2015 has been one of the best years of my life.  

I have been beyond blessed this year with many opportunities. I think a lot of those opportunities presented themselves once I began my first challenge with CSATTFITNESS.

It's time for me to pay it forward.

Do you want to win a free 30 Day Challenge memberhship with CSATTFITNESS? You get to work with Bachelorette/Bachelor in Paradise contestant Cody Sattler. Cody is the founder and Trainer for CSATTFITNESS.

What is the 30 day Challenge: The 30 day Challenge is a Fitness Challenge that lasts for 30 days and is run through CSATTFITNESS (Cody Sattlers Business) 

What is included in the 30 Day Challenge: You will receive weekly nutrition plans, weekly fitness plans, daily inspirational Blogs/emails (written by  Cody Sattler himself), weekly Spreecasts led by Cody( these are similar to a live webcast, in which Cody will answer questions live and give feedback and tips for the following week) you will also have access to cody his team through email and lastly you will receive access to the private CSATTFITTNES Facebook page.

The Nutrition Plan: The nutrition plan is very realistic. You will be eating real foods including : protein, fruit, veggies, brown rice and sweet potatoes.  There are sample menus that are provided. You also will receive a nutrition E-book that gives helpful information on the "approved foods list" and the "foods to avoid list." 

The Workout Plan: The workout plans change weekly. It is a challenge so these workouts are set up to challenge you. Cody has links to every exercise he has on the fitness plan that is linked to a video showing you the correct form and how to do each exercise  (The workouts typically take me 60-90 minutes)

The Daily Blog: The daily blog is written by Cody Sattler each day. The blogs include lots of positive quotes and encouragement.  

The Spreecast: During the Challenge you will have 4 Sunday Spreecasts. These spreecasts are live webcasts where cody talks for about an hour and answers questions that you submit and also gives inspirational talks and feedback. ( I love watching these. The spreecasts always give me the best mindset to start my week.)

The Private Facebook Page:  You will receive access to the private Facebook page for CSATTFITNESS. (This is probably one of the best things about this Challenge. You will meet people from all over the world who are sharing the same journey with you. They will help motivate you and push you. This group is full of wonderful, positive people that are there for you 24/7. I know that I have been so successful with my weight loss journey because of all of the love and support I have received from so many people that are going through the same lifestyle change that I am.) 

* Top Two Transformations win prizes at the end of the 30 Day Challenge:

* Top Transformation 1st Place- Wins $5,000 dollars, and a whole day with Cody Sattler. He will fly out to your city and do a 1 on 1 training session,  enjoy a day of fun as well as an amazing dinner. 

*  2nd Place- Wins $1,000 dollars.


The Next Challenge begins on Monday January 4, 2015.

 How to enter:

*  Share this post on your Facebook page

*  Leave a comment below telling me why I should choose you.

*  Be sure to include your First and Last name in the comment as well as your email address.

* All entries must be received my 11:59PM ET on Thursday 12/31/2015.


One winner will be chosen and announced on Friday January 1, 2016.

If you are not chosen as the winner but would like to participate in the next 30 day challenge click on this link www.csattfitness.com. The next challenge starts on 1/4/2016.

xo

Danielle

Do you know your self worth?

" If you don't go after what you want, You'll never have it"

" If you don't ask the answer is always No."

"If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place."
                                                                                       ~Nora Roberts

Two weeks ago I received a message from my boss asking me to call her. I typically talk with her over email and lynch messenger so I knew whatever it was, it must be important. I called her right away. My Boss told me they were giving me a raise. I was beyond thrilled and even shocked.

About two months prior to this phone call I had been feeling a bit overwhelmed with my job. I was working through most of my lunches and even coming in on weekends to take care of work. This last year was a very hectic one. The madness started to catch up with me and I started feeling resentful of my work. After several months of feeling like I wasn't really, "loving," my position I decided to schedule a phone conference with my boss. My boss accepted the meeting  and told me she was available right away. 

It was at that moment I felt my nerves.. I was nervous..  I had never called a Boss to express frustration in a job before. I wasn't sure how she would take it.  

I made the call and was so happy at the response of my Boss. She listened to me completely and asked what she could do to help. I was so HAPPY in this moment. To feel compassion and understanding from your Boss is Huge.

After that call we had lunch a few weeks later and I was told that they were going to take some of the work I was doing and distribute it to another Recruiter. I also was given the reigns to control a few more things that I do daily.

Then I received the call about my Salary. 

After receiving the call from my boss I became emotional for  several reasons.  The first being that I realized that I work for an amazing Company that values my work and worth. Second that I have such a wonderful Boss that listens and cares about me and my work.  Third being I was so happy and proud that I stuck up for myself. 

I think back to jobs that I have had previously and I never had the confidence to speak up for myself.

This year has been such a wonderful year with my weight loss journey. I realize while I am transforming the outside I'm also transforming the inside.  :)

It may have taken me almost 32 years but I think I am finally realizing my self worth. 

           

XO

Danielle 

Break the Mold

This Virginia girl bought a ticket and flew to another country to attend a blogging Conference.. 

All because of the comment below...

This one comment, along with my gut, told me it was time to take a chance and see if I could become a blogger.  ( Yes, I know, it sounds crazy, but sometimes in life you have to take risks)

When I attended Blogpodium in Vancouver I was immediately excited. I was packed into a room full of creative minds and the energy in the room was amazing. There was also a variety of  bloggers. Bloggers that attended the conference wrote about lots of different topics including : fashion, motherhood, home repairs, decor, DIY, and food.

The keynote Speaker  for the Conference was Jillian Harris.

Jillian was allotted an hour to speak at the Conference.  I can tell you that everyone in that room wished Jillian could have been the speaker the entire Day.  I was so impressed at how authentic Jillian was in person. She has this amazing quality to make herself very relatable to everyone in the room.

During her keynote, Jillian, shared her beginning stages of her very first blog and also ways for new bloggers to develop their blogs. I really enjoyed all of the feedback Jillian gave on her blog throughout the years. She gave such personable feedback. She told everyone to be genuine and to not taking yourself to serious.  Jillian's keynote was a perfect mix of information and inspiration.

   You can follow Jillian Harris on Snap Chat at Jillian-Harris.

When I came home from the conference I was fired up. I couldn't wait to get my blog started. I have learned that this process is  trial and error and I'm learning as I go. Much like the lifestyle change I've adapted through fitness and nutrition, my blog will be a journey.

I want to break the mold with my blog.. I don't want to do what everyone else is doing..





XO

Danielle

Thankful

Today my heart is so full. I have SO much to be thankful for. 

 This is the year I took my life back. I made my health a priority and stopped making excuses.

As I was packing for my weekend trip to New York, I stopped and realized I was packing my workout clothes first. I made sure I packed my sneakers and my shaker bottle with preworkout...  I stood at the side of my bed looking in my bag with pride. This truly is my life now. 

I have so much to be thankful for this year. I am thankful for my supportive husband, family, friends, CSATTFITNESS and my FITFAM.

I am thankful for gaining the confidence to put myself out there and start this blog.❤️

Thank you for reading my blog and commenting. The love and support means more than you will ever know!

XO

Danielle 

The 30 Day Challenge

I just completed my sixth 30 day challenge with www.csattfitness.com.

 I started my first 30 day Challenge in April of this year and will be starting my 7th challenge on November 30th.

I have lost 30 pounds through this lifestyle change. I went from a size 18 to a size 12. My goal is to reach single digits by my Birthday in March of 2016.  I still have lots of goals for myself but I know that I can accomplish them with the support of my FITFAM and CSATTFITNESS. 

How I came to follow Cody on Social Media -

Cody Sattler appeared on Season 10 of the Bachelorette (Andi Dorfmans Season). My first thoughts of Cody on this show were that he was passionate and had an appetite for life.  Cody was eliminated in week 6 of the Bachelorette. Cody also appeared on the Bachelor in Paradise with a former Bachelor contestant Michelle Money from Season 15. I loved seeing the love story develop between these two and began following them on Instagram after the show. (Yes, I'm a hopeless romantic and yes, I love me some Reality TV. )

How I discovered the 30 Day Challenge

I came across the 30 Day Challenge on Cody Sattler instagram. I could not believe the transformation photos. I was in complete shock of the transformations of these peoples bodies in just 30 days. I could not believe how Amazing they were.  These photos were amazing that I clicked on the link to find out more information.

Cody started the first 30 Day Challenge in December of 2014.  He is coming up to his 1 year anniversary of having this online fitness program next Month. 

What is the 30 day Challenge: The 30 day Challenge is a challenge that goes for 30 days and is run through CSATTFITNESS. (Cody Sattlers Business) 

What is included in the 30 Day Challenge: You will receive weekly nutrition plans, weekly fitness plans, daily inspirational Blogs/emails (written by  Cody Sattler himself), weekly Spreecasts led by Cody( these are similar to a live webcast, in which Cody will answer questions live and give feedback and tips for the following week) you will also have access to cody his team through email and lastly you will receive access to the private CSATTFITTNES Facebook page.

The Nutrition Plan: The nutrition plan is very realistic. You will be eating real foods including : protein, fruit, veggies, brown rice and sweet potatoes.  There are sample menus that are provided. You also will receive a nutrition E-book that gives helpful information on the "approved foods list" and the "foods to avoid list." 

The Workout Plan: The workout plans do change weekly. It is a challenge so these workouts are set up to challenge you. Cody has links to every exercise he has on the fitness plan that is linked to a video showing you the correct form and how to do each exercise  (The workouts typically take me 60-90 minutes)

The Daily Blog: The daily blog is written by Cody Sattler each day. The blogs include lots of positive quotes and encouragement.  

The Spreecast: During the Challenge you will have 4 Sunday Spreecasts. These spreecasts are live webcasts where cody talks for about an hour and answers questions that you submit and also gives inspirational talks and feedback. ( I love watching these. The spreecasts always give me the best mindset to start my week.)

The Private Facebook Page:  You will receive access to the private Facebook page for CSATTFITNESS. (This is probably one of the best things about this Challenge. You will meet people from all over the world who are sharing the same journey with you. They will help motivate you and push you. This group is full of wonderful, positive people that are there for you 24/7. I know that I have been so successful with my weight loss journey because of all of the love and support I have received from so many people that are going through the same lifestyle change that I am.) 

The next challenge is going to start on November 30, 2015. 

How much does it cost : $99.00 ( This may seem like a lot of money but remember you get to keep all of your weekly food plans, weekly workout plans, email blogs with motivation and tips) There is  a discount for repeat challengers.

There is also an incentive in these challenges. Well,  actually 2 now :

* Top Transformation 1st Place- Wins $5,000 dollars, and a whole day with Cody Sattler. He will fly out to your city and do a 1 on 1 training session,  enjoy a day of fun as well as an amazing dinner. 

* The 2nd Place- Wins $1,000 dollars.

If you are even thinking you might be interested in doing this challenge DO IT!!!

These challenges have changed my life. You will gain so much knowledge on food and nutrition and the best part is feeling supported and encouraged throughout the process. I have tried multiple weight loss programs including : Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and the Paleo diet.  I never received the results that I have with any other program. I can tell you with every part of my heart and soul this challenge WORKS...  Cody gives you so much knowledge and information on nutrition and explains what each exercise is and what body part it works out. I have learned that this process is a lifestyle change. I no longer say that I'm on a diet. I still have occational treat meals and wine. I have learned balance and consistency over the past 6 challenges. I will be signing up for my 7th Challenge on 11/30/15. 

Can you imagine going into 2016 strong and healthier than you are today?


2016 is only 6 weeks away. 

I know..... The Holidays are upon us. You're probably thinking,  I will start after New Years. I can promise you there is no right time to start these challenges.  There will always be a birthday, a dinner party, a holiday, a BBQ or an event. There will NEVER be a "perfect, " time to start. You just have to take the bull by the horns and do it.

To sign up for the next challenge click here CSATTFITNESS. You can put my name down as a referral if you sign up.

It's never easy to post these personal pictures. But if I can inspire 1 person to do this challenge than the blog post is worth it. 

XO

Danielle


( The picture on the left is before I started 30 Day Challenge on 4/6/2015 and the picture on the right is current ( taken on 11/16/15. )

it's all messy

I had it all figured out.

Graduate college, land dream job, get married, buy house and pop out 2 kids by thirty.

Current Status: I'm 31, I have held 5 different jobs since I graduated college, and I can assure you that my current job will not be my last.  I have yet to buy a house. I did manage to get one thing right. I married a New Yorker with a wicked sense of humor.  Everyday is filled with laughter and witty come backs. If I don't do anything else right in my life, I know the one thing I got right was marrying my husband.

Life is messy, it's not perfect and everyone's journey is a little different.

I'm going to share my journey with you.

My blog will be messy and imperfect but I hope to inspire and motivate.

XO

Danielle