Day 1 Insanity Max:30

Today was the first day of Insanity Max:30 and I loved it! It was the craziest 30 minutes of a workout I have even done. I modified 90% of the workout and I am was still huffing and puffing. My max out time was 6:02. That was about the time Shaun T wanted us down on the floor and I needed to take a few seconds before I got down on the floor. I loved that there were water breaks and that I could split the screen. One screen with the group working out and the second screen was just he modifier. That helped me keep focus so I can be sure my form was good. The next thing I LOVE about this program are the food guides. The Nutrition to the Max guild is broken down by the container colors I have been using since the 21 Day Fix came out and I feel in love with that meal plan. It also has a No time to Cook Guide. I am trying really hard not to eat out but with crazy after school schedules it happens. It gives great suggestions to try and what to skip.

I am looking forward to the next 60 days and all the changes that will be happening to my health! Now time to have a one of my favorite shake that I make with Shakeology. Recipe below! Vanilla Banana Peanut butter Shake

One pack of Vanilla Shakeology 1 cup unsweet vanilla almond milk 1 banana dash of vanilla extract 1 tbsp. of PB Fit about 5 ice cubes Put all the ingredients in the blend and blend.

3 Day Refresh

Here goes nothing.....I am staring Beachbody's 3 Day Refresh TODAY! I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I am excited because my body needs this reboot after my husband and I's kid free weekend in Philly. Lots of good food and drinks I don't normally partake in were had and my belly is not happy. I am nervous because its not a lot of protein and I need my protein. I hate the hungry feeling and I am type 2 diabetic. But I have plan! I am going to add in an extra fruit and veggie serving. If I need more I will add another veggie. Here is a picture of my grocery store haul yesterday to prepare.

I will post about day 1 tomorrow! I keep telling myself its only 3 days....I can do it!!!

It is not all about what the scale says.......

So I had my quarterly appointment with my nurse practitioner recently to go over my blood work. I get my blood drawn like clock work every three months to see where my number are for my Type 2 diabetes and they also keep track of my cholesterol because those weren't looking great. I seriously thought I was going to get bad news and that my A1C was up, my cholesterol was up etc. I actually thought about skipping this quarter so I could try harder over the next few months. Instead I got a great report bad cholesterol down by 5 and triglycerides down by 10. That means I am back in normal range for those! Plus my fasting blood sugar down by 10, and A1C was the same. I am still considered pre diabetic but it's better then being diabetic like I have been since November 2009. I was floored. I really was speechless and those that know me I like to talk..... a LOT. It was my AH HA moment the scale doesn't mean squat. I am getting healthier I have proof in my blood work and when I measure myself. I know one day the scale will go down but that is no longer important to me. This proves that all the extra money I spend to eat clean is working and becoming a Beachbody coach and follow the path of becoming fit is working and no matter how much it costs for whole foods, shakeology, new beachbody fitness programs I buy is all priceless to me as long as my numbers keep going down.