New Years Eve Party Inspiration

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Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had an amazing Christmas! Can you believe that 2015 is nearly over?  I feel like the year went by so fast.  I'm really excited because we are hosting our first New Year's Eve party this year! It's going to be a masquerade party, black and gold theme, and we'll serve lots of champagne and some delicious finger foods. 

Target had some amazing decorations already, so I bought a few there and at Hobby Lobby.   You know me though, I can't plan a party without a little Pinspiration, so the above pictures are some of my favorites from my NYE board. My best friend and I are going to start making some of the decorations this weekend, so it should be fun!  I'll be sure to take lots of pictures of the party. 

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I am going to FINISH...

Hi Everyone,

With the New Year approaching it got me thinking about my resolutions for 2015 and whether or not I followed through with them.  Overall my biggest accomplishment is my commitment to my health and fitness this year, but there are other things that fell to the wayside.  The sad thing is that if your like most people you started off doing really well with your goals in January and then lost the momentum throughout the rest of the year.  That got me thinking about how so many people set goals and end up not reaching them. 

I don't know about you, but I don't want to be one of those people in 2016.  I have a list of things I am going to FINISH next year...no excuses. 

• I am going to finish all 3 P90X programs by end of 2016
• I am going to hit my goal weight
• I am going to commit to eating healthier as a new lifestyle
• I am going to pay off my credit card debt
• I am going to "shop my closet" more frequently and buy less

So what about you?  Are you going to start something and FINISH it?  Most people commit to losing weight or eating healthier, but it can be difficult if you don't know where to start.  I am hosting another FREE clean eating challenge the first week of January and I'd love for you to join.  You'll be given meal plans, grocery lists, and support/accountability from me and the others in the group.  If you're looking to kick it up a notch and commit to an exercise regimen let's chat!  There are so many options for all levels of fitness and I'd love to help you find one that is right for you and your goals. 

Here's to 2016...let's FINISH STRONG!

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My Ultimate Reset Results

Hi Everyone!

So over the past 21 days I did a cleanse/detox program called the Ultimate Reset. It's a Beachbody program and it is seriously life changing! This is not your average cleanse or detox where you drink weird juices, lose ten pounds in 3 days, and the gain it all back the next week. This program is about changing your relationship with food. You eat real food (see below for some examples), take some all natural supplements (different herbs and spices that I could actually pronounce), eat at certain times during the day, and it teaches you to see food as fuel and to really be conscious about everything you eat. 

Overall I lost 12 pounds over the course of the 3 weeks and I feel AMAZING!!  I'm 1 week post and I've learned so much about what my body needs and it has been very easy to continue with the same principles. This is the beginning of a lifestyle change and this program was incredibly eye opening. I wanted to list out some pros and cons for those of you who may have some questions. 

Pros: 

• Helps you bust through plateaus. I lost 12 pounds overall from 168 to 156 and have not been this weight in 2 years! 
• Helps you conquer binge and emotional eating
• You never feel hungry because you are eating lots of real food
• Helps curb/eliminate junk food and sweet cravings
• Resets your metabolism so you burn fat faster
• Easy to follow meal plan lets you know exactly what to eat 
• The cellulite on my thighs and butt is completely gone! 
• My skin has never felt clearer
• My skin is more moisturized and hydrated than it ever has been during the winter
• Those annoying red bumps on my arms are almost completely cleared up
• You don't have to work out at all, in fact they recommend not to
• The intent of the program is all about loving your body and overall health not just losing weight
• Helps make you regular
• Hair and nails grow much faster
• Boosts your confidence

Cons:

• The alkalinize supplement was a weird taste to get used to. It's green and has wheat grass, kamut grass, etc. but I got over it pretty quickly...just don't mix it with 8 oz. of water like I did the first day lol.  It should be a shot of 1-2 oz of water mixed in. 
• I travel every week for work, so it was hard to meal prep while being on planes at different times and staying in different hotel rooms. The program has just enough flexibility though and I found meals that would work for my lifestyle. It involved a lot of planning and making trips to Whole Foods and other grocery stores when I landed, but it was all worth it! If you are at home all week with this program you will have no problems.

This would be such a great program to start for the new year to start you off on the right foot.  I plan on doing it at least once a year to ensure my body is performing at it's best.  I mean I did this over the holiday season and lost weight lol....who does that!?! Overall I would recommend this program wholeheartedly to anyone and everyone. If you have any questions, or are interested in this program please don't hesitate to comment below or shoot me an email. 

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Holiday Baking with Sprinkles Cupcakes

 

Hi Everyone! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!  I wanted to share some holiday baking that I did with some delicious Sprinkles baking mix. Sprinkles cupcakes are some of my favorite, so I was really excited to try out this red velvet cupcake mix. All I did was add some yummy homemade cream cheese frosting and top them with the signature dots (included) and some Naturebox Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Pops. 

Have you had Sprinkles cupcakes? What is your favorite flavor?

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Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!

I hope your day is filled with joy, love, and some quality time with friends and family.

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