That Scale!!!!

So I watched a video the other day of a Coach that was walking around with her actual weight written on her forehead. I stopped scrolling immediately because I could not wait to hear what she had to say and why she was doing this.  Her name is Jessica Bowser Nelson.  She is a cast member of the program that I was doing called Insanity Max 30.  She talked about what the scale can do to us and how those 3 little numbers can change our entire day.  She hit the nail on the head for me.  It spoke VOLUMES to me!!!  I sat down and looked through the file on my computer that I call......"Pam's Fitness Journey" and the other file called "Coach Pam".  Scrolling and looking through pictures and thinking about who I was back then.  I thought maybe this would be a good time to do a little bit of sharing.

In the picture above, the picture in the left top corner was my first passport picture.  I never told anyone that when I received my first passport back I was in tears!  We were feeling led to go on a mission trip to Ukraine and of course you have to have a passport and at this point in my life, I was always hiding behind the camera and NEVER wanted my picture taken.  It was my heaviest weight.  We had been through 2 rounds of infertility treatments and I had surgery and we were basically told we would never have anymore children.  It was a very difficult time!  I was depressed and so down.

The photo below that one is the "updated" picture that I needed in my passport on our first trip to India 2002.  I was a few pounds down.  I was still NOT exercising.  I was eating whatever, whenever and however much I wanted and life was life and I was still hiding behind the camera and taking the pictures and not being in the pictures.  I was in another country that I could not get the outfits that everyone else was getting and wearing because they (in India/Nepal) did not have them in my size.  It was a little embarrassing.  I didn't own a scale.  I didn't offer to ever get on a scale.  I even worked in medical offices and would NEVER get on one "just to see".  That was not a number I wanted to see and in my head, if I didn't have to see it, I wouldn't have to deal with it!  That is a normal reaction for most people.

In 2003, I believe,  I have incredible friends named Michelle and Paul that encouraged me to run.  We had joined a new YMCA and they were avid runners and she just wanted me to run on the treadmill so bad.  I gave EVERY excuse and she finally told me to run for 1 MINUTE and she would leave me alone.  I ran for one minute, I literally thought I would die on the treadmill,  and that was all that it took.  I was HOOKED!  I was signing up and running every race I could find!!!!  Running was GREAT!  Guess what????? The weight started coming off!  I was in HEAVEN!!!!

We were blessed with Kaleb and things were great.  I had run a full marathon and 2 or 3 half marathons.  Life was awesome and the running was just wonderful!

THEN WE MOVED!!!!


The weight started back.  I relaxed my exercise and the nutrition.  In comes Beachbody.  I was asked to join a "Challenge Group".  I had no idea what in the world a Challenge Group was.  I was in 110%!  Down 30 pounds and that was all it took!  I actually LOVED THE SCALE at that point!  I was happy to get on it!  I would actually look forward to it!  CRAZY!!!  I would weigh at the gym. I didn't own a scale at home and that was ok.

TODAY- The bigger picture- Current situation!  I love the camera. I will photo-bomb Kaleb's picture all the time.  We take LOTS of pictures in our family.  I still don't have a scale at home.  I had purchased one and found out very quickly that it was not a good idea for me to have it at home.  We had a weight loss challenge at work and it came to work and has been here ever since.  I determine how I feel based on my clothes, how I look in the mirror, the roundness in my face etc.  You and I both know that if the scale goes up by a few pounds here and there it will totally ruin your day!!!!!!

There is absolutely NO REASON for a number on a device to determine how you feel about yourself!!!!!

"Work Hard

Play Hard

Get Results Hard!" (Shaun T)

I now put in the work.
I know what to eat and how to eat.
I don't mind getting my weight at the doctors office.
I will weigh when I start a new program.
I DO NOT LET A NUMBER DETERMINE MY DAY!!!!

6 Simple Shrimp Dinners!

We LOVE SHRIMP!!!!!!  Tempura could for sure be a CHEAT MEAL!!!!!!

Old Bay Chicken Salad

Old Bay Chicken Salad

Super Simple!!!!!!

8-10 baked chicken tenders or 2 large baked chicken breast
1/2-1 cup mayo
1 tablespoon mustard
3 hard boiled eggs
Low Sodium Old Bay Seasoning (as much as you like)

Place chicken and eggs in food processor and pulse to desired texture
Place egg and chicken mixture in a large bowl.
Add mayo, mustard and small amount of Old Bay Seasoning and mix completely.  Taste and adjust Old Bay to your taste.
****Do not add salt or pepper until after combined.  Old Bay is naturally salty and a slight bit spicy. Add salt and pepper accordingly

Allow to sit over night if possible.

Enjoy!!!!!!!!

Monday Motivation!!!

Monday Motivation!!!

There are days when you have to make the choice to take the first step and just go for it!
It's Monday-
It's a new week!
It's a new day!
It's a day to take it and GO FOR IT!
No excuses!
No room for reasons to stay the same!
Choices for change are difficult!
It's a day to choose your HARD!
What will you do?
Stay the same or CHANGE?

Happy Easter From The Kennedy's

Happy Easter From Our Home to Yours!!!!  

Personal Moment!

This is nothing to do with fitness, food, meal prep, or even coaching.
This is totally personal and I am praying the entire time that my computer will not gain a mind of it's own while I try and find the words to explain what happened today.

There are times that I know and believe that the Lord speaks.  Does He speak audibly?  To some He will.  I don't doubt that.  Does He speak to your spirit within you?  Absolutely and I speak from that on experience.  It's a moment you can not mistake.  It's just a moment in time that you don't forget.

Several months ago I received a call about a change in plans from what "I" had planned.  At first I was shocked and stunned all at the same time.  I was spending time with Him and what I had originally become concerned and worried about was now changing and while it was exciting He placed a word with me that I was hanging on to for dear-life.  Every time there was a crook in the road I would repeat that word to myself.

It had become somewhat comfortable and I kind of was liking it and then things went NUTS!  Anger, confusion, more confusion and I was asking Him over and over what happen to the word that you gave me because I am not feeling it at this moment.  I spent more time praying to the point of questioning if I had heard Him correctly the first that He had given me the word.  He confirmed it through conversations of people who had absolutely NO IDEA what was going on.  IT WAS CRAZY!!!!

Late this morning I was having a conversation with someone and the tears were flowing and I was having that sense of confusion all over again.
I left work.
I walked outside.
Sun was shining.
It was so warm.
Gentle breeze blowing.
HE SPOKE!  "I told you _______________ .  Do you see it from MY VIEW?"  I GOT IT.  For the first time in MONTHS.....I GOT IT!  I saw it from HIS perspective.  I wasn't looking at it from Pam's perspective.  We have to remember HIS perspective is PERFECT!  Ours is self focused and short sighted.

Will there be a day I can share ALL the details....probably not because that isn't the point.
THE POINT----
HE SPEAKS!
HIS TIME IS PERFECT
HIS VISION IS PERFECT!
HE ALREADY KNOWS!
Sometimes we just need to be quiet!!!  Oh sweet one......just be ......quiet!

Monday Motivation

This IS my motivation.  This is not a problem.  This IS the reason I do what I do.  I will admit when I started running today, Kaleb was NOT feeling it and I was frustrated.  He was whinny and NOT wanting any part of running.  
I pushed. 
Bo pushed.
When we finished he had done a mile and a half.  He is his mother's child.  He came home with the tears.  He showered and he was fine.  He was not injured.  He was overwhelmed physically and the realization of what he ACTUALLY just accomplished!  We were so PROUD OF HIM!  Yes, I will be 50 in 2018.  Slowing down with a 10 year old is NOT AN OPTION!  While this body is able, I will go!  
How about you? 
What are you doing to keep up with your kids??????  
Are they your motivation or your excuse?  
They are watching you!!!!!!!

Personal Invitation! You CAN NOT LOOSE!!!!

What Workout Are You Doing?

This is one of those updates that I promised you!!!  Are you ready???


I have been BUSY with Insanity Max 30.  I am still amazed every single time that I do it!  This is my 4th round and I am sweating and huffing and puffing every single morning I am doing it!  As crazy as it sounds.....I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!  I do modify because of the carpet in the bedroom but once my space outside is fixed, there will be a BIG CHANGE!  I guess it would be clear to say that I will be doing it when the room is READY!!!

I'm in Month 2- Week 2 and the changes are CRAZY~  I took pictures and I was SHOCKED!  I can't wait for 2 more weeks and I just might share them here!!!!  Talk about stepping out of your comfort zone!

I'm gearing up trying very hard to figure out what in the world I will do next.  I have an idea but I'm not sure.  It's a very hard decision.  It's tough to narrow it down to the exact program.  I have 2 in mind and they are totally polar opposites!  That is the strange part.  I will keep you posted and let you know as soon as I decide!!!


What workout program or fitness routine are you doing?
Are you a "Gym Person"?
Are you a runner?
Are you a swimmer?
What do you have planned for goals?  
I know I have my goals laid out and written down but I would love to hear yours. 
Share them below!!↓↓↓↓↓

Stay in touch and LET'S DO THIS!!!!!

IMPOSSIBLE!

How many times have you heard someone tell you that what you are doing or want to do is simply IMPOSSIBLE!

I have discovered over the years that there is really nothing that is

IMPOSSIBLE

First, scripture tells me that NOTHING is IMPOSSIBLE with God.

Second- If I make up my mind to do something- It's no longer

IMPOSSIBLE

Third- Tell me "You can't do that" and it's no longer

IMPOSSIBLE!

In light of thinking through this particular word, I came across this. Thank you Audrey Hepburn!!

IMPOSSIBLE- Change your mindset to- I'M POSSIBLE!

Mind blown!

Drop the Mic!

Holy Smokes!

Yes!  
I LOVE IT!!!!!!  
All of that being said......

NEW CHALLENGE/ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP

"I'M POSSIBLE"

Start- April 17th

Workout everyday

Recipes

Meal Plans

Support

Accountability

Fun

Fitness

Meal Prep

Ideas

Results

Changes in Habit

Realization- "I'M POSSIBLE"

We will workout everyday according to your specific program schedule

We will have a nutritionally dense super-food shake every day

We will hold each other accountable

We will participate in a safe community of women

We will cheer each other on in our health and fitness goals

We will lift you up and support you when you fall down.

I WANT TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!

Want in?

Not a problem.  Look to the right.→→→  See the tab that says "Challenge Group"?  Fill one out and it will be sent to me directly.  We will connect over email and get you ready!!!  Don't miss out on this! I promise you will find out......YOU ARE POSSIBLE!!!!!!!

Good Evening!!!

You are probably thinking....."Well, it's about time!"  I can't say that I blame you.  I had posted some recipes and that was about all I could get my computer to do and cooperate with me.  I have had to figure a way around it because it was double posting EVERYTHING I was typing in weird spots and it would take me an hour for a VERY SHORT POST!  FRUSTRATING!!😒😒😒😒

I have figured out a way around it and I am super happy about it!😁😁😁😁

I have a lot to share with you.

I have updates

I have family photo's

I have Challenge Group Shout Outs to do!

I will be blowing up this page!

It is going to be fantastic!  I am learning so much everyday and it is just mind blowing and at times a little overwhelming!  It's crazy when you chose a lifestyle and how much it impacts EVERY PART of your life when you think it should only effect one.  CRAZY!!!

Thanks so much for sticking around!  
Lot's of post coming!!!!