as much as I help them! You’ll see that in our groups we focus on mindset, not just physical, outward change. Inner work is extremely important to build lasting habits.

“You are amazing. I use Evernote, and I have so much that you have written and said in there. You build people up when they are at there lowest.” – Caroline B.

“Hello to all the terrific people in this group. When Kim Danger was nice enough to allow me in the group in April, I wanted in so that I could get in tip-top shape for my surgery on May 18th, where I donated a kidney to a dear friend. I want to let you all know that the surgery went wonderfully, my kidney is working magic for my friend and Dr. Martin Jugenburg specifically told me that my healthy physical condition greatly contributed to the success of the surgery. So now I’m in recovery and am going to bow out for now, because it’s too tempting to jump back into working out before I should. But thank you so much Kim Danger for letting me participate here. Best to everyone.”

“Six months ago I began my fitness journey with 21 Day Fix and the on-line fitness challenge groups led by Kim Danger. Because of these tools today I have lost 26.4 lbs and over 28.5 inches from my body! I started this journey to find a way to combat the effects of my Hypothyroidism and I am thrilled to say I have lost all the weight I gained and am now sleeping better too. This program isn’t my “diet” this is my lifestyle. I don’t even have to think about what to buy, make, or eat anymore. I workout every day and it isn’t a chore to do so. I feel amazing! I am posting this because I want to encourage anyone who wants to be healthier to do so. Don’t let a medical issue, time issue, or mental “I can’t” issue stop you from achieving your goals. Make the decision to change and stick to it! Six months from now you can be the one saying “I did it”!” – Erin A.

“I just realized i began 21 day fix about 1 month ago and i have lost 10 pounds! Whoohoo! Most of all i feel great-emotionally and physically. Thanks coaches and friends.” – Chris K.