I felt so great that I met up with the family and did a day of Disneyland and California Adventure. The finale of my day was going to see the new World Of Color. If you haven’t heard about it, it is the new nighttime show at Disney California Adventure. Nobody does it better! Disney never stops exceeding my expectations. It was a glorious combination of color, water, fire, music and lights and all things Disney. This is a must see and a reason to plan a trip!

You all know that I’ll be back (in fact many times this year alone). I’ll want to be there for Disney Halloween Time, Disney Holiday decorations, kids birthdays and then next year’s race. In fact, next year, I’ll be signing my kids up for the kids races. I hope you’ll all join me! Tiara and all!

This is a premier educational event that is being filmed as a television special. As a television special, no products or services will be sold or solicted at this event. It is purely educational. All attendee’s will recieve my Mama Wants Her Body Back fitness program, valued at over $60 as a thank you gift for attending. This event is for any mom whether she just had a baby or had kids twenty years ago! Please invite your girlfriends and come join me! I would LOVE to see you all there!

WHEN: Thursday, September 30th
TIME: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
WHERE: Old Town Temecula Theater – 42051 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590
TICKETS: $20 available at www.temeculatheater.org (click on calander/tickets, then click on the 30th in the calander, or visit the link below)

http://tickets.temeculatheater.org/default.asp?SearchMonth=9/28/2010&MV=9/30/2010&sel=x

You know you’re a MOM when…or “A Day in My Life”

• You find play dough in your glove compartment
• The words “Take that off your head; it’s not a hat, it’s a potty” come out of your mouth
• You find yourself quoting kid’s shows with your children…and spouse!
• You endure aching knees and back on the living room floor to be sure you “color the princess” exactly the way she asked you to
• The melted crayon on your sunglasses is that big of a deal
• You don’t hesitate stopping on the sidewalk on the way to school to let your child “cry it out”
• Your heart breaks every time theirs’ does
• You can actually feel your heart increase in size as you hold your children

You know you’re a MOM when, even on the hardest of days, you know Motherhood is worth all of it!

No! Certainly, it was better than driving. But if you don’t work hard enough to raise your heart rate, you are not strengthening your heart. If you don’t work hard enough to fatigue a muscle, you are not strengthening that muscle. I burned some extra calories which is always a nice perk. Sitting burns about 100 calories in an hour. My walk was probably about 230 calories per hour.

In short, yes walk instead of drive when possible. But don’t kid yourself and count that as your workout!

Here is the casting post from Reebok: Looking for Caucasian and Hispanic women between the ages of 22-45 to be featured in their 2011 worldwide campaign for Easy Tone shoes.  If you meet the following criteria, we would love to invite you to our casting the first week in September!

• Attractive, physically fit and toned.  Great legs and rear end a plus.
• Fitness and/or physical activity plays an important role in your life.
• You have an interesting personality or an inspiring story to share…are you a fabulous Mom, business woman or hard working student?

Rate- The fees are still being determined, but it will be a very fair financial compensation.

To Submit- Please send a current photo (if you have a body shot terrific, but not necessary) with your name, phone number, and email address to:  cece@dragonflypartners.com.   Also include a brief summary about yourself and how you may be an inspiration to other women by making fitness/physical activity an important part of your life.

We will contact you regarding the casting date and time, eligibility will be determined by the casting team.

Good Luck!

Here are my top 5 tips for getting back on track:
1) Plan! You know the saying that those who fail to plan, plan to fail? Well this is definitely true when it comes to your diet. Plan your weekly meals and exercise routine. Be prepared with healthy foods and don’t wait until hunger sets in to grab a bite to eat.

2) Portion! Watch your portion sizes. See how much you would normally choose and then cut it back at each meal. Using smaller plates can make a big difference in your food volume.

3) Write It Down! A food diary may be time consuming but it’s a great way to stay on track. It’s the times you don’t want to write down that you most need to. You may see some surprising trends in your eating when you see it on paper.

4) Weigh In! Now you may be surprised to hear me say that you should weigh in daily or weekly as I am not usually one to be a slave to numbers on the scale. But if your weight is creeping up, it may be the reminder to keep you in check so there are no surprises when you don’t fit in to your jeans.

5) Accountability! Join a workout or group where you are held accountable. Even a workout partner is great! You can’t make up an excuse to skip a workout when someone is waiting for you!

Your exercise and eating behaviors will sway from time to time, season to season. Do your best to avoid drastic extremes on either side as your body truly wants to keep a state of homeostasis. Extreme weight losses or gains are worse for your body than maintaining a higher weight. Be good to yourself and realize that you will feel your best when you are consitent in your health routine!

~Be a “Shade Chaser”: If your workouts are outside, take advantage of the shade provided by trees or outdoor structures. The difference in the heat between direct sunlight and a shaded area can be profound.

~Dress Down: Light colored and moisture wicking materials can make a big difference! Don’t be shy about taking out those shorts and tank tops…show off the fitness you’ve gained from your workouts!

~Drench Yourself: Inside and out; water needs to be your best friend this summer: sprayers, misters, iced wash cloths, iced water bottles, etc. Many times we down play the importance of water, when you are exercising in the heat, water is crucial to cooling you down.

Prepare to stay cool this month…it will make a big difference in your workout intensity and enjoyment.

• Shelby Rodriguez, the 2009 Mom on a Mission winner, who successfully halted harmful tar roofing applicators in her community. Read her inspirational story.
• Lisa Frack who is with Family Forward Oregon, Environmental Working Group, and Activistas. Lisa has a background in grassroots activism, a masters degree in public policy, and a strong belief that all children can and should be free from harmful toxic chemicals.
• Robyn O’Brien who is author of “The Unhealthy Truth,” founder of the Allergy Kids Foundation and has appeared in the New York Times as “food’s Erin Brockovich”, in Forbes Women as one of “20 Inspiring Women to Follow on Twitter”, in SHAPE as one of Ten Women Shaping the World, and by the Discovery Channel’s Planet Green as a “Visionary”.

RSVP for your chance to win great prizes!

4:45 a.m. Alarm Goes Off
Gremlin: “Seriously, shut that thing off and go back to sleep!”
Goddess: “This is your only hour of the day for you. Don’t miss it. Get some coffee and you’ll feel good that you got up. You will not regret it”.

5:15 Doing Yoga DVD in my living room. I fall as I don’t have the balance to do the exercise.
Gremlin: “Oh my god. You call yourself a fitness professional? Why can’t you do this? You’re pathetic!”
Goddess: “It’s ok. You might not be able to do this now but you will be able to if you keep trying. Just think about how proud you’ll be when you accomplish this pose!”

5:30 I am not able to accomplish the Crane Yoga Pose. I’ve never been able to.
Gremlin: “Oh my god! You call yourself a fitness professional? Why can’t you do this? You are so weak!”
Godddess: “Don’t be so hard on yourself. You can’t expect to do this if you’re inconsistent in your practice. I bet you could learn this if you had someone help you”.

6:00 a.m Sitting in meditation.
Gremlin: “Oh my god! You can’t still your mind for two seconds. You’ve thought about work, kids, your weekend…………………. How can you teach this to anyone else if you can’t do it?”
Goddess: “Do not judge your mind for wandering. That’s what a mind does. Just gently bring it back. Maybe you can still your mind for a minute. Tomorrow might be a little longer. Keep working on it and you will get better. Just being still must be good for you”.

Ok, you get the picture! Which voice do you think is going to help me? My Gremlin does NOT help me lead the life that I want to live. So knock your Gremlin off and nurture your Goddess! The words you choose, whether from your mouth or your head, are very powerful. Choose wisely!

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