What A Difference A Month Makes!

Well…fashizzle! I’ve been busy neglecting my blog. April ended and along came May. I had a business conference in Orlando, Florida that kept me occupied for a few days. By day I was a information security auditor geek and by night I was a roller coaster riding fool. I flew my youngest daughter to Orlando so we could spend some quality time together.

Universal Florida

Mom & Daughter at Universal!

By the time I returned home, hubs had already left for his 2 week Army training in Texas. We were two planes passing in alternate Universes. After a year of deployment, I can do two weeks standing on my head with one arm tied behind my back. Meh. I still miss him.

I also returned to a fun filled weekend. My girlfriends and I went to 80′s night at Zorvino’s Vineyard in Sandown, NH. Little did I know there would be a mini high school reunion. It was so great to run into and catch up with my high school friends Allison and Sharon. Now we facebook stalk each other :-)

80's nite

80′s Nite with my kickboxing sistas – (l-r) Laurie, Jaime, Dee, and Me

The next morning I went to the Andover Sportsmen’s Club to take my first ever archery class with my friend Maureen. I learned exactly how not to hold the bow. Only I could give myself a bruise that bad! Rest assured I quickly corrected myself and hit the targets. I had so much fun…and it’s something I’ve wanted to learn how to do for a very long time. Yes, even before The Hunger Games.

archery class

This is what happens when you hold the bow incorrectly!

archerclass

Ready. Aim. Fire!

On Mother’s Day I ran in the first inaugural Fisher Cats Mother’s Day 3k race. Holy Moly it was hot that day – 85 degrees! At noon! And I ran each hill that came my way.  I came in 103rd out of 189. So, that’s three races in two months. I have a five MILE race on June 17. I need to start running longer distances. Does anyone have any running tips for me?

And that brings me to now. On the 90 Day Challenge front I hit one of my original goals. I wanted to fit comfortably in size 8 clothes. Done. Boom! I had to see my doctor about my wrist last week and he told me to keep doing what I was doing because it is obviously working…weight wise, health wise, energy wise. And he wrote me a script for naproxen to take care of my wrist.

Body By Vi Challenge

This is me now. Down from a size 12 to a size 8. Thank you Body By Vi!

See you in a week or so!
Here’s to YOUR health!
xo

Peggy

The Results are IN!

90 days ago I had nothing to lose but weight, body fat, and inches around my waist. I’m 48 years old and gosh darn it, but my energy came to a screeching halt. No matter what I did, the pounds wouldn’t budge. Well, they did, just in the wrong direction. For someone who is as active as I am, it was discouraging. I’m a yoga teacher and a black belt in Thai Kickboxing for pete’s sake!

60 Day Results

90 Day Results

Today marks the end of my first 90 Day Body By Vi Challenge and the beginning of my 2nd 90 Day Challenge. I want to lose 12 more pounds and 9 more inches (6 off my waist and 3 off my hips.) I’m also challenging myself to run in at least one 5k road race a month until I test for my 2nd degree black belt later this year.

If you have already found a weight management program that works for you – awesome! But if you’re like me and no matter what you tried, nothing seemed to work, give the 90 Day Body By Vi Challenge a shot. There’s a kit for every budget and goal. And for those of you who are looking for something even more affordable, how does FREE sound? I’ve been getting my kit for free since February (and I started in January!) ViSalus has an amazing program called Refer 3 and Get Yours Free. Free is Affordable – yes?

If you want to check out the nutritional information, click HERE. Vi-Shape is gluten free, lactose free, diabetic friendly, kid friendly (the nutrition is fabulous!) husband friendly, best friend friendly, and crazy lady down the street friendly. I personally have never had results from anything as great as this.

And for those of you who could use an extra $300-$500 a month (or more) the business opportunity is amazing. I get paid weekly and monthly PLUS I get my Challenge Kit for free (and I get paid on that, too!) What’s not to love about this?

If you would like more information, please sign my guest book and I will contact you. You can also connect with me on Facebook HERE and HERE

Here’s to YOUR health!

PS: My brother Michael has been on the Challenge for 3 weeks and has already lost 30 lbs. As a Type 2 Diabetic, he knows he has to lose the weight. I can’t wait to be sharing his results soon! (And he’s started Thai Kickboxing! His commitment to transforming his health is so inspiring!)

60 Day Results – 90 Day Body By Vi Challenge

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Here’s mine. I can’t wait to see where I’ll be at on day 90. I’m beyond excited with my results so far!

Peggy's 60 Day Results

If you’d like to learn more or join the Challenge, please visit my website, http://pegnolan.myvi.net.

A Weekend Respite

Richard and I spent the weekend away. It was his drill weekend, so although he was working, we were both at the same marriage retreat – Strong Bonds. We stayed at the Sheraton in Portsmouth, NH. Nice hotel, with a spa. So of course I booked myself a rose petal milk bath followed by an 80 minute Balinese massage. Heaven.

While he spent most of the conference making sure the attendees were taken care of, the equipment was set up, and the food arrived on time, I sat in the back. Sometimes I paid attention, like when we watched Mark Gungor’s “Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage.” But I spent most of my time writing in my journal or reading “Under The Tuscan Sun” (again) by Frances Mays.

I’m working on my book, a joint effort with my friend, Teresa Thompson – and between the two of us, it really is turning out to be more of a collection of essays that reflect on love lost, love found, and blending families (and the trials, tribulations, and victories that come with it) We’re both excited in how it’s turning out and how our own writing is kicking it up a notch.

I’m fully over the February Crud. I heard from friends that their crud lasted 2-3 weeks. Mine? Five Days. I’m pretty sure my daily shakes and smart energy drinks played a part in my quick recovery because quite frankly, I don’t have 2-3 weeks to be The Walking Dead, (which by the way is my favorite show and I’m so excited new episodes begin airing tonight!)

I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Care to share? Just leave a comment!