The Master's Hammer & Chisel Test Group!!!

It's here, it's here!! The 60 day strength and sculpting The Master's Hammer & Chisel!

I have been waiting {{ not so patiently}} for this program to make it's arrival for MONTHS!!!

So here's the deal ... I am hosting a special first ever Test Group for ONLY those who want to complete this program with me!! 

Not sure what Hammer & Chisel is?  Check out this video! 

Are you in?

Details:

The program will launch on Dec 1st. Therefore our group will start Dec 14th to allow a week to purchase and a week to have it arrive and prep!

Cost:  $160 for December (on sale since it's launching!!) and includes:
- 12 workouts
- 30 days of shakeology flavor of your choice

- portion control containers

- meal plan / custom nutrition guide

- bonus cardio DVD

- instant access to workouts on Beachbody on Demand

- some other fun bonuses ;)

To join our TEST GROUP preview: Join this Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100624733639250/ 

Request to join now and all members will get the live link on Dec 1 to order!!

Want to try 2 of the workouts for free? Sign up for a free 30 day ON DEMAND account to get a sneak peek!

Still not sure? Send me a message or email at THEBOWSEAT@gmail.com and let's chat about it!

<3

Ways to wake up happier!

Did you know that our thoughts create our emotions? 

Since we have total control over our thoughts (even if it doesnt feel like it sometimes), you also have the power to start your day on a super positive note each and every day!

Here's a few ways..


**wake up list out 5 things you are grateful for

**get yourself to the kitchen and prepare a delicious (and nutritious) breakfast! Protein pancakes anyone? Oats? Eggs?

**create a routine that includes morning self-care --whatever that might be for you – reading, yoga, reading, a walk… whatever it is, make sure you make it a part of your routine and something that is non-negotiable.

**play with your pets - feel happier, and start the day off on that note. I mean, it’s nearly impossible to be angry or sad after playing with your furry friend right?!?

Wake Up Better

I hear it all too often. 

"I'm not a morning person"

"I set 3 alarms at different times"

"I'm always late in the mornings"

So let's change that huh? Shake it up a bit!

Here are some of the best ways to WAKE UP in the morning...

(aside from exercise, nutrition, actually going to bed on time, etc!) 

So ONE: 

Ditch the snooze button. Seriously. Set your alarm for the latest possible you need to and deal with it. When you set multiple alarms, sure, you get 5 more min of sleep, but it's pretty terrible sleep and you honestly feel WORSE the 2nd ... or 3rd ... time you have to get up!

TWO:

Drink water immediately. Put a bottle of water on your night stand and down a few ounces to re-hydrate your body from overnight sleep and to wake up your insides.

THREE:

Rub acupressure points. Studies show that these pressure points can stimulate your body to get moving faster and combat that sleepy feeling. These pressure spots include, the webspace between your thumb and index finger, the top of your head, the soles of your feet and the tops of your calves just below your knees! Massage, rub, knead .. it'll all help!

FOUR:  

Actually get out of bed. Make yourself sit up and put your feet on the floor (BEFOOOOOORE you check your cell phone!!!)

Happy Morning's! 

Chelsea

facebook.com/chelsea.eckelkamp

Fitness Banking

My fitness is like a bank. I can make deposits and withdraws. The more deposits I make, the more interest I accrue. The more I see my interest grow, the more I want to make bigger deposits.

Ya with me here?

There are so many unpredictable factors in our lives, our finances, and our health.

SO .. how cool is it that it's my J-O-B (if you can call it that!) to be doing my body's "bank account" a world of good and to also be able to INVEST IN OTHERS BANK ACCOUNTS TOO!

Yeah ^^^^^ you heard me. This isn't about me making solo deposits here.

Daily I get to help my challengers deposit more into their own bank accounts ... and the coaches in my family deposit real green into their real bank accounts.

This J-O-B is my fav and both types of my bank accounts are happier.

So if you're looking to cut your losses and up your gains on your daily "body" bank account or looking for a way to find freedom with a job where you are your own boss and make your own hours, I'm here to tell you that I have lots of "deposits" to help you make that happen.

Check out what it means to join the FAB FORCE coach family or sign up to be a challenger! 

Happy "banking"!

Chest Flab is a REAL Thing!

One of my "body pet peeves" -- you know, those things you are overly conscious about at almost all times? -- is that skin that rests between your chest and arm pit, which I've now dubbed "chest flab".

While body fat could be the culprit, changing your diet alone won’t always solve this issue. Doing chest exercises paired with back exercises can help fill out that problem area. Here are 4 basic moves to ditch the awkward skin!

( Food for thought: Women with implants have very little of this extra tissue. That’s because increasing the size of your chest by adding muscle or implants (in their case), can fill out that skin. )

4 Basic Moves to Bust CHEST FLAB! 

1. Push-ups

2. Chest fly

3. Dumbbell row

4. Lat pull down 

*Not sure what the proper way to execute one of these is? Just ask :)

 Drop a comment or message me! 

Happy CHEST FLAB FIGHTING!!! 

<3 Chelsea

facebook.com/chelsea.eckelkamp

CIZE: The End of Exercise

Let's start by saying, "I am not a dancer". I'm normally that person that shys away from anything that resembles it. So when this new, hot dance program, CIZE, came out I never thought I would be the one to LOVE it.

CIZE brings the dance studio home with a lot of help for you to master professionally choreographed routines, step-by-step. It's an amazing alternative to getting fit for those who dislike the monotony of traditional forms of exercise such as weight work and cardio drills. At the end of each routine I was dripping sweat, laughing and smiling and didn't even realized I have scorched so many calories and burn fat. It's that good.

Now I have officially finished my 4 weeks of CIZE and while I have by no means mastered the moves, I can say that I've got a lot to show for it!! 

Here are my 4 weeks changes from CIZE! 

Total inches 6!
Total lbs 5!
Total confidence increase: 110%
Total # of laughs at myself: 5 billion!

This program has been tons of fun and I'm so happy to be able to share such an enjoyable way to lose and gain parts of myself with this.

The challenge pack for CIZE is on sale for 2 more days. With this link, you can get CIZE for free with an order of your choice Shakeology flavor.  If you think you want to give CIZE a shot, let's chat, but don't wait to snag yours.

Happy CIZE'ing you all!!!

- Chelsea

facebook.com/chelsea.eckelkamp

Inner Strength is Sexy

THIS is what is it all about.

Confidence

Balance 

Strength 

To put our best efforts forward to make the most of each day for ourselves and for those around us!

How & Why to Eat Mangoes

Mangoes

Did you know ... 

• Mangos are one of the most popular fruit in the World
• The paisley pattern is based on the shape of a mango
• A basket of mangos is considered a gesture of friendship in India
• Legend says that Buddha meditated under the cool shade of a mango tree
• Mangos are related to cashews and pistachios
• Mangos provide 100% of your daily vitamin C, 35% of your daily vitamin A and 12% of your daily fiber

How to Decide Which to Buy? 

Don’t judge a mango by its color! Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. A ripe mango will “give” slightly and a firm mango will ripen at room temperature over a few days. You can also speed up the ripening by putting it in a paper bag at room temperature. OR once ripe, mangoes can be moved to the refrigerator to slow down ripening for several days!

How to Cut a Mango

Check out this great video I made on how to cut a mango. There are 2 ways really, both effective and both delicious! 

Top 1%

The face your video freezes on when you just told your team the most exciting news!!

** Our team, Fit & Balanced FORCE, just became a top 1% team in ALL of Beachbody!! **

AHHH!!!!

Why is this so exciting? Well let me tell you about some special ladies who are working hard to balance their lives in a way that matches their dreams.

Some are mothers, some are not. Some stay home, others work full time. Others are pet parents plagued by student loan debt like me. We are all so individually unique yet each of these women have made an impact by serving others and connecting them with a life of health, fitness and confidence.

11 months ago when I joined Beachbody I had no idea this kind of fullfillment was possible. I thought I had to work myself to death to pay off my debt and that my body would just take 2nd place to those long hours and stress filled days. It was then, while juggling a full time job as an occupational therapist that FAB FORCE became a dream of mine. These wonderful women have helped me to map out that dream and take it from a crazy vision in my head to giving it goals and action and a reality!

Congrats ladies, you are the top 1% of a billion dollar company that makes people's lives better daily. Let that sink in!!



Chelsea

What does a Beachbody Coach earn?

One of the neatest things about this business is how you earn money. It's not based on your education level or your qualifications, but simply about the time you put in, your consistency and your ability to be genuine. For real. That's it. You do not have to be super skinny or fit to start as a Beachbody coach, you do not have know how to teach someone else how to do a push up, you simply have to be willing to be open and humble.

I work a full time job and I wish I could put my 100% attention into this daily, but for now .. here is how Beachbody is helping me!

Thinking about becoming a coach? Email me at thebowseat.com or find me on facebook.com/chelsea.eckelkamp and I'd love to chat with you about how this can change your life too!

Blessings & Burdens

Are you a whiner? Do you hear yourself secretly comparing yourself and thinking IT'S NOT FAIR!?!? We all have those days! I feel like the last half of this week I just couldnt shake this weird funk!!

Today will be a day of reflecting around here. For me, I'm reflecting on my WHY. Reflecting WHY I want to share my passions for helping others get healthier. ANd my WHY for wanting to reach my highest potential.


The last 5 months of this journey have made me feel stronger physically, emotionally and spiritually.


I keep looking back and telling myself "I BELIEVE IN YOU! You can do this!" -- when really I need to keep looking forward and reaching out to those who might be lost like I was.


My goal is to help women <men, you're welcome too> to feel STRONGER (physically, mentally, spiritually and even financially) because they deserve it.

Holday Weight Loss/Gain

I know that this holiday was not perfect for my diet. I got in 90% of my workouts, but I definitely might have had an extra serving or two of food, slacked on my water consumption and increased my wine intake! (<--oops!)  Great news though -- tomorrow marks a new day! AND I get a chance to start again. Little choices add up to BIG changes!!

How was your holidays? Did you snack? Did you over indulge? Did you exercise at all? Do  you know the difference in a set back and failure?

 

Distractions happen to the best of us. We are creatures of habit and function off of routine -- when we sway from that we tend to make less than ideal decisions for our health. What we have to understand is that these set backs are not a failure, they are actually part of success. Since when has changing habits and losing weight been easy? If it were easy then we would not call it a success, it would just happen. So overcoming these set backs is what is pushing your to real success and real changes and real results. IT'S REAL LIFE PEOPLE!!!

 

 Did  you gain weight this holiday season? A great way to drop those 3-5 extra lbs fast is the 3 Day Refresh. Check out my own personal results here. Or you can purchase it directly here!

 

So next time you get down on yourself for a stumble here or there, remember, its just a set back, NOT a failure!!

Stress = Weight Gain

A stressful event can slow down our metabolism—so much so that we could gain an extra 11 pounds over the course of a year... YUCK!!!

Do you count the holidays as a stressful time of the year?

Stressed women had a slower metabolism, higher levels of insulin, which contributes to fat storage, and higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol after a meal. (Coritsol is that hormone that causes the gross fat in our midsections!)

Ummm no thank you!! How are you going to decompress and limit your stressors this holiday season?

Here are a few of mine:

- my daily workouts (fight that fat!)

- drinking shakeology (the nutrients help curb those stressful eating binges & fuel my body to take on the day!)

- when i walk the dog i WILL NOT take my cell phone (UNPLUG sometimes!!)

- spend 20 minutes a day doing something for me (even if it's just calling a friend or my mom!)

Black Friday Sales

Online shopping > In Store Shopping ...

Seriously, going to the stores this time of year gives me anxiety that I just choose not to deal with!

BUT, I did just save 85% on some new Beachbody products (new programs, equipment, weights and toys). If anyone else likes good deals... and online shopping you should check out this FAB sale link real quick before things sell out!

It's ABSOLUTELY worth browsing through! 

https://www.teambeachbody.com/Shop/HolidaySpecials?referringRepId=481991

Ink It

PEN & PAPER PEOPLE!! 

Okay, well you don't exactly need pen and paper, but seriously writing down your goals HELPS you to reach them!

When you write them down it helps you get clear on exactly what you want. It makes that clarity more imaginable and more real because you have thought through to put them in writing. 

Our brain sorts through the enormous amounts of info every day. To keep it all manageable we naturally break things down into smaller set (lists, bullets, keywords). By writing down your goals and making them clear, you can program your brain to keep these things in the forefront. Your mind then can direct your attention to certain events and occurrences. 

Example: You start looking into a certain kind of car ... then you start seeing them everywhere, you notice every one on the freeway, you see every ad or commercial. That's your brain keeping that set list queued up! Also, when you're more clear about what you want it will sneak into conversation and your overall attitude where others can pick up on it!! 

So what are you waiting for ... PEN & PAPER PEOPLE!!! 

Recharge & Refocus

What do you do to recharge and refocus after an off day?

Today I felt like I was just half a step off all day. Can't quite put my finger on why, but tonight was not going my way (sat in traffic 30 min longer than the norm, dog puked all over the couch, burned my dinner while dealing with said dog mess- she seems to be fine btw ). And just when I was starting to regret getting up this morning the doorbell rings and my next 30 day supply of my fav meal shows up. Now sitting on the (opposite) couch with sleeping dog at my side, candles burning, listening to 'throwback jamz' on the TV, reading an insightful book, and thankfully drinking another shake for the day for my dinner. Trying to recenter before wrapping up the day and finding that half step tomorrow.

Recipes Update!

One of my major speed bumps in my health and fitness journey has always been my nutrition. I always thought that as long as I exercised I could eat whatever I wanted ... then late 20's rolled around and that was so NOT the case!

As part of my total dedication and commitment to my team (and to myself!) I am starting to put together a list of recipes. All of which I have personally tested. It will take some time to get them all up and moving, but it's going to happen! I'd like to add 1 a week <-- putting my goal out there for you all to help keep me accountable! A lot of the meals are going to be 21 day fix approved right now, as that is the beachbody program that I have been sweating it out to the past 2 1/2 months!

Each recipe will have a super simple picture that you can copy/paste/print/share with the main highlights of how to make each things -- Now, off to make some 21 day fix approved pancakes!!

No Excuses November

This time of year it's easy to make excuses. Days are shorter. Nights are longer. Weather is colder. Temptations are everywhere (like that Halloween candy staring at you right now).

What if instead of packing on 5-7 lbs like the average person does during the Holiday season, you carve off 10-15lbs before the new year?

Interested? Then join a challenge group for December! Check out what is a challenge group, fill out the interest form, or email me with questions! 

November Promo!

WHOOOAAA!?!? BOTH of these TOGETHER!?!

Yup - The 3 Day Refresh (incredible cleanse) AND PiYo are together and DISCOUNTED RIGHT NOW through November!

PiYo = LOVE. This is my go to workout program to change things up. I ALWAYS need to work on flexibility and balance but I still want to sweat! PiYo is that PERFECT program to rehabilitate after injury, firm up and help you work on your flexibility and strength with low impact workouts. You will see noticeable change in your total body!

Do you need to jumpstart your weightless goals? Do you need to get over a plateau? Do you need to recover from a fun weekend with family where you just totally overindulged? Use the 3 DAY REFRESH!

You will feel clean, energized and ready to tackle PiYo after 3 days and you will have Shakeology for 30 days to continue providing your body with whole food nutrition!

I would love to help you start your fitness journey with this awesome combination. SO SMART!! PiYo alone is discounted for the month of November and the two together are a steal with discounted shipping, both programs, the supplements AND 30 days of Shakeology.

Refresh: http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/Ekamp?bctid=3591210905001

PiYo: http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/Ekamp?bctid=3695942706001

Halloween Candy

Halloween is such a great time of year --- to test your willpower that is! 

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Now, consider this ...

If 2 Reese's is 180 calories and my chocolate Shakeology is 160 calories + a tablespoon of peanut butter is 90 calories then for just 70 calories more I get an ENTIRE meal in the form of a milkshake that not only tastes just as delicious as Reese's but keeps me full, doesn't have the same sugar crash, curbs my cravings for the rest of the Halloween goods, helps me lose weight, and increases my energy levels.

Now which to choose ... It's a NO BRAINER!