#MotivationMonday : My 9 Week Postpartum Progress

#MotivationMonday

It's time for a progress update & a healthy little self shout out!

Here I am, two & a half weeks into my current program, and I'm celebrating FEELING more like myself..

I'm feeling stronger, less fluffy & a bit more confident in my skin.

Here's the deal 

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I'm not doing anything fancy or grueling.

I'm simply sticking to my commitment, doing my best & using tools that work when I do.

Would you believe I've only lost 1 pound & 2 inches between these two photos??

.. the transformation that's happening in my body now is fat loss + muscle gain.

To heck with numbers dictating our progress.

As far as I'm concerned, THIS is progress I'm proud of 🙌🏻🙌🏻

((Current customers >> SEE why I tell you to snap progress photos!?))

So what's my routine?

1. I do a 25 minute program that requires no equipment, minimal space & can be streamed anywhere.

2. I eat balanced. I don't throw in the towel on the weekends. I FILL myself up with legit, tasty food. No calorie counting. No food skimping.

3. I drink something called shakeology every.single.day. It improves my gut health, decreases cravings & is a super convenient//healthy meal

4. I use an app that allows me to track my physical progress & log my daily activity.. it even reminds me when I haven't posted my workout or shake!

That's all.
It's challenging, yet super simple.

I modify often.
I treat myself occasionally.
I have accountability.
I'm getting results the healthy way 💃🏻

I might be flexing my core in that second photo on the right, BUT I'm SO encouraged to see definition coming in & muscle mass building.. yall. I HAVE a core to flex again 💪🏻🙌🏻😭

#PostpartumMiracles

Want to know more about how you can get started too?

Email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com or apply HERE for more info!

#PostPartumGoals

#TransformationTuesday had me a little nostalgic yesterday, thinking back to the various programs I've completed & how each of them have changed my body in a different way.

These photos are only 8 weeks apart >> from that time I completed a program that only took me 22 minutes a day.

Seriously. 22 Minutes.

Think about that. I worked out 6 days a week for less than 30 minutes a day, eating healthy & drinking a shake that tastes like dessert. And this happened.

You know what's cool about THIS specific transformation??

I only lost 5 pounds, but I almost lost 10 inches all over my body.

You see, the scale isn't everything. But how we fit into our clothes, how STRONG we feel & how our body mass changes >> THAT'S what counts!!

And you know what's encouraging to me? THIS I can handle when baby girl comes. Pressing play & taking 30 minutes or less to get it done, without having to leave the house or finding someone to watch her. This I can & WILL do.

You see, there's a solution for all fitness levels, schedules & seasons of life. I'm confident moving forward and INSPIRED to take on a new challenge, because I know I have the tools that are going to help me get there.

Today, I'm my own #PostPartumGoals

So whether you're expecting, have a little one or two (or more) running around, are already active but need to step up your game or simply want to try something NEW >> I've got a challenge for you. Keep reading!

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If I could help you lose up to 15lbs in June &//OR July - - just in time for SUMMER - - by following a simple clean eating plan & pushing PLAY on your 30 minute workout from home - - would you be interested in learning more?!

Did I mention that I'll be there to coach, support & encourage you the whole way? Yep, Check in with me via a super simple APP right on your phone & log your fitness activities / victories for each of the monthly challenges I'm hosting!

SIMPLIFYING fitness + nutrition is my JAM! So trust me when I tell you that these program & this app is - streamlined!

Fill out THIS application if you'd like some more info!

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#GracefullyBalanced

Merry Fitmas : December Challenge Invite

Yep, my challenges don't stop for the holidays.. you know why?

Because stress, temptations & excuses don't either. #truthbomb

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The question is >> are you planning to skate through the rest of November & December because everyone else is.. avoiding routine, side stepping accountability, indulging (although not free of guilt), feeling icky in front of the mirror & uncomfy in your tight pants?🙅

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Yikes.. I've been there before.. trust me.

But the good news is, you don't have to, gals!

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Surprise surprise.. Y O U can join a group of other holiday warriors who are going to enjoy Christmas festivities while still following a routine that allows for flexibility during travel & options with nutrition. We're not striving for perfection, but we ARE striving to maintain balance.. of our mind, body & spirit during a wonderful time of year that typically induces chaos.

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So - I'm doing something special next month.

21 Days of FITMAS 🌲

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This women-only group will kick off on December 2nd & finish JUST in time to unplug Christmas Eve + Day with your loved ones. Perfect timing, right?

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We're using home (& mobile) workouts // we're part of a private, online group // we're drinking daily superfoods to help with digestion, cravings & energy // we're following customizable meal plans // & raffling off weekly prizes.

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What's required to join? All you need to do is choose a Beachbody program & shakeology flavor {your challenge bundle}, which is discounted & is your enrollment ticket into this private group.

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There's not much time left to join us - so email {lindseykollar@yahoo.com} or message me soon to complete your application & snag your spot. RSVP deadline is 11/25.. accepting 3 new participants, gals.

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Don't skip out & wish you had in a couple weeks. Let this be your gift to yourself this year! Nothing better to invest in then your physical, mental & even emotional health.

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#GracefullyBalanced

Gracefully Balanced JULY Challenge

Prep Prep Prepping as we approach the deadline to snag your spot in my Gracefully Balanced July Challenge.

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This group is for BUSY people who are either still WORKING, taking CLASSES or even TRAVELING during the summer months.

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It's for people who are NEW to fitness & those who want to try something DIFFERENT or more advanced.

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It's for people who want to be STRONGER than their excuses & want to COMMIT to working hard daily to achieve lasting results + create a lifestyle the can SUSTAIN.

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We're not popping any sort of appetite blocker or hoping for an overnight solution. We're using elite TOOLS on a consistent basis & combining them with the SUPPORT of our private, online community.

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The truth is, when you eat with a plan & train with a purpose - results are inevitable. And THAT'S what we're all about.

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So if you want to lose weight, tone up, gain some muscle, maintain your current state AND get healthier from the inside-OUT ---- email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com to start the application process & hold one of THREE openings remaining for *new* participants.

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You have until 6/28 to join us, we LAUNCH this challenge on July 5th!

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Stop watching & join us!

#ExcusesDontMakeResults #HealthyFromTheInsideOut #GracefullyBalanced

Love Your WHOLE Self, Cellulite & All

Yeah, it's a whole lotta not fun exposing parts of yourself that you battle insecurity with.

But it's not fair to just post certain shots or my "after photos" leading you to believe that my body, self esteem & journey is all rainbows + butterflies.

The truth is, social media makes it easy to share the highlights. That doesn't mean I don't want to keep it real, but also want to be sure that I'm keeping my ‪#‎GracefullyBalanced‬ presence inspiring and uplifting, focused on positivity and solution.

 

However, it's probably good every now and again to humble myself a bit and remind y'all that I'm not a picture of fitness perfection.. I'm just a girl, dedicated to wellness, in the pursuit of being graceFULLy balanced. Learning to love myself.. ALL of me.

So.. This picture of my tushie.. {And you better be grateful I didn't go with a full rear shot} is real. This is STILL what healthy looks like! I could be forever dedicated to working out + healthy eating and STILL have cellulite. ‪#‎sorryitstrue‬ ..

But that doesn't mean I'm not working hard. It doesn't mean I'm not making progress. It's just part of who I am!

 

So YOU.. You over there doing a billion squats, counting calories religiously & stressing over imperfections.

 

LOVE YOURSELF.. Flaws and all. Because they don't define you. They're just a tiny piece of the puzzle that makes you who you are.

 

So whether it's cellulite, a pear shape bod, etc.. Love it all.

 

Simply so your BEST every day to seek balance + care for your mind, body & spirit.

 

Share the LOVE!

Gracefully Balanced March Accountability

You know what most women crave?

(Besides chocolate 🍫 of course..)

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It's not a six pack.. Or 50 pound weightloss.. Or to be able to run 13.1 trillion miles..

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Most women crave confidence.

A sense of pride.

The ability the give themselves GRACE despite their short comings & to rid themselves of GUILT and pressure.

To be in control of their habits and choices. To feel a true presence of BALANCE in their lives.

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You might {think} you want a 6 pack, but dig a little deeper, sister.. What would it mean for you to overcome emotionally driven eating? This was HUGE for me!

Or what about being able to exercise 5 times a week in a comfortable environment and not feel STRESSED about getting it done? Is that a foreign thought?

Gosh, how valuable & special would you feel to know that you have a community of 

en who are supporting you every step of the way?? Life..changing..

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That's the purpose of my gracefully balanced challenge. I desire for YOU to experience what I have. The ability to implement lifestyle changes and be okay (& even PROUD of) simply doing your personal best each day.. Because this "shin-dig" I'm inviting you to isn't a sprint.. It's not a race #hallelujah 

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..it's a LIFESTYLE, y'all.

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We aren't perfect.. And that's one of the beauties of this group/community. We're real women. Who are really busy. Who really {need} a sustainable change.

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Dare to make a change & let me coach you through it. Join my {online} accountability group in March & see what's possible.

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Apply using the link below {by Feb. 29th} to learn more & hold your spot.

It's time to become #gracefullybalanced 

http://bit.ly/GracefullyBalancedChallenge

22 Minute Hard Corps Questions Answered by a Test Group Participant

With this being my FINAL week of 22 Minute Hard Corps & the LAUNCH only being 6 days away, I figured it was time to answer a few questions and let you know a little about what you can expect with this program.

22 Minute Hard Corps is a quick, relentless & EFFECTIVE workout program created by the one and only Tony Horton. The workouts are made up of total body, functional fitness moves that will exhaust MANY muscle groups in just 22 minutes a day.. Seriously.. 2 2 m i n u t e s .

This program is efficient and challenging. The meal plan is simple and easy to follow. ANYONE, I mean anyone can do this program y'all.

I can't WAIT for you to see the results of both men and women of ALL ages, backgrounds and starting points. We've got test group participants who have had heart attacks and transformed their lives & are getting SHREDDED. We have folks who were over weight keeping up with the workouts and LEANING out. We've got people in their 50's kicking BUTT every day.

It's truly amazing what you can do from home, in less than half an hour, with minimal equipment, while following a professional who keeps you motivated the entire time.

HALFWAY through my final week before I document my results this weekend & then start with the optional 9th week called "Hell Week" (full of double and triple workout days!). Wish me luck!!

Time to #GETSOME

Crunchy Java Frappe: Shakeology Recipe

My daily superfoods are a 🚫no brainer🚫 & I love that each day I get to choose how I whip them up..


Last night was was a perfect evening complete with hubby snuggles and puppy love, but was >lacking< in the sleep department 😴


So this mornings concoction was an easy choice when I awoke with an IMMEDIATE hankering for coffee anything.

Crunchy Java Frappe ☕

8+ ice cubes
Scoop of cafe latte Shakeology
10 oz. of water
8+ whole coffee beans


Ahhhh... Hit the SPOT 🎯 You've gotta try this recipe, y'all!

To learn more about shakeology, visit this prior post.


‪#‎superfoods‬ ‪#‎breakfastrecipes #coffeelover

Love YOURSELF, February Challenge

We've all heard it before that you can't love the people around you the way they should be loved, if you don't first love yourself.. this means accepting your flaws and caring for yourself spiritually, mentally & physically.

Are you doing this? Are you giving yourself GRACE? Are you maintaining balance in your life? Are you being the best wife, mom, teacher, student, friend, employee you can be because you've made >yourself< a priority?

In February, I want to help *10 women* love themselves again.. to love & appreciate the body+life God's given them through discipline, balance, commitment & positivity.

This journey isn't free, it's GOING to require an investment.. both of your time and resources. But I can tell you this, if you commit & truly give it your all, you WILL experience results and be a better woman at the end of our time together.

Ask yourself this.. are you worth it?

Yes.You.Are.

So how does this work?

The 10 women who choose to join me in February will be part of a PRIVATE, online group of women only. These women come from ALL different backgrounds, different states (even countries) and no two look alike! We are unique individuals finding common ground through the pursuit of wellness.

What's your commitment?

-Give me just 30 minutes of your day to complete workouts from the comfort, privacy and convenience of your own home.

-Learn how to fuel your body with a simple meal plan that DOESN'T leave you starving and doesn't require you to count calories.

-Be willing to be vulnerable and transparent with an incredible group of women who need you as much as you need us.

-Commit to drinking a nutrient dense shake once a day that is going to fill your nutritional deficiencies.. oh and tastes like a milkshake

This challenge starts on February 8th and these first come first serve spots are *limited.* If you've been waiting for an opportunity and looking for a sign.. this is it, girlfriend.

I'm not look for ladies who are half in.. not sure about change. I'm looking to dive IN with women who are READY to embrace change and LOVE themselves to better serve the ones they care for.

I've helped many women reach their goals and be PROUD of themselves again.. I'd LOVE to help you do the same. If you're interested, drop your email below for additional information OR send me an email directly to lindseykollar@yahoo.com .

And how about this? Do all of those amazing women in your life a favor and share this blog post with them.

Time to LOVE YOURSELF, ladies.

‪#‎loveyourself‬ ‪#‎gracefullybalanced‬ ‪#‎everyonematters‬

NEW Cafe Latte Shakeology Flavor

Attention all of you coffee, java, latte, mocha, frappe lovers:

I'm not sure if eating healthier has ever been more appealing..

We're pretty excited that a bag of this delicious goodness is on it's way to the Ghoens Casa!

I could eat 7 salads & take my vitamins/supplements.. or I could drink this.

*easy choice*

Ask me how you try Cafe Latte too, y'all.

Curious what's so special about shakeology? Read and watch THIS.

Time to talk: Shakeology {video tell all}

I've written several times before about Shakeology & I'm sure by now you know that Nate and I really value it.

But what's really in it?

What's so special about it?

Is it a simple protein shake?

Or just a run-of-the-mill meal replacement shake?

I get it.. you've heard a little.. and seen a lot of opinions.

It's time to break it DOWN so that you can decide for yourself!

*be sure to watch this bad boy in HD*

To ask more questions or to learn more about how to order shakeology, email lindseykollar@yahoo.com .

22 Minute Hard Corps Prep Weekend: BEFORE PHOTOS

Today was the DAY for my 22 Minute Hard Corps BEFORE photos!!!

Normally, before photos can be a drag. In them we see all of the bad choices made & the many workouts skipped.

Today, was different though.. my before photos had me EXCITED! Because I KNOW that in a couple of months, I'm going to be able to look at them to see how FAR I've come.

Next up:: Intro Video

Tomorrow:: FOOD PREP

Monday:: #GETSOME

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Wish me luck!!!!!

#22MinuteHardCorps #TonyHorton #TestGroup