I've been MIA

I have been terrible at blogging!!  I need to sort the thoughts in my brain, so I can make them into coherent ramblings.  I've been on two vacations, back to back, which weren't so great on my waistline.  I have a weakness for cheeseburgers.

For now, I'll leave you with this gem...

-Meredith =)

Progress =)

I started week 2 of Beta, which is the second half of the 10 week workout program.  I am still thrilled with the results.  I'm making internal and external changes, and it feels amazing.

As I was recording my measurements one STATurday, I noticed that my measurements at 141lbs were smaller than at 136 a couple years ago.  It made me feel like I am accomplishing something amazing.  As of my week 5 stats, I'm down 9 lbs and 17".  I forgot to measure last Saturday and still keep forgetting each morning.  Can I blame it on summer vacation starting?? HA.

Now, about those internal changes... Do I still want a beer or glass of wine after a rough day? of course. I'm strong enough to say no. I know it doesn't seem like a huge accomplishment to some, but it is to me. =)  My attitude is more positive than ever. **YES, my children still drive me nuts. That's their life purpose**  Since becoming a coach, I realized that I miss being in customer service.  It's an amazing feeling when someone tells you that you're now inspiring them to become healthy and fit!  I don't think I've ever inspired anyone in my life up until this point.  If you're reading this and would like motivation, I'd be more than happy to become your coach. It's *FREE*. ;)   Click Here =) 


I'm still mostly drinking the Apple Oatmeal Smoothie, but I am trying others on occasion. I have my husband drinking the Vegan shakeology. No, I'm not forcing him! haha   He's having me make different recipes to see what he likes. I'm using him as my "Guinea Pig" in my "Does weight loss happen with just shakeology?" and "is it really lactose free?" He hasn't weighed himself in a few fays, so I'm not sure about that stat.  I do know that it must be lactose free, because he drinks it without problems.

More to come!

- Meredith

Below is a semi-progress shot.  It's not the best and so messy it makes me ill. lol...We're painting the house and putting down new fl

oors. =)

a few weeks ago
before a field trip

Week 4 Coming to a Close

I've almost accomplished 4 weeks of T25. I'm having to move Thursday's workout, because I skipped it due to a butt whooping field trip.  I'm pretty dadgum proud of myself for sticking with it for almost a month.  For once in a long time or maybe even a lifetime, I'm excited about an upcoming workout program. By upcoming, I mean weeks away!  I am GIDDY about starting Chalene Johnson's TurboFire, because it seems so fun. I'm beginning to become one of "those people".  *fitness addict/freak

My eating is still going well.  If I eat something that's dirty, aka not part of the clean eating world, I can most certainly feel it almost immediately.  I still haven't had any empty calories even though I've been tempted.  My dad and my husband, on the same day, asked if I wanted to take a small sip of cinnamon whiskey and Abita beer. I really wanted to try the beer. I'm happy with how my husband presented the sip offer. He said, "I know you said no alcohol during your program, but can you take a sip?"  NOPE.  I can't just take one sip.

At the end of next week, I'll be sharing progress photos.  I have a date in my bathroom with some self tanner and blonde in a bottle, before those photos happen. ;)  I'm really happy with my progress thus far.  Even if I hadn't lost an inch, I would still be happy with the amount of internal growth I've had.

Happy Friday!!

Meredith =)

Otto the 18 y.o. Sea Lion

My baby bear and me

My big boy and me

Why?

Why did I finally decide enough was enough with my dangerous lifestyle of being an overweight and binge drinking mom?  I was insanely tired of being flabby and "stuck" at the same weight. Clearly, the weight was there from beer and wasn't going away due to beer. I had to either change or waste my life and be an out of it mom.

I have a friend that I met via an Organizing FB group. It took me way too long to see the helping hand she was truly trying to hand to me.  So, after a year or more of watching her achieve her goal of being a Fit Mom, I finally said yes. It was perfect timing.  She was starting a Summer Slim Down Challenge group and Focus T25 just happened to be the April special. Awesome. "Meredith, have you thought about being a coach??"  No. Heck no, actually.  However, I told her that it was completely out of my comfort zone, so I should do it. That was a great decision.

Did I sign up as a coach to possibly make money down the line? No.  I became a coach as a way to keep me accountable to my promises to myself and my family. I have tried to make this new path as public as I possibly can, so it would be utterly embarrassing, if I decide to quit.  I created an Instagram account, started following complete strangers, announced it and posted stupid pictures on my FB wall, joined an amazingly supportive challenge group, and even started a secret group on FB for moms to motivate and support other moms.

More to come once I get more of my life in order. =)