I Hate You Mom! Pt.1

My dearest Faith and Phoebe,

I decided to start a new series in my blog called, "I Hate You Mom!" In your honor. In hopes that one day, your children will utter those exact words to you as you do to me.

Now, before you get all offended, and upset... let me say this, I hope they say it, because, as you say it to me I know you do not mean it. I know you are simply angry that I won't give in to your current whim. So, when your children say it to you, I hope it is for those same reasons.

Tonight, I took you shopping with me and my dear friend Jennifer Murphy. You will remember her as Jenn with the fluffy hair, mommy's running buddy, or mother to the yellow boy and the black boy*. I was buying new pants, and could not find the cut/size/fabric I wanted. It was stressful enough without the constant shrieks and knocking over of the clothes in Marshalls... and then we went to Kohl's.  Mistake #2 (Can you gather what the 1st mistake was?)

At this point it is around 8:00 PM (Your current bed time), and Phoebe, you are crying about everything. The lights are too bright... you want to keep the dirty purple stuffed bunny you found randomly lying on the floor near a clearance rack, and of course, "Faithy keeps bothering me!".  Faith, you are tormenting your sister, sassing me, and strutting up and down the aisles like you are on a runway (God Help me).

I managed to find ONE pair of pants (when I needed 3), so small victory to mom.  I also managed to get out of the store without buying either of you a single thing, including the purple bunny (victory #'s 2 and 3).

At one point you both said you wished I was more like Gracie's mom, (Who is a great friend of mine and I love her), said You didn't want to live with me, and stomped your foot.

After a detour to Food Lion to pick up some Sprinkle Wine (2 bottles... one for me, and one to say thanks to Jenn for putting up with the fiasco).  I forgot to get cat food, and had to cook the cat some meat to tide her over till the morning.... and sat down at my computer to work my THIRD job to make sure you are both taken care of.

Why am I writing this to you?  Because at the end of the day, when you lay down to sleep (yelling at me about how you want to watch Spongebob or Breadwinners)... I love you.  I know you don't mean all the mean things you say, and you don't know how hard I work for this family... and I am glad that you don't have to worry about that right now.  BUT, I am glad that one day, you will look back at these entries and realize 2 things:  #1, the best children can still act up and be mean, and #2, the mother's curse is alive and well in your offspring.  You're welcome.  I love you both so much.

I just kissed you both goodnight about 4 minutes ago, and you are now snoring sweetly on the couch.  I will always love you, kiss you, hug you and remind you how awesome you are.

Love,
Mommy

*My children are referring to other children by their hair color... so step off your soapbox about the racism.

Getting Healthy Week 4 Progress

Week 4 of Turbo Fire and...

 I am happy with my results so far.  Not only have I been able to handle running for longer distances and times, but I have increased my pace while doing so.  If you are on Runkeeper (app available at the Google Play Store), friend me (Lisa Kingslayer) and we can keep each other on track with our goals.

Drumroll please!

 Weight: 153 lbs (1 lb loss)

Biceps: 10.5" (.5" loss)

Waist: 28.75 (.25" loss)

Hips: 37.75" (1.75" loss)

Bust: 33" (1" loss)

Everything is going in the right direction! I am especially pleased with my butt. It is moving northward, and getting more shapely.  

8 more weeks to go!

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Quick Healthy Recipe

Kingslayer's Bacon Bottom Fritatta

Nutritional info:

305 Calories, 5 Carbs, 18g Fat, 25g protein, 400mg Sodium, 2g Sugar

Sodium is high and can be cut if you reduce the # of low sodium turkey bacon to 1 slice

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 2 Egg Whites
• 1 Whole Egg
• 2 slices Turkey Bacon
• 2 Tbsp Salsa
• 1/4 C Feta Cheese Crumbles
• Cooking Spray
• Cast Iron or Oven proof skillet
• Italian Seasoning 

Directions

Cut the raw bacon into tiny pieces , they do not have to be uniform. Imagine you are making bacon bits.  Spray the skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium high heat.  Once pan is hot, add the bacon and cook until pieces are near crisp.

Scoop salsa into skillet and distribute across the bacon.

Scramble the Egg Whites and the Whole egg together and pour over the bacon and salsa.  Cook until almost set.  While you are waiting for the eggs to set, Preheat your BROILER to HIGH.

Sprinkle with the Feta Cheese, and top it off with the Italian Seasoning (to desired taste).

Place the entire skillet in the preheated oven, on the middle oven rack.  Broil for approximately 5 minutes or until the eggs look fluffy and are golden brown.

Remove the skillet from the oven , and flip it over onto a plate. Your Bacon Bottom is now on top!  Enjoy!

Turbo Fire Day One

So today, I was blessed by my hubby who bought me the COMPLETE Turbo Fire series from Team Beachbody.  This man deserves some major love!  I've been wanting that program, and when it went on sale last week for Black Friday, I almost peed myself.  Of course I wasn't sure if he would go for that one or Tai Cheng.  He opted for the awesomeness of Turbo Fire.

As a Side note, I'm looking to get certified in Turbo Kick in January, so I have to practice these moves, and learn them well.  So, today marks Day One in my Turbo Fire Journey.

The 5 day inferno plan will have to wait until Monday. My week of groceries is still intact from last weekend, and I'm eating on plan.  I am also hosting a sleepover for 5 year olds so, heavens knows what food that will entail.

  Today's pics make me a little sad... but this is part of the process. This is the reality check. When you have to stand in front of a camera and have your picture taken with barely anything on.

Weight 154

Biceps: 11"

Waist: 29"

hips: 39.5"

upper thigh:: 24"

Chest: 34"

Do you have any questions about Turbo Fire?  Are you doing it?  What is challenging for you?

Stepping or Running outside of my Comfort Zone

You know those times when you feel so stagnant, that you know it is time for a change?  Well, that is me this month.  I've been working hard on my business, but using the wrong approach.  I've been working out and staying fit, but I wanted something more.  So I step outta my comfort zone in both avenues.  I'm going to share with you, my FOCUS T25 journey, as well as my running journey.

In the coming days, I'll let you watch my progress in T25, and every week, I'll talk about my run.  I hope you'll join me on these 2 endeavors.  I've never been a distance runner.  I've only ever been a sprinter, and that worked fine for me.  I figured, if a crazy person is chasing me.. I should be able to outrun them through speed alone.  But distance running is a whole other beast.  Thus, building my endurance and stamina with T25 and running a set distance every week.  I'm training for a 10K.

I cannot believe I am sharing these pics on here, but I want you to be witness to my journey.  And I figure if just one person finds some inspiration or comfort in my posts, then it is worth it!

Day 1 T25 Before pics:

Weigh In: 153 lbs
Bust:  34"
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 38.5"
Thighs: 23"

Wish Me luck!!

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Are you Happy In Your Job? Who Is?

If you asked any stranger on the street if they enjoy the work they do, the answer is most likely going to be a resounding HELL NO!  GO ahead, do a Google search on "I hate my job", and see how many returns you get.  Songs, blogs, images... they all come back proving that most of us hate what we do.  So why do we stay there?

We stay in our life sucking jobs for three reasons.  More may be in your head, but these are the three that ring true in everyone who says they hate their job.

1.  It is easier to stay than to leave and seek new employment
2.  Fear of losing something affiliated with the current job (ie: security, 401k, familiarity)
3.  Feeling inferior to the majority of the workforce, and therefore afraid to apply for the job you truly want.

There are a billion reasons why a person should not quit their job and apply for new work.  The economy, the unemployment rate, taxes, job security and the list goes on and on.  And imagine what life was like 10 years ago (hello 9/11).  People were afraid of change then as well... how about 20 years ago (The Gulf War)?  We will constantly try to find reasons to stay away from change.

For the select few who believe that there is something better out there for them, and they make the leap of faith... you will be met with many nay-sayers.  You will hear from people that you should not even bother applying for this job or that job because ______________(insert lame excuse here).  If you hate your job, you are wasting your life there.  You are wasting your energy on something that means nothing to you.  At the end of your life you will look back and see that you spent more time working in a place you dreaded, than living a life that could have been more fulfilling.

You will hear some people say that you need to be happy with what you have.  WHY?  If you have the ability to be better, then why not try?  You will have those who are so afraid of change in their own life that they will attempt to hold you back. Do NOT let them!

I want to know... in the comments below. Tell me about any friction you've met with when attempting a large life change?

The Power of Positive Thinking: A trip thru Summit

Coach Summit 2013... The Place to DREAM BIG in June, and I was there.

     All of 2012 I was hearing about this thing called Summit, and how important it was for all Beachbody Coaches to attend.  "What the hell is Summit?", you ask. And I reply,

The most inspirational, motivational, amazingly AWESOME time of my life!  For starters, it was in Las Vegas at the MGM. There were 7000 other coaches just like me in one place. We were all networking, talking, comparing ideas, and notes, learning, and encouraging one another in this difficult business of motivating people to get fit and healthy.  Rubbing elbows with the CEO and other executives of the same company that brings INSANITY, P90X and Shakeology to the homes of MILLIONS of people.  Meeting celebrity trainers, dancing all night, and making friendships that will last a lifetime.  

Left: Me, Right: Carl Daikeler CEO of Beachbody

Left: Turbo Girl Alee , Right: me

There are times when the weight of the No's and the sting of the insults from skeptics and cynics take their toll.  And in those moments you really need to be able to pull some happiness and "Go GET EM" strength from your bag of tricks.  And this was the place that helped me recharge those batteries!

You know that feeling in a concert hall or stadium when your favorite band steps out onto the stage, and they play those first few notes of your FAVORITE song, and the entire place erupts into a mass of white noise screaming chaos?  That charge?  That amazing uplift of adrenaline and pure happiness?  THAT is what Summit is to a Beachbody Coach.

It is near impossible to explain the feeling of solidarity, and the sense that anything is possible.  Unless you were there you cannot understand it completely.  So, GET THERE!  Next year 2014, MGM Coach Summit!

Upon return from Summit, I hit Success Club 5 in 1 week.  You learn a lot, you understand where you need to be focusing your time, and you truly believe you can achieve anything... because YOU CAN!  It invades your mind, overwhelming it with potential, and positive thinking, and you truly understand what it means to DREAM BIG.

Over the course of the next few weeks, I'm going to blog about the various events from Summit that helped me realize exactly where I want to be by next year, and how to get there... and all the fun that went along with it.  If you have ever considered doing something that can change the course of some one's life, or to leave you mark on this world in a positive light... then you need to check out coaching.  If you want to know more, or get involved or Join my Team... contact me ASAP: 

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