Piyo love

Rob wanted to swap a rest day today & I've been inside my head about my stomach (the diastasis recti) so I decided to do some Piyo tonight! Sweat felt SO GOOD!! So glad things worked out so I was able to do that one. :) 

After vacation, I'll be seeing my dr to discuss options, getting things straightened out & I WILL be teaching Piyo in 2015! I might need some guinea pigs to practice on but I'll cross that bridge when we get there. ;) 

#fitmom #diastasisrecti #twinmom #momofthree

Photo journal, Piyo

7 MONTHS!!!!!!! of changing my life! Wow, I'm enjoying this journey! :) 

Day 9 of 60 -- PIYO

1. Vegan shakeology, banana, ice, & water with Ezekiel cinnamon raisin toast topped with peanut butter & cinnamon #biblebread

2. Green peppers 

3. Pepper jack cheese

4. Sunflower seeds 

5. Cottage cheese 

6. Carrots & celery with peanut butter (Ev ran off with the PB)

7. Sautéed broccoli 

8. Plain yogurt with vanilla extract & peanut butter #obsessed

9. Frozen peaches 

I didn't eat a single actual meal today? Still managed to make pretty good choices though! #BOOM

Day 8 = define: lower body! It felt SO great to get that done today!! I posted some fun facts earlier about not working out at my normal time of day..... lol 

#vegan #vegetarian #twinmom #homeschoolmom #momofboys #momofthree #pittsburgh #movingchaos #relocation #breastfeeding #me #food #commitment #progress #organic #nogmo #wanderingfit #family #homemade #michigan #gardening #selflove #trust #cleaneating

Piyo day 7

Piyo day 7 = define: upper body! I love how these 'small' workouts feel even tougher the second time around! Only 18 minutes! I finished & Rob says, you're done already??? lol 
I can't wait for him to start his workouts tomorrow..... I bet we get AC super fast on this side of the house. LOL 

#sweatymom #shortbuteffective

Flex Friday

Flex Friday!! In a dress, looking like I'm giving birth to a toddler. Whaaaat!? ;) 

AND, here's today side by side  with my first ever flex Friday. 

I was so hot, so tired & had no idea how to flex. I still don't, lol But, I've come a long way, baby! :)

Piyo day 5

Piyo Day 5 = REST DAY!! Much appreciated rest day, lol (If you hear Pilates/yoga & think it's not a 'real' workout..... try this program.  

I was planning to use this day to shop & prep! But then I remembered, we're getting a new refrigerator today. So, it didn't make much sense to unload the big fridge into the little garage fridge & then fill it up with new groceries! 

So, I prepped the veggies we had on hand. I'm glad that's done! 

And seriously, rest day my butt. I had to unload the old refrigerator into the beer fridge in the garage. 4 trips up & down the stairs just for that plus when we've needed something. Oh my! lol Leg day?? lol 

And, this arrived today! Yay for an awesome team that sends supportive goodies! I love my team. :)

It just so happened to arrive on the same day as robs new shakeology flavor. Vanilla! I had tried it in the past & was not a fan! Of course, that comes down to my weird problem -- I ALWAYS screw up my first shake in a new flavor & it tastes horrible! One sample doesn't work for me, at all. lol 

Immediately after I took the above picture, I lost my new Team Infinity bracelet to the 6 year old! He felt so strong, he went & started lifting as he spun in circles telling me to take pictures. lol

I love the influence this choice has on him. :) 

Piyo day 4!

Piyo day 4 = SWEAT! Wowza. lol that was a great workout! She fooled me with those short & simple 3 leading up to this one, lol 

And, this is what 2 of my 3 monkeys did while I did Sweat! ;) 

Now, I am off to hunt down reasonably priced fence for a fun DIY project. We had Lowe's come out for a quote & I'll get a new vehicle (which I desperately need) before we pay that much ($24,000!). The work part is going to SUCK but the cost savings will be worth it. I hope. :-O lol 

Photo journal, Piyo day 2

6 months, 3 weeks, 1 day of changing my life!

Day 2 of 60 -- PIYO

1. Post workout shakeology: vegan chocolate, frozen mango, & water 

2. Poo-poo platter: 3 servings broccoli & 2 hard boiled eggs #gassy

3. Cottage cheese & Ezekiel cinnamon raisin toast with peanut butter 

4. Vegan chocolate shakeology, frozen banana, & water 

5. Veggie sausage with bell pepper

6. Plain yogurt with vanilla extract & peanut butter, frozen peaches 

Short 2 veggies & a secondary veggie -- must. shop. 

Day 2 = define: lower. Loved it! Very short workout. But, I'm feeling my non flexibility in my hips tonight!  

#vegan #vegetarian #twinmom #homeschoolmom #momofboys #momofthree #pittsburgh #movingchaos #relocation #breastfeeding #me #food #commitment #progress #organic #nogmo #wanderingfit #family #homemade #michigan #gardening #selflove

Piyo day 2!

Piyo Day 2 = define: lower body. Short one! But, it still felt effective! My legs were definitely shaking! 
I could have done Upper like she suggested as well today but the little fellas were having a scream fest that I had to referee after just the 20 minutes! lol 
This is my first time working out with Chalene. I like her! She's very clear about avoiding injuries & doing moves properly.  

And seriously ladies, no shoes or sports bra AGAIN! I love this workout!!!! 

I'm finding myself gravitating toward elastic waist pants. Comfort! Thankfully we haven't had to go anywhere the last couple days, lol I need to break out of this! 

I've been drinking way more water plus sticking with the nutrition plan (for one whole day, lol) so hopefully I'll start feeling more comfortable in my skin again soon! :) 

Day 1 of Piyo

Today is day 1 of Piyo! The workout was a 'getting started' type -- teaching proper technique & explaining how/where you should feel the moves. Good stuff! I'm excited to do a full workout tomorrow! 

I'm also back on track following the Piyo nutrition plan. Holy moly, I feel like crud from all the garbage I've eaten!!!!! I'm actually thankful the workout was mild today so I could keep up. Ha! Come on good fuel, fix me up quickly! 

Rob will be doing the 3 day refresh when it arrives! I can't because I'm nursing still (no detox for momma) but we both need it!! Hopefully it arrives soon! 

Oh & a little tmi ..... I totally did the workout in my pj's without my sports bra. NO jumping!!!!! LOL

We all start somewhere.

My awesome coach posted this in our challenge group this morning & it REALLY hit home for me. 

Copy & paste: "When we think of dancers, what comes to mind? Beauty, Grace and perfection right? What we don't see is the scars from the hardwork that's involved to get there.

This is true in so many circumstances. For instance, I often see a picture of a super fit person and beneath it will be a lot of comments of how it must be photoshopped or she is blessed or just plain disbelief. Yes there are often many positive comments but how can someone judge without knowing the facts. That what that picture doesn't show is the hard work, the 5am workouts, the saying "no thank you, I'm all set" a lot.

In fitness, I try to not judge bc I don't know what scars and bruises the person in front of me hides from the world. We all have them; they are part of our makeup of who we are.
There's a reason we have them though and usually that reason is for good. For instance, I know that all the struggles I had growing up with unhealthy eating habits and body image make me a better coach; I know how hard it is to be an emotional eater. I get it!

I used to hide my story and my struggles, because I didn't want people to think less of me. But, now I share it openly and I encourage you to share yours because you never know who will read it and have something click or be inspired to change!

Try not to focus on the picture on the right - the end product- but rather on the journey. YEP. It will include lots of bruises and cuts- BUT- it will be well worth it. Don't focus on the outcome but rather enjoy the journey."

End copy & paste. 

So, the reason the above hit home so hard is because I shared this picture on my fb page last night. It's me in the dress I bought yesterday with the goal of wearing it in September to Super Saturday. I received a lot of likes & comments about how great it looks & that I should wear it now. 

Well, I also took these but didn't DARE share them!! They're my 'goodbye' (or before) pictures that I took for the start of Piyo. This is what no one else can see under that dress. 

I have come a LONG way! I've carried 3 babies to full term. I was on 3 plus months strict bedrest with the twins. I KNOW I've come a long way! 

But, that doesn't change wanting to keep my still pregnant looking belly hidden away. 

I'm part of a private Piyo support group & all of the women in there have been brave enough to share their goodbye pictures. And they've inspired me to do the same. We all start somewhere! This is me after 6+ months worth of hard work. I am a work in progress & I'm still plugging along. :) 

I WILL wear that dress without a soul wondering if I'm pregnant. I'm determined, committed & ready to do the hard work! 

Hip Hop Abs

So, I decided to shake things up today since I'm switching to Piyo on Monday. I bought Hip Hop Abs during the big sale last month & thought it'd be fun to try something new but still with Shaun T! 

Holy moly. That was NOT the Shaun T that I know! lol it was fun & I broke a sweat but I spent quite a bit of time giggling, too. :-O lol

It was cool that Tania was his modifier then, too!  

Seeing 'Million Dollar Body' was pretty funny! Especially because I just recently watched Carl's video from Summit about failures & he mentioned MDB. 

Now, onto getting things done today!  I'm having a really hard time getting a routine going with everyone gone & the house still not unpacked. I did a bunch in the sunroom yesterday & a bunch in the dining room today. But, it's still mass chaos around here! Must have patience, must have patience. ;)