“Move Nourish Believe” February Blogger Challenge by #LornaJane and #SweatPink

Living the Lorna Jane Philosophy 

MOVE NOURISH BELIEVE

Starting next Monday February 3rd, Lorna Jane Active and Fit Approach (sweat pink ambassadors) are starting a 3 weeks challenge! 
I’m so excited!! Although I wasn’t chosen as an official #sweatpink/#lornajane blogger for this challenge, I will be participating and blogging about it as a fellow #sweatpink ambassador.
Here is the Facebook event link so you can read more about the challenge and RSVP! 

https://www.facebook.com/events/571617342921583/574464909303493/?notif_t=like


  • Take the February Move Nourish Believe Challenge starting February 3rd-21st! Challenge yourself with daily & weekly challenges and see why the Move Nourish Believe philosophy is one to live by.


    Lorna’s Philosophy:
    MOVE her body every day
    NOURISH from the inside out
    BELIEVE in herself and that anything is possible
    if you work hard enough


    Here’s how it works:

    1. Each day throughout the month there is a new challenge. Conquer the daily challenges and post a picture of yourself doing so on Twitter or Instagram. Tag @LornaJaneActive & @FitApproach along with #mnbchallenge #sweatpink #lornajane

    2. At the end of each week, recap your successes on your blog and/or Facebook page. Each blog post equals five bonus entries! Share the blog post on Twitter and tag @LornaJaneActive & @FitApproach.

    The winner of the entire challenge will receive a $1000 shopping spree to Lorna Jane!!

    **In order to win the $1000 shopping spree, you MUST participate in all 21 of the daily photo challenges.


    Check in on the Facebook event for the daily challenges and inspirational graphics that you can share with your friends & family to get everyone moving, nourishing, an believing!
    Post any questions you may have about the Move Nourish Believe lifestyle to the Facebook event here: 
    https://www.facebook.com/events/571617342921583/?previousaction=join&source=1

    Check out www.movenourishbelieve.com and www.lornajane.com for daily inspiration to motivate you to achieve your best life through active living.


    Follow Lorna!
    Twitter: @LornaJaneActive
    Instagram:@LornaJaneActive
    Pinterest: Lorna Jane Active
    Google+ +Lorna Jane
    www.lornajane.com
    www.movenourishbelieve.com


Doesn’t that sound and look like fun? 
Get ready to start Moving, Nourishing and Believing on Monday!! 
Don’t forget to post your pictures and use the hashtags above! 
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Week 3 recap of P90x3 with journal entries and pictures

Started week 3 of P90x3 this week!!

Honestly I’m surprised I’ve stuck with it this long because I’m not really a Tony Horton fan… sometimes hes funny, but his constant chatter and then complaining about gym people really, really get on my nerves!!
I think I’m mostly curious about the other dvds and what results I will get if I stick with the program. Plus I really really LOVE the CVX fitness dvd!!

WEEK 1-3 P90x3 Classic workout schedule: 
Monday: Total Synergistics
Tuesday: Agility X
Wednesday: Yoga X3
Thursday: The Challenge
Friday: CVX
Saturday: The Warrior
Sunday: Rest day or Dynamix

Nutrition: 
I will be following the Plan B 1800 calories per day.

Breakfast: 2P, 3C, 1F
Am Snack: 2C, 2F
Lunch: 1P, 3C, 1F
PM Snack: 1P, 2C
Dinner: 2P, 2C, 2F
P=Protein servings per meal
C=Carb servings per meal
F=Far servings per meal

Journal Entries for Week 3:

Monday January 20:
Today was Total Body Synergistics. I like doing pullups with my equalizer bars but I HATE doing the two “boat” moves in this dvd. I haven’t gotten any better doing the boat moves after my third time/week 3 of doing this dvd. 🙁
I did decide to up my weights from using 3 and 5 pounds, to using 5 and 6.5 pounds. woot woot!! I always start slow with my weights so I don’t get neck strain. Enjoyed using the heavier weights.
Burned 218 calories in 34 minutes according to my HRM.

Did excellent with my eating today! I logged everything and stayed under my calories!! whoohoo!!

Tuesday January 21:
Today was suppose to be Agility X but I slept in expecting a SNOW day off from work, which I did not get!! Then I worked 9 or 10 hours that night, so no evening workout for me; 🙁

I did log all my food except for dinner on Tuesday.

Wednesday January 22:
I DID NOT DO YOGA!!! ARGH!! I need someone to text or message me on Wednesdays and tell me NOT to slack off and to do my yoga!! It’s happened 2 weeks in a row! 🙁 another VERY long work day for me and no food logging for me either.

Thursday January 23: 
Did Agility X to make up from Tuesday workout. Doing better with this workout! Burned 221 calories in 30 mins according to my HRM.
Then did The Challenge, which is my second favorite workout! I consistently did 10 pullups and 15 pushups through out the rotations and sets. The last two weeks I haven’t kept track and just did as many as I wanted. Tried to stay consistent today with my reps.  Burned 208 calories in 30 minutes.

Logged everything in my fitbook for my nutrition! I’m having good things, the same things; but I need to follow the nutrition schedule of the meal break down of fats, protein and carbs alot better!

Friday January 24: 
Did my favorite workout-CVX today! Used the 4 pound medicine ball, as well as a 7 pound medicine weight. I need to find a 6 pound one because the 7 was a little too much for me.
Also tried to “show of” and did two P90x3 balance moves with the medicine ball on my Bosu ball. It was super tricky trying to balance while taking a picture! argh!

Logged everything in my Fitbook except for dinner. Started to feel really sick after dinner so went to bed early.

Saturday January 25:
Today was suppose to be The Warrior, but I was up friday night sooooo sick so I chose to sleep in Saturday morning. I felt alot better (it must have been food I ate friday night) so I went rollar skating with the family for 2 hours-probably skated at least 45 minutes. My hubby asked me twice if we were going to workout, but frankly at 9pm at night, I don’t want to do any workouts!!

Sunday January 26: 
Rest Day!!

Ready to start week 4, which are almost all new dvd workouts!! Can’t wait to see how this upcoming week goes!!

This week’s pictures: 

How did you do with your workouts last week??

Do you struggle with doing Yoga or other flexibility workouts like I do??

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Week 3 recap of Baladea program by Holly Perkins

I started week 3 of the Baladea program this week! My goal this week is to not miss any workouts!! Including Wednesday Yoga!!

WEEK 3 Baladea LOOK workout schedule:
Monday: POWER (strength workout) 50 mins
Tuesday: SLIM (cardio workout) 40 mins
Wednesday: YOGA (yoga workout) 45 mins
Thursday: rest day
Friday: SLIM (cardio workout) 40 mins
Saturday: POWER (strength workout) 50 mins
Sunday: rest day

Journal Entries for this week 3:

Monday January 20:
This morning was Power. I really love this workout! I have started wearing weight lifting gloves to protect my hands while using the resistance bands, plus sometimes my hands feel itchy afterwards from the band. It’s helped alot!  I’ve been trying to really focus on my form and get more reps in since I’m on week 3. My HRM said I burned 287 calories in 51 minutes.

Tues January 21:
This morning I did Slim. Great cardio burn. I like that we do some of the same moves but in different rotations. My HRM said I burned 283 calories in 40 minutes.

Wednesday January 22:
I did not do Yoga today. so much for following my schedule 100% this week. 🙁 I’ve worked 9-10 hour days at work Mon, Tues and Wed this week. I’m so tired and stressed. 🙁 Didn’t log anything in my book for food. I probably had sugar today too. UGH!!!

Thursday January 23:
Rest Day for Baladea.

Friday January 24:
Did Slim this morning-felt great to get back on track!! Burned 298 calories in 39 minutes. Really tried to do less modifications and more jumping to keep my heart rate up!

Saturday January 25:
Today was suppose to be power workout. which I LOVE and I HATE that I missed it! 🙁 I was up friday night sooooo sick so I chose to sleep in Saturday morning. I felt alot better (it must have been food I ate friday night) so I went roller skating with the family for 2 hours-probably skated at least 45 minutes. My hubby asked me twice if we were going to workout, but frankly at 9pm at night, I don’t want to do a 50 minute workout; so I missed doing it! 🙁

Sunday January 26:
Rest Day-prepare for week 4! I HAVE GOT to do better this upcoming week!! I have 30 day progress pictures coming up!!

Pictures from this week:

I also posted my FIRST YOUTUBE video this week!!

My 12 year old taped me opening up and explaining the contents of the Baladea fitness program box. Check it out here and let me know what you think! :-)

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Confident Beautiful YOU giveaway for Valentines Day!

Welcome to my

Confident, Beautiful YOU Giveaway!! 

I wanted to do something fun for Valentines Day…I’m not really a fan of the holiday, but its still fun to do a giveaway! 🙂

I hope you have been able to stick to some of your new goals whether they be about health, fitness, spiritual, work, family, etc. I know I feel more confident and beautiful when I take the time to eat right, exercise and take care of my body!

I’ve picked out some fun things to share for this giveaway that I hope someone else will love! These are all items that I use and love. Some of these items were donated from companies, others are things I have purchased.

Enter via the Rafflecopter and don’t forget to tell others about my giveaway please!! More followers on my blog, twitter and instagram means more prizes and giveaways in the future.

Giveaway includes: 
*Full size Hair, Skin and Nails supplement by Delta Labs
*Sample size of Green Tea by Delta Labs
*Shakeology Chocolate protein powder single packet
*Vegan Smart Vanilla protein powder single packet
*The Firm Body Sculpting system Yoga dvd
*Fresh Feet wipes
*Sweat Pink shoe laces
*Rock Tape samples
*Body Glide sample
*Hydroxycut single use instant drink mix
*Yes To Cucumbers facial towelettes
*Bath and Body Works Berry Flirt mini lotion
*Victoria Secret Party Perfect eye makeup palette
*Lips compact mirror
*ELLIE hair band and arm band
*White Lock Laces

Open to US mailing addresses only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

**If you would like to donate any prizes for my upcoming Easter Giveaway, please email me!**

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10 ways to use a foam roller!

Do you use a foam roller?

I never use to but ever since my race training and my half marathon this past September, I have had to use one on my right hamstring almost every time I exercise. 🙁

I absolutely love using it!! I just got a cheap Golds Gym brand Roller at Walmart and its so firm and sturdy!

I found this article last week online and wanted to share it with my readers… Great resource-enjoy!!

10 Ways to Use a Foam Roller

by Jessica Smith
Shape Magazine Online

http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/10-ways-use-foam-roller

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