Making Changes + Coconutty Bliss

Hey hello hi there.

I have officially started the PiYo program and am a part of Team Beachbody! I'm also giving the Shakeology thing a go. Today was day 3 and so far so good although I feel awkward as hell trying to do the actual PiYo poses.

Apparently I have the joints of an old lady. Boooo, sad face.

But I'm working on it. I'm sore so that means it's working. I think.

If you aren't familiar with PiYo, it is basically a combination of Pilates and Yoga (core strengthening, muscle sculpting, and increasing flexibility) but moves a little quicker so you aren't holding poses for ridiculous amounts of time.

The Beachbody brand also does Insanity, T25, and P90x.... sound more familiar to you? It really does seem like a great program so far and although I feel like recommending it after only 3 days is jumping the gun a little- I'm very confident!

When you sign up you are assigned a coach (for basically any and all questions you may have) and are able to live chat with all of the Beachbody trainers, you are given a recommended meal plan, recipes, a place to record your progress, and chat with other Beachbody members for motivational and accountability purposes (no it is not free, but it seems worth it so far).

I was really hesitant about posting a before picture because I am not happy with how I look- which I guess is a given considering I joined this program. If I don't have a before picture though there will be no reference as to what I'm starting as and no way for you guys to tell the progress gained. Soooooooo after (not really a lot of) deliberation. Here is my before picture. I realize I'm not fat... but I have absolutely no visible definition and really want to change that.

Moving on to even less interesting topics...

I JUST HAVE TO SAY: I bought new body wash, shampoo, and conditioner today and I swear to Jesus I thought I was going to scrub my skin off in the shower because the body wash smelled so good I just wanted to keep using it. Dove came out with a new one called "Pistachio cream and magnolia" DO YOURSELF A FAVOR LADIES.

Now, I have been using the OGX Moroccan Argan Oil shampoo and conditioner for a couple of years. It's a brand I have discovered that I don't really need to change up because my hair doesn't seem to get used to it like many others I've tried. Works lovely every single time. Today I decided to try a different type, same OGX brand... but this one is Coconut Water shampoo and conditioner. I seriously cannot even describe how amazing it smells and how light and soft it made my hair!! Just a little FYI hehe.

I really wish I could go to sleep right now but I have coffee running through my veins because I have zero common sense and no self control when it comes to this heavenly beverage. Here is what I look like when I'm blogging strung out on caffeine, dork alert:

And with that, I bid you adieu. I'm sure this entry could have been more interesting but my mind is going a thousand miles a second and nothing makes sense. But at least you got a picture of me in my favorite sports bra and my expression of love for certain hygiene products.

Lata Gatas.

-Amby