Fit Mommas Support Group

This post is directed specifically to mothers! ***DISCLAIMER - - I AM NOT A MOTHER*** With that being said, I am a mom to a fur baby, Geno :) I know it isn't the same as having children, but I can somewhat relate to you.  I have seen this so many times that once you become a mother, you don't make yourself as much as a priority as maybe you should. You have less time on yourself because you want to make your child(ren) your top priority. I get it! I do! But, I also think that making yourself a priority is just as important. In order for you to be the best mom to your child(ren), you, yourself, need to be the best you can be.  What am I getting at?

I am hosting a support group specifically for mothers (either of human babies or fur babies) to help you make yourself a priority. This group is a private Facebook group that I will add you to so that you will receive one on one support from me on ways to make healthier lifestyle choices while guiding you through a workout program of your choice. I have a background in health and teaching, so I try to implement what I have learned into all of my challenge groups.  My goal for this group is to let you moms know that it is OKAY to take time for yourself each day. Even just 30 minutes.  You shouldn't have to feel guilty about this. I want to help you!

I will offer you tips and tricks for busy moms who need quick, easy, healthy recipes that are family friendly. I love to cook, so I am always coming up with new recipes! :) I will also provide motivation, support, accountability, and a gentle nudge if needed to help you reach your goals. Whether your goal is to lose baby weight, gain energy, eat better, whatever the case may be, I can help you.

With Mother's Day coming up, I am offering a chance to win an Amazon Gift card to my challengers who refers new qualifying challengers to participate in this group. Here is the catch: you and those you refer must purchase a challenge pack from me. I will add you to the group, and for each referral, your name will get entered. If you refer 5 people, you get 5 chances to win. Working out is more fun when you have friends or family there supporting and encouraging you! If you, or someone you know is interested in joining this group, fill out the form below! Why not you?

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MY Transformation - So Far!

I was hesitant about using myself for my Transformation Tuesday, but when I was comparing pictures of myself over the past year, I decided, why not? Since July, I have lost 60 pounds! That was when I started to drink Shakeology daily and workout regularly.  I know it isn't about the number of pounds lost, but more importantly how I feel. And I feel GREAT! I have so much more energy, I am able to do more physical activities, and I am enjoying feeling healthier.

Chicago, April 2014

I can't believe the difference in myself in less than a year.  Never would I have thought that I would be able to lose weight or keep it off.  It hasn't been easy, but it has definitely been worth the sweat.  I will continue with this journey until I am satisfied with my fitness level, and then I will just work to maintain it.  A few of the biggest reasons that I have been so successful is because of my Beachbody coach, the challenge groups that I participated in as a challenger (and now as a coach), and learning to eat properly.

February, 2015

February 2015

I am signed up for my first 5k in a few weeks, and I am surprised at how much I am able to run.  Weighing what I weigh, running is still a little difficult, but it is getting so much easier.  It will take a lot more training before I am able to run a 5k without having to walk parts of it, but one day I WILL be able to do that!  I believe setting goals is what helps keep your motivated, and I have weekly and monthly goals that are constantly changing as my fitness level improves.

I used to only eat 2, maybe 3 times a day because I was trying to limit my calories.  What I should have been doing was eating 5-6 times a day, every 2-3 hours to help keep my metabolism revved.  I know this now, and that is what I try to do.  Eating less puts your body in starvation mode, which will make it want to hang on to everything it can when you feed it because it doesn't know when it will get food again.  Eating every 2-3 hours keeps you fuller longer and prevents your body from going into starvation mode.

Here is an example of what a typical day of eating is like for me:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with honey, cinnamon, and a diced apple
Snack: Greek yogurt, veggies
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad with light dressing
Snack: Shakeology with a banana, PB 2, and sometimes spinach
Dinner: Lean grilled meat (fish, chicken, venison, etc.), brown rice, veggies

Eating healthy is 80% of the battle.  Once you get your nutrition under control, the rest will happen naturally.  Do you have what it takes to be the best version of yourself? I have a support/challenge group starting on March 16th, and I want you to joint me! Are you in? Email me at: keilamccracken@yahoo.com with the subject: I'm In For March 16th! OR fill out the form below to reserve your spot!

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