A is for ABOVE and BEYOND...Does competition push you?
~~Far beyond! lol I think competitive is my middle name!
B is for BLC rounds... Newbie?(first BLC round) Oldie?(1-3 rounds) Goldie?(long time BLCer)? Former BLC team(s)?
~~Long time! Feel older than the dirt covering Forest trails! A Pixie all the way!
C is for CHILDREN...you have?
~~2 DD's...DD1, 18 graduating in June and DD2, 15!
D is for DOWNFALL...what's you're biggest temptation?
~~ Skipping meals!
E is for EXCUSE...what is your most famous? How can we help you overcome it?
~~Not having enough time because there's too much "stuff" I need to complete! ~~Remind me to put ME first!
F is for FURRY FRIENDS...you have?
~~My 3rd baby girl...Cookie! She's a 3 yr old Bichon/Lhasa mix!
G is for GROCERIES...what do you fill your cart with?
~~Anything around the perimeter of the store, lots of whole foods, lean meat! I love greek yogurt and protein powder! They are my protein staples, without them I'd never get enough!
H is for HOME...what state do you call home?
~~Michigan, in the "Middle of the Mitten"
I is for INSPIRE...who or what is your roll model/inspiration?
~~I Love, love Bob Harper! ~~Inspiration-A "confident" bikini beach body!!
J is for JOB...What do you do for a living?
~~SAHM, former Accountant! Part time Summer job doing local resort reservations!
K is for KEEP IT SIMPLE...What's your focus when short on time?
~~Meals - Planning them ahead to be prepared! ~~ Fitness - Step ups or quick spin on the treadmill!
L is for LOG...Do you use the Nutrition and Fitness trackers?
~~Not as often as I should lately! I have the best results when I meet goals with both daily!
M is for MOTIVATION...Which gives you more, Mirror or Scale?
~~That's a toss up! I love to see the scale move, but the Mirror gives a bigger picture! I'd rather be fit, toned and healthy than thin based on a number!
N is for NAME...What's the meaning behind your sparkname?
~~Dawn, Sunrise, New horizon daily! It's a double meaning name...Rise n' above the challenges to reach my goals, and when I've gotten there I will have Risen Above!
O is for OUNCES...How many ounces of water do you consume on a daily basis?
~~10 glasses minimum, but I've been slacking there too lately!
P is for PRODUCE...How many fruits and veggies do you consume daily?
~~Oh gosh...I love freggies! Rarely less than 5 or 6 servings, sometimes as many as 12-15!
Q is for QUOTE...what's your favorite?
~~"When you face the sun, the shadows always fall behind you" ~Helen Keller
I also love Ralph Marston! If you don't know him, you'll meet him soon! :D
R is for ROUTINE...Average number of days and minutes you exercise weekly?
~~Depends...About 60 minutes average, 5/6 days a week! Unless there's competition, then Heaven only knows! :D lol
S is for STATUS...Married, Single, Involved, Other?
~~Married to the most fabulous, supportive man for almost 20 years!
T is for TIME...What time zone are you in?
~~Eastern
U is for UNWIND...What is your favorite pass time or hobby?
~~Gardening/working outside... I love projects! Spending time with the family doing fun, active things!
V is for VACATION...If you could travel anywhere, what destination would you choose?
~~First I'd travel back to England with DD1, since that's where she was born! Someday *I* want to see Italy!
W is for WEIGHT WORKOUT...Do you follow a consistent ST program?
~~Unfortunately not! Downfall #2! I KNOW all the benefits, but I get bored! ST circuits are the way to go for me...keeps things interesting! Just have to implement!
X is for "X" MARKS THE SPOT...What do you want to see happen these 12 weeks, other than the scale move?
~~I need more structure! With it I can accomplish what *I* need to do!
Y is for YESTERDAY...Do you allow choices to push you forward or dwell on them?
~~Moments of weakness happen, it's what we learn from them that makes us stronger, informed and more determined! Just Keep going!
Z is for ZERO...name one weight loss tool you couldn't live without?
~~My running shoes for fitness and blender for nutrition! Hey...a girls has to be able drink green! :P