Am I creating a hoarder?

So I know it has been awhile since my last blog, but I am working on so many fun things I can't wait to tell the world about. But, for now I am keeping my plate very full which is exhausting! If I am being honest, I would not have it any other way. I seriously don't know any other speed besides 100 MPH!! I passed my Pure Barre test so I am cleared to teach. Watch out South OC...Pure Barre is here and it will kick your rear...in a good way! I have noticed such a difference in the definition of my muscles that along with Shakeology I am now obsessed with Pure Barre!

However, my blog today must touch on my little ones for a bit. B has been asked to do a role on All My Children. They are a little worried that due to her age the amount of lines may be too much. So, they sent them over for me to try with her. She is so excited and has been nailing the lines much to my surprise. I thought it may be too much, but she is determined and definitely has her mama's drive. We will see if it all works out.

I told G that she needed to go through her toys and fill up a box to give to other children. Well, that did not go over well and never does. I do this at least twice a year and it is always a struggle. I sometimes worry that instead of teaching my children to be generous I am turning them into hoarders. Today was interesting. First she was sobbing and when I asked her why she said, "My heart just can't take this. I feel like you are throwing me away!" Oh my...then she says, "Mom, would you mind leaving for a bit so I can have a meeting with my "pets?" She says this as she sobs softly. I tell her of course and I listen outside the door as she tells her stuffed animals, "No matter what happens, I love you and it will be okay. " How's that for a 4 year old drama queen?

Until next time...

xoxo

Time Flies When Your Having Fun...

Holy Moly! I cannot believe another week has passed. It has been so hectic but then again, when is it not hectic. The Shakeology Cleanse was really not a big to do. I never felt starving since the shakes are so filling and I had my salad around lunch since that is when I am typically the most hungry. I kept up with my workouts and did Pure Barre and/or TKB each day. I never weigh myself and much prefer to go by how my clothes feel. I am such a Type A that I become too obsessed with a number then make myself crazy trying to achieve whatever number I think is the best. I have found it best for my anxiety that I stay away from the scale and instead rely on measurements. After three days, I lost a little over 4 inches total! An inch and half just off my hips. I was thrilled because my hips are my trouble area. Especially since having the girls. I also just felt GOOD. Nothing yucky left in my body...I cannot start my day without my Shakeology now.

This week I am practicing for my final Pure Barre exam like crazy. I want everything to go smoothly on the big day so I am fitting in as many classes as humanly possible. I have to go to Las Vegas for four days for work so I am a little anxious about getting it all done. Vegas sounds fun in theory, but when I go there to work it is more exhausting then fun. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but there is no rest at this convention. It is all day and all night and I typically end it hardly able to stand up straight!

I have also been running the stairs with a fun group three times a week. When I signed up for Beachbody, it was mainly because I get a discount on DVD's and Shakeology. But, I am just loving it because I am meeting so many great people! Other workout junkies like myself trying to fit in fitness. Little did I know all these great people were living right here all along, I wish it didn't take me so long to find them!

Summer is almost here and I can't wait for the girls to be home. They are at such a great age and I just want them all to myself! Although, G always wants to be with Grandma these days. The other day she told me she wanted to go with Grandma. I said, "Well, what about your mom? I want to be with you." She said, "Well, my gut is telling me to go with Grandma, and I gotta go with my gut, mom!" At least the dog still likes me....

Until next time...
xoxo

Shaking it up....

I had the best Mother's Day. Started off with TKB with Kristy at the RSM 24 Hour Fitness. She is so motivating and genuine. And I needed motivation...I drank my Shakeology first thing in the morning, then my mom brought over doughnuts. I LOVE doughnuts. I only had a half of a Krispy Kreme and within a half hour I felt EXHAUSTED!! I could hardly get through class. My muscles felt like cement and my energy was zapped. From now on I am sticking with my shake. The three bites were not worth feeling like that.

Hubby did an awesome job of planning a fun day. He booked brunch at the Crow Bar in Newport Beach. The food was outstanding, but two glasses of champagne made me very sleepy. After a great meal with the family, I took a three hour nap! I never get to do that, it was outstanding! Little G kept waking me up asking when I was getting up. When I told her to give me five more minutes, she rolls her eyes and says, "You have got to be kidding me!" The girls made beautiful cards and picked out a beautiful necklace from Nordy's. G was sure to tell me it was "Juicy." Probably not good that they know what that is...

This week is all about getting ready for my Pure Barre test. I am so nervous. I have lots of practicing to do. I also figured it was a good week to start my Shakeology 3 day Cleanse. I don't have any clients scheduled for lunches this week, so it works out. Today I had my Shakeology for breakfast as usual. I started to get hungry around 11:30 so I made up another shake to drink on my way to Pure Barre class. I felt great until about 3:00, so I had a big bowl of lettuce with some chicken on top. Then a shake for dinner. All in all it isn't too bad. I haven't felt famished. I don't weigh myself...causes way too much anxiety for me. So I measured myself instead, I will post the results on Thursday. I will do a Pure Barre class again tomorrow and then TKB on Wednesday. I am keeping my fingers crossed for at least an inch lost...afterall...it is only three days!

Until next time...

xoxo

OVERWHELMED!!!!

Okay...today's post may be hard to follow being that I am delirious with thoughts of everything I need to get done! The Pure Barre training in Denver was INTENSE! Holy moly, I was not prepared for that. I am grateful I had the opportunity to go, but am now overwhelmed with all I have to learn in a very short time. The Pure Barre workout is awesome. Teaching it on the other hand is much more difficult than I expected. I have not figured out how I will fit all this in with my job, the girls and life in general. Wish me luck...

I was so incredibly homesick while I was away. I always miss my family, but this time I was a hot mess! I didn't feel good and could definitely tell the difference not having my Shakeology everyday. It didn't help when I saw our commercial on TV for the first time all by myself in a hotel room. That about sent me off the edge. I just wanted to be home hugging my girls. Thankfully, I was able to change to an earlier flight out and put the girls to bed last night. It felt so good to be home.

Hubby is gone all week so it a crazy trying to get my work done. Thank you to my awesome friends and family that are always there to help! I hit up Chalene's Hustle class today which is such a blast. I have so much respect for her. She is always so warm and approachable...believe me that is a unique trait around here, especially for someone in her position.

I will be starting the Shakeology 3 day cleanse on May 12th. If you want to join me, order your Shakeology...you will not be disappointed!! http://myshakeology.com/ocfirewife

Until next time...

xoxo