2015 bikini bootcamp

Here I am, typing the words 'bikini bootcamp' in February.  Who am I?  What have I become?

I used to cringe at the word BIKINI and throw it in the back of my mind for as long as possible.  At least until SUMMER arrived. 

I LOVE summer.  I LOVE pools.  I LOVE the beach.  But, what I HATE(D) the most was having to put on the dreaded bathing suit.  I can't even say the words bikini, because up until a year ago I don't think I ever owned one (aside from the one I'm not even sure my Mom had for me when I was about 2 years old).

I lived in tankinis.  I didn't want a ONE PIECE, because *gasp* in High School, I didn't want to be thought of as the FAT KID (even though I was!) So, I always had different tankinis.  So unflattering, so unhappy.

I HID behind my cover-ups and only took them off to jump in the pool.  It was miserable.  No, I'm not knocking the people who wear tankinis.  I'm not knocking the people who are a little overweight.  If you're happy, I'm happy. I think that's all that matters.

So, I wasn't happy.  I was very insecure.  I so badly wanted to change. 

Here I am.  I look like a million bucks (okay, maybe only like $500,000), but I'm improving daily and I've found a program and routine that literally WORKS for me.  I don't have to fight the 5:30 gym rush to knock someone out for trying to take the last treadmill.  I don't have to worry about forgetting my workout clothes (one day when I went to the YMCA I forgot my sports bra.  So I had to do ZUMBA in my regular bra.  Talk about major BUMMER-- this is a TRUE story BTW).  So, now I workout when I want to---whether it be 5 AM or 9 PM.  I wear whatever the hell I want to.  Not up for shoes today?  That's fine!  Plus, I'm surrounded EVERYWHERE by people who encourage and support me.  Sometimes it can get annoying seeing others working out when I have ZERO interest, but then I get over myself and push play. I never regret that!

So, I'm here to invite YOU to my BIKINI BOOTCAMP group.  It starts pre-season March 2nd (it officially kicks off March 9th)!  It's a 30 day group, where you WILL see results if you stick to it like you're supposed to.  We will be doing The 21 Day Fix Original OR the Extreme and we are going to be bikini ready BY May 1st!

This group is for people who are INSECURE.  People who are UNHAPPY.  People who want to make a CHANGE.

If you're interested in joining, head over to my personal FB page HERE and send me a friend request and then PM me. 

If you're READY to order your FIX, then use the following links depending on the program:

The 21 Day Fix (original)
The 21 Day Fix Extreme

READY. SET.  LET'S DO THIS!

XO,

Darling, I'll be loving you til' we're 70

Life has finally, SOMEWHAT, settled down.  I guess enough to do this blog post.

I want to give a huge shout-out {again} to my ah-mazing photographer, Casey Mlinar with Blissful Photography.  Not only is Casey an incredible friend, she's also super talented and from what I've seen (my wedding photos aren't completely edited, yet), she's captured our special day just as we imagined.

Today I want to share with you a few of my favorite photos from my Bridal Portrait Session.  Photos were taken by Casey Mlinar with Blissful Photography and they were taken at the farm at John De La Howe.

The morning of this session, I slightly freaked.  It was an October day (naturally you would think cooler temps), but it rained most of the morning which turned into HOT and HUMID weather for the evening.  Regardless of that, my pictures turned out stunning!

I hope you enjoy.  Let me know what you think!

 

 

 

XO,

The 21 Day Fix Extreme

Here's Folks, tomorrow is the day! 

My 21DF Extreme arrived Friday and I am starting tomorrow, Monday February 9th and for the next 3 weeks I'll be sticking to the FIX eating plan and workouts. 

I'm going to keep things real with you. I plan on following the program to a T, but if I don't, I will be open and honest about my journey. 

I completed the original 21 Day Fix and absolutely loved my results. Even after the first week, I felt lighter, more energized and saw the lbs fall off. 

I'm expecting the Extreme program to give me even better results (and I hope to lose my muffin top and flatten my tummy for GOOD). It's my trouble area (poo!) 

Here's me holding the new FIX EXTREME Workouts. There are 7 workouts (Plyo, upper, lower, cardio, Dirty 30, Pilates and yoga).  All workouts are 30 minutes and il be eating about every 2.5-3 hours. 

Stay tuned for more updates! 

Tomorrow night I'm fixing a healthified pork roast, so I'll let you know how that turns out! 

XO,