First Giveaway.... EEEEK!

Hi friends!!!!

So, if you have been following me you know I have been a beachbody coach for a good while now & I truly love what I do ... helping others getting fit & health. Setting a goal for themselves and seeing them react when they hit it is an amazing feeling!!!!!

With that said I have teamed up with the amazing Nicole aka Uniquely Women who is helping me out with my first giveaway. Check her out here (http://uniquelywomen.net/) She is one pretty sweet lady!!!!

Shaker Cup & Shakeology Packets

I will be giving away exactly what is in the picture above.

- shaker cup
- 4 shakeology flavor packets ( vegan chocolate, vegan tropical, regular vanilla, and regular strawberry)

All the details are on my instagram account - @ayourish123

GOOD LUCK!

Step Away from the Scale

That's right you heard me, put the scale down & no one gets hurt. But I'm being serious, just hear me out for a second.

 The scales not healthy for you.

Obsessing on the number you weigh is not healthy.

We live in a crazy world today where people are crazy over a silly little number. A number that does not mean anything, it does not define you. We see supermodels, skinny, slim, and fit. They are always looking their best & why is it that people want to look like them?

I used to be one of those girls who would weigh herself everyday. I would wish for me to be back to my high school weight. I got really upset and uncomfortable with myself when I didnt see a certain number. I was never considered overweight, but I did struggle with thinking to myself I just wasn't good enough. I wanted so badly to be this perfect image, when in fact the world isn't perfect so we should accept who we are and love ourselves. 

The scale does not  define you, remember it is only a number. YOU define you. do not let the scale do that. 

I'm not saying you shouldn't weigh yourself, if you are going to; choose a day of the week and stick to that. Wear the same clothes you did the week before. And don't be upset if the scale went up a pound or two.  Because when you are working out, you are gaining muscle. Muscle out weighs fat....which would you rather have?

 

 

The scale is not your friend. I always tell my challengers, when you first start working out again, weigh yourself & take your measurements. When you hit day thirty do the same thing. And repeat until you finish. That is the only time I step on the scale. You need to focus on yourself and the non-scale victories. What are those? Those are the tiny accomplishments you are feeling. Do your clothes fit better? How are you sleeping? Less bloated? Maybe your rings that once were small and tight, now are fitting better. Whatever it is, go by these! This is a better idea of how you are feeling. You could be 125  (think that is heavy) and be in the best shape of your life.

 

 

One day the scale will be your friend, the next you will hate it. Focus on yourself, focus on your journey.

And remember to always stay true to yourself! 

Insanity Max 30 : ARE YOU READY TO MAX OUT?

ME- Oh my goodness!!!!

Can I let you in on a little secret?!.......

ME- Insanity Max 30 has been released this week.

YOU- what's that? Never heard of it?

ME- you know the creator of insanity, hip hop abs, t25, & more?

YOU- are you talking about Shaun T?

ME- Yes !!!! He's at it again, but this time I think this program is going to be a GAME CHANGER!!!! 30 minute workouts, 5 days a week, & instead of pushing yourself to the end you want to MAX OUT.

 

YOU- what do you mean by "max out?"

ME- you push until you can't go anymore. And when you can't you revved your time & get back in when you can.

YOU- wow! Sounds intense. What if you've never done a Shaun t program before? Could I still do this one?

ME- their are modifiers so yes. This program is for ones who need modifiers, athletes, runners who want to improve their time, someone who want to tone up using their body weight, etc. if you have your mind set, you can do it.

YOU- how does one get a hold of the newest Beachbody program.

ME- funny you should ask....Since its been released this week you can contact your coach.

YOU- what if you don't have a coach? Then what do you do.

ME- I would love to help you reach your goals with this program, help you right along the way, & be your coach. If you'd like me to be your coach , just signup for a free membership here : http://www.alyssayourish.blogspot.com/p/free-membership.html

YOU- then how do I purchase? 

ME- once you sign up all you have to do is send me a message & I will send you the direct link. This link will take you right to the website where you can choose your flavor of Shakeology (I always recommend the combo box because you get to try three of the many flavors at once. So if you get bored with a flavor you have other options), click the checkout button, & your confirmation number should pop right up on that screen. Once it has just make sure you send it over...I like to keep track of the orders in case something happens & it's not right.

YOU- great! I'll order here shortly. Do you think I can do this by myself for 60 days? What if I don't feel like working out or want to quit. What if I don't like Shakeology.

ME- first try the shakes for the 60 days I can almost promise you that you'll love them. It took me awhile to like them because I wasn't making them right but I'll help you with that. Next, you aren't in it alone. Didn't I tell you?? Once you order your challenge pack you also reserve your spot in the accountability group. It's a closed Facebook group where each day other challengers just like you are in there posting. And I will share tips, recipes, motivation right along side of you. This is my first time doing the program too!!

YOU- really !? Okay...I'm ready to do it!!

ME-so glad to have you in the challenge with me! Remember it's not always going to be easy, but that's why we have each other because it's SOOOOO going to be worth it. And you'll already be a month ahead of all the gym goers & new years resolutions this year!!!!

 

Are you ready to MAX OUT? Turn up the heat with your workout routine & need a little push to get you there. Get a jump start on the weight loss train, feeling great for the holidays? Or do you have a few more questions, feel free to email me : alyssayourish@gmail.com

Now accepting applications ; please fill out the challenge application below! 

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The 5 Common Excuses Everyone Gives

This may come off the wrong way but this has been on my mind for awhile. I've been thinking about how I want to say it so I don't "hurt" anyone's feelings, but I'm just going to be brutally honest. I have been getting 5 common excuses lately when it comes to working out, eating healthy, joining a challenge group.

Here goes nothing.....

1. I just don't have time: let me stop you right there. We all have the same 24 hours in the day. So how are you using your time. If you are scrolling through Facebook, pinning on Pinterest, or watching hours of tv shows on On Demand, you have time. All you have to do is carve 25-30 minutes out for a quick home workout. You have to make time.

2.  It's too expensive: I had the same thought when I was considering joining a challenge group. For this to not get expensive you have to change your life. If you do nothing and add $130 into the mix, yes it will get expensive.  But if you want this bad enough you have to make some sacrifices. Take a look at your life and see where you are spending your money daily. Are you going every morning for a Mcdonald's breakfast sandwich & coffee which costs $5. A Starbucks coffee depending on size $6. If you stop doing these daily activities think of how much money can be saved in a single month. I use my Shakeology as a meal replacement, so that is less that needs to be spent at the grocery store.  It is all about making the choice to invest in your health, if you want the healthy lifestyle it just comes with sacrifices but with results in the end.

3. I can't stick to anything: If you think you can't; you won't... the power of belief.  Just because you haven't in the past does not mean you aren't now. You can do anything you put your mind too, no matter what it is. If you start this going all in and giving everything you got, finding a program you love and you ARE going to stick too you WILL. Accountability groups are so important in this aspect because I at one point in time did not stick to anything. I would start something and in two weeks because I wasn't seeing fast enough results I just quit, and there was no one to stop me because I was in on this alone. No judging when it comes to this group, this group is your safe haven. A place for you to check in for daily motivation, tell us about your struggles, what is working well for you, a place to just come for positive motivation, and when you feel like giving up or you are in a rut this group everyone will support you and push you to just keep going.

4. Eating healthy...way too expensive for us: It's not that it is expensive, maybe the fruits and veggies are just a little bit. But you are getting whole foods and you are staying full for way longer. You are fueling your body with proper nutrition so in the end you are not eating all the "crap" that makes you feel tired/sluggish/bloated right after you eat it. When you take care of your body, the likelihood of you being sick or given medication is slim to none.

5. I just don't have support:  You are not alone in this journey...and I have found that out the hard way. There are plenty of people out there who are looking for ways to get healthy & find a workout routine that works for them. The problem is people tend to think they are alone and they are just afraid to try and fail. If you want to get fit and healthy and you don't want to do it alone, you don't have too. I will support you 100% of the way and we will get you in an accountability group with other people just like you looking to create a healthier lifestyle. But let me just start by saying, failing is apart of life and it is what makes us who we are. All you have to do is start, you don't have to go out and run a marathon on your first day. This is going to be slow and steady. Remember this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. And believe in yourself, because I believe in YOU every step of the way.

If you haven't been in an accountability group before and you think maybe this is exactly what you need please feel free to take a few moments and fill out the application below and then we can discuss together what options are best for you. And if you have been in an accountability group before and you just fell off the wagon (sometimes we just do) and you want to get back on track feel free to fill this application out as well ! You are worth so much more than you give yourself credit for!!

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Weight Loss Awaits...Are You Ready?

Obstacles are apart of life. Sometimes they come at the most unexpected times. Sometimes they are out of our control and there is nothing we can do about it. You just have to go with the flow and catch your breath. These obstacles are force us to grow, to look at things differently, to either choose to stay the same, or decide to change things.

 

Before Mackenzie had lost all motivation to lose weight. She got down to her goal weight before getting pregnant with her third child. She indulged a little than she probably needed to and then it started to get hard to lose. By 8 months after she was still feeling tired and worn out. She was tired of feeling let down that nothing was changing with little effort. She saw the 21 day fix and people were getting results so she decided to give it a try. It simplified her eating.  

 

 

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE??

Beast Turkey Chili

Makes 4 servings, 1.5 cups each

Total Time: 50 mins

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: 35 mins

Ingredients : 

-1 teaspoon olive oil

-1.5 lbs lean ground turkey

- 1 medium white onion, chopped

-1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

-1.5 teaspoons ground cumin

-1/2 teaspoon sea salt

-1 tablespoon chili powder

-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

-1 (15 oz) can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained

-1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce (no-sugar added)

-2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions :

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-heat . Add turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

Cook, stir occasionally, for 10 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.

Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne powder; stir and cook for a minute.

Stir in kidney beans and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.

Serve warm sprinkled with parsley.

Truthful Thursday

So it's Thursday and it is time to get a little truthful. If you have been following my blog you know I have been completing PIYO and my progress/updates are at week 2 because I restarted week 3. I was slowly into it and with physical therapy, I kind of just lost my motivation (I told you I would be truthful). And in the last week and a half I have not done anything. This weekend I really took some time for myself and had to have a really good talk on my goals, why I started my journey, and what was going on with me.

I have truly been feeling lost and not knowing who I am. I cannot tell you when my mindset really started to shift but I have went to see my PCP and we are waiting for my blood work to come back (another blog post at a later time) Until then, I felt like I was letting my body and my negativity really take control of my life. I wasn't getting up in the morning to workout, I ate whatever the heck I wanted without really watching, I wasn't reading my personal development daily, and my whole mindset was pity me. I told myself this was no ones fault BUT your own. You have no one to blame for the excuses & decisions you have made. If I do have a health issue (we will deal with that when it comes down to it) but instead of throwing a pity party... I could have still kept my same normal routine.

Like I said in the beginning...this is truthful Thursday.

 I have been quiet.

 I have been MIA.

I have been looking for the right words, but I realized there are NO right words.

I'm honest with myself and know when I need to put my big girl pants on & get it together. This is me, 100% honest. Sharing my journey with you every step of the way. That means failures, success, weight loss, weight gain, life experiences, products, and much much more.

I am putting this out there for EVERYONE to hold me accountable. I have RE-STARTED Piyo this week and I am now on day 4. I am giving it my all this time around....no excuses. I am human and I mess up and take many steps back in my fitness journey (even as a coach). But every failure you encounter turns into an even BIGGER success story.

If you have questions for me or want to know more I would love to answer them. You can send me a private message on Facebook or email : alyssayourish@gmail.com 

Looking forward to chatting with you!

Bang Bang Shrimp

Let me tell you something here! I had this shrimp down in the Gulf Shores when I went to visit my Aunt & Uncle and fell in love. Seriously, every time we went down to a restaurant I ordered it. I never got sick of it & wanted to make it when I got home. Took me a few months to even try it, but we made it for dinner last night & delish.

Obviously the shrimp is not friend.
I did not use mayo I used Greek yogurt.

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
-1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
-3 drops Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce (or hot sauce of your choice)
-1 pound shrimp
-lettuce
-chopped scallions

Directions:

-Mix Greek yogurt with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. Add hot sauce to taste.

 -Sauté shrimp until cooked.

-Mix shrimp & sauce together.

-Line a plate with lettuce , top with chopped scallions.
-We also cooked brown rice & served with that.

 

Since we used the Greek yogurt it bit sweet rather than super hot like I remember, BUT it was still delish. If we would have used mayo in place it would have been the same way I remember. But I am all about promoting clean eating, so Greek yogurt it is. Small little choices over time make a big difference!

 

Fitness Motivation

Do you know as a beachbody coach for years I struggled with finding my motivation to stick to a diet, weight loss plan, pills, gym membership, & DVDs (which are now collecting dust.) we all struggle and it's something very hard to overcome.

Yes I needed to lose weight.

Yes I needed to get in shape. 

Yes I wanted to eat healthy.

Yes I wanted my stomach pains to stop.

but HOW......

 

If you don't find your "why" behind it all. If you "why" isn't strong enough to make you get teary-eyed or excite you forget it. Start there, really sit down and think about why you want to (insert your goals here). Your why is what is going to push you each and every single day. Make you realize that you can do this, and you are good enough.


So how do you find the motivation?

Do you see this picture, can you even believe that is me? Because honestly, I don't believe it and I hate looking at it still to this day. But I do because it is my daily reminder of how far I have come, how I felt, and it makes me work harder so I don't fall back in that same trap. But before Beachbody... I was a lost cause. I was so unhappy with myself & I was beginning to isolate from everything around me. If I had to get dressed up or get out of sweat pants, I tried to find an excuse for me not to leave the house.. SAD right? It was one weekend when myself & some college friends went up to visit UPJ, because our sorority was celebrating 25 years. We were all sitting around Friday Night waiting to go out talking about how summer was coming up, when someone asked a friend what she has been doing because she looked great. And what she said, she was in a Beachbody Challenge for ASA. It peeked my interest and I began asking her questions & if I could join, because I was at a point I tried everything and just could not stick to anything at all. I didn't even think twice to sign up and join. I'm one of those people if you tell me something, I will try it. I won't do research or anything. Of course I was weary about it , but I didn't let that show. I had to do something, try this for the last time.

So why did I join?

Every program comes with a nutrition guide, it allows you to get ideas for your week if you choose to use them. You get a schedule to follow so no need to look confused when you start. It is laid out right in front of you, all you need to do is pop in the DVD. Can you say money saver!! Think about it, you have had a gym membership or personal trainer (how much are you spending each year). Personal trainer you would defiantly show up everyday, but the gym with no one to push you..you may not show up there could be days, weeks, months you just don't show up & that money is gone. With Beachbody you pay for your challenge pack right when you begin and that is it! It's a lifestyle change; not a fad diet. Beachbody is not all about weight loss, they promote healthy living, and want you to succeed.  The #1 reason why I joined was the support. There is an unbelievable support system through the whole community, from your coach, fellow challengers, the community on the site. It never ends, if you are struggling someone is there to pick you up.

What's this Beachbody Challenge?

My job as your coach is to work with you one on one, helping you to achieve your fitness goals. Every month I ran closed online accountability groups. You decide on a fitness program, I can help you narrow them down if you would like & tell you what I think based on your goals you are looking to achieve but at the end, it is your call. I will plug in daily to give you motivation, support, recipes, tips, and anything you would like to go over. You will take before & after's (yes I know something we all dread) but it is something you will want to do, because you want a comparison from beginning to the end. YOU MUST CHECK IN DAILY! This is something that tends to get pushed off and people think just because they read the post they are participating. It only takes 5 minutes makes to stop in and tell us how your day is going, what went well, what you are struggling with, etc. Did you get your workout in , what your Shakeology recipe was, your meals for the day. 

YOU JUST HAVE TO COMMIT AND YOU WILL GET THE RESULTS!!!

 

 

 

I have found that after joining the Beachbody Challenge, the support and accountability is what was missing for me to succeed on a daily basis. Every day I would wake up excited to workout, make a new shakeology recipe, and check in with my challenge group. WHY? Because I did not want to fail & I know my fellow challengers were pushing play everyday so why shouldn't I? You can have the workouts, you can eat healthy, but if you don't have the support to lift you up when you are struggling will you continue? I know I didn't...if I had a bad day I wouldn't workout. Or if  wasn't seeing results I would get down on myself and give up. This worked for me and why wouldn't I share it with everyone else if it could help?

 

What more could you ask for? You purchase a challenge pack of YOUR choice. You get the nutrition guide, schedule of workouts, and you get to KEEP the program FOREVER. Plus you get total access to me as YOUR COACH and all the accountability/support in the world.

 

 

 

Are YOU ready to take the challenge?

Are YOU ready to take control of your life?

Are YOU ready to get fit and healthy?

If so, please take a moment to fill out my challenge application for my upcoming May 19th challenge group.

I promise this will be the best decision you ever made

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Clean Eating Peanut Butter Cups

 

 

THANK YOU GRACIOUS PANTRY!

 

 

There is no doubt about it, I will be trying these!!!

 

Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 garlic cloves ; chopped
1 pound ground turkey
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
1 egg
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tsp. Worcester sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp flax seed
olive oil spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat skillet of medium heat and add 1/2 tsp olive oil, sauté onion, and garlic. Sauté until soft and lightly brown. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and form into your meatloaf. Bake in oven for one hour or until the center is no longer pink. You may also drizzle ketchup over top to keep moist.

Clean Eating Stuffed Pepper Soup

Mother Nature you have done it again, when the groundhog said six more weeks BOY did he ever mean the full six weeks. The sun was slowly starting to creep out and that just wasn't good enough because it snowed & got cold once again. Which is why people are getting sick. One minute it goes from being freezing temps to 70 degrees with windows down & your shades on. But with the cold weather still slowly trying to stay around, I know I find it (as weird as this sounds) hard to find something to eat. Not saying we never have food in our house, but when it is cold at I am trying to stay warm, so I want something warm but healthy all at the same time.


I always wanted to try Stuffed Pepper Soup, so when I found this recipe I decided this is what we are having for dinner.

Ingredients:

 

*3 cups cooked brown rice (if you are paleo; totally do not need to add it in)

*1 lb of lean ground turkey

*1/2 cup of chopped green peppers

*1/2 cup of chopped red peppers

*1 cup of diced onions

*3 cloves of garlic ; chopped

*2 cans of diced tomatoes

*1 3/4 cups of tomato sauce

*2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

*salt & pepper (optional) for taste

 

 

Directions:

*In a large skillet brown the ground turkey on high and season with salt if you are using on high heat. Drain any fat (if there is any) then reduce to medium heat. Add peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes on low heat.

*Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth, and season with salt & pepper if you like. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat. Serve about 1 1/3 cup of soup in each bowl and 1/2 cup cooked brown rice on top.

For all my fixers I would say this would be a red (lean turkey), a yellow (brown rice; if you are using), and you could add a green (for the veggies).



New Coach ShoutOut

I just want to stop a take a moment to recognize someone new has decided to take a leap of faith and join my team. This lady and I met on Instagram. Who would have ever thought this little social media tool could connect people all around the world, just by posting pictures.

We first started talking because she was first interested in my February 10th Challenge Group. We started discussing fitness programs based on her needs and what she wanted to accomplish. Next, was finding her why and what was it that made her decide to reach out to me. She started to tell me about herself and what she did. Then, she got to talking about how she most recently passed her exam and received her certification to teach professionally. I brought up the coaching opportunity and here we are now. She is determined and one dedicated individual. She is ready to not only transform her life, but transform the lives around her!!!!

 

Everyone please help me in welcoming Sadia Arshad to my team!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

I am so excited you have decided to start with journey and put your trust in me. I can't wait for you to begin and start crushing your goals! WELCOME TO THE TEAM GIRL!!!!

 

 

 

It all start with a decision to try. A decision to take a leap of faith and do something that you have always wanted to do & maybe even scares you a little. They always say, if your dreams don't scare you...they just aren't BIG enough. Are you ready? Want to see if this is something for you? Check out the webinar a TOP coach did on what Beachbody is all about

 

Coach Webinar

 

AND APPLY NOW TO BE ON MY TEAM!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

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