Today... have to ice my tender heel... :/ THIS is not good for a half marathon coming up on Sunday! o_O But starting the ibuprofen today!!!

Tomorrow we get back out there and try to tackle a 5/6 miler... and then Friday a 3/4 miler... and that's it. 13.1 miles on Sunday!!!

Diet is rough... not enough good fuel today. The heat doesn't help. But I am hydrating!!

Hope today has been a good day for you and if not, don't worry. Tomorrow is another opportunity to make it a great day!!

Tonight we move forward with the Health and Wellness Event in Gurnee at our new business partner's Gold's Gym!!! 6:30... free food and valuable information!!! See who ever wants to make a change there!!

Alright! Alright!! Alright!!! You bloggers get the week off to a good start?! Cause I am in a GOOD mood! My scale finally displayed 1?4!!!! YES!!! If I can just get it to 1?0 Or a bit under like 1?8... I will be happy... I'm just looking for the wiggle room at this point. So, even though I did not stick to a hard core 4wks... what I DiD commit to has made a difference. Hope that all of the challenge takers got to see some progress today!

Now, you email recipients welcome to receiving the posts on my ChangeForLife blog!! If you do not want to be on this list, please feel free to let me know... I swap the emails out every couple months or so. But feel free to email a declination to changeforlifeshoppe@yahoo.com (No hard feelings, really!) ;)

Now, Ms. Dreamer!!! Way to go!!! I prefer your Dr. to clear you be your primary or general physician but if the doctor of your choice is willing to give you a clean bill of health, that will do.

Keep up with your logging and I commend you on the pow wow you had with Neil. That is the way to go... I do hope that he is behind you every step of the way!!

Let me know what you do as far as working out today on tomorrows post, please... And don't forget how important it is to increase your hydration!! Did you buy that pretty little water bottle to enjoy sipping out of? Lol...

I will post everyday and touch base with you during the business hours... I look forward to hearing how your first day went!!! So exciting!! ... And, when you receive your ChangeForLife products from Market America... please send me a text... I have to go over specific instructions so that you get the most out of your products... =)

And... for my log:

I did have my Isotonix cocktail and then went out for a little 3.64 mile run (IN THIS HEAT) o_O and then returned to have my protein shake and a lot of water!!! Now, after a nice play date with my kids in the pool, it looks like I am going to have some lean grilled steak and a big salad... later on I will probably have a little trail mix.

Make it a great day fellow bloggers and make EVERYDAY count!

Alright... about to get that email list shifted and I HAVE to wish all of you Dads A Very Happy Father's Day!!! =)

The weekend is my baby's daddy... so talk to you all on Monday!!!

Anyone wanting to challenge yourself... Get organized and have a weekly plan!!! THAT will ensure success!!!

Here are a few MYTH busters for ya'... as per Bill Phillips

Myth: If women lift weights, they get bulky!

Fact: Resistance exercise helps women create lean, toned bodies!!

Myth: Weight training is only for young athletes!

Fact: People of ALL ages should be weight training!!

Myth: The longer you exercise, the better.

Fact: Too much exercise PREVENTS results!!

Myth: Muscles grow while you're working out.

Fact: Muscles grow while you're resting and recuperating!!

Myth: To lose fat, and improve your body, don't eat.

Fact: To build a lean, healthy body, you HAVE to eat!! (Fuel!!)

Myth: People who overeat lack willpower.

Fact: Overeating is a natural instinct!!

Myth: You have to count every calorie you eat!

Fact: You should count "PORTIONS," not calories!!!

Myth: If you "eat right," you don't need to take supplements.

Fact: Studies show that a high percentage of us DO need to take supplements!!

and finally...

Myth: You HAVE to eat 'perfectly' all the time!

Fact: There's NO such thing as eating "perfectly."

Last post of the day... I promise!!! Just gotta' let my faithful email recipients know that I will be updating the email list and giving that option to a new 10 people starting tomorrow. :/

I DO hope that you will all continue logging on through the link... just type it in or copy and paste it to your url bar! Maybe even add it to your menu bar as a favorite... =)

http:shift-strive-smile.blogspot.com

This motivational work is growing leaps and bounds because of loyalty like yours! And for that I thank you...

P.s.

Eventually, the email list will come all the way around... and you first 10 will be on the V.I.P. list again!! ;)

Make it an amazing weekend!!!! xoxo

Alright Green Eyed Dreamer... This post's for you! (And anyone else reading this that wants change NOW!) ;)

LOG! LoG! Log... You Have to know where you are starting to be able to truly see how far you have gone. No and, if or buts about it. Make the time... and start a log that is ALWAYS with you...You can comment on this blog as your log as well... I will be on here once or twice a day looking for any questions, comments or concerns.

Start on Monday with a morning weight and take your measurements. ALL of your measurements...each arm, each thigh, bust, waist, hips!! And then, we begin your journey.

There IS no diet... we just change the way that you think of food. It is now fuel! The key is really, if GoD didn't put it on the Earth for you to consume, then it really isn't meant for you to eat. And THAT does NoT mean not to enjoy your pizza or your baked goods or dressings... Just NOT on a daily basis... You are allowed one cheat day a week and if you falter during the week , just admit it to yourself and move on. It's going to happen. You want that damn cookie or cupcake. Eat one or two cookies... Just not a handful or half a pack. You see where we're going???

Now, I will email you your list of foods and prep guide lines...

Let's make THIS Dream a reality!!! We can do it together every step of the way... And trust me, you are far from alone! There is a sea of people with the same struggles and set backs. The difference is that there are some people that chose to do something about it and some that chose to let life happen on it's own. Way to be a master of your own destiny and give glory to your higher power by utilizing your body the way it was created to be used!!!!!!!!