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Put a Fork in Me!

It’s hard to explain how good you feel when you’ve given something (anything) all you’ve got and finished!  It could be a career goal, or a financial goal, or just a simple 30 minute workout.  There is no sense in doing something with 50% effort…you might as well not do it at all.  You’re either all in…or not!  Right?!  Can I get an amen!  I just feel so good when I’m done working out, knowing that I tried my hardest.  I may not always be able to do everything that the bouncy, crazy, Energizer Bunny lady (a.k.a. Chalene Johnson) is doing…but I do what I CAN do until I can’t do it for one more second.  And then I collapse in a puddle on the floor. 🙂  And then…grab a snack.  I earned it.Image

 

Here is my snack:  Honeycrisp apples dipped in chocolate PB2 (made with yogurt & a little water).  Delicious!

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Real Fast Food!

I have always been a smoothie person.  Until recently, in order to make sure that I was getting ALL of the nutrients I could possible pack into my smoothie I would get out ALL of the following:  kale, spinach, almond milk, strawberries, banana, blueberries, pineapple, chia seeds, protein powder and ice!  Now I get out a bag of shakeology, ice, almond milk (or regular milk) and maybe a little PB2 (or just regular peanut butter).  The best part is I’m getting more nutrients than I was before, and it actually sustains me for 3 or more hours!  I can blend it up, pour it up and drink it up in less time than it used to take me to locate all of the ingredients I needed for my previous smoothies.  WINNING!

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I’m a Hot Mess!

So I’m doing Chalean Extreme workouts and alternating with TurboFire.  I honestly can’t believe what a good workout I am getting.  I’ve been a runner for years, but these programs are so challenging!  I think maybe it’s just new for me, and so my body is kind of freaking out a little.  That is a good thing!  My muscles are confused and so am I (most of the time…lol).  I come upstairs when I’m finished and scare my husband and children.  I am literally a hot mess!  A hot SWEATY mess!  Image

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My Life is Exercise

We had some fun taking  these pictures, but it’s not far from reality.  I was making the point that I like to dress for my workout first thing in the morning.  For one, it holds me accountable all day to get in my workout.  But, given the amount of activity that my daily life requires, it is just a necessity!  It just makes sense to be dressed and ready for anything!

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Plight of the busy mom

It’s a challenge everyday to fit everything in!  As a mom of four, I am forever busy!  We are always on the go to lessons, practices, classes, etc. etc.  Add that to shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc. etc…WHAT ABOUT ME?!  I wake up most everyday, put on my workout clothes and hit the ground running.  I don’t often get my workout done in the morning…I’ve never been a morning person.  I also have always had some low blood sugar issues, so I feel like I can’t workout until I’ve eaten a little something.  By the time I eat and digest…the morning window of opportunity has passed.  I usually end up fitting it in after dinner.  The kids are busy playing with friends or busy doing something…and it’s my opportunity to have about an hour to myself.  I truly enjoy my workout time, because it’s the one hour a day where I truly just focus on ME!  It’s the one time of day I ask the kids to let me have the space and time to get it done.  I like to put on my headphones and focus on the tasks at hand.  When I’m done…I’m re-energized and ready for the evening routines:  getting kids ready for bed and such.  And finally…I can relax and spend some time with my husband, review the busy day, plan for tomorrow, or watch a game or some news on t.v.  I feel better and sleep better when I carve out that “Me”-time, and everyone in my family benefits from it!  Trust me.