Hard work is paying off!

Wow, it's been another busy day.  I started off waking up feeling refreshed, I LOVE that!!  Doesn't happen very often for me!!!

I had my shakeology - chocolate with peanut butter and honey

and then did my workout - Turbofire Core 20 and Stretch 40.  I love both of those.  I needed that stretch......

Then it was on the run for the rest of the day.  I had a dentist appt, hair appt and lunch with Brian and Nick.  I had the BEST salad, it was a build your own.  I ordered it with everything but no meat or cheese.  This is what I got!  Amazing!

I had to get one of my Turbofire workouts polished, it kept skipping and was annoying me, so I'm hoping that this will work!  I'll find out in the morning!!

Brian and I ran errands and I was STARVING, we got home and I had my fruit for snack and then I did my afternoon workout - Burn Circuit 2 from ChaLEAN Extreme.  I can't believe how much I was sweating by just lifting weights  - go heavy or go home!!!

It seems to be working, the scale is going down and I feel so much lighter.  YAY!  All this hard work is paying off!

Then I had my second shake for the day - Brian got to pick the flavor - big surprise - peanut butter and banana.....

I've been on the treadmill to get the last of my steps in and I have read my book, watched some football and been on a training call.

This wedding is causing me to get some things done and it is a good thing!  We are on the countdown!!!   9 DAYS!!!

Nick and Lauren:

Discussion:  How is your week going?

Detox is not fun!!!

Another day, another list of tasks completed.  Some were more fun than others.....

Workout today was TurboFire 45.  I really think those are my favorites (the 45's).  I get a great calorie burn and lots of steps and movement!  YAY!

I had my morning shakeology - almond joy, one of my favorites!!  You can check out my Shakeology you tube video for the recipe, deliciouso!!

Madelyn and I cleaned the kitchen, played outside with sidewalk chalk and we got to visit with Uncle Jake.  Always a bright moment in my day!! 

We also had a great time playing Santa bowling.  You just never know how the toys will be used. 

Don't be fooled, Santa bowling is hard work and tiring...... rest is needed

and freeze dancing is loads of fun

If you are unfamiliar with freeze dancing, it's just 3 easy steps.   We watched it on Special Agent Oso today and then had to give it a try.  It was a hit!

Lunch today was a salad with pumpkin seeds and balsamic vinagrette and a zena burger (or atleast my version of it)  1 slice of whole wheat bread, 1 egg, 1 veggie burger with balsamic.  YUM!

I remembered to take a photo after a couple of bites. 
I am so fighting sugar withdrawal.  This is a good thing, and a bad thing.  I have a horrible headache and feel pretty sluggish, but the good thing is that it will only last a couple of days.  I have let way to much sugar back in my diet so it is needed!!!

Detox is a b..... though!!

I took a bit of a nap this afternoon and it helped some.  Brian and I ran some errands and then came home to have our shake for dinner.

An old friend:  PB and banana!

Now I need to get on the treadmill to get my second workout done today.  I won't be on long, just enough to burn a few more calories and get the rest of my steps in.  I really do love my fitbit.  It is keeping me on track!

Fun photo of Nick and Lauren:

Where's that list.....

Whoo-wee, I got a LOT done today.  I am starting to get in a bit of panic over the wedding and had to stop and breathe today.  I realize that things will get done.....

Brian is trying to hide, he knows my honey-do list is LONG!!!

Morning started off with my Shakeology - pb and banana mixed with water, delish!  Then workout - TurboFire 55 EZ (so not easy, I really had to tell myself that I was NOT TIRED!!)  Then hit the shower and got in the office to get caught up on a few things. 

Lunch was homemade tomato soup, a glob salad (glob of hummus is a Brian salad specialty from the old Isadora days) loaded with carrots, tomatoes, avocado and balsamic vinagrette and whole wheat bread with earth balance and a sprinkle of garlic powder.  YUM!   Miss those days and people from Isadora's....

Brian and I ran some errands and got a bed for Jake's old room.  Mom - you WILL have a place to sleep when you visit :)  They are going to deliver it on Thursday and that is one big thing marked off my wedding to-do list.  Now, to shop for bedding, that is the fun part!

Snack today was grapes.  I was hungry, but it worked and then it was afternoon workout time.  ChaLEAN Extreme Burn Circuit 1.  My arms and legs were shaking like crazy and it was a good workout.

Then I was REALLY starving, so we had our second shake!  This time it was the chocolate with honey and peanut butter. It was good.  See the above photo, it didn't look much different :)

I've had a ton of water, but I haven't been able to keep an accurate count since Brian is sharing with me. 

We just got home from running a few more errands and a quick stop at the casino.  I lost, Brian won, it was a wash! 

Now, I'm tired and need to read my 10 pages of personal development.  I'm reading The Four Agreements again.  I really love that book!

Our Facebook Book Club is in full swing and we are reading our first book - Sleep Tight by Anne Frasier.  It's good so far and I've had to make myself stop reading and I wasn't ready to do that!  We start our discussion of the first 5 chapters tomorrow.  If you are interested in joining in the fun, I need a friend request from you on facebook and I can get you added to the group!  We are going to be reading all kinds of books!  We are trying to focus on the free books for the kindle or nook apps.  This way everyone can participate!

How has your day been?  Eating clean?  Exercise?  Drink your water? 

I'll be posting my food/exercise and then at the end I'll post my results.  I have a pretty lofty goal to be in shape for the wedding.  I'll do better on the photos of food tomorrow!

Fun photo of my favorite soon-to-be-wed couple!

Adorable!

Picture Perfect Weekend!

Yeah, it was fun!  Happy Labor Day to you all!!!

It's a birthday weekend!

I had the best time on my birthday! 

It started with a killer workout with a friend (TurboFire HIIT 30) and I really ninja-kicked those sumo burpees, calories were burned like crazy and I was sweating buckets!  Loved it!!!

Then I HAD to take half of Brian's massage.  He overbooked himself and someone had to suffer through it!!!  It was glorious!

Lunch with Brian and friends was great AND Danny bought our lunch, he's such a great guy!!

I went to run a few errands and then because I broke/chipped my tooth, I was fortunate enough to get into the dentist.  Not many people look forward to a dentist appointment, especially on your birthday, but I was so glad.  He got me fixed up in a hurry and I was on my way.....

Brian and the kids took me to dinner.  We went to the Japanese Steakhouse and it was delicious as usual.  Madelyn did NOT like the fire.  She was a bit scared after that anytime the chef would produce smoke.  She even told me that she didn't like it at all!  I think she was relieved when we left.

Then on a spur of the moment decision - Brian asked if anyone had cake and the answer was no, so we went to Orange Leaf!

I had to share my gift of new sunglasses that I got, I  had tossed them in my purse and this is what I pulled out.....

Madelyn thought they were a LOT of fun!  

When we got to the lake, our friends were here to greet us and let us know that they had missed us....

The last time we were here (4th of July), the babies had their spots still.  They are growing up so fast LOL!!

It's been such a strange summer for us, I have missed our lake time.  Usually we spend a lot of time here, but i think we've been here 3-4 times this summer.  That makes me sad, but I'm going to enjoy the time we have now!

We have friends staying with us and today a LOT of friends are coming down to enjoy the lake with us!  I can NOT wait!!

We are going to have a big bbq ( I am making Mama Pea's black bean burgers - YUM!) and there will be boating, swimming, tubing and who knows what else.  Last night there was a bit of a QUEEN sing-a-long!!! 

I brought my workouts, but didnt' do one yesterday.  I have been having some vertigo and just didn't feel good.  I'm feeling so much better today and ready to do something this morning!  I am bummed that I missed yesterday since I had to take my rest day earlier in the week.  Not sure how I am going to make it up, but I'll figure something out!

So, I better get going now and get started  on this fun party!  Hope you all enjoy your day, find some joy in the little things you do!!!

REMINDER:  You only have until Sept 5 to pre-order your P90X2.  I got mine ordered, got the Ultimate package so I could get the spiky foam roller.  I am so excited about it.  If you have any questions, let me know!

Announcing the Big Winner!

So I posted about my big giveaway on facebook and I want to share with video of me choosing the winner with you all!

I'm so excited and can't wait to see what the winner picks!!!  Will it be a bag of Shakeology, a new workout - Rev Abs, Brazil Butt Lift.... oh the possibilities are almost endless!!!



CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!


We had a blast at my birthday party!  I'll be sharing the photos ( I didn't take very many at all, but got a couple of really cute ones!) tomorrow!

We are at the lake for the holiday weekend and I am ready to relax and have some down time and fun!  I hope that you have the same plans!!!

Hey Hey, It's myBirthday!

Happy birthday to me!!!

I love that I am not freaking out about my age (46) and that I am healthy and happy!  Nothing better than that!

For my birthday, I don't require any presents, I just want all of YOU to be healthy and happy as well!  If you don't have a Beachbody coach already, it would be my honor to help you on your health journey. 

Get a free account here!

So a couple of fun things going on.  Over at Feeling Fit with Dana on facebook, I am hosting a giveaway and you do NOT want to miss this! 

All you have to do is like my page and then like the post - UP FOR GRABS:  a beachbody workout or a bag of shakeology of YOUR CHOICE!  This is in honor of my birthday wish as well as reaching 500 likers!  ( Is that even a word????)  So head over and get entered because I will be drawing someone at random tomorrow (Sept 2) at 5 PM CT!!!  (No beachbody coaches, please!!)

The next fun thing is that you can pre-order P90X2 TODAY!  I got mine ordered and can't wait for Christmas to get here!  This is off the charts AMAZING!!!!  I think I'm most looking forward to the foam roller workout!  Oh, those aching muscles!!

You can log in with your teambeachbody.com account email and password and click on the shop tab if you have one or you can go to my website (missourifitclub.com) and click on the P90X2 banner on the right hand side of the page! 

A couple of things you need to know:

 1. Pre-Ordering can begin Sept 1, 2011 and continue until Sept 5, 2011 at www.missourifitclub.com


2. It WILL be delivered by Christmas!

3. Your Credit Card WONT be charged until it is shipped

4. FREE Shipping!

5. Get 2 bonus workouts designed to compliment P90X2 (as long as you order from ME!)

6. You will be entered to win prizes including Tony Horton delivering it to your door!

It's a win-win!  I ordered myself the ULTIMATE package!  So excited for Christmas to get here!  I think a January challenge will be in order!!

The next fun thing is, I am starting a 10 day SLIMDOWN CHALLENGE on Sept 6!  Right after the holiday weekend!

Here's the deets:

1)  you will need to be using Shakeology.  I will sell you the 10 day packets if you do not want to purchase a whole bag. 

2)  There will be a meal plan to follow

3)  you will need to exercise during the 10 days - you can choose what you do, but you will exercise every day

4)  You will need to commit to completing the program and posting on the group page on facebook!

If that hasn't scared you off, then contact me and let me know you want to participate!  It will be fun and you will see results!

I need the challenge to get ready for Nick's wedding on the 17th!  It will be hard, but I am up for it!  Are you?

Ok, I've thrown enough at you for now.  I'm off for dinner with the family and then a fun weekend at the lake!