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WHO IS READY FOR 2017???????????????????????

January is less than two weeks away. EVERYONE will choose something. A diet. A gym membership. A personal trainer. An at-home fitness program. A new fitness class....you get the idea. 

MAKE SURE YOU DON'T FORGET THE SECRET INGREDIENT!

---YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER!---

I am here to help you GET RESULTS and completely TRANSFORM your life from the inside, out! We all know that life happens and without someone checking in with you it is easy to fall off course as the year progresses...DON'T LET THAT BE YOU in 2017!

My next group starts on the 9th. If you do not have Facebook - NO WORRIES. There is a FREE app where you can participate by logging your progress FROM HOME1. 

You must do the work yourself. You've gotta HUSTLE. You've gotta be CONSISTENT. I want you to ENJOY THE JOURNEY and find a NEW LIFESTYLE to help you KEEP the RESULTS you WORK HARD for! 

I'm feeling motivated and am ready to help you get there also!

You can either signup with me by contacting me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.newkirk.7

or by visiting my website:

www.carefreehealthy.com

Fail to plan, plan to fail.....we are planning for RESULTS here!

JOIN ME! I am excited to help you live your best year yet!

Embrace Today

As I was rocking my daughter before her nap this morning it hit me. In two weeks she will be 18 months old already! I know time passes quickly, but WOW. I remember rocking her to sleep during my maternity leave and wondering how she would fit in my lap as she grew...(I'm 5' tall, pushing 5'1 on a good day lol) Today she was all curled up to me. She still fits perfectly and I'm amazed at just how quickly she has grown! I had another thought...if I hadn't taken a LEAP of FAITH at my dream to spend more time with her, I would not be rocking her at this moment. I would be at work...counting down the hours until I could be home with her again. I want to tell you something. This life passes quickly. How we spend our time is completely up to us. Our children will not be home with us forever. Their morning smiles, that messy bed head that pops up to greet us in the morning, those fuzzy footie pajamas, the messy faces as they learn to feed themselves, the tears as their teeth come in, those first words and then sentences.....it all comes and goes SO QUICKLY.

EMBRACE TODAY. Enjoy their smiles, their frowns, their laughs and yes, even their tears. Each day we all get a little older, each day we have the chance to make new memories. Each day is a GIFT. We never know when our last day will be.

I want to share with you the opportunity for more TIME at home. I have been slowly building my own business for about a year and a half now. I started it knowing I wanted to lose my baby weight. I used my transformation to encourage and inspire others to do the same. I was working full time and using my lunch breaks, car commutes, and late evenings to chip away at building my dream. My family comes first. Don't ever let anyone make you think work comes first. If I can do it as a new mom, while working full time and still making time for my husband and daughter, SO CAN YOU.

I am a MUCHHHHHHH happier person than I was a year ago. I am SO much LESS STRESSED as my life feels more balanced now! (I do not feel torn between work and home like I used to!) I have more time to be ME. More time to be the WIFE and MOM I longed to be while feeling torn in a full time job. I always say - We cannot pour from an empty cup. You've gotta invest in yourself some so you can be your absolute BEST for your family!

I did a quick live video last night on my Facebook page about "If you change nothing, then nothing changes..." I want to reach SO many moms and give them that loving PUSH to make a positive change in their lives. ......

To make time for YOU to be your absolute best. To look and feel healthy. To be confident in who you are! There is NO such thing as perfect. Being CONFIDENT in your own skin is worth A LOT. Feeling energetic for your kiddos and family is important. Having a more flexible schedule without busting your rear is comforting! YOU CAN DO THIS!

I am here to support you. To give you those wings to take off and SOAR!

Enjoy every moment with your kids today. If you do not have kids yet, maybe this is something you want to start NOW so that you have a successful business you can work from HOME for when you do start a family. Maybe you already stay home but feel you need a BOOST in self confidence or a source of encouragement! I am here to be that for ya.......being a mama can be hard work. We need to stick together and encourage each other to make the most of each day. To love ourselves for all we do,  and to truly enjoy the simple things in life.

This friday - the 9th - I will be hosting a private group via Facebook for those who have questions about what it is I do and how you can get started yourself! I encourage you to join even if you have a few questions to see if it is a good fit for you. No pressure, if it isn't your thing, that's okay ;) My goal in life is for you to live #carefreehealthy and do your thing, whatever that may be....but if you think you want in on what I'm doing and where I'm going - COME ON! I cannot wait for you to see how wonderful this side is! :)
<3 Andrea.......

Here is the link for the Facebook Event on Friday: Click on link below.......

Andrea's Coaching Sneak Peak!!!47 members

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Vision

Vision. The map. The plan for the bigger picture. Vision defines where you are and where you are going. For 2017 I have a vision for my team. My team is a private group of individuals who simply want more support, more encouragement, more positivity in their lives. Who want freedom and who want to give others the gift of freedom also. Freedom from self doubt, from a negative attitude, from a typical work schedule. Even if you aren't planning to grow your own business, maybe you want to be part of something bigger than yourself. To have a network of others also encouraging one another to eat better for their health. To exercise to stay strong and toned, to stay positive and build one another up! Simply a positive "fitfam" to be part of! In 2017 I plan to pour even more into the lives of those coaches who are on my team! We will lead together, travel together, and make this world a better place - one person at a time. If you've ever wondered if there is more to life- there is! Join me in 2017! For Q&A I've got more info on my website @ www.carefreehealthy.com or simply PM me! I cannot WAIT to have you join me! ❤️

Just Whistle

Here is a post from last month about my brother and our song...I haven't been able to blog about it just yet - so here's this for now...

Please "like" and "share" to share the love!
This is the song we wrote together! 🎼❤️📽
Here's a little story behind this song:

I lost my brother last weekend. One week ago today I went to his apartment to meet my family and be together after hearing the tragic news. While sitting by his guitar I found the original papers on which I had written the lyrics from January of 2015...
One of my favorite memories with my brother Zach and husband Jacob is from January 31, 2015, the evening this song was written. Zach had recently moved to Missouri for a new job and to be closer to me! His birthday was on January 2, and he was especially excited about life (as he always was) and feeling extra inspired. He brought his new guitar over and we sat outside under the stars by a fire. His words were, "My year of 23 will be my best year yet. God has a big plan for my life."
My brother and I have always had a deep connection through music, and we had played together since childhood. Piano was always my place and he accompanied me with guitar or drums most of the time. That evening Zach played his guitar, Jacob played his djembe, and since the piano could not come outdoors, I was scribbling his lyrics down with a sharpie in the dark! We must have been out there for hours simply enjoying each other’s company! That was the last time I thought about that song until 10/10/16, when I found those papers again.
The moment I realized what I was looking at I KNEW I had to pull that song together and learn how to play it on guitar to share Zach’s words with the world! This song is so special to me, and I know he would be proud for you to hear it.
I officially made up my mind on Thursday, October 13th, that I would pull this song together and play it at his Celebration of Life. Philippians 4:13 promises we can do ALL things through Christ who gives us strength. I knew with God’s help I could make this happen in two days and stay strong enough to sing it for Zach.
God is good. Let me tell you, even while I’m experiencing pain and mourning, I feel comforted knowing God will never leave us. I truly believe that God will use my brother’s life and this song to reach many. Zach was right. God did have big plans for his life! Everything happens for a reason and perhaps you are meant to hear this song and feel encouraged, feel inspired, and feel uplifted.
Please ignore the fact that this is a rough recording. This is the very first time I ever played this song for a crowd. I learned guitar in a few days to play it the way Zach intended it to be. My voice is not strong since I’m keeping back tears and trying to make it through the song...Listen to the words and know they are meant to encourage us!
It is crazy to me that even though this was written almost two years ago, the words seem relevant and are exactly what I needed to hear right now as I learn to heal from his death. Life can get messy. It can seem absolutely out of control and not make sense at times. I want you to know that we have a God who loves us more than we can ever imagine and he will NEVER give us more than we can handle.
Let this song be an inspiration to you. My brother ALWAYS made the best out of every situation. He always had a smile on his face and chose to live life to the fullest! He loved others and would do anything for anyone. He loved out loud! I titled this song “Just Whistle” because that is the chorus he “sang” that evening this song was written. I believe his positive attitude can be heard through this song “Just Whistle.” I am SO encouraged by him to live my life intentionally! Don’t sweat the small things, dare to dream and love out loud, and always tell those you love how much they mean to you! We never know when our last day on earth will be.


Please “like” and “share” this video if it encourages, inspires, or uplifts you. Share the love and pass on Zach’s legacy. Thanks for listening to “Just Whistle.” -Written by, Zachary Rohde, Andrea Newkirk, and Jacob Newkirk.

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE VIDEO - recorded live at his Celebration Of Life:

https://youtu.be/WdaebJshfiw

It is amazing what three days of focus can do for your body! Often our body needs a little reset to give our system a fresh start and jumpstart our metabolism. It is never too late to restart and jump on track towards being your best version of yourself! I know after the holidays and new year, it will be great to do a detox and start new again! If you've been off course with your eating habits, maybe you'll consider wiping your slate clean with a quick detox! Your body will thank you! 

Something that is beneficial is giving your body a break from dairy, gluten, and processed foods! I will be doing this myself in January as I start 2017 strong! (Something to consider for yourself as well...)

Let me know if you have any questions about how you can join me with this detox as well!

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Dream!

To change your future, you must simply make the decision to do so....AND GO AFTER IT. When I was pregnant I KNEW I would want to have more time at home once my daughter arrived. I was determined to make that happen. While success isn't automatic, it is WORTH putting the effort in! After a year and a half of consistency I'd have to say that replacing half of my full time income has been worth it. While the financial side is great, my main drive comes from the fact that life is SHORT. Time passes QUICKLY. My daughter will not be little forever. I WANT to be here for those slow mornings, first milestones, and days at home with no schedule! This opportunity is allowing that to happen. What has changed in me? I'm not afraid to dream and GO AFTER what I love! I used to be judgemental about it, scared about the fact that I could fail....but then I realized - the time will pass anyway! I had to decide if it was worth taking a chance at affecting my future in a crazy, positive way. Am I glad I took that leap now? ABSOLUTELY. 2017 is around the corner. Who's gonna be the next one to take the leap with me? This side is SO much better...to fly you must first jump!!! #fly #girlboss #goals #mom #life #baby #maternity #leave #home #family #love #priorities #momlife #healthy #free #freedom #financialfreedom #carefreehealthy #boss #bossbabe #dream #dream #dreamer www.carefreehealthy.com

Trust

I am a planner. I always have been. Sometimes the unknown can be stressful! I get it! Since the summer of 2015, I have been trying this whole new idea of truly giving up control and letting God step in and amaze me...... and I can honestly say, I have never once been disappointed! In fact, the plans that God has for my life and what he has already been doing are far greater than what I could've planned myself! 

Today I want to encourage you to pray more and plan less. I know that sounds totally backwards to some and probably stupid to others. I speak from experience when I tell you that giving up control and trusting more in the one who loves us most, is one of the decisions you'll ever make! 

Embrace the unknown, stop and enjoy the little things in life, and know that you're greatest and most rewarding adventure is on the other side of fear. Take that bold step and know that HE WILL come through for you......but only when you step back and TRULY LET HIM. 

Have a great day guys! 💋

#faithmovesmountains #bebravebebold #trust

Why going makeup free for one week will change you for the better

As many of you know, I am all about living a #carefreehealthy life! I believe it is important occasionally detox and stick with eating clean as an 80/20 rule. It is also important to stay active, at least a few times a week with an exercise program you enjoy. One thing I have not touched on yet, mainly because I had not done it myself, is doing a SKIN detox. 

A skin detox you ask?

Why?

-your skin will thank you

-you will learn to love your imperfections

-your skin cells will have a chance to regenerate 

-you will find a new type of confidence you didn't know you had

-you will develop a new type of "glow" from allowing your skin to breathe more

So, today is day 5 for me and it has not been easy. While I do not wear a lot of makeup, I still "hide" behind a little concealer, tinted moisturizer, or foundation. 

One thing I'm already able to tell is my skin is starting to clear up! Water intake is important as well - we must hydrate from the inside to give our skin, our largest organ a good "drink."

Our society is SO FIXATED on perfection and by NOT wearing makeup this week I am learning that inner beauty, TRUE, RAW, REAL us is where its at! While there is nothing wrong with wearing makeup (and I enjoy it actually) I believe it is important to occasionaly give our faces a break and allow it to heal and re-set, just as a detox would do for the rest of our bodies! 

I want to encourage you to do the same! If you do not want to do this for a week, start small with maybe just two days - Saturday and Sunday for example. I look forward to hearing what you think! Summer is a great time to go makeup-free as sweating with makeup on can also lead to more breakouts!  I look forward to hearing back from you with what you think of this challenge. 

True beauty comes from the inside and this is just one way to prove that we do not need makeup to feel ourselves, to feel beautiful, or to feel confident. 

Let your skin breathe, let it reset, and reveal that inner glow that is waiting to be seen!

Make it happen

We prioritize what matters to us. What matters to you? What do you want to have more time for? What do you want to be able to afford? What goals do you have for yourself with your own health and fitness? I've been able to turn my fitness transformation into a career and I'm nobody special! I am here to tell you that YOU can do the same thing! I'm here to pay it forward and get you started on your own transformation with your health, fitness, and finances! Message me on Instagram or Facebook or connect with me on carefreehealthy.com ! #goals #truth #bodyafterbaby #mom #livebydesign #momlife #baby #dream #dreambig #carefreehealthy #live #love #exercise #eatclean #motivate #coach #inspire

Eye makeup tips for when you're wearing glasses

1: Shadow! Keep your shadow neutral and ✨ bright! Glasses tend to cast small shadows depending on the angle, so you want to keep it light!

2: Eyeliner! Thinner eyeliner complements thinner frames, while thicker eyeliner complements thicker frames! Keep the color or shade of eyeliner brighter than your frame color, so your eyes stand out! (Again, nothing darker to add to any shadowing from frames!)

3: Mascera! Choose volumizing instead of lengthening! Plump those lashes up instead of making them reach your lenses! Haha...

4: Eyebrows! Boost your brows a little! Shade them in a touch so they sit nicely about your cute frames! 

5: Smile! Inner confidence is the best way to enhance your natural beauty 😘

Who knew there were so many details to consider when wearing glasses? Haha! I love wearing my glasses because let's be real...I'm kind of a dork, so that's just an 

outer way to complement my inner "me"...

What are your favorite types of frames? Metal or plastic? Sleek or bold? Traditional or trendy? Whatever you rock, remember these little tips so your eyes "pop"!!!

👌🏼

Have a great week!

-andreanewkirknaturalliving 

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I am here to inspire, motivate, and support you!

To my dreamers...

Stop limiting your future with what seems "possible." I PROMISE you when you start seeing your potential and your future with a different mind you'll start seeing things in a whole new light! 

Romans 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

We can only do so much. When we tap into a God who is so much BIGGEER than us, we are  able to do MUCH BIGGER things with our lives! So stop worrying, start trusting, start dreaming! 

#dreamer #imseeingthebiggerpicturenow #truth #carefreehealthy #dudejoinme

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Check it out!!! I'm here to keep you encouraged, motivated, and on track with your health, fitness, and business goals!!! Happy Friday! P.S. I will be leading a March accountability group for those who want to get back on track with healthy eating, a workout routine, or start their own business! #carefreehealthy #fitmom #healthylife #exercise #eatclean #like #page #goals #motivation #workout #boss #girlboss #fitness #leadbyexample #strongereveryday 

Success vs Significance

I want to share something that is on my heart tonight. I want you to realize there is a HUGE difference between being successful and being significant. Success is just temporary. Yea, it feels great and the status of being "successful" is nice. BUT: if that is all you are focusing on in life YOU WILL NEVER BE FULFILLED. Significance is the eternal difference you make in a person. It is the very stamp you mark your legacy with. How many people are you able to impact in a positive way? Who are you able to share Christ with? What is the CORE of who you are? What is most important to you? If tomorrow was your last day on earth who would you spend your time with? What would you spend your time doing? These are all things we too easily forget about during our crazy, fast-paced lives! What matters is family. relationships. spending quality time with those who are most precious to us. 

Don't get so wrapped up making a living that you forget to make a life. 

I am currently in the process of designing how I want my life to be written. I will NEVER strive to be successful because my purpose on earth is FAR greater than success. I can promise you I will strive to be SIGNIFICANT because THAT is why I am here. We have all been created with talents and passions that are specifically ours. Nobody else will be able to do the same thing you can do, the way you can do it - simply because nobody else is wonderful you! 

I want you to take a moment - less than three minutes and watch this video. When it is over I want you to WRITE DOWN what is most important to you. I want you to decide what you want your life to look like.......because you have the freedom and the ability to live it exactly how you want to, regardless of what others have told you that you are capable of. This coaching opportunity has completely BLOWN ME AWAY with what is possible. I am here to help you dream! To help you create a life you are proud of! To help you find happiness and freedom that does not come from chasing success! 

I wish you a fabulous Friday evening and enjoy your weekend with the ones you love! 

If you want to share your goals and dreams with me - you know I'm here and excited to talk to you! I'm a dreamer myself and love getting excited with you about where you want this life to take you! Get out of your own way and dream! Sky's the limit!

I share these thoughts with you because I genuinely care about you! 😘

#carefreehealthy #daretodream #imhereforya

https://youtu.be/BOksW_NabEk

-andreanewkirknaturalliving

While talking to a friend yesterday I had a flashback.....a rather important one to myself! Something I am SURE you can relate to......something I didn't know if I should share.....BUT. I believe it is important to be transparent to best help those around me!

Last summer during my maternity leave my husband and I were on a SUPER tight budget! 8 weeks of UNPAID maternity leave isn't exactly easy to catch up from. I knew I was going back to work and that we would be able to get caught up financially......the thing is, who likes to work full time and still feel that you live paycheck to paycheck? NOT ME! My husband and I are best friends so to have finances as a strain on our relationship is not helpful at all. I had heard about the Beachbody Coaching opportunity as a business in the past but didn't know if I could make it work, or could do that as a business.....I didn't even have any extra money to get my first challenge pack to start my own transformation and start my business.

My husband and I had two garage sales that summer to have money towards our house payment. In adding up our profit I looked at him and said, I really think this Coaching thing is worth a try. He agreed to let me take some of that money, which seemed really risky at the time, and I bought my challenge pack and started my own business. For the mamas who are reading this post I know you'll understand my next thought:

Besides feeling stressed over our money situation I was unhappy with how I looked when I looked in the mirror. Yes, I was still on maternity leave. No, there was not a single thing I regretted about having my sweet, sweet daughter! For some silly reason us women always look at ourselves with a critical eye!  I was ready to commit and make a positive change in my self esteem and in my fitness routine.

The moment I clicked "complete order"  my stomach sank. Thoughts of doubt filled my mind. What if I didn't finish the program? What if I didn't have time to plan clean eating meals? What if this whole business idea is a joke and waste of my time and money? THOSE ARE ALL NORMAL THOUGHTS!

Fast forward six months............

My daughter will be seven months old this month already! TIME GOES BY SO QUICKLY! Those silly doubts I had in July are reminders of how human we are to put our dreams in a box! I am currently 4 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight! I FEEL BETTER than before I was pregnant because my nutrition is dialed in with an entire new mindset of how I view food! My convenient and effective daily workouts have become a "norm" in my everyday routine besides working full time. Shakeology is at least ONE daily meal for me - sometimes two as it has helped me TREMENDOUSLY with my weight loss goals! I will NEVER stop drinking it and when my daughter is older she will be able to drink it also!

The exciting financial part? I no longer work full time just to live paycheck to paycheck! I am making AT LEAST  a couple hundred dollars extra each month! That's enough to cover my own monthly cost of Shakeology AND have money left over! The BEST PART? The amount doesn't stop there. As I continue to work my business, it continues to grow exponentially!

I am SO glad I decided to say "YES" and FIND A WAY to start my business! I totally understand the scary financial decision to start. Money DOES NOT grow on trees so to try something new on a new path can be terrifying.

All I can say is Beachbody has changed my life for the better! I am getting in the best shape of my life, I feel more confident than ever (that is worth A LOT) , and financially I am doing the best I ever have.

I share this with you not to brag, but to tell you THERE IS MORE for you than the daily grind and always feeling broke, tired, and unhappy with yourself. I am currently looking for FIVE ladies who want the same thing that I have found. I will be here to support you, encourage you, and help YOU grow your own business as well! The only way is up! We are a TEAM. I will do this WITH YOU. You can do it! I had my doubts - all the way until today when I realized my Beachbody account had more in it today for the first time than what my average regular checking account has in it during the week! I promise those doubts fade away when you get to the other side and see your dreams slowly come true! Stop limiting yourself and live by design!

Now.....who are those 5 ladies who want in? Let's do this! #girlboss

text or call me if this is for you! 314-578-7769    :)

-andreanewkirknaturalliving