How Bad Do You Want It?

"Why I am doing this?", "Should I just give it up?", "what am I doing this for?", "I'm really not cut out for this".  These were just a few of the thoughts in my mind this past month.  I've struggled this month (and in July) to find my motivation, to reach out to people.  However, as much as those thoughts took up residence in my mind, I did my best to ignore them. There were some days I let them out to play....other days I just shut them down.

I'm a Beachbody coach and really love and enjoy what I do.  Sharing what has worked for me with others and what it's doing for them is very rewarding.  It's not about the money or the rewards.  However, I got caught up in that and lost sight of WHY I coach.  

I decided to take a step back and rediscover my reason for joining this amazing company.  My reason (or Why) is to share with others what Beachbody has done for me.  I have enjoyed a healthier and fitter lifestyle because if this company so why would I not share it with others.  The other part of my why is to provide the financial freedom my family needs and deserves.  I am here to set an example for my son to learn to make healthy choices in life.  

Here are some things that I did to keep myself pushing play everyday, even though I wanted to quit.

1.  I stayed consistent.  Meaning I kept posting my accountability (sweaty face pic and meals).  I also began posting more motivational and inspirational quotes and pictures.

2.  I didn't stop working out.  I made the decision one year ago to change my lifestyle and there is nothing that will stop me from maintaining this now.  When I get my workout in, I FEEL much better.  I'm in a better mood, which in turn makes me a better person

3.  I started reading personal development books daily.  I made it a goal to read for at least 30 minutes each day.  It's amazing how reading a book can help you has a person and help your business grow.  I'm currently reading Go Pro by Eric Worre and The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman.  

4.  I joined groups that would help hold me accountable in this business.  I was/am required to post my accountability daily...and it didn't matter if I didn't do anything business related that day or not.  I still posted.  

5.  I keep track of everyone I talked to.  And because I've been doing this, I didn't like seeing empty days...so that was a motivating factor in and of itself.

6.  I always check in for team calls, the National Wake up Call (which is every Monday morning).  Tons of nuggets of information from these calls.  Even if I cannot make it when they're happening, I make to listen to the recording.  These calls have become a very important part of my weekly schedule.

These are just a few things that I've done to keep myself moving forward.  I could've easily given up and decided that this business just isn't for me.  But I KNOW that I can succeed in this IF I keep doing these things I just mentioned.  It all comes down to consistency.  

Chicken Taco Salad

Chicken Taco Salad

Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
3 whole wheat tortilla soft shells
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (evoo)
Taco seasoning
4 cups of lettuce (I prefer a spring mix)
1 cup of chopped tomatoes
1 cup of chopped cucumbers
1 cup of chicken or 1 can of chicken breast packed in water (you can get canned chicken at Costco)
1 cup of shredded cheddar/mozza blend cheese
1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup salsa 

Preparation:
Cut the tortilla shells into wedges, spray a baking sheet with evoo, place the wedges on the sheet and lightly spray the wedges with oil.  Bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.  Make sure to turn over halfway through baking time.  You want them to crisp evenly on both sides.

Meanwhile put about 1 Tbsp of evoo in a skillet.  Add the chicken and cook on medium heat.  Be sure to break the chicken to look shredded.  Add taco seasoning (as little or as much as you want)

While the chicken and the shells are cooking, prepare the lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers.  Also mix the greek yogurt and salsa together...this will become your sauce. 

Once the tortilla shells are done, remove from oven and place them on the plates, and begin to build your salad.  

This makes a wonderful lunch or a light supper.  

Enjoy!! 

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

Total Time: 50 hour 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients
Rice (whatever type you like to use, I prefer basmati) - enough for 6 servings
1 can of chicken breast (or 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded)
1 egg (optional)
1-2 cups of your choice of veggies, cut into small pieces
Oriental seasoning (I prefer Epicure's Aisian Stir-fry seasoning)
1-2 Tbsp of soy sauce (low-sodium brand)
1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil

Cook the rice as per package, I prefer to cook my rice in some chicken or vegetable stock.  It gives the rice a great flavour.  Place oil in a large skillet and heat at medium.  Brown the chicken, add the veggies and cook until they are tender-crisp.  Scramble the egg and set aside.  Add the rice to the chicken and veggies, mix well.  Add the egg, seasoning and soy sauce.  

Serve by itself or with a nice green salad.

Enjoy!!

Easy Turkey Burgers

Total time: 30 minutes

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 package of ground turkey

3/4 cup rolled oats

1 egg

1/4 cold water

Italian seasoning to taste

Sea salt and pepper (optional)

Mix all ingredients together, form into 4 nice size patties.  Grill for about 7-10 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear.  Serve on a whole wheat hamburger bun or a thin sandwich bun and a salad.