A little haircut :-)

Yup, I cut my hair 3 weeks ago and it's already growing back.  I may go in and cut some length off in the front in the coming weeks.... Nope, it wasn't damaged or breaking off.  I just wanted a change :-)

Weekly Motivation!!!

 

Hi all!  I pray that life is treating you well.... I just wanted to share a little insight as to what my weekly workout will consist of over the next 5 days.  I set a goal this week to burn 3000+ cals oveer the next 5-6 days.  For each workout (an hour or more per day) I plan to burn anywhere from 500-600 cals. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!  I would looooove to complete this within 5 days so that I can enjoy my weekend with my family.  I plan to do my normal cardio on my treadmill that will be a mixture of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), Distance/Endurance Training, Strength Training (using both my body and weights in my garage.... focusing on upper and lower body), Resistance Training and Calisthenics (pushups, crunches, situps, stretching and etc...).  I will also increase my water intake while incorporating more veggies and fruits.  Here lately, hubby and I have been incorporating fresh salads and soups into out eating plan and it has been quite satisfying.  Eating lean meats (mostly chicken & turkey) as well as seafood (mainly fish), staying away from fried food, fast food and red meat will also be a part of our plan.




We're not only focusing on weight loss, but having an overall healthier lifestyle with realistic goals.  Having rest days is also crucial to our overall fitness so we will be sure to get those in as well. If you would like to join hubby and I on this weekly workout schedule, c'mon and get moving!!! 





I am more than halfway through with my Personal Training Certification Course and I am sooooo excited about completing it and becoming certified.  I can't wait to begin to share more information with you all... stay tuned!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

I'm on the go as usual BUT I just wanted to stop by and say Happy Holidays to you all!!!!  2012 was an AWESOME year for my family & I and i'm looking for God to do even more AWESOME things in 2013!!!!  I hope to set aside more time to update on my blog, youtube and facebook pages/channel as well as completing at least 1 half marathon, obtaining my certification in Personal Training, continuing on my healthy body/healthy hair regime and being the best mom/wife/daughter/sister/child of CHRIST I can truly be!!!!!  My eyes were opened to a lot of things in 2012, friendships were severed/diminished, some people walked in and OUT of my life and life threw me some curveballs.... BUT GOD's presence never left me!  He continued to open doors for me, unexpected blessings were sent my way, my HEALTH is at an all time high, i'm feeling better than I ever have, my outlook is positive, there were no deaths in my family, i've grown (and will continue to grow spiritually), my husband and kids are alive and well.... God is just so good!!! I'm expecting GREAT things this year so look for those updates as they unfold :-)

 Here are some pictures from our holiday season... feel free to follow me on Instagram @TheBlessedMomOf3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LNSC CHAMPIONS!!!!!

Sooooo, this weekend was a power packed, victorious one!!!  Joi played in her final soccer tournament of the year and boy was it a thriller!  Her team had to play 4 soccer games in 2 days to see who would come out on top.  We trampled the first team, 9-0.... we came back 2 hours later and continued to dominate with a 7-2 victory.  Sunday, we played the semifinal game and won, 5-1 annnnnnd we came back 3 1/2 hours later and sealed the deal with a 4-1 VICTORY to become the 2012 LNSC CHAMPIONS!!!!  WOO HOO!!!!  Joi scored 5 goals and had 8 assists.  She had some unbelieveable passes, defensive plays, blocked shots and etc.... They didn't come easy though.  She had 2 injuries, one to the head and the other to the knee and was escorted off the field in tears.  She never gave up and came back playing even harder.  There were plenty of smiles, hi-fives and cheers to go around.  What a way to end a season, huh??  Hubby had to miss it all due to an overseas business trip but he followed the scores online and I gave him a recap after each game.  He sent his congrats to his little girl and cheered her on from afar. 

Now, we have several weeks off from soccer and the girls are asking to play basketball BUT this mama is TIRED!!!!!  Soccer resumes in January and we have our first tournament of 2013 the last weekend in January.  Let the VICTORIES CONTINUE....

Here are a few pics of Joi and her team...

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving and a little motivation :-)

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the beach with my family. There was sooooooooooo much food (over 33 items) on the menu but I stood my ground and had a plate of veggies and a side salad. Then I ate about 4oz of baked turkey and I indulged a little by having a dinner roll and some dessert. I got in tons of exercise from moving, climbing, cooking, standing, walking and etc... and burned well over 900 cals Thanksgiving Day. I hit the beach for a nice stroll with the family the next day and just relaxed. I received soooo many compliments about my weight loss  and was greeted with congrats, hugs, questions about my journey and stories of how i've inspired them.

Sunday night after we all went back to our destinations, my mom called me and told me how proud she was of me. She said that she couldn't get the image of me out of her mind. Now, for those who don't know, my mom has survived 3 or 4 strokes and 2 mild heart attacks. She’s also a diabetic and she has hypertension and high cholesterol. She has slight paralysis on her left side and spends most of her time in her wheel chair. She is one of the reasons why my health is a priority!!! She told me that her wheel chair was malfunctioning so instead getting it fixed or staying at home she decided that she would get up and walk with her walker. She hasn’t used it in a few years because she was completely comfortable with relying on her wheel chair. She said that seeing my drive, will power and determination along with my fitness journey success is what replayed in her mind. She said “Hope, if you can do it so can I!!!” She said she walked everywhere she needed to go. Up the stairs, down the stairs, to church and etc…. with her walker. She said “I moved at a slow pace BUT I moved!!!” My heart was FULL!!! After we got off the phone I just wanted to go and run an extra mile for her.

 

This journey is for REAL! There are so many people who need to see that it is possible and that it can be done. Though you may have setbacks, times of frustration, lack of progress, injuries and etc… don’t ever give up!! Get back in there and pick up where you left off. Your journey is never JUST for you! You are an inspiration to someone else whether you know it or not. Get out there and find a way to make it happen!!!