What we have been up to!

Not sure people read this blog since I have been MIA.  Leave a comment below if you do!

We have been busy surviving our changes. Living with Grandparents. Making sure our new house has the right colors, changes, etc.

But we have been having fun too. Keeping the kids entertained. And keeping active.

A fun hike with family! Dad climbed this big rock.

Softball games!

I am going to be ready for a routine once kids are back in school in the Fall.  Do you do better on a Routine?

I have paused my health & fitness coaching until we move in and get settled.  I have many ideas of what I want to do once I get back to it. So stay tuned . . .

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

Where have you been Melissa??

Well . . . a lot has happened since I last wrote here on my blog.  

Our family moved out of our home of 12 years. 

It's where my husband and I moved into when we first got married.

It's where we brought home each of our babies.

It's where we had many ups and downs.

But mostly, it's where we learned a lot and grew through it all- TOGETHER!

Here is our daughter listening to my husbands  CD walkman we found while packing up
and cleaning out the Garage.

We are excited for the new change, new neighborhood, new school. Dad is also super close to work. We are excited to see our house that we decided what we wanted it to be- be built!

Our foundation went in this week! Wahoo!

Life has been crazy.  Busy adjusting to living with others.  Keeping the kids occupied during that winter months. Patiently, or should I say- Impatiently waiting for our house to break ground.

But we are excited and I am happy to share with you my plans for this Blog.

I plan to put more of my lifestyle in it. I love sharing memories, thoughts, goals, the future, fun, etc. 

But of course I will continue to share being a busy Mom while being healthy and happy - all while taking on such a huge role for your family.

It helps me to learn a lot from you too as we go through this together!!

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

My lazy week

Yes! I said it! I am keeping myself accountable here and to do that I told myself I am going to share how I am doing with my goals. 

I have been lazy this week. I ended last week with a fun bike ride with my family. 

But when Monday rolled around and I didn't get in my workout at 7 am when I have scheduled it. It started my week off very bad.

I kept putting it off and had to go grocery shopping. I did buy healthy food.

And now it is Thursday and I have done one workout so far this week. Ahh! 

Good thing my Beat the Treats Challenge is coming, because this is also an area I need help with!!

Learning to tell yourself and others no to sweets and treats is hard. But we are doing it this month in our quarterly contest where you can earn cash just by losing weight! With 10 lbs or more to lose, we are giving away cash to those that lose 6% or more body weight loss. I love these contests! They keep me, our team and our challengers motivated! We help each other to stay accountable. Comment below or message me for the info. It starts next Monday! So excited!!

Thanks for checking in!!

Melissa

Weekly update {September 21, 2016}

I am going to be sharing little tidbits of my journey on my blog. It helps to keep me accountable and I like to write things down and read back through to see my progress or something I need to work on.  My plan is to share with you once a week my goals and how I did with my progress from the last week I shared.

Since I began my health & fitness journey of getting healthier and losing weight back in November 2014. I needed something. I was stuck at a plateau that I had been stuck at since I had my first child back in 2007. In 3 months (and over the holidays) I had crushed through my plateau and in February 2015 I had lost 10 stubborn pounds by working out 5 times a week for 30-40 mins, drinking shakeology and eating healthy meals. I had started Coaching and using Beachbody workout program Turbo Fire and 21 day fix.  It was an amazing thing to work on myself and feel great again.

I am almost to those holidays again- and I have put the weight back on. For various reasons I have lost motivation. One big one is the monthly disappointment of not getting pregnant. I finally had my doctor appointment and got on my prenatal vitamins and have left it all up to the Lord and his timing of when it is right to bring our last and final child into our family. I know it will happen when it is supposed to. So now I am stressing less and ready to get back to being more consistent. I have been working out and drinking my shakeology so I am glad that hasn't stopped. I still feel healthy except for the lack of motivation to say no to treats when truly I don't even want them. I have just been in a mental fog and didn't care. My meals/snacks have been mostly healthy choices. But my goals for getting the weight off again are to push myself in my workouts more. Workout 5 times a week, not just 3. And to stay in control. I am capable of doing this. I have the support and accountability of my team and my coach. And I am inviting others in the process to share this journey together! We can do this! I am going to be involved in our next Contest- Beat the Treats Biggest Slim Down Contest starting on October 3rd. Who would like to join in with me to be accountable to our exercise and healthy eating?

Thanks for checking in and being on this journey with me!

Melissa

Wanna make a BET?

Have you heard yet, Beachbody is putting up to $3 MILLION dollars in a pool, for YOU to win a piece of! 

It's the first and only Beachbody HEALTH BET! (Nothing to do with coaching!)

Cool part?! 

You only have to do 3 things to qualify! 

1. Workout 3 times a week.

2. Drink Shakeology 5 times a week. 

3. Log it in your support group you join! 

That's it!!! 

Beachbody is SOO sure that you're gonna get results that they are PAYING you to be consistent with it for the 30 days . 

Shakeology is NEVER on sale so this is an awesome opportunity to try it for 30 days along with a program since you'll be getting money BACK! 

I am going to make DANG sure everyone in my group gets a piece of that pool! 

I opened it up to 20 new or returning challengers for my group and currently have 5 spots left!! 

Registration closes on TUESDAY. Day one is September 5.

Comment below or get in contact with me if you wanna make some cash getting healthy next month!

There are quite a few Beachbody programs on sale this month, I am sure you have heard about quite a few of them. I believe in these products so much and in YOU!

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

Setting Goals (the simple way)

So someone asks your about your Goals?

Does that question overwhelm you?

It sure does for me!

I have been reading a lot about goals and it has really seemed to boil down to this:

#1- There are short term goals and long term goals.

#2- Your long term goals are your Dreams! 

Where do you want to go, what do you want to do, to be, to see?

#3- Your short term goals are what you want to accomplish today, tomorrow, this week, this month, this year.  They are your confidence builders for your dreams.

#4- Write out in a notebook your Personal, Family and Business goals.

#5- Work on them each day, and congratulate yourself when you have completed!

#6- Plan them out and set a size to your goals. No matter how BIG or how small. Your goals affect everything in your life. What is your purpose?

#7- Set a deadline to your goals.

Have a great week and be sure to write down what is important to you!

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

Take a look around!

Hello!

I wanted to post today since life has been crazy. I have put more of my time into my Beachbody Business the last couple of months.

But that doesn't mean I have given up on blogging, doing what I love and sharing with you what I love about Health & Fitness in a busy, crazy, FUN world!

I am looking into getting an assistant for my Social Media business, since my precious time I am focusing on my Family, me and my Coaching. 

But I have some fun ideas heading your way, but for now take a look around and see what I have posted previously!

Feel free to contact me with any questions!

Can't wait!

Pesto Chicken & yummy fresh leftovers

Don't you love when you can have leftovers and not have to worry about making another meal for the next day? It's the BEST!

Here is a yummy Pesto Chicken recipe. I didn't have sliced tomatoes to add to mine, but did add yummy cherry tomatoes to my side salad!

http://www.skinnytaste.com/skinny-chicken-pesto-bake/

Here is some leftover of the chicken I put in a container and placed in the fridge for the next day. 

I diced it up and through it on my salad for a quick lunch!!

It was delicious!

ENJOY

and

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

{Guest Post} Commitment when you just don't feel like it

I am Guest Posting over at Shambray Blog about

how to be Committed as a tired mother.

Shambray is my good friend and a Mother of two darling girls.

She is a very dedicated Woman, and she Blogs about many inspiring things to help you LIVE a Happy Life!

She also shares great tips for Mothers and fun DIY Decor and Birthday Party ideas.

So check out her amazing BLOG.

Head over by clicking on this link and see what we have in store for you today to help you be a Committed Mother!

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

Healthy Chicken Parmesan

I did a fun video of me preparing this yummy and easy meal.

You should try it! It's good stuff and the kids loved it too!

Here are the measurements for the ingredients.

1. 1 pound chicken breasts
2. 2 eggs
3. 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
4. 10 T Parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
5. 1/4 tsp garlic powder or McCormicks garlic & herb salt free seasoning
6. 1/8 tsp black pepper
7. 24 oz jar marinara sauce

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Top with 2 T. shredded parmesan. 

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

How to Save Money on healthy food

One of the biggest excuses I hear is,

Eating Healthy is expensive!

Well I have a couple of tips for you today over at 

Shambray's Blog

Click on this picture to get you to my post!

I hope you enjoy my tips!

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

Take the time to be Active in the Winter

My dreams lately have been consisting of green grass, camping, boating, warmth, and SUN!

The winter blues are not to be talked about lightly. Am I right?

This time of year has me down and since we have been sick, and finally feeling better. I am ready to get back to my workouts so I can get me feeling back to normal. 

There are HUGE benefits to getting in your exercise during the winter. 

And feeling like yourself and motivated is one of them! 

Exercising inside won't get you out into the Sun, but on cold days, that's quite all right with me.

Thankfully you can exercise indoors and still get those endorphins released to help you feeling happier and more with the program to take care of you and in turn take care of your littles.

Try some exercises from Pinterest, or try some on You Tube. 

If you are looking for a 30-90 day program, with your own Personal Trainer cheering you on.

Contact me and I can help you decide just the right one for you!

Exercising in the Winter is so important for you to stay Sane.

You're hearing me- right Mom's!

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

{GUEST Post} Being a Mother

Getting back into a groove to posting. 

I am guest posting today over at my good friend Shambray's blog.

I am talking about how EXHAUSTING it is to be a Mom.

So head on over to learn how to not only be a Mom, 

but a Mother. 

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this . . .

Click on Shambray's link for my post- http://www.shambray.com/2016/01/dont-forget-to-take-care-of-yourself.html


Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

Happy New Year

 Yeah for a New Year! 

I am excited for this year and what is in store with this Blog and my Health & Fitness Coaching. 

I am excited to help more people with their Health & Fitness Goals and Financial Goals.

Let's work on this journey together to be physically and financially fit this year.

I am so excited to share tips with you on how to be healthier this year, happier, taking time for what matters most in your life, and saving money and doing the things you want!

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to get these tips! Head on over- we have lots of fun!

https://www.facebook.com/OnTheGoHealthyMoms 

And feel free to share my posts with your friends/family to join in on the fun!

Cheers to an amazing year of being YOUR BEST SELF!

Watch for my once-a-month BLOG post (possibly two if you're lucky -ha!)

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

December Goals

I am a little late on sharing my Review of my November goals

and my goals for December!

My big Goal for November was to start saving money with coupons.

I have been saving around 50% of my grocery bill and it has been great!

I started on the 40-day Walk with Christ, but am only on Day 5 since I have had 

two Young Women lessons I took time preparing for, but I have now jumped back into it.

We are almost done with Christmas. How about you?

Our neighborhood is forgoing gifts this year and having a little get together on 

Monday night around the campfire with hot-choco and bringing a can of food(s) or 

clothing to give to those in need.

Now for my goal for DECEMBER!

 

 1.  Continue with 40-day walk with Christ

2. Maintain my weight (those dang sweets!)

3. I have already started thinking about my New Years Resolutions,

and every year I have the same one that I never accomplish- that is to

start playing the piano again. Well this year I am going to get a head start and buy

the flashcards and then teach Kate as I relearn what I have lost.

4.  Declutter again- I don't have a lot, but some areas have gotten bad again. And I need

to badly declutter my Christmas stuff.

5. Have a wonderful time together with friends and family enjoying what 

really matters.

What are your goals for this Month and the NEW YEAR?

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

 

My 1 year Anniversary!

1 year ago today I started my blog.

1 year ago today I started my fitness journey.

1 year ago today I started Coaching others with their health & fitness.

When I began my journey I wanted to work on myself, get healthier, exercise more, have more energy.

And along with that, encourage others to do the same.

I wanted to help my family. I wanted to be an example.

I also wanted to help to bring in extra income to help out with sudden expenses, pay down debt, be more financially secure. And also take my family on vacations.

Well I am so happy to say that I have done all of these things.

Through hard work and dedication I have been able to have more energy to do it all.
 To take care of my family as a Stay at Home/Working Mom.  With the support of my family.  And all the while doing this only a couple hours in the morning, and while my little guy napped and girls off to school!

I started out drinking Shakeology and exercising to Turbo Fire, and then 21 day fix program.

More about my transformation here

I have also been able to earn some money each month to pay for my Shakeology, plus more.

When I started my goal was to pay for it, and then it progressed.

My first paycheck was $60, it was getting my parents started on their journey.  They both have lost a combined total of 80 lbs. Amazing!

In my first month of Coaching I made $146.88, this helped me to pay for my Shakeology & workout program- my Turbo Fire Challenge pack which helped me to lose my stubborn 10 lbs.

By Month 6 I had made $2,850.26.

And now a year into this I have made $4,707.16 total to date.

My goal was to make $5,000 by the end of 2015, I am almost there!

I have been able to pay for our Disneyland Vacation back in February, Brady's Alaska trip in August, as well as pay for car expenses and help pay down debt. It has felt so great to be able to contribute and have some play money too. We have been able to not feel so strapped like before.

Disclaimer:
Beachbody® does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Beachbody Coach Business Opportunity. Each Coach's income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill. See our Statement of Independent Coach Earnings for the most recent information on our Coaches' actual incomes.


I can't believe I have been coaching for 1 year today! 

What a fun, rewarding job I have. And to be part of a Team where I have learned so much! I have learned how to set goals, dream big, and help others to be healthy & fit.

I have never been so active in all my life thanks to Coaching and Beachbody programs. And the biggest thing I have noticed are my energy levels. I can get up early- which didn't happen before. And I don't have that afternoon slump where I just want to take a nap!

I run Challenge groups each month. They are fun, motivating and what my participants don't know is that they are inspiring to me when I see and read and hear what successes they have. It keeps me going!

I now not only help myself to stay active, eat healthier, drink more water.  But I have been able to help other Mom's/Dad's to get into shape from home and help those that want to work from home and do what I do, earning extra income, paying for their Shakeology and getting Fit both physically and financially.

I am thankful for this journey. I am thankful for this past year and what I have learned. I can't wait to help more Women/Men. It has been amazing! I am looking for those that want to earn extra income, want to be healthier. I am looking for those that are Ready and dedicated. And I will show you what I have learned! Come join me! It will change your life, just like it has changed mine!

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

Belief in Yourself

I am excited about this guest post today because it teaches us

a lot about what we can do if we have Belief in ourselves

and with that one thing, we can accomplish so much!

So head on over as I am posting today about what you need to do as a Busy Mom

to always make sure that your day starts and ends with Belief in Yourself.

click here for the post

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

November Goals & recap of my October

Here is a review of my Oct Goals . . .

• FHE board- filled out and used!

•  My blog posts put onto my Pinterest page! 

Follow me here! https://www.pinterest.com/healthyonthego/

• Plan out Christmas Gifts- keeping it simple this year:

Something they want, Something they need, Something to wear, Something to Read
And planning out family, grandparents, neighbor gifts that are thoughtful and
we will be making most of them.

• We went on walks, bike rides, catch and throw! Love being active with my kids.

• Food Storage/Emergency Prep- set up a plan for our water, have a 50 gallon water jug for our garage, just need to fill it up with solution and put it on a wooden dolly.

• Also, getting back into coupons, I have been buying groceries on sale, but want to get back into saving money and building my food storage, so set up a plan for November!

• I have been running and just completed my 5k last night! Wahoo it was so fun!

I fell really good overall with accomplishing my goals. I didn't do them perfect, but I got thinking about most of them and set up a plan! One thing I didn't do was get on a Whole 30 plan- I did shop and eat healthy foods, but didn't follow the plan exactly.


Now for my November Goals!

I am ready to set me some big goals- I have been a working from home MOM for almost a full YEAR! I signed up to be a Beachbody/Health & Fitness Coach on November 10th 2014 and it has been so awesome helping myself with my goals, but also help and inspire others. This is the best job! As coaches we work from home while taking care of our family, taking care of ourselves- getting in our workout, healthy eating and Personal Development. I have learned so much this year on how to set goals, break them down and ACHIEVE them!

Along with my Coaching/Business Goals,

I of course have set some Personal/Family Goals . . .

 I am going to start stocking up on food storage and the food we eat through couponing more and saving money each month for necessities for Emergency.

I also want to start a scripture reading program/ journaling called 40 day Walk with Christ, I printed it out last year and didn't do it, so it is a goal to complete the full 40 days!

I also want to do better at my meal prep on weekends before the week hits!  I have been slacking a bit lately.

And my plan for Christmas is to figure out what the kids want and need, along with Us, Grandparents, etc. And put together our thoughts and ideas and get started on projects and shopping!

I am excited to stick to my goals and take it a day at a time!

What are your goals for November?

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa

{Guest Post- Shambray's Blog} POSITIVE CHANGE

I am excited to have a very inspirational post written by a great Mom I personally know. Shambray has been blogging for over a year now and she is such a great positive person. She is a busy working Mother of two cute baby girls. She blogs at Shambray . . .

http://www.shambray.com/

 

 Here is her post about how to turn your chaos and thoughts into positive thoughts.

This week….well let’s just say it has been a rough one.  My house is a complete disaster, my newborn has been extra fussy, we have Halloween festivities that I might have over-scheduled, I haven’t had a date night with my husband in far too long, work is absolutely crazy, and I am doing all this on little sleep.  AHHHHH!  So I thought to myself, “What can I do to make this week a positive week and not leave me feeling drained and a failure?”

 

I tend to constantly see myself as failing.  I tend to get angry at myself over little things.  Then I take my frustration out on my sweet family.  They don’t deserve that.  So I needed to come up with a solution and I needed to do it fast.

 

Luckily, I have goals this month that can help me do just that.  I have been slacking on my goals this month and I wanted to fix that.  Some of my goals were inspired by a blog post that a contributor of my blog posted at the end of September.  I loved the post so much and wanted to put it into action.  So I incorporated some of the habits from that post into my October goals.

 

Today I will mention two of the five habits that we all should strive to have in our lives.  The first one I need to mention here because it is so important to Melissa and to this blog.  That is exercise.  Exercise can change our attitude completely.  It can help us have more energy and it can help us be more positive.  That is probably because we actually FEEL better.

 

The other habit I wanted to mention is meditation.  On my blog it goes into specifics, but it states that this doesn’t have to be difficult.  Meditation is merely focusing on your breathing.  You do not need to make it more complicated than that.  Honestly, that is complicated enough for me.  My mind tends to wander.  I set a goal to get to 1 minute of meditation a day.  Well I do not think I am going to get to that point.  I am still trying to meditate for 15 seconds without my mind worrying about something or thinking of something else.  Go ahead laugh if you want.  I am trying though and the days I can mediate are better days. 

I want to go back to my question that I asked myself earlier, “What can I do to make this week a positive week and not leave me feeling drained and a failure?”  I am so glad that I recognized my attitude at the beginning of this week and challenged myself to fix the problem before it got out of hand.  I am now seeing positive changes in my week and the week isn’t even over yet.  I hope it continues to get better and better! 

Thanks for your thoughts Shambray about making a positive change. It all comes with the choices we make and the positive thoughts we will have in each moment and turning them into positive actions.  As busy Moms we can make choices each day to better ourselves and each responsibility we have. Because we have a lot of them!

Thanks for checking in,

Melissa