Revolt Fitness: Week 2

Last week marked my second full week of my Revolt Fitness challenge, and I'm happy to report that my scale and tape measure are still being nice to me, with a weight loss this week of 2 pounds. That, to me, is awesome considering I fudged up the schedule this week like it was my job.

I stuck to the diet and workout plan strictly from Monday to Wednesday. Thursday however I was at a series of events for work from 7 am to 7:30 p.m. and I couldn't bring any of my prepackaged meals. I tried to maintain composure and "eat right" but I did cave in to a cookie and 2 glasses of white wine throughout the day. Friday was slightly better, until Brewfest, a beer tasting festival, where I indulged in nearly 15 tiny cups of "empty calories," followed by a rich dinner, and zero time to work out. Then of course Sunday was Mother's Day, so during the morning brunch I inevitably took in too much.

BUT despite all that, this week I lost 2 pounds and my measurements are beginning to shrink! This program really works if I can screw up so much and still lose anything. Now that Detox Week is over, the weekly diet plans allow a few more liberties, and so far I have enjoyed all the meals. I tried to photograph my nice lunch (salmon, wild rice, salad, and asparagus) but Earl had other plans. He is such a doll: distracted more by attention than fish!

Wordless Wednesday "Coogan Farm" with linky

The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is trying to save this plot of land, known as Coogan Farm, and has big plans for it, including a farm-to-table professional kitchen in what's now an abandoned historic building, and an amphitheater. Every week they offer tours and after driving by a pair of giant cows and (my favorite) a dilapidated building, who knows how many times, we finally decided to stop by. I will be going back for more photos, stay tuned! It gets much more awesome. 

Wordless Wednesday "Secret Cemetery" with Linky

Came upon this cemetery in the middle of the woods while hiking at Barn Island, Stonington. Some of the headstones date back to the early 1800s. It is miles into the woods behind a large stone wall- seemed like a pretty cool find! Wonder who plants the flowers...

Revolt Fitness: Week 1

This week marked the first official week of my Revolt Now Fitness. This couldn't have come at a more opportune time. Unfortunately, with no baby weight to blame, I am at the heaviest, and potentially most unhealthy I've ever been. Revolt is about fighting back against the "before." For me, my wake up call was a charity gala that I helped plan, and the night of the event, put on a dress that fit me like a dream last summer to find out that I had become a marshmallow. That evening I was voluntold to model an auction item, pearl bracelets, and parade around with that stupid rolly polly look. Not thrilled. Then this picture surfaced, and I'd had it. 

Not a fan of that round purple tummy. Pretty sure that dress was suddenly so tight you can see my belly button.

So Revolt came at the most opportune time. It is a great fitness plan designed by Nichole Hunstman, a certified personal trainer, that provides 6 week "uprisings," soon to be monthly instead, of diet and exercise plans in a comprehensive website. The diets are varied enough for my tastes, and the workouts are dynamic and constantly changing. There is a new workout video posted nearly every day, and they are easy to follow and adjust for your level. Nichole is the cutest personal trainer, and she makes the workouts fun. Sometimes her daughter peeks in while she is filming, which adds an air of attainable motivation, since you really can do the workouts right from your own home. Maybe someday I'll be a gutsy gym bunny but that day...is not today.

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Welcome to the Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff Celebration Giveaway!!

Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff has hit a lot of milestones lately, and its all because of awesome fans like you. So to celebrate the fantastic fans who make everything possible, we're hosting a huge giveaway, and many of our blogging friends are helping us to celebrate! It's a huge party all for YOU!

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One lucky winner will win a $125 Prize! The winner can choose between PayPal or an Amazon Gift Card. (I've recently broken 2,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter, so maybe I'll be holding my own giveaway soon...hmm. Keep an eye out!) 

This awesome Giveaway starts at 8:00 PM CDT on April 28th, and ends at 11:59 PM CDT on May 28th!

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Wordless Wednesday "Belize" with Linky

These beautiful images of Belize are provided courtesy of my friend at Riverstone Images, and they are all available as prints. Learn more about Riverstone online, and please like the Facebook page if you enjoy these photos!