Adventures Of An Empty Nester

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The Adventures of a Mid-Life, Out -of-Shape,Mimi (M.O.M)

A little intro about myself (starting fresh):

Last summer I was helping plan a wedding with my son and now daughter-in-law in Oct. I considered myself in pretty good shape.

Then winter set in and the word spiraling around work was "downsizing" or possibly job elimination. I thought in the back of my head, ok I can get unemployment but who is going to hire me at my age??

So after Christmas I would get back on track with healthier eating habits and some form of exercise. Well the gossip kept going until I got the dread phone call on Feb. 5th that your job has been eliminated ( now mind I had this job for 20 years and had worked for the same owner for 31) So effective Feb. 15th I would be demoted with a 8500.00 lost to my pay along with a change in my work schedule. ( I know this has happen to a lot as well). My feelings of betrayal, bitter and hurt. so I started feeling sorry for myself. What do I do, No one is going to hire me at my age!! What am I going to do when i grow up?? lol

So after a couple of months of feeling sorry for myself, I decided I need to take care of myself for my husband, kids, grandkids, and my doggie. So I started cize for a month and I started to feel better. I needed to find that routine again. On May 16th I started Max 30.

My first week progress is down 6 pounds and 4 inches and I feel awesome!!! I had trouble doing the push ups and tricep dips but "I did what I could and moved on" shaun t.

Please follow my journey here. If you you would like to join my journey please comment below. What ever form of movement you want or just a healthier lifestyle but to be each others cheerleaders, motivators

Till my next update with Max 30

Follow Your Dreams

Jodi

#max30 #downsizing #demotion #depression #cize #lifestylechange #midlife

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Bullet Journal and New Challenge

After a long winter and a rough start to 2016, I have decided to make some changes. I came across "Bullet Journal". I have been looking for a planner that I can have EVERYTHING in one place and this is the answer to my prayers!!! You can design it your needs. I started with just a journal and adapted it to me needs (I am sure there will be changes along the way). I also didn't want to invest a lot of money to start.

Starting April 4th, I am going to devote my time and energy into my plan. I need to get healthy and with this focus I am hoping to find a healthy lifestyle along with staying organized!!

If you would like to join me in my "Open Challenge" of moving and sharing recipes let me know. I would love to join you on your journey for a healthier you.

#bulletjournal #healthylifestyle #journaling #moving #steps #challenge

Friday, June 19, 2015

21 Day Fix Challenge

I can't tell you how much I love this program! The workouts are only 30 minutes and the meal plan is so simple. Plus, it's on sale this month...doesn't get any better than that! Starting a support group on the 29th. message me or comment below #challenge #fix #lovethisprogram #shakeology #exercize

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Reminder 21 Day fix Challenge/Journey

Looks what's on special this month! :) 21 days of portioned control eating and 30 minute workouts! You can not go wrong with this! I will be starting this on June 29th. The last day to order this to be part of my group is Junbe 25th. I am starting a weight loss journey for a healthier me (and my son's wedding on Oct. 3rd.) Who wants to join me on my journey??? I am offering a gift for anyone tht buys a challenge pack. Comment for more details

Monday, June 15, 2015

Happy Monday

If you do not wake up with a feeling of excitement to see what the day holds for you and to work towards your goals, you are missing something!

Monday's should not be dreadful if you are doing what you love!

Don't settle. Always stay hungry for more!

#lovewhatyoudo #freedom #mondaymotivation #mondaymornings #change #financialfreedom