Les Mills Pump

I don't think I've been this excited about starting a new fitness program until now.  What has gotten into me?  I NEVER thought I would be excited about working out! 

I've done Insanity from start to finish, Slim in 6, Focus T25, and now I am starting Les Mills Pump.  I actually bought LMP for Josh when we signed him up as a Coach and he has only done a couple of workouts.  Granted, he is VERY busy and travels A LOT for work, I was tired of seeing it sit on the floor.  I never did weights when I did go to the gym.  I was mostly cardio (either the treadmill or elliptical) and then I would do a few ab exercises and maybe a few leg and arm ones, but I NEVER knew what I was doing!  I would get on a machine and pretend like I had everything figured out.  Honestly, I couldn't even adjust the seat to get in the correct position/form! HA 

SO, I've been thinking a lot about lifting weights and was really excited that we got Josh LMP.  It comes with the barbell and a 5 lb and 10 lb weight set to use.  It has everything you need, which I loved. 

What is Les Mills Pump?  It's a barbell-based workout set to fun up-tempo music.  I REALLY like it!  The workouts can be modified depending on your fitness level.  So, for people like me (beginners) you can either use the barbell with no weights, or it shows options for no barbell.  For the body builders and guys (and gals!) who can lift a lot of weight, you can add as much as you would like!

Les Mills Pump is effective because it uses the REP EFFECT.  This means you use light-to-moderate weights at a higher rate of repetition versus using heavy weights.  This pushes your muscles to fatigue by changing up the tempo, speed, and position of your movements.  This gets you lean and strong instead of big and bulky.  PERFECT for me!

Yesterday was Day 1 of the 90 day program.  This means I'll be doing this well into the new  year.  I am really excited about it and I'm excited to see my results at the end.  I've taken my weight and measurements and will post the results mid-way and when I finish the program!

It's not too late to join me on this journey!  I have a fitness group via Facebook starting Monday, October 14th and would LOVE to have you join.  Working out is so much fun and easier when you have others join you for the ride.

I KNOW I will get amazing results and I can't wait to see them!

Message me today or friend me on Facebook if you want more information! 

Before/After my 1st workout!

 

 

 

XO,

Carolina vs. Kentucky- October 5, 2013

Yesterday, as I posted, was the Carolina vs. Kentucky game.  Kickoff was 7:30-- what I consider to be the perfect time!

We had a blast yesterday and I was a trooper despite having a head cold/headache most of the day.  It was hot, as to be expected, during the day but the temperatures became comfortable right before the game started.  We got to Columbia around 3:30 so we had plenty of time to tailgate and to relax before heading into the game.

The game was sold out and that's a great thing.  People were fired up and it is such an exciting atmosphere!

The game was alright.  We came out leading by multiple touchdowns but lost it towards the 4th quarter.  We managed to come out with a win, but it wasn't pretty!

Here are a few pictures from the day!

I had a relaxing but fun day today.  I spent most of the morning sleeping and organizing bills and then headed over to my parents for dinner with my whole family.  I brought potato soup and my mom had sandwich stuff.  We then ended the day going to Montagues, a restaurant in Greenwood to help celebrate our friend, Catie's, birthday.  We played trivia and had a lot of fun!  Now to get ready for work tomorrow.  It's back to the grind for this girl.

Talk to you soon!  XO,

It's GAMEDAY!

I am going to be heading out to Columbia, SC for the Carolina vs. Kentucky game.  It's the first game I've had the chance to go to this season and I am so.very.excited!  The game kicks off at 7:30 PM at Williams Brice.

Temperatures in Columbia are expected to be over 90 degrees.  WELCOME to the South, y'all!  The only place you will see 90+ temps in October!

I'll be going with my Dad, Jay, and his girlfriend, Julia.  We are leaving out around 1:30 and will tailgate and see what's happening around the stadium.

I'll post pictures tomorrow but for now...

GO COCKS!

XO,

October Fitness Support Group

It's time again for another online fitness support group.  I have these EVERY month and the next one starts October 14th!

All you need is a Beachbody workout program, Shakeology for 60 days, and your game face!

If you are feeling in a funk and don't know what to do about your fitness.... this is for YOU!

Our judging shoes are OFF and we are ready to ROCK the next challenge!
If you plug into the group daily, workout as your program is laid out, and drink Shakeology once a day, you are almost guaranteed to lose weight! 

I thought I would NEVER be in a size 4/6 pant and Y'ALL I am in it!  Beachbody has proven to be amazing and has shown me that anything is possible if you plug into something and if you have the support system around you to help bring you back on your feet when you fall down.

We aren't perfect.  No one is.  But, we will be perfect together!
Message me or comment below if you want more information about this group!  I only have TWO spots left! 

The following video is my Star Diamond Coach, Kati Heifner's P90X Results!  How inspiring is she?





 

XO,

Wedding Reception Venue Search & Fall Decorating

Today has been an AMAZING day!  I had planned on taking 1/2 day off from work so that Josh and I could go check out a few potential Wedding Reception Venues.  In between appointments, we had time to go to Sugar, Lowe's Home Improvement, and to St. Mark United Methodist Church (to pick out a pumpkin!).

Josh bought me some new IT skinnies and I'm so excited about them.  THEY FIT! The skinny jeans I have from the past couple of years have turned into non-skinnies and more saggy/baggy/falling off of me jeans.  Although I was thankful for the weight I've lost, I was even more thankful for getting a new, GOOD pair of jeans for this fall/winter!

We also headed to Lowe's to check out everything.  I believe we have been in that store over 10 times within the past couple of months!  I don't see how anyone could get tired of looking at things.  They have literally EVERYTHING!  We picked up some miscellaneous items and we also bought more fall decorations, including: a mum, a couple of hay bells and some pumpkins.

St. Mark UMC has for as long as I can remember a "pumpkin patch" on their front lawn every Fall. This was the second year Josh and I went together to pick out a pumpkin.  Since the prices are a little more than Lowe's, we only purchased 1 pumpkin.  We haven't decided if we are going to leave them be or if we will carve one.  We will decide what to do later!

Josh decided to snap some pictures of me at the Pumpkin Patch. I was being just a little silly!

 We found the one!

Fall decorations at our front entrance

We looked at 3 different potential Reception Venues and I think we found the most PERFECT location.  I don't want to spill the beans yet and get my hopes up because it's not finalized.  But, I will be sure to let you know as soon as we make a decision.  We have narrowed it down to 2 different places and we need to do a little more digging to see which spot is financially and physically the best fit!  Wedding planning has proven to be stressful and I've only begun.  If I can get the reception venue that I LOVE, I know my stress levels will subside.  Cross your fingers for Josh and me. 

XO,

It's Fall, y'all!



Last Sunday was the official start of Fall.  I absolutely LOVE fall and everything that comes with it.  I love the crisp, cool air in the mornings.  I love the warm, breezy air in the afternoons.  I love the pumpkins.  I love football.  I love candy corn.  I love pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks.  I love pumpkin bread.  I love pumpkin pie.  I love pumpkin cheesecake.  I love apple pie.  I love Halloween.  I love CANDY.

Okay, okay.  Do you get the gist of how much I love Fall?  Along with the things I love, I always seem to find myself CRAVING the bad things (most of what's mentioned above and MORE!). 

When you think of getting healthy and losing weight, most people either jump on the bandwagon after the Holidays (January 1st to be specific) and around April or May, since bikini season is right around the corner.

I started my fitness journey last April, much like many of you.  I want to continue through my journey even during Fall season and the Holidays.  I KNOW how hard and tempting it is to say NO to the cake and fudge (see, I LOVE all kinds of sweets!).  For me, I am not dedicated enough to completely say NO to all of it.  I do eat it and I try to limit my portions and not eat 1/2 cake in one sitting!  Don't judge me. 

But, the biggest thing I want to do is to keep myself on track.  I know I will have slip ups.  I know I am not perfect.  Having others surrounding me who are positive, inspirational, and who will hold me accountable to my actions will help me survive the upcoming Holiday Season.

If you need some help and accountability, let me know.  I have an online fitness group starting October 14th! This is a 60 day group for WOMEN only looking to lose 10+ lbs.  You must have a beachbody workout program, Shakeology, and your GAME FACE!  This group is for serious people, only!  Please reach out to me and let me know if you are interested.  I only have TWO (2!) spots left!



The DL on Shakeology

What exactly is Shakeology?  That is the question I get on a daily basis.  It's often so hard to explain in just a sentence or two and I often write a book when trying to explain it.  No one wants to read a book about something unless it's a love story or something of that nature! ha.  So, I figured I would do a video (for those who like to SEE things) to explain what Shakeology IS, what it is NOT, and how it works.

Excuse my scattered brain.  I do not type out an outline of what I should say (perhaps I should start).  I like to wing it because I want people to see that I'm not copying from someone else.  These are all things that I believe in and things that I know. 

I do want to clear up that Shakeology has BOTH pro-biotics and pre-biotics.  I was unsure when I did the video.... you will see :)

Just some facts from Shakeology- I've been drinking it DAILY since April 15th and I've noticed an increase in energy and a regulated digestive system.  My sweet tooth cravings are not AS BAD as they used to be but I won't say they have completely disappeared.  I still crave a slice of butter pecan cake and a big brownie.. who doesn't?!  But, knowing that I'm putting proteins, vitamins, and nutrients in my  body DAILY gives me the confidence that I am giving myself everything it needs.  I am more conscious about what I put in my body and being overall healthier means so much to me.

Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions.