tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35034181599598293962024-03-14T01:48:36.801-04:00Renewed You NowLive your life by design...
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." -- Romans 12:2 (NIV)Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-43415320294722213572013-03-01T14:41:00.001-05:002013-03-01T14:43:39.263-05:0035 Creative Ways to Burn Fat
I just found this in my Ultimate Body Challenge notes. The following forms of exercise may seem elementary but adding them to your daily routine could burn the extra calories you need to acheive the body and mental clarity you have been searching for.
1. Play more with your kids.
2. Walk your dog, and invite your family and friends to join you.
3. When sitting at Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-296401724563968032013-01-18T13:34:00.000-05:002013-01-18T13:37:06.253-05:00Challengers are losing a pound a day on average!
As I'm posting updates to Facebook about the success of my Ultimate Body Challenge participants, I'm getting a lot of questions about how the program works and mostly how it works so fast.
What makes this program work?
Lee Causey
SIMPLICITY & SCIENCE
First and foremost, this program is based on 50 years of research by weight loss pioneer Lee Causey and his Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-4893304464370244092013-01-07T03:00:00.000-05:002013-01-07T14:44:34.935-05:00Is the Biggest Loser setting you up to fail?
I attempted to watch my first ever full episode of the Biggest Loser last night. I tuned in to see if I could pick up some motivational tips for our upcoming 2013 90-Day Ultimate Body Challenge and because I saw a lot of buzz about it amongst friends and clients on Facebook. Of course, I knew the concept of the show, but have never seen a full episode, and I still haven't since I Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-14601638421833425172013-01-06T08:42:00.000-05:002013-01-06T08:42:00.176-05:005 Day Get Yourself Organized Challenge - Day 5
by Kathi Lipp
Clean Out Your Purse Day
I've always known the truth: the bigger your purse, the smaller your butt looks.
But with a large purse come the ability to fill it to the tippy top with a back breaking amount of "stuff".
I knew I had issues when I casually mentioned to Roger, "I wish they had purses with wheels on them." His reply, "They do. They're called suitcases - and you have aAmy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-2641137144782665332013-01-05T08:31:00.000-05:002013-01-05T08:31:00.185-05:005 Day Get Yourself Organized Challenge - Day 4by Kathi Lipp
Keeping up on the Living Room
SPACE
DVDs One of the areas that got out of hand for us was our video collection. There were so many videos that we had that were given to us for Christmas or birthdays that it was getting a little out of control. If you a deal with similar issues, here are a couple of ways to deal with it:
Roger's brother Randy, and his wife, Debbie, haveAmy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-50933056492750954192013-01-04T08:29:00.000-05:002013-01-04T13:22:58.312-05:005 Day Get Yourself Organized Challenge - Day 3
by Kathi Lipp
Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
Get Ready
Get Your 3 Boxes and 2 Bags together (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, go read this post to learn all about it.)
Get Set
Figure out what area of your living room you’re going to quick clean. Now is not the time start alphabetizing your DVDs. I just want you to put 15 minutes on the clock and pull out only what you can Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-23076457098408033102013-01-03T08:15:00.000-05:002013-01-03T08:15:49.366-05:005 Day Get Yourself Organized Challenge - Day 2by Kathi Lipp
Take 15 Minutes to to Get Yourself Organized: 3 Boxes and 2 Bags
With the response of my book The Get Yourself Organized Project being so amazing (BTW - thank you!!!) I have heard from a load of you that you are just overwhelmed when it comes to getting things put away. It's much easier to go lay down and watch an episode of Hoarders. ("At least I'm not as badAmy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-40916061017398394522013-01-02T17:30:00.000-05:002013-01-03T08:25:45.848-05:00A different kind of ChallengeLast night I picked up a book that I bought sometime over the last few years and started reading it. I was so motivated by it that I started on some of the action items right away. I decided that if it was having such an impact on me, perhaps some of you would benefit from it as well. I know you can relate based on some of your recent responses to the photo of my desk on Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-21724411990702098222013-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:002013-01-07T14:49:57.212-05:00Look who's Suddenly Slim!I know you all know my story, but here are some others you may relate to!
Dana Trant
"I Lost 19 lbs!"
“I lost 9 lbs and 9 inches in 10 days, 19 lbs and 19 inches in 30 days, and I have maintained my goal weight for 7 years!”
Ralph Libone
"I Lost 110 lbs!"
“I’ve lost 110 lbs and have gone from a 56 to a 44 pant size in just 12 months. My health has improved Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-79946094067811464192012-11-14T12:30:00.003-05:002012-11-14T12:30:33.219-05:00Wow! We won! Somebody pinch me!
We won the Ultimate Body Challenge! I have been about to bust with excitement for over a week now! Last Tuesday, the President and CEO of FirstFitness Nutrition, Nigel Branson, called to inform me that Jason and I were selected as the Top Couple Grand Champions in the first round of the FirstFitness Nutrition 90-Day Ultimate Body Challenge! In three weeks, we willAmy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-32916817694705134062012-10-09T17:00:00.000-04:002012-10-09T17:00:02.632-04:00The Ultimate Guide to Workout Nutrition from the Greatist
Get health and fitness tips at Greatist.comAmy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-47084271422409295002012-09-17T04:30:00.000-04:002012-09-17T16:17:58.664-04:00How to look a size smaller in 24 hours!
Great for upcoming weddings and parties!
If you need an emergency fix for a special occasion or are having trouble breaking through a weight loss plateau, this it!
This 1-Day Trimbolic Flush is designed to
help you break that dreaded weight loss
plateau and help reduce water retention.
This is highly recommended as the "magic
bullet" to help you look a size smaller in 24
hours.Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-21155386815768357352012-08-13T16:46:00.000-04:002012-08-14T08:09:34.688-04:00Back to school breakfast shakes your kids will love!
It's back to school time!
Its funny how as parents we almost treat it like New Years, making "resolutions" about how we are going to do things differently to make this year better than last year!
Here's something that will help make your mornings a little easier and will calm your concerns about getting your kids' day started off with a healthy breakfast.
Breakfast Shake Your Kids will Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-21752435811441755232012-08-06T12:58:00.002-04:002012-08-06T12:58:31.937-04:00Can you eat healthy at McDonald's?
McDonald's Under 400 Calories Menu
I have a confession, I went to McDonald's yesterday! Shameful I know... But the truth is, we all go there at some point. Now it's been a while and it seems what I saw there, although new and shocking to me, is not all that new to the rest of the world. I walk up to the counter to order and right in front of me was, "wait, what is that?"Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-18360995096968970702012-08-01T16:32:00.001-04:002012-08-01T16:32:50.803-04:0010 things that are affecting your weight loss
Lee and I, Awards Dinner 2011
Dieting is a multi-billion dollar industry. The problem with most diets is that they provide temporary solutions to weight problems. Another ongoing issue is that many diets may require you to drop out of life, while you fulfill the requirements of a strange new, fad diet, that is unrealistic and that you cannot incorporate into your daily life. So, once again youAmy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-3983696479369998822012-07-19T04:00:00.000-04:002012-07-19T10:24:52.995-04:00Summer Tour 2012Whoa baby! It's been a while since I've updated you guys. Our summers tend to be a whirl-wind of events all strung together! It started back in May with a romantic weekend at Daytona Beach with my hubby, then a couple of quick trips to Tampa, FL and Cordelle, GA for regional Ultimate Body Challenge Kick-off Events, a relaxing week on the St. John's River with the family, 5-star weekend in Dallas,Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-86066889561692380812012-05-30T00:00:00.000-04:002012-06-08T11:10:52.621-04:003 reasons shakes shouldn't replace healthy eating
I get a lot of questions about popular weight loss systems that recommend replacing your meals with shakes or smoothies. Most recently it was the Tropical Smoothie Diet and SlimFast. While this is a convenient and easy way to control your calorie intake, I just don't think it leads to long-term success.
Here's why I don't like smoothies or shakes as meal replacements:
Its not normal. Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-15720604137015629682012-05-29T10:54:00.001-04:002012-06-08T11:13:30.899-04:00I am going to live Rejoicing!
My weekend plans were a bit spoiled by Tropical Storm Beryl. I did make these Kale Chips and enjoyed them while watching one of my all time favorite movies, Secretariat!
Here's part of what makes it one of my favorites!
What's your favorite rainy day movie?Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-22181946052663655372012-05-25T13:34:00.001-04:002012-05-25T14:05:45.908-04:00Yummy-looking things I'll be trying from Pinterest this weekend
Spring rolls for spring!
This looks like a great appetizer for a Memorial Day barbecue!
Source: thehealthblog.us via Amy on Pinterest
And how about some delicious skewers for a Main Course?
We had some fabulous shrimp skewers at Bubba Gump's in Daytona Beach last weekend and I can't wait to re-create them!
Source: Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-35783049192982513822012-05-23T04:30:00.000-04:002012-05-23T14:50:22.735-04:00Exercise vs. Sleep
Hey y'all. I know I've been hit and miss (yes, mostly miss) on this blog lately and I'm sorry if you've been waiting on the edge of your seat for my next post (come on, someone flatter me, please). You know, we just get busy. Isn't that always the excuse? Truth is my JOB has been super busy and demanding and our FirstFitness business has just skyrocketed with the launch of Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-19942461301413999092012-04-20T10:38:00.002-04:002012-04-20T16:05:58.970-04:007 Good Reasons to Love Strawberries
Today I'm getting ready for the 14th Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival. I'll be there with the Live Fit Team promoting the Ultimate Body Challenge.
I love strawberries and have them just about every morning at breakfast. Not only are they yummy, here are 7 other reasons to love them!
1. Antioxidants - Antioxidants protect your cells against the Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-26750952251062820192012-04-06T05:00:00.000-04:002012-04-06T16:47:32.730-04:00Warning: Evils of Easter
From FitSugar.com
The true meaning of Easter makes it my very favorite holiday! I hope you all are blessed this weekend and have an opportunity to celebrate with loved ones! We will celebrate with our parents, children and grand-babies with a church sunrise service, huge lunch and an egg hunt.
As Sunday approaches, beware the evils that come along with Easter - Easter Candy Calories!!
Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-18645495238310244292012-04-05T05:00:00.000-04:002012-04-05T14:15:23.017-04:00Curing a Workout Hangover
Confession: I used to drink a lot (shocker, right?!) and I always believed that the best cure for a hangover was "the hair of the dog that bit ya". (Who is familiar with that expression? It's okay to be honest, no judgement here! ;)
Now, I workout a lot and some mornings I wake up and think "man, I need a drink!"
Don't get me wrong, I do love that feeling, you know where Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-8326335487572148512012-03-30T06:32:00.000-04:002012-04-03T11:55:31.867-04:00Weight Loss S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Set goals - The first step to weight loss success is setting a clearly defined goal. Notice I said "clearly defined". Simply stating that you want to 'lose weight' is not clearly defined. How much weight do you want to lose? Is there a certain size you want to be? Is there a certain fitness level you want to reach? Right these goals down on paper and give them a Amy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503418159959829396.post-87177870760329994902012-03-26T16:43:00.000-04:002012-03-26T16:43:02.527-04:00Stop starving and start eating!
When people start thinking about how they are going to lose weight, the first thing they say is "well, I'll have to cut back and eat less". Losing weight is almost always directly associated with being hungry. There is a popular weight loss program our right now that even says, "being hungry is normal"!
This is just HOGWASH and the first and possibly the worst mistake people make inAmy Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961530926816661724noreply@blogger.com0