Getting in Shape: The Question Isn't CAN YOU? It's WILL YOU?

Everybody has the ability to get in shape, but it is up to each individual person to choose if they want to! Change has to start with you!

Here's my story...
I'm currently 27 years old and it was two years ago that I finally decided that I was going to get in shape!! In college I was able to stay in shape, because I walked everywhere. Living on campus and walking to class everyday was a fabulous and EASY routine. After graduating I got an office job and unfortunately have been sitting on my butt ever since. I was able to keep my weight in check by walking my dog, doing a Jillian Michael's video now and then, but I was never able to devote myself to a routine. That changed two years ago when I got up early one morning before work and just started running!

That morning I ran about a mile and was really tired, but I did it!! I got up the next day and did it again! Wow...two days in a row...and I was sort of enjoying it!? Crazy! So there began my first fitness routine...Running! If you would have told me in high school that I would enjoy running one day, I would have called you insane!! I kept running at least 4 - 5 times a week. Usually between 1-3 miles. The next year, I started training for my first half-marathon. I started running 3-5 miles a day regularly and then even more miles on the weekend. I ran my first half marathon last October on a very VERY rainy day, but I did it! I made the choice to get up every morning and it had paid off!!

The rain let up a little during the race, but it was pouring for most of it.

My participation medal!!!!!! I did it!

I decided to keep running after the half-marathon, but not as much and not as often. Why? 1. I had reached my goal! 2. It turned cold!!!!! So I was back to being inconsistent. What do I do now?

My sister-in-law started having great success with the Beachbody programs and decided to become a coach. She told us about Shakeology and the different programs. My husband & I decided to start taking Shakeology. I have always struggled with nutrition, so the Shakeology was a fabulous way to get the nutrition I needed in a very quick and easy way. Now I make a smoothie in the morning for my breakfast and I get most of the nutrition I need for the rest of the day. I actually don't feel like I'm going to fall asleep at my desk each afternoon. Usually I would have a soft drink around 3 pm each day, but now I don't need one! Even with the shakeology, it was important for us to "clean" up our diet as well. Eating healthy is a daily challenge, but who doesn't love a good challenge every now and then?

We also purchased the workout routine P90X3. With running, I got a little leaner, but with P90X3 I am getting toned! I actually have biceps now!!! How cool is that? I can see why people in shape always have their shirts off or wear more revealing clothes...they want to show off what they have worked REALLY hard for. I'm currently in the 2nd week of Block 2 and I am already seeing great results. I am stronger and I've moved from girl pushups to standard pushups. Do I do everything perfectly in each workout? No. Do I give my all in every workout? Yes. P90X3 is only a 30 minute workout, so I make every minute count! Each workout is different each day of the week. It keeps workouts from getting boring and it also gives you a total body workout. I'm loving it so far!

My Husband, Josh & I after a P90X3 workout! I don't think
we were smiling during the workout!

                                    

The best thing about a P90X3 workout is crossing it
out on your workout sheet!!!

                                 

Because I love Shakeology and P90X3, I decided to become a Beachbody Coach. I'm having success with these programs and I want to be able to help others have success as well. It is a great way for me to help people and make extra money! A coach is a person who can help you reach your fitness & health goals by being there for support and accountability. If you have any questions please let me know. Even if you aren't interested in a Beachbody program, please decide that today is the day you WILL start eating healthy and getting in shape!

Please join me on my journey to get fit, eat healthy and live lovely!