Day 4 and Counting!

Over the last few days I have noticed so many changes.  First of all being my overall energy level.  I have been more productive these last few days than I have in a long time.  I am able to get so much done it is ridiculous.  Next, would be the weight loss.  I know it is crazy to hear, but I have lost 2 pounds already and I cannot wait to see how much I will lose by the end of this.  I also have been noticing an increase in my workout performance. I am able to run longer, and lift a little bit more than before.  

Plus, throughout these last few days I have had to change my eating habits.  I no longer crave sweets.  I see other people eating them and I no longer feel the need to grab their fork and dig in.  Last night I scooped my husband his last bit of Chocolate Reeses Peanut Butter Cup ice cream and I got some on my finger.  Now, normally I would lick it off, but not this time.  Go me! 

This time around it has been a lot easier to get through.  I have a friend doing the challenge along side me and we are both having great results.  We push each other at the gym, keep each other accountable and help each other stay on track.  This would be my one piece of advice if anyone is considering doing the 24 Day Challenge, find someone to do it with you.  It makes it that much easier.  Having a buddy keeping you going is the best thing for your success. There are those of you reading this thinking you can do it alone, and yes you can.  I truly believe that anyone can do it alone.  If your motivation is great enough, you can do it.  Having someone by your side telling you that you can do it and you telling them the same, is, in my eyes, greater than doing it alone. 

If you and a friend, or friends, or just yourself would like to begin the 24 Day Challenge, please let me know.  

Here is the link: 24 Day Challenge

Also, if you have any questions, or you yourself have completed a 24 Day challenge and would like to share your results, please leave a message below. 

It's Only Day 2 and...

I am feeling GRRRREEEEAAAT!  I have been going to sleep at a normal time (anywhere from 8:30 to 9:30), got a good workout in yesterday.  That Jillian Michaels is a mean lady, but dang is she ripped.  Hopefully by the time I am done I will look like her.  I used the No More Trouble Zones workout DVD.  The reason for me using the DVD and not going to the gym was because... (travel back to 6 pm last night) I get home and my husband is playing on his computer.  I said, "Hey babe, are we still going to the gym?"  He then gets off his computer and we proceed to change into our workout attire.  Btw, can I just say that I am in LOVE with my tennis shoes! ASICS are the BOMB!  After we are fully dressed we head to the kitchen and take our required pre-workout supplements, mine being Catalyst. (I will put links below to everything I have mentioned and also to the 24 Day Challenge if anyone reading this would like to purchase one as well.)
Then we get in the car and head to the post gym that we frequent.  Come to find out... it's closed. WHAT?!?!?!  Yep!  So we turn around and start driving to another gym on post.  It's closed too!  Ugh. Frustration nation is setting in.  Finally, we give up and head back home.  By this point we are pretty upset because we wasted our pre-workout supplements and now we have nothing to do.  Correction, he has nothing to do. Muahaha!  That is when I dig out my Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones DVD.

I set up my mat and get to work.  PHEW! The DVD is 40 minutes long, but I get so tired and shaky and sweaty that after only 25 minutes, I'm about to die. So my little body gives up.  Though I wasn't able to finish, I still got a workout in none-the-less. And in the end I am proud of myself.

Today, I have extra energy and tons of focus.  Today also happens to be my husbands birthday. Sadly, I have to work, but we shall celebrate tonight.

If you would like to try the 24 Day Challenge, you can email, call or text me.

Here is my AdvoCare Microsite: www.advocare.com/121013857

My phone number is 503-701-4530 and my name is Alicia!  I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the 24 Day Challenge, or any of the products.  If I cannot answer your questions, my sister-in-law who got me started with AdvoCare can help.

24 Days of Awesomeness

This Saturday I will be starting my second 24 Day Challenge.  This time I will be more active and completely committed.  The last time I completed the 24 Day Challenge I did not work out at all, mainly because I did not have the time. I was super busy with school, the kids, the dog, and PTO.  However, this time I have a big support system and a friend who is doing the challenge along with me. I am so excited to have a buddy in this.  We are going to rock it!

The best thing I like about this next 24 days is that I do not have to give up any major food group.  I can eat meats, veggies, fruits, and complex carbs.  This is not a fad diet.  No South Beach, Atkins, weight watchers, shakeology (whatever that is), counting calories type thing.  I actually get to eat!

But that is only the beginning.  These 24 days is just the start of a new lifestyle.  I am fully invested in my future and I am taking the steps to becoming healthy and happy.  But not only that, I am looking forward to paying off ALL of our debt by this time next year.  Who knows, maybe it will be paid off before then. The possibilities are endless. I also have in my list of goals to take my children to DisneyLand. I went when I was their age and I really want them to experience the magic.  Normally, I would not even be thinking about taking them there.  But with using AdvoCare as a vehicle to make those dreams come true, it is now going to happen. I just know it. 

I will put into my phone right now to re-post again this time next year with an update of where we are and our trip to DisneyLand.  It will happen, mark my words. 

Back to the 24 Day Challenge.  I will be posting every day updates on my progress and how I am doing, workout and activity wise, overall wellness and energy.  At the end, I will post my measurements at the beginning and at the end as well as before and after pictures.  I cannot wait to start this journey.  Hopefully, this will inspire more people to take the first courageous step forward and take charge of their health and wellness or even begin their road to financial freedom.  

Welcome to my journey. I am so excited!