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

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

Fitness Tank Tops

Who doesn't love a good workout tank?? 

Who doesn't love a FREE shirt? 

Well, I just stumbled across a nifty site that lets you get your first shirt free!!
($6 in shipping, but $24 shirt/tank free!) 

I mean, how awesome are some of these? 

So how do you get yours?

Simple!!

Go to www.inspiredwear.com/register

Enter your email address

Pick a tank or shirt you like

Add to cart

When you checkout it will show that it has removed the $24 price and BAM! 

Free shirt! ($6 in shipping).

<3 Chelsea

facebook.com/chelsea.eckelkamp

3 Day Refresh

Okay all, so I just finished the 3 Day Refresh and the verdict is in ..... :::drumroll::: I am officially down 3 more pounds and 2.5 inches from the refresh!

I was a little skeptical about the plan, thinking I would be hungry and grumpy from it -- but nope! The shakes were so filling that on day 1 I could not even eat all of my lunch & shakes (lunch was 12 green beans and a cup of watermelon with a vanilla refresh shake). I was even able to do my workouts during it, however I did find that I was better off doing the modified versions of some of the more intense days, as I could feel how much faster my body's muscles were fatiguing and wanted to stay safe :)    Looking to try it? Check it out here!

So check out these results --- 3 days people, just 3 days!!

So what is the 3 Day Refresh? 

The 3-Day Refresh is 3-day program of specially formulated shakes, healthy snacks, and delicious, easy-to-prepare meals that have been scientifically designed to help you lose weight and break the cycle of bad eating while dramatically improving the way you feel.  Unlike juice fasts or liquid cleanses that are high in sugar and low in protein (which can leave you feeling weak and sluggish), the 3-Day Refresh is scientifically designed to help support your metabolism while nourishing your vital organs.* Plus, you actually get to eat delicious, real food during this program. 

Why Refresh?

• You need a clean break from a period of unhealthy eating.

• You used to eat pretty well but have recently fallen off the wagon and need some help getting back on. 

• You want to jump-start healthy eating habits for a new workout program. 

• You want to quickly lose a few pounds for an upcoming event. 

• You’ve never been a healthy eater, but are ready to kick-start better nutrition for the first time.

• You want your clothes to fit better. 

• You want more energy. 

• You love food and want to be satisfied while you lose weight and get healthier.

• You’ve tried liquid fasts or other fad diets and they simply don’t work.

Looking to try this out? Check it out here! 

dinner on night one 

the fiber drink didn't taste bad, it was just weird texture!! 

Why Photos are Necessary

This week is the first week that I have not had any weight/measurement changes. I new that this would happy around week 8 of this journey, but it's always different when that day shows up!  So I spent a few minutes thinking about what I know about plateaus and how I would accept this and move forward with my day.

 1 week ago                                  Today           

Part of this journey is about being accountable so currently in my challenge groups and even in my coaching group every Sunday we take pictures to send them in with our progress. It can be a very awkward and unrewarding process to take pictures of yourself if you are uncomfortable with certain parts of your body, but you HAVE to take the pictures. Here's why.... I'm more comfortable in my skin, I feel GREAT, I have tons more energy, my clothes fit SO MUCH better .. but there were no tangible numbers to report a difference in. So I went about my morning routine then went take my pictures.

 1 week ago                Today        

When I went to put them side by side with last weeks I couldn't believe what I saw. I should believe it though. I've done the workouts, eaten well this week, had my shakeology everyday. But despite the #'s not budging my body is still changing! Yay!



Keep making good decisions and the results will compound!!!

Finding Balance

Want some truth? These past few months have not been easy on me -- mentally or physically.

With Xena, my beautiful dog,  being sick beyond imaginable (blastomycosis), stressing about my finances, being states away my significant other for over a year now, and just in general in a HUGE rut. After putting in a 9-10 hour day at the office the gym was not my friend and fast food become easy. After a series of easy decisions to skip the gym and grab something quick I realized I was headed somewhere I didn't want to be going -- just wasn't sure how to stop the train I had jumped on. My life was out of balance and just felt like I was wandering through each day. 

That's when I found out about challenge groups. Real people with a like minded goal who are joining each other for online accountability and support (and really a ton of fun!) while completing a fitness program at home that fits in your own time constraints.
So I sucked it up and jumped in. I emailed the girl I had been friends with in high school who was posting these real, everyday things on her FB page about her upcoming challenge group. She walked me through what a challenge group was and how to join and well, a few days later I had this new life in a box show up on my doorstep. At first I did not want to tell anyone what I was doing -- what if I failed? What if I didn't results like everyone else? 

So I took my before pictures ... and never looked back. 

In the last 7 weeks I've lost 15lbs and over 15 inches and really have not felt this great in a long time. I've also been saving money from not having to pay for a gym membership and having these groups keep me from eating fast food multiple times a week, plus the shakeology for breakfast keeps me from spending hard earned dollars at Starbucks too! 

So here I am on this journey to find balance in my life. AND because of the support I got from the challenge group I decided that I wanted to do the same thing for other people. #sharethehealth! It is so hard to make the choice to commit to changing - your body, your mental excuses, your LIFE! I did it and I want to help others do it too. I want to be your support system. If you are interested in getting git and healthy, please email me at thebowseat@gmail.com and I can help you set up an exercise program and meal plan to meet your needs!