Spring into Action

Spring cleaning, spring fever and spring everything. What an exciting time of year for fresh new beginnings. Some of the seeds we have planted in building a healthy life are starting to pop up and others just need a little more time.

Spring seems to translate to activity and getting back outside and taking time to smell the flowers. Most of you know I am a huge bird fan and I had the best Spring gift ever this morning. While out filling the bird feeders a Finch came and landed on a bush very near me, maybe two feet away. They normally don’t come anywhere near us when we are out there. Today however, he was watching me pour Sunflower Seeds and flew over and landed on my back. Yes, it’s true and I was speechless. It is one of those things I always imagine happening and yet never really believed it would.

For years, I did not believe I could build a healthy life either and now I am doing it. As of today I am down a total of 53.9 pounds! Still have a long way to go and yet was still excited to see my percentage move from 28% to 29% completed.

I am giving myself a ‘spring into action’ goal for the next three months. Between now and June 21st (first day of summer) I have set an intention to release another 15 pounds bringing my total to about 65 pounds. I have been making steady progress and just wanted to step it up a little.

Do you have a goal to spring you into action? Have you become a little complacent about your weight and fitness levels? If so, take the spring challenge with me. If you are already working it, how bout kicking it up a notch.

And it is also a wonderful time to be planting lots more seeds to bloom in summer.

Helping Reshape the World,

Judi

Climbing Michi's Ladder: Spelt
By Denis Faye

One of the few foods in tier one not related to spinach, spelt is instead a grain related to wheat, but with a nuttier, sweeter flavor. It also tends to be much more nutritious. Yes, it does contain gluten, so if you have a serious condition, you might want to bump it off your personal tier one, but many people with wheat allergies or intolerance are fine with spelt.

The nutrition facts:
Half a cup of cooked spelt is 123 calories, 1 gram of fat, 25 grams of carbs, 6 grams of protein (far more than wheat), and 4 grams of fiber.

You'll find a handsome 13 percent of your recommended daily allowance (RDA)* for niacin, as well as some vitamin E, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, and folate. The mineral side of things is much more impressive, with 12 percent of the RDA for magnesium, 15 percent for phosphorus, 11 percent for copper, and 56 percent for manganese. You'll also find calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, and selenium.

Spelt is the poster child for whole grains as a viable source of carbohydrates. It has minerals and protein you won't find in fruits and veggies. Also, spelt and other whole grains contain their own unique set of phytonutrients, which early research indicates can take on issues such as cancer and heart disease.

How do you eat this stuff?
Spelt works exactly like wheat, so if you're a baker, cut your flour with spelt flour or replace it entirely. If you're not a baker, there are plenty of great commercial breads and pastas out there for all your "spelty" desires.

"Slim in 6" and "Shakeology" Special ! ! !

Wow! The Slim in 6 and Shakeology special is for a limited time only! March 16 – April 30, anyone ordering the newly revamped Slim in 6 and Shakeology together will get 25% off of Slim in 6. They can order the Shakeology on Home Direct or as a one time purchase.

• Slim in 6 originally debuted in the year 2000. Ten years later it is Beachbody’s longest running fitness infomercial and our best-selling program. It still continues to produce the best weight loss results in the fitness industry. Over 1.5 million copies have been sold.
  
• Slim in 6 uses what Debbie calls “slim training”. That’s a technique she uses that incorporates high reps and low weights to shrink the body without adding bulk. Debbie even admitted that her Mom once told her that she should just resign herself to the fact that her genetics caused her to have big thighs, so she was determined to find a way to shrink them!
  
• Transitioning from one muscle group to the next keeps you sweating and burning calories without overtraining. You get slight muscle growth offset by the body’s loss of fat. The result is a slimmer and fitter you!
  
• The new version of Slim in 6 includes redesigned packaging, new music, new set, newly shot workouts, and some new moves!
  
• Shakeology is now incorporated into the 6 day express diet plan.
  
• Slim in 6 now has a Spanish track.

  It’s getting to be that time of year when everyone is wondering how they will lose those last stubborn pounds before Summer gets here! Help them out by sending them this link to a GREAT special!

  http://tinyurl.com/SlimIn6-shakeology

Game Plan Event

If you are in Southern California I would like to invite you to be my guest at a Beachbody Business Info meeting on Friday, March 26th. If you decide you would like to become a coach and start your training the next day, join us on Saturday for the Game Plan Training Event in Newport Beach, CA. Please rsvp HERE for one or both. If you decide to join my coaching team, lunch on Saturday is my treat.

JOIN ME:

The Game Plan Road Tour is THE Coach training event. In just a few short hours, you'll learn to maximize your efforts, build your business, and earn a bigger paycheck.

Friday, March 26th
• 7:00 PM PT Business Briefing followed by a casual networking mixer
Saturday, March 27th
• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT—Main training event
• Complimentary parking
• Lunch buffet provided for just $12

Weekday Mornings:

Get you day off to a healthy start! Join us for the The Healthy Breakfast Club call.

Every Monday Night!

6 PM – Vista Team Beachbody Resolution Solution Work Out

Also on Monday Nights:

Join us to learn about programs, products and the Beachbody opportunity.

7 PM – Vista Team Beachbody Info Meeting
7:30 PM – Coach Training

Click HERE if you would like more information.

Saturday Mornings:

Weight Loss Mastermind Call:

Important!!! Not Being Held this Week. I will be at the Beachbody Game Plan Event!

Each Saturday Morning at 10:00 AM PT we have a weight loss support and mastermind call. We review our successes from the past week, address challenges and create solutions and set goals and intentions for the next week. For call info HERE.

The Ingredients of Shakeology:

Flaxseed

What is flaxseed? Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant, which is believed to have originated in Egypt. It grows throughout Canada and the northwestern United States. Flaxseed oil comes from flaxseeds. Common Names—flaxseed, linseed Latin Names—Linum usitatissimum

Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC, according to the Flax Council of Canada. By the 8th century, King Charlemagne believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed he passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it. Fast-forward 13 centuries and some experts would say we have preliminary research to back up what Charlemagne suspected all those years ago.

Although flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components, it owes its healthy reputation primarily to three ingredients:

• Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.

• Lignans, which have both, plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75- 800 times more lignans than other plant foods

• Fiber. Flaxseed contains both the soluble and insoluble types.

What are the benefits of flaxseed?

Benefits of flax seed as shown in many studies include lowering total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) levels. Other benefits show that flax seed may also help lower blood triglycerides and blood pressure. It may also keep platelets from becoming sticky therefore reducing the risk of a heart attack

Recent studies also showed positive benefits of flax seed oil in Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. Flax seed oil seems to be able to heal the inner lining of the inflamed intestines.

Some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet. There’s some evidence it can help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. That’s quite a tall order for a tiny seed that’s been around for centuries: flaxseed.

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Are you curious about tasting Shakeology and hesitate to order because you don't know if you will like it or not?

For the 20 people who e-mail me - I will send a sample of either the Chocolate or Greenberry Flavor in an individual serving package.

Please complete the request form HERE

I value being your coach! I value the money you work hard to earn and I believe so strongly in the VALUE of Shakeology, I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is!

When you decide to purchase it and invest in your health for the short & long term, let me know. I can help you purchase Shakeology for the least amount of money possible.

Bottoms up

Beachbody is more than P90X

Every Sunday evening at 6PM PT I am holding a short telephone information call for you to learn more about Beachbody and what we offer. Examples of what we will covering include:

• Preferred Customer Program
• Becoming a Coach
• What is Shakeology and the Shakeology Sweepstakes
• How do I log my workouts into WOWY and qualify for the daily drawing
• What is included in the Beachbody Club Membership
• And any other questions you might have.
  
  We will be creating a specific number for this call we will post. Please send an email to judi@shakethefatoff.com With RSVP Sunday Info Meeting if you would like to join us and we will send you the information to get onto the call!

Who will be our next success story? Why not you?

Blueberry & Spice Spelt Pancakes

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups plain white spelt flour
1/2 cup brown rice flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2oz coconut oil
1/2 cup rice milk*
6 1/2oz blueberries
Pure maple syrup, to serve

* Replace the rice milk with soy milk, if you prefer. This will also lower the GI of the dish.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 6
Nutrition Per serve Per 100g
Calories 335 Cal
Protein 7.3g
Fat, Total 11.8g
Saturated 6.7g
Carbohydrate, Total 49.7g
Sugars
Dietary Fiber 2.4g
Sodium 216mg
Potasium

Method:

1. Sift the flours, baking powder and spices into a bowl. Stir in the sugar and make a well in the center.
   
2. Whisk together the eggs, coconut oil and melted butter and milk and pour into the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
   
3. Lightly oil a non-stick fry pan and heat over low-medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons of the batter into the pan and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip the pancake over and cook the other side until golden. Keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
   
4. Serve the pancakes topped with the blueberries and maple syrup. Makes 12 pancakes.

Serves 4-6.

100 Wonderful Reasons
Preferred Customer Program
Healthy Again in 2010

I would like to welcome the following new Beachbody Coach to our Coaches on Fire Team:

Ask me how you can have your name here next week!

An invitation from Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler

When asked - What are the benefits of being a coach? My top three reasons are:

1. The personal accountability for achieving and maintaining my own health and fitness goals!
2. The incredible satisfaction of supporting someone else in achieving their goals!
3. And oh yeah, I get paid for it!
   Would love to have you join my Coaches on Fire Team and help me reshape America while creating your own health.