Beachbody On Demand ALL ACCESS PASS is HERE!

Oh my goodness!  The All Access Pass of Beachbody on Demand is FINALLY here!!!!  First of all, if you don't know what Beachbody On Demand is to begin with then let me tell you! It is basically the "Netflix" of workouts but even cheaper!  I can think of a million reasons of why I LOVE On Demand!  Especially being a busy mom!

Beachbody On Demand Basic Package
In the current Beachbody On Demand (BOD) membership you can access over 25 programs, exclusive workouts but one downfall is a lot of the newer programs (Core de Force, 21 Day Fix, Country Heat, 22 Minute Hard Corps) are not fully unlocked. What that means is,  unless you had purchased the complete program, the only access to it was through a "Sneak Peek" (one sample workout) to give you an idea if you might like the program in case you wanted to purchase it in the future.

Before I tell you about the All Access Pass let me tell you how I got hooked!

#1 Reason:  I am a Busy Mom - TIME is of the essence Every.Single.Day
For starters, once I had my first baby, I realized that getting to the gym was just not an option for me.  I know I could have packed up the baby, lugged him to the gym, dropped him off and have gone to a class but let me be honest and quite frank.  While that might work for some, for me it was just a no.   Time for me is of the essence being a working mom, and even just being at home for my second maternity leave. Honestly, I don't have time for a 2 hour ordeal to get to the gym for a 45 min to 60 min workout plus all the time it would take just to get there with one or both of my kids and certainly not to do that daily to really make changes in my body.  Getting to church can just be a challenge!  When a melt down happens... I end up going home!  So there is was no point for me taking that chance and end up having to go home half way during a workout!  And I had WAY BETTER RESULTS working out at home than I ever did at the gym!  Check out my transformation story!

I started off working out at home with the good ole dvd's and that worked for me, then when On Demand became available that was revolutionary for me!  I didn't even have to change a DVD when I wanted to switch up my workout! I had any workout available to me at my finger tips that I could utilize depending on my mood and time for the day! Yes, some workouts as short as 10 mins to get my heart pumping! (Aka: 10 Min Trainer, Tony Horton!)

I also LOOOOOVVVEEE that I don't need a lot of space!  I do have a space in the basement that I use, usually but if the baby is up and cranky, I can bring my laptop anywhere and workout!  Here I am doing the 21 Day Fix, between my couch and coffee table!  Can't beat that!

How I stream my workouts?
There are tons of options for streaming your On Demand pass!  First though, you certainly need internet/wifi.  If you don't have internet/wifi then please contact me for other options to getting set up with working out at home.

For those with wifi/internet all you need is a device to stream your workouts. I personally use my laptop or my iPhone (with the BOD app) if I am travelling.  On my laptop, I go to my browser, find the website and log in. I keep my laptop logged in all the time so all I have to do is select the program or workout I want with two clicks!  You can also access workouts though Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, playstation or you can use your Smart TV!  As long as you have a browser you are good to go!

Check out this link to see a video on the All-Access Pass!

How is the All Access Pass different than the Basic Beachbody on Demand option? What is included?
* 12 month Membership to Beach on Demand with the ENTIRE digital Library (ALL CONTENT unlocked) for one year!  PLUS any new programs that will be launched in 2017!!!
*  You will have access to all the nutrition guides, program manuals for every single program. This includes upgraded versions, bonus workouts and the Fixate Cooking Show with Autumn!!!
* Shakeology (30 Day Supply, flavour of choice) with the option of continuing with or without Shakeology past the 30 days. Regardless, the BOD All Access continues for 12 months! :)
*Portion Fix (includes 7 piece portion control container set, eating guide, additional large blue container perfect for bigger dishes and a  Shakeology, shaker cup!
* Access to my monthly virtual bootcamp groups through 2017 including a life time group.
*1:1 support, motivation and accountability!

What are my Options?

Option #1: The BEST option of course is the bundled Package!!! You will have access to the ENTIRE digital library, the nutrition guides, program manuals for every single program, PLUS even get the portion fix containers, 30 Days of Shakeology and ME as your to support you 1:1.  So no having to decide on one single program to kickstart your New Year!!!

I already have On Demand. Can I upgrade to the All Access Pass?
Option #2:  Yes, you can totally upgrade to the All Access Pass!!! All you have to do is use this link to upgrade your account to the All Access Pass - anything previously paid will be prorated to your account. Use this link to upgrade:  www.BODMembershipChange.com.

What are the prices for All Access Pack?

*The Annual All-Access Beachbody on Demand Challenge Pack is $231 CAD ($199 USD) for a limited time.  This includes all your all-access pass, portion fix, nutrition plan, containers, shaker cup and one month supply of Shakeology and access to my 2017 virtual bootcamp groups.

*The Annual All-Access Beachbody on Demand Membership is $99.95. This option does not include Shakeology, portion plan/containers or access to my virtual bootcamp groups.

*You can also choose an Annual All-Access BOD Kickstart Challenge Pack which includes everything from the Challenge Pack option PLUS a 3 Day Refresh Kit for $277 CAD ($239 USD).

*If you purchased a challenge pack between 12/1 and 12/26 then you can upgrade this pack to the All-Access membership for $77 CAD ($69 USD) using this link:www.BODMembershipChange.com

How do I get started?

~If you are an existing customer, you can cancel your current BOD membership and Shakeology home direct and get the challenge pack option.

~If you are a new customer, I would love to help you on your journey or help you get set up!

~If you are already working with a Beachbody coach, then I encourage you to reach out to your coach to see what options are available for you.

What Can I offer You as a Coach?

Oh my goodness! Whether you live near or far, your experience in an online virtual Bootcamp can't be compared!  As a coach, I provide daily support online through my virtual bootcamps. I share with you tips, tricks and techniques that have personally helped me over the last couple of years (almost 3 years) that have truly helped me find that balance, healthier lifestyle that has been passed on to my family!  I love what I do and am passionate to help as many people as I can to develop a healthier more fulfilling life!  Please check out my journey on my blog to find out what really prompted me to make a change.... a lifestyle change ----->FROM the comfort of my OWN HOME!

Thank you so much for checking out my blog!  If you are interested in joining one of my online bootcamps this New Year, please reach out to me by email: sasijewelry@gmail.com or click here and filling out an application!  

Romesco Garlic Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles

What a great, fast and super healthy meal! This meal was inspired from Melissa and Dallas Hartwig's "Whole 30" guide to total health and food freedom. I plan to do the Whole 30 in February!  Check it out and if you are interested, I would love to have you be apart of the group. It is free! You just need the guide and a willingness to follow along!

This meal was hubby and kid approved too!  That is always a win!  Last week I made cauliflower risotto. I thought it was great and my husband was like, "Nope. Not a fan!"

My son OBSESSES over noodles and honestly, I think the fact that the zucchini was "noodle looking" totally hooked him! He could still slurp up the noodles just as if it was spaghetti!  Too cute!

I adapted this recipe from the Whole 30 to save a little time! I used fresh tomatoes instead of the canned crushed that it called for. The book said if you plan to freeze the sauce then canned tomatoes would be better. The other thing I adapted is I used already cooked frozen shrimp. I thawed the shrimp in a colander with cold water and added them straight to the sauce when it was almost finished so that they would be heated and not be over cooked. The original recipe had you saute onions/garlic in a frying plan then add the raw shrimp and cook. I am sure that would have been great, but the sauce seemed to be enough flavour for me that I didn't feel like taking that extra step but if you choose to do that, then go for it!

I decided to add more veggies to the Romesco sauce and combine that recipe with the Tomato Sauce recipe also in the cookbook for some added nutrition.   Feel free to chose the ingredients that you would like to use! Many are optional!

To get the veggies tiny enough I also used a hand powered veggie chopper. Oh my goodness it saved SO MUCH chopping time, I couldn't believe it. It has been sitting in my cupboard forever and I thought I would dig it out to see how it worked. It was amazing! I would give this kitchen tool an A++!  You could also use a food processor if short on time for getting the veggies chopped fine, but that adds another dish to wash.  I hope you enjoy!


Prepare the Zucchini Noodles:
4 medium zucchini (about 4 cups worth)

Using a zucchini spiralizer (aka: Veggetti) , prepare your zucchini. I purchased my Veggetti for about $20 at Bed, Bath and Beyond and the investment was worth it! My Veggetti is a hand operated one, but there are many other versions to get your zucchini in spiral or noodle form!

Using the Veggetti, rotate the zucchini until it has been turned into noodles.  Discard the core and set the noodles aside until you are ready to use them.  I would make sure that you have the sauce and shrimp prepared as the noodles will not take long to steam.

Ingredients for Romesco/Tomato Sauce:

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 c chopped almonds (*optional - this WAS in the original recipe, but I didn't use them)
1 small onion diced
1 medium carrot finely diced (*optional - not in original recipe)
2 medium celery stalks finely diced (*optional - not in original recipe)
3 cloves of minced garlic
1 tsp chili powder (If you don't want to use the chili pepper or the paprika just use 1tsp of thyme   AND oregano for a milder flavour)
1 tsp paprika
6 fresh plum tomatoes chopped (or diced tomatoes). The recipe suggests to seed the fresh tomatoes. I did not.
1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp himalayan pink salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
31-40 frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
Fresh/dried parsley for garnish (*optional)

(Optional: 1/2 cup almonds, chopped -- I didn't add this in)

Steps to prepare the sauce:
In a sauce pan, heat the oil. (***If using the almonds, then add them to the oil when it is hot and toast for 3 minutes and stir often and then continue on with the rest of the steps).  Add and cook the onion, carrot and celery until the onion is transparent.  Add in the minced garlic and cook until the garlic is aromatic.  Then add the chili powder and paprika and cook another minute.

Add the plum tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and salt.  Cook until the tomaotes become soft and some liquid has formed. Make sure to stir up the tiny bits on the bottom of the pan.  Stir every 20 minutes.  I allowed my sauce to cook for about 40 minutes.  IF USING the CANNED TOMATOES, then just cook until the sauce has warmed (about 2 minutes).

Blend/puree sauce, return sauce to pan and add cooked shrimp. Warm sauce with shrimp and heat for an additional 3 minutes or until the shrimp is heated thoroughly. (I actually did not puree the sauce and found it delicious!)

Zucchini Noodles:

Add 2 cups of water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Add a colander or a steamer inside the large pot of boiling water and add the zucchini noodles.  Cover and steam the noodles for about 2-3 minutes.  Drain the noodles and transfer them to individual plates.  Top with the Romesco Sauce and garnish with fresh or dried parsley!  Enjoy! This dish would also be great with a pinch of parmesan cheese too!!

Enjoy and let me know how you like it!