Diana Freyaldenhoven

I am LOVING PiYo still!! I thought it would be really tough to set down my weights and was afraid I wouldn't see results if I did. Boy way I wrong!! I am definitely seeing more definition in my arms and legs. Oh and who doesn't like to workout barefoot?? I truly believe that this program will work for anyone. In my current PiYo accountability group, I have girls who love weights, love cardio, and have never worked out before in their lives; but all of them are loving PiYo. They have noticed that their jeans are looser and their tummys are flatter! By the way, we are only 2 weeks in! I am following the nutrition guide as well. I love that it is soo similar to the 21 Day Fix! I love that you can make it your own, but can be sure to get in everything you need and stay balanced!! This past weeks schedule was as follows: MONDAY: Sweat TUESDAY: Define: Lower Body WEDNESDAY: Core THURSDAY: Define: Upper Body FRIDAY: rest day SATURDAY: Sweat SUNDAY: Core I am loving...

I always look for quick and easy recipes!! I mostly eat Kale raw in salads, but occasionally I like to cook it. This is my fav recipe so far because it is so easy and tastes good too. So why is Kale soo good?? It is high in Calcium and Antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and K It is high in Carotenoids and Flavonoids which protect against cancer It helps protect eye health with it's lutein and zeaxanthin The fiber content helps reduce heart disease and lower cholesterol Sautéed Kale Ingredients: 2 bunches of Kale (buy organic as this is in the Dirty Dozen) 1 tbsp of minced garlic 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar A pinch of sea salt coconut oil (for the pan) Directions: Heat coconut oil in a large pan Add all ingredients to the pan and heat on medium heat until wilted Enjoy!

How many people do you think get discouraged or are obsessed with weighing themselves?? I am willing to bet a large amount! I always tell my challenge group members that the scale is not the best measure! We do record our weights, but we also record our measurements in inches in our arms, thighs, chest, waist, and hips. I often tell them to try on a snug pair of jeans as a measure as well. Nothing feels as good as fitting into some jeans that used to be too small or finding out jeans that fit are now too big!! I even challenge some of these ladies not to weight for a week or more. I encourage everyone to take before and after pictures as well. Seeing is truly believing!! We have to STOP our obsession with the scale, right?! So why is that sometimes we lose no lbs or few lbs but we can visibly see a difference, feel a difference, fit into those jeans, or see the inches lost?? Focus on FAT loss, not WEIGHT loss It is possible to get slimmer without losing weight. Why? When yo...

Yesterday, Me and My Challenge Group began a 60 Day PiYo Journey! I have 14 ladies joining me in this journey and I cannot wait to see their results!! So what is all the hype about PiYo?? It's Low Impact It's great for anyone of any age and any fitness level It has a modifier if needed It's intense yet not hard on your joints It requires NO equipment It carves out your muscle using body weight Chalene Johnson developed it...enough said! It helps you to become more flexible therefore protecting you from future injuries It strengthens but its also good cardio I have everyone imaginable in my PiYo group from young to older to cardio junkies to P90X weight lifters to new moms to old moms. We are going to work really hard together, support one another, and keep each other accountable to our workouts and nutrition! My personal goals are: To lose 5ish lbs that I have gained recently To improve my clean eating To get more defined core Gain flexibil...

So this week we are out of town. We're visiting some friends. Do you get nervous about what you're going to eat while out of town?? I know I do. I hate to ruin any progress that I have made recently, but I don't want to be ungrateful either. So what do I do?? I pack plenty of snacks, order carefully at restaurants, and offer to make my own dishes when I can to ensure I am staying on track. I try not to stress if I cannot eat as clean as I do at home :) Here is a list of what I like to pack! Raw Almonds Fruit - apples are my FAV to bring along because I feel like they keep better Skinny Pop Kale Chips Shakeology - I usually bring a travel blender, but you can also just bring a shaker cup Tuna Packets - this way you can just order a salad and add this to it for lean protein I also have a small cooler that runs on the cigarette lighter of my vehicle so I try to pack a first full days's worth of food Dried fruit Dried veggies Think Thin Bars I like that ...