Sunday, August 24, 2014

PIYO Results



PIYO has absolutely changed my life! I was first introduced to this in June in Las Vegas when I was at the Beachbody Coach Summit. The first day I was in Vegas, I had the opportunity to workout with Chalene Johnson the fitness instructor and creator of PIYO, Turbo Fire, Turbo Jam, etc. and let me just say, I knew this program would be golden for me. I had just finished training for a half marathon and I had been working really hard doing T25, 21 Day Fix, and P90x. I truly didn't realize how tight my body was. But after doing the workout with Chalene and then hearing her speak at one of the general sessions, I knew that I need to do PIYO! I am going to describe what PIYO is and then tell you my amazing results that I worked hard for and achieved.

Chalene discussing PIYO
Morning Workout with Chalene in Vegas 

What is PIYO?
PIYO is a low-impact, high-intensity body-transforming program that uses the most effective pilates and yoga inspired moves to sculpt long, lean muscles and burn fat. PIYO is for everyone. 


PIYO WOD in Vegas with My Accountability
Partner & Good Friend Fawn!

My PIYO JOURNEY:
I am not going to lie day one I was unsure of what to expect with this new program. While doing PIYO, I drank Shakeology daily. As well as drank energy and endurance as a pre-workout and results and recovery as a post-workout drink. The first two weeks were very tough, I wasn't strong, I felt uncoordinated, I felt like I wasn't doing it right but when I let go of my fears and apprehensions, that is when I truly began to thrive. By week three, I felt like my core strength and my flexibility increase tremendously. After week 4, I had to do my measurements and I was surprisingly happy with my findings. I had lost 6.5 inches and 9 pounds. and my flexibility was much better. 


The next month went by so fast. I learned more about the struggles of as I was getting stronger, the movements and some of the poses were extremely difficult. I learned to challenge myself to push beyond my limits. It might not have been easy but it was so worth it. I followed the PIYO meal plan but honestly, I should have done a better job with it because I think I would have seen better results, not that I am saying that I haven't seen great results. 


As I weighed in and took my measurements at the end of 60 days, I lost 6 pounds and 8.5 inches off my body. I leaned out and felt better about myself. I may have gained 3 pounds in the second month of PIYO but I do not believe that the scale should define us and who we are. I had some major non-scale victories. When I looked in the mirror, I loved what I saw, my scrubs fit better. For me, the scale does not and will not define me. I am totally fine with gaining 3 pounds because I gained 3 pounds of muscle.

60 Day PIYO Results
I truly believe that PIYO is for everyone and everyone needs PIYO. Your body craves this and can benefit from this. If you want to see amazing results like I did, join my upcoming accountability group. It is a great way to achieve all your health and fitness goals. Why not you? Why can't you get into the best shape of your life by doing a low impact and high intensity program? YOU CAN THANK ME LATER! 


What is Next for Me?
I plan on completing a second round of PIYO. This time I am going to do the PIYO Strength program and I am going to be very strict in my meal planning and prepping and following along with the PIYO meal plan. I am going to do another round of PIYO and then once Tony Horton's new fitness program called p90 comes out, I will be doing that.  

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Have a Happy and Healthy Day,

Nicole Keating
Emerald Beachbody Coach




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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Muffin Tin Apple Crisps

Apple Crisp is one of my favorite desserts. This weekend while on the beach, I was reading a magazine and came across a simple recipe for Muffin Tin Apple Crisps. While I liked the recipe, I changed it up a little. 




Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of rolled oats
  • 2 tsp of cinnamon
  • 8 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp of oat flour
  • 6 tbsp of melted butter
  • 4 apples cored and diced

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Core, peel, and dice apples 
  3. Mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 7 tbsp light brown sugar, 2 tbsp oat flour and 6 tbsp of melted butter in a bowl
  4. Press one heaping of mixture in the bottom of each muffin tin, leaving some extra for the top
  5. Mix together with 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1 tbsp of light brown sugar
  6. Divide apple mixture evenly into muffin tins
  7. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top
  8. Bake for 25 minutes and ENJOY!!
They just came out of the oven and I let them sit a little but I had to try it and it was DELICIOUS! Have a Happy and Healthy Day!