Day 30 of 30...WE DID IT!!

CONGRATULATIONS!

WE HAVE

COMPLETED

the

CURVES'

30 DAY CHALLENGE!

We will be finishing up final Weigh and Measures and have the results posted for you in club next week sometime!

I am very pleased with my results:

Now this may not be impressive to you.

"Big deal...little over 4lbs...."

But check it out...

Look at the number right below it.

That is BODY FAT POUNDS LOST.

BODY FAT = SPACE

Those "measly" 4 lbs

when translated into

BODY FAT LOSS

equals

ONE JEAN SIZE

!!!!

This past weekend I got rid of my last 2 pairs of MOM JEANS

Because I can now fit into some very stylish, much SMALLER jeans given to me by my younger and definitely hipper friends.

(They are also my Support Group...we W&M EVERY WEEK!):

Thanks Kym and Dani!!

You help me KEEP IT REAL!

So those of you who participated did great....

and I know you are excited to learn who will

WIN

the great prizes we have put together for you!

....but....

What's your plan?

Will you just gain the weight back?

Not make it in for your workouts at least 3 times a week?

Go home after work and

Wine and Cheese

yourself?

It amazes me how a Salad Chiller or duffel bag can motivate

you into establishing great habits for 30 days...

The Challenge is over TODAY.

What will motivate you TOMORROW?

...and the NEXT DAY?

Summer is coming....

This is NOT my motivator.

I prefer a pair of cutoffs and a tshirt at the lake.

But it might be yours...

What about Social Gatherings?

Some of you have weddings this summer,

or class reunions...

or you entertain out of towners....

This is not MY motivator.

(our wedding was back in November)

So what's it gonna be?

Isn't there something BIGGER than a pair of

Curves Socks

or Curves Salad Chiller?

Isn't there something BIGGER

than

the

TOP LOSERS'

Board?

OF COURSE THERE IS...

THINK ABOUT IT...

When it dawns on you, schedule your Weigh and Measure...

Set an appointment with me or one of the other girls for some

ONE on ONE

Counseling

and let's get started.

If you need something to jog your memory, I will leave you with my

#1 MOTIVATOR(s)

SEE YOU AT CURVES!

Day 28 of 30....I NEED A FIX!

You 

MIGHT

be Addicted to 

CURVES CIRCUIT WITH ZUMBA

if....

1.  Your workout pants are starting to slide off during salsa

2. Your workout pants are starting to slide off when you are STANDING STILL!

3.  Your underwear  are following your workout pants....

4.  You really don't think a punch card is necessary, but have absolutely no problem digging up $3-$5 in coins from you sofa cushions, car ash tray or junk drawer for today's class!

5.  Your beloved '80 music that dominated your stereos and Mp3 players has been replaced with Cypress HIll, Kumbia Kings, and Chaiyya Chaiyya

6.  Your hallways are now Kumbia and Grapevine Zones 

7.  Your daily hair-do...

Wardrobe....

AND makeup

are dependent on if you have Circuit with Zumba that day

8.  You are bilingual...but only when you dance

9.  You change tasks every 60 seconds while whispering to yourself "Zumba, Zumba!"

10.  Colorful Cargo Pants are the new "black"

DAY 24 of 30....No Whey? Whey!

OMIGOODNESS

I am SOOOOOO tired

today!

It was so hard crawling out of bed....

I was even a chore to drink a cup of coffee...that is rare for me...

So if I barely had the energy for my beloved java,

you can imagine my dilemma with

breakfast....

There was just no way I was going to separate eggs and cook oatmeal.

Not today.

We are nearing the end of the 30 Day Challenge, so I had to keep it *real*....

I really depend on my Curves Protein Shakes.

If you are on the Curves Weight Management or any other effective fat loss program you know you have to eat every three hours....

Can YOU eat a chicken breast, salad and piece of fruit 6 times a day?

to be honest...I could...I love to eat

BUT IT ISN'T PRACTICAL.

...and with the way I feel today it is gonna be impossible....

PROTEIN SHAKE TO THE RESCUE!

The Curves Shake is awesome...especially when I get creative with extracts....

I was in a challenge with my girls during the holidays and felt rather smug that I was able to create an eggnog with the vanilla shake....

I had eggnog almost every morning during the holidays.

It was great :-)

Now Curves has a NEW Shake

It is Curves' Vanilla 100% Whey!

No Way!

WAY!

So what's the big deal you ask...and what is the difference between the original Vanilla shake and this one...

IT'S THE WHEY, baby!

The original shake has some soy in it...and some people have issues with soy. Curves responded with this gem!

What's the big deal?

I'll tell ya!

1.  Whey has  long been considered the *gold standard* of protein for athletes!

2.  Whey is a naturally complete protein!

3.  Whey is metabolized directly into the muscle, helping to BUILD and REPAIR!

4.  Whey is heavy with Leucine! Helps build MUSCLE (that burns CALORIES!)

5.  Whey is a  Fast protein!  Easily absorbed and USED rather than STORED as body fat!

6.  Whey helps maintain a healthy IMMUNE system!

7.  Whey protein is very LOW FAT and LOW CARB!

8.  Whey protein burns HOT like kindling keeping your metabolism UP!

9.  Whey protein helps you burn BODY FAT

10.  Whey helps stabilize blood glucose levels by slowing the absorption of glucose into the blood stream!

11.  Whey protein contains BIO ACTIVE COMPONENTS that help stimulate the RELEASE of TWO APPETITE SUPPRESSING HORMONES: CHOLECYSTOKININ (CCK) and GLP!

12.  Whey helps improve cardiovascular health!

13.  Whey protein is an excellent protein choice for cancer patients as it is easily digested and absorbed!

14.  Whey protein is an excellent source of protein for diabetics (refer to #4 and #7)

15.  Whey protein helps with HEALING! It contains components with protective antimicrobial properties such as lactoferrin!

NO WAY!

WHEY!

As busy as I am I really depend on my protein shake... You have seen me with my shaker...coffee in one hand, shake in the other...

Now I am very excited I have one that is 100% whey...and the taste is better too!

If you are interested in the whey, we have some available in club....it is awesome...and it is an invaluable tool if you are looking to build muscle and burn fat..

...and who isn't?

LET'S GO!

DAY 22 of 30....Spring Melt!

GOOD MORNING!

HAPPY SPRING!

Well, it IS Spring...even though it is cold and wet here in 
Paso Robles.  

We did get a bit of sunshine this a.m., but I guess we are anticipating scattered showers for the next few days....

It's all good...we need the rain...

BUT MY BRAIN WANTS SUNSHINE!

I can't wait to take my walks in the warmth of the sun again...as it is I am getting them in before work and it's a bit chilly.

How are you all doing with the 30 Day Challenge?

I can tell you the weigh and measures I have done show some of you are DOING GREAT!

I did my weigh and measure yesterday with my support group and here are my results for the week...I am totally stoked...check it:

This is why we do ALL THREE MEASUREMENTS...

If you look at my SCALE WEIGHT in the upper right hand corner, you will see that number is small...although 1/2 a pound is nothing to sneeze at!

How check out the BODY FAT POUNDS underneath....
HOLY MACARONI! 
1.6 lbs of BODY FAT LOST....


If you don't understand what that means, that means  I have gained lean mass (muscle, burns calories, tones)! 
That also means I am able to wear my smaller jeans and toss the bigger size in my Goodwill box.


When you burn body fat, you physically take up less room...we call that 
MELTING

I wasn't worried about my weigh and measure...I have been faithful to my workouts AND MY +30...
I have been following the Curves Weight Management Plan...this plan helps you to retain your lean mass and burn body fat...
HUGE.
I felt great...I am tossing my clothes and looking for those smaller sizes in my drawers...


So that "MEASLY" 1/2 lbs. didn't bother me...
BUT THAT BODY FAT LOSS IS EXCITING!
THAT LEAN MASS GAIN IS THRILLING!
...because I can FEEL IT....
and my hubby says he can see it...

ANOTHER HUGE THING
because Rick seldom comments on my fitness 
and it meant A LOT to me ;-)

So we are in the home stretch with this 30 Day Challenge...

Hit the Circuit HARD

(less chatter, push harder)

Eat Clean

(lean protein, whole grains, lots of fruit and veggies, NO SODA)
Do your +30
(Curves Circuit with Zumba, Walking, Dancing, Wii, WHATEVER!)

...and I will see you 
IN THE CLUB!

Lets GO! 
 

DAY 17 of 30...ENERGY RETURNS!

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

I am very happy to report my energy has RETURNED!!

I increased my calories just a smidge yesterday and I really think that was key....

Not with Fruity O's

Not with Honey Something or Others

Not chocolate...

(I left my bank card at home when I ran to Rite Aid)

I just had a couple extra ounces of chicken breast on my 

QUICK NACHOS

from the Curves Weight Management Book

and a sprinkling of whole fat cheese.

NOT MUCH, just enough...

I feel like a brand new gal this a.m.

So I hit Curves at 6am and worked out with the Early Birds....there were 7 of us...it'd good to get the workout done early, but I tend to get a better calorie burn later...after I warm up...but it's all good ;-)

Once we get the kids to school Rick and I will get a quick walk in around the water tower and then I will head to work....

 Rick on a Fun Dip High

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Day 16 of 30...You gotta EAT!

Last night was ROUGH.

I made it through the day just fine....

Had a GREAT workout...

Had a GREAT day at work...

...but towards the end of my shift I really felt myself shutting down...like power circuit boards failing one at a time.....

Krissy wanted me to do a +30 with her last night....at 11am I was all for it...by 4pm I was having second thoughts.....by 5pm I knew I wasn't going to make it....

I DID get a + 30 in...I walked Isabella to and from school (20 min) and then walked up to Rite Aid with Rick last night (10 min)....

Can I blame it on the time change?

I guess I could....I was tired and tempted to fall off the Weight Management Wagon....BIG TIME....

My oldest walked in the door last night with groceries and:

COLD BEER..

...and yes, there are frosted mugs in the freezer...

We aren't *drinkers*

But we are prepared.

...and boy did that look good to me last night...

a frosty mug with my feet in Rick's lap

watching something meaningless on TV....

not to mention the Honey Something Or Others in my pantry calling my name....

(I refuse to by Fruity O's again)

UGH!

SO why was last night so hard?

I think I tripped myself up by replacing two meals with a protein shake...I was just too tired to EAT, so I grabbed my shake shaker and slammed a shake TWICE yesterday....

I think that is what happened...on top of being exhausted, I just didn't EAT enough....

So this morning I packed my protein shake for breakfast AND hardboiled eggs and an orange for later this morning BEFORE Curves Circuit with Zumba....



That should do it.
I'll let you know.

How are YOU doing?