For the past 8 days I have been traveling across the west in a Yukon XL with my husband and four kids.
Insanity?
Yes!
We have spent slightly over 65 hours driving since last Saturday and even more hours than that cooped up together in hotel rooms.
Insanity?
Yes!
24 meals in restaurants with a one year old, three year old and two almost tweens is, well,
Insanity!
Listening to 65 hours of children’s movies including Yo Gabba Gabba, Dora, and Mario and Sonic episodes is beyond, well,
Insanity!
I know you are wondering if everyone made it back in one piece or if I left anyone behind?
We are all alive and in one piece.
Insanity! I know!!
I’ve been home a little over an hour and I’ve stepped on the scale.
Insanity?
Yes!
I was expecting to gain a specific amount and I did gain that much granted that was after I ate all day and had finished a sit down at home dinner. I realized that we are completely insane to jump in a car and drive through Nebraska, Wyoming twice, Montana from the south to the North and again west to the east, half way through Washington, and South Dakota west to the east and down to the border of Nebraska. We stopped by to say hi to our family and then headed up to eat lunch with Hanan, Andrea and Shelloy. I had several other framily and friends I could have visited a long the way, but this trip was total burn out.
What is my plan?
Insanity!
On Monday morning I will dive into Insanity as part of a Beach Body Challenge Group. If you have done the 2 week challenges then you don’t have to shy away from Insanity. I will be starting a modified Paleo eating challenge with a Facebook friend, Jenny, with the modification of Shakeology. I will be walking/running 4miles or biking 10 miles or doing the elliptical 45 minutes a day. I will be journaling not only my food but my feelings. I will be floating away with my water intake.
I have an insane amount of catching up to do!
If you are interested in joining my next Challenge Group just post below, tweet me @mnmspecial, or send me an email. I will give you details on how to get registered. You don’t have to be doing Insanity. There are plenty of other programs like P90X, Tai Cheng, ChaLean Extreme, Les Mills Pump, Brazil Butt Lift, or TurboFire to name just a few. If you are ready to go right now then head over to my independent coach page MNMSpecial and click join, then let me know you did, so I can add you to my group if you would like more accountability (there is no charge to click join).
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So happy to see you all made it back okay! I’m so glad we had the chance to meet in person too =)
I’m so glad you were able to make it to lunch! Maybe next time we can leave the kids behind so we can do a girls night out or something
You’re awesome!!
I am so happy you all made it back in one piece
Good luck this week w. the new diet, workout plan & h2o intake. I am currently floating away!
Thanks! I can’t wait to float away again and use my own bathroom, lol.
Girlfriend, you are brave! I adore you and your supermom powers! I can’t wait to see your results from insanity! It seems a little too insane for me so for now I will stick with my walk at home DVDs and Zumba! Get it girl!
Insanity is a bit insane, lol. If you want to join for accountability you are more than welcome
Wow…insanity!!! lol! Good luck getting back into a water and fitness routine, I know you will rock it out!
Thanks Ashley. Starting is great but sticking to it is hard.
Wow! I applaud your awesomeness with my hands, my kids’ hands, and every pair of hands I can picture to come up with a friggin’ standing ovation!! I am really loving your travel stories and look forward to more!
Thanks Jenny! That feels good
So sweet.
First, yes that is all very insane. I have a hard time just 4 hours in the car when they are awake. We don’t have any movies. Just the shrill of screams and annoyances! I can’t even begin to imagine. But take a deep breath you are home now. It’s all over….you are ok….just breath. I love you girl! Keep kicking lunges and taking names.
We might have made it without the TV, but I’m so glad we didn’t have to test that out, lol. Its time to kick it into gear now. Lunging away baby!
Sounds…insane!! Just like you said! Good luck with your challenge – you’re going to do great!
Thanks Sarah…hopefully this time is the charm.
I sympathize with the traveling. I just did that this summer with my teen and tween from Florida to NY and back. Good luck on Insanity!!!
Traveling in a car cross country is not my idea of fun anymore, but it was way cheaper than flying, lol. Thanks.
Insanity? yes.. but probably memories made forever! (and it could have been worse, it could have been the Wiggles)
LOL, the Wiggles. I would think Barney or Teletubbies would be worse. Hopefully a few of them remember it
Okay, lady… when is the next challenge group? I tried to sign up with a coach for this month but she rarely responded to my emails. Could you send me the deets?
Can’t wait to see what you do crazy gal.
Have a great week and so glad all went well with the trip. You are amazingly brave!!
Sweet! SO excited to have you on board. You’re in my test group so feedback will be really appreciated
What was the purpose of your trip? It almost looked like you were moving AGAIN. I am surprised I survived 900 miles in a car with my family and my parents – yo are much braver than me
LOL, we were looking at moving again, but changed our minds after we got out there. We are staying for a bit longer.
Wow, good for you! Sounds like a fun trip and a great challenge ahead of you!
Thanks. I’m glad I am not making that trip again anytime soon, lol.
Oh my gosh! I can’t imagine being in a car for that long without kids LOL I am not a long driving kind of person! I just joined the Sistahood & wanted to stop by & say hi
Thanks for stopping by
I look forward to getting to know you better.
Being a car that long is crazy, lol.
Good luck with the challenge! I’m sure you’ll rock it!
Thanks Kammie!
thanks for sharing those photos glad the vacation went well good luck with the diet changes
Thanks Lorrie
A certain amount of insanity can be liberating. It’s the normal stuff that will drive you nuts!
Think of the memories you made that are priceless. Good for you!
Very wise words Jeanie!