Don't Compare

I hear comments from people all the time that they don't see results fast enough, or don't do well enough. I get a lot of the- I don't look like you, or I could never get to where you are. Well- guess what? I have come a LONG way from my starting point, and it isn't even fair to compare your starting point to the middle of my journey. The only person that you should compare yourself to, is you. The person you were. That is the only measurement of growth that truly matters. . 

Earn Extra Money for the Holidays

The Christmas season is hands down my favorite time of the year. However, Christmas can also get very stressful. Buying gifts for family, friends, and  co-workers can really add up quickly. Last year, Mike even went so far as to get a seasonal job at Target. This was great, but he only made $100-$150 a week after taxes. Not to mention that he slept in two 3-4 hour shifts. I only saw him a few hours a week. It was awful. This year- we are making that extra income from Beachbody. To share that with you all, I am starting a group to earn either $500, $1,000 or $2,000 before Christmas! Email me at cmsmith143@yahoo.com or friend me on facebook to join, and together we can ditch the credit cards, and make this holiday season less stressful!

The Ultimate Reset

NOTE: The Ultimate reset is currently unavailable due to low inventory. YAY! It is back! Mike and I should be starting the 28th!



My next program will be the ultimate reset, which is what Mike did. His results are posted below. Mike agreed to do it with me, and I am looking for a few more people for an accountability group.

 So what is The Ultimate Reset?  The ultimate reset is a program designed to get your inside into great shape. It is a 21 day "cleanse" that will get your body to optimal health, without depriving your body of the nutrients it needs! The Ultimate Reset will never ask your body to do anything it doesn't already know how to do. Typical cleanses do as much harm as good by starving your body of the exact nutrients it needs. On the ultimate reset you will eat better than you have in years- and fe

el good doing it!

The big benefits of The Ultimate Reset are weightloss, better sleep, better digestion, and just better overall health. Mike lost 28lbs in 21 days. And my friend Amy Kozik's husband Tim lost 14 pounds and 4% body fat. 


"After the Ultimate Reset, I felt the best that I have felt since I was a little kid. I am a HUGE meat lover, but I would consider going vegan just to feel like that every day."- Mike Garramone

"It gives you a whole new realization about the crap that you put in your body."- Mike Garramone

"I also noticed more energy and clearer skin. This step has helped to motivate me to move toward the next one - exercise."- Tim Kozik

My personal goals? 10-15lbs weightloss, clear skin AND lose the LOVE handles!

Backpacking Trip- Days 3 and 4

DAY THREE: This morning we woke up COLD. We made some coffee and oatmeal and started breaking down camp.

Trying to stay warm

John not wanting to get out of his sleeping bag

As all of our things were still wet, so we packed them in trashbags, and tried to shake the water off of the tents. This was also the morning with the most bug bites, because John and I filtered water which meant a long amount of time spent next to the river. Eventually the sun reached us (we were in a valley) and it looked like it would be a great day for hiking.

John ready to go!

Mike wondering why I am taking all of these photos

I am ready to go!

Backpacking selfie! haha

We hit the trail and enjoyed the short hike to the Rolling Creek Trailhead.

Wigwam Trail

Unfortunately, when we changed our route, we didn't really look much at the topography of our new route. BIG mistake. Rolling Creek Trail is a strenuous, rocky and steep hike. We almost lost the trail a few times, and this was not the hike to do in wet boots. 

The part that was not so steep. 

John hiking up!

Mike happy to be taking a breather!

When we got to the top, we discovered the most beautiful meadow! We stopped here to eat a snack and let some of our stuff dry in the sun! It was also up here that Mike proposed. :)

After the proposal. 

The way down the mountain was even more steep and strenuous than the hike up. We found a dead elk carcass too!

John and the bones

SKELETON!

Looking back on what we hiked down

Where is the trail?!

 When we reached the bottom, there was a river, and lots of log bridges to cross over!

John crossing the log bridge. 

Waterfall!

Finally to the bottom!

Waterfall!

We exited Lost Creek Wilderness, and continued on Rolling Creek Trail towards the Colorado Trail. 

Goodbye Lost Creek!

Trail Signage. 

We eventually met up with the Colorado Trail. This was the last trail, and we hiked about a mile in before setting up camp for the night.

where we set up camp- we never got photos of this site setup. 

Colorado Trail marker!

John near where we camped. 

This night Mike and I stayed up late to actually see the stars on the only clear night of our trip. I LOVE stargazing, so this was a really nice night for me!

DAY FOUR: We woke up really early eager to get home. We didn't even eat before breaking down camp and starting our hike.

Mike all packed and ready (and our campsite)

John just wants real food.

This is the last of the photos as none were taken on the last 15ish miles. By this point we were just done and wanted to be at home. It didn't help that this was the hottest day of our trip.  We finally made it, and my mom had dinner waiting for us in the crock pot :) Overall a fun trip and lots of quality time spent with Mike and John both!

Backpacking Trip Days 1 and 2

DAY ONE: We woke up early this day- we picked up my best friend John, and headed up to my parents house in the mountains.

Driving to the mountains

We had breakfast up there, and did some final packing.

Jeep is all loaded!

We arrived at the trailhead a bit late (ahem like 11:30-haha) but were determined to make it the 10ish miles to Refrigerator Gulch.

My jeep in its natural habitat. 

Ready to go!

Trailhead!

It was a pretty hike after we got out of the Hayman burn area, but was mostly overcast.

Day one scenic view!

Mike had stayed up really late the night before (he only got about 3 hours of sleep) so we let him sleep after we set up camp. During this time John and I spent over an hour attempting to hang the rope for the bear bag. We failed. HORRIBLY. We actually ended up waking Mike and having him do it while we "cooked" dinner. Mike passed out early that night while John and I stayed up talking :)

Mike and my tent Night one.  

John's tent and camp night one

DAY TWO: We ended up sleeping late, as it was overcast and contrary to its' name, Refrigerator Gulch is actually quite warm. It was almost eleven by the time we had camp packed up. It was around this time that we changed the plan to try to make it 20 miles that day, and went the opposite direction towards Wigwam.

Drinking instant coffee and swatting mosquitoes

A bit dehydrated

Muscles!

Ready to go!

The day was overcast, and the trail was rocky with overlooks, before going into this damp mossy forrest.

Fit couple!

Best friends at the overlook

Mossy branch forest

Approaching wigwam there are the coolest looking rocks!

John and I with the rocks!

Mike and I... before the rain

I love these rocks!

Wigwam is actually one of my favorite trails, but on this day (about four hours into hiking) when we were about a mile from the trail head, the skies OPENED up. It was a serious downpour. We stopped for a bit, but decided we were getting just as wet standing there as we would hiking. We continued on for about 2.5 miles before throwing in the towel and setting up camp near the intersection of Wigwam Trail and Rolling Creek Trail.

This is how we stay dry and still socialize.

 This night was our most cold and miserable. All of my stuff was wet, and most of John's. Mike was the only one smart enough to pack ALL of his things in ziplock bags. We made a clothesline after hanging our bearbag, but it actually made our stuff more wet.

Our poor wet clothes

This night we all stayed up talking and playing games, but it was a chilly, restless night.

Also see Days Three and Four!