Change of Plans

NO weight training. Only cardio, abs, and workouts using my own body weight like yoga, lunges, squats, pilates, etc. until I lose 10lbs. Then I can consider adding in weight training.
Day 1 went well! My meals were delicious and I'm feeling good. Now if only buying healthy wasn't so expensive! How does our food budget always stretch?! Oh well, it will all be worth it.

P.S. My wonderful fiance got me the best Valentines day present EVER! I have wanted this for my birthday and christmas and now it will finally be mine! He got me a flip cam! It hasn't arrived yet. Just the tripod has come and it is so CUTE! I'm really excited to start making videos : ) I am going to add them to my blog and also start making videos about our BUSINESS! How exciting!

Robbie spoils me and I feel like the happiest girl in the world!

I <3 Valentines day!

Starting Tomorrow

I have until MAY 7th to lose 20-25lbs. This is a big goal but I can do it! Plus my wonderful, supportive fiance is going to help me! He has promised to prepare all my meals and help me workout. I already work out pretty hard on my own and I eat really healthy so I'm a little scared with what he has in store! But I am excited because with his help I can do anything : ) I'm excited to see how yummy my meals are Monday and Wednesday mornings since I leave for school at 6:45 a.m. (sarcasm) I might be nice and ask him to just tell me what he wants me to eat those mornings!
My workouts include so far: Cardio everyday. Running a mile at an incline and 30 mins on the elliptical or stair climber 3 times a week and the other days sprints and some other type of cardio along with that and then weight training 3-4 times per week. I will also try to work in yoga as well.
Robbie, on the other hand, is preparing to BULK up! He only has 3lbs left to lose. He will be 195 and then he wants to gain 15lbs of MUSCLE. Good thing we order tons of protein powder and protein bars from our wonderful business!!
Well, wish me luck! I may need it!

My Battle Against Sugar

I definitely have a sweet tooth....and I HATE it! I can eat chicken breast and veggies all day long, but for some reason I always want something sugary. I am a fairly healthy person and even when I go for sugary stuff I will go for: frozen yogurt or dark chocolate. BUT my weakness is licorice and it can be any licorice: australian, twizzlers, red vines, black, cherry, strawberry, or chocolate. It does not matter. I want it. In fact, my stomach just growled typing that! I guess it could be worse...I could love Reese's or something severely fattening. The only problem with this tasty snack is all the SUGAR!!

My first step of going off the sugar was buying some SUGAR FREE candy. I try not to eat past 6 or 7 p.m. so around 9 all I want is something sweet so around that time I'll have a piece of sugar free candy. I have also been eating plenty of the delicious protein bars from my business. The cinnamon bun is def my favorite one! It tastes just like a cinnamon roll : )

So I haven't bought any more sugar free candy and I haven't even finished it yet either. I have finally gotten to the point where I just don't crave the sugar anymore. 

Today I did started the last step of my sugar reducing journey. I am drinking my coffee in the morning with just some non-fat half &half instead of a flavored creamer. I also take plenty of Rhodiola so that cuts sugar calories as well. 

I think that all the vitamins I have been taking has played a big roll because I researched that if you are lacking certain vitamins and minerals then you are more likely to crave sugars. I am very happy that it has been about 3 weeks since I have had any licorice or sugary snacks. If I ever feel like I want it (which I think it is also more mental than anything) I get BUSY. I go to the gym or I work on my business or I eat a snack bar! My business sells 100 cal snack bars that are DELICIOUS. I can have a chocolate caramel snack with only 100 calories! 

Robbie's Birthday Present and My new friend:CLA500

Reduce body fat and support lean-muscle retention. This essential fatty acid helps your body do both. Get the most out of your workout! -www.amway.com/betterchoices4u 

Robbie and I cannot wait to pump-up our workouts with the help of this supplement. I am hoping to get toned and develop muscle definition. Robbie wants to bulk up so I will be taking less of the supplement. I will blog on how well it is working in a week or 2.

This is what we plan on stacking our work outs with  Rhodiola 110.

Helps increase mental and physical performance. Research suggests that it may also shorten recovery time after exercise by improving your bodys stress response system. - www.amway.com/betterchoices4u 

 Robbie's dad has been stacking these products for about a week and has had killer work outs. The great thing about Rhodiola is that it increases your energy without making you gittery like other products out there. My cousin takes it before an exam because it helps her focus. Who wouldn't want an increase in energy and an increase in mental and physical performance?

Vitamin Test

Nutrilite Daily Vitamin Vs. One A Day (This is what happens in your body people!)

Daily Vs.  One a Day

10 min- Daily

10 min-One a Day

20 min.-Daily

20 min-One a Day

30 min-Daily

30 min-One a Day

45 min- Daily

45 min- One a Day

1 hour- Daily
Fully dissolved 

1 hour- One a Day
Still in capsule form- your body probably absorbs approx. 10% of this vitamin

Gross, huh!?

Vitamins,Vitamins,Vitamins

Recently I learned that if you are insufficient of certain vitamins and minerals your body cannot properly work, and it can be much harder to lose weight. I am an Independent Business Owner so it was an obvious decision for me to invest in several vitamins.
My Perfect Vitamins:

http://www.amway.com/betterchoices4U/Shop/Product/Category.aspx/Vitamins-Supplements

Some background information on Nutrilite: They are the leading vitamin and supplement company in the world. Nutrilite has been helping people lead healthier lives since 1934. They own organic farms in Mexico, California, Washington state, and Brazil. Nutrilite is the only company who makes a multivitamin/multimineral and also phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are the natural nutrients found in plants. Although some of the vitamins pictured above can be up to $30, they will last 2 to 3 months. 

Jillian Micheals!!!

Ok, so lately I have been trying to work out like a mad person and watch my diet because I'm ready for killer results. I have also been thinking that if I document my workouts and results in my blog it would make me more accountable. Granted, I am not so certain anyone reads my blog, but in case there is a small chance that someone may track my status I am prepared to blog about it and maybe if I am that confident in my results I may begin to track pictures. BUT NO PROMISES ON THAT ONE!

2 DVDs I am currently obsessed with:
Jillian Micheals' Yoga Meltdown and also Jillian Micheals' No More Trouble Zones

I love yoga but also love pilates and this is an awesome combo. It focuses more on yoga moves but fast paced. It is 30 minutes which is perfect because you are stretching and using your own body weight which Jillian says is the perfect way to blast fat because you do not want to build muscle over fat but rather tone your muscles. I am sweating and feeling great by the end of the dvd and because of all of the plank poses and glute exercises I feel so sore, and it's awesome!

Now the No More Trouble Zones focuses on the Muffin top, saddle bags, and the wobbly underarms. I love this! Every area that a woman is self conscious of. It is 40 minutes long and will make you very sore! It works in quick circuits and I personally use 3 pound weights and wouldn't recommend using more then 5 pounds.

Robbie and I are also loving the P90X dvds. The Jillian DVDs are only 9 bucks and I love that you can get a killer work out at home and not have to get a gym membership or expensive equipment. Although, the gym is nice to have.