MFP: MY 1ST GIVEAWAY + LOOKING FOR THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS

Hey All!!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Monday. And, for those starting the AdvoCare Cleanse over @ SkinnyMeg's and @MamaLaughlin's blog today, good luck!  :-) I'm cheering you all on from Houston, TX.

There has been a new rejuvenation in me lately to get healthier. I think since taking up blogging and having to hold myself accountable. I've rejoined boot-camp, been running more than ever, eating better, doing AdvoCare, weight-training, limiting alcohol and drinking LOTS of water. 

What more do I need to do to lose weight?!?! What is the right combination to start seeing dramatic results?!?! We all wonder if it was as simple as an equation, would we still be where we are at today?!?!

During all this time, the one thing I've learned is that it's not an equation...as much as we would like it to be...it's a LIFESTYLE! It's part physical AND it is also part mental. I had to get my mind right before I started this journey or I'd end up right back where I started. The last thing I want to do is keep jumping on and off the healthy train. I was setting myself up for FAILURE by not sticking with it no matter how exhausted I was or what yummy food was before me. 

It's SO true!

It's about motivation on Monday's, right! So, in the spirit of motivation, I'm doing a little GIVEAWAY!! If you have never tried SPARK or you're a lover {like me :-)} you've got to get in on this one! AdvoCare has introduced 3 new flavors of SPARK! Who wants to try them?!?!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway is from Monday-Friday, 3/4/13-3/8/13 :-) Don't miss out, folks! You must be a follower on this site...if your not click now 'Join This Site' along the right-hand side of the post.

Once I reach 100 followers, I will be doing another Giveaway but this time it will be a 24-Day Challenge kit!! How about them apples.

If your a blogger, new to blogging (like me :-)) or an expert blogger (ooh la la), I want to hear what your keys to a successful healthy weight-loss system are. I've given you mine above, what are yours? What is it that helps you get through the day without giving up. 

Happy Monday Fancies!

MFP: NEW YEAR... NEW RESOLUTIONS

Each year I make resolutions. Each year I make the SAME resolutions. I never quite finish or accomplish anything! This year I wanted it to be different than all the last ones.

Out with the old...we decided to burn a list of bad memories in 2012 to say "goodbye." We then made a our list of resolutions for 2013 and attached them to rockets and sent them soaring into the night sky!

It was a blast...far too much drinking occurred...but otherwise one of my most memorable New Years celebrations as of yet.

Resolution 1: Start Juicing

My parents bought us a juicer for Christmas and I finally received it in the mail a week ago. Let's just say it was a bit scary at first but once I got the hang of it I fell in love!

I haven't quite figured out a perfect recipe yet, but berry's make a delicious recipe.

Berryrific Recipe:

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup blackberries

1/4 cup strawberries

1/2 cup spinach

3 sprigs of mint (secret ingredient to make any smoothie Amazeballs!)

1/2 cup almond milk

2 tbsp chia seeds (for thickness and other awesome healthy perks)

2 tbsp plain low-fat greek yogurt

Mix with blender and serve.

Resolution 2: Run a 10K

I signed us up for several 5K's in 2012, as it was a goal to make it through at least one, and I can proudly say that I accomplished at least that! My goal to run a 10K is set for mid-year at this point in time. We will see how the training goes and how focus I remain.

If anyone lives in the Houston area and wants to join me, I have signed up for 2 5K's: The Choco Loco 5K on January 26th and Miles for Miracles on February 2nd.

I would love to meet some new runners in the Houston area! 

Resolution 3: Be a better GF!

I have been working so much, hence the delay in posts missing for the past few months, that I feel like I've failed at being a good girlfriend. As silly as that may sound, it happens when you travel extensively. When I would finally have a moment to breathe from work, the last thing I wanted to do is be sexy!

Resolution 4: NO DRINKING for 2 Months :-(

This has already been extremely difficult and I'm only on day 9 of 60. I'm not a big drinker but when I do drink I try to stick to the weekends only if I can help it. I try to pick either Friday or Saturday night as drinking two nights in a row at my age feels like hell on my body.  

Wednesday Weigh-In:

Starting tomorrow, a weekly weigh-in will be documented for the world to see. I will only hold myself accountable if I pick a scheduled day and time and track it through a spreadsheet and pictures. Can't wait to start seeing some progress soon...this girl is tired of feeling fat!