CCFA.org Ice Bucket Challenge

I was nominated for the popular ice bucket challenge. Since ALS did quite well with donations I decided to donate to ccfa.org, the Chrons and Colits Foundation of America. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when I was 28. IBD's are just awful so money donated for research and cures would be amazing. Thank you! Please donate to CCFA.Org here: http://bit.ly/1sRZGjh. Let's find a cure for IBDs like Chrons Disease and Ulcerative Colits.

I nominate: Jackie Stewart Hammond, Elena Schwartz Davis, and Kamilla Allen

Finding ONEderland FB group OPEN! Want in??

“Help! I'm over 200 lbs and I need to lose weight and I don't know where to start!" I've seen this post many many times. Followed by lots of people suggesting they become friends to help each other stay motivated.

I agree 100% it's an ideal situation to be on the same path with others in the same boat. But without someone to lead you, to guide you, would you be successful in losing the weight?

I know I never would have lost 130 lbs if I didn't have someone guiding me. And now I AM your guide! Time to get results!

I've created a group called Finding ONEderland. ONEderland is what I call that special moment when you step on the scale and finally see a weight in the 100's. It's the most wonderful feeling, and truly one I want to share with you. When you find ONEderland, you are recharged, renewed, and ready to take on the world. Do YOU want to FEEL THIS?

I'm now accepting applications. Contact me if you're interested!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingONEderland/

Making my very first Shakology

Turns out this stuff is good for you AND tastes good! Why have I resisted THIS LONG? I'm now a forever fan. :)

Fun is in the choosing a flavor

Chocolate Bananas Foster Recipe

Prepped and Ready to Blend!

If you're interested in more info, just let me know! 

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TRY SHAKEOLOGY, CLICK HERE!

Check Out Shakeology

Such a funny video, but a great one to tell you all what this Shakeology stuff is all about. If you're interested in more info, just let me know!

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Fit Feels FABULOUS

Love love LOVE that my baggy jeans are my size 8's!!!!!!!!!! #10MinTrainer #fitfeelsfabulous

Want to feel the love too? Check this out... 10 Min Trainer is on SALE!!! 

Burn MORE calories from WALKING

#‎TuesdayTips‬ 14 ways to burn MORE calories from walking. Make it a great day!

Want more tips? Visit my FB page and be sure to LIKE it.
http://www.facebook.com/UnderConstructionWithBwarsh

700 days!

#700days. #Down130. #itsahabit so happy to log into my fitness pal today to see it's my 700th consecutive day AND I'm down 130 lbs.

Need a pedometer, but not sure which one? Read This!

Where do you get a pedometer? Any pedometer is great. It's about finding the right one for you and your wallet. I've listed a few, but any kind will work.

Here's a basic inexpensive entry level pedometer, the Omron HJ-321: It sells for under $20. You clip it to your waistband. It has a 7 day memory, and will show your steps for each day; resetting at midnight. It will not sync with my fitness pal, and does not have a smart phone app. http://amzn.to/1A5XucA

This is another good beginner pedometer that costs a little more, but has a bit more features. The Omron HJ-112. This one goes for about $40. This is the one my husband uses and he loves it. You can just toss it in your pocket, no specific placement needed. Like the basic pedometer listed above, it has a 7 day memory, and will show your steps for each day; resetting at midnight. It will not sync with my fitness pal, and does not have a smart phone app. http://amzn.to/1A5XqJX

I now use a Fitbit Flex, (find me and friend me on fitbit: https://www.fitbit.com/user/26GVX3) and it's pretty awesome, but a bit more pricey at around $99.  It's easy to wear on your wrist, tracks steps and sleep, and is water resistant up to 30 meters so you can wear it when you go swimming or take a shower. It has a rechargeable battery, so you just need to charge it back up roughly once a week, and syncs automatically to my fitness pal, which is really nice. http://amzn.to/1sLA6i9

Fitbit makes a few other models which offer similar results. The One, also around $99, clips to your bra or belt loop, and has a wrist band to wear it when you sleep. It tracks stairs climbed too, something the Fitbit Flex does not do. But it is NOT water resistant, so you have to take it off if you go swimming or jump in the shower. The One also has a rechargeable battery like the flex. http://amzn.to/1nGqdvY 

Fitbit has an entry level pedometer too, called the Fitbit Zip. The Zip retails around $50, clips to your pocket or waistband. It will not track your sleep, nor should you get it wet (sweat and rain okay though). It has a replaceable battery that you will need to change every 4-6 months. http://amzn.to/VdRXRp

ALL FITBITS sync with my fitness pal and also sync with Fitbit's phone app on both iPhone and Android operating systems. However if you have an older iPhone (like me), the app will work, but won't automatically sync via Bluetooth. That feature works on all iPhone's 4s and newer. I have an iPhone 4. 

Some people have told me about a newer fitness tracker called Misfit Shine. It's priced similarly to the Fitbit Flex and The One. It has a variety of colors. Looks like a traditional watch, but you can have the option of wearing on your wrist or anywhere actually. It claims to track more then just steps and sleep including swimming, cycling, tennis, basketball, and more. It does not have a rechargeable battery so you will have to replace its battery every 6 months. http://amzn.to/XUme9U

And of course there is always the FREE smartphone walking/pedometer app. There are a ton to choose from. How well they work is questionable, but that's the fun in trying things out, right? Just remember with FREE usually means lots of pop up ads, and/or in app purchases. Personally, I'd rather NOT deal with that, but maybe that's just me. 

Have more questions? Click here to contact me. Need a coach? Consider me! Sign up for FREE here: bit.ly/FreeCoachBwarsh

New Kids Fitness Tracker

I have been seeing this new kids fitness tracker from leapfrog. It's called the LeapFrog Leap Band, and it comes in blue, green, and pink. It's around $40. I'm kind of loving this new product. It's just like my fitbit conceptually, but it's for KIDS! I've been a fan of the leapfrog products for years now, and I really think they hit a home run with this. Wish it was smaller, but otherwise, seems pretty awesome!

What do you think? Do you think a kid wearing a fitness tracker is a good idea? Or overkill?

10K-a-day Steps Challenge with Bwarsh

We're having a free WALKING CHALLENGE!  It begins on August 18, 2014 and goes through August 25, 2014.

Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/813027492075149/

Your challenge is to hit 10,000 steps each day for a total of 7 consecutive days.

Your responsibility comes at the end of the day when you will post a picture to this group of your step count. PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED!

Either a photo of the steps count on your pedometer, or a screen shot of your phone app that shows your steps (or miles, 10,000 steps in miles would be roughly 5 miles).

And here’s a little incentive… the person with the most steps at the end of the week is going to win a little prize!!!!

The only thing you need to have for this challenge is a pedometer.

Where do I get a pedometer?
Any pedometer is great. It's about finding the right one for you and your wallet.

Here's a basic entry level pedometer, the Omron HJ-321:
http://amzn.to/1owyT84

This is another good beginner pedometer that costs a little more, but has a bit more features. The Omron HJ-112. This is the one my husband uses and he loves it. You can just toss it in your pocket, no specific placement needed.
http://amzn.to/1B0juah

I now use a fitbit flex, (find me and friend me on fitbit:https://www.fitbit.com/user/26GVX3) and it's pretty awesome, but a bit more pricey at around $99. It's easy to wear, tracks a bunch of useful things, and syncs automatically to my fitness pal, which is really nice.
http://amzn.to/1opeN4L

Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/813027492075149/

I didn't get the credit!

Has this happened to you? You set your fitness app on your phone, only to check it part way through your workout to discover it never started tracking the workout! Ugh.... You left home without your fitbit, so all those steps didn't count!! Ugh....... My Fitness Pal isn't syncing with your fitness tracker devices, so you can't see all the work you did and you didn't get the credit.... and that was the day you did soooooooo much activity??? Ugh......

You didn't get the credit!

But you did!!!!!

Your body got the credit. Isn't that the point? Isn't that WHY you wear your fitness tracker device? To encourage you to move more? Well, YOU DID MOVE MORE! So try not to get so upset that you didn't get a badge, or that you're not at the top of your leader board this week...... You get another shot at it again tomorrow! And tomorrow you'll CRUSH IT!

At the end of the day, YOU DID IT! You MOVED! And YOU DID GET ALL THE CREDIT!

You'll see that reward when you go to buy new clothes in a smaller size. When your physical health is so vastly improved you no longer suffer high blood pressure, diabetes, risk of heart disease......

You GOT IT!

Get it??

Walking Calculator Steps to Miles: http://walking.about.com/library/cal/uccalc1.htm and http://walking.about.com/library/cal/uccalc3.htm

• These are great if your pedometer shows you your mileage. Approximately 2000 steps = 1 mile.
• Want to be more exact, this link figures out how many steps to a mile based on your actual height! http://walking.about.com/od/pedometer1/a/steps-per-mile.htm

Follow me on my Facebook page: fb.com/UnderConstructionWithBwarsh 
Join my Ladies MFP Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyFitnessPalLadies.

Are you are stuck in a plateau??

This is so incredibly true. I changed my goal in myfitnesspal to maintain my 165 lbs while I was recovering from my surgery. I knew I wouldn't be as active and had to really stay in check with my food. MFP raised my daily calorie goal from 1260 to 1490. And guess what? I lost more weight!!! So remember, if you are stuck in a plateau, for the first time or for the 20th time, change something!! Do a different workout. Try to eat more? Eat different? Anything as long as it shakes it up for you! #WeighInWednesday#WednesdayWisdom

My Piyo was delivered today!!!!!!

My Piyo was delivered today!!!!!! Super excited!!!! Going to be ready to jump in to this in about 4 weeks. Want to jump in with me? Would be fun to have others to work out with. #PiYo

Click Here: I Want to PiYO!

#WeighInWednesday #WonderWomanProblems

#WeighInWednesday #WonderWomanProblems

Think Drink!!!

Wake up and drink some water!! It's #ThirstyThursday

Change IS good. #TBT

Change IS good. #TBT