Join the 21-Day Fix Challenge Group: How to Sign Up

June 6, 2015 by

21-Day Fix (and 21 Day Fix Extreme) Challenge Group

Heads-Up: Our 21-Day Fix Challenge Group starts soon! This 21-day program is a virtual program that is run in a closed group setting (on Facebook) and lead by me, Coach Kim. All of the workouts are 30 minutes in length. Depending on how much weight you’d like to lose, you could lose as much as 15 pounds in as little as three weeks. Containers help regulate portion control, here most people need help- without counting calories. It’s great for anyone looking to get back on track with eating, gaining control over food portions, while toning and losing inches. Plus, workouts are easy to fit into a busy schedule because they’re only 30 minutes long.

It’s a great program for the beginning and intermediate fitness levels, those wanting to shed at least 10 pounds or anyone simply looking for a good kick-start to a healthy lifestyle. If you follow the program, you will see results. I promise! (View more testimonials and transformation stories here)

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”!

I am only accepting a limited number of individuals for this program so I can offer daily support and 1:1 accountability. In this group, my group of coaches and I will provide a daily assignment to help keep you motivated and on track. We will discuss topics like emotional eating, eating out, menu plans, temptations, late-night snacking and whatever the group decides is relevant to them in their goals . I will give you lots of my tips and tricks to keep you moving in the right direction. At the end of the 21 days we will measure progress and you have the option to continue or move on to our next challenge.

If you’re interested in participating in the 21-Day Fix Challenge with Beach Ready Now, please fill out this application so I can learn more about you and see if you would be a good fit for my program. I can’t wait to learn more about you!

UPDATE: The Next Round Starts SOON! Apply today!

Your Challenge Pack also includes:

Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology®—the superfood shake that helps give you energy, reduce cravings, and accelerate your fitness results‡—delivered on Home Direct, our monthly autoship program.*
A FREE 30-day trial membership in the Team Beachbody® Club, where you’ll find all the support you’ll need to complete your Challenge.**†
Plus Super Discount shipping (and SAVE OVER $12) every month

PURCHASE NOW TO AUTOMATICALLY RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE CHALLENGE GROUP! The first thing to do is to create a free Beachbody account listing me as your coach: http://teambeachbody.com/kimdanger. The next thing is to purchase the 21-Day Fix Challenge pack. The Challenge Pack includes everything you need for the program: Participation in our private challenge group, The workout DVDs, a recipe book, containers, as well as a month of Shakeology (it replaces a meal a day for a whole month). It’s also designed to curb hunger and helps with weight loss so you’ll find that you’ll get better results. To sign up as a coach (for FREE) and get a 25% discount on future purchases and Shakeology month two, click on COACH (Ignore the $39.95 fee because this is waived in the next step).

If you’re not signing up as a coach, then just click on Shop–> Challenge Packs. Add your 21 Day Fix Challenge pack and select your Shakeology flavor. My favorite is vanilla, but chocolate is also very good. If you are just getting one flavor (rather that the combo packets), get the bag because you get six extra servings for the same price.

Once you’ve done that, let me know and I’ll and I’ll get you added to the group!

7-Day Fitness on Demand Challenge

June 4, 2015 by

Have you heard about the Beachbody Progams and challenge groups, but were afraid to commit? Want to see what all the buzz is about? Our team is hosting a FREE 7-Day Fitness on Demand Challenge Group. For one week, starting Monday, June 8th, you’ll get to try a wide variety of Beachbody programs with the support of a coach and online accountability group. No expensive gym membership, DVDs or equipment required!

Which Programs will be Included?

PiY
21 Day Fix
P90X
Insanity
Cize
10-Minute Trainer
…More!

Who Should Join?

New challengers who have not participated in a private group yet
Existing challengers who would like to try new programs

How Much Does it Cost?
This group is totally free.

Requirements:

Have a Beach Ready Now coach (sign up here if you don’t have a coach yet)
Have access to Beachbody on Demand (Sign up for a free Teambody Club Trial to gain access to Beachbody on Demand and programs such as P90X, Insanity, Ten-Minute Trainer and sneak peek of PiYo and 21 Day Fix)

How Can I Get Started?
Contact me (via the “Contact Me” form on this site) or another Beach Ready Now team coach and we will get you added to the group!

View our other June Challenge Groups and Classes

DripThat: New Social Media App for Foodies

June 4, 2015 by

Most of you who know me know I’m a social media junkie. I’m also a huge foodie. I could spend hours perusing food porn on Pinterest, sending snaps on Snapchat from the kitchen or posting healthy recipes on my blog. So, I was pretty excited to have recently been given the opportunity to test a new social media app called dripthat before anyone else does.

About DripThat:

Dripthat allows users to create “drips” which are similar to Pins on Pinterest. Each drip is an exclusive collection of photos and videos I can share with certain members of groups that I designate. This means I can share drips just for my healthy foodie friends because I get to choose who sees them. I also can designate when they go out, so I don’t have to flood my friends’ feeds with too much all at once.

Dripthat has some cool features that I think would be fun for use to use together.

How I would use DripThat:

Kitchen tutorial videos
Food product reviews
Pictures of dishes I make

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.

Fixate Cookbook: Recipe Sneak Peek

June 3, 2015 by

For those of you anxiously awaiting Fixate, the upcoming 21 Day Fix cookbook by Autumn Calabrese, we’ve got a fun insider’s scoop for you. Here is a sneak peek of a few delicious recipes from the book. They look fantastic! Scroll down to print out the entire .pdf for your reference. Also, don’t forget to visit our own Beach Ready Now Clean Eating Fix group on Facebook for additional recipes. Or, visit our 21 Day Fix Recipe Ideas board on Pinterest.

FIXATE ZUCCHINI CHIPS

SERVES: 4 Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 2 hrs.
CONTAINER EQUIVALENTS (per serving): One green, 1/2 tsp.

1 large zucchini, very thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1⁄2 tsp.sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
2 paper towels to help draw out liquid

1. Preheat oven to 225° F.
2. Place zucchini slices in one layer between
3. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
4. Place zucchini slices on prepared baking sheets.
5. Brush zucchini with oil; sprinkle with salt.
6. Bake for 2 hours, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Cool completely before serving.

FIXATE QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

SERVES: 12 (1 cup each) Prep Time: 30 min. Cooking Time: 12 min.
CONTAINER EQUIVALENTS (per serving): 1 green, 2 yellow, 1 1/2 tsp.
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium orange bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 10-oz. bag frozen corn,thawed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cans (15-oz. ea.) black beans, drained, rinsed
4 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
water

1. Combine lime juice, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
2. Slowly add oil, while whisking constantly. Set aside. 3. Combine beans, vinegar, and pepper (if desired)
in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat.
5. Add quinoa. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Cool for 15 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
6. Place cooled quinoa in a large bowl. Fluff with a fork.
7. Add bell peppers, corn, cilantro, bean mixture, and dressing;
toss gently to blend.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SKEWERS

SERVES: 4 (2 skewers each) Prep Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 10 min.
CONTAINER EQUIVALENTS (per serving): 1/2 green, 1/2 purple, 1 red

8 bamboo skewers
1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 16 1-inch pieces
1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce, gluten-free
2 tsp. sesame oil
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 (8-oz.) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained
1 1⁄2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 16 1-inch chunks
large red onion, cut into 16 1-inch chunks

1. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag (or container);
add soy sauce, oil, and ginger; seal bag and shake gently to mix. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.
3. Preheat gas or charcoal grill on medium heat.
4. Place a piece of chicken, pineapple chunk, bell pepper, and
onion onto a skewer. Repeat, so the skewer has two pieces of each ingredient. Repeat with seven remaining skewers. Discard marinade that contained chicken.
5. Grill skewers on covered grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
6. Serve immediately.

Download the entire .pdf here

How and Why to Keep a Fitness Journal

June 3, 2015 by

The word “journal” may strike fear in many of you who don’t enjoy writing or feel very creative. Even those without those skills, you can benefit from a fitness journal. Start by recording The Basics – Or, use it as a scrapbook that also serves as a portable Vision Board.

Fitness Journal Basics

Progress photos
Measurements
Health stats like blood pressure, cholesterol levels, etc.
Motivational quotes
Recipes you want to try
Records of food intake, workouts
NSVs (non-scale victories)
Fitness goals and target dates to reach them
Pictures of goal outfits
real bulking and cutting through hard exercise

Writing Prompts

For those who want to step out of your comfort zone, try writing about these topics:

WHY do you want to get in shape?
What would looking and feeling your best mean to you?
What do you tell yourself when you skip workouts? Eat too much? Write down what the inner voice says to you and how you will change it next time.
How do you feel after a good workout? What does it do for you physically and mentally?
How will you feel when you reach your goal?

Beachbody Coaches’ Day Out in Minneapolis

June 2, 2015 by

What do Beachbody coaches do on their day off? Hang out with other Beachbody coaches, naturally! Christin and I got to know each other online through Beachbody coaching. After discovering we had a lot in common, we became instant friends and shared tips. We met “officially” at Minneapolis Super Saturday in April, and now we’re planning on being roommates at Summit!

With Nashville looming, it made perfect sense that we’d have to get together in Minneapolis to plan ahead. Our “prep” meeting consisted of beers in our yellow containers on the patio, shopping for fitness clothes at Lole, and a field trip to Whole Foods. Here’s a little photo gallery of the shenanigans that ensued…

*Disclaimer: Lole was not a sponsor of this post, and all opinions are my own. However, if they ever want to work with me, I’d love it! Contact me, Lole! Pretty please!

Cheers! Using our yellow containers wisely.

SO yummy – Ahi tuna with aioli mayo and avocado

Which containers do these go in?

Our server at Red Cow is totally down with the 21 Day Fix!

The best use of yellow containers EVER. Cheers!

Love the back detail on this tank

Selfie!!

Lole is the perfect place for PiYo

Double Trouble!

Rachel was awesome! Another Mankato girl, too. xoxo

Lole – Northeast Loop

My new treasures – Mpls peeps may notice the building behind me

Scouting out Shakeology ingredients at Whole Foods

Mmmm… essential oils

Yumminess at Whole Foods

Creating a Client Persona: Who is Your Claire?

June 1, 2015 by

When you are blogging about fitness and wellness it is important to Find Your Original Blogging Voice. Otherwise, you become one of hundreds of thousands of fitness bloggers and wellness coaches. Why would someone gravitate towards you? Are you exhibiting excitement and passion for what you’re blogging about? What sets you apart from the crowd?

Once you’ve thought about that carefully, I want you to think about it in reserve. Who is your ideal client. How is she the same as you? How is she different? In all likelihood it’s someone with whom you already have a lot in common, but someone who aspires to be more like you in certain ways (um, hello?! If you’re doing the 3 vital behaviors of a Beachbody coach it’s likely being a product of the product). Your ideal client is likely to be nearly the exact same person you were before you started your fitness journey.

Now, ask yourself:

What does her day-to-day life look like?
What is she most passionate about?
What are her favorite hobbies and pastimes?
What does she want most out of life?
What stands in the way of her reaching her goals?
What are some of her most pressing, time-sensitive problems?
What resources, tips and advice would she value the most?

Answering those questions will provide you with a clear picture of who your client is, and who you want to attract to your challenge groups. You may even want to give her a name. Did you know that Cambria countertops calls theirs “Claire” after Claire Dunphy on Modern Family? Besides giving you a clear mental picture of who you’re writing for, having a persona (also known as an avatar) provides you with an endless stream of ideas of things to blog about. Providing value for her is going to be the key to your blogging success.

Here is a call I recently did on branding yourself:

Shakeology Chocolate Candy Bars

May 31, 2015 by

How is this for a tasty discovery? Your superfood-packed Chocolate Shakeology can be turned into a bite-sized candy treat that’s actually good for you. I’ve been experimenting with a couple different ways to make these. Note that while coconut oil is a healthy fat, it is still high in calories. If you’re trying to drop weight, you will need to consume these little gems in moderation.

Basic Chocolate Candy Recipe:

One part chocolate Shakeology
One part solid coconut oil, melted

Mix well and add one teaspoon to silicone financier mold that has been sprayed with coconut oil. Place in freezer for 15-20 minutes. Keep refrigerated.

Peanut Butter Layer (for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups type candy):

One part solid coconut oil, melted
One part PB2

Mix well and add one teaspoon of the peanut butter layer to the basic chocolate candy layer (above) in the silicone mold.

Peanut Butter Crunch (Reminds me of Peanut Butter-Flavored Nestle Crunch):

Two parts solid coconut oil, melted
One part Chocolate Shakeology
One part PB2
One part KIND Peanut Butter Whole Grain Clusters

Mix well and add to the silicone mold.

Once you get the basic recipe down, you can start experimenting. Add nuts, flavorings, and seeds for crunch.

Three Easy 21 Day Fix Freezer Ideas

May 31, 2015 by

One of the biggest complaints people have when they start a healthy eating program is the time it takes to prep food and create a meal. It doesn’t have to be hard. Prepping large batches when you do have time and then freezing them for later can help you in a pinch. Here are a few ideas:

Three Ingredients You Can Freeze

Black Beans

Black beans blow almost everything away in both cost and nutritional value. These dynamos typically grace the grocery store shelves for under $1.00 a can– but you can really save money by grabbing a bag of dried beans. Plus, they have less sodium. Depending on volume you can get down to about .35 per 2-cup serving. These must be in your repertoire if you want to get low-cost protein every day.

You can prepare black beans by soaking them overnight in a covered pan. In the morning, give ’em a boil until they are soft. Or, if you have an Instant Pot, they take less than half an hour. Next, you simply portion them into freezer bags or containers and freeze. Pull them out when you’e ready and you’re good to go. If they are precooked, there is no need to thaw them. Just toss them in the pan when you’re cooking. If you want to thaw them out, you’ll save quite a bit of time by thawing them flat. Fill the bags and lay them on a cookie sheet while they are in the freezer.

Quinoa

Quinoa is a superfood because it’s the only grain that is a complete protein source. It’s pretty quick-cooking anyway, but to save even more time– freeze it. Whip up a huge batch. Add low-sodium broth to add flavor while it’s cooking. Once it cools, put it in freezer bags labeled with the amount in the bag. When it’s time to cook with them, just let them thaw or put them in a microwave safe bowl for about a minute.

Lentils

Lentils have found their way into so many recipes. They are rich in Omega-3 and protein and they add texture your dish. Unlike beans and heavier legumes, lentils are relatively-quick cooking.

There are a few varieties of lentils so choose the one that best suits your needs. The green lentils cook quickly, retain less water, and hold their shape. These are the ideal candidates for freezing. The brown lentils are also reasonably firm but soak up a greater amount of water adding to the cooking time. The cool orange and red lentils are a bit more delicate and don’t hold their shape as well. These lentils are best used in soups and cream-based dishes.

Make as much as you like, portion them out into one or two cup containers or wrap them in cellophane and tie them off with a twist tie. They can be thawed in the refrigerator naturally or just dropped in warm water until the are ready to be used.

Get Cooking!

These simple tips can help you save time while saving money on three of the most common ingredients found in healthy recipes. Move forward with no fear, prepare useful quantities when you have time, and have them at the ready when it’s time to make your favorite dish.

Strawberry Yogurt Breakfast Parfaits

May 30, 2015 by

Strawberry Yogurt Breakfast Parfaits

1/2 C. steel cut or rough cut oats, dry (not cooked)
1/2 C. soy milk
About 2 C. fresh strawberries, halved and sliced
1 red container Greek yogurt
2 tsp. honey

Combine all ingredients. Place in jars and chill overnight. Enjoy for breakfast either cold or warm (heat for one minute). Makes two servings. Other mix-in ideas include: Wheat germ, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, flax, or Vanilla Shakeology.

21 Day Fix Container Count: One red, one purple, one yellow, one teaspoon.

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