No magic pill- Strength Train!

Everyday I see ads for Diet pills and it Always upsets me. Even when I was at my heaviest I didn't use those things. Sure I was tempted, they make it look so easy to look so good, but I knew they are not healthy!  I've always tried to be a fairly reasonable with what I put into my body.  Even more so now that I am a mom of two young girls. I have to be the best remodel they can have.  Taking diet pills would not give me that image. If I took diet pills it would tell them to take the easy way out and then do it again after the weight comes back.  In essence I would be teaching them how to become YO-YO dieters. 

That is NOT what I want for myself, my girls or any of my family or friends.  I am so happy to have found something so nutritious to be to drink everyday and I give it to my kids and recommend to family. I am not only getting my vitamins but also getting a full meal.  This drink is Shakeology and it's helped me and my husband loss weight, have energy, get regular and too many other benefits to list.

By doing my workout daily and eating healthy regularly I am now showing my girls a balanced view of eating and exercising. This is a balance many try to find, I hope that showing them early in life they will have a healthy self-image and be happy with themselves.
So these articles about Strength training and Eating are really great and I hope it helps you, like it has for me.

Why Strength Train?Kathy Smith

 Still not convinced you should strength train? Here's a good reason. After the age of 30, we all lose a quarter pound of muscle mass each year. Yikes! With less muscle, our metabolism slows down and we gain fat—averaging about 15 pounds a decade. While muscle is metabolically active (each pound of muscle burns approximately 35 to 50 calories per day), stored fat is not, burning far fewer calories. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn throughout the day, whether you're walking, vacuuming . . . even sleeping! What's more, while aerobic activity burns fat during exercise, weight training utilizes fat hours after exercising, so your metabolism stays slightly elevated for a longer period of time following a strength-training session than following an aerobic workout.

On a hunger scale that ranges from 1 (you're starving) to 10 (you're stuffed), if you aim to stay between 4 and 6, your eating should remain under control. Two ways to help this are eating early before you feel hungry, and stopping eating as soon as you're not hungry, never waiting until you feel full. So eating right and exercising are the ONLY Real help you need to maintain a happy Healthy Life. I enjoy hearing from you, please leave a comment if you like this post.

This is why I'm trying to get Healthy. Very Scary.

During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States and rates remain high. In 2010, no state had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Thirty-six states had a prevalence of 25% or more; 12 of these states (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia) had a prevalence of 30% or more.

Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: Data and Statistics: U.S. Obesity Trends | DNPAO | CDC

www.cdc.gov

Why Beachbody??

When I was looking to maybe become a Beachbody coach, I just didn't know if I wanted to get back into a network marketing business.  I was a successful Mary Kay Consultant but with much Hard work. I ofcourse talked it over with my Husband and he was supportive of whatever I wanted to do.
I finally decided, after about a week "Yup, I'm gonna do it!"  If for nothing else, at least get back in shape.  Then I got excited :) 
Kristi (my sponsoring coach) started helping me get my website set up and explained that I should log in my workouts Daily. So this is what I started doing. I didn't have the beachbody program I had ordered, yet.  So I used what I had. 
I got all the support I needed from Kristi and others on the Team. I took time to get to know how the business works and got my first check.  From my research I understood this check is part of the  multiple ways we get paid as coaches.  Even though I hadn't started working yet, I got a Team Bounus check.  I was overjoyed!  So cool! I had never experienced this from another network business before. 
I was hooked. Yes I do have to put some time and effort into my business everyday, this way I treat my Business as a Business.  I love Helping my Customers that I get from the company.  As well as others around me.  This decision to  become a Beachbody Coach has changed my life for the better.  I have improved myself physically and my family has followed.  I have also seen financial gains. This opportunity has allowed me to Keep Staying Home to Home School my Kids. I am looking forward to take some more financial burden Off my Hard working Army Husband. I know I can and will succeed! 

Time to ReCommit

Ok, so for the last month I've been doing some workouts with my husband.  The 10 minute Trainer.  Which is great, I love that he or we can get a full work out in 10 minutes.  So awesome for those really busy days.  But I find myself missing the very energetic Chalene, so I am going to do another round of TurboFire!!

I think this will be a great way to get me Ready for P90X2!! So  excited to try this because I never tried P90X.  From the information I heard listening to Tony Horton talking about the New X2 it is for anyone that has completed any of the Extreme programs (P90X, Insanity, Asylum, TurboFire.)  Also it is great for any athletes or former athletes.

I can't wait to see how far I can push myself.  Even now, almost daily I get all giddy when I notice my new muscles.  I can see my biceps in the mirror as I brush my teeth.  I can feel my thighs getting firmer every time I put on my pants.  This is especially exciting because I have always HATED my big butt and thighs.  (Glad I married a butt man =) )

Anyway, the point is I have been living healthier since April 2011.  In this short amount of time I have seen results that I love!  What gets me even MORE excited and motivated is when I help someone else get started and then they start feeling great and see results.  This is Such a wonderful Feeling that no amount of money can buy. 

I hope to be able to help any and all that would like to feel as good as I do now.   It is possible and you don't have to do it alone.  I have had help and support and I want to pass it on.  So Here I am.  I am RE-Commiting Myself let me know if you would like to Join Me!! 
In this together!
Have a Happy and Healthy day!

Progress Slow/ 4 ways to measure it!

I like so many others, go first to the scale to measure how much weight has been lost. Then usually we are disappointed to see no change or maybe it has gone up a pound. This is the time Not to stop trying but to start using a different method to measure your progress.

4 Other ways to Measure Your Progress

1. Go to your Closet.  This is a great way to see how far you've come.  We all have an old pair of Jeans that we "Will fit into one of these days".  Try them on.  I did this and was so amazed and it kept me on the right track. It could work for you as well.
2. Use other Numerical Signs.  Get out the tape measure.  Measuring your body is more reliable than just using the scale.
3. Keep track of how your new lifestyle has improved your daily life.   Is going up the stairs easier? Have you saved money by buying healthier options?  A journal might help with figuring this out.
4. Be Conscious of  your Emotions.  You have worked hard to reach your goals. We All want to be happy and feel confident. Are you feeling better about yourself?  Have you begun feeling like your self-esteem is coming back? If so, then I say you have won the weight loss game.

Keep doing your best your on the right track!  Don't give in to frustration! All your healthy behaviors are well worth the effort!!
 If anyone needs help Please let me know, That's why I'm here. 
 Comments are always appreciated. Thanks