Amazon

My Amazon store Here's a great way to shop here without going all the way to Amazon, plus it helps me out with my Christmas dough for the kiddos. Thanks! You can set yours up on Amazon.com. If you figure out how to stick it on your gadgets, please let me know! Spanx!
<3 Amy <3

New business opportunity

I'm doing something a little new now. Still in health and wellness, but not with exercise. Check out my website:My website Great stuff! If you have any questions ask me!

It's been forever since I've posted ANYTHING! I'm proud to say that I've been using myfitnesspal and I have lost 15lbs. It excites me to have seen progress so quickly- 1 month! I've just got to keep it up. Keep sending some good mojo my way!

Shamed by my gain, but turning over a new leaf

So, with a shameful declaration I am sad to admit that from last summer to now I have gain a total of 50lbs since being of the BB program. Mostly do to my poor eating habits, my ankle surgery, and my broken pinky toe. All excuses to say I've been lazy. This time I'm stepping it up by joining myfitnesspal.com which is a free program that is synched to your smart phone so you can keep up to date on your computer on away from home. With the help of that and habitforge.com (to remind myself to abstain from sweets and drink more water) I've lost a pound in 3 days! Go me!
So, if you're interested you can find me here:
amysbaker7135 and friend request me!

Half past dead

Not talking about the Steven Segal movie. Call me a dork, but I like the man, action movies rock! Anywho, the last month I have been feeling half past dead. Started out with a little cough, a little snot action. Kids all got it. But who gets the worst of it?? Of course, it's this girl!! Full blown out sinus infection, treatment for strep, and bronchitis. I got the sudafed, the mucinex, the Z-pack, inhalable albuteral and last; but not least, prednisone. Yeah baby. And guess what? A week after starting the darn steroid, I still have a small cough. I'm so over this shite!
Someone give me a magic healthy pill!!

Pur Minerals Give-away sponsored by Week 99er

Good deal, Grand prize is Ipad2 and 20 winners will get a Pur Minerals package to try. You can get up to 10 entries each day.
So....
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Back in the blogging game after a lengthy break

Yeah, I've been MIA for awhile. I've been having a lot of ups and downs lately. Broke my toe, family stuff, stuff like that. It's made me really question life. I do know I don't have the patience to do the Beachbody thing right now. Howeever, I will be more than happy to help people reach a coach who will suit their needs.

Support Groups

I'll admit it, I'm a facebook junkie! When I'm not running errands, running after my 3 year old, cooking, cleaning, exercising, or doing laundry; I'm on facebook. The great thing about fb is that you don't necessarily have to be friends with your real life friends. I like meeting (online) people who have things in common with me. Mostly other military wives, or other Beachbody coaches. I've also found out that fb support groups have been really helpful. When I'm having a bad day, either as a wife of a Marine who has to work crazy hours or a coach who is struggling with her own weight issues it's great to go to people who've "been there". I can go to my military wives and ask questions, or answer them if I have the experience, it's good going some where I feel comfortable. Some of us wives have even started our own weightloss support groups. I've also made some really great real life friends from online support groups. I can be very shy because of my anxiety so meeting somebody online and getting to know them first helps. As far as my Beachbody groups, well, I haven't been a coach long so I visit frequently to soak up as much knowledge as possible!

Basically, I guess what I'm saying is that everybody needs support. It's always great to have a "battle buddy" or in this case, "battle buddies".

Making time for exercise- a great article by my friend Coach Love

JACKSONVILLE, NC - I'm too busy to workout! How many times have you heard this statement? Heck, you may have even said it yourself. Making fitness a priority in our lives is very difficult. Especially since we tend to lead very busy lives. Between our careers, school, family, and social lives, our health and fitness tends to fall by the wayside.
Set yourself up for success by following these simple steps.
1. Set realistic goals. If you want to succeed, you have to set specific, measurable and attainable goals. If you have been living a sedentary lifestyle, chances are you are not going to stick to an intense 6-day a week workout schedule. You must give yourself small achievable milestones. For example, begin with a brisk morning walk 2 to 3 times a morning, then each week gradually increase your speed to a jog, or increase the distance you travel.
2. Pre-plan. Schedule your workouts in advance, and preferable the same time each day. Treat it like any other important appointment that should not be missed. Plan your meals in advance also. Plan to eat 5 to 6 healthy meals and drink 8 to 10 glasses of water though out the day. When shopping for groceries choose the healthy options. This will keep you from eating unhealthy foods because they won't be around.
3. Track your results. Take before and after photos, weigh in periodically, and take body measurement using a tape measure or body fat testing caliper. Knowing where you started and enjoying those small victories along the way will pay off in the long run. Each pound or inch lost, dress or pants size reduced should be celebrated.
4. Find a health buddy. Accountability is a key factor in your quest to achieving a healthy lifestyle. When we buddy up with a friend, co-worker, or family member, taking the journey is much more pleasurable. Your workout buddy can give you that extra encouragement and motivation to stick with it. Remember, even the Lone Ranger had Tonto.
5. Enlist the help of a professional. There are tons of great fitness books, programs and DVDs, local gyms, a personal trainers available to you. Tap into this wealth of information to get you started and on the right track. Having the aid of a professional will also help you make the best use of your time and maximize you results.
Let's face it, we all live very busy lives. However, if we want to be more productive, increase are energy, prevent life threatening illnesses, and live longer, then we have to make time for proper exercise and nutrition. Not to mention the benefits of looking good as we take a stroll down our lovely beaches this summer.

Coach Love is a Certified Fitness Trainer with the International Sport Science Association (ISSA) and a Team Beachbody Coach. He can be reached at mrlove@beachbodycoach.com

Anthony Love

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Shakeology 3-day Cleanse

Are you about to start a new Beachbody Fitness Program?
JUMP start that program by following the Shakeology 3 day cleanse!

Shakeology is a meal replacement shake designed to be enjoyed every day, one meal a day. But for this cleanse, it will be used three times a day for three days.



Shakeology 3 day cleanse is designed to break a plateau or shred pounds fast & effectively in a healthy way. The key is caloric efficiency; getting the most nutrients possible out of the fewest number of calories.

The Shakeology cleanse is a calorie restricted nutrient dense eating plan that lasts for 3 days. The Shakeology Cleanse should not be used for longer than 3 days or in the middle of you workout program. You should do a Shakeology Cleanse either on your recovery week or prior to starting your new fitness program. The goal here is not to lose weight even though it will probably occur but to get your body running more efficiently. You will be eating (drinking) frequently and consuming between 800 -1200 calories a day

You'll get GREAT results!

How to follow:
3 SHAKEOLOGY Shakes a day (blended with water and ice)
2 Cups of Green Tea a Day (Triple Leaf Detox Tea is good choice)
1 piece of fruit a day (Apple, pear, orange, banana, mango, etc)
1 salad for dinner (lettuce, veggies, lean protein)
*4 oz lean protein in salad (WHITE poultry or fish)
*Only Low Fat Dressings.
NO: Dairy (no almond, soy, or rice milk) or extra sugars.

Example:

Wake Up:

1 cup of Green Tea

BREAKFAST:
Shakeology – 1 scoop, blended with ice & 8-10 oz of water
Optional: ½ cup of fruit (only for the super conditioned – not the weight challenged)

SNACK:
1 piece of fruit

LUNCH:
Shakeology – 1 scoop, blended with ice & 8-10 oz of water

1 cup of green tea

SNACK:
Shakeology – 1 scoop, blended with ice & 8-10 oz of water
(This snack can be before or after dinner)

DINNER:
Salad
*Lettuce/veggies
*4 oz lean protein (WHITE fish or poultry)
*Light Dressing

Positive Results

*Weight Loss

*Reduced belly bloat

*Renewed energy

*Break through plateau, boost metabolism

Possible Negative Results to be Aware of:

*Headaches or light-headedness

*Lack of energy

*Hunger

*No weight loss

*Measure inches instead

*Preparing your body for weight loss

If you need to modify the cleanse feel free to add a light healthy snack.

Can I still do my workouts during the Shakeology Cleanse?

*It will be different for everyone but light to moderate exercise should be fine

*You will have less energy than usual so the best time would be during a recovery week of prior to starting your program

*Try not to do the cleanse in the middle of P90X or Insanity

How do you get Shakeology?

You can get it from Beachbody coaches and I'll be more than happy to lead you in their direction!

Back on Board

Doing it again! Yup. You can find me at www.beachbodycoach.com/loseitwithamy of course, if you tried the normal address, you've already been there. lol

For today only, Friday the 13th, sign up for Shakeology Home Direct get 2 workouts, a shaker cup, and FREE SHIPPING!!

Not giving up

Sooooo.....I signed up for Weight Watchers today. I did it with a coupon from eBates.com My ebates link and got a $7 ebate. (the more you buy using their coupons, the more money you earn and it's free to sign up)

So my first WW meeting is Thursday morning. I can't wait, Thursday is going to be a great day because it's also the day I get to go to ULTA for their VIP preview night and get all primped and get free beauty products!

Anywho, I took my measurements today and I've gained way more inches and pounds than before my injury. I can't wait to get that weight off. Jamie leaves at the beginning of the summer for his deployment and I want to lose at least half of my goal weight by the time he gets home. I want him to walk past me because he doesn't recognize me!


Oh, and I'm still excited about my Nutrition course. I'm learning so much. It's a lot of science and anatomy, but I'm loving it. I was also accepted into the ISSA for an Associates in Exercise Science.

Speaking of School

Just wanted to let everybody know that I'm not abandoning my dreams of losing weight and being successful with Beachbody. I'm going to school right now at Ashworth College (online) to become a Nutrion Specialist. After I complete that program I'm going to get an Associate's Degree in Exercise Science. Can you tell I'm getting serious about health and fitness? I'd love to be a personal fitness and nutrition counselor with a focus on childhood obesity.

Hey everybody!!

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Lazy Days and school

Today is Sunday. I love Sundays. It's the laziest day of the week. Sure, I might have to load a few dishes into the machine, toss a load of laundry in, but other than that, the day is mine. What's even nicer is that today- the baby is with his grandparents. Do I sound like a bad parent? Is it okay that I'm enjoying my time away from Gavin. 2 year olds are rough. Even rougher when you're trying to chase them around on crutches. So, I'm going to sit here on my booty and enjoy my lazy Sunday, which by the way, I got to sleep in until after 8 (never happens any other time I'm up by 7).

I also started a new class. Diet, nutrition and health. I don't think I'm planning on doing anything with it. Just for the family and myself. I'm bored at home and need a new challenge. They say it's supposed to take a year. I'm going to try and do it in 6-8 mos. We'll see how that works out. It's fun so far. I made a 90% on my first test, yay me!

Good deals, can't beat 'em

Got the cutest Sketchers for 50% off today! Seriously, check out their deals everyday is something different. There is always something for momma, baby, and toddlers. I love it. Just click on the link below and sign up for free. I've already gotten quite a few deals from zulily, all 40-75% off retail price.
Shameless commercialism, I know. But I can't help sharing great deals!

There's also a great site if you have little ones up to size 18 (children's). It's called  thredUp and you can sign up and get boxes of very gently used hand me downs AND share yours. It's a great way to clear up your clutter and get something in return. They pay the shipping and supply the shipping boxes. I've already shipped all but 1 of my 5 listed boxes and still have to sort and pack my son's clothes.

Here's one for CafePress.

Welcome to the CafePress Refer A Friend Program powered by TellAPal.

Refer more friends and you'll get a $10 gift certificate when your friends order. To entice your friends, we are giving your friends a Free Mini Poster!

Post your personal link, so here it is.

I have a link for Totsy where you can get up to 82% off great namebrand items for babies and for you. If you join and you refer friends and they purchase you can receive $15 credit per friend.

I'll post some more links as I find them, I'm sure you love a great deal as much as I do.

Storm over

Well, it looks as if the haze of illness is through at my house. (fingers and toes crossed) Grace was sick as a dog this past week, but hopefully after 4 days of throwing up she's done.

 My MIL had to come visit to help take care of the house, the kids and me. You have no clue how demeaning that is. The fact that I can't take care of my own house. Plus I'll be getting my hard cast in 3 days. I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing. lol I'll be able to put boot to butt easier, but at least if I fall, like I did today, it won't hurt so bad.

Gavin got a hold of some sanitizing wipes and I was trying to chase him, lost my balance, took a step with my bad food, tripped over a crutch, landed on a crutch with my knee on my "good" leg. See, I'm a klutz!

I'm trying to get back on track with my Shakeology. If I can't exercise, I can still lose weight with Shakeology. People usually lose about 10-20lbs a month with it and I've been burning cals like crazy b/c you burn 473 cals/hr using crutches. So, today I had a yummy double chocolate Shakeology at only 250 calories! So, I'll have to take my weight with the cast on and see what happens, lol.

No harm, no foul

Well, I didn't win my bag, but that's okay. It's only a bag.

I sure did win another jackpot.

Just about everybody in my house was sick this weekend, and to top that off...I had surgery on my ankle on the 14th so I was trying to re-coup at the same time.

Now I think I've either gone and torn a suture or it's infected. Plus, both of the older two kiddos are too sick for school. I can't figure out where this bug is coming from, but it's ridiculous. They are always sick and throwing up. DJ got sent home from school, and Grace has been legitimately too sick to do any work, and too sick to send to school.

Does anybody have any ideas about how to get rid of this illness that seems to be lingering around our house?

Help me win the bag of my dreams!

Hey to all of my friends. I'm asking you to do me a HUGE favor. Please go to this site: http://www.nomorerack.com/?cr=373524 between now and Thursday and register. You don't have to do anything else after that. After you get your first email you can unsubscribe,but right now I'm trying to win a bag and I have to have 100 friends subscribe and I KNOW I can do it, I just need your help! So please, please help me!!

I want the Coach  Poppy. I know it sounds really really silly, but I'm a purse fiend. It drives my DH crazy because I have a lot of purses already, but I just love them all. Can you help me out?