You dream of your BIG DAY since you are a little girl. I get it. I'm with ya! I did too. When you think of your wedding you think of that big day, not the planning, time consumed to prep, and money spent and bumps along the way when you change venues, change your date, move the wedding up by MONTHS! Yep thats me too. Heres a little back story.
Engaged on Memorial Day 2014 my now hubby both agreed that we wanted a laid back, fall barn wedding. We wanted to get married in the church where his parents and sister married. GREAT FIRST STEPS. We did have one disagreement, the year. I was sure I could get a dress, plan the wedding, get it ALL done by fall of that year! (like less than 5 months away!) Still to this day I think I could have done it!! :) But with marriage comes compromise and I compromised. He wanted it to be done right and didn't feel it needed to be rushed. So there we set the date.. September 26, 2015. But wait... I'm already married so how did that change!?? Here's the catch. Winter of 2014 was not looking good for his grandma Peter. She was going downhill and fast. She played a huge role in his life and we knew in reality that she probably wasn't going to make it to the wedding if it was a whole 2 seasons away. So me.. just ready to be married.. and having some issues with size of the guest list fitting into our barn venue at the time anyway, and my dad not thrilled with the date being a farmer, I started thinking, what if we moved the wedding up for Grandma!? He thought I was crazy! Said there was no way, shape, or form that he was moving the wedding up that far, and icing on the cake he said," I don't want a Winter wedding!! " Ok... so now what to do. I do what I'm good at, plan it out, make it visual for him, calm him down and tell him I got this all taken care of, and that I can't walk down the isle my myself. I also talked to other family and friends to bounce around ideas, opinions and look at options. At this point I had the big stuff already planned out. It was just finding a date that all parties involved had an open date. The biggest issue was Venue. We went from having a barn/outdoor reception to January-March wedding options. In Iowa outdoor just isn't going to happen!!! I looked and looked. I found our venue. Gates Hall in Nevada. They had 2 dates that we could have. January 31st and March 21st. I ran these dates by Dave. Keep in mind its like October/November at this time frame. He finally agreed to March 21st. Good thing we didn't do January 31st because we had a mega Ice storm/blizzard that whole day and next!! So now all of a sudden we went from getting married almost a year away to getting married in a few months! That puts a lot of stress on the budget. Here we were thinking we had all this time to slowly pay for things and then all the sudden BAM things need paid for like right now!! My salon was BUSY during the holidays, but once january comes is a slump! Everyone is just in before the holidays to get their fresh new hair cuts and colors. Thankfully I had beachbody in my life and January 1st is HUGE for Fitness, weight loss, New Years Resolutions! Being that I was helping people gain control of their health and fitness, ridding their bodies of Christmas goodies, and being their accountability partner I was able to help multiple ladies reach goals, and get that much closer to their goals. With helping people comes pay checks every week. The more people you help the more money you make. Being that I was helping quite a few I was able to pay for my photographer/pictures, my DJ, some of the decorative things, my new boots, (Yes i wore boots, no heels for this girl), bachelor/bachelorette party bus, and some of the venue, ALL with my beachbody income. Thank the Lord for that because I wasn't paying for things with a credit card. I had extra income that could go twards my wedding. Yes we did have great family. We by no means paid for all our wedding or even half that really. My parents were great, Dave's mom pitched in, Dave helped out. We are blessed with a great support system. We were getting closer and closer and we were scared if Gma Dorothy was even going to make it to the wedding in March! Unfortunately she didn't. :( She was about 40 some days short of the wedding. We moved on and had the wedding on March 21st. Ik she was still watching down on us that day, and I think it was her stubborn Dane, other parents and grandparents who were watching down on us that day who gave us such a great day!! We had PERFECT weather! Mid 60's, Sunny, slight breeze, and green grass with buds on the trees. :) Theres somethings you just know. Yep that was suppose to happen today. The nice weather gave us that validation that all the people we love were with us on that special day. Once the wedding was over it was nice to enjoy and not be stressed out about money. Didn't have to get a loan, no credit cards were involved in paying for the wedding and that in itself is a huge relief. If you or someone you know needs the extra income about what is coaching. If its right for them, and how they can make their dreams reality. I'd love to talk to you. Now I'm paying off student loan debt, working on our house salon project, and eventually saving for children so when the time comes I can have a full maternity leave! :) You were made for more. Don't keep being in debt with the same ol same ol. Do something to take action and I promise you coaching is one of the most rewarding things because you are helping so many people in online accountability support groups get control of their health and fitness, gain confidence, lose that weight they've been holding on to for so long. Its a huge reward to get that txt message, or email telling you they are so excited because they feel better than they have ever felt, lost 10+ pounds in 21 days and have control of their eating habits. Very rewarding!! If you want in on the next accountability group contact me in the HOME page and I will help you too get on track!!!
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Unanswered Prayers
Today I was going throughan old tub of mine full of stuff and I found old crumpled up journal pages where I had wrote my prayers down. (If I pray in my head I get easily distracted with what else I need to do... If I write them on paper it makes me think, focus, and brain dump into prayer.) Reading them makes me go back to that time frame a few years ago of stressed, not sleeping , not hungry, heating where I was at that point in my lifepersonally and career wise. I remember thinking ugh if God would just answer this one prayer, my life would be so much better right now. It's funny how things don't work out, and its funny how in the perfect moment it does. It's been a wild few years but re reading all these prayer pages makes me thankful for Gods unanswered prayers because in the mist of all the praying, God has blessed me with bigger and better in my life than what at the time I had planned for myself.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Shave less this Summer
I don't know about you but no matter what the time of year I could shave EVERY SINGLE DAY!! Blaaaaa..... Literally I could shave in the morning and by the afternoon I have what I call "rough pricklies" and feel the need to shave again. Ugh.. Gross I know.
I'm lazy in the shaving department, so I'm up to try almost everything to simplify my morning routine. Nair... One big sales pitch that in my experience doesn't work. Being an esthi Ik I could wax.. But letting the hair get pretty long so it attaches to the wax doesn't sound appealing in the summer. No way am I getting lazer... talk about expensive and OUCH!! They say lazor feels like getting snapped in every single pore with a rubberband. NO THANK YOU I think I will just continue to shave!
DIY has become huge from every home improvement project to homemade hair, skin, and nail solutions.
Becoming more aware of what's really in all the products we use I've started slim picking certain products for the more organic, natural option. I've tried this option last night to see if it really works and I think it does! Now let me clarify. You still have to shave! It's not some quick fix that eliminates leg hair for weeks on end.. no! But it definatly makes my legs smoother and softer for longer.
Use oil as your shaving cream.
Scrub:
1 1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Oil
3 tablespoons Lemon or Lime Juice
Also recommended was (20 drops) Lemon Essential Oil but I didn't have that oil on hand so I opted for the Lemon juice instead
Followed by coconut oil as my lotion because Coconut Oil has lots of moisturizing properties.
Try it out and tell me what you think.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Coaching Success Stories
Personal Stories that made me pull the trigger to being a coach and taking my business to the next level. I hope that you can connect with these stories like I did and join me as a coach and share your own journey.
6 figures in 3 years
From Sinking Debt to Sales Diva
FIghting for her life
Depressed to Success
Why NOT become Beachbody Coaching?
6 figures in 3 years
From Sinking Debt to Sales Diva
FIghting for her life
Depressed to Success
Why NOT become Beachbody Coaching?
What workout is right for YOU!?
Have in mind what Workout is for you but want to be for sure? Videos are in ABC order :)
21DAYFIX
21DayFixEXTREME
BodyBEAST
BraxilianBUTTlift
ChaleneEXTREME
FOCUS T25
INSANITY
LESMILLS COMBAT
P90X
PiYo
TurboJAM
TurboFIRE
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Heal aches and pains naturally
Recently I got this big bump on the bottom of my foot, right below the pink toe. When I was in shoes, I was fine but when I was bare foot I found myself walking on the inside of that foot because of the bump and pain when stepping on it. I also admit I think it was self inflicted. Its finally summer so I've been barefoot, in flip flops and shoes that are plain and simple....NOT GOOD for my feet. Being on my feet all day in the salon Ik..Ik.. I should be in tennis shoes all the time. But come on... cute maxi dresses/ skirts just can not be worn with tennis shoes!
So I did what I always did and asked mom exactly what she thought it was. I knew it had to deal with the muscles/tendons in my foot and leg. Not sure if it was tight or I over stretched those muscles and tendons doing something. I do know from the massage training I've had, where the issue is giving you pain usually isn't the exact cause of your problem. The problem stems from somewhere else in your body and where you feel pain is because of other reasons.
That leads me then to my doctor.. Young Living Essential Oils cabinet. My cabinet since I'm married is more like a drawer of 4 main oils I use that my mom gave me. She has tons. I need more. I just haven't had the issues to need them every day.
After work I would put
1. Valor
2. Lavender
3. Peppermint
(in that order)
(in that order)
on my foot and up my leg. There were days that I would forget and the next day I would remember again to rub them in daily because my foot would really hurt again. Now I can say that a month later and consistent use of oils, I am completely pain free. Rubbing those three oils on the bump, around my toes, following the tendons and muscles to my heal, up and around my ankle, and up my calf muscles complete took care of my issue.
You will find out I don't like taking meds. No matter what it is I'm not going to the doctor unless I'm in mega pain. I wasn't given some pain meds that hide the pain but don't fix the issue that will flair up again a month later.
I believe 100% in the use of Young Living Essential Oils. :)
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Building life long friendships
2 of my Shoppe Favorites
1. The Lano Company Brush Set- Soft, non shedding bristles. Perfect for the natural girl
2. Evolution Straightener- Ceramic plates, good plate size for both short and long hair, adjustable temperature, pivot plates for curling
For every day use and weddings these brushes have been my favorite brand so far... that doesn't mean I might not try something new in the future.
From personal and client use I like how the Evolution straightener makes the hair feel soft and straightens hair quickly.
Quick Breakfast
Being a hairstylist I'm always on someone else's clock. This is a quick easy way to still get my breakfast and it be a healthy choice.
Handful of Strawberries
half a banana
2 handfuls of ice
1 cup water/or skim milk
Vanilla Shakeology
Mindset is EVERYTHING.
Can you agree with me that your mindset is the hardest thing to control!?
I started to follow very successful people and what they do everyday that makes them successful. One thing they do is gain control of their mindset by personal development every single day. So I started reading the books they were reading, and listening to the podcasts they were listening too. If tthey learned something from these books/podcast and have become as successful as they are... and are willing to share what they are doing it must work, right!? Below are some of my favorite podcasts, and books that I've listened to so far.
Favorite Personal and Business Podcasts:
I got the audio book from ITUNES
I got the audio book from ITUNES
Fun fact about me: I hate reading books... Audible is my best friend!
Butt Burner!
Sneak Peak into 21DayFixExtreme.
Every body part is getting worked especially the booty.
Weighted sumo squat.
Balanced leg lift.
Burpes.
Burn booty burn!
Happy to be Alive.
Last night's end to the day could have been so much more, but a headache got in the way of the final things I wanted to accomplish yesterday.
Monday's are my day off. Aren't days off suppose to be fun, lounge around, stay in pj's all day kinda days!? Unless.. its winter time and I'm in hibernation mode that day off isn't so much of a day off as it is my get EVERYTHING that I didn't get done last week, and get EVERYTHING I want done for this week done day. But, because of my headache I was in bed by 8! That NEVER happens. The blessing behind going to bed that early was being wide awake and ready to start my day by 6:30 am.
It was a chilly morning but I made my morning smoothie (recipe below) and decided I just wanted to sit out on the deck and watch the sun come up, birds chirp, and the chilly spring breeze. Sunrises make me happy. Getting to just Sit. Enjoy. Think about my upcoming day made me happy. As I get older I realize to be thankful for the little things. This was nothing much. It lasted only 15 minutes, but it got me going in the right direction for the day.
Smoothie Recipe:
1 cup Cashew Milk
1 cup ice
1 package Vanilla Shakeology
handful of large strawberries
Blend & Enjoy!
Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Recipe:
2 kiwi
5 strawberries
1 spoon full of Light&Fit Greek vanilla flavored yogurt
1 package Vanilla Shakeology
1 cup water
Lots of Ice (Keep in mind: Less ice=shake More ice=Smoothie)
Blend well! If you are a Shakeology user and you find your shakes to be "Chalky" or "Gritty" BLEND LONGER!!! Once I figured this out it's makes all the difference in the world.
Enjoy!!
Wondering what is Shakeology!? Click here to find out all the weight loss, health benefits, and other goodness behind this meal replacement.
Wondering where to get Shakeology? Contact me from the contact for on Home page! Email me: kyliepeterfitness@gmail.com I will tell you what you need to know and if I think it's the right choice for you!
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