My Insanity Max 30 Journey --- 30 Day Check In!

Today is a BIG day. 

It officially marks the halfway point of the program I thought I could never do.  

It means I am halfway to completing a huge goal I set for myself this year. 

It means that January has been SMASHED & that 2015 is looking to be my fittest year yet. 

Today, I can officially say that I am 30 days through Insanity: Max 30 and feeling so proud of myself! 

This has been such an amazing journey so far, pushing play on every workout 5 times a week over the last 30 days along with my hubby and the beautiful women in my accountability group.  

What has Insanity Max 30 taught me so far in my journey?  

Perserverance. 

Patience.

Determination.

Persistence. 

That modifying doesn't mean less intense, but does mean more focus. 

That my mind is in control of what my body does. 

That where I'm at today is GOOD ---- and where I will be tomorrow is even BETTER. 

That health and fitness is NOT a race that is focused on me against someone else - the girl on the screen, the girl at work, the model in the magazine - but a race from the old me to the new me, who is improving daily. 

That listening to your body does sometimes mean eating more food, once your body has become accustomed to your nutrition plan, which means greater results, more tone and growing muscles!

All of that from 30 minutes, 5 days a week, for 30 days. 

A healthier body.

A stronger mind. 

A happier heart. 

More determined willpower. 

Yes, I would definitely say that Max 30 is changing my life, one 30 second interval at a time! 

To say that I'm more excited about what's to come in the next 30 days is not at all an exaggeration! 

Come onnnn #bestbodyby25!!! How are your 2015 health & fitness goals coming along? 

I would love to help you achieve the things I've mentioned in this post --- with simple nutrition, workouts to suit your fitness level and create the body of your dreams! 

Let's connect via Facebook or the form below! I can't wait to get you started demolishing your goals for 2015! 

xoxo,

Corina Madariaga

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A New Challenge! & Your On-Ramp to Fitness

Today my hubby and I started a brand new Beachbody workout program: P90!

We had been doing with 21 Day Fix since February, and I hopped between 21 Day Fix and Piyo since Piyo released in June.  

When we saw this program we were both intrigued and excited. 

I'm not going to lie --- I've NEVER completed P90X or Insanity. 

Why?

They scare me! 

They're long, arduous and seem designed specifically for pro athletes or people in the military. 

There was once a time, when I was wanting to get serious about my health and fitness, that I thought I would do Insanity. 

That lasted about 2 days. 

But this program? This we knew we could do! (We were even able to get my parents on board with us and they didn't need much persuading!)

Why this program? This program is being called Beachbody's "on-ramp to fitness".

You may be wondering why we felt we needed an on-ramp to fitness since we've been working out consistently for well over a year by now and the answer is extremely simple - our goal is to show the versatility of this program. 

As I mentioned earlier, my parents agreed to do this program with us so now we have the privilege of showing people of different stages of fitness and ages getting incredible results from the program that is the perfect introduction to home fitness. 

My parents have just left on vacation so they'll be starting the program once they get back but let me just say - day 1 was excellent and I genuinely can't wait to tackle the rest of this program! 

I'm confident that P90 will be the spring board for giving us all the skills, confidence and fitness levels necessary to confidently take on Insanity or any of the P90X series - I'm thinking Insanity Max or P90X3 will be next on our list! 

What are you taking on this season to continue challenging yourself? Leave a comment below; I'd love to hear about it! 

xoxo,

Corina

Clean Eating Recipe - Chicken Tortilla Soup

I know it's the end of October but I feel like Fall has finally arrived!!! Can we say that officially?!

This girl has busted out her sweaters, boots, & leggings - I am SO excited!! 

For me one of the best things about fall is honestly the food - chili, soup, pumpkin erethang! 

But let's be honest - for clean eaters those things can be a little dangerous!
These fall time eats are typically laden with salt, fat, cream and tons of sugar! 

So what's a Fall lovin' girl to do?!
My solution?

Take advantage of a crock pot and tasty, whole food ingredients!

Behold - Clean Eating Chicken Tortilla Soup!

Let's get to the How To!

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans

1 cup whole kernel corn - I used frozen

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce or paste 

1 (16 ounce) container chicken broth 

1 (10 ounce) can green chilies 

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning

3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Salt & Pepper to taste

Optional - Choose 1:

shredded Cheddar cheese (optional garnish after cooking)

greek yogurt or sour cream (optional garnish after cooking)

crushed tortilla chips (optional garnish after cooking)

Directions:

Cooking immediately:

Put all ingredients in Crock Pot, cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Shred chicken once cooked through. 

Cooking from frozen:

Combine all ingredients into a Ziploc bag. Freeze. Thaw and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred chicken in crock pot once cooking is done (or use kitchen aide to shred). 

Serve with a side salad for a great dose of veggies OR topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of greek yogurt (or sour cream), and/or crushed tortilla chips, if desired. Served approx. 5-6 people.

I freeze half of this soup in individual serving containers for a quick meal during a busy week! 

Serving Size:

-1 cup 

21 DAY FIX Serving Size: 

Measure 1G container and count as  1G, 1R, 1Y 

Make sure if you add greek yogurt and cheese you count those in addition!

My absolute favorite thing about this recipe is its Crock Pot friendliness! I threw this in the crock pot on Sunday night as my hubby and I snuck out for a quick dinner date together.  By the time we came home the soup was just about done!!

Soup for lunches & dinners prepped and a date?! Now that's a wifey win in my book! 

Can you feel the fall coziness?  Imagine eating this soup in front of a fire, wrapped in a blanket, surrouded by your family and friends! :) It smells like Fall to me!!!

xoxo,

Corina

P.S. If you try this recipe out for yourself let me know!  

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Don't Let Your Hang-up Be Your Hindrance

I heard this on my way home from work this afternoon and it made me pause:

Radio DJ:
"I was reading out of Galatians, chapter 6 this morning:
"Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone..." 
So I should see people as an opportunity - an opportunity to do good, share good and show love. Being introverted my natural instinct is to see people as an inconvenience, not an opportunity to show love. What areas of your life are you ignoring the opportunities to share goodness and seeing only inconveniences?"

In my car, by myself, I found myself saying "Woah."

My introverted instinct is to feel the same way. I'm shy. I end up feeling awkward in one on one conversations. I am constantly looking for a way to get out and get on the outside of the action, looking in.

Each and every time I react in such a way I'm missing the opportunity to love on people, as Christ calls us to do.
Today I'm claiming my timid nature & shy personality and seeking every opportunity to interact, to love and share life with others.

What inconvenience do you need to turn to opportunity?

Don't let your hang up be your hindrance.

xoxo,
Corina 

Fact: I Almost Ate a Pop-Tart

Fact: this girl A L M O S T ate a Pop-tart

Today is our first official day back from vacation and my hubby and I agreed that we would be back to proper nutrition starting TODAY. 

My plan?
Go to the grocery store early this morning and stock up on the necessary food to get us back on track

My reality?
Laundry. And many a suitcase to unpack.

I whipped up a shake and pushed the store off for later.

Later struck and so did a Pop Tart craving.
Oh, crap.

I was thiiiiis close to actually scrapping the plan and downing that sugary, frosted Pop-Tart.

But I KNOW myself.

One sugary treat leads to ten more after nearly 2 weeks of abnormal eating.
So I put my foot down, sucked up my craving and bolstered my willpower.

Sorry Pop-tart, this girl has some goals to crush.

Pop-Tart: 0 Corina: 1 

What is your biggest obstacle when returning from vacation?

xoxo,
Corina