In the RAW ~ Raw veggies for success!

Last week I had a SUPER SUCCESSFUL health week despite TWO birthdays in my family!

If I could pinpoint one reason why it would be that I challenged myself to eat 3 servings of RAW veggies everyday as snacks. It worked because I was not hungry to eat other stuff! Try it! I am ready to do it again this week! Will you do it with me?

The facts on eating raw veggies!

• Not ALL veggies are healthier raw...think tomatoes.
• Pepper, carrots, broccoli, cucumbers are all more nutritious raw.
• I focus on the above for snacks, first and foremost so I make sure I get in more veggies than anything else in my day.
• I eat my cooked veggies at meals.
• You will probably get gas. BUT you will also be fuller longer.

WHAT RAW VEGGIES WILL YOU EAT TODAY?

Photo A Day #3- Workout Tip

I am participating in a photo a day challenge...

Today's topic is "Workout Tip" #ffpPhoto 
My workout tip is to CROSS TRAIN.

I love to run BUT I love to run better, faster and stronger. When I ran my first half marathon I struggled because I just trained with running. Right now I am training for my first marathon and using P90X3 (agility, core, yoga. strength, cardio, Plyo) as my cross training and THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING! My runs FEEL BETTER, they are faster and I feel stronger all around. Plus I don't completely lose steam in my long runs because my endurance it so much better!
PS...the BEST thing I ever did was leave my gym. I spent TEN years working out at the gyn FIVE days week...and I mean WORKING....where did it get me? NOT here that is for sure! #ditchthegym

I wasn't always the athlete you see now!

One of my worries is that you see my posts about running, eating healthy and exercise and you think, "I can never do what she does. She has never been where I am at."

I want you to know that I HAVE BEEN THERE. For well over a decade of my life I was very overweight. Food controlled my actions and thoughts. I was depressed and miserable. It affected my relationships, my spirituality and my job. The consistent happiness I felt came from food and, even though t was temporary, I used it more and more often. My children brought me great joy, but that was quickly masked with doubts about deserving THEIR love.

The person you see now, posting and motivating you is that same person. Over time, I have peeled away the layers of self-doubt and with every step in the right direction I have become the person I am today. It does take the decision that YOU ARE BETTER than a life of misery. We ALL deserve happiness, TRUE happiness that comes from inside rather than a pastry.

How? By taking small steps today in the right direction. You don't have to change everything, all at once.
1. Today, decide, that YOU are worth it! Struggling with that? I can help. Message me and I will personally talk to you about it. Because I have been there. And I know how it feels.
2. Once you have decided that you ARE WORTH IT, choose to step on that path. Scared you will fail? Yep! We ALL are! But you won't know if you can succeed unless you take that first step.
3. Take someone's hand. Support was the magic for me to keep me going when I wanted to fail. Who wants to fail? I did! When it got hard and I wanted that instant gratification that food gave me my support helped me to remember WHY I was on this journey. I can be that support for you! I am grateful for a friend that told me she believed in me and didn't know that she was changing the course of my life!

I have been there. Don't ever doubt that! I can help you!  Jen

Ain't Nobody Got Time for Flab!

This is a 60 day group that focuses on:

- Time Management skills

- Getting healthy

- Being efficient

- Getting results without stressing you out!

The LAST DAY to lock in your spot: Monday, September 1st

PREP WEEK starts: Monday, September 8th

FIRST DAY of challenge: Monday, September 15th

The REQUIREMENTS for this group:

- Read the daily post on this page (less than 2 minutes)

- Exercise six days a week (less than 30 minutes)

- Eat healthy 80% of the time (an hour a week to prep)

(drink Shakeology- the healthiest meal of the day-100% all natural)

- Check in NIGHTLY on this page (less than 5 minutes)

WHEN YOU DO THESE THINGS FOR 60 DAYS YOU WILL SEE GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITHOUT TAKING UP MUCH MORE OF YOUR TIME!

AND...the rest of your life will become more efficient and less stressful!

ARE YOU READY?

WANT TO JOIN AND WANT TO SAVE MONEY?

Only a FEW DAYS left!

Only have TEN MINUTES a day? 

Can you spare THIRTY MINUTES a day?

These are BOTH great choices...but there are even more options for you to get healthy in less than thirty minutes a day! Comment or message me and I will help you decide which is best for YOUR goals!

My Super Scary Summer Plan- Update and Revision

What is Beachbody Coaching?

No obligations!
Comment if you want in!

"The Mile"

Quick Story To Tell 
I am on vacation In my home town, at the house I grew up in. 
This morning I ran past my high school. 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃
I HATED "the mile" in school!
I used to  on mile day!
Now, at 4⃣1⃣ I  running!

HOW?
 Consistency #compoundeffect
 Clean Eating 
 Cross Training 
IF I CAN DO IT!
YOU CAN DO IT!

Insanity Fit Test Progress I

Today was my second fit test day for #Insanity. 

Proof is in the numbers! 

And, guess what? 

THIS program is on sale for June! 

If I can do it, you can TOTALLY do it!

Make A Plan

I am a SUPER PLANNER! 

And it has paid off in terms of fitness...I schedule my workout programs out in advance and post them all over the place! Like here, to keep me accountable!

I really get a rush out of crossing off the days! (do you have that gene?)

I love Beachbody workout programs because there is a middle AND an END so I get such a great sense of accomplishment AND A FREE TEE SHIRT (ask me how!)

I AM PROUD to say that this system, having a plan way ahead of my NEXT PLAN, has gotten me in BETTER SHAPE THAN IN HIGH SCHOOL! (and I was an "athlete")

HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR FITNESS???????

Keep Calm It's Summer Break

I have a special place in my  for teachers and school employees! At the end of every school year I would tell myself, "I am going to get healthy before school starts", and then I wouldn't. If this sounds familiar and YOU REALLY WANT to make this summer the ONE, I can help!
I am coaching a group JUST FOR TEACHERS and SCHOOL EMPLOYEES! Want details? Comment or message me!
DON'T WAIT ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR TO FEEL GOOD and HAVE MORE ENERGY!

My Super Scary Summer Plan ~ 2014

I wanted this summer to be different. 

Even though I am working hard in my health and fitness I knew I needed to be pushed harder. 

So this summer I am tackling my top three fears when it comes to my health and fitness. 

Here is the plan.

1. Beachbody Ultimate Reset- 21 days to reclaim, release and restore. More than a cleanse or detox program. It is a reset on the inside. Supplements and strict eating plan, WITH ONLY WALKING, scares me. But I am ready! It came today and I am excited to see some drastic changes in my energy, clarity and fitness. May 1- May 22. Stay tuned for daily Reset Blog Posts.
2. Insanity- This is the only workout program that FREAKS ME OUT. I don't know why. I know people who've done it and they've survived. I have done a few isolated workouts from the program and it was tough, even during the warm up. My calves ached after each time. But it is time to face. this. fear! I will start on Monday, May 26th. 
3. Run my second Half Marathon- This will have been my fourth half training, but only my second half marathon. Why? I hate running races/events. I love the training because it is only myself. My mind gets all messed up on race day. BUT it is something I have needed to do, to see the commitment through again. So I gathered some friends together to keep me accountable (you can join in too) and I have picked the race. It is on Labor Day in San Pedro! I will use Insanity as a cross training program with my training program.

With these three steps I will be in the best shape OF.MY.LIFE this summer! Each step relies on the previous. I set it up like that on purpose to help me see each phase through. 

NOW, if you know me, the more the merrier is my motto! If any of these above appeal to you, I am looking for friends to join me in any of the phases or all three! Not near by? No problem. All of my support groups are on Facebook. Just ask to join me in the comments and LET'S FACE OUR FEARS TOGETHER!

DEDICATION not Perfection

I have been thinking a lot about why I have been able to STICK WITH IT and NOT GIVE UP...and it really comes down to DEDICATION. That whole "NO MATTER WHAT" mentality. When I am tempted to throw in the towel (and believe me, I get tempted!) I think of the opposite results if I DID give up...How would my life look if I wasn't DEDICATED to getting healthy? 
- I would have 30 more minutes a day (and I would probably sleep or watch TV with those). 
- I would eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. This would be really, really fun at the moment but an hour later.....sick, unhappy and BROKE!
YES IT TAKES SACRIFICE!

Instead, I am:
- showing my family how important health is.
- gaining confidence
- GETTING GOOD NEWS AT DOCTOR'S VISITS (and isn't THAT what it is all about?)
- much, much happier!

So, to me, IT IS A CHOICE, no doubt. Option A/Unhappiness VS Option B/health and happiness?
NO BRAINER FOR ME! HOW ABOUT YOU?

TBT- What a DIFFERENCE!

OH HEAVENS!

2011

 Above wasn't even my highest weight. 

I thought I was looking pretty darn good on that trip. 

2013- we look SO MUCH younger!

Honestly, one of the greatest blessings is that we are healthy as a couple and as a family now! I can rest easy at night knowing that I am doing all I can for my family to live longer, to feel better and BE HAPPIER! 

I have a COUPLES CHALLENGE GROUP staring on Feb 17th, in honor of Valentine's Day! 

I still have room for two more couples. Wanna join us?

 IT IS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!

P90X3 - Day 30 Stats- SUPER HAPPY

I CANNOT wait to see what the next 30 days brings!

Do you remember how much you weighed the day you got married? I do! 
And I am BACK AT IT! I have only seen this number TWICE in the last 20 years! WOOHOO! Thank you #tonyhorton

TODAY is the very last day to get this SUPER EFFICIENT and FUN 30 minute a day workout program AND meal plan for the INTRO PRICE! Tomorrow it goes up!
Message me if you want to snag it!