3 Days

 

• 3 great programs on sale
• 3 challenge groups forming
• 3 days left to register.

On September 2nd a challenge group will be starting for each of these programs.  A challenge group is a small group of five people who are following the same program and starting on the same day.  Holding each other accountable and sharing your successes and struggles is a sure-fire way to see results.  For questions about any of theses programs or challenge groups e-mail me at kelseyschott@gmail.com.  Or, to order a program and register for the challenge group click on the links at the bottom of this page.

                                 My Body Beast "Gym" in the kitchen/dining room.
 

T25

 

The Brand spankin' new program that has everyone talking is T25.  Why? because you lose weight fast and you have time for it.  It's only 25 minutes long!  In a T25 Challenge group that started 3 weeks ago my friend Grace had lost 9 pounds already and my friend Stephanie says she is able to wear a pair of capri pants that haven't fit for the last 2 summers.  Beachbody just released a new infomercial about T25 so you may be seeing it on T.V. sometime soon.

 

 

Turbo Fire

 

Turbo Fire has been wildly popular for the last couple of years.  It's tough, fun and with the awesome trainer and motivator Chalene Johnson.  For the month of August a Turbo FIre Challenge pack is only $160.  That's the cheapest it has ever been and you get to try Shakeology for 30 days too.

 

 

 

Body Beast

 

This program is all about building muscle.  It is 90 days long and you can expect to gain around 10 pounds of muscle.  My husband Jack and I started Body Beast in June.  We did it faithfully for the first month and were blown away by our results.  I followed the "lean" program.  Weights are needed for Body Beast but you can still complete the program with minimal equipment.  I used only a stability ball, 5, 8, and 10 pound weights for the first month.  As I got stronger I started holding two weights at once in one hand.  Now I have heavier weights and a workout bench and I am ready to refocus and start again from the beginning.  I know that weight lifting seems a little out of my comfort zone but I really enjoyed these workouts and as I built muscle I burned fat faster.  Plus it was nice to be able to eat MORE food as long as I was eating healthy and clean.  I want to have a toned, strong body so I need to lift weight to achieve that.

 

Body Beast is only $160 for the month of August.  When I bought it in June it was $225!!  So this is a big savings and I look forward to having others join me.

 

 

 

All of these programs are going to help you get stronger and burn calories but Body Beast focuses more on building muscle by lifting weights.

A picture of me doing Body Beast in the basement.

 

To order any of these challenge pack and sign up for the challenge group click on the links below.  Deadline to register is August 28th.  Challenge group begins on September 2nd.

 

 

 

 

 



Just use the Potty Already!!

Super cute turtle undies

In our neighborhood the houses are cozy together with young trees in the landscaping.  During the day I leave my blinds completely open to let in the sunlight.   But if you care to look I'm sure you can see right in.  There is no doubt in my mind that the neighbors get a clear shot of my son John, naked as a jaybird, sitting in his booster seat eating his cherrios.

It was a tough day for me.  John, who I fear may be eons away from being potty trained, refuses to wear a diaper or underwear ...or really any article of clothing.  About 50% of the time I manage to keep him in a pair of underwear.  But that's where he draws the line.  At this point I don't even care about how he is naked.  I have lost all energy for repeatedly wrestling to redress him.  I used to worry about what the neighbors would think but not anymore. 

Usually I am more optimistic and I relish the successes that we have had on the potty.  It hasn't been too much of a hassle before.  Since he was 15 months old I would sit him on his little potty, make a "psss psss" sound and he would go on command.  Some days John can go the entire day without an accident and even wake up dry from a nap.  We have a cute chart with stars that he loves, he gets to eat a gummy bear if he uses the potty and we sing a couple super cute potty songs including my current favorite which is sung to the tune of "If Your Happy and You Know It."  (I love to change the words to melodies)

If you gotta go pee pee say potty ...potty
If you gotta go pee pee say potty ...potty
If you gotta go pee pee run and tell your Mommy
If you gotta go pee pee say potty ...potty!!

 But today was not one of the good days and I am feeling like this part of my life will never end.     Even during a late night Body Beast session (I couldn't fit it in earlier) I keep losing focus and wondering if tomorrow would be a repeat of today.  I know many people will tell me that their doctor said that you need to "wait until he's ready" and "he's not old enough" but I refuse to believe this.   I cleaned up more potty accidents than I care to remember.  My life just can't go on like this for another year.  (Lets not even think about how Edie will be at this stage by then!)  It doesn't matter if he is wearing a cloth or disposable diaper he will take it off and enthusiastically says "no" when it's time to go to the bathroom.   Tonight I could not bare the thought of him taking off his diaper in bed and me having to clean up another mess.   So instead, I opened the tool box, took out the electrical tape and wrapped it around him twice.  For now, that diaper is on him good and tight!

Oh wise parents with potty training secrets, what would you do?