Start 2011 Off Right!

Have you made another resolution to get in shape with the start of the new year?  Instead of making a resolution, adopt a new way of life.  Make your mind over to live a healthier life; that's what I did and I LOVE IT!  I will admit, working out regularly is not easy, but it makes you feel better and you will definately love the results!

I am pumped and looking forward to the release of Shaun T's Insanity Asylum in February 2011!  To get ready mentally I am starting another round of Insanity on Monday, January 3, 2011.  I'm looking for as many as possible to join me.  If you don't have yours yet, order it today so you can get in on the action!   This 60 day body conditioning program will change your life and you will get the Insanity Fast and Furious bonus cd!  Most importantly, it will help prepare you for the next step, Asylum!

Natural Hair Care tips When Working Out

When I embarked on my fitness journey over a year ago I decided to keep low maintenance hair styles so that it wouldn't interfere with my workouts. A year and a half later, I have made the transition to natural hair! I no longer worry about ruining my hairdo and wasting my money. If you've already made the transition, please follow this blog and check me out on YouTube for natural hair care tips in addition to fitness tips. The best tip I can offer right now is to invest in a variety of cotton headbands. Goody ouchless headbands are great and inexpensive or a standard cotton headband will do. This will help keep your edges under control while you workout.

Week Four - Fitness Challenge Update

There are only two weeks left and I've only lost 4 lbs, but I'm not giving up! 

Vanilla Shakeology!

I was totally excited to see the tweet from Shakeology regarding a new flavor!  I was hoping Beach Body would come out with a vanilla flavor which gives so much more diversity to the recipe options.  This video clip of Carl Daikeler, Chairman and CEO of Beachbody,  has some valuable information not only about vanilla Shakeology but it assured me that Beachbody is ultimately concerned with everyone's health and well being and not just making money.

Only two weeks left!

There are only two weeks left in my weight loss challenge and I have hit a plateau. So I've decided to restrict my diet by cutting back meat to only once a day, if any, and preferably at lunch time.  I will continue to have Shakeology for breakfast and salad for lunch and dinner.  But since I am also amping up my workouts with additional cardio along with Insanity and P90X daily, I have to make sure I take in enough fuel to keep my body going.  I am determined to get as close to my goal as possible!

Week three of challenge

My challenge is to loose 9 lbs in six weeks; I'm halfway through the challenge! I need to loose 2 lbs a week until the end of the challenge to meet my goal. For more information on Shakeology click here http://myshakeology.com/esuite/home/mdfitchic

My Challenge - 9 lbs in 6 weeks!

There are 38 days until my husband and I sail off on our 9 day cruise vacation. So my fitness focus is to loose 1.5 lbs a week until we leave, totaling 9 lbs. Take a look at my video below and stay tuned for my results as I will be posting video updates each week.

Gluten Free, is it better?

It seems like everyone is switching to a gluten free diet these days. A gluten-free diet is a must if you have gluten allergies or celiac disease, a condition which causes intestinal damage when gluten is eaten. Many health foods stores and some major supermarkets now carry gluten-free products. These are often made with rice or potato flour instead of wheat. Just check the label to make sure it says “100% gluten-free.” For more information click on the link below. If you would like to order Shakeology to assist you having a healthy and gluten-free diet then  click here.

#053 - P90X Newsletter - The Facts About Gluten - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

Nature In A Bag

Have you taken a look at the list of over 70 ingredients found in a bag of Shakeology?  Take 5 minutes and watch Darin Olien, the ingredient hunter, as he travels the world gathering the finest ingredients for Shaekology.  Click here to order your bag today!

Wegmans Is Coming to Largo!

The long awaited arrival of Wegmans in Woodmore Towne Center will be over on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 7:00 AM!  There has been a shortage of high end grocery stores and health food stores near my house for years.  Anyone who is looking for organic foods and natural products understands my pain when I say you usually have to sacrifice quality for convenience.  While it's not far to drive to Annapolis for Whole Foods or Trader Joe's or College Park for Mom's, I am looking forward to the five mile drive to get to the Wegman's.  I will be even more excited in February when the company I work for relocates to a building across the street from the shopping center on McCormic Drive!  Stay tuned for more information on the store and my grand opening experience as I will be in the store shopping on Sunday!

Wegman's Woodmore Grand Opening!

Become a fitness coach today for free!

Are you looking to get in shape, inspire others to do the same and make money while doing it all? Then join me and become a Beachbody fitness coach. Beachbody is waiving the coach start up fee until December 31st. What better time to
start your own business than when it's FREE!!! AND best of all you will save 25%
off Shakeology, Insanity and many other workout DVDs!!!

...YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE except inches!!! If you are interested check out the website http://beachbodycoach.com/mdfitchic.

10 minutes to a healthier you!

Do you want to get in shape but you're short on time? The 10 minute trainer program is just what you need! If you follow the workout program and the eating program you can have results as good as Angie's.  Click here to order your's today!

http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/mdfitchic

#050 - P90X Newsletter - Stretching Out - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

Check out these fitness tips!

#050 - P90X Newsletter - Stretching Out - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

Shakeology Fast Oct 2010.mov

This is the last day of the 3 day Shakeology cleanse/fast! I lost 1 lb a day, 3 lbs total so I'm pleased with the results. I drank LOTS of water today to get through the hunger spells and I made it to the end!

I've outlined what I ate and the times below to hopefully help give others ideas how to do the fast.

9:00 AM Chocolate Shakeology
(1 serving chocolate Shakeology, 10 oz water)

8:30 AM Green Tea

12:00 PM Banana and water

1:00 PM Chocolate Shakeology
(1 serving chocolate Shakeology and 10 oz water)

3:30 PM Apple slices and water

8:00 Salad with 2 oz grilled chicken with avocado & a cup of green tea
(3 cups of romaine & spring mix lettuce, 2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette dressing)

Day 2 - Shakeology Fast

Day 2 of the 3 day Shakeology cleanse/fast is coming to a close. Today was much better than yesterday! I've lost about 2 lbs so far so I'm pleased. I did make sure I had my snacks in between the meals and that helped a great deal. It was hard fixing dinner for my family knowing only a salad with some salmon would be my dinner; but I made it through. I haven't figured out a way to work around that, but tomorrow they will have left overs so that will help.

I've outlined what I ate and the times below to hopefully help give others ideas how to do the fast.

8:30 AM Dieter's Green Tea
9:00 AM Chocolate Shakeology with mixed berries
(1 serving chocolate Shakeology, 10 oz water, 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries)

11:15 AM Banana and water

1:30 PM Chocolate Shakeology
(1 serving chocolate Shakeology and 10 oz water)

4:00 PM 1 Cup grapes and water

8:00 Salad with 4 oz salmon & a cup of green tea
(3 cups of romaine & spring mix lettuce, 2 tbsp olive oil & vinegar dressing)

10:00 Chocolate Shakeology
(1 serving chocolate Shakeology and 10 oz water)

Tune in tomorrow to see how day 3 goes! I will also be posting a video summary on YouTube.

Day 1 - Shakeology Fast

Day 1 of the 3 day Shakeology cleanse/fast is coming to a close. I had a few rough spots but for the most part things went well. I've been in a spiritual seminar all day so I didn't have my snacks this morning or this afternoon. Tomorrow I will need to make sure I get in the snacks to keep the hunger at bay. I STRONGLY suggest having a snack 2-3 hours after the meal to help you get through the day. I started with breakfast at 8:30 AM and started getting hungry around 11:30 AM or so. I had a shake for lunch and a piece of fruit with a good amount of water and it helped me get through the rest of the seminar, which ended at 4:00 PM. Immediately after the seminar I had a few apple slices and more water because the hunger was returning. Then I had a cup of green tea when I got home. I've outlined what I ate and the times below to hopefully help give others ideas how to do the fast.

8:30 AM Dieter's Green Tea
9:00 AM Chocolate Covered Strawberries Shakeology
(1 serving chocolate Shakeology, 10 oz water, 1 cup strawberries)

I used more fruit because I knew I would miss my snack

12:00 PM Chocolate Shakeology and a banana
(1 serving chocolate Shakeology and 10 oz water)

4:00 PM Bag of apple slices and water

5:30 Cup of green tea

8:00 Salad with 2 oz grilled chicken breast
(3 cups of romaine & spring mix lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, 2 tbsp honey mustard vinaigrette dressing)

10:00 Chocolate Shakeology
(1 serving chocolate Shakeology and 10 oz water)

Tune in tomorrow to see how day 2 goes!

Shakeology Cleanse

The Shakeology Cleanse/Fast is meant to jump start you in your fitness journey (prior to starting an exercise program), break a plateau (if currently in a workout program) or shed pounds fast & effectively in a healthy way. If you are currently doing a workout program, try this on a recovery week, instead of on a week of regular workouts. If you try the cleanse or have already tried it, please remember to come back here and post a comment about your success!! As another side note. Shakeology is not just meant to be used in the Fast, but also as a healthy meal replacement shake to be taken once daily after the Fast. It is important to know that the maximum amount of days to do the cleanse is up to 3 days, meaning you can just do 1 or 2 days of it but no more than 3.

Below are the details of the Fast/Cleanse:

3 Day Shakeology Fast or Cleanse:

Mission: To help as many people become healthier from the inside out. Internal health is the foundation to external beauty.

Products Needed: Chocolate or Greenberry Shakeology
You will continue to use the product after the Fast is over to continue your weight loss efforts and overall health benefits.

3 SHAKEOLOGY Shakes a day
2 Cups of Green Tea a Day
1 or 2 pieces of fruit a day
1 salad for dinner
Only white grilled protein in salad

NO: DAIRY, or EXTRA SUGARS

Only Low Fat Dressings.

You can put your 2 snacks before/after any of the MAJOR MEALS-Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

The fruit is optional, and I actually discourage it, however, some of you will need the calories where others would not.

Power workout participants (Super Conditioned- not the weight challenged) are recommended to add the fruit for the extra calories.

*** For maximum results NO additives.

NO DIARY products at all for maximum results, no almond soy or rice milk.

Use only WHITE GRILLED PROTEIN Poultry or fish in the Dinner Salad

REPEAT all 3 Days

1 or 2 cup(s) of green tea, or Triple Leaf Detox Tea, throughout the day.

BREAKFAST:
Shakeology, 140 calories, 1 scoop
½ cup of fruit (60-90 calories)-optional
add ice
8-10 oz of water

SNACK (85 calories)
1 piece of fruit
- Apple, pear, orange, banana mango, etc

LUNCH:
Shakeology, 140 calories, 1 scoop
Add ice
10 oz of water

SNACK:
(either snack here or after dinner one or the other)
Shakeology, 140 calories, 1 scoop
Add ice
8-10 oz of water

DINNER:
Salad with Grilled white fish or poultry (roughly 340 calories)
Low Fat Salad Dressing, 40 – 60 calories

SNACK:
(either snack here or after dinner one or the other)
Shakeology, 140 calories, 1 scoop
Add ice
8-10 oz of water

Order your Shakeology today: www.shakeology.com/Mdfitchic

Mushroom and Chicken Stir Fry

Mushroom and Chicken Stir Fry

4 Exercises to Increase Your Running Speed | Active.com

4 Exercises to Increase Your Running Speed | Active.com

What can Shakeology do for you?

Do you have a weight loss goal and need help eating healthy to reach it? Just replace one meal a day with Shakeology®, exercise three times a week, and follow a balanced diet.  It's that simple!  You can lower cholesterol levels, lose pounds, and shed inches.  Participants in an independent study who combined The Shake, The Workout, and a sensible Eating Plan for 90 days 1 dropped an average of 10 pounds and 2 inches off their waistline. Go to http://myshakeology.com/mdfitchic for more information and to order yours today!

KILLER ABS - Stability ball workout

Insanity Fit Test

So on Monday I did the Insanity Fit Test for my second workout of the day; I went to fitness bootcamp in the morning.  I haven't done this fit test since early August so I was really interested in seeing the results!  Compared to my results when I was actually working the Insanity program six days a week, I didn't do too bad!  Completing this also helped me to see where I need to improve, especially as I watched the playback of my video.

September Check-In

Just finished today's check-in and I am pleased with the results! Down 2 lbs in a month and almost all of my measurements went down. Finally seeing progress! I owe it to eating from the top two tiers of Michi's Ladder and working out at least 3 days a week.

Michi's Ladder

Lost 5 lbs in two days

I lost 5 lbs on the 2 day fast! I am pleased with the results before starting round 2 of Insanity.