November giveaway: Thankful!

OK, I promised a November giveaway, and here it is!

I will be giving away a Shakeology Sampler. Here it is: 3 chocolate Shakeology sample, a four-pack of P90X bars (one in each flavor.) two P90X Results and Recovery drinks, and the Shakeology Workout videos.  Great Deal!

How to enter:
REQUIRED-


1. Go to my coaching site www.beachbodycoach.com/KUAngie and click JOIN to sign up for a FREE account on my coaching page. (takes 2 minutes). Then leave a comment here that you joined. Or for two entries buy the CLUB membership (a great deal!)
Extra Entries-

2. Follow this blog. (leave a separate comment)


3. Like my Facebook page. (and leave a separate comment)


4. Follow me on twitter (and leave a comment)


5. Post, tweet, or blog about this giveaway (post a comment for each item)


6. Bonus entry: leave a comment about what you are thankful for right now.

7. Extra Credit- Sign up to join my next month's fitness challenge.  Contact me for details.

Winner will be drawn on Cyber Monday!  Stay healthy for the Holidays!

Of Wagons

I have been sparse here, and I apologise.

I want to talk about wagons. People talk about being on the wagon, or off the wagon. "I fell off the wagon."  Was it really a fall, or an accident?  Most behavior is intended. You chose to get off.  With fitness, I think, people don't actually chose to get off, they chose to NOT stay on.

And what is a wagon?  It has wheels, and a handle for someone to pull it around.  With fitness, and behavior, and decision making, do you let someone pull you around?  Or do you use your own legs and your own mind to decide what to do and where to go?  Kind of a bad euphamism, if you ask me.

So anyway, some could say I have been a little "off the wagon."  Or you could say taking an unintended break.  Or how about just maintaining while life gets in the way?

Since the half-marathon, I have really just been exercising one day a week.  Gooing to my Jagalates class because I paid for it.  So I have maintained a low level of fitness with  that and a small running base.  I have been drinking my daily Shakeology and eating OK, but not truly healthy.  My weight as stayed within 5 pounds fluctuating from when I ran my half.  Mostly, I have been eating girl scout cookies.  And not just the reccommended serving size.  My 6yo is selling them and they are in the garage.  So we just grab a box and open them. Those things are like crack, the carmel delights are my fave.  But my goal yesterday was no GS cookies and I made it.  So repeat that today.

So I am back in my game plan now.  I want to continue to slowly lose weight through the holidays, maintain the exercise habits of at least 4 days per week, getting up early to exercise, and get back to regular healthy eating.

I have started my Insanity challenge group, which helps me focus and set a good example for all you in the group.

So I will be running and doing Insanity through Christmas.

I am setting up a special Christmas challenge group, so send me a message if you are interested!

Shakeology helped reverse her Fibromyalgia symptoms

Friends,

Here is an amazing testimonial I have reposted with permission. Tis amazing women has gone from being in a wheelchair to being active just from drinking Shakeology and being focused in her workouts. She was even able to complete P90X! Read below and get inspired!

If you have more questions about Shakeology, please contact me!

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In 1992 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia as I started having pains all over my body. Achy, and tired all the time. As the years went on with my new diagnosis the pains got worse and the fatigue got bad.

My Dr tried many medications and new medications came out and clinical trials to try and get my pain under control, yet nothing worked, and I hated feeling "drugged" all the time. I even tried accupuncture, and massage therapy was excruciatingly painful. And well hypnosis didn't work either.

In 2004 I started using a forearm crutch to assist me in walking. This was devistating because I used to be a competitive long distance swimmer and was so active all the time. And now I couldn't even play with my kids.

There are some that say that surgery exasterbates fibromyalgia and I have had seven since 1999- 2009, and in 2007 I humbled myself and sat myself in a wheelchair for the days that the forearm crutch couldn't help me because I couldn't even stand up or sit down or have the strength to grasp the crutch. I used to crawl up and down the stairs.

In 2009 I convinced myself there had to be something out there that could help and all the research said was excercise.. and I thought how can I when I can barely walk on most days.

In February of 2010 I started a workout program and my coach suggested that I start drinking a shake called Shakeology. It would give me energy and help me loose weight and it had all this good nutrition. I said ok.. can't hurt right?

Never did I ever imagine that my energy did come back! I was able to do more and longer workouts and didn't have to rest 2-4 days in agony from working out.

But my number one dream and prayer had happened.. one day and I can't remember when it happened... I woke up without a single ounce of pain! This was one of the single most happiest moments of my life! And since I started drinking Shakeology I have stopped taking all medication. No more pain medications, my mood was better, my energy was incredible. And NO FLAIR UPS!

In the fall of 2010 my boys who were entering 9th grade, and were on the cross country team in school... and I.. yes I was the assistant coach of Boys Cross Country!!. It wasnt that long ago that I was in a wheelchair and I was outside everyday in all of the nasty fall weather of Central New York running!

Today I can play with my kids and I am an any day soon to be grandma.. I can run in the fields, and on the roads of the countryside, and today I workout with high impact cardio workouts and muscle building.. and do 5 sets of 10 pullups.

The nutrition and the quality of the shakes is undeniable and unsurpassed. And everyday I am blessed for the quality of life I have now... and its all because I drink Shakeology .. it literally has been life changing. And to think where I would be if I never tried it.... still in pain :(

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Great story!

I am planning my November Givaway now. So check back soon for the deets.


Angie

Mommy Jogging in KC

Running with Friends

How many of you combine exercise with social time?

I was never one for group sports growing up.  I preferred tennis, swimming, and reading ;)

I tried softball, was decent at it, was the pitcher and all, but really didn't care for it.

In my 20s, I loved going to the gym and doing froup exercise classes- loved Step!!  But did it for myself.  I started running in college- but on my gym's treadmill.  Such a shame, never ran while I lived on campus.  I did run planty of times off campus, miss all those trails!

But I always ran by myself, for myself.  I was part of the original John Bingham's Penguin Runners back in the 90s, and met up with some locals for that group to do some relay runs.  But I still ran for myself.

I have certainly run alot with my kids.  Pushing them in the jogging stroller, then the double jogger, now they are bored with it.  And I have gotten a few of my friends excited to run.  And we have run races together, but not really together, because now my friends outrun me.

And I have run with my dog.  Who loves to run, and waits at the door whenever I go out.  Whines at the door while I am out on my long runs.  And gets a few laps when I get back.

But I have never been part of a running group, or team.  There are many groups out there that meet weekly for runs before or after work.  Train for races together.  Share in lost toenails and new shoes.  Celebrate the PR's and the DNF's.

Soooooo...... I joined a group called Joggalates.  We meet at 5:15am!  And we run 2-3 miles and then do Pilates.  And I get home before the kids are awake.  Win-win situation, huh? 

It sure is early!  But I enjoy getting the workouts in.  I am too tired to talk myself out of it.  I am more likely to get going if others are there waiting for me.

And then one of them lives near me and invited me to their weekly 5am runs.  I may have to get some cold weather gear first.  And if I buy a running headlamp, does that make me a geek?

But, needless to say, I am branching out and trying to be less solitary.  And hopefully it will help my fitness and keep me accountable.

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Speaking of accountability.....
I'm creating an Insanity and Turbo Fire Accountablilty group.  Come join my Beachbody Challenge group and help you get and keep fit throught the Holidays.  Get a leg up on all those Resolutioners!  Contact me for more details!

Be a part of my Beachbody Challenge Group

I am so excited about Beachbody’s new Challenge Pack! This is a great opportunity for you to get healthy and fit!


Starting on November 1, 2011, Beachbody Challenge Packs will be available to you at Team Beachbody. To purchase one, you must commit to the Beachbody Challenge, which has lots of great incentives for you to get fit and healthy!



These packs offer a complete package for you to achieve your fitness and health goals. With each pack, you get Fitness + Nutrition + Support = Success!



When you purchase one of these fabulous Beachbody packs, you save BIG over if you purchased these items individually!

3 Packs to choose from:



Challenge Pack 160



■Choice of one: Hip Hop Abs, Turbo Jam, Brazil Butt Lift, Slim in 6, or Power 90

■Shakeology Home Direct (bulk or individual packets)

■30-day Trial to Team Beachbody Club

■Cost: $160 w/Free shipping (save $25.75)

Challenge Pack 180



■Choice of one: 10 Minute Trainer or Body Gospel

■Shakeology Home Direct (bulk or individual packets)

■30-day Trial to Team Beachbody Club

■Cost: $180 w/Free shipping (save $26.33)

Challenge Pack 205



■Choice of one: P90X, Insanity or TurboFire

■Shakeology Home Direct (bulk or individual packets)

■30-day Trial to Team Beachbody Club

■Cost: $205 w/Free shipping (save $44.69)

The Packs will be available starting November 1, at which time purchase links will be available.



Coach Packs


Thinking about starting a Team Beachbody Coach business? The Coach Challenge packs also include the Game Plan Tools Kit and Business Essentials Starter Program for no additional cost! The initial Coaching fee is waived!  What a great deal, wish they offered this when I signed up! Click here to find out more about being part of Angie's Beachbody Coaching Team.

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Now these packages are available for everyone.  But I am accepting a group of 5 people to individually coach with these programs.  Do you wanna get in shape for the holidays and avoid the 5 pound holiday bloat? This is for you! Right now I am accepting those wanting to do Turbo Fire or Insanity.  I have done both of these programs and had great success!  So I know I can personally coach you to success with these.

If you wanna be a part of my group, let me know. 

The requirements are:
-you must purchase one of the above coach packs.
-you must commit to the schedule of regular exercise and drinking Shakeology daily
-in return you get my personal daily coaching
-You will get access to the group's private Facebook support group.  Everyone in the group will be at the same place and be able to compare aches and pains and success!
-I will give you my phone # and you can text me with any Qs.
-You will get a free TShirt from Beachbody at the end of your program.
-You can enter to win the $100,000 Success Story Beachbody Contest
-get a chance to win $500 every time you log your workouts into WOWY

Enter here to be a part of Angie's Beachbody Team.

My Shakeology Cleanse

Since I did the giveaway for the Shakeology Cleanse, I thought I would write about my most recent cleanse results.

I started last Monday right after the half marathon. Keep in mind that I carb loaded the week before for the half. And I had steak and french bread Sunday night : )

Shakeology Cleanse Day #1

Meal #1: Chocolate Shakeology (made with water and ice in blender)

snack: banana, green tea

Meal #2: Chocolate Shakeology

Snack: honey crisp apple, green tea

Meal # 3: spinach salad, with one cup cherry tomatoes, croutons, lite Asian sesame dressing, and rotisserie chicken

Notes: I didn't drink the third shake, I just didn't have the hunger for it, probably from my large supper the night before. I have croutons on my salad when I have the cleanse because I feel I need a bit extra carbs for sanity. Also, rotisserie chicken is probably not the cleanest of meats, but it had great flavor, and my family had a good meal with me. No exercise. I was pretty sore still from the half (had to go down the stairs sideways, and I have 3 flights of stairs in my house!)

Results: 4 pounds lost

Shakeology Cleanse Day #2

Meal #1: Chocolate Shakeology (made with water and ice in blender)

snack: banana, green tea

Meal #2: Chocolate Shakeology

Snack: honey crisp apple, green tea

Meal #3: spinach salad, with one cup cherry tomatoes, croutons, lite Asian sesame dressing, and rotisserie chicken

Notes: Same menu, different day! But this time I had the third shake. I will tell you, I don't tire of these, even plain! Still no exercise today, but I vacuumed the whole house! Has to count for something, right?

Results: 2 pounds lost

Shakeology Cleanse Day #3

Meal #1: Chocolate Shakeology (made with water and ice in blender)

snack: banana, green tea

Meal #2: Chocolate Shakeology

Snack: honey crisp apple, green tea

Meal #3: Applebees- oriental chicken salad wrap with grilled chicken (half sandwich) and handful of fries.

Notes: First day I felt I could have exercised, but chose not to. Had a girls night at Applebees. Stuck with my old standby and just water. But it was good to get out and chat!

Results: 1 more pound lost

Total: 7 pounds lost!!! Yay!

Find out more about Shakeology at www.myshakeology.com/KUAngie

Send me a message if you would like more info about buying a shakeology Cleanse Pack. I would love to feature your results on my page!

KC Half marathon race report

It has been late, but here is my report for the KC half marathon.

Finish time 2:14:48 chip time

Split times are based on garmin time of 2:14:56 for 13.22 miles

Mile one: 10:34, ave speed 5.7 mph
Mile 2: 10:12 ave speed 5.9 mph
Mile 3: 10:48 ave speed 5.5 mph
Mile 4: 10:18 ave speed 5.8 mph
Mile 5: 9:48 ave speed 6.1 mph
Mile 6: 9:54 ave speed 6.1 mph
Mile 7: 9:53 ave speed 6.1 mph
Mile 8: 10:03 ave speed 6.0 mph
Mile 9: 10:23 ave speed 5.8 mph
Mile 10: 10:50 ave speed 5.5 mph
Mile 11: 10:00 ave speed 6.0 mph
Mile 12: 9:53 ave speed 6.2 mph
Mile 13: 10:06 ave speed 5.9 mph
0.22 mi. 2:20 ave speed 5.7 mph





At the finish line
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I fretted the last few days before worrying about what to wear. I hadn't run in the mornings for awhile, and wasn't used to the cold. The temps were calling for 42 degrees at 6am, with around 55 degrees at 9am. I made a special trip to Dick's and bought some Capri running tights, but ended up not wearing them. I decided to wear a peach long sleeved tech t, and black shorts. Both champion by Target, BTW.

I got up at 5am, got dressed (I also brought two different tops in my backpack just in case. I had packed a pink tshirt with some arm warmers made from socks. Cute, but didn't wear it.) I had a Shakeology at I brought in the car and a large water. Then I made the trip by myself down to Crown Center. I parked where I thought was free (later found it was $5). Then I warmed up in the car for awhile, and headed down to the start. I hit up the porta potties first. When I left the line was loooooong! I dropped off my bag at bag check, drank my 5 hour energy shot, and at some orange slices. Then I made my way to the start.

I lined up with the 2:20 pace group and wore a pace band. Pace bands are awesome if you want to stick to a certain pace. I saw a few people I knew from work. Then when I started, I left the 2:20 group in the dust. The beginning course was great. We ran from Crown Center to P&L District. My shin muscles were a bit tight to begin with, and I worried a bit about that. Then I passed a guy doing the race in his regular wheelchair, not a Ravi GG wheelchair, and decided to forget about my aches.

After P&L, we ran up the Liberty Memorial hill. That was around mile 3. It didn't seem as bad as last time. Probably because I have since experienced hospital hill! At the top, it is neat because there is a switchback where you can see everyone before and after you so it is fun to cheer them on. Ever since the beginning, I was within 100 ft of the 2:15 pace group, so my goal was to keep them in my sights. After this there were some nice downhill sections. We headed down Main to Westport, then cut across to Roanoake and towards the Plaza. I lost the 2:15 pace group around here, ran past them at the water stop. BTW, this race was great, water and Gatorade every 2 miles, well stocked. I took a water at each stop but the last, and walked while drinking so I wouldn't choke. I also took a gu around mile 4, then mile 7, and again at mile 10.

Running past the plaza, I ran with the 4:25 marathon group until they turned off. I guess I was too busy to even notice Nelson-Atkins on the left. Then we turned back north. By mile 10, I was back with the 2:15 pace group. I didn't start getting really tired until mile 12 and the pace group really helped draw me in. The guy was a bit annoying for awhile, but I appreciated all his general coaching and comments on how to power up and down hills, etc.

I actually saw my family right after the finish. My husband and kids were there with my in-laws. They were right on the sideline and got some great pics of me finishing. They were actually better than my race photos, so score, no paying for overpriced pics!




I must say that it turned out to be a beautiful day, great weather and sunny. Great course. Great race support, spectators, pace groups! At the finish, chocolate milk, fruit, pretzels, oranges, and beer. Skipped the beer tent! My kids came thru the chute with me. And they had flowers for me at the finish.



Then my daughter and I hung around for awhile. I changed at crown center, then we went to her Daisy Girl Scout Halloween event at P&L later that morning.

So all and all, a great time! I will definitely do it again next year! (And my husband is thinking about it too!)




My next half marathon will be in April "Rock the Parkway" here in KC.


Angie

Mommy Jogging in KC