Along the Road to Personal Fitness

We learned last week there's a new version of P90X coming, P90X3. It'll be out sometime in December. So we're already planning a HUGE P90X3 group to start in January. But in the meantime, having just finished a 10 week round of Focus T25, I'm beginning a 90 day personal challenge with P90X, finishing sometime in mid December so I'll have a couple of rest weeks conveniently around the holidays.

This year has been interesting for me. I started off strong, feeling great, at my high school weight, and eating healthier than ever in my life (sorry, Mom, but it's true). Then in the first week of February a long-babied shoulder injury got me and much of my spring and early summer was sidetracked workout-wise recovering from biceps and shoulder surgery.

In early September I got the go-ahead to start cautiously resuming full out workouts, so as we finished up T25 (which I was doing modified most of the time), I was excited to get back to traditional P90X (still my fav and def worth the hour a day average it takes to do it right).

So now I'm a bit over what I've decided is my ideal weight (135-138, just like in high school) and have a ways to go to get back to full strength. I'm rededicating myself for the rest of this year to really go for it so I can indeed finish 2013 in the best shape of my life. If anyone feels compelled to join my on this journey, wherever you are on your own path, give me a shout, I'll be glad to have the company.

Chocolate and Vanilla Shakeology Parfait

Recipe: Chocolate and Vanilla Shakeology Parfait

(Makes 1 serving)

Total Time: 15 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, divided use
• 4 tsp. Chocolate Shakeology
• 4 tsp. Vanilla Shakeology
• 3 medium strawberries, chopped
• 1/2 medium banana, chopped
• 1 tsp. sliced raw almonds

Preparation:

1. Combine 1/4 cup yogurt and Chocolate Shakeology in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
2. Combine remaining 1/4 cup yogurt and Vanilla Shakeology in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
3. Layer half chocolate yogurt mixture, vanilla yogurt mixture, strawberries, and banana in a medium dessert cup; repeat. Chill for 10 minutes; top with almonds and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories	Fat	Saturated Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Carbs	Fiber	Sugar	Protein
253	3 g	0 g	10 mg	210 mg	30 g	5 g	18 g	30 g

Berryworks Shakeology - a holiday special recipe

Berryworks Shakeology

Celebrate Independence Day with this red, white, and blue shake!

Total Time: 5 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1 cup rice milk
¼ cup blueberries
¼ cup strawberies
½ cup ice (add more to taste)
Preparation:
1. Place rice milk, strawberries, blueberries, Shakeology, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 283

Fat: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 5 mg

Sodium: 297 mg

Carbohydrate: 47 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 23 g

Protein: 18 g