Yes. Yes I do.
My Ultimate Turbofire Goal
Yes. Yes I do.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Yes. Yes I do.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Creating Health and Fitness Goals Year Round
I came across this list on a few fitness blogs. I am not sure where it originated but it is definitely worth passing on!
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You don't have to wait until New Year's Day to implement resolutions to improve your health and fitness. Regardless of the month or day, you can take action now to achieve your health and fitness goals. Here are some tips to get you started:
* Select one area to work on: Many people make the mistake of trying to make himself or herself into a new person overnight. It's unreasonable to expect yourself to, at the snap of a finger, change habits that you have spent years cultivating. Instead, select one health and fitness area to work on.
* Select a specific goal: Saying that you "want to lose weight" or "get in shape" is too vague. You need to come up with a concrete goal in order to measure your progress and celebrate your success.
* Select a realistic goal: If you've been a sugar junkie for 20 years, you can't expect to go cold turkey overnight. You may be able to cut sugar out for a few days or even a few weeks, but you won't be able to keep it up for the rest of your life.
* Opt for incremental change: In the sugar scenario, outline a series of steps you can take over time to achieve your goal. The first step might be to switch from regular soda to sugar-free soda. After successfully doing that for a month, tackle the next step - maybe a switch from regular to sugar-free ice cream, or restricting desserts to weekends only. Incorporating small changes over time dramatically increases the chance that you'll make it a permanent lifestyle change.
* Get some support: In a society that supersizes everything, it's never easy to stick with your health and fitness goals. Enlist the help of a friend, family member, or co-worker - someone who will help you stay with the program. If your goal is to go to the gym three times a week, for example, knowing that your friend is waiting there for you might be just the incentive you need to make sure you follow through. For extra motivation, put a dollar in a jar every time you go to the gym, then treat yourself to something special at the end of each month.
* Celebrate your success: We're quick to beat ourselves up when we don't reach our health and fitness goals, but we rarely celebrate our successes. When you've achieved one of your goals, give yourself a pat on the back. Treat yourself to a massage, a new pair of shoes, or a night out with your friends.
* Select one area to work on: Many people make the mistake of trying to make himself or herself into a new person overnight. It's unreasonable to expect yourself to, at the snap of a finger, change habits that you have spent years cultivating. Instead, select one health and fitness area to work on.
* Select a specific goal: Saying that you "want to lose weight" or "get in shape" is too vague. You need to come up with a concrete goal in order to measure your progress and celebrate your success.
* Select a realistic goal: If you've been a sugar junkie for 20 years, you can't expect to go cold turkey overnight. You may be able to cut sugar out for a few days or even a few weeks, but you won't be able to keep it up for the rest of your life.
* Opt for incremental change: In the sugar scenario, outline a series of steps you can take over time to achieve your goal. The first step might be to switch from regular soda to sugar-free soda. After successfully doing that for a month, tackle the next step - maybe a switch from regular to sugar-free ice cream, or restricting desserts to weekends only. Incorporating small changes over time dramatically increases the chance that you'll make it a permanent lifestyle change.
* Get some support: In a society that supersizes everything, it's never easy to stick with your health and fitness goals. Enlist the help of a friend, family member, or co-worker - someone who will help you stay with the program. If your goal is to go to the gym three times a week, for example, knowing that your friend is waiting there for you might be just the incentive you need to make sure you follow through. For extra motivation, put a dollar in a jar every time you go to the gym, then treat yourself to something special at the end of each month.
* Celebrate your success: We're quick to beat ourselves up when we don't reach our health and fitness goals, but we rarely celebrate our successes. When you've achieved one of your goals, give yourself a pat on the back. Treat yourself to a massage, a new pair of shoes, or a night out with your friends.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
The Dress That Started It All.
Last May, I won a dress in an estate auction. A vintage dress. A 1950's Anne Fogarty Margot Inc. dress. I L-O-V-E vintage clothing. I am convinced I was born in the wrong era.
Enter Sadness. The dress didn't fit. If I sucked in enough, I could zip it up to my waist but as the zipper inched closer to my bra line, it was a lost cause. I tried to figure out how much it would cost for me to alter it. And in my closet it has hung. For over a year.
Until tonight.
Today I had myself measured at the lingerie department of a store. The last time I had myself measured was last Fall before I started my Turbofire journey. After a year of not nursing or being pregnant, none of my pre-pregnancy bras fit. My measurements were a 36/38C. As of this afternoon - a little over 240 days later - and I am measuring as a 30/32C! The sizes weren't carried so the salesgirl told me to try a 34B. It fit. It fit PERFECT! I posted my announcement on Facebook and my uncle asked if I was complaining or bragging. "BRAGGING!", I posted proudly. Then I mentioned that I had this certain vintage dress that refused to fit me properly.
And I wondered...
So I dug it out of my closet. I tried it on and I could ZIP IT UP!
Now I just need me a crinoline petticoat and a string of pearls.
Enter Sadness. The dress didn't fit. If I sucked in enough, I could zip it up to my waist but as the zipper inched closer to my bra line, it was a lost cause. I tried to figure out how much it would cost for me to alter it. And in my closet it has hung. For over a year.
Until tonight.
Today I had myself measured at the lingerie department of a store. The last time I had myself measured was last Fall before I started my Turbofire journey. After a year of not nursing or being pregnant, none of my pre-pregnancy bras fit. My measurements were a 36/38C. As of this afternoon - a little over 240 days later - and I am measuring as a 30/32C! The sizes weren't carried so the salesgirl told me to try a 34B. It fit. It fit PERFECT! I posted my announcement on Facebook and my uncle asked if I was complaining or bragging. "BRAGGING!", I posted proudly. Then I mentioned that I had this certain vintage dress that refused to fit me properly.
And I wondered...
So I dug it out of my closet. I tried it on and I could ZIP IT UP!
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| Pardon the mess in the background! |
Now I just need me a crinoline petticoat and a string of pearls.
Super Saturday Recap
Yesterday I attended my first Super Saturday event. It was hosted by Tarah Carr and Roger Mesina. I was able to sample the new Vegan Chocolate Shakeology:
It was actually pretty good. Not nearly as chalky as the Tropical Shakeology.
I was able to watch a preview for the newest addition to the Beachbody family: Body Beast!
It doesn't look like a workout that appeals to me but I can see a lot of guys really rocking it. :)
There was a bit of information about the new Les Mills Pump videos due later this year: Les Mills Combat! I am SUPER PSYCHED for these. I am absolutely LOVING Les Mills Pump and I am keeping my fingers crossed that the new set is released as I'm finishing up my 90 days. :)
It was actually pretty good. Not nearly as chalky as the Tropical Shakeology.
I was able to watch a preview for the newest addition to the Beachbody family: Body Beast!
It doesn't look like a workout that appeals to me but I can see a lot of guys really rocking it. :)
There was a bit of information about the new Les Mills Pump videos due later this year: Les Mills Combat! I am SUPER PSYCHED for these. I am absolutely LOVING Les Mills Pump and I am keeping my fingers crossed that the new set is released as I'm finishing up my 90 days. :)
Friday, June 29, 2012
Which Beachbody Program Should You Choose?
Did you know that Beachbody has a handy dandy chart right here that outlines ALL of their programs?
Are you a Fitness newbie? Click the "Getting Started" tab to find programs best suited for your fitness level. Looking for more cardio? "Cardio/Fat Burning" is the tab for you! Best Sellers, Weight Loss, Advanced, Express, and more!
So what are you waiting for? Check it out! :) If you have any questions regarding Turbofire, Brazil Butt Lift, or Les Mills Pump, feel free to ask me.
Are you a Fitness newbie? Click the "Getting Started" tab to find programs best suited for your fitness level. Looking for more cardio? "Cardio/Fat Burning" is the tab for you! Best Sellers, Weight Loss, Advanced, Express, and more!
So what are you waiting for? Check it out! :) If you have any questions regarding Turbofire, Brazil Butt Lift, or Les Mills Pump, feel free to ask me.
Les Mills Pump: 30 Day Results
After 30 days of Les Mills Pump, here are my measurements:
Weight 128lbs (-4)
Waist 28 inches (-0.5)
Hips 35.5 inches
Chest 33.5 inches (-0.5)
Right Arm 10 inches
Left Arm 10 inches (-0.5)
Right Thigh 22.25 inches (-0.3)
Left Thigh 22 inches (-0.2)
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Les Mills Pump Day 27 + more
So yesterday was my birthday. I turned the big 3-5. Eek! I have been feeling a lot better about myself lately. I am LOVING Les Mills Pump. I might have to treat myself to the Deluxe videos. :) A new Les Mills Pump program will be available for pre-order this fall! Hopefully it will be released around my 90 Day mark so I can just move right on. :) If not, I believe there will be a NEW Brazil Butt Lift program available this fall. Choices, choices!
I ended up ordering myself a Polar Heart Rate Monitor. I ordered the Polar FT4 from Bodytronics. I was able to get it for under $60 using a coupon code. I got the bronze color which really isn't that pretty. :/ It's a basic HRM and I'm loving it! I also signed up at MyFitnessPal.com and log in my meals and workouts. There is a MFP app available for smartphones too. Loving it all!
Friday will me my official 30 Day Les Mills Pump photos so stay tuned!
I ended up ordering myself a Polar Heart Rate Monitor. I ordered the Polar FT4 from Bodytronics. I was able to get it for under $60 using a coupon code. I got the bronze color which really isn't that pretty. :/ It's a basic HRM and I'm loving it! I also signed up at MyFitnessPal.com and log in my meals and workouts. There is a MFP app available for smartphones too. Loving it all!
Friday will me my official 30 Day Les Mills Pump photos so stay tuned!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
FREE 30 day Trial of P90X, Turbo Fire or Brazil Butt Lift Challenge Packs!
From June 25th through July 31st through a Beachbody Coach ONLY, you can get a FREE 30 day trial of your choice of a P90X Challenge Pack, Turbo Fire Challenge Pack or a Brazil Butt Lift Challenge Pack! All you pay is $14.95 shipping and handling and then you get to try either of those programs as well as Shakeology absolutely FREE for 30 days. If you don’t completely LOVE it and see amazing results, send it back and you pay nothing, but Fall in LOVE with the results and lifestyle changes it brings you and you will be billed the challenge pack amount!
So what is a Challenge Pack exactly?
Well with a Beachbody Challenge Pack you get:
- The complete workout program of your choice
- P90X
- TurboFire
- Brazil Butt Lift
- A 30 day bag of Shakeology of your choice
- Greenberry
- Chocolate
- Tropical Vegan
- Chocolate Vegan (coming soon)
- A 30 day Trial Club Membership at TeamBeachbody
- And the opportunity to win daily cash prizes of $500, Monthly, Quarterly and even the Grand Prize of $250,000!
And now before you have to pay for any of these amazing value Challenge Packs you can try them FREE for 30 days!
If after 30 days you are NOT satisfied, you can return the program and Shakeology (even the empty bag!) and owe NOTHING! So what do you have to lose?
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Two weeks later...
And I am LOVING Les Mills Pump! On the days when I'm scheduled to walk 30 or 45 minutes, I just pull out my Turbofire DVD's and pop in either Fire 30 or Fire 45. I'm also tossing in some Brazil Butt Lift too! Gotta continue to work on the angles, right?
I'm on Day Four of the Les Mills Pump Jump Start plan from the Nutrition Guide. While I am following it, I modified it a bit to be more cost effective. I'm not making 7 different breakfasts, lunch, dinners and snacks. Example: Yesterday and today I did the Whole Wheat English Muffin with Almond Butter and Apricot Preserves. It was one of the less costliest breakfasts. I have also done the Spicy Tuna salad (but I have to saute those two cups of mixed greens! Raw greens are just not doable for me!) every other day. I couldn't buy just 3 oz of ground turkey for the Turkey Meatballs with whole wheat spaghetti so I made 18 meatballs with the 19 oz package and cooked up the whole box of wheat spaghetti. I then got individual containers and portioned out the spaghetti, 3 meatballs and marinara sauce among them. Quick and easy dinner for a few nights. The fresh apricots I bought for the apricot and cottage cheese breakfast spoiled so quickly. :/ I am surprised to learn that the Chocolate Shakeology actually tastes GOOD when made with only water! I did splurge and bought a yellowfin tuna steak for the Japanese Tuna dinner. 4 oz cooked for me and the rest was split between some of the kids. :)
I bought a cheap kitchen scale to measure out my food. I ordered a Polar FT4 heart rate monitor that is scheduled to arrive TODAY! *happy dance* I'm contemplating buying a Striiv pedometer because I want to keep track of how active I am during the day and I love the idea that it comes with a built in sim-like game.
Before I forget, here are my photos from the beginning of the month. So after 210 days worth of Beachbody programs, here are my Day 1 Les Mills Pump Before photos:
I'm on Day Four of the Les Mills Pump Jump Start plan from the Nutrition Guide. While I am following it, I modified it a bit to be more cost effective. I'm not making 7 different breakfasts, lunch, dinners and snacks. Example: Yesterday and today I did the Whole Wheat English Muffin with Almond Butter and Apricot Preserves. It was one of the less costliest breakfasts. I have also done the Spicy Tuna salad (but I have to saute those two cups of mixed greens! Raw greens are just not doable for me!) every other day. I couldn't buy just 3 oz of ground turkey for the Turkey Meatballs with whole wheat spaghetti so I made 18 meatballs with the 19 oz package and cooked up the whole box of wheat spaghetti. I then got individual containers and portioned out the spaghetti, 3 meatballs and marinara sauce among them. Quick and easy dinner for a few nights. The fresh apricots I bought for the apricot and cottage cheese breakfast spoiled so quickly. :/ I am surprised to learn that the Chocolate Shakeology actually tastes GOOD when made with only water! I did splurge and bought a yellowfin tuna steak for the Japanese Tuna dinner. 4 oz cooked for me and the rest was split between some of the kids. :)
I bought a cheap kitchen scale to measure out my food. I ordered a Polar FT4 heart rate monitor that is scheduled to arrive TODAY! *happy dance* I'm contemplating buying a Striiv pedometer because I want to keep track of how active I am during the day and I love the idea that it comes with a built in sim-like game.
Before I forget, here are my photos from the beginning of the month. So after 210 days worth of Beachbody programs, here are my Day 1 Les Mills Pump Before photos:
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