What would I do without it?

Hi Everyone!

Do you ever feel like you stop to "smell the roses" only to find that almost 2 weeks have passed?! CRAZY! lol That's how I'm feeling right now.

Don't get me wrong, I'm loving life...The good, bad and everything in between!

We all have our day to day stresses with work, family etc. but I've found that I rely more on the new habits than on my old ones (thank goodness!) Lol
I was definitely an emotional eater, a bored eater... lets face it, I was just and eater in general! It's how we as a society interact. Celebrate = Cake, Sad = Ice cream... food, food and more food! Don't get me wrong here... I still LOVE food.

The new ways that I deal with things now though, are not based around eating ALL the time. When I'm feeling overwhelmed, stressed or just needing clarity, nothing helps more than kicking my own ass on the treadmill (someone who knows me just dropped on the floor in disbelief right now hahaha) OR putting the hand wraps on and punching the bag BeautyFit boot camp style!

It's a long cry from sitting down with chips or whatever else, to munch away aimlessly. I like this new "multi tasking" lifestyle. It's getting mental and physical therapy all done at once!

I'm also the type of person whose brain doesn't stop... this is especially frustrating when trying to sleep. When I can't sleep I feel like munching.... not a good combo!!!

Because BeautyFit is a line made for women... they know what we (I lol) need.
I've used BeautyBurn PM since it came onto the market and it has always been phenomenal. Having said that, in the last couple of weeks with my brain going into overdrive and finding myself getting the urge to snack out of old habits... My BeautyBurn PM has really been saving my ass! Literally!!! hehehe

Like I've said before, I am not a scientist. What I do know is that this product does away with my need to munch on crap food at night and when I finally get to bed... I'm relaxed and ready to actually sleep, not toss and turn. Ahhhhh sweet Bliss!!! ; )

Til next time...

Well rested and munchie free hugs... Crystal :) xo

On to a New Phase... Online Training!

Hi Everyone!

We're into September and even though I'm not headed back to school, this time of year brings on the feelings of a fresh start and new beginnings!
With this in mind, I have been reflecting a lot lately... about where I started (with my weight loss), all of the speed bumps along the way, the BeautyFit12 week transformation and where I am now... venturing out to train on my own... with the help of my online training with Sandra. Like any good Momma bird, she needs to kick my a$$ outta the nest... with love of course! lol

Many people have asked how having a trainer online could work? There isn't anyone there to "kick ass" or keep you on track.
Well, while having an online trainer isn't for everyone, there comes a time when you have to take responsibility for getting your s#@t done! :) After all, even if you have a trainer beside you, they don't control what you do the other 23 hours of the day. Having an online program consists of nutrition and a complete breakdown of what I'm training each day. The invaluable bonus to this program is that even though I'm training by myself, I'm never alone! Sam (Sandra) is still there for me whether via email, skype, text or just a call away!

I have been with Sandra for a year now, part of her training with me has always been to help me build confidence. I need to be able to train on my own... period.

So now I have knowledge... and knowledge is power lol. Pair that with my new program and I'm ready to bring it!!! BOOM (in the words of Coach Compton ;)
With each of my days outlined, I enter the gym solo. I've got my folded paper in hand... my roadmap to success... my job is to execute!!!

Stay tuned for exciting (and probably comical) updates on how things are going...

Flying solo hugs... Crystal :) xo