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2/28/11

#Mamavation - All About The Water

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I'm amazed at what water weight can do to my body. I ran/walked a 5K on Saturday. Someone snapped a before photo and I look super puffy but I guarantee you I sweated that water weight off! I worked out one time this past week because I was running fever on and off all week. My little guy was also having some strange allergic reaction to Bounce dryer sheets, I think. It was madness. I'm ready to get back in the saddle again.

How did the 5K go? I was disappointed because I know I can do better. My time was 38:22, I think. The official times are not out yet. I started out strong and stopped at the water station. That is something I try very hard to avoid but this time I couldn't get started again. It was very humid outside and I didn't eat before the race. Nothing was right about it but I finished it. Maybe next time will be better.


Eating out
Pizza at Double Daves 2/12 for Parent's Night Out
Iguana Joes 2/19 Lunch
Chik-fil-a 2/19 Dinner, 2/24 Lunch
Gringos 2/26 - Super GROSS! The bar side of the restaurant smelled like vomit. My little girl had to go to the bathroom during dinner and I couldn't eat a thing when we got back to the table!
Pizza Hut 2/27 - GROSS! I didn't eat that much because it wasn't good.


My Work Outs -
Monday - Boot Camp with Dex.
Tuesday - sick
Wednesday - sick
Thursday - sick
Friday -sick
Saturday - Galloway Gallop Mardi Gras 5K
Sunday - Rest

Scale Reading -177 that is a 7 pound loss from last week. O-M-G! Doing my happy dance! Take that Rosa.

Stress Level - Pretty high with the ending of remodeling, me getting sick, my son getting sick, ugh!

The UP side -I'm running another 5K on Sunday.

A bit of inspiration for you ladies!
Remember - YOU are a role model.





Need for fitness support? Join the "Sistahood". More great resources: The Y, Crossfit Training, Vitamins for your age group, RealAge.com

  • The long term goal 45 pounds by the end of the year.
  • The short term goal lose 3 lbs. per month. 
    • January 179 - 180 = 1 pound gain
    • February180 - 177 = 3 pound loss
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July  
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
Secure Your Success
Charting your progress gets you there faster. Try these tools:

Track my weight loss.



Track my weight loss.
 Watch my waist get smaller.
Watch my waist get smaller.

Track my walking.
Track my walking.
 
 

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2/27/11

5 Fingers of Thanks

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1.) Thankful for my You Tube channel. Since my grandmother is in the hospital and didn't get to see the boys perform in the church choir this morning she can go to the link and watch them.

2.) Thankful that my son's room is complete. Photos here.

3.) Thankful to finally be debt free! Whoot.

4.) Thankful to have run a 5K on Saturday with my friends. I didn't do well but I finished.
5.) Thankful to finally start fixing up this house room by room! I'm so ready.


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2/26/11

Debt Free



Every "Ramsonite" knows Baker Street as the "debt free" theme song. I've heard it about 700+ times since September 14, 2009. Today is the day we are officially free of consumer debt. It's what every follower of the "Baby Steps" dream of! Just getting through Step 2 "The Debt Snowball" can take up to three years. We are finally putting ours to rest after 17 months and 12 days!

We can finally breath and it feels really good. Honestly, there is a part of me that feels like it's a dream. We've been at this for so long and now we are free of it. What's next? We move on to the next step.

We will continue to do our monthly budgets, live on cash and never return to the land of credit cards ever again!
This is our mound of plastic. We really should get together and create some sort of molded monster out of it. Credit cards are not security folks! Just how much did we pay off? My husband has not given me the ok to blog about it but let's just say it was enough to make any sane person curl up in a ball and hide.

Now we will try to call Dave on Friday and let him know how much his plan has helped our family. It was NOT easy to stay the course but we did it. The plan works when you are BOTH on board and it takes sacrifice from both of you. You have to work it together to see the success. If you are thinking about taking a Financial Peace University class, take it! If you are reading Dave Ramsey's books follow the plan! Do not delay, you don't want to hold up your progress. Go ahead and "GET WEIRD!" live "Debt Free!"  Good Luck.



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2/25/11

Freebie Friday - Link Up #contests and prizes every Friday

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Aloha Friday #255 - Sleeping With The Baby

I was watching Teen Mom 2 and I noticed how many people put their babies to bed with bottles. I don't remember doing that with any of my children. This got me to thinking...
Did you put your baby to bed with a bottle?




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2/23/11

Wordless Wednesday - Angel Sleeping







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2/21/11

#Mamavation Monday - Reset

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I wish I had a reset button to undo what I did yesterday. I'm not sure who really cares but I just had a day of what I would call "grazing." I knew what I was doing and didn't stop nor did I care. I think it could be that witch Rosa! She can come in and undo everything that I spent the entire month doing. You know who she is and the power she has. It's unreal. Oh well, moving on now.



Eating out 
Pizza at Double Daves 2/12 for Parent's Night Out
Iguana Joes 2/19 Lunch
Chik-fil-a 2/19 Dinner


My Work Outs -
Monday - Boot Camp with Dex.
Tuesday -Crossfit Training with Shaun
Wednesday - Boot Camp with Dex.
Thursday - Boot Camp with Heavy Cast Members, Crossfit Training with Shaun.
Friday -Boot Camp with Dex.
Saturday -Boot Camp with Heavy Cast Members
Sunday - Rest

Scale Reading -184 that is a 6 pound gain from last week. O-M-G! OK I'm over it and moving on.

Stress Level - Pretty high with the remodeling going on upstairs. Other than that it's all good.

The UP side -I'm running a 5K on Saturday.

A bit of inspiration for you ladies!
Remember - YOU are a role model.





Need for fitness support? Join the "Sistahood". More great resources: The Y, Crossfit Training, Vitamins for your age group, RealAge.com

  • The long term goal 45 pounds by the end of the year.
  • The short term goal lose 3 lbs. per month. 
    • January 179 - 180 = 1 pound gain
    • February180
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July  
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
Secure Your Success
Charting your progress gets you there faster. Try these tools:

Track my weight loss.


Track my weight loss.
 Watch my waist get smaller.
Watch my waist get smaller.

Track my walking.
Track my walking.
 
 

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2/20/11

5 Fingers of Thanks

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1.) Thankful for my awesome Power Capris that I won!

2.) Thankful that my son's room will be complete by Friday! Photos here.

3.) Thankful that I got to work out with the cast members of Heavy!

4.) Thankful to be running another 5K on Saturday! Whoot.

5.) Thankful for the "Sistas" at Mamavation. I seriously need support!


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2/18/11

Freebie Friday - Link Up #contests and prizes every Friday

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Aloha Friday #253 - Teachers

This past Wednesday my husband and I wrapped up our final class of Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University at our church. The photo below shows a few of our class members.
Teaching this class was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed sharing what we learned. Which got me to thinking....if you could teach a class, what would it be?




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2/17/11

A Little Help From My Friends

By now many of you have seen my work out experience today at Any Time Fitness with some of A&E's Heavy cast members Jodi, RickyWayne and Tom. You can find a little photo album here on Facebook that shares a little of the circuit. It was truly an amazing experience. Many people have lots of questions that I simply do not have the answers too. It was not my intent to conduct interviews today. My intent was to go work out with Jodi and see what types of exercises she is doing and lend encouragement and support. The fact that RickyWayne and Tom came to meet her too was an added bonus. Tom and I are friends on Facebook so it was really cool to meet him in person. After today RickyWayne and I are Facebook buddies too.

How do I know Jodi? I know her through Emily on the far left. It's sort of like the 6 degrees of Jodi. We had been talking about working out with her on Facebook and we finally were able to get all the kids taken care of and make it happen. We did two different circuits and I have to tell you these guys work so hard at what they do. They are there to get the job done and they do it!

Jodi is so strong! I don't know if she knows how truly strong she is in her mind now. She is focused and full of jokes and positive self talk. She keeps everyone going and if you ever get the chance to meet her you would be blown away. Tom is sort of the gentle giant. He's a bit quiet but don't let that fool you. When he smiles it really does light up a room. He's working on some serious guns too! RickyWayne is very impressive. As he's next to me doing box squats I can hear him talking to himself and repeating "I can do it." It was inspiring to me listening to him get through the exercises.

They laugh a lot! They joke around and have tons of inside jokes which keeps their bond strong. Keeping fit is a lifestyle change. At some point it no longer becomes about the pounds lost and more about making a difference in how you feel. I would LOVE for them to come and work out with me for a day and meet some of the trainers that I work out with. They need support! I know how it is because at the Y it's like family there. Many of my friends and family do not work out. It's hard to be alone trying to change your life. When I go workout with my "fit" friends that I have made we are there for each other, we support and encourage each other. Everyone needs a cheerleader! There is nothing wrong with expanding your circle to include like minded people.

This Saturday the Heavy crew is running a boot camp of their own. They have given me the ok to invite my friends to come on out and work out with them. That's just what I'm going to do. I'm going to get my group of like minded people and we are going to encourage and support them. What an awesome journey!


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ellasport - The #Runchat Win

Ever have one of those days when your in the right place at the right time? The day before Valentine's Day I happen to be on Twitter following #runchat hosted by Scott Miles @irunnerblog. The sponsor that evening was none other than ellasport!
Guess who won a free pair of Power Capris?
I'm in love with them! They fit like a glove I tell you. When they came in I happen to be on my way to boot camp class. They went for a test drive right away. Quick drying and breathable is right! 4 way stretch, check! Soft and smooth moisture wicking fabric, absolutely! There is this little zipper compartment in the back to keep your stuff!  I can't wait to wear these to run in during my next 5K. Whoop! If you would like to try a pair out for yourself head over to their online store and grab you a pair. They have an awesome collection of tops, bottoms and skirts.


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2/16/11

Wordless Wednesday - Commencement Gown

 
 We've been doing some Spring cleaning. Playing dress up is about all this gown is good for now!
lol - The boys got to have some fun before I donated it.






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2/14/11

#Mamavation Monday - Scooby Doo Where Are You?

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The scale is a mystery to me. I truly am at a loss because what happened over a three day span is just baffling.


Eating out - Pizza at Double Daves 2/12 for Parent's Night Out



My Work Outs -
Monday - Boot Camp with Dex.
Tuesday -Crossfit Training with Shaun
Wednesday - Boot Camp with Dex.
Thursday - Crossfit Training with Shaun.
Friday -Boot Camp with Dex.
Saturday -5K
Sunday - Rest

Scale Reading -178 that is a three pound loss from last week. That's great but check this out! Saturday morning I weighed 180, Sunday morning I weighed 174 - yep that's right and I checked it twice and this morning I weighed 178. How is this possible? I don't get it.

Stress Level - I think stress is just part of my life. It's always there from week to week and I go to the gym now to relieve it. I really stopped working on weight loss goals and now go to the gym just to get out the stress. I feel better, sleep better and I think I'm a better mom and wife because of it. Getting skinny would be great but I can't seem to figure out my body yet.

The UP side - I'm right on track with my 5K goal for the year. I'm really happy about that but my shin is very unhappy. I think a little ice and stretching will help.

A bit of inspiration for you ladies!
Remember - YOU are a role model.






Need for fitness support? Join the "Sistahood". More great resources: The Y, Crossfit Training, Vitamins for your age group, RealAge.com

  • The long term goal 45 pounds by the end of the year.
  • The short term goal lose 3 lbs. per month. 
    • January 179 - 180 = 1 pound gain
    • February180
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July  
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
Secure Your Success
Charting your progress gets you there faster. Try these tools:

Track my weight loss.






Track my weight loss.
 Watch my waist get smaller.
Watch my waist get smaller.

Track my walking.
Track my walking.
 
 

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2/13/11

5 Fingers of Thanks

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1.) Thankful for another awesome Parent's Night Out with friends!

2.) Thankful that we are finally getting started on our son's new room.

3.) Thankful that this is the last week of Financial Peace University. I hope it helps a lot of families.

4.) Thankful all these Valentine's Day parties will be over. Sorry but 3 different parties is a bit much.

5.) Thankful to have finished another 5K. I'm right on track with my goal this year.

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2/11/11

Freebie Friday - Link Up #contests and prizes every Friday

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2/10/11

Aloha Friday #252 - Mother & Daughter


My daughter and I have been going to Crossfit together. We are side by side doing triplicates. She is the tiny one in the camouflage. They are really tough to do but it sure was fun working out together. I wish we could do this more often so we could be a super power Mother/Daughter team! My question for you is 
What is your favorite thing to do with your son or daughter?




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2/9/11

Wordless Wednesday - Daddy Jungle Gym






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2/8/11

Power Rangers: Samurai


The Power Rangers are back on Nickelodeon! They have a new cast, new look and new station. You can preview this clip for yourself. My kids are long time fans of The Power Rangers and they are loving the new suits and Samurai gadgets. The series premiere aired Monday, Feb. 7th at 8pm EST but will be moving to it's regular spot on Sundays at noon. Get ready for some serious martial arts action and new special effects! Your kids will be mimicking these new heroes and having duals against villains in no time.

Parents can be confident that the Power Rangers want to "emPower" kids. They want to share their values:
Standing for What's Right
Teamwork and Cooperation
Confidence
Health and Physical Fitness
Caring and Friendship
You can learn more about the "emPower" program here! You will be provided with fitness tips, links to nominate your Ranger of the week on the new empowerfacebookpage or follow on Twitter.

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As a one to one member I am eligible to blog about a variety of projects. In exchange for the Power Ranger review I will be entered for a chance to win a prize pack or gift cards that are available. My opinion is strictly my own and is not influenced by contest entries.

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#Shred Challenge with @JillainMichaels

OK @JillianMichaels let's dance! @MiddleAgedJock and @Elenka29 are working the 30 Day Shred with the #shred hash tag on Twitter. I'm a little late for the challenge but I'm totally up for it. It's nearly the end of the year and I want to kick it in high gear as much as possible since I'm still not running, doing #TaeBo or #Crossfit YET.
In the mean time I would love to lose 20 pounds in 30 days. I'll post my progress here.
**************Starting Over**************
Day 1, 1/11 - Level 2: I was hoping that I wouldn't have to modify but I did. I did crossfit training this afternoon and when I got home I thought I could keep up with Jillian. HAH!!! No. I have to figure out a better schedule to complete this challenge. It's hard to find the energy to keep up. I'll figure it out though. Either way I'm back on the wagon.
Day 2, 1/12 - Level 2: Good Lord they were against me today. They tagged teamed me, my two year old and puppy were not having it! I jump and the dog jumps, of course he got jumped on so he moved away.



But the next time I got on the floor to do ab work he would lay down on top of me! Crazy dog. I still did the work out. When I got to the leg lifts holding the hand weights he decided it was time to go for my ears. Then I would move on to something like thrusters and then the two year old would get under me. Then she would get on my back to ride me like a horse! What the heck? Mom's gotta get her sweat on. I certainly did and I think they added to the work out. Next time the dog is going in the crate! The two year old???? I don't have a crate for her. lol - I'm just going to have to keep working around her.
Day 3, 1/13 - Level 3: I did NOT want to work out with Jillian today. I'm super sore from boot camp yesterday. I already work out at least 5 days a week but I wanted to kick it in high gear to bust through this thick layer I've developed. Any way since I didn't want to work out I decided it was time to kick it up a notch and go to level three. I'm so glad that I did. There is nothing like a good challenge. Then it occurred to me! I've been in boot camp at "The Y" for a year now. In the very beginning we use to do the shred workout. I remembered these moves and I could do them then so I can do them now! Awesome. I'm glad I changed it up because I was really getting bored with Level 2. It's not that it isn't hard because it is but I get bored doing the same thing every single day. I might just bounce around the different levels to keep myself interested for 30 days.
Day 4, 1/14, Level 3: I put the dogs outside! The two year old was a total drill sergeant! Up Mommy! Down Mommy! Get up Mommy! Lay down Mommy! Geez...










It really is a challenge to work out at home! She is laying on top of me and then she sits on me! I mean come on girl and I'm still doing my work out.
Then she jumps in and joins me. I have to get a better schedule for this so I can knock it out undisturbed.
Day 5, 1/15 - Level 1: Feeling lame for dropping to level 1 but I'm super exhausted. It was nearly 9pm and the last thing I wanted to do is this video but it's over. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Day 6, 1/16 - Level 2: I should not have felt lame for doing Level 1. There is so much more cardio in that level. It's getting a little easier each time. I'm super tired and gross with sweat. lol - I swear they are using like 2 pound weights in the video.
Day 7, 1/17 - Level 2: One week down! Only 23 more days to go. This is such a tough challenge. I feel that all 3 levels are tough. I can't seem to stick with one level for more than a couple of days out of boredom. Today I put out a tweet to randomly pick a number between 1-3. @notdiyheather tweeted 2 so I rocked that level today. I had an audience because the kids were home from school. They were cheering me on!
Day 8, 1/18 - Level 1: Good lord I want to just die! lol - ok that's too extreme but that was tough. It's almost 10pm. I DO NOT recommend working out with Jillian at the end of your day. I try not to do that but some days it can't be helped. I had to go without hand weights today because I was in the crossfit gym earlier today. We were doing lots of lifts and kettle bell swings so I couldn't lift my 5 pound hand weights. Just couldn't do it. I did complete the work out though. I forgot to note that yesterday my 4yo told me that I should take off my shirt while I was working out so I wouldn't sweat so much! ROFL....
Day 9, 1/19 - Level 2: @ has picked my level today. I'm so bored with this dvd already. I have no idea how I'm going to spend another 21 days here. A challenge is a challenge. Ugh! This crazy dog is always messing with me during my work out.
Day 10, 1/20 - Level 3: Totally modified tonight. I hate working out with Jillian at the end of the day but I'm having another one of those days. *sigh* I made it through. I'm thinking about kicking up the hand weights to 8 pounds on this level because it feels to easy. Now on Level 2 she does that chair sit with a V lift and those are just awful. I'm so weak on those. Either way it's over! I'm so hungry right now. It's dinner time for me.
Day 11, 1/21 - Level 3: My daughter decided I should do this again. I did but it was mostly modified again but I did it. It was hard with her riding on my back and getting underneath me while I'm trying to do mountain climbers. I do find it is soooooooooooooooooo much better to get it out of the way in the morning! 
Day 12, 1/22 - Level 1: I was going for more cardio today. I did the elliptical at the Y so I was trying to burn even more calories! So far so good.
Day 13, 1/23 - Level 3: My boys were going to work out with me and then chickened out at the last minute! What the heck? I moved up to eight pound weights during this work out. It was tougher but doable! I seriously worked up a sweat. I still have a hard time with the traveling push ups but even on my knees I can get really close to the ground. Feeling strong!
Day 14, 1/24 - Level 1: My sons were watching and critiquing. I told them they needed to join me. Then they said, "no we are just cheering you on." My 10 year old did a little bit of it and then he would rest. Come on! It was tough too because it was around 8pm. I do not like working out at night but I did it.
Day 15, 1/25 - Level 1: I'm sticking with level 1 again because I'm so tired already and it's after 8pm again! Arg! Oh well, it's done.
Day 16, 1/26 - Level 2: My dvd player is no longer reading the disc! WT???? I don't know if it's all levels but I cleaned it and retried it 3 times. It's almost 10pm. I guess I'm not suppose to Shred tonight or at least get past the walk out push ups. Arg! I was doing so well too.
Took the day off 1/27. - The dvd is dead. I think if I did this for 14 more days I still wouldn't lose 20 pounds. I think there are some key things that go along with the diet that I'm missing. I've been to her site but I'm at a loss to find the plan. It's all good though. I work out plenty and I have to admit that Jillian did kick my butt but I'm ready to let her move on. lol

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12/16 - Day 1, Level 2: Following the girl in red mostly. I can't do the jump twists or the thrusters yet. I did an hour and 15 minutes of cardio before hand and the 100/200/200 work out. You can see my challenges in the right side bar. I was pretty tired once I got to the dvd. I need to work out a better time to do this if I plan to hit this daily for 30 days. After all it is only 20 minutes of my time. Surely, I can sneak it in, right?
12/17 - Day 2, Level 2: Tried this first thing in the morning. Normally my kids would prevent me from working out but today they joined me! Hilarious. I also did this work out without my hand weights. I couldn't find them but I promise I still broke a sweat. I also got on the scale. I'm gaining weight like crazy! 181 to start. Enjoy the video footage.
Day 3, 12/18 Level 2: Tried a 6:30am work out. Not a bad way to start the day. I still can't find my hand weights. I did get those plank jacks down. I have more energy though and the kids are all still asleep. This may be the way to go every morning! If I can manage to get out of bed early. Wish me luck.
Day 4, 12/19 Level 2: Sick, sick, sick! I tried this after eating lunch and taking 10 vitamins. That was such a BAD idea. I feel sick to my stomach. Oh well, I made it through for 20 minutes. Although my dog was zero motivation. She was laying next to me on the floor while I was doing ab work!
Day 5, 12/20: Took the evening off. I couldn't move after boot camp.
Day 6, 12/21: Again took the evening off. I couldn't move after Tae Bo.
Day 7, 12/22 Level 2: No excuses. I found my hand weights. Good lord she nearly killed me. I'm doing a lot less modifying but I had to take a lot of breaks today. I'm super sore from all the work outs. I think those ladies are using 1, 2, or 3 pound weights in that work out. Seriously! Mine are 5 pounds and it's a tough work out. I can tell you this, I always break a sweat with her work out. I have promised myself not to move on to Level 3 until I'm not modifying anything and I don't have to take breaks.




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