Five Steps to Starting Your Transformation

You see the before and afters. You think it's easy for them but you can't. You think you don't have the time. You think that it's too hard. I'm here to tell you that YOU ARE WRONG!!! You CAN! You DO! It's NOT! The only difference between them and you is that they started doing these FIVE steps and you can do them too!

Have a Strong Why

Having a strong why is a really important part of the process. You have to ask yourself why is it that you want to lose weight. Is it a good enough reason? It is strong enough to push you forward when you reeeeaaaaally don't want to do that workout or want to eat that pastry? For some this answer comes right away (like seeing a picture they were tagged in on Facebook) and for others it takes a little more time to come up with something concrete. Sometimes it's also a combination of many things. 

For me, I had to be real with myself. I was seriously overweight (over 270 lbs) and had to face the music. I was tired of leaving changing rooms empty handed and eyes full of tears. Plus I was physically tired from dragging around all that excess weight! 

I wanted to live a full and active life and when I was honest with myself my weight was totally getting in the way of that! 

Ditch the Excuses

Tough love time. I guarantee you that for EVERY excuses you have there is someone out there that is busier, in more pain, in a worse situation than you. And THEY ARE DOING IT!!! I have seen people in wheelchairs doing P90X for crying out loud!! 

 Quit lying to yourself. I'm not saying that you aren't busy or have shit going on, but I am telling you that you have to set that mentality aside. Seriously. If everyone was soooo busy then how do television shows have so many ratings, hmmmm?? 

Just my own personal story...I have 3 kids...I run a thriving coaching business...I am a university student...I am a musician...I travel...BUT I STILL DO IT!!!! Working out at home makes this totally possible!! I do super effective 30 minute workouts and I'm done. I don't have to drive anywhere. I don't have to worry about childcare. I don't have to schedule around a class. My transformation on MY time. And I know 100s of women who are busier than me and are making that appointment with themselves! 

Also, forget the idea that eating healthy is time consuming, difficult, and expensive. That is a total load of crap the food industry tries to sell you. There are so many healthy eating hacks out there! Instead of wasting time pinning desserts and workouts you'll never do on Pinteterst, look for healthy eating tips, read blogs like mine ;), take an hour on a Sunday and meal prep! These things will SAVE you time!! 

Find Accountablity

No woman is an island. We don't have to do things alone!!! Surprisingly it's not the starting part that is really all that hard. That first week, you're in the honeymoon phase of your diet or workout program. There is a novelty to it. But after that?? THAT is when it gets hard! THAT is when people check out. Starting is easy, keeping going is hard, and maintaining after is even harder! 

YOU NEED ACCOUNTABILITY!!! When I lost 100 lbs I had an accountability group the whole way through! That is one of the reasons that I am SO passionate about running accountability groups now! BECAUSE IT WORKS!!! You need a place to share the struggles and the victories!! 

Quit Buying Junk

Sorry but not sorry. If you buy it, you're going to eat it. If it's not in the house then you can't eat it right? Have kids?  They're just going to have to suck it up. Mamma ain't buying that no mo. Besides, if it's not good for you what would you give it to them? Will there be resistance? Hahaha, ya. But they're kids, they're resilient, they'll survive, and then there is always therapy (save your junk food money for that, lol). 

Reality though, 80% of your transformation will come from what you eat! EIGHTY PERCENT!!! That's huge! I can't count the number of times that I hear about women KILLING it at the gym and then blowing that whole workout on the smoothie they grab after. We are constantly over estimating how much we burn during our workout and then underestimating how much we are eating. 

When you're eating REAL WHOLE HEALTHY food your stomach won't have room for junk food anyways. Save those treat meals for ACTUAL special occasions. Don't go out to eat "just because". Don't fall into the moderation trap either, moderation is a widely overused and misunderstood phrase.

Please know I'm not a total food nazi. There are times that call for chocolate or treats. But I don't keep ice cream in my freezer or chips in the cupboard. And I do promise you that after time your tastebuds change and things you thought you couldn't live without before taste nasty now.  

Track Everything

We are people of the 21st century. We have a billion thoughts going through our heads each and every day. Do you really think you're going to remember what you had for breakfast when you're trying to decide on supper or an evening snack? I certainly don't and I am known for having a pretty fab memory. 

So track!!! Everything. You bite it you write it. Track you workouts. Track your water. All of it. Thankfully another gift of the 21st century is the creation of smart phones and apps! I used a tracking app and it keeps me totally in line. I know that if I had 3 servings of carbs earlier in the day then I'm just going to have to forgo the rice at supper, or that handful of nuts I had as an afternoon snack means no cheese with my apple. These little things matter because all the calories add up! And just being over a bit every day will lead to weight gain instead of weight loss. And yes, you can 100% gain weight eating healthy, there is still too much of a good thing!! I can make an amazing paleo fudge but I can't eat the whole pan ;) 

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Hammer & Chisel Results Are IN!!!!

Hey there! And thanks for stopping by :) In this post I am UBER excited to share with you our results from the 60 Day Program Hammer & Chisel. This was a really fun program to do and had not one but TWO incredible trainers, Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese. Combined they really delivered with a variety of moves and workouts and styles. 

We started the program mid January and finished it on March 13, 2016. We only had two minor setbacks and picked up right where we left off. We had a 3 day break when I had a crazy allergic reaction in February and another one day setback due to a migraine. Other than that we were totally on track with the workouts. 

60 Day Hammer & Chisel Results

Join Our Fit Family 

I started my fitness journey almost 5 years ago and have had an incredible achievement of losing 100 lbs!!! My husband himself has lost 25 lbs!! We did everything right from home. All home workouts. All while learning to eat healthy. We have three kiddos and homeschool so that we can pursue the things that matter most to us and our dreams for our family.

If you've struggled with your life, your health, your finances, Beachbody IS the answer!! It has changed our lives in amazing ways. I invite you to follow our journey!!! Find me at...

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Get your journey started with us HERE!!! 

Our Top 10 Hammer & Chisel Moves

Hey there!!! Welcome to my post featuring our top 10 favourite moves from Hammer & Chisel!! I really loved everything about this program but there were definitely a few moves that I loved more than others. Oddly even though planks and most cardio are high on my hate list a few moves under those fell into my most loved list!! Go figure, lol. That just goes to show that leopards can change spots and old dogs can learn new tricks. It's about learning to appreciate what they do for you. 

Top 10 Hammer & Chisel Moves 

#10 Plank Taps Autumn Style

#9 Plank Taps Sagi Style

#8 Single Leg Deadlift

#7 Step Up Curtsey Lunge

#6 Single Leg Row 

#5 Side Lunge Row

#4 Dumbbell Swing

#3 Jumping Triangles

#2 Row Burpee Row.....

...dun dun dun 

#1 Clean & Jerk

CHECK OUT OUR PROGRAM RESULTS HERE!!! 

Join Our Fit Family 

I started my fitness journey almost 5 years ago and have had an incredible achievement of losing 100 lbs!!! My husband himself has lost 25 lbs!! We did everything right from home. All home workouts. All while learning to eat healthy. We have three kiddos and homeschool so that we can pursue the things that matter most to us and our dreams for our family.

If you've struggled with your life, your health, your finances, Beachbody IS the answer!! It has changed our lives in amazing ways. I invite you to follow our journey!!! Find me at...

Facebook www. fb.com/jsanfordfamily OR www.fb.com/rockyourlifemovement
IG www.instagram/JessieLeighFit
Pinterest www.fb.com/jsanfordfamily
Blog www.rockyourlifemovement.com

Get your journey started with us HERE!!! 

Blueberry Banana Swiss Oats

I don't always have breakfast prepped the night before...but when I do it's almost always something to do with oats. They're just SO easy!!! This recipe tonight was actually hard to put in the fridge because I REALLY wanted to dig into it right away. Apparently good things come to those who wait and I'm working on my discipline so into the fridge it went. 

Blueberry Banana Swiss Oats 

It sounds fancy but it's really very basic. Here is my recipe...

1/4 cup oats

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup cottage cheese

1/4 cup greek yogurt

1/2 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 banana chopped

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

But it all into a bowl, mix it up, cover and store in fridge overnight. That is literally it. Overnight the oats will absorb the liquid and because nice and mushy. It's a great way to have a quick and filling breakfast. This busy mom knows AAAAALL about the importance of that. 

Three Types of Beachbody Coaches

I love that in my business I can work with many different women in many different ways all depending on their goals and what they want to achieve. Even though every one is different and has different things ideas of success there are three basic categories that a Beachbody Coach can fall into. It's so awesome to work for a company that allows you to run at the pace you want to run at (or walk or just be a spectator for that matter).

Discount Coaches 

Discount Coaches are customers that sign up as coaches JUST for the discount. I know that when I started as a coach the 25% I saved on my monthly Shakeology REALLY helped. Like really. Sometimes it could make the difference on ordering that month or not. This is an excellent option and my discount coaches are VERY important to me. They are like my EXTRA special challengers. They've gone that EXTRA step in their journey. These would be like the spectators, they like being a part of the fun and action, but have no interest in getting into the ring. 

Hobby Coaches 

Hobby Coaches are coaches who do dabble in the business. They like helping others and brining the occasional person into the business. They work at it when they get pockets of time or when people approach them. They enjoy coming to events and hanging out with their fit family. These coaches are walking. They like where they are at, enjoy their jobs, no interest in making a career out of it. They also enjoy the extra pocket money that their side business gives them. 

Business Builders 

These are the coaches that are here for a BIG reason. They are ready to dig in and build a business. They have the motivation and a strong WHY. They make the tough decisions. They are the ones who do the long nights and early mornings. They invest in themselves and in their business. They share their story and are consistent in their activities. Business builders are the coaches that hit high ranks, create wealth for themselves, go on paid vacations, and earn many other rewards. These are the women that run. 

What kind of Beachbody Coach would you be? Whichever you fall into I would LOVE to work with you. Message me HERE for more info on how you can get started today. 

3 Qualities of a Great Coach

Hi! I'm Jessica. I'm a Diamond Coach with Team Beachbody. There are many of us out there now. All pushing to the same goal of helping ending the trend of obesity while helping people live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. It sounds like a great mission statement...AND IT IS!!!

With so many of us out there you may wonder if this is still something you can do? Let me tell you right off...WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!!! With an obesity epidemic and more fast food options daily we have much work to do.

I will say though that not all coaches are equal. There are a lot of us and not all are cut from the same cloth. That being said I will tell you what make a a great Beachbody Coach.

#1 HEART
Others may disagree but I believe that heart is the NUMBER ONE quality of a great coach. You truly do have to want to help others. It can't be said enough that our income is a reflection of how many people we help. If you don't have heart you can't expect to help people. Heart is what we put into it. It's long nights and early mornings. It's dealing with tough situations. It's helping people through their struggles. Without heart you can't do that.

#2 Personal Growth
You HAVE to be willing to grow yourself. You have to always be engaging in personal development. If you think it's hooey then that's an attitude you have to change. All great coaches do personal development. Not all of them did in the beginning and it wasn't until they gave into it that they became great. They read. They go to conferences. They listen to podcasts. The fill their cups because when we are always pouring out we need to keep ourselves filled too.

#3 Realistic Expectations
It's great to dream. I have LOTS of big dreams. Some of them are pretty crazy. But dreams are different from expectations. Dreams can drive you and unrealistic expectations can diminish you. This is not a business where you're rolling in the big ones in a month or two. There are coaches that rise quickly through the ranks and to the top but they worked their butts off!!! They pull the all nighters. They know the hustle. The realistic expectation is that you work your butt off and you'll be rewarded for it. Don't expect to send a few messages and make a six figure income in six months. If you can be realistic about your efforts you can be a great coach!

Why Coaching Rocks

So I've been at this Beachbody Coaching thing for a few years now and I've gone through ups and downs in my business but overall this is an opportunity that ROCKS!!!! I'd love to share a bit with you why it's been such an amazing part of my life.

"Beachbody isn't your life, it gives you a life". SO TRUE!!! Fitness has given me a life I didn't know was possible before. The support system I have has given me a life that I didn't know possible. And financially we are on the road to living a life that we could only have dreamed of before.

I'm not someone with a university degree, neither is my husband. I went. But I didn't graduate. I learned a lot. But without that pretty paper everyone else thinks it was a waste of time. I don't. I love what I learned. I get still get their point though. They think I limited myself. I admit they are right in a lot of ways. My job options and earning potential through tradition means, aka regular 9-5, was definitely limited. I remember being excited at my first job with a contract...$13000 a year. For a 2nd year university student I couldn't complain. Next was working at high school part time as a secretary. I made about $500 twice a month. Except for the two months of summer. The hours were great though and the school was super close to the daycare for my two boys. After that came my "big break". I moved up to an executive assistant position with a national non-profit. I would be earning $30,000/year. WOOHOO!!! Except that that job sucked my ever life loving soul dry. I had some toxic coworkers, felt intimated by my boss, was TOTALLY not in line with ideals unlike I thought it would be.

So in the fall of 2011 I found myself with a new baby girl and two rambunctious boys. I decided I wasn't going to go back to work. I was going to stay home. Not only that...I was going to homeschool my oldest (then 5). I had always kind of seen myself as a working mom, a business mom, and do-er mom. That was a role I wanted. So even though I chose to stay home I was keeping my eye out on different income opportunities.

My own weight loss transformation was going awesome and when I was feeling I was on a roll I decided to start a web site. I would give people weight loss advice, suggest videos, products, talk about what I had learned with nutrition. I wanted to monetize my site. So I could stay home and help support my family. It wasn't long until I finally decided to investigate what this Beachbody Coaching thing was all about.

It didn't take me long to get hooked. The programs were amazing. Shakeology was everything I had bene looking for in a nutritional supplement. I also felt that I could REALLY start helping people right away!!! I had been looking at certifications but as a single income family there was absolutely no way that I could take any classes, and who would watch the kids when if I could have!?!?

The last few years have been like a total blur. We had some MAJOR family struggles during that time. Lots of financial ups and downs in my husband's business. During a this low time I am so grateful that we had Beachbody. My business, even though it was small at the start, was saving us in a big way.

Today I am the primary income earner in our family. My husband was able to walk away from his business which caused him unneeded stress and physical strain. His body was broken down by years of physical labour. Not to mention it was a dangerous job and I was always worried about his safety. Now he gets to be Mr. Mom and pursue his musical passions.

I have been able to workout with celebrity trainers and meet them IN PERSON! I have been able to attend our annual summit in Nashville and this year my husband and I will BOTH be going (EXCIIIITED!!!). I get to uplift and inspire other women to better their lives and help their families. I have been able to grow myself as a person and a leader and as a result of that also as a wife and mother.

Beachbody coaching rocks simply because it allowed my life to take a 180 degree turn. We were lost before with no direction. Now we have the courage to follow our dreams. Stake our claim and rise up to give our family what they deserve.