Lululemon 12 Week Challenge A Success!!

A Vision… A Goal… Motivation… Drive…  Success.

Goal Setting.

Have you ever set a goal for yourself?

Were you able to achieve that goal?

What about rewarding yourself for it in the end to acknowledge all of your hard work and dedication?

What better way to reward yourself for reaching that goal then to treat yourself!

Whether it be a pedicure or a massage, whether it be a night out or an extra something special from your favorite sweet shop.

It is always nice to recognize all of your efforts!

Well, our local group of Fit Yummy Mummy's has done just that and I am so darn proud of each of them!!

Twelve weeks ago an idea started to run a Fitness Challenge amongst ourselves. 

For most of us we work out together once, twice even three times a week.  We keep ourselves motivated by working out as a group and at the same time we share our nutrition tips and strategies.

We wanted something to keep ourselves that much more accountable to our healthy lifestyle and to each other.

Jessica and I came up with the details of the challenge and we titled it the Lululemon Challenge.  Meaning a Lululemon shopping trip was our reward in the end!  How cool is that!  Our challenge ran from August 10 to November 2.

Having never been to a Lululemon Athletica location yet, I was SUPER pumped and excited to check out what was in store for us!

Well, low and behold was there ever something in store for all of us!!

Lululemon Athletica Masonville set us up the best night of shopping ever!  They were FanTasTic!!! 

First thing we noticed when we entered the store was a HUGE sign welcoming us Yummy Mummy’s!!  

We were flattered and immediately our shopping trip was off to a great start!

We all picked up a little of this and some of that and started trying stuff on.  Well word got out that the “Fit Yummy Mummy's” were in the store and soon Christa, Laryssa and Marie were at our side cheering us on! 

They helped with sizes and ideas for different styles of clothes we needed.  They even provided an assortment of yummy veggies, fruit, cheeses and dips just for us! 

It was just too cool and they were so SUPER nice!  You girls ROCK and totally made our night!

 

Lululemon Athletica Masonville went above and beyond to make our shopping trip the MOST enjoyable!   We never expected that our little idea of challenging and motivating one another would lead to such a recognition!  We were completely flattered by their amazing hospitality and keen interest in our inspiring stories!

Thank you for EVERTHING Lululemon Athletica Masonville, especially Christa, Laryssa and Marie!    

Vote For Your Favourite Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation!

The Fit Yummy Mummy 12 Week Fall Transformation
Challenge has come to an end.

Out of the 200+ women who took on this challenge and after
a very difficult decision process, 9 finalists have been
chosen.

Now the voting of who will take home the grand prize begins.

YOU get to have a say as you take place in voting for who will
take home the Grand Prize for the Yummy-est Results!

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You Can

VOTE HERE

Vote => ~~~ <<<<<Fit Yummy Mummy Voting Page>>>>>>>

Voting takes place now, Tuesday November 3rd, through
Thursday, November 5th.

The Top 3 Winners announced on Friday, November 6th.

YES - Voting is open to anyone and everyone - so please feel free
to send your friends and family to the Challenge Voting Website.

VOTE HERE for the Yummy-est Fit Yummy Mummy!

Vote => ~~~ <<<<<Fit Yummy Mummy Voting Page>>>>>>>

See who is most inspiring to you!

Let's Rock the Vote for Fit Yummy Mummy's!

Top 10 Transformation Fat Loss Tips

A group of women, myself included, dedicated to achieving
their fitness and fat loss goals this fall just crossed the finish line
completing the 12 Week  "Get Back To Fit" Fall Transformation Challenge.

To help celebrate as well as motivate
others to take action on their goals,
these women made a list of their most
helpful fat loss tips and strategies....

...actions taken to help lose 10-15 pounds,
3-5 inches off their mommy belly, skyrocket
their energy levels and even wear a bikini
for the first time with confidence.

These ladies have shared their Must Have Tips
creating a "Top 10" list so you can give your
fat loss plan a jump start and look your very
best this holiday season!

Top 10 Transformation Fat Loss Tips

1. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.
Don't wing it.

2. GET RID OF THE SCALE
I would have given up if I was weighing myself
every day! That is what sabotaged me in the past.

3. Social support is crucial.
If you don't have someone to cheer you on,
it's going to be one hundred times harder
than it needs to be. If I didn't have this
support there is no way I would have finished.

4. Keep a DETAILED journal
And Be Honest - no sense fooling yourself.

5. Think positive.
Some days are harder than others; when you
have a bad day, forgive yourself for the
mistakes you made and move on.

6. Consistency.
In workouts, in eating, in all of it. Get
back on the nutrition/workout wagon, even
if you fell off one day.

7. Keep only supportive food in the house
all the time, and make sure you eat enough
of it.

8. Be teachable.
Don't ever think you know it all or know
better.

9. Look for inspiration wherever possible.
Be an inspiration magnet! Reach out to your
support system, get encouragement when needed,
give it every chance you get, look for quotes,
create vision boards, make a goals list of things
that really get you excited and read it often.

10. Take it day by day.
12 weeks seems like a long time but in the end it
totally flies! Take it one day at a time and you
will be victorious in making it to the end!

We are after all in a fun journey.If there is
ever a slip up, calm down , own up and get back up!

Congratulations to ALL the women who completed
the 12 Week  "Get Back To Fit" Fall Transformation Challenge!

VOTE HERE for the Yummy-est Fit Yummy Mummy!

Vote => ~~~ <<<Click Here To Vote!>>>>>>>

Have You Decided Yet? What Are You Waiting For?

Today is your day to choose.

Keep doing what you’ve always done, and get the results you’ve been getting.

Or…

…Follow a proven formula that guarantees your success.

What am I talking about?

Today is your absolute LAST chance to get Holly Rigsby’s Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set that is literally a done-for-you, follow along fat loss solution.

You can see exactly what I mean here:

==> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

You want to know why most people fail? It’s not because they don’t have a plan.

It’s because they can’t follow the plan.

That’s why Holly’s DVDs are the perfect fat loss solution.

She teaches you exactly how to do everything in the Learn IT section on each DVD and then coaches you through the entire workout in the Do It section of each DVD.

It’s paint-by-numbers simple fat loss.

This program, this 15 minute a day BLUEPRINT, is your answer to that age old question:

“How can I get the body I want in the time I have?”

But only if you order before 3pm today.

==>Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Take care,

Marloes

P.S. – Holly has included over $250 worth of tools and resources guaranteed to get you back into your skinny jeans, but only if you order today!

==>Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

All Your Questions Answered Right Here By Holly!!!

You have asked and Holly has answered!!

With the Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVD Packages  only available until tomorrow, myself and of course Holly have received SO many wonderful questions and feedback about them!!

To help answer the most common of these questions and give you the best advice possible I have posted for you exactly what you need to know below from Holly herself!

You can find the DVD packages if you Click Here ->Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs or read further for more information on them!

(The information below comes directly from www.getfitandyummy.com and has been permitted to be reposted here by Holly Rigsby)

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Are These Workouts New?

Yes, new as in the Get Your Body Back DVDs are different than the workouts you will find in the Fit Yummy Mummy 16 Week Fat Loss System – www.FitYummyMummy.com

The 15 minute Fit Yummy Mummy workouts on each of the DVDs are workouts that have been previously only available to ClubFYM members as a downloadable workout of the month and to Fit Club Members as their monthly DVD. This is why after each DVD title and description you will see in parentheses (This was Fit Club’s August DVD)

What’s the difference between your Fit Yummy Mummy program and the DVDs?

The Fit yummy Mummy Fat Loss system is a downloadable ebook. This is a complete lifestyle system…meaning I cover motivation, nutrition and exercise. I keep it simple - sticking to whole natural foods, providing a create a meal menu planner and step by step guidelines for making positive changes eating and lifestyle habits, mapping out 15 minute workouts with workout logs that have links for the full color and exact description of how to do each exercise. There are 16 weeks plus 12 weeks of advanced bonus workouts.–basically breaking it down so getting started is not overwhelming.

Do you need BOTH the DVD Package and the Fit Yummy Mummy ebook?

This is a personal decision. Just depends on you – where you are in your fat loss efforts and what your goals entail.

For example, if you have already set your goals, adjusted your mindset, established a support system and are making an honest effort to make healthy changes to your nutrition plan – and really the only thing missing in the formula for success is an effective workout plan? Then No, there is no reason to get the Fit Yummy Mummy ebook. The DVD Package will be all you need to kick start your results.

Now on the other end of the spectrum, if you are JUST getting started and have no clear direction or step by step path to follow, then I highly suggest you consider investing in the full Fit Yummy Mummy ebook.

Shipping

~ Where to?
World Wide – I have been shipping Fit Yummy Mummy DVDs around the world (give ex) since November of 2008

~ How Much?
There is one flat rate of $9.95 for both DVD Packages no matter where they will be shipped.

~ How?
DVD Package are shipped out of Illinois using USPS 1st class shipping. Estimated times range 7 to 10 business days or sooner. If you live outside of the United States it may take 2 to 3 weeks.

~ When?
All DVD orders are being processed this week and will be ready to be shipped on October 12th. Depending on where you live and considering the information listed above is when you can expect to receive your DVDs, you can estimate from there - - please note, there is no reason to wait for you have the downloadable workout log for each and every DVD in your Package. So you can get started as soon as you purchase your package!

Package Options

The DVD event is offering 2 package options for you! Basic and Deluxe. Each DVD has workouts – Workout A and Workout B to rotate between for 4 weeks, complete with downloadable workout logs that explain How To Use your workouts, how to track your progress and even suggest ways to increase the challenge of your workouts so you never hit a plateau.

Only exception to the A/B Workout Format is the Fit Fast Body Weight Circuit DVD which has 3 workouts to rotate between for 4 weeks.

Many DVDs have added bonuses – like MP3 sound tracks, bonus workout examples, warm ups/cool downs, Tabatas and more! To see all the bonuses the DVDs contain be sure to see http://FYMworkouts.com

The Basic DVD Package contains 3 DVDs (with workouts logs and 6 super cool bonuses)
Core Power Moves
Lower Body Power Moves -
Fit Fast Body Weight Circuits

The Deluxe Package contains 9 DVDs (with workouts logs and 6 super cool bonuses)

Core Power Moves
Lower Body Power Moves
Fit Fast Body Weight Circuits
3:2:1 Abs
Upper Body Power Moves
Five Factor Circuits
Tri-Sets and Tabatas
Bikini Fat Burn
Fit Yummy Kettlebell Mummy

What can I expect with these workouts?

I hope you had a chance to experience one of my 15 minute workout sessions when I offered the Bonus Fit Yummy Mummy Videos last week. If not, posting one sample below. The Fit Yummy Mummy workouts are traditionally performed in Super Set Style. I design workouts that contain 6 exercises and I pair them up into super sets.

Super sets are performed like this: a1, a2, a1, a2, a1, a2 rest… b1, b2, b1, b2, b1, b2 rest….c1, c2, c1, c2, c1, c2 Finished! This takes a mere 10 to 15 minutes, the moves I have chosen for you target all the major muscles in your body for a challenging full body, fat burning, metabolism boosting workout in just 15 minutes!

If you missed it - here’s a sample workout again…Give it a try and see what I mean!
(This was the spring break video I had posted last week)

Yes, these are workouts you can do right at home and in just 10 -15 minutes!

Equipment

You will need a couple dumbbells, a mat (or a soft place to do floor exercises), a stability ball, a medicine ball (no worries if you do not have one, you can use a DB as a sub) and something to step up on…whether it be a chair, a stairway or a workout bench if you have one handy - I do not - I just use the bench on my patio and it works great!

This is the type of workout equipment many of us already have – it’s just that we did not learn how to effectively use it, so instead these items have been stored away and are collecting dust – Not once you get your DVDs! If you are like me, they will be sitting out in the corner ready to be used at any time of your busy day!

What about Cardio?

I teach a more effective form of cardio called Intervals!
Results are a matter of intensity and your cardio workout is no different

Yes some DVD - along with their corresponding workout logs - have Intervals as an extra bonus – but if you would like more information on Intervals, please take a moment to see “All About Intervals – and here is an Intervals Video Sampler”

What about a Nutrition Plan?

You will find many references on how to eat for fat loss in the various bonuses you are receiving in your DVD Package. I am working on a way to provide an UNANNOUNCED Nutrition Plan Bonus for everyone who takes action and grabs their DVD Package by Friday at Noon EST – since I am traveling, I will do my best to put something together for you – so be on the lookout with your FYM Newsletters!!!

Can I just buy single DVDs?

Single purchase DVDs are not available at this time – and sure at some point they will be, but I am unable to predict when or how soon – just have so many other projects on my list of to do’s – especially with the holidays coming up.

So, If a package option loaded with limited time bonuses is not for you and you really just want one DVD at a time, then you may want to consider joining ClubFYM as a Fit Club Member. Membership options are explained in full detail HERE>>> Fit Club Membership

Discount?

“Come on …you must be able to offer a discount!”

Absolutely – and if you look closely…..These DVD Packages ARE discounted!
Keep in mind, that these are DVDs that Fit Club Members have been investing in for $39.95 a month! So with the Basic Package you are saving over $20 …and with the Deluxe you are saving over $160!

This discount does not even include all the bonuses worth WELL over $150…and you get these for FREE.

If Price is an Issue….

No worries, I have you covered on that as well….under each package option you will see the “2 Pay”
You absolutely may break the cost of your DVD up into 2 payments!

1. Basic 2 Pay says…”Click here to pay in only 2 easy installments of only $57, spread 30 days apart.”

2. Deluxe 2 Pay says…. “Click here to pay in only 2 easy installments of only $107, spread 30 days apart.”

Still scoffing at the cost?
When was the last time you totaled up the number of DVDs , workout books, magazine, workout gadgets, diet plans and even diet pills? Sure adds up doesn’t it! Yet, somehow you found the money to be able to afford these items, items that only left you frustrated with a lack of energy, confidence or results.

AND….. I will just point out one final time that if you were to hire a personal trainer to design 6 to even 18 fat burning workouts for you – you are looking at investing anywhere from not to mention the additional cost of the gym membership where you must go to meet your trainer.

BTW: Even when I ran a special on my one on one training sessions back in the day – 6 sessions was $180 and 9 was no less than $270.

NOPE!
I am offering myself to you – to be your personal coach, to guide, motivate and hold you accountable from the comfort of your own living room …for less than 2-3 visits with a trainer.

So jump on over – grab your DVD Package – and be on the lookout for even more bonuses and specials once you take action to burn the baby fat and get your body back!

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Hope this has been helpful to you!

Reminder, the Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs are only available until 3pm tomorrow, Friday Oct. 9th!

Head on over and make sure you do not miss out!

Click here-> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Always Here to Help,

Marloes

Are You Being Lied To?

Yesterday I (along with my friend, Holly Rigsby) told you about the difference between trying to follow a workout and actually doing a workout as it’s designed – and how much impact that will have on your results.

Let’s talk for a minute about those workouts.

A lot of people make the mistake of thinking they need to workout for an hour or two a day, doing miles of long, slow cardio to reach their fat loss goals.

It’s a lie.

You’ve been lied to by health clubs, infomercials and expensive personal trainers – all telling you that you need to work out for hours on end to get the body you want.

You’ve been told too that you can spot reduce your trouble spots and you can use the ‘fat burning zone’ to lose your love handles.

Lies.

It’s no wonder so many moms just give up.  They don’t have time to sift through all the B.S. along with all of the other responsibilities on their plate.

The truth is…you only need about 90 minutes a *week* to get the body you want.

If you’re doing the right exercises in the right combinations, you can get great results in less than 15 minutes a day.

That’s why I want you to get Holly Rigsby’s Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set available at
–> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

If you want to burn your baby fat and get your pre-baby body back in only 15 minutes a workout, it’s critical that you know how to do every exercise with the right technique, in the right combinations, with the right intensity.

Otherwise you’ll miss out on most of the results.

I love these DVDs because Holly teaches you exactly how to do each move and then guides you through each workout to ensure maximum fat burning effectiveness.

Basically, everything is already DONE-FOR-YOU!

You just follow along and watch those unwanted pounds melt away.

You can check out Holly’s Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set here:

–> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Hurry! Holly has included 6 Incredible Success Bonuses to jumpstart your success, but only if you order before Friday, October 9^th at 3pm EST.

Click here to join the thousands of other moms who have already PROVEN Holly’s system works –> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

What Are You Doing With Your Workouts?

Did you know that having a professionally designed workout and following a fat loss nutrition system *still* doesn’t guarantee you’ll lose those unwanted pounds?

Frustrating but true.

I was just chatting with my friend and Moms Fat Loss Expert, Holly Rigsby and she’s discovered some interesting realities with her huge community of moms following her Fit Yummy Mummy Fat Loss System.

Here’s what Holly had to share:

“While thousands of moms have followed my Fit Yummy Mummy program and gotten great results, I’ve found that a LOT of women don’t receive the results their looking for because they fall short in three areas during their workouts:

1. They don’t work out at the intensity necessary to make their body improve.
2. They don’t follow the proper workout design and maintain the pace of the workouts that I or other fitness experts prescribe in their programs.
3. They simply don’t understand how to do the exercises by simply looking at a picture in an e-book.

My revelation was this: many women *need* to have a follow along workout they can watch to achieve the results they want from their workouts.

Only by actually seeing how to do the exercises and follow the workout exactly as it was designed do these women get the results that they’re looking for.”

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A plan is only good if it’s followed.
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As you probably already know, the best diet, the most powerful workout…they’re only good if the person trying to follow them knows what they’re doing.

In other words, you can have the best workout in the world, but if you don’t know how to do the exercises properly, you’re not only going to miss out on results, but you might even get injured by using improper technique.

And it’s not your fault.

You’re trying to follow the plan…but you don’t know what you don’t know.

But if you’re willing to follow a plan and would like to know *exactly* how to do your workouts to get maximum results, you’re in luck!

Today I want to tell you about the best FAT LOSS DVDs I’ve ever seen. Holly Rigsby has just released her Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set with her patented ‘Learn It’ and ‘Do It’ sections so you never have to wonder if your workouts are giving you the results you’re looking for ever again.

Each DVD has two of her best Fit Yummy Mummy Workouts, each complete with it’s own Learn It and Do It Section…plus if you  take advantage of her special offer she’s also throwing in ready to use workout logs to guarantee you get the results you’re looking for.

Click here for more information:
–> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Today is the first day of a 72-hour special where Holly is offering a huge discount because these plans just went LIVE today. I highly recommend you pick up your Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs if you’re ready to start losing those unwanted pounds and fit back into your skinny jeans!

Hurry! If you order Holly’s DVD’s before Friday, October 9^th at 3pm EST, you’ll also get her entire Yummy Mummy Makeover Series and 5 other bonuses worth over $250.

Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Moms: A Gift Just For You!

If you’ve always wanted to regain your pre-baby body,

but you’ve been too busy or were confused about exactly

how to lose those unwanted pounds, I have some great news…

My friend and America’s #1 Mom’s Fitness Expert Holly Rigsby

is giving away a follow along workout video showing you exactly

what you need to know to lose your belly fat and get your

pre-baby body back.

In this video Holly shares a fat blasting 10 minutes workout with

her favorite metabolism boosting moves.

So why is Holly giving this incredible workout video away?

She’s a mom just like you and now that school is back

in session she wants to make sure that you have the tools

you need to get your fat loss efforts back on track.

So, head on over to:

Click Here –> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout For Busy Moms

To grab this awesome workout video.

By the way the video will only be available for a couple of days so

don’t wait.

Click Here –> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout For Busy Moms

If you want to know more about the Fit Yummy Mummy DVD’s  just listen to what these women have to say about using Holly’s workout videos as part of their fitness plan.

Click Here –> Fit Yummy Mummy Success Stories

 

As always, please let me know what you think and if you have ANY questions at all! 

What Have I Been Up To? Find Out With These Workout Videos!!

Hey!

I have had a lot of questions lately about just what in the world I am doing as part of my fitness and exercise program.

Where are all my results coming from?

YUP!  People are noticing the changes and I have never felt better!

So,  of course I want to share with YOU exactly what I have been up to!!

I want you to feel as great  as I do and better yet reap the benefits of this lifestyle just as I have!!

What better way than to give you access to a sample of  just what these workouts look like!

Now who else would be better at demonstrating them  for you than the creator of them herself, Holly Rigsby!!

Holly Rigsby, if you haven’t already heard me RAVE about her (hope your ears are ringing Holly!) is the author of Fit Yummy Mummy, my coach and one amazing friend!

Holly has designed a 16 week program but really this is a lifestyle all geared toward  busy women and in particular us Busy Moms!

Get this, it takes no more than 90 minutes a week! Yup, you read that right! 

I’ll let Holly explain it to you HERE and I want you to see just how fast, effective, and efficient a Fit Yummy Mummy workout really is!

Our local group of Fit Yummy Mummy’s do not just get together to sit around and chat, we’re putting our all in these short burst yet super intense workouts!

Let me know what you think!

Check It Out Here–> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout Videos

I really want to hear what you have to think!

If you think this is peanuts then you really haven’t given it a try yet! 

Let me or Holly put you through a workout and you’ll be amazed!

Access the Fit Yummy Mummy Workouts HERE!

What To Do With Leftovers?

I know for some of you leftovers can either seem like the easiest thing  when it comes to dinner time and then for others who do not prefer leftovers it can be a yucky situation.

In our house, leftovers are a Godsend! 

With a busy family, a busy farm life, and so much going on with our three boys, leftovers are just what this family loves!

There are so many ways to switch up your leftovers as opposed to just reheating them and serving them the way they were the night before, which is absolutely fine as well!

Leftovers can be:

• Added to casseroles to create a new meal.
• Made into stews by combing the meat and vegetable portions and adding  seasonings.
• Compliment or finish off a soup as the flavours of your leftovers have melded and enhanced over night.  (Some meal ideas taste better when left to simmer or marinate over night!)
• Made into very tasty salads as many vegetable and meat options can be eaten cold and sliced over a bed of fresh lettuce or spinach.

In this video I  wanted to share with you how I used leftovers from a BBQ we had to create a super yummy salad all within 300 calories!

In case you were wondering what was in my salad here it is:

• 1 cup leafy greens (Oh So fresh straight from the garden)
• 3 1/4 oz chicken breast (BBQ)
• 30g cucumber (left from the salad the day before)
• 64g zucchini (roasted on the BBQ)
• 30g carrots (steamed out of the garden)
• 68g beets (sautéed)
• 46g avocado
• 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total Calories: 278 (without the dressing) 308cal with dressing

Carbohydrates:  24 grams

Protein: 30 grams

Fat: 11 grams

All in all this was quite easy to make, taking little bits of each portion of our leftovers.

The vegetables and the chicken tasted just as good cold on this salad as they would have had I warmed them up and eaten them that way.

I look forward to your thoughts on leftovers.

How does your family get creative with leftovers?

Leave your thoughts and your comments below!

A Successful Fit Yummy Mummy Pow Wow!

As the Summer Slim Down Transformation Challenge has wrapped up on Club FYM and the Get Back to Fit Fall Transformation Challenge is now under way what better time then to get our Stratford & Area Fit Yummy Mummy’s together for another POW WOW!!

With the success that Caroline and I both had in the Summer Challenge, both placing in the Top 3, the momentum and enthusiasm amongst our group of FYM’s has been phenomenal! 

 

As each Challenge on Club FYM ends, more and more girls are taking action and joining in!

Eight girls have joined the Fall Transformation Challenge and we are ready to “Step Out Of Our Comfort Zone"  with this one!

For those girls who have not joined or are not members of Club FYM, Jessica and I thought what better way to keep us ALL accountable than to put together a mini challenge amongst ourselves!

Yes, most of  us have no problem getting our Fit Yummy Mummy workouts in each week whether on our own or as a group but it is our nutrition that continues to be a work in progress.

Hence, we came up with the  Lululemon Challenge!

Lululemon, being yoga inspired athletic clothing, that just fits beautifully, looks great and stands up so well, has been a reward option for many of us as we partake in our Transformation Challenges and work on our Fat Loss goals!

This Challenge in nut shell is a 12 week challenge based on a weekly point system.  Jessica and I (with inspiration from Nadina’s past Summer Challenges) have come up with a list of categories in which points may be gained AND/OR points may be taken away!  The entire challenge is based around the Fit Yummy Mummy principles as Holly has outlined in her book.

All the girls received their packages today complete with a Personal Goal Setting sheet for their stats, before pictures and a signed commitment to this challenge.  This package also contains a Workout Log for each week as well as a Nutrition Journal for each day of the week. 

Each participant is expected to submit their points at the end of each week and “the winner” in the end (even though we are ALL winners) will be rewarded!

The BIG BONUS to us ALL is a Lululemon shopping trip at the end of the challenge! We are all saving our pennies each week in hopes to be able to buy ourselves something nice as a reward for all of our hard work!

Girls, I am SO proud of each of you!  Yes, we sweated our booty’s off this morning in our humidity filled sauna like “gym” but how awesome do each of you feel now?  A half an hour of hard work to gain so much energy is HUGE!

 

Wondering what all this talk about Club FYM and Fit Yummy Mummy is about?

Ready to get your body back?

Check it out for yourself!

CLICK HERE NOW!

Active Children Need Energy Filling Food

What are your children eating for lunch?

Is it nutritious and delicious or delicious and loaded with High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Each and every time I ask my children what they would like for lunch, nine times out of ten they ask for eggs.

It doesn’t matter how they are made, they love them!

Egg Sandwiches

Omelets

Scrambled Eggs

Poached Eggs

Quiche

There are so many ways to cook them and each one is a healthy option.

The favorite egg recipe of choice in our household are Loaded Scrambled Eggs.

We literally stand in front of the fridge and assembly line the ingredients over to the counter. 

The kids pull out peppers, mushrooms, green onion, spinach and meat.  We sometimes add cheese but not always. 

Other great ideas to toss in that are healthy and your children won’t even know they are there are oatmeal (to thicken it up) and chia seeds or flax for a healthy fat option! 

We use whole eggs and add egg whites as well. 

You cannot go wrong with Scrambled eggs and by chopping up all these great veggies and meat and tossing them in, your kids are less likely to complain as it’s all cooked together!

Reid was enjoying his omelet yesterday along with spinach and blueberries. He helped me make his lunch which in turn makes it that much more appealing to him as well! 

Any way you put it it is healthy, it is nutritious and it provides your active children with the nutrients they need to carry on with their day. 

I know my children need it!  They are very busy boys always full of energy and on the go!

Marloes Aitcheson, Fit Yummy Mummy and mom to three very active boys, Nathan (4yrs), Reid (2yrs), & Declan (7 months)

Transformation Challenge Winners Announced!

The Summer Slim Down Transformation Challenge on Club FYM is over and the Top 8 Finalists were announced!

Congratulations to Angie, Karen, Nora, Rachel, Sally, Denise, Caroline and……ME!

What a HUGE surprise this was just coming from being chosen a Finalist in the New Years Challenge right before this one!  Very Exciting!!

Well the voting has taken place and the winners have been announced!  Some pretty awesome prizes were up for grabs as well!  One on One Coaching with Holly Rigsby, author of Fit Yummy Mummy, Fit Club memberships and DVD’s, Prograde products and the 1st place winner even received a Flip Cam….very cool!

So here are your Top 3 Winners!

3rd Place ~ Marloes!  YEAH! HOW COOL IS THIS! My First placement in a Challenge since beginning Fit Yummy Mummy in 2007.    I am 100% committed to this lifestyle and I will never go back!

2nd Place ~ Denise!  Denise has been one committed hard working lady since joining Fit Yummy Mummy this year!  She has not waivered or faltered from her goals and has motivated and provided support to all the women on Club FYM on a daily basis!  Congrats Denise!

1st Place ~ Caroline!  I SO super proud of Caroline in coming this far and winning this Challenge!  From just having a baby to now she has accomplished so much and I know she will continue to shine! 

As a side note, I would  just like to boast by saying that two girls from Stratford, Ontario (coming from the same high school) have ROCKED this Challenge and I think that is PRETTY DARN COOL! 

A Stratford Fit Yummy Mummy Pow Wow date will be set ASAP in order to recognize this HUGE success!

So have I enticed anyone?

Have I sparked an interested in anyone to give this a whirl!

If you have been following my Blog or wish to look back through my older posts, you will see that without a doubt this is the LIFESTYLE worth living and it is 100% achievable! 

I am here to support you!

Just let me know when you wish to get started!

Ready to get started NOW?

Then click the link below and hop right into the next Challenge starting Monday August 3rd! There is still time to join and the support and accountability you WILL receive by being a part of a group challenge is AMAZING!

Click here ->Get Back to Fit Fall Transformation Challenge

Can’t wait to see you there!

Delicious & Nutritious Breakfast Idea

As I am gearing up to head out for my group workout with my local Fit Yummy Mummy's, I wanted to share a very simple yet super tasty breakfast idea!

This is a variation to some of the recipes already shared on Club FYM and any way you put this together it is absolutely delicious!  

Power Packed Ingredients:

1. 2 whole eggs
2. 1/4 cup (2) egg whites
3. Red pepper
4. 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
5. 2 tbsp flax meal
6. Fresh blueberries

How  To Make This:

Beat eggs and egg whites together along with 1 tbsp of the flax meal.  Heat up skillet with sunflower oil.  Add red peppers to skillet once hot, allow to sauté for 1-2 minutes on their own.  Add the eggs and then sprinkle the other tbsp of flax meal over top.

Once eggs are almost set, add spinach to the skillet and allow to sauté  another 1-2 minutes or until wilted and tender.

Transfer to a plate and add fresh blueberries on top.   

Enjoy along with your favorite cup of green tea! I personally love Honey Lemon Ginseng by Tetley or Licorice Spice by Stash!!

Variations:

You may chose to use frozen spinach which is just fine!

Also, frozen blueberries are great but should added to the plate first and then topped off with the eggs to allow them to thaw.

Other FYM's have used Greek yogurt to finish off this meal as well!

Let me know what you think and  how you can make this dish even yummier with your own additions!

Wishing for a Pot of Gold!

Here are just a few great shots of the kids admiring a beautiful rainbow overlooking our vegetable garden last week.

With this wet summer we’ve had so far it has made for easy weed pulling but also much less watering on our part of the garden.  Everything is well on it’s way now and we’ve already enjoyed some meals with fresh spinach, peas, green onion, and peppers!

 

Clean Eating....Welcome to my kitchen!

With summer in full swing now and the holidays, vacations and festivities all planned out, how are you going to keep up with and stay on track to YOUR nutrition and fat loss goals?

As we head out doors to play with our kids, take a road trip to the zoo or relax by the pool or even beach....are you prepared for the busy times ahead?

Well I am here to bring you another video showing you how I stay focused to my fat loss and nutrition goals.

This time in MY KITCHEN!!



As you can see being prepared is essential!

Here is a summary of what to remember:

~ Keep everything close by and in sight!
~ Use canisters on your counters for easy to grab healthy snacks.
~ Invest in a few useful measuring tools that are easy to handle and use.
~ A kitchen scale is your friend! It is a huge eye opener when it comes to portion sizes!
~ Wash, cut up and store ready to eat veggies and fruit in your fridge. Save on plastic baggies and use plastic/tupperware containers instead.
~ Keep your food journal close at hand, preferably beside your prep area to jot down meals and snacks as well as to make notes on future meal ideas!
~ A dry erase board is a useful tool to not only write down your grocery list on but to also plan out your weekly meals with.
~ A desktop organizer or folder is handy to keep new or current recipes in that you can switch up at any time! It's also great for coupon storage!

I hope you have come away with some new ideas from the strategies that I use!

I am more than happy and willing to share what works for me so please let me know how I can help you out!!

Feel free to leave your comments below! I look forward to your reply!

Canada Day Workout

Happy Canada Day!!

July 1st is always such a special day for me!

Fifteen years ago my family and I became Canadian Citizens.

I was in high school at the time and remember it very well!
That day meant a lot to us and the reason we moved to this great country!

I am truly proud to be a Canadian!!


This morning six of us met for a Canada Day Fit Yummy Mummy Workout!!

Thank you to Jessica for hosting us in her shed....really it's her husband's soon to be woodworking shop but so far we've managed to delay that process! He may start charging rent soon though!

It worked out perfectly that we were able to partner up in terms of which workout we were doing!

Janis and Ammie worked on Introductory B
















Tennile and Jess completed Intermediate B and Jessica and I pushed through Circuit B of the June Workout.

















If that didn't get us sweating enough we completed a super intense 12 minute Interval session!

Jumping the Line (or imitation Jump Rope)
Belly Blasters
Kicking Butt (or Running on the Spot kicking our heels to our butt)
Mountain Climbers (Advanced)
Medicine Ball Twist (with weights)
Burpees

Each exercise was performed for 30 seconds with a 30 second march in between.
We completed two rounds and ended off with a great stretch!
















We were absolutely exhausted but completely energized to take on the day!

Thank you ladies for a wonderful session! You are the best!

Staying Focused on Your Goals

No matter what life throws at us, no matter how busy we may be, no matter how many excuses we can make up for ourselves....there is one thing we ALL must keep in mind!!

OUR DREAMS AND GOALS!

I want to share with you today just some of the ways I stay organized and focused on my goals!

My goal in particular for this blog......MY HEALTH and FAT LOSS PLAN!!


These are just a few of the many resources I use daily to stay on track to keep my vision for a healthy life in the forefront of my mind!!

There are an endless list of tools and resources you can use as well to keep yourself motivated!



Please leave me your comments below on how these ideas can help you!!

I want to hear what you use in your daily life to stay on track, organized and focused on your goals!!

I look forward to your replies!

Fit Yummy Mummy Pow Wow

"No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change."


Our Fat Loss goals are not achievable or even attainable without certain key factors in place:

~ A specific goal

~ A positive mindset

~ A well thought out plan

~ A proper workout routine and strategy

And these are just to name a few!

I believe one of THE biggest factors to our fat loss success is the ACCOUNTABILITY and SUPPORT from others.

I am not just talking about your significant other, or your mom, or your best friend.

Yes, the support and encouragement from those close to us is essential and makes our efforts all the more worth it....BUT...support from like minded individuals who are after the SAME goals as yourself is crucial!!

This is not just anyone willing to workout with you once a week to just go through the motions and call it a day just to think you've had a "great killer" workout.

NO!

This is an individual or even a group of people that will push you that much harder, encourage you that much more and not give up on you no matter what!

If your workout "buddy" or exercise partner consistently bails on you, complains and nags during their workout that it's too hard or they're too tired, or even decides one round of weights is enough for that day, then I suggest you find yourself a new support system!!

As the saying goes, "You are only as strong as your weakest link."

I am extremely fortunate to have two WONDERFUL support systems in place in order for me to reach my potential and achieve my goals!

The first is a group of amazing women who I know I can turn to whenever I need them for support, accountability, troubleshooting and guidance! This wonderful group of women are my online family at Club FYM!


















The women on Club FYM! are like no other and we TRULY have created a very unique, warm, kind, and super special community that no one feels afraid to turn to for help!

No one is judged, no one is ridiculed, and no one is intimidated to say what is on their mind.

Thank you ladies for your being there for me!!


My other support system is much closer to home and meets with me if not three times a week then for sure twice and that is only because we are MOMS and yes our families do need us and their needs must also be met!

Jessica and Tennile have been amazing women to work out with and I have never sweat so much in my Fit Yummy Mummy journey than with them! We continue to set personal bests and burpees are becoming more and more a part of our routine now!

This past weekend I hosted a Fit Yummy Mummy Pow Wow (as Sherry coined it!) to bring all those available who have Fit Yummy Mummy together.

We've had get togethers in the past to discuss strategies, troubleshoot nutrition and/or workouts, and just share our Fit Yummy Mummy experiences.

This time I wanted it to be different and with the beautiful weather upon us, we incorporated a complete workout first, outside on my lawn!

Was that ever a challenge in itself...the grass and sun played a factor in our efforts for sure!

















I had a picture of each exercise enlarged and pasted on poster board in front of us so that everyone could stay on track. We also reviewed form and technique prior to beginning so that everyone was on the same page in terms of what they were doing.


















As an added incentive, I posted vision boards for motivation and to keep our goals insight!

We performed each Fit Yummy Mummy exercise for 30sec and repeated each super set 3 times. This way everyone could stay together but yet work at their own pace and not feel like they had to sacrifice technique just to keep up.

For the intervals we performed 4 body weight exercises for 30 seconds each with a 30 second march in between. We completed this circuit 3 times. We did Jumping Jacks, Squat Thrusts, Walking Lunges, and all out Running.

















There were 10 of us together for the Pow Wow including my mom!! A couple of the girls even drove an hour to join us....now that is determination and dedication!!
















We finished our workout feeling exhausted yet exhilarated!



The motivation that one receives from working along side others in the same position as yourself and following the same goals as yourself is HUGE!


Thank you ladies for an awesome day and stay tuned for more to come!!

In the mean time, check out Fit Yummy Mummy for yourself and find the support you need to achieve your fat loss goals!

Feel free to leave me a comment below and let me know how you are gaining from support in your journey!

Easy Meal Ideas

Think Eating Clean is too hard or time consuming?

Can't think of any great meal ideas?

Need something new to try?

What I am sharing with you today are two very quick, very easy, and very tasty meals that I enjoy!

For those who are counting calories or wanting to know the breakdown of their meals, I've included that as well.

First, a lunch idea:



Ingredients:
Egg
Green pepper
Baby spinach
Bean sprouts
Tomato
Avocado

Simply cut the green pepper into rings.
Heat a non-stick skillet, you may wipe it with olive oil or even coconut oil if needed.
Once the skillet is hot, place the green pepper down and then crack an egg into it.
Allow the egg to set for a moment.
Add your spinach leaves and bean sprouts around the outside.
Cover to allow the egg to poach.

A few minutes later your egg is poached and your veggies are tender!
Transfer to a plate, add a few slices of tomato and avocado and you're done!
A complete meal with protein, healthy fats and carbs and only one pan to wipe clean!

Here's the breakdown:
1 Egg ~ 74 cal
80gr Green Pepper ~ 22cal
50gr Baby Spinach ~ 11cal
80gr Bean Sprouts ~ 74cal
60gr Roma Tomato ~ 13cal
40gr Avocado ~ 64cal
Total Calories: 257 Carbs: 30gr Protein: 12gr Fat 12gr
If you require more protein you can always add an extra egg.


Here is a simple, fast, loaded with energy, sweet treat perfect for the hot summer months ahead!



Ingredients:
Cottage Cheese
Strawberries
Pineapple
Walnut Pieces

Wash and cut your fruit, I don't even use a cutting board I just cut my fruit right over my bowl!
Measure out your portion of cottage cheese.
Add your fruit and measure out and complete this dish with your walnut pieces.

The breakdown:
1/2 cup Cottage Cheese ~ 100cal
86gr Strawberries ~ 26cal
56gr Pineapple ~ 27cal
25gr Walnut Pieces ~ 175cal
Total Calories: 328 Carbs: 25gr Protein: 18gr Fat: 18gr


This is just a glimpse of how easy Clean Eating can be....and delicious at that!

Yes, I use a digital scale, on occasion, to accurately measure out my ingredients. This is not essential, however, to truly achieve a caloric deficit for fat loss you must be aware of what is going in.

Over flowing measuring cups and eye balling your amounts will only ADD to your calories!

Try to measure your meals for a few days to get a better idea of how much you REALLY are consuming, you'll be thankful you did!

Online menu planners are also a beneficial tool to guide you along as you track your daily calories.

FitDay, SparkPeople and Nutrition for Results are just a few examples.

There is much more where this came from, I look forward to sharing more of my meal ideas with you!



Interested to know where I am tracking my fat loss progress?
Join me at Club FYM where we are undergoing our next 12 week Summer Slim Down Transformation Challenge!












Check out Fit Yummy Mummy today!

Mother's Day Special For You!!

If you've always wanted to be on one of those makeover shows,
but they've never come and swept you away in their limousine ,

I have some exciting news for you...


My friend Holly Rigsby is celebrating Mother's Day all week by
offering a collection of exclusive interviews with 13 of the
world's top fitness, goal achievement, style, beauty and
relationship experts to share, with you, their secrets, strategies
and tips...all in celebration of Mother's Day.


As a bonus for anyone who orders Fit Yummy Mummy before
Friday, May 8th at noon EST, Holly is going to GIVE
you the complete Yummy Mummy Makeover Teleseminar Package
(normally $97) as a Gift!


Indulge on your own personal makeover, except that unlike on
those TV shows, the changes that you'll enjoy won't disappear
once the makeup is washed off.


But the Yummy Mummy Makeover Package will only be available
as a special Mother's Day Bonus until Friday, May 8th at
noon EST.

After that, this Yummy Mummy Makeover Package
goes back to it's normal price of $97.


The Yummy Mummy Makeover Package includes some of the top
fitness, beauty, style, relationship and goal achievement experts
in the entire world... experts featured on Oprah, Good Morning
America, Entertainment Weekly, Access Hollywood, and in
publications like Women's Health Prevention and countless other
shows, books and magazines.

Along with 11 super bonuses including workout plans, recipe
books, beauty tips and organizational blueprints - all in
addition to your 13 makeover calls!



So, if you want your own personal 'Yummy Mummy Makeover,
click here now:

Fit Yummy Mummy

to get all the calls, bonuses and inspiration to make this
the best Mother's Day yet!


Happy Mother's Day!

Marloes


P.S. - If you're not familiar with Holly's Fit Yummy Mummy
Lifestyle System, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
She's helped over 5,000 moms just like you get their pre-baby
bodies back all in just 90 minutes a week.

You can see some of her success stories and learn more about
her system - as well as check out the Yummy Mummy Makeover here:
Fit Yummy Mummy

Fit Yummy Mummy Live Event

The Spring Fit Yummy Mummy Meet Up was held last weekend, April 25.09 in Louisville, Kentucky!

















What a successful Bootcamp and Shopping Trip it was!

We started off our day meeting at Holly's house and then heading out to meet up at the park.

Our Bootcamp started at 9:30am right on time and was lead by Holly of course!

Resistance training consisted of three super sets of two exercises each performed for one minute each three times through before switching to the next super set!!!

OUCH!!


Everyone was feeling it and hurting before we were even done! To finish off the Bootcamp we performed Tabatas. Completing four exercises two times each for 20sec on and 10 sec off for a total of eight rounds. INTENSE!!




The Bootcamp was invigorating and even though she put us through our paces AND it hurt....WE LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!






After Bootcamp we all headed back to Holly's to get ready for the rest of our fun filled day!



We had reservations for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory....how divine!

It was So good, not a complaint from the whole group...well how could you go wrong with cheesecake, especially White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cheesecake...my recommendation!!!



















Then the shopping began!

As I soon found out, no Fit Yummy Mummy shopping trip is complete without a trip to Sephora! I had never been to a Sephora and was I ever in for a surprise! Cosmetic heaven Oh My!!
















After spending what felt like almost half of our afternoon in Sephora we did manage to venture out to the rest of the mall and snag up some more purchases. I think we were more interested in getting to know one another better than we were shopping!

























To complete our shopping trip we ended our day at BD's Mongolian Grill for dinner. A great stir fry dinner was enjoyed by all!


For those that were able to stay longer, karaoke was in order back at Holly's house! We ended one of the most amazing fun filled days ever by singing karaoke into the night!

















An unforgettable Fit Yummy Mummy weekend was had by all!! We cannot wait to hear what is in store for the next one!

However, before we can celebrate with another shopping trip we will be working hard at our Summer Slim Down Transformation Challenge for the next 12 weeks.

Join us on CLUB FYM today to see what you're missing out on!!