As long as you don't add syrupy sugar mixes to your sangria it's a great choice for catching a little buzz when eating healthy! Everything in moderation!

 

It's the day after Memorial Day Weekend. I am proud of myself, I did every scheduled workout and followed the 21 day fix plan almost perfectly. Holidays and Sundays for that matter are usually an excuse for me to go buckwild when trying to lose weight. 

In the past I would've purposely went out of my way to eat crud because, hey, it's a holiday, I have been eating healthy! Break out the brownies, cake, doritos, mac n cheese etc. I totally am all for these things in moderation, but not for a full weekend! Or even all day long, like I used to.  I am finally waking up to this.

I did have a pina colada because there is this one bar here it's only open in the summer and they are fantastic there. I had some extra protein a couple things here and there but it was NOWHERE near the bingefest I usually partake in. It may have been because I am a dork and went to no parties just hung out on the beach and went for a walk with my kids.  We'll see what happens when I have to go to a party and have no control over the food. When there is a plethora of cookies, taco dip, hot dogs, pies, oh man it will be hard. The food has a way of seducing me. Must learn moderation, that is the key.

 

P90X3 Challenge Group. Join in! How, how can you say no to that face? All Tony wants you to do is join a P90X3 challenge group before the sale ends this May.  I have been doing P90X3 for about 6 weeks now and telling you about my journey.  So far from eating clean and hanging out with Tony 30 minutes a day I lost about 12 pounds.  I was terrified to try P90X3 because the other 2 programs looked so intense and Tony looks so crazy.  But the workouts are a great mix of tough, challenging and doable.  There is always a way to modify, or just stop if you have to.  

Why join a challenge group with me?

You get support

You get a meal plan that works!

You get accountability  

You get recipes

You get shakeology 

You will be working out in the luxury of your own home

You will check in with all the others who are doing this along side with you in a private forum

I truly want to help you see to it that your goals are met.  I have a deep compassion inside this sarcastic shell.

Have you ever started a fitness program or diet and quit before you met your goal? How about getting a gym membership but never going or buying equipment you never use? Joining a challenge group makes all the difference. When you are doing planks and squats and pushups in your house you know your fellow challengers are suffering with you that day.  You know you have to check in daily and let everyone know you did your workout and you ate clean that day.  But we are not angry people.  When you need the support to keep going, to follow the meal plan we are there. 

So do it already, make today the day that you begin your journey to meet your health and fitness goals. Fill out my contact form to be a part of my challenge group.

I know my blog is new therefore you cannot have been following my story for long.  But if you are interested in starting your own fitness journey, would like to try P90X3 and have me as your coach, consider joining a challenge group! P90X3 challenge packs are ON SALE this month! 
Joining a challenge group has made all the difference with me. 16 pounds gone. You get a meal plan, accountability, support etc. And you can learn from my mistakes. I have all kinds of great advice because I have started already.
Having Tony Horton on dvd is like having a personal trainer in your living room. I didn't think I would like him at first, or the workouts but I look forward to seeing his face now and the workouts are really great. 

By the way the workouts are only 30 minutes! Fill out my contact form for details. Summer is on it's way!

P90X3 Second Block Quick Review: Today was MMX workout done right in my living room. I am really so uncoordinated it's ridiculous. I can't even handle these punch kick sprawl combos imagine if I tried dancing? Disaster.
Early in the morning, before my workout my friend wanted to come visit and go for a walk with me and the kiddies.  I was so happy she came to see us. Gorgeous day out got in some time to talk about what horrible things I do.  That's what I love about working out a home. Usually it's one of the first things I do, but because I can push play instead of schlepping myself to a gym, I got some good girl time in and did my workout after.
Now I am eating my favorite thing, spaghetti squash lasagna.  But I must admit: I am hardcore craving tres leche cake. Like a fiend, like a crack monster. It's bad. Not sure what I will do about this. I know it's ok to indulge a little once in a while, I am learning this moderation thing, but I have 25 lbs to lose, so I think an indulgence for me should be no more than once a week right now.
How often a week do you think a cheat meal is ok? Anyone get in a workout today?

The past three weeks on the 21 day fix could not have been possible for me without these cookies. They are from the 21 day fix meal plan book and they are scrumptious. Even though I indulged in these babies a few nights a week, I still lost 9 pounds in three weeks.  Yeah I think I am pmsing, can't stop thinking about chocolate.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA

Let's kick this blog off right.  With a dish that will wipe away all of your pasta cravings and leave you begging for more.  Because pasta is the devil.  This is creamy yet there is no cheese.  Although cheese has not yet been found to be as evil as gluten and grains by most people leaving it out can save some calories.  This recipe I learned from my challenge group ladies.  It's really really hard to make as you will see. 

one baked spaghetti squash seeded and scraped

one jar of marinara sauce

1 package of chicken sausage (I used applegate farms sweet Italian)

3 eggs

garlic powder

Scramble the eggs and dump everything in a baking dish

Mix well

Bake at 350 degrees until firm to the touch

One serving is about 1 1/2 cups 

For a  complete meal make a salad and garlic bread.

Do not have any garlic bread, just watch your husband and kids eat the garlic bread, wipe the tear from your eye.