* 60 days* 100% clean-eating, 6 workouts per week* COMPLETED*

It feels absolutely amazing to say that my 60 day is complete!!! I feel incredible. I feel strong.  

I have thoroughly enjoyed this journey. I am so happy and blessed to share this with you all. As a Beachbody coach, I am able to motivate/inspire/support others who want to lead their own fitness journey. I am absolutely, 100% thankful every single day that God has let me share myself and my story. I am so insanely thankful that He has given me a new profession and love in life (Beachbody coaching is incredibly wonderful).

 I am a former bulimic. I was addicted to pills, diets, binges, and laxatives. I had ZERO self confidence. I had ZERO belief in myself. I thought I was NOTHING and NOBODY.

I  feel AMAZING. I feel stronger than ever. I am confident in myself and my direction in life. I am a strong, unwavering believer in our LORD. He has given us so much and I am forever living my life for Him. And I am so wonderfully thankful for Beachbody.

 For 60 days, I followed the eating and fitness program called PiYo. The PiYo program was surprisingly easy! I followed the meal and fitness plan exactly (ok, ok, so maybe I ate a few more toffee peanuts than I should...darn those things are addicting!-- I also put half and half in my coffee--- we can not all be perfect!) I also followed the fitness program weekly workout rotation except for the day off. The program called for Thursdays off for rest days. I took Tuesdays off since Tuesday was my busy night for blogging and coach training. Essentially, I still worked out 6 days per week.

I promise you---- all I did was follow the program. I did not get crazy with it. I did not run 10 miles and then do the PiYo workout. I trusted the program and seriously just followed it exactly to just 'see what happens.' I am pleasantly surprised by the results. I RECOMMEND TAKING PHOTOS!!  I seriously did not think my body changed that much! I feel incredible, but I did not think my body would change that much!!!  (Disclaimer: I darkened my hair yesterday (11/21) I also went tanning last week. THERE IS NO FILTER ON THESE PHOTOS. I wanted these to be REAL.) 

   Before this program, I had no idea about appropriate portion control. I ate way too much for what I actually needed. The program categories all the foods that we eat (primary vegetables, secondary, lean protein, healthy fats and fruits.) To see the best results for my body, I was directed to follow a specific plan for serving sizes per category (example: in 1 day, I am to eay 7 servings of primary vegetables. By using a chart provided by the program, I chose what primary vegetables and how much.)

 During this program, I did not deplete my body of any nutrients... I simply ATE MORE NUTRITIOUS FOOD. I ate A LOT of veggies and boiled eggs. Green Giant frozen veggie sides are now my best friend (Kroger has them on a regular basis 10 for $10!) I basically ate no breads (this was my choice. The program does allow you to eat breads if you would like to.) I actually have a wheat allergy (if you feel tired after eating wheat products then you probably do to!) so I opted to not include wheat/yeast products in this challenge.

Through the PiYo clean-eating program, I learned to eat MORE OFTEN. Say what?! Yes, that is correct! I ate every 2-3 hours. That way, I was never hungry. And no joke, I was NEVER hungry with this program. 

 Before this program, I used to indulge myself when I would get home from work. I had nothing prepped. Through this program, I absolutely understand the importance of prepping. I pack/prep ALL of my meals for the beginning to middle of the week on Sunday. I would finish up those meals by Thursday, so on Thursday, I would prep again. PREP and PLAN!

Shakeology is a product of Beachbody.

I also understand how to control and OVERPOWER the cravings! Yes, I have a sweet tooth. I, no doubt, contribute the lack of cravings to Shakeology. Every morning, I would mix half a scoop of Shakeology with a scoop of whey protein, 8 oz almond milk, and 8 ice cubes. The mixture made enough so that I would bring 1/4 of it to work with me for an mid-morning snack. I am going to continue drinking this for as long as I can! Shakeology is packed with so many nutrients and super expensive foods! I love this stuff (especially chocolate )


   I went out to eat with my husband today. I was telling him that today is the end of my 60 day challenge (he actually already knew this...he has been so supportive this whole time. I just love him so much!!!) MOST IMPORTANTLY, I told him that I do not really see myself going back to the "old" way of eating. This is now my lifestyle.

I did not "cheat" at all during my 60 days. I am not boosting, I just did not want to allow myself to fall short of my goal. 

The holidays are coming up=  MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR.  Andrew is already annoyed by how much I talk about the holidays. Ohh well, he married me! I am going to allow myself to drink some wine (ohhhh yes, I will drink some wine!!! ) I am making red velvet cookies for the family. But I am also making vegan/gluten-free chocolate coconut tarte, butternut squash with cranberries and feta, and sweet potato casserole (sans marshmallows) I have a new love for unprocessed foods. I want my body to continue to feel this way. Sugars and processed foods simply pollute my body and my mind.

The best thing about this journey was being able to share it with you all. I am so very thankful for all your support. Most importantly, I am so incredibly thankful for those who have allowed me to enter into their lives and support them on their own fitness and life journey. It makes me happy beyond words to talk to you and know that you are so happy with the results that YOU are making. I seriously get teary-eyed just typing this. You all can do INCREDIBLE things... you just need a little support and direction. I am just over-the-moon to be a small spec in your transformations <3

I am going to continue to blog about my life. I love being able to just tell it like it is. This is my life. THIS IS A LIFESTYLE. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LOVE, PRAYERS AND SUPPORT. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!

**Starting January 1, 2015, I am starting P90x...join me.

Day 2: If I am not feeling too hot, I shave my legs

You know the feeling you get before you get sick? Like you think tomorrow you are going to wake up with the "cold shakes" and a sore throat? Yea, that is me today.

It could be a mix of things.

I just went back to work after 2 blissful, incredible, happy, fabulous weeks off for my wedding (PS My wedding was the BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE. I will forever be wed to the perfect man for me. I am so blessed!) During my time off, I would sleep in till 730a-8a, leisurely eat breakfast, possibly work out, watch some movies with Cooper (my dog), take Cooper on walks, go the library, and work lots and lots for my home business. Ohh yea, and actually hang out with my man. We work opposite schedules so we do not get to spend a lot of time together during the week. I love my husband and would love to spend more time with him. But I will enjoy the time that I can get! All in all, those two weeks were amazing!

Although I love waking up early (insert coffee cup into hand immediately!), I do not like waking up to go to corporate work. Call me crazy, but I would rather wake up early on a weekend day than a week day. So to say the least, my schedule is off a bit due to my Monday reality check. Do not get me wrong, I am blessed to have a paycheck!

My job is also a tad bit stressful. It is a lot of multitasking (no wait it is all multitasking). I deal with high volume, high emotions. Everyday is a struggle to keep a positive attitude. But it is a must!

Mind you, I get stressed out about everything! I get stressed out over computers, windows, cherry trees... you name it! It is one of the things I like least about myself. I have a certain way that I want everything to happen. If it does not go exactly as planned, I get so frustrated. I also have a strong desire to be the best. At everything. This is true for work as well.

What has helped TREMENDOUSLY is relying on the Lord for my troubles. I am a control freak. But I can not control everything! HE can! I have learned the power of prayer and the strength of our Lord!

My body might be in shock due to my new healthy eating habits. I let myself "enjoy" the bad foods of life last week (wedding cake, fast food, chicken wings, chocolate, brownies, pizza, you name it!) Please note: I will allow myself to eat a unrestricted meal once or twice a week during my 60 days.  But if I am going to follow this meal "to a T," my meals are very clean with little to no breads.

With my new eating lifestyle, I am "restricted" to 1200-1399 calories a day. Yes, you read that right. I can eat 5x a day of the following:
4 servings of primary vegetables
2 servings of secondary vegetables
2 servings of fresh fruit
4 servings of lean protein
3 servings of healthy fats

I was nervous that I would lack energy. I actually feel great so far (hunger-wise)! The only part that is upsetting is when I look at my little plastic baggy of 21 peanuts and realize that is all I can eat for 3 servings of healthy fats. You should see how little 21 peanuts look in a sandwich bag!!

So with the schedule change and going back to work, my body has felt a lil under the weather. So when I got home from work, I ate my Snack #2, did a 30min core workout, took a shower and shaved my legs.

I feel better already.