Are you up for a challenge?

I Have THE best news EVER! Are you ready for a CHALLENGE?

I love challenges and I love being in competition with other people! It makes me strive for better within myself. Typically, I work harder and know that I am working FOR something and WINNING is the best part! I mean who doesn't like to WIN?! I know that I do! ha ha ha! So here it is. I have decided to REVAMP things up a little bit here and do 30 day challenges!

If you are ready for the challenge here it is for you!

I am going to host a 30 day Brazil Butt Lift Challenge and a 30 day Turbofire Challenge, both of them running in March you get to pick which one you would like to do! Both of them do not require you to buy any additional equipment so that's definitely a plus! 

So how does this work?

1. You have to purchase either a Brazil Butt Lift or Turbofire Challenge pack.
2. Included in the challenge pack is your workout, Shakeology, 30 days to the Team Beachbody Membership and myself as your coach.
3. I add you to a private Facebook group for 30 days.
4. I give you a meal plan and tips on how to get the most out of your nutrition and your workout.
5. You will have daily accountability assignments so you are able to engage and learn more about yourself and your dietary habits.

Ok so if this is a challenge is there a prize?

YES! There sure is! If you are the "Biggest Winner" than you will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card so that you can start to buy yourself your new wardrobe! This is the first time that I have ever offered this and certainly wouldn't be the last.

To sign up please email me or leave a comment below and we can get you started on your Bikini Body!!!!

This is only open to 5 challengers per group, my spots go fast!!!

Jeannettealverio@yahoo.com
www.facebook.com/jeannette.alverio

Recipe: My favorite salad

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

I love eating a salad for lunch. I know that it sounds typical and what not for those people that are on a "diet" but I really do. I love the idea of throwing everything into a bowl and just chowing down. I am addicted to my crock pot and use it often on the weekends since I spend most of my time running around the house getting my chores done and getting everything ready for the start of a new week.

Typically I batch cook my chicken for a day or two so that way I can do things like this or throw the chicken in a pan with some peppers and make some super easy fajitas! OLE lol. Well here is the recipe I hope you enjoy!!!!

 

8 cups chopped spinach (1 bag)
1 cup halved cherry or pear tomatoes
1/2 cup corn (frozen, canned, or cut off the cob)
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 large avocado, sliced
1/2 c black beans (optional)

DRESSING:
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Place spinach in a large salad bowl. add remaining salad ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad and toss (a little at a time... as much dressing as you desire).

Why it has to come to an end

Being at my challenge group training this weekend really opened my eyes to a lot of things. Since I have started training for a competition a number of things have happened.

I started training in December and it was really on a whim, I am a girl that totally does these things. Act now deal with the consequences later, yup that would be me. Ever since I have started in December the Money Monster has come and bit me in the rear end. With competiting I knew that there was money involved I just didn't realize how much! Long story short I have been dead broke and giving my money away to competition. My grocery bill also went up to about double because I have been eating out my fridge every week which is a good thing but one thing at a time you know?

I have been praying for God to give me direction on where I wanted to go with my life. I wanted to know if Beachbody, Photography, or just the Guard was my answer I was ready and willing to take whatever he gave me. So in the past thirty days my business has been booming and I can't be any happier. I am a true beliver that God will work in a way that he sends you signs and you just have to be willing to see them. My sign was this YOUARE BROKE AND YOUR BUSINESS IS STARTING TO TAKE OFF. I made it to Pittsburg in the midst of a blizzard and made it back home in time for work. It dawned on me the morning after I got to Pittsburg. The reason I am there is the way that I need to go. Some of you may think it's crazy but here's the thing I believe it and that is all that matters.

In December I also made a vision board and as you can see a fitness competition was NOT even on my vision board.....it's not something that I REALLY wanted to do. I wanted to take this year to travel with my husband and to see family and to save the money to do that.

So where am I going with this? Well, I am going to quit the competition because it doesn't align with my goals or my wallet. Competing has a heft price tag that I am not willing to give away. I have other things that I want to do with my time and money. In addition to that while the CSF meal plan is AMAZING I found myself getting overly obsessive about the food I ate and felt bad if I ate some popcorn in the evening and was always left with guilt. It was not something that was worth me worrying over. I am truly happy with my size and my weight and love being in "maintenence" mode. NOW wanna hear something crazy and which is another SIGN that was shown to me;

While I was at Kati's house this weekend she told me that Body Beast (a Beachbody workout) was hosting a fitness competition in Las Vegas and it is 1.) Free and 2.) I don't have to buy an expensive $200 bathing suit to participate. All I have to do is pay for airfare and a hotel room for the evening. If that isn't a sign.......wait a minute Jesus you are telling me that I can prosper in my business, use own of my products that cost me $68 for three months versus $79/ month plus $1500-$2000 to compete and do it for about $400 total......I think I am going to think about this. In the mean time I am going to order Body Beast and keep competition on the side burner and see what happens, if I don't compete at least I can look like a competition girl for less money and on my terms.......

Why it works!

I have been drinking this stuff called Shakeology for over a year now and I can say nothing bad about it! I love it so much and so glad that it is part of my daily life! I don't have cravings anymore, I have been able to maintain my weight, I don't get bloated and best of all I know that I am giving my body all natrual ingredients to keep it running at top performance. Another great thing is that I HAVE NOT BEEN SICK this winter or the one prior to that! I know that with out it I would have to supplement my body with so much more. I don't have to worry about OMEGA-3's fish oil and a multi-vitamin it's all in there! Can't beat that! :) See for yourself.

Tips on healthy eating

I am currently running a 30 day eat clean challenge on Facebook for friends of mine that currently want to learn how to better eat healthy and how to decrease their grocery budget. So far it has been a HIT and there are so many people that are gaining clarity on what a healthy lifestyle is. It truly warms my heart when people tell me about their changes toward a healthier lifestyle! I digress, I apologize I am just SO happy for my challengers!

I know that there are many people that don't understand this "lifestyle" and I wanted to share my 2 cents on what it really is and how it is not a diet. So I created a little tip list that I have used to help me out and now I pass it along to you :)

Start building every meal with a lean protein- eggs, turkey breast, chicken breast, lean red meat, bison, game meats, fish, shellfish. You can have protein drinks and I would limit them to no more than 2 times per day.

Eat your veggies - Eat at least 5-6 servings of vegetables (non-starchy carbs). One for every meal or snack or two different vegetables for each meal. Refer to the food list in the tabbed section of the blog. 

Eat at least 2 fruits per day

Eat whole grain carbohydrates but keep them at a minimum. If you work out a lot than you can have more but keeping them at a minimum in your daily diet is ideal.

Eat mostly foods that are natural. Did this food come from a tree, farm, plant, ground, did it walk fly or swim? Then you can have it, if not then you shouldn't. Same goes with labels if you cannot pronounce the name of the foods than it is PROCESSED.

Eat 5-6 times a day with a meal or snack every two to four hours.

Follow the 90/10 rule. Keep your good nutrition 90% of the time while the other 10 gives you room to indulge and keep this lifestyle

Epiphany!

Wow! What a weekend! We had a major snow storm and we have been out of power for some time and I have a LIST of blog posts that I want to share with you all. I am currently at work writing this in the hopes that when I get back home I will be able to post this on the blogger site. We have been out of power since Friday night and have about 1-1/2 feet of snow on the ground. Our area was affected by the snow storm the worst as about 80% of the area is still without power. One of the perks of being in the military is that we get power first because we are mission essential which is pretty darn amazing! :) I am ready to get back home into my house and to sleep on my own bed. I cannot wait but if the power isn't back by Tuesday night we are going to see if we can take off to go to Florida. I was going to go there anyway because I have the half marathon to run/walk on the 24th of this month! I am kind of hoping that we can leave early but in the same I want my home back!!! I am sure you can relate. 

Despite the snow storm in the Massachusetts area I went to Pittsburg for a Beachbody Challenge training. I have to say that it was pretty amazing. Not so much the training which had amazing information, but I was able to sit in a room with fellow coaches which was AMAZING for me! I had never attended any of the Beachbody events and was so happy that I attended this one. I flew in Friday morning and met my upline coach Kati Heifner. She is just as cute and bubbly as she appears to be online. She is just the sweetest thing! I adore her and her hospitality was AMAZING! I have nothing but good things to say about her. I met Emily and Jess whom were sisters and Alyssa and Christine. I know you don't know them but WOW what a great bunch of people. It wasn't weird or awkward or anything just total ease. We shared tips and motivated each other to progress into our businesses which was pretty amazing!!!! I had come to a few epiphanies during the whole process and being mentored is exactly what I needed and put me back on the right track! I can say that there will be changes coming in the future with myself and this blog.

You will be able to find more recipes and nutrition help and workout reviews. I will also have my own YouTube channel so that way I can interact with my readers and those that enjoy a good video. I can't wait for all of you reading to watch me grow! It is something that I am scared and curious of!

Until next time!

The BEST chili ever!

This is usually my go to recipe when I am feeling lazy and don't want to do anyting in regards to my kitchen. I can cook this on the pot and seriously I don't have to do anything but stir! Open up the cans and what not and pour and go! Can we say FAST FOOD! Seriously!!! I hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as I am thankful to Chalene Johnson's husband for making it! Ha ha!

Quick tip: Freeze whatever you have left over and eat later or use your Tupperware and eat for lunch the next day!

Serves 4




Turbo Fire Chili Recipe1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
8oz whole kernel corn, canned
1/2 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves
8oz black beans, canned
8oz pinto, chili, or kidney beans, canned
1tbsp tomato paste
1 pkg Lawrey's Chili seasoning
4 oz low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional)


Brown turkey. Drain and discard any fat. Place all ingredients except cheese into a slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on low, or 2 hours on high. Top with 1 oz. cheese, if desired. 

You can also cook on the stove top for 30-45 minutes when all flavors have come together.