Author Archives: Ilyana Castaneda

About Ilyana Castaneda

Hi, My name is Ilyana Castaneda. I'm a mom, fitness coach, and teacher. I'd have to say that my favorite title is being a mom to my awesome son. Through this blog I hope to help you set goals to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Sometimes when setting these goals it entails more than just the fitness aspect. I feel that we are always on a journey to improve our lives and I want to take you on that journey with me. Educational Information, Degrees, Licenses, and Certifications: I have a M.S. in Special Education, as well as, a M.A. in School Counseling. I am also licensed in Zumba, and certified in Hustle, and TurboKick. I'm a fitness consultant/coach. I also run the page Ilyana's Friends In Fitness where I offer tips, motivation, and support as well as information on any upcoming fitness events, challenges, fit crews or accountability groups. My goal is to help you design a lifestyle that is healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.

Neapolitan Healthy Shake Recipe

Tweet   Neapolitan Healthy Shake Recipe Mix-Minus the Vanilla Oh, wow! Last week I decided to experiment with my Shakeology®  by mixing 2 flavors together so I called this my Neapolitan Mix minus the vanilla. Here’s what I did and … Continue reading

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Ilyana’s Journal | Learning How To Eat Healthy | Abs Start In The Kitchen

Tweet Ilyana Castaneda’s Journal| Abs Start In The Kitchen| Eat Healthy | Get Fit Hey how’s your New Year’s Resolutions going so far? One of the things that I wanted to work on this year with my family is eating … Continue reading

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Ilyana’s Journal: New Year | New Journal | New Years Goals for 2013 |

Tweet Ilyana’s Journal: New Year, New Journal, New Years Goals for 2013 Wow can you believe how fast 2012 went by? How was your year overall? I felt that each year brings me new experiences and fond memories. 2012 was … Continue reading

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Ilyana’s Journal: What I did to get back in shape post-pregnancy! Fitness After The Baby

Tweet Ilyana Castaneda’s Journal: What I did to get back in shape post-pregnancy? Journal Entry #1 Hey there, I wanted to start this journal and share with you a little about myself as a mom, a fitness coach, and just … Continue reading

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Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals! Give The Gift Of Health And Fitness!

Tweet Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals Give The Gift Of Healthy & Fitness! Let’s Make A Commitment to Health & Fitness! Are you in?  I know there’s a lot of hype about Black Friday and Cyber Monday Specials. There’s one investment … Continue reading

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Get In Shape, The Healthy Way! Join My Four Week Class To Get You Started!

Tweet   Get In Shape, The Healthy Way! Join My Four Week Class To get  you Started!   By Ilyana Castaneda Get in shape the healthy way! Starting can be tough and doing it alone can be even harder. However, … Continue reading

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A New Week Is Like A Fresh Start | Planning Your Week

Tweet   A New Week Is Like A Fresh Start By Ilyana Castaneda   A new week is like a fresh start! If last week wasn’t what you wanted it to be….Guess what! You get another chance at a new … Continue reading

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Quick Tip: Preparing Yourself For Your Workouts

Tweet Quick Tip: Preparing Yourself For Your Workouts By Ilyana Castaneda   The other day I shared a few tips that I use to help you to schedule your workouts. Today I want to share with you a few tips … Continue reading

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Tips: Scheduling Workouts

Tweet   Tips: Scheduling Your Workouts by: Ilyana Castaneda       Scheduling your workouts can be tough but totally worth it. However, when I have a plan, I can make things happen. I wanted to share with you a … Continue reading

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Control Your Frustration OR Let Your Frustration Control you!

Tweet     Control Your Frustration OR Let Your Frustration Control you!     Do you ever have days where you just feel completely frustrated? I know I have days like these. You are not alone, but it can feel … Continue reading

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