Come have FUN on Facebook!!!

Can I be honest for a few minutes?

I've been bad at my water consumption. Bad. Bad. Bad.

No excuses, right?

 

So I hop on Facebook and I ask for some accountability...someone to help me. And I was so lucky! I had a FEW friends who wanted to join me! Which was AWESOME! I wanted to take a new photo with every new cup of water, but that soon took off into an entirely different direction. LOL!

 

Cup #1 (about 18-20 oz of water)

#2! None for you!

Middle Herman and me on drink number three!!

Don't pee on the floor, it's drink number FOUR!

Drinking 5 will make you feel ALIVE!

#6. ALMOST there!!!

So I finished my photo shoot fairly late, I never expected to have so many costume changes! But hey, a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do! Am I right?! Can I get an "Amen?!?!?!"

 

I felt that the photographer was asking me to do things that I wasn't comfortable doing....but I finally warmed up and went with it. You guys might be offended by the next photo. It is a pretty controversial photo! Make sure the little ones are in the other room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



I told ya! I got really crazy!

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[[VIDEO POST]] A MUST WATCH!! For all parents!

If you are a parent ESPECIALLY, you should watch this clip. If you aren't a parent and you think negatively about your body image, you should also really watch this clip.

Please let me know what you think.

Does this speak to you?

(HEALTHY) Maple, Pecan, (blended) iced mocha.

A HEALTHY pecan, maple, iced mocha?

Don't freakin mind if I do, Sir! And I'll have one tomorrow for breakfast, too!

By FAR my favorite Shakeology recipe to date.

By yours truly!

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My transformation....32 years in the making!

I hope you enjoy my transformation! I know I have!

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Slip Ups, F*#k Ups, and Fake Ups

Most of you know because you read my blog, but I've been getting new contacts on my Facebook account and sometimes it feels like they think I just went to sleep one night weighing 240 lbs and then I woke up the next day, down to 130. It's crazy. I had someone say to me, "It's one thing to be able to lose 20 lbs. Anyone can do that. But I need to lose a lot more than that."

First off, I strongly disagree. It's not easy to lose 20 lbs. I don't care if you are 400 lbs or 140 lbs. Weight loss is NOT EASY (unless you live in some tribe out in the jungle or something and your diet consists of bugs and leaves from trees or something crazy like that). Weight loss doesn't come to most of us easily. You have to work your ass off. I have to work my ass off. Your MOM has to work HER ass off. It's NOT easy! Not even to those who have eating disorders. IT'S NOT EASY!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it worth it? Beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Do I miss pigging out on whatever I felt like pigging out on? Sure! At times.
Would I give up where I am today so that I could eat all of that crap food again? Not a chance.

And for those of you who feel like the amount of weight you have to lose is just too overwhelming? Here's my advice/tip:

How do you eat an elephant? ONE BITE AT A TIME!
How do you tackle weight loss? One pound at a time.

I slip up from time to time. I am NOT perfect. I've gained about 10 lbs recently because I lost focus on my goals with regards to the way I eat.

Do I see myself as a failure? No way!!
I've picked myself up and I got myself back on track about a week and a half ago. #noexcusesjuly !!

And one more thing on failing and failure. Guess what?

Failure is a STATE OF MIND!

 

No one can tell you that you've failed! No matter the situation. Why? Because IT'S NOT OVER YET! The game is still on! It might feel like you are in the bottom of the 4th quarter, home team (you) 0 and the visitors are up by 21. That's OKAY! Thankfully this isn't a race! The game only ends when YOU blow the whistle. YOU are your own referee and when you start to allow someone else to become the rule maker and referee over your life, that's when unhappiness and self doubt come in.

Bottom line, be true to YOURSELF. Don't allow anyone else to assign your happiness or self worth. Know that you are an amazing person, both inside AND out. You might not be to where you want to be yet, but that doesn't mean that you won't get there tomorrow, or next week, next month or next year.

Teela Herman
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I'm Jumping in With Both Feet! I Have Faith!

'm SO EXCITED because in just a few hours, I will be landing in LAS VEGAS, BABY!!! It is Summit time (from the best of best coaches) so about 10,000 Beachbody coaches are meeting in Vegas and we will just take OVER MGM Grand, and Las Vegas! This is the very first time I will be traveling alone on a plane. I've driven a few hours here or there, but I've never flown alone and I've never gone to another state alone so this is all a bit intimidating for me, but I am excited because I know that this is what I should be doing with my life. 

Yeah, we all know the saying.....

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas! Right?

Well, I wish that were true! But it's not when we are talking about all of the buffets, all of the cocktails and weight gain!

I'll let you in on something. Just because you are on vacation doesn't mean that those extra pounds won't sneak back on the plane with you! Those calories WILL follow you! Those bastards! 

I love Las Vegas. Where else in the world can you visit an amazing aquarium at Mandalay Bay, ride a roller-coaster on the very top of New York, New York, get married while you are in  your car at one of the drive-thru wedding chapel's AND visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, all in the SAME DAY! 

Let me just briefly mention the mouth-watering, 5 star dining at world renowned restaurants owned by Wolfgang Puck and Tom Colicchio,  champagne  brunches, buffets, hot dogs, and greasy fried potatoes and twinkies!!

What about adult beverages? Ahhh! The temptations are everywhere so what do I do to stay healthy!?! 

First I plan on my snacks and food I want to eat. I will have a blender and some Shakeology to replace at least one meal a day. I'm taking chocolate and vanilla. I normally like the chocolate more than the vanilla but I think that mixing it with some black coffee would be amazing! I'm going to try it. I also have some raw nuts and trail mix. Since my flight leaves so early, (we have to wake up at 4 am) I will just have a nutritious chocolate meal replacement shake for breakfast. 

Then, I've been looking online at all of the different places to set and the options that are available. I have no doubt that salads will be #1 on my list. I've just got to find a dressing I can live with. 

Okay, so you get the point. There are ways to make sure that you are prepared and you can have healthy eating options, with the occasional cheat-it IS vacation after all, right!?! But what about the physical aspect of it? What about working out? 

I don't think most people think about an upcoming vacation and the opportunity they have to get in workouts, but I won't miss my chance! There is nothing worse than taking a week off of working out and then coming home feeling bloated and behind in your workouts.

For this trip, I am taking my laptop and my awesome P90X3 fitness DVDs. I will do my 30 minutes of workout in my hotel room. Sometimes you have to move a bed or something, sometimes you are lucky and you have a living area....but plan accordingly. 

Does your hotel have a gym? If so, WILL YOU USE IT? 

And then, what about all of the attractions that Las Vegas has available!!

I was searching for things to do in. Las Vegas that would not only be memorable, but would also keep me active and I came across Blog.vegas.com! 

Unique Fitness Classes

Yoga Among the Dolphins. Photo courtesy MGM Resorts.

Yoga Among the Dolphins

The 60-minute yoga class puts you face to flipper with the playful bottlenose dolphins from Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage. You don’t get wet or touch any dolphins — your practice actually takes place in an indoor viewing area underneath the water. While you stretch and flow from pose to pose, the dolphins watch and play from the other side of a window. Yogis have access to The Mirage Spa’s relaxing facilities before and after class, plus they receive a delicious post-workout smoothie.

What about going on a hike in a hotel, with a guide!?! Blog.vegas.com says, "With exercises intended to build the same muscles you would target on an actual hike, be prepared to walk up a whole lot of stairs during the 60-minute Indoor Hike at Aria at CityCenter. Escalators are off limits! On the hike, your instructor will lead you through the mammoth hotel past art installations, restaurants, bars, stores, a theater, convention area, casino and tons of Starbucks. You may even venture into some of the outdoor spaces at CityCenter, through Crystals (and yes, another Starbucks) and past the unique water features at the Aria porte- cochère. The hike starts at the Spa at Aria fitness center where you receive a shoulder bag (to return at the end of class) with a bottle of water, hand weights and a yoga mat." How awesome does that sound!?! I wanted to check it out this time, but it's not open for the time I'll be visiting. 

And I'm seriously considering the burlesque and pile dancing classes!! 

Learn the ins and outs of being a Las Vegas showgirl from the same sexy dancers who perform in the adult revue “X Burlesque”  in the 75-minute X Burlesque University at the Flamingo. Or let go of your inhibitions as your inner diva runs wild in the striptease cardio and pole dancing class Stripper 101 at the V Theater at Planet Hollywood. Hahaha! 

So many choices, which would YOU choose!?

Ever Have a Day Like This?!?!

My husband woke me up before he left for work like every other day, but today is not like every other day, you see. Today the rain was pouring SO HARD I just had to close my eyes for ONE MINUTE!!! and then over 2 hours later.....
**knock knock**
"Ummm....Mom? Can we down stairs for breakfast yet?"
"Oh CRAP!!! WHAT TIME IS IT?!?!" and JUMP out of bed! Grab a pair of jeans, a workout top-because I can't find my bra fast enough-and throw on a t-shirt.

It's 7:30 am, there is NO WAY to get the kids to school on time...but that doesn't stop me from rushing around like a crazy mom to three who was awaken by her twins unexpectedly.

One twin claims he has a stomach ache. I tell him, "You know, today is not the day to stay home from school because you want to lay around and watch TV, right? I have a LOT to do today."

He still claimed he was sick and I quickly realized I need to get my youngest up, too! Whoops!

About 15 minutes later, we are all out the door, teeth (barely) brushed, shoes on, keys in my hand, form of ID and phone in the OTHER hand.

Drop 1 of 2 twins off at school. Take the other two kids home, run upstairs and try to start some work.

2 hours later, I realize that I only have 40 minutes to be to my doctor's appointment, which is about 45 minutes away, without kids anything slowing me down....and I still needed to brush my teeth, okay? LOL Gross, I know! I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!! Trust me! I KNOW!!!!!!! HAHAHAHA But I made sure not to talk directly to anyone at the school when dropping my son off late. I PROMISE!

So I end up calling my doctor to let him know, ironically enough, for the first time in our relationship, I am going to be the late one!

He was not amused. He very kindly tried to tell me that he is more than happy to accommodate me because I am "a long time client"-LOL!! I kindly reminded him that the last TWO TIMES I had been to his office, he was the one who was VERY late.  We called a truce and called it even. Ha!

I took the twin claiming to have a stomach ache (Mr. Fakey) and his cute but LOUD brother, Mr. FussyPants, to Trader Joe's. Mr. Fakey was distraught when he found out that Trader Joe's was a grocery store and NOT a restaurant! But son, THEY HAVE COOKIE BUTTER!!!!! bwahahaha!

THEN we had to go to the poor man's grocery store (LOL!) and I like it there because you don't have someone following you around, "Can I help you?"
"Did you need help finding something?"
"Oh! Excuse me!" distracting you at every aisle. If you have a direct line between the meats and the cheese, IT DOES NOT MATTER that you are the customer, you silly GOOSE! Customers PAY to shop there! Employees GET PAID to be there! So it is completely understandable why they get so upset when I get in their way!!!

Anywho, it's at THIS point that I realize, WHOOPS!!!!

I know. No one expect me to sound like this! LOL
 I'm NOW scared I sound like a man or a smurf.
Thank you, Internet.
Sincerely,
Another Thing To Be Insecure Over in Texas
LOL!!! I kid! I kid!!

So. 

How long did it take for YOU to realize your shirt was inside out? Was someone kind enough to tell YOU?

Did your doctor say anything to you???? lol MINE DIDN'T!!! 

I don't know if this means I need to be more concerned for my doctor or BOTH of us?!? 

It got past all 3 kids, the women who work in the office up at school, my husband, my doctor!!!!! and all of the super extremely friendly people at Trader Joe's. Bwahahahaha! Who am I kidding?! They are probably ALL still talking about the crazy woman who talks to phone. 

And if so....how long did it take you to figure out your shirt was inside out?