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!

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Giveaway Time! I am SO excited!

It is about time I thank you for all of your support!

Enter the MY FAVORITE HEALTHY THINGS Giveaway!

Winner gets EVERYTHING pictured here!

I have chosen several of my favorite healthy things to give away to ONE loyal follower of Behind The Refrigerator Door. 

This giveaway prize is:

• $50 Beachbody giftcard (choose whatever you want!)
• 10 days worth of Shakeology (the healthiest meal of the day!)
• $25 gift card to Lululemon (so you can look GOOD)
• $25 gift card to Whole Foods (for extra yumminess)
• 3 P90X protein bars (great on the go!)
• 3 Fig Bars (all natural) (our new favorite snack!)
• 1 packet of Results & Recovery formula (helps keep soreness away!)
• 1 packet of Energy & Endurance formula (this stuff is a BIG reason I can do all that I do!)
• PB2 (all natural ground peanuts with only 45 cal for 2 TBLS!)
• Exclusive Beachbody Snow Set! (You can't even buy this beanie, scarf and glove set! I won it, but can't seem to find a place to wear it here at the beach...so it's YOURS)

Pretty good stuff! 

Here is what you need to do to enter:

(three entries per person max)

1. One entry for subscribing to this blog. See form to the right under "coaches corner" to enter your email address for subscription delivery once a day.
2. Second entry for adding me as your FREE Beachbody coach. *This does not obligate you to anything. It just ensures that if you do ever decide to try Beachbody out, I will automatically be your coach. Enter here. If trouble with the link please copy and paste http://www.teambeachbody.com/en_US/tbbsignup?referringRepId=282890 to your browser.
3. Third Entry is by sharing the original Giveaway post on your FB timeline. Please tag "jennifer drake bottom" in your share. You may share as many times as you'd like, but only one entry will be made.

The Fine Print:

• Winner MUST be a follower (have liked) facebook.com/behindtherefrigeratordoor
• Contest begins at time of this post FRI 1/31/14 9:00 PM PST
• Contest ends on TUE 2/4/14 9:00 PM PST
• Winner announced on THIS BLOG with video proof on WED 2/5/14
• If case of technical difficulties (interruption in service) contest will be VOID
• Contact me for any questions prior to entering. 

GOOD LUCK!

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Do You NEED a Pull-Up Bar?

My thoughts on having a pull-up bar:

When I first started the original P90X a few months back I did not get a pull-up bar. I think, honestly, I was SUPER scared of pull-ups and if I didn't get one I WOULDN'T FAIL at doing them. But as I got stronger, during the program (mostly from push-ups), I decided that I wanted to challenge myself and give it a go. It was SUPER easy to install and even easier to take up and down for workouts. Are pull-ups and chin-ups hard? YES! Can I do them without using A LOT of leg strength? NO! Am I getting better each time? YES! 

There are times when I want to just loop my band around the door hinge and do them that way...which can work those same muscles (as you see in the DVD) but I DON'T...Because I realize that if I don't WORK at PULL-UPS I will NEVER be able to do them...and I really, really look forward to that day when I can do just ONE without any leg support...IF THOSE GIRLS the video can do them SO CAN WE!

To purchase THIS bar: log into your teambeachbody account. go to SHOP, Nutrition & Supplements, Equipment and Gear, Chin up and Push up...Keep in mind coaches get 25 % off! Also, you might want to pick up some R&R (Results & Recovery) at the same time because it really helps with soreness (Nutrition & Supplements under P90X