Eating and Jazzercise!

Let's talk about fitness for a minute. They say to be consistent in working out you have to find your "soul mate workout". For some it is lifting weights, running, zumba, swimming, or a sport. I have NEVER loved working out. Being on a treadmill, or stationary bike is TORTURE!!! I have to have great music and even then I can PUSH myself to 30 minutes MAX. It is a struggle! I tolerate walking outside and can struggle through a video at home. I must have exercise ADD. I just can't stay on task. I am aware of EVERY SINGLE MINUTE I am working out. I NEVER hit that addiction to exercise, exercise high, or craved working out. I was always TIRED and needed a nap after working out.

I DO however LOVE dancing! I am not a good dancer by any means, I am pretty uncoordinated and can't follow most teachers. I LOVE zumba, but I am just not good at following the teacher. I love the dance music and moving my body though. I also love group fitness because well, I LOVE the energy and feeding off others! LOVE IT!

You guys, I have found my SOUL MATE workout.

I can't believe it! I have been WAITING and CRAVING this feeling! It is SO FUN! I don't even notice that I am working out. It is just like hanging out with your friends for an hour a day and partying! The music is fun, the moves are EASY to follow, and everyone around you LOVES doing it! The teachers are fun and It is so fun! I crave my workouts feel energetic afterwards and want to conquer the world when I leave. I sweat so much and burn about 800-1000 calories per workout! I am sore everywhere just hours after my workout. I LOVE IT!!! You work your whole body. It is about 40 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of strength training. New routines every six weeks so you are constantly mixing it up. Everyone is SO nice and encouraging. I was CRYING during my first workout because I was SO in LOVE and KNEW I had found my answer!!! The teacher even told me I was a graceful dancer and could tell I had Dance experience. HAHAHA! Thanks Jolene Kennedy. I guess my six years of dance as a child paid off!?

Also,
I had been SUPER frustrated because I just wasn't losing weight. I had not learned about NET calories. I was basing my calories on food only not taking into consideration my workouts. So I was basically not eating enough calories and my body was in starvation mode and I was plateauing. YUCK!

To figure out your calorie needs, use this calorie counter and save yourself some heartache, stress and wanting to throw the scale into on coming traffic!

This was the reason I was Hungry all the time, "Binging" at night and sabotaging!! All that is GONE now! WHOOT!!! I get more calories per day and get to eat 6 small meals AND dessert!!! WHOOT!!!!


Yay for Answers to prayers!!!

Friday Favorites

So I am posting some of my favorite things for this week. Pictures from Disneyland and an updated meal plan are coming next week so be on the lookout! Here are my Friday favorites!

Let's face it ya'll we all need treats! My new meal plan let's me have them! WAHOO!!


These are amazing! Creamy and 40 calories per pop! 6grams of sugar and this is a winner!



I don't know about you, but by 7:00 pm I am in need of sugar! I am ready to claw people's eyes out, it is almost bedtime, and Momma needs a fix. These are so good! I love lemon flavored desserts. These are subtly Lemony. I get them at Walmart. They are 20 calories an 1.5 grams of sugar per cookie. That means I can have 5 for 100 calories and  7.5 grams of sugar. When I get to eat five, I feel like I am getting more for my calories!

Ok we all know I LOVE Peanut Butter. Even though it is healthy fat, I seriously hate wasting 200 calories on 2 TBSPS. Enter Jif Whipped Peanut Butter. It is 140 calories for 2 TBSPS!!!! Whoot! I was using Peter Pan whipped but I will be honest it isn't very Peanutty, you know what I mean? This has a rich peanut flavor and you seriously can't tell a difference! SO GOOD! They make a chocolate peanut butter whipped too.


Special K granola bars. 4 grams of protein, low sugar, and 110 calories. I pair it with some fruit and a Carbmaster yogurt! For a snack under 200 calories! YUMMM!


 
These are delicious! They are light and airy and a great crunch. Unlike the Special K Cracker chips (that I still love) Popchips have all natural ingredients. 16 chips are 120 calories, I usually have half that and still feel satisfied.


So because I had a gastric bypass, I can't drink soda, or energy drinks. But this gal needs a little something to help out the old energy situation!!! I did by something similar but it was like $27 for 12 packets!!! I know, but I was DESPERATE!! I like this so much better not only because it is $1.78 for 10 packets, but it dissolves and tastes better! WHOOT! DON'T take this if you plan on taking a nap! It gives me so much energy. It tastes like crystal light. I don't take this everyday, but it sure helps when I do! WINNER!!


What are you loving this week???

Favorites Week-wrap up

Here are just some general favorites. Some may be repeats.

Color-Purple
Number- 9
Song-Crash by Dave Matthews
Food-Pizza or Tacos
Candy- CHOCOLATE!! Peanut Butter, Peanut or Almond M&M's, Skor, or Snickers mini
Movie- While You were sleeping
Soundtrack- Forest Gump
Band-The Beatles
Artist- Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr.
Pattern-Polka Dots! also I like Chevron too! Oh and damask!
Intrests-Interior Decorating and Organization
Hobbies-Singing, Reading, Writing
Season-Fall! I love the harvesty smell, colors, leaves, crisp air and Halloween!
What I love about Summer- FARMERS MARKET!! I love the veggies and yummy treats! I love the warm sum on my skin, kids playing, sprinklers, popcicles!
Where I want to visit- Tahiti, Bahamas, Hawaii, Cozumel, Ireland, Australia, England, and New York!
If I could meet anyone famous- The Duggars! LOVE THEM! Also Dermot Mulroney, Ellen, and perhaps Will Smith!
Perfume- Romance
Smell-Oranges, Lemons, and Limes. Basically the way Jamba Juice or The Body Shop smells.
I also love the way craft stores, and salons smell.
TV Shows- Monk, Friends, Modern Family, Elementary, CSI, Criminal Minds,19 Kids and counting, Sister Wives, Breaking Amish, What not to Wear, Teen Mom, and the Real Housewives.
Treats- Rootbeer Freezes, butterfinger blizzard

That is all! Any questions??? Hope you all have a great day!

Favorites Week- Hobbies

So today I am sharing my favorite Hobbies. Things I do to pass time that bring me joy!

Doodling, Writing, making lists etc. I love journals!



Art- Painting and Collaging- these are not my works. I just don't have the space here to do too much of this, but it is one of my favorite things to do.



Singing and Dancing

I really want to take singing lessons. I have a pretty good voice but I would like to get better. I am not now nor do I ever plan on being a great dancer, but I love doing it. I love the game Just Dance. I sometimes just turn on the music and the kids and I dance around.

Reading- I LOVE to read! I love books that draw you in and you can't put down.
Some favorites:


Movies- I like to watch movies too. Romance, comedy, historical etc.





What are your favorite Pastimes??

Favorites Week-Clothing

I am a very much a t-shirt and jeans gal. I do however like a little something to my tees. A detail, buttons, a collar, ruffles, fun colors etc. Here are a few favorites right now.








I also love cute tops for dressing up like these-



I love jeans that are comfy and have a bit of a flare at the bottom.



I also love a cute capri


My shoe of preference is a flip flop.


I also love mary janes and flats


As far as purses go, I like a crossbody style. I don't know if I have sloped shoulders or just too much to carry, but these work best for me.