Motivation Shaker, Ashley Tabb

Fixate Guacamole This is a great appetizer for the big game and any day!! I love to have guacamole with chips and carrots.  It's also great on salads and sandwiches! 2 cups mashed ripe avocado (approx. 2 large) ¾ cup seeded, chopped Roma tomatoes (approx. 2 medium)  ½ cup chopped onion (approx. ¾ medium onion) 1 Tbsp. finely grated lime peel (lime zest) (approx. 2 limes) ¼ cup fresh lime juice (approx. 2 limes) ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt) ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. seeded, chopped jalapeño (approx. 1 medium) (optional) 1. Combine avocado, tomatoes, onion, lime peel, lime juice, cilantro, salt, pepper, oil, and jalapeño (if desired) in a medium bowl; mix well. 2. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered tightly, a few hours to let the flavors meld. COOK’S NOTE: To keep your guac bright green while storing, press a piece of plastic wrap directly over the top with all air bubbles...

I am often told fitness is too “expensive.” When I ask people if they would be interested in joining me in my online accountability groups and to complete a test group of a new program, their first question is typically, "How much does it cost?"  I get it.  I prefer to get the best price on the items I buy.  I use coupons and love a great sale.  However, rather than asking for the cost first, I want to know about the product or package and what it includes.I also think about how often I will use the item and consider that in the cost.  So when I looked at the cost of joining the online accountability and test group, I looked at what's included in the package: Online Accountability group for support and motivation 1 year access to 1000+ workouts 1 month supply of meal replacement shakes or energy juice and recover drink to limit soreness Optional Step Nutrition Guides Getting Started Guides Wall Calendar/Tracker Cooking shows and recipes Meal pla...

Grab your spot now...I already have mine... We are still weeks from the launch, but VIP early access is available now and I am SOOO excited that I got the official email that I've been approved for the exclusive test group that Shaun T, the program's creator and trainer, will be leading!!! It's a private facebook group where he will go LIVE weekly to give nutrition tips and fitness advice.  He will also post information related to the program and life in general.  Plus Beachbody will provide information throughout the 6-week challenge to help keep the group active and engaged for added support and accountability!! What's even better is I have several friends that have already joined the group AND I can get access for 20 of my friends to the exclusive test group too!! Isn't that exciting?!?!  If you want to do it with me, but don't have an account yet, you can make me your FREE coach by creating a free account . So what is this program that I'm so e...

For the past several years, our kids have been involved with holiday performances.  This will be Courtney's fourth year in the Lexington Dance Factory's Nutcracker production.  She will be in the Lollipop and Chinese dances.  Caroline will make her debut as a Mini Mouse. Courtney will perform on Friday, December 7 for her classmates and other kids that come to the performance for a field trip.  Both girls will be in the 1pm performance on Saturday, December 15 at Transylvania University. Then Courtney will also perform in the 6pm performance on Saturday, December 15 at Transylvania University. Tickets are still available at  https://25654.danceticketing.com/r/?tid=269&sid=0&message&fbclid=IwAR188jP4lOPQ3kdSSc3vp8N7xphiN095IWSjKi1qLpsphaXRndef8VVaa_E. I highly recommend sitting in the balcony!  It's a great view. After rehearsals, we headed to Pies and Pints to meet our friends for dinner before watching a long-time favorite, A...

A few years ago, I flipped my thoughts from "if only" to "only if."  Rather than thinking, "If only I could get to the gym," I  decided to switch to "Only if I bring the gym to me." I stopped feeling frustrated for myself by thinking "if only I had more time." and instead decided "only if I get up earlier will I have time."  Imagine when you stop and look at things from a different angle...what would you accomplish?!? Decide today to get ahead of the curve and rather than thinking "if only in 2019..." instead switch to "only if I start now will I be closer to where I want in 2019."  I am excited to tell you:  Now is the time!! There is a nifty little platform with several programs to choose from and an online group.  But if you aren't ready to make this part of your health and fitness now, that's totally cool.  These programs aren't for everyone.  But if you wa...

We had an amazing holiday week full of our annual traditions: Family photo and the girls got new pajamas from Grammie!  I continued my morning workouts in the basement.  This "me time" not only includes exercise, but quiet time before the girls wake up and reflecting on our many blessings by writing gratitude statements. We've made bowling with the cousins annual outing! The girls have fun improving their bowling skills, playing in the arcade and having a few treats like funnel sticks!!   We bought "deal of the day" gift certificates earlier in the year which gave us $50 of bowling bucks but only paid $15 for them!  Grammie and Grampy always have some fun gifts for the girls that they wrap in tissue paper and we hide outside (weather permitting) for a scavenger hunt.  Each girl has a different color tissue paper to search for her specific gifts.  Gingerbread house decorating has been an annual tradition since Matt was a kid.  ...

I love Black Friday and Ccyber Monday....ok, I love finding any type of deal or sale, anytime of the year!!!  However, now is a great time to score health and fitness goodies for your end of year fitness goals as you start to think about your New Years Resolutions!! Give yourself or someone you love the gift of health and fitness this holiday season. Below I'll lay out several of the items. You can click the link to check out the sales, but remember thousands are shopping this weekend and supplies are limited, so don't wait. Plus, if you want to join my online success group, I'll guide you through getting starting with the program and we can work toward our goals together.  Email me at atabb01@gmail.com for details on how I can support you in reaching your health and fitness goals. These Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals will be available from  November 20th at 10 AM PST to November 27th at 9:59 AM PST . All items are first come, first served and you can purchas...