How to NOT pack on extra lbs during the Holiday season...SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER!

Here's an oldie but goody!  I wrote this last year at this time...

Be sure to click HERE and read the comments for some GREAT holiday recipes! 

How to NOT pack on that Holiday weight...

This is my most favorite time of year! I love the colder weather. I love sweaters, boots and scarfs! I love being with family and celebrating all of the holidays. I also love the FOOD! Who doesn't? I have some tips that will help you keep those holiday pounds at bay and help you enjoy every minute while doing it. Let's get started!

If you aren't active now, get active! Start moving, get to the gym or hit the pavement or even put in that DVD, whatever it is that you do, DO IT! Make it a priority to stay physically active throughout the rest of the year, and don't wait until New Year's to "start over". These are a few reasons why: First, this time of year can be VERY stressful! The best way to combat stress is through exercise. While you exercise, "feel good" endorphins are released. You will enjoy the feeling of self accomplishment and experience a clear mind. This is SO important this time of year! Second, you will sleep better. Who doesn't need a better quality of sleep? We can be so busy with holiday errands and parties. We need to understand that sleep is critical to not only beating stress but to weight loss and management. The third reason why exercising now is important, you will burn those extra calories you WILL be consuming! If you aren't exercising, you will gain some weight! That is a promise! Exercising will help you truly enjoy this season while looking and feeling great!

This time of year can be a time to help those in need.  This is something that can also help you. Let me explain.  Now this is Holiday Weight Management 101 by Amy Blue. This is something I believe to be true.  Some of the reasons we over eat may be feelings of depression or boredom. Some people experience these feeling  more so during this time year, and as a result more weight is packed on.  I personally believe that if we wrap ourselves up in serving those around us, we simply forget our own issues or our personal burdens that may be making us feel down, suddenly don't seem as hard to bare. There is a feeling that comes from serving others that you can't get from exercise or eating right. Also, by filling up our free or unproductive time with service we avoid eating out of boredom. So, please incorporate service one way or another into your everyday tasks. It will change your season and your life.

All the wonderful FOOD is the biggest problem for me. Who else has a hard time saying no to chocolate in any form? I love this, "I would give up chocolate, but I'm not a quitter". Anyway, back to FOOD in general. Now for most people staying on a diet or avoiding eating anything not so good for all together is very unrealistic.  Understand this, it's ok to enjoy all of the yummy holiday food. However, there are a few ground rules. Everything in moderation. Don't eat until you are uncomfortable. Pick and choose, don't have a full serving of everything! Make healthy choices when you can. For example, volunteer to bring the veggie tray instead of the cookies. Make your food from scratch. Stay away from processed quick and easy meals. That way you can regulate what goes into it.  There are also plenty of healthy substitutes that you can use in your recipes.

Try these:

Sugar-Stevia  You can buy a large bag of stevia anywhere and it measures out just like sugar. We used it to make bread and it works great.

Sour cream/cream cheese-Greek yogurt   I have replaced sour cream all together with all natural plain Greek yogurt. It's high in protein and very low in fat.

Vegetable oil-Applesauce or Coconut oil  It depends what you are using it for.

Try to be creative with your meals and incorporate fresh veggies and fruits. Eat less of the processed foods. You will find fresh just tastes better. There are tons of healthy recipes out there...have fun experimenting.

One mistake a lot of us make is, we drink our calories.  So many of us are soda drinkers, juice drinkers, or one of my weaknesses, hot chocolate. All of these are high in calories and have NO nutritional value. You can keep the weight off by drinking WATER! Ok, with that said, the same rules apply to your choice of holiday beverage as your holiday meal.

Most importantly, just stay in tune with your body and don't over do anything. Take time to relax and enjoy your blessings this season.

"Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so."
~Robert G. Ingersoll~

Please feel free to share your favorite Healthy Holiday recipe in the comments below!


For the Holidays, I'm running a special offer.  This would make a GREAT gift!

I'm offering a 6 week Online Training Program with Nutrition plan and Email support for $50!  AWESOME!  I have had such an amazing response to this program, that I wanted to keep it going!  You can't beat this!

If you are interested in purchasing this program for you or someone special on your list, email me.  I will send you a certificate that can be redeemed online.  Now, I'm limiting this offer to 2 per person and the certificate expires July 1 , 2013.  I only have 10 certificates so act fast!

For more information contact me bobybyblue@gmail.com

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

It's time to Celebrate!

WOW! Body by Blue has been busy! There have been several who have used this tool to achieve their health and fitness goals, and have been successful! I think it's time to celebrate!  I will be offering a 2 for 1 deal.  I'm only offering this deal through the month of October.  This is the perfect time to get in shape and shed some weight before those family pictures or holiday parties. 

There are a couple reasons for the "2 for 1" and it's not because I'm looking for more clients.  I actually believe that some of us will find success in a new training program if we have someone by our side, doing the same hard work we are. If you have someone waiting for you at the gym, you are less likely to cancel.  This will allow you and your training partner to purchase my program and split the cost! I will work with BOTH of you!

Ok, you are probably asking, "What's the program deal, and what does it cost?".  You have 2 choices!

2 for 1 Package A:  I offer a complete 6-12 (Phase 1-2 Body by Blue) week workout program with nutrition and supplement support.  You will have a weekly email check in and Unlimited EMAIL support. This package is $250.

2 for 1 Package B: I offer a complete 6 week (Phase 1 Body by Blue) workout program with nutrition and supplement support.  You will have weekly email check in and Unlimited EMAIL support.  This package is $150. 

Both you and your training partner will receive for 12 weeks:

• Phase 1 and Phase 2 customized for you
• Nutrition plan w/supplement support
• Printable workout sheets
• Access to demonstration videos
• TOTAL support via EMAIL

If this sounds like what you have been looking for email me at bodybyblue@gmail.com.

Now,  I'm not about to leave those of you out who are simply just looking for a new training program to change up your current work out.  I am offering my Body by Blue 2.0 (phase 2)  for you!

Here's what people are saying about 2.0: (taken from my FB page)

"Just did a trial of work out 2.0 LOVED It ! My heart rate was up and I enjoyed that it involved muscle confusion- not the same old boring lifts at the gym- It kicked my butt in a good way;)"

"I had my sis-in-law who is getting back into shape after baby #2 (8 wks old!) sample 2.0 and it was killer!"

"just finished Body By Blue 2.0 Day 4 shoulders...WOW! seriously awesome workout. I feel the burn...and I am sure I will be feeling it for quite a few days. ha ha"

BBB 2.0:  I offer a complete 6 (Phase 2 Body by Blue) week workout program with nutrition and supplement info. Unlimited EMAIL support included.  This package is $75. (Basically, I write you up a great program and answer any questions via email)

You will receive for 6 weeks:

• Phase 2 customized for you
• Nutrition Plan w/ supplement info.
• Printable workout sheets
• Access to demonstration videos
• TOTAL support via EMAIL

If this is what you are looking for email me at bodybyblue@gmail.com.

NOTE: to see sample workouts from both Phase 1 and 2 visit HERE

Remember, I will only be offering this amazing opportunity through the month of October!  Don't miss this opportunity to shed unwanted fat and develop the healthy body you want.  I would love to work with you!

If you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity, pass this along! 

Don't forget to follow me on facebook! visit HERE

-Amy Blue

Body by Blue

Is Body by Blue for you?

I have had so much fun working with several ladies that have become Body by Blue team members.  You may have seen a few of their post on facebook.  They all have experienced success!  They are learning how to eat clean, and train hard to achieve the level of health they are looking for, and the body they want. 

What is the Body by Blue program?

 It's a 6-18 week program that includes 3 different phases. Each week there are 5 different workouts.  Each work out is full body, with an emphasis on a major muscle group.  It's high intensity is addicting.  You will see muscle definition in places you never thought you could. For Body by Blue,  I used strategically placed compound movements in a targeted metabolic resistance training program.  It will challenge you, no matter what your fitness level.  I customize it to you.  I have women at all fitness levels, from post baby moms trying to loose the baby weight, to women just trying to build muscle while leaning out.

Example:

Here is the 1st circuit of 4 from Body by Blue, Day 1 LEGS.  Give this a try!

Walking lunges 10 each leg

Push up w/burpee  10

Squat to row  10

Rest 45 sec. and repeat for 3 sets

If you are frustrated with your weight and are not seeing the results you want, I can help you!  It's all in training with weight the correct way, and how you fuel your body.  Food is KEY!  Starving yourself is not an option.  I will show you how to make healthier choices that will give you the healthy body you are looking for.

Here are a few women who have already seen benefits from the Body by Blue program.  They have been awesome to work with, and I'm so excited they are reaching their goals!

My first Body by Blue experience:

I started the 4-week Body by Blue program just 2 months after having baby #3 via c-section. It was a good thing I was so excited and determined to try out the program, because the first hurdle came when I had to get dressed for the gym. I felt sexy as ever in a baggy t-shirt to hide the skin that didn't get the “baby is out” memo, and loose pants that say, “I work out”...yea, not so much! But, I'd done this before and I knew it wouldn't get better until I put in a little sweat, okay, a lot of sweat! I completed day 1 and immediately knew, this program is going to kick my trash! That's a good thing! Bodies like Amy's don't come from taking it easy! I managed to make it through week 1 and was rejuvenated by the results; I'd lost about 4 lbs, and 2''! I was feeling brave enough to wear clothes that really do say, “I work out!”. After weeks 2 and 3 I was feeling brave enough to try on some pre-pregnancy jeans that I love, and they fit – not perfectly, but they fit! This really gave me the final push to give it my all in week 4! I found that I had doubled the weight on most exercises than when I first started in week 1 and was taking fewer or no breaks other than between circuits. In just 3 weeks I'd managed to increase my workout weight by 100%!

My final results after just 4 weeks on Body by Blue show that I've lost 3 ½'', 6 lbs, 2% body fat, and 1 ½ dress sizes! But what I've noticed more is my endurance and strength levels (and my arms and shoulders are looking pretty hot too!). I feel great and that means I've set additional goals, including my first triathlon in just 11 short weeks -less than 6 months after having baby #3! I have lofty fitness goals in mind that surpass even my pre-baby body and I'm committed and determined to see them realized! If I didn't feel this good after only working out for 1 month, I don't think I'd be so excited and ambitious with my fitness goals! Thank you Body by Blue, and thank you Amy for the never-ending support and encouragement!

Erin S. age 29

Salem, OR

I am a mother of 4 and always on the go. I started Body By Blue when my newest edition was 1 month old. Its never fun to look in the mirror after having a baby and trying to wrap your head around how in the heck you are going to lose this baby weight with 4 crazy kiddos! Amy has made a workout for me to do at home. (No gym membership and carting my 4 kids around) She also made a meal plan for me that allows enough calories for me to continue to nurse but to also lose weight. This took a lot of dedication for me but I was SO ready to lose this baby weight. Change happened immediately!
My little guy is now 3 months old and I am 2 pounds away from my pre-baby weight. In 2 months, I have lost 12 pounds, 3 inches in my waist, 3 inches in my hips, and 2 inches in my thighs. My arms are more defined than they have ever been! With my cRaZy life, Amy has made this work for me. I am hoping to continue to lose weight after I reach my pre-baby weight and get in the best shape of my life.
I have learned so many cool exercises and how to use that stability ball... that had been collecting dust in storage. I have learned that I feel so much better when I eat the right foods. As much as I love my "cheat meals," I can tell a huge difference in how I feel after I eat those yummy cheese fries I had been craving all week. My stomach hurts and I feel bloated. Its a nice little reminder that that stuff isn't good for me.

Anna B.
Layton, UT


6/8/12

I have been training with Amy for the 3rd week now. First of all, I have been really impressed with how much time she has devoted to me. We live in different states, but that hasn't changed how dedicated she is to helping me reach my fitness goals. She has sent me a detailed workout & nutrition plan & is always available for any questions or concerns I have. My main goal is to build muscle and she has been so great in helping me find the right balance in my diet to achieve my goals. So far I have noticed that in most (if not all) of my workouts I am gradually lifting heavier and heavier weights as each week goes by which proves I am gaining that strength I desire.
I have thoroughly enjoyed her workouts! They are never boring. The time in the gym flies by because her workouts are fun, challenging and include a variety of moves to keep from ever getting bored. I would certainly recommend Amy to anyone looking for a personal trainer. She knows her stuff!

Allison H.
AZ


Everyone is different.  My goal is to get you to meet your goals. That is why I customize the Body by Blue program specifically for you.  It can be done at your gym or even in the comfort of your own home.  I can show you how to achieve the healthy body you deserve.

Here is a sneak peak of Body by Blue 2.0, this is phase 2 of the program.  It focuses on building strength  and power, while stripping those last few unwanted pounds of fat.  This is the last circuit of 2.0 Day 1 LEGS! Give it a try!

Circuit #3                                                         Sets                                         Reps

Stability ball pike                                                                                                        3                                                                                             10

Bulgarian split squat w/bicep curl                                                                 3                                                                                             10 each leg

Stability ball skull crushers                                                                                 3                                                                                             10

Rest 45-60 sec- after each circuit and before finisher

Finisher- to be done with NO rest between exercises

30 Jump squats w/ weight

Side plank- 20 sec. each side

20 Jump lunges w/ weight

I'm excited to launch this program and want to celebrate! I am offering a special promotion of 50% off,  to the first 10 clients.  I have 3 different packages to choose from. If you are interested in becoming a Body by Blue team member, please email me. I have a feeling these 10 slots will fill up fast!  I look forward to working with you!  bodybyblue@gmail.com

 Thank you Ladies!

 If you have someone in mind that might be interested, PLEASE feel free to pass this offer along.  There is nothing better than a work out partner! :)