80 Day Obsession in T-Minus 12 Days

If you're like me and the holidays delivered a few (hundred) too many delicious goodies, we're getting back on the healthy-living train in the new year (and whoa, how many years have we been off that train?)

After looking at many options for a structured program for both nutrition and exercise, I was about to jump back on a successful old standby, the 21 Day Fix, when I came to learn about the new 80 Day Obsession, the new program from Beachbody trainer Autumn Calabrese that launches on January 15.
With the addition of the Crock-Pot Express instant pot to our family, meal planning and preparations have begun to maximize success.

If you aren't familiar with the 80 Day Obsession (or Beachbody/21 Day Fix in general), I’ve added a link at the bottom of this post. I'm not a coach, nor do I profit off the promotion of this program. Just sharing some great info. If you are interested in one of these programs, I am happy to put you in touch with my own amazing coach, who is so supporting and inspirational, I'm sure you'll have great success with her too.

The program begins January 15, so you have time to order your gear and get mentally in gear (see what I did there?). I'd love to know if you're doing the 80 Day Obsession too!
Info: Coach Melissa's Fitness on Fire - Link to 80 Day Obsession Pack

Let's see how this goes!

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