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! :)

The 3rd place WINNER!

First things first.  Congrats to Jack+Alli for choosing the 10 free sessions.  I'm excited to work with you!  Also, congrats to Jackie! Her choice was the Achieve Meal Replacement.  You will LOVE it! That leaves the Purify System up for grabs!

Drum roll please..........

Congratulations to The Moriaritys! You have won the Purify System! Thank you so much for your support.  Please email me your mailing address and I will get that sent off to you ASAP! fabfitwithfive@yahoo.com 

This contest is officially closed!  Thanks everyone for all of your support!  

What is new?

I designed a beginner level program with postpartum moms in mind.  This program however, is perfect for all women. It's designed using the perfect formula for fat loss and muscle gain. There are variations for every exercise to increase the level of difficulty.  For those of you who follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/bodybyblue, you may be seeing some of these Body by Blue member's results.  A few of them will be posting their overall results here on this blog for ALL to see.  If you are interested in this program, email me for more info. fabfitwithfive@yahoo.com

I am currently working on a 2.0 version of this program that is more advanced.  It will challenge you, no matter what your current fitness level is.  This will be released in a couple weeks.  I'm super excited about it! 

Stay tuned...I will be giving you all a sneak peak at this program!

Thanks!

"It's possible." said pride.
"It's risky." said experience.
"It's pointless." said reason.

"Give it a try." whispered the heart.


 Amy

Contest WINNERS!!

It has been a LONG haul. I appreciate the support from all of you over the past 6 months.  This contest has been fun but it's time to announce the WINNERS!  Now, these are the three prizes that I am giving away:

10 personal training sessions by ME! valued at $500.00

1 Purify Cleanse and Detox system valued at $130.00

30 day supply of Zrii Achieve, all natural meal replacement valued at $108.00

Here's what I'm going to do, I'm going to let the person that has the MOST points choose which prize they would like to claim.  The person that has the second highest amount will have second pick, and the last remaining prize will be raffled off among all of those who had at least 25 points. 

Drum roll please....

JACK+ALLI you are the 1st place WINNER! Congrats!  You will have 1st pick.  If you are interested in the 10 personal training sessions and are not in the Utah area, we can work out a virtual package.  You will have 7 days to get back to me and tell me your choice.  Thanks so much for your participation and Congratulations!

JACKIE you are the 2nd place WINNER! Congrats!  You will have 2nd pick.  You will have 7 days to let me know your choice, once jack+alli has made their choice. (I will let you know once they do) Thank you for your support and CONGRATS!

3rd place WINNER!  THIS IS IMPORTANT!

I will announce the 3rd place winner once the first 2 prizes have been claimed.  In the mean time, you have the opportunity to earn extra entries into this drawing.  Those who qualify (25 pts.) will have 1 entry into the drawing. For every friend or family member that you get to follow my blog or my Facebook page, you will receive an extra entry into the drawing. You just need to make sure you tell me who the new member is.  This is EASY!  Find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bodybyblue or click the pic on the right.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!

I look forward to hearing from you very soon!  fabfitwithfive@yahoo.com

I'm excited to award these prizes and start my new business, Body by Blue.  I'm on a mission to help every woman, especially moms, get fit and stay healthy.  I have designed a program to do just that.  This program can be done at your favorite gym or in the comfort of your own home.  I have several Body by Blue team members already on this program.  You will be hearing form them VERY soon!  If you are interested please feel free to contact me.

Thank you again to all who have participated in this contest.  I plan to continually further my education in the health and wellness field.  I'm so blessed to have a place to share it, right here.  Thank you again!  I so look forward posting with a new spin.  Stay Tuned! 

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
William James

Amy

Just me...

WOW!  It has been a LONG time.  I must warn you, this post is VERY personal to me, and may be more information than you want to know. Serioulsy, I think I might be a little crazy to post this but  I feel it's important. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way,  let me explain where I have been and why it has been so LONG.  There has been a turn of events in my life that has created a great deal of stress, physical pain and emotional chaos.

 Let's start with where we left off.  I was getting ready to take my CPT exam and be in my first fitness photo shoot.  I was well beyond "right on track" with diet and training to be in the best shape possible for my shoot.  I contemplated  a decision that would change my life.  I decided to take this rather large window of opportunity to have what is know to be cosmetic, but in my case and mind was corrective surgery.  I decided to have a breast augmentation and a lift, to restore what I once had pre-kids.  This is something I have been wanting to do for several years.  February 14th, I went in for what I thought would be the best Valentines Day present ever.  I went home that night and began the recovery process.  It went well for about 4 days.  I started to bleed on day 5.  I had developed a hematoma.  This is one of the risks involved in this type of surgery.  It was simply draining on its own.  After 3 weeks of "draining" it finally stopped.  It left however a rather large hole that exposed my implant.  I was to then undergo a corrective surgery where they would go in and make sure all of the remaining blood was gone, and correct my incision. That surgery went well.  I was sent home with a drainage tube attached and actually felt pretty good.  I was to change the tubes as they filled.  We went through all of the tubes a little too soon. I had developed a seroma. (it's the same thing as a hematoma, the only difference is the red blood cell count)  We went and saw the Dr. and the excess fluid built up inside and created pressure on my new incision.  Note! My skin in that area was already very thin.  So, the incision had started to open again.  They acted fast and very carefully gave me 9 stitches and instructed me to do absolutely nothing for the next 4 days to see if the stitches would hold.  Needless to say, they didn't.  The only other option at this point was to remove the implant, sew me up and let the area completely heal.  That is what we did. So for the next week and half, I changed drainage tubes.  The drainage tube actually became the problem and my skin started to open up yet again.  They removed the tube, and I was to now left with an open wound.  My husband was instructed to pack this wound that runs along the bottom of my breast in both directions.  This was very uncomfortable.  My hubby was a super star! He did most of the changing.  Over this time I had developed some chest inflammation and back pain.  We all thought this was a result of the trauma to my chest.  As time went on, it got worse.  I actually went to a chiropractor who then explained to me that it was an "out of place" rib! (?)  He proceed to "treat" me.  However, The pain elevated to excruciating.  I could not move and had a hard time breathing.  After a week or so, I finally decided to see my Family Dr.  I explained to him my situation and history.  He then told me that it was simply just inflammation and that, in time, it would heal.  So, over that weekend, I started to feel a little better.  We had an appointment with my surgeon on Monday to finally give me stitches and let me heal.  I went in on Monday and he discovered some crazy tissue that was developing.  He searched for the source and found a "tunnel" that went all of the way to the top of my breast.  He numbed me up and had to "clean"out all of the bad tissue.  The good news is, this was the source of my chest and back pain!  So, now I have a 4 inch opening at the bottom of my breast that has 2 holes my amazing husband packs with gauss 2 times a day.  One hole is 2 inches wide and goes 4 inches up.  The other is a small tunnel that bends up the side.  The whole process takes 15-30 minutes and is extremely mentally exhausting.  We don't know how long it will take this wound to heal.  It could be 2-4 weeks. We are just taking  it one day at a time.  I have finally been able to focus and get off medications.  I feel so much better now that the chest and back pain is fading.  During the past 10 weeks, I have had to put off everything I loved.  No playing with the kids, and no weight training or cardio training, and no volleyball.  I was depressed.  I lost 8 lbs of mass, and have had no appetite.  My kids have suffered too.  They have had to deal with a grumpy mom that was constantly in pain and always exhausted.  I had turned into someone I thought I would NEVER become.  I had hit the bottom.  With the support of my husband, family, and friends, I was able to pick myself up and dust myself off.  I'm not the type of person that "regrets" anything.  Our mistakes make us who we are.  I don't regret this decision.  I am still very hopeful in the end result.  I don't blaim anyone, this is all just strange and it happened to me. I personally feel that I am meant to learn something from this experience. I plan to take it all in and make the best of it.  I hope to be done with all of this in the next 8 weeks.  I CAN do this!  I CAN do anything I set my mind to!  Now that my mind is in the right spot, everyday gets easier.  I hope to start cardio training by the end of next week! I'm excited to take that step.  I want to personally thank all of my family and friends that have supported me, and said kind, motivating words to encourage me.  I love you all.  I hope there is someone who reads this and can draw strength from it.  So, that is what I have been up to for the past 10 weeks, but I'm BACK! I'm excited to get moving again. I NEED this!

I do have some GREAT news in the mist of all of this chaos!  I was finally able to take my CPT exam today.  I PASSED! It's officially, official.   So, I will be announcing the winners of the contest in 1 week.  That will give any of  you a chance to catch up or go beyond.  To do so, go to the "contest" label on the right and it will give you all of the post that have contest challenges included.  GOOD LUCK!  I'm so excited to wrap this up! I apologize for this taking soooo long and I appreciate the support!

Thanks for your support!

-Amy

100 "LIKES"

I have reached 100 Facebook page "likes"! I'm pretty excited about this and to say Thank you, I'm posting a FREE work out! Most of you who voted wanted a FULL BODY work out and that is what you are going to get.  I'm going to cheat a little and give you a full body work out I designed with an emphasis on the glutes.  This work out is a 1 day work out you can use to burn fat and get tone.  There are 4 circuits with 3 exercises.  You will perform each circuit 3 times before moving on to the next circuit. Now, to keep you in fat burning mode you will only rest when all 3 exercises are complete.  You will rest 45-60 seconds and then repeat the circuit until you have completed it 3 times. Here is what it looks like:

Dead lifts 3 sets 10 reps
Stability ball chest press 3 sets of 10 reps
Inverted row 3 sets of 10 reps

Stability ball leg curl  3 sets 10 reps
Push press to calf raises  3 sets 10 reps
Stability ball lying pull overs  3 sets  10 reps

Stability ball hip raises  3sets 10 reps
Reverse lunge to curl  3 sets 10 reps
Stability ball skull crushers  3 sets 10 reps

Reverse hip raises  3sets 10 reps
Med. ball double crunch  3 sets 10 reps
Plank w/ alternating hip extension  3sets of 10 reps

Now, this is 1 day I pulled from a 5 day work out program that I designed for a client in California.  She is a few week into it and LOVES it so far.  You will all hear from her very soon.  If you are interested in the rest of this program, let me know.  I will NOT be posting the remainder of this program.

Because I appreciate ALL of your support, I'm going to post the demonstration videos that go with it.  Remember, this is only 1 day of a 5 day program. Only doing this work out will result in a muscle imbalance.  It is full body, but with an emphasis on the glutes.  You should be able to FEEL that. :)

Let me know what you think! This is my pride and joy right now...I really hope you enjoy it!

As for a personal update:  I'm FINALLY taking my CPR class on Monday and that will enable to FINALLY take the CPT exam! WHOOT WHOOT! I'm excited to make this official.  This is my passion and I'm so blessed to be able to share it with you. 

Thank you again!

Amy

Body by Blue

Building Strength

First of all...where have I been?  I have been studying like crazy, training harder than normal, watching my little guy learn to walk, and putting together a "virtual training package" for long distance clients!  Whoot Whoot!  All of this hard work is paying off.  I'm down 5 lbs since I started this! This is probably the hardest most grueling thing I have done.  There are some days I think to myself, "I'm fine with where I'm at" and then the reality of a camera pointed at me hits and I focus my efforts in clean eating and busting my booty at the gym. It's come down to what I eat and when.   There are days I'm exhausted and so some tweaking is needed but I think I have got it down.  With that...I have a recipe to share.  These are Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat muffins! Awesome for BREAKFAST! Perfect combo of protein, carb and healthy fat!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Muffins

1 cup oatmeal

6 egg whites

1 scoop of choc. protein powder

2 tsp pure cocoa powder

1 Tbsp Stevia

1/4 tsp of baking powder

2 Tbsp of NATURAL peanut butter

1/3 cup water

(Makes 6 muffins)

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.  Then add the egg whites, peanut butter and water.  Stir until mixed well.  Scoop into a muffin pan coated with cooking spray (they are pretty sticky) Bake at 350 for 25 mins.

Info per serving:

Calories 177

Protein 22g

Carbs 11g

Fat 5 g

Source: GO HERE

These look really runny in the bowl but they bake up very nicely! Great for the Kids too ENJOY!

As for my Training...I have added several different interupts to help keep my body in that fat burning zone.  For example: I wanted to see more muscle definiton in my legs so I added 30 jump lunges and 10 body squats in between each super set. When my work out was complete, I ended up doing 360 jump lunges and 120 body squats every day for 5 training day.  I lost 1.5 pounds that week and 1/2 inch in each of my thighs.  I was happy! 

I also added some more cardio.  When I say cardio some people automatically think of the treadmill or the elliptical.  I hate the ellipitcal.  I think it's a joke.  The only time you will see me on one of those is for some recovery time and for some rage of motion with my knees.  However, I can accomplish that on a BIKE! Sorry about my little rant...I decided to add a BODYSTEP class to my workout.  I worked it in for Saturday mornings.  This class works my "problem" areas (legs and booty)  while keeping my heart rate up.  I love it!  One more way I added cardio in was by adding 1-2  quick 15 min HIIT session. I LOVE IT as well.  I'm on a steady 1 pound per week pace.  That puts me right on target. 

If you are looking for a boost in your work out, try adding in the jump lunges and body squats. Or simply add in 2-3 HIIT sessions after your work outs. GO HERE for a great example. It WORKS!

Now for chest excersies:

I suggested negative only push ups the other day on Facebook...

The best way to build strength in an area is to do Negative only reps.  For example, I'm working on my chin ups.  In order to build extra strength, I start in the "up" postition and slowly lower myself down in a 4 sec.  count.  I do 3 sets of 8-10.  You can use this for push ups as well.  Start in push up postion and drop down quickly but controlled and raise yourself slowly to a 4 second count. 3 sets of 10 will get you off of your knees while doing push ups in NO TIME!  The flat bench chest press:  start with weights directily above you, lower as fast as you can controled and push up slowly.  To make this a little more advanced, do alternating arms.  Keep the opposite arm locked while pressing the other. You see where I'm going with this...I will have example videos up soon.  Until then....

Thanks ladies!

CONTEST:  It's almost over!  Try the Neg. only Push ups and tell me what you think. 5 POINTS