2 Weeks into p90x3

PROGRESS

I'm a little late on actually writing this but either way.  I LOST 2 inches in the FIRST week of doing my p90x3 challenge!!!   I'm super excited about it!  This is going really well and I am currently on the beginning of week 3 but I'm not posting any pictures until Day 30!  This is something I am able to stick to.  I'm not going to lie and say I've been an angel, cause I have NOT.  Although, I have been really consistent compared to any other time I've started a weight loss journey.  I enjoy this work out more then others in the past and I'm just more determined then I have ever been.  I can really see my body start to change!  I haven't really lost so much weight but that's not important at this moment.  My fat is turning into lean muscle!  My whole body is tighter & even my Fiance has noticed.

What I need to do is step up my diet game!  This is where I am definitely slacking a bit.  It's not that I'm eating necessarily bad, it's just not the right amounts of each kind of food.  I let life take over and I always feel like I'm in a rush to eat.  As I'm writing this I'm thinking I NEED to prep and just make a plan for the week.  I didn't realize until at this very moment as I'm reflecting how many mistakes I've been making.  Too little of this or too much of that...... Even though the food is healthy you can't over eat with certain kinds or under eat.   Oh Shame on me because this is really designed to work.  I could have easily had better results.  Well what's done is done.  Looking toward the future ONLY!  I'm making it a NON-NEGOTIABLE part of my day, week, and month!  Prep my food and decide EXACTLY what and when I'm going to eat before the day starts.  Well, I'm excited all over again because I know when I continue with the diet I will see even BETTER results!!!! I'm so pumped!  Time to get more SERIOUS!

YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY..........

End of my 1st Week of P90x3

I've wasted too much time in my life making excuses and falling back into my old habits.  I should have been at my goal weight already.  Anyone who has seen my facebook posts in the past or friends know I have already finished a full Challenge.  The problem being that I never fully committed.  Which I discussed in my first Blog Post.  I can't help but be disappointed in myself, but I won't let it bring me down!  I am BEYOND determined this time and I know my AFTER picture is right around the corner!! 

That being said, I've decided to do this Shakeology Cleanse again.  I did this once before and I loved it.  I love food so no cleanse or diet is an easy thing for me, I won't lie.  I lost weight over those short 3 days and lost an inch last time.  I'm excited to see where I will be after these 3 days again doing my workouts for over a week by then and the cleanse combined!  It should be a nice little jump start! 

 I know giving my body a chance to remove some extra toxins that I know are bottled up in there will help me with gaining more energy and feeling great to keep me from wanting to go back to the "old me".  What's so great about the Shakeology Cleanse is your aiding in healing the body with all those nutrients packed in that one little shake!  You drink the Shakeology 3 times a day for those 3 days!  Those toxins don't stand a chance! #boom 

P90x3 Day 1's Unnecessary Challenge

Day 1's Unnecessary Challenge

What is this unnecessary part of challenge I endured you ask?  Well it was working out through my hangover!!! So, because I told myself that I couldn't drink during my Challenge I then told myself I could have a drink the night before it started.  Duh! Big mistake!  Did I have one???  Hahaha NO.   I had like 5!  I was Drunk.  Every Sunday I have to fill my Fiance's guest list at Hakkasan Nightclub in MGM Las Vegas.  I was there doing the list which has gotten me in trouble a thousand times before and with the mindset of it being my last time I could drink I drank too much! SHOCKER.  Anyway, the point of all this is that I didn't make any excuses this time.  I did my Day 1 of p90x3 and I did it well!  So I'm proud of myself for that.  I tossed the idea back in forth in my mind "should I just start tomorrow instead?" But finally my mind was made up!  Also, my fiance got me irritated so once my blood was pumping I was ready to work out! Thanks Babe for the motivation! ;) hahahahaha 

I am pretty sure I learned my lesson and will continue with the NO alcohol rule from now on.

STARTING MY JOURNEY OF THE P90X3 CHALLENGE

MY CONFESSION:  This is NOT my first challenge.

I have done challenges in the past and just never stuck with them.  Joining the Challenge Groups really do help keep me motivated and pushing.  I would do really good but then fall off because I am so easily swayed to have a drink, or go out, or I'll just eat this tonight and back at it tomorrow. Ha! That's a joke.  One day of bad decisions leads to many.  Trust me when I tell you, You can NOT have your cake and eat it too!  Many people seem to know this already and they are the ones who manage busy lifestyles while staying healthy, fit, & fabulous! It takes drive, motivation, & dedication to reach important goals. I'm not saying you can't live life.  Life can be much more fulfilling if your truly happy, proud, & honest with yourself.  Know how to create the perfect balance and when you have to be in crunch time YOU ARE!  I have lived most my life with the idea next year or tomorrow.  Not when I was a teenager though, I had drive then.  Somewhere along the way I lost it.  Well my friends next year & tomorrow NEVER come.  So I have decided to stop dreaming about my goals and to start DOING!

There is something about my attitude this time which gets me really EXCITED!  I feel a change coming and I will NOT let myself down or any of my challengers/coaches!  With the support of my fellow challengers I know we are going to kill it.  I definitely feel more accountable to do well becoming a Beachbody Coach.  You have to be a product of the product your suggesting.  These challenge programs really work AMAZING!  I know I'll get the results I desire I have seen so many inspirational challengers make dramatic transformations.  DECIDE~COMMIT~SUCCEED & this is what I intend to do!!!

If there is anyone who would like to join me & make YOUR goals a REALITY, Please feel free to Comment below or add me on www.fb.com/kristimariej and message me there privately.  I'd love to have you! The more the merrier!

WHY NOT YOU???????

Chicken Salsa Avocado Melt!

(Healthy Too)

INGREDIENTS:

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Salsa 
• Avocado
• Lite Cheddar or Jack Cheese (I used Mozzarella because that's just what I had on hand.  Really whatever you prefer is great!)
• Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Salt (optional) *I didn't use any*
• Oil (I used coconut oil to grease the Pyrex pan) Olive Oil is fine too

DIRECTIONS:

                  #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

                  #2 Grease your baking dish

                  #3 Place your chicken breast into the dish

#4 Lightly sprinkle your chicken breast with all the above spices

#5 Take an avocado slice it in half. Remove the pit & skin.  

Then slice avocado long ways.

#5 Put chicken into the oven until its cooked to roughly 155 degrees 

NOTE: when eating chicken it should be cooked to 165 degrees

#7 Take either your favorite canned salsa or a homemade version

and scoop it onto your hot chicken breast you just took out of 

the oven

I used a lot of Salsa because it's yummy and practically calorie free

#8 Now take your sliced avocado and place it on top of the salsa

#9 Take whatever lite cheese you decided on and place 

that now on top of the avocado

#10 Move your oven from 350 to BROIL & place the chicken back 

into the oven until the cheese is sightly browned

**Optional**  Drizzle Frank's red hot & fresh or dry Cilantro on top

ENJOY

P90x3 is out

OH TODAY IS THE DAY!

P90x3 is out!  I'm sooooo excited for this program! I have been patiently waiting......I mean all the amazing results of P90x but with out 90 min Yoga.....ugh.... among other longer videos..

**Oh yeah, And there is even an APP for our phones to keep track of our p90x3 progression!** Thanks Technology ;)

Tony's revamped version is ONLY 30 MINUTES A DAY!  Still results that are AMAZEBALLS!

***I'm gettin MINEZ today!!!****

If anyone else would like to come on this fitness/health journey with me comment below or private message me on www.fb.com/kristimariej! LET'S DO THIS!  Let's get super sexy and healthy with the support of each other!!!  The more the merrier!

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**WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM P90X3???**

Here is a video where creator Tony Horton acts his silly self and has some really good points and result facts about this program! And yes there are modified moves if your NOT quite there yet!

**NO EXCUSES** I'll be ROCKIN that skimpy bikini this summer!

WHO'S WITH ME???

Comment below or add me on (www.facebook.com/kristimariej) & send me a private message so we can go over YOUR GOALS!

Natural Jewelry Cleaner

Jewelry Cleaner made with stuff you'll find in your PANTRY!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1 Cup Boiling Water

1/2 Cup Vinegar

1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda

1 Tablespoon of Salt

Foil

Glass Pyrex Pan or Ceramic Dish

This is what my jewelry looked like before I tried this..... The worst was my Sterling Silver Heart necklace... That poor thing was BLACK!

First line any glass or ceramic container with foil shinny side up (I used my ceramic bowl, but a Pyrex pan would be perfect if you have a lot of jewelry to clean)

NOTE: If you are using a larger dish I would suggest doubling the recipe

Now place your jewelry in the foil lined container of your choice.  Try to space them out a little.

Heat up 1 cup of water to a boil then mix the baking soda & salt into the boiling water...

Now, poor the mixture into the foil slowly.  

Measure out 1/2 cup of Vinegar & poor it very slowly into the foil

Now watch all the bubbles clean your jewelry!

Fun Stuff ;)

LOOK HOW PRETTY!

Let me know how it works for you!