THE BOHEMIAN BLONDE SUPERHERO YOGA

I signed up for a pretty unique yoga class tonight that will be embracing the Seven Spiritual Laws of SUPERHEROS.

It’s a sculpt class that’ll be digging deep into Deepak Chopra’s new book, grooving to some sweet tunes and of course, awakening. One of the suggestions for the class was to dress the part of a superhero such as Wonder Woman or maybe even wearing your own superhero cape, all ideas are welcome!

Ironic enough, this tank top arrived in the mail yesterday. A gift from someone I look up to more than words can describe. Someone that showed me there IS a way to live your life by your own design. And that there IS a way to be your very own boss - my BIGGEST goal in this lifetime heart emoticon

This tank top says, Bohemian. If you follow my blog, you’ll understand the significance this as my name in “cyber space world” is, The Bohemian Blonde.

The Bohemian Blonde is someone I created over a year ago. This “superhero chick” that empowers others, combats self-doubt to push beyond limiting beliefs. Constantly challenging the inner villain (ego). Just as I can feel myself taking a step back I ask, “What would TBB do?” … and immediately I step back OUT of the comfort zone. This entity / superhero woman inspires me daily.

So tonight, I’m going as me, my own superhero, TBB! And like any good super hero, wearing this tank top under my suit jacket in my day job – because that’s pretty cool too.

Who and what does your inner superhero look like? And if you don't have one, make one up, you deserve to heighten your amazing powers - that only you have.

#beYOURsuperhero #ThriveThursday#MotivatedMavens #Thebohemianblonde

MACA ROOT + MORNING SHAKEOLOGY

This shake contains **Maca Root** which plays a vital role in increasing your bodies overall energy and vitality, it aids in this work because it is an adaptogen, which facilitates your body’s ability to balance overall hormonal health. Maca is also a rich source of steroid-like compounds found in both plants and animals that promote quick regeneration of fatigued muscle tissue and respond to stress. {Needed!} This benefits athletes tremendously in rest and recovery as well and cramping and hydration of the muscles. #winwin #allthemacaroot#chhhhhharge!

NEVER MISS A CALL

Took my walkie off for the first time today. Never missing a team call with these gals and our exceptional leader, Jeff! Even when it's 14/16 hour work hauls --- There's no excuses in my book. #doitfortheMavens ✌

PROTEIN PACKED MEAL PREP

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 8 ounces)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the olive oil in a large, nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium high, until hot and shimmering. Add the chicken and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels.
2. Reduce skillet heat to medium low. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp and brown and the fat has rendered, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate (I simply laid another paper towel on top of the plate with the chicken, then stacked the bacon on that). Discard all but 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon fat from the pan.
3. Increase skillet heat back to medium high. Add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, onion, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and the onions are beginning to look translucent, about 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the apples, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook 30 seconds, then pour in 1/2 cup of the broth. Bring to a boil and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved chicken and remaining 1/2 cup broth. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in reserved bacon and serve warm.

HEALTHY SNACKS, IT'S SHOWTIME!

Convention Center food blows billygoats. You get two options: burgers that taste like hockey pucks topped with neon cheese or rubber chicken nuggets. Going into year 3 of the show and I've learned my lesson now! PLAN AHEAD👍 

Here's my plan of attack! Got each outfit lined up for the next two weeks now onto meal planning....I do *luckily* get a mini fridge this year! Ill be detailing WHY I picked what I did on my private Facebook page tonight,Motivated Mavenss.

For anyone traveling, wondering how to eat healthy on the road or want some healthy snack ideas, come on by! 😘

BOHO LOVE + EARTHBOUND TRADING

$30 to feel warm and fuzzy all day....I'll take it! Earthbound Trading Company ✌

JUMP OFF THE CLIFF

Even though we're miles apart, coming together always fuels new energy of motivation, courage and confidence!

Part of jumping off the cliff of life is knowing you have a proper parachute... Im assembling that life pack with each call, each interaction and each new person that decides they too want to jump. {Life is ALL is what YOU make it}

Sure feels good to be in this place and surrounded by these people. #thankful 

SOUL SISTERS

{Excuse me while my heart explodes over here} Julie, you are the sweetest person in the world. I'm so honored and proud to be your friend! In our few short months of knowing each other, we've taken leaps and bounds through challages, tried new things (hello lemon water + pink salt 👌) Watching you lead a triumphant life has made me want to be a better person. I LOVE the messaging on the necklace, "peace comes from within". I'm going to wear this allllll through the show, thank you!!! Looking forward to many years of friendship and of course, DAVE concerts together! Love you Soul Sister! ✌

BENEFITS OF KEFIR

After listening to a podcast on Kefir the other morning, I got all fired up to try it. Its was delicious! Tastes very similar to yogurt. 

Kefir is a milk that has been fermented by a bacteria culture that is present in kefir grains. Kefir grains are made up of yeasts and bacteria that exist symbiotically in a community of proteins and sugars. Simply put, kefir is fermented milk with a host of probiotics (friendly, beneficial bacteria). It is also packed with enzymes, folic acid, vitamins (B and K) and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.

This would be the perfect addition to someone's diet if they were struggling with digestive issues or gets sick easily, I highly believe your immune system is directly associated with your gut health so by keeping that in check is imperative. And for me, with the show coming up next week, many hands to shake and people to see, I'll be swigging this down with my morning smoothies!!! 🍓

Do you drink Kefir?

GLOW TIME

Trying out next weeks lunges + lunches + lattes challenge! 30 minutes of dedication! #GLOWTIME 😍

LUNGES + LUNCHES + LATTES CHALLENGE

All of next week I'll be downtown loading in the exhibitors for the H&G Show! During this time last year, I ate waaaay too many cookies, convention center fast food and just about anything in the moment. I failed to plan ahead and because of that, I wore out so quickly on carbs and sugar. This year is all about commitment *not matter what* and not falling off the train! SO! I'm planning out each one of my quick-clean-lunches, getting 20/30 minutes in each day from an easy to follow fitness routine (in my hotel room) and plenty of water!! This will be my biggest challenge to date - but I'm up for it!

That's 7 days total, Mon - Fri. Lunges, Lunches + Lattes! (yes...you read that right....lattes!)

+ 7 days of clean lunch ideas
+ 7 easy to follow workouts (no subscription needed!) 
+ group encouragement + motivation

Comment, "I love lattes" below and you'll be added! ☕ #MotivatedMavens #ChallengeTime

HOMEMADE STARBUCKS LATTE

HOMEMADE STARBUCKS LATTE RECIPE

* 1/2 scoop of chocolate shakeology
* 1/2 scoop of cafe latte shakeology
* 1 cup of almond (or cashew milk)
* 1/2 cup of water

Blend it all up!

Top with a dash of cinnamon!

Enjoy the this delicious latte and read here about ALL the superfoods included in this powerful drink!

The Top 8 Shakeology Benefits

1. Shakeology lowers your risk of heart disease and diabetes. It significantly lowers your blood pressure and blood sugar levels because its ingredients are rich in antioxidants and rank low on the glycemic index scale. Thus, with a glycemic index rating of just 24, the Shakeology meal replacement shake increases your levels of glycogen and allows more fat to be burned. As a result, heart disease is prevented and your blood sugar and insulin levels are kept stable without dangerous spikes or crashes.

2. Shakeology keeps your immune system healthy. With green and red “superfoods” like Goji berry, Acai berry, Camu-camu, and wheatgrass, Shakeology helps to combat oxidative stress caused by free radicals which threaten to wreck havoc on our bodies and contribute to the aging process. Oxidative stress is the culprit behind many degenerative diseases like cancer and arthritis.

3. It promotes digestive health. The Beachbody Shakeology shake has prebiotics that promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut, helping to improve digestive function. Thanks to Shakeology, your bowel movement becomes more regular, ensuring that your body gets rid of the garbage that it does not need. Disease is prevented as a result, and some participants of an independent study on the efficacy of Shakeology have reported that they have weaned themselves off their colitis medications.

4. Shakeology helps to promote muscle growth and development, and it facilitates the faster healing of wounds. It has proteins and amino acids from whole food sources that ensure quicker muscle repair and the formation of new muscles.

5. It helps with those trying to lose weight. Because the Shakeology cleanse frees the body of toxins, it brings back the body’s state of equilibrium. As a result, the system can now function more efficiently to further get rid of excess weight. Moreover, since it has a low glycemic index rating and is nutrient-dense, this beverage reduces cravings significantly, preventing you from unnecessary snacking.

6. Shakeology promotes mental clarity and focus. It also reduces the incidence of migraines and headaches in those who suffer from these conditions chronically.

7. Drinking Shakeology contributes to healthier skin, nails and hair. Hair is more lustrous, skin is smoother, and nails become stronger by just drinking one glass a day. This can be attributed to Shakeology’s protein and amino acid content.

8. The last of the Shakeology benefits is the overall feelings of wellness and increased energy, attributable to its vitamin and mineral content. Many people have reported significant increases in their energy levels after adding Shakeology to their diet.

If you have yet to try these amazing shakes, and want to test it out before ordering, we offer a sample packet of ALL flavors and even the Vegan shakes to try for a low price before ordering a months worth! Contact me for more information on this or if you have ANY questions! 

xo, Seana

FITBIT GIVEAWAY

I got a call on the way into work today that I had WON this sweet FITBIT {wwwhhhhat!?!? ♥}. On my way over to pick this lovely-lovey prize up, I had an absolute moment of clarity as to why (I think) I was chosen. 

In November of 2015, I decided to become a wellness coach and actively run and lead a community of women looking to feel empowered! Empowered is a loaded word so let me break it down. It's a sanctuary (aka private facebook group) where we share our wellness goals - this being weight loss, nutrition, toning and a splash or two of mediation and self growth through personal development along the way! {wicked cool stuff}

And you know what, we're THRIVING! I cannot tell you how many 'ah ha moments I've had along the way. The community has become SO powerful in the past three months. The individual transformations I've witnessed along the way have brought me to tears, wake me up at 6am to lead before the sunrise and keep me up til midnight - and you know what, I wouldn't have it any other way. I had a challenger last night who told me she has lost over 20 pounds. 20 pounds is life changing! I keep thinking of how much FUN she's going to have on her upcoming shopping trip. She explained to me that this 100% a result of being in the group heart emoticon {very, very proud mama bear right here}

I know this prize isn't for me. It's to be passed on.
I'm just the vessel in which it was received as if God has said, "Here's this gift to remind you that you're on the right path, keep going and pass it on, you're helping so many people"

I want to send this to YOU! You reading this right now!!!

Comment below or like this post and I'll add you to the #MotivatedMavens community where I will release the details on this very exciting FITBIT GIVEAWAY! heart emoticon

21 DAY FIX

Two months before my wedding, I hate a hard plateau. I was unable to lose the last 7 pounds to reach my goal which meant me having to let out my dress in my hips, which I did not want to do! I stumbled across a Facebook post and decided to give the 21 Day Fix a try. I looked into the program extensively, beginning with the the meal planning containers. I found the following information on each:

Blue container: CHEESE, NUTS, AVOCADO, COCONUT
Yellow container: CARBS + STARCHES
Red container: PROTEIN
Green container: VEGGIES
Purple container: FRUIT
Orange container: DRESSING + SEEDS

My desired calorie intake was 1,200 - 1,499 per day calories per day. What that meant was 3 GREEN containers, 2 PURPLE containers, 4 RED containers, 2 YELLOW containers, 1 BLUE container and 1 ORANGE container. What I found was that 1 was actually eating more which completely surprised me!
A typical day looked a little something like this:

21 DAY FIX - SAMPLE DAY

Breakfast1/2 Banana- purpleAlmond Breeze unsweetened - yellowShakeology- red (ice, water, shakeology packet - blended!)

 Morning Snack
Strawberries & Blueberries- purpleGreek Yogurt- red

LunchSpring Mix(Crush it down), Chopped Tomatoes & Cucumbers- green                       *Note* Can use 2 greens here or can use 2 greens for dinner
Boiled Eggs- red (2 eggs)
Bulgur Wheat- yellowSunflower/ pumpkin/peanuts Seeds (pick one)- orangeBalsamic Vinegar- free food

Afternoon SnackHummus- blueYellow Peppers- green

DinnerGrilled/ Baked Chicken- redRoasted Brussels Sprouts- green2 teaspoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Cook Brussels sprouts in this
Dijon Mustard -Free food

After following the meal plans for the first week, I was completely hooked. I could feel my system revving up from the nutrition and slowly I gave my metabolism the perfect boost to burn through the plateau.

That's the nutrition side of things. There was also 30 minute workouts every day....yes, that's right ONLY 30 minutes! Anyone has 30 minutes to crush their goals. You pop in the DVD and before you know it, its done and you feel great.  Each day has a different workout so you're constantly pushing your body through new moves and creating muscle confusion. They're also position so that when you need a little yoga / slow movement, you get that as well.





You probably noticed the morning smoothie up there in the recipe guide. Shakeology is not your generic protein shake. It's actually unlike any shake I've ever had. Shakeology is an ALL NATURAL meal replacement shake that helps with cravings, gives more energy, and can help with weight loss. It is nutrient dense, with super greens, super fruits, prebiotics and probiotics amino acids, anti-oxidants, digestive enzymes, adaptogen herbs (protects body from stress and boots endocrine system) and NOTHING artificial. The VEGAN shakes are 100% lactose, dairy and soy free and use a brown rice protein. I happen to LOVE both the Vegan Chocolate and the Cafe Latte. They're my go-to most every morning. 

GIVING BACK + WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

My little fur baby and I are writing a check to help the animals in Africa. 

Thousands of elephants are being killed every year for their ivory. 60% of the population in Tazania has been killed. 1,215 Rhinos have been killed in South Africa (80% of the worlds rhinos call this place home) Tigers are being harvested for everything - down to their whiskers and sold on the black market. We're slowly watching these animal populations fade away....due to hate and greed.

{Heart breaking!!!!} I want to do more.

I hope this check will assist the team at the World Wildlife Fund to better serve our world and help to protect our animals heart emoticon

Anyone out there make donations?
What speaks to you? I want to explore this area of GIVING more.

#WWF #WorldWildLifeFund #SavetheAnimals#GoodVibes #SendLOVE #OURsharedworld

10 MINUTE YOGA FLOW VIDEO

Yoga (while noticing a pedicure should be in order!) #yikes ✌

Here's a great 10 minute flow that I just followed!

Enjoy 💃

http://buff.ly/1p9uVKX

#yogaeverydamnday

LOOKING FOR AN INTERN

I'm looking for an intern!

*Must commit one hour per day

*Must be open to personal development (podcasts, ignite-your-fire-within books, and much more)

*Must thrive in a team setting (meet new friends and empowering leaders)

*Must dream beyond the 9-5 career (you pick your time, pick your freedom)

Today and tomorrow my team is hosting a glimpse into this coaching business. I have space for 3 more Mavens that I'll take under my wing and show you the ropes (no strings attached). Get a first hand look at what I do as a coach and perhaps take away some crazy good inspiration for yourself!

Sound like something you'd be interested in? Message me, comment below or email directly at motivatedmavens@gmail.com

#MotivatedMavens #2DAYInternship #Whynotyou

BLIZZARD + WINE

And then there's Drew, who brings dinner and wine home in a blizzard. 

Best. Husband. Ever.

Thank you, Apothic Wine.

RECORD SETTING GIRL BOSS MONTH

January was an incredible month for growth and dream catching!