30 Days…

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I have been off my bio-identical hormones for 8 months or so. I have been having some issues recently.  Burning mouth, dry mouth, hot flashes, overall irritability and sleeping well some nights but not others. I think it might have been triggered by the Holidays and too much sugar.

I had acupuncture this week and have started taking magnesium at bedtime. Last night I pulled out Goddesses Never Age by Dr. Christiane Northrup. I opened up to page 248.

Thank you!

Thank you!

 A Word about Balancing Your Hormones.

“You’ve heard that hormones naturally get out of balance in midlife. Want to balance your hormones quickly? Eliminate sugar, gluten and alcohol from your diet, Journal about it and see how quickly you experience changes in your mood, energy level, mental clarity and cravings for unhealthy foods.”

Talk about a sign!

Sugar and gluten aren’t a big issue for me. I love a glass of wine with dinner. What if I feel so much better with out it?

Here goes I am committing to 30 days with out sugar, gluten and alcohol.

Would you like to join me? So much easier with friends!

Follow me on facebook or instagram. I will be posting and I hope you will be too!

Fat Burning in the cold!

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Do you stop working out because it is cold outside? Read on maybe I will change your mind.

I love this time of year and my outdoor workouts. I was a skier and it was fabulous!  My husband and I skied. We went on great winter vacations. It was so wonderful to ski all day and then go out for a delicious dinner including a decadent piece of mud pie. Once we had kids life got a bit complicated and we stopped.

I do miss skiing on some level.  I loved the freedom of going fast down a mountain. I don’t really want to do it anymore. I don’t miss all of the equipment and freezing on chair lifts.

I still love winter, snow and being outside. There are also great health benefits.

Did you know you burn more fat in the cold than the heat?  “There is clinical evidence that freezing temps can help you burn more fat. According to a 2014 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, contending with the cold can help encourage your body to turn white fat — the kind lurking in trouble spots like your belly and thighs — into brown fat, which helps your body burn calories. When you have more brown fat, you’re more likely to burn extra calories rather than storing them as fat.Read more here.

My outdoor workouts  are great anytime of year but winter is my favorite.  We are finished within the hour. So Perfect!

I have  a wonderful community with  a twinge of craziness! The average age is 59 1/2!!!

Click here to learn how to join in on the fun! I can modify for any fitness level!

My Secret Breakfast!

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It is not really a secret but I feel my typical breakfast has been very helpful. My son Thomas has it as well. My son Tom as many of you know is 27 and Developmentally Delayed. It is really important to me that it eats well.  I make him a shake and give him a bowl of my secret weapon to start his day.

My friend and mentor Penny Northrup Kirk told me about this. She is 65 and looks phenomenal. She is down to her fighting weight.! Since starting this protocol I have released 4% body fat and weaned myself off my bio-identical hormones.

Recipe

1/4 cup Organic Full Fat Cottage Cheese

2 TBS Organic Flax seed oil (buy the good stuff in refrigerator section)

1 TBS Organic Ground Flax Seed

Pet touches…I like to add sliced pears or apples with pecans. Or Turmeric with black pepper and pumpkin seeds. The possibilities are endless!

Benefits

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  • Weight Loss
  • Relieves Constipation , Diarrhea
  • Anti Cancer
  • Increases collagen
  • Reduces Eczema
  • Heart Health

This is also called the Budwig Protocol. Here is a link to an excellent article by  Dr. Josh Axe that goes into more details of the Budwig Protocol and the  amazing benefits of flax seed oil.

Give it a try and let me know how you like it!

Love,

Mary

Fit and Fabulous Fat Burner!

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SHMEC!

 It is the beginning of a New Year! I noticed I had so many views on this page yesterday. I first posted it in 2015. I am very excited to tell you I have a new program to help you on your way to becoming a Fit and Fabulous Fat Burner! First read about SHMEC! I will meet you at the bottom of the page.

SHMEC!

Have you heard of it? It sounds like a swear word, some kind of smack down. Right?

According to Dr. Jonny Bowden,  SHMEC- ” the MOST POWERFUL BIO FEEDBACK SIGNALS that tell you how your body and brain are progressing during your metabolic upgrade.  Your metabolic upgrade is the process of changing into a FAT BURNER!

SHMEC stands for sleep, hunger, mood, energy, cravings.

Check in with your SHMEC daily. It will tell you whether you are burning fat or back to burning sugar.

If you are in Fat burning mode:

Sleep soundly through the night with no night sweats. (Menopausal women as well, decreased night sweats!)

Hunger will be at a minimum. You will have a feeling of emptiness not irritability, urgency, low blood sugar or a feeling of fogginess. You will be in a balanced state.

Mood will be stable. You will feel in control with more self confidence.

Energy will be consistent and abundant . You will develop a feeling of Lightness.

Cravings will be almost non-existent. You will be amazed that you can pass up on snacks that would have taken you down in the past.

Bonus Round…You will be losing Fat including that stubborn fat around the middle.

The BIG QUESTION! How do I become a FAT BURNER?

Start with the 7 day My Smart Start. It takes 7 days to change from a sugar burner to a fat burner! You can totally change your life in 7 days. I will  support you along the way. We also have a wonderful facebook community where we post and create a Fit and Fabulous Lifestyle together. You are not alone. Do you want to be healthy and fit in 2017?  I think it is time! Hang with healthy and fit people!

Your day will consist of 2 delicious smoothies, a protein bar, and a low-glycemic snack and a low-glycemic dinner.

Does a 7 day Smart Start sound right for you?

The Kit has  Non-GMO gluten free Protein shakes,  delicious Protein bars and the best supplements on the planet to get you started on your 7 days.

$138.00

$19.71 a day

buy now

Please contact me if you are out of the USA. I will set you up.

My typical client is a menopausal woman. This program will work for anyone. Here is a quick video with my nephew Mark. He has lost 10 lbs on the program! Energized and is running faster!!

 

 

Fit and Fabulous with Mark!

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My target is market is menopausal women. To be honest my program is fabulous for just about anyone. My nephew Mark Harbaugh of UBS in Westfield, NJ is on my 28 day program starting with the 7 Day Smart Start. He has lost  10 pounds and has eliminated his cravings. Here is a short video with Mark!

. Details coming out soon for My January Fit and Fabulous Program. Click here to learn more about my Program!

Enjoy Your Holidays!

Love,

Mary

Fit and Fabulous…Aging Optional

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I am so grateful to the ladies that show up for the workout on a cold December Morning. The average age today was 67! (They said it was okay to post.) No Limits, No Excuses. Just keep moving!

NUT FUDGE

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I have been making Nut Fudge for a quick go to snack. I have been increasing the Fat and reducing the grains and sugar. It is my new healthy sustainable lifestyle!

Here is the Basic Recipe. (Add you own pet touches.)

1 Stick organic grass fed butter

1/2 cup coconut oil

8 drops stevia

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup chopped raw nuts

2 scoops of protein powder (I use soy or whey protein.)

Melt the butter and coconut oil in sauce pan. Add the rest of the ingredients. I spread the fudge into a 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate.  Cut into small squares.

The Nut Fudge is high in calories. It won’t cause a spike in your blood sugar. Enjoy a small piece.

Recipe based on Dr. Mercola’s Recipe.

December’s Program

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Each month I have been launching a 7 day jump start program leading into the 28 day Fit and Fabulous Program. This month I decided to do it differently. December is always a busy month for people. I encourage you to look at the 7 Day Program during the Holiday season. Start when you are ready!

This is what it looks like… a delicious balanced no sugar shake for breakfast and lunch.  Mid morning or mid afternoon will be time for a balanced protein bar with coconut oil for a handy snack. In the evening, make a simple dinner of Protein, Vegetables and maybe a little fruit. It is so important to take your supplements everyday twice a day!

Perfection! Lean Protein, Fruit and Vegetables

Perfection! Lean Protein, Fruit and Vegetables

I want this to be your last program! This is about maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.   I promise you this works. Make a commitment to yourself! Of course, I will be here to coach you along the way.

The Fit & Fabulous Program…Aging Optional is designed to help you:

  • Release excess weight
  • Reset your blood sugar
  • Increase your energy and improve sleep
  • Decrease inflammation
  • Support your immune system
  • Get rid of cravings
  • Balance your mood swings
  • Increase your fitness level

Does a 7 day Smart Start sound right for you?

The Kit has 2 meals, a snack and the best supplements on the planet to get you started.

$138.00

$19.71 a day

buy now

Please contact me if you are out of the USA. I will set you up.

 

“I have been on the Fit and Fabulous program for the 2nd week and am happy with my progress. The best part of the program is that I do not have food cravings, which has been the biggest barrier to losing weight and body fat.   Following the program, the shakes and bars are tasty and satisfying. The support I get from Mary, particularly the advice and tips she provides, increases my success. I am not doing this on my own.  Since last week, I have lost .9% body fat, in less than two weeks. Doesn’t sound like much, but it is significant for someone my age and most importantly, I feel good, and satisfied, on the program. I am looking forward to the next few weeks.” From Joyce, a Fit and Fabulous client!

Make It Easy!

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I love one pan cooking! Here is our lunch from Friday.  Mahi Mahi burgers, chopped fresh pineapple and asparagus. I put it all in the pan with a little olive oil. Cooked the burgers 4 minutes each side and the pineapple chunks and asparagus were warmed up when the burgers were done. So simple, easy and delicious!

Perfection! Lean Protein, Fruit and Vegetables

Perfection! Lean Protein, Fruit and Vegetables

You can have meals like this on my 7 Day November Jump start!  Want to join us?

 Here are some of the Benefits!

  • Say so-long to your simple carb/sugar cravings
  • INCREASE your ENERGY during the day
  • Have more restful sleep during the night
  • Learn to CONTROL CRAVINGS, hunger and mood swings by balancing blood sugar
  • Take care of the inside, so the outside will be RADIANT and GLOWING
  • Understand healthy eating, proper nutrition, and which supplements to take
  • SAVE MONEY on your grocery bill with our healthy, delicious smoothies and bars
  • Be MORE PRODUCTIVE in your home life, work and business by feeling great and MAINTAINING FOCUS
  • BUILD CONFIDENCE with your new vibrant energetic self
  • CONNECT with other Fit & Fabulous people

Order today.

“I have been on the Fit and Fabulous program for the 2nd week and am happy with my progress. The best part of the program is that I do not have food cravings, which has been the biggest barrier to losing weight and body fat.   Following the program, the shakes and bars are tasty and satisfying. The support I get from Mary, particularly the advice and tips she provides, increases my success. I am not doing this on my own.  Since last week, I have lost .9% body fat, in less than two weeks. Doesn’t sound like much, but it is significant for someone my age and most importantly, I feel good, and satisfied, on the program. I am looking forward to the next few weeks.” From Joyce, a Fit and Fabulous client!

Order today.

I Love Mountain Climbers!

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I love Mountain Climbers!

Do you? They can be done anytime anywhere. I love incorporating them into my HIIT.

Join me, do your mountain climbers! Bump up your fitness routine.

Benefits

  • Great for muscular and cardiovascular Fitness
  • Work your arms, core and legs
  • Boost your metabolism
  • Low impact

 

What would be even better is doing Mountain climbers with friends. Join us at Fair Haven Fields. Here is the schedule.