Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday Weigh In
Looks like I kicked some turkey tail over our vacation! I am now at 192, 4 lbs down from last week! I think I did very well! I'm so excited. That's a total loss of 16 lbs! This gives me the motivation to keep on moving. :) Just think, 4 more lbs and I will be down 20! Oy! I'm making progress, my clothes are getting loser, and I'm feeling amazing. :) Life is good....
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Looking For A Challenge?
Starting January 15th I will be doing a Beachbody Challenge! I'm looking for 5 - 10 hard working and dedicated people who want to change their lives! It will last 90 days and provide you with support and accountability from a group! It will be challenging but also fun. Contact me to join the team!
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
No Wednesday Weigh In
I am on vacation right now and have no access to a scale. I am working out, Insanity every day and eating healthy. Have a blessed Thanksgiving and I will post when I return.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday Weigh In
October 1st 2011 - 208 (YIKES)
Today - 196! Yahoo! That means I'm down 12 lbs! So excited. My goal is to lose another 5 lbs by the end of the month! That should keep me in check for the Thanksgiving! :)
Today - 196! Yahoo! That means I'm down 12 lbs! So excited. My goal is to lose another 5 lbs by the end of the month! That should keep me in check for the Thanksgiving! :)
Monday, November 14, 2011
Month 2 of Insanity
The insanity DVD's have two sets. The first month you do Plyometric Cardio Circuit, Cardio Power and Resistance, Cardio Recovery, Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs. Then you do a week of Core Cardio and Balance. This is recovery week. Then you go to the final month. Max Interval Circuit, Max Interval Plyo, Max Cardio Conditioning, and Max Recovery. Today was my first day of the "Max" set. I did Max Interval Circuit.
Holy Moly! It was rough. I had to take a lot of rests. I'm glad I finished it. Glad it's over. I think the next 30 days will push me to my limits. This is honestly the hardest work out I have ever done. I know it will be worth it to see results in the end though. I just have to "Dig Deeper" as Shaun T says! Speaking of results, I have seen progress. Seeing progress inspires me to work harder.
Now, in addition to the DVD's I mentioned above, there is a Fit Test. These are my stats so far:
Fit Test Day 1 Fit Test Day 15 Fit Test Day 36
Switch Kicks 49 46 47
Power Jacks 29 30 38
Power Knees 68 70 85
Power Jumps 16 23 27
Globe Jumps 6 7 8
Suicide Jumps 10 12 14
Push-Up Jacks 7 15 17
Low Plank Oblique 5 17 20
I'm not sure what was going on with my my switch kicks, but I'm happy with the rest of the results. Day 50 will be my next test day. Day 63 will be final tape! I can't wait to see my final results.
Holy Moly! It was rough. I had to take a lot of rests. I'm glad I finished it. Glad it's over. I think the next 30 days will push me to my limits. This is honestly the hardest work out I have ever done. I know it will be worth it to see results in the end though. I just have to "Dig Deeper" as Shaun T says! Speaking of results, I have seen progress. Seeing progress inspires me to work harder.
Now, in addition to the DVD's I mentioned above, there is a Fit Test. These are my stats so far:
Fit Test Day 1 Fit Test Day 15 Fit Test Day 36
Switch Kicks 49 46 47
Power Jacks 29 30 38
Power Knees 68 70 85
Power Jumps 16 23 27
Globe Jumps 6 7 8
Suicide Jumps 10 12 14
Push-Up Jacks 7 15 17
Low Plank Oblique 5 17 20
I'm not sure what was going on with my my switch kicks, but I'm happy with the rest of the results. Day 50 will be my next test day. Day 63 will be final tape! I can't wait to see my final results.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Why I Love Shakeology
Let me start off by saying that Shakeology is not a diet drink. It is a nutritional drink. It is a drink you could safely replace any meal with! It is also convenient. It eases digestion, gives me energy, and has helped with weight loss. It is full of proteins, amino acids, vitamins, probiotics, minerals, antioxidents, photonutrients and so much more. Shakeology is truly the healthiest meal of the day. Can't I just eat healthy from the grocery store?
I could, but I wouldn't get half the nutrients. I would never eat blue green algae, wheat grass, oat grass, sacha inchi, amaranth, among other things. Where would I even find half the ingredients! The benefits to this drink are endless. I look at the mass production of our food today. Fertilizers are absorbed into the soil witch kills the nutrients we need. In fact, an apple today has just 25% of the nutrients that an apple had 20 years ago! While modern food industry produces a lot of food, it produces a lot of cheap, high calorie, now nutrient foods. The ingredients that make Shakeology come from nutrient rich soils from around the world. It is a glass of natural nutrition in a glass.
What about the price? Some people say its expensive. Is $4 a day to expensive for your health? In the month before Shakeology, I spent $140 on eating out. I ate out for convenience mostly. I could have saved myself money if I had chose Shakeology instead. Not to mention, all the eating out and fast food made me feel bloated and uncomfortable. Shakeology makes me feel lighter and cleaner. I carry some with me every day. If I need to run through the drive through it is only to get milk to add to my drink. But the cost effectiveness is not the only reason I enjoy it so much.
The reason why I like it so much is because it really tastes good! I've tried several meal replacement drinks in the past. They don't even compare. I sometimes drink it by mixing a scoop of the mix into milk and shaking. This is particularly convenient when I'm running late and have yet to eat. When I have more time, I love to mix it in a blender with 1 scoop Shakeology, 1 Cup milk or almond milk, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and lots of ice. Amazing. I've also had it made the same way with a banana added to the mix. Still so good! I no longer crave ice cream because I have such a great replacement. In addition, I've noticed many benefits. For me, they are maximum nutrition, weight loss, easier digestion and more energy. With a one year old, the extra energy is certainly needed!
I encourage everyone to give it a try. It is guaranteed 100%. If you don't like it, send it back for a full refund (minus shipping.) You wont be disappointed. To find out more, click on the Shakeology button to the right of the screen.
If you have had Shakeology before, in either the chocolate or the greenberry flavor, leave a message! I would love to hear your thoughts and what your favorite Shakeology recipe is!
I could, but I wouldn't get half the nutrients. I would never eat blue green algae, wheat grass, oat grass, sacha inchi, amaranth, among other things. Where would I even find half the ingredients! The benefits to this drink are endless. I look at the mass production of our food today. Fertilizers are absorbed into the soil witch kills the nutrients we need. In fact, an apple today has just 25% of the nutrients that an apple had 20 years ago! While modern food industry produces a lot of food, it produces a lot of cheap, high calorie, now nutrient foods. The ingredients that make Shakeology come from nutrient rich soils from around the world. It is a glass of natural nutrition in a glass.
What about the price? Some people say its expensive. Is $4 a day to expensive for your health? In the month before Shakeology, I spent $140 on eating out. I ate out for convenience mostly. I could have saved myself money if I had chose Shakeology instead. Not to mention, all the eating out and fast food made me feel bloated and uncomfortable. Shakeology makes me feel lighter and cleaner. I carry some with me every day. If I need to run through the drive through it is only to get milk to add to my drink. But the cost effectiveness is not the only reason I enjoy it so much.
The reason why I like it so much is because it really tastes good! I've tried several meal replacement drinks in the past. They don't even compare. I sometimes drink it by mixing a scoop of the mix into milk and shaking. This is particularly convenient when I'm running late and have yet to eat. When I have more time, I love to mix it in a blender with 1 scoop Shakeology, 1 Cup milk or almond milk, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and lots of ice. Amazing. I've also had it made the same way with a banana added to the mix. Still so good! I no longer crave ice cream because I have such a great replacement. In addition, I've noticed many benefits. For me, they are maximum nutrition, weight loss, easier digestion and more energy. With a one year old, the extra energy is certainly needed!
I encourage everyone to give it a try. It is guaranteed 100%. If you don't like it, send it back for a full refund (minus shipping.) You wont be disappointed. To find out more, click on the Shakeology button to the right of the screen.
If you have had Shakeology before, in either the chocolate or the greenberry flavor, leave a message! I would love to hear your thoughts and what your favorite Shakeology recipe is!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Because I Matter Too....
As a first time mom, my world changed. Bringing home a new baby was full of joy, fun, amazement, and undeniable love. One thing a new baby didn't offer was free time. My son is nearly a year old. In that year, I took care of him, the house, my husband, and our pets. I felt guilty for doing things on my own, especially things like exercise in which I would have to take time away from my baby daily.
Then one day it dawned on me. If I'm not a healthy fit mom, am I really the best that I can be for him? He is getting to the stage where he copies me. I don't want him copying me in negative ways. It was time for a change. I talked to my friend who wanted to do the Insanity program together. I bought it. I bought it and did two weeks. It sat on the DVD player unused.
Then I decided to start up again. Once again it got two weeks worth of use before I stopped. I just didn't have it in me. My son kept wanting me to play, he wasn't doing well in his playard, and during naps I was busy cleaning. By the time my husband was around I started working on dinner and spending time as a family. I discussed all of this with my own coach. In a nutshell, she told me I was making excuses and that if I didn't make time, I wouldn't see the results that I needed. She was right and it was just the kick in the pants that I needed.
Since then, I have been working out diligently to the Insanity program. I just finished recovery week and will be going to the second, harder set of DVD's. In just a month, I have lost 9 lbs and gone down a clothing size. My clothes that were once to tight are now fitting. I have more energy and I may not get everything done in one day but that's ok. Why? Because I matter. I'm not just a mommy and a wife. I'm a woman who wants to look and feel her best. It's time for me to make a transformation. From frumpy housewife to hot momma!
I hope that by journaling my experiences I can inspire someone else. Join me on my quest to End the Trend of Obesity! Thanks for stopping bye and God bless!
Then one day it dawned on me. If I'm not a healthy fit mom, am I really the best that I can be for him? He is getting to the stage where he copies me. I don't want him copying me in negative ways. It was time for a change. I talked to my friend who wanted to do the Insanity program together. I bought it. I bought it and did two weeks. It sat on the DVD player unused.
Then I decided to start up again. Once again it got two weeks worth of use before I stopped. I just didn't have it in me. My son kept wanting me to play, he wasn't doing well in his playard, and during naps I was busy cleaning. By the time my husband was around I started working on dinner and spending time as a family. I discussed all of this with my own coach. In a nutshell, she told me I was making excuses and that if I didn't make time, I wouldn't see the results that I needed. She was right and it was just the kick in the pants that I needed.
Since then, I have been working out diligently to the Insanity program. I just finished recovery week and will be going to the second, harder set of DVD's. In just a month, I have lost 9 lbs and gone down a clothing size. My clothes that were once to tight are now fitting. I have more energy and I may not get everything done in one day but that's ok. Why? Because I matter. I'm not just a mommy and a wife. I'm a woman who wants to look and feel her best. It's time for me to make a transformation. From frumpy housewife to hot momma!
I hope that by journaling my experiences I can inspire someone else. Join me on my quest to End the Trend of Obesity! Thanks for stopping bye and God bless!
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