Sharing Something New

Sharing something new that my husband and I have started adding to our health routine recently -Plexus. Some of you may have heard of this, some may not. There are all different reasons people decide to add these all natural products to their health routine. For me, my reasons are very similar to what this nutritionist in the video shares below. (Be sure to take a look!)

I mainly am trying them for myself to help balance and regulate my blood sugar levels. Even after I got serious about my nutrition and healthy eating last summer and lost 20 lbs, as good as I have felt about that & sticking to healthy eating 90% of the time since then, I still have been struggling with a major energy crash every afternoon. I also still struggle with sweet cravings.

I am at the beginning of my journey with this, but in only a short time have noticed that I don't feel as much of a crash in the afternoons anymore. I attribute it to my blood sugar level staying more constant. Many people have had success with weight loss on these products as well, because they help to heal the gut in a natural way, which many different health issues and problems can stem from.  My husband is hoping to help his cholesterol levels improve, as well as lose weight.

I will be sharing our journeys along the way in the coming days on my health page on Facebook - www.facebook.com/healthyandfitatanyage. Notice that I changed the name to "Healthy and Fit at Any Age"?! :) (My blog name changed to www.healthynfitatanyage.blogspot.com for when I write posts here.) If anyone is interested in finding out more about the products Plexus has to offer and how they can become a part of your healthy routine too, please ask! If I don't know the answer, I will find out for you! You can check out all the products that Plexus has to offer at: www.healthyandfitatanyage.myplexusproducts.com

I am excited to continue this journey and to continue to pursue getting healthy the right way, from the inside out!

View the video I referenced above here:

https://youtu.be/zqJaGwdMOo4

Our puppy, Rusty, needs surgery . . . Please consider donating

I know I haven't been actively blogging here in a while, but if there are any readers out there who feel led or are able to donate, we would so appreciate it!  Please see our Puppy's Go Fund Me Site below to read about why he needs the surgery.  Thank you!

Rusty's Go Fund Me Site

March Motivation - Join Me!

Tomorrow is a new month! Who else needs help with a little motivation? I'm starting a free, fun, simple, March motivation challenge. All you have to do is check in each day on my fitness Facebook page, participate by liking, commenting, & sharing to help encourage & motivate others, and do your best to better yourself each day. We'll focus on one new thing each week. Week 1 - Pick 1 Fitness Goal to focus on this first week.

Here is my Facebook page if you haven't already visited:  www.facebook.com/healthyandfitat36  "Like" this page and follow along this month as we try to motivate each other and hold each other accountable.  I hope you'll join me!

New outfits from boutique

So, obviously I haven't done any posting on this blog since the summer.  Once school and soccer season started for my kids, my focus had to shift so blogging about my health journey had to get put by the wayside.  Any other crazy busy working moms out there too?  Plus my 2nd part time job as a photographer took off in the Fall too, so I was very busy with that too!

Anyway, I'm happy to report I made it through the holiday season without too much damage on my new healthy lifestyle.  I did indulge, within reason, at special holiday events and family dinners, but I feel like I just listened to my body and didn't overdo it.  I gained about 3-4 lbs total back, but I'm already on my way to getting those back off!  Back on track without all the holiday dessert temptations!

I decided to get on here and do a quick fashion blog post for fun.  I found a new place to order from online, The Pink Lily Boutique (http://.thepinklilyboutique.com) I like that was advertised on my facebook newsfeed, and ordered a couple new outfits.  I'm really happy with my outfit choices!  Both tops in the pictures (size mediums, my normal size) and both pants below came from there.  (The boots were ones I already had, that I believe I ordered online at Charlotte Russe (http://charlotterusse.com)

The black pants are the basic fleece lined leggings, which are paired with the Simply Perfect Chevron Tunic (the name really says that!).  The fleece leggings are really soft and comfy and stretchy, but not too thin.  They were a one size fits most (0-10).  I would only wear a long tunic shirt or dress with them still, but that's just me.  (the old debate, are leggings pants? . . . I say they can be pants if worn with long shirts :-)  The tunic is a lightweight "sweatery" material, so I'll have to be careful not to snag it on things.  But it is very comfy too, and I like the scooped hem line in front and back on the shirt.

My second outfit was the dark wash skinny jeans (these run small, and said so on their website . . . I normally wear a 6 in Old Navy jeans right now, but ordered these in size 11, and they seem to fit perfect, not too tight, not too loose).  Then the top with the jeans is a light red comfy "Back to Basics Red Tunic".  This top was a little wider than I expected, but I still think medium fits better than a small might.  It is shorter in front and longer in back.  And it has the "wing" type sleeves with extra material between the arms and armpits.

So, facebook marketing "got me!"  But I'm glad I found a new site that I like the clothes at.  A little more expensive than I may normally spend, but maybe they'll have some percentages off in the future.  I joined their email list, so hopefully I'll be notified of new deals.  I had gotten a few new summer outfits after my weight loss in the summer, but haven't gotten many new winter outfits.  So, it was nice to get these.  I'm sure I'll be back to The Pink Lily Boutique for more in the future.  I'll share on here hopefully again when I do!