21 Day Fix - Getting Wedding Ready!!

There is nothing like a deadline to get you moving!! Although by nature, I'm a laid back, peaceful type, every now and then a good challenge helps give inspiration, motivation and helps make progress towards a goal.

Later this month our family has a wedding! My oldest son is getting married and we are thrilled!! We are excited to see the prayers of many years answered by God bringing into our family the perfect girl who is a perfect match for him! We are filled with joy as they join their hearts and lives together, make a new home and life together. Now, of course, weddings are all about the happy couple, but moms want to look their best too!!!

In fact, the mothers on both sides (bride and groom) are filling these last few weeks with some healthy eating and exercise!! My plan is the 21 Day Fix. One of my fitness/healthy living weaknesses is diet. I LOVE sweets. This plan gives a fabulous guide for portions sizes and food categories.

It also comes with 6 quick but intense 30 minute workouts.

Upper Fix.- Targeted resistance training helps shape your chest, back, shoulders, arms, and abs.
Lower Fix. - Firm and tone your entire lower body while you blast fat and burn calories.
Total Body Cardio Fix. - Keep your heart rate up and your metabolism revved high long after the workout is over.
Cardio Fix. - Get your heart pumping and your body moving as you melt away the pounds.
Pilates Fix. - Strengthen your core, elongate your muscles, and firm your hips and thighs.
Yoga Fix. - Improve your balance, flexibility, and strength as you help relax your muscles.

21-day portion-control system

These seven color-coded containers deliver exactly the right portions every time, so you never eat too much, and you’re never hungry. Fill them up with as much food as you want—if it fits, you can eat it!

The concept of the plan is short, intense, varied workouts with a measured calorie plan to be followed for three weeks.

So for three weeks, this is the plan for the road to healthy! Keep watching, there will be lots of updates!

Top 10 Workout DVDs

Prevention Magazine is a leader in health and fitness news and products. They recently came up with the top 10 list of workout DVDs. They have examined the many fitness DVDs out there and narrowed down a list of the best ones. There is a DVD for every fitness level. If you are looking to incorporate some exercise into your day in the convenience of your own home, take a look at this list. Here is an additional money saving tip: If you see a DVD that you are interested in, check out Amazon or Ebay before ordering. Many times they have pre-owned DVDs at a fraction of the cost of a new one.

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Word Filled Wednesday – Act Justly

He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Sometimes we struggle so hard with the question “What does God want us to do and be?” This verse is a simple yet powerful reminder of some simple things that God requires of us. Act and do justly, love mercy and walk humbly before God. There are numerous opportunities each day to do justly, to do the right thing or to make the right choice. We love mercy when we show kindness or mercy oftentimes to those who do not deserve it. Walking humbly before God is acknowledging He alone is God. He is the I AM – no one else is. When we give Him the glory He is worthy of, it will humble our heart before Him....

SharonJuly 1, 2014 at 1:28 PM
I've seen that plan - and I love the containers. I'll be interested in seeing how it works out for you! And, congratulations again on the upcoming wedding. It really is such a blessing when God brings the right person. My son has been married for 8 months now, and I love my daughter-in-law more and more! And it makes me happy to see them happy!!

GOD BLESS!

Joyfull Living

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