September 2014 - where did Summer go?

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.

End of July

July is done!!!!  Wow, this has been a busy month!  I had an awesome vacation with my parents, they came to visit us this time.  :-)  We spent a good part of our time in Destin enjoying the beach (and they did not have to stay in my house, which removed a lot of the stress that comes with the parents visiting.)  So on top of all that, I already posted that I made Emerald with Team Beachbody! (WooHoo!)  So, that leads me to why I'm blogging today.  Today is the last day for the July specials.  Piyo, 21 Day Fix (in Spanish) and the 3-day refresh.  Send me a message if you are interested.  I'll post what the August Specials are tomorrow.  :-)

So school starts for the kids August 6, so this weekend is getting the rest of the necessary items.  According to my baby girl, that would be lots and lots of clothes...well, we will have to do some compromising on that one.  :-)

Focus T25 Arrived in the mail...

So I'm reading through everything that I got in my box, and it says to weigh myself every Saturday.  Well, since I promised hubs that I wouldn't buy a scale until after my March 11th doctor appointment, I'm gonna have to do the other measurements.  :-)

So, why did I make that promise, because I had been obsessed with the scale, and when we moved from Alaska to Alabama, he wouldn't let me pack it.  When we were moving into our home and purchasing stuff, he told me no.  So after my appointment in December, we talked again about buying one, so I could watch my weight (especially since I had gained LOTS of weight), and we made the deal that at my next appointment (because of my asthma, I need to see her quarterly for my meds) we would get me a scale.  I'm terrified that I will go back to being obsessed, but I know that at least weekly will be ok.  (Oh, and when I say obsessed, it was every morning, every evening, and one the weekends, during the day.)

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! 

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.