New Jeans....

This is the first pair of jeans I have bought for over 39.00!!!  While on a trip to Nashville over Thanksgiving... I decided it was time to reward myself and buy myself some nice jeans from Buckle. (something I thought I'd NEVER do!)  My sister Ashlee hooked me up with these fabulous black jeans that I'll be able to wear out on a date with my hubby or a fun night out with the girls!
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........................... so.. here's my new jeans!

 I'm still doing insanity 2 to 3 times a week for now and maybe after the new year I'll decide to try P90X or one of the other work outs that we offer. Right now I'm working on some sewing projects and some extra stuff with my kids and just trying to take a break but still maintain. So, hopefully this works for awhile but I also don't want to lose my toning.  So, I'm sure I'll have to kick it up a gear before too long. It's also going to be hard baking Christmas cookies and other holiday treats and not eat too much.  I'm holding off as long as I can on that.... but since I LOVE to bake I am not sure how much longer it will be!
I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas Season and Happy New Year!

progress..... a lovely thing!

Here is my blog Fit test  from DAY ONE JUNE 21st! (scroll down to see improvement)

Well, here I go... giving Insanity my best effort.   I am so excited!!!!!! 

 I started the work out yesterday with the FIT Test!  Here are my reps! The test is as many reps as you can do in one minute.  I  Will Test again every two weeks to see what my progress is, looking forward to that two week finish line!  But also hoping to see little results by next week as that's when hubby will be home! 

Week ONE- FIT TEST

 Switch kicks= 90

Power Jacks= 51

Power Knees=70

Power Jumps=43

Globe Jumps=8

Suicide jumps= 14

Push-up Jacks= 14

Low Plank Obliques= 45

After today doing the Plyometric Cardio Circuit I am definitely sore!  I went grocery shopping yesterday and got myself some of that Protein Energy Powder with Whey... lots of fruits and veggies....  I think sticking to the meal plan is going to be the hardest part for me.  Although most of the food looks pretty good so maybe not... I just have kids to feed as well.. so I'm either going to make them eat the same thing or some meals I may be making several different plates!!! 

 My goals with Insanity are mostly toning!  I also want to lose a couple inches off my waist and gain more energy! I am not sure a mom with three kids will ever have more than enough energy as they always seem to zap it from me... after working out it's not like I can take a nice long nap or spend the day relaxing... I am serving breakfast the minute I get done, cleaning up breakfast, logging onto MFP and Team Beach body.. (usually with interruptions) then back to straitening up and getting the kids ready to go...and packing a lunch!  Today we spent four hours at the pool!  Then of course they all nap at different' times so there is NO napping for me!  By the time I get home it's time to make dinner, clean... then try to spend some one on one time with each of my three children, then comes bath time... clean up time again and finally bed time!  I'm lucky if I have enough time to Blog.  But here's to giving it a try!  

Here is my fit test from today November 15th!!

I didn't wake up as early today to work out.. I decided to eat some breakfast and be lazy first.  So glad I did because by the time I started I was feeling pretty darn good.... and my results proved it!  

 

Switch Kicks- 103

Power Jacks- 64 (most I've ever done)

Power Knees-121 (MOST)

Power Jump- 85

Globe Jumps-13

Suicide Jumps-21 (MOST)

Push Up Jacks- 37 (MOST)

Low Plank Obliques- 74

some of these stayed about the same since my last one.. but at least those four were the best ever!  

I'm in my last two weeks of Insanity.. and will take ONE last fit test at the end!  If you want to share your fit test progress... leave your week one and the week your on in my comment section of this page!  It's a great testimony that Insanity DOES in fact WORK!  Thank YOU!  Remember it's not about just losing weight but being healthy and strong!  

the time has come.....

Ok... I've lost 12 pounds in the last 10 months or so and today after constantly having to "pull up my pants",  I finally realized I better go buy some new jeans.   I had pulled out some jeans from before my last pregnancy.  But I'm smaller now than I was before any of my kids!!!  I guess after wearing drawstring pjs around the house... I hadn't really noticed how much smaller my hips and butt had become!  So, maybe this week I'll take time to go shopping.  As a mom of three and an army wife, I never have time to shop for myself.  Besides not having the time, I have never LIKED shopping anyway!  But maybe I will now that I am finally feeling better about the way I look.  I guess when your heavier you don't want to buy anything cause you might just be waisting your money IF you lose the weight.  I think I'm ready and I think I'll actually have fun!

Monday is fit test for me and week 6 of round 2~  Where are you at and what do you think of Insanity? 
What's your favorite Beach Body program that you would recommend?  I'm hoping to order another one soon, so that I have something else to try when I'm done.   I am also thinking that I would like something with upbeat music and a little dancing!

Today I slept in until 7 and didnt' get a chance to work out until 11 am.  It was kind of nice for a change to have all three kids up.  I put mats out for them and let them do it with me.  Even the baby was trying new moves!!!  It was the most fun I'd had in my work out in quite awhile. I also had more energy.. maybe cause it wasn't quite so darn early!

So, give it try and let your kids have fun too.  Seeing Mommy and Daddy work out is such an awesome example of motivation and determination!  Being healthy and fit should be something the whole family works on together! 

I also took my kids to a Halloween party at a church tonight.  I had ONE piece of chocolate and left the rest in the car, so that my kids or I would not be tempted to eat any more before bed!  LOCK IT AWAY... and spread it out.. don't eat it all in ONE DAY!  I dare you...................

Recovery Week and Lost ONE POUND!

Almost through recovery week on round two! Wow.. I've been doing Insanity for over 4 months. Still getting excited over losing one pound!  I'm down to a weight that I haven't been since high school!!!! My abs are still toning and I think the longer I'm in this program the better I get with focusing on my core!  My abs STILL get sore.. which is a good sign that they are still improving! 

So, Stay strong and don't get discouraged if your only in your first month and you haven't seen the scale drop.  IT WILL HAPPEN!  Your probably losing inches... keep that scale in the closet until FIT TEST DAY!  That's what I try to do.... the only reason I weighed this morning was because I KNEW I was lighter. I  could just tell... and I'm only 2.8 pounds from my goal.

This is how fun working out should be!

Round 2, Day 1, Week 4

I'm over a hundred days into my my new work out routine and you'd think it would be easy for me to wake up.  I didn't get up at 5:30 like I had planned but after reading my bible, feeding the children, cleaning up the kitchen, feeding the dog etc..  I finally got it done.  I have to say Pure Cardio is my least favorite work out of the "Insanity" program.  I pushed through though and also got the Cardio Abs in at the same time!  So, tomorrow I WILL GET UP AT 5:30!!!!!!!  End of this week will be time for my 30 day, round 2 pictures!  Hopefully this week I can push harder than ever before!   Who's with me???

Think:  "PT makes me sexy!"

Tip of the day:  from my grandma Marlyc (mother of 8 and an avid exerciser),   "Just tell yourself 5 minutes.... after 5 minutes you'll feel so good you wont want to stop, I found myself going 20, 30... 40 minutes!" 

She used to work out with her children in the evening, put them to bed and then work out some more....  even though she was tired from taking care of 8 children all day she found a way to GET IT DONE!

Top 10 Most effective work outs!

Thought this was interesting... check it out~

http://www.livestrong.com/article/279226-top-10-most-effective-workout-videos-of-all-time/

Benefits of Cardio Exercise?

Did you ever think about what our bodies were actually made to do? Take a minute to think about how easy we have it.  Try to think of someone or time in history where people had to work by the sweat of their brow. When you feel like giving up during your work out, think of that person or time... and tell yourself, if they can do it, I can do it! 

So also when you do cardio exercises think of these benefits that it has on your body.

Increased fat loss speed

Stronger heart and lungs

Increased bone density

Reduced stress

Reduced risk of heart disease and some types of cancer

Temporary relief from depression and anxiety

More confidence about how you feel and how you look

Better sleep

More energy

Setting a good example for your kids to stay active as they get older

Source: http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/a/cardio_exercise.htm

This is the Day the Lord has made... let us be glad and rejoice in IT!

Welcome to my new Faithfully Fit Blog...so glad you stopped by to check it out!  I am here only because I LOVE what I do and want to HELP you in any way that I can!  I have only been a fitness guru since JUNE.. but I have become addicted to being in the best shape ever!  I not only feel great about the way I look but the way I feel!  I am more energetic and fit than I have ever been!  Not done yet.. but WELL on my way!  If you are interested in checking out these amazing programs that you can do right from your home... check out my links on the right hand column.  Some of the programs offered are.....

Insanity
P90X
Turbo Fire
Brazil Butt Lift
Body Gospel just to name a few!  Make sure you check out the success stories!

If you want to join from my page, I will automatically become your online coach!

Tips of the day:
Remember if you are burning an insane amount of calories to eat enough calories and protein to fuel your body. Drink lots of water and electrolytes!  To  hydrated for your work out you need to drink a lot of water the day before!  But also make sure your water is handy throughout your work out... I sip water between each set!  You may also need to eat a small hand full of fruit for energy about 30 to 40 minutes prior.  This works well for me :)  You don't want a full stomach but you also don't want an empty stomach. God bless and have a wonderful DAY!

Calling all MOMs and Army wives....

Do you find yourself so busy that you don't have time to go to the gym?  Either your a busy working mom with children in school, you home school or you just don't want to leave your home to go "work out" ... does running take up too much of your time?  Are you stuck in a rut and feel like the the thought of changing the way you buy groceries is too hard?  Well, I'll challenge you to step out of your comfort zone...   don't think trying a new program isn't for YOU!  It's cost effective... and will give you the body you've always wanted!   Team Beachbody offers 60 or 90 day programs... or just pick a couple work outs to try.  But getting on a scheduled program has helped me immensely. It gave me a goal and something to look forward to.  By tracing my progress I was encouraged to keep on going!  If and when you start I encourage you not to watch the scale.  Get online start tracking your measurements and with in the first two weeks you WILL see results!  You may sooner than later.. but I say two weeks because that's the suggested time to record your progress with Insanity.

I am on my second round of Insanity.  I didn't have a lot to lose.. but I wanted to get fit and sexy for my hubby while he's deployed.  I lost 6 inches off my waist and am 5 pounds lighter.. with only 5 pounds left. If you have more weight to lose chances are you will lose faster than me!  I've also gained muscle mass.. so my quads, arms and butt have gotten bigger but in a good way :) 

You can joing Team Beachbody with a free basic account at first...   go to www.teambeachbody.com/ARMYWIFE49 to join. 

Other sites that have helped me are

www.myfitnesspal.com and
http://www.scientificpsychic.com/fitness/diet.html