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!'

New Year...Same Me

I saw a post of FB that made perfect sense:  "Quit saying "New Year, New Me".  If you wanted to create a new you, you would have done it by now."  That is so true.  Just because it is a new year doesn't mean you are going to change, you have to make it a lifestyle change.  Although I am not happy with my weight, does not mean I need to change who I am.  I am me, just a little heavier than I want to be.  What I need to do is not change me, but change just one aspect of me. 

Happy 2014!

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: 

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! 

Already October..

It is already October, and I realize I didn't make my goals for September...so I will create new goals for October.

From my FB page http://www.facebook.com/Tryintogetfit?ref=tn_tnmn. 

Ok, I didn't do so hot with my goals last month, but that doesn't mean I give up!  Nope!  New Month; New Goals!

1)  Lose 5 pounds

2) Work out 5 days a week

3) eat more fruit

4) 5 minute plank

I'm sticking with the same principle, but a little lighter on the numbers.  I think I was overwhelmed with the original September goals and that didn't help me.  And I'm going to get to the 5 minute plank.

I will keep everyone posted on how I'm doing. 

I spent the last week in sunny Cali, and the morning after I get home to Alaska, there is snow on the ground!  How crazy!  Winter is coming and I need to really get motivated and reach my goals.  

Anyway...while I was in sunny Cali, I worked out, used the weights, and weighted myself with the scale at the hotel.  There was such a HUGE difference between the two umbers...just goes to show the number doesn't mean anything. I officially lost 1 pound the last two weeks, but it is a loss, and not a gain, so ill take it.  In an effort not to concentrate solely on the number on the scale, I pulled down some jeans from the closet that I have been hoarding a pond guess what, they FIT! They are a little snug, but Incan zip them, and they FIT!  Also, I think resizing my wedding ring will be a necessity soon.  

Well, I think that catches me up, sorry for being MIA, but life happens.  Happy October to everyone.