Feelings...

Obviously I am human. I get hurt, feel sad, am unsure of myself. So, I will share my experience today, and hope someone will take something away from it.

I convinced my boyfriend to do a TurboFire workout with me. The whole time he's telling me not to stop, to push harder, that my kicks aren't right. In my mind, that means I'm not good enough, and that my best isn't enough. I now know he was trying to help me. But at the time it sucked. I'm still fighting to push through that feeling.

If anyone ever makes you feel that way, DON'T LISTEN. Even if they are trying to help, if it makes you feel bad in any way, turn them off. Listen to yourself, and your body. Only you know how far you can push yourself, and it's up to you to do that.

Hoop It!

Yeah.... about this video.... it sucks. It's my first video, in my second week of hooping. It took me a whole week to see what I have here. So please don't judge, I am getting better.

101 in 1001

I need to put this down in writing, or I'll never do it. I really want to do the 101 things in 1001 days challenge. It's like a bucket list, but has a deadline. I will be compiling it in the next few days, and will DEFINITELY post it.

I have been practicing hula hooping, and will be posting a video soon. Plus, I am following in my coach's footsteps and doing the Hundred Pushups challenge (not technically a challenge but it is to me lol) If anyone would like to do this with me, there is an Ipod app for it (100 pushups free).

Also, I restarted my TurboFire program, because I felt like I waited too long to start phase 2. BLEH!!!! But I need to get my mind right, and stay motivated. I've been working on getting my eating habits to a good place as well.

I have been toying with the idea of becoming a BeachBody coach. I think it would be fun to help people get in shape, and to show them that anyone can be healthy (I can't run, and love soda, but I still get my butt up and do it!) If I get even one person who wants me as a coach, I will be thrilled.

Alright, done for now, time to cook dinner (fish and fries, yum)

Workout updates!

Hey guys! So if you are on my Facebook, you know I'm doing TurboFire now. I wanted to fill everyone in on what it is, and how amazing it is.

So, TurboFire is like cardio on drugs lol. You do a ton of different moves, something called HIIT(high intensity interval training), all while listening to crazy music. The woman who created this (Chalene Johnson) loves music, and everything is mixed and choreographed so that every move goes directly with the music. It's great.

It's also hard. I get out of breath super fast, but I'm getting stronger every day. I have not measured myself lately, but my weight is down by like 2-3 pounds after only 3 weeks, I'm stronger, and my body is tighter. Alot of people ask "Why the hell are you doing this?! You are a stick!!!" I do this because it helps me feel better, and I need to be strong for my job. You try lifting 30+ lb batteries all day and not cry, lol.

For anyone wanting to get in shape, I highly recommend going onto teambeachbody.com and looking at what they have to offer. They are the company that does Insanity and P90X. And they do payment plans. What I did was I signed up for a coach, and I super love her, she inspires me and pushes me. I consider her a great friend, and if you need someone to do that for you, there are plenty of people online to kick you in the ass.

Here's what the TurboFire dvd case looks like:

My box also came with A few books to help kickstart my success & help with the nutritional aspect, and a few tools (like a resistance band). So it was totally worth the money I put in. 

Ok, that's all for now. Can't wait to share my partial results in a few weeks!

Tyler's Troops campaign

I am involved in a walk for retinoblastoma in May, as well as fundraising. I have decided to sell 2 products and donate a certain amount of sales to the fundraiser. The money is being split between CHoP's Oncology department and the Daisy Eye Cancer Fund. 

For every Awaken Sea Salt Scrub (#7089, $28) I sell, I will donate $10. For every Re9 Corrective Eye Cream (#814, $55) I will donate $20. My goal is to donate at least $1000. For more info about these products (I have used both, they are amazing) go to arbonne.com. I will be running this til April 2nd, possibly a little longer.

I would prefer cash or checks, so I can do bulk orders, but I am willing to work out a credit card sale as well. Please contact me at pcruse55@gmail.com, and please get the word out.