YAY! Coach Applications welcome. "Put me in, Coach."

~YAY!!! I am super excited to announce that I am now accepting Coach applications! I would love love love to have you on my team. I am welcoming 10 people into my Beachbody family! I will give you: training, proven tips, and 1:1 mentoring. ~ENDORPHINS: The happy fitness drug that causes you to become addicted; making you a junkie... A FITNESS JUNKIE. Let's make the world a happier place by inspiring and motivating others to live a healthy lifestyle! ~My hobby has now turned into a working passion. Although, it doesn't feel like work! I wake up everyday excited to be able to: help others from home, make my own schedule, learn more and more about health and fitness, meet like-minded individuals, go on "business meetings" aka vacation, earn an extra income, stay on track with my health and fitness goals, use and share the "healthy lifestyle necessity" products...and this is just the beginning.

FREE 14 Day AB Challenge Group starting May 1st

I am hosting a FREE 14 day ab challenge starting May 1st. When we turn our wishes into actions they become our goals. Although sometimes we find ourselves falling off track because we don't have that motivation or accountability! That's why I need you to help keep me on track to get to one of my goals: defined abs. We need each other for support! Who is with me?! Create a free Team Beachbody profile here so that I can be your Coach!

Yesterday I decided to switch up my regular routine and do a 40 minute Insanity PLYO workout for cross-training. I woke up this morning feeling sore! I haven't been sore in a while...not even after running for over 2 hours. Your results come from continuously challenging yourself and pushing THROUGH your limits. So, when you feel like stopping, do one more! Don't ever get complacent. If you get bored doing your same workout routine, get ON DEMAND to stream tons of workouts!!!

Staying healthy and fit on-the-go!

Summertime is approaching! It's the most popular season for travel or vacations and being extra busy! How are you supposed to stay on track with your health and fitness progress? Here are some quick ideas for snacks on-the-go, or your "fast food." Here is a list of what I brought with me when I was on my last road trip/vacation with my husband: Shakeology (of course), PB2 (powdered PB with 85% less cals) for my Shakeo, sprouted whole grain pretzel puffs, kale chips (you can even make your own!), freeze-dried strawberries, mixed nuts, almonds, dark chocolate covered cranberries (for my sweet tooth), Old fashioned oatmeal, and KIND, Quest, or Laura bars. I also brought my E&E (Energy and Endurance) to help me power through my workouts! (It's an all natural pre-workout!) A few times we had to drive-thru for food...I either got a salad, or I would get a Protein Bistro Box or Classic Oatmeal without the brown sugar from Starbucks! (Of course I also had to get my tall un-sweetened green-tea latte with non-fat milk...I love Starbucks and I swear they put something in there to make it addicting.) Another time, we went to Wal-Mart and my husband suggested a fruit and veggie tray to share for the road! Genius! (See, your good habits will eventually rub off on others, so don't be discouraged by weird looks or comments you get when you break out your healthy foods.) ***As far as staying on track with your fitness: If you are staying at a hotel, make sure it has a gym inside you can use! If you are staying with family, you can go for runs or walks, or clear a space in a corner in the room and do some exercises. (I was literally doing ten min. abs on the bathroom floor at my Aunts.) Another GENIUS idea is BEACHBODY ON DEMAND. All you need is your tablet or laptop, a little moving room, and you're good to go! You can stream from 11 full workouts and 8 sneak peeks. I hope this has inspired you to stay dedicated and make health and fitness a part of your lifestyle.

Sometimes Mondays (or any day) can be hard to find that motivation to get your daily sweat done. When that happens to me, I find something to look forward to! Today it was my spiced chai tea. What is pushing you to reach your goals today?! "Never miss a Monday." ***My RECIPE: 1 TBS non-fat milk; Honey or Stevia drops; Steeped spiced chai tea (with no additives); Cinnamon to taste. ENJOY! Hey, if you went off your clean eating or fitness goals this past weekend, it's OK! We are human.(Just don't make it a weekend habit!) Did you know Mondays are a great way to have a fresh start?!

Tofu and Quinoa Stuffed Green Peppers

Tofu and Quinoa Stuffed Green Peppers I love these! I tweaked an old recipe to satisfy my taste buds and make it a clean recipe. ENJOY! Servings: 4 large green peppers **Ingredients: 4 green peppers 1 yellow squash 1/2 white onion Quinoa or BROWN rice 7 OZ extra firm tofu Low-moisture mozzarella cheese A tiny bit of olive oil Pepper to taste **Prepare: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Wash vegetables Chop squash, onions, and tofu to desired size Cut the tops off of the green peppers and discard the insides (chop the tops into pieces for the mix) Tip: cut the uneven bottoms of the green peppers to stand evenly **Time to cook! Sautee chopped veggies and tofu in a tiny bit of olive oil until browned (or however you like it) Make 2 servings of quinoa or brown rice by following the directions on package Combine the sautéed mixture into the chosen carb and add optional pepper Take mix and STUFF into each green pepper (I like to use a flexible spatula) Top with some low-moisture mozzarella cheese Place in the oven for 30 min and VOILA! ***Did you know... you need lean protein and complex carbs at every meal? tofu is high in protein? quinoa is a superfood?!

Motivation Monday

Here are a few of my favorite quotes that I find myself quoting when I need a little more motivation. Every Challenger gets an incentive (whatever it may be that month) and a picture of these quotes for them to hang somewhere that they can see daily for an extra little pick-me-up!

Yours Truly

Hello! My name is Marcella, but you can call me Marcie or Marc. I am an online health and fitness coach, which has turned into my passion, and I'm certified in PiYo! I also have an online Chloe and Isabel boutique. I am married to a wonderful man (and literally my BFF), Jaime, who serves in the U.S. Army. I, too, was in the Army as a Veterinarian Technician, and left after my term was up to go to college to become a Kindergarten teacher! I have no children of my own, but I do have a step-son, Blake. I LOVE (and sometimes hate) running. I find it clears my head and is a time for ME. Plus, the after-run high is fantastic. I love animals...especially horses and elephants. I would rather be outdoors than inside, I'm a vegetarian, my favorite color depends on my mood. I wanted to create this blog to share with you my health and fitness journey and to hopefully provide support and motivation for you to not give up, and not be a quitter, no matter how bad you wanna just fall flat on your face and collapse. (Yes, I just quoted Eminem ‘Till I Collapse. That song is great motivation just FYI) I love helping people and making them feel happy, healthy, and CONFIDENT! My motto is "sweat you hear out" (meaning give EVERYTHING you have and be in the moment during your workouts) "fuel you body" (eating CLEAN isn't a diet...it's a lifestyle, and you need to treat your body right for it to function properly) and "love your soul" (don't ever compare yourself to ANYONE. You are your OWN person. Love who you are and treat yourself right. You are unique :) ) A little health and fitness background: Whether I was playing sports, taking classes at my local gym, or participating in all sorts of running events, I have always been an active person. Between that and my previous military career, I was always engaging in some type of physical activity. However, throughout these times I would find myself “slacking”, or taking breaks from exercising and eating healthy for weeks or even months at a time. I was so tired of having to literally start over in reaching whatever goals I had. That is when I decided to join Beachbody. Between the CHALLENGE GROUPS, the fitness programs and Shakeology, and all of my Beachbody family, I have the support I need to keep me motivated and on track because I surround myself with likeminded individuals. Since August 2014, I haven't had to start over! My daily sweat is a part of my day and eating clean is second nature... (of course I do totally enjoy my cheat meals! Oh how I love ice cream and pizza.) My first love was PiYo, which is absolutely AMAZING. Chalene Johnson is my idol! I drink Shakeology daily (the healthiest meal of the day with over 70 superfoods) and I also use E&E (energy and endurance-an all natural pre-workout.) My favorite Shakeo recipe is a toss up between very berry and choco banana pb. I have completed PiYo, 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, and a couple rounds of the 3-Day Refresh. I am currently training for a full marathon! My next challenge will be Insanity Max 30 which I will be doing with my husband... There are so many “complete solutions” to fit your life style and your goals. I'm here for YOU!