Tarragon Chicken Salad Platter

Tarragon Chicken Salad Platter

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Mary Kay Party

I had a great sunday.  I woke up and it wasn't snowing. That is always good.  I really really hate the snow.  Jamie made me breakfast. french toast.  no sugar thou.. wasn't as good as my grandma use to make.  But is was ok.  the eggs were wonderful.. I love eggs.  Then i cleaned house and got ready for the mary kay party.

My friend cristina carper came and put it on for us.  It wasn't the best turn out but we had a lot of fun.  It was my mom, daughter, shannon and her daughter crisallyn.  we had a ton of food which no one ate. so now have to take it to work. Her website if you want anything Cristinas Mary Kay page.  There was so much i wanted but money alwasy seems to play the evil roll. 

I watched teh princess and the frog tonight.  It made me miss home, Baton Rouge.  I miss the accents and the language.  I miss my family.  I will make time to go and see them.  I have to make it.  I missed to much with them my entire life.  They are fun happy people. Its what everyone needs in their life.

Well back to work in the morning and back at chalean extreme.  really got push it this week to make up for the last week with my neck.  count down to coach summit is around the corner.

snowy saturday

I actually got to sleep in a little bit and was so happy.  I have been out of  Shakeology for a week now and am deff. feeling it.  I need to get some more.  I miss the energy and feeling good.  It really amazes me that I can tell that much difference.

Jamie made breakfast and it was great.  I went shopping for my Mary Kay party tom. and looks like i will have an amazing turnout.  So happy.  Really wanted a lot of peopel for Cristina.  I do have friends..LOL.
Pink everywhere. 

Workout was good and did my first Vlog.  I thought it would be agreat way to track my workouts and my transformation. I looked really ruff in my vlog.  but it shows i need the help>lol.

Watched KU lose the game today and now KSU is playing so we will see how they do. So far not good.

Its snowing again..

So i had to work today and it was warm some what when i left for work and when i left work to come home it was snowing.. yuck.. what is the problem with kansas.. yuck.

My boss told me today that she was going to buy insanity
So excited for her.. her son is really wanting to do it and it would be something they would do together.. nothing like bringing the family together with a little working out..

I was so happy to hear her say they were going to workout as a family..
special.. really special.

My mom came by today and we worked out with Chalene and it was her first time.. she liked it. wasnt to scary..lol  i think she had fun.. no turbo for her.. next time i will have her stay and do it.. didnt want to scare her the first day.. lol..watch out mom.. she will be a beachbody before we know it...lol

So excited about insanity.. cant wait till i have the Gonads to try it.. have to finish CE first.. thats goal 1.

truck day

So Jamie just picked up his new truck.

He loves it. its is so nice for a 99..  so clean.he will be the 3rd owner and is happy.. it is everything he has been looking for.  so glad now we dont share a car.. i feel like i got my car back and gained a bunch of freedom.  YAAAA!!!!

Well my neck has still been sore and didnt get home till late tonight so back at it tommorrow.. full steam ahead. 
Bought my plane ticket to the coach summit.. cant wait.. what to pack....get to go shopping.. new outfit and maybe a swimsuit..not sure yet...
2010 Beachbody Coach Summit

I am so excited...I looked up where the hotel is and it is in the mid of Beverly Hills.  How exciting for a girl from Kansas.. and  no i dont know toto or dorothy.

Work has been good but real slow today and tom.  no cases.  started tanning again so i wont stand out like the white dorothy in LA...Going to get my hair did and look like i might actually clean up well.. So excited.  Brit is on spring break and is KC tonight visiting stephans sister. so quiet night.  britt gone and jamie out playing in his new truck.

I really like the quiet sometimes. 

Neck problems today

I went to bed last night feeling great.  Ready to work and then come home and workout.  I woke up this morning and I couldnt move my right arm or turn my head.. I have been in so much pain. Went to the chiropractor.  got popped and felt better but still in a lot of pain.  It sucks. Really wanted to workout tonight.  45 days till coach summit andwant to lose more weight before i go.  hopefully i will feel better tom.and beable to get back to it.  So since i can't workout i am really watching what i eat .  I am hungry but dont want to move..

I think a hot bath with bubbles will make me feel better...sounds good to me. 

St. Pattys Day

So it was a cold cold day in Kanas.  We made it to the parade to celebrate and we froze.  We had Jamies kids with us.  And they were excited. We also had a friends two boys who are so funny.  It was only a hour long but felt like forever because of the weather.  I saw so many cute puppies.. I WANT ONE!!!!  To bad i live in a renal now and the landlord doesnt want us to have a dog.. otherwise we would have a big bulldog. 

We left the parade and went to the coopers to watch the KSU vs. KU game. KU won.  not sure if i realy care consicering I am a LSU fan... but jamie wanted the cats to win!  We also watch the boxing.. pacquieou vs. clotty.. dont know if i even came close to writing the name write.. but you get the idea.

I have two checks coming to help me pay for my ticket to summit....Beachbody Coach Summit
I am so excited.. I cant wait to meet Chalene..thats my goal. well one of them.  I tweeted her and let her know.. beware..LOL.. just kidding. 

I am so happy summit is so close. but have so much work still to do. I am still doing CE and love it.  I ate breakfast with the kids and this afternoon i will work and make it burn...wish me luck.. swimmsuits will be here soon. i have a trip to LA, then dallas then KC.. swimsuits for all .. scared...!!!!!!

so happy to be home and fit.

Corey Haim died today and to me it is a sad time.  I really enjoyed watching Cory but was sad to see where he had let himself go.  So today when i heard the news i only felt better about myself to be devoted and dedicated to making my body stronger and healthier.  I have troubles on days and dont want to push myself.  I am stil up and down. I love my workouts and love seeing resutls but still find that i want it to just come.  so i get on the beachbody site and look at the success stories. they help so much
Amazing Success Stories... AKA... inspiration


It is so great to see that average people can do this.. So that means i can.  I want to see my muscles too..

I am eating good and loving my life but just need to build my business a little more.  Money is tight just like everywhere.

Working in surgery and  seeing how bad people have it only keeps me positive. My boyfriend and I were just talking this morning about how lucky we are to have a job that we dont have to worry about.  We both work on the base..fort riley.. and we will always have work.  some arent so lucky.. I am very blessed.  My daughter is healthy and beautiful and loves me and i love her so much.  It really doesnt get any better. 

The Cove

comedy club

jamie and went to the comedy club last night and met my mom and dad and a bunch of other friends.. the comedians were funny and the martinis were so good...

I was hurting all day but it was such a great time..wasted the beautiful day outside by sleeping on the couch all day..sucks but had to be done.

Jamie and i got home and put on movies and of course i fell asleep. 

Cherokee thoughts

A Cherokee elder told his grandson about the battle that goes on inside people’s heads."There's a battle between 2 wolves that live inside us all: 1) Unhappiness-It is fear, worry, anger, jealousy, sorrow, self-pity, resentment & inferiority. 2) Happiness-It is joy, love, hope, serenity, kindness, generosity, truth and compassion." The grandson asked "Which wolf wins?" The old Cherokee replied "The one you feed."

Birthday

Thursday was my birthday and it was a very slow day at work.. Jamie was in Topeka at a saftey class and so we got to text all day.. made the day much much better.  I thought we would go to dinner but decided i wanted to stay home and hang out with the family.  This was the first year that i didnt get to spend it with my mom and dad.. And no birthday cake.. first birthday in 35 years that i didnt have a birthday cake.. wasn't on the diet.. thats what i was told.. lol..

It was a wonderful night and we laughed and played with each other.. Jamie got me a beautiful necklace and britt gave me some gorgeous earrings.  i will be all blinged out this sat when we go to the comedy club.. we have 14 people going and it will be a great time.  i cant wait.

Today was slow at work as well. but left early, 1 pm, it was gorgeous out and wanted to spend time outside but didnt have anyting to do outside and needed to workout.   Hopefully it will stay nice now.  We will be getting up and working out and then off to Topeka.

I turned 35 and am starting to feel much better about myself.  I love my workouts and am so happy about where this company will take me. Lots of plans.

Pre and Post workout foods

Chalene weighs in on... Pre and Post Workout Meals

Proper timing of your meals with your workouts can have a significant effect on your progress. Here’s the scoop on what the latest research is saying about pairing foods with workouts.

Ideal Pre and Post Workout Food Choices For Maximum Fat Loss


Pre Workout Meals

10-20 grams Protein, Approx 100-200 calories

• Whey Protein Shake

• Hard Boiled Egg

• High Protein Bar – 10-20g protein

• Cottage Cheese - Nonfat or Lowfat

• Low sugar yogurt (<12-15g sugar)

• Milk – Nonfat or 1%

Post Workout Meals

Higher Carbs, Med-High Protein, 200-500 calories

• Fruit Smoothie

• Banana or other high glycemic fruit

• Recovery Drink

• PB&J on whole grain bread

• Energy Bar – CLIF or Fiber One bars are good choices

• Whole wheat pasta with marinara and chicken breast





Protein Before, High Glycemic After

Maximize fat burning and weight loss by eating a little bit of protein before your workout, and then follow exercise with something higher on the glycemic index [link to article on glycemic index], like a banana or a smoothie.



Here’s the logic to back this up…



High Protein Before Your Workout

Your body needs enough fuel to carry you through your training session. This means that in the 1-2 hours before your workout, you need a protein kick, perhaps with a tiny bit of carbs. Have a very light meal, like a whey protein shake with 10-20 grams of protein. Don’t fill up, but have just enough to give you an energy boost…about 200 calories is ideal.



Protein and Amino Acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and muscle tissue. All physiological processes relating to sport - energy, recovery, fat loss, muscle/strength gains, as well as mood and brain function - are tightly and critically linked to amino acids. Amino acids convert fat to energy at the cell’s energy source, the cell mitochondria. Free form amino acids also accelerate muscle tissue healing and growth. The result is faster muscle and strength gains, as well as enhanced recovery.



Protein is rich in amino acids and protein shakes, in particular, are a great source of free form amino acids with high bioavailability.



Carbs and Protein After Your Workout

Post-workout is the one time that high glycemic carbs are preferred. This term refers to carbs that are high on the glycemic index or higher in natural sugars. The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar and hence, insulin levels. Normally, it is best to eat lower glycemic foods, so as not to initiate an insulin spike. But post-workout, the exact opposite is true. The elevated insulin levels will help to drive nutrients into the muscle cells. Don’t think this makes it ok to eat a candy bar! Go for fruit and other natural sources of dietary sugar.


The key is maximizing the window of opportunity that occurs immediately after exercise, when the muscle is especially receptive to nutrients and the blood flow to the exercised muscles remains high. The goal post workout is to restore muscle glycogen. The body will even break down muscle tissue for this purpose, if carbohydrates are not available. And, we don’t want to lose muscle! Muscle is our friend – muscle burns fat!

friend heartache

I hate seeing my friends hurt.  I have a wonderful beautiful friend and she is an amazing person.. Problem?  She is over weight and is really hurting that it takes so long to lose the weight. 

It takes so much time and dedication that people usually give up and say the hell with it. I really am pushing her to workout with me and she does. it holds both of us accountable.  She is a strong person and wil get there if she doesnt give up on herself.

I do know how she feels and nothing you say can really make her change the way she feels.  so what do you do as a friend. brutal truth.. Tab it's going to be hard and long journey.. but at the end you will have so much to show for it.  it takes pure dedication and stamina.. sounds like a viagra commercial but its true....

we just finished our first month of CE.. burn circuit and now we go into push circuit.. i need to really push it.  i enjoy this workout but find myself feeling like i dont do enough.. weight loss is minimal and she tells us that becuase we are gaining muscle.. MUSCLE BURNS FAT!!!
So its ok.  inches are starting to loose.. ya..