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Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, November 24, 2015 / No comments / 21 Day Fix , Autumn calabrese , hammer and chisel launch , home workout , Portion Control , Results , Sagi Kalev , the masters hammer and chisel , the masters hammer and chisel results , tone , Weight loss , workout

The Masters Hammer and Chisel Fitness Program

<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You have no idea how excited I am for this new workout program! Since this program was announced I have been dying to get my hands on the complete program!! I have had the opportunity as an Elite top 10 coach to be the first to try this program with 3 sneak peek videos and it is without a doubt in my mind my favorite program to date.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bzHeMMM2YHfpK-RDbpnSriGL1Q0iO8KcUbnp8vOedOGMTfxGvhZQaVMeGj7QW3KJB4f1IMPI2kOkomchkni70c6xQUrCIgQI7xrpplUDLGMfX3KpkYynVSZhbaXviQFvjA6V5fV0Fg4r/s1600/12088172_10208292176807775_3288811214417669177_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><img alt="The Masters Hammer and Chisel Fitness Program" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bzHeMMM2YHfpK-RDbpnSriGL1Q0iO8KcUbnp8vOedOGMTfxGvhZQaVMeGj7QW3KJB4f1IMPI2kOkomchkni70c6xQUrCIgQI7xrpplUDLGMfX3KpkYynVSZhbaXviQFvjA6V5fV0Fg4r/s400/12088172_10208292176807775_3288811214417669177_n.jpg" title="The Masters Hammer and Chisel Fitness Program" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let me explain a little why I am so excited!! <span style="line-height: 9.66px;">This is the newest program to be created by NPC Competitor and the Creator of the popular program the 21 day fix, Autumn Calabrese </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 9.66px;">as well as World Renown IFFB  </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">Pro Body Builder and Nutritionist Sagi Kalev.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Together they have teamed up to bring you their proven techniques to craft a "masterpiece </span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is an innovative resistance training system that </span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">incorporates three </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">muscle-sculpting phases</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">—Stabilization,Strength, and Power—or SSP </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #444444; display: inline; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">Training to help you </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">relentlessly </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">chip away fat and carve every muscle for a strong, visually </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stephaniemayerfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hammer3.jpg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><img alt="21 day fix, body beast, chisel, clean eating, hammer and chisel launch group, home workout, pilot program, portion control, results, the masters hammer and chisel, the masters hammer and chisel results, tone, weight loss, workout, autumn calabrese, Sagi Kalev" class="size-medium wp-image-673 alignleft" height="209" src="http://www.stephaniemayerfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hammer3-300x157.jpg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; float: left; height: auto; margin: 0px 1.5em 1.5em 0px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" title="" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have completed the 21 day fix, 21 day fix extreme and body beast the other programs these celebrity trainers have created and they are all incredible. First of all the 21 Day Fix has transformed my body in ways I didn’t know possible. I have had 3 babies  and am in better shape now then I was before ever getting pregnant and I owe it to this program. It uses portion control and easy 30 min workouts to sculpt and shred your body. Then there is Body Beast. Many women are nervous about Body Beast but I can promise you that you will not get huge muscles but a toned tight body. I love what lifting has done for my body and muscle is what has sped up my metabolism. You can learn more about Body Beast Here.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PNxyrBD4_h4/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PNxyrBD4_h4?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Maser’s Hammer and Chisel contains 12, 30- to 40-minute workouts that combine Sagi and Autumn’s proven techniques for 60 days of hardcore resistance training. Also, Sagi and Autumn make nutrition simple. Included is their easy-to-follow and completely customizable nutrition plan, along with 7 portion-control containers that show you how to portion out the right amount of food to help you reach your unique fitness goals. This offers flexible nutrition that allows you to lean out, sculpt and maintain, or build muscle. It also includes options to adapt certain exercises if you have limited access to equipment and a modifier who demonstrates some moves at a lower intensity.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDl1uuOe848F23_7SIMclLFRNXT8y8vOZKkQRLqJ622j2puC62iFJTRA5dd4CubuyHYiAtpqRprtZ2_uI8vb3gouKOtE9Eej-eR87CtA2OZDFkWuvMMUEEbVevQlnPYruYfKYOW3RtNv0f/s1600/12191767_10208292178647821_8663058552936947643_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><img alt="21 day fix, body beast, chisel, clean eating, hammer and chisel launch group, home workout, pilot program, portion control, results, the masters hammer and chisel, the masters hammer and chisel results, tone, weight loss, workout, autumn calabrese, Sagi Kalev" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDl1uuOe848F23_7SIMclLFRNXT8y8vOZKkQRLqJ622j2puC62iFJTRA5dd4CubuyHYiAtpqRprtZ2_uI8vb3gouKOtE9Eej-eR87CtA2OZDFkWuvMMUEEbVevQlnPYruYfKYOW3RtNv0f/s400/12191767_10208292178647821_8663058552936947643_n.jpg" title="" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just think…in 60 days, 30-40 minutes a day you will unveil your ultimate physique. A body that’s strong, chiseled, and visually stunning.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So to add to the excitement I am also going to have an exclusive Pilot Program for those of you that want to be the first to get your hands on this program as well as complete the program with me. <span style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;">I will be selecting 15 people to do this with me side-by-side. It will take place in a private online VIP accountability group and we will be accountability partner for the whole 60 days of the program. I will be providing sample meal plans, recipes, fitness tips, motivation, accountability and we are going to have so much FUN!!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIzALj3rLiXC2Gsk86SZ_g52U7TotHH0VRWLKx9O2K71m3ZLwDYvcNCOvDJENCaopn3F95VsAfT7a6VTcRW537qw_RM9woo0-PzccaQU7BxNfCHh58gd-2hJIwOTiXMlgTYRdOVimpLFb/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-11-24+at+5.11.41+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><img alt="21 day fix, body beast, chisel, clean eating, hammer and chisel launch group, home workout, pilot program, portion control, results, the masters hammer and chisel, the masters hammer and chisel results, tone, weight loss, workout, autumn calabrese, Sagi Kalev" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIzALj3rLiXC2Gsk86SZ_g52U7TotHH0VRWLKx9O2K71m3ZLwDYvcNCOvDJENCaopn3F95VsAfT7a6VTcRW537qw_RM9woo0-PzccaQU7BxNfCHh58gd-2hJIwOTiXMlgTYRdOVimpLFb/s640/Screen+Shot+2015-11-24+at+5.11.41+PM.png" title="" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Length - </b>60 day program</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Average Workout Time -</b> 30 to 40 minutes</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Equipment Needed:</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> -weights (a range from 5-20lbs - depending on your ability)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-exercise ball or adjustable bench</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-resistance band (lighter resistance)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-chin up bar OR door attachment for resistance band<br />
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<b><u>Requirements to Join Me:</u></b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. I must be your free Team Beachbody Coach. If I am not yet, please do that using this link now:</span><span style="background-color: magenta; color: #999999; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/free?referringRepId=207516" style="background-color: transparent; color: #999999; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none;">HERE</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: magenta; color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. You must order The Master's Hammer and Chisel Challenge Pack. </span></div><div style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">It will be on sale for December at a special release price of $160 US. Program Launches on December 1st. </span></span><br />
<b style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px;"><u>Challenge Pack Includes:</u></b><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-12 workouts</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-7 color-coded portion control containers</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Shaker Bottle</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Program Guide and Calendars</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Nutrition Guide</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Quick Start Guide</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-3 FREE Bonus Workouts</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-1 Month of Meals with Shakeology (you choose the flavor)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Me as your Free Coach</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-24/7 Support in our Online Accountability Group</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-30 Day FREE Trial of Beachbody Club Membership which includes Beachbody On Demand (</span></span><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px;">Stream hundreds of workouts in the Beachbody Member Library. You also get complete program materials, like fitness guides, nutrition guides, meal plans, and workout calendars.)</span><br />
</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">{If you already drink shakeology regularly, we will get you set up with just the program}<br />
</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. You check into our VIP private accountability daily.</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4. You commit to absolutely changing your body from top to bottom!</span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
If you agree to these FOUR requirements please APPLY using the FORM at the bottom of this post. If for some reason it does not work for you - email me at afitnurse@gmail.com and let me know you are interested in the Hammer and Chisel Pilot Program!<br />
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If you want to TRY out TWO of the Hammer & Chisel Workouts - YOU CAN RIGHT NOW!<br />
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Sign up for the FREE 30 Day Trial Of Beachbody's Club Membership which INCLUDES Beachbody on Demand. It is like Netflix for Beachbody! On there, you will find TWO of the Hammer and Chisel Workouts to try!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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4 Reasons Why Eating Breakfast is Important

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</div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We hear about the importance of eating breakfast all the time! “It’s the most important meal of the day,” they say, but they never really say why! Why is eating breakfast important to our weight loss, fitness, and overall health? What does breakfast do? I’m going to tell you why breakfast is the most important way to start your day and why it is a huge part of living a healthy lifestyle!</span></span></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-45a2e59a-0239-eec2-b77d-263820ee8b4b" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eating breakfast helps you have a nutritionally complete diet.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This makes sense! Cutting a full meal out of your day will inevitably leave you with a nutritional deficiency. It is important to nurture our body with the important vitamins and minerals that it needs. A simple breakfast, like oatmeal with fruit, or an omelette boosts your intake of healthy foods. Eating breakfast each day will help you reach your recommended daily value of vitamins and minerals to help you maintain wellness.</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eating breakfast gives you more energy. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Of course it does! Eating breakfast gives your body new caloric energy to tackle the day. When you wake up in the morning, your body hasn’t had any food for 9 to 12 hours! It is hungry for healthy nutrients to use for energy. With more energy, you are more likely to burn more calories throughout the day. You may find yourself willing to take the stairs rather than the elevator or take a walking lunch rather than eating at your desk. Eating breakfast is the best way to start the day because it can motivate extra activity and movement in your day!</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eating breakfast gives your brain a boost!</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just like your body, your brain is looking for energy in the morning. Feeding it a nutritious breakfast will help you think more clearly, make more rational choices, and will improve your memory! Your brain uses a lot of energy. Starving it until lunch won’t help you think creatively or critically in the morning at all.</span></span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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“Be Kind to Yourself: It’s Better for Your <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/diet" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: black; text-decoration: none;" title="Psychology Today looks at Diet">Diet</a>,” a 2011 <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thin-within/201104/be-kind-yourself-youll-eat-better-really" style="color: #236fb5; text-decoration: none;">article</a> told us — summarizing new work on self-compassion and weight loss. The idea that beating yourself up after overeating doesn’t help had gained attention. It turns out that being nicer to yourself, no matter how “good” or “bad” your eating, works better.</div>
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These ideas have spread via <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/social-networking" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" title="Psychology Today looks at Social Networking">Twitter</a>, women’s magazines and other channels. However, many an overeater still fears that greater self-compassion breeds less <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/self-control" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" title="Psychology Today looks at Self-Control">self-control</a>. Also, habits of mind — such as thinking in terms of “good” and “bad” eating in the first place — are hard to dislodge, even when you agree they’ve outlived their usefulness. They’re reinforced, too, by media promoting the idea that you can change your eating habits in a day, or lose 30 pounds in a monthBeing kinder to yourself leads more surely to habit change for several reasons.<br />
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Habit change comes easier when you’re more relaxed. Helpful <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/motivation" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" title="Psychology Today looks at Motivation">motivation</a> and enthusiasm grow when you’re feeling <b><i>worthy and deserving</i></b>, not when you’re down on yourself. Also, change paradoxically happens more readily from a place of self-acceptance, as certain types of resistance quiet down. (This last idea has long guided Buddhist psychology, and it continues to prove helpful in all kinds of settings.)<br />
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So perhaps you can see the sense in all this, yet you still hook into self-recrimination after an extra brownie or those fries you didn’t need. And now maybe you’re beating yourself up because you can’t even get this self-compassion thing right! Stop, and remind yourself that this habit, too, like those eating habits, will take time to grow and strengthen. Here are four key ideas for building the be-nicer-to-yourself stance.<br />
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1.) <b>Progress, Not Perfection.</b> This idea, long promoted by 12-step groups, says it all. You’re not going to break old behaviors, thinking habits, or emotional reactions overnight. Remember that even noticing what you’re doing, or trying to think differently, is a change in the right direction, even if the whole pattern hasn’t budged much. When you find yourself being harsh, remind yourself that it’s a process, not an all-at-once event.<br />
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2.) <b>Watch Your Words.</b> Here, again, are pieces of the pattern that won’t change all at once. These pieces comprise all the words and phrases that keep self-criticism in place. Try to catch yourself using terms like “I cheated” or “I’m a pig” — any negative terms that you wouldn’t use with a friend or with a child you were trying to support in making changes. Try to not say these words out loud. Notice when you think them. In time try to replace them with more supportive terms, like those you’d say to that friend or child — “maybe that wasn’t a great choice … but this is a hard thing … I’ll figure this out … I’ll keep going …”<br />
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3.) <b>What Happened?</b> Give yourself permission to see each lapse (episode when you do what you want to stop doing) as a place to examine “what happened.” What thoughts or emotions or situations or physical states made you vulnerable to doing something impulsive or self-sabotaging? What might have helped prevent it? What can you do to help protect or bolster yourself in the future? Approach this examination with as much neutrality as you can — again, as you would for a friend or child.<br />
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4.) <b>Small Choices Add Up.</b> Remember — and remind yourself often — that every choice you make in the new direction helps your body and <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/neuroscience" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" title="Psychology Today looks at Neuroscience">brain</a> to assimilate a new habit. You don’t necessarily have to change everything for positive change to be happening.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px;">shared from psychologytoday.com published on June 20, 2014 by </span><a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/terese-weinstein-katz-phd" style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none;" title="View Bio">Terese Weinstein Katz, Ph.D.</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px;"> in </span><a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thin-within" style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none;">Thin from Within</a></div>
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Clean Eating Spaghetti Squash Dinner!

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Majorly cut down on carbs and try spaghetti squash instead of noodles!! Tastes just like noodles except squash has much more FIBER and nutrients! Here is a great sauce to use: </div>
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Clean Eating Spaghetti Squash Dinner!

Clean Eating Spaghetti Squash Dinner! Majorly cut down on carbs and try spaghetti squash instead of noodles!! Tastes just like nood...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Sunday, December 29, 2013 / No comments / Accountability , Alyssa schomaker , Change , clean eating , Determination , meal planning , Motivation , Recipes , Support , Tips , Weight loss

New year New You health and Fitness challenge

Can you believe the holidays have already come and gone? 2 more days and we will be rocking in the New Year of 2014!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2013 has been a very memorable year for me! I was able to quit my job in the hospital and now focus on my love and passion.... health promotion and disease prevention! It has been a wild ride and one that I was initially scared to take but, I dived in with both feet and could not be happier with the changes that occurred from facing my fears and just going all in!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so excited and really looking forward to 2014! I have invested a lot of time and energy into improving my health and fitness challenge groups in 2014. A lot of research went into analyzing the current process and after many hours and weeks of analyzing the process I am so proud to say that the final product is complete and ready to go for my 2014 challenge groups!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first challenge group of the year Ripped Resolutions is full and I cannot wait to watch these individuals change their lives over the next 60 days!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, with so many individuals contacting me about upcoming challenge groups I want you all to be aware that the next challenge group will be starting on January 13th! I have started a waiting list and if you want to be considered and are ready to go ALL in and make this a lifestyle change then contact me <a href="mailto:schomakeralyssa@gmail.com" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>So what is this health and fitness group you ask??? </b></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"> Well, it's a program that I have created to help you reach your own personal health and fitness goals.  No long will we say to ourselves, "I will start on Monday."  or "2014 is the last year I resolve to lose weight."  or "No more muffin top."  You are not going to make a new years resolution and then not follow through with it.  I see it all the time.  People start out January 1st strong.  They go to the gym, they eat healthy and week 1 and 2 are great.  But by week 3 and 4 the gym becomes empty and you slide back into your old ways.  February 1st rolls around and you throw up your hands and tell yourself that you are just destined to be this way forever.  You find excuses like you are too busy or something else gets in the way.  OR you go to the gym for a while, didn't see jaw dropping results in the first few weeks and didn't have the support or education to change your  eating habits and eventually bailed out.  Don't let this be you again this year!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, the moral of the story is that I am not going to let you do that! The one thing that I love about Beachbody is that they hook you up with a fitness program that meets your needs. There are options for every single person no matter if you are a beginner or you are advanced.  There are options if you are a zumba cardio type person or if you like strength training or fall somewhere in the middle. There are options if you are short on time or if you don't really mind working out for over an hour.  I feel pretty confident that no matter your ability level I can help you choose a program that will meet your needs. </span></span><br />
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New year New You health and Fitness challenge

Can you believe the holidays have already come and gone? 2 more days and we will be rocking in the New Year of 2014! 2013 has been a...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Monday, December 23, 2013 / No comments / adrenal , cortisol , food cravings , glycogen , metabolism , stress , Weight loss

How does stress affect weight loss

<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was chatting with one of my challengers last week and we were discussing being stressed out and whether or not that would affect her results.  I sorta knew the answer but I wanted to make sure I gave the right information. After doing some research it definitely supported how I felt.  </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Stress does play an important role in your weight loss results.  Now that doesn't mean that if you are under stress you can't lose weight or if you are stressed that you should use that as an excuse to not try!  There are ways to work around it and still reach your own goals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Under events of stress, adrenal responses in the body are triggered. This response is known as the fight or flight response. Glycogen in the liver and muscle tissue are activated for use as a quick energy source. This uptake of energy was highly efficient in caveman days, while under attack from a tiger for example. Cavemen simply used this surge of energy to either run away or fight. Modern man is wired in the same fashion; however the difference is stress sources that plague modern life generally do not require running away or fighting. <u><span style="font-size: medium;">According to a 2005 article from the University of New Mexico, this stress response can lead to loss of muscle mass, increased fat storage and impulses to overeat.</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cortisol release under chronic stress can make weight loss difficult for a couple of reasons. High levels of the hormone attack muscle mass, slowing metabolism due to the fact that muscle burns calories to simply exist. Additionally, unwanted cortisol release results in the storage of fat mostly in the abdominal area for later energy use. According to the National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service, other signs of elevated cortisol levels are high blood glucose levels, high blood pressure and fatigue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have heard this so many times that stress can cause increase in abdominal fat!  EEEKKK!!!! This is enough for me to find a few way to decrease my stress level.  Belly fat is something that I find as my problem area regardless.  So what can I do!?!</span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 17.27px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Take  a bubble bath and indulge in a good book.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 17.27px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">SHOPPING- I'm a huge proponent of retail therapy! It's always my go to!  Nothing feels better than some new Victorias Secret Underwear and comfy clothes!!! :)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 17.27px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chat with a good friend- you know them!  You know those friends that you can call day or night and they will just instantly make you smile and feel better about yourself!!   </span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 17.27px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wine- Now I'm not saying go out and get drunk.  But a glass of wine and a warm cozy blanket can make anyone just melt away the stress.  </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A March 2006 article in the "British Medical Journal" stated that employees with chronic work stress have more than double the odds of metabolic syndrome than those without work stress. Metabolic syndrome is defined as a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for stroke and Type II diabetes. The study also provided evidence for the likelihood of links to stress from everyday life with heart disease as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As we age our metabolism slows down so this is like a double whammy!  So refer back to the strategies above and decrease your stress!  Or do what I do, find a job that doesn't feel like you ever work a day in your life!!!  </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Often thought of as an excuse to eat, food cravings and overeating actually have a factual basis behind this effect of stress. Experiencing stressful situations cause the body to undergo a variety of hormonal changes, including the release of adrenaline and cortisol. When a tense situation is over, the release of cortisol results in an increase of appetite. Under chronic stress, these cravings can lead to unwanted weight gain due to high level of cortisol release in the body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I swear when we are stressed all ability to make good food choices goes out the window and we just grab whatever we think is going to be the most comforting first.  That can lead to sweets for me!!!  There are trigger foods that I can't even keep in the house anymore. For example, Food Should Taste Good brand Tortilla chips. While they are full of healthier ingredients when you eat half the bag yourself that nutritional value totally cancels itself out.  Or you make the cookie dough greek yogurt as a snack but you double the portion size.  That cancels out the healthy benefits as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So stress and emotional eating even on clean foods can still be detrimental to your progress.  I would do your best to really focus on replacing your emotional eating with other activities.  Like the list above.  I also think to myself, in times of stress is this food really going to make me feel better?  <span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;">NO.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Instead it's going to make me feel guilty, bloated, and mad at myself and the stress will still be there!  In my opinion not worth it!  Imagine that STOP sign as you are walking to the pantry and remember food will not make you feel better or solve your problems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I know that all stress cannot be avoided but I do my best to remove myself from situations that would cause undo stress.  For example, distancing myself from negative people, surrounding myself with like minded people, regular exercise is my stress relief, and teaching myself that worrying is not going to change the outcome of the situation.  But embracing the changes, dealing with what comes at me in the moment and doing my best to plan the future has kept my stress levels in check.  </span></span></div>
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How does stress affect weight loss

I was chatting with one of my challengers last week and we were discussing being stressed out and whether or not that would affect her resul...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Saturday, July 27, 2013 / No comments / Body beast , cardio , Chalene extreme , fat , high intensity , HIIT , lean muscle , metabolism , muscle , program , training , transformations , Weight loss , weight training , weights , workout

Is your workout routine making you fat?

So many women are on what I call the cardio weight loss program. I was on it myself for years! I was given the wrong information from people who I thought knew the right answers. I will say that I did not find the right answers until after I turned 30! And it was transforming as well as freeing.<br />
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The misconception that women have is that weight loss makes you look good and this can only be achieved by cardio and reduced caloric intake. At the same time, most women believe that weight training will make you big and bulky and cause you to gain weight.<br />
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The REAL truth is the cardio weight loss program may actually be doing you more harm than good if not combined with a good strength-training program. It could also be the very reason you have belly fat. Surprised? Over exercising puts stress on your body and this stress releases the hormone, cortisol which is the belly fat culprit.  In addition, too long of a cardio burst depletes the stored glycogen in your muscles, forcing your body from anabolic (muscle building) state to a catabolic state (muscle depletion). I could get super technical but it’s not necessary. You simply need an understanding of why strength-training benefits far outweigh a cardio weight loss program.<br />
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A steady state cardio session such as running outside or on a treadmill for 45 min to an hour will burn around 400-500 calories during that session. The after-burn, which is the number of calories burned when you stop jogging lasts about an hour and burns a total of only about 30 to 100 additional calories. Weight training will burn calories for up to 36 hours after a weight lifting workout!<br />
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The cardio weight loss program is not the key to burning body fat! Increasing your metabolic rate so that it burns fat AFTER you work out is the ultimate goal and the most efficient way to lose body fat. This can be achieved in a couple of ways…by building lean muscle and by performing high intensity workouts. The second causes your body to use up your stored carb energy source. Once this is depleted your body will burn fat post workout.  This is due to EPOC which is that high or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. Because your energy output was so intense, your body works harder to bring in the extra much needed and depleted oxygen store which causes your metabolism to rise. <br />
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So you are probably wondering if all cardio is bad?<br />
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There is cardio for building muscle and melting fat at the same time.<br />
It is called HIIT, high intensity interval training. It involves alternating low to moderate intensity levels with high intensity levels.  HIIT has shown to be more effective, upward of 50%, as a cardio workout to raise metabolism in blasting adipose tissue as well as well as speeding up the metabolism.<br />
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<li>Running stairs</li>
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If you are looking for a great strength training program but, are unfamiliar with what exercises to do or the proper form. I highly recommend Body Beast and <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=25219364001" target="_blank">Chalene extreme</a>. I am currently doing the <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=1698965883001" target="_blank">Body Beast</a> program and am loving the results that I am seeing from the program. <br />
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Check out these ladies results from the Body Beast program:<br />
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Is your workout routine making you fat?

So many women are on what I call the cardio weight loss program. I was on it myself for years! I was given the wrong information from people...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Thursday, April 11, 2013 / 1 Comment / caffeine , diet drinks , exercise , fat loss , fidget , lose weight fast , metabolism boosters , sleep , Weight loss

8 metabolism boosters for fat loss

Your metabolism – more specifically, your metabolic rate – is how 
quickly your body is burning calories. So if you’re trying to lose 
weight, raising your metabolic rate means you’ll see results faster.<br>
Here’s a short list of some of the easiest (and maybe some 
not-so-easy) triggers that you can get working on your behalf beginning 
today!<br>
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1. Fidget</h3>
Are you one of those knee jigglers? Do you tap your toes all day 
long? Twirl a pencil? Chew gum? Maybe you should try, because just that 
tiny difference is one more way to add a constant source of energy burn 
that could add up to as much as 300 to 400 calories per day.<br>
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<img alt="Cold-Drink" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1299" height="150" src="http://honestworkoutreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cold-Drink-150x150.jpg" title="Cold-Drink" width="150">2. Drink cold drinks</h3>
Would you believe your body has to work to warm up those cold 
beverages? Every little bit counts. Water or a low-sugar sports 
rehydrator is best.<br>
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3. Eat spicy foods</h3>
Research shows that spicy meals take longer and make your body work 
harder for up to 30 minutes after you eat. They also help you feel more 
satisfied, sooner. Which means you may be eating less!<br>
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4. Increase protein in your diet</h3>
Protein is the hardest macronutrient for your body to digest, and you
 burn more energy in digesting it. So add lean protein to every meal and
 snack, especially if you’re indulging in a highly-processed or “cheat” 
food.<br>
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5. Drink more water</h3>
When you aren’t properly hydrated, your entire system, including your
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of lemon juice, or a different type of fresh citrus (grapefruit, lime, 
orange).<br>
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6. Enjoy a little caffeine</h3>
No, it’s not all wicked. A cup of coffee or hot tea in the morning 
can not only perk you up, it also gives a little boost to your 
metabolism. Just avoid all the milk, creamers, sugars, and other 
additives, or you’ll be clogging up your system and packing on the 
pounds instead.<br>
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Just because it’s calorie free doesn’t mean it’s a good choice. The 
chemical sweeteners in diet drinks can increase food and fat cravings, 
which makes it hard for you to stick to healthy choices.<br>
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8. Get plenty of sleep</h3>
A lack of sleep can elevate your levels of cortisol, which is a hormone that makes you feel hungrier and slows your metabolism.

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8 metabolism boosters for fat loss

Your metabolism – more specifically, your metabolic rate – is how quickly your body is burning calories. So if you’re trying to lose weigh...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Wednesday, April 3, 2013 / No comments / Accountability , Bikini ready , Chalene extreme , Challenge groups , clean eating , Insanity , lose fat , mom weight loss , p90x , shakeology , Success , Summer , Support , Weight loss

Lose Fat by Summer and Get Bikini Ready

Well here we are in April and in Pittsburgh, it is still in the 30's! BOO!! I am so ready for the warm sunshine, green grass, and flowers blooming!! Everywhere you go there are subtle  signs that warm weather is approaching.  The swimsuits hanging in the  front of the store, the beach bags, the sunglasses, the appearance of  shorts and tank tops. Summer is quickly approaching! 60 days to be exact! Does the fact that baring your legs and arms in just a couple months scare you?? No need to worry my friend! There are options!! I can give you the motivation and support to hit the beach with confidence this year! Are you ready to lose that winter storage and hit the beach running with a newer, leaner, healthier you??<br />
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This month I have some options available for you!!! <span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You don't have to do it alone!! <span style="color: black;">We can do it together!</span></b></span></span> I will be starting a new challenge group this month <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>On April 22nd</b></span>!! You can join  my 90 day health and fitness program.  During the 12 weeks I will teach  you how to make exercise a part of your daily routine by matching you up  with a Beachbody Fitness program. Who hasn't heard of P90x, Insanity, Turbofire or Chalene Extreme? I am sure you have seen the transformations! These programs work and under the guidance of a <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/alyssaschomaker" target="_blank">COACH</a> you will have the motivation, support, and accountability that equals SUCCESS!!<br />
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 In my challenge groups we will also be focusing on our NUTRITION! You have all heard that Abs are not made in the kitchen right??? I will teach you everything you need to know about clean eating! This is not a diet, but a lifestyle you can live with forever!!  You will also require that you replace 1 meal a day with <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/alyssaschomaker" target="_blank">Shakeology</a>.   Shakeology is a meal replacement shake that is all natural, helps you  lose weight, controls your cravings, keeps you full and gives you energy  to get through your workouts and the other responsibilities of the  day.  You are only required to drink Shakeology during the 90 days,  afterwards you can decide what to do.<br />
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  The reason I require Shakeology  is because when you are learning to change your eating habits and are  adding in exercise this is one meal a day that you know you are eating  the right portion size, the right food combination and that you are  fueling your body for just plain good nutrition. PLUS it is all NATURAL and has over 40 SUPERFOODs that you cannot buy in the grocery store!!<br />
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I will teach you how  to plan out your meals, how to pair foods together to give you energy  and lose weight, and give you a plethora of recipes to help make your  meals easy and delicious.  Every recipe I share will be clean and your husband and children will enjoy them too!<br />
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As part of the Challenge Group you will be enrolled into my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/179197052231258/" target="_blank">closed online support group</a>.   In this group we will work on improving your physical and mental health! YOU becoming a BETTER you!! I  will post fitness and nutrition tips daily and all of the information that I have learned to lose 50 pounds after all three of my pregnancies!! It is not a diet but, a lifestyle that you can live with!! You will not be alone! There will be group comradely with other individuals that are committed to improving their health and fitness as well!  It's a  great place to feel connected to other people who are going through the  same life situations as you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>So now is the time, DO IT!!  60 days until summer....We have work to do!</b></i></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAl2GLeIuFM8T6v8XVDLR3ZrfIZdU1ZHmdVQ3TnJcyz8b1ldLqehhQV1ZWbqIqyG2shVCnVkkbOITZKlxVU7Mt1JQfXX4y9Ypao-rf71J_eHihyndyXk2PpNzzKMR9k7524yvx-Y7Pa4q8/s1600/5-Meals-A-Day-Infographic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAl2GLeIuFM8T6v8XVDLR3ZrfIZdU1ZHmdVQ3TnJcyz8b1ldLqehhQV1ZWbqIqyG2shVCnVkkbOITZKlxVU7Mt1JQfXX4y9Ypao-rf71J_eHihyndyXk2PpNzzKMR9k7524yvx-Y7Pa4q8/s200/5-Meals-A-Day-Infographic.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Your second option: </b></span></span>  Maybe you are not quite ready to do a complete challenge group but you  want to learn more about how to Eat Clean.  Maybe you want to try  Shakeology but are nervous about the investment and whether or not you  will get the results you want.  I am going to be running a <a href="mailto:schomakeralyssa@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group starting on April 15th</b></span></a>  as well.  In this group you will receive meal planning, recipes, tips,  basics on clean eating, support and motivation to make eating healthy a  lifestyle change and not a crash diet.  We will incorporate Shakeology  and I will teach you exactly how to get the results you are looking  for.  Then, after the 30 days is up you will have a great base of  knowledge to continue on with what works best for you.<br />
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There are some great options for you to get started!!!  If you are someone  who enjoys doing high intensity workouts then check out the <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BCPSAN205?referringRepId=207516" target="_blank">Insanity challenge pack</a>! THIS PROGRAM is AWESOME!!!<br />
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 This month only you can score the Insanity Challenge Pack for a SAVINGS of 90 dollars!!! The Challenge pack includes the 60 day fitness program, program guide, and nutrition manual plus  30 day supply of Shakeology, free shipping, 30 day trial of the club  membership which has a meal planning feature and printable grocery list  and my support group as your COACH!! <br />
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Lose Fat by Summer and Get Bikini Ready

Well here we are in April and in Pittsburgh, it is still in the 30's! BOO!! I am so ready for the warm sunshine, green grass, and flower...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, November 24, 2015 / No comments / 21 Day Fix , Autumn calabrese , hammer and chisel launch , home workout , Portion Control , Results , Sagi Kalev , the masters hammer and chisel , the masters hammer and chisel results , tone , Weight loss , workout

The Masters Hammer and Chisel Fitness Program

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4 Reasons Why Eating Breakfast is Important

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Compassion – A powerful resource to transform your life

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Clean Eating Spaghetti Squash Dinner!

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Sunday, December 29, 2013 / No comments / Accountability , Alyssa schomaker , Change , clean eating , Determination , meal planning , Motivation , Recipes , Support , Tips , Weight loss

New year New You health and Fitness challenge

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How does stress affect weight loss

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Is your workout routine making you fat?

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Thursday, April 11, 2013 / 1 Comment / caffeine , diet drinks , exercise , fat loss , fidget , lose weight fast , metabolism boosters , sleep , Weight loss

8 metabolism boosters for fat loss

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Wednesday, April 3, 2013 / No comments / Accountability , Bikini ready , Chalene extreme , Challenge groups , clean eating , Insanity , lose fat , mom weight loss , p90x , shakeology , Success , Summer , Support , Weight loss

Lose Fat by Summer and Get Bikini Ready

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