What Pushes Me

Today I was visiting with one of my accounts. He asked me a question that has sat with me the rest of the day....
What is it that pushes me? There are many people in this world that are content to just "be" why am I not one of those. We then carried on to discuss what that is for me. I find that I cannot just sit still, I have always been that way, since a child my mother was always running after me, I had somewhere to go...even at 2 years old...
I find I always expect more from myself, I have always made lists....daily...monthly...6 month...1 year...5 year...10 year and if I look back now it is interesting to see how many of the goals that I wrote down I have accomplished. I have a very strong inner voice...no actually an inner scream that tells me to aim high and keep going. This has been a great strength for me in many areas of my life
however that comes with a price.  I find I also have a hard time just being, not doing anything.... to me relaxing is almost a chore.
This is one of the areas I need to work on....funny though....cause right now I had 15min before I have to pick up my daughter.....and I decided to blog...so I'm gonna go try to just sit and see how that works out....

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SD White Kidney Bean

One of my go to products when I going to have "Reward meal" that consists of Starchy Carbs is White Kidney Bean by SD Pharmaceuticals. This product blocks to 80% absorption of Starchy Carbs!!!!

How does it work? Well WHB extract blocks the main carbohydrate enzyme, alpha-amylase, and thus reduces the digestion of the carbohydrates in the small intestine. Carbohydrates that are not digested in the small intestine pass through the body before they can be absorbed!! Thus having a dual impact on supporting weight loss: 1: it reduces the amount of calories absorbed and 2: it reduces the negative impact carbohydrates have on fat metabolism!!

It actually works!!

Just take 15min before your meal and this is a product that you don't notice anything the next day:)

So your next Reward Meal...Try this goto product!!!

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You can also see my training and diet program there!!

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12 Weeks Out

Well I am 12 Weeks out from Nationals so the no cheating at all now kicks in. I see my coach Darren  this week and we will put together a game plan. I am excited about Nationals, I have spent a lot of time training and building up the area's I believe I struggle with so I am excited to see the final results.
 I don't take time off from training, usually the Monday after the show I am back at it. This something I need to do, I get quite grumpy if I don't get a workout in, and if you don't believe me ask my family members about the trip to Arizona...
I have been going to the gym since I was 16, it started with my Dad's influence and turned into a passion for me. I have spent countless hours in the gym... I was in the change room when Princess Diana died, I was on the weight room floor when the OJ verdict was read and I was on the Treadmill when 9-11 happened.
Funny to think how much time I actually spend there, always wanting to improve, and trying become better. It is not only physically but also mentality, envisioning my goals, pushing through any excuse and then seeing the final result makes it all worth the time and effort. I believe that the gym is a great metaphor for life....always keep pushing through obstacles, work towards what you desire, do your best and the hard work will pay off.
So here I go again....my new goal.....Nationals 2013.....Here I come

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Strawberry Blonde...here I come!!!!

Ok.....
     I admit I am a creature of habit, I tend to do the same routines everyday, I don't change much. The whole idea "If is not not broke don't fix it" well I follow that to a T.....
   Especially when it comes to my hair I have always been blonde....ALWAYS.....I have wanted to try different colours but I have been to scared. 
  Well, today is the day, I am going for it! I am going strawberry blonde...with blonde highlights (have to keep something). My brother are both redheads so I think I can pull it off.....well I certainly hope so!!!.....Ekkkkkkkkk....

My Slurpee!!

So one of my favourite treats is my famous "Crystal Lite Slurpee'" I discovered this many years ago...so simple yet....so satisfying. 

Needed:

Blender

Ice

Crystal Lite (any flavor...Mohito has been my new favourite) 

Diet Sprite or Soda Water

Blend till Slurpee consistency.....I enjoy these at nights when I crave something sweet, or I have the urge to munch....this gets me through...

If I really want sweet I will add extra Stevia...

And......every now and then....I add some vodka for a low calorie Slurpee Cooler....:)

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Beauty and Beast.....

So we have started our own Personal Training company. Beauty and Beast training, it makes sense, we both get asked on a regular basis about training, diet and exercise. So why not start back training people again, I was a trainer for a number of years in Toronto, and have always had a passion to help people realize their full potential. Scott also was a trainer in the army for a number of years and was a very successful Body Transformation expert in Medicine Hat, so it seems like a no brainer....

I myself have a wonderful coach and trainer I work with and I do believe having someone in your corner to give you guidance is essential. Being held accountable to strive and reach towards my goals, encouraging me, and helping me get back on track is all what a good coach and trainer does.

So if you are looking for someone to stand in your corner, push you, advise you, and transform your body to be what you have always wanted to be Scott and I would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals...

You can find us on Facebook as "Beauty and Beast Training" 

Or you can contact us via email bnbtraining@hotmail.com

Creatine HCL.....Not just for Guys!!

So many woman are scared of creatine, scared of building too much muscle, getting "bulky", gaining weight, water retention and taking what they think is a man's product. Well, I am here to tell you Creatine HCL by SD Pharmaceuticals  is not only a fantastic product for men but a very beneficial for women. 

I myself use this product, it gives me continuous energy, endurance, and strength  by replacing ATP. ATP is the very first energy source your body uses when doing any movement. So having this available as a constant source your body will recover faster, create strength and muscle fibres, which in turn means more muscle which burns more fat. The advantage of Creatine HCL over creatine monohydrate is it does not cause water retention, there is no loading, and the body absorbs it faster. Plus it tastes like pink lemonade....I mean really who does not like pink lemonade...and the newest flavour Orange-Pineapple....so delicious...

Creatine will not make you a monster, so do not be afraid to train hard, lift heavy and use products like Creatine HCL.

Developing muscle growth and size that is often associated with these type of products actually comes from diet. I train heavy I train hard and I eat right and I am not a 200lb muscle head. Guys have to work just as hard to gain weight as we do to loose weight, they eat continuously (damn them) while we count our calories...

Another note is the benefit for seniors, I have my grandma on Creatine. As you get older your body does not produce as much creatine so for seniors to have 5grams (roughly teaspoon)  will help with energy levels, muscle recover, muscle atrophy....so if you have a senior in your life....consider getting this product for them as well....

For more information regarding SD HCL Creatine please check out 

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You can also see my training program and diet there as well....