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.

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