New Year, New Goals

It's 2015.  Everyone is talking about their new resolutions, but I'm going for new goals.   I've been reading a lot of personal development books and everything I've read states that if you right down your goals and have a plan to achieve them, you are much more likely to achieve them.  So here are mine:

1.) Become more organized. 

This is a big one.  My husband, being the amazing man he is LOVES a neat house.  He hates clutter and he loves that everything has a place.  While it drives me freaking bonkers sometimes, he has a point.  In the book I read, "Eat that Frog" It talks about stopping procrastinating.  And once again point was made.  Instead of walking in the door and putting off all of the mass amounts of paperwork I receive I'm going to take care of it.  This will  help me be less stressed, and for sure improve my relationship.

2.) Wake up earlier/go to bed earlier

This goal ties into my next goal.  But hitting snooze 5 times a morning is a waste of my life.  Plus then I end up rushing like crazy to get out the door.  NO thank you.

3.)Start working out again.

I felt so much better  when I was working out regularly.  I definitely  miss it, and I miss seeing the changes in my body.  Also, my amazing  best friend Stephanie is getting married in June and we are going to Florida  in March for her Bachelorette party.  I want to be able to be in a bikini and not be self conscious.  I'm not sure this goal is entirely possible, because baby stretch marks are no joke for me.  It's sad our society is so judgemental of them, and that I fall into that trap.  But I'd still take all these marks over not having my precious baby girl.  One of my biggest dilemmas for working out is finding the time.  That's where goal 2 ties into this goal.  Coming home working out and them showering really limits the time I have with Savannah sp morning work outs are going to become a new thing.

4.)Read more books & watch less TV

For Christmas my hubby got me a tablet to read books on, which I'm in love with.  It'll help me not have as much clutter around the house with the 50 bazillion books I want to read.  Also reading calms me, which is a lot better than watching TV every night before bed.   Plus, the number of hours I spend watching TV each week is asinine.  I don't want family time to be centered around a TV screen, especially as Banana gets older.

So these are my top 4 goals, not for the year, but to improve my life.  What are your goals?

T25 Beta: Week 6 Day 2

Today was speed 2.0!  Omg did I have fun with this workout!  It is non-stop for 25 minutes but it's a blast!  There are three rounds and you do them three times in varying incriments of time.  You don't have time to focus on how much time is left because you are CONSTANTLY moving!  I enjoyed Every. SINGLE. MINUTE! 

Once again it focused A LOT on the core, which is nice because that's def. Lacking in Alpha.  Shaun T is a genius though.  Without Alpha, there is NO WAY I could have made it through these workouts. 

I never thought I could have ever enjoyed working out.  But I love it.  I really really love it!  Sometimes it's rough making the time to workout, especially 6 weeks in.  However, to be successful that's what I have to do.  I've been reading alot of personal development books and I'm learning so many ways to improve my life, and making small changes every day is going to get me to what I want!  I'm already on my way to having the body I've always wanted!  Though I have to say the image I had in my head is so much different now then it was 6 weeks ago. I wanted to be back at 120 pounds six weeks ago.   I wanted to be the teeny tiny girl my husband met 5 years ago.  Now I don't want to be skin and bones.  I want to be toned and able to kick someone twice my sizes ASS!  I want to be a beast!  I'm thinking I'm going to start saving my pennies for one of the workout that involves more weights and the big bars.  I want to lift! 
My best friend is getting married this year, and at her wedding I want to not have to suck in or feel self conscious in a bridesmaid dress for the FIRST time in my life.   I want to feel as good, as Joshua thinks I am.  Making him and Savannah proud.  That is my goal.  

T25: Beta Begins! Week 6 Day 1

I know you all were probably thinking day one would start on a Monday.  But I know the weeks get busy sometimes and since I actually LIKE working out on Sundays, I figured I'd start today JUST in case one day I don't feel like working out. 

After an overly exciting weekend, it was nice to get back to some normalcy.  My amazingly beautiful best friend got engaged at Joe Louis Arena while we were all there celebrating hers and Joshua's birthday.  So needless to say, it was eventful! 

Today was rather eventful too!  Savannah and I went to the park with all my closest girls and my nieces and nephews.  So not only did I get workout today, I also went for an amazing little walk through the park for a couple hours!

So to the main event:  I STARTED BETA TODAY!!!!  Let me tell you, Beta is already more fun than Alpha.  Its hard to tell you how its "more fun," but it just is.  The moves are more complex so it takes more concentration.  It makes the time go faster.  The name of the first beta workout is Core Cardio.  So not only is it a cardio workout, its a core workout.  Let me tell you my abs are going to be hurting tomorrow! My legs might too!  After a week of taking it easy, I can tell my muscles are going to be aching.  I needed the workout though!  A week is way too long to not fully workout.

My workouts are definitely paying off though.  Some SUPER awesome news:  All of my jeans were dirty and in the wash, so I pulled out a pair i haven't been able to fit into for 2 years.  And GUESS WHAT.  THEY FIT!!!!  Even still the waist was too large!!!  My thighs won't fit into a smaller pair right now though, so I guess I need to get a few more belts! 

Radio Silence

If any of you have been wondering where I have been the last few days, I shall tell you.

I have been in PAIN!!!

I helped my big sister move from a THREE Story apartment into a TWO story house.  I helped out for just about 3 hours and went up and down stairs more times than I can count.  I also helped my step dad carry a TON of HEAVY furniture.

Needless to say.  I did NOT start Beta this week :(

BUT I will be starting next week!  I haven't worked out at all this week aside from squats and lunges today.  I'm trying to let my very very sore body heal before I hop into a completely different/more difficult work out.  Even my chiro (who I was able to get in today to get checked out) said its probably a good thing to let my body recover for a few days.  So I feel better for slacking.  Though a large part of myself is upset.  For some reason I feel like I'll gain back the 6 inches back that I lost for taking it easy for a week.  Obviously I know that's not logical but sometimes I can't help but feeling that way.  So, back at it hard next week!

T25: Alpha Complete!!!

WELL I am officially done with Alpha!  That is 5 weeks down, 5 more to go!  I'm actually really excited to start Beta.  From everyone I've talked to, Beta is more fun and enjoyable than Alpha, so that makes me even more excited!  My weight really hasn't dropped more than a couple pounds, but I'm ok with it becaaaauuussseeeee:  I've lost SIX INCHES all over my body.  Yup!  You read that right!  SIX INCHES in FIVE WEEKS.  I could NOT be HAPPIER!!!! Here is it broken down:'

Waist Before:  32.5 Inches
Waist After: 30 Inches
Total Lost: 2.5 Inches!!!

Stomach Before:  37 Inches
Stomach After: 36 Inches
Total Lost: 1 Inch!!!

Hips Before: 41 Inches
Hips After: 39.5 Inches
Total Lost:  1.5 Inches!!

Left Thigh Before: 24 Inches
Left Thigh After:  23.5 Inches
Total Lost: .5 Inches!

Right Thigh Before:  24.5 Inches
Right Thigh After: 24 Inches
Total Lost .5 Inches

Yup.  That just happened!  And now for some pictures!!! I'll be having Josh take better ones for my progress page tomorrow, but I just HAD to share these now!

T25: Week 5 Day 3

Today was one of the most stressful days I've had in awhile.  I didn't get in my ShakeO and could definitely tell.  Its hunting time of the year, which means Joshua is away trying to feed us for the year, and I'm riding solo.  Makes it 10xs more difficult when I have Nana Banana by myself. 

I didn't get in my Ab Intervals workout last night, which made me really irritated.  But I have managed to not eat out at all due to my meal planning which makes me feel a little better for not getting it in. 

So today was terrible.  I'm finding it harder to keep my anxiety in check at work lately.  There is so much going on, but I won't go into any further details.  Its just STRESSFUL.  Well, I decided to take the afternoon off since I was not getting ANYTHING done.  

I went home and immediately put in my workout.  It was Total Body Circuit day again, which ended up being the perfect workout today.   I was sweating like crazy.  And got in exactly what I needed.  I didn't even have to take my anxiety medication!  The workout cured all the anxiety I had.  I really enjoyed the fact that I was able to actually do more tap push ups than I ever have been able to do before! So once again I have to thank Shaun T for turning this frown upside down!

T25: Week 5 Day 1

LAST Week of ALPHA!!!!! I can't believe it was almost five weeks ago that I started this journey.  Seriously.  FIVE whole weeks!  Its been a crazy ride so far, and I'm almost half done with the whole program.  I'm not where I want to be QUITE yet, but I'm getting there.  As long as there is progress, its worth it, and I AM seeing progress.

One thing I'm trying differently this week, meal prep!  Let me tell you, day one of having every single meal already put together for me, was awesome!  I had MORE than enough to eat, and felt full all day, and knew everything I was eating wasn't bad for me! 

I spent Sunday afternoon going grocery shopping, and prepping all of my meals.  I made mason jar salads for lunch, egg muffins with fresh strawberries for breakfast, and cheese and almonds for snacks. Plus I still get my daily ShakeO! I made enough for both Joshua and me!  It took about an hour and a half to do all the chopping and preparing, but in the end I was very excited for my week.  Especially because I now don't have to worry about ANYTHING.  I now understand why so many people say meal prep is the key to success!  It will seriously help me from getting the munchies and getting a bag of sour cream and onion chips!

At work, I could tell my muscles were aching for some work!  My right quad was killing me.  I just needed to stretch it or something.  It was just hurting.  Seriously.  I could not WAIT for my workout today!  My workout was AMAZING, and I hate to brag, but I killed it!  I'm still doing some modified moves so I'm wondering if I should do another few weeks of Alpha before moving on to Beta, or if I should just keep on pushing to beta.  I'll have to ask my other coaches for some advice on that and get back to you all!

What are your favorite meals to prep for the week? I need more ideas!