Welcome to October and our Fired Up Fit Club! We are talking BIG goals and how to reach them, reverse engineering our goals with daily check-ins to keep us focused! But it’s not the destination, it’s the journey - and this month’s journey is going to be GREAT: over 75 workout programs to choose from, two nutrition plans to follow and a community of supporters to cheer you on along the way!
 
Here are some things to look forward to this month!
 
🔥 Mondays are for sharing successes and goal-setting tips!
 
🔥 Tuesdays are for slow cooker recipes to keep your meal prep simple, healthy, and HOT!
 
🔥 Wednesdays we are Sounding the Alarm and celebrating one another!
 
🔥 On Thursdays we are going to talk about mental health and stressors, and assess how we are doing!
 
🔥 Fridays are for pep talks + inspiring each other to take our healthy habits into the weekend!
 
🔥 On Saturdays, we will Shake It Up and share our favorite superfood shake recipes!
 
🔥 ...and SUNDAYS, we are highlighting foam rolling with a Stop, Drop and Roll day!
 
 
What goal have you been trying to reach but just haven’t yet? Where could you use more support in your health or wellness? I have the info ready to share + a spot just waiting for you!

​Happy fall, y’all!
 
Whenever I am feeling MEH or not excited about my day, there is one personal development powerhouse I can turn to - Mel Robbins! For me, I always thought my lack of success was because of a lack of motivation. But listening to Mel, and improving my routine + habits each day from this incredible community, helped me realize that motivation is not “the thing”.
 
Get fired up with Mel and listen to this quick clip of her explaining why motivation is not going to be enough to get us to our goals!
 
https://youtu.be/_BNDdamTDak
 
What’s one takeaway you have from her speech? I’d love to chat more about what inspires you when motivation just isn’t cutting it!

​Time to shake up a cake flavor favorite - Red Velvet! Yum!
 
Deep chocolatey flavor, with a gorgeous red color, we love a piece of Red Velvet cake! In smaller form, a red velvet cake pop with a cream cheese frosting - yes, please! We will always support a good treat (no “NO FOOD” here), but we would love to give you a Red Velvet superfood recipe to fix your cravings when a daily piece of red velvet cake just doesn’t meet your #GOALS.
 
This decadent Red Velvet Smoothie featuring our creamy, chocolate superfood mix gets its classic crimson hue from a surprising ingredient. It’s gorgeous + delicious! Would you give this a try?
 
Red Velvet Chocolate Shakeology
 
INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup ice
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 medium cooked beet, peeled, cooled, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. mascarpone cheese
½ tsp. balsamic vinegar
 
INSTRUCTIONS
Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, beet, cheese, and vinegar in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

BODi is a premium-level membership of Beachbody On Demand® that streams interactive live and on-demand studio classes right into your home every day. You’ll find classes for all fitness levels, from indoor cycling to barre, cardio, HIIT, core, strength, bootcamp, yoga, Pilates, meditation, and more. With new content daily at the highest production value, plus motivating trainers, BODi creates a fitness space you’ll want to return to again and again. Every BODi class is designed and led by one of our world-famous Super Trainers or a certified fitness expert, so you know you’ll always get a great workout. And because music is such a powerful motivator, BODi keeps you sweating to original hit music by your favorite artists so you can push your workout to the next level. To elevate the experience even further, you can also work out live with your friends and BODgroup—and see each other on-screen in real time—by joining the BODcast™. You get the energy and community of the best live class experience from the convenience of your home. Your BODi membership also gives you access to the 2B Mindset® and Portion Fix® nutrition programs. Plus, you’ll get new recipes and meal plans every month, and ongoing nutrition support, expert advice, and content you won’t find anywhere else.

​Most classes are available with English audio. Spanish and French audio content will grow over time. All classes have English, Spanish, and French subtitles. 

​The BODcast lets up to 75 people in each live class share their own video feed in real time. You’ll be able to see yourself and others on-screen, and you may even get shout-outs, corrections, and cues from your trainer. It’s a fun way to tap into the energy of group exercise and immerse yourself in the experience. Because each BODcast is limited to 75 people, you’ll need to register for a spot in advance. Don’t want to be featured on-screen? You can still join a live workout if you are not in the BODcast. There is only a limit to the number of people who can participate in the BODcast, but no limit to the number of people who can attend a live class off-screen. 
Take a look at me on the BODcast!! Ahhhh!!!

BODi classes are led by your favorite Beachbody® Super Trainers and top certified instructors and experts:
• Amoila Cesar • Autumn Calabrese • Elise Joan • Idalis Velazquez • Ilana Muhlstein, R.D. • Jennifer Jacobs • Jericho McMatthews • Joel Freeman • Megan Davies • Shaun T • Abraham Hernandez • Briana Masson • Chelsea Hill • Bee Bosnak • Eric Thomson • Jared Sklar • Jenn Padilla • Jenny Jaucian • Lacee Green • Lee Jimenez • Lindsay Sudell • Monique Bell • Taliah Mekki • Vytas Baskauskas ​• ​

​BODi gives you access to the 2B Mindset and Portion Fix nutrition programs. You also get access to new recipes and meal plans every month, cooking videos, plus ongoing nutrition support and a community so you can stay on-track and reach your goals.

​You must have a Beachbody On Demand membership to purchase BODi. Stream BODi on your favorite devices:

​Welcome to September and our Fit for Fall Virtual Fit Club! We are taking it back to basics this month: fitness, nutrition, and taking time to get FIT, inside and out! You are invited to be a part of an online community where daily physical activity, whole, clean eating, and supportive, positive energy is the GOAL!
 
Let’s see what we’re doing each day!
 
💪 Mondays are for building our Fit Fall Mindset! Gratitude journaling, setting an intentional schedule, taking time to learn + grow each day, all those mindfulness things we need!
 
💪 Tuesdays are for coming TOGETHER, as a community and lifting each other up with connection prompts + and team challenges!
 
💪 Wednesdays are for Wellness and sharing our best wellness tips for the fall season!
 
💪 On Thursdays, we are going Back to School for Top Marks! Look for fun quizzes and challenges to get your highest score!
 
💪 Fridays are for Fall Food Favorites! Our healthiest fall recipes, including tons of options that follow our nutrition plans!
 
💪 On Saturdays, we will step it up! Sitting is the new smoking, so we are going to challenge each other to get our steps in!
 
💪 Finally, Sundays will be for self-care, slowing down as we reflect on the past week and plan for a new one!
 
How are you feeling about your fitness right now? Could a 30 Day Fit Girl/Fit Fall Challenge be exactly what you need? I have the info ready to share + a spot just waiting for you!

Walking is an incredible first step to a healthier lifestyle. It is an easy and effective way to increase daily activity levels and add additional calorie burn to your weight-loss journey! Outside of scale goals, if you are walking and moving, you’re not sitting or standing - which is a win!
 
A study found that walking regularly can help you hit two important goals — shed fat and keep it off in the long term. With a proper diet, walking can help you shed pounds faster than dieting alone, increase your mobility, and prime your body daily to avoid any injury from a sedentary lifestyle.
 
The study suggested shooting for at least 10,000 steps a day, which is equivalent to about 2 hours of walking. Now, walking for 2 hours a day is not something we are suggesting, but how can you chunk that 2 hours time into your day?
 
-       Can you park farther away at the grocery store for an extra 5-minute walk in and out?
-       Are there steps you can take instead of using an elevator?
-       Is your lunch on-the-go, so you can eat while you walk?
 
The minutes and steps will add up! Remember, you may not hit your goal on Day 1, but the first step is the most important. Did you get in your steps today?!

​Nothing fits a fall side dish better than this Cauliflower Rice and Broccoli Gratin! Traditionally, this side features rice and a cheese sauce that would definitely be a treat. But, some easy veggie swaps make this a dish you can weave into your meal plan, always.
 
INGREDIENTS
●      Nonstick cooking spray
●      ¾ cup raw cashews
●      ¼ cup + 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast, divided use
●      ¾ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt), divided use
●      ¼ tsp. garlic powder
●      1 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces (or 3 cups cauliflower rice)
●      2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided use
●      4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
●      ¼ cup gluten-free arrowroot
●      2 cups unsweetened almond milk
●      ½ tsp. ground black pepper, divided use
●      2 cups cooked broccoli, coarsely chopped
●      2 Tbsp. parsley, finely chopped (for garnish; optional)
 
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375º F.
2. Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with spray. Set aside.
3. To make vegan cheese, place cashews, 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast, ¼ tsp. salt, and garlic powder in food processor; pulse until mixture forms a fine meal. Set aside.
4. Place half of cauliflower in food processor; pulse until cauliflower is chopped into pieces about the size of rice. Repeat with the other half. Set aside.
5. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add arrowroot; cook, whisking frequently, for 1 minute.
6. Slowly add almond milk; cook, whisking frequently, for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Sauce may be a little lumpy.
7. Place almond milk mixture, remaining ¼ cup nutritional yeast, ½ cup vegan cheese, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper in blender, in small batches; cover with lid and a kitchen towel. Blend until smooth.
8. Return almond milk mixture to same skillet; cook, over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat if sauce gets too thick. Set aside.
9. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and broccoli; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Combine cauliflower mixture, ¼ cup vegan cheese, remaining ¼ tsp. salt, and remaining ¼ tsp. pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
11. Add almond milk mixture; mix well. Place in prepared baking dish.
12. Bake, covered with foil, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly.

 
Where have you added cauliflower rice into your meal planning? It is SO versatile, I’d love to hear how you’re using it!