The end of an Era

Now, you may be curious about what it is I actually do. Until recently I have spent the past two years building a strong bond with someone else's kids. That's right. I was/still am for 6 more working days, a nanny. I am with these children 50 hours a week, loving them, cherishing them, and hopefully helping them become better people. For two years I have kissed boo-boos, given piggy back rides, taught countless lessons, and rocked them into peaceful slumber more then one time. It breaks my heart to leave them, but I know it's my time to go. The end of an era has finally come, and I am now, a real live teacher. With a classroom, and students, and a lot of responsibilities. AND IT'S REALLY SCARY. But also very exciting :). The children that I will be teaching are pretty much the opposite of the children I care for now (It's safe to say they don't  have a nanny), and I couldn't be more happy to help make their lives a little bit happier.

p90x!

This week has been super busy! I have been waking up at 5:30 to get my p90x workout in, and then most of the time doing something in the evening. On Monday, Tom and I went to the gym and I ran a few miles. Tuesday I rode our recombinant  bike for an hour (I went 14 miles), and today it is likely we will go to the gym so I can run again. Tom and I are signed up for a 5k on April 20, so that should be fun! And it gives me some motivation to keep running. My endurance is getting a lot better thanks to my handy dandy ankle brace! It supports my entire ankle, so I can't roll it again. Next week I start up grad school classes again, so life is going to get a whole lot busier. I have been pretty good at managing it in the past, so time management will be a very important skill going into the next 15 weeks or so.

This past Easter weekend we got to spend a lot of quality time with our families, which is always nice. Friday we had dinner with Tom's parents, his sister, her husband, and two of our cute nephews, Connor(4) and Zennon (almost 2!!) After dinner we headed to my sister Rachel's house, to see her, her husband, and our other cute little nephew, Max (almost 5 months!). Saturday was a busy day at Tom's sister Melissa's house. The whole Schneider side of the family was there to visit, which is always a good time! :) Sunday we were up and off to church with Melissa, Eric, & the boys. After we hung out, then went to my mom's house for Easter dinner with my family! Busy, busy, busy.

I got to try Shakeology for the first time this morning. I ordered the Vegan Chocolate Shakeology, and boy was it yummy! A little bit of a chalky texture at first, but once the ice melted down it was better. I think it could have used more blending. I knew that the vegan version was going to be like that, but I still wanted to try it. I mixed mine with some peanut butter, coffee, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and water. Also shaved some ice in there with out awesome Margaritaville Margarita Maker. I feel energized, and full! I was not expecting the shake to be so filling!! If you're interested in ordering some, email me at laurentonesitup@gmail.com, or checkout my beachbody page. Fun stuff, right?!

My little bicep is growing! You could barely see it before!

Day one of p90x!

Day Two p90x!

Not the greatest pic, but it's there!

mmmm Shakeology!

Big one for me, little one for hubby :)

Love,
Lauren

Beachbody

Why Hello! 
Fancy seeing you here! I know, it's been.... a while. I've been away, and a lot has changed. But not too too much. Last January (2012) I started Grad school, working on my master's in Software Engineering Management. It's hard, but I really love it so far. Also, Tom and I got married (Whoot Whoot!) Locked one of the good ones down for myself! Nanana Boo Boo! We went on an AMAZING honeymoon to the beautiful island of Hawaii ( I know Hawaii is a chain of islands, but we actually went to the big island, which is actually named Hawaii!). We spent two blissful, loving, beautiful, relaxing, thought about moving there, weeks there. Seriously, if you ever get the chance, GO! 

Beyond that, life's been hectic, busy, and very overwhelming at times, but nothing I can't handle. Right? On top of everything else in my life, I have decided to become a Beachbody Coach. What is a Beachbody Coach you ask? Well, it's pure awesomeness. Not only do I get to have more motivation, and more of a reason to workout, eat healthy, and be overall more awesome, but I get to help all of you! And make a little extra cash. :) :) Why did I decide to become a Coach? Well! I love the whole fitness world, I love exercising, helping others exercise, cooking, and eating healthy. 

On top of all of that, I get to learn about, and use all of the Beachbody awesomeness that there is and share it with all of you. My first product that I am trying is Shakeology. From what I have heard and read, it is the most nutritious thing that I could possibly eat or drink in a day. I can't wait to get started with it! I am also going to begin the p90x program, but I am still waiting on my door stopper! 

If anyone is interested in any Beachbody products, or would just like some tips and motivation, please email me at laurengetsfit@gmail.com, or visit my website, www.beachbodycoach.com/LDURIS

Love, 

Lauren