Jillian Leagh Wellness & Busy Mama Fitness

HAPPY {FITNESS} FRIYAY ALL !

Final Core Circuit Day 18/21 in and done, and feeling so ALIVE !!!! This weekend I will have finished my 2nd program for my journey !

I casted out a hard goal for me these days with my fitness and nutrition and I am ready for the challenge come Monday!

Morning workouts I would love to hit 75-80% of the time (Matt is still and always will be a nighthawk, and for that we often only get to see each other the most after the kids go to bed, as he works really early everyday)

Nutrition! I stuck to timed nutrition like a badass with a previous 80 day challenge and thinking back i am so proud I mentally was able to do that!! I NEED THAT SENSE OF FEAT AGAIN IN MY LIFE ! with that, come Monday my next transformation challenge..... Its only 9 weeks right? 9 weekends, 9 Mondays.... totally doable and yes will have to be strong most days. Prep and plan , prep and plan ♡ Back in the game ! Who is with me !!!!??

Having a focus thats positive during lockdown # whatever is imperative if you ask me!

Today's workout was finished with an AMPRAP circuit ( as many rounds as possible) for 2 mins TRY IT OUT you don't need any equipment! Just a tiny square of space (try the next commercial break when surfing that couch):

1️⃣ Lunge Jumps R + L x 4
2️⃣ Wide Jump Punch x 4
3️⃣ Sledgehammer x4
4️⃣ Jump Rope x20

** REPEAT as many times through for 2 mins {and try to beat your record each time}

ANOTHER THING I DONT THINK I HAVE EVER EVEN MENTIONED ~~~ is these virtual wellness groups I belong to and host, I host with so many other amazing women on my team ! So when you start up with me, you get a ton of inspiration + motivation from all of them too! We are DA BEST ;)

All part of your nutrition programs with your Beachbody on Demand + your control freak kits INCLUDE our FIXATE cooking show and recipes!!!

This FIXATE meal prep will have you eating amazing food and crushing your goals in no time.

What’s FIXATE?

It’s the healthy cooking show starring 21 Day Fix’s Autumn Calabrese and her brother, chef Bobby Calabrese. (Included in your on demand)

On the Beachbody On Demand-exclusive show, the pair will teach you how to make simple meals that will make losing weight and eating well not just easy, but fun and delicious.

This meal plan uses Portion Fix color-coded portion-control containers to measure the amount of food you get to eat, so you never have to count calories.

Green is for veggies, purple is fruits, red is protein, yellow is carbs, blue is healthy fats, orange is for seeds and dressings, and oils and nut butters are measured in teaspoons.

Once you’ve made the food below, store them in Mason jars or your favorite air-tight storage containers.

This particular FIXATE meal prep is designed for anyone eating between 1,500 and 1,799 calories, but can be adjusted up or down if your caloric needs are more or less. {this is all explained in Ultimate portion fix program} range is from a -f of nutrition options!

This is something we will be helping you with in our TAKE CONTROL 2021 Control freak client group!!!!

At this calorie level, each day you get:

4 green containers
3 purple containers
4 red containers
3 yellow containers
1 blue container
1 orange container
4 tsp.

We’ve already combined all of those containers into three satisfying meals and three snacks each day for you, so all you need to do is shop, prep, and enjoy.

Take the comprehensive grocery list below to the store, and then follow these step-by-step instructions to get busy in the kitchen on meal prep day!

What are you waiting for?… it’s time to get your meal prep on with FIXATE.

FIXATE MEAL PREP MENU

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:

Breakfast: FIXATE Creamy Quinoa Porridge

Snack: Shakeology Overnight Oats

Lunch: FIXATE Sweet Potato Casserole, chicken, and green beans

Snack: Hard-boiled eggs, grapes, and baby carrots

Dinner: FIXATE Zucchini Noodle Lasagna

Snack: Apple

Tuesday and Thursday:

Breakfast: FIXATE Creamy Quinoa Porridge

Snack: Pita bread, peanut butter, and banana

Lunch: FIXATE Sweet Potato Casserole, turkey, and cauliflower

Snack: Hard-boiled eggs, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, cucumber

Dinner: Baked chicken and spaghetti squash topped with FIXATE Marinara and cheese

Snack: Shakeology with fruit


BREAKFAST
Creamy Quinoa Porridge from FIXATE
1/2 purple, 1 yellow, 1 orange

LUNCH
M/W/F: FIXATE Sweet Potato Casserole, 6 oz. chicken breast, 1/2 tsp. olive oil, and 1 cup green beans
1 green, 1 1/2 red, 1 yellow, 1/2 blue, 1 tsp.

T/Th: FIXATE Sweet Potato Casserole, 4 oz. turkey, and 1 cup cauliflower
1 green, 1 orange, 1 yellow, 1/2 blue, 1/2 tsp.

DINNER
M/W/F: FIXATE Zucchini Noodle Lasagna
2 green, 1/2 red, 1/2 blue, 3 tsp.

T/Th: 4 oz. Baked chicken, 1 1/2 cup spaghetti squash topped with FIXATE Marinara and 2 Tbsp. mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 green, 1 red, 1/2 blue, 1/2 tsp.

SNACKS M/W/F:

Snack 1: Shakeology Overnight Oats (1/4 cup oatmeal, 1 scoop Shakeology, 1 cup water) = 1 purple, 1 red, 1 yellow

Snack 2: Two hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 cup grapes, and 1 cup baby carrots = 1 green, 1/2 purple, 1 orange

Snack 3: One small apple= 1 purple

SNACKS T/Th:

Snack 1: 1 small 4-inch pita bread, 3 tsp. peanut butter, 1/2 large banana = 1 purple, 1 yellow, 3 tsp

Snack 2: Two hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 cup strawberries, 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, and 3/4 cup cucumber = 1 1/2 green, 1/2 purple, 1 red

Snack 3: One scoop Shakeology with 1 cup fruit, water, and ice

Click here for directions , shopping list and to see the VALUE you get when you sign up!!!

https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/meal-plan-1500-calories

Then: 2 Days PP 👈👉Now: 15 WksPP

Maybe you tell yourself.....

👉 When I have more time.
👉 When I feel more motivated.
👉 When I have the extra money.
👉 Next week, next year.....

I am going to be SUPER REAL here for a minute.....

"Without dreams and goals there is no living, only merely existing and that is not why you are here" ~ Mark Twain.

If this vibe in slightest relates to you, and you have been thinking about taking ACTION on those fitness goals, or better yet, an online opportunity that could make your own health and wellness accountability a top priority while earning an income.....then THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU!

Stop waiting! Your time is now!

If I listened to any of the above "reasons" while with a newborn, I can without a doubt.... 100% tell you that I wouldn't be the mother I am at this current point.. I would not be enjoying motherhood, my life, my babies...as much as I am right now!

I have been tired!
I have been hormonal!
I have been nursing hungry!!!
I have felt defeated ~ as I can still only do push ups from my knees.... but I chose to tell myself each day YES I CAN.

START SMALL.
START REALISTIC.
START WITH SWAPING A CRACKER FOR A CARROT.. lol seriously ~~~ set yourself up for small wins each day and add on a new challenge week by week.

But START ... and STOP the procrastination.

Right now is THE VERY BEST TIME. To say yes to loving you and going for a feeling like you deserve !

Our next AMAZING program with one of our most respected trainers has changed thousands of lives is about to drop! And MONDAY is when you can lock your spot in for kick off Jan 11!

We will be using NOW to work on preparing our minds and bodies for your best transformation yet!

You ready ? Lets link arms and do this together ❤ I promise you i won't leave your side and we WILL ROCK IT ❤

I am choosing JOY for these next 4 weeks ♡♡♡ . I am choosing to replace the words "I HAVE TO" with "I GET TO" ! and when you do that, see what happens:

I GET TO get up and recognize three things I am grateful for.

I GET TO get up and move my body to show it love and care.

I GET TO nourish my body with nutrient dense foods, because where we live we can.

I GET TO limit what serves me and what does not. Including that circle I let in.

I GET TO be an example for my children this holiday season, prioritizing self and health care.

I GET TO lead a group of ladies who all want to feel their best, while having a virtual place to belong.

The list can go on and on. Replace the negative talk with positive insight and see the view turn right around ♡

Tomorrow we kick OFF 21 Days of Fitmas, my team and I have been working on planning and EXCITED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!! 21 DAYS of added self care challenges with daily draws and giveaways !

WE HAVE 4 MORE SPOTS LEFT! Let's goooooooooooo ! Shoot me a dm or comment below for more info!

SHE doesn't care about the number on my scale.

SHE doesn't care about the number on my tags.

SHE doesn't care about the number of abs I have or have somewhere under there.

SHE doesn't care about the number of reps or sets or weights I can do.

SHE ONLY CARES about being together ❤

This year I carried my third child full term while in my 39th year ( , I believe they call it) And it really spun a whole new light on my why.

I now think about how old will I be when they...... or their kids.........

Guys I know I did stupid things when I was younger and all I wish is that what I do today, tomorrow, and going forward ~~ is that it buys me ALL THE EXTRA TIME.

2020 sure did restrict us all PLENTY, on what we could and could not do. I feel extremely fortunate that it did not dim my light too much that I wasn't able to still see all the beautiful lights ✨

Heading into this upcoming year.. round 2??? ... living like I never know what day could be my last.

6 short weeks left to set up 2021 RIGHT ! whose with me on that ?!??! ♡♡♡

Wouldn’t want it any other way

I know it’s hard mama...

I know it can be hard to get up everyday and have these little people rely on you.

I know it’s hard sometimes to feel like your world is so small .

I want to remind you... that YOU ARE the world those little ones revolve around.

YOU ARE their nurture, their home, and their comfort .

YOU ARE everything to them, and I hope that even on your hard days you know how special you are. ESPECIALLY to your little people 💕

DAY 3/30: Wow! That was super easy to pop out of bed .to run in the dark cool morning at 5:30am ....nooooppee 😂
.. I even tried to tell myself its raining, do it later 🙃... 6 MINS IN.... IT STARTED TO RAIN lol....4 min in I wanted l To quit.....but after the first 5 mins you start to get your endorphins flowing, the music catches your attention and you just figure now...there's only just over 15ish mins left....

I had to hold the milk makers....

I am soaked from the rain.....

A man was probably wondering why at some point i was doing side shuffles and butt kicks in the middle of the street 🤔 lol...

But I wanted to this for the MENTAL challenge. Definitely not to look pretty lol...... and the core strengthening with running I completely forgot about from when I ran years ago ! and rebuilding here we go 🏃‍♀️😃

Happy Humpday ;)

Soaking up all the QT with this fuzzy wuzzy little peach 🍑 and I have to remind myself that even though we're getting some really great sleeps throughout the night, we are still just 7 wee weeks in, and I have to give myself and all the things I want to do ....some GRACE 💕💕.. we've been cluster feeding throughout the day these past two days, the boys are home now for their lunch hour, and with sports back in with this pandemic ~~ there's all kinds of fun new rules 😑🙈...which I am a last minute figure it out then maybe I'll remember?!?!?! Lol .....
Just taking each day by just that... each day.. and trying to pour back into my cup when I can...because they will remember the mom thats smiling, the mom thats laughing and having fun, and the mom thats making the good times memories 💕
At the end of it all family is the most important thing 🥰

Carb lovers ♥ check these out :

> SPAGHETTI SQUASH FRITTERS ! They are dense, they are cheesy 🧀😋, and I got tons of messages for this recipe when I shared in my stories last week 🙌

These are Perfect for your meal prep ~~ Do you meal prep???

I find like anything else "we should do", its something that can easily go by the wayside when we get "too busy" , but there's nothing better when your starving and too lazy to cook!

INGREDIENTS:
2 C cooked spaghetti squash, well drained
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 C finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
2 chives, finely chopped
1 1/2 finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 C panko crumbs
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 C parmesean cheese, grated

INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil.

Mix everything in a large bowl and form 1/4 C patties. Slightly flatten and lightly spray tops with more cooking oil.

Bake for 15 mins or until firm , flipping halfway.

Dip in some greek yogurt 😋 👌

We are constantly sharing inspo in my virtual sweat studio and nutrition bootcamp ~~~ thanks to those mamas for holding ME accountable too these past busy new baby mama weeks 😘