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50 BY 50 – Month 3

March 19, 2014 by robincharmagne 2 Comments

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Hello there,
This is month 3 of the 50 by 50 challenge. Real talk, I’m down 2 pounds. Haven’t taken the challenge seriously. I’ve been asking myself why and I don’t have any reasons, excuses, or explanations. So today is RECOMMIT day. Back in the saddle. I was up early today meal prepping which for me makes all the difference in the world. If I don’t have my meals already cooked and ready, I’m liable to have a carb-ladden lunch and dinner with no nutritional value.

I found these babies are great meal replacements too when I’m on the go! The Fiber One Meal bar. I especially like the Strawberry Greek Yogurt with roasted almonds, strawberry flavored fruit pieces and 9 grams of fiber. Perfect serving size and great taste too!

I saw this on Instagram and it’s a good visualization technique. Keep speaking and seeking and before long we’ll be saying and seeing some real results.

Speaking of Instagram, there are some truly inspiring and creative fitness champs that I follow, first up username_dopeaf, his videos are everything! Enjoy and I’ll be back next month for update #4.

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50 by 50 – Month 1

February 6, 2014 by robincharmagne 4 Comments

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Hello,
1 month down 6 more to go before the 50 by 50 Challenge ends. So how’s it going… well. Not so great. I played around for 2 weeks then got on the stick for a week or so and got off track again. I think I got my mojo back by following some truly inspiring weight-loss and fitness successes on Instagram. The consistent theme is “it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle”. So I’m trying to wrap my brain around this process as a permanent change. My lessons: 1:Plan meals 2:Move that body 3:Guzzle water! I’ll check in again March 6! Health and Happiness!

How do you stay motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

Oh one more thing, You could be a winner! Enter the Valentine’s Day Giveaway hosted by me and some sweet blogger friends click here for a chance to win $350!

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Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne

Fitness Toys – Friday Faves – 37

January 10, 2014 by robincharmagne Leave a Comment

The Details:
Electronic smart fork – lights up and vibrates when you are eating too fast so you consume fewer calories – $100.00
Kitchen safe – enjoy a snack and then lock it up to avoid emotional eating, save those snacks for your cheat day – $49.95
Jawbone fitness wristband – tracks how you sleep, eat, and move – $130.00
Body fat/water monitor – includes your water weight – $59.99
Destiny’s Child – Jumpin Jumpin – $.99

Happy Friday,
How’s your 2014 going, still writing 2013? I have, more than a few times. But this year is off to a fab start. This week? That’s another story, just getting back into the groove, getting organized, setting priorities, revamping stuff, just getting it all together for a great year. I am in a three week training class so my posts will be slimmed down until I finish training. Can’t wait to fill you in!

I posted about my 50 X 50 Challenge and sounds like you lovelies are getting fine too! I am a gadget girl so today I’m posting some fitness “toys” to help us get Fit and Fabulous. The smart fork was all the rage at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) last year, we all eat too fast, this toy slows us down resulting in fewer calories. That food safe was invented for me. I can stash my oatmeal cookies and vanilla wafers and schedule a sweet snack for a cheat day. Now if I could fit a mojito in there too! Sometimes we think we’re really getting in, that Jawbone will tell the truth. And, I know y’all hate water weight, now we can see it and get rid of it by drinking more water. Of course you need some jams for your workout, get moving with Jumpin Jumpin!

Honestly just thinking about getting fit can be a drag, but these toys make it a lot more fun! I’m ordering the food safe! What’s your favorite fitness toy?

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Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne

50 by 50 Challenge

January 2, 2014 by robincharmagne 24 Comments

Hello,
I’ve had this post in draft for some time, a little apprehensive about putting myself out there as they say. But, 2014 is a special year for me and my twin as we are turning 50! Yep THE BIG 5-O! I am so excited as I have some amazing plans to celebrate this milestone 50th birthday. But I have some reservations too. See, I want to be 50, Fit, and Fabulous and I’m a little sad to say, I got the Fabulous but lacking on the Fit,LOL!! I’ve been carrying around a 6-year-old, yeah the average 6-year-old weighs 50 pounds. That sucks. So the challenge is on – lose 50 pounds by my 50th birthday!

Why am I posting this you ask? Accountability first and foremost. Knowing y’all are watching motivates me to stay the course. And second, my selfish desire to have a cheering section that pats me on the back, but gives me a kick in the butt when I’m tripping as I invariably will trip out – translation complain, on occasion. I have a ridiculous sweet tooth and avoiding Oatmeal cookies and Vanilla wafers is gonna be hard. But forgoing sweets is well worth it towards a path to better health. The ultimate goal is to start and maintain a more healthy lifestyle!

Because carbs and sugar seem to be my proverbial Achilles heel, I’ll be closely watching my intake of both, combined with getting this body moving and lots of water. Now my starting weight is under lock and key until the end of the challenge in July. But here’s “before” shot – yep, thighs for days LOL!! I’ll be updating y’all on my progress the first Thursday of each month. The main 50 by 50 page will stay up until the challenge is over. Anybody out there taking the healthy route, feel free to join me. I could use some company.

Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne