HAPPY B-DAY TO ME!!!!! I did cardio/recovery today and I was happy that I didn't have to kill myself today, but kinda of sad it was so slow! I did go out to eat for my B-day and had endless shrimp at Red Lobster! Here is the damage that I did! OMG! This was only my dinner! Good thing I ate good the rest of the day!

Insanity day 3!

I feel so great today!! My body feels like its purging itself! I sweated more than the first two days!! I was super sore today, but I made it threw with some small extra breaks! See how sweaty I was!

Insanity day 2!

O.K. today getting up and down the stairs was definitely a chore! I was so sore from the fit test yesterday that I didn't think that I could even do the workout today! But I did and here's what I thought of it!

Insanity day 1!

O.K. so I went into this thinking that "Hey I did P90X! It can't be harder than that!" Well wrong! Insanity kicked my butt and this was just the fit test! See my video and I'll tell you more!

Feed your furnance!

Hello ladies and gents! well while out and about today I stop to realize that I had only eaten twice today! I was so busy that I had forgotten to eat!! One of the most important things that a human being has to do, I also realized that it had been like this all week!
You must, MUST! Feed your furnace, if not your body will start to use muscle for energy and while yes you may lose weight at first you will start to stall and start to put the weight back on. This is, because your body will go into starvation mode and will want to protect itself therefore using your muscles for energy! So do your self a favor and get yourself a high quality meal replacement to help you out on those days when you are busy and just can't fit in a full meal.

Have you completed a round of P90X?

Have you completed your first round of P90X and you are ready for more! Well Beachbody and Tony Horton have come together to bring you one-on-one! Thats right it's like your working out with Tony Horton mono e mono! So what are you waiting for get up and get moving!!!

Have you fallen off the wagon AGAIN!

Well I did and I am here to tell you that it happens if not for one reason then it's for another! The important part is being able to jump back on and get things back in order, there is no reason to cry over spilled milk! You can't go back in time and do that missed workout and you can't go back in time and not eat those cookies, so look forward and keep your head held high and know this is not a sprint, but a marathon.

Insanity challenge/contest!

So i'm back people! and its on like donkey kong!(Do people even say that anymore?lol!) I will be hosted the first ever Insanity contest/challenge! I am ready to get rid of this last 10-15 lbs and reach my full hotness potential lol!
I have not decided how I want to do the prize yet, but I think it may be either another workout series or the recovery drink or something like that! I ordered mine early this morning and will be doing update videos frequently! So if you are ready for the insanity lets get it poppin and shed the fat!!
If you don't have this program yet just click the pic with my beachbody logo and that will take you to my store where you can order it and get started!

Lets do it!!!

Guess whos back? Yup and it's on!!!!

feeling like crap

Hello all,
I am writing this as I sit here in a hispital bed,because of chest/abdominal pain. I have had this for the last week but it is worse today. I just wanted to let you all know why I haven't been posting lately.

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Thats it! It's on!

Thats right I'm back and I'm PISSED! Why you ask? Well I am pissed, because I let my life and my stress become my hindrance! Yes I am having issues in my life, but I should make time for exercise instead of pigging out and feeling sorry for myself! I will not gain my weight back and I will get down to 135-140 come hell or high water! I re stared the last phase of P90X and I am now in my 11th week starting today I will be also starting another program when done with this one, but I am not sure which one probably Chalean or another round of P90X! I am determined to keep this site up to date so please bare with me.

Burn out-vs-Laziness-vs-Stress

O.K. so I have been having a really crappy 2 weeks or so with everything that has been going on in my life, so needless to say I have really been slacking with my workouts(Yes even coaches slip and fall!) and my diet! Well lets just say it was a hot a** mess! I have eaten so poorly it is ridiculous! I kind of figured that once I hit my goal weight my motivation might take a dip, but this is ridiculous. I also feel like I have no energy, and I feel like this is because I have eaten to much crap over the last two weeks.
I started to think, am I burned out from working out 6 days a week for 2 months straight or am I just lazy or stressed out? Well I have come to the conclusion that it is a combination of all 3, my body is kind of rebelling against me, but I have to be strong enough to push back. Taking a break is O.K. but knowing when to get back in the game is very important because I don't want to undue my results!
I will be restarting my phase 3 of P90X, phase 3 seems to have a curse, because I know a lot of people who screw up in the last phase. It is funny because I used to say that would never happen to me because"That's just stupid to get that far and the fall off in the last month" Ah well! I am technically in my 12th week but will be starting over on Monday and hopefully I will be able to reach my 2nd goal of 140 lbs.
So if you fill like you are in a funk please know you are not alone and we will get threw this together!

I Apologize!

I Apologize for not posting the last few days, I have been under a lot o stress lately and have not and the energy to post any entries. I have been dealing with my moms issues and taking her back and forth to appointments and talking to Drs. etc. Hopefully over the next few days everything will start to mellow out and I can get back to posting everyday or so! Thank you all for bearing with me.

Variety is the spice of life!

This is so true. As you all know I am doing P90X and almost done! I have a few weeks left and while P90X is great I was starting to get a little bit bored with it, not that it's not a great workout, but I just felt like I needed a little change, so instead of yoga X today I did Turbo Jam cardio and Turbo Jam sculpt and I figured it would be easy, because "hey! I do P90X and that's hard core" well let me tell you I could not be more wrong!! I sweated and I worked my muscles to a burn that was just sick! I had been contemplating whether I would either do another round of P90X or Chalean extreme but after doing Turbo Jam again I think I am leaning toward Chalean Extreme, but I can't say for sure yet. I know that I will do Chalean extreme for sure, but I don't know if I am ready to let P90X go just yet.

Stay tuned to see what I do next.

Gardening is really hard work!!

O.K. well atleast it is when you have to dig it up, till it, and move the dirt from one side to the other! My garden is a pretty nice size I would say about 10'x18' s thats a lot of dirt and I live in Az so the dirt is really hard and has to be sifted. So yesterday I moved the dirt and leveled it and let me tell you it was one hell of a workout! I sweated something fierce and my arms were on fire as well as my back.


My poor hands hurt so bad and are super blistered. Tommorow I will be adding 7 bags of compost and tilling that in to the dirt and hopefully I will be able to start planting tommorow, bt more than likely it won't be until Monday.


Anywho heres a pic of my naked garden.

This is before I leveled it yesterday, So I moved all that dirt back. I am telling you it was a great arm and back workout, and it took about 2 hours or so.

What's in your garden?

I have decided that in my quest to become healthier I should start a garden! In this economy fruit and veggies are not cheap so why not grow your own, I can't wait to be able to go outside to my backyard and pick everything I need to make a yummy salad! I also plan n growing herbs. I really want this garden to be organic so I am doing my research on that as well. It is not concrete yet, but I think I will plant,

Green onions
broccoli
garlic
cilantro
basil
oregano
tomatoes
strawberries
watermelon
snow peas
grapes
lettuce

So now that you know whats in my garden let me know whats in yours!

I love TURBO JAM!

O.K. so I know I am on P90X, but today was yogaX and I was just not feeling it and needed a break! So instead of being lazy I pulled out turbo jam and blew the dust off it and pushed play. Mind you I have had Turbo Jam for like 4-5 years and I used it maybe twice! Well today I am so glad I pulled out because I had so much fun doing it and I sweated up a storm! I will be sure to keep this in rotation! Especially when I need a change and I might do it as extra cardio in the mornings.

Carbs are the devil after 7:00!

Well they are for me, so before anyone stones me! let me just say that this is my opinon and I know a lot of people who agree me on this subject.

So why do I feel like carbs are the devil after 7pm? Well I feel this way, because when I eat carbs(starchy complex carbs, i.e. potatoes,rice,bread.)after 7pm I find that I start holding on to my weight which makes since if you really think about it.

Why does it make sense? Well if you eat a whole bunch of carbs and then go lay down and watch T.V. and then go to sleep what do you think happens to the carbs in your system? Well let me tell you what happens, carbs are used in our bodies for fuel and are broken down for that reason. If you do not do something to burn off those carbs that you ate your body says "hey I guess were just chillin so I'll go ahead and store these carbs away for a rainy day right on your tush!"

When I decided to change this small thing in my life I really started to see some weight loss! Now please don't take this to the extreme, r example if you work night shift of course you will be eating at different times and if you workout at night you really need to find what works for you. I work out at night a lot and now if it is past 7pm I will have a salad for my carbs and some lean protein.

While this works great for me it might not for you so try it and see if it helps you out.

Get moving and get your diabetes in check.

I found this great program on the Beachbody site. This is a new program that is made for people with diabetes, being that my mother was just diagnosed today I will be trying to get her on this ASAP! So please if you are diabetic and need to get active please check out this program!

Please know your risk!

I just found out that my mother is diabetic and it scared the crap out of me! My mother is not obese she is actually quite skinny so this is a shock to me. I am truly worried, because I suffer from low blood sugar, so please take a minute and do this test to find out what your risk level is.

Get up and get moving!

No matter what shape your in we have something for you! So if you need help picking an exercise program thats right for you please let me know.

SHAKEOLOGY!

This is one of the newest additions to the beachbody line! If you are looking for that one great meal replaceent shake you've found it! It comes in two flavors chocolate and Gooseberry so if you are interested please contact me.

O.K. everyone, I am about to go to sleep for work in the morning, but I wanted to post my P90X day 61 pics for you all! I took them today and while I see slight changes I am greedy and wish I could see more! I went to the store today and tried on this pair of pants that I thought were rally cute and I grabbed a size 11/12 because that is usually the size I wear, and when I tried them on they were HUGE! I didn't try any other pants on because I was in a rush ,but I will at the end of my 90 days, I had already decided not to but any clothes until after my P90X journey, but I just really wanted to try on those pants.

I am at 150 lbs today which is my first goal and pre-preggo weight as you all know ,but I would like to be 140 by the time this round of P90X is over.

I will post measurements later, but I have lost inches!
TA-TA for now! Smooches!

Falling off the workout wagon!

First of all let me start out by saying if you are reading this because you have fallen off the workout wagon, WELCOME! This article is not to beat you up or make you feel bad because you have had a little detour from your workouts. Falling off the workout wagon happens to almost everyone even the most elite athletes, it happens for various reasons -stress, boredom, injury, and, work obligations to name a few.

Falling off the workout wagon can make you fell like a failure and make you feel like you are going to be stuck in your unfit body forever! Don’t worry you are not alone! Over 50% of people starting a new workout plan will inevitably fall off the wagon within the first 12 months, but don’t worry I have a few tips to help you get back on the wagon and stay on!

There are various things that you can do to spice up your workout life and help make things a little easier, here are a few.

1. Change it up! Doing the same workout over and over again will start to get monotonous and you will be reluctant to continue with it. So if you enjoy running, but the treadmill is just plain boring then get out of the house and go outside for a run if weather permits, why not try spicing up your running routine by going to the track and running some sprints! Try taking the kids with you they’ll love spending the time with you while you all get fit!

2. Get a workout buddy. A workout buddy can really help keep you accountable, when you have someone depending on you tend to be more reliable, because you don’t want to let that person down, and even if you don’t feel like working out chances are once you get with your buddy and start moving you’ll be glad you did. Also its fun to have someone to have a friendly weight loss competition with.

3. Write it down! That’s right, take out that pencil and paper or in this day and age your laptop, and write down your goals and place them somewhere you will see them frequently. When you write down your goals you are more likely to succeed because you are frequently reminded.

4. Tell everyone what you are doing! That’s right! All of your friends and family! This way you are held accountable by everyone. It’s hard to slip up when every where you turn there’s someone watching you.

5. Get out side. Go for a walk or jog! Or you could even go for a bike ride with your kids!

6. Try a fitness based vacation, go somewhere you can enjoy the scenery and get re-energized and do some great fitness based activities such as hiking or swimming.

7. Hire someone to help you with your goals, a personal trainer may be a great choice for you if you are at your wits end and just really need that extra push to get back into the groove.

And last, but not least! Don't give up and don't beat yourself up! If your body needs a rest listen to it and take one but just make sure it's not an extended break!

How to get in the best shape of your life!

I have had many people ask me what I have been doing to lose weight, and if you are coming to this site because you know me, then you already know what I'm doing, but for those of you who don't know me let me fill you in!

I am doing a great program called P90X! and it is a great program for losing weight and building lean muscle. If you are looking for an all in one program well look no further, because this is it! You can finally get rid of that expensive gym membership that you hardly ever use and get to work losing weight in the privacy of your on home! When your ready to get serious just click the banner to the right and it will be my pleasure to be your coach for FREE!

Get paid to be fit!

That's right! I said it! Get paid to be fit! How you ask? Easy by getting in shape and helping others while you do it! I know what you are thinking, because I was thinking the same thing before I started, I would say to myself "Make money while getting fit yeah right who are they trying to fool!" But it's true! I have made money with my business so I know it's real! If you are interested in changing your life and making money while doing so please check out the video below and let me know when your ready to make big changes!

Are you choosing healthy snacks?

O.K. so sorry I didn't get a chance to put up a new post yesterday but I had a busy day at work and I was super tired when I got home.

Are you choosing healthy snacks? Hopefully you are but chances are your not, choosing a healthy snack can be a daunting task for most. I decided to write this post because I had this issue myself last night. I had a craving for something sweet so I went to my freezer and what did I see? Skinny cow ice cream cones, frozen yogurt,lemonade ice,regular ice cream(for the kiddos). So I decided to go for the cup of lemonade ice until I read the nutrition facts now I know it has sugar but it was the calories that got me. Lets take a look.

How to maintain your waistline while still being social.

So I am writing this in the car on the way to a wedding,and decided I wanted to do a quick entry about how to keep your self on track while in a social situation such as a wedding. So here my tips when it comes to keeping your diet in check while out.

1. Eat breakfast,it helps start your day off and helps you from overeating.

2. Eat a healthy meal or snack before leaving for your event, you never want to go somewhere there will be temptation on an empty stomach(such as the grocery store!).

3. Plan accordingly,if you know your going to indulge scale back your other calories threw out the day.

4. Don't skip the veggie tray! As a matter of fact hit the veggie tray 1st! Fill up on veggies and leave less room for the goodies.

5.Lean protein,if you have a choice between a steak and a chicken breast go for the breast! It is a great source of low fat protein which will do a great job at feeling you up, but watch out for creamy sauces, because they can pack a fat punch.

6. Sample, when it comes to the desserts of appetizers remember it only takes a little to be truly satisfied. Try using a small plate and trying small portions of your favorite goodies.

7. Water! Drink lots of it because it keeps you hydrated and full. A lot of the time you think your hungry but really your thirsty.

8. Drinking,all I can say on this subject is try light beers and substituting diet soda for regular.

9. Last but not least have FUN! While you want to maintain your waistline you also want to maintain your social life, I mean who wants to be fit and friendless? If you do overindulge just learn from your mistakes do 10 hail Marys and try again next time!
TA TA for now-smooches!

The daily plate

I just wanted to share a site with all of you that I think is very helpful and it is geared at helping keep track of what you eat therefor keeping you accountable! This service is free and super east to use. This site has tens of thousands of foods to choose from even fast food items. Have trouble drinking your daily water? You can also keep track of that on here. Do you exercise well you should! You can log your exercise and it tells you how many calories you burned, unfortunatley P90X is not on there yet,also they have it for crackberry and iphone! Stay tuned and I'll do a tutorial soon but right now I'm in the car and pulling up to the resteraunt so ta-ta for now!
www.thedailyplate.com

Do you like running?

I decide to run today and I really don't like running but on my journey to becoming fit I decided that I wantd to increase my runing time. So my quesion to everyone out there is when you run does your chest hurt? Now I am a nurse and this is not cardiac(chest)pain it feel muscular and it is ore annoying than anything. I am nursing and theefore larger up top, so ladies have you ever experinced this or is just me?

Today I ran/walked 1.7 miles in 33 minutes I ran 27 of those minutes at 3.5-4.5 now I know that sounds weak but hey you have to start somewhere. I am in the 8th week of P90X and I plan to incorparate running 3 days a week. I don't know what my running goals will be so chime in if you have any suggestions.

Is P90X for women?

This is a question that I am asked quite frequently the answer is yes! When I began P90X I was under the impression that P90X was mostly for men as well. Well I was pleasantly surprised when I started P90X and realised that anyone could do P90X yes even women! I have meet and talked to many women that are doing P90X and they have said that it makes them feel strong and confident! A lot of females are scared of P90X, because they are scared of bulking up but it takes a great deal of calories and weight for someone to become extremely muscular so have no fears and go for it!


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Day 40 update with pics!

Here is my P90X update for day 40 posted on April 03, 2009. I can see a diffrence but I want more! I want to be 140 by day 90!

Oh don't mind the laundry in the pics I was to lasy to crop lol! Just keeping it real!

Shrimp ceviche

Here is a great yummy recipe for a yummy meal that is quick to make and healthy to eat enjoy!

P90X Week 3-4

P90X Day 10-11

Here is a video from day 11 actually. There are some pics at the end of the video.

P90X Sarting pictures

These pics were taken on 2/18/2009 and I started on 2/23/09
Measurements
Body fat-36.6% on scale
Weight- 165 lbs
Chest- 36 inches
Waist- 34.5 inches
Hips- 43.5 inches
Right thigh- 28 inches
Left thigh- 27.25
Right arm- 13
Left arm- 13.5

Fit Test
Pull-ups- 1/2
Push-ups- 9 regular
Toe touch- +3
Wall squat- 1:19
Bicep curls- 15reps with 10lbs
In and outs- 25

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog! I started this blog because I am a mother of 4 and I am recently 8 months post partum and was feeling extremly unfit and down. I decided that I wanted to do something and do something quick! I decided to start a workout plan and begin going to the gym 4 days a week doing weight training as well as some cardio;however, the weight would not come off! I figured it was, because I was still nursing and that I would be doomed to be overweight until my daughter was done nursing which would be when she is 1-1 1/2 years old.
I am a nigh owl and seem to love infomercials so one night I was watching T.V. and an informercial for P90X came on and I watched it in awe as I always do and said to my self I wish I could look that great in 90 days and then went to sleep still thinking about it. Well the next day at work a friend of mine calls me and say's hey lets order P90X today and we will do it together! Without a second thought I said lets do it and orderded it that day!
This blog will show my progress from start to finish on my P90X journey and I also hope to include great articles and info on other health and fitness related issues. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may be wondering and I will help you in the best way I can, also if you like to take this journey with me please join me by visiting my other site at www.sweatitoutfitness.com I am a Beachbody coach and would love to help you for free!