Wow, we have started September already! Where did the summer go? Between working, Beachbody, the kids, the family, vacations, it all just ran together! Did anyone else have a fast summer? I'm looking at all the 1st day of school pictures, and wow, kids are getting bigger/older/prettier/handsome and here I am feeling OLD!!! My kids sure are no help, but that's a completely different blog post.
So, September is here, as well as a new Beachbody special. Well, it isn't new, new, since it is the 21-day fix program (in English, and Spanish). This program has been on sale before, and it is on sale again. If you kissed it last time, now is your chance to order it. And, be apart of my 21-day challenge group!
What do you get in this challenge group? Well, for starters, ME! I will mentor you, harass you, keep you accountable for either 1, 2 or all 3 rounds of the program. There will also be guidance on meal planning, portions, and healthy eating, wish equals a total life style change! You will also get a workout plan, for only 30-mins a day/6-days a week. Finally, one extra meal a day in a nutrient dense shake (not a protein shake!). If you are looking to jump on board with my and my challengers, comment below with WHY you want to make these changes. If you aren't comfortable with publicly saying your why, just message me.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Decisions this morning! Months ago it would have been a "no-brainer" and the choice would have been the homemade cinnamon roll, and homemade cream cheese frosting, but after drinking @shakeology I can make the treats for my family and just have a small bite from hubs! And NOT feel deprived. #shakeo #healthy #decisions #choices #fitgirl #fitness #wholefood #beachbody #dailydose #nutrition #noexcuses
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Beachbody misconceptions and realities
When I mention to people that I’m a Beachbody coach I can usually tell that they have some assumptions about what that means. Their assumptions are often dead wrong. So here is my completely unscientific ranking of the misconceptions about Beachbody coaches.
1. You have to be in really great shape!
Beachbody coaches are not just people who have arrived at their peak of fitness and lowest possible body fat. They are actually more often people who are in the process of achieving their fitness goals. Many people become coaches at the START of their fitness journey as a way to keep themselves accountable and also to motivate others to join them. I am in no way my best shape! I am working on that, and I want to help you work on being in your best shape too.
2. You have to do extreme workouts like P90X or Insanity!
Just like coaches are people at all fitness levels, they also have different preferences in their fitness program. Some love the extreme workouts for the challenge but there are programs for all types of movement like PiYO, Tai Cheng, Les Mills COMBAT, and the upcoming P90. All Beachbody programs are designed to give you great results but not all of them require you to go insane. And honestly, I haven't even done P90X or Insanity! :-)
3. You have to be certified to be a coach!
I tell people all the time, I am NOT your trainer, I’m your coach. The trainers are Shaun T, Tony Horton, Chalene Johnson, Autumn Calabrese, they along with the experts at Beachbody put together a solid program to give results without injury (when used appropriately). My job as your coach is to come along side and walk through your fitness transformation with you, providing encouragement, support and tips from someone who is further down the road in their journey. That’s all, we are just people with a passion for fitness who want to help others get healthy too. Some of us are certified trainers, many of us are not. It’s not required to be a good coach. But I am certified to teach PiYo! (Just a bonus)
4. You have to bother your friends and family!
Here’s the thing about coaching people to improve their health and fitness, it does no one any good to pressure or convince them to buy a workout program. That program will just sit on the coffee table and collect dust. Let’s face it if working out, eating right and losing weight were easy everybody would be fit and trim. Yeah, its hard because it requires us to overcome a lot of resistance (society, emotional, physical). So it takes a lot more than just will power or the power of persuasion to make a commitment to getting healthy. It takes WHY power. A good coach won’t pester you to buy a program, but they will ask you questions to help you figure out WHY you want to lose weight, or get off your blood pressure medication, or build muscle, whatever your goal its bigger than that. A good coach will help you connect to that bigger motivation and then work with you to find the right solution, the program of exercise and nutrition that will help you get to your goal and then connect you with others to encourage and support you along the way. That’s not a pest, that’s a support system.
5. You have to be a salesperson!
This goes along with #4, coaches aren’t selling. I am not a sales person and I hate being "sales-y". Well, obviously when you decide on a Beachbody program and commit to joining a challenge group you do buy a challenge pack from your coach. But the focus of coaching isn’t on the selling its on helping people lead healthy and fulfilling lives. If I have something that will connect you to realizing your goal then let’s talk. If not now, then maybe later. No desperation here, nope! Would you consider yourself a salesperson if you're recommending your favorite skin care product, nail salon or even iPhone vs. Android? Of course not! You're simply recommending something that you LOVE and that worked for you. Sharing isn't selling. You're just passionate about the product or business and you can't help but share it. You're simply connecting people to products and lifestyles that worked for you. The only added benefit?! You've earned 25% by doing so when someone decides to trust in your recommendations. I simply share my successes and story from gym rat to home-gym addict, as well as the stories from other Beachbody success stories.
6. I don't have the money to be a Beachbody coach
So what is real:
A Beachbody coach is someone who:
1. Is committed to their own fitness journey. - How can I help you or motivate you, if I am not committed to my own journey.
2. Is consistent with the Beachbody program that suits their goals. I haven't done the truly intense workouts, but that doesn't mean I don't want to try those programs. It means that I found a program what works with my current goals.
3. Focuses on encouraging and supporting people, whether they are a certified trainer or not. I am there for you, during your bad days/weeks and good. I am there as a person to listen and support.
4. Builds relationships with people and gets to understand their WHY and supports them in getting there. I am not in this just for the money, I want to build a friendship that will last, and help you understand your goals.
5. Helps people. It is really what 1-4 come together as.
6. Builds a team. My favorite thing about coaching is that we build leaders. We build a team of likeminded people that are driven and want to be successful just like us. Team Beachbody is Network Marketing and to be successful you have to build a team around you. I think this is the best part. Currently, I have coaches spread all throughout the United States. We have reached from Maine to Arizona, Hawaii to Florida. The opportunity to build a team and impact people you don’t even know is what coaching is all about.
If you think that’s you, then you can do this! If you think that's you, and you are not sure, let's talk!
Email me at mcainmichele@beachbodycoach.com or comment with your email address below to join my team!
1. You have to be in really great shape!
Beachbody coaches are not just people who have arrived at their peak of fitness and lowest possible body fat. They are actually more often people who are in the process of achieving their fitness goals. Many people become coaches at the START of their fitness journey as a way to keep themselves accountable and also to motivate others to join them. I am in no way my best shape! I am working on that, and I want to help you work on being in your best shape too.
2. You have to do extreme workouts like P90X or Insanity!
Just like coaches are people at all fitness levels, they also have different preferences in their fitness program. Some love the extreme workouts for the challenge but there are programs for all types of movement like PiYO, Tai Cheng, Les Mills COMBAT, and the upcoming P90. All Beachbody programs are designed to give you great results but not all of them require you to go insane. And honestly, I haven't even done P90X or Insanity! :-)
3. You have to be certified to be a coach!
I tell people all the time, I am NOT your trainer, I’m your coach. The trainers are Shaun T, Tony Horton, Chalene Johnson, Autumn Calabrese, they along with the experts at Beachbody put together a solid program to give results without injury (when used appropriately). My job as your coach is to come along side and walk through your fitness transformation with you, providing encouragement, support and tips from someone who is further down the road in their journey. That’s all, we are just people with a passion for fitness who want to help others get healthy too. Some of us are certified trainers, many of us are not. It’s not required to be a good coach. But I am certified to teach PiYo! (Just a bonus)
4. You have to bother your friends and family!
Here’s the thing about coaching people to improve their health and fitness, it does no one any good to pressure or convince them to buy a workout program. That program will just sit on the coffee table and collect dust. Let’s face it if working out, eating right and losing weight were easy everybody would be fit and trim. Yeah, its hard because it requires us to overcome a lot of resistance (society, emotional, physical). So it takes a lot more than just will power or the power of persuasion to make a commitment to getting healthy. It takes WHY power. A good coach won’t pester you to buy a program, but they will ask you questions to help you figure out WHY you want to lose weight, or get off your blood pressure medication, or build muscle, whatever your goal its bigger than that. A good coach will help you connect to that bigger motivation and then work with you to find the right solution, the program of exercise and nutrition that will help you get to your goal and then connect you with others to encourage and support you along the way. That’s not a pest, that’s a support system.
5. You have to be a salesperson!
This goes along with #4, coaches aren’t selling. I am not a sales person and I hate being "sales-y". Well, obviously when you decide on a Beachbody program and commit to joining a challenge group you do buy a challenge pack from your coach. But the focus of coaching isn’t on the selling its on helping people lead healthy and fulfilling lives. If I have something that will connect you to realizing your goal then let’s talk. If not now, then maybe later. No desperation here, nope! Would you consider yourself a salesperson if you're recommending your favorite skin care product, nail salon or even iPhone vs. Android? Of course not! You're simply recommending something that you LOVE and that worked for you. Sharing isn't selling. You're just passionate about the product or business and you can't help but share it. You're simply connecting people to products and lifestyles that worked for you. The only added benefit?! You've earned 25% by doing so when someone decides to trust in your recommendations. I simply share my successes and story from gym rat to home-gym addict, as well as the stories from other Beachbody success stories.
6. I don't have the money to be a Beachbody coach
What?!? This is an opportunity to BUILD a business and MAKE money...certainly not an opportunity to just spend it! For the first month as a new coach, our goal is to simply teach you how to cover the cost of products you already use, then we build from there. Even though I didn't start off running with this business opportunity (I didn't understand the HUGE blessing I held in my hands), I NEVER spent more than I earned. The negligible sign up fee was even waived when I ordered my first fitness & nutrition program. Honestly, if money is that much of a concern, then really, you are too broke NOT to do this. As your sponsoring coach, I will teach you how to prioritize your own health & fitness, alongside with your friends and spending nothing to do it. At the very least, you are getting healthy & fit and encouraging others to do so as well.
7. I don't have time to be a Beachbody coach.
Beachbody is certainly NOT a get-rich-quick scheme, but it doesn't have to take a lot of time, either. Sure...the better you are at time management, the easier it'll be for you, but even just 5-10 hours each week can create an incredible home-based business. MOST coaches that start out have full-time jobs, go to college/grad school full-time or stay at home with their kids. Many of these coaches have gone on to resign from their full-time jobs (exceeding their FT pay with a part-time Beachbody business) or have built incredible businesses while being home & present with their kids! I am currently still working full-time and working the business. I made Emerald coach in July and working towards being a diamond by the end of the year...which is completely do-able.
So what is real:
A Beachbody coach is someone who:
1. Is committed to their own fitness journey. - How can I help you or motivate you, if I am not committed to my own journey.
2. Is consistent with the Beachbody program that suits their goals. I haven't done the truly intense workouts, but that doesn't mean I don't want to try those programs. It means that I found a program what works with my current goals.
3. Focuses on encouraging and supporting people, whether they are a certified trainer or not. I am there for you, during your bad days/weeks and good. I am there as a person to listen and support.
4. Builds relationships with people and gets to understand their WHY and supports them in getting there. I am not in this just for the money, I want to build a friendship that will last, and help you understand your goals.
5. Helps people. It is really what 1-4 come together as.
6. Builds a team. My favorite thing about coaching is that we build leaders. We build a team of likeminded people that are driven and want to be successful just like us. Team Beachbody is Network Marketing and to be successful you have to build a team around you. I think this is the best part. Currently, I have coaches spread all throughout the United States. We have reached from Maine to Arizona, Hawaii to Florida. The opportunity to build a team and impact people you don’t even know is what coaching is all about.
If you think that’s you, then you can do this! If you think that's you, and you are not sure, let's talk!
Email me at mcainmichele@beachbodycoach.com or comment with your email address below to join my team!
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Busy, busy, busy!! July is almost gone!
Wow, I haven't been here in a long time!!! Things have been busy here, what about where you? Have you been busy too?
First - I have reached the rank of Emerald with team Beachbody. My next goal is Ruby! My long-term goal is to be Diamond before the end of the year. This will be hard work, but this is something I am very passionate about.
Do you have a story? I do - I started beachbody as retail customer. I bought the program, and lost 20 pounds! I was so excited, then my j.o.b. started sending me to different locations, and it was difficult to eat healthy while staying at a hotel. And eventually I gained it all back. But I was contacted by this wonderful lady, who was able to show me that I could eventually quit my j.o.b. and make money. She actually quit her corporate j.o.b and is doing this full time. She told me her bad week as $350, hopefully one day soon that will be my good week, until I progress further. I am motivated to reach my goals, and help other people along the way, because helping people is what I want to do, making money and advancing just happens to be an awesome bonus.
Do you believe our struggles happen for a reason? I do, it is so we can help other people through them! I believe I can help you through YOUR struggles, because I understand where you are, because I have been there...barely living paycheck to paycheck, dreaming of having a savings account, dreaming of being able to afford letting the kids be in cheer, band, pageants, whatever comes up, or even taking a REAL vacation.
Do me a favor and imagine what you want your life to look like? Would you want to have more money? Would you want to be with your kids more? Would you & your partner spend more date nights together? Would you lose 10lbs or gain 5lbs of muscle? Would your house be bigger (or paid off sooner?) Would you 'gift give" to the people you love more WITHOUT checking your bank account?
I am working on doing all these things because I am designing my life that way.
I used to want to use my degree that I paid for (well, technically, still paying for) but I have realized in the last few months, that this j.o.b. isn't making me happy. Talking with people about fitness, being healthy, meeting goals, that is what makes me happy and is driving me to make the rank of Diamond before the end of this year. What are your goals? I can help you with them.
So, we have nearly finished July, and I am starting a 21-day fitness challenge group. Are you interested? Well, I only have spots for 2 more READY, COMMITTED, and DEVOTED people who what to change their lives forever!
---Lose 10-15 pounds in 21 days
---30 minute workouts
---Clean eating meal plan, with color coordinated meal containers
---Me, supporting you to help you get the best results!
Are you game? Message me or comment with a BIG 'YES, I'M IN!'
First - I have reached the rank of Emerald with team Beachbody. My next goal is Ruby! My long-term goal is to be Diamond before the end of the year. This will be hard work, but this is something I am very passionate about.
Do you have a story? I do - I started beachbody as retail customer. I bought the program, and lost 20 pounds! I was so excited, then my j.o.b. started sending me to different locations, and it was difficult to eat healthy while staying at a hotel. And eventually I gained it all back. But I was contacted by this wonderful lady, who was able to show me that I could eventually quit my j.o.b. and make money. She actually quit her corporate j.o.b and is doing this full time. She told me her bad week as $350, hopefully one day soon that will be my good week, until I progress further. I am motivated to reach my goals, and help other people along the way, because helping people is what I want to do, making money and advancing just happens to be an awesome bonus.
Do you believe our struggles happen for a reason? I do, it is so we can help other people through them! I believe I can help you through YOUR struggles, because I understand where you are, because I have been there...barely living paycheck to paycheck, dreaming of having a savings account, dreaming of being able to afford letting the kids be in cheer, band, pageants, whatever comes up, or even taking a REAL vacation.
Do me a favor and imagine what you want your life to look like? Would you want to have more money? Would you want to be with your kids more? Would you & your partner spend more date nights together? Would you lose 10lbs or gain 5lbs of muscle? Would your house be bigger (or paid off sooner?) Would you 'gift give" to the people you love more WITHOUT checking your bank account?
I am working on doing all these things because I am designing my life that way.
I used to want to use my degree that I paid for (well, technically, still paying for) but I have realized in the last few months, that this j.o.b. isn't making me happy. Talking with people about fitness, being healthy, meeting goals, that is what makes me happy and is driving me to make the rank of Diamond before the end of this year. What are your goals? I can help you with them.
So, we have nearly finished July, and I am starting a 21-day fitness challenge group. Are you interested? Well, I only have spots for 2 more READY, COMMITTED, and DEVOTED people who what to change their lives forever!
---Lose 10-15 pounds in 21 days
---30 minute workouts
---Clean eating meal plan, with color coordinated meal containers
---Me, supporting you to help you get the best results!
Are you game? Message me or comment with a BIG 'YES, I'M IN!'
Sunday, February 3, 2013
February, already?
Oh my, it is February already! I would say I might have slept through January, but I was busy! I did not come any where close to my goals and I actually spent a couple of weeks in a funk, not wanting to work out, not wanting to eat correctly, not wanting to do anything.
Hubby had his gallbladder removed mid-January, and I spent a week helping him get back on his feet (which meant that I didn't even find 10 minutes to work out). Then baby girl got sick, so that took up my time. I also started a 2nd job preparing taxes, so not only am I working 10 hour days 4 days/week for my full time job, I am also working nights/weekends with the tax service. I never thought finding 10 minutes would be so difficult.
Since I was in a funk, I weighed myself, and realized that I had gone up tooooo many pounds. I then made the decision to not weigh myself again, until after the 30 day mark with the 10-minute trainer casting call contest. I entered into the contest and then hubs surgery, baby girl sick and working 2 jobs. I must be crazy. I think I have finally figured out the schedule with the 2nd job, so I am hopeful that I can get those 10 minutes back.
Please don't tell me to get up early and exercise, I am already getting up at 3:45 to be on the 5 am bus, so I can be at work by 6. Then I work til 4:30 and head home. On a good day, I can be home by 6:00, and with this 2nd job, I am working from 6:30 - 9pm. I then come home, shower and go to bed...hopefully by 10pm. This gives me 6 hours of sleep, and here lately, it hasn't been good sleep, and that could also be part of why I was in a funk. I think I still am in a bit of a funk, but I'm working through it.
I am going to try to lose at least 6 pounds this month, and just try to eat as clean as possible. Although, I should probably say, I just need to make sure I eat. There have been days this past couple of weeks, where I have been working so much, that I didn't eat.
Here is to a new month and a new attitude about my journey to getting fit.
Hubby had his gallbladder removed mid-January, and I spent a week helping him get back on his feet (which meant that I didn't even find 10 minutes to work out). Then baby girl got sick, so that took up my time. I also started a 2nd job preparing taxes, so not only am I working 10 hour days 4 days/week for my full time job, I am also working nights/weekends with the tax service. I never thought finding 10 minutes would be so difficult.
Since I was in a funk, I weighed myself, and realized that I had gone up tooooo many pounds. I then made the decision to not weigh myself again, until after the 30 day mark with the 10-minute trainer casting call contest. I entered into the contest and then hubs surgery, baby girl sick and working 2 jobs. I must be crazy. I think I have finally figured out the schedule with the 2nd job, so I am hopeful that I can get those 10 minutes back.
Please don't tell me to get up early and exercise, I am already getting up at 3:45 to be on the 5 am bus, so I can be at work by 6. Then I work til 4:30 and head home. On a good day, I can be home by 6:00, and with this 2nd job, I am working from 6:30 - 9pm. I then come home, shower and go to bed...hopefully by 10pm. This gives me 6 hours of sleep, and here lately, it hasn't been good sleep, and that could also be part of why I was in a funk. I think I still am in a bit of a funk, but I'm working through it.
I am going to try to lose at least 6 pounds this month, and just try to eat as clean as possible. Although, I should probably say, I just need to make sure I eat. There have been days this past couple of weeks, where I have been working so much, that I didn't eat.
Here is to a new month and a new attitude about my journey to getting fit.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
New Year, New Me
Wow, it has been a while since I have written a blog.
I guess I will start with the goals. I have written two different goals; long-term for 2013 and goals for January.
January's Goals:
Since December 2012 did not end on a pleasant note (fitness wise...with a gain of 2.5 pounds for the month) I am sort of not sure where to start.
I guess I will start with the most obvious...
1) I will LOSE 6 pounds this month
2) I will STOP Drinking soda
3) I will start eating clean
4) I will exercise 4 days a week
5) I will not weigh in daily! - -biggest weakness
6) I will STOP drinking alcohol - I LOVE my burbon and coke...
I am starting off the new year and new month optomistic! If I lose 6 pounds a month, I will have my goal weight by June 1!
2013 Goals:
I guess I will start with the goals. I have written two different goals; long-term for 2013 and goals for January.
January's Goals:
Since December 2012 did not end on a pleasant note (fitness wise...with a gain of 2.5 pounds for the month) I am sort of not sure where to start.
I guess I will start with the most obvious...
1) I will LOSE 6 pounds this month
2) I will STOP Drinking soda
3) I will start eating clean
4) I will exercise 4 days a week
5) I will not weigh in daily! - -biggest weakness
6) I will STOP drinking alcohol - I LOVE my burbon and coke...
I am starting off the new year and new month optomistic! If I lose 6 pounds a month, I will have my goal weight by June 1!
2013 Goals:
This is going to be for my LONG term goals, in addition to the monthly goals I post.
In 2013, I will...
1) Get to my goal weight of 130 - a loss of 29 pounds
2) Get my CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor designation
3) Go back to school to get my Tax or Business law degree
I know these are not all fitness related, but they are all my goals for the year.
I need to continue blogging to help me write out my thoughts...I feel that I was more accountable when I was blogging. I am saddened that I didn't lose more weight, but since I have started losing weight, I have lost 14.5 pounds for 2012. This is a good thing.
I really like the 10-minute traininer program that I got back in October, and I need to get back to using it!
Here is to a new year and a new ME! Here is to a new year and and new YOU!
In 2013, I will...
1) Get to my goal weight of 130 - a loss of 29 pounds
2) Get my CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor designation
3) Go back to school to get my Tax or Business law degree
I know these are not all fitness related, but they are all my goals for the year.
I need to continue blogging to help me write out my thoughts...I feel that I was more accountable when I was blogging. I am saddened that I didn't lose more weight, but since I have started losing weight, I have lost 14.5 pounds for 2012. This is a good thing.
I really like the 10-minute traininer program that I got back in October, and I need to get back to using it!
Here is to a new year and a new ME! Here is to a new year and and new YOU!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
New workout program
So, it has been a while since my last post, but that doesn't mean I have been slacking off. I ordered a new workout program...Ten Minute Trainer, from Beach Body, I have not broken down and bought the shakeology that goes with it, because I'm happy with the GNC shakes.
So back to my story...
I bought the Ten Minute trainer (TMT) and LOVE it. I have on,y been using it for about a week, but I can really tell a difference in my strength, about a month or so back, I originally borrowed ACL-workers TMT and liked it, but never had the money to order my own. I finally got the money, and I'm glad I bought it. It came with 3 different resistance bands and some other freebies I haven't used yet, but I'm looking forward to the different workouts. I am hopeful this will not get as boring as the other DVDs I have had for a long time.
I have been on track with my diet, and although I'm still obsessed with the scale, I can see the number getting smaller. I am positive that I will make my 5 pound weight loss goal, this month.
So back to my story...
I bought the Ten Minute trainer (TMT) and LOVE it. I have on,y been using it for about a week, but I can really tell a difference in my strength, about a month or so back, I originally borrowed ACL-workers TMT and liked it, but never had the money to order my own. I finally got the money, and I'm glad I bought it. It came with 3 different resistance bands and some other freebies I haven't used yet, but I'm looking forward to the different workouts. I am hopeful this will not get as boring as the other DVDs I have had for a long time.
I have been on track with my diet, and although I'm still obsessed with the scale, I can see the number getting smaller. I am positive that I will make my 5 pound weight loss goal, this month.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Really? Now you tell me?
Let me start at the beginning...well, beginning of today anyway...
I weighed myself this morning (my obsession, I know) and I haven't lost or gained, so I'm pretty happy about that.; and off to work I go. Before lunch I get a message from a distant coworker (same company different state, we met at a training class) who told me that I had been encouraging her to get back on the exercise wagon...she also told me that she was proud of what I had been doing. Well, I'm riding this high about what she said and went for my walk at lunch. Ell, her is where my day turned crappy...I was talking with hubby on the phone and we were discussing baby girls strength and fitness. I mentioned that she will have some well defined abs if she keeps going with the cheer...and he states that he doesn't like that look...that is one of my goals for my fitness...and he doesn't like it! Talk about crushing my dreams...so if I have the abs that are well defined, will he still find me attractive? I'm having insecurities again...and doubting the working out...
He said that he would always find me attractive, but now I don't know about keeping it going...I know I set these goals forme and what I want, but what do I really want now...
I weighed myself this morning (my obsession, I know) and I haven't lost or gained, so I'm pretty happy about that.; and off to work I go. Before lunch I get a message from a distant coworker (same company different state, we met at a training class) who told me that I had been encouraging her to get back on the exercise wagon...she also told me that she was proud of what I had been doing. Well, I'm riding this high about what she said and went for my walk at lunch. Ell, her is where my day turned crappy...I was talking with hubby on the phone and we were discussing baby girls strength and fitness. I mentioned that she will have some well defined abs if she keeps going with the cheer...and he states that he doesn't like that look...that is one of my goals for my fitness...and he doesn't like it! Talk about crushing my dreams...so if I have the abs that are well defined, will he still find me attractive? I'm having insecurities again...and doubting the working out...
He said that he would always find me attractive, but now I don't know about keeping it going...I know I set these goals forme and what I want, but what do I really want now...
Saturday, September 1, 2012
September's Healthy's Goals
So, on FaceBook, I have decided to particiapte in a couple of different challenges, and one of the challenges is to make goals and post them. I have done that on FB, and decided to do that on my blog also.
September's Goals:
1. Lose 10 pounds
2. Workout 6 days/week
3. Complete a 5 minute plank and a 2 minute wall-sit
4. No eating 2 hours before bed
5. Eat fruit daily.
Where am I at at the start of these goals? Well, I am down 10 pounds, as of today and I am not as dedicated to working out. My personal plank time is 2 minutes 38 seconds and I can't do a wall sit for longer than 30 seconds. I am sure I can not eat before bed and I generally eat fruit when I at the office, but when I work at home, I don't eat so well.
I will keep the blog posted with goals and where I am at on them.
September's Goals:
1. Lose 10 pounds
2. Workout 6 days/week
3. Complete a 5 minute plank and a 2 minute wall-sit
4. No eating 2 hours before bed
5. Eat fruit daily.
Where am I at at the start of these goals? Well, I am down 10 pounds, as of today and I am not as dedicated to working out. My personal plank time is 2 minutes 38 seconds and I can't do a wall sit for longer than 30 seconds. I am sure I can not eat before bed and I generally eat fruit when I at the office, but when I work at home, I don't eat so well.
I will keep the blog posted with goals and where I am at on them.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Sister is here...and stuff
So my sister is here for a week, I was not sure how much exercise I would actually get done, but today I beat my personal best for the plank.
Today I walked 2 miles with my Leslie Sansone DVD and baby girl acted as my personal trainer. She is very good at that. After I walked the 2 miles, I did planks, squats and push-ups. My arms are killing me! So, for my plank? I held it for 2 minutes and 32 seconds...my personal best! My goal is to be able to hold a plank for 5 minutes by the end of August. I think it can be done.
Oh, and the other good news...I've lost weight! So really that is the point of exercising and eating well, but when I put on my pants for work yesterday, they were too big! It felt like it was a tent. The hops were just super baggy. I'm gonna have to take them to be altered. The waist was also big, but not as obvious as the hips. It really helped to brighten my Monday.
Anyway, I hope that when you read this, you have had or will hve a wonderful day.
Today I walked 2 miles with my Leslie Sansone DVD and baby girl acted as my personal trainer. She is very good at that. After I walked the 2 miles, I did planks, squats and push-ups. My arms are killing me! So, for my plank? I held it for 2 minutes and 32 seconds...my personal best! My goal is to be able to hold a plank for 5 minutes by the end of August. I think it can be done.
Oh, and the other good news...I've lost weight! So really that is the point of exercising and eating well, but when I put on my pants for work yesterday, they were too big! It felt like it was a tent. The hops were just super baggy. I'm gonna have to take them to be altered. The waist was also big, but not as obvious as the hips. It really helped to brighten my Monday.
Anyway, I hope that when you read this, you have had or will hve a wonderful day.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Plank challenge and other stuff
So tonight I did a plank challenge with my kids! Super fun, but I will say it was a bit rigged. I have been doing planks for a while and baby girl is in cheer, so her core is super strong. Baby boy didn't really have a chance, but he surprised us all.
Plank challenge :
Round 1. Round 2
Baby girl: 0.55. 1.36
Baby boy: 1.07. 1.30
Me: 1.45. 2.00
In baby boy's defense, he didn't even know what a plank was when we started this challenge. He has also spent the majority of the summer doing NOTHING...so to hang for over a minute impressed me, but he is also competitive.
I finished the workout with sit-ups, v-ups, full body roll up and stretches. Even though it wasn't a traditional work out, I enjoyed getting the kids to "play".
Plank challenge :
Round 1. Round 2
Baby girl: 0.55. 1.36
Baby boy: 1.07. 1.30
Me: 1.45. 2.00
In baby boy's defense, he didn't even know what a plank was when we started this challenge. He has also spent the majority of the summer doing NOTHING...so to hang for over a minute impressed me, but he is also competitive.
I finished the workout with sit-ups, v-ups, full body roll up and stretches. Even though it wasn't a traditional work out, I enjoyed getting the kids to "play".
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Hitting the 'wall'
Last week I have had problems with forgetfulness, being grumpy and tired, all the time. I think after 6 weeks for consistant working out, I finally hit that "wall". I took the majority of this past week off from working out and I feel better, so when I go back to working out tomorrow, I'm hoping for renwed energy. To be honest, I even stopped eating healthy and drinking the water I know I should.
I am nervous about what the scale will show on my weekly weigh in (tomorrow) but I know that my clothes are still loose and that should be enought. Right?
Today, I will be spending the day at baby girls car wash, so it will be a final day of not a typical work-out. I think I like the non-typical work outs.
I am nervous about what the scale will show on my weekly weigh in (tomorrow) but I know that my clothes are still loose and that should be enought. Right?
Today, I will be spending the day at baby girls car wash, so it will be a final day of not a typical work-out. I think I like the non-typical work outs.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
No more diet pills...and it is all in my head
I used to be a dedicated user of diet pills. I thought I could not lose the weight without them; and then I would use them all and not buy more for a little while and the weight would add back on. And I would start all over. To be completely honest, it has been 2 months since I've taken a diet pill. I was unsure about how much weight I would lose without the pills, but it was all in my head. I have changed from the pills to drinking LeanShake 25 from GNC (I LOVE the stuff) and I have dropped 6 pounds! A lot of it is, I know really watch what I eat (thanks to myfitnesspal.com) and I exercise regularly.
So, now that I've kicked the diet pills habit, I still have the scale habit to beat, but I don't think that will be as easy to beat, but then again, that is all in my head too.
Another thing that is in my head is my dislike of running...being in Alaska doesn't help because of the cold weather for so many months, but when I was in the military, I disliked running, and I had to run everyday. But my hubby said that the running is all mental...I just have to get over it, and get that voice in my head to stop telling me I can't do it.
I borrowed a co-workers 10 minute trainer...and I LOVE it! I like that it is different from just being on a treadmill, or cybex arc machine. I am hopeful that this will help me see the weight drop off Hubby can see there is a difference, but the voice in my head keeps telling me there is no change; and I am wearing pants a size smaller...but I can't get that voice in my head to change its thinking...at least not overnight.
Happy day to everyone.
So, now that I've kicked the diet pills habit, I still have the scale habit to beat, but I don't think that will be as easy to beat, but then again, that is all in my head too.
Another thing that is in my head is my dislike of running...being in Alaska doesn't help because of the cold weather for so many months, but when I was in the military, I disliked running, and I had to run everyday. But my hubby said that the running is all mental...I just have to get over it, and get that voice in my head to stop telling me I can't do it.
I borrowed a co-workers 10 minute trainer...and I LOVE it! I like that it is different from just being on a treadmill, or cybex arc machine. I am hopeful that this will help me see the weight drop off Hubby can see there is a difference, but the voice in my head keeps telling me there is no change; and I am wearing pants a size smaller...but I can't get that voice in my head to change its thinking...at least not overnight.
Happy day to everyone.
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