Change is HARD

Change is seriously so hard! 

(-Samuel Johnson)

Going from not working out AT ALL to working out everyday...it's DEFINITELY kicking me in the BUTT! I started working out for 30 minutes a day using the 21 day fix program and since I have started, I have been sore EVERYDAY, but in a GOOD way :)

My body letting me know it's sore shows me that I am working hard and making a difference!

You know those days you don't want to work out, but you know you totally should... The first 2 days, that was me to a T. I started rethinking this whole "get in shape" idea, but then I started really thinking how AWESOME it would be to feel STRONG again. I do WANT this even when I think I don't.

(Yay! I had just finished my first workout!)

Not only is working out hard, but eating clean and healthy, in my opinion, is harder. There are commercials, adds, people eating the disgusting, yummy food all around you! For me, I started rationalizing that I should go eat something yummy... "You should eat that yummy sundae.. or that bag of chips.. or that whole loaf of bread..."

But you know what! With portion control, we can actually eat a little of the bad stuff. We just have to learn self control...which is hard! BUT WE CAN DO IT! (Which is why I love the 21 day fix program which helps train your body with portion sizes.) What's even harder about eating healthier is sticking with it! I've been clean eating for 4 days now and today has been sooo soooo sooooooooooo much easier than the last 3 days. I'm so glad that I didn't cave in to my desires, but instead drank a shakeology shake everyday to help quench my cravings.  Day 1 and day 2 were the hardest for sure. Today, day 4, I haven't even been tempted and I have been fuller with all my smaller, more frequent portions.  I've heard that it takes a few days to cleanse your body of the cravings and junk and I would have to agree.

(Soo good!)

You know what can help with cravings and having more energy? SHAKEOLOGY. It's crazy how many nutrients we get out of such a delicious shake. I was skeptical about it before I started drinking it, but holy cow. I LOVE IT! It's so good and on the awesome side, it's healthy too! It has fiber and probiotics in it which helps you to be regular and helps get rid of toxins that are built up in your digestive system which makes it easier for you to absorb nutrients! WHOO-HOO, lol. But really, it is so important for you to be "regular".

I was scared to start such a strict diet for 21 days because I am nursing and I didn't want to lose all my milk while getting in shape and trying to eat clean, but for me it has actually done the opposite. I have more milk! I know that doesn't happen for everyone, but for me it has actually helped increase my milk supply. I guess the first day, my milk seemed to be depleting so I started to panic, but by the next morning I had so much more then I had any other mornings. YAY! And since then, throughout the day, my milk has been just fine. (Of course you never want to risk your milk supply or your health, so always make sure you are taking care of YOU). 

Anyways, this is kind of where I am right now! Trying to keep going strong while taking care of my little ones. 

Just always remember if you are trying to get in shape and  change your eating habits.. IT'S HARD, but it doesn't mean that you can't do it! The mind does amazing things to either make or break us, we just have to keep fighting for what we truly want! :)

Stay fit, stay healthy, stay strong!

Xoxo Katie

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Proud Moments

First off, the last month was insanely BUSY! My parents were in town, my brother-in-law came home from a two year church mission, we had a homecoming and a baby blessing on the SAME day, AND my husband graduated from school! 

Hallelujah! 

 I just wanted to talk about how amazing my hubby, Kris is. He has been in school for what seems like for-everrrr. He had been going to school full time while working 40+ hours a week, and he was trying to be involved with the family while also having to deal with homework.

It was nuts and I have to admit I wasn't always patient... BUT seeing him walk at his graduation was amazing and just made me feel SO proud of him and his accomplishments. He still has a lot more schooling to go, but he has a DEGREE and no one can take that from him. 

Yay, Kris! Love you!

 The only photo we got with all four of us! Cosette and Claire weren't being very picture friendly...

Kris and his parents.

 Kris and our brother-in-law, Reese, who also graduated! Go Reese!

 Group photo with the fam!

These next pictures are from Cosette's baby blessing that was a couple of weeks ago. She is just the CUTEST, don't you think?! :)

Big sister, Claire, with little sister, Cosette.

Last, but not least. I am starting my journey tomorrow with CHANGING my diet, making sure to workout, and being mentally POSITIVE. I am nervous, but SO excited. I will blog my experience with how awesome I'm doing and how hard change can be! Wish me luck.

Sorry for how random this blog entry was, kind of describes how my last month went!

Stay fit, stay healthy, stay strong!

Xoxo Katie

If you would like me to answer any questions or want me to be your coach, contact me at http://www.beachbodycoach.com/KATIEDEBRINE

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