Use what you have to make dinner!

When you have a large family. There are times when you WILL run low on groceries in your house. And you will wonder where/ what am I going to make for dinner. Well I thank god has blessed me with the ability to make something out of nothing!! We are all thankful for that! I found we had chili in the fridge and I didn't have the ingredients make cornbread. Last time I made chili I forgot the cornbread. I went online and searched to see if there was a recipe that I could make cornbread with the ingredients I do have. I found a recipe so I made a video for Moma Tawnya's Cooking show!! And I wanted to share with you the video and The recipe. I hope you enjoy it.

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce can) no salt added corn (do not drain!)
• ¼ cup skim milk
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Spray an 8″ x 8″ non stick pan with oil. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine the corn, milk, eggs, butter, and sugar. Beat until combined.
4. Add in the baking powder and stir until combined.
5. Add in the flour. Stir until combined.
6. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
7. Cut and serve with your favorite soup or chili

So I got this recipe from What Katies baking the website is bellow! I hope you check her out! I found the recipe very delicious.

Tawnya Cummings

http://www.whatkatiesbaking.com/cornbread-without-cornmeal/

thanksliving

Thanksliving
For me this series has been hard for me. We have had a rough couple of yrs. And I find myself not happy let alone thankful. Many bad things have been part of my life and I have stepped up and have had so much to do in my life. That I feel stressed. But I want to try and think of 25 things I am thankful for. Pastor Gary challenged us to think of 25.
Here goes...
1. I thank god for my husband who works daily to provide for his family. He loves me.
2. I thank god for forgiving me of my sins.
3. I thank god for 4 kids I may only given birth to 3 I am honored that I have had a chance to take care and raise Leah as my own.
4. I thank god for beachbody I can build a business while staying home. It can be hard to be a sahm but I am glad none of my babies went to daycare.
5. I thank god for being able to cook and bake for my family.
6. I thank god for loving parents. Who taught me to be a godly woman and wife. They do so much for my family.
7. I thank god for heat. It is nice to be warm.
8. I thank god I can workout and exercise.
9. I thank god for a chance to host fit club at church.
10. I thank god for a great church family.
11. I thank god for friends near and far
12. I thank god for bringing like minded people in my life Karen and berry
13. I thank god for my brother.
14. I thank god for my sister in law and nephew rowan.
15. I thank god for running vehicles
17. I thank god for food
18.I thank god for knowledge for learning daily how to better go things.
19. I thank god for a house and we are not living out of a camper.
20. I thank god for always being there to protect is.
21. I thank god we have clothes to wear. Clean clothes.
22. i thank god for good teachers for my kids.
23. I thank god for keeping us healthy
24. I thank god I can worship freely
25. I thank god for new days

It was hard but I found 25 things praise god!! I hope this stirs in you a thankful heart.

Tawnya Cummings

cvs first trip couponing

As I went in to cvs with my coupons ready to go and my flyer on hand. I was nervous because I wanted to see if I learned a thing or two about couponing. I went to look for certain items. Well my first transaction is for items that get extra care bucks back. I bought cvs tums for 2.99 and I got a coupon for 2.99 back. Acid control for 6.99 and got a coupon back for 6.99.Anti diarrhea for 4.99 and got a 4.99 coupon back. I also bought clairitin and received 3.00 coupon back.  So for this transaction I only saved $15.60. My second order I got pantine shampoo 2/8 and Anti circle makeup 13.99. And 4 boxes of honey bunches of oats. With all my coupons from the first transaction and 4 coupons of my own My total after coupons was $4.43. A $39.43 savings. Total savings for this trip was $55.03 more then was spent! I felt pretty good about myself and this first trip. Each time I am learning more about couponing. I have my binder ready so I can take it with me to the store if I see a good deal I can get the coupon to go with it!

If you have any questions feel free to ask and I will be happy to share what I know. I hope ya'll have a great day.

-Tawnya Cummings

CVS Couponing: How To Save Money With Coupons At CVS August 10th

This is what I am going to be trying tomorrow! I will share with you if it worked or not! I believe I am going to save 33 dollars for 64 dollars worth of products! This lady has allot of good videos on couponing!

Extreme couponing One day at a time!

I have been researching how to start couponing. I went and watched a couple good video's. And of course watched Extreme Couponing. I went online to a couple coupon sites and printed out all I can use or would use. I know I have been picky before because I would only get the coupons that I would want brand, type, and preference. But if you want to make it couponing you need to find the best deal. Yes at times I might not go and buy something because I prefer a certain soap etc. One tip I learned is a good rule of thumb is to buy a newspaper for each person in your family. I am a family of 6 so I bought 6 newspapers on Sunday. Yes that seamed like allot to me, But I want to be able to eventually not have a huge grocery bill every time I go to the store. I did get a little push from my husband and my oldest daughter Leah! So I am going to put my whole self into this and see if I can be a extreme coupon er!!!

Here are the online sites I found with great coupons
http://lozo.com/
www.couponmom.com
http://www.coupons.com/
http://www.ladyandtheblog.com/ I found her on youtube. She has a section on her blog where she gives you sites she uses to get coupons. vera sweeney is her name on youtube. Lots of great video's to watch.

As I learn about couponing I want to share with you . Keep an eye out for more to come. I hope ya'll enjoyed this and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

Tawnya Cummings

Healthy Recipe 2

                                                   Poultry Favorites Recipe

Kathy Smith's Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken

You will need:

8  6-8 oz. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts

2 cups plain bread crumbs

1-2 tbsp. vegetable oil

3 tbsp. hot pepper sauce

1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

1 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1 tsp salt (optional)



Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, pepper, and salt. Add the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours (the longer you marinate the more intense the flavor)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade, add breads crumbs to the marinade, and mix well. Coat chicken thoroughly with the mixture.

Spread oil over the bottom of a shallow 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange chicken in the dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn chicken over; reduce heat to 325 degrees and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until juice runs clear when pierced with a fork.



Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size:  5 oz.
Cal: 300
Fat Total: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbs:20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g

I haven't gotten to try this recipe yet, but I love chicken and this look delicious!! Hey guys let me know what you think. If you have a certain type of recipe you want to see just let me know and I will try my best to upload one of your choice. Thanks guys hope y'all enjoyed.

                                                 -Tawnya Cummings

Cook It Up

                                               Clean Eating Recipes

For the next few weeks I'm going to be talking about clean eating recipes. I will give out one recipe per blog. Each of these recipes are Beachbody approved and guaranteed to be healthier than your average meal.

                                                Healthy Pancakes

                      Ingredients:

•  1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 cups low fat milk
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup wheat germ

                      Directions:

• In  a medium bowl mix eggs with oil and low fat milk
• Stir in Baking Soda, wheat germ, and flour; mix until blended
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat
• Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle. Brown on both sides, flipping once.

                     Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 3 pancakes
Cal: 210
Fat Total: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 8 g

Fresh fruit with a small amount of real maple syrup, honey, or molasses, it the best option for your toppings.

Don't forget to include the calories from the topping of your choice to your calorie intake.

Author Recognition: This recipe comes from the book Thin Kitchen: Ingredients For Healthy Living, by Beachbody

if you would like to know more about clean eating you can contact me at this link:
www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

I hope you guys have enjoyed today's blog. Let me know what you think of the recipe in the comments section down below. Have a great day.

                                             -Tawnya Cummings

Be Nutritional About it!

                                                       Nutrition Tips

Do you find yourself struggling with the little areas of eating healthy and exercising almost as much as with the big areas? I do too sometimes, so today this blog is dedicated to some short nutrition tips to keep in mind and help you along on your fitness journey!

• Learn to love water, fruits, and vegetables these are a necessity on your journey.
• Bring water with you everywhere! Don't worry if you don't drink it all, it's there when you want/need it
• Make at least half of your grains whole grains
• Add more vegetables to your day
• Drink your dairy, don't want those bones failing us now
• Limit your salt and sodium intake
• When you finish exercising have a recovery shake or healthy snack
• Don't count calories, count portions. 
• Limit junk foods and sugary drinks. They taste great but are toxic to your body.
• Opt for a fruit instead of pre packaged food.
• Take the stairs. (this can be applied to more than one area of life) Hard work pays off!!
• Going out for lunch? Drink a couple glasses of water before you go and you will feel fuller not wanting to buy the whole menu.
• Last but not least, I struggle with late night snacking. If my daughter and I stay up and watch tv or craft something I start craving food late at night. Something that helps with this is having some water or a plain protein shake.

I know this isn't the longest blog I have ever made, but I felt it would benefit people to have something short and clear yet packed full of tips and ideas. So this week I challenge you to try at least 3-5 of these tips and see how well they work in your life. Don't be afraid to comment and let me know what you think!

                      -Tawnya Cummings

Planning Meals

                                             Menu Planning

Okay so last time we talked about clean eating, and menu planning is a topic that goes right along with it.

Have you ever been so frustrated over not knowing what goes together for a meal? Or buy a ton of groceries only to find you're missing some of the key ingredients to make your dinner meal so you end up having to change your plans? I know I have.

Something we can do to help minimize dinner chaos is to menu plan.

So this is the part where you are asking me what menu planning is or why you would even want to do it, right?

Menu planning is when you make a list of meals you want to have throughout your week. These can include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack.

It also helps you to make your grocery list so you don't forget anything when you are at the store.

Here is an example of a menu planned day:

breakfast: oatmeal and fruit
snack: crackers and cheese
lunch: lettuce, tomato, and cucumber salad
snack: yogurt and berries
dinner: taco soup with sourdough bread

By writing out your menu you can clearly see what you need to buy and what meals you will have during your week.

Menu Planning Tips:

• Keep it short and clear. You don't want confusion when it comes to your food.
• Have certain days that can be interchangeable 
• Don't over buy on the things that you don't need just because they are on sale
• Crockpot meals work wonders
• Enjoy having the power of knowledge in your meals!

If you would like to know more or contact me one on one please visit the link below so we can talk:

                www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

I hope this blog on menu planning helps you on your journey. If you have any questions feel free to comment below in the comments section.

                                                   -Tawnya Cummings

Eat Clean

                                                         Clean Eating


Have you ever forgotten you had an appointment, or were late for your son or daughter's soccer
practice, or even just run late all the time and find yourself getting roped into buying fast food as a  
way to save time?

There's no right or wrong answer to this question because truth be told we all have. We tell ourselves
that unless we grab something "quick and easy" we aren't going to have time to have a meal and to
us getting fast food is better than missing a meal, right?

Honestly no it's not. I'm writing here today to tell about a solution that more and more people forget
about on a daily basis. Two simple words. Clean Eating.

You might ask, well what is clean eating?

Clean eating is a healthier, happier, and smarter way to live life when it comes to the food world.


Here are some FAQ's when it comes to clean eating.

Why would I want to change my eating habits, I'm fine with how they are?

Clean eating can put money back in your wallet and more time in your life.

How much MORE money does it cost to eat clean?

In most cases none. However depending on how much you buy it might be a little more.

Is there anything else beneficial to eating clean?

Absolutely! Think about how much time and money you spend at a fast food place. Time waiting in line, time waiting for the food to be in the bag, time for the cashier to count your money, time waiting on the other customers. It's outrageous! Not to even mention how much money you spend each time you go. Yeah it may only be 7 to 10 bucks every time you go, but add that up and see what it comes out to. If you go 5 times a week and spend 8 dollars each time you spend 40 dollars in a week. Think about how much groceries you could buy with that.

Is it more time consuming than fast food or pre-packaged food?

The first couple times you do it maybe, however, as you go along and get a routine established it takes less and less time.

What kind of things should I do in accordance with clean eating?

Things such as menu planning, freezer meals, and grocery lists are all wonderful ways to be successful at having meals ready at your finger tips.

I will be talking about menu planning in my next blog so stay tuned.

Just a helpful hint for when you are shopping, if it has under 5 ingredients you're doing awesome. The more it has over five the worse off the product is. Don't forget to drink plenty of water.

I hope this answered some of your questions and gave you a better outlook to clean eating.

If you have anymore questions you can go to this link and I will help you in any way I can:

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

Y'all can feel free to comment your thoughts below in the comments section.

Until next time

                                       -Tawnya Cummings

Why Beachbody Coaching??

Why should you join as a beachbody coach?

Let me give you 5 tips before you consider coaching

1. If you are looking for a get a rich quick opportunity, This is not for you. We are coaches who are here to help people with there fitness goals, and help them with there health. The coaches that have made it in the beachbody business are ones that truly care about people!

2. You have to live by example. If you don't love health, fitness and nutrition it will be hard for you to be a successful coach. People are going to be looking to you for advice.

3. This is a legitimate business, Not a hobby. Treat it like a business. You will not have anyone telling you when to go to work how long you need to work. When you are on a team you have a group of people there to help you to be a support system, to see you succeed. You are the one that runs your own business.

4. You don't have to be perfect to be a beachbody coach. People will look to you. They are not looking to see you as the person with the perfect body. When you share your struggles they are more apt to relate to you. We are not asking you to be perfect we are asking you to be committed to helping people reach there goals. Even if you are not at your goal weight right now it is perfectly fine. You will have an opportunity to invite people to come along on your journey. We want you to be committed and passionate.

5.You can be successful in this business if you make a decision to be successful. You have to make the decision to be successful. No one can make you be successful.

If you join my team I will teach you ways and training that have helped me begin my journey and things that will help you to succeed! I wan to see you succeed! Whatever goals you have for yourself I will make it one of my goals to help you have a successful coaching business. I look foward to working with you.

Check this link out if you are intrested in coaching!
http://www.teambeachbody.com/en_US/coach?referringRepId=313792


Tawnya

American Food Pyramid compared to Asian Food Pyramid

                                           The American Food Pyramid

Okay so a few weeks ago we discussed the Asian Food Pyramid and this week we are going to be discussing the American Food Pyramid which differs greatly from the Asian Food Pyramid. The American Food Pyramid starts out with water at the bottom and suggests 8 servings a day. The Asian Food Pyramid started out with a daily physical activity. Next we have our pasta servings this part of the pyramid is similar to the Asian one, however the Asian pyramid focused more on whole grains. The American Food Pyramid says you should only have 6 servings of pasta, rice, bread, etc.

Moving on to the fruits and veggies. The American Food Pyramid says you should stick to 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit. The Asian Food Pyramid says you should have 5+ servings of vegetables a day and 4+ servings of fruit. Overall you should have more vegetables than fruit because fruits are more acidic and wear down enamel on your teeth over time and also contain more natural sugar than vegetables.

The next segment of the American Food Pyramid has milk, yogurt, and cheese products for 3 servings a day. The Asian Food Pyramid only has dairy products as an optional daily meaning if you want you can have it but don't over do it. I would suggest having at least one glass of low fat milk a day because it's loaded with calcium that's good for your bones. If you're not big on milk then cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, and ice cream are all dairy products. (If you go for ice cream make sure it's in moderation). In this segment there is also meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, and nuts according to the food pyramid you should only have 2 serving of these a day. The Asian Food Pyramid says you should only have red meats on a monthly basis and nuts everyday.

The last and final segment of the American food pyramid is fats, oils, and sweets. According to the American food pyramid you should only have these sparingly. In the Asian Food Pyramid you can have sweets weekly and oils should be used daily in moderation. There is one other thing that the Asian Food Pyramid includes that the American Food Pyramid does not and that is green tea. Green tea is a great way to help balance things out. It helps with weight loss and tea is good for your health in other ways too.

So as you can see there are many differences in these two pyramids however we should be respectful to both and see what works best for us. Sticking to an eating plan or even a food pyramid is a great way to see what you really take into your body throughout the day.

Hope y'all enjoyed and don't be afraid to try new things!

Asian Food Pyramid

                                             Asian Food Pyramid

Once every other week I am going to be doing a blog on different cultures food pyramids and comparing them to each other. This week I am doing the Asian Food Pyramid. If you have ever made the observation that Asians are slimmer than a lot of other people and you wondered why this is, well I can tell you by taking a look at their food pyramid.

First off if you take a look at the very bottom of the pyramid you will notice that it says daily physical activity. These people exercise on a daily basis in order to stay fit and help with their metabolism as well.

Next we see rice, breads, and other whole grains. This food group goes all the way across the pyramid, but is a skinny section. You should eat many whole grains throughout the day with your meals, however go by serving sizes.

Moving up we see fruits, seeds beans and nuts, and vegetables. You should have 5+ servings of veggies a day. 5 servings of nuts seeds or beans. Also you should have 4+ servings of fruit daily.

Following is vegetable oils. You should try to use this in moderation because too much can spoil the goodness of the food you are cooking it in.

Next is an optional daily. Dairy products, fish, or shellfish. Dairy is a great source of calcium and I suggest you get at least one serving per day. Milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese are all dairy products. Fish and shellfish are the best meat you can have. Very lean and tasty, they are not fattening and can give you a boost of energy.

Now we are coming to the weekly food groups. Eggs and poultry. Either one of these should only be eaten once a week, kind of like a treat. Here's a heartbreaker for those of you who have a sweet tooth. Sweets are only to be eaten once a week as well. So you better savor it :)

Lastly, but not least on the food pyramid we have meat to be eaten only once a month!! Shocker right? This is definitely like a special occasion when you pull out the meat.

In addition to the food pyramid they also have 6 glasses of water or tea daily. Green tea is the best for your body, but any kind of tea is better for you than soda.

So what did you guys think about that, learn anything new? Comment and let me know.

Also I'm gonna challenge you to try this for a week and see if you see any changes in yourself, let me know!

                                               -Tawnya Cummings

Are you up for the challenge?

                                                           Challenge Group

I'm going to be hosting a challenge group starting May 12th and this blog is filled with information for those who want to learn more.

First off, what is a challenge group? A challenge group is sort of like an accountability group. A small network of people connected through Facebook. The host of the group will create a secret group and add you in. The group being secret means that your friends on Facebook won't be able to see what you post, only the other people in the group. The groups are normally around 5-10 people who are all trying to reach the same thing. Most challenge groups last about a month to two months.

Well, how do I get into a challenge group?
To become a part of a challenge group you need to purchase a challenge pack.

What comes with a challenge pack?

• A workout program of your choice. A couple options are 10 Minute Trainer, Brazil Butt Lift, P90X, Turbo Fire, and Body Gospel. These are just a few and there are tons more! Brazil Butt Lift also happens to be on sale until the end of April if you are interested in that.
• A 30-60 day supply of Shakeology.
• A 30 day trial of the team Beachbody Club Membership.
• You also get to join the challenge group

The prices of the program varies depending on which one you purchase.

Challenge groups are a great way to meet new people, keep accountable, and talk to others who have the same goals, excitement, fears, and happiness as you. You also get expert advice and inside tips from the experts.

If you would like to watch a video to inform you more about challenge groups please visit the link below. This specific video is about the 21 Day Fix, however any program name can be substituted.

 http://ow.ly/vWkuc

If you would like to know more about the Brazil Butt Lift since it is on sale you can visit this link to see my blog, should be the second or third one down :

http://momatawnyasdynamicfitness.blogspot.com/

If you would like to know more about the challenge group 1 on 1 or purchase a challenge pack you can visit this link :

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

I'm looking forward to helping you along your journey. :)

                                                  -Tawnya Cummings

BBL

                                                        Brazil Butt Lift

Today's blog is a review about another Beachbody program that is on sale called Brazil Butt Lift.
The Brazil Butt Lift is a non surgical procedure that is completed in 60 days. You not only shape your booty, but you lose weight and tone other spots as well!.

Here is a picture of a women who completed the Brazil Butt Lift workout, submitted her before and after pictures, and won $500 dollars!!

The Brazil Butt Lift is more than just a butt lifting workout it is also a lifestyle changing program. Some things included in the Brazil Butt Lift are six workout programs which are as follows:

• Basics
• Bum Bum
• High & Tight
• Sculpt
• Cardio Axe
• Tummy Tuck

These are the workouts included with the program once purchased. When you purchase the Brazil Butt lift you also get these awesome extras:

• Booty Makeover Guide
• Booty Makeover Calendar 
• Fat Burning Food Guide
• TriAngle Training Workout Cards
• Measurement Tracker Card and Tape Measure

Many women have a constant battle with cellulite, do you? If yes then Brazil Butt Lift can help with that as well. Read this review from a customer named Paula M. :

"Cellulite has always been my biggest issue. And with this, in 60 days, it's basically all gone. It's like they grabbed a little magic eraser and erased all that cellulite. The last time I looked like this I was 15."      

Here is a link to a video on Brazil Butt Lift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlQ2kW-FvMk

Here's a link to another Brazil Butt Lift Video:

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?e=110315

If you would like to buy this program or just learn more about it please visit this link:

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

             I hope y'all enjoyed. Feel free to comment or check out my Beachbody page.

                                     -Tawnya Cummings
     

Sale Time

                                                            Focus T25 Sale

Everyone likes a good sale right? Yes. I thought so too. So I'm here to tell you guys about a sale going on right now for a Beachbody Workout program called Focus T25 or just T25. This program is fantastic! So here's a little more info about the program:

• T25 is made for anyone at any fitness level.
• It's only 25 minutes.
• You get real results!
• It has a guarantee warranty so if you aren't completely satisfied in 30 days you can get your money back no questions asked.
• You get free bonuses when you order!

I can't recommend Beachbody products enough, they just work fantastically! You want lasting results? Then Beachbody is the way to get it, and what better way than with a sale going on?! I personally am working on Les Mills Combat right now and I have seen a lot of results already. I feel stronger, faster, more energized, I have lost about 10 inches overall and I'm only half way done with the program. All I have to say is try it, you won't be disappointed, but if you don't love it there is a warranty however I don't think you will be needing it once you have tried these programs for yourself.


Here's a testimonial from a Beachbody coach that decided to use T25 after his wife got back in shape:

"As a Beachbody coach and father of 4, I have little to no time to get to the gym for a proper workout. My kids are involved in many activities and if I’m not at work, I’m usually coaching one of their teams. As a father, I want to set an example for my kids and be in good shape but I could not find the time to exercise. After I saw my wife get back in shape with Focus T25, I decided to give it a shot. I’d done a few P90X videos and some of the Insanity but they are so long that I became discouraged after only a few weeks. Focus T25 workouts kept me interested and I was able to easily fit them into my crazy schedule. Shaun T is motivating and his physique alone is proof of what programs like this can accomplish."
Anthony P.

Here is a video link to let you see a little more behind the scenes T25:

http://ow.ly/vo66u

If you would like to purchase T25 from me you can visit this link:

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

I hope this helped you guys some on your fitness journey!!

                            - Tawnya Cummings

Good, Bad, or Fad.

                                  The ups and downs of dieting and exercising

Everything we do has a positive or negative outcome. Some things may have a positive outcome for a short time and then become negative, while other things maybe just one or the other. So today we are going to be discussing the good programs, bad programs, and fad programs. Let's start out by talking about the good programs. Good diets are diets that involve exercise and a healthy eating plan. Some examples are all the Beachbody workouts because they include exercise programs, healthy eating booklet, and Shakeology (if you choose to buy it, which I highly recommend) and much more.Some of the programs you can choose from are:

                                 

• Les Mills Combat             
• Les Mills Push
• 21 Day Fix
• Body Gospel
• Insanity
• P90X
• T25

These are just a few, if you would like to see some more programs there are you can visit this link

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

Now here are some of the bad diets to stay away from at all costs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

• Starvation diets- these might make you lose weight, but once you start eating again you will gain the weight and more twice as fast than if you followed a simple yet effective program
• Overeating diets- when I say over eating I am talking about overeating one healthy food item to get a boost, this might seem good, but when people do this they tend to only that one food or barely enough food with it and then end up like in the starvation diet because they aren't getting all their nutritional values
• High protein low carb- this is when people eat a lot of chicken, or fish, and other high protein items. When they do this they eat very little or no carbs. It might seems like a good idea, but in all reality it's not because your body needs a sufficient amount of carbs to survive and when you have less than that your body starts shutting off certain functions.

Next are the fad diets. Now remember the fad and bad diets are almost interchangeable. Meaning a lot of the bad diets fall under the fad diets as well. And vice versa.

• Army diet- this is basically a three day a week diet and it's very similar to a starvation diet. It gets your body used to surviving off very little, which means that once you start eating regularly again your body gains weight back fast.
• Juice cleansing diet- in this diet people drink juice. Yes juice, and that's it. Any food they want to have they turn it into juice and drink it. They normally do this for about 7 days, but it can go longer. This is kind of obvious why it's not good for you, but I will state it anyways. Your body cannot live off liquids alone. It doesn't matter how many fruits and veggies you put in it, it won't be enough. However if you use Shakeology and only substitute it for one meal then that is perfectly acceptable.
• One food for a week- this is also known as the cabbage soup diet. Someone came up with the idea that if they ate one super food for a week straight then they would lose weight and be healthier overall. Yes it can be beneficial, but not for a week straight. Your body needs many food groups to survive and thrive.

These are just a few in every category, there are many many more, but there was not enough time or room to list them all, so this should help some if you're trying to figure out what programs to do or stay away from.

If y'all have any questions or comments please feel free to comment.

Hope y'all enjoyed.

-Tawnya Cummings

Motivate yourself to the finish line

                    Motivation

In the last blog we talked about goal setting and in this blog we are going to be discussing motivation and the importance of it. First off the definition of motivation is why one behaves or acts in a certain way.  There is motivation in every single thing you do. Breathing, walking, drinking, waking up in the morning, going to sleep. And these are just the basic things that everyone HAS to do, yet even they require motivation, so how much more motivation should we have for things we actually WANT to do?

To get motivated you have to start by setting a goal you want to be motivated for. If it's getting into shape and becoming healthier, or saving money to buy a new vehicle. Whatever it is start there.

Got your goal in mind already? Okay perfect, then here are some starter motivation tips and tricks!

• Make motivation fun!!- upbeat songs, motivation quotes, accountability groups, etc. Find what works and is fun for you and stick with that, but don't be afraid to try new things too.
• Reward yourself in the small victories too, not just the big ones- you lose ten pounds and your goal is 30? You're a third of the way there! Celebrate that small victory by buying yourself a treat (doesn't have to be food.)
• Don't give up and never forget what your motivation is. It's what drives you, literally!

Here are some tips and tricks to get you into the motivation state so you can conquer your goals!

                                                  Hope y'all enjoyed, feel free to comment.
                                     
                                                                            - Tawnya Cummings

Let's Get Goaled Up!!

                                                    Goals and Their Importance

There are a lot of things you can do in order to start getting goals for yourself, but the first step should always be deciding what it is that you want to accomplish. From this step and forward it gets a little bit easier because you're focused on what you want and not what everyone around you wants. Some other goal setting advice is as follows:

• Don't be vague- meaning if you were wanting to get a horse next year then don't just say I want to get a horse next year instead say I want to buy a three year old Clydesdale gelding. (this will help you find or do EXACTLY what it is that you want.
• Have a realistic time frame for your goals. Don't make it so short that you fail and get discouraged or so long that you  give up. You know what drives you, do that.
• Write your goals down somewhere and look at them often. Once a week, every other day, every day. Whatever works for you as long as it's frequent!

• Decide what you need to do in order to achieve your goals and start doing it.
• Have pictures of your goal in places that you look often. Meaning if you want to be fit have a picture of a fit male or female on your desk, in your car, on your mirror, just somewhere that you look frequently.
• Ask others to help keep you accountable. If you are saving money for something start a bank account or open a debit card. Little things to help you stay on track.

These steps should help you to achieve your goals, but you have to take the initiative and the first step to conquer them. And remember it's okay to change or modify your goals as you change. Lastly never give up!!

It's also important to recognize the mistakes we make while 

setting goals. It's like going grocery shopping without a list. Or 

driving aimlessly (not that it isn't fun, but it wastes gas). Stick 

to the tips above and stay away from these mistakes and you 

will do perfectly in achieving everything you set your mind to! 

                     Hope y'all enjoyed, comment!  

                                               

                                           -Tawnya Cummings