Mission Makeover

Nutrition is sprouting up all over! Are there secrets out there to Getting over the Hump and being able to enjoy their favorite meals while remaining true to their new healthy lifestyle? Sprouted flours are going from alternative to mainstream and by substituting this with their everyday flours/grains it just may be that special something that helps the ladies get one step closer to success on their Mission Makeover. Sarah den Hoed from Bio-Kinetics Corporation Inc. returns to share with us the benefits of sprouted grains.

Jamie Eason and Trainer Billy Beck III are at BB3 Personal Training & Performance Center in Weston, Florida sharing important facts with the ladies about supplements with the help of Pure Encapsulations and Caroline J. Cederquist, MD of the Cederquist Medical Wellness Center in Naples, Florida.

The majority of anyone on a health and wellness journey knows the importance of knowing their weight as well as body fat numbers. Having a tool that can do the math for you based on your personal information should be your new best friend! The Mission Makeover ladies meet their new diagnostic tool, the Taylor Smart Bath Scale. This scale estimates and measures: Body Fat percentage, Body water and muscle mass as well as being a one-step stop to keeping all of their important goals and data in one place. Join Jamie Eason and the Mission Makeover ladies as they learn how this new tool will help them track all of these important numbers along this fitness journey and how the Taylor SmarTrack app can keep it all organized and ready to share with their trainers at the touch of a button!

Food for thought from the folks at Zing Stevia Sweetener as Celebrity Chef Nick Stellino pays a visit to the three of the six ladies to offer up some sweet substitutions for their favorite treats under the watchful eye of Nutritionist Meryl Brandwein.

We all have our favorite treats. But not all of them are healthy for us. Enter Zing Stevia Sweetener. Stevia is an herb that is naturally sweet and has no calories a win, win! Using that as a base, Celebrity Chef Nick Stellino serves up some goodies, with three of the 6 ladies of Mission Makeover, under the watchful eye of Nutritionist Meryl Brandwein.

The ladies have learned a lot about substitutions so today Nicole and Rochelle along with Rochelles son will be given the opportunity to make their own healthy substitutions under the watchful eye of Mission Makeover Nutritionist Meryl Brandwein. Rochelle finds a way to sneak in some vegetables into the recipe for her son Jordan while Nicole substitutes based on personal flavor preferences. Zing Stevia sweetener allows you to save calories without sacrificing flavor..one more weapon in the arsenal to help the ladies on their journey here on Mission Makeover.

Jamie Eason and Ashley Koff, internationally-renowned registered dietitian and self- declared Qualitarian serve up healthy breakfast options that are a snap to prepare.

Earlier, we discussed the importance of switching up your routine, to avoid burn-out. Yoga is an excellent option... whether at the beach or beyond. And what better way to start your day than yoga on the beach?! Yoga Master - Rudy Mettia, a Founding Member of Udaya Entertainment, joins us - and takes the ladies of Mission Makeover on an incredible yoga journey. The benefits of yoga are seemingly endless. For starters, yoga tones and strengthens our bodies. But its also an excellent stress reliever; lowers anxiety levels; improves respiration, energy and vitality; and helps with weight reduction and cardio and circulatory health. Its an excellent supplement to your otherwise hard-charging workouts.

Amino acids are essential for healthy living. In fact they play a vital function and can affect mood, weight management, immunity, heart health, energy and so much more. In clinical studies Amino Acids have been shown to promote energy during training to help people train longer and recover quicker. The ladies will meet up with USA Track & Field National Champion, Bree Lambert for tips and tricks for endurance training to get them ready for their first 5K. Theyll also get a lesson in Amino Acids from Dr. Miro Smriga at Ajinomoto North America, Inc. who will explain that while Amino Acids are sometimes thought to be the same as proteinthis is not the case.

Today the ladies and Team Mission Makeover are hitting the streets for their local Making Strides 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness. this life-changing event gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to come together to Celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, Remember loved ones lost, and Fight Back against the disease. Turning heads when it comes to cancer support, HairUWear joins our Mission Makeover team with their own team of supporters. HairUWear is a proud supporter of the American Cancer Society, donating more than 60,000 wigs valued at more than $8 million to the Society wig banks across the country. Through these generous donations, tens of thousands of women facing cancer have been provided with wigs that they otherwise might not have been able to afford and have been better able to cope with their cancer experience.. Join HairUWear CMO, Michael Ferrara and celebrity stylist Kristina Barricelli with some after race fun and a new style for someone special. This day is all ab

Did you know that walking is the number one family activity in the US that the whole family can do together? No matter what your age, walking is a step in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle..Jim Baugh from Phit America, a partner in the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, meets up with the Mission Makeover team and shows them what a walk in the park can do for them.Well also join the girls and their families to play some ball and learn that fitness can be found in a lot of fun places.

Earlier this season the girls, their kids and I headed to the park for fun fitness Today its time to garden! The ladies get to the root of matter and learn how to stay active and be able to eat the fruits of your labor! Susan Ralston from Healthy Weight Commitment joins the ladies in our very own Nutritionist Meryl Brandweins own garden to show us some ways to engage the entire family touching on nutrition and energy balanceand were getting our hands dirty in the process with a little active gardening the kids and ladies make container gardens that they can take home and tend to. a great way to learn about varietyand eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. Many interesting veggies can be easily grown and are inexpensive and fun to plant, grow and pick. and even use in the kitchen!

Patricia is a stay-at-home mom with 3 kids. Her kids are her life and along the way she lost her will power and motivation to take care of herself. She lost her mom and grandmother at an early age. Its important for her get healthy, to be there for her kids, fianc and their future. She is motivated by her upcoming wedding day and is looking forward to the challenge ahead all with the support and inspiration from her family.

Nikki is a born performer who sings, writes songs and is a vocal coach. She is passionate about her art and worries that her appearance could prevent her from getting jobs. She doesnt like what she sees in the mirror and wants to change that image. Her motivation comes from her family. Her mom struggled with weight issues only to turn it around and Nikki feels she can do the same as well as encourage her sisters, by showing them how it can be done.

Massage therapist for dogs and caregiver for her ailing mom, Nicole is a caring soul who also volunteers at hospitals. She has launched several successful businesses and gives her all, each and every day, to those around her except for when it comes to herself. Nicole has a wide circle of supportive friends but feels her weight has kept her from falling in love and having a family and is sensitive when it comes to dating; she doesnt want men to see her at her current weight. Nicole is ready to conquer her fears and to meet the challenge head on.

A single, career woman with two sons, Rochelle was raised by her grandmother, whom she lost last year. This was Rochelles wake up call. She decided that she wants to enjoy her life again with travel and physical activities, but knows she needs to take better care of her body by making smarter, healthier choices. The future is bright and she wants to embrace every minute of it.

Brandi is a mother of two boys and has a spray tanning business. She admits her food choices for the entire family arent always the best they could be. She wants to teach her kids about having a healthy lifestyle no matter how busy it all gets. Their love and support will help her navigate this journey .

A cantor, mother and spiritual advisor, Debbi has been diligently building a business and working within the community. She has completely dedicated herself to her family and friends; she just hasnt committed the same time and passion to herself. Now, however, is the time!! She is ready and looking to succeed.

Billy Beck III is one of the worlds most elite and accomplished personal trainers. He joins Mission Makeover this season as a lion his signature catch phrase and personal mantra. He accepts no lambs only those who are willing to roar their way to success. Thats why he makes the perfect addition to Season Four... failure is not an option. He will help unleash the six contestants inner lions and ultimately transform their bodies and minds.