Stay Hydrated

Much like the gas tank in your car, your stomach has sensors that alert you when it's full.

But unlike your car, you can trip those censors with anything, including water. Use that to your advantage to promote weight loss.

If that isn't reason enough to stay hydrated, consider this: you burn 2% fewer calories per day when you aren't. 

Strong is the New Skinny

Let's face it...being SKINNY doesn't always translate into HEALTHY! .
I'd rather be HEALTHY and if I'm "skinny" (which is SO relative) along the way, then so be it. .
Think about how you can be STRONGER in body... 
...stronger in MIND #personaldevelopment
...stronger in SPIRIT
...stronger in parenting, or WHATEVER.
We get this one chance in life to be stronger and BETTER than we were yesterday. 

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Recommit to being the strongest and best that YOU can be. 

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Here's another great HEALTHY treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth...if you're a pudding guy or gal 

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Chocolate chia seed pudding #taketwo

I've revised since I last tried it a few months ago. 

And this time, we have pudding versus runny soup. 

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And it was super easy: almond milk (2 cups), 3 tbsp cocoa powder (or Chocolate Shakeology) OR 2 cups chocolate almond milk (which I didn't have).

1/2 cup chia seeds and a dash of vanilla 

Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Fit For Life

P90X3 Triometrics.  #finishingweek11

Did you know that if you engage your core in ANY workout, you'll work your abs! I try to focus on doing that everyday! 

Since, well, that's my "problem area".

My goal is to be #fitforlife because it's a lifestyle--not a short term thing I do occasionally. Exercise and healthy eating go hand in hand and should be consistent.

Not perfect, but consistent. #beFIT

Mom Joy

Pure #momjoy right here!! 

I was able to work hard this morning with the help of a babysitter. #bestoutsourcingideaever 

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#sogladicanworkfromhome#coachingletsmomsbemoms #bestjobever 

Which left the afternoon WIDE open to just BE with the boys. 

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 #perfectwaytospendtime 

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And it was even more enjoyable since the boys were all content in their own realms...happy...and not fighting. 

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...which almost never happens. 

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Today was NEARLY perfect.

Rest Your Muscles

I may not be able to sleep in on most Sundays #lifewithkids but I do take a break from my workouts to rest my body. 

Don't forget that rest days are a part of the program. 

Don't burn yourself out by thinking you have to exercise EVERY day...so let yourself REST and let those muscles recover. 

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Happy Sunday!

I Don't Sweat, I Sparkle

On any given day I'd worry if I had this kind of SHINE on my face. 😆
But not after a killer workout like P90X3 CVX!

You've heard all the phrases:
Sweat is fat crying.
I don't sweat, I sparkle. ✨
Respect the sweat.

All I care about is that I earned my shower!!! Bam!!!

Tori's Transformation

So proud of my cousin Tori for sharing her transformation on her wall!! 

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She stepped out of her comfort zone to share with others how her life has changed since she's been consistently drinking Shakeology and exercising with 21 Day Fix, TurboFire and CIZE. 

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She said, "Beachbody teaches you about working out, eating healthy, and creating good habits. It is not about a "quick fix" and promises to lose weight fast! You have to work for what you want! Nothing is easy, but if you put your mind to it, anything is possible! Thanks to these programs, I am down 35 lbs. Since September, I'm down a total of 12 inches."

When someone changes like she has, it shows in her countenance...way to go Tori!!

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#transformationTuesday #fitmom

New Planner

Making a commitment to a PLANNER is hard!! 

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It's a one year COMMITMENT and it gets the first sneak peek into my goals, dates, events, and deadlines. 

It's kind of a big deal!

And there's something about the clean slate of a new planner that is exciting.

I'm going a different route for 2016 with a different planner and I'm ready to fill its pages with my ACTION STEPS to get me closer to my goals and dreams.

What's YOUR planner? 

Best Night's Sleep

It was finally 7 am when I woke up! 😆 
Best night's sleep I've had in a LONG time...and we're not even at our own home! 😳

Don't let traveling keep you from staying consistent with your workouts. 
I love that I could stream my P90X3 workout from my laptop and didn't have to lug around the discs. 💪

I basically need a 5X5 space to do any of these workouts. 

You don't need a lot of space, time, or equipment.

Just get up and WORK OUT!

Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad

Guilt-free Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad 🍓🍓
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•6 cups spinach
•small red onion sliced
•1/2 cup sliced almonds
•2 cups sliced strawberries
•1 avocado diced
•1/2 cup feta or bleu cheese crumbles
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Toss ingredients and add your desired amount of poppyseed dressing. Enjoy!

Keep It Simple

It's that simple. #punintended 

I was just enlightened for an hour on the principle of simplicity and how I can "declutter" my life of things that are not truly important. #easiersaidthandone #iknow 

However, I AM going to make some changes...because I always have room for improvement. 😊

The lesson was more than relatable and definitely one that allowed for deep self reflection.

And the question of the day ...for me and for YOU and anyone...is to ask yourself, "Am I truly happy?"

Life can be hard but I know that the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ are SIMPLE and I can be truly happy when I follow them.

Positive Affirmation

POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS work!! 
I can and I will...

What CAN you do today to move you closer to the person you want to become...to the body you want to have...to the way you want to feel??

What WILL you do today? 😉

It's not just about setting weight goals...it's about setting LIFE goals for your mental health and wellness, fitness and family! #seekforahealthylife

Is your desire to CHANGE greater than your desire to stay the SAME? 
What are your intentions? And do your actions reflect those intentions?

Be intentional! #beFIT 

Shopping Haul

Yesterday's shopping haul.

There's no trick to my meal planning. I stick to fruits, veggies, meats and nuts. I limit my bread, dairy, legumes and sugar.

For dinner, I just focus on getting veggies and meat and if I have a starch, it's a small portion. 

We do wraps, tacos, salads... And don't get too fancy, although we DO save the "fancy" for family dinners on Sunday. #eatwholefoods#itstartswithfood #cleaneating

One More Rep

Rise and shine!! 

Day 4 of Hammer & Chisel is working my muscles like cuh-razy!

So excited to see progress. 

And that's what MOTIVATES me!! When I can FEEL the sore muscles and SEE the slight improvements, it reminds me to keep going! 

...that things are WORKING! 

You won't get fit overnight. It takes TIME and CONSISTENCY...because FIT is not a DESTINATION. It's a lifestyle...

Is it YOUR lifestyle? 

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Implement one or two new habits and day and see your life CHANGE!