Black Friday Sales Start TODAY!

I don't know about you, but I am seriously so excited that this week kicks off the holiday season! Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years are my favorite holidays and one of the huge perks- Black Friday Sales! Who is with me?!! I am not one to rush out to the stores at 3 am, but I do know that a good sale is always exciting! So this morning I am kicking off my morning bringing you some exciting sales from Team Beachbody that are starting TODAY! No waiting until after Thanksgiving!

So- what do we have that is worth while? EVERYTHING ON THE LIST!



Insanity the Asylum is always a hit for those people who love high endurance training. Athletes, runners or those who are really looking for a challenge will appreciate this one!

Turbo Jam was my very first program that I experienced! I can remember my mother in law ordering it and bringing it over and we did it together in my living room right after I had my first baby! It was fun and dancy/kickboxing and I really loved the music! So for the fact that the Booty Sculpt and Abs are less than $6- that is a steal! And not to mention that TurboFire- my SOUL MATE WORKOUT (it is a step up from the Turbo Jam program) is marked down to less than $45 is a STEAL! GAH! I'm so excited about these programs for all of you!!

Stalking stuffers, gifts for co workers, your kids teachers, family and more!

I also really love that the Ankle weights and Resistance bands are on this list too! Are you or someone you know doing the 21 Day Fix or Fix Extreme? Do you need some extra resistance! Grab these up while supplies last!!

So really take some time to look at the sales and get your orders placed. It is sure to sell out and it is a first come first serve basis!!

If you are not already my customer, but you are ready to have me as your coach- make sure that you sign up for your free team beachbody account here. 

Do you already have a coach? Please contact him or her for these sales!!




Are you interested in one of my upcoming challenge groups to really be able to have the motivation, accountability and support to achieve results with a program and Shakeology?

Please fill out the application below and I will get in touch with you asap! Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!!

Happy Shopping!!

My Top 6 Tips To Get Motivated To Workout

When I hear people tell me that working out just comes so naturally to me- I kinda want to cringe! Nothing really comes naturally to anyone- but with the right mindset it is easier to see WHY making it a priority everyday is so important!!

Do you want to workout? Do you want to get yourself onto a good routine and stop the rat race of excuses that fly everyday?


Here are are my 6 tips that get me motivated to workout everyday and i'm going to share them with you. Remember- these are things that have to be done consistently over time before they become a habit! It takes 3 weeks to create a habit! After 3 weeks of trying to escape your new workout routine- you'll begin to embrace it! Trust me :)

1. Set a goal! What do you want to see happen? Lose 10 pounds or maybe more? Tone up and feel better? Now- break them down into small weekly goals! Is it to lose 1 pound a week? 2 pounds a week? Celebrate every reached goal- THEN VISUALIZE your GOALS! It is so important to visualize how you are going to feel once you've accomplished your goals! What will you look like? What will you enjoy doing differently after you reach your goals?
Write them down- stick them all over your house- print pics if that will help and keep your eye on the prize!!

Hands down- JUST MOVE!! You've gotta get the excuses out!

2. Wear cute workout clothes! Motivational tanks are my fave! Cute Nike Pro shorts- matching sports bra- really whatever it takes! I swear- when you look cute- you feel cute! Target, Fabletics, TJ Maxx,  Marshalls, Victorias Secret, Dicks, Academy, Nike, Outlet Malls--- these are a few of my favorite places to shop!!

3. You've gotta LOVE your workout program. You really do! If you are someone who is into cardio, but you're trying to do a Yoga program- it's not going to motivate you to get your butt out of bed and get it done! Or if it's something that you've done over and over again- you're not going to want to do it and you'll put it off until later... then later never comes.
For me- I love kickboxing, weight training and HIIT type workouts. I choose my program based on my goals! If you need some help choosing something- reach out and let me know- I can help.

4. PREWORKOUT.

Oh My Gosh. Seriously- I used to be closed minded and would never even consider taking a pre workout. I had heard horror stories from some people and I wasn't going to use anything... UNTIL on day I did my own research and took the advice of some friends and other health professionals and went in for the kill. I made sure that all of the ingredients were all natural and I chose Beachbody's Energy and Endurance. AHHHH!!! It is my life saver! It's hard NOT to workout when my energy kicks in from that and when I'm done- I don't crash and burn. It's prefect for me, but remember- for some a cup of coffee is a great pre workout too!

5.  GET A WORKOUT BUDDY!!! Seriously- accountability partners are KEY! We have to be surrounded by like minded people! Get a friend and start to get your workout on! A simple text in the morning telling each other to get out of bed works wonders!!

6. You've gotta know WHY you are doing this. Your WHY has to be something so strong that on the days when you feel like giving up- the days when you feel like eating the ice cream or going through the drive thru- it's what keeps you grounded and away from the bad.

Ask yourself- WHY is now the time that you are ready to change? That why is really your self motivation. You can have all of the support you need with coaches, friends, family members cheering you on, but if it's not right in your mind- then you will never succeed. Hard core TRUTH! I know from personal experience. The why will be what will help you get back up and brush yourself off when you fall- because you WILL fall! It happens, it's life! We get back up and start fresh the next day. Your results will come from 1st- mindset, 2nd- putting in the work for your workouts AND don't forget the thing that controls 80% of your results... YOUR NUTRITION! You have to eat properly and follow a meal plan. I fought that part for so long- well I never reached my goals until I changed up what I was eating and drinking!

Those are my 6 tips for you! If you'd like additional help or advice- please reach out. You can find me on fb @ fb.com/valbfitness or email me: valbozzo15@gmail.com!

CHOOSE A HEALTHY LIFE! You deserve to live your life to the fullest! Be happy and cherish every moment!

My AHA Moment

Tonight- I had a totally 'aha' moment as I sat at my kitchen table listening to our Monday night Dream Team call. I had one of those moments where the past year flooded through my mind and it really HIT me-- the hard work I have been putting in, the time I spend helping my challengers, my new coaches, my emerging leaders and my seasoned leaders--every step Ive taken really has mattered. 

The one thing that caused that MOMENT for me-- as she was talking about the Leadership Retreat that the leaders of Beachbody are going to in Arizona this week... the Leadership Retreat that I qualified for and was invited to in May of this year--

I remember exactly one year ago- sitting in the same spot at the same dining room table.. listening to my mentor talk about how she and a few other leaders on her team were going to this AMAZING ALL EXPENSE PAID LEADERSHIP RETREAT and I just WISHED I could go too. So at that moment last year- i wrote down that I WOULD BE THERE NEXT YEAR. 

One year later- here I am- preparing for this amazing trip with my husband to go and 'run with the big dogs' this weekend. It seems so surreal. I feel like 'why me?'-- but then as soon as those 'why me's' enter my head I quickly say out loud- WHY NOT ME!?!!


This is a blessing. A gift. An opportunity. I can't imagine where my life would be at this moment had I not taken a leap of faith 15 months ago on this whole 'coaching thing.'
I can about bet we would be bankrupt and still struggling to dig our way out of the hole that we were in. I can bet that we would still be BROKE and fighting about money. I can bet that I would still be feeling defeated everyday. Feeling like there was no way off the hamster wheel. 

BUT- I made a choice-- Dustin Bozzo and I made a choice-- for me to dive in. All in. And build this team from the ground up. I had 147 FB friends, I didn't know how to copy/paste, I didn't know how to use YouTube and I certainly had no idea what a blog even was!

BUT I LEARNED. I read personal development EVERYDAY and still do andI changed my mindset. NO EXCUSES. I took baby steps. I just decided that FAILURE WASN'T AN OPTION.

Here I am. My dreams are coming true. My team is in full bloom and I love that each and every person brings a different dynamic to who and what we are all about 

Life is all in what you make of it. What do you choose? 

Will you choose to join my team? Will you choose something better? Do you want to be a leader? A mentor? Do you want to help just ONE person change their life?
WHY NOT YOU?

I'm looking for 7 people. Not just anyone. 7 DRIVEN, WON'T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER, MOTIVATED women to learn a business in less than 3 months. I will teach you and mentor you every step of the way.
Maybe you are a mom who wants to stay at home with your kids.
Maybe you are a military wife and you just get settled and it's time to move again.
Maybe you are a college student wanting to do more with your life and put yourself through school.
Maybe you are just a woman ready to take on a new path in life. 

Are you ready to do what it takes?

Apply here: http://goo.gl/Zsios1 or msg. me for deets!

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Are You Living Your Life With Purpose?

Are you ready to live your life with value and purpose?

I want you to close your eyes and imagine this:

You call the shots in all areas of your life. 

You are the one to take your kids to school everyday. 

You are the one who is watching your baby take her first steps-- not someone else. 

You are not stressed about the bills each month. 

You  buy that extra watermelon that your kids love so much because you don't have to be on such a tight budget all the time. 

You are taking a couple of family vacations each year and making time to go on a few weekend getaways with just you and your spouse.

You get to sleep in if you like. 

When you are sick- you don't have to stress about someone else covering your work load. 

When you just want to take an unexpected day off- you do -- and you don't worry about it. 

You are living debt free.

You are helping change people's lives and saving some along the way. 

You are working from home- in your yoga pants-- coffee in hand while Frozen is on and your little girls are singing along. 

You are happy- everyday. 

You are fit and healthy- because you know it is a treat for your body and because you are getting paid to live the lifestyle. 

YOU. ARE. FREE.

Okay- open your eyes. Now- you are back to reality. 

Overcome the fear and you will go far!

What does your life look like right now? Does the above that I just talked about you seem impossible? Are you totally stressed about finances? Are you rolling your eyes thinking "HAPPY? YEAH RIGHT! We are meant to be miserable in this life?"

NO! WE ARE MEANT TO LIVE OUR OWN LIVES! Ones that we create! Ones that we can ENJOY and LOVE!

It's time that you see that big picture and it's time for you to get started. 

Living my life by design.

Now- DON'T PANIC! This really is a transition that is so WORTH the efforts. I can promise you that. From a girl who went from almost filing bankruptcy last year to someone who is about to submit a payment to pay off the VERY LAST credit card I have-- I will have a total debt payoff of $14,000.00 since mid February. From someone who was completely depressed and miserable a year and a half ago-- to a woman who THRIVES on LIFE! Who finds the good in everything and who lives passionately about almost EVERYTHING! Not a bad gig. 

Want to know how I've done it? And how I promise you-- you can too?-- If you really want it? 

When you commit to making success your only option it becomes the only thing that is in the forefront of your mind. Am I right?

It really makes no difference what kind of journey you are on! If you are starting out in your health and fitness journey or if you are about to sign up as a brand new coach- you have this FIRE that is inside you! You can feel the passion! You are already visualizing your success! You see the big picture and you can't wait to get there!! You are motivated. Ignited. SET IN FLAMES! Your dreams are big and your goals are SCARY! And you now that you will 100% make it. There is no other option.

And the day comes- you are ready! It's here! You open that package of your challenge pack or you log in to your back office as a brand new coach and --- SCAARRREEEETTTTCHHHHHH. HALT. OH EM GEEEE! 

I can't do this. 

FEAR creeps in. The reality that you live creeps in. The NEGATIVE voices creep in. And YOU start to believe them. 

WHY?!!!!

What in the gosh darn world are you afraid of? 

FAILING??? I fail EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I just fail forward. I make sure that I am learning from my big fat failures and I move on!

Are these thought running through your mind--

UGH! I talked to one person about this fitness and nutrition thing and they rolled their eyes. 

I asked someone to join the accountability group with me and she said no. 

I am so darn shy, there is no way I can 'be like you.'

I have no time. 

My kids have soccer practice 4 days a week, my husband works late, I don't have a babysitter, my dog got loose, I HAVE EXCUSES...

I don't know everything about fitness and nutrition.

I don't know how to do meal plans. 

I don't know very many people. 

So and so would never want to hear about what I am doing as a challenger or as a coach.

I can't work a computer very good. 

I am not like you???

I don't have very many Facebook friends. 

Social Media is scary.

I'm broke. 

I am so afraid of what other people will think or say about me.

And my all time fave--- I DON'T WANT TO SELL PEOPLE STUFF.

Trust me- the list could continue, but I will stop there. 

Listen guys- I am NOT PERFECT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM. But I have LEARNED a lot over the years. I used to live my life solely on what others thought of me. I used to care so much that I would make myself sick over what they 'might be thinking' about me. I would cry over 'spilt milk' as they say and never understood why it would affect me so much.

Now- after learning so much about myself- I believe it was always because I have a genuine heart and I seriously just want everyone to KNOW ME and my INTENTIONS. And that they are true to my core. So, I have realized something pretty life changing-- NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE ME. And that is OKAY! Not everyone clicks. It's not something to be ashamed of or feel bad about! It's life! I know that my life is lived for me and to better myself and my family. Along the way I intend to HELP as many people who want it and as many people who will work for it. Period! No excuses. No pity parties. No whining about things out of our control! And I want to help you realize this about yourself too :) We are all people, capable of making decisions that will better us as a person!! So, why not start now? Why NOT you?!!

So- I've learned to rethink my life. I've learned to say-- what is the worst someone can do?? Tell me NO? What happens if I fail? Well-- i'm failing forward! I will always be reading personal development to better myself, my business, my finances, my family, my life! I am living my life by my own design. Who else can say that at 30 years old? YOU CAN-- but will you?

So- answer these questions and really dig deep. WHY IN THE HECK WILL YOU LET FEAR FUEL YOU?!! Don't do that! LIVE YOUR LIFE!! Will you really allow fear to steal your success? Because yes- I can tell you-- if you surrender and make changes-- you will succeed all while constantly FAILING!! Because failing is not bad! Failing is good as long as you are learning and moving forward! Make sense?!

I take pride in the fact that I have a totally unconventional job. It just makes sense for me. It can make sense for you too- if you are striving to help people change their lives and ultimately-- help SAVE lives. You learn to be a great leader and grow into a person you may have always wanted to be-- but just didn't know how. I love that I have found my passion. I love that God called me to do this! He has qualified me to do my job and do it as best as I can and for that.. I am just so grateful. 

This is my job description:

Wake up- workout- post on Facebook- check in with my challenge groups and coaches- write a blog post- read some of my book- play with my kids- go to the pool- take a nap if I choose- talk on the phone or video chat with some of my best friends who are fellow coaches- be at home with my family- eat dinner together- put my babes to bed- check in on FB and hang out with my hubby. -- Rough life- I KNOW! 

You too can: BE YOUR OWN BOSS, make your own schedule, set your own hours, build an amazing business brick by brick all while being mentored on 'how' to do it... pretty cool deal! Don't you think?

Now- this is not meant for everyone! Far from it! You have to be passionate about it. You have to want it. You have to take the time to build. And let me tell you! IT IS SO WORTH IT ALL-- but only if you are willing to work for it!

So- do you want to know what this whole "coaching thing" is all about? 

I am going to be offering a FREE 5 DAY WHAT IS COACHING group starting on July 21st. It will be available through a closed Facebook group. If you would like to check it out then all that you will have to do is go to my website to sign up for your free account to ensure that I am your coach, then you can click on this link to request to join! Simple! You will get all of the info you need in order to decide if you are going to 'do this!' with me !!!

I do want to ask you something to ask yourself--- what do you have to lose? What in the world would hold you back from joining my team and having access to all of my training guides, my apprenticeship programs, my system, my mentorship and our team support? Why wouldn't you take a leap of faith and just go for it? There is no obligation and yes, you can cancel at any time! BUT again--- why not just go for it?!

I will tell you that I lead with passion, momentum and drive. I eat, drink and breathe my team and my challengers. I LOVE what I do and I want to infect everyone with this amazing perseverance! Not a day goes by where I am not present, answering your questions, leading you and showing you the way. Will you join me? 

If you want to INSPIRE, motivate, guide, help and be the best accountability anyone could ask for-- this is for you. If you are ready and willing to get over your fears and dive right in. This is for you. After my Free 5 day coaching group we will be kicking off a BRAND NEW Coach Apprenticeship Group for BRAND NEW COACHES!!

Are you ready to change? 

Apply below and let's see what you're made of!

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CLEAN EATING 101

Clean Eating

 The soul of clean eating is consuming food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible. It is not a diet; it's a lifestyle approach to food and its preparation, leading to an improved life - one meal at a time. Remember, 80 % of your weight loss is dependent upon the food you eat.  If you workout every day and eat unhealthy, you cannot expect to get great results.  Your results come from the time, energy, and dedication you put into exercise and eating! 

Why Eat Clean?

Feel good about yourself

Reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and many other diseases

Have more energy

Reduce the large percentage of obesity

Save money on fad diets that do not keep your weight off

Live a longer life for your husband, children, significant other, and family

When they say you are what you eat, it is not a joke.  It is really something to think about.  If you eat cheeseburgers every day, your body is going to look and feel like one.  If you fill your body with vegetables, your going to most likely feel good, have energy, an look thinner as well!!  

How to Eat Clean:

Drink at least two liters of water a day (8 cups).  Also, limit your alcohol intake to one glass of antioxidant-rich red wine a day. Eat five to six times a day- Eat every 2-3 hours.  Three meals and two to three small snacks. Include a lean protein, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and a complex carbohydrate with each meal. This keeps your body energized and burning calories efficiently all day long. If it's hard for you to do 8 cups, really focus on getting 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of water each day! It's vital!

NEVER miss a meal, ESPECIALLY breakfast!!

Carry a cooler loaded with clean-eating foods to get you through the day (if you have the food handy, no excuse for stopping at fast food, pop machine/candy machine or eating other unhealthy food).

Get label savvy- Clean foods contain just one or two ingredients. Any product with a long ingredient list is human-made and not considered clean.

Avoid processed and refined foods- This includes white flour, sugar, bread and pasta. Enjoy complex carbohydrates such as whole grains instead.

Know thy enemies- Steer clear of anything high in saturated and trans fats, anything fried or anything high in sugar.

Avoid calorie-dense food that has no nutritional value

Shop with a conscience- Consume humanely raised and local meats.

Depend on fresh fruits and veggies for fiber, vitamins, and enzymes.

Consume healthy fats- Try to have essential fatty acids every day.

Learn about portion sizes- Work towards eating within them.

Reduce your carbon footprint- Eat produce that is seasonal and local. It is less taxing on your wallet and our environment.

Slow down and savor- Never rush through a meal. Food tastes best when savored. Enjoy every bite!

Make it a family affair- Food is a social glue that should be shared with loved ones. Improve the quality of your family's life along with your own.

Portions

Proteins- You should have a protein in each meal.  Your body can handle 25 grams of protein with each meal.

Carbohydrates- You should have between 2-4 servings of complex carbs from grains, bread, and starches per day.  When it comes to complex carbs such as fruits and veges, you should have one serving with each meal, which comes out to 6 servings per day

Fats- Your diet should include 20-30% of fats from your daily food intake.  Avoid trans fats completely.  Saturated fats is not completely bad for you and should have 30 grams or less per day.

Going grocery shopping can be a challenge.  It is important to make a list so you know what your looking for and only get what is one your list.  You save money this way.  Also, there is nothing wrong with buying the off brand food- it is still the same thing!! Frozen is also fine to use, just do not go for canned food! High is sodium and other additives!!

Sometimes, it may seem difficult to eat clean, but having cookbooks handy, such as “The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook” by Tosca Reno or “The Best of Clean Eating” from the Clean Eating Magazine, are some great books with amazing recipes for you and the family!!

Healthy/Clean Snack Ideas!

   Water is another big factor that plays a part of your weight loss.  Water helps with suppressing your appetite, helps with digestion and relieving the "bloating" feeling people get quite often, flushes the toxins out of your body, and also helps with those cravings!  If you take your weight and divide by 2, you should be drinking that in ounces each day.  Now that does not count if you are pop or coffee drinkers, then you will need additional!!  But why bother putting all that caffeine and artificial flavors/sweeteners when you are trying to flush the toxins out of your body?  Try to stick to just water... it helps tremendously.. and if you are use to caffeine intake and need more energy, try using lemon water, especially first thing in the morning and can be drank through out the day.  Also, using green tea is awesome to help with your cravings (especially at night) and is made of all natural ingredients!  I promise you, if you get rid of the coffee and pop, or even cut down at least in half, you will notice a big difference with your feelings of bloat and cravings for more caffeine and junk!! In taking artificial sweeteners only makes you crave more, so get rid of it all together!!

Week 1: Body Beast/ T25 Hybrid

Week 1: Body Beast/T25 Hybrid

I am so excited to be changing up the routine this week! I was planning to start Body Beast last Monday, but I hurt my back on Sunday morning, so that idea flew out the window! So, I have mended myself back to normal and I am so excited to get started!  So, I was going to just do Body Beast, but I decided that since we are going into the peak of the holiday season, I will do a hybrid so I can really focus on getting my lifting in and on those few days a week when time is of the essence, I will do a T25 workout! WIN WIN! I have never done Body Beast, so this is really exciting for me! I have a few friends who are in the second phase and they LOVE IT and are getting INSANE results! I can't wait to really pump my muscles. 

This week I am going to be focusing solely on perfect form and also staying spot on with my meal plan. It is the start of the holiday season and I refuse to put on any extra holiday fluff! That is not going to happen to this girl and I don't want it to happen to you either! This is a joyous time to spend with friends and family! To be thankful for everything and to know that we are all so blessed! With that being said, let's not allow this season to get the bets of us! Don't allow your season to revolve around FOOD! Food is not that special! I know, I know.. we all get excited about Grandma's special pumpkin pie and Aunt Sally's famous sugar cookies! That is perfectly okay!! BUT, what we don't want to do is focus so much on them that we end up eating the whole tray of cookies ourselves!

 I want to give you a suggestion. Set a number of cookies that you are going to allow yourself to have this holiday season. From now until January 1st, what is an acceptable number of treats you can give yourself that will make you feel satisfied, but not stuffed? Is that number 12? 15? 20? Choose your number and write it down! PUT IT IN YOUR PHONE!!! And after each sweet treat you eat, cross of a 1,2,3… etc! That will really make you be aware of what is going into your mouth!! AND I bet that you will find yourself being more mindful of which treat goes to your lips. Is it worth eating that walmart cooking when you know next weekend Grannie will have her homemade goodies?? NO! It's all about eating what you want in moderation and also paying attention to what you are eating :) Hope that little tip helps!

HERE IS MY SCHEDULE THIS WEEK!!!! November 25th- December 1st :) 

Body Beast Build Week / Focus T25

• Day 1: BB Build: Chest/Tris + Fit Club in the Evening- T25: Cardio
• Day 2: BB Build: Legs
• Day 3: BB Build: Back/Bis 
• Day 4: T25: Speed 2.0
• Day 5: BB: Build: Shoulders / T25: Lower Focus
• Day 6: BB Build: Chest/Tris + Ab Intervals
• Day 7: Rest OR T25: Stretch OR T25: Core Speed

Back to the meal planning. It is really important to me to make sure that I am fueling my body properly. I like how I feel when I am getting in all of my veggies and fruits, when I am drinking my Shakeology everyday and when I am exercising! My body thanks me! Shoot, I have abs I didn't know existed! I EAT and I DON'T FEEL DEPRIVED!! EVER!! I plan my cheat meals each week and I enjoy my life! 

I do want you guys to focus on eating at least every 3 hours! It is so important to your body that you are eating because that is what gets your metabolism up and up!! Are you someone who says "I'm never hungry?" Well, that is probably because you are eating too many calories at one sitting and also your metabolism is not as fast as it could or possibly should be! Check out my meal plan to see how I plan my days of meals :) 

So, I will be checking in with you all on my progress this week! I can't wait to start getting my muscles really pumping and see what a difference I can make in my body! I like change and I can't wait to share this with you! Stay tuned!!  And I have made a lot of progress so far!! I can't wait to go further!! :) 

Eat. Drink. Be FIT and HEALTHY This Holiday Season!

Eat. Drink. Be FIT and HEALTHY This Holiday Season!

Are you already stressing about the holidays? Are you thinking.. "Oh my GOSH, it is already November 23rd and I have NOTHING ready for Christmas?"  Well, I have totally been that person in the past! The one who literally stresses for six weeks leading up to Christmas and then stresses after Christmas wondering how in the world we are going to pay off what we spent for Christmas! YIKES!!!

I can honestly say at this point that I have overcome that feeling of craziness and this year I am already planned, prepped and ready to go!! My calendar is set. I have my gift guide written out with exact items on it for each person I have to buy for! I have some things bought and some are ALREADY WRAPPED! That is huge for me! I am usually the mom sitting on the living room floor at midnight on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day trying to finish wrapping presents to get them under the tree and get to bed! NOT THIS YEAR! I am so happy that I literally do not have an ounce of stress!! 

I get all of my shopping DONE by December 5th. That is just the date that I set on my calendar and I will stick to it! I get all of my shopping done in the stores before black Friday because I am NOT A BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPER!  

I don't venture out in the crowds!! I like the behind the scenes action, so I swear by online shopping! It's stress free, I can sit in my yoga pants and hoodie with no makeup and shop for my fam! Then, the best part.. My packages are delivered straight to my doorstep! WOHOOO!! Can't beat that kind of service! Oh, and I'm a huge discount shopper, so I google coupon codes for everything and ALWAYS use a discount code! Works great!

SO, anyways!! MY POINT!!! Along with the stress of the holidays can come the stress of holiday eating! Eating can become mindless and with that will come extra weight. And who wants to start the new year overweight? NOT ME! And I'm sure NOT YOU! So, have you thought about how you are going to overcome the extra pounds this year? You don't want to be hiding behind a bulky sweater! You don't want to have to stress about hiding your muffin top and using the rubber band trick! (You know what I'm talking about.. where you have to literally use a rubber band to put through the button hole of your jeans and wrap it around the button to get your pants to 'fit'!!!) Been there, done that and WON'T GO THERE AGAIN! 

I want to help you survive the holidays! I want to teach you how you can overcome the pressure of eating nonstop! I want to teach you how to plan your meals and still indulge, but just in moderation instead of gorging yourself to the point of being sick!! I want to keep you accountable to your workouts!! Don't have a workout program? I'm your girl! 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week.. We all have time for that! And we all FEEL BETTER after getting a workout done! So, why stress for the holidays? You DON'T HAVE TO!! I'm here to get you through! I'm here to help you focus on YOU!! 

Are you wondering what my Holiday Fitness, Clean Eating and Shakeology Challenge is?

Well it is a 30 day group in which I am going to teach you basic strategies for how to plan out your meals, give you recipes, tips and all the tricks that have helped me be successful in my weight loss journey.   Last year at this time I was surviving a deployment. My husband was deployed to Africa, I was holding down the fort with two small girls and just trying to keep afloat. We had just moved into a brand new house 5 months prior. we were in the process of selling our previous home in Pennsylvania, I was 1200 miles away from my family and I still managed to make it through with little stress and I stayed on track with my health and fitness. I wasn't perfect, sometimes I messed up and I indulged in a few sweets.  

But what I did was take everything in moderation, found a way to work my workouts in and still stay focused on the goal I had for myself.  Looking back, I was FINE! I wasn't deprived, I enjoyed the holidays with my babies, we spent a few days with my in-laws and had a BLAST!!!  I wasn't bloated, sluggish or tired.  I felt confident going shopping the day after Christmas to buy some cute new clothes and I wasn't looking at a big 'spare tire' around my waist from overdoing it!!   I was proud of my decisions and my body.  This has been how I have almost always lived my life. I just want to show you all how to do it for yourselves! I am so confident that you will love this program and see how planning your days will WORK in more ways than one!! You will not gain the dreaded holiday weight and I will be your biggest fan!! I want to teach you my 'tricks' and help you set and meet goals! Let's do this.. TOGETHER!

Are you wondering how in the heck I am going to do this? Well I am taking on a 30 day fitness and Shakeology support/ accountability group.  It is all done via Facebook. I create a closed group so no one can see what is posted but the people in the group.  Each day you will get a post from me.  It will be a tip, motivation, recipe or meal plan.  Each day you are required to just check in and rate your day.  My goal is to teach you how to make smart choices, how to create a happy, healthy lifestyle and not do a 'diet'.  This is a positive change and not one that you will be calling a fad diet! NO WAY!  We will learn how to have balance over the holidays, handle eating out, parties, social events, cravings and more!  I have lots of tricks up my sleeves and I will share them all with you! I seriously just can't wait to share with you how I do this and how you can do it too!

Soooo, what are the REQUIREMENTS?! 

You must commit to being an active participant in the group.  This is NOT HARD! I mean it is literally less than 5 minutes a day! This is the best part because you get to chat with the others in the group and stay on track!

You must commit to a Beachbody workout program and replacing one meal a day with Shakeology.  Why?  Because Shakeology is by far the easiest and healthiest meal of the day.  Lets face it, especially now more than ever we are busy, on the go and pulled in a million different directions.  Sometimes we just don't have time or energy left to cook. 80% of your results come from the food you put into your mouth! I was so against a 'meal replacement shake' when I first started.

It literally took me over a month to commit because I was like "NO WAY!! I'm NOT doing that!!' I didn't want to be dependent on a meal replacement to help them lose weight and I certainly didn't want to pay money for it!!  But trust me, this is unlike anything else out there!  I fell in love with it and I literally have used it EVERY SINGLE DAY for 7 months!! LOVE IT! This is 1 meal a day and then my goal is to teach you how to eat the other meals of the day!  When the group is over you can choose to continue with Shakeology or not!  So Shakeology becomes that 1 meal a day that you do not have to worry about.  You know it has the right combination of protein and carbs to keep you full for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  Plus it will help to decrease your cravings for sweets, give you natural energy and help you lose weight! Trust me, it's worth every penny!  Give it a try, what do you have to lose???

I am also requiring a workout program for this challenge. I am recommending the T25 program during this time of year because there will be much less excuse about finding time! This program is literally 25 minutes a day! EVERYONE HAS 25 MINUTES!! You can literally get up a little earlier, go to bed a little later, or squeeze in some time during your day! I have a challenger who literally takes her program to work with her and does it in her office on her lunch break!!! She's a little sweaty, but says she just cleans up a little in the bathroom and she's back in action!! Dedication is key!! And exercise will HELP YOU FEEL BETTER!! So, It takes 21 days to create a habit. Let's go a full 30 to make it stick!!  And the best part!! You will make new friends and who knows where that will take you!! When you want to make a change you have to surround yourself with like minded people! We are YOUR PEOPLE!! 

  I must be your assigned coach! We can work together to get everything set up!! 

We are starting on DECEMBER 2nd!!! Email me at valbozzo15@gmail.com or find me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/val.bozzo. You can also find me on instagram @ valbfitness!!! 

Let's DO THIS TOGETHER!!