Stay on Track

The last week I wasn't in my normal routine and had to stop doing insanity for a few days. To be Honest I totally missed it! I didn't feel as awake, or energized, and I just felt blah. 

Now that we are back home (for a day) I went back into the middle of week two, even though I was on my first day of week 3 if I had not gone to PA. I decided instead of messing up the schedule I would stick to the days that the insanity calendar gives you. Better to do more than less anyway. 

Now I feel refreshed and back on track. It is truly amazing what a little (extremely hard) work out can do for the body. 

For those of you struggling to stay in your routine, remind yourselves how much better you feel when you do work out and how important it is to you to reach your goals. Before you know it, you will be back on the road to success and will be feeling fantastic in no time!

God Bless and Stay Motivated!

Fighting for Peace

This past week has been quite the ride. My husband and I are in the process of buying a house out of state, and for something we were so excited about it is so easy to get frustrated with the process. The last week I have learned that most professionals..well aren't too professional. We had been lied to and then thrown around like we were dead meat in a lions den. fortunately, the Lord is on our side and gave Jared and I the wisdom to deal with such people. We both had felt like ripping each of their heads off at one point or another but lucky for them we prayed instead. There is something to be said for having patience and keeping your cool. Although I felt angry and annoyed, Jesus, my husband and I worked as a team to make sure we put these people in their places, and received what we wanted. (professionally) We still are waiting to close, but we have found out that our lost time will be rewarded w. a nice chunk of change in our pockets. This isn't just luck. Our praying and making our relationship w. the Lord stronger through out all of this helped the most. It seems as though the more you focus on the Lord, the better things turn out. It is by no means easy, but going through your trials with Jesus is a lot better than alone. We know the Lord is guiding us, and we know the devil is trying to deceive and steel from us. The more we focus on the Lord the harder the devil tries to work against us. Focusing on Jesus and praying together keeps a peace in our hearts. A peace the Devil can not touch or disturb. It is ours because of our relationship with Jesus. Jesus wants to help us through our trial no matter how big or small they may be. If anyone feels lost or feels they need help finding the Lord please don't hesitate to leave a comment here or to send me a message. I am more than willing to help. Have a blessed week!

Wanting

I don't know about you, but to me it seems like people are always wanting. I want this, I want that. I know I am guilty of it. Probably on a daily basis I think about the things I Want.

I think it is great to have goals and to do your best to achieve them, but I also think we need to be more conscious of what others need and what we already have. Being thankful can really change your perspective on life.

I want everyone to give themselves a daily challenge of doing something for someone else, even if it is just a kind word. A little kindness can go a long way.

Don't be shy to help strangers either. You never know who you will bless in your acts of kindness.

That doesn't go to say you should ignore the ones closest to you though. the ones closest to you sometimes need to hear it the most, how much you appreciation and love them.
Stay Motivated and better yourself!
God Bless <3

old emotions

I wrote a piece for my Sister-in-law's published blog the last couple days. It is going to be all about my experience when I found out I was pregnant and how I got through it. I had not realized how emotional I still was about the past situation. I shed a few tears righting it, especially towards the end when I realized how blessed I am after going through such an experience. I hope you all read it and hopefully learn something out of it. I will be posting the link on here when the time comes. But in the mean time you should check out the other woman's pieces. here is the link-
Much Love and God Bless!

Here is a picture of my husband, Wyatt and I and how far we have come together.

New Year, New Beginnings

2012!!!
I am truly excited for this upcoming year. I have never made a "new year resolution list" before. I always felt that it was a waist of time, and that if I have a goal I shouldn't need a new year or a specific date to start it. But, this year I have a new attitude. 2011 was quite the year of ups and downs and although I learned a lot about myself, I am glad to put the past behind me and move on with my life. This year I Have written a new year resolution list and I am Extremely excited to get started and accomplish my goals! I am tired of wasting time so here goes nothing. I am ready to be successful and ready to move Forward and be the person God intended me to be. 

My List-

Read the Bible, Watch Pastors and Pray daily with my family.

Make a demo CD (preferably worship music) with at least one song that I wrote

Get a Fitness Certification (multiple maybe?)

Buy my Own gun (preferably a pink one ;-) )

Finish my business plan for my Bakery/Cafe

Write one article a week for my Blog (That is here! haha)

Go somewhere new

Finish my tattoo

Get a new piercing

Add to the family (puppy and or baby?)

Buy and move into our new house (that we are in the process of buying)

Go sky diving

Learn how to do something new

Do a fitness show (this one I am up in the air about, but I am working towards it even if I don't do it)

Road Trip :-D

Hold a fund raiser (help the hungry/animals)

Befriend new people

Get better at the guitar

Make/design clothing

Get better/learn Crochet/knitting

Get back into Riding horses

Get better at riding the 4 wheeler

Learn to cook new meals (Healthy meals)

Grow a Garden

Build something

Make a pair of shoes

Save $$ for my future boob job ;-)

Save $$ for my future Challenger (or another car..)

Go on Vacation!!

Fix a car (something I haven't done before)

Sight see. Arboretums, wineries, lakes, rivers, mountains, Beaches (I haven't been to) ect.

I don't drink much anymore accept the occasional glass of wine or beer/drink, But I do really want to go to Coyote Ugly!! lol


I will be posting as I accomplish my goals, and God Willing I can do it all this year!!

My list may be different or similar to your own and I would love to hear some of my readers goals as well and hopefully we will accomplish them together! Much love and God Bless! It is a New year and a New day, I plan on making the best of it!

Back in Action!

Hey my lovely readers!
It has been a little while since I have been on here, but don't worry it is for good cause! Since the weather got nicer I felt the need to spend more time with my son outside and get a nice tan!
I have still been working out at least 4-6 days a week doing runs and lifting weights about 3 times a week. When the weather gets cooler I do plan on starting insanity again except this time I want to do the diet plan as well.
But lets not jump ahead of myself.. On a different note there is a modeling event in PA the end of July I plan on attending to start to (finally) build my portfolio and get some real experience under my belt.
I actually started crocheting in the mean time to keep my mind and hands busy while I am at home. It is a little hard and my lack of patience makes it hard to stick with it..but I am still trying to keep it up so I can say I accomplished something new.
But back to modeling! I am so excited to do this event, I have been thinking about it all day everyday just about. I feel it has really been my motivation for my running and lifting this summer, along with all the fitness model pictures I have right next to my bed to remind me of how I would like to look! haha.
Again on a different note, I have found it is extremely hard to stay motivated career wise.. Lately I have been thinking of everything from owning a coffee shop to being a nurse to going to cosmetology school to doing Real Estate. (and of course doing modeling and singing on the side!)  but Wyatt is getting fussy since I won't let him put his input on here (aka saldfkalkjfaslfj haha) So I am glad to of caught you up on my exciting and motivated life and I hope you are all still staying on track with your own goals.
God Bless and have many beautiful days!

Day 24 Work Out

Ok now everything is all caught up and hopefully I will be able to find the extra time in the day to keep posting!
Today is a Recovery Day...Kind of..

Warm Up- 3 min
   Breath exercises by inhaling and lifting arms above head exhaling while bringing arms down. Repeat twice.

Spread legs more than shoulder width apart, hold arms over head and bend over into yoga table top move. Contract back twice.
Drop hands to floor and roll back up slowly.
Repeat 2 times.
Do the same moves a third time but lunge to the right side while still bent over. Contract twice.
Come to center and roll up breath exercise twice and then do the same with left side.
Rest 25 sec.

Breath exercise twice then go into Plank Work- 1 min
    Push up position, hop legs in and roll up.
repeat. 2nd time hop in then out then in again. (hop in twice)
repeat again and hop 4 times.
Rest- 10 sec

Plank Pulse- 2min
inhale and exhale then go into Plank Position again. This time lift  left leg and pulse up 8 times. Roll up then do it again with right foot.
Repeat doing 16 reps

Downward Dog (with wide spread legs)- 45 sec
Hamstring Stretch- 1 min 15 sec
  Move to left side and hold ankle. Pull towards chest. after 30 sec switch to right side. After another 30 sec go back to center hold and then roll up.
Rest- 45 sec

Squats- 1 min 20 sec
   Squat slowly 16 times
Squat hold and pulse- 1 min 10 sec
   hold a deep squat, squeeze inner thighs together w.o moving feet then pulse up and down keeping your tummy tight 16 times. Then hold after 16 reps for 5 sec.
Rest- 35 sec

Lunges-45 sec
  Hands over your head go into a lunge to the left. Hip over knee and left knee over left ankle. Pulse up and down 16 times.
Rest- 10 sec
Squats- 20 sec 16 reps
Squat hole and pulse- 30 sec
   Pulse then hold with 15 sec left. When done roll back up.
Rest-10 sec
Lunges-45 sec
  Same as lunges before but do right side.
Lunge hold- 30 sec
  With 20 sec left do 16 pulses.

Plie Yoga Stretch- 2 mins
  Turn feet out in squat position. Hold arms out to each side of you, bend over and touch right palm to floor next to right foot. Left arm should be straight in the air. Shoulder should be to knee. After 1 min switch sides.
Come up and lift arms above head.
Rest- 1 min

Quad Strengtheners- 1 min
  Go down on all 4's (hands and knees) Lift knees up so you are on toes and hands. Lift right straight back keeping left knee up. Lift leg up 16 times.
Put knees down and do Childs Pose (on shins and reach forward with hands head down)
Repeat with left leg in air.
Make sure shoulders elbows and wrists are lined up.
Rest- 30 sec
Oblique Work- 30 sec
   Same position as quad strengtheners but instead of lifting leg straight up behind you, lift knee to your shoulder. (Bring leg up on your side.) 16 reps
Go to childs pose then switch sides for another 30 sec.
Downward Dog- 20 sec
then Walk to feet with hands and stretch.

Hip Flexor Stretch- 2 mins 30 sec
  Flatten back foot so front heel lines up with back arch. One hand on the ground by front foot other hand in the air. Hold.
Bring Feet together and Switch sides. Bring feet back together, stretch then roll up.

Table top balance pose- 2 mins
   Step forward hands in the air. Bend over so your at a 90 degree angle. Lift back foot up and balance. Keep tummy tight
After a min switch sides.
Put feet down and roll up

Knee to Chest- 1 min 30 sec
  Bring left knee to chest and hold with both hands (45 sec)
  Bring right knee to chest and hold with both hands (45 sec)

Knee to Oblique- 1 min
  Hold right knee with right hand lift to your side and hold for 30 sec. Hold left arm out for balance.
  Hold left knee with left hand lift to your side and hold for 30 sec. Hold roght arm out for balance.

Hamstring stretch- 15 sec
Walk feet open and go to Hip Openers- 30 sec
  squat position with elbows at knees..pushing knees out. Sit back into the squat for the last 5 sec.

Hands to Knees and contract back 4 times
Drop hands to the floor for hamstring stretch. Grab each elbow w. opposite hand and swing right to left while still bent over. Relax the neck and body. Roll up while still holding elbows.
Then inhale while moving arms up and down when exhale.
Bring feet together, then inhale bringing arms up and exhale bringing arms down.



Food-
Breakfast- Fiber One Cereal
Lunch- Peanut butter and banana sandwich
midmeal- fruit
dinner-Chicken and veggies


For those of you Not doing Insanity..
Go for a short slow bike ride. Try and just loosen your muscles up and don't forget to stretch when you are done!
Good luck and God Bless!!