Beast Mode

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:35:54 EST

AKA GIANTMICROBE MODE

I channeled my inner Chrissy last night and made a home gym in the Garage :) I knew once I had it set up and thought dang Chrissy would be proud that I would have a kick ass workout.
and it was!! I did Body Rock HIIT MAX 9

It went something like this- 50/10 1 time
1) 10 High Knee 10 Star Jumps with Sandbag
2) High Knee Skips
3) Surfer Jumps with Sandbag
4) Regular Skips
5) Burpee Tuck Jump
6) Side to side Skip

A tempting Day

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:21:35 EST

Cleanse Day 2

So I may have failed to mention yesterday this Fiber Drink is not the best thing in the world I literally gagged yesterday- today is a little better though- I think because I know what i am getting into.

Yesterday was great- My belly got a little gurgly around lunch time but I think I may have just needed to eat. I felt much better after eating lunch. I walked at lunch and my friend had to cancel our late night walk, but I went to the gym ran 3 miles and ...

Back from Funk

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:07:12 EST

Alrighty Everyone..

I've been totally over SP lately. Not really wanting to Track etc. I did catch up on a few blogs last week though.

But I have 53 Days to my big day or 8 weeks and I am going to be on her logging tracking and blogging even if i have a week like last one where I needed a BREAK!!! I didnt do anything I ate like crap and felt like shi* I did walk at my lunch everyday but at my level of fitness that doesnt cut it.

So- Today I am starting the Ad...

Zuzuka Power Yoga Dvd

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:40:26 EST

So I ordered this DVD last week. I've been trying to find a good HOT Yoga class where I live and we dont have the kind that gets up to 105 degress. The one we have is barely 85. It just wasnt what I expected I wanted to be sweating while I was doing Yoga.

So I ordered the Zu power yoga.

Holy Cow I am sore- Sore froM YOGA!!!

I wouldnt say its very much stretching but it has a flow series in each section.

Crescent Series
Balance & Plyo Series...

Supplement Finally

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:50:48 EST

So I have been wanting to and wanting to add supplements to my routine. I didnt know where to look etc. I was going to go to our local supplement city. I really want to up the intensity of my muscle. I also have been looking for a cleanse to do, flush all my toxins out.

Well- I finally found one! I have been using Advocare Spark for 4 months now and learning a little bit more about the company. Spark is only a caffeeine drink for energy but they have so many other products. ...

98 Days

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:05:14 EST

Holy Crap Oly!

I am getting married in 98 days.. Makes you want to do some awesome kind of countdown or something :) Old school Paper Chain!

Planning has been keeping me crazy busy and work HEALTH CARE REFORM BLOWS (not saying the law is totally terrible, just a lot a lot lot of unknows and filings that are happening within the next month BUSY)

I think this weekend we are going to get my ring :) And maybe Brian's I also need to work on my broach bouquet! I ...

Friday = My treat day!!

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:28:47 EST

By my treat I mean I treat myself to popcorn and a diet coke for lunch.

I know its propbably terrible- But it makes my whole whole whole day! Week even looking forward to it :) and actually to pull our a Greese quote here "There are worst things I could do"

Do you guys have those days when you first dont want to work out.. Just go home afterwork. Well that was me YESTERDAY, but I got myself to the gym and felt 100 times better after knocking out 2.5 miles in my fastest...

Day 3 Blogging

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 09:48:07 EST

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Ugh I need new running shoes.. But they just are not in the Budget right now.

Wedding stuff has taken over my life and my wallet. It seems I may have underestimated. Not by a lot or anything, now that its comeing down to actually paying for things its killing me.

We are really Moving and Grooving on getting things done! My mom found the cheapest Pillar candles- seriously she looked everywhere for a good 2 months. It may take us awhile to g...

Tracking

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:14:50 EST

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You know when I lose weight???

I do- Its when I am consistently tracking on SP.

Its when I make it a goal to get 50 Sparkpoints a day!
Its when I track every piece of food I put into my body!
Its when I track my workouts!
Its when I walk at lunch and then really workout after work!
Its when I am making good Food Decisions!

Thats what March is about- Getting me ready for SPRING/SUMMER

Many of you are ...

March Goals

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:43:19 EST

First my Bridesmaids Bouquets are FINISHED!!!

Whoot Whoot.

I also got started on a few other tasks this weekend I think I am in Wedding MODE now.. STOP ME. :) I had 2 failed attempts at glttering mason jars and the paper lanters. But I am going to try another way again this week.

I think we are at 17 weeks!!

So that also means its time for me to KICK it into GEAR fitnes...

Killer Daily Hiit Workout!!

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:45:55 EST

Sexy Booty Shape UP Hiit Max 6

Hiit Max are INSANE !

Started off with 3 MIn Skips (For the skips I mixed jogging running stairs and jumping)
20 Squat Jumps
20 V abs
20 1/2 Burpee Pushup
30 Toe Touch Abs
60 High Knnes
3 Min Skips
20 Pushup Side Twist
30 Mountain Climbers
30 Prisoner Squat Jumps
20 Tuck Abs
20 Star Jumps
3 Min Skips
20 Spiders
30 Pike Pushups
30 Surfers
30 Reverse Curls
...

FitTest Day 30

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:39:50 EST

Well not totally Day 30 more like Day 20 plus active weekends

I am down 2 whole lbs!

10 more to go! and my knee is feeling bettetr than ever! I cannot wait to boost up my running when I get back next week

Fit Test

1) Squat Jumpes- Me 31 New 36
2) Pushups- Me 17 New 25
3) Burpees- Me 12 New 15
4) High Knees- Me 50 New 80
5) Switch Lunges- Me 16 (No jump) New (No Jump) 20
6) Tuck Jumps- Me 14 (step ups) New Tuck Jumps- ...

Daily Hiit 30 Day Review

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:26:15 EST

Well- The finally managed to complete a 30 day Challenge!

I am actually super impressed. I cannot remember when they have been soo good at posting workouts and coming up with new ones. It is awesome. Their new platform seems to be working great for them!

I love mixing it up with Reps, and Hiit, and core days. The combat was ok it would be better with weighted gloves.

Brian and I will weigh in on Thursday morning to see our accomplishments in 30 days. I am go...

Changing my Mood- Seems to be a theme this week :)

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:53:21 EST

Ugh last week was just Hell- Work and home... Brian and I bickered all week.

My house looks like a tornado busted through it.. and Its about damn time I start getting up in the morning and looking forward to my day! I love work but sometimes I feel the need to sleep into 730 when I leave for work at 745.. I am late every day anymore and IT needs to stop!!!

Winter BLUES are OVER PEOPLE!!

I tried my wedding dress on this weekend it fits like a glove through my ...

Friday Motivation!!!!

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 09:49:12 EST

Needing this today! Picking up my wedding dress tomorrow!

Got a 36 min Body Rock tonight!

50/10
Skipping
Pushup- Popup toe touch
Skipping
Sqaut Jump Forward/Backward
Skipping
V abs L and R
Skipping
Monkey Pushup Star Jump
Skipping
Reverse Pull Up extend leg & leg up
Skipping
Tricep Extention Chest Press Leg extension

3 t...

Week 2 plus Dress Anxiety

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:51:24 EST

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I guess I will start out my confessing my awesomeness!

Haha I worked out 2 weeks I AM AWESOME.

Actually I am way more proud of my Fiance' he has really stuck with me and these workouts and we really enjoy working out together. He used to ridicule me about BR workouts saying I wasnt pushing hard enough etc when he might have only seen one part of the workout. He is a person who thinks running is the best thing ever. But he cannot stick with an...

The Daily Hiit 30 day Challenge Review

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:34:17 EST

Hi everyone.... So I have been following the Challenge.

They have been pretty good about posting Videos!!! For once.

They started on Thursday and I started the following Monday just because of their lag time that happens.

I think this is actually a really good challenge, its a mix of a ton of different exercises some days are arm heavy, some leg, some core, some cardio. Some days are pretty easy some days are harder than hell. I am definately pleased with t...

Week 1

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:48:02 EST

Well We are almost Done with Week 1

Last nights workout was a Hiitreps?

15 reps 3 times through

1)Maneaters
2) Wide pushups
3) Reverse Flys
4) Low squat press
5) Row deadlift with sandbag

Killer Arms Man!

Brian worked out this morning and I will workout when I get off tonight since its his Birfday :) We are headed out to his FAVORITE restaurant TEXAS ROADHOUSE.. Now I really dont care for the place but whatever its h...

Day 2 of BR 30 day Challenge

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:33:23 EST

I still dont know the difference in all the HIITbody/HIITlean etc. but here we go

50 on 10 rest 3 times through

1)Frog Jump- Burpee with Pressup
Me- 8,7,7 Brian- 8,7,7

2) Burpee Knee tucks- we did leg licks
Me- 12,10,10 Brian- 12,9,9

3) 1 Leg Pushup jump over
Me- 7,6,6 Brian 7,5,5

4) Switch Lunge Burpee- I have to walk the lunges due to my knee
Me- 9,6,6.5 Brian- 9,7,6

This was a killer burpee challenge ...

Fit Test Day 1

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:37:27 EST

Fit Test

1) Squat Jumpes- Me 31 Brian 31
2) Pushups- Me 17 Brian 23
3) Burpees- Me 12 Brian 12
4) High Knees- Me 50 Brian 100
5) Switch Lunges- Me 16 (No jump) Brian 15
6) Tuck Jumps- Me 14 (step ups) Brian 18
7) Tricep Dips- Me 21 Brian 22
8) Surf Jumps- Me 16 Brian 30
9) 1/2 Burpee Monkey Pushup- Me 9 Brian 7
10) Switch Jumps- Me 26 Brian 19
11) Squat Leg Lift- Me 16 Brian 18
12) Frog Jumps- Me 18 Brian 23

S...

Morning Work Outs

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:19:00 EST

Going to Try it AGAIN!

Brian and I decided to try and workout together We are going to do the BR 30 day challenge.

Possibly upgade to Insanity or P90x if we can get ourselves into a routine. I am not shelling out the money if its not going to get used!

So anyway we tried today and slept in- I got into my head that I hate morning workouts because I dont feel like I push 100% since I am half asleep. But tomorrow I will not get into my head and I will WORKOUT I...

CHEER CHEER CHEER FOR OLE NOTRE DAME!!!

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 18:34:25 EST

GOO IRISH..

Day 2 at Disney pretty darn good.

The conference is very interesting and held my attention all day so that is good also.

Breakfast was assorted fruit, pastries, coffee, and bagels. I had a half a bagel and some peanut butter with strawberries and a water.

Lunch- we headed to ESPN Zone I had 1/2 a turkey sandwhich and french fries (I know, but they were good too)

Snack- I had a quarter of a brownie they had mini pieces it was ...

First Work Trip

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:14:40 EST

YAY!!!

I am currently on my first Business Travel Trip. It was a long day but I kicked its butt in the end.

Left IA at 445 this morning and arrived in FL at 215 this afternoon. I am staying at a Disney World Resort and for those of you with Kids this is the way to go! I took the magical shuttle which takes your luggage to the hotel for you, on the bus they play a disney welcome video about all the parks and then show some old cartoons. You instantly feel the magic of...

Say my name 2013 :)

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 14:49:54 EST

I decided to make 2013 my Bi*** :)

Haha anyway Somethings on my mind and Day 1 so far.

1) first I got up 10 Min earlier today. Going to do 10 Min earlier again tomorrow. The thing is next week in Florida I will have No problem getting up its having the fiance' who loves morning snuggles and gets to sleep in is the problem

2)Went to the gym last night and this afternoon for a walk. Planning on heading back after work again.

As for on my mind.

2013 Resolutions and Goals

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 09:44:05 EST

1) 128 Get my A** Outta bed earlier. Not nescessarily to workout but to enjoy a morning routine for once in my life. To have time to click on the TV listen to a song. Anything. I get up now at 7:20 and Shower and out the door aroun 7:50 ususally right on time to work. I would like to be early for work (Better Parking)

2) 331 I need to buy GOOD running shoes. Working on Healing my knee is really number 2 and part of that is to get the correct running sh...

I RAN!!!

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:38:45 EST

Ok Ok It was only down the hall to the bedroom while Brian was chasing me but still it didnt hurt and I didnt even think about it.

Funny how this is such a big deal.. 2 weeks ago I couldnt even do a cheerleader run you know like a frolic to my car from the mall in the rain.

My new exercises are totally helping and I know my knee is getting stronger.

I went to the Gym Wednesday and Thursday and am going back tonight.. I did the bike for 30 and 20 min tonight ...

Getting back on Track Fail.

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:11:03 EST

So well Monday was my goal to get back to the gym this week..

FAIL ALERT!!

I went to my PT appointment did my stretches and got some new exercises-

FORGOT My Sports Bra- I was planning on hitting the Gym afterwards..

Went home had cookies and Peanut clusters (too many so it was my dinner)

Tuesday

HAd a much better day eating we had a Turkey Lunch provided from work I didn good on my portions and didnt need to snack the rest of...

This time of the Year

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:42:02 EST

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I love this time of year- but it is also the MOST Stressful for me!

I have this addiction to spending money on gifts, once I start I cannot stop. I find myself still looking for gifts for our nephews who we have already finished and spoiled.

Plus Brian and I just have been on a spending spree for the last 2 months on stuff for ourself. I seriously go into my bank account and am amazed how our lovely checking account is dwindling soo fast. ...

Finally some Engagement Pics

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:49:15 EST

2 and 5 are my favs... Can't wait to see more

Day 15

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:38:54 EST

Holy Crap the Holidays are coming early this year!

1 Week Until Thanksgiving! 429

I love Thanksgiving its one of the only Holidays I actually enjoy with Brians family. His mom is an amazing cook and she goes all out.. Even if its just the four of us we still get the huge turkey and cranberries even though no one likes them. She makes each one of us a special dish she truely does too much!

This year Brians Brother and the 3 boys are coming too :...

1st BR in a LONG LONG LONG TIME

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:49:32 EST

So I did it!

I pushed myself yesterday to get off this knee. and Actually suprised but it feels pretty good today.. Still a lot of swelling though.

Yesterday I walked 15 min really slow at lunch I took time to do my stretches and exercises for my knee/hip.

Afterwork I again did my stretches and then got on the bike for 20 min. So cardio burned 200 Calories.

Got home and did Nov 1st BR
50/10 2 times through.

Legs up sit ups
1/...

Day 8

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 09:42:52 EST

I am thankful for Faith.

Such a powerful word, some of us have some type of faith in a God, maybe its just faith in yourself or in goals. I haven't been through too many challenging times in my life but when I have my faith in God helps. I suffer from anxiety, its not terrible where I have panic attacks that I can't breathe but I tend to shake and tense up when situations make me axious and I feel the need to control everything. When I am smart enough to pray I know that my fait...

Day 6 and 7

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 09:28:42 EST

I forgot to blog yesterday :(

Well Yesterday I of course was Thankful for my right to Vote. We are soo lucky to live in a country that takes into account our vote and women's votes.. I am still amazed when I hear stories on the news in other countries, there was one yesterday parents killed their daughter for looking at a man they didnt approve of- they threw hot acid on their daughter! I could not imagine living in a place like that.

I am also thankful for the good t...

Day 3, 4, and 5

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 10:02:10 EST

Day 3- Saturday

I didnt blog this weekend but took a moment each day to think of what I was thankful for.
Saturday I was soo thankful for my mama.. We have such an awesome relationship and she has been soo awesome with all the wedding plans. Friday afterwork we were suposed to go to a sentsy party but we werent feeling it so I figured we would go out to dinner with my parents but Mom called with a change of plans my brother shot a deer so they would be in the woods looking f...

Day 2

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:42:51 EST

Today I am Thankful for my Wonderful Job.

I dont know if I talk about my work that much on here, but I am a Medical Underwriter for Small Gorup Health plans. I also wear a few other hats, Financial Analyst, and Stop Loss Marketer.

Being only 26 I feel soo blessed to have found the perfect fit for me. I have been here for a year and a half already and continue to learn new things I always love the Challenge. I have had 2 jobs before this one I hated soo much and the ot...

Thankful for Day 1

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:26:43 EST

In an effort to up my positivity I am going to do something I have always wanted to a 30 day Thankful Blog during the month of November.

I have seen some adorable Thankfulness ideas for Thanksgiving like a table cloth that every year you write what you are thankful for and bring it out every year to keep adding to it. I may have to start that tradition with my kids.

So Day #1

I am Thankful for my HEALTH:
Although My knee is bum right now I am very heal...

Mood Swings & Runners Knee

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:07:35 EST

Feeling sorry for myself WARNING FOR READERS...

Most of you know I have been absent for the last couple weeks (6-7) with a knee injury..

Well its not getting any better saw a 2nd doctor today Runners Knee is the diagnosis.. Want to hear the good news- It could take Months before its better. Umm Doc sorry I dont have months! I will not hobble down the isle in my wedding dress.

Ohh and wait I need to workout- Its a part of my life and I am slightly oh wait y...

Gushing!!

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:30:46 EST

I did it!! 248 I am under 130!! and our Engagement Pictures aren't until next weekend :)

Today marks 10 lbs down since April!

Also I did get off my tush and workout last night- It was very moderate activity but I needed it and I felt soo much better afterwards

I did a SP 9 Min arm workout with dumbells.

Then I did a 10 Min Thigh Pilates video- I did this because the muscles I need to work for my knee are my inner thigh and my hip. A...

Time to Re-think workingout

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:10:58 EST

So My knee isnt getting any better- probably why I havent been blogging or keeping up in the teams.

I feel like I have nothing to say except my knee is still preventing me from working out. Well that is about to CHANGE!

I and pretty much off cardio unless I go to the YMCA and use their pool. which I do not have a pass there- I asked if I could start walking or cycling and I got the ok for Cycling but I did it yesterday and my knee is swollen and sore today so I am taki...

Feeling Stuck

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 09:34:30 EST

I was really hoping to get back into Body Rock type workouts this week and my knee hurts soo bad still I have been doing my excercises and icing as much as possible to get better. Its not like I am skipping working out- I have been doing cardio every night after work and getting in about 70-90 Min a day or fitness. Great but it doesnt make me feel the way BR does.

At first I was doing good with doing some situps and pushups but I have already gotten into a cardio funk- I can't s...

I Realized something today

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:32:46 EST

The last time I was in the 120s was when I first graduated College and I moved to Minneapolis I ran everyday and I was at 126 consistently. That was the summer of 2008.

I moved back to IA in August of 2008 and my neighbor died in September. I learned quickly that I am an emotional eater I think I gained 10 lbs in the hospital that week from eating out and eating all the desserts people brought. I honestly dont know how I ate. Has anyone ever been in a burn unit I mean the sm...

Soo Close

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:44:41 EST

I am having one of those Fridays where you really need a good Pandora station to get you motivated but your work doesnt let you stream music soo you are stuck listening to the 2 crappy radio stations you listen to every day!! Blah Blah..

Ohh well back to the Sooo Close- I sore sore sore I was in the 120s today I haven't been on the scale in about 2 weeks- but I am feeling great so I wasnt really worried about it. and I just thought TODAY IS THE DAY! That dang thing hates me- I th...

Randomocity

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:44:05 EST

So I feel like I need to blog- like RIGHT NOW 12

First- Tuesday I had my biometric testing for work to get our premiums reduced on our health insurance. They took measurements and tested out blood for high cholestoral and pre-diabetes and such. I was soo pumped because I was 134 on a DOCTOR scale in the afternoon with my Clothes on!!! Whoot Whoot! I haven't stepped on my home scale in a couple of weeks 11 I am getting on there tomorrow- seriously hoping I...

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