Another goal crushed, start of T25 and finalizing some wedding plans!!

Happy Hump Day!!

Does anyone else feel like these weeks are getting longer and longer? I don't know about you but I think they should make work weeks 2 days and weekends 5 days, haha!! This winter has been insane, and I think it's draining me... every other day, it seems like I have to spend 20 minutes cleaning off my car and scrapping the windshields. Yes I live in Pittsburgh, but this winter has been brutal!!! Can we fast forward to summer now!!!☀️

So typically Wednesdays are my weigh in days, and well this morning I was a little iffy about getting on the scale... but needless to say .... when I stepped on the scale I felt like one of those women in the Special K commercials jumping for joy, haha! So as you know I've always struggled with my weight, but this morning was amazing... I am officially back in the 130s!!!!! I haven't been this weight since highschool, 8.5 years ago!! Creeping up in the single digits to my goal weight!!☺️

#throwback

February 4th marked the first day of my T25 challenge!! I'm trying my best to stick with it because I always give up on stuff, but I've made it through day 2 today! I love that it's only 25 minutes!! Wake up between 5:30-6am, get 25 minutes of T25 done and I'm set for the day. Who doesn't have 25 minutes to BETTER themselves! I've heard that this program as well as Insanity has helped others run better which is exactly what I need since I'm also training for the half marathon! That takes place May 4th! I've been crushing my running skills though, Monday, I was able to get in 6.5 miles in just an hour and eight minutes!!! For me... that's amazing!! Goals are achievable if you just put forth a little bit of dedication and hardwork. Like I said above, 25 minutes a day is all you need.

So, we are finally getting things finalized with this wedding! I feel so relieved. We will be having our ceremony right on the beach near one of the beautiful piers!! Finalized the menu for the caterer, and all that fun stuff! Don't get me wrong, I love planning my own wedding - BUT, I would have loved to hire a wedding planner had it fit in our budget! Also, thoughts on a day of wedding coordinator to make sure the day runs smoothly? All suggestions are welcome!!

Well I think that's enough for today... Hope everyone has a happy Thursday and a great rest of the week!☺️

Contest WINNER. 100 Days til the Wedding & Beachbody Coach!!

Good morning everyone and Happy Saturday!!

Best news ever today... woke up from an amazing nights sleep (OMG I was so exhausted last night) and had a text from Craig's Dad saying we WON the contest for a FREE CEREMONY SET UP!!!!!! I am absolutely ecstatic because this is a $400 set up that we don't have to add into our budget now, whew!! Here is the photo that was entered into the contest...

This was all Craig's idea, haha! I love his expression and it was all in all a great time! Funny thing was, the only reason we found out about the contest was because while inside Jeanette's Pier for the Wedding Expo, Tony Joseph (owner of I Do OBX Chairs) walked past us while we were taking a picture. He told us we should go down to the beach and enter their contest! Wow, am I so glad we did!!! Thank you I Do OBX Chairs for this great prize!! 

And with that being said.... we're about to fall into the double digits! Today marks 100 DAYS until the wedding!!☺️☺️I cannot believe how quickly it is approaching! For those of you who don't know ... Craig and I decided to get married in the beautiful Outer Banks (the outer islands/"outerbanks" right off of North Carolina. Absolutely beautiful place! This was our very first vacation as a couple. We went with his family in May 2012 and it was so quiet and absolutely beautiful - very family oriented vacation spot!! We will be getting married right on the beach, so a note to all the guests: be prepared to dig your toes in the sand & grab your shades so you aren't blinded by our love! ;) haha! #cheesystatus

So, now let's talk fitness! I have been working my butt off the last 13 months eating better, and working out! I have officially lost 26.2 lbs and feel so much better! Here is a photo of my beginning weight (September 2012) to current weight (January 2014)!! Amazing right... I didn't think I would stick to it, but definitely so glad I did!!! -if I can do it, ANYONE can!

I have always struggled with my weight since I was in high school and I definitely believe what changed my outlook on fitness and getting healthy was actually getting engaged! I knew that I would have to find a dress and wear it all day, so I wanted to make sure I looked great in it! While down this fitness/health journey I tried so many different diet pills, crash diets, "magic" shakes, and home workouts and they all helped a little bit but what helped me the most was a consistent workout and "clean" meal plan! Recently I got approached about becoming a BeachBody coach because of my passion for health and fitness and dedication, and I kind of didn't think I'd be that good with it because I'm not in any way shape or form.. a good "sales" person! But then I looked at it as this... If I am using Shakeology and the different workout programs they have and making awesome progress, than that itself will tell other individuals that these programs and products actually work.. Since we are all "Products of their Products"! I am extremely excited to see where this journey takes me, and I think it will be good for me!! :-) if you have any questions regarding Beachbody... Please feel free to contact me!!

http://www.teambeachbody.com/stephclemmer

http://www.shakeology.com/stephclemmer

Alright kids... Until next time! Have a fantastic Saturday!! I may be getting a long distance run in today since it's going to be 47 degrees out... Bring On The Heat Wave!!!☀️