Streamline Your Health
Nutrition & Recipes
Abs really are made in the kitchen. Meal planning and prepping used to freak me out, so I know what you are thinking. I take the approach to better nutrition in baby steps to help you be successful long term.
Fitness
My journey started by committing to the infamous 90 day at-home workout program, P90X®. I know one of the many programs my company has will help you get started on your journey, too.
Self Love
My main goal for you, whether you're visiting my page for one minute or stay on your journey with me for life, is to develop your self love. Self love is so important, especially for former competitive athletes and teachers that care a lot about their jobs.
Mental Wellness
Mental health is just as important, if not more important, than physical health. It’s the reason I invested in a life coach as well as a therapist in my late 20s. Follow my journey and join my team to get this same support and guidance on your mental health journey as well.
Personal Coaching
It's hard to start new goals alone, especially workout and nutrition goals. I needed my husband, Cody, as my accountability partner when I first started my journey. If you don't have a spouse or friend to rely on, that's what me and my team are here for.
Uplifting Community
Hope, Emily S., Abbey, Emily J., Haley, and Meg are just a few names you'll come to know as your best friends and mentors. I KNOW your name belongs on this list someday!
Latest Blog Posts
July 1st; the 3rd Quarter of 2020
Sonny can’t believe we are in the 3rd quarter of 2020 already! 🐶.My goals for this quarter are:▪️To continue to rest more than I’m comfortable with because my body needs it! I did grow a human for 9 months after all. 🤰🏻Well, really 10 months now!!▪️To be more present, especially with our little peanut on the way any day now. ((Did you hear that little one…ANY DAY NOW!!)) #pastdue .▪️To not be afraid to ask for help when I need it. This will be challenging for me too once baby is here because I like to do it all ((or think that I can)).What are you goal(s) for this 3rd quarter of the year?? ⬇️⬇️⬇️
40 weeks pregnant!
The letter board says it all 🤣.Got the idea for the bay size from @thegingypants . Baby is the size of a baby and needs to come out now! I also officially do not like due dates, only because baby isn’t here yet and the anticipation of when baby will decide to come is killing me! 🤣.I still feel pretty much the same as last week, despite some worries about induction if it comes to that. I know whatever happens, all I want is a healthy baby here earth 🌎 side..I had a non stress test today and it went great! I have another scheduled for next week if baby still isn’t here..Please pray for baby to come naturally for us instead of having to be induced! 🙏🏻
Daily Meal Plan at 39 Weeks Pregnant 🤰🏻
It’s weird to say this, but this whole pregnancy I do feel I’ve eaten less than before I was pregnant. I just haven’t been as hungry and usually eat when I’m still not hungry but know I need to eat. I think my stomach is so squished I get full so quickly and just aren’t as hungry. Plus I’ve been so lazy lately I don’t feel I need to eat as much as I used to. I wonder if I’ll be ravenous once baby does come and my stomach has more room? 😆 I know you burn lots of calories breastfeeding, too. I haven’t had any cravings this pregnancy, either which surprises some people. I have enjoyed more sweets/treats than usual just because, but it’s hard to stuff those down at the end of the day to be honest! 😆.• Breakfast • 1/2 c oats with almond milk, about 1 1/2 c berries, spoonful of peanut butter, 1 tsp ground flaxseeds and chia seeds.• Lunch • About 1 c rice, 1 leftover Italian sausage, sautéed green beans and mushrooms, pineapple cup on the side, handful of some chips.• Snack • 6 dates.• Dinner • whole wheat tortilla with cheese, side […]
I’ve got a secret to tell you!
I have the secret to get rid of stress eating and junk food cravings….NO you don’t have to give up pizza, brownies or ice cream. Or Chick-Fil-A if that’s your thing 🙌🏻. All it took me was one simple meal, once a day ((sometimes counting it as a snack and not a meal because, ya know, hunger strikes)) to this secret..Just today a client of mine texted me saying she “liked it a lot!” when she used it to start her journey with my community..✨ S A L T E D ✨ C A R A M E L ✨ comes out tomorrow as a limited edition flavor, perfect for replacing that high calorie & high sugar coffee drink you like getting..Get on my list to be the first to try it and one winner will get a surprise goodie bag from me with EIGHT samples in it! Drop a “🙌🏻” if you’d be open to more info! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
What if you were paid to live a health & fitness lifestyle?
At the end of the day, don’t get me wrong, I am WAY more driven to be a coach because of the relationships and community 👯♀️ of Empowered Dream Chasers my team has built. I love ❤️ helping other women find self love like I have in my community, but what I also love are the possibilities this business brings towards personal freedom, time freedom, and financial freedom..Right now, I’m able to contribute to a couple of house bills with the earnings I make as a coach which is AWESOME to me, especially only working about 1-2 hours a day, 5 days a week. And my income has grown every year with those same hours. My big, scary, hairy, audacious goal is to match my teaching income on part time hours. I know it’s doable because it’s been done before by other teachers who are also coaches..What financial goals do you have for yourself or your family? *Team Beachbody® does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach’s income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill. See our Statement of Independent Coach Earnings for the most recent information on […]
Are you too busy to read this?
It’s funny, even when we get more time on our hands, we are all still so busy. 🤷🏻♀️.Now I honestly cannot say I’m busy at all right now tbh. I’m 38 weeks pregnant y’all 🙌🏻 and I’m out for the summer as a teacher. And with things opening back up here in Michigan during the pandemic, I’m still nervous to go places, so I don’t. But I usually am a busy bee!.I reached my highest rank in my business last year when I was at my busiest: my family needed me more than ever before, I was in more than one group helping clients and pushing myself harder with working my business, I was teaching full time and at a new school (which in a way feels like first year teaching all over again a little bit with all new curriculum)…but somehow, God had different plans for me..There will never be the perfect time. Actually the perfect time is NOW for you if you’ve read this far and have been waiting for a sign to make a change. Take the leap. God will be there whether you do or don’t, but why not try? We are ALL busy, but did […]
Success Stories
Arlene has been the best coach/mentor I could ask for! For almost a year I’ve learned so much from her in order to change my lifestyle and become a much healthier and happier person. She is SO inspirational and keeps me motivated to make the best decisions for me on even my craziest and most stressful days. I’m incredibly thankful to have her as a coach and friend along this journey!
Arlene is the most supportive and compassionate person that I know- which makes her an amazingly inspirational coach! She is not afraid to share and is always there to listen. Arlene not only helped me physically, but has been a support for me emotionally as well. I feel lucky to call her a friend.
Arlene is absolutely amazing. She is super supportive, so encouraging, and walks with you through your journey. Her positive attitude draws you in and makes you feel super comfortable. I was able to finally finish and entire workout program, while being encouraged by her, for the first time ever. Thank you Arlene for you time,.effort, support, love, and encouragement �
It’s been fun connecting with Arlene over the past year through health and fitness. We have known each other since… middle school I think? Arlene is a great support and accountability partner. She is willing to work with you on your specific goals and meet you where you’re at on your own fitness journey. The support of her group has helped me stick with my plans to achieve my goals!
I love Arlene and how incredibly supportive she is! I have been looking for some serious accountability for a while during my fitness journey, and it’s been so hard to find! But she reached out to me and has not given up on me (even when I’m seriously slacking). She always so good about reaching out to simply see how life is going. She interested in just more than tracking my workouts, she’s into the personal side as well!
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