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,

High Five! It's Friday!

Wahooo!! It's FRIDAY.  There are 8 days till Josh and I get MARRIED!

I'm so excited for this weekend.  Josh is going to be home, we have a date night planned for tomorrow, and I am finishing up last minute wedding things.  Thank goodness for a FREE weekend!

I love this quote:

Life throws us TONS of curveballs.  It's up to YOU what you do with it.  We are all BORN to sparkle!  We are meant to SHINE!  But, we have curveballs that try knocking us down along the way.  Some people face things in their lives (heartbreak, heartache, death, job loss, etc.) and it's EASY to let people's feelings and actions get the best of you.  But, DON'T!  It's the devil trying to interfere.  Take a deep breath and collect yourself.

SO, don't let anyone dull your *SPARKLE*

XO,

5 things to do the WEEK of your wedding!

My wedding is in 9 days. 9 days, people. We are down to the single digits!

I'm going to give you the low-down on things I've learned along the way and especially what I'm learning right NOW! 

The 5 things you need to know the week of your wedding. 

1. You will be crazy busy and stressed out. If you have a full time job, your mind will be other places while on "the clock". Tread through the time, because honestly what else are you going to do? 

2. Make a LIST of all of the small things that are left to do. All of the big stuff is usually done early on. The last week you will be running around getting the small stuff done. 

3. Remember WHY you are getting married. This wedding isn't just a big party. It's about you and your fiancé and the love you share for each other. Stop and smell the roses and don't lose sight of the reason you are doing this in the first place. 

4. Go with the flow. Things will not go as planned. Someone won't do what they are supposed to. But, remember things always happen for a reason, so just roll with it. What else are you going to do? 

5. RELAX. Enjoy your wedding week and soak in every. Single. Thing. That you can. You only get this chance once in your life, so do what you can to make the most of it and to really enjoy and love every minute of your days. 

I guess I need to go practice what I preach, because it's easier said than done. At the end of the day, I'm marrying the love of my life and I couldn't be more ecstatic. 

                    XO, 

The 21 Day Fix

Are you tired of hearing about my workout stories?  You probably just click through my newsfeed if you follow me on facebook, like "YEAH YEAH there's another one of those selfie pics".  You don't have to lie.  It's okay.  It won't hurt my feelings.

BUT-

If for some reason you aren't tired of hearing about them or if you don't have a CLUE what I'm talking about, then THIS post is FOR YOU!

I want to tell you about my FAVORITE (well ONE of my favorite) workout programs.  And, yes.  I have more than 1 program to compare it to.  I am in no way an expert at ANY workout programs or health/nutrition.  This is just an opinion of a normal person, who struggles daily with working out and proper nutrition. 

I have INSANITY, Focus T25, Les Mills Pump, Slim in 6, PiYo, Brazil Butt Lift and The 21 Day Fix.

These are all Beachbody Programs and I AM a Beachbody Coach.  I love the programs, I received amazing results with doing 1 round of INSANITY and I decided I wanted to help others by mentoring them during their journey with at-home workout programs.

So, MY favorite program...... The 21 Day Fix.

It works every.single.time.  Here are the TOP 5 Reasons why THE FIX is my favorite program.

1. It's a 3 week program and it's designed to give you results (losing up to 10 lbs in just 3 weeks).  It works, folks.  Just a week into the FIX, I always feel amazing and see lbs already dropping.

2. The workouts are only 30 minutes.  Who has time for 1 hour+ workouts EVERY DAY?!  NOT me.  I'm in and out in 1/2 hour.  Easy Peasy.

3. The workouts are almost like a circuit.  You do a set of 60 second moves twice and then you move onto something else.  When you break it down to just 60 seconds, even the hardest exercises are totally do-able.  Each workout leaves me drenched in sweat, yet by minute 5 I'm not about to DIE (like I was in Insanity)

4. The nutrition plan is SO SIMPLE.  Yes, when you first get it and you look at the itty bitty containers and when you finish your freak out sesh (thinking you can only eat 1 of each container per day), you will read the guide and figure out that you get much, much more than that.  You eat a TON throughout the day.  All non-processed foods, proteins, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, etc.  There are TONS of options as far as what food you decide to eat in each category.  Do you HATE fish, like me?  FINE, you don't have to choose fish as your protein. 

5. It's at a great price.  You can get everything you need to lose 10+ lbs in 3 weeks for $140.  WOAH, nelly!  This is $140 for just 3 weeks?  Nope.  You can do UNLIMITED rounds of The 21 Day Fix.  This isn't a one time, throw away and you're done thing.  This is something you will get to keep with you forever.

Oh---another thing I love?  The workouts are all done AT-HOME or wherever the heck you are!  If you travel, all you need to do is pack up the DVDs and hit the road.  No worrying about finding a gym or using the small hotel gym!

Please let me know if you have any questions about this program, or any of the others one's I mentioned.  It's my job to talk to others and to help others through their journeys, so I'd LOVEEEE to chat with you!

Black Friday Beachbody Deals

Being a Team Beachbody Coach means I get pretty excited about fitness program sales. Ha. Never in a MILLION years would I have thought I would type that!

Team Beachbody is throwing a huge HOLIDAY SALE with fitness programs, apparel, and accessories between 38-85% off! Yeah, you read that right. You can get a workout program for $5.95. Say whattt?! 

The SALE is good till December 2nd, but I have a feeling the products will sell out before then. A couple of them have actually already sold out! 

If you're interested in getting something for YOURSELF or if you want to give the gift of health and fitness, check out the sales! 

Happy Shopping! Happy Thanksgiving! 

https://www.TeamBeachbody.com/Shop/HolidaySpecials?referringRepId=249677