Ok... So Sept 1st, I got out for a little 3 mile run!! I had not worked out for abt 2 months! So to be back at SOMETHING made me happy...
The plan for Sept? Get back to my basics that make me who I am.
Get out to run more. Make the time for my yoga. Start a strengthening regimen that includes core work outs. And keep all the other important balls from dropping in my juggling act of life!!
My marriage is in an extraordinary place and I plan to keep it that way for the rest of my life!
My kids are thriving at school, their athletics and in who they are becoming as individuals and I can't keep from being the best mom that I can be 24/7!
My home is finally almost completely organized!! One room down and 2 more to go for it to be the best that it can be!!
Our ChangeForLifeShoppe is helping people feel their VERY best EVERY day as well as informing people about a GREAT business opportunity that will make a big difference in their lives!
I am still caring for a dear friends little angel that brings about such a joy in my household!
I have begun a second business venture with a possible HUGE breakthrough company new to our region and am very excited to help get it off the ground!!
Finally, the people in my life, on an every day basis or not, they are the cream of the crop!! The ones that chose to not be in my life, I finally recognize that I am better off without... And I still try to keep them in my prayers for a better tomorrow for them.
So, I ask you now, what is YOUR reason not to get motivated to make some sort of change in YOUR today?!
We are ALL juggling our lives to be the best that it can be... No one knows how many more tomorrow's are in our future... SO MAKE TODAY ABOUT YOUR VERY BEST THAT YOU CAN BE!!!! Get more water in today or less cigarets in!! Smile at people that cross your path that you don't know!! Be active and get your heart beat going strong for 15min just because you can! Set your goals for the New Year NOW!!! Start 2013 having reached a mountain top!!!!
You don't know how?! Let us know, and maybe we can all give one another ideas to round off 2012 BiG!!! Only four months left... Just enough to make a real impression in your life!!! =D
.... So much for September plans, looks like I just decided on a 'Finish off 2012 Strong' plan!!! Lol! Who's with me?!

Today was my dead line for a few things:

I wanted to run my second marathon before I turned 40... CHECK!

I wanted to be at 1?5 by the time I turned 40... CHECK! (I got down 5 less!!)

I wanted to NOT be pregnant (again) at 40... CHECK!

I wanted to have a set job/career by the time I turned 40... CHECK!

I wanted to wear a 2 piece bikini (in public) AND be comfortable in it by the time I was 40...

CHECK!

I wanted to be making some sort of difference in people's lives on a daily basis... CHECK!

I wanted to be able to enjoy a marriage with the love of my life with ALL cards on the table... CHECK!

Last, but never least, I wanted to have the certainty that life, no matter how good or how bad, is ALWAYS worth living and fighting for... CHECK!

I have been very blessed in my life and am very pleased with my bucket list thus far. Many people have to be thanked that have supported me on a constant basis and put up with my skewed priorities; as well as my creator who lights my way on a large scale. So thank you Lord for all that I have and all that you allow me to be. And thank you David... for being my everything and my forever... <3

I try to love with no limits. I thrive on trying to help with no boundaries and hope that my children see how easy it really is to be that way. Therefor, I intend to live life giving Him Glory and enjoying all the days of my life as if they were my last.

What does THIS mean to you?! Lol... Well, you no longer have to know what I eat everyday!!! =D

This log has been a success and has brought me to many finish lines and I hope that you will ALL realize that YOU can do it to! Find your challenge... short term, hard, long term, easy or simply ONE STEP AT A TIME!!

My house is far from perfect. It needs a whole lot of attention actually... But I concentrate more on enjoying my six kids, my husband, my me time and the rest of my family and friends!! I know that it's not always easy and finding the balance is NOT ever spot on... But I also know that it's been worth it. Now that a few items are taken off my list... here is a brief summary of my new list:

Maintaining the strong relationship that we've worked so long and hard for with my baby!

Making more time for my amazing and beautiful kids!

Keeping unwanted weight OFF!

Strengthening and toning this ONE body I've been given!

Reorganizing my house!! (At least 3 rooms of it..)

Being a more spiritual role model for my family! (Because I DO believe that nothing is even possible without our higher power)

I'll still be as motivational as I can be... and hope that it helps you to stay on track or FIND your track...

As for the email list. Be warned... It is getting changed in the next few days, so please, feel free to keep logging on once you no longer receive the email updates. =)

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CHEMICAL BREAKDOWN 'IS' a FACT!!!

The 3 Day Military diet WORKS! My husband and I started it on the 25th of July and have shaved lbs. MOSTLY just by following the 3 days on the diet/ 4 days off!

I started @ 1?7/1?8 and today, after a long getaway and some real eating for fun, not so much fuel. Otherwise known as 4 'normal' days... I weighed in at 1?4!!!! Yes, I was down to 1?0 on Saturday morning and gained 4lbs... BUT I am NOW -4lbs.... from my original weight from when I started this Myth Bust!! And for someone who is trying to get the LAST 5/10 lbs off, THAT is Good!

Obviously, you have to find what works right for YOU...

(I )have needed to work harder at making sure to eat 'normally' and the portions are not usually BIG ones...

(My husband) has needed to make sure NOT to ALWAYS eat the wrong stuff and has to control his portions a bit more.

Funny thing is... he is finding that he frequently WANTS more of the good food on the 'normal' eating days but is too full to eat like he was used to!!!

AND that IS a good thing!!!!

He is -5 1/2lbs from the beginning with almost no working out and his eating habits are changing for the better!!!

WINNING!!!!!!

Have a great day today folks, and know that everything that you go out of your way to do for your health and happiness IS worth a fight!!

Well... our amazing get away to be a part of two special peoples celebration of a life started together as best friends and partners in this crazy journey on Earth has come to an end.

I have logged my cheating for the last 4 days as honest and accurately as possible, in my last posts Comments. Lol...

After the Saturday morning weigh in, I was at an OUTSTANDING 1?0!!! I am not going to lie... I AM a little afraid of stepping on that scale tomorrow morning. o_O But my baby and I have NEVER gotten away for such a long trip alone in 25 yrs! So, I'll TAKE the extra weight THIS time around with JOY! Cause I'm GOING to drop it again and keep working at keeping it off...

I will however, let you all in on how bad it is tomorrow in the A.M. Lol...

Now, I have 6 DAYS til I turn the BiG 4 0!!! And, I'm going to get there as sore as possible... =)

I will be challenging myself EVERY one of those days to welcome the 'Forty and Fabulous' club into my life with strength and endurance!! (... and a little pain, cause remember, THIS kind of self induced transformation can only be looked upon as I've heard before: 'Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body') Ha!!

I'm going to make an appointment with my chiropractor and massage therapist RIGHT NOW! Cause, I'm going to need it!! Evanston Wellness Revolution, here I come! Lol... o_O

Friday was our first day on a road trip and I am very proud to say that my husband and I stuck to the 3 Day!!
... Had 5 saltine crackers, 1 slice of cheddar cheese and a small apple for breakfast. Had a hard boiled egg and a slice of toast for lunch. And dinner was 1 cup of tuna, 1/2 a banana and a whole cup of vanilla ice cream. =)

Saturday, I weighed in at 1?0 !!!! Yes folks, lost 8lbs again!! ( and remember, I started -3 already from my start weight! :)
Breakfast was 1/2 a waffle, 2 sausage links some scrambled eggs, oj and black coffee. =o
Lunch was 1 big 'ol slice of three meat pizza.
Dinner was waffle fries w/my very first 'Blue Moon', 2 chicken enchiladas verdes w/rice and some fruity bubbly!
Snacked on a couple handfuls of chips and some trail mix.
(Hope that's enough 'normal' eating for the 'chemical' breakdown!! Lol...

Today's breakfast was a waffle and 3 thin slices of bacon, oj and a piece of toast.
We have a wedding to attend and celebrate later, so I'll comment later on how I fueled..

Please do YourSelf a great big favor and implement just one change to get YOU on the path to a healthier and happier life! (Just plan your week ToDaY!) ... And then "Find Your Greatness"!!!