Athletic Xtreme LEAN FX - Thoughts

Eliminate Fat & Maintain Lean Muscle!

I have been using Lean Fx for 4 weeks now.  I began feeling the effects after 3 weeks of taking the product three times a day.  I noticed my cravings have been completely eliminated and I am more calm and less agitated.  I am not counting the minutes until my next meal, which is a great feeling!!  I believe optimal results are achieved when combining this product with a healthy, clean diet and workout program! 

Lean FX targets stomach fat - High levels of cortisol trap excess fat on your stomach, hips, thighs and waist. Lean FX works by controlling and lowering cortisol. It also feeds the adrenal glands to help boost levels of fat-burning thyroid hormones. By doing this, your body finally burns fat away. 

Why is it so difficult to hold onto muscle and lose fat? Well, cortisol breaks down muscle to make fuel, which can lower your strength and slow your metabolism. Resulting in weight loss and muscle loss.

Lean FX lowers cortisol to help protect lean muscle on a diet, and it can even help you build more muscle on a bulk. 

STIMULANT FREE

When stress and cortisol levels are high, it’s nearly impossible to burn stubborn fat. This can make stimulant-based burners less effective. That’s why Lean FX is focused on controlling cortisol instead of using thermogenics. Lean FX provides seven of the best ingredients to lower harmful levels of cortisol so you can reduce stomach fat, protect lean muscle and increase your natural fat burning abilities. 

When combining Lean FX with a clean diet and exercise you will finally be able to lose fat around your stomach, hips, thighs and waist.  Since your cortisol levels will be under control you will not feel like you are always hungry and you will also have an overall improved sense of self and well-bei

Visit www.athleticx.net where you can purchase Lean FX and other +Athletic Xtreme products!

Athletic Xtreme - Team AX video

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New Chapter in My Life!

What a crazy week it has been for me! I took the NCLEX on Sunday and found out I passed on Tuesday.  The 48 hours following the exam were so grueling.  At first I knew I had passed – when the exam ended at 75 questions, I had the biggest smile on my face and was ready to celebrate!  As the next 24 hours went on my mind started to over think and analyze every question that I had seen.  By Tuesday morning I had convinced myself that I had failed.  The waiting game had played extreme tricks with my brain.  However, I will never forget the moment when I received the email with the letter of congratulations that included my new RN license number. August 20, 2013 at 5:00 pm will be a date I will always remember.

This achievement that I have worked for 4 years for has made me reflect on my life.  I have always wanted to have a passion and a love for a career.  I searched for what I thought was a passion for many years.  I went from dead end job to dead end job.  I used to say to myself, “Is this what life is about….sitting behind a desk answering to someone who’s thoughts and ideas I don’t even agree with?”… My life had no purpose or meaning…

Six years ago, I took on the role of taking care of my wonderful grandmother.  Over the years my grandmother had developed dementia, and it had progressed to the point where it had affected her apathy and taking care of herself physically.  At this point in my life, I was unsure where I was going with my career but knew it was my time to begin taking care of my grandmother.  I had volunteered to become one of her primary caregivers in order for her not to be put into a nursing home.  To this day, my family as a whole have all put a lot of time and effort in to care for her. 

As I began taking care of my grandmother I grew a love for the health care profession.  My mother who is a nurse encouraged me to go back to school for nursing.  At first I was hesitant because I had a fear of learning biology, and it had been years since I had been in college.  But I fought that fear and decided to go back to school.  Deciding to quit my job and go back to school for nursing was the best decision I had ever made.

I conquered my fear of Biology; I received an A in that course.  Fast forward to 4 years later I graduated nursing school with double honors.  I am part of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, and also the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society. 

Looking back would I have ever thought I would have excelled the way I had? Well, when you have a passion and a love for something, yes absolutely anyone can.  I loved learning about the human body and how to properly care for others.  I am so blessed to have been given this gift, and to be an instrument of God.

Why didn’t I choose this profession when I was younger?  Well, I wasn’t ready.  I believe God has a plan for everyone in His own time.  Deep inside I felt what I thought I wanted in a career, but I couldn’t find it.  It wasn’t until I began taking care of my grandmother that I realized I wanted to be part of the health care profession. 

I gave up so much of my life for the past 4 years and I don’t regret any of it.  The memories and friends I have made through nursing school I will cherish forever.  Now I can begin living again.  I have to admit, studying was my crutch for years.  However, I am looking forward to having a life again.  Going out with my friends and traveling again has been a dream and now I can live it!!  I can’t wait to begin this next chapter of my life as a nurse.  Because of my determination, perseverance, passion and goal setting, my dreams are coming true! I am living proof that no matter what you set your mind to you CAN achieve it!

I will begin my first nursing job as a cardiac telemetry nurse soon.  I can’t wait for the challenges the next year will bring, learning my new role in the nursing profession.  Along with this new challenge I plan on working towards my personal trainers license.  Having these goals are exciting, and I am looking forward to seeing what unfolds next.  Until then I will continue to stay focused and positive!

Daily cardio - staying fit and lean while maintaining muscle

I am currently in prep for WNBF Worlds where I will be competing in the PRO Figure category.  As part of my daily 20 minute cardio routines I usually incorporate alternating days of HIIT (high intensity interval training) and moderate cardio. During my HIIT sessions I have been either sprinting outside or training on the treadmill or stairmaster. On my moderate cardio days I tend to stick with the eliptical and/or stairs.

I love my HIIT days because it speeds up my metabolism and sends my body into a bit of a shock helping it lean out faster in my trouble areas.

All of my workouts are fueled by my diet from my amazing coach +Bill Murphy and supplements from my sponsor +Athletic Xtreme (www.athleticx.net)

Sharing is Caring:
I recently found this awesome article on a new HIIT regimen on the stationary bike - and thought I would share with all of you.  The session focuses on gaining muscle in your legs while leaning them out.  I can't wait to try it and look forward to updating everyone on my thoughts and results.

Dr. Layne Norton's Best Damn Cardio Humanly Possible in 15 Minutes:
http://www.fitocracy.com/knowledge/dr-layne-nortons-best-damn-cardio-humanly-possible-in-15-minutes/?fb_action_ids=536222226432880&fb_action_types=og.likes

Athletic Xtreme SuperSize - revamped taste

Check out my latest YouTube video on my thoughts on the new flavor of SuperSize by +Athletic Xtreme

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Athletic Xtreme - AXCM2 - YouTube video

I just created my first video for +Athletic Xtreme supplemets. Click the link below to check it out :) It includes my discount code to receive 25% off your next +Athletic Xtreme purchase!

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My first Animoto video for Athletic Xtreme

I just created my first Animoto video for +Athletic Xtreme supplemets. Click the link below to check it out :) It includes my discount code to receive 25% off your next +Athletic Xtreme purchase!

Courtney McDonald WNBF Pro and Athletic Xtreme sponsored athlete

Product Review - NEW STACKED BCAA - By Athletic Xtreme

+Athletic Xtreme Has just released it's latest BCAA creation called Stacked!  I can honestly say I absolutely love this new product.  I have been using it for about 2 weeks now, and have seen amazing results since starting it.

The taste reminds me of blue vanilla slush - light, sweet and invigorating! The product promotes itself on providing energy, promoting physical endurance and stronger muscle, and helps with muscle recovery after killer gym sessions.

Since using this product, I not only have had additional energy throughout my workouts but it also provides additional energy that lasts throughout the day.  My lifestyle is extremely hectic - with training, studying for the NCLEX, working two jobs, taking care of my dogs and grandmother - drinking Stacked BCAAs has definitely helped in keeping me going with the stamina and edurance to get me through a crazy day!  My post workout recovery is much faster as well.  Since I am in the off season, I am lifting heavier.  Stacked BCAAs have helped reduce fatigue intra workout and also reduce the soreness of my muscles post workout - making recovery faster.  I am definitely less tired overall since using this product. Along with the additional energy, I am also less hungry in between meals when I drink my Stacked BCAAs throughout the day.  In addition to the effects, I love how the product mixes; it dissolves completely without any extra particles floating around! And I also love how there are no carbs in this BCAA!

Usage:
1 scoop per 8 oz of water

How I use it:
2 scoops of Stacked BCAA per liter
1 scoop of Stacked BCAA in an 8 oz glass of water post workout

Where to order:
http://www.athleticx.net/products/axcell
Receive 25% off all products with discount code:  AXCM2

Ingredients:

Amount Per Serving (mg) % Daily Value Leucine 2,500 ** Isoleucine 1,250 ** Valine 1,250 **

Athletic Xtreme - Athlete of the month

So I found out this morning I was chosen as the athlete of the month for +Athletic Xtreme! What an honor it is for me to have been given this title.  It really has been a dream come true to have been sponsored by this company.  I would have never thought a year ago I would be where I am right now. I am surrounded by such an amazing group of top athletes/trainers/fitness experts.  The comaraderie within team AX is immeasurable, and we promote products of the highest quality that are safe for all drug free athletes.

I have to thank God for bringing me to where I am in my life right now.  He has given me the strength to continue to pursue my passion for health and fitness.  No matter what obstacles I have come across over the years, He has helped me to continue to pursue my dreams.  Along with my strong faith in God I also believe that the power of prayer and positive thinking has assisted me in bringing me success.  I have grown to realize that if something didn't work in my favor then it wasn't meant to be, and something better will happen eventually.  Believe me, I didn't always have this outlook with life - I trained my thought process, over time, to think this way and because of this my life has changed for the better.

Here's the link to view my Atheltic Xtreme athlete page, and view my other teammates pages as well!!
http://athleticx.net/athletes/home/index

My First Blog :)

I am super excited to begin blogging and sharing my thoughts regarding fitness, leading a healthy and postive lifestyle, and nutrition.  I love promoting positivity and motivation regarding achieving goals and dreams and I thought what better way to do that than through a blog.

I have been passionate with health and fitness my entire life and I have surrounded myself with others who endure the same likes and interests - otherwise known as my fitfamily :) I am truly blessed to be part of Team Murph, Team Sexy, and an +Athletic Xtreme  sponsored athlete.  We all positively motivate and support eachother.

I started competing as an INBF figure competitor in 2010, and achieved my WNBF Pro card in November 2012.  My hard work, positive mindset and perseverance helped me in attaining my dream of becoming a Pro.  Since achieving my Pro card I am honored to say that I have become an Athletic Xtreme spoonsored athlete.  I am proud to be a part of Team AX! Not only has my knowledge grown regarding supplements but I represent high quality products that live up to their description 100%.

Along with competing I recently graduated with a bachelors degree in nursing.  I love everything about the human body and promoting health and wellness.  My passion of health and fitness gives me the drive and determination to continue to compete, and also be a positive role model for aspiring competitors and/or people who just want to live healthy.

I am currently in the process of studying for the NCLEX, so that is consuming the majority of my free time.  But I am looking forward to updating everyone with +Athletic Xtreme supplement reviews, gym progress/photos and thoughts on life, health and fitness <3