Getting Lean the PiYo way!

My fitness journey really kicked in to gear in January of 2015. I was pretty unhealthy. I was struggling with severe digestive issues and this lead to feelings of both increasing depression and anxiety. I spent a year and a half sick, depressed and anxious about when I would be sick next and even worse WHERE I would be when it happened. It wasn't a good time. But I am a firm believer of reason and today I am beginning to see the chain of events that have lead me to where I am now.

Through all of the sickness, depression and anxiety I was able to say to myself "this is it!"
I was DONE feeling sorry for myself. I was DONE letting this unknown cause of ailments control my life and every aspect of it! I was DONE being miserable! That wasn't me and it didn't reflect well. I didn't want to be angry anymore. I didn't want to be tired. I needed to heal myself in as many ways as I could.

I made 5 major changes in my life.

• I found a therapist.
• I started eating healthier and followed a Low FODMAP diet. Suggested for people with IBS.
• I had previous experience with pilates, so I took up Yoga. 
• I incorporated mindfulness practices; meditating, the chakras, LOTS of personal development, mindful of my body and my personal hormonal cycles, stress triggers. 
• I joined a fitness accountability group of total strangers on facebook (This was a leap!)

I have made so many improvements this past year I could go on for paragraphs! But I won't do that just now! What I want to focus on in this post is the fitness aspect! 

I DO NOT have a big fitness background in my past. I was the skinny, lanky, dorky kid that grew up with braces and glasses and SUCKED at sports and gym. I found pilates a few years back and loved it, but only really did it here and there. But I knew that I needed to exercise. Exercise helps you in so many ways. I took up yoga about a month before I joined the accountability group and it was in that group that I found this motivation and confidence I didn't know I had when it came to fitness! 

So my go-to's were pilates and yoga. I love yoga. Its calming and relaxing. It helps build strength and flexibility. But sometimes it is just too slow. There were days that I felt I needed more UMPH. Know what I mean? 

I decided to give this program, PiYo, a try! 

What is PiYo? PiYo was created by Chalene Johnson and is literally the PERFECT combination of pilates, yoga and cardio! It is low impact but man is it intense! You are gaining strength and flexibility while burning some SERIOUS calories! 

With this program I have gained stability in certain yoga poses and strength in areas of my body that did not have the strength I needed. I have become more flexible, I have gained balanced and I have become more mindful of my posture. And I have fallen in love with exercise and it's benefits!

However, I didn't take the PiYo Challenge! The amazing thing about Beachbody programs, like PiYo, 21 Day Fix, Insanity, P90x, is that when you purchase through your coach or teambeachbody you don't only get just the program! You get a schedule, a coach, a support system, an eating guide and whole slew of other things! You get every ingredient you need to get results! With the BeachBody Challenge you get all of those and more + a free t-shirt for completing the program of choice AND entered into some drawings to receive some $$$$. Your success story could even be one of the many that is shared throughout our company. 

Since I didn't enter into the challenge the first time around (nor did I stick to the schedule or the eating plan) I am going to be doing it right this time around and getting MORE results! 

Starting February 1st, I will be entering into the BeachBody Challenge for the PiYo program and I am looking for others who want to change their lives. With the program, you're not just improving your fitness. You're learning how to eat right and what to eat, you're learning self-discipline. You are putting yourself first and doing something entirely beneficial for YOU as a person! How can you know what success feels like until you are at the very end of your goals and you get to look back and say "WOW, I did this!" You gain confidence and pride! And we can't forget, with this program, you'll also get lean and toned.

        

Whether you are looking to lose weight or seriously tone up your body, this program could be great for you! It's total-body workouts using your OWN resistance! No weights! No crazy workout equipment! A yoga mat is recommended however! It's awesome for men and women alike, beginners in fitness to those fitness extremists! And it is So. Much. Fun. 

If you're a facebook go-er  you can find more information on this PiYo event challenge Here, just click interested for the event and I will be in touch!  

Also check out my Wellness Page on facebook to follow my journey and get some daily tips, motivation or inspiration! I have a FREE accountability group on facebook for those interested in really getting serious about making health, fitness and over-all wellness goals in their lives, just shoot my Wellness Page a message!

For more information click any of the links on this page or email me at rachelina2317@gmail.com.

LET'S MAKE 2016 OUR BEST YEAR YET!! #GETRESULTS