Connect the Dots Ginger | Becky Allen

Monday, February 3, 2020

Post Super Bowl Hangover | 5 Tips to Recover FASTER



Who else enjoyed that amazing game last night?!? Some of us probably more than others, I'm sure. Even me, guys I went in to yesterday knowing it was not going to be a weight loss day and I'm okay with that. Because we had all the fixin's for the game, pizza, ice cream, candy, Doritos, and more! I didn't eat all of what we had, I stuck with pizza and ice cream but those 2 things together, my body didn't like. And I was right, this morning, I was up in my weight from where I was yesterday.

And I'm not beating myself up about it either! That is the first tip!

1) GUILT FREE ZONE! Turn off the guilt because holding onto guilt is the last thing that your mindset needs to deal with. No matter what happened last night, it happened. Time to just move past it. Because it's a new day today. You can't change what happened you can only change what you do from here on out.

2) GET BACK ON TRACK! Get your ass up and get your workout done! NOW! By the end of TODAY! Just do it. Don't think about it or how you are feeling sluggish or blah. Just go get it done and do the best that you can do. Because a little work is better than no work. And it's Monday! #nevermissamonday

3) DITCH THE LEFTOVERS! Do you have leftovers in your house from last night, just toss them. Get back to eating on track with the foods you know you should be eating, or check out my favorite list of foods that I choose from HERE. I know it's boring but opt for a salad today for lunch and pile on the extra veggies on your plate at dinner. The best thing your body needs right now is vitamins and minerals.

4) HYDRATE! Drink plenty of water today to help flush out the foods you ate yesterday. Extra points if you add a slice of lemon to help your body detoxify.

5) GET TO BED EARLY TONIGHT! Make it a point to go to sleep earlier than normal and catch up on some sleep. Granted the game didn't last too long last night but still, if you were like me I struggled getting to sleep at a good time. My plan, in my room around 8:30, curl up with my Outlander book (cause i'm in major "Drylander" mode right now hurry up season 5 premiere!) And aiming to be asleep by 9:30 tonight.

Need more support and accountability to stay more on track? Join me and my virtual gym gals in our accountability and support group. Gain access by getting access to our online Fitness Library with access to over 1000 workouts, meal plans, cooking show and resources to help you stay on track! Get started with a 3 MONTH MEMBERSHIP for $39 plus you get 2 weeks free before your card is charged! CLICK HERE to get started!

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Sunday, February 2, 2020

February Fit Club In Our Virtual Gym | Weight Loss Support and Accountability

It's all things focused on being our most fit in February! From tracking foods to completing our workouts that are pre planned and scheduled for the week. Because it's that kind of focus and support that's needed for change to happen. It's all about taking things to the next level! LEVEL UP!

So if you have been struggling staying on track with your New Year Resolution for weight loss and better health, it's time to join my ladies who have all Leveled UP their commitment because they are ready for bigger changes in this new decade! And when you decide to work with me you also get access to my exclusive virtual gym community with daily accountability, motivation and support from other women just like you to stay committed! 

Get my ultimate pick bundle kit! This kit includes AN ENTIRE YEAR access to our online fitness library (It's like the Netflix of fitness!) plus my favorite pre workout drink to give you energy to get started (JITTERS FREE- y'all I took this while pregnant and nursing!) and endurance during your workout, and then a post workout drink to keep you from feeling sore so you can do it again the next day. PLUS, access to the nutrition program I'm doing right now that focuses on mindset with your nutrition! And best news yet, you save over $115 with this kit!


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Saturday, February 1, 2020

Struggling To Stay On Track With Your Weight loss? Track Your Progress Regularly


It's the beginning of the month and in our Virtual Gym that means, IT'S TIME TO TRACK OUR PROGRESS! Most people fall off track because they see a lack of progress but, most people track from day to day or week to week, but let's say, you track monthly, over the course of 6 months, that's how you can see more progress.







First of all, mindset. You have to remember that this journey is a marathon not a sprint. For most of us, this journey is going to take way longer than 2 weeks. Most of us expect to see progress in just 2 weeks. But ladies, it can take up to 4 weeks for your body to realize you are making changes and start to change. It can take up to 8 weeks for you to start seeing change and 12 weeks for other's around you to see change. But why is it then, that most people stop or get hung up within the first 21 days of the journey? Just think on that for a moment. What has gotten in your way in the past? What can you do to change that from happening. YOUR MINDSET! Allow yourself to allow things to take time to change.

What to track:
Weight
Measurements
Progress pictures of your front, side and back
Body Fat %
Commit to tracking monthly for the next 6 months

Tips for pictures: Pick a spot where you can see your entire body. Use the timer function on your camera or phone if taking the pictures by yourself or have a friend do them. Set the height to be straight on and not pointing up or down as that can alter the look of your pictures. I use a tripod for my camera, set the timer and run into position!




Tripod I use! 


I personally have been using the Fittrack Dara Smart Scale which tracks more than just you weight. You can set it for athletic mode and track your BMI, Body Fat %, body water%, Muscle Mass, Lean mass, and more! Get yours below!


In the end, Change will happen, with time! But first you have to start tracking. Most people don't want to take that first progress picture, but I promise you, DO IT! Not for now but for later so you can compare!

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Friday, January 10, 2020

Oral Health For Improved Overall Heath | GIVEAWAY

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This past year I've been working hard on my overall health. It wasn't until August after realizing my hormones were out of balance and doing hours of research that I decided to take a more proactive move to stabilizing my gut heath. Yes, the gut. When your gut is out of balance, it can mess with your hormone health, digestive health and even moods. It all starts with what we put in our bodies but also, the whole process starts in our mouth. Not only from what we put in it for fuel for our bodies but also keeping it nice and clean! Oral Health!

Having good oral health allows your gut to have the healthier bacteria in it. Now, I know we all know to brush our teeth twice a day, but, let's talk about the kind of brushes to use. Our family switched to the electric toothbrushes after multiple cavities were infecting my kids teeth because they just weren't brushing their teeth well enough. And honestly the fighting and screaming from us having to do it for them, was enough. So I'm always on the lookout for the best of the best products out there.

That's why I was so excited to be sent the Caripro Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush by Smile Brilliant! It came with its charger and 2 super soft brush heads in the box, the brush also has a built in tongue cleaner on the back of the brush head! Guys, this brush has 5 separate settings on it with varying speeds and ability from Clean, White, Massage, Gum Care, and Sensitivity. Plus it's smart with a 2 minute total run that pulses every 30 seconds to remind you to switch to a different quadrant of the mouth to brush.
The first thing I noticed using the brush was the pitch difference. I'm a musician and I can hear the difference in the pitches which relates to frequency. I compared it to my current brush and it's a 2nd and 4th higher in pitch (depending on setting) meaning it is brushing at a faster frequency, so it's moving at a faster speed than my current electric brush.


I also love the different settings options. You can truly customize your brushing to your needs! My favorite settings were sensitive and white. I had a gum graft a few years ago on my lower front teeth and I'm still super scared that I'm going to mess my gums up again because I do not want to go through that surgery again, so I've been using the sensitivity setting at least 1 time a day. I've also noticed that my teeth looked like they were brighter and freshly polished by the dentist after every use. And I'm right at that 6 month check up point with my dentist, so having that super clean look was so nice!

So if you are ready to get an electric ultrasonic toothbrush, I highly recommend the Caripro Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush by Smily Brilliant! Want 20% off your new brush? Use code: connectthedotsginger20 at checkout! And be sure to enter using the next link for a chance to win a GIVEAWAY: https://www.smilebrilliant.com/gb/connectthedotsginger

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Friday, January 3, 2020

All About Beachbody's 6 Weeks Of The Work AND 4 Weeks Of The Prep

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AHEM, do I have your attention now??? HEY! Down here! Keep reading! I know the picture is amazing but you are here to learn about the program. Read this then scroll back to the top and check out the picture again!


Now this program is my jam! Hard hitting, heavy lifting intense workouts. That is what is being delivered in our new program with brand new Super Trainer Amoila Cesar! Amoila is a NASM and NCCPT certified personal trainer with clients ranging from pro athletes to celebrities to regular, everyday people. He received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in psychology from the University of Central Florida. This is his first collaboration with Beachbody. He was handpicked to create 6 Weeks of THE WORK because of his intense training regimens, the results he’s achieved with his clients, and his motivating, tough-love workout style

What is 6 Weeks of The Work? 
6 Weeks of THE WORK is cutting-edge functional training designed to help you build real-world strength that translates beyond the gym.

In six weeks, you won’t just be leaner, but you’ll also be stronger, more agile and mobile, and see improvements in your performance in everyday life—all while strengthening your mental game.

--> 6 Weeks of THE WORK is an advanced program designed by a trainer whose job is to make sure his professional athletes and celebrity clients are in peak physical condition.

There are 36 workouts packed with challenging compound lifts, agility drills, cardio exercises, and mobility moves—all designed to help you get in incredible shape in record time. It’s going to be one of the toughest programs you’ll ever take on. And Amoila is keeping it real for ya but having 2 different versions of the program. The original EXPLICIT language version and a clean version with the swearing cut out.

Also in the program materials, you'll find the nutrition guide and also how to incorporate this program with our 2 nutrition programs available as an upgrade option.


Want to try a sample of the 6 Weeks of The Work program? CLICK HERE TO TRY THE SAMPLE WORKOUT FOR 6 WEEKS OF THE WORK

But to do 6 weeks  of the work you gotta pass the Fit Test first to make sure you’re up for the challenge. But, it’ll all be worth it, because in six weeks you’ll see results you never thought possible.

If you're not ready for 6 weeks of the Work, Amoila also created a 4 Weeks Of The Prep to get you ready, physically, for 6 weeks of the work.


It's a toned down version of 6 weeks of the prep. You do have to repeat workouts tho because there are only 11. But that's okay it's only for 4 weeks!


Want to try the sample 4 Weeks Of The Prep workout program? CLICK HERE TO TRY THE SAMPLE WORKOUT! 

4 WEEKS OF THE PREP IS INCLUDED IN YOUR EARLY ACCESS PURCHASE OF 6 WEEKS OF THE PREP! IF YOU'RE READY TO COMMIT TO EITHER OF THESE PROGRAMS CLICK HERE TO GET HOOKED UP WITH MY FAVORITE BUNDLE! 

IF THIS WORKOUT ISN'T YOUR JAM CHECK OUT OUR OTHER NEW PROGRAM BARRE BLEND! Beachbody's first barre workout program! 

Want more daily motivation and inspiration? Click here get free advice, support and encouragement + a free copy of my Clean Eating guide to help you get started on your health and fitness journey! Don't forget to follow me on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK
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