Check out this new video where Chris talks about the brain!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGLcrNvH7Dk

Insanity MAX 30 is LIVE

Insanity was the first program that got me in the BEST shape of my life. But I'll admit that I don't look forward to working out for 45 PLUS minutes each day. And right now, I'm currently struggling with hormonal imbalances after having Camden almost a year ago. So knowing that I can get the same INTENSE workout in, in just 30 minutes, and follow a modifier for NOW, is AMAZING!! SUCH a BLESSING!!

So are you wondering what all the BUZZ is about Insanity Max 30?? 

Here's the details!!! Invite a friend to this event on facebook: http://tinyurl.com/mrq3fmj that deserves to do this program as well!! We'll be opening an EXCLUSIVE TEST GROUP for this program starting Jan 5.

 Here's some FAQ: 

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How is INSANITY MAX 30 different than Insanity or T25?

INSANITY MAX 30 is going to be composed of 30 minute workouts, but it’s PUMPED UP from T25.
It’s going to be the toughest 150 new cardio and strength moves from Shaun T to get you ripped and toned in 60 days. It will be broken down into 2 30-day phases. I picture the hardcore Insanity workouts but with the focus and modifications offered in T25.
Order Here: http://tinyurl.com/mnmrm4e
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Why is it called MAX?

The name comes from the fact you are going to MAX OUT during every single workout. You may not be able to complete the full 30 minutes at a Shaun T speed, but the program is designed to have you start with Shaun T as long as you can, write down that number you hit, and then drop to modify or take a short break


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How Many Workouts Are There Per Week?
You workout 5 days a week with Insanity Max 30.

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How are the workouts broken down?
You’ll do 3 strength or cardio moves for a few rounds. After killing those 3 moves, you get a short break. The idea behind it is like HIIT training or Tabatta to have you burning MAX calories and MAX fat….even after the workout! In month 2, Shaun T adds a minute POWER MOVE after the 3 moves for ultimate results.
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What about modifications?
Unlike Insanity, there will be a modifier at all times. You will even be able to choose if you want to watch JUST the modifier or JUST Shaun T. This option sounds amazing and will really allow you to grow as you get stronger

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So will there be a low impact option?
Yes! I’m so excited to say there will be a modifier doing all of the low impact moves to protect your knees and help you with your form.
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Will I need Equipment for INSANITY MAX 30?

Nope! You will be using your own body weight just like we did in Insanity. There will be drop sets and all kinds of ways to feel the “burn” all over!
You can get your pack here: http://tinyurl.com/mnmrm4e which will have EVERYTHING you deserve to succeed!

#findyourmax 

A musing about starting and stopping

This week I was chatting with a friend at work about how I almost didn't come in to work that day.  He said, "yah me too."  I guess he was out until 2:00 a.m.  I then commented, "I considered it but I decided that going to work is just what I do."  He chuckled and said, "yep that's what we do."  How often do you think I would go to work if I had to decide every morning based on how I feel?  I'm pretty sure my bosses would hand me a pink slip pretty quick if how I felt determined my choice each morning.  And so it is with so many things in life.

Back when I was much younger, I made some choices that weren't too wise.  When I decided that I was ready to make changes, I only had to decide that I didn't do those things anymore once.  I knew that if I were to wait until I was in certain situations to decide that I would be playing with fire.  So I just said, "I don't do those things anymore."  I haven't looked back since.

This concept has application in so many areas of life.  I have had a few people ask me how I am able to workout and eat healthy all the time.  To be honest at this point it's pretty simple.  It's just what I do.  It took some work to get over the bad habits and to implement the good ones but once I decided that this is my lifestyle, I haven't looked back.  I don't plan on looking back either.  How could I?  This lifestyle feels amazing!

So as you may be thinking about some of the things that you would like to change in life, remember that it is so much easier to decide once and then just follow through with that choice day in and day out.  I love working out because it is such a mental game and it trains me to ignore the negative self doubts and overcome with each new choice.

Don't know where to begin..

It felt so surreal to open this back up and see my last post which was catching up on Nashville.

Has it really been that long ago?? This exact week, last year was when we got the phone call saying.."Mindy, call me back..we need to discuss your ultrasound results. There's dilation in the brain, an opening in the spine...."

ONE YEAR AGO!

I feel like it was yesterday. I know that day..I know where I was standing..I know the time that I called the Doctor back..I still feel those feeling. I feel like I'm still going through those emotions. I still feel that whirlwind and I feel GUILT for not being over it. I feel like if it's been ONE YEAR  and that I should be in this other place..physically, mentally, spiritually. All of it...

Yes, I'm venting here, and yes I know that I shouldn't be feeling guilt. I know that. But I am - and I'm slowly working on it. I know things take time, and I know that my body went through a lot, yada yada...

But because I always vow to be 100% open and honest and raw - I'm laying it out there.

I'm grateful I have a job that allows me to work so much on myself inside and out. Because from the day we found out about what that ultrasound showed, I was able to put these tools that I've learned to work. I was able to bounce back from fear and depression, I was able to KEEP MOVING FORWARD as doors would get slammed in our faces. I was able to stay strong and healthy as we ended up having the Fetal Surgery. (YES there's so much to catch up on!) I was able to survive the month on bedrest in the hospital away from family and through the Holidays. I was able to survive driving up to the NICU day after day after delivery and then ultimately bringing this perfect little boy home and start a new phase of life: Dealing with Doctors who don't see past the text book and weekly appointments and all of sudden being back in "MOM" mode with 4 kids now and still feeling like I hadn't dealt with everything that just happened. I had all these "expectations" (or so I thought) of me to just jump back into everything and part of me wanted to run back to the hospital just so I could BREATHE and catch up.

I knew the person I was before all of this, and I so desperately wanted to go back there. People kept telling me I was strong..
I'm sorry - that's the last word I would use to describe how I felt.
I felt like I was in the eye of a tornado and I felt calm but everything around me was spinning.

But through it all - I did have this peace. At times I guess I did feel strong - because what choice do you have? Decisions had to be made on a daily basis..there was never time to "take your time and think about it."
But I felt this added strength. I needed to be strong. Life is hard and we NEED to know that we ARE capable and we ARE strong.
I had a husband who was trying to deal with his own trials and handle everything as a husband AND as a mom while I was in Colorado, and then here in the hospital in Vegas. I had family members coming in to take care of my kids and celebrate Christmas with them. I needed to be strong when they came up to see me, I needed to be strong so my body could stay relaxed and not go into labor. I needed to be strong for everyone that was following.

And I was blessed..I know there were angels with me the whole time.

I know 100% that God has a plan for each one of us. He knows the beginning to the end, and He knows what we are capable of. He knows what we need to become who we are. I know that as we align our will with His, and as we let ourselves go to be molded and refined that we will come out the other side stronger than ever.

I may feel all the emotions at times, but I also know that I can take on anything. I'm beyond grateful for each and every heartache, and hard time, and even though I'm still sorting it out..that I can find PEACE through Him.

I won't find it any other way. I get to snuggle and hold the most peaceful, chubby, bright blue eyed, strong boy there is. He has changed us. He has shown us how to FIGHT and how to do it with a smile.

He's amazing and I can't wait to show you all the pictures..all the things he's already overcome and to catch you up on all the amazing miracles that got him here. Because they were indeed MIRACLES. Yes - miracles still happen today. <3