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I loved this book like I have enjoyed all the others in this series. Like the other books, they can be read alone and not as a series, but I love how all the characters and story lines tie together. Its so fun (and I’m sure alot more work) that the authors worked together to do that.
Victoria-goes by Tori-works for a reality love show called the Vows. Similar to The Bachelor show on Tv. I loved seeing glimpses into her work life and her small personal life and when she went to book club meetings with the other girls. Her last relationship ended badly because she is very consumed in her work and also trying to write in her spare time. She tries to balance her work life and personal life as well as dealing with rejections in this book. I LOVED the ending-totally wasn’t expecting it. I wasn’t sure honestly if it was going to end well, so I was pleasantly surprised!!
This is a good, clean fiction book-no bad language or sex/inappropriate scenes. The story line moves fast enough to keep my attention and I would recommend this book! A+

Book Description on Amazon for Kindle vesion:

You can see the book link here:
http://www.amazon.com/Newport-Ladies-Book-Club-Victorias-ebook/dp/B00HJZOYBK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1391035346&sr=1-1&keywords=victorias+promise

You can read more about The Newport Ladies Book Club series here:
http://thenewportladiesbookclub.blogspot.com/

Here is the blog of Julie Wright, the author of this book:
http://juliewright.com/blog/?page_id=2

**I received this ebook complimentary by Heather Moore because I am part of her book review team**

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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

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!!

How did you do with your workouts last week??

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

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

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!!

 For more info about the Baladea program:

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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.

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*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
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*Lips compact mirror
*ELLIE hair band and arm band
*White Lock Laces

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