Struggle with Time? Make the change, start NOW!

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Hi Hi Hi!!

I want to share something with you that really touch my heart…  I really love what I do.

I get several emails, text messages, Facebook messages, wall posts, etc.

Thank you for supporting & believing in me, keep accountable, many different messages, including questions.  One questions pops as it’s very common.  Basically everyone asks me the same question.  What is it?

TIME

Some of you asked me… how can you make the time for it?  My response – “I do NOT have time HOWEVER I make the time for it.”  WHY?  My health is more important to me, to stay consistent, be strong, be happy, feels good inside.  You need to make the time for it!

Everyone struggles with making time for themselves, of course, I struggled with that too.

SO….

Time is NOW!  If you haven’t started, start NOW!  Don’t wait until tomorrow.  Don’t wait until next week.  Next month.  Next year.  Especially you don’t want to wait until you hit ROCK BOTTOM!

WHY?

Dramatic mentally and physically struggles.  It can be from family death, emergency illness, family illness, job laid off, depression, family member heart attack, your heart attack, or anything…

DON’T WAIT!!  DO IT NOW!!  Start, take action on taking care of yourself, take care of your body, and get yourself healthy.  If you are a mom, or a dad, you would want to be the role model, the best examples to your own kids.  Same with me, I want my 4 kids to look up to their mom, mom being active, involved, healthy, eating clean, exercises daily… they look up to me.  Same with you.  We are no difference.  Same with everyone.

You need to make the time for YOURSELF!

You make the time for yourself to change, feel healthy & good, lose weight, and get in a better shape of your life.  It’s not 30 days, not 60 days, not 90 days transformation.  It’s a LIFE-CHANGING TRANSFORMATION.  You will go through your life journey, mentally, physically and spiritually… you will go through a lot of challenges.  You need to change your life for better, for yourself, for your kids, family…

If you are thinking right now…

·         I love FOOD!

·         I love DRINKING!

·         I am too LAZY!  I do not feel like it.

·         I am too BUSY!

·         I don’t have TIME!

·         I am too TIRED!

·         I am so SORE!

Let me tell you…. you are willing to risk your life over these reasons, for unhealthy lifestyle????

DON’T!!  Make the change NOW!

I discover the 6 major, important keys through your life-changing journey – it applies for me, too.

1.    DECIDE – you need to decide why I am doing this, when start date of my journey

2.    MY WHY – why are you doing your journey, losing weight, exercising, reasons to keep you motivated & driven to reach your goals

3.    GOALS – to set discipline yourself; for example I want to lose 30lbs in 3 months. Aim and make the goals! Push and discipline yourself to reach your goals, I will achieve losing 30 lbs., stay on track, keep yourself accountable and be consistent.

4.    DISCIPLINE – you need to have the right mindset, discipline yourself through your journey, through challenges, patience.  You always will have ups and downs through your journey.

5.    PATIENCE – this is the most common we all struggle with.  You need to know this is not overnight changes, not get-quick changes; it’ll be 3 months, 6 months, 9 months changes and for rest of your life journey.  It takes TIME!  You will feel GOOD!  Your health will IMPROVE!

6.    BELIEVE – you have to believe in yourself.  You know you will achieve your goals, your dreams.  Believe in yourself 100%.  Patience is the most important key to keep you consistent & motivated. 

If you need help, anything, questions, need accountability, need positive encouragements, or how to start exercises/workouts, contact me.  I’d be happy to help you.  I’m here to help you get healthy.  My important priority is to get everyone healthy and reasons why I love what I do!

THANK YOU!

Have a GOOD day!

Is the Ultimate Reset for YOU????

Beachbody Ultimate Reset 21-Day Detox

 

Is the Ultimate Reset For YOU ????

5 Signs Your Body is Toxic....Some GREAT information!!!!

Do you sleep 8 hours but wake up groggy? Are you perpetually grumpy? Do you crave sugar? Are you gaining weight even though you’re exercising regularly? Is your cholesterol through the roof even though you think you’re eating right?

If this sounds a typical day for you, your body may be overloaded with toxins. Toxins that are causing you to gain weight, feel fatigued, and crave all the wrong foods. How did this happen?

1. You have a hard time losing weight.
Possible Cause: In modern society, toxic chemicals are everywhere. They’re in the processed food you eat, the plastics you handle, the cigarette smoke you breathe in, and more. Some of these pollutants may trigger disruptions in the body’s endocrine system and this can cause you to gain weight.

Solutions: The harsh truth is that ridding your world of all toxic chemicals and pollutants is nearly impossible. But, you do have some control. Choose to eat more whole foods. Package and reheat your foods in glass instead of plastic. Stop smoking. These solutions do require some effort, but once you start to see the numbers on the scale go down, you’ll feel rewarded for it.

2. You’re always tired.
Possible Causes: Toxic chemicals in the environment and in the foods you eat could be the culprits here too. If you’ve been feeling severe fatigue for more than six months, you could have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Other symptoms may include forgetfulness, joint pain, irritability, depression, and achy muscles. Another possible cause for your exhaustion could be mercury poisoning if you eat a lot of fish or shellfish or have mercury fillings in your teeth.

Solutions: Once again, you’re not going to be able to avoid all toxic chemicals, but you can stop smoking, choose glass and other products over plastic, and eat less processed food. If, your doctor determines that you have mercury poisoning, steer clear of fish and shellfish for some time and have any mercury filings replaced with a non-toxic alternative.

3. Your cholesterol is too high.
Possible Causes: If you are overweight or obese, your weight is one cause for your high cholesterol. Obesity can decrease your HDL (good cholesterol) numbers and increase your triglyceride numbers. Triglycerides are particularly dangerous as they can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. If you are in good shape, your high cholesterol may be due to certain medications such as beta-blockers, estrogen, and corticosteroids.

Solutions: To put it simply: lose weight. If that’s not an issue but you can’t ditch the medications that are causing your elevated cholesterol levels, eat foods–such as oatmeal, fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon and halibut, nuts, and olive oil–that can help you in your battle against those numbers.

4. You crave coffee, sugar, or junk food.
Possible Causes: The foods themselves. When you eat caffeine, sugar, and other unhealthy foods, they often cause your serotonin and/or your sugar levels to spike…and then sink to lower than they were before you ingested that food. Talk about creating an unhealthy cycle!

Solution: Kick your junk food habits. Expect a withdrawal period during which you’ll be cranky, have headaches, and feel fatigued, but this will likely subside within a day or a few days.

5. You’re grumpy.
Possible Causes: Likely, your irritability is caused by a combination of the environmental and food toxins that might be causing your other issues as studies have revealed that chronic exposure to low levels of environmental toxins can lead to depression, anxiety, and mood swings.

Solution: The best way to feel better is to eat better, lose weight, exercise (it boosts the serotonin levels in your brain that help keep you happy), and make smarter decisions when it comes to what chemicals your exposure yourself to.

Admittedly, making major changes to your lifestyle is difficult. But, we also want you to feel healthier and happier. That’s why we recently launched the Beachbody Ultimate Reset. It’s a 21-day program that will help you curb your cravings, lower your cholesterol, feel more well rested, and more. Isn’t it time to stop feeling toxic and start feeling better?

 

Do Ultimate Reset 21-day program with me, join and start on July 2nd!!  I will be DOING the Ultimate Reset TOO, we all jump in to do 21-day together, share experience, accountability, support and many more!!

 Email me at jennelaco@gmail.com OR send me a message to www.facebook.com/jennela

 

Happy Mother's Day!

Is a Mom's to-do list ever done? Well, for at least one day of the year, help your mom to forget about all of those projects and errands and other items she's got to check off, and help her to stop and smell the roses. Or lilies. Or whatever flowers you picked up for her. You did remember to pick up flowers…right?

If your mom doesn’t live nearby and/or you’re looking for a healthy last-minute gift idea–that you can immediately email to her-you can’t go wrong with a Team Beachbody eGift Cards.

1. Forgo The Fancy Restaurant
Taking your mom out for Mother's Day brunch is a great idea…until you try and make a reservation, or find a parking spot, or have to contend with an overpriced prix fixe menu. Your mom deserves better. Instead, dazzle her with the ultimate Mother's Day brunch, catered by you! Here's how:

Prep the Centerpiece
If you picked up flowers for your mom, use this as the centerpiece. Fill a vase with cold water and add a few ice cubes. Remove all of the leaves that would touch the water, and trim the bottoms of the flower stems diagonally before arranging them in the vase.

Be the Brewmaster
First, brew her a cup of tea or coffee that she can sip on as you cook. Or, if you have an artisan coffeeshop nearby, pick her up a caffeinated or decaffeinated latte, cappuccino, or tisane. It's a little luxury that she'll appreciate that won't break the bank.

Cook a Healthy Meal
No mom wants to think about dieting on Mother's Day, but enjoying a healthy brunch will give her more energy to enjoy the day's other activities. For a satisfying meal, select one or both sides and one main dish from the list below.

Side: Greek Yogurt Parfait
In this protein-packed parfait, the sweet berries balance the Greek yogurt's tang.

Side: Avocado Toast
Avocados are full of heart-healthy fats and when combined with whole-grain toast, like Ezekiel, they create a side that's full of nutrients and flavor. Add a pinch of espellete pepper (available at most spice shops or gourmet groceries) for a gourmet flair and a touch of smokiness.

Meal: Egg White Omelet with Kale and Mushrooms (source: Tastepotting)
Eggs are such a great breakfast or brunch food. Heat up organic, cage-free eggs in a skillet, add some kale and sauteed mushrooms and you'll have a filling dish that won't leave anyone weighed down.

Meal: Yogurt with Quinoa, Dates, and Almonds (source: Food 52)
If your mom has a sweet tooth, the dates in this recipe are sure to satisfy it in a healthy way. The nuttiness of the red quinoa and brightness of the lemon zest balance out the dish, which may just become a brunch staple for you and your mom.

Meal: Roasted Salmon Rosettes with Pistachio Crudo (source: A Stack of Dishes)
If you're even a little adventurous in the kitchen, try this recipe. It's quick and easy, but it will surely impress your mom. After all, when was the last time you presented a dish to her with "crudo" in the name? Ever?

2. Get Active Outside Together
More than likely, all your mom really wants on Mother's Day is to spend some relaxed time with you. And what better way for her to feel like you're wholly focused on her than by enjoying a walk, run, or hike together? Find a local trail, pretty walking path, or just get out in the neighborhood and enjoy the spring air as you catch up. Not sure where your closet hiking trail is? AllTrails.com can help you find a good one.


3. Treat Her to Yoga…
As we age, we can lose our flexibility if we don't exercise and stretch regularly. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and injury. To help prevent your mom from experiencing these issues, introduce her to yoga with Beachbody’s Yoga Booty Ballet or by attending a local, entry-level yoga class together. Yoga is a gentle way to rehabilitate the body and reduce stress levels. Plus, studies have shown yoga can even help reduce the appearance of cellulite! She'll leave class relaxed in both mind and spirit.

4.Or to Tai Cheng
Another fantastic low-impact exercise program that will also help re-introduce your mom to exercise is Tai Cheng. The program will help your mom begin to explore new ranges of motion without pain and loosen her tight muscles and joints. It's also a great stepping stone to get her into more intense forms of exercise from tennis and running to P90X and INSANITY!

5. Do Something Different!
Sure, brunches and massages are standard Mother's Day fare, but that doesn't mean that's what you have to do with your mom. In fact, she might love that you surprise her by introducing her to an activity you love or you or her has always wanted to try. What about horseback riding, canoeing, or even archery? Not only will these unexpected activate her body, they'll also lead to a fun and memorable day.

Enjoy SPECIAL Mother's Day Shakeology

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Happy Mother's Day!!

Mother's Day Gifts

FIRST 5 PEOPLE WHO COMMITS TO MY 30-DAY CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE WORKOUT DVDS FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR YOUR MOTHER/GRANDMOTHER/FRIEND (ROCKIN' BODY, BRAZIL BUTT LIFT LEANROS SECRET WEAPON, TURBOFIRE KEEP ON BURNIN) OR E-GIFT CARDS!

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Not sure what to get your mom, grandmother, friend, anyone for Mother's Day.... Why not invest into something to help your mom, grandmother, friend to become healthy, exercise regularly & help them lead a healthy lifestyle?

OR treat yourself with a great Mother's Day gift to help yourself becoming healthy, learn to eat clean, exercise with a great support system, a FREE accountability coach...

Tomorrow on Mother's Day, if you are a mom, pamper yourself with wonderful day with your family and your kids.  It's about YOU.  How special you are to them in their lives, how you have been a great role model and great person in the family.  You know we often forget this... VERY OFTEN, as we always put others first before ourselves.  We put our husbands, our children, job, school, any particular reasons FIRST before ourselves.  How can you be healthy and be able to help yourself and your family if you aren't putting yourself FIRST?  Let say, you got sick often, your husband and children needed you, you aren't able to due to your sickness.  If you take care of yourself BY eating clean, exercise regularly, lead a healthy lifestyle, you will be able to take care of your husband, your kids, family, etc.

Guess what???  Sustainable weight loss is a complete lifestyle change, not a 12-week eating plan.  Make a HEALTHY choice.... join my 30-day challenge!!

Eat clean, workout, and live healthy!!

I'm hosting 30-day challenge, this is GREAT time to join, get yourself ready to committing eating clean, exercise regularly & get healthy for YOURSELF and for your family! 

JOIN MY 30-DAY CHALLENGE

 Where you will eat clean, workout, be active, feel amazing!!

YES, I CAN!!

MOTIVATIONS!!

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

INGREDIENTS

Muffins: 

• 1 ½  cups gluten-free flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• ½  teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3  cup non-dairy milk or organic milk (I used Almond milk)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3  cup of orange juice (can use pineapple or apple juice)
• 1/3  cup of organic applesauce
• ½  cup organic sugar
• 1  cup fresh blueberries (can use apple, strawberries, mixed berries)

Steusel Topping:

• 2  tablespoons organic brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon organic sugar
• 2  tablespoons gluten-free flour
• 2  tablespoons organic applesauce
• 3  tablespoons old-fashioned oats
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside or line with muffin papers
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda and set aside.
3. In a smaller bowl, mix milk, vanilla, juice, applesauce and sugar.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.  Fold in blueberries (or other fruits).
5. In a small bowl, combine streusel ingredients with a fork until the topping is uniform and crumbly.
6. Spoon muffin batter into a prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full.  Top each cup with 1 to 2 teaspoons of streusel topping until it's all used up.
7. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:


173  calories
8  g total fat
1  g saturated fat
0  mg cholesterol
24  mg sodium
24  g carbohydrates
3  g fiber
3  g protein
 

Good Carbs -- Bad Carbs

What is good carbohydrate?  What is bad carbohydrate?  Why do we need to avoid bad carbohydrate?  What carbohydrate should I eat?

What's a "GOOD" Carb?

Carbohydrates are an ideal source of energy for the body. This is because they can be converted more readily into glucose, the form of sugar that's transported and used by the body, than proteins or fats can.


There are two types of carbohydrate: complex and simple.


Complex carbohydrates are often referred to as starch or starchy foods. They are found naturally in foods and also refined in processed foods. 

Complex carbohydrates as natural starches are found in:

• bananas
• barley
• beans
• brown rice
• chickpeas
• lentils
• nuts
• oats
• parsnips
• potatoes
• root vegetables
• sweet corn
• wholegrain cereals
• wholemeal breads
• wholemeal cereals
• wholemeal flour
• wholemeal pasta
• yams

Complex carbohydrates as refined starches are found in:

• biscuits, pastries and cakes
• pizzas
• sugary processed breakfast cereals
• white bread
• white flour
• white pasta
• white rice

Simple carbohydrates are also known as sugars.  They also exist in either a natural or refined form.  Natural sugars are found in fruits and vegetables.

Refined sugars are found in:

• biscuits, cakes and pastries
• chocolate
• honey and jams
• jellies
• brown and white cane sugar
• pizzas
• prepared foods and sauces
• soft drinks
• sweets and snack bars.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar) cause tooth decay.



 All carbohydrates form glucose when digested.  Glucose is transported around the body via blood and taken into cells to be converted into energy.  The slower the release of glucose and hormones, the more stable and sustainable the energy levels of the body.  The more refined carbohydrate, the faster the glucose is released into your blood.  This can cause peaks and drops in your blood sugar level and less stable energy levels in the body.

Complex carbohydrates provide a slower and more sustained release of energy than simple carbohydrates.  In their natural form they contribute to long-term good health, appetite control and sustained energy levels.



BAD CARB LIST

• soft drinks
• sport drinks
• fruit drinks
• beer
• french fries
• white rice
• white bread
• white pasta
• Instant Oatmeal
• sugar-sweetened cereals
• bagels
• baguettes
• donuts
• muffins
• potato chips
• pastries
• cookies
• white crackers
• brownies
• cakes
• pies
• candy
• sugar
• brown sugar
• honey

GOOD CARB LIST

• Spinach 
• Kale
• Tomatoes
• Mushrooms
• Beets
• Brussels Sprouts
• Broccoli
• Onion
• Squash
• Artichoke
• Berries
• Oranges
• Tangerines
• Melons
• Mangoes
• Pears
• Peaches
• Low-fat Greek yogurt
• Sweet potatoes
• Peas
• Black beans
• Kidney beans
• Lentils
• Brown rice
• Barley
• Amaranth
• Quinoa
• Whole-grain bread
• Whole-grain pasta
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Nuts

If you are looking for to lose weight in a healthy way, avoid bad carbohydrate and eat more GOOD carbohydrate.  Eat lots of vegetables and fruits, beans, lentils, and others. Nurture your body good healthy vegetables, fruits, good carbohydrates.

Eat clean, feel amazing, more energized, healthier & BE ACTIVE!!

Your health depends on YOU!

Insanity

 "We're not trying to hurt you, we're just trying to make you better." - Shaun T

I am on end of my 4th week tomorrow, will enter my recovery week on Monday before I start Month 2 doing Max Interval trainings the week after Recovery week!  I have to say I am very pleased with the results so far.  My endurance has improved now compared to before.  I am able to push harder, dig deeper and makes me looking forward to INSANITY workouts everyday! :) 


If you are curious and want to try INSANITY, here's 20 minute: 6 moves- (Double Diamond, Stance Jacks, Hit the Floor, Power Jump, The Heisman, Switch Kick) from the INSANITY DVD craze. (from SELF magazine)

http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2012/02/insanity-workout-slideshow#slide=1

Once you fall in love, head to order INSANITY DVDs for yourself and commits to 60-day program, you'll see amazing results.  You can order INSANITY from me: it comes with free bonus workout, 100% money back guarantee, & free coach - ME.  Order INSANITY here -

www.jennthrift.com

Click on SHOP, then you'll see Fitness Programs - click INSANITY