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Exercising goes way back for me.  I remember when I was in the first grade my sister Jana and I would get up at 6 am to do "Mousercise" from the Disney Channel.  From there it progressed to Tamilee Webb's "Buns of Steel" videos in the 6th grade.  I loved dancing, sports, and running.  By the time I was in high school I began drinking meal replacement shakes and have been off and on ever since. 

I thought this pear shape that I have was just apart of me, genetic.  My thighs have been jiggling and rubbing together since age 12.  "So what?" I thought, "That's just me."  I knew there wasn't anything more or better that I could be doing because I was exercising and eating healthy. 

The thought occurred to me two days ago that I have never been this thin or felt this good.  I had to make a emergency trip to Target on Monday night to buy size 2 jeans and Xsmall workout pants.  I have actually been having trouble keeping them up during my runs.  Never in my life have I worn extra small anything and for once there is a slight space between my thighs.

I turn 29 next month, I have two kids and I am in the best shape of my life, better than in high school.  The one difference in my life is not the level of exercise that I am doing it's the Shakeology that I have been drinking every day since April.  Shakeology has been a game changer for me.  The health benefits in that one nutrient dense drink are amazing.  Even if I get slightly off track on my diet I am still able to maintain my weight.  The stats on that one single drink are hard to believe: 9 serving of fruits and veggies, all the daily recommended vitamins and over 70 additional super foods.  Perhaps what even more amazing is what isn't in Shakeology: no GMOs, no preservatives, no chemicals and no animal products (if you choose vegan). 

People believe that "protein shakes" are synonymous with Shakeology.  But no shake product even comes to Shakeology and what it does to fuel your body with dense clean nutrition. No GNC product, Gym product or grocery store "meal replacement" shake can compare.  It comes with a "bottom of the bag money back guarantee" so it's risk free to try.
Watch this 3 minute video and hear what Beachbody's CEO Carl Daikeler says about drinking it every day.

 

E-mail me or visit www.myshakeology.com/kelseyschott for more info.

Size 14 to a Size 2 ...WHAT!?!?

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I bought a ridiculously bright orange pair of pants at the Mall of America this weekend.  It's summer clearance time and the bright colors are marked to move.  The large racks at the back of the Gap had all sorts of fun super skinny capris.  The kids were fussy so I quickly grabbed a pair of 6's and then thought "what the heck" and took the size 4's to the changing room too.  I was shocked that the 4's actually fit.  I was just beaming as we left the store. 

The excitement continued the next day and I decided to wear my fancy new pants in New Ulm's Bavarian Blast Community Parade.  I pushed the kids in the double stroller as part of a Mother's of Preschoolers (MOPS) float. 

I couldn't wait to tell my friend, and fellow challenge grouper, Mary what size my pants were.  She said "umm, I think that style is supposed to fit tighter."   What? You mean I should have bought the 2's!  Now that's just crazy.  And she was right because by the end of the parade I was having trouble keeping them up!

How does a person go from a size 14 pants to a size 2 in just four months?  As amazing as that is, it is not impossible or unhealthy and it doesn't happen by drinking a magic potion or taking a strange pill.  It's happens by giving your body the proper nutrients, exercising daily, dedication and the support and motivation of others. 

I was apart of a private Facebook group, or challenge group, of people all doing Insanity.  The group helped hold me accountable and it was fun to hear of each others positive changes and results.  When the final days of the challenge approached, I started feeling sad and decided that I wanted to keep the motivation going by becoming a Beachbody coach, starting a new challenge group and also forming a general motivational group called K.C.'s Fit Club. 

Right now I am forming another T25 challenge group and still have 3 spots left.  On the video there is a helpful person doing easier modifier moves.  It is ok to follow her until you feel more comfortable doing the full move or you can talk to me and I can help you find a program that is right for your fitness level.

My first T25 challenge group started 2 weeks ago and I can't get over how quickly challenge groupers are seeing changes in their body, dropping weight and losing inches.  My cousin Alana has lost 4.5 pound and 4.5 inches and my good friend Jessie said "my love handles are gone."  Sure it's only been two weeks and yes it's only 25 minutes a day but the moves are smart and effective and combined with the proper nutrition found in Shakeology going from a size 14 to a size 2 doesn't seem impossible anymore.  If I can do it, you can do it!

 

Click here to order T25 and join my next Challenge Group starting on Aug 5th. 

 

 

 

Or sign up for a free membership and let me be your coach for free.

 

 

 

Vegan Week

 

 

"Kelsey, you are looking great!" 
                                      
                                       ..."Oh thanks, I recently lost weight."

"No I have seen you since you lost the weight but
you are just looking really good today!"

That was a part of a conversation I had at the library with a friend this week.  Could it be because I went vegan??  I don't know but I have been feeling AMAZING lately.  Somehow my head feels clearer.  I was even brave enough to take the kids to the library, the post office and the store by myself.  The librarian commented on how it had been so long since she has seen us.  Could it be that this vegan lifestyle is helping me in many areas of my life.  Jack said to me today, "how have we not tried this sooner?" 

He has been doing great too.  I am once again blown away by the support that my husband gives me.  I get a notion in my head and tell him about it and before I even finish explaining my thoughts he is onboard and ready to help.  He has always been that way though.  Whether I told him I wanted to do cloth diapers and teach the kids sign language or said we were spending one of his vacation weeks biking all the way to Washington D.C. he always asks "when do we start?"

In this week alone Jack has lost over 4 pounds even though he didn't stick to his workout schedule.  Being vegan for him has different obstacles than for me.  I am at home all day and cook all of my own meals.  If I want or don't want something I make it happen.  But for him he has business dinners and company luncheons with meals provided.  He said that being vegan at a restaurant is either extremely easy, because you only have one option, or impossible.  Often times even the "steamed" veggies are soaking in butter and sprinkled with cheese.  We didn't beat ourselves up about it though.  He still ate the vegetables after attempting to pick of the parmesan and I still ate a Luna bar that said "may contain traces of milk."

I learned this week that being a vegan is not hard.  I was expecting something completely different.  I imagined myself eating meals of only side dishes and being hungry all of the time.  That wasn't the case and if I felt hungry I ate.  It was freeing to not have to count the calories or weigh 3 oz of chicken breast.  I ate whatever I wanted as long as it didn't contain any animal products and I made sure I stopped eating when I felt gently full.

Arm yourself with a repertoire of new plant based recipes and you will be surprised with how much you enjoy it.  My friend told me that it is a common misconception for people to think that being a vegan is limiting when in fact many people limit their diet more by eating meat because they fall into a rut of eating the same meals every week.

Just because being vegan may not be the lifestyle that you grew up with does not mean that you can't adopt the lifestyle now.  I am so thankful that Shakeology has to vegan flavors too.  I knew that I could start my day off with the nutrients that I needed to have the energy to get through my workout and not need coffee.  Do I think that I am going to go vegan forever?  ...probably not.  I am such an all-star couponer that I have a freezers worth of turkey burgers and chicken breast.  I plan on making 1 to 2 meals a week that contain meat.  I am open and happy to have a plant based option and I couldn't be happier with how I feel. 

If you want to make a lifestyle change but need help with the proper food choices I can help you.  Join my next challenge group starting on July 29th and I will help you make the necessary changes to start your fitness and wellness journey on the right foot.

Email me for more information.

some of my vegan meals this week:

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When I first started Insanity I thought that I could complete the program without drinking shakeology.  Being the frugal person that I am, I didn't want to have to purchase anything additionally.  So I set off on my Insane fitness journey thinking my healthy breakfasts of oatmeal and berries would be enough but it wasn't and I failed fast.  My energy level was so low that completing the workouts was nearly impossible.  My form got sloppy and I ended up injuring my ankles.  My first insanity attempt lasted 2 weeks before I quit.

After staring at the DVD set for a few months and moving it around from various clutter piles to other piles.  I decided that I was tired of looking at the pictures of the crazy sweaty people on the cover because it was an example of something that I had quit.  I hate quitting!  So I set the goal to finish the program and do it right.  I wanted to limit my risk of failure so I finally purchased Shakeology. 

Wow! It actually worked.  I had enough energy to keep pushing play everyday.  I was filling my body with necessary nutrients that in our society we can't help to be lacking.  I had more energy and I was losing weight quick!  Only 3 weeks into the programs I was already into my pre-pregnancy jeans.  I hadn't worn those things since 2011!!

Something else was happening too.  I realized that it was actually easier for me to make a shake in the morning than to cook myself breakfast.  Mornings can be super crazy here.  I am nursing one baby and fixing (and forcing) food to the other oh yeah and you can't forget the dog.

My next new discovery was the shaker cup.  Yes, you can get fancy in the blender adding fruit or nut butters and I really like having the 30 day calendar with a whole months worth of recipe ideas, but truthfully I just want to eat first thing in the morning.  I don't want to deal with a bunch of extra dishes to wash and I especially hate cleaning the blender.  So instead I put 8 ounces of vanilla almond milk and one scoop of Shakeology in the cup and bam!  Breakfast of served.  It's quick, it's sweet and it's filling. 

So what makes Shakeology different?  Because I know what you are thinking. "Why can't I just go to Sam's club and buy the giant jug of generic protein powder?"  The difference is not in the amount of protein. It is in the health benefits of super foods like chia seeds, acai berry, pomegranate and wheat grass. It is also organic with no GMO's with probiotics which aid digestion. You would have to spend a lot of money on exotic fruits, vegetables and supplements to compare to Shakeology. 

So what is Shakeology?
Shakeology is the most delicious, nutrient-dense, superfood-packed protein shake on the planet. It’s made with the healthy stuff you should be eating every day, but typically don’t. Shakeology’s the perfect combination of proteins, phytonutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics. Plus, it also contains many rare ingredients, including adaptogens, camu-camu, and sacha inchi—things we can’t get from an ordinary diet. So whether you use Shakeology for weight loss, or drink it to optimize your health, this powerful and delicious shake is your daily dose of dense nutrition.

See what doctors are saying about Shakeology.  Watch this video "100 Doctors Don't Lie."

New this month is a brand new Shakeology flavor...Vanilla!  My mother is so happy about this because sometimes you just want plain 'ole vanilla! 

 I am eager to learn what the response is to the new vanilla shakeology.  I invite you to take part in the Vanilla Shakeology test panel that is set to begin on July 15th.  Details are below or you can try it out now and get me as your coach!  I will offer you a customized meal plan because losing weight is 80% diet and 20% exercise.  If you put good foods into your body you will have a good quality body.  Shakeology will be your answer to the much needed healthy and quick breakfast but together I can help you get the rest of your meals in order too!  If you are nervous to try Shakeology because you are afraid you won't like it remember that it comes with a bottom of the bag money back guarantee.  Even if you have finished the bag but you are not happy with your results you can send it back for a full refund.

To order or for more information go to:
www.myshakology.com/kelseyschott

When you purchase Shakeology HD you get:
- a month's supply of Shakeology
- a calendar of 30 different ways to make it for each flavor. (Chocolate Regular, Vanilla, Greenberry, Tropical Strawberry or Chocolate Vegan.)  
-free shipping when you sign up for home direct

 

VANILLA SHAKEOLOGY TEST PANEL

 

Beachbody is doing this test panel to get feedback on the new vanilla flavor

 

I am looking for 10  people who are serious about getting healthy and fit!

Must commit to 30 days of drinking Shakeology, by replacing one meal a day.
Must commit to eating clean for 30 days (meal plan provided).

Must commit to tracking measurements, weight, and before/after picture.  The pictures and measurements don't have to be disclosed unless you have great results but must be taken for motivation.

Must be willing to answer a few questions about their experience at the end regarding what you liked about the challenge, how you felt, changes you noticed, how you liked the flavor, texture, smell, etc.

Participants will be in a private online group for support.

For those who are ready to lose weight, feel more energized, & change their health.

At the end of the 30 days, if a participant is NOT satisfied with their results, they can then return their empty bag for a FULL refund! So there is absolutely zero risk to join!

If this sounds like something for you, please email me at kelseyschott@gmail.com

Subject line “Shakeology Panel”
We begin Monday July 15!

You can download the PDF of the ingredients and supplement facts at the bottom of my site,
www.myshakeology.com/kelseyschott