March madness!

Anyone else feeling really overwhelmed and unmotivated?

It's just been ROUGH lately. I can't really put my finger on it, but I am in a funk.

However...I've committed myself to push forward and not give up on my health just because of a rough patch...so let's do this!

It's a new month and there is a new challenge!

Do you like it? I do! I can't wait to see how you all do!

My husband and I recently tried our hand at sushi and it was AMAZING. So stoked we can do this now.

 I also tired my hand at a maxi skirt for Ms. Courtney and I can't wait for her to try it on. Orange is her favorite color, so I think she's gonna love it.

And here is my picture for March 1st...didn't have a full length mirror, but I saw myself in the glass when i picked my hubby up at work (albertson's) today and thought that might work. Didn't really look as awesome as I'd hoped, but it'll work for now. Artsy, right? ;)









Well...these are my updates.
I hope March finds you happy, health and a lot more motivated!

Love you!

Jenny

February Challenge

Well, we survived the first month of the new year and here we are in February. I can't believe how fast it's gone, but at the same time it seemed to drag on during the weeks sometimes. I guess that's how it goes.

So...

This month we're bringing back the "30 for 30" challenge from last year, but it's technically only 28, because February has some counting issues.

So we'll be working out 30 minutes a day (at least) for the whole month. In addition to that, we are going to be logging all of our foods in MyFitnessPal. (If you aren't sure what that is, come be my friend! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/user/jenidominga/status)


The purpose isn't to cut calories or count macros, but to be keeping a journal of what we eat so we are more self aware.

I love how on the MyFitnessPal website, you can see a breakdown of all your macros. I know this is especially helpful for me as I'm trying to cut back on sugars.

So join us! It will only take 30 minutes and you will transform working out into a habit!

In addition to our new challenge, we are having another photo challenge on our instagram. If you aren't following us, you're missing out! Here's the link: http://instagram.com/bestieswithbreasties13

We love hearing from you guys, so whether you do the photo challenge or just wanna watch us sweat, say hello and let us know what your goals are this year!

We love you!

Be healthy and happy!

-Jenny

January: Wrapping Up

Well Jenny and I have both had our ups and down this month, but we made it through!

Both Jenny and I noticed benefits of the AVC cleanse while we were doing it for 2 weeks. Jenny's husband said he could smell vinegar all the time, but I didn't. Jenny said the skin on her face felt softer and smoother just after the first couple days, and I can testify when I could feel like an A on normal days, I would feel like an A+ when I took the tonic. Because of my poor memory and crazy hectic schedule, I think I only did it every other day, but I could still see the benefits! :) Here's the link if you're interested in checking it out!

As Jenny mentioned last time, we're going to be doing a fitness photo challenge every month of the year! :) we have such fun with them, so I hope that you will join us. It's a great way to stay focused on goals and have a good time too! Here's the infograph for February, and be sure to check us out on Instagram for the actual challenge starting tomorrow!

Hope you all had a great first month of 2014, with many more successful days to come!

<3 Courtney :)

Mid-month Update!

Ok, it's a bit past the middle of the month...but better late than never, right?

Well, I won't lie to you, that cleanse we had going with the cold and hot water was not my favorite thing. I like a cold glass of water in the morning, but for some reason I couldn't bring myself to do the hot water at night.

Now we're moving into the ACV cleanse and so far, I'm just putting it in water and chugging it down. Bleh. I need to find some raw honey and get some lemons, but with school, work and life, I just haven't made my way out to Idaho Falls to pick any up. Maybe Courtney and I will have a little roadtrip.

In other fitness news, I'm FINALLY seeing some scale movement again. I can't tell you how long I was stuck at the same weight...it was driving me insane! But almost a whole month of no sugar has past and I am finally seeing some progress. 7 pounds down. 5 of those happened fast and I thought for sure it was just water weight, but now that I've moves past that I just want to keep going.

This week I tried something new: water aerobics. Has anyone ever done that before? It was intense! I jumped in on my husband's class and we did all deep end stuff with the float-weights. Push ups, crunches, cardio and strength! The difference being in the water is that it feels like fun and you can't tell you are working out at first...at first. Then, because gravity isn't an issue, you realize that you are having to use only the key muscles needed to make certain movements. Shoot...I was sore!! It was a blast and I think I'm going to go again next week.

Short hair, don't care.

I also got a haircut recently. I decided to chop it all off in hopes that the weather warms up quick. I know it will grow out a bit by Summer, but I like it anyhow.


I still haven't been to the gym this year...I'm not gonna beat myself up about it, since school has started and I'm still adjusting. I want to go with Courtney, but that girl LOADED her plate this semester, so we'll see how it goes.

My delicious smoothie!

Our instagram challenge has gone really well, so much so that Courtney and I have
decided to do one EVERY month this year. They will be more focused around our own challenges and hopefully help you as much as it helps us!

Make sure to check out our Insta...the link is on the side ---->

We sure love you all and hope this month is going great!

<3 Jenny

P.S. Here is me with my first ever snowman...I made him all by myself from week old snow! ;)

January: Cleanse Challenge

So now that we're back on the ball for the new year, we're going to try a few different things. First of all, we've got a photo-a-day fitness challenge going on at our Instagram account (link in the sidebar!) which you should totally join, because it's uber fun :)

And this month's challenge is going to be a little different too, because we wanted to not only try something new, we wanted to try TWO somethings new! :)

We're going to be trying two different cleanses, not to make our bodies freak out, but so that we can have a taste (no pun intended) of two different things, and see which one we like better, and be able to share our comparison and contrasting experiences with all of you!

So starting on Monday, we're going to start the first two weeks of our cleanse challenge, starting simple. Going off these articles (here and here) we're going to start drinking ice water in the morning, and hot water in the evening. They both have health benefits, albeit minimal, but every little bit helps, right?

And that will lead us into the last two weeks of the month, when we're going to try another cleanse, that is a little more intense: the apple cider vinegar cleanse. My mom has done this before, and she swears by it. Not only does it promote weight loss, but it also heals whatever ails you. There's a video at that link which explains all the health benefits, which are many. So I'm excited to give it a try! If for no other reason than because I can kinda treat it like lemonade, which is my drink of choice :)

So if you're feeling brave or ambitious, feel free to try it with us! Or let us know how you're starting the year off! Just leave us a comment and let us know :)

<3 Courtney

Hello 2014!

Oh hello there.
In case you are just visiting our blog for the first time, my name is Jenny and along with my best friend Courtney, we are on a journey to lose weight, get fit, strong and healthy.

I roped Courtney into this last year after I had a miscarriage. I knew I wanted to improve my health for the next time my husband and I tried to conceive and Courtney and I had always been complaining to each other about our weight, so what better time to kick it into gear.

We were super green when we started things. We had never really been a part of the fitness community, nor had we really ever delved into diet and exercise. We had a lot to learn.

Most of 2013 was a learning curve for both of us. We have now learned through lots of mistakes and trial and error what works for us, what is just hype and what's not. We have also learned that we still have a LOT to learn.

So it's a new year, and while I've never been one to make resolutions, we're excited to put this last years learning experiences into action! 

We have planned out monthly challenges for each other and for you if you'd like to join us.

We are hosting photo challenges on our instagram twice this year (maybe more!) in an effort to rally support and include others.

We are also setting our own personal goals and we plan to blog every other day about our progress and what we're learning.

 

All in all, we're doing everything we can to change our lives and bring you along for the ride.

Won't you join us?

xoxo Jenny

30 Day Challenge July!

Courtney:

Wellllllll just to recap, June was a pretty big bust for me. I attacked the gym whenever my schedule allowed, but it certainly wasn't 6 days a week. I didn't drink any more water than normal, but I'm a fish anyway, so that was no big thang. The no-sugar and the portion size is what killed me - like always. I lost a couple pounds, but anything I lost in June, I'm sure I gained it back over the past week while I was in Mexico for my brother's wedding. Mexican food = my weakness, so let's just say I'm not that excited to get on the scale tomorrow morning... But there's nothing I can do about what's done, so I'm starting a fresh clean slate tomorrow. Yes, on Wednesday. You don't have to start a new goal on in January or on a Monday, every day of the year is a new opportunity for change! So tomorrow I'm re-committing to my healthy lifestyle. ESPECIALLY because I'm doing a study abroad in the United Kingdom for the month of September, and I want to actually like my pictures and be able to show them off without hating how I look, so I'm going to try to lose at least 20 pounds before then, if not more! And in addition to eating healthy (I haven't decided how I want to do it yet) Jenny and I are starting these workout challenges (provided by my friend Amanda Laine! :)

So there's 31 days in July, and starting TODAY (July 2nd) means we'll still be able to finish! :) If anyone else wants to join us, please feel free! And let us know how you're doing with your health and fitness goals! :)

<3 Courtney

Jeni:

It's all my fault that this is going up a day late, but you have to forgive me because to today is my birthday! ;)

Friends, it's been one heck of a year in the Waahila home. From miscarriage to depression and now some new health concerns, it's been a year of trials, tears and testing. Luckily, there is hope in any hard time. I've lived through enough of them in my life to know that what follows tribulation is always glory (D&C 58:4) and that God truly loves those he tries.

With all of that being said, I'm happy to say that this challenge will be a welcome addition to the good lifestyle changes I've already made. I've decided because of June that sugar is like poison in my body and I think I've sworn it off for good. (Except days like today of course...who has a b-day without cake?!) I've slacked off with working out and drinking water lately, but I can only promise as of now that my water intake will increase and I will complete this months challenge.

Until I know more about my current health issues, that might be all I can do. My hope was to run a marathon at the end of the summer, and I still have hope for that, but I will let you know ASAP what I'm really able to do.

So here's to a new month with lots of promise. I love you all!

Stay happy and healthy!

xoxo Jenny