Fast Train Mama

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If it works stick with it!

Down another 1.2 lbs.

Hubby was noticing my weight loss and jumped on board the fasting train:)

The Fast Diet works!

So I jumped on the stair machine at the gym with him to prove I could do it.

Broke out into a major sweat! Heat rises and the machine is elevated so high all I could feel was the heat from the room. It was an amazing motivation to work out beside your partner in crime:)

We are heading out of town for Easter break next week and I am definitely looking forward to spending time with my family. Lots of walking and of course vacation munching!

Linking up with Weigh-In Wednesday, Fat to Fit, Jill Conyers

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Taste of the Beach

What an amazing week! We took a couple of days off and headed to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our nephew flew in from St. Louis on Thursday so it was a weekend filled with family and food.

We went out for dinner Friday night for Taste of the Beach by the Outer Banks Restaurant Association.

We chose Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe as a recommendation from a awesome realtor. Food was amazing and service was outstanding! I had the Buffalo Shrimp as an appetizer and the Shrimp Fettuccine for my main course. Everything was fresh local seafood!


After eating out all weekend I truly thought the scale would rise. Jumping on the scale this morning I am down 1.6 lbs! 

I am still doing the Fast Diet 2 days a week which seems to be working well. Additionally, I am keeping a written log of everything I consume in order to keep me accountable during the Fast Diet. Since we were out of town gym time has been lacking but I plan on getting back into the swing of things by the weekend.

Linking up with Weigh-In Wednesday, Jill Conyers, Blog Hop Friday.

Fast Diet

Who has heard of the Fast Diet?

I actually had the radio on in the car for once (no cartoons blaring) hearing about the Fast Diet 5:2 and Dr. Michael Mosley.

Fast Diet book is based on the documentary Eat, Fast and Live Longer - Horizon. The first release of the book Fast Diet was in the UK. Amazon UK Fast Diet book has over positive 738 reviews and the testimony reviews are amazing!

The the Fast Diet is based on intermittent fasting on a weekly 5:2. Two days of 500 calorie intake continued with eat what you like the rest of the time.

Using short-term calorie restriction/fasting may be effective when it comes to:

• Reducing blood glucose and insulin levels
• Increasing fatty acid oxidation 
• Sparing and preserving muscle tissue
• Increasing various health factors (lower inflammation, lower blood pressure, reduced oxidative stress, increased protection against neuro-degenerative diseases and more)
• Keeping the metabolism strong/healthy 

I dived in! 

First week of results: Weight loss 2.2lbs! 

Finally breaking my plateau:)

Workouts

Wednesday: Fast
Thursday: PiYo
Friday: Fast
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Rest
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Fast & PiYo

Fasting based on a Monday-Sunday week.

What do you think about the Fast Diet 5:2?

Linking up with Weigh-In Wednesday

It Is Getting Pretty Muddy In Here

Yes, Ladies it is True! I have finally registered for a Pretty Muddy:)

Where? Richmond, Virginia at the Pocahontas State Park

When? September 28, 2013

I have been looking for a fun women's obstacle race for a while and the Pretty Muddy fits the bill perfectly. Hubby gave his 2 thumbs-up and I registered just in time for the Early Registration before March 1! I am excited to get Totally Cute and Extremely Muddy!

Registration for the Pretty Muddy is open all the way to the day of the race but the earlier you register the cheaper the price. So save some $$$$ and register now!

Have you noticed the new blog design? 

Amazing blog design by Hubby Jack Blog Designs!

Workouts have been lacking with feeling under the weather:(

2 weeks = 2 workouts

So with plenty of rest under my belt thanks to my wonderful hubby it is time to get back to work!

Who is going to join me for a Pretty Muddy race?

Linking up with Weigh-In Wednesday, Jill Conyers, Daily Dose of Davis, Blog Hop Friday

MS Possible

In 2005, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Usually I only get extreme reactions once every 3 months.

Personally, it takes everything I have just to move my aching body out of the bed during these weeks. The hubby says he can always tell because one of my eyes looks extremely smaller, or slight eye drooping in my right eye.

It has definitely been a MS-ing week!

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another.

After initial diagnoses, I was with an amazing team of MS specialist in Augusta, Georgia. Which gave me added hope in my future for having a fulfilling life with children.

I have high expectations of myself on a physical level because I know that I need to optimize taking care of myself in order to live a long and productive life.

I try to be a positive force of nature in all circumstances, as I know that I am Blessed and there are people who have far worse life-threatening conditions.

I can do all thing through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

Every step you take matters in making a better version of yourself!

Learn more about Multiple Sclerosis here.

Do you have an obstacle that you want to overcome?

Linking up with Weigh-In Wednesday, Fitness Friday, Talk Less Say More, Daily Dose of Davis, Blog Hop Friday, Weekly Workouts Roundup

Weighting

I know you have been all weighting for some pictures!

Let's just say I tipped over the 200lbs on the scale with my first pregnancy and it might have had something to do with all those yummy ice cream sandwiches:) 

Oh how babies can change your body!

Cooper born 07/08/09

First picture was May 2010 at approximately 189-181lbs, second picture was October 2011 approximately 150-148lbs. It took me a total of 2 years to get down to my pre-Cooper weight! 

I was determined to return to my pre-baby weight before we decided to get pregnant again.

Hitting 189lbs in my second pregnancy June 2012. Cute pregnancy pout if I must say!

Caroline 06/29/2012

February 2013

Weigh-In Wednesday

163lbs

Down 1lb! My body seems to be lovin the 160's:)

Workouts

Wed - Yoga Burn

Thursday - PiYo and Kettlebell Sculpt

Friday - Tone It Up! and Kettlebell Intro

Sat - Kettlebell Cardio

Sunday - Rest

Monday - Kettlebell Intro

Tuesday - Rest 

Linking up with Weigh-In Wed, Fitness Friday, Daily Dose of Davis FF, That Blog Hop Friday

Measuring UP

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I have been on a plateau for over a month in weight loss, but I can tell a difference in my body just by the way my clothes are fitting. So with the help of my wonderful hubby we did measurements of my entire body at the beginning of the week and will be doing them at least once a month to see progress in inches not pounds. At the end of the day if I can progress down in a pants size that is all that matters!

Weigh-In

164.0

Measurements

Neck 13 

Chest 37.5 

Midway 32 

Waist 37.5

Hips 42
Thigh 23

Knee 15.5

Calf 14

Forearm 9

Bicep 12

As you can see my boobs and waist are the same size:( 

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Workouts

Wed - TurboKick

Thursday - Intro to Kettlebells with Brook Benten (DVD)

Friday - Zumba

Sat - Intro to Kettlebells 

Sun - Intro to Kettlebells 

Mon - OFF

Tues - PiYo & Kettlebell Cardio

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Linking up with Weigh-In Wed, Fitness Friday. Jill Conyers FF, Talk Less Say More, Daily Dose of Davis, Mals Miles.

Memory Of

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In Memory of

Margaret Holland Grady

1919-2013

My Great-Grandmother passed away this week at the ripe age of 93.

She was a wonderful woman who constantly put her family first.

I am 33 and if I live 60 more years what do I want to achieve with my life?

I want to be a wonderful wife to my husband and mother to my children.

I want to achieve a healthy lifestyle whether in weight loss or just being active with my family.

At the end of the day family is the most important aspect of my life.

What do you want to achieve?

Workout

Wed - TurboKick

Thurs - PiYo

Friday - Zumba

Sat - OFF Class

Sun - OFF Class

Mon - Pilates

Tues - OFF 

Weigh-In Wednesday

162.8

Linking with 5 in Feb & Daily Dose of Davis

Why I joined the Gym and gave up my iPhone!! Plus Weigh-In Wednesday

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Can we get real for a second? I have three kiddos one girl Caroline 6mos, one boy Cooper 3yrs, & Taylor 20yrs my stepdaughter who is away at college.

Initially I thought, "When the New Year rolls around I will so get up at 4 am to get my workout on!" 

How many times did that happen? = 0

What? Well a gym membership is not exactly in our budget for the Spring of 2013 = Taylor getting married:) Compromise was to give up my ohhhhh expensive brand new iPhone cost plus monthly plan.

The reality is that it is too easy to jump ship and go to the gym. The benefits out weigh the constant checking of Facebook status:) Where did we join the gym? YMCA of course!

Benefits:

• FREE group exercise classes: aerobics, pilates, yoga, spinning and more
• Open gym, swim, racquetball, volleyball, basketball
• FREE Child Watch (6 weeks to 5 years old) Hello FREE Childcare!!!
• Full-service locker rooms
• Special member pricing for all programs

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I am personally looking forward to the FREE group exercise classes and trying Zumba! Back in the ole' college days I loved to go out with the girls dancing...so yes I am going to try to relive my young adult life while breaking a sweat. Plus the FREE Childcare makes it so easy!

Discounted programs such as swim lessons and soccer for ages starting at 3 years old make it perfect for my family. 

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Now on to the Good Stuff! Since I am joining the gym and have typically done my posting in the morning, I had to do a little reflecting. Decided to switch my weigh-ins to Wednesday to join some other lovely ladies during the week. Sometimes less is more = Post less yet have more meaty bloggy post. Sounds like a winner? 

So here is to my new & first Weigh-In Wednesday! 

163.2

Gained 1.8 lbs:( No fears ladies tomorrow is a new day.