Getting this blog started, a bit of background on me...
No time like the present to get it started huh?! For those that know me know that I've gone down 4 jean sizes since last summer when I started really working the AdvoCare products. I am not one to go by weight, I really don't care what I weigh as long as I look good. After years of being pregnant (13 pregnancies in all), having 3 c-sections, with only 2 living kids I've packed on the weight. My midsection is the worst for me, I do my best to hide it. I have thyroid issues, well I guess it really isn't an issue because I don't have one! I was diagnosed at five years old without a thyroid gland, so weight has always been somewhat of an issue. Except in high school, well most of us didn't have that issue in high school anyway. I was lucky to have my nagging mother to remind me to take my meds everyday. *sigh* Growing up sucks sometimes, it is that whole responsibility thing that I wish I could just let go of sometimes, ya know?!
With that "whole responsibility thing" comes taking care of myself, not only for me but my kids and my amazing husband who has stood by me through thick and thin. Without him I wouldn't be me. There is where I'm so thank full for my friend Kim who introduced me to AdvoCare. Wanna talk about some AMAZING products?! I was one of those saying "yeah yeah yeah, that is what everyone says about their products they use, do they really work?" Well I'm here to say they do. That is why I chose back in June of 2010 to start sharing the products myself. I didn't 'work' them like I should of, but I still lost weight, felt better and was amazed. If they could make a difference in ME then I know my friends and family would be happy with them too. I didn't start actually trying to work the business aspect until this year (2011) but I'm so glad I did, I made over $800 in the last 2 pay periods. We aren't poor but we aren't well off either, we can always use the extra money. Really though, who can't?!
So here comes the part where I work this blog into my life... now that I'm keeping myself going and on track, did I mention I usually have seasonal depression and this year I did NOT suffer from it?! Oh what was that about being on track, ahhh yes this blog thing. So I'm going to do an AdvoCare 24 day challenge, I'm determined to lose weight, tone up and get GOING. I want to be able to feel comfortable in a bikini before I'm 40 and right now honey...that is NOT happening. I was also asked to model some lingerie next month...EEEKKS! Really?! Ummm yeah not with this body so I'm fixing that issue before I totally embarrass myself completely!
Well here goes with the measurements. Ok they won't be completely accurate as I'm doing them myself but they will be close.
Bust: 41
Waist: 36
Hips: 40
Some how those don't look right as my size 12 jeans fit at the moment. hmmm oh well
My plan, get off my duff and work out, not just doing chores at the barn (feeding horses, carting buckets of water, throwing around hay bales) but actually walking 2 miles a day (per weather...no more snow or ice please) and maybe working out with my wii fit for an hour a day. I'm also going to be working out with my friend Becky in one of her Zumba classes every Sunday in April. (Check out her blog, zumbaqueen80 I think it is here, it is the one that has inspired me to do this and achieve the goals I know I can achieve for myself, Becky has done AMAZINGLY well with the challenge and AdvoCare)
I plan on posting what I've eaten and drinking for the day, trying to post everything to keep myself on track. After the first 10 days I'll take my measurements again, I have no idea if they will change or how much. I sure hope they do! Just wish I had a weight set to work with...I like to lift weights. Guess that could by why some people call me SheRa? LOL!
Ok first post done, I'll be on Monday again when I start the challenge. :D Till then I'm going to go shopping for food and get what I need.
Continued from my "About me", I get to be long winded when writing so I'm putting it here... A little bit might be repeat from above but I'll edit another time, my spark is kicking in, I have to order some then go pack so we can finish moving this week! Chris said ok take the products but we are not 'selling' them. We were in Melaleuca and Conklin before, good companies but seriously I spent WAY more than what I made or ever used the products. Back to AdvoCare. It was in June of 2010 that Chris was home and saw the receipt for my last AdvoCare order through Kim. His eyes about bugged out of his head, but he knew and saw the difference in me that the products made. It was cheaper than my medications too. :) (which I was NOT buying anymore) It was all said and done then, we became distributors, went Advisors and now we make around 1k a month +/- for a part time income for me.
Before Advocare: I don't remember whose baby but not mine. lol
With that "whole responsibility thing" comes taking care of myself, not only for me but my kids and my amazing husband who has stood by me through thick and thin. Without him I wouldn't be me. There is where I'm so thank full for my friend Kim who introduced me to AdvoCare. Wanna talk about some AMAZING products?! I was one of those saying "yeah yeah yeah, that is what everyone says about their products they use, do they really work?" Well I'm here to say they do. That is why I chose back in June of 2010 to start sharing the products myself. I didn't 'work' them like I should of, but I still lost weight, felt better and was amazed. If they could make a difference in ME then I know my friends and family would be happy with them too. I didn't start actually trying to work the business aspect until this year (2011) but I'm so glad I did, I made over $800 in the last 2 pay periods. We aren't poor but we aren't well off either, we can always use the extra money. Really though, who can't?!
So here comes the part where I work this blog into my life... now that I'm keeping myself going and on track, did I mention I usually have seasonal depression and this year I did NOT suffer from it?! Oh what was that about being on track, ahhh yes this blog thing. So I'm going to do an AdvoCare 24 day challenge, I'm determined to lose weight, tone up and get GOING. I want to be able to feel comfortable in a bikini before I'm 40 and right now honey...that is NOT happening. I was also asked to model some lingerie next month...EEEKKS! Really?! Ummm yeah not with this body so I'm fixing that issue before I totally embarrass myself completely!
Well here goes with the measurements. Ok they won't be completely accurate as I'm doing them myself but they will be close.
Bust: 41
Waist: 36
Hips: 40
Some how those don't look right as my size 12 jeans fit at the moment. hmmm oh well
My plan, get off my duff and work out, not just doing chores at the barn (feeding horses, carting buckets of water, throwing around hay bales) but actually walking 2 miles a day (per weather...no more snow or ice please) and maybe working out with my wii fit for an hour a day. I'm also going to be working out with my friend Becky in one of her Zumba classes every Sunday in April. (Check out her blog, zumbaqueen80 I think it is here, it is the one that has inspired me to do this and achieve the goals I know I can achieve for myself, Becky has done AMAZINGLY well with the challenge and AdvoCare)
I plan on posting what I've eaten and drinking for the day, trying to post everything to keep myself on track. After the first 10 days I'll take my measurements again, I have no idea if they will change or how much. I sure hope they do! Just wish I had a weight set to work with...I like to lift weights. Guess that could by why some people call me SheRa? LOL!
Ok first post done, I'll be on Monday again when I start the challenge. :D Till then I'm going to go shopping for food and get what I need.
Continued from my "About me", I get to be long winded when writing so I'm putting it here... A little bit might be repeat from above but I'll edit another time, my spark is kicking in, I have to order some then go pack so we can finish moving this week! Chris said ok take the products but we are not 'selling' them. We were in Melaleuca and Conklin before, good companies but seriously I spent WAY more than what I made or ever used the products. Back to AdvoCare. It was in June of 2010 that Chris was home and saw the receipt for my last AdvoCare order through Kim. His eyes about bugged out of his head, but he knew and saw the difference in me that the products made. It was cheaper than my medications too. :) (which I was NOT buying anymore) It was all said and done then, we became distributors, went Advisors and now we make around 1k a month +/- for a part time income for me.
Before Advocare: I don't remember whose baby but not mine. lol
Above is at Becky Edwards Bachlorette Party...
posted by Amanda at
8:30 PM
3 Comments:
I can't see where I can follow you. :(
Thanks Amanda, I had no idea I was such an influence... good job making me feel really guilty about the ice cream I had tonight. I'll do better tomorrow I promise. If you need any help with measurements we can take those on Sunday if you'd like. As far as Zumba my site for that is 101241.zumba.com and my blog you are correct is zumbaqueen80.blogspot.com
The 1st 10 days are the most important I think. I've seen a few people thru it & that is where a lot of them are getting the drop in weight & the 14 is when it all starts to tone & shape up after that. So glad that you're looking to get your exercise in. Bring some workout gear This Sunday if you'd like & we can get you started learning the choreo for Zumba Toning to maximize your workouts during those 4 weeks.
It's my way of saying THANK YOU for introducing me to the Advocare products that I'd been putting off as I'd never taken vitamins seriously until they fit me into a 9/10 Jr. jeans and out of my size 14's myself. Which I have now notably packed into an Advocare box. I won't have to wonder what's in it as I'll know it's my fat pants that are getting stuffed way far back in the closet for someday when I might possibly need maternity clothes.
Becky is an inspiration to me, as well, Amanda. She turned me on to advoCare and I don't regret it one bit. ahaha, listen to me "turned me on to advoCare" like it's a drug or something!!! It's definitely a tremendous product and I feel better than I have in 20 years. I'd like to follow you as well, but don't see a spot. Hope you follow mine "Taking Back Me, 1 Year At A Time" ...
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