SPRING IS HERE

Indeed! Thank goodness for the arrival of Spring, and for the Dandy Lions!

Dandy Lions (dandelions) are actually a very useful and wonderful thing.


DANDELION USES

They can be used for food and for medicine. We used to make a very delicious dandelion salad in spring.

(Or can be held underneath your chin to see if you like butter!)


TEA AND WISHES

Dandelions can truly be found everywhere and even be wild foraged for food, Tea, and herbal medicine. Their cheerful yellow color is also a welcome sight after a bleak winter.

Although seen  as a 'weed' by many, the humble dandelion is truly quite Dandy. (A 'Dandy Lion' can also be very cute too.) And, you can also make wishes on the seeds!


YOU CAN BE A DANDY LION TOO!

Show everyone that you're a Dandy Lion in this 'punny' and adorable T-Shirt! ...And with a simple but elegant dandelion lapel pin boutonniere. Most of all, don't forget your manners.

Or perhaps a high-end linen suit worthy of a Dandy Lion, or maybe even a quiet luxury Loro Piana wool baseball cap like the one seen on Succession.


THE NAME DANDELION

The name for the dandelion plant came from the leaves which resemble the teeth of a lion (dents de lion in French). The bright yellow flower also resembles a lion's mane.

This marvelous 'weed' is truly very Dandy!



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GOOD STARTER PROGRAM

4 Weeks for Every Body Program is a simple but very effective fitness program that's pretty easy on the joints.

I found this to be even a little more 'do-able' than the Clean Week 'body reset' program by Megan Davies.


USER-FRIENDLY SCHEDULE:

Created by Super Trainer and nutrition expert Autumn Calabrese, 4 Weeks for Every Body features 4 workouts a week for 4 weeks, under 30 minutes each, including a warm-up and cool-down.


BONUS CYCLE WORKOUTS

Only 4 days a week with a break in-between. You work out on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with a break on Wednesday and on the Weekend (for Stretch, etc.).

You are encouraged to use these days for Stretching or for the bonus BIke Cycle Workouts included with 4 Weeks for Every Body program.


WORKS WITH 4-WEEK GUT PROTOCOL

This program is designed to work with the 4-week Gut Protocol or, per Autumn, any of her additional recipes in the Fixate Cookbook as well.


HEALTHY SNACKS AFTER EACH WORKOUT

Both of these cookbooks are done in collaboration with her brother, and chef, Bobby Calabrese. Autumn and Bobby demonstrate each Fixate Recipe on the BODi App.


SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO!

Bobby is featured at the end of each workout with a Gut Protocol friendly snack ready for the whole 'team' at the on-set 'snack bar' and goes over what's in each recipe.


NO IMPACT ECCENTRIC EXERCISES

The workouts make it easy to maintain consistency with no-impact eccentric exercises that help your overall strength, mobility, and vitality, so EVERY BODY can get results.


EQUIPMENT NEEDED

You’ll need just Dumbbells and an optional Core Ball. (Autumn demonstrates w/ or w/o the Core Ball.) Other optional items include a workout towel, water bottle, exercise mat and workout attire.


BONUS & EXTRAS

There’s an introduction video, a Workout Calendar, Calorie Target Calculator and printable Dumbbell Tracker so you can mark your progress week after week.

Country Heat Dance Workout incorporates line dance moves to burn off the weight while having lots of dancing fun!

This BODi APP program from BeachBody features super-trainer and nutrition expert Autumn Calabrese.


MORE FROM AUTUMN CALABRESE

Autumn has many other fitness and nutrition programs as well on Beachbody Streaming Channel. Some of these include 21 Day Fix, Hammer & Chisel, Fixate, and Portion Fix.

And, of course, Country Heat. Loads of fun and learning lots of dance moves at the same time. Even the 'team members' look like they're have a lot of fun (Kenny!).


FEATURES & BENEFITS

The Country Heat dance workout is a 30-day Program with each session just 30-min a day. The atmosphere is fun and lighthearted with a set that looks ready for a barn hoe-down!

Most of the workouts have a full Dance Session as well as a slower-paced separate Breakdown session for Each Routine with explanation and demonstration of each move.


BONUS & FREE EXTRAS

Country (H)eat Eating Plan with Sample Menus & Meal Plan to help you learn how to use the portion-control nutrition system to reach your weight-loss goals.

And pdf downloadable Tally Sheets that helps you keep track of your daily Country Heat meal portions designed to work with the workouts.



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The Ho 'Ala Ke Kino (Awaken the Body) workout was much different from other series I have done from Tony Horton (such as P90X), but very enjoyable too and serves a different purpose. Very peaceful!

It is more of a 'recovery' type of workout with stretching and slower body movement exercise.

This workout feels really relaxing - and energizing - at the same time. Truly does 'Awaken the Body'.



STRETCH & RECOVERY

Ho 'Ala Ke Kino is perfect on its own, or as a stretch session after a more rigorous workout to ease any tension or muscle soreness. Program is just 30min and requires only a Yoga Mat (optional).

This program was filmed at the beach on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai which makes for a very beautiful and relaxing setting.


BONUS & EXTRAS

This workout features a free Quick Start Nutrition Guide that features a meal plan, menu charts, Recipes, and information on BODi supplements such as Shakeology, Collagen Powder, and Last Thing Sleep Aid in a downloadable pdf.

The BODi streaming channel has all of these great workouts and more available at your fingertips (& your remote!) right on your TV or other Device.



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Brazil Butt Lift Master Series has more advanced workouts to target your tushy muscles from a wide variety of angles.

This 4-Workout Series is designed to tone, tighten sculpt - and, of course, Lift! - the 'backside' quickly in just 30 days. (And, works a whole lot more than just the 'booty' for a full-body workout!)


EQUIPMENT NEEDED

The equipment and 'gear' needed for these workouts  are as set of Dumbbells, Stability Ball, Ankle Weights, and an optional Core Comfort Mat.


FEATURES & BENEFITS

This program has 4 separate workouts (+ Leandro's 'Secret Weapon' 20-min workout) that range from 25-35 Mins/Day. Routines include Slim & Sculpt, Cardio, Bodyweight Training, and Dance.


BONUS & EXTRAS

Free Program Materials on the Beachbody On-Demand website include a Fitness Guide to follow and see results in just 30 days, and a Workout Calendar to combine Leandro's original workouts with the Master Series.

The third Guide is for a 3-Day Cleanse with a Nutrition Plan and Complete Menu & Food Guide for three days: for a 'weekend in Brasil'!



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The Brazil Butt Lift Carnivale Beachbody Exercise Program is a super fun and very effective workout.

Created by Leandro Carvalho whose upbeat moves and easy to follow instructions are SO fun it almost doesn't feel like you're working out...

Instead, you really do feel almost like you're at 'Carnivale' in Brazil and dancing along in the parade! (And look good doing it now that you're all toned up & know the 'moves'.)


FEATURES & BENEFITS

Brazil Butt Lift Carnivale is comprised of 5 different workouts from 15-30 minutes a day giving you a wide variety of time-frames to choose from depending on your schedule or energy level.

The program includes Slim & Sculpt, Core, Cardio, Dance, and  Bodyweight Training for a well-rounded workout.


EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Dumbbells or Resistance Bands and Core Comfort Mat with optional accessories: a Towel, 'Beachbody' Workout Shorts and Water Bottle.


EXTRAS & BONUSES

Free with the Carnivale Program on the Beach Body website are the Quick Start Guide and the 30-Day Carnivale Workout Calendar pdf downloads to print out or enjoy on the site.


**NOT TO BE MISSED!

Also see Leandro's Cookbook: "Brazil Butt Life Fat-Burning Foods."



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The Brazil (Brasil) Butt Lift Beachbody Workouts by Leandro Carvalho are SO fun it almost doesn't feel like working out...

Instead, you feel like you're at a fun dance party and it makes you want to find out when you can attend 'Carnivale' and dance along in the parade!


HIGH ENERGY WORKOUT!

But don't let that 'fool' you - this is an awesomely major workout. High-energy intensity for the whole body and great sustained Cardio.

Leandro's simultaneously encouraging, upbeat and down-to-earth personality add even more to the fun and lighthearted atmosphere of these dance exercise routines.


FEATURES & BENEFITS

Brazil Butt Lift is comprised of 11 workouts from 10-50 minutes a day giving you a wide variety of different time frames to choose from.

His explanations are very helpful and relatable - such as 'sweep the sand' and the 'Samba Tornado'. This helps explain the moves and makes them more memorable.


EXTRAS & BONUSES

Free with the Program on the Beach Body website are pdf Fitness & Nutrition Guides, Recipe Book, 3-Day Cleanse, Workout Calendar, Training Cards & more.


EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Dumbbells or Resistance Bands, Towel, Strength Slides, and Yoga Mat with optional accessories: Ankle Weights, 'Beachbody' Workout Shorts and Water Bottle.


NOT TO BE MISSED!

See Leandro's Cookbook: "Brazil Butt Life Fat-Burning Foods."



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XB Stretch from Beachbody by Andrea Rogers is a workout program suitable for all levels of fitness.

There are five 5-minute Stretches and eight 15-minute Stretches. These exercises are perfect for Recovery, Stretch and Relaxation.

These routines can be used separately at any time, or paired with another of Andrea's workouts on the BODi Streaming App such as Xtend Barre, XB Sweat + Sculpt, or XB Pilates.


IN JUST 5 MINUTES!

The shorter 5-minute workouts are perfect for a quick stretch after a longer workout or just to squeeze in as a stand-alone during the day or before a busy morning to feel more awake and refreshed helping you to 'move through your day with less pain and more energy'.


OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Some of the tools and equipment used in this series are a Pillow or Bolster, Towel, Sturdy Chair, Yoga Exercise Mat, Workout Top, Leggings, and (if needed) Ballet Barre Socks.


FREE INCLUDED EXTRAS  ON BODi

XB Stretch 30-Day Calendar to track your progress through the program available on the BODi by Beachbody website app as a free downloadable pdf to print out or enjoy on your device.


MY EXPERIENCE

Andrea's sweet and friendly personality puts you right at ease as well as the peaceful setting in a living room with a comfy white couch, chair with a soft fuzzy throw and a beautiful city window view.

I love that several of the stretch routines are done mainly in a seated position, especially for those 'low energy' days when you only want to sit. This, and a short time commitment, makes it easy to add stretching to your daily routine.


XB STRETCH FEATURES & BENEFITS

Andrea also provides good verbal and visual guidance, and demonstrates each move in detail. These sessions help you to feel and move better with total-body stretches.

These routines have been a 'godsend' for those days after a more heavy workout to ease stiffness and muscle soreness and bring back flexibility and mobility. They also help greatly to improve posture and (re-) alignment as well.




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DESCRIPTION

'Clean Week™ is a seven-day fitness and nutrition program designed to help you kick-start healthy habits that get real results and can lead to a lifestyle change that sticks!'


NOT FOR 'BEGINNERS' ONLY

Well, for a 'beginner' workout, this program certainly packs a punch and gives you quite a head-start toward fitness, but I guess that's what we're going for anyway, so that's good!

I finished this in the 7 days recommended, and I could really feel the difference in my overall muscles - legs, arms, hips & shoulders. This is truly an awesome 'primer' that makes you want to keep it up.


THE PROGRAM

The 'Clean Week' Program includes just 7 workouts designed to be done in a 1-week time frame for 30 Minutes each day. It incorporates Bodyweight & Lift Training with Low Impact exercise & Recovery.

The 30-minute workouts focus on the basic foundations of fitness – Cardio, Strength, Core Function, and Flexibility – to create a well-rounded fitness program for any level.


EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Dumbbells, optional Push-Up Stands, and optional Core Comfort Mat, Workout Tank (like Megan's!), Mesh Inset Leggings, Workout Towel, Water Bottle, & Exercise Shoes.


I really enjoyed this program. Megan made the workouts fun and upbeat, with moves like Inchworm, Bear Crawl, 'Frankenstein' & Squat Hops.


FUN FOR ALL AGES!

Her cast members also had a great attitude (Sean!), and the studio was 'bright and tidy' with nice minimal decor. Yes, this all matters - if it's not somewhere you'd want to be in person, then you probably won't want to tune in either.


EXTRAS INCLUDED

Within the Beachbody website, the Program Materials for Clean Week are available in a downloadable pdf that you can also just refer to when you visit the site if preferred.


WHAT'S IN THE FREE GUIDES ON THE BODi APP

The first is the Clean Week Quick Start Guide to keep you on track with the workouts and the clean-eating plan.

The second is the Clean Week Meal Planner that includes a step-by-step guide to healthy eating, and simple and delicious recipes for nutritious meals.



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