Mindset Makeover: Introducing 2B Mindset

It’s not a diet—it’s a mindset.

Are you an Emotional Eater? What about someone who goes on a binge after being on a fad diet? Do you hate feeling restricted or being told you "can't" have something? Are you someone who just hates working out? Or maybe you like working out but you cannot seem to get a handle on the nutrition?

If you are someone who:

• Loves to feel full all the time
• Loves food 
• Enjoys eating out
• Does not enjoy working out
• Is not able to workout due to injury or illness
• Constantly trying one diet or another
• Likes to snack
• Gets mad at yourself for eating certain foods
• Loves to work out but fall hard when it comes to nourishing your body
• Are a busy mom who would like to work out but can't find the time
• Work shift work and doesn't know how to eat properly
• Loves to travel but doesn't know how to stay on track 
• Needs a simple easy to follow guide to be FREE from the emotional turmoil food puts you through.

Keep reading because this is for you!!!

Yes, there are awesome types of "diets" out there but over the last 5 years I have learned that some people can do fabulous on them whereas others fail hard. Everyone's bodies are different and react differently to different diets. So what works for your best friend might not work for you. Having a good understanding of nutrition is so important as well as learning how to be in tune with your body. My hope for you is that if you still haven't found a lifestyle that you feel comfortable and in charge with, that this can be an amazing option for you! 

Beachbody's newest program 2B Mindset is the first program that focus' SOLELY on NUTRITION. It will help you learn how to think of food as food and not just for something to rely on for comfort or security. With 2B Mindset, you will learn how to build healthy nutritional habits without being overwhelmed by working out at the same time. You are more than welcome to workout while doing 2B Mindset but it is not mandatory. 

Meet the co-creator:

Ilana Muhlstein is an MS, RDN—the highest standard in the field of nutrition. who from a young age struggled with Emotional Eating and Yo-Yo dieting. She’s a self-proclaimed volume eater. Ilana knew that the only way she could lose weight and keep it off would be to figure out how she could stay full and satisfied along the way. Since no such eating program really existed, she decided to create her own. Ultimately, not only did she personally lose 100 pounds using the 2B Mindset principles, she’s now able to share her tips, tools, and strategies to help others reach their weight-loss goals while continuing to live their lives, enjoying food without feeling deprived.Ilana lost 100 pounds herself and kept it off using the 2B Mindset principles you will learn!  She’s helped thousands of others lose weight through her private practice in Beverly Hills and a clinic at UCLA.  She’s excited about creating the 2B Mindset weight-loss program with Beachbody, which continues her mission to help people lose weight happily and learn how to keep it off. 

She struggled with her weight and emotional eating all her life until she changed her mindset. She figured out how to eat a lot of food AND lose a lot of weight at the same time. 100 lbs to be exact. The 2B Mindset features her principles and proven strategies to lose weight without giving up your favorite foods. We’re so happy to have Ilana as a part of the Beachbody family and we know you’re going to love her and her program too!

What is 2B Mindset:

2B Mindset is a revolutionary video-based weight-loss program (I don't like thinking of it like that but more like an informative nutritional guide) that will change your mindset about food, your body, and losing weight. Instead of diets that focus on what you CAN'T eat, this simple and easy approach will have you focused on what you can eat so you feel full, satisfied, and in control without ever counting calories or points or measuring food. 

STRESS FREE! That is what I like to hear!

Like I stated at the beginning of this post: It's not a diet- it's a mindset!

Obviously the word "diet" has taken on a negative meaning in the health and fitness world but when you stop and think about it. We all have a "diet".
I am on a dairy-free diet due to breastfeeding, maybe you are on a gluten-free diet due to celiac; In most cases however the "diets" we usually focus on have end dates..
You will be shifting the way you think about food not taking anything away or limiting yourself to certain food groups, you will learn how to get to and maintain your ideal weight while eating the things you enjoy so you will always feel full and satisfied, allowing you to use the 2B Mindset principles for the rest of your life! 

The 2B Mindset is also extremely easy to follow: 

• No counting calories, no measuring food, and no using food containers 
• No cutting out food groups
• No deprivation or feeling hungry
• Ability to follow the program even when you are at a restaurant, a party, or on vacation!

Mike S is 38.5 pounds down and a brand new mindset

"I know that I’m going to be at a healthy weight for the rest of my life. I can’t call this a diet, this is something that has changed my life. Literally, has changed the way I look at food. It’s not the enemy. I can enjoy anything I want."

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What is included in the 2B Mindset pack:

When you sign up for a 2B Mindset pack you will get the following:

• Getting Started Guide- Provides step-by-step instructions to get your weight-loss journey underway. (Printed + digital PDF)
• My Go-to-Guide- Accompanies the videos and highlights key takeaways, recaps the food lists, features grocery shopping lists, and more. (Printed + digital PDF)
• 2B Mindset recipes- Includes over 30 of Ilana’s favorites! (Printed + digital PDF)
• My Tracker- 90 days of meal and progress tracking, and other key indicators that play a role in helping you achieve your weight-loss goals. (Printed + digital PDF)
•  Exclusive 2B Mindset 30 fl. oz./888 mL water bottle- Water is important so a bottle is included with sayings to remind you to drink enough water throughout the day
• Beachbody on Demand App -This is your go-to place to access the entire 2B Mindset program, featuring all the videos, a tracker, downloadable and printable tools and resources, and 24/7 access to the 2B Mindset community. 
• Access to my exclusive #2BFree Community- with monthly zoom calls, new enrollment monthly, support, accountability, recipe sharing and more. 

If you are wanting to get on board and snag spot in my next group starting June 8th be sure to fill out this form below! 

Transformations from 80 Day Obsession

There is no finish line but there is a start line; This is it. 

Definition of transformation. 1 : an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed.

Autumn Calabrese's newest program 80 Day Obsession is changing the lives of so many people. 80 Day obsession is a fitness program for anyone who wants a firm, shaped butt and flat, cut abs but what most of us didn't realize is that it would also completely change us mentally. It includes 80 different workouts which means a new workout every single day.  It’s 80 days of focus and nutrition, spread over 13 weeks building intensity over time. 

"Never in my life did I think I would have the courage to do it but I am glad I did. I’m proud of how far I’ve come! & I’m looking forward to seeing where this journey will take me. Thank you Autumn Calabrese for being so REAL and inspiring. I loved everything about it! Down 17lbs!" - Pao Garcia

It is so amazing to see how many peoples lives are being changed because of this amazing program. Fun fact: IT IS ALL THEM. This program provides the tools and we as coaches provide the accountability but those who truly accept it, eliminate the excuses, and make an effort are the ones that will be successful! These people above and below showed up for a total of 93 days. I totally get it... 

• getting into a new routine is hard
• working out for an hour is hard
• figuring out timed- nutrition is hard
• finding the motivation can be hard

But you know what is even harder?

• being UNHEALTHY is hard
• getting winded walking up the stairs is hard
• emotional eating is hard
• hating the way you look at yourself is HARD AF 

If you had the tools and the support to learn how to overcome all the obstacles and transform your mind and body wouldn't you TAKE THE CHANCE? 

"As an ex emotional eater, timed nutrition was the game changer for me. Having always eaten addictive processed foods, I didn't know how to eat. Now I do. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I can teach my child how to eat now. And I'm eternally grateful."

-Lauren Seman

Check out these transformations below! They took the chance y'all and overcame the obstacles. Here is what they get to show for it:

"26lbs , 23 inches gone!! I started the program at 178 and am now 152! =D
I'm so grateful for Beachbody and Autumn and this program!! I'm getting my body back!"

-Kendra Kent

My husband was such a support and did the entire program with me! We didn't miss a single day! He lost 32lbs, 20inches!! Went from 223 to 191! 

-Kendra Kent

"I’m feeling more confident, strong and I know I also gained muscle 💪 I'm very happy with my results. Inches loss~~9 & Weight loss~~6 lbs" 

-Patrica Ramos

Karina Jules- Mom of 1, down 5lbs and 7.25"

Danielle Beckham

"60 years young is how I feel now!"

-Kim Rakowski

"Momma of a 9, 2, and 1 year old—even though I only birthed the younger 2 I love them all the same ) and for those who think c-sections ruin your chances of ever having abs again, think again. I had 2 c-sections just 16 months apart! I did this program to prove to myself that I could FINISH a program from start to finish. I have fitness ADD (that’s what I like to call it) and the only other program I did before this was Insanity: ASYLUM over a year ago.

Having a different workout every single time just about kept me from getting bored! I couldn’t be happier! This is the first time in my entire life that I actually have a butt! So glad I let go of my pride and did this program!!! Thank you Autumn Calabrese for creating a program for those of us with fitness ADD and for giving me a boo-tay!"

-Kristen Brison Burkeen

"4 lbs & 24 in. gone for good! 80 Day Obsession quickly became so much more than a workout program. It helped me find myself again. It proved that if I commit to something and back it up with action I’m unstoppable. Best take away from the last 3 months is take can’t out of your vocabulary. Because I thought I couldn’t and not only did I do it, I killed it! 
Autumn Calabrese I’ll be forever grateful."

-Michelle Rodriguez

Ronald Thorton

"I have absolutely no words that can describe how I feel about these results.There are so many emotions flooding through me! This has truly been one of the most amazing journeys i have ever been on and the amazing/motivating people I have met along the way I will never forget! I want to personally thank Autumn Calabrese and the cast members for pushing me to do my best every step of the way.
This program has changed me forever. The person I am here on day 80 is not the same as the person I was on day 1. I am strong both physically and mentally....hell, Im obsessed! I can finally say I took the ultimate challenge, and I CRUSHED it! We are all capable of great things, and this is our proof."

-Andrew Crouse

 Erin Carrasco

"This was the HARDEST program for me to stick to but I DID it! With the support of the amazing ladies in my challenge groups and the coaches in the test group I got the inspiration and drive I needed to complete this program. I NEVER missed a workout and I stuck to my nutrition even over Valentines Day and Easter. This program completely changed the way that I look at food. I understand the importance of nutrition for my body now. Not only do I feel more confident and strong but I have a total different love for my body. I am excited that this sparked a new kind of fire within and I can not wait to continue on this path!"

-Kristie Sereda (author of this blog)

As you can see, this program isn't just for those who are only looking to tone and shape up. This program DOES help you lose weight the RIGHT and HEALTHY way. It is not just for "younger people" or it isn't a "women only" program. It is for EVERYONE! 

With the high interest in this program I have been running 2 groups at a time. The next group starts May 7th and I have just a few spots left! If you would like to fill one of those spots, fill out the form below so we can chat some more. If you are thinking about it but aren't ready to start yet you can also fill out the form below and we can be in touch about when another 80 Day Group will start!

Feel free to email me at: allinfitness55@gmail.com with the subject: Interested in 80 Day Obsession. as well and I can get info to you that way. 

Feel free to leave a comment below too!

80 Day Obsession Round 1: MY RESULTS

THE RESULTS ARE IN! I HAVE COMPLETED ROUND 1 OF 80 DAY OBSESSION!!!! 

I was hoping to start doing a blog for each week but y'all...THE STRUGGLE of MOM LIFE is REAL! I basically eat, get my workout completed, nurse then pump, eat, check in on clients, nurse/pump, eat, play with the other kid (oh ya, I DO have two hahah) eat, run when I can, eat, nurse and pump, do house work and the list goes on ... How many of you can relate?

Now that I have COMPLETED my first round of 80 Day Obsession I knew I had to let everyone in on my thoughts, my struggles, my journey through round 1 because round 2 is JUST around the corner and I want YOU to join me! 

May 7th Round 2 starts and I have a few spots available still! Click here to apply to join the group.

Back in January I was super stoked and so grateful to get added into the EXCLUSIVE COACH test group with Autumn Calabrese herself. Being in a group with the one who CREATED the program and with many other coaches who were in the same boat as me really helped me to feel supported and inspired to fight for it especially on the days I was dragging.  It is not easy. There was lots of tough love and we had to commit to this program 100%. I mean, if you want the results that everyone else is getting you gotta follow the plan right?!

It was not easy and I am not going to sugar coat it. This shit is insane. Trying to get into a routine around eating at the right times, making sure to get your workouts in and caring for an infant and toddler along with running a business and making sure the house doesn't look like it kept getting bombed day after day was a tad tough... but you know what? 

I took a chance on MYSELF for once and GOT IT DONE! Things ended up clicking and falling into place, sacrifices had to be made but it was only for a total of 93 days so I didn't see any reason why I couldn't try.

Here is how everything went for me:

OVERALL: 

Phase 1:

I was down 12lbs and 8.5" WHAT? #truth! I couldn't believe I was pushing through 50 min workouts and eating all the food :p. Who was this and what did they do with Kristie?!

Phase 2: 

I actually gained back some weight as it was the "build" phase so I went from 157lbs to 160lbs but the inches kept coming off. Did I feel worried that I was gaining weight even though I was following the program to a T? NO! I continued to feel AMAZING. I had energy, I felt so much love for my body, I was sore all the time so I knew I was working hard. There were days (shark week days) where I let my thoughts run to lack of self love and hating the way my body was but it was ALL hormonal shit and I knew it haha. Ladies, we can't help it.. but we CAN control how we react to it. I never let myself eat shit because of the way I felt 
instead, I soldiered on and in the end it was SO worth it. 

Phase 3: 

This was probably my favourite phase of all. Why? Because I was lifting heavier, rocking out EVERY SINGLE rep and was so high on life you guys! I gained about 2lbs in the first week bringing me up to 162lbs but then dropped down to 156 by the end of phase 3. Again, I didn't let it get to me because my clothes kept fitting better and my body kept feeling amazing and doing what I asked of it! I had learned by this point that I was losing body fat even though my weight was rising. I also learned muscle doesn't weigh more than fat but when you lose fat you just replace it with muscle and depending on the amount of muscle you gain reflects in weight. 

Peak Week: 

This is where the magic happened.. I am only kidding.. it felt like it though! I followed peak week like normal as I was breastfeeding and couldn't do the deplete days. I went from 158lbs to 152lbs resulting in a TOTAL loss of 17.8lbs BOOM! The inches I lost were 17". Looking in my pictures I would never have noticed I needed to lose 17lbs but I can definitely see the toning that went on and am proud of the jiggly parts that are no longer there. 

WORKOUTS:

I was super nervous starting this program. I joined team beachbody when the shorter workouts were available(and they still are) . 21 Day Fix with 30min a day workouts, 10 min trainer (seriously, you can get toned in 30 days from 10 mins a day! That program means business yo) 22 min hard corps with just 22 min a day workouts and I liked them. I am a busy mom who (at the time) didn't want to MAKE the time for my health because I never tried before and just didn't think it could be done. So, when I saw that these workouts were average of 50 mins I thought NO THANK YOU! But then I remembered how shitty the end of 2017 was for me (I was seriously in a real funk..) and that I promised myself 2018 was the year I was going to get out of my comfort zone and try things that scared me or made me uncomfortable and DING DING DING, this was the first thing! 

After the first workout you guys I was HOOKED! It was AMAZING and I am proud to say that throughout the ENTIRE program I didn't slack or miss a workout. I became energized for life! I was stoked to get outta bed in the morning (even after little to no sleep due to a teething baby) to get the next workout in. 

In week one it was 2 sets of 15 reps of 15 moves per set. Week 2 was 3 sets of 10 reps of 15 moves per set. Week 3 was 3 sets of 10 reps but you did all three sets of each before moving on to the next move (talk about killer) Week 4 was back to 2 sets of 15 reps done twice.  

Week 1 I fought hard to stay alive but by week 4 man, what a HUGE difference in form, in stamina and in strength. 

By phase 2 I was amazed at the difference in resistance loops and weight I was using. I was able to run longer as well! The self doubt I had coming into this program was getting less and less and I started to push even harder! Never ever, I repeat, NEVER EVER have I pushed myself as hard as I pushed in this program. 

Then came phase 3 and although I was getting tired at the end of phase 2, phase 3 woke me right up again. I ended up being challenged in totally different ways and could FEEL my body tightening up and growing stronger rep by rep. 

Autumn designed the 80 different workouts for a reason. To keep your muscles guessing so you won't hit that "plateau" everyone usually runs into after doing the same program over and over. The program is designed to build intensity over time. I would never have been able to do some of the moves from phase 3 at the start but because I conditioned my body with multiple different moves throughout the program I was able to push past my limits! 

NUTRITION:

When I first learned this program was going to have a "strict" eating plan I was immediately turned off. I basically LIVE for food and I never have done well with "fad" diets or diets of any sort. So before even looking at it or knowing exactly what "timed-nutrition" was I had my mind made up I wasn't going to do it. 

As launch was drawing near and I was seeing awesome results and talking with coaches that were in the first coach test group I realized I was being a baby and needed to do some research on this whole concept. 

SIDE NOTE: Before starting 80 Day Obsession, I was actually thinking of trying something different nutritionally because I was in this plateau stage where no matter what I did (other than stick to my meal plans lol) I was just stuck in this 170-165 range for a good half a year.  Keto had become a thing, Whole 30, intermittent fasting and the 131 diet were places I was going to look.

I am SO proud to say that I didn't get sucked into those but instead started FULLY with the timed nutrition and my trusted portion control system. After all using the portion control system has helped me lose 106lbs TOTAL since starting my journey 3 years ago including the 17.8lbs I lost during 80 day obsession! Plateau no more!! 

Eat the right foods in the right amounts at certain times of the day and watch your body transform! 

Timed-nutrition is hard to get used to at first because you need to adjust and for me I had to eat almost TRIPLE the amount of food that I was used to but once you get the hang of it it is THE BOMB . COM my friends! I just made a list of foods that worked for my meals and rotated them through! I had gotten so used to it in fact, that on our recent trip to Mexico (thanks to my amazing company) I was using the timed-nutrition and proper food groupings without even realizing it! 

When you do something repeatedly over time, your mind and body adjust and it becomes a way of life! 

There are so many recipes on pinterest and The Beachbody on Demand Blog that you will have no problem! There is also specific 80 Day Obsession recipes from FIXATE also on Beachbody on Demand. My tip to you is MEAL PLAN AND PREP! It seriously makes a WORLD of difference. Also DO NOT be afraid to carry food around with you. THIS IS FOR YOU not anyone else so if others wanna talk about your eating habits who the heck cares! Be proud that you are making the effort and when it comes time to share your results you will BLOW them away (wink wink). 

The Mental Shift

Coming into this challenge I wasn't sure I could do it. I had little faith in myself and it was hard for me to lead challenge groups and tell others to believe in themselves when in fact I was struggling hard core. Deciding to start this program was a blessing in disguise. This whole journey is never ending. There is no destination. There will be ups and downs and there will be beginnings and ends.  It is a fact of life. You will hear Autumn say that in this program. 

This is a process of finding your motivation, your drive, your strength, your determination to succeed. It is a process of ELIMINATION. In order to get results and really push for your goals you will need to eliminate those dang excuses ( by telling yourself it isn't an excuse is really an excuse so to say darling) and the stories we tell ourselves to make us feel better about missing a workout or binge eating for 3 days. Getting results is just as much personal development as is pushing weight around or eating right. 

I was able to complete this program and stick to my nutrition through many sleepless nights (I have a 3 year old and an 11 month old) valentines day and Easter! (the two most chocolatey holidays :p) But I was able to do that because I KNEW I could indulge a little once my program was complete. 

You will need to change your mindset and your thinking in order to really embrace this 80 Day journey because honey, it is a total effing mental roller coaster! 

You will step on the scale and be down 5lbs then the next day you will be up 3lbs. You will feel totally badass and then the next day you will feel like a noob because you are lifting way less than the day before. You will feel so amazing and the next day you will barely be able to walk. It all comes into play with your nutrition, your self care, your sleep and YOUR MINDSET. Honestly, take your before measurements and tell your husband to hid the scale and to only bring it out at the end of each phase. If this program was based on weight and I cared about what the scale said I would have quit after week 5.. ALL it does is mess with your mindset so IGNORE THE SCALE AND FOCUS ON HOW YOU FEEL! 

TRUST THE PROCESS--->> AFTER ALL, THAT IS WHAT IT IS. A PROCESS. 

So what next? 

The day after I completed round 1 of 80 Day Obsession, we actually left for a 5 day trip to Mexico that was a rewards trip from my company. It was the perfect way to relax and end an amazing program. While I was there I got to workout with Autumn, Chris Downing from Shift Shop and Joel Freeman from Core De Force and LIFT4 (a new program coming this fall) 

April 23rd I start  A Little Obsessed ( a 5 day introductory plan to get you use to 80 Day Obsession) with a group of badass ladies who are ready to transform their lives and then starting on May 7th I will be starting ROUND 2! There is still time to join if you are ready to make the shift and become OBSESSED with living your best life! 

Fill out this form below if you want more info on 80 Day Obsession!

To check out the different options of 80 Day Obsession packs click the link below:

80 Day Obsession Challenge Packs