Phillies won the world series !!!!!!!!!!!

By now most people know the Philadelphia Phillies won the world series. Thank G-d its over. I have been staying up and watching till all hours and having been majorly dragging because of it. I feel my workouts have struggled for this reason. I did lose 3 lbs last week but if I had worked harder it could of been more. However, I cant live my life with all the what ifs so................

I will say I am proud to say we turned down hoagies from Atlantic city to eat a meal I made because then we knew what we were eating. Calories and all! Tommorrow is Halloween and I hope all of you do not pig out on halloween candy. Pick two or three of your favorites have them and then be done. If you deprive yourself of it you may end up sneaking it when no one is looking and you will do more damage without even knowing. You may sneak one here , one there.... I froze grapes so I have a sweet treat for me :)

Happy Halloween and Go Phillies !!!!!!!!!!

Weekends were made for fun

For all of you who read my blog daily let me say sorry. Let me explain. Friday my son had a football game and I had family in from out of town. My family wanted to come to the game then have dinner at my house. Me being a good mom I jump at the opportunity for my son to have fans. So from the time I woke up to time I went to bed I was moving. I was shopping,cooking, cleaning running to football game....... It was a great day just a lot of moving. However, with everything going on I am sorry to say I did not get to workout. I know, I know I feel guilty. At least I was not just sitting on my butt all day though :)

Then Saturday was Philadelphia Eagles Halloween party with the family. Again a lot of moving but no time to workout. Just like a lot of you this is learning process I am having trouble juggling busy family and working out. I'm human too!!!!! We can learn together along the way.

My question is should I let me feeling guilty for not working out ruin a good couple of days? I know you are suppose to take one day off but I feel my body needed these couple of days. I weigh in Monday morning so I am curious to see if the results are drastically different taking two days off oppose to one day rest.

OUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s funny I always call my kids a pain in the ass but that saying has new meaning to me now. I am so sore today. Sore in places I did not even know I have muscles. I really did not even want to workout today but I forced myself to do something. I went downstairs and did Slim in 6 Pack. See I told you, this system is great. I was able to do something so I don’t feel bad but not have to do the whole workout. I was giving my body ( my new found sore muscles) time to feel better.

The Real Deal

So I may not be the sharpest tool in the box. I have been writing everyday how I workout but I bet many of you are wondering what exactly Slim in 6 is and why I like it. So today that’s exactly what I will tell you. So even though some would consider me very athletic, I say I have two left feet. This workout is so dummy proof. That is one reason I absolutely love it.

Slim in 6 completely spells everything out for you.

It includes 4 work out programs:
Start It Up (1-2 Weeks): This routine gets you used the different moves that will be used in the more advanced programs the following weeks.

Ramp It Up (1-3 Weeks depending on how long you did Start It Up): Now you are really starting to burn some calories and fat. After you have done this work out for 2 weeks you will be ready for the next step.

Burn It Up (2-4 Weeks again depending on how long you did the previous work outs - just make sure you did this one for a minimum of 2 weeks): From what I heard this one is non stop moving. The first few times Stu did this work out he would walk funny the next day. I can't wait to get there. Am I crazy for looking forward to it? I say bring it on!!!

Slim & 6 Pack: Short on time or need a change throw this work out in. It will have you abs screaming by the time you are done.

Slim & Limber: Ever wake up one morning and have a hard time moving around, because your body is stiff? Well Slim & Limber is the answer. It is very important to remember to stretch when you are working out regularly. Your body will thank you for it.

Guess what?

There is still more, for those of you who are diet challenged it even comes with an eating plan. Everyone knows that working out is important, but if you don't eat right it won't make a bit of difference.

Between working out with resistance bands to using your own body weight it is both fun and you actually break a sweat so you know you are getting a good workout. I will admit some days I am even sore. I am literally working the inches off one day at a time. :)

Another big reason I love it is, I can do it anytime I WANT TO . As a mother of three some days my schedule can be pretty hectic. I can do this DVD whenever I want. So if I have time in the am I will squeeze it in, if I have time in the afternoon or evening I'll just fit it in!!!!!

Another great thing is your workout is totally portable so there are no excuses. As long as you have a DVD player you are set to go. If you don’t have one available, no problem just switch the schedule around and make it your rest day. For example, say you have to travel on a Tuesday for work or personal, whatever it is. Just take Tuesday as your rest day and do it all the other six days. Slim in 6 helps you eliminate the excuses and just go right to great results. Don’t believe me, stayed tune and I will prove it :) :)

Moody Mom

Do you ever feel like you have to jump through never ending hoops to get what you want? That’s how I am feeling today. Today I could have given Oscar the grouch a run for his money. I am so moody!!! Really didn’t feel like doing much. I did exercise but I know I did it half assed (excuse my French). I guess it means I better wake up on right side of bed tomorrow and work harder. Hopefully it happens!!!!!! If not when all else fails blame the husband. I’m just kidding (maybe).

“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”
-Unknown author

I know my body :)

Ok so yesterday I wrote how I got off the couch to exercise and pushed myself just to exercise. Well during that exercise I did something to my shoulder during push ups. I iced it a couple of times yesterday and again today. However, even though my shoulder hurt I still did my routine. I did skip a few exercises with the shoulders but did the rest. I was not going to let one shoulder stop a whole day of exercising. My point is ONLY YOU know your body. It is OK to skip some parts of your exercise routine, do alternate moves, or even switch it your rest day. Heck, even take the family for a walk. You know your body best. Don’t let your pride get in the way and make things worse. It is very important for you to listen to your body!

On a lighter note, as I reported the first day I started at 179 lbs. last Monday and today I am proud to say I am 174lbs. and feeling great!!!!!! 5 lbs. down 48 to go!!!!!!!!!

Pushing Your Limits

Have you ever not wanted to do something and someone forced you to do it and you were thankful for it later? For example, my kids fight me on homework almost every night and I tell them that they have to do it. When the teacher tells them the next day how great they did, they feel great! Well, that is how I felt today. Today we were lying around the house and watching movies with the kids and I knew I had to workout. I kept putting it off and putting it off, but finally Stu (who is also my coach, partner) got my butt in gear and got me off the couch to go work out. Guess this goes back to my previous post, its great to have a partner on your journey.

During the workout there were numerous times I felt like quitting. I just wanted to go upstairs and sit back under my blanket. At this time I closed my eyes and envisioned myself in the bikini I want to wear this year. I envisioned the body that I want and I then opened my eyes and worked even harder.

"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength." - Jane Addams

Round 1: Slim in 6 - Day 1 Photos

Not to pretty now, but just wait and see how I change :)

Buddy System

One thing I learned on this journey is you have to have someone who knows how to motivate you along for the ride. For me that is my wonderful husband. At times I may not think he is so wonderful because he will ask did I workout today, I will answer “NO, I'm too tired” then his responses is always "get your butt down there and workout!" But I will say he is the first to tell me good job when I am done. He is my biggest supporter and I would not be able to do this whole lifestyle change without him.

My question for you is who is your partner? Do you have someone you can count on to prop you up when you are down and cheer you on when you are up? Trust me when I say find someone. Whether it is a friend, boyfriend, neighbor or sibling, just find someone. Even if it is the great people in the Team Beachbody Community. You need to have that someone to hold you accountable and help keep you motivated. If all else fails and you can't find anyone just e-mail me and I will be there for you!

As much as I am hesitant to post these disgusting pictures of me above are pictures of my day 1 so all of you can see where I am starting.

The Incredible Shrinking Mom ....... The Beginning!

Let me introduce myself. My name is Allie. I am 31 years old ( yes I admitted my age) and a mother of three beautiful children. They are not only my reason but my inspiration to get healthy. I'm not saying that a part of me does not want to be one of those moms that people look at and say wow she is a mom of three and looks that good. Mark my word I will be one of those moms :)

On October 13th, 2008 I started Debbie Seibers' Slim in 6 program. I also started eating healthy. I will admit I have always been a yo-yo dieter but that's why my new attitude is so beautiful. I am not dieting I am changing my lifestyle. One may say it is hard to find time to exercise and raise kids but I'm here to tell you that's just an excuse. Having three kids with very busy schedules I still find time to eat healthy, workout and still do not miss a game of any of my kids sports. There are many ways to balance everything and I hope as you follow my journey you will see it is POSSIBLE !!!!!

Always remember if you will it, it is no dream !!!!!! So go out and get what you want ........ because that's what I am doing !!!!!!!!!!