PiYo

CLick here to order and join the Challenge Group:
http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCPPY160?referringRepId=248257 

If you and I were friends back in college than you know how much I love Chalene Johnson.  Her program Turbo Jam started my love of at-home fitness programs.  She's motivating, fun, and a skilled personal trainer.  Turbo Jam was a fun kickboxing workout set to Hip-Hop music.  I think the dancer and cheerleader in me loved that aspect of the workout.  Chalene has several programs, written various personal development books and travels around as a motivational speaker and entrepreneur.  PiYo is her latest and greatest achievement and it has stemmed from a lifetime of rigorous physical activity.  She said in recent speech that her body was "beat up" and that she was suffering from Injuries.  Creating PiYo was her solution.

It is remarkable combinations of of low impact moves and high intensity to improve your flexibility, stamina, and strength.  It is yoga and Pilates inspired but it performing the moves all together gives you a great cardio workout too.

You will see defined muscles and core strength without all of the jumping or lifting of weights. It is a perfect workout for anyone even if you have mobility problems, joint soreness or any past injuries that have created limitations.

This month I have organized a group to begin PiYo on Monday and I am currently looking for 5 more people to form another group starting on July 14th.  orders must be placed by July 7th so order this weekend.  Trust me after the fun holiday you will want to know that you have made arrangments to start PiYo with a group to hold you accountable. 

The following is taken from the Beachbody site:

Introducing PiYo, a high-intensity, low-impact workout for a new kind of STRONG.

Chalene Johnson took the very best Pilates- and yoga-inspired moves and cranked up the speed to give you full-throttle cardio, strength, and flexibility training—all at once. PiYo packs it ALL into each workout so you can build lean muscle mass—as you're burning crazy calories.

Now you can carve every inch of your body.

How? You'll use your body weight to perform a series of continuous, targeted moves, to burn fat as you redefine every single muscle. No weights. No jumps. Just hardcore results.

The result? Problem areas become no problem. You can get sleek, long arms; sexy, flat abs; a tight, lifted butt; and the confidence that comes from knowing you're at your best!

This is your chance to define exactly how you want to look—and how you want to feel. You're in control.

You have the power to define yourself.
Now use it.

"PiYo gives you hardcore definition, intense calorie burn, and allover strength—without weights, without jumps, and without destroying your body."

—Chalene Johnson, creator of PiYo

What is PiYo?
From celebrity trainer Chalene Johnson, PiYo is a low-impact, high-intensity 60-day body transformation program. It uses the most effective pilates and yoga inspired moves set to a fast pace to help burn fat and sculpt long, lean muscles.  Carve every inch of the body without jumps, weights, or strained joints. PiYo is for: Men and women who want to get the results of an extreme program without the jumps, weights, or joint strain. This program is perfect for people of all fitness levels; people who want to build lean muscle without the bulk; those who love the benefits of pilates and yoga, but feel these programs lack the cardio they need to burn fat and calories; and  people who want a workout that doesn't require a lot of equipment.

The Ultimate Reset - My Results

It's been a long cold winter.  Ever since the holidays I just couldn't seem to get my diet back on track.  The final straw was a long family road trip from Minnesota to Texas and back where we dined on numerous fast food meals.   I came back home feeling sluggish, tired and overweight.  It was time to push the reset button.

My husband and I just completed "The Beachbody Ultimate Reset."  I am blown away by our quick results.  In only 21 days I lost 11 pounds and Jack lost 18 pounds.  There was no exercising!  It was a detailed meal plan and a complete set of supplements to help your body gently and safely remove toxins.  Guess what?!  It's on sale right now.

Here is how you order The Ultimate Reset:

Challenge Pack:  http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCPCLN305?referringRepId=244962

The Challenge Pack comes with a 30 day supply of Shakeology. It is on sale from now until May 6th.  

 

My "before"and "after" photos

My husbands "before" and "after" photos

(I can't believe I posted this one... yep I have cellulite, but what a difference!)

I was not hungry while on this program because the meals were so large!  I followed the meal plan exactly.  It was wonderful knowing exactly what I needed to shop for each week and cook each day.  The planning was all done for me.  Here are some of my meals:

Roasted Beets, Asparagus, Sweet Potatoes and Coconut Collard Greens.

Lots of yummy fruit.

The supplements and well worn nutrition guide.

Lentil quinoa pilaf with steamed broccoli.

Nori rolls, lentil salad and miso soup.  All these were a first for me. 

 It definitely took me out of my comfort zone but it was worth it and so yummy.

Black bean and rice tacos.

Greek Salad with grilled chicken and pine nuts.

Micro green salad

Scrambled eggs, steamed kale and toast

If you think it's time to push the reset button contact me and I'll help coach you through it.

  

Email: Kelseyschott@gmail.com

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Below you will find information on the Ultimate Reset taken from my website. www.myultimatereset.com/kelseyschott

What is the Beachbody Ultimate Reset®?

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset® is a comprehensive, no-starvation, inner-body 

tune-up that offers much more than the typical cleanse and detox programs on 

the market. The Ultimate Reset not only helps you eliminate toxins and waste 

gently and naturally, but it also maximizes your cellular energy production, 

helping your body process food more efficiently and your systems run more 

smoothly. You’ll replace the processed foods you've been eating with healthy 

foods. You’ll eat cleanly—possibly for the first time in your life—and take 

supplements designed to help your body remove from your cells and organs 

toxins that you've been taking in for decades. 

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a complete, three-phase, 21-day mind and body 

program that provides everything you need to:

 • Reclaim your body’s natural balance

 • Release the harmful materials you may be storing within you

 • Restore your system to its maximum health

Participants have experienced the following benefits:

• Flush toxins from organs • Improved digestion • Increased energy

• A more positive mood and better focus

• Weight loss (improved BMI)

• Lowered cholesterol

• Eliminated dependencies on sugar and caffeine

• Improved overall health

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a breakthrough program that will help you 

gently restore your body to its “original factory settings” so you can feel, look, 

and be healthier.

Why Reset?

Our environment has become more and more toxic. Our bodies absorb pollution and 

harmful chemicals all our lives, along with the air we breathe, the food we eat, and 

the water we drink. These toxins can get stored in our bodies, clogging our cells and 

slowing down their natural functions. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the average American has 

approximately 219 toxic chemicals stored in his body, primarily in fat cells. This toxic 

overload can help lead to premature aging, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and 

cancer. In fact, the American Cancer Society® states that 75 to 80% of cancer deaths 

are linked to environmental factors like toxins. 

It’s not enough just to work out and eat right. At Beachbody®, we realized we had 

to take a break from the everyday and find a way to get those toxins out of our 

bodies. Along with getting in shape on the outside, we had to start getting healthy 

on the inside. We decided it was time for a Reset.

How does the Ultimate Reset work?

The Ultimate Reset is a 21-day program, but it’s helpful to think of it in

three distinct phases, each 1 week long:

 • Phase One: RECLAIM your body, accessing its inner chemistry and

preparing for change.

 • Phase Two: RELEASE the toxic compounds that are stored within

your tissues.

 • Phase Three: RESTORE your metabolism to maximum efficiency.

After just 21 days, you should feel dramatically better physically, mentally,

and emotionally. Will it be challenging? Sometimes. But just as Beachbody’s

workouts aren't the easiest fitness programs you can do, the Ultimate Reset

may also require some extra effort. In return, it can deliver extraordinary

results. And keep in mind that no matter how challenging you may find it,

you’ll have your Coach and the entire Team Beachbody® community in your

corner to help you through.

Once you complete your 21-day program, you’ll have a “transitioning back”

period, during which you’ll be guided back into life after the Ultimate Reset.

You’ll get advice on food and exercise, along with helpful tips on how to

maintain—and continue to build on—the great work you've accomplished.

P90X3 is NOT the kid sister workout

P90x3 is released next Tuesday December 10th.  I was an "Insanity" girl myself and never tried the original P90X.  I was always turned off by the hour and a half long workouts.  Now that p90x3 has been created and it is only 30 minutes I day It looks like it has my name written all over it.

Below is a beachbody description of the new program:

All good things come in threes, but be warned: P90X3 is far from a trilogy. No, P90X3 is NOT the kid sister workout. It’s the workout that took notes from it’s siblings, then condensed, and accelerated to become the most dynamic and fastest workout yet.

The ultimate excuse busterTime is the biggest excuse. P90X3 solves that. Every workout is 30 minutes and the clock starts the minute you push play. Before you can say “drop and give me 10,” it’s over and you are one workout closer to the six-pack of your dreams. 

Muscle acceleration explainedMany P90X fans were hooked on the science of muscle confusion – which introduced variety to the workouts and prevented plateauing. P90X3 takes a hint from that success and from studies showing the most dramatic body transformations happen within the first 30 minutes of exercise. Enter muscle acceleration, a Tony Horton-approved highly-structured schedule with an incredibly high level of intensity and an unprecedented variety of moves. The gurus behind P90X3 combined exercises and added some twists to maximize your time and keep every muscle challenged for a full 30 minutes.

Say goodbye to boredomWhich brings us to the fun-factor. Host, world-renown fitness ledgend, Tony Horton does not disappoint. With his witty one-liners and can-do mantras, he’ll simultaneously have you laughing and fired-up to bust out that final rep. Along with the constant entertainment, P90X3 has the most workouts of any Beachbody program. With 16 workouts in the base kit, they switch it up before you have a chance to consider boredom. From cardio to strength to pilates to MMX, there is something for everyone. 

The ideal P90X3-erIt may seem lofty to proclaim, but P90X3 is indeed a workout for everyone.  Everyone searching for tighter abs and leaner muscles, that is. But fitness novices and experts need not be afraid by P90X3’s come-one-come-all invitation. You don’t have to have any previous P90X experience in order to get killer results. For the beginner, the variety of workouts in P90X3 is the perfect place to discover their fitness style. If the move can be modified there is a cast member showing you how. But don’t expect to be an expert on day one. (Yes, fitness veterans will still be challenged.) As Tony says, ”You don’t get off easy, you just get to finish faster!” 

It doesn’t stop thereAnd of course there are some bells and whistles too good to ignore. First off, the Coach exclusive: If P90X3 is purchased through a Coach any time from December 10th – 31st (including Challenge Packs), the customer receives an exclusive P90X3 baseball cap. What better way to spread the word about this revolutionary program?

And last but not least, we have the app: Yes, now for the first time the P90X app is available on Android and iOS (will be available 12/10 on Android) The app includes P90X guided workouts, tools to track your reps, weights and progress. Launching soon, is the P90X3 addition – which brings you workout specific tracking modules, scheduling options and the motivation you need to power through the 90 days. P90X3 scheduling and tracking will be available on the app for Android on 12/10 and is coming soon for iPhone. Check out the app and get ready to bring it!

The program comes with resistance bands and a chin-up bar is recommended but not required.  I will be forming a challenge group of only 5 people starting January 6th.  It will be a private online group for support and motivation.  If you want in message me quick.

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or check out my beachbody site: www.teambeachbody.com/kelseyschott

Time Will Do the Talking

 

This week I relearned a song called "Time will do the Talking" by Patty Griffin.  I just found out that she is touring and will be coming to Madison, Wisconsin in January.  It doesn't look like I will be able to go but, being that she is one of my favorite artists, I have always wanted to see her live.

I am happy that I decided to dedicate time everyday to playing the guitar again.  It was once a really important part of my life.  I would play every day but since I had kids I found myself playing less and less.  Now, my calluses are forming again, I'm slowing getting better and the kids enjoy it.  You can see them running around in the back of this video.

In other news, a new group begins the T25 10 week challenge tomorrow.  I am anxious and excited for these 5 challenge groupers.  If you missed this group but want to make the next one please send me an e-mail or check out my Beachbody website. 

Edie's new Crocheted dress

My husband has been away on a business trip for the last two weeks.  This is the longest he has been apart from us and I have been adjusting to life like this.  Thankfully my mom and grandmother decided to fly to Minnesota and visit with me for a few days.  We busied ourselves by crocheting and chit chatting.  I finally finished a project that I began last March, a pinafore dress for Edie.

I made some big mistakes with this dress but I just kept going.  Now that it's finished I regret not going back to make it right.  Oh well, it still looks so cute on Edie.  I added a cute daffodil flower and finished it with a covered button on the back. 

I found this free pattern for Angle Wings Pinafore on the website BevsCountryCottage.com

Top 5 Reasons to Join My Next Weight Loss Support Group

The Holiday season is upon us.  This year lets vow to at least maintain weight!  Join my "Healthy for the Holidays" Weight Loss Support Group is commit yourself to the challenge.  Group starts Nov. 18th, order by Nov 12th.  Here's the good news, the workout is only 25 minutes a day.  Yes, you have time for that!

Pictures from my weight loss journey this year.

3/16/13             7/15/13              11/9/13

Top 5 Reasons to Join "Healthy for the Holidays" Weight Loss Support Group.

1) It WORKS! Many people in my past challenge groups have lost 10 pounds in the first T25 phase alone. Just follow the workout calendar, put the right DVD in each day and Shaun T will train you personally. You don't have to worry about what move comes next and you will never get bored.

2) FAST! It's easy to find 25 minutes. For me it fits right into nap time and still gives me time to shower after.

3) EFFECTIVE! Seriously. New science shows that when you workout this way you don't need to put in an hour at the gym. In fact, you could probably be finished with your workout within the time that it took you to drive to and from the gym.

4) AFFORDABLE! It's cheaper than a gym membership that statistically, you won't get your money's worth out of anyway. Plus, you can redo the T25 program later without having to pay for more membership dues.

5) SUPPORT!! Be apart of something bigger. Join a group of people who are all in this together, working toward a goal of greater health, positive attitude and a happier life. You can do this! We can help you stay on track.

There are two spots left to join.  Email me, comment below or click here to order.

As Cold As it Gets

 

 

 

Last week was Halloween!  John was a race car driver who enjoyed racing to every house for Trick-or-Treat and Edie stayed home with Dad to pass out candy.  Proud Mom moment: John said thank you at every house.                                                                                                                                                                                        

I finished up week two of Body Beast and focused on stocking the freezer.  I'm no stranger to freezer cooking.  It's genius!  What's that? You've never heard of it?  How do you live without it?!  My technique is to prepare dishes ahead of time and fill up the freezer.  Then, I take the next month or so off from working hard in the kitchen because who really wants to be in there longer than they have to?  Yes I still go to the store but I don't have the big cart full and hefty receipt to go with it.  Instead, I just replenish fresh fruits and veggies.  Sometimes people call it Once A Month Cooking or OAMC.

 

 Fully Stocked Freezer                                                

 

When I first began freezer cooking it was in preparation for baby #1.  I filled the freezer with meals I thought would freeze well and were very filling which was... Italian!  I made lasagna, manicotti, baked ziti and stuffed shells.  It was great but... fattening.  After that I expeimented with other casserole dishes for the freezer and read a few cookbooks on it from the library.  Then, I decided to try Slow cooker freezer meals.  When a fried introduced me to this post from savingyoudinero.com my mind was blown!  I quickly assembled the meals in gallon sized freezer bags then neatly stacked them in the freezer.  Each morning, after my cup of coffee, I would select a bag from the freezer, run it under warm water for a few seconds so that I could release it from the bag, then plop it in the slow cooker.  8 hours later... BAM, home cooked meal. 

But, my problem with this method was meat...meat...and more MEAT!  I just didn't want to be that big of a carnivore and it certainly adds up on the grocery bill.  Alas, I compiled a list or vegan freezer meals.  Last week I made multiples of each recipe, one per day.  We ate it for dinner and I put the rest in the freezer.  We have over a months worth of food in there now.  I won't make only these 5 meals the whole month because there will be times that I just want other things.  But It feels so good to know that there is always SOMETHING to fall back on. 

Making freezer meals really frees up time during the day which is good because my workout program Body Beast is in full swing.  I am also busy forming my next T25 challenge group that is set to start on November 18th.  Any extra time I have now can be devoted to reading books, singing and playing guitar with the kids.  I have continued my journey of learning one new song per week.  Here I am singing my version of Patty Griffin's "As Cold As it Gets" which I think is a perfect title for my prepared winter meals in the freezer. 

 

VEGAN FREEZER MEAL PLAN

 

Raise the Roof Sweet Potato Lasagna.  From Engine2Diet.com  X4

I love this dish.  It's filling, flavorful and unlike any other dish I've had before.  But it's involved and takes me a long time to make.  I multiplied this recipe by 4.  I found that since it takes so much effort anyway I might as way multiply it and have it premade for future enjoyment. 

 

Snobby Joes from Post Punk Kitchen X4

This dish is super easy and just as yummy as the real thing.  My family just calls it "sloppy joes" because we are not that snobby.  After a big pot is made et it cool then fill quart sized freezer bags and lay flat in freezer to stack.  Once frozen you can turn them on there side to fit better if you need to.

 

The 3 recipes were taken from a website called EllensKitchen.com.  You can find them as part of this list here.  I found these recipes to be bland so I doctored them up with added seasoning as I saw fit.

 

OAMC Vegetarian Cabbage Roll Casserole [X3]

(serves 10)

4 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cups mushrooms, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cups sunflower seeds
1 head cabbage, shredded
4 cups tomato juice or tomato puree
Optional sweet-sour tang:
1/3 cup brown sugar (add to sauce)
3 tablespoons cider or rice wine vinegar (add to sauce)
1 cup raisins (add to rice with mushrooms) In deep, heavy pot saute onion, pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic and seeds. Add rice.
In large pan layer 1 cups juice or puree,then 1/3 of cabbage (approx.) then 2 cups rice and vegetable mixture.
Repeat twice. Pour remaining juice or puree over top. Cover and freeze.
To serve, place directly into 350 degrees oven from freezer. Bake 1 1/2 - 2 hours or more until cooked through.

 

*I made half f the recipe the "sweat and sour" version and half of the recipe regular but I added Italian seasoning.

 

 

OAMC Tamale-Style Corn Casserole [x3]

All the sauce can be prepared at the same time, but because of the difficulty preparing the cornmeal mush, in the home kitchen you should make each recipe of the mush separately:
(serves 10)

3 cups corn meal
1/2 cups soy flour
8 cups water
salt to taste (up to 1 tablespoon)
6 cups whole kernel corn
2 cups chopped olives
1 cup onion
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cups diced green chilis, or more to taste (optional)
4 cups cooked beans (can be cold, or drained, rinsed canned beans.) Optional (not on shopping list); 2 cups shredded cheese, added as topping last 20 minutes of cooking Mix the cornmeal and the soy flour together thoroughly. Boil water. Add corn meal mix. Cook over medium or lower heat until the consistency of mush, about 40 minutes, stirring very frequently to prevent scorching or sticking and set aside.
Saute onions, add corn, olives, and diced green chilis with tomato sauce over medium high heat until onion is transparent. If mixture boils down too much add water. Stir in the cooked beans.
In foil-lined or oiled casserole dish (4 quart)(or 2 9x13 pans)(or 4 8x8 pans), layer half of the mush. Pour vegetable mixture over this. Top by spreading on the remaining corn mush mixture. Cover, freeze.
Place directly into 350 degree oven from freezer. Bake 2 hours or until hot and cooked through.

If thawed overnight in the refrigerator, the large dish takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

 

*I followed the cormeal mush recipe included on the cormeal container instead.  For the filling I added jalpeno and anahein peppers as well as cumin and cayenne pepper seasoning.  The next time I make it I will use less cornmeal per casserole to allow more filling.

 

OAMC Stuffed Peppers for the Freezer

OK, so everything else is cooked and assembled. This is the cleanup dish: everything left can go in here! Each batch makes 10.

8-10 large green peppers (or tomatoes or onions if you prefer)
4 cups cooked grain, rice, barley, millet, quinoa
4 teaspoons parsley
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 cups tomato sauce (half for stuffing, half for topping)
1 cup jicama, chopped (may substitute 2 cans drained sliced water chestnuts)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 peeled cucumber, chopped
4 green onions, chopped (green and white parts)
1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds
Hollow peppers (or tomatoes or onions); steam until semi-soft. Steam by placing colander in heavy pot over 2-3 inches of boiling water. Put green peppers in colander to cool.
Mix remaining ingredients with half of tomato sauce. Stuff vegetables.
Place in zippered plastic freezer bags to freeze. Freeze remaining sauce in separate zippered freezer bag bag. To serve, place stuffed peppers in oiled casserole dish, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish. Bake at 350 degrees, just until hot.
Try this at least once with the cucumber, even if you have not had cooked cucumber before. The cucumber provides a little moisture, which is a benefit in cooking, adding to the moisture of the mixture in the pepper.

 

*I added extra sauce and Italian seasoning

 

I like to put these meals into smaller casserole dishes.  Often times I buy the set of 3 small foil containers from the dollar store.  The smaller servings work better for my family because I don't like having all of the leftovers from a big lasagna that we have to eat for 3 days. 

 

Now that the freezer is full I am all set to continue the Body Beast program without having to fuss over dinner and I have time to form another T25 challenge group set to begin on November 18th.  E-mail me if you would like to join.  It's the perfect time to start a new workout routine and help prepare yourself against any holiday weight gain.  I am only taking 5 people for the group.