What my business does and how it can work for you

*Please watch*  to see what I offer and how Breakthrough Fitness can work for you.   THERE ARE fitness options for even the busiest people.  YOU CAN get fit, and get results !
THERE ARE solutions to get a workout into your busy day, from a trainer that believes and cares about YOU .
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The food you eat should make you feel and function your best !  Your food should give you energy and nutrition to fuel your life.   
also see the definition of nutrition :  human nutrition.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition 
Think of it this way.... If you had a really expensive car, would you want it to look nice, stay clean and last you as long as possible?   If it was designed to run on only the best high grade fuel,  you would not want to damage the engine by fueling it with low grade gas just cause it was cheap and more convenient would you ?..  You would not want it to break down prematurely, right?
 Food is the fuel and your body is the car. 
But not just any car,  a car that is priceless and unique and should be treated with care.
Want to feel better, look better, and function better ?....  than eat better.
 Eat nutritious foods like colorful fruits & veggies, Grains, and Whole foods . 
I am not going to tell you what to eat and what not to eat - Everyone is different and will react differently to certain foods.   But If you notice certain foods give you gas or upset your stomach than it is probably your body telling you that it is not the best food for you.   Pay attention to what does give you energy and make you function better, and what weighs you down or makes you feel bloated.  You might even want to write it down and keep a journal.  You could categorize a list of "yes" foods and "no" foods to remind you what to stick with and how they make you feel.     

Another way to get a daily dose of dense nutrition in your body is to drink Shakeology daily.  It has all the vitamins you need in a day, is low calorie and low in sugar, gluten free and soy free.  It has 70 healthy ingredients like wheat grass, quinoa, acai, and more. Shakeology is available in 4 flavors, vanilla, chocolate, green berry and tropical strawberry.     I drink green berry in the morning and mix it with almond milk, ice and usually a banana.  It makes about 20 ounces and that is enough as a meal. I stay full and feel energized .  My digestion and energy level are WAY better since I have been drinking shakeology daily.    I can do an intense workout in the morning, get ready for the day and have my shake while my kids are having their breakfast.  It gives me the fuel I need to keep up with them.     It truly does help me feel and function my best. 
If the food you eat on a regular basis does not make you feel and function at your best please make changes. You deserve to feel healthy , so eat healthy !
For more info on Shakeology and to order a month supply go to my website:

‎myshakeology.com/esuite/home/Breakthrough585
or contact me directly: Breakthrough.Fitness@yahoo.com

3 Stretches to relieve low back tension

You do so much everyday as a busy and fit momma !  Workout, take care of the kids & the house, & work.... do you also carry your child on your hip a lot, or stand for long periods of time during the day?.... all that you do is probably giving you tension.  Tight muscles and back soreness can be uncomfortable, but also will slow you down from getting all that you need to accomplished.  To help relieve that tension make time to stretch.  You can take a short stretch break during your child's nap time, when they are content playing by themselves, or at the end of the day.  Try these 3 stretches anytime to relieve that lower back tension:

Forward fold, stand with your feet out wide, reach behind you and lace your finger then straighten your arms and fold forward.  Hold for 30 seconds.   

Side bend. Feet out wide turn one foot to the side and bend that knee then rest your elbow on the knee and bend to the side reaching your other arm as far over your head as possible.  Hold for 30 seconds to a minute, then switch sides.  Great stretch from you hip all the way up.  Relieves the tight area you may get from carrying and holding your child on your hip. 

Twist.  Relieves muscle tension in the low back from being on your feet for long periods of time during the day.  lay on your back with your arms straight out, take one knee in towards your chest and twist slowly the opposite way dropping that knee to the floor. hold for 30 seconds to a minute and slowly return back to center to switch sides.

Rules for stretching:
Never bounce while stretching & never force the stretch
To benefit from a stretch, hold for at least 30 seconds
Take deep slow breathes
If it hurts,  don't do it

Thank you to my friend, Jessica Tobin for modeling these stretches.  Jessica is a Pilates instructor and mom of 2.  

No bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies

Recipe:  Mix 2 to 3 ounces of water with instant oatmeal, 2 scoops of natural peanut butter,  and coconut shavings. Roll into balls and refrigerate .  I then drizzled stevia on top.  These are fast easy cookies, for snack time, for energy, and for sharing with friends.

Spend less time in the kitchen - easy healthy grillin & dessert

  When it's hot outside the last thing I want to do is stand in the kitchen & cook but I also don't want to sacrifice nutrition.   Grilling is an easy way to spend less time in the kitchen while still having a healthy dinner.

Recently we've done,

Salmon Kabobs with onion and peppers - you could also use chicken.
Some groceries stores have them already prepared on the skewer for grilling. 

Turkey Burgers with blue corn chips and a very simple salad

Frozen Dessert ~ I hope it looks as good as it tasted.  Chocolate Shakeology peanut butter balls.  
I saved my Beaba baby food container for storing and or freezing baby food.  Scooped a ball of peanut butter into 6 of the cups & poured the mixed shake on top.   Let freeze for a few hours and dessert is served.   

 Also always a plus to cook & eat outside a to keep the kitchen clean.  

Here are 5 small changes you can make to make your family meals, snacks & picnics a little healthier

#1No more fast food 

prepare meals in advance and have healthy meals at home

#2 Ditch the mayo

replace mayo with hummus for sandwiches

#3 No more sour cream

Replace sour cream with greek yogurt in guacamole(shown below), or tacos with grilled chicken.

#4 Fruit for snacks

Put  fruit  on the counter or on the kitchen table it will be the easiest to grab for snack time. 

#5  Drink water

No more juice, and soda. Drink more water !

Fitness tip: workout in the early in the morning

Benefits to early morning workouts:
- You have more energy throughout the day
 - Just in case you get stuck at work late or other things come up - you already got your workout in and don't have to stress about it. 
- Your metabolism speeds up
- You have most likely done the hardest thing your going to do all day - that means you can handle anything that comes your way !
What Are The Benefits Of Early Morning Exercise? | LIVESTRONG.COM