My life is not singular, it’s just not. I’m a Mom and a Wife and a business woman. I love to write and I love to be healthy. I also spend a lot of time thinking about what’s best for my kids to learn and grow. Over the years, I’ve kept my blog running while working full time and being a Mom/Wife. A few months ago I started selling Discovery Toys and I started a fitness journey that was inspired by a friend who was a BeachBody Coach. It worked and I was hooked. So now, I’m a BeachBody Coach as well!
I’ve had some people say I’m crazy or say “you do both?” and my response is heck yeah! They really aren’t that different. My time is limited and the reason that BeachBody, specifically 21 Day Fix has worked so well for me is because it’s only 30 minutes of exercise a day. It keeps me active and moving and I’m learning to make this a habit. I’m learning to make taking care of myself a habit. I’m teaching my kids that taking care of yourself is important.
Discovery Toys is about fun and play and learning. This is something that is missing in the early education space these days and for me, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to blend it into our very busy lives. It’s so easy to turn on the TV or hand over a device. Trust me, I do it…more often than I’d like! But I try to remember to not let that become my habit.
Fridays around here will be about Fitness or Fun because, well because it’s important for everyone. This will be a series that runs through the end of February that will off fitness tips for busy families, women, men, anyone and sometimes it will be about how to include more fun in the little bit of downtime you may have.
The first week in February, I will be giving away a Happy Planner. I received one recently in a Bloggers Get Social giveaway and I’ve fallen in love. So, I’m paying it forward!
Since it’s January, let’s start with fitness! I’ll give you the run down on my fitness journey. I started my journey back in July of last year. I originally went to a gym for a bit, I tried killing it with hour long workouts 4-5 days a week and tracked everything I ate on My Fitness Pal. Results, nothing. So, I worked out with a personal trainer for a month, 3 days a week and went to the gym on my own 2 days a week and I lost a grand total of 1 pound! Can we say annoying?
I had already talk to Coach Lindsey who has guest blogged for me in the past and she shared her amazing results. I figured it was time to jump on board.
I finally commited to the whole 21 Day Fix and Shakeology program and saw great results in round 1 by losing 7 pounds in 21 days! I felt great and went on to complete another round and lost 3 more pounds before I became a coach myself.
What do I love about it? It’s easy to follow, cut and dry and it doesn’t take much time away from family. The workouts are only 30 minutes a day and sometimes I get them done with my kids cheering me on. It’s a win-win.
But it’s so expensive! Ok, true, it’s on the pricier side but I needed to have some skin in the game to stay dedicated. Having that money on the line guaranteed I stuck with it for the full 21 days. And it gives me one less meal that I have to think about. I drink the shake and I know it’s “21 day approved”, I know it’s healthy, it has vitamins and it tastes good.
What’s the catch? It’s not magic. You get out what you put into it. It’s a learning experience on how to eat clean and really learn to fuel your body. You have to do the workouts. It’s not a magic pill, it’s about creating a healthy habit.
How do I start? Find a coach!!! Of course, I’m always up for grabs but seriously, find someone you trust and someone who inspires you. They are there to cheer you on to the finish line and help answer your questions.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll give tips on incoorperating fitness into your life and how I overcome bumps in the road and hopefully it will help you reach your fitness goals for 2016!
I had already talk to Coach Lindsey who has guest blogged for me in the past and she shared her amazing results. I figured it was time to jump on board.
I finally commited to the whole 21 Day Fix and Shakeology program and saw great results in round 1 by losing 7 pounds in 21 days! I felt great and went on to complete another round and lost 3 more pounds before I became a coach myself.
What do I love about it? It’s easy to follow, cut and dry and it doesn’t take much time away from family. The workouts are only 30 minutes a day and sometimes I get them done with my kids cheering me on. It’s a win-win.
But it’s so expensive! Ok, true, it’s on the pricier side but I needed to have some skin in the game to stay dedicated. Having that money on the line guaranteed I stuck with it for the full 21 days. And it gives me one less meal that I have to think about. I drink the shake and I know it’s “21 day approved”, I know it’s healthy, it has vitamins and it tastes good.
What’s the catch? It’s not magic. You get out what you put into it. It’s a learning experience on how to eat clean and really learn to fuel your body. You have to do the workouts. It’s not a magic pill, it’s about creating a healthy habit.
How do I start? Find a coach!!! Of course, I’m always up for grabs but seriously, find someone you trust and someone who inspires you. They are there to cheer you on to the finish line and help answer your questions.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll give tips on incoorperating fitness into your life and how I overcome bumps in the road and hopefully it will help you reach your fitness goals for 2016!
I love that you have created a happy planner that is fantastic the bright colours would definitely cheer me up! Great giveaway too x
I love that planner! The colors alone are enough to brighen up anyone's day!
How awesome to incorporate the planner good idea. Laci
I'm a BB coach too v and I love it! Love the giveaway!
I am going to have to look into this more. I am all about 30 minute workouts!
I really want to try the Cize workouts!
One of my fitness goals is try out an exercise I have never tried before. Thanks for the giveaway!
My big fitness goal is to complete yoga teacher training. Loving it!
I host a weekly link up, Living a Life of Fitness Health & Happiness and I would love to have you join. You can check out last week's link up here http://jillconyers.com/2016/01/30-delicious-healthy-vegetarian-soup-recipes/
Have an awesome day!
I was so skeptical of 21 day fix, but after I tried it I was so impressed! But no matter how you do it, fitness is so important. We all just need to get out there and be active!
Loving your happy planner!! I love your fitness goals!!! Keep it up and good work!
I'm so in love with this planner and you are so right, the colors are so great!
So true and even the best day needs a little more brightening 🙂
I have to schedule my workouts or other things end up getting in the way
Thank you and I love hearing feedback from other coaches!
If you ever have any questions, please reach out. They are a great challenge too. I didn't think I'd get enough out of just 30 min…boy was I wrong haha.
My Mom just started Cize and she loves it. I'm going to steal her videos to check them out :-p
That's such a fun goal! I'm definitely hoping to try some new things this year. I'm dying to try an aerial yoga class.
That's an amazing goal! I will definitely check out your link up. Thank you so much for the info.
SO SO SO true!!!
Thank you and thanks for stopping by!
I really love these planners but want to know what I LOVE even more? 21 day fix!!!! I started in Oct. & had lost 35 lbs by the holidays and I am so addicted to eating 'clean' now – I am hooked & this is something I know I can stick with because it's a lifestyle change and even my daughter has learned so much and that's the BEST gift I can give her!
I haven't previously heard of the 21 day fix and shakeology (what a fun word!) program, but the mention of 'beachbody' sounds great. ;D Congrats on becoming a coach, and having such great results with the program! I love finding ways to keeping fit, and actually really love MyFitnessPal. It's a good way to measure what's going into your body, regardless of what you choose to measure/encourage weight loss. Cheers to a healthy and fit new years!
xo,
lauriel (EyeForElegance.com)
Glad you've found a program that works for you, both in fitness and in planning. I use a DIY planner, but the Happy Planners I see on Instagram always look so fun!
The 21 Day Fix and Shakeology sounds interesting. I wish my husband could stick some sort of diet plan.
I tried T25 and it kicked my butt! LOL. Eating healthier and exercising regularly is working well for me. I'm looking forward to your updates.
The Happy Planner looks awesome! I have an ECLP that I love. I haven't really looked at any other planners, but I definitely want to.
Good for you. I try to work out twice a week. I would love to upscale that to 4 times a week
Oooo what a great post!!! Fitness is definitely a 2016 goal! I need to get back in shape!
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My fitness goal is to stay active in the wintertime – the time of the year when I am not. I don't go to the gym, so I have to motivate myself inside the house.