July 2016 Newsletter

Summer is in full swing and so are our challenge groups! Check out some amazing transformations stories from recent challenge group participants doing the Ultimate Reset & the 21 Day Fix!

Country Heat is Coming in July!

We don't have the exact release date, but we know for sure the challenge pack is going to be discounted for the month of August and there will be free shipping for the base kit if you already have Shakeology. The video says August, but since you are a Team Beachbody member you get early access and an extra workout!

CATCH A SNEAK PEEK OF THE 'BRING THE HEAT' WORKOUT FROM COUNTRY HEAT ON JULY 18TH

Don't miss the chance to get a sneak peek of Autumn Calabrese's "Bring The Heat" Line Dance workout from Country Heat. That's right; on July 18th, you'll have an exclusive, 24-hour sneak peek on Beachbody on Demand. Plus, when you submit a video to social media with your best Country Heat moves, you can win $1,000. (Make sure to use the hashtags #CountryHeat #contest). Five winners will be chosen so fire up the fun and dance off the pounds!

NEW ON BEACHBODY ON DEMAND: THREE MORE REASON TO LOVE BODY BEAST

First, it's the last days to save on exclusive Beachbody on Demand highlights- get Body Beast digital instant access for $9.95 (regularly $19.95) but only for a limited time, so act fast! My sources say only until July 6th, so I'm going to buy it quick!

Also, get ready to try two brand new Beast workouts (Beast UP: Legs, Beast UP: Chest, Shoulders, Tris) now available in the member library.

Lastly, check out "Making A Beast," a six-episode docuseries where Sagi Kalev shares his compelling life story, which includes his time in the Israeli army!

Coming August 8th to BeACHBODY ON DEMAND: The 20s 

We're really excited to watch the new reality show coming only to Beachbody on Demand where 20 year old fitness gurus compete to be the next super trainer!  I can't wait to see who wins and what new program that person will create :)

OWN THE BEACH WITH TWO HOT CHALLENGE PACK OFFERS

July features not one, but two powerful Challenge Pack offers to help you achieve your weight-loss and fitness goals. With 21 Day Fix® and 22 Minute Hard Corps™, you'll have every reason to get in amazing summer shape.

• 21 Day Fix (+Spanish) and Shakeology Challenge Pack: $140 USD (regularly $160)
• 21 Day Fix Extreme (+Spanish) and Shakeology Challenge Pack: $140 USD (regularly $160)
• 21 Day Fix Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack: $180 USD (regularly $205)
• 21 Day Fix Extreme Kickstart and Shakeology Challenge Pack: $180 USD (regularly $205)
• 22 Minute Hard Corps and Shakeology Challenge Pack: $140 USD plus Beachbody® PT Sandbag AND portion fix containers
• 22 Minute Hard Corps and Beachbody Performance Pack: $140 USD plus Beachbody® PT Sandbag AND portion fix containers

  

SAVE UP TO 20% ON SHAKEOLOGY FOCUSED ENERGY BOOST

Good news alert: you can expect sweet savings on Shakeology Focused Energy Boost for the entire month. How does it work? Save 20% on your first monthly auto-shipment of Shakeology Focused Energy Boost or save 10% on a one-time purchase. Limited Time Only! For more information visit http://www.teambeachbody.com/eat-smart/shakeology-boost

Fit Recipe of the month: Peanut Butter Banana and Berry toast

Here is a simple, delicious snack recipe for Monday :)

Peanut Butter Banana and Berry Toast

Total Time: 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 slice

Ingredients:
2 tsp. all-natural almond butter
1 slice whole grain bread, toasted
11 fresh blueberries
12 fresh raspberries
¼ medium banana, cut in half lengthwise, cut into ½-inch slices

Preparation:
1. Spread almond butter evenly on toast.
2. To create a fruit flag, place five raspberries in a line parallel to the bottom of bread.
3. Place banana slices above raspberries.
4. Repeat with raspberries.
5. Place one banana slice on right side above raspberries.
6. Place two raspberries above banana slice.
7. Place one banana slice above raspberries.
8. Create a square of blueberries on the upper left corner. Serve.
Photograph by Amanda Mexiner.

Shakeology Peanut Butter Cups

What do you do when two coaches get together to talk business Strategies?
You COOK of course!
Tonight Brittany and I tried a few of Melissa's Tasty Shakeology Treats!
Can we say NO GUILT!!

With a little tweaking I think we nailed it! You can split the chocolate mix and sandwich the peanut butter like you see in the the pic, but we recommend doing chocolate on bottom and the nut butter on top for a better flavor!

Here is what you will Need

FREEZER SPACE! ;)
SHAKEOLOGY
COCONUT OIL
NATURAL PB OR NUT BUTTER
CASHEW OR ALMOND MILK
MINI CUPCAKE LINERS
ZIP LOCK BAG


 1 Scoop of Shakeology
  tsp of Nut butter per cup

 1 TBS Coconut oil
 2 TBS Cashew or Almond Milk

Mix chocolate Shakeology, coconut oil and milk together. It created a dough like consistency, and we just pressed by hand a good amount into the bottom of the liners. (make the base as thick or as think as you want)
Then Place a dollop of nut butter on top (this is where we used the zip lock bag and cut a hole in the tip and pipped the butter on top)
Then place in freezer for 20 min and ENJOY...with your friends or family!

21 Day Fix Extreme Recipes

Some of my favorite recipes that are 21 Day Fix Extreme approved!

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup non fat plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 2 T crushed walnuts

- 1 purple, 1 red, 1 orange

Mini Vegetable Egg Cups (from the 21 DFX eating plan)

6 servings

Watch Autumn make them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JPAwRaKimY 

Ingredients:

• 12 eggs
• 10 ounces of finely chopped spinach
• 2 green onions finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
• salt & pepper

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 12 cup muffin tin.  Wisk eggs together and add salt & pepper.  Add spinach, onions, and bell pepper.  Fill up the muffin pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. Two cups is one serving.

- 1 green, 1 red

Tomato & Avocado Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 T + 1 tsp avocado
• salt & pepper

Directions:

Add all ingredients together and refrigerate. 

- 1 yellow, 1/2 green, 1 tsp, 1/2 blue

Beef Taco Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped lettuce (not iceburg)
• 3/4 cup taco meat (ground turkey or lean ground beef)
• 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1 T + 1 tsp avocado
• 1/2 cup beans

1 1/2 green, 1 red, 1/2 blue, 1 yellow

Lemon Grilled Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw broccoli
• 1 tsp olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Cut cup broccoli and put in a mixing bowl.  
2. Add olive oil, lemon juice to taste and salt & pepper to taste.  
3. Grill on a grill pan for 8-10 on each side or roast in the oven.

- 1 green, 1 tsp

Chicken Fajitas (from the 21 DFX eating plan)

Makes 4 servings, 2 fajitas each

Ingredients: 

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp olive oil, divided use
• 4 ( 5- to 6- oz) raw chicken breast, boneless, skineless, cut into 1/2 in strips
• 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 T fresh lime juice
• 8 large romaine (or butter) lettuce leaves
• 1/2 medium avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh salsa

Directions: 

1. Combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 tsp oil in large resealable plastic bag.
2. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; mix gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat remaining 1 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Empty contents of bag into skillet; cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Removed from heat. Add lime juice.
6. Evenly top lettuce leaves with chicken mixture, avocado, and salsa.
7. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.

- 2 green, 1/2 purple, 1 red, 1/2 blue