Ahhh!! We’re officially OPEN!!! 🙌😁🎉

Enrollment for my Virtual Fit Club is happening NOW!💪💕

I’m opening up a brand new fitness club for 2017 - accessible right from your phone, computer, tablet, smart tv, etc - to help YOU live your healthiest, fittest, and happiest year yet!! 🙌😘💪💕

What does this look like for YOU? We’ll daily check-in for accountability using our private app, share recipes, tips, motivation, advice, and so much more! You’ll have a daily workout ready for you at your fingertips as soon as you log in (helloooo Netflix for Workouts), as well as a full nutrition plan customized to YOUR goals. ✔👊🏋

Soo stinking pumped to be bringing this to you, and can’t wait to kick off 2017 with you Babes!!! If you want more details, email me with the subject line: “Fit Club” at HollyHazenFitness@gmail.com and I’ll send you all the deets! 🍾🎉✌💕

Goood Morning and Happy Tuesday my Friends!! ♡ 

Needing a quick fix for breakfast... or even lunch? Try this bad boy out! It's super quick, easy, will give you sustainable energy, and has quickly become one of my "go-tos."

One toasted English Muffin with one fried egg (I added Mrs Dash to my egg), a pinch of mozzarella, and a few slices of avocado! You can't go wrong!

In honor of all things PSL and Fall....

Protein Pumpkin Spice Latte - - OR - - “The Pumptein” for short. Get it? “PUMP” (legit iron pump) + “tein” (legit protein), HA!

I really was pretty proud of myself for that one wink emoticon Ingredients: -1 scoop Cafe Latte Shakeology -8 oz Unsweetened Almond Milk -1 shot Espresso (or 4 oz strong coffee) -¼ cup 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree -1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice -Dash of Cinnamon and Ground Cloves -Ice Nutrition Info: 187 calories (5g Fat, 20g Carbs, 18g Protein) 

Alright...it's TUESDAY!!! And you KNOW I have to do Tasty Tuesday to of Fall and all the fresh fall produce!!

What's for dinner tonight? This bad boy quickly became one of my favorites last year...because seriously....OH MY GOOOOSH CHIPOTLE Is my Liiiife! ;) Chipotle style spaghetti squash boats! And FYI...in case you're wondering where to get some Spaghetti Squash they should be fresh off the vine at any store or farmers market this week!

Directions:
•Bake squash at 400° for 45 minutes
•Remove from oven and top with desired ingredients (I used black beans, corn, sliced peppers, onions, and mozzarella cheese)
•Place back in oven and bake until cheese is melted.

It's seriously that easy! Top with salsa for an added kick! Enjoy!

😍 Hello Gorgeous 😍

It's friggin hot and steamy in our area of the country today so this frosty treat was a MUST! It's cool, delicious, healthy, and pretty much makes me feel like I'm basking in the sun on some fabulous island 😎🌴🌞 I had shared it on my SnapChat (hhazen) story but got several requests for the recipe so without further ado...

It's sooooo simple! 
☆8 oz water
☆2 scoops Tropical Shakeology
☆10 ice cubes
☆Handful of strawberries

BOOM! 👊😆💕

Want to make a bet?...better yet, would you bet on your health?

Beachbody is doing something brand new and soo exciting for the month of September & I get to host one of the HEALTH BET CHALLENGE groups!!

Any of my challengers who join me in our streamlined CHALLENGE APP in the month of September & participate in a home workout program + Shakeology is eligible for the HEALTH BET CHALLENGE and an equal share of a cash prize pool!!!

HERE are the rules:

Beachbody is building this prize pool starting with ONE MILLION big ones (ha 🤓) and UP TO 3 MILLION, say What?! Anyone who participates in the HEALTH BET CHALLENGE qualifies for their equal share of THAT prize pool. You won't be on Facebook, you'll be on the app - so anyone can do this.

... so how can you enter?

During my September challenge group you must:
☝🏼Commit to a Beachbody home workout
✌🏼Pick your Shakeology superfood smoothie flavor
👌🏼Log your workout on the app a minimum of 3 days a week
✊🏻Log that you drink Shakeology a minimum of 5 days a week
✋🏼 and live happily ever after with a healthy bod 😉

Coolest part? You can better your odds. You AND your significant other can join my challenge together - BOTH log your stuff - and BOTH be eligible to share the prize pool. Double win!

Other coolest part?
Only those who FOLLOW THROUGH will get the REWARD!!!!

We all know how this goes... People hear "CASH PRIZE" & they're all like "SIGN ME UP" - but when it comes to actually following through & doing the work - there will only be a percentage of us left standing... am I right!?!! That means the prize pool just got a lot bigger for YOU, PLUS you're reaching your health & wellness goals at the SAME TIME! Boom!

Grab your hubby.
Grab your sister.
WHOEVER - and let's get you set up!!

You can stream your workouts on your phone, do it at home, bring it to the gym, do it in a hotel, get your whole family involved, do an intense workout, commit to low impact or dance cardio, start small, or go big. REALLY no excuses. No matter what your goal is - I can help you find a BOMB program to commit to.

👉🏼 If you need some more details or need some help getting set up - leave your email below OR fill this out: https://goo.gl/forms/4EBeVjU4ZMQHEtez1

I've opened up the CHALLENGER RSVP LIST here to allow for as many people as possible - so let's get our friends on board & tackle some healthy and wellness goals BEFORE all the PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES, TURKEYS, and holiday goodies!! Ya feel me?

*if you're already working with a coach - chat with them!
**if I'm your coach & you are just ready to RE-commit, let's do it!

Holy Moly guys - I have to be honest...when I first heard about this program I wasn't too thrilled. I thought it looked silly and that I wouldn't get an "intense" workout so I assumed it wasn't for me...I couldn't have been more naive or WRONG! Seriously LOL! I tried the program out this past weekend and sweet lawdy this is FUN!! We're talking boot kicking, booty shaking, crank up the music, smile real big, and flip your hair kind of fun!!

It's COUNTRY MUSIC - - uh HELLO we all know how obsessed I am with my music LOL!! It's dancing!! Yet again...HELLO! And it's a workout?! Sign me up! Not to mention the results people are getting are INSANE!

Because I wholeheartedly believe this is going to be a legit game change for so many people, I've opened up a one-time only TEST GROUP :) I'm looking for girls who want to have FUN, who want to DANCE, who maybe want to START or REstart their journey with health and fitness. If you want more information, please email me at HollyHazenFitness@gmail.com ASAP! I can't WAIT to see how this group performs!!

Oooh sweet yum!! 😍 If you follow me on Snapchat, then you likely saw that our central air unit quit in the middle of the night, of course while we're under a heart advisory...soo convenient LOL. So after this morning's workout I wanted nothing but water and something cold to eat. Recovery smoothie to the rescue! 😘✌💕


- 1 Scoop of my all time fav - Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
- 8 oz water (or coconut water)

OMG I die...this morning's smoothie was sooo stinking refreshing! I needed a mid morning pick-me-up so I switched it up a bit today...and honestly...I'm probably late to the game on adding coco water to my smoothie but I really think I'm on to something here LOL!!:D

In a blender mix the following:
- 1 scoop my fav strawberry protein
- 8 oz coconut water
- handful of ice cubes
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 1/3 cup strawberries

Blend and voila!!

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2. No, you do not have to prep your entire week in advance. That’s a lot to comprehend if you’re new to this. You certainly can, but if you find that doesn't work for you for some reason then don't throw in the towel completely, just try a different tactical approach. Try prepping for two or three days in advance and see how that goes, then move forward accordingly. Each time you prep you’ll learn new ways you can save time and money. It’s actually pretty fun!

3. KEEP. IT. SIMPLE. Period. So many times I watch people try to take on intricate recipes and extensive meal plans when quite frankly you can make a variety of flavors and meals with a few staple items. Depending on your macro breakdown, your goals, and your palate, find your basics and run with it. For example, our Basics include sweet potatoes, quinoa, brown rice, fish, chicken, turkey bacon, eggs, egg whites, broccoli, carrots, asparagus, brussel sprouts, onions, bell peppers, bananas, apples, and every berry you can imagine. Doesn't seem like much does it? With a creative mind (or a quick Pinterest search) and a few spices you can create a wide variety of different flavors and meals.

4. Related to above...the most efficient way to do this is to sit down with pen and paper and plan out your meals for the week. Make sure you’ve hit your nutrition goals for each day, then make your grocery list based on what’s on your menu and STICK TO IT.

5. Even if you don’t want to cook all your meals ahead of time you can absolutely cut down on prep time during the week by spending a few minutes on a Sunday afternoon chopping up vegetables. Hence this photo! I am blessed with a schedule that allows me time to cook every day so instead of prepping all my meals, I simply plan out my weekly menu then do misc things ahead of time. I like to chop all my vegetables and store them in glass containers in the fridge, this cuts down quite a bit of time in the evenings. For example on Monday, Wed, & Thursday nights I teach classes so I don’t’ get home until fairly late. If I waited until then to decide what we’re eating and start cooking, it would likely take me an hour and I’d get frustrated with having to wait (Hanger is a real thing people..) and order pizza instead...and THAT is not going to get me anywhere. So, those nights, I know we’ll be having baked chicken and typically some variation of stir fry veggies. All of these vegetables chopped up ahead of time will make it easy to throw in the pan as soon as I walk in the door. 20 minutes later and voila, dinner is served!

If you’d like more hands on tips head to Google or Pinterest, because I love you but quite frankly that is the easy part. Figuring out your menu and getting started is the hard part...the hands on part is easy. You simply cook your proteins, measure them out, and store them accordingly. You do the same with your grains, fruits, and veggies. You truly can’t believe what a difference this makes in your life!! It saves time, (aka more time with your kiddos or loved ones, or time to exercise, shop, clean, or however you wish to spend your lunch breaks and evenings) saves money (we can get all the food we need for the week for BOTH of us for under $60), and saves those empty calories.  I hope this helped ease some fears or answer some initial hesitations!! As always, don’t hesitate to let me know if you have questions! XOXO

Hey guys! I wanted to chat real quick about Meal Prep 101 and making sure you're getting started RIGHT with your workout program. I’ve talked about how to take measurements in a previous blog post, so you should know how to take your before photos and measurements, and get them recorded. We’ve talked about getting yourself organized so you can make sure your workout program fits seamlessly into your life. {You should have your workouts already scheduled on your calender so you have ZERO excuses for not fitting them in.}

However, we haven’t talked about the nutrition side of things just yet. Several of my clients are doing the 21 Day Fix so I wanted to give you a quick video on how to go through your materials:http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/HollyHazen?bctid=4422586209001

Regardless of what program you’re doing, your nutrition will be 80% of your success!! A few quick tips:

1. Review YOUR program’s nutrition guide, get familiar with it, and get ready to follow it (ask your Coach or myself if you have any questions)

2. Once you are familiar with your nutrition program, make sure you know your numbers. How many containers (if you’re on the Fix) or how many calories/macros. Know your food list.

3. Pick a day to MEAL PREP! Plan in advance, so for example, my suggestion would be to meal prep on Sunday afternoons or evenings. Also, when you plan out your week, try to stick with staple items at first to make it easier. Example: I have chicken a few nights a week, and fish on the other nights. I buy broccoli in bulk because I have it almost every day.

4. Once you’ve planned out your meals for the week, go grocery shopping with your list and STICK to your list. smile emoticon

5. Invest in some tubberware and a cooler or lunch box to transport your food for the day. If you’re going to stay on track, then having your food prepared ahead of time so you can take it with you will be key!

I hope this helps. For many people, meal prep has proven to be the key to reaching their fitness goals. When someone finally gets the hang of it, their results almost invariably go through the roof. Afterward, they'll often talk about it like it's the simplest thing in the world. "Yeah, girl, take a few hours on Sunday and cook everything for the week."

Unfortunately, the whole process can prove overwhelming to the inexperienced, and even quite a hassle for veterans. Not only can a week's worth of meal prep eat up an entire afternoon, but if done wrong, it can turn you off from the idea completely, leaving you scavenging for fast food on the reg. Successful meal prepping revolves around having a plan. This is crucial. Follow the steps above and if you need help PLEASE reach out to me or your Coach! :)

Good Morning!! Whether you're getting ready to start a new program, are in the middle of a one, OR have read through this information before, it's always a good idea to refresh your memory.

It's very important that you take measurements and that you know how to do so properly. So many people use the scale as their indicator of progress and I'm here to tell you to STOP. Sure, the scale may move but that's not what you should be using as your indicator. You should be overall aiming to lower your body fat percentage and the scale is NOT a good measurement tool for that... so instead you need to make sure you use your tape measure that came with your challenge pack and take all the proper measurements. I once had a client get so down because she only lost 2 lbs in one month...when I asked for her measurements she was blown away because in actuality she had lost THREE entire inches off her waistline. That right there is proof the scale is a lying jezebel!

I know measuring isn't fun, but once you get that first time down, then it flips and instead becomes something you look forward to as you continue with your journey and track your progress! Here are my top tips for measuring and tracking your progress!



How-Tos for Photos, Weight, and Measurements
WEIGHING
Your before and after weights are typically just self-reported to yourself (unless you're working with a Coach) and they are 100% confidential unless YOU choose to post them, which is AWESOME! And you'll probably want to once you see your after photo!

DAY 1 - record your starting weight.
DAY 30 - record your ending/progress weight.

--> Weigh yourself at whatever time of day you choose, with or without clothing. The idea is to be consistent. So, you will weigh yourself in the same outfit (or lack thereof if you weigh nude) on your final weigh-in that you wear on your initial weigh-in.

TIP:
I only weigh once a week. This can be important for your sanity. A healthy weight loss is a maximum of about 2 lbs. per week. Of course sometimes you lose more or less. However, if you're weighing daily, that's about 1/4 of a lb. each day -- you won't even feel like the scale is moving. And, I weigh after my morning workout. It's when I'm lightest and it makes me feel good. =)

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MEASURING
MEASURE yourself as a method of tracking your progress. Like I mentioned above, measurements are extremely important because sometimes we start losing inches around our waist, thighs, etc, but the scale stays stagnant or even increases if we are building muscle and reshaping.

DAY 1 - record your starting measurements.
DAY 30 - redord your ending/progress measurements.

Measure
Chest at largest point:
Waist at navel:
Waist at largest point:
Hips at largest point:
Left arm at mid-bicep, relaxed by side:
Right arm at mid-bicep, relaxed by side:
Left thigh at mid-thigh:
Right thigh at mid-thigh:
Left wrist:
Right wrist:
Neck at mid-neck:

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BEFORE and AFTER PHOTOS"Before" pictures are of course for your eyes (or your Coaches) only, unless you want to share with others. They are STRONGLY ADVISED because if the scale only moves 3 pounds in 30 days, you NEED the pictures so you can see the progress you have truly made. EVERYONE is always happily surprised when they compare their photos. =) I know you don't want to stare at a picture of yourself, but when you start getting results, you'll want something to compare your new body to. Until then, tuck it away...but don't forget where you hide it! Trust me, you will be sooo proud of yourself, that before photo will become your favorite...2nd to your AFTER photo, of course! =D

Photos (Just 4 quick ones) -- wear a bikini or sports bra & shorts (do NOT wear bra & underwear)

Front, arms relaxed by side or on hips
Left Side, arms relaxed by side or on hips
Right Side, arms relaxed by side or on hips
Back, arms relaxed by side or on hips


===>>> If any of this is a super emotional process for you, please feel free to reach out to me (or your coach) so that we can schedule a time to talk. There is no shame in this process, at all, and I want you to know there's a whole community ready to support you 100% of the way!

LOL!! Long story short, I guess you could say I'm a bit more relaxed these days. We're currently enjoying our Valentine's Day all snuggled up inside with some coffee and watching the beautiful snow fall outside. I did really want some protein pancakes but our favorite recipe calls for bananas and we're fresh out... so instead we made Sweet Heart Smoothies!!

Ingredients:
-1.5 scoops my favorite vanilla protein
-8 oz water
-5 ice cubes
-1/2 cup strawberries
-1/2 cup raspberries

Blend and ENJOY!! For an extra special Valentine version, try using chocolate protein instead of vanilla! Obviously it will taste like chocolate covered berries! NOMZ! Wishing each of you a wonderful day with your loved ones!! XOXO

Good Morning Friends!! Another winter weekend is upon us, and if you’re like the majority of us, that usually means you plan on snuggling up inside to catch up on some Netflix and chill (unless you have kiddos in which case you're likely super busy)!! SO, how can you stay healthy while still enjoying some down time? Here are my 5 tips for a healthier weekend!

**5 Tips For a Successful Weekend**

1 – PLAN AHEAD - - plan out your meals, what you'll be eating and where so you can keep your nutrition in check! You'll be extra happy with yourself come Monday!

2 – DO YOUR WORKOUTS in the morning! Then they'll be done and you can take on the rest of the day with zero excuses! <--come br="" for="" join="" live="" morning="" piyo="" tomorrow="" us="">
3 – ENJOY - - aka splurge in a healthy way! Planting your bottom on the couch? Instead of binging on chips, buttery popcorn, soda or cookies, get your hiney on pinterest and look up some new clean snack recipes you can try out! (Hint: I have a board full of them) You could try your hand at kale chips, air popped popcorn, make your own hummus and snack on raw veggies, Ghiradelli fruit nachos (recipe on my pinterest board), NiceCream, and more!

4 – Schedule some true R&R! Perhaps that's reading a book you've been putting off, take a bubble bath, get a massage or a mani/pedi, whatever it is...Relax and recharge ♡

5 – Get OUTSIDE - - It's rare that we have a warm weekend smack dab in the middle of winter, but in our neck of the wood it's suppose to be 50 degrees tomorrow, so take advantage of that and do something active, take a walk, etc, just go soak up some Vitamin D!!