We're in Albuquerque

I LOVE THE SUNSHINE!  We finally made it to Albuquerque and we are loving the warm weather and sunshine.  We are NOT loving that we still don't have a place to live...but oh well. 

We have some plans in the works and we hope to figure it out in the next week or so.  For now a storage unit for our stuff will do fine!

I have been a little lazy on Kristi Approved, and my commitment to blog about it every week.  Give me a week or two and I will be back with it.   I still have loved what I have learned and I have been MUCH better about eating often and making sure its healthier.

Anyway, when I actually have a kitchen I will get back with it full force. 

KA Update and Shake recipe

So after a week in Outer Banks, NC I lost a little ground on the wieght loss.  OOPS.  I ate a few too many home made cookies and twizzlers!  I actually did great on my meal plans until evening hit and we sat around a chatted and watched TV and Movies.  BUT, today is now three days after we have been back and I am back on track.  I gained 3 lbs and now they are gone.  I am sitting pretty strong at 150, which makes me crazy because I want to get below it so bad for GOOD!  I have seen as low as 148, but keep fluctuating to 150.  I just need to keep motivated....which I loved the story on Kristi Approved blog about Taunie, see for yourself her transformation. 

So across the country we go in less than a week, wish me luck on my eating habits on the road!  I NEED THE CHEERS and MOTIVATION...its running a little low.

Here is a shake variation that my friend suggested to me and I LOVE IT:

4 frozen strawberries
1 Scoop Protein powder (vanilla or strawberry)
1 Individual serve packets of crystal light energy ( I like wild Strawberry flavor)
1/3 cup raw oats
2 T milk
6 Ice cubes
Water to desired consistancy

Mix in blender...AWESOME!  (I love my Magic Bullet)

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Outer Banks and link to Kristi Approved Giveaway

My Family and I are enjoying a week in Outer Banks, NC.  Its in the high 70's and low 80's beautiful and sunny.  We are here with 6 other families making a grand total of 14 adults and 13 kids all under one roof!  We are lucky to have rented a BEAUTIFUL house and we are really loving our last week together as the Penn State College of Medicine Class of 2010.

We have had such a blast playing on the beach collecting sea shells, hanging out in the hot tub and watching TV together.  Another thing we do together is EAT!  I have been pretty good at sticking to the Kristi Approved Live the Life program...but I couldn't NOT take a bite of the fresh baked cookies...(thanks Jordan!)   

But I do have good news....Give Away Today  is giving away a Kristi Approved 12 Week program TODAY ONLY!  So ENTER again and try to win it!   I may not be sticking to the plan exactly, but I am VERY confident that I will not gain even one pound on my trip!  Which is saying a lot with all of this good food.  I am loving Outer Banks, even with a sunburn.

Kristi Approved WINNER

CONGRATS TO...

After random selection our 38th entry, Annie Reynolds wins the Kristi Approved 12-Week Live the Life Program for free!  Congrats Annie, I will email you shortly to get your info so Kristi Approved can send you the program!


For everyone else.....whether you entered the giveaway or not you can order the program for the next
2 DAYS ONLY for $50 off the original price!

Click here then click on the pink FOR WOMEN link, then scroll to the bottom and click on "I'm Ready".  You will then enter special code  "solove"  at check out.  Code valid 4/29 - 4/30 ONLY.

This will make the total price for your program $99.  

Thanks to all of you for your interest, like I've stated numerous times I LOVE THIS PROGRAM.  I saw 148 on a scale this morning for the first time since before I got pregnant with my first child.  Good luck to all of you!

Kellie

Learn more about Kristi Approved HERE!

This is a short clip I found on the Kristi Approved website.  I have a lot of people that want to know what exactly is the "12-Week Program" from Kristi Approved.  This is it and this is what you win.




Stay tuned in to see if you win the giveaway...or ENTER NOW.

Again if you don't win you will be able to purchase it at a discount.  The original price is $149....stay tuned for the discount amount!

P.S. If you are already on phase I of Live the Life and want to enter...PLEASE DO!  You are able to win Phase II if you win the giveaway!

KRISTI APPROVED INFO

Ok , so the GIVEAWAY ends this Wednesday at 12 Midnight EST.  

If you win, AWeSoMe!!!  IF NOT....you will be able to save $$$$$$$$$$ if you want to sign up for the 12-Week Program anyway.   You will have to use a discount code that will be posted on this blog and it will be valid until END of the day on April 30th.  That's 2 days to SAVE BIG!!!!


Again, if you win it will be announced on Thursday April 29th, IF NOT you can save $$$$$$$$$$  if you want to sign up anyway.  ONLY with a promo code they are giving to whatisolove blog readers!!!



 GO ENTER NOW!

Bennett

I love that my first child was born 5 years ago today.  He is such a sweetie and a true joy.  I love his smile and cuddles in the mornings.  He was the BEST surprise I have ever been given!  I love you Grant Bennett Wright.

Who knew that 30 with kiddos would be so AWESOME? (not that I ever doubted the joy of turning 30...)

Hmmmm....NOT what I love.

I couldn't get the stupid scale to cooperate this morning.  150.0......150.0......150.0....150.0.....I think I stepped off and back on the darn thing like 10 times hoping for the .2 to drop off so it would read 149.8, but it didn't.   And I have been starving, and I have been sticking to the plan....except guess what, they actually tell you to lose weight you need to EAT when you are hungry, not starve yourself, guess I should have eaten more.

And I need to keep reminding myself that drowning my sorrows in Cadbury Eggs will not help anything, especially the scale!

Kristi Approved Week 4 and I saw a 4 on the scale...

So I've read and been told that week 3-4ish you start to feel like you are STARVING.  I am half way through week 4 and I"M STARVING!!!!  That being said I am adding veggies to my meals, making some into salads, adding grilled zucchini to some and just adding a little more egg to my breakfast.   

BUT I guess its worth it because I weighed in this morning at 149.6!  I am soooo happy to have seen a 14_ number.  Anyway if you haven't signed up for the free giveaway do it NOW!!!

Zumba Certification

This last Saturday my AWESOME friend Amber and I went together to certify in Zumba to become instructors.  We had a great time and here are a couple of pictures.

  Here is a picture of Amber when she was in the front of the class dancing with her group.  They did their own choreography.

Here is a picture of me and my new friend Sharon.  We did our AFAA Certification together in February too!

Anyway, we had a lot of fun and we are excited to learn some choreography so we can start to teach.  ZUMBA!  Join the Party!

This is "THE" week

 This is the week I am going to break 150!  And when I do you will get a picture of the scale to prove it.  I am soooooo anxious to actually see a 14_ number.  I don't really care 149.8 if fine.  I can work with that!  Anyway heres to a strong week on Kristi Approved and to another week of loss. 

Click here to enter the Kristi Approved Giveaway.   Remember to leave a comment with something you like about the program, another comment after you sign up for the 7-Day Challenge stating you have done so, and a third comment when you have posted on Facebook or your Blog or emailed 5 friends.

Good Luck to YOU and ME!

Dear Self,

Dear Kellie,

FYI....When you insert your quarter into the candy machine at work (Banana Republic break room) and it spits out 5 Peanut M&M's (protien right!!??!?)  and enjoy every single one of them - DON'T DO IT!!!  You will crave sugar all day and all night and you will make yourself miserable longing for more.   Just look away and go buy a shirt or something.

Love,
Me

P.S.  For everyone else go to the Kristi Approved Giveaway and sign up to win 12-Weeks for FREE!    

Finally....KRISTI APPROVED GIVEAWAY starts NOW!!!

Its finally here!   The Kristi Approved Giveaway starts with this post and will last through APRIL 28th.

WHAT YOU WIN:  One 12-Week Kristi Approved complete Program Guide (AWESOME!)  Retail $149

HOW:  You can enter up to 3 times, Here's how....
1)  Visit the Kristi Approved website and leave a comment on THIS post with one thing that interests you about the program, easy!
2)  Sign up for the 7-Day Challenge and leave another comment on THIS post that you signed up.   I'm not saying you have to do it, you just have to sign up!!!!  HOWEVER if you want to see if you will like it, try it NOW!!!  I PROMISE, its better than ANY "Get Healthy" plan I've ever tried before.
3)  Change your Facebook status to:  I entered a giveaway for the "Kristi-Approved" LIVE THE LIFE Program and you can too at http://www.whatisolove.blogspot.com and leave a message that you did at THIS post.
OR
Put a link to http://www.whatisolove.blogspot.com with Kristi Approved Giveaway details and leave a comment on THIS post.
OR
E-Mail 5 friends about the giveaway and leave a message with the 5 names of the friends you e-mailed here on THIS post.

So there you have it!  Enter ALL 3 times for the BEST chance to win!

DON'T FORGET to leave a comment EACH time you do something to enter!

I am really excited to see what happens!

AND because the people over at Kristi Approved ROCK, they are going to offer a discount on the program if you don't win (BOO) and need to buy it anyway (which you will because its SOOOOOOO Awesome!)

Thanks,
Kellie

The Kristi Approved Giveaway

I have had a lot of questions about the giveaway....rightfully so...

The Kristi Approved Giveaway will start on Thursday April 15th.  THIS WEEK!  It will run for 2 weeks and the last day to enter will be Wednesday April 28th. 

Please pass this info onto your friends and family...It is an AWESOME program and great opportunity to get the first 12 Weeks for FREE!

Check back for details on how YOU can win.

Week 2 Almost done!

This morning I weighed in at 151.6.   That's -2 lbs this week...not too bad considering I ate a green chili hamburger at McDonalds!

Green Chili Hamburger?

Today at McDonald's I discovered that you can order a regular hamburger with Green Chili's on it.   I thought it was pretty weird...but I did eat one.  I know, I know....I'm not supposed to...BUT seriously Green Chili's at McDonalds?

I'm gonna love this place.

Week 1 RESULTS

OK, I did pretty good considering Easter was last week! 

I ONLY lost 3 pounds....a little disappointing, until I measured and lost an inch on both my waist and hips. 

I know it doesn't seem like a lot, but an entire INCH is quite a bit for one week!   I will take the inches lost over pounds any day (although pounds are nice too).  

One other thing I love is becoming more aware about what my body actually NEEDS vs. WANTS.  As I eat smaller portions more often I am becoming more aware of the line of "hungry" and "satisfied" instead of having to be REALLY FULL after each meal.

I really like becoming more in tune with my body. 

Day 6 Kristi Approved

I am heading into Day 6....I have lost 4 lbs exactly.  I am really excited about this!  I am hoping to lose 5 in the first week. 

Starting Weight:  156.8
Current Weight:  152.8

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