Weekend Recap

I meant to write a post yesterday, but I haven't had the greatest weekend.  It seems all to common for me to get sick on a Friday night, which means my weekend is spent laying around feeling yucky.  I felt fine during work Friday, but that night I came down with a terrible headache.  That turned into a sore throat Saturday and I'm still trying to get over this mess.  I'm thinking it's just sinuses and that it will clear up soon.  I don't like being sick because there is a million things that needs to be done around the house and unfortunately not much was done.  Humph..... there is always next weekend!

I do have something on my mind and it all stems from this picture:

I remember the picture on the left being taken.  We were at my sister and brother-in-laws church for a surprise anniversary party (I believe!).  It seems like yesterday.  It's hard to believe that I look like the person in the right photo from July.  Have you ever had to do a double-take to see if the person you are really seeing is you?

All I'm used to is the person who is in the left picture.  All of my life I lived, felt, and looked like I did in that picture.  I never knew what it felt like to be healthy.  I didn't know what it felt like to feel like I had all of the energy in the world.  All I knew was how it felt.  At that time, I felt okay.  I felt like I was good enough.  I saw people who weighed more than me and thought I was "skinny" compared to them.  I almost felt like I was giving in to that way of life because I thought that was who I would always be.  

I would always stare at the fit and skinny girls and wonder what I would look like if I had their body.  I wondered how hard it was for them to be that way, or if it came easy.  Some people don't have to workout or worry about what they are eating.  For me, I needed that.  I needed to workout and eat healthy, but yet I wasn't really doing either.  I knew that, but I figured "What is the point?"  I didn't know that I could ever look like I do now, like in the picture from July 2013.

I am so thankful for my Beachbody family.  I am thankful for my coach, Liz Horne.  I am so thankful that she was there when I was about to hit rock bottom as far as my attitude and happiness with my own body was concerned.  I learned how to workout.  I pretty much have my own personal trainer with my DVDs that I get to do AT HOME on my OWN TIME!  It has been a lifesaver for me.  I learned what good foods are and the importance of having them versus the bad stuff.  To be honest, I still have A LOT of days where I eat things that I know I shouldn't.  I do limit myself to those foods and I am getting better everyday.  Baby steps are good steps.  

I still have moments when I look in the mirror and think that I am SO fat and that I need to lose weight.  It's tough because I think about how I used to be and I had those feelings back then as well.  It's amazing how you perceive yourself.  It's true when they say you are your own worst critic.  But, I have to remind myself of how far I've come.  I am a work in progress and I'm okay with that.  My story is nowhere near finished.  I am thankful for y'all for going with me through my journey.  It would be possible without you, but it sure is better having a few people cheering me on!  

I hope you all had a great weekend and I hope you have a great week! XO,

Looking for: LADIES wanting to lose weight!

I am looking for YOU.... IF:

-You are a female
-You need to lose 5+ lbs
-You need more energy
-You need help with your nutrition
-You want to start working out
-You have a desire to better your lifestyle!

I am starting an ONLINE fitness group Monday, October 14th for WOMEN only who have either never workout in the past OR who have lost sight of their fitness and need to get back in the routine. I don't care whether you need to lose 50 lbs or 5, this group is for YOU!

You will:

-Complete a beachbody workout program of your choice
-Drink Shakeology once a day for 60 days
-Plug into a PRIVATE fb group daily for accountability and support
-You will get my support, leadership, and tips on nutrition and fitness
-You get the support from other challengers and coaches in the group!

Check out my video for ALL of the DEETS and message me ASAP if you want to claim a spot!

XO,

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,

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,

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!