Hey everybody!
I have a pretty cool opportunity to share with you today, but before I do, I wanted to share my backstory in case you haven’t heard it.
A little over a year ago I was at a point post baby #4 when my maternity clothes were too big, but I still wasn’t fitting into my pre-baby clothes comfortably. I didn’t feel my best and it was affecting my mood toward my husband and kids. I spent most of my days wearing yoga pants and baggy shirts to try to hide my problem areas. We had been so busy with the kids that we weren’t prioritizing nutrition. We’d order in take-out several times a week and our diet was pretty heavy in carbs. We were operating in survival mode, and I was sick of it. I reached a low after we returned from a trip to Hawaii. Spending an entire week feeling self conscious in my bathing suit was my breaking point.
When we got back I realized that I had to make a lifestyle change. I wanted to kick the extra baby weight and flab to the curb once and for all and needed something to give me a little extra motivation. I saw several friends on Facebook talking about the 21 Day Fix and Shakeology, and for months I’d ignored it. I figured it was probably just another one of those schemes for people to make money off me. But when you’re desperate for change, you’re willing to try just about anything.
I told Jake I wanted to try it, and to be honest he shot me down. We already had a gym membership and he wasn’t excited about spending more money on fitness than we already were. I may have pitched a little bit of a fit, and later that week I placed my order.
When I got my box in the mail I was giddy and slightly terrified. I ordered the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack which came with a 30 day supply of Shakeology, seven 30 minute at-home workouts, a nutrition plan with portion control containers, and a free 30 day trial for Beachbody On Demand that allowed me to stream the workouts online.
Even though I had been going to the gym regularly, I went through a round of the 21 Day Fix and got my butt kicked in the BEST kind of way. I learned how to eat whole healthy foods in the right portions, and worked muscle groups that I don’t think had EVER been worked before! I was loving my results and for the first time since having my kids I felt like my body was starting to feel like my own again.
{21 Day Fix + Shakeology results – 21 days between photos}
After a few more rounds my body needed another challenge, so I ordered the 21 Day Fix EXTREME, which is an entirely different series of workouts that are even more challenging.
The 21 Day Fix EXTREME contains more plyometrics and more intense circuits. When Jake and I went to Vegas in July I felt SO different than I had when we were in Hawaii in February. I actually WANTED to be in a swimsuit!
{21 Day Fix EXTREME + Shakeology results – 21 days between photos}
Since last summer, I’ve tried several other Beachbody programs, and I’ve loved them all for different reasons, but the program I keep going back to again and again when I want to feel REALLY toned and defined is the 21 Day Fix EXTREME. It’s hands down my very FAVORITE Beachbody program at this point. I love the workouts and the celebrity trainer, Autumn Calabrese, who leads them. When it comes down to it, I’ve realized that in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you have to find your soul mate workout. Something that you actually look forward to, otherwise it’s far too easy to come up with an excuse to skip it!
The pictures below show the progress I’ve made since I started last year. Why do I share these photos? If you know me personally, you know that it isn’t easy for me to put myself out there like this. But I still do it because taking care of my physical body has impacted every other area of my life. I have more energy for my kids, I feel sexy and actually want to be intimate with my husband, and mentally my stress and depression level is kept to a minimum because of the amazing endorphins our bodies were designed to release when we break a sweat! Working out has become a time of worship for me, to reconnect with my Creator and remind myself that I was fearfully and wonderfully made. In the chance that my results inspire you some of you to carve out some time for yourself, sharing them is completely worth it to me, despite what other people might think of me for doing so.
I haven’t been perfect along the way, and I’m definitely still on my own journey, but that’s the beauty of life, you know? Walking alongside each other, recognizing that none of us have it all figured out, but that by leaning on each other we can accomplish amazing things.
On July 5th I have an opportunity for you to join me so we can accomplish something AMAZING together. I’m a Beachbody coach, and Beachbody is getting ready to create an infomercial for the 21 Day Fix EXTREME program, and they are going to be using raw footage from those of us who go through the program in July! That means if you get awesome results, YOU could be the one on TV inspiring millions of people!
I’m excited about this for a few reasons. One, I’m ready to challenge myself. Typically in my boot camps I preach the 80/20 rule. We try to eat healthy 80% of the time, and then realize that 20% of the time life happens. It’s all about balance.
But once in a while, it’s necessary for me to go ALL in to make sure that I’m not letting that 20% to become 30 or 40%. During the July 5th challenge, we will be going ALL in, to break through plateaus, and push our bodies to see just HOW much we can do in 21 days!
If you’ve done the 21 Day Fix and need a challenge, then this test group is for you! If you want to get ripped, toned, or chiseled, this test group is also for you! If you want to get bikini ready, this group is for you. There are just so many reasons I want you in this group because I KNOW you are going to come out the other side feeling like you’re in the best shape of your life!
Here’s how it’ll work:
- We’ll be in a private Facebook group together where I will post encouragement and motivation THREE TIMES A DAY to keep you on track. A week before the group starts, I’ll give you all my tips and tricks for success! We’ll make sure you feel super prepared for the start date!
- You will track your food and workouts via an app to make sure you have PLENTY of one on one accountability!
- You will be assigned an accountability partner with the same goals you have!
If you’re interested in joining me for this 3 week adventure that can transform your body and life, I would absolutely LOVE for you to email me to get signed up. Normally the 21 Day Fix EXTREME Challenge Pack is $160, but through the end of June it’s $140. I have an even sweeter deal to offer you if you email me! Shoot me an email at amber@mommysmetime.com and I’ll get you all the details!
I’m SO excited to help you feel confident in your own skin! We’re going to have SO much fun holding each other accountable! Several of my coaches will be co-leading this group WITH me so you will have every opportunity to get the BEST RESULTS of your life!
I should also mention, I am currently accepting NEW coaches onto my team! If you want to start with the 21 Day Fix EXTREME, you could hop into this test group, get amazing results, and start your coaching journey! I LOVE mentoring women to grow successful businesses where we serve other women!
xo,
Amber
P.S. For more reflections on parenthood and life, follow us on Facebook (Hun Let’s Run) and on Instagram: @ambermariekuiper and @jakekuiper! We’d also love for you to subscribe to our Hun, Let’s Run Podcast! For more info about joining our fitness community as a customer or coach, please email us at amber@mommysmetime.com!
