Motivation Shaker, Ashley Tabb

Last Sunday, we headed to Malibu Jacks for Courtney's friend, Davis' birthday party.  It was the first time the Tabb family had visited Malibu Jacks and we LOVED it!   The birthday party started in a private room with a game of "hangman."  Then the kids enjoyed pizza and cupcakes after singing "Happy Birthday" to Davis.  Next the group went out of the room to play putt-putt, ride go-karts & enjoy arcade games. It was Caroline's first time playing putt-putt golf and she was a pro! The girls were up first in the group and listened well to the directions...don't hit the ball too hard, wait for friends to finish their turn and don't swing the club around.  Matt was a great coach teaching the girls where to stand and how to bend their knees.  After golfing, we hit the go-kart track. Courtney decided she didn't want to drive, so she was my co-pilot as we lit up the track!! It was really cool that the kart has a ...

Hope everyone had a MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I enjoyed the last few days with family and friends. I got my workouts in each day, but my food intake wasn't the best. My mom and MIL provided wonderful dinners last night and tonight...not the healthiest, but they were YUMMY!! I tried to limit myself with small portions, but I must admit I still ate (and drank) too much!! Therefore, I am back to Cardio fix, 10 minute abs and healthy eating on Friday. Then on January 5 a New Year Challenge group starts for those interested in losing 5-20+ lbs through 21 day fix, InsanityMax30 or another Beachbody workout, healthy eating & Shakeology. In 2015 I want to give back what I have learned and experienced by helping at least 50 people reach their healthy lifestyle goals. Plus I want to lose a few more pounds, tone before my Mexico & Disney vacations in February & March and continue with a healthy eating lifestyle. Therefore, I plan to increase my workout intensity by starting Insanity...

Yesterday Courtney (my 7 year old daughter) wasn't feeling well, so I took her to the doctor to discover she had the flu.  Therefore rather than working today and tomorrow, my holiday vacation started 2 days early. This would have been great expect I had plans to finish shopping and other errands during lunch yesterday and today.  Errands that I couldn't have the kids with me.  So rather than making excuses or becoming upset, I adjusted my plan. This morning, I headed to Kohls at 6am (they are open 24 hours until Christmas) for a few things and returned home by 7:15am.  The girls were just getting out of bed,  so I made them breakfast, turned on Barney and then headed downstairs for my workout by 8am. After the workout I spent 45 minutes trying to convince Courtney to take her medicine (yes my workout took less time than the convincing)...and when she finally did take it, it didn't stay down    I spent the rest of the morning playing wi...

People ask how I am able to find time for everything and a lot of it has to do with my morning & evening routines.  Of course, they are altered every now and then, but 90% of the time, this is how my day begins… Each morning my alarm sings at 5:00am and I hit snooze.  Then I am dressed and working out in the basement by 5:20am.  After a 30 minute workout, I snap an “after” photo and then head upstairs to shower and get ready for work by 6am.  At 6:30am, my 7 year old daughter comes into my room dressed and ready for school…this kicks me in gear…if I haven’t already I make a final decision on what I am going to wear, get dressed and put on jewelry.  Once ready, the two of us head to the kitchen and I make breakfast for her and her sister, while my husband heads upstairs to wake up the 2 year old and get her dressed. Courtney picks out her snack from the pantry and the puts it in her backpack and turns on the TV. Typically at this point it is 6:40am,...