Holiday Humbug or Holiday Hustle? FREE Health & Fitness Challenge Support Group

I could start this blog in a very cliche way and share that the average weight gain during Thanksgiving and the New Year fluctuates between 7-10lbs -- BUTTTT I think we're all pretty damn aware that the Holiday season brings about a layer of holiday wrapping we don't exactly look forward to unwrapping in the early months of the New Year.

So with stating the obvious, let me first say that this time last year I was attempting (key word: attempting) to start my competition training to do bikini NPC.

I thought to myself, 'WHY let the Holidays dictate WHEN I decide to hit my goals?!'

And I STILL have that mindset. And I STILL have that goal. But guess what? Like any normal person, I QUIT! I decided it wasn't for me, saying that I loved FOOD TOO MUCH!

Talk about about BAH-HUM-BUG! I realized however, that you CAN still LOVE food (and even more so) while getting in amazing shape.

Now that I'm MORE aware of what it REALLY takes to take your health and fitness to the next level, I feel more prepared than ever to share that WITH YOU!

But our starting place isn't exactly the same. When I got started with this competition prep, I had been using Beachbody at home workout programs for the last 4 years.

And DAMN proud of that because they got me into the BEST shape of my life!

But there's that one ingredient we all try to maneuver around when it comes to seeing results...

Our eating habits. 

Diet. 

Nutritional plan.

Or lack there of. 

WhatEVAH you want to call it is fine, but it's the key to unlock the potential of a nice, chiseled, toned, sexy body that most of us crave.

And lemme just say... if I had to pick ONE program that could prepare me the BEST for learning to meal prep, plan and portion out my meals, it was the 21 Day Fix Extreme and 21 Day Fix.

Whether you've browsed my blog before or this is your first time, the 21 Day Fix is a comprehensive, no nonsense, hit it where it counts, kinda program.

WHY YOU (AND I) WANT TO DO IT?: 

Your (Autumn Calabrese) trainer won't cost an arm and leg. 

Whether you're like me and want to work your way up to a competition. 

OR you just want to look great all year round. 

OR you're tired of using the end of the year as an excuse for why you got fluffy.

OR you're ready to get serious about your goals BUT... 

You really NEED the guidance, accountability, and support of a COACH.... 

Well, then. You are in FAVOR ;-) I've done this program multiple times. That's why I make a GREAT coach and guide while you're on your journey to hit your goals.

Keep reading if you want to JOIN ME in doing the program while having my support and daily check ins.

And here's a piece of solid advice for you: You can use this program again and again and again and again. 

That's the reason I ALWAYS come back to it. I bought it once and use it again. And Again. And again.

And I get results EVERY TIME (every time I stick to it consistently, I might add).

Now we could use the holidays as AN EXCUSE as to WHY we didn't reach our goals or we can make it OUR REASON TO HIT OUR GOALS!

I would rather avoid the hum-bug of excuses because I know that life happens -- holidays, birthdays, weddings, travel, you name it.

If I can get the fittest, healthiest I've ever been during the Holidays, I can do ANYTHING.

Imagine that confident boost! 

So the question for you is.... ARE YOU WITH ME?

If you are then check it. Holiday Hustler. ;-) 

What You Get: 

• ME, as your FREE Beachbody Coach to help guide and keep you accountable through the rest of the year (and with the choice to keep it up through 2016!) 
• Goal Setting Session via 30 minute phone call or video chat 
• Daily Check-Ins via PRIVATE Facebook Group OR Daily Check Ins via Emails with ME
• Guidance and help creating your own PERSONAL meal plan according to your goals and tastebuds 
• 21 Day workout schedule with a variety of workouts to target ALL areas! 
• Option to get a 3 Day Cleanse to either kick off or finish with your new workout program
• 30 Day Supply of Shakeology, a health meal replacement shake that delivers over 70 superfoods, antioxidants and vitamins to increase your results and curb bad cravings. 
• ...& MORE! 

WHERE DO I GET IT? 

The group is held in a private online Facebook group, only visible to the members involved. So anything you share is totally confidential. 

Once you've ordered your 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack (fancy for; bundled deal of 21 Day Fix Workout and Meal Plan and 30 day Shakeology supply) you will be added into the group.

Just be sure you use the LINK BELOW and contact ME so we can get you started and work on those GOALS!

Don't have Facebook? No problem, you can stay in touch with me via cell, and email. We can also cheer each other on Instagram if you have that too. 

Not only that, but it's on sale this month for $140 << normally Shakeology is $130 alone, and you get it WITH your challenge pack, so you're practically stealing from us. Thanks. 

YOU HAVE 4 OPTIONS: Based on your goals, and how much you want to invest in yourself! 

A few things to keep in mind while proceeding: 

• 21 Day Fix is the FIRST program and suggested for beginners, AND/OR those who haven't worked out in a while. 

• 21 Day Fix Extreme is for 21 Day Fix Graduates, AND/OR those who workout and are ready for the next challenge. 

• You can choose between 5 flavors of Shakeology or do a combination for your 30 day supply.

• The 3 Day Cleanse is an option if you want to increase your results or have a bigger weight loss goal. I've done the 3 Day Cleanse after I finished the 21 Day Fix and lost an additional 5 pounds! 

Not sure which is better for you, 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme? Watch this: 

To order your 21 DAY FIX CHALLENGE PACK CLICK HERE!

(Includes 21 Day Fix workout program/schedule, meal plan, 30 Day Supply of Shakeology and access to the support group/daily check in emails/my coaching services)

To order your 21 DAY FIX CHALLENGE PACK WITH THE 3 DAY CLEANSE CLICK HERE!

(Includes 21 Day Fix workout program/schedule, meal plan, 30 Day Supply of Shakeology, 3 Day Cleanse and access to the support group/daily check in emails/my coaching services)

To order your 21 DAY FIX EXTREME CHALLENGE PACK CLICK HERE!

(Includes 21 Day Fix EXTREME workout program/schedule, meal plan, 30 Day Supply of Shakeology and access to the support group/daily check in emails/my coaching services)

To order your 21 DAY FIX EXTREME CHALLENGE PACK WITH THE 3 DAY CLEASE CLICK HERE!

(Includes 21 Day Fix EXTREME workout program/schedule, meal plan, 30 Day Supply of Shakeology, 3 Day Cleanse and access to the support group/daily check in emails/my coaching services)

We officially start November 30th, but the group is OPEN NOW to give you a head start, sneak peaks on recipes and meal plans, as well as some other pre-season goodies to get you excited for this new CHANGE! 

See you ladies soon! <3

I CANT WAIT to do THIS again!

CIAO!

T25 on SALE - T25 Womens Results

It’s prettyyyyy crazy to look back at what I accomplished about this time last year with T25… I certainly had my reservations about whether or not a 25 minute workout program would deliver results. When it comes to fitness, I’m skeptical first and then ‘show me’ next. I know a LOT of you are probably like that. You want to KNOW it works before you invest right? Heck, we ALL want that.

But… sometimes you have to INVEST first, and find out NEXT. For a while there, I was WAITING for things to happen. Waiting to see if my stomach would go back to how it was in high school (the good ole days of fast metabolism and burritos are long gone), waiting to see if my lower body would shape up, waiting to feel more energized, waiting… waiting… and waiting.

Sometimes you have to leave the waiting room and go into the operating room. You gotta get down to business and identify what you NEED to MAKE happen in order to get the results you’re looking for.

And at the point the tool lying on the ‘surgical table’ so to speak was T25. I wanted to see if a 25 minute cardio/body weighted resistant program was going to get me from where I was to where I wanted to be. I KNEW ShaunT would deliver a great program because I had done Insanity before (and loved it but couldn’t hang with the high impact and bad knees).

I think MOST of you know what happened after that… but if you don’t — it reignited my passion for fitness, it centered my vision on what I could do and wanted to accomplish, it made everything else seem POSSIBLE.

I started to see myself in a new light, more confidence, I became happier, more energy, and finally… EXCITED!

I don’t know where YOU are at exactly in your journey… but if you ARE ready for a change, I want you to know, you can’t WAIT for it to happen, you have to MAKE it happen! && lucky for you T25 and Shakeology are on sale till the end of August, which just so happens to be the cut off date for….

“LOOK at that BODY” (I workout) Challenge  And it only took 25 minutes a day, sometimes the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that LITTLE extra!

If this sounds like something you would want to check out, please don’t hesitate to fill out this APPLICATION RIGHT NOW (or at least bookmark it for later — I know that I forget it easily if its not done asap)

I cant wait to see YOUR results. I’ve seen mine, they’re great but its 100x more exciting to see new ones! Will it be you?

Body Beast for Women - What is Body Beast?

So ladies, lets talk WEIGHTS. And not the number reflected on the scale, but the ones on the barbells and dumbbells.

I never really lifted weights until I tried P90X... I kindaaaa had no clue as to what I was doing... and I had NO IDEA that there was a rhythm and method to the madness.

And ya know? I always saw those REALLY in shape girls and I wondered, "WHAT the HECK is SHE DOING?"

So I decided, "I'll join the YMCA.. and lose at least 20lbs!"

MHMMM. AND then I realized, I had no idea what I was doing at the gym. I would do workouts with weights, ya know -- the usual shoulder presses, bicep curls and chest presses. I went to ab classes, zumba, spin. I tried it ALL.


To be like those TONED girls I saw, and to really shape my muscles two things needed to happen and they were this:

1. I needed to get SERIOUS about nutrition 
2. I needed to get on a program of some sort program or schedule

But...

I wasn't on a schedule.
I didn't have much accountability, I was flying solo.
I wasn't really sure what to do with nutrition... count calories? portion control? paleo? vegan? WTF?

Sound familiar? I'm sure there's a few of you reading this going "uh huh, been there, done that!"

Well lets fast forward a few years later to NOW -- after doing Body Beast on and off for over a year (and completing it last year) I realize how uneducated I was about lifting. It's much more than bicep curls here and there, and ab classes.

P90X taught me a lot, don't get that wrong, BUT something about Body Beast two years later got me really into lifting weights and learning about the different sets (read the difference between Body Beast and P90X )

 I feel it accelerated my results AND once I started seeing PROGRESS, I got ADDICTED.

Body Beast. Intimidating name, and at first I thought, "that is such a dumb name" HA! I swear I'm the most skeptical coach sometimes, but I always going, "I really like what you did there" later on (cough T25 cough, I totally thought 25 min wasn't that great of a workout BUT here's my honest review HERE)

BUT don't let that name fool you, there's nothing more satisfying knowing that you're increasing body strength, and the word "BEAST" becomes your best friend.

Hench, LADY BEAST.

I'm always looking for women, who either love to lift or want to learn. Maybe you're the type going, "yeah I have no idea what I'm doing" or you're a seasoned vet and you like Arnold as much as I do.

If that sounds like you, I would LOVE to hear from you. You can easily contact me HERE.

So let's get onto the goods, shall we?

What's included in Body Beast:

12 workouts:

• Build: DVDs 1-4 Lay the foundation for a huge new you. Give every muscle in your body a major pump with Super Sets and Giant Sets.
• Bulk: DVDs 5-9 Force Sets, Progressive Sets, Combo Sets, and Multi-Sets build on the size you gained in Phase 1. Now the focus shifts to muscular hypertrophy, the technical term for the muscle cells enlarging, bringing about explosive muscle growth.
• Beast: DVDs 10-12 With fat-burning cardio, relentless circuit-training, and intense core work, you'll be amazed at your increasing capacity to lift heavier weights and grow bigger, more defined muscles.

You'll also get these valuable tools:

• The Book of Beast. Get huge without wasting a second. This info-packed program guide gives you tips on proper form and safety, explains the science behind growing your muscles, breaks down the nutrition you need to reach your goals, and even boosts your motivation.
• "How to Eat Like a Beast" Eating Plan. Exceptional bodies are made in the kitchen. This comprehensive guide provides a calorie calculator, portion charts, food lists, and suggested supplements to help you bring out your inner Beast.
• 90-Day Daily Workout Calendar. We've done the work for you, so you always know which exercises to do, when. Just follow along and chart your progress.
• When you order through a coach (like me) you will also get Lucky 7, a BONUS workout DVD ;-)

So you're probably wondering, "WHY Body Beast? What makes this difference than the other programs?"

Glad ya asked ;-)

And I'll be straight forward with you. Doing a little of this and that once in a while won't get you results. Going to the gym and walking around from machine to machine without a plan won't get you results. Running 30 mins a day on the treadmill won't get you results. Just working out and not eating good won't get you results. Just eating good and NEVER working out will keep you healthy, but soft. 

I know this because I DID IT. I speak from experience, not a soap box. I want to help you see results. But the excuses gotta go! 

If you're tired of wondering "what the heck am I doing? Why am I not getting results? What's the deal, how do I get toned?" 

then I've got your answer. Get on a workout schedule. Get on some type of nutrition plan. Push yourself, grab heavy weights, DO BODY BEAST.  Try something NEW. *the photo to the right is my current transformation from 2010-2014

 They say INSANITY is doing the same thing and expecting different results.

So let's do something about it! Let's PROVE that lifting weights makes women strong, sexy, toned! That it's not about bulking, or looking manly. Years of rumors just being passed on, and its time to put it to end. 

I touched a bit on nutrition earlier, and expressed how important that is. If you are wanting my help, I host monthly challenge fitness groups on Facebook for women. It's one of the BEST parts about my job, watching women (like you) reach their goals and find CONSISTENCY and accountability.

The challenge groups are 100% FREE, the three things you need to invest in is

1. A program (like Body Beast) 
2. Nutrition (like the REAL DEAL -- we'll talk more about this when we talk about your current nutrition)
3. Yourself -- you need goals, you need a reason to do it even on days you don't feel like doing it 

To get more information about my monthly From Flab to Fab Fitness Challenge Groups, click HERE. 

I hope to hear from you soon!