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Exciting Changes Coming

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 22:17:00 +0000

I don't even know where to begin, other than my absence, which has just basically been that we've been super busy with a lot of new things going on with us, which of course, is a whole post in itself. But today, let's talk about blog changes. Over the past few months, I have really been thinking about my health and wellness goals and how can I bring into the blog and make this little ol' place of mine so much more than it is right now. Admittedly, I know that one way to make the blog bigger and better is to blog more, so I started brainstorming some ideas and thinking about what I really wanted to share. I found myself wanting to not only share my weight loss journey but also family life and our journey to living a more natural life. That's when I decided maybe it was time for the blog to go through a remodel, or overhaul of sorts, and that's where the idea for a new blog name was born. In the very near future, Naturally Loving Life, will be my new home, and I am SO excited. I'll still be sharing my weightloss journey, healthy living and nutrition tips I've picked along the way and the same topics I've always shared, but I'll also be sharing our journey to a more natural, green life, from essential oils to green cleaners to less waste. We're obviously in now way perfect, but I truly every little bit can make a difference. As soon as the blog is live, I'll let you know and I can't wait to begin this new chapter.

Garmin VivoActive Smart Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 May 2016 11:00:00 +0000

**Garmin has no idea who I am. They did not provide me with this watch for my honest opinions. I just purchased this watch on my own because I needed a new one, and wanted to share my thoughts.
If you followed for my any length of time here, on Instagram or even on Facebook, you may have seen way back from consistent running days that I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 as my main running watch. I don't hate it but it was a bit on the bulky side for my wrist, and with summer just around the corner, I have really been wanting one for swimming. I have no plans on completing a triathlon anytime soon, but it is definitely on my bucket list. But first, I need to build my running base back up. OK, I need to build a base for all three sports but that's besides the point. One step at a time, right?

As much as I love my Garmin Forerunner 305 for my runs and bike rides, I just can't take that thing in the water and if I really do want to want to complete a triathlon, I need to not only build a swiming base, but I really need to see where I am, so I know how to train and improve. With most of my swims will be at the lake this summer, I'll really be at loss for my distance and speed. Guessing both of those isn't really the best decision for training.
It's trying to gauge my fitness levels in swimming, that started my search for a multisport watch. Already loving my current watch, I headed straight to the Garmin website to check out their options. I immediately noticed that many of the multisport watches were out of my price range, but I didn't need it right away. At the start of my search, we were still seeing snow flurries. Let's be honest, actually swimming in the lake will not be happening until at least June.
One of the watches that really caughht my eye was the Garmin VivoActive Smart Watch. It appeared to have a smaller face, contained the three sports I wanted (running, biking and swimming) and a few extras such as walking, Indoor (awesome feature for my treadmill runs) and Golf (you know in case this below average mini-golfer ever wants to try the real thing).
After researching some online reviews and then heading to Facebook to ask some trusty women in some fantastic Facebook groups their opinions on the watch, I knew this was the one for me. At $219.99 for the watch without the Heart Rate monitor, I knew it was out of my budget to buy right away but was totally going to happen before June. I even might be able to swing the extra for the Heart Rate bundle and get the chest strap too.
I continued looking around for better deals on this watch and found Amazon sells it cheaper, which I find to be true most of the time anyway. But I still wasn't ready, and my husband said no. He said I either need to wait till June or find it even cheaper.
Ebay was my next stop. I found plenty of the watches but many of the ones I found were running about the same price as Amazon. I was lucky enough to find a few and lost every Auction I tried. I finally started searching for misspellings and found the watch with only one bid. I won't lie, I added that sucker to my Watch List and then stalked it for two days. Finally right before it ended, I made my move and won!!
When the watch arrived, I opened the box and to my surprise, it came with the heart rate monitor, which was not mentioned by the seller, so for $100, I got a new watch and heart rate monitor and saved $170!!!

I've had the watch for a few weeks now, and I love it! It's not nearly as bulky on my wrist as my Forerunner, I can synchronize my phone notifications on it, find my phone if I lose it, can add other fitness related apps, such as a hiking up, which is great sonce we live just a few miles from the Appalachain Trail, and even change the watch face.

So far, I have only used it for running, but it worked perfectly. Syncing the notifications was really nice, especially since I'm still working on the C25K program. Not that I forget which are run and which are walk portions, I do sometimes forget how long they are each. With my notifications form my phone synced to my watch, when the notification from the phone goes off telling me what my next interval is, my watch vibrates and displays the exact notification so I can see how long it is. I can also change the music I am listening to from my watch as well. I never hated looking at my phone, which is strapped to my arm, but it still can be a pain. With my watch, I don't have to look at my phone. I just set everything up on my phone and my watch will be there for me.
I also wore this watch when we spent the day exploring New York City. It caught almost all 29,000 steps and synced directly to the Garmin app. I have been wearing my Fitbit for comparison and one con I had noticed is that if you don't swing your arms when you walk, it sometimes won't register steps. People naturally swing their arms a little when they walk and run but if you're holding something in the arm that your watch is on, you may not be swinging your arms and it calculate those steps. This only happened to me when I was holding bigger items, or a child. You tend to hold them close to your chest for better balance and grip and so your arms don't move. Other than that, I have no complaints.
I'll try to remember to come back and give you my thoughts on how the watch performs after my first bike ride and swim, but I'm confident they'll do just fine. Now if only the nice weather can stay. I'm ready for some leaves on the trees (which are slowly starting to turn up) and beautiful days outside.
Do you have the Garmin Vivoactive? What is your favorite running watch or app? What do you use for other sports?

May Goals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 May 2016 11:00:00 +0000

April has come and gone and it took my goals with it. I didn't even come close to achieving my goals for a multitude of reasons. Some of the reasons were legit, while others were just plain excuses. So, my Apri goals are back again in May and here with a vengeance. I am determined to crush my goals and make becoming healthier this month a priority in my life. I can not put it off any longer. I've seen the benefots of living a healthy lifestyle and I want it back. So, let's get on with our goals, shall we?

Stay on track with C25K I failed miserably at this. I got a few runs outside (finally) but didn't really utilize my treadmill much in April. That will be changing this month. My kids have soccer practice every Saturday at the park where I usually run. When practice is over, TJ takes the kids to the playground so that I can get in a run. I know of at least one Saturday where he won't be there to watch the kids, so I'll be coming to get a treadmill workout in but I love that I have him there for that. When I have him home Sunday's those are almost always guaranteed run days as well, which I love. All during the week runs will be on the treadmill and I will finish or come close to finishing the C25K program this month.

Cross-Train and/or Strength Train 2x/week I am still horrible at strength training but I know the benefits of it both of my health and fitness and to make me a better and stronger runner. If I can get in some sort of strength training on my off days from running, I'll be doing great. I still haven't figured out what I'll be doing but I have Beachboy On Demand, which has kick butt workouts, along with all of my DVDs from them, and of course Pinterest and You Tube are full of workout ideas as well.

Stick to our meal plan 5 out of 7 days each week I actually didn't do too terrible on this goal, but it definitely could have been better. I want to nail this goal and meal prepping should be a huge help in that.

Get in my step goal 4-5x/week While I smashed this goal on our day trip to NYC, in general, this was another miss. Not only did I not hit my goal any of the weeks, I rarely hit my step goal period. This can't happen this month. I will hit this goal.

Get back on my bike This goal is more or less a bonus. With the warmer air here, I would love to get back my boke out and start riding again, but relaisticly this can only happen when TJ is home. Jordyn's bike is currently trapped inside the trunk of TJ's car, which for some reason won't open. Once we can get her boke out, I can take the kids to the park and we can all go together, but unfortunately we can't until that happens. If I can get a few bike rides in this month, I will consider that a success.

So those are my goals for the month of May. What are your goals? What are you shooting for and hoping to accomplish? I want to hear them.

Back To Basics

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:00:00 +0000

I thought it was supposed to be Spring but Mother nature threw us for a cold and snowy loop over the past two days. It wasn't much but I'm definitely ready for spring weather.
On Saturday's post, I mentioned going back to C25K plan. Today, I want to go into more detail about why I decided to do that and what I'm really hope to accomplish out of it.
It's been a really long time since I ran. I've had a few sporadic runs here and there but, truth be told, it's been about 2 years since I ran consistently. I have really grown to miss running and want to pic it back up. A few reasons have kept me from picking it back up sooner. The first reason, which is one of the main reasons, is TJ's schedule. He's so busy and gone so much, that when he's home, I feel bad waking him up early to watch the kids so I can leave. And with him being gone so often, that doesn't really leave a lot of time for me to go run either, unless I run on the treadmill. Which brings me to my second reason. Running on the treadmill is so mundane to me, and not a highlight of my day. Staring at wall in my house, running in place doesn't give me the same relaxation that running outside does. I know people who love it. I wish I loved it more, but I don't, so it's easy to find a reason not to use it, but I know that not liking the treadmill is an excuse and I've told myself that excuses have to go. My third and final reason is that starting up is hard. I remember how hard it was to start the first time, and I remember how running did eventually become easier. I find it frustrating, I can't just be at that place, but I know the only way to get back to the place I was at before, and maybe past it, is to start over and keep pushing. Which brings me back to how I started running in 2012, with the C25K program. It took me from a non-runner to a runner, and I need to do that again. The plus side to doing a second round will also help me with the hills that I'm not used. Savannah had no hill. It was flat, flat, flat and its elevation practically sits at sea level. Living in the mountains is quite the opposite. And as for TJ's schedule, there's not much I can do about it now, but I'm not going to let it stop me. I'm going to do most of my runs on the treadmill and get outside when he's home. I've talked to him and let him know, that I need this for me, and he's more than willing to wake up so I can go. He may walking around with a coffee IV but he's not going to stop me from getting in a run.
With that being said, I started the C25K program two weeks ago. I start Week 3 tomorrow and I have been feeling great. TJ's schedule and a few crappy weather days kept all of my runs on the treadmill, but that's ok, I got them done. One thing I decided I was going to do differently this time around as opposed to last time is that if I'm feeling good, I'm going to keep going with the plan. I'm going to follow the plan and do all the runs, but if I feel up for running more than three times a week, then I will move on to the next run. Unless I'm sick or injured, I'm not going under the minimum of three runs each week, but if I feel like doing four or five, then I could potentially finish the program early, and I like the sound of that.
I'm hoping that everything works out so Sunday, I can hit the park. The weather doesn't look too bad and TJ isn't working....yet, so running fingers crossed for me.
What's the longest break you've ever taken from running? How did you get back into it?

April Goals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 20:23:00 +0000

How is it April already? 2016 is flying by and I haven't done well on my goals so far this year, but that's all changing in April. So, let's save all the chit chat and get on those goals.

Stay on track with C25K This is really more to keep me accountable than really challenging myself. Last week, I restarted the C25K program, which I'll go into more in detail in a post coming next week. As far as my goal goes, I just don't want to get behind. I want to stay on track, unless I find myself feeling really good and want to complete more than the minimum runs each week, in which case, I could get ahead.

Cross-Train and/or Strength Train 2x/week I am horrible at getting strength training in but I know how incredibly important it is to incorporate into my workout routine, so I'm shooting to get in 2-3 strength training or other cross training workouts each week. I am including workouts such as bike riding and walking as well, because I know they are important as well and I tend to slack on those too. I need to be better so I'm giving myself baby steps.

Stick to our meal plan 5 out of 7 days each week When TJ isn't home for dinner, I honestly get a bit relaxed on dinner and that needs to stop. It's causing some of our food to waste, and our wallets and my waist don't need that anymore. To help stick to my meal plans, I'm going to prep what I can. Once the prepping is done, it's a lot easier to throw everything togetehr and cook dinner.

Get in my step goal 4-5x/week Even on workout days, I find this isn't very easy. It really boils to down to the fact that I find myself not moving around as much. I have so much to do everyday that doesn't involve moving that before I know it the day is almost over and I don't know how I'll get them in. To accomplish this goal, I'm setting a reminder in my phone to go off every hour, where I'll get up and walk for 10-15 minutes. It will give me the break I know I should be taking and help to get my steps in. Talk about a win-win.
Register for a 5K I'm part of a group on Facebook where April's challenge is to run 60 miles plus register for a race of any kind. While I'm pretty positive I won't run 60 miles (walking is not included in the challenge), this even will keep me motivated to move more and try to run more than I normally might. It will also force me to finally register for a 5K. I've been talking about it and thinking about it but haven't done it yet. April will be the month I register for it, as soon as I pick one.
As you can see, most of my April goal are fitness related. I, honestly, think it's where I need to put my focus right now. Before I was trying to focus on everything at the same time and it just wasn't working. I wasn't accomplishing any goals and getting frustrated. I think focusing on just one major aspect right now until my routine is set again will help accomplish what I really want.

What are you hoping to accomplish this month?

January Goals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 12:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year!!! Can you believe 2016 is already here? It's crazy how fast 2015 just flew by. I feel like in a blink it was gone. (Side note: if you're wondering why I dropped off the face of the planet for 6 month only to return now, check out where I've been over on my family blog.)
With everything that went on with us in 2015, life became so hectic, I let a lot of things go. I'm not happy with it, but it's life and you can go back, so rather than dwell on it, I'm moving forward and reprioritizing. Life for us is slowing down, although it's still a bit crazy with TJ's school and internship schedule, but he's amazing and has agreed to help me out so I can accomplish some goals for me. I can't say enough what a lucky girl I am to have him. Let's dive in to these goals, shall we?

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Lose 3-4 pounds this month

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I've never been one to share specific weigh loss goals. I'm not super comfortable with sharing the numbers and how much I want to lose, but as I've gained the weight back I worked so hard to lose before, I'm starting to think if I share that with all of you, it may help me stick with them just a little bit more. My goal is to lose 45 pounds for the year. I am aware this will be very hard as I get closer to that 45 pound mark, but I am determined to get there.
To start, I've set a 3-4 pound goal for the month of January. I don't want to be unrealistic in my goals, but I am going to push myself. 1 pound a week for me isn't easy but it can definitely be done. If I stay on track with my meals and workouts, .5-.75 pounds is normal for me. Anything over a pound involves a happy dance. Ideally, I'd like to lose 4 pounds this month and that's what I'll be pushing for, but if I lose 3 pounds, I will be happy with that.

Workout 3-5x/week I have seriously fallen out of a workout routine. Mainly because, running is my go-to and with TJ gone so much it's hard to get out and run. However, that's only 4 months of the excuse. I have nothing for the other almost year of not running. To get back into running, I've decided I need to go back to how I started. I'm essentially a newbie runner all over again anyway, especially with all the hills associated with mountain living.

I decided the best way to get back into running is with another round of C25K. While, there's a part of me that feels like it may be too beginner for me, I'm trying to look at it from the perspective of hill running. Savannah is flat. I have never run on hills and that's all that's here, so I'm hoping this helps me get used to hills. The C25K program is 3 days a week, so the 3 workouts each week shouldn't be the problem, but I'd like to get some sort of strength training in 2 other days throughout the week to build muscle.

Stick to our meal plan 6 out of 7 days each week This has been an issue for us lately. With TJ working crazy hours and being gone more, there days where I just don't feel like cooking and that needs to change. I need to stick to our meal plan. It will better for our waist lines and our wallet.

Find my daily essential oils routine I LOVE my Young Living Essential Oils. I use them all the time for my health and wellness when I feel they are needed, but I know I could be doing more on a daily basis to promote an even more well-rounded wellness routine. This month, I'm going to work on finding the perfect daily routine for me.
Drink Ningxia Red everyday

The first step to my daily wellness routine will be to begin incorporating Ningxia Red into my day. Ningxia Red is a 1-2 oz supplement drink that can support overall health and wellness, and can energize, fortify and revitalize the body. It will be so easy to take while I'm waiting for my breakfast to cook in the morning.
Begin replacing my chemical-filled cleaning products with all-natural products

This will take some time, as we're on a budget and I can't just throw away all the products we have. I truly feel like I'd be throwing away money. But as we finish up the cleaning products in our house, I don't plan on repurchasing those same ones. I want to make our own all-natural products, and if I can't, I'll only buy natural products. No one wants to inhale all those harmful toxic chemicals.

Well, that pretty much wraps my goals for January. Writing them out they look a little ambitious but I think once I get into more of a habit, I'll be fine. Bring it on January!

Do you set monthly goals for yourself? What are your goals for January?

Kicking the Soda Habit

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Soda. It can taste so good and be so addicting. Millions of people consume it everyday. And millions of people reap the unhealthy side effects from it. I was, and sometimes still can be, one of those millions. I was never one of those people that consumed 3 cans a day, or anything like that, but I so like soda, and there have been times when I've had too much.

But I know how bad it is for you. You've most likely seen images floating around the internet displaying just how much sugar is a 20 oz bottle of soda. It's absurd, but unfortnately it doesn't seem to be enough to stop people from drinking all that soda. What about the fact that most sodas are also loaded with artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and other chemicals harmful to our bodies? Nope, that's not stopping them either.

Why is that? Could it be that soda is addicting? It could be, but addictions can be handled and broken. And if you're reading this wondering how you can break your soda addiction, I want to share a few ways that helped me break my soda habit.

Get it out of the house and don't bring it back in.

I know, this sounds simple but it can make all the difference in the world. When you have soda, or any junk food for that matter, it's so easy to have a little here, a little there and before you know it's gone. Keeping it out of the house will really have to make you work for it if you want it. Not only will you have to spend the money on it, but you'll have to go to the store to get it. And if it's late at night, and you're already in pajamas? Then you have to change, unless going to the store in PJ's is your thing. That's a lot of work for some empty calories and I don't know if it's worth it for me.

Find an alternate energy booster.

I get it, there are days when we all need an energy boost mid-day. Soda, however, is not the way to go, especially with all the chemicals in it. Try an all-natural energy booster instead. Try drinks like green tea, a green smoothie, or some Xinja Red by Young Living. You can also try my favorites; some deep breathing or simply get moving. Sometimes standing up and walking around is enough to give a boost of energy to get you going.

Try sparkling water.

There are times when we crave soda. It's not because we want caffeine but because we want a little something with carbonation. If that's the case for you, try some flavored or unflavored sparkling water. It might be the ticket you need to replace that soda habit. Try brands like San Pellegrino, La Croix or even your store's generic brand.

Try flavored water.

OK, so wanting a little carbonation may not be what you want. Maybe you aren't a water fan. Maybe it's too bland for you. Try drinking naturally flavored water or making your own by adding some of your favorite to your water. The combinations are endless and it's so delicious.

Tell someone else about your "No soda" plans.

It may sound silly, but when you tell someone else, especially someone who you are around all the time, like spouse, a close friend or another family member, you are more likely to stick to it. That person makes a great accountaboloty partner and when that soda temptation starts creeping in, you have somewhere there to remind you of your goals. and perhaps, just sharing your goals will spark someone into doing the same.

I wish I could end this post telling you that if you did these simple tips taht you would break that soda habit in no time, but that's not true. Breaking habit or addiction is hard and takes time and discipline, but if you keep your eyes on the future, you can do this. Just take it one day at a time.

Have you ever had a soda habit? How did you break it?

What Happened To My Motivation?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:08:00 +0000

It should be no secret that I've been absent for a while. There are a number of reasons for that, but I often told myself the main reason was school. School was stressing me out. Don't get me wrong, I like my job, I love the kids and I love most of the people I work with, but I was definitely stressed.
I would come home exhausted but still know my job wasn't over. I had plenty of wife and mother resposibilities waiting for me when I walked in the door and that was enough to throw working out and longer but healthier prepared meals out the window. Towards the end of the school year, life was about finishing the school year. Between work, family and preparing for a move, a workout was the last thing on my mind.
But now school is over and I still haven't really worked out. Let's be real, I have only been out school for less than a week and am really enjoying relaxing and getting things around the house done while the kids are visiting their grandparents, but you would still think I would get some type of workout in. Nope. Not a one.
Why? The only thing I can think of is motivation. Or lack there of. I have a huge support of people both in my everyday real life and on social media but I still can't seem to use that get me moving. I have goals, which maybe I need to redefine, but I have them. I have encouragement and I have the desire, but maybe I don't have enough desire.
In my head, I want to work out. I want to get back to running. I want to lose the weight and hit my goal. But in my head, I know how stupid hot and humid it is outside and that doesn't go well with me. And I know that's an excuse. And not even a good excuse. There are other workouts I can do that don't involve being in the heat and humidity. Starting 21 Day Fix over, or how about PiYo, or any other the other workout DVDs I have in my house. And while swimming is outside, you don't feel that heat and humidity.
But I'm still not going. And that honestly bums me out. I know once I force myself to go, that it will entice me to workout more often. It's taking that first step to establishing a new routine. I'm having a hard time taking that first step and I honestly don't know why. There's nothing really stopping me. Well except thinder and lightning with swimming and running. TJ and I actually tried to go yesterday, got to the pool and heard a loud clap of thunder. back to the house we went. We don't mess with Mother Nature.
So what's my excuse today? I don't have one. Not a valid one anyway. The house can be cleaned later or tomorrow. The laundry will still be waiting for me when I get back, and blog posts will be waiting to be finished another time.
So, that's it. The excuses stop here. Just writing this out is pushing me. Maybe that's all we need. A little push, or sometimes a gigantic shove to get us back on track. I'm heading to the pool to swim laps today. No if's, and's or but's (unless that but is thunder and lightning).
How and where do you find your motivation? What gets you to take that first step?

5 Easy Meal Planning Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000

It's no secret that meal planning has a multitude of benefits. It's great in helping you stay on track, saves you time during the week, relieves the "what's for dinner" stress every night and saves you money just to name a few. But it can be a lot of work and if you're not planner (I am a big planner), it can be a bit of a challenge to think about what you want to for dinner tonight, let alone everyday for the next week. Ask my husband. He never knows. As hard as it can be though, it's a pretty important step when it comes eating and living a healthier life. So today, I want share a few tips, I find helpful when I sit down to meal plan for the week.

Look at the next week's schedule

Before you sit down and try to plan your meals for next week, take a few minutes to look at your calendar and jot down any events you have that may limit your time to cook a meal in the kitchen. Any days you have something going on, make sure plan easy, quick meals that either be prepped ahead of time or be thrown together in a few minutes. Crockpot meals are great for busy days. Just taking an extra few minutes before sitting down to plan can save you time in the planning stage, o on the day of an event when you realize you accidentally planned a time-consuming meal. Better yet, bring that calendar to the table, couch, desk, or wherever you're sitting down to meal plan. You'll be able to keep a constant eye on your plans for the week.

Take inventory of your cabinets and fridge

After you grab your calendar (or before if it's easier for you) take a peek at what you have left in your cabinets, refrigerator and freezer. See what you have and what needs to be used up. If you can't remember and don't want to keep getting up to check, jot the items down on a sheet of paper so you know to look for recipes containing those ingredients. Not only will eliminate some unnecessary food waste, but you will also save even more money buy not accidentally buying something you already have.

Plan dinner first

Dinner is often the hardest meal to plan. Dinner is more often than not the only meal where everyone sits down together at one time for a meal, so you have to plan around everyone's tastes and schedules, so start here. Breakfast and lunch isn't usually like that. These meals can be vary in what's eaten by each person in the house. Starting with dinner though, not only allows you to get the hardest meal out of the way first, it can also pave the way for lunches. If your house is like ours, there's almost always leftovers from dinner. If you plan a meal that you know is going to have leftovers, you automatically have lunch for the next day, making planning for lunch that much easier. If you're worried about what everyone else will eat for lunch, plan out something for them. In our house, I don't intentionally plan out breakfasts or lunches for the kids or my husband. I always make sure there are healthy options for each of those meals to choose from and allow them to pick. For example, I have cereal, eggs, homemade instant oatmeal packs and fruit on hand, so the choice is up to them what they have. I also make muffins, baked oatmeal or pancakes (healthier versions) on Sundays as well that they can choose from. These items will freeze well and I can just pop them in the toaster oven for a quick weekday breakfast. But allowing my kids to choose brings me to my next point.

Ask your husband and kids what they want

I know it sounds obvious, but trust me when I say it's not always thought about. When I first started meal planning, I never really asked my family what they thought they might like for dinner the next week. It wasn't intentional but I didn't really think they cared to have an input or about what we were having. It wasn't until one particular week that I was having a hard time with coming up with some meals. I wanted something different, but didn't know if anyone else would eat it. I went to TJ asking if he would be willing to try a particular meal and it wasn't appealing to him at all, but he did suggest another meal I hadn't made in a long time and just kind of forgot about. Then Dylan asked if we could have some black bean and corn quesadillas, a dinner he loves. And just like that I had 2 of our dinners planned and 2 lunches, since both meals were ones I knew would have leftovers. Since then I've made it a point to ask what they would like for dinner the next week. Admittedly, I don't always ask, but it's great knowing when you're stuck for an idea, your family can probably think of something you haven't thought about in a while.

Be flexible
Seriously, it's fine if you come home after a hard day at work and you don't want cook that lasagna you had planned . It's also ok if you planned chicken on Tuesday and pumpkin pasta (a favorite in our house) on Friday, doesn't mean you can't switch the days since you forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer last night. It happens. It's happened to me on many occasions. A meal plan doesn't mean you can't be flexible with it.
With healthy staples hand, you can always make some nutritious and healthy. If you have fresh veggies in the house, a simple salad is always an easy and quick option for nights you don't feel like cooking.

Schedule in a leftover or "Fend for yourself" day
These are great to have at the end of the week when a week of work has worn you out and cooking is the last thing you want to do. They are also great for busy nights where it seems like everyone has something going on. This became huge for us. Not only did it immediately take my dinner planning down to 6 dinners, it also gave us the chance to use up any leftovers we have in the fridge before the grocery shopping trip. Since my kids aren't old enough to make their own dinners yet (that will be changing in the fall with Dylan. He will be learning to cook more), I can heat them up any leftovers from the week, make them a sandwich or anything else they find interesting. This is also when they can choose, with a little but of guidance of course. Meal planning doesn't have to be hard or too terribly time-consuming (unless of course you're new recipe hunting on Pinterest), but it does take a little bit of patience and a little work. Give it some time and I bet after you consistently meal plan for a month, you'll have it down, and may even know what it's in your cabinets and fridge without having to check.
Do you meal plan each week? What's your favorite meal planning tip? Share it with me below and maybe I'll share your tip on a future meal planning post, or on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Changes Are Coming

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Have you ever noticed when one aspect of your life changes, it has an affect on others? Or at least makes you look at other aspects of your life differently. The last 6 months or so have done that for me. We've know for a while that our lives were about to change in a big in 2015. And those changes have slowly started happening. One change that was never mentioned was our temporary move to an apartment here in Savannah. The owner of the house we were renting really wants to sell his house. He has been gracious enough to extend our lease to allow TJ to finish school. That was also when we originally thought we would be moving. When we realized TJ couldn't start school until August, due to GI Bill caps, we knew we'd be living here longer than planned, so in effort to save a little money and allow the owner to finally put his house on the market, we found a small apartment with a short term lease. But that's just one change that has started happening for us. Another change for us is a more ongoing, can-be-done-anywhere type of change. And that's our continous move to become a healthier family. Admittedly, it's more me than anyone else, but I figure what I can do to help my family is a step in the right direction.
I've shared my definition of healthy before and that still holds true. I think it encompasses more than just fitness and nutrition. It's about health and wellness as well. And the more I research, the more I realize I want to take this blog in that direction. I want to share the ways in which we are becoming a healthier family through healthy eating, fitness, using natural products, taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint and more. I'm not claiming to be an expert but I'm learning and researching and I want to share with you what I find out. So over the next few weeks (or possibly months) this blog is going to go through some changes. It will be less focused on fitness and more on overall health, which of course does include some of the some same topics as before, but I want to expand to more topics about how all of us can achieve the best version of us possible.
Does that mean perfection? Absolutely not! There will be treats and "cheats" if you will along the way. Indulgences are ok in moderation and I will definitely be doing just that You should too, but it's more about being a better person overall.
What else does that mean for the blog? Well, I'm working on a new name (which is a lot harder than I thought it would be) and a new design and that may take a while. I have a vision in my head and I want to work hard to achieve that vision. I want have the information you want on the blog in an easy-to-find way that keeps you coming back. I want to find a way to allow you to connect with each other to help and answer questions. It's going to take a while and will be a work in a progress, but I am excited about the changes that will be taking place.
Being healthy is about the mind, body and soul and that's what the future of this blog will be about.
What are you interested in seeing on the blog? What types of health and wellness topics interest you most?

Finding The Time

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:17:00 +0000

One of the most common excuses a person gives for not working out is not having enough time. Be honest with yourself for a second, have you ever used that excuse? I know I have. More times than I can count. In fact, I've used it non-stop for the last several months.

I'm not proud of this, but it is the unfortunate truth. Over the last several months, things in the Jackson house have been so busy and they're only going to get busier. I know this. And I allowed that busyness to become my excuse for not working out. I allowed that busyness to become my excuse for quick, easy, no-so-healthy meals for my family and I.
But I want it to end….now! I have been doing a lot of researching on ways to have a healthier life for myself and my family. A common theme among article after article is making it a priority. And that's my plan. We will become a healthier, more active family. I will have a healthier, more active blog (that's a topic for a whole other post, which will be coming in the very near future) to share with you and to give my kids a look back on.
But that starts small. And I'm starting small with me. This week is Spring Break. My kids are visiting their grandparents so it's just TJ and I in the house. I am taking the opportunity to make working out and eating healthy a top priority again.
I have already planned healthy meals for him and I, and yesterday was spent meal prepping so nutrition-wise, we are ready for the week. And I'm getting back into my workout routine with a brand, new round of 21 Day Fix (and yes the meal planning is following the 21 Day Fix meal plan). Since it has been a while since I've worked out and I am still limited on time, I thought 21 Day Fix would be the perfect fit to jump back in.

A photo posted by Sabrina Jackson (@sabrinajjackson) on Apr 6, 2015 at 4:58am PDT

And boy did it kick my butt this morning. Not to self: Working out after a long hiatus proves just how much fitness you lose and reaffirms that you don't want to consume your life with excuses anymore. I definitely had a hard time this morning but made it through and know as long as I make exercise a priority, I can get blow oast the fitness level I was at before.
Have you take fitness breaks before? What is your most commonly used excuse for skipping workouts?
How about a question for a future post: What does being healthy mean to you? Is it just fitness and nutrition or is it more?

Workout Funk

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:52:00 +0000

If you follow me at all, you know there hasn't been much to follow in a while. Life has seriously gotten the better of me and I have been pretty non-existent from the blog world.
Without boring you to death, I'm going to make this as short as possible. My last post was oh, in August. Not cool, Sabrina, not cool. I had no idea, just how busy the Jackson house was going to get at that point. TJ started his final two quarters at SCAD (and as of this morning is just 3 short days away from being a college graduate!) and I started my first full year with the school system.
On top of those, which can be hectic enough, we had to start thinking about life after SCAD and where were going, when and how we were getting to that point. We made plans, we started researching, and then it all changed. During our research and planning, came events, school projects and lots of time away from home for TJ, followed by holidays and a second job for me and more hours for TJ at his job. November and December seriously feel like a blur at times.
We actually started thinking that January would feel like a tiny break. We began to finalize where we would be moving, my second job ended (it was just for the Christmas season), and TJ was in the swing of his new work hours. I look back to just 10 weeks ago and can't believe TJ is just 3 days away from being done with SCAD. Life did not slow down, and while our new home state hasn't changed, the time frame has, so we found ourselves yet again, in another minor dilemma about where we would be heading after TJ graduates (our lease is up at the end of the month).
I can semi-breathe easy now, knowing we have found a place that has agreed to allow us to sign a short-term lease at a reasonable price, we have a moving company booked for the end of the summer and TJ is set to start a short certificate program in the fall. Now, my focus is getting a house packed in a way that will allow us to unpack as few boxes as possible for a short 5 month stay in a new apartment. This stubborn chick refuses to pack an entire house twice in 6 months. lol.
Sadly, with all we had going on, taking care of me slipped away. Workouts faded as well as healthy eating. It wasn't intentional, but I was so exhausted by the end of the day, I wanted to relax and do nothing. And now my motivation is gone. I'm in a workout funk.
I'm hoping that's about to change though. I signed up for The Biggest Loser at work. We'll be competing against each other for a chance to earn some cash. Who doesn't want to earn some cash? In all honesty though, I know based off my size, I won't be the one to earn the money. But I figure the mere fact that I have to weigh in with the school nurse every Friday, might be enough motivation to do more and eat healthier. It runs until the beginning of May and I'm hoping it's the kickstart I need to my butt back in gear. And I really want to get back to blogging. I enjoy it and sharing my journey to healthier me.
Thank you so much for sticking around and if I've sparked your interest about where we're moving and what's going on with us in the near future, check out this post on our family blog. I'm sure I'll share bits and pieces here and there, but the full details will always be found there.
Have you ever been a workout funk? What did you do to get your motivation back?

Week 1 Half Marathon Training Recap….and MORE!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

We're back to another Monday, but instead of relaxing by the pool taking a trip to the beach, I am back to work today. I can't believe the summer is over already. It's crazy how fast it went. But I'm excited to be back and I'm working on my room and getting things ready for Open House. I also can't believe I'm on Week 2 of half training. I'm only going to talk about my training briefly since I did share my runs in yesterday's post, but it went really well. I had some really good runs and am pumped for this week's training. My pace was slow but it needed to be. I will get that up. I also wanted to share something exciting with you. I have just become a #SweatPink Ambassador.

The Sweat Pink program by Fit Approach is a movement founded by Jamie and Alyse. It's a community of women who are passionate about health and fitness, who are here to inspire and empower women to reach for their goals through healthy habits. It's a community of women who are bold and want to lift others up and help people. It's where tough and pretty meet.

I am so excited to be part of an amazing group of women that wants to help women become the healthiest person they can be. It's exactly what I strive to do and I can't wait to see where this takes me.

Have you seen the sweatpink hashtag floating around Instagram? What do you think is something empowering women can do to help each other?

Schweaty Sunday #8

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

We're back at another Sunday, and not just any Sunday. Today is my last day off before I go back to work tomorrow. While I'm excited to get back to work, I'm also wishing I had a few extra weeks off. I sure am enjoying the time home. I've been spending quality time with TJ and the kids and getting in some great workouts. Speaking of, here's this week's workouts.

Sunday

PiYo:Core. It was definitely a little tougher than I thought but a pretty good way to spend a Sunday.

Monday

I officially began half marathon training with a 3 mile run. I finished the day's workout with some PiYo: Upper Define.

Tuesday

It was new workout day!! PiYo: Buns…wow, what can I say! That workout kick some serious booty, but there was something about it I really liked and am looking forward to doing again.

Wednesday

It another 3 miler today that wasn't bad at all. I maintained my pace, which isn't back to where I was before taking my little running hiatus but it was still a good run, and fir the first time, I had negative splits. Wahoo!!! I came home to do another round of PiYo: Core for the week to round out my day.

Thursday

It took it easy today. Knowing the weekend was going to be full of tougher and longer workouts, after some PiYo: Lower Define, I called my workout for the day done.

Friday

Today was a rest day from PiYo, but I had another 3 miles on the schedule for my half training. I actually didn't want to go. For whatever reason, I just wasn't feeling it, but I went anyway, and I'm glad I did. It went really well and I felt fantastic. It left me with a good feeling for Saturday's long run.

Saturday

Phew! My first long run of half training; a good 5 miler. My target pace was 11:19-11:40. I didn't hit but I pushed myself and I was faster than any of the other runs I had this week, so I was quite happy with it. Once I got home, I still had PiYo to do. Sweat was up today, and boy did I sweat. LOL!! My legs were on fire after the workout. Between a 5 mile run and Sweat, I had some shaky legs when I was done. LOL!

How was your week of workouts? Did you try anything new? How about start training for a fall race?

Health and Fitness Group

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:25:00 +0000

Good morning! I can't believe we're at Thursday already. I also can't believe that I go back to work in just a few short days. This summer has flown by and while I love my job, I wouldn't mind a few more weeks soaking up some family time. But alas, all good things must come to an end. But what's not coming to an end yet? Half marathon training and PiYo. While I just started half marathon training, I'm almost to the heart of PiYo. And if you follow me on any of the social media sites, then you know what kind of workouts I'm doing. Some of you may have even commented or liked on them. You have no idea what that means to me when you do. To know you follow me and enjoy when I post my workouts just gives me motivation to do more. I also love checking out workouts that other people have done. It's great seeing so many people getting out and living healthy lives It's this motivation and inspiration, along with the health and fitness groups I am part of on Facebook to start my own group. And I want to invite you to participate.

What exactly is it?

I'm so glad you asked. It's a Secret Facebook group for anyone who is looking for support, motivation, encouragement in health and fitness. I feel that becoming a healthy person isn't just about diet and exercise but it also incorporates our mental health, our relationships and our enviroment. In this group, I want people to not support, encourage and motivate each other, but I want us to all learn and become more knowledgable in living a healthy lifestyle. I want us to be able to teach other and help each other become the best possible person we can be. This group is a judgement-free place where you can share your goals, your why, your accomplishments and ask advice on situations and problems you're looking to solve. This group will be what you make of it.

What can I look forward to seeing in the group?
I want this group to have information you want to know about. I plan to hold a challenge each month in an effort to help us all achieve healthy lifestyles. The challenges will range in variety from nutrition challenges to fitness challenges to mental challenges. I will share tips, motivational posts and articles, healthy recipes, workouts and more. I will ask you what you want to see and learn. I want you engaged and involved in every step. That does not meant you will have to participate in every challenge though. Those are just fun ways to get us to all step outside of our comfort zones. But who knows, maybe some of the challenges will have proxes, so it might be worth participating in.

How much does the group cost?
FREE!!! It costs you absolutely nothing.
Are you interested? I'd love to have you join me. Just leave me a comment below, click here to join the group, email me here or at workitmsjackson@gmail.com for more details.

Half Marathon Training Has Officially Begun

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:00:00 +0000

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, then you may have seen I completed my first training run for the Rock N Roll Half in November.

If you don't follow me on either of those you should, just sayin.

My training kicked off on a good note too. I made sure to take it slow, and the run was fabulous. It was humid but it wasn't unbearably hot. I was full of energy. I definitely hope to pick up my slow run speed over the next few months, but right now I'm happy with my run and excited to see how I progress.

Once I got home I popped in PiYo: Upper Define to finish off the day's workouts. I love getting my workouts in, in the morning. It makes me more productive throughout the day.

Are you training for any races? Have you started training yet? When is your favorite time to workout?

Schweaty Sunday #7

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

And we've come to another Sunday, which can only mean one thing, another edition of Schweaty Sunday, where I review my workouts for the week. Go on, take a peak.

Sunday

Today was my last day of 21 Day Fix. It was nice doing Yoga Fix for the last time and seeing the improvements I have made since doing Round 1 in March.

Monday

Today stared PiYo! YAY!! I've only talked about it for what feels like forever and now our PiYo challenge group has begun. Today's workout, Align, didn't really feel like one but that's because it's a 45 minute video where Chalene Johnson covers the basic moves and encourages you to try them so you can get a feel for the program before. I learned a lot. It also made me realize I have a lot more to learn and there is definite work to do but I'm ok with that.

Tuesday

I fell instantly in love with today's workout. It was Lower Define and if you've read my blog long enough, you know lower body workouts are my favorite anyway, but the stretching felt amazing. This is going to be an amazing way to end run days.

Wednesday

Lower body workouts may be my favorite and upper body workouts are definitely not on my fun list, except for Upper Define. While this workout was harder for me, I could see the potential I had and can see how beneficial this will be. I can't believe I'm saying this, but bring on Upper Define.

Thursday

Today's workout started with PiYo:Sweat. It's more of a tradional PiYo class so is more fast paced and again I was a fan. I won't lie and say I fell out of sync with them from time to time, but I burned some calories and had fun! Today was also the day TJ and I took a trip to Hunting Island, to the place where we got married, to celebrate our anniversary. While out at the beach, I took some time to get an ocean swim in while TJ hung out with Jordyn.

Friday

Today was a rest day and it was much needed. After a busy day Thursday, and not really having a real rest day in a while, I soaked that sucker up.

Saturday

Today it was back to Lower Define, what is my favorite as of right now. I can already feel myself improving and that puts this girl in a fantastic mood to start her weekend.

How was your week? Did you get some good workouts in? Did you do any celebrating or do anything exciting?

My Final Thoughts on the 3 Day Refresh

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

This post is going up a little later than normal, but I had a hubby to brag about it. Hope you don't mind. The day has come where I can bump calories back up and you can hear my thoughts and stats on the challenge! Are you ready?
What do you think? Are short cleanses and clean eating programs for you? Would you to learn more. Click here.

4 Years!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

Today is my and TJ's 4 year anniversary! It's hard to believe it's been 4 years already. He is without a doubt the perfect person for me. He makes me laugh, he makes me smile, he works hard to provide for us, he is so supportive in everything I do and he is an unbelievable father. I could go on and on about how amazing he is, but you might tell me to get a room. LOL!

While this isn't a milestone in marriage, it is significant for us. This will be our last anniversary so close to where we got married, on Hunting Island in South Carolina. TJ works at both of his jobs today so we celebrated yesterday on the island where our marriage officially began. It's one of favorite beaches and being back brings back so many fantastic memories. I will truly miss that beach when we move but one final trip was totally worth it.

3 Day Refresh Day 3 Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

It's the final day of the 3 Day Refresh. See how my last day went below! And be sure to check in for my final post tomorrow to find out if I lost any weight, and how much, my overall thoughts, and if I would do it again.

Click here for if you're interested in ordering your own or email with any questions.

3 Day Refresh Day 2 Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

I'm at the end of Day 2 of the 3 Day Refresh. Are you curious to know if it went as well as Day 1? Watch the video to find out!

Well now you now you know how the second day went. Interested in your own 3 Day Refresh? Click here for more info.

3 Day Refresh Day 1 Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

Good morning! Today I'm on Day 2 of the 3 Day Refresh but I thought I'd pop in with a recap of Day 1. Take a look and find out how it went.

Have I intrigued you yet? Click here for more info.

3 Day Refresh: What exactly is in the program?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

Last week, I shared a post about the 3-Day Refresh, Beachbody's newest clean eating program. My package finally arrived Friday and as I'm going through the box, I thought it might be fun to share a video with what exactly comes in the box and another run-down of the program in case you missed last week's post. I know, who would have thought after yesterday's post and sharing my nervousness about making a video, that I would make another. Here I go, again!

Hopefully that gives a better understanding of the program and be on the lookout tomorrow for a new video. I started the 3 Day Refresh today and I'll be sharing all my Day 1 experiences tomorrow. What do you think? Are you intrigued to try the 3 Day Refresh?

Why I Became A Coach (And My First Video!)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

I know what you're thinking. A Sunday post aside from Schweaty Sunday? Is that girl crazy? Nope. OK, well maybe a little but only the good kind of crazy. In any case, it's Sunday and I have something to share with you. As you know I am a Beachbody Coach. One of the coaches on our team challenged everyone to create a video explaining why we all became a coach. I'm always up for a challenge, but making a video? This is out of my comfort zone, however, I knew I should do it. I have had a few people ask me that very question and if you're going to be a coach and help others, it's good for them to know you're why. I hope you enjoy!

Now you know why I became a Beachbody coach and how my goal is to help you. Whether it's through a new Beachbody program or not, that's OK. I just want to help you achieve your health, fitness and nutrition goals. Your turn! Have you ever made a You Tube video? Were you nervous the first time?

Schweaty Sunday #6

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000

Happy Sunday! How was everyone's holiday weekend? Mine is going well, but I am SO excited for this week. Not only is today my last day of 21 Day Fix, I start PiYo tomorrow and I start the 3 Day Refresh tomorrow (be on the lookout for a post about it in the morning) but TJ and I will be celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary!

But onto this week's workouts, shall we?

Sunday

Oh Yoga Fix, how I needed you! It was a much needed active recovery day after a busy weekend with family in town.

Monday

And we've reached the final week of 21 Day Fix, which can only mean one thing: PiYo starts next week! I love 21 Day Fix but am SO excited about starting a new program that will help me with my half marathon training that begins in just 2 weeks!

Tuesday

One of the things I love about repeating workouts in workout programs like 21 Day Fix is that I can measure my improvement. Sometimes it's the number of calories I burn, but today it was a particular move. I'm still horrible at push-ups and need to work on them, but today I noticed I did more "real" than I ever have before having to move to my knees. Progress!!!

Wednesday

Today's workout was probably my favorite workout to date. Not because it was Lower Fix (and leg day is my favorite) but because Jordyn joined in for more than normal. I even snuck a little time away from the warm-up to catch a few pictures.

Thursday

Today's Pilates Fix workout was another workout where I could really see the progress I have made. My form is better than it has been and I felt great! And after pilates, we headed to the pool for a little family swim. It wasn't anything crazy and there was a lot of just chilling out in the pool playing with Jordyn but I made sure to take some occassional breaks to swim while TJ played with her.

Friday

I had every intention on doing Shaun T's Live 4th of July workout but right before it came on, my internet went out. It did come back but was spotty for a while so I gave up. However, I was glad I had already gotten some Cardio Fix beforehand so a workout was complete. The rest of my day focused on some one-on-one time with Jordyn since Dylan is still visiting his grandparents and TJ was working.

Saturday

My last Dirty 30 workout. This is my favorite workout in the 21 Day Fix program. It doesn't burn as many calories for me as others, like yesterday's Cardio Fix but there's something about the I love. TJ pretty much gave up on the program yesterday. He was SO close to finishing but his knees were really bothering him from a run he went on a few days ago, so he skipped out on it. This morning, I didn't even ask him but I knew he was ready to be done with it, so I just did it on my own. That meant I got in a much earlier workout than I normally do, which I like. I love finishing my day's workout by 8 or 9 am. It gets me pumped for the day.

How were your workouts for the week? Does how you eat affect your workouts? Do you workout with a partner and how do you like it? Talk about it in the comments below.

Work It Ms. Jackson

Exciting Changes Coming

Garmin VivoActive Smart Watch

May Goals

Stick to our meal plan 5 out of 7 days each week I actually didn't do too terrible on this goal, but it definitely could have been better. I want to nail this goal and meal prepping should be a huge help in that.

Back To Basics

April Goals

January Goals

Stick to our meal plan 6 out of 7 days each week This has been an issue for us lately. With TJ working crazy hours and being gone more, there days where I just don't feel like cooking and that needs to change. I need to stick to our meal plan. It will better for our waist lines and our wallet.

Kicking the Soda Habit

Get it out of the house and don't bring it back in.

Find an alternate energy booster.

Try sparkling water.

Try flavored water.

Tell someone else about your "No soda" plans.

Have you ever had a soda habit? How did you break it?

What Happened To My Motivation?

5 Easy Meal Planning Tips

Look at the next week's schedule

Plan dinner first

Ask your husband and kids what they want

Changes Are Coming

Finding The Time

Workout Funk

Week 1 Half Marathon Training Recap….and MORE!!!

Schweaty Sunday #8

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

Health and Fitness Group

What exactly is it?

How much does the group cost? FREE!!! It costs you absolutely nothing. Are you interested? I'd love to have you join me. Just leave me a comment below, click here to join the group, email me here or at workitmsjackson@gmail.com for more details.

Half Marathon Training Has Officially Begun

Schweaty Sunday #7

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

My Final Thoughts on the 3 Day Refresh

4 Years!!!!

3 Day Refresh Day 3 Recap

3 Day Refresh Day 2 Recap

3 Day Refresh Day 1 Recap

3 Day Refresh: What exactly is in the program?

Why I Became A Coach (And My First Video!)

Schweaty Sunday #6

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

How much does the group cost?
FREE!!! It costs you absolutely nothing.
Are you interested? I'd love to have you join me. Just leave me a comment below, click here to join the group, email me here or at workitmsjackson@gmail.com for more details.