I'm strong-Like A Boss!

Day 8:

Today, was another busy day as usual! But my meal plan was on point! I enjoyed some eggs and fruit for breakfast. I also couldn't wait for Cinco de Mayo, so I made some chicken quesodillas and fresh salsa for lunch! And obviously my shakeology. Yum!

After all that yummy healthy food, my workout was a breeze. I always feel better if I eat a while before my workouts. I can not get by without food in my belly! I was even able to hold a side plank today! I guess the saying "you are stronger than you think" is true- at least as far as PiYo and I go.

Move it, Move it!

Day 7:

Today we made an offer on our first home! Pretty exciting! I swear I wouldn't have lasted that meeting without my Shakeology! Three hours and a million signatures later, we left the real-estate office feeling anxious!And by the time we got home it was almost ten at night. Therefore, I missed my workout. But I plan to make it up some time this week! I'm not going to let the process of buying a home stress me out! I'm going to keep moving forward!

Me and My Picture

Day  6:


It never gets easier. You just get better! Today was a busy day! But I managed to get Piyo lower body and spinning in today! Lydia even had swim class today!

 I was also prepared to have a cheat day today because of the wedding  I was attending this evening. I believe I even said "I'm going to take a drink of me and my picture" at one point. Can you say hott mess express?! Luckily, I was at the cool kids table!

From day one of this challenge, I can already see and feel a difference in my body. Not just on the outside, but on the inside! I can't stress enough how these workouts and Shakeology are changing my life! I feel proud! I feel good! I feel happy!

REST

Day 5:

Today was rest day!

Enough said!

I see RESULTS!

Day 4:

I have started to see a major difference in my body since starting this challenge. This happens every time and it never ceases to amaze me.

Already my stomach has flattened a lot. I don't know why I ever fall back into my bad habits when it really is this easy to keep the results coming. 

We had an eventful day. We are in the process of buying our first home, and went to see houses this evening feeling very positive. 

We couldn't of asked for a better day. We may be putting an offer in on a home we really liked. CROSS YOUR FINGERS!! 

It's not swagger, I'm just sore!

Day 3:
Seriously! I woke up in the middle of the night last night so sore from PiYo Lower Body. But when I was doing it, I was all like "Oh, I got this. This is easy." Needless to say, I had to take two ibuprofen. But like, sore is the new sexy right?!

Today, my hubby was off so we went to dinner with the baby girl. I was so proud of myself for sticking to my diet, even though it was happy hour! I had a streak with broccoli and mashed potatoes. I really wanted a baked potato, but they didn't have any. So I gave most of my not-so-clean mashed potatoes to Lydia.

Also, because hubby was off today I got to run some errands all by myself! Mommy time=a much needed Green Tea!

Because I had so much energy today from my Shakeology I did Piyo Upper Body and Spinning. I watched an episode of Gilmore Girls (because I'm basically obsessed) and spun for 50 minutes burning an additional 500 calories today! I may be waking up for some ibuprofen tonight!

It's only Day 3, but I am feeling pretty good. I can feel my body getting leaner and my mood better. We even had time to "Stop and smell the flowers" today! 

I spin to get rid of the CrAzY

Day 2:

Lydia was like a Facebook stalker yesterday (come on, we all have/had them!)... she just wouldn't leave Mama alone!!! It was Piyo lower body day, and it was a struggle to zone out the whining and continue working hard towards my goal. I decided Lydia was fine. She just wanted attention. I left her in her room to play, and I came back to her sleeping like a big girl in her bed!

While she was sleeping, I did a tabata spin routine for 20-minutes and burned an additional 200 calories!  Burned the 'Mama was going crazy' right out of me! Then, I enjoyed a nice crisp chicken salad with 21 day fix Dijon dressing. Even though, I was an initial hater when it came to Shakeology (simply because I hate shakes) I never felt so good the last two days! No cravings, energy galore, and the belly is full!

Sometimes, during the crazy whirlwind of motherhood I have to remind myself that the crumbs dropped on the kitchen floor after lunch, the whines when I'm not paying attention, and toys thrown across the room can be all fixed in about five minutes. But when those little eyes look at you for your reaction, I must remember that all of those small things are easier to fix than a broken spirit. As a mother, I will always have to work on my patience. Good thing Piyo is bringing back my ZEN!

Today's Menu:

Breakfast: Shakology and watermelon
Lunch: Chicken Salad with cucumbers, cheese, and dijon dressing
Dinner: Hamburger with sauteed mushrooms and onions with homemade sweet potato fries.
Green Tea
Water

She misses cupcakes!

Day 1:

I am weighed in, measured, and before pictures are taken! READY TO START PIYO!

After a late start today, I pushed play...And pause because Lydia decided to take a late nap and needed mommy cuddles for a few minutes. I'll let this one slide because she wasn't feeling well. 

But instead of laying down and taking a nap with her I decided to learn the basic moves of Piyo. To my surprise, my lost years of yoga have come back to me! It felt so good to stretch it out! 

While Lydia was napping I was able to finish Piyo, make lunch, and dinner (early). So I say the late nap was a win-win!  I am always grateful for nap-time!


As the day came to a close, I had some cravings but instead of breaking my perfect clean eating streak today I had some peanuts and grapes. Note to self: Don't listen to your inner fatty. She's an evil b****. She misses cupcakes! I can't help but LOL because it's true!

 Until next time.... when you get to see ridiculously embarrassing pictures of me working out! YAY!

Today's menu included:
Breakfast:  Chocolate Strawberry Shakeology and eggs
Lunch: Chicken and beans
Dinner: Honey-Balsamic Chicken with peppers and onions, brown rice, and beans
Snack: Peanuts and Grapes
Water
Green Tea
*I should have ate more today, but I wasn't feeling 100%. I think I got a cold from the baby girl! :(