The Master's Hammer & Chisel is officially LAUNCHED!

What is The Master’s Hammer and Chisel™? 

I am going to first tell you that this program is going to be a GAME CHANGER!!!  I haven't been this excited in quite some time!  I counted down the hours until I was able to buy it TODAY!  I have access On Demand to get the workouts and the nutrition guide and program manual even before it arrives on my doorstep.  So if you are just as excited as I am make sure you get the challenge pack which comes with 30 days of On Demand so you can access it right away!!!  I am ready to get hammered and chiseled for the new year!  HECK, if I can stick to this program in December and have all of you for accountability and support we are NOT going to be setting New Year's Resolutions to get in shape! We are going to be rocking out NEW GOALS! 

ARE YOU IN!?!?!
I'm kicking off my EXCLUSIVE HAMMER AND CHISEL TEST GROUP on December 14th.  You gotta make sure you are included! 

So lets talk details!  Yup I'm about to get all technical on you, but I know that having all the facts helps so much!  HERE YOU GO!

For the very first time, trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese have teamed up to create an expert program designed to help you craft a powerful, perfectly defined body. The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is an innovative resistance training system that incorporates three muscle-sculpting phases—Stabilization, Strength, and Power—or SSP Training. This is how Sagi and Autumn help you efficiently build, chisel, and refine a masterpiece physique in just 60 days.

About your Trainers 
Co-creators Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese are experts when it comes to incredible physical transformations. Sagi has been crowned Mr. Israel— twice—and is a Master Professional Personal Trainer, IFBB Pro, member of the IFBB Propta Hall of Fame, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist. Autumn Calabrese is a celebrity trainer, best-selling author, and working mom who has held certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), and has competed at the national level in various bikini competitions.

What makes The Master’s Hammer and Chisel incredibly effective and unique? 

• The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is built on the three phases of SSP Training— Stabilization, Strength, and Power. Other workouts only focus on one or two phases, which might give you decent results. But The Master’s Hammer and Chisel program incorporates all three methods to help you relentlessly chip away fat and carve every muscle for a strong, visually stunning body in 60 days.

• 12 brand-new, 30- to 40-minute workouts that combine Sagi and Autumn’s proven techniques for 60 days of hardcore resistance training.

• Sagi and Autumn make eating for your goals simple. That’s why they included their easy-to-follow and completely customizable nutrition plan, along with 7 portion-control containers that show you how to portion out the right amount of food to help you reach your unique fitness goals.

• Flexible nutrition that allows you to lean out, sculpt and maintain, or build muscle.

• Includes options to adapt certain exercises if you have limited access to equipment. BONUS!

• Includes a modifier who demonstrates some moves at a lower intensity.

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Team Beachbody® Exclusive Workout: The Master’s Cardio 

Ever wonder what Sagi and Autumn’s favorite cardio moves are? Find out as they tag-team this challenging workout that will get you shredded fast!  You only get this workout when you purchase through a coach which is ME!! So if you don't have an account or a coach, make sure you go here and sign up!

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Equipment needed 

A few dumbbells, a bench or stability ball, and a chin-up bar or resistance band with a door attachment kit.  I have the Bowflex adjustable weights and they range from 5 to 50 lbs. 

Other options:

1. Stability Ball 

2. Red Resistance Band 

3. Door Attachment 

4. 8-lb. Medicine Ball

Nutritional supplements

• Shakeology® is an important part of The Master’s Hammer and Chisel nutrition plan 

• Beachbody Performance™ for better endurance, stamina, focus, and recovery 

• ActiVit® Multivitamins

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What’s in The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Base Kit?

Beachbody® On Demand 

When you purchase The Master’s Hammer and Chisel and become a Premium Team Beachbody Club member, you’ll get unlimited access to Beachbody On Demand, where you can stream The Master’s Hammer and Chisel and hundreds of proven Beachbody workouts via any desktop, tablet, TV, or mobile device—wherever you have an internet connection. Just look for “Purchased Programs” on Beachbody On Demand to stream The Master’s Hammer and Chisel workouts.

FAQ

Q. What’s included in The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Challenge Pack?

• 12 workouts on 6 DVDs 
• A set of 7 portion-control containers and a shaker cup 
• The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Program and Nutrition Guide 
• Quick-Start Guide 
• 60-Day Calendar 
• 2 bonus workouts: 10 Min Ab Hammer and 10 Min Ab Chisel
• 30 Day supply of Shakeology

Q. How does The Master’s Hammer and Chisel differ from Body Beast®?

Body Beast is a bodybuilding program that focuses on muscular hypertrophy. The Master’s Hammer and Chisel includes aspects of bodybuilding, but also focuses on improving endurance, power, agility, strength, balance, and range of motion to sculpt a tight, defined physique.

Q. How does The Master’s Hammer and Chisel differ from 21 Day Fix EXTREME®?

21 Day Fix EXTREME is a shorter, goal-specific program, whereas The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is a full 60-day program with slightly longer workouts. 21 Day Fix EXTREME focuses on getting you shredded, while The Master’s Hammer and Chisel also helps you improve other aspects of your fitness, such as muscular endurance, power, strength, and agility. It’s a whole new approach to getting you ripped. 

Q. What equipment do you need for The Master's Hammer and Chisel?

• A few dumbbells of various weights appropriate to your strength and fitness level. 
• A bench or stability ball. 
• A chin-up bar or a resistance band and a door attachment.

Q. How does The Master’s Hammer and Chisel nutrition plan compare to Body Beast, 21 Day Fix®, and 21 Day Fix EXTREME?

Like the nutrition plans in 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix EXTREME, The Master’s Hammer and Chisel uses the portioncontrol container system. However, it is tailored to meet your specific goals and the nutritional demands that a challenging body-sculpting program like The Master’s Hammer and Chisel requires.

Q. Can you customize The Master’s Hammer and Chisel nutrition plan to meet your unique goals?

Yes! If you want to gear your nutrition toward building more muscle (a surplus), or toward shredding fat (a deficit), you can use the Nutrition Plan Quiz to recalculate your calories to help you reach your goals.  Plus as your coach that is my job to help you navigate the nutrition plan to get the very best results possible!!!  I'm going to be sharing my meal plan my nutrition guide and all my tips that will help you get the best results possible.

Q. How do the calorie charts for The Master’s Hammer and Chisel work?

The Nutrition Plan Quiz included in the program and nutrition guide will determine your appropriate calorie chart based on your goals. Like the calorie breakdowns in 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix EXTREME, the ones in The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Program and Nutrition Guide also include the number of color-coded, portion-control containers your bracket requires each day to meet your goals.

Q. How does the 60-day calendar work?

The Master’s Hammer and Chisel program is a 60-day rotation of hardcore strength training built on the three phases of SSP Training—Stabilization, Strength, and Power. Sagi and Autumn strategically structured these workouts to train in all three phases efficiently, so following the calendar is important. 

Q. How does the Beachbody Performance™ line fit in to the program?

Because these workouts are so demanding, we highly recommend you consider adding Beachbody Performance supplements to your regimen to help support your energy, muscle-building, and recovery.* Instructions for incorporating Beachbody Performance into your nutrition regimen are included in The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Program and Nutrition Guide.  Check it out here!

Q. Is there a Team Beachbody exclusive if customers order The Master’s Hammer and Chisel through me?

Yes! Customers who purchase The Master’s Hammer and Chisel through you will get a FREE bonus workout—The Master’s Cardio (a $19.95 value)! 

When Sagi and Autumn want tough, fat-chiseling cardio, The Master’s Cardio DVD includes their go-to moves. Short, but intense, this workout boosts aerobic capacity, power, and muscular endurance—without impacting your lean-muscle gains.

Q. Can I stream The Master’s Hammer and Chisel workouts? 

Yes! If you purchase The Master’s Hammer and Chisel and become a Premium Team Beachbody Club member, you’ll get unlimited access to Beachbody® On Demand, where you can stream The Master’s Hammer and Chisel and hundreds of proven Beachbody workouts via any desktop, laptop, tablet, TV, or mobile device—wherever you have an internet connection. Just look for “Purchased Programs” in Beachbody On Demand to access The Master’s Hammer and Chisel.

Q. Is there a The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Challenge Pack? 

Yes! It contains The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Base Kit, your first 30-day supply of Shakeology® Home Direct, and a FREE 30-day premium trial membership to the Team Beachbody Club where you can stream your workouts anywhere with Beachbody On Demand.**† 

There is also The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Performance Pack that contains The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Base Kit, your first 30-day supply of Beachbody Performance Energize and Beachbody Performance Recover, and a FREE 30-day premium trial membership to the Team Beachbody Club where you can stream your workouts anywhere with Beachbody On Demand.‡†

Challenge Pack price: $180 

Performance Pack price: $180 

To get your challenge pack click here.  Get The Challenge Pack NOW {DECEMBER 1st}
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When you purchase your challenge pack make sure you send me an email at sjbender11@gmail.com if I am your coach so that you are enrolled into my exclusive Test Group for Hammer and Chisel where I will guide, direct and mentor you every step of the way!

ARE YOU IN???  ARE YOU GOING TO GET HAMMER AND CHISEL??  COME ON, LETS DO IT TOGETHER!  ACCOUNTABILITY AT ITS FINEST!!!

Let's get HAMMERED!!!

Chat with you soon!

XOXO,
SJB
Beachbody Coach

The Fixate Cookbook Launch!

    The Fixate Cookbook Launch! 
 In  July, Autumn Calbrese, creator of the 21 Day Fix is launching a new cook book called Fixate.  It will inclue 101 Fix friendly recipes! 

Fixate will teach you how to make healthy, delicious meals that fit into your busy lifestyle. And every recipe includes container equivalents to use with 21 Day Fix, as well as nutritional information you can use with any Beachbody^® fitness program. So what, inspired Autumn to assemble this culinary masterpiece?

Each of the recipes comes complete with detailed instructions, mouthwatering photos, nutritional information and container equivalents. What's more, Autumn has added icons to each recipe that will let readers know if they are paleo, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian. 

 Who this is for?
"This book is for everybody," says Autumn. "You don't have to be graduates of 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix EXTREME^®. You also don't have to be a chef or great in the kitchen. It's for anyone who wants to make healthier versions of the foods they love."
According to Autumn, "Everyone will use the book differently. For some, it will become their "go-to" cookbook they use every single day. Others may use it when they're going to a special event like a barbeque or party."
And in addition to all the amazing recipes, Autumn has also included a detailed checklist for her absolute must-have kitchen and pantry staples, as well as the basic utensils and tools that every cook needs.

What to Expect:

Inside Fixate you'll find a section for every possible meal you can imagine: simple breakfasts, on-the-go lunches, sit down dinners, soups, salads, as well as healthy snacks like kale chips and protein bars. 
Autumn insisted that all the "on-the-go" lunch recipes be easy and fast for working moms. "I based all of the lunches off leftovers from dinner and even breakfast," she reveals. "I turned them into delicious, easy-to-make lunch recipes." Autumn adds, "I also included a few of my favorite Shakeology recipes—even some Fix-approved skinny cocktails."
And then there's the desserts. "I have a big sweet tooth so I was really pleased with them," she says. "I especially love the brownies (made with chick peas), peanut butter cookies and cake recipes, and the desserts are all gluten-free so absolutely everyone can enjoy them."


I am so excited for this to launch. Stay tuned!

XOXO,
SJB
Independent Beachbody Coach 

Super Friday in Pittsburgh

You guys! I can not seriously begin to tell you about this weekend. As I’m sitting here reflecting on everything, my head is spinning, overwhelmed and excited for 2015.

This weekend was a HUGE celebration for our TOP TEAM. Melanie was officially announced TOP coach out of over 260,000 so this was a “no question about it” were going and hello Carl Diakler and Autumn Calabrese were coming to town.

So, Beachbody has these quarterly events all over the US.  Different locations make it fun for everyone. We learn about the upcoming trips, product announcements, and training as well. Afterwards, most do a live workout.

There's my girl, Autumn

This is the second year we have made it to Pittsburgh for this event. We mainly stick in St. Louis for the rest of the years. We traveled last year because Michael Niemand from beachbody corporate was in town to congratulate Melanie on #2 coach and present her trip to Italy.

Talk about a group workout 

We got into town on Friday settled in, and got a quick Max 30 workout in  The Omni in Pittsburgh is absolutely GORGEOUS. One of THE most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in. We had a “white out” theme on Friday night for the actual event. All the attendees wore white and the Market council (who put the event together) wore black.  There were over 1,000 people at this event. They shared success stories, shared a 45 minute video of a little training, talked about our trip for 2016, and also announced a little secret that Beachbody will be rolling out later this year (stay tuned).  Melanie was presented, by Carl, with a top coach basket and her trip to Paris later this year. Alyssa Schomaker was also presented with a basket for #9 and her trip to Paris. Guys, these numbers are out of 260,000 coaches. How amazing is that? We have some seriously leaders on our team and we get top notch training as well. After the presentation was over the first 500 people who got a ticket, they got their picture with either Carl or Autumn. Such a hard decision but I chose Carl. I figured I had a better chance of meeting Autumn at Summit or another event. We went on to do a LIVE workout with Autumn from the 21 Day Fix EXTREME that will be releasing February 2^nd.  Such an intense workout for baby and I so we did the EXTRA modified version and did what we could. Still got a great sweat on and got to enjoy it.

Group workout with Autumn 

Saturday morning came with a 3 hour training from our top coaches on the Dream team. Here is a run down of what was covered:

Val Bozzo: Creating Killer confidence and inviting people

Marsha Smrcka: keys to setting the stage for success. And inviting

Carl & I

Deidra & Kaileigh

Val Bozzo

Melanie Mitro

Alyssa Schomaker

Katy Ursta

Marsha Smrcka

Alyssa Schomaker: top 10 tips to supercharge our business

Katy Ursta: Sweating for something bigger

Deidra Penrose & Kaileigh Hennessey: Identifying what type of coach you are & success partners

Melanie Mitro: short term sacrifices for long term happiness, developing systems, a recruiting game plan

Ended with a Q & A session from the top leaders on our team. With this it was so intriguing to hear how Beachbody has changed the lives of these coaches and what their best investment has been.

Q&A with the panel

I cannot wait to pass these tips to my coaches!

We grabbed lunch at this cute little place in the city not far from the hotel, but holy smokes this city is cold.

Saturday Night came with a HUGE celebration at Perle Champagne bar with dessert. We danced and mingled with everyone. It was such a great time.

As I am sitting here in the airport, waiting to board our flight to Chicago, I cannot help but to think abut how amazing beachbody has been to myself, mentally and physically. A passion I never I thought I would find with working in the typical 9-5 corporate world.  Knowing that I am helping transform lives is what I LIVE for. Its not about the paycheck it’s about the messages I get from clients and my team that make me tear up and makes everything so real that I am doing what I was suppose to be doing all my life.

I hope that each and everyone of you that read my blog are following your dreams and have been in touch with your passion and what you are suppose to be doing. It’s such a blessing.

XOXO,

SJB

Week 1: Autumn Calabrese 21 Day Fix

 I was so excited to receive this program a couple of weeks ago! I loved P90X3 and got great results but I am interested in the portion sizes. As a healthy eater, I feel like I am eating all the right foods, but I tend to overindulge. I think these little containers will keep me in line.

Your container allowance per day is calculated based on your weight and the average of 400 calories burned per fix workout.

Here is my range to stay in: I am in the 1,200 to 1,499 calorie range! That gives me 3 green (veggies) 2 purple (fruits), 4 Red (protein) 2 Yellow (starchy carbs) 1 Blue (nuts, ect) 1 Orange (nuts and dressings) 2 spoons (nut butters, olive oil). 

How does Shakeology fit into this??  It is counted as a Red container which is a protein!   BONUS easy quick meal for me!

There are also treats allowed as well. They give you a list of treat ideas that replace a yellow container.

There is an awesome restaurant guide as well.  I like that they give you a list of restaurant foods and what containers that they will check off.  For example cheese and veggie pizza (1/4 of  12inch slice) is 2 yellow, 1 orange and 1 green!  In my opinion that would not be worth it to me!  I'm all about getting the most out of the foods that I eat!!!!  The one I would go with is lean meat tacos (soft corn) with cheese, lettuce, and salsa (2 tacos) is 1 yellow, 1 red, 1 green and 1 blue!

So now the hard part is figuring out how to keep track of all this and make it work for you!  Luckily we have made it easy for you!  On the Team Beachbody site there are tracking sheets that you can put your container allowance at the top and you can tally each meal of the day and check of what you have! This really gives you a visual to follow.

 For me, I am the meal planner so I made myself a color coded excel spreadsheet where I plugged in exactly what I am going to eat for the week. Then along side of that I have my sheet of paper with my grocery list of things I need to pick up at the store.  This way when I am done with the meal plan I can print it off and stick it on the fridge, so I don't forget what I am making.  Then, I shop so that I actually have the food I planned for! This makes my life so much easier.  No standing in front of the fridge each night wondering what to make!!!

 

Day 1: Total Body Cardio Fix…with weights! This was amazing!!

Day 2:  Upper Fix: I did 3 & 5 LBS depending on the exercise. (I need to increase my weights, buying them this weekend.)

Day 3: Lower fix: Oh my heavens I think that I just did some serious damage to my lower half.  I mean in a good way of course!  I am beyond sore from that workout but it was perfect!!! Who doesn't want to lean out their butt and thighs!!!

Day 4: Pilates: worked my core, my butt hips and thighs, did lots of planks and sit ups!!!!  Loved the workout and it was a great stretch and change from the pounding of my joints!

Day 5: CardioFix: AMAZING!!

Day 6: Dirty 30: 4 rounds, 8 exercises and 39 minutes to get in get out and get on with your day!

Day 7: Yoga fix: This workout will help with balance, flexibility, and strength, while also increasing circulation and speeding the healing of your muscles

What will you need: light and heavy set of dumbbells or resistance bands.  A yoga mat is also recommended.

 You can follow my journey the next couple of weeks! It’s GO time!

Do you want in on my 21 Day Fix accountability and Support?!?!  Send me an email at sjbender11@gmail.com for my next accountability and support group!  I will keep you on track to reaching your own 21 day success!!!!  The start of a new you, a healthier lifestyle and the body you have always wanted..... THE HEALTHY WAY!!

 
XOXO,
SJB
Independent Beachbody Coach