So it's been three weeks of working out with Kettlebody by Brook for 6 days a week. Now, before you go and say that you don't see any changes, keep in mind that I have already been through this program once. Now that I am the "host", I just want to share and help motivate others. Also.... in 5 more weeks I want to see some ABS!
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A few years ago I changed the name of my blog. When I first began blogging it was our last name. Ya know, the traditional "The XX Family". Shortly after I had Kyah I thought it would probably be better to do away with the name and come up with something a bit more catchy and something that wasn't so personal.
After going over a list of fun names with the hubs, he slowly crossed them off the list one by one until I didn't have anything left. Leave it to the hubs right?! You don't ever see him on here blogging do you. Yea, that's what I thought.
I sat in my chair for a few more minutes {in silence since my heart was shattered} and started brain storming again. I remembered my husband telling me that he was known at work as "B Dub". Our last name is long and boring, but because it begins with a "W" it deemed a suitable fit.
That my friends is the simple story of the name "Life in the Dub Lane". Bare with me, that's not the funny part.
In our new neighborhood we are known as the "Dubs" simply because it's much more fun and flows off the tongue much easier than the real name does. I also have "The Dub Lane Kettlebell Fitness Challenge" going on and my business name is "Dub Lane Designs". See all that Dubage?
So the other day, I meet a lady. We are talking and then we get to the point of sharing names. Yes, people. I told her my last name is Dubs. While I guess it's not completely unheard of, I can't believe that I am beginning to think my last name is Dubs. I mean, it goes further than that. When looking at Monogram items {ie: coffee mugs, etc} I have caught myself not one, not two, but multiple times looking for the letter "D".
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We are done with Week One!!!! Whew! There are 40 ladies still in the group and my guess is that 38 are still going strong. We may lose a few this next week but as I have said all along, only the strong will survive!!! Our motto, "Make excuses, or make progress" is living up to it's word. I so wish that everyone could witness the amazing support and encouragement that this group of ladies has to offer. It's unbelievable. I'll admit, I have even shed a few tears as they encourage one another. Today everyone is posting their progression photos and reports to share with us how they did during their first week. Most are down .5" to 1" and have lost a healthy 1 lb. -2 lb.
While most are leaving their stats over in our Group, a few will be sharing via blog. They are writing on their own blogs and linking back to mine. It's not mandatory that they girls link up each week so don't worry if you do not see them.
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I can not believe that I just typed that title, but it's true. We celebrated Kyah's 2nd Birthday this past Saturday. We traveled to Dallas for Labor Day weekend and had a small family party for him. I'll be honest, the only decor that I took was what could fit in a plastic tote. He will have another bigger birthday party on the 17th. That one will be at home so it will make things easier.
Here are a few pictures from his "Family Party". I stuck with the colors Orange, Teal and Lime. Seems to be a trend for Kyah this last year. They are the same colors used in his room as well as the color of his personal dishes, etc.
Anyway, back on subject. Here are a few photos from this past weekend.
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With 43 participants, we have officially begun the Dub Lane Kettlebell Fitness Challenge. Each participant has successfully posted their before picture and completed their progression report. Each progression report includes the same information as mine listed below. Our Facebook group is set to secret {don't try and search it, you will not find us}. Due to the personal information posted, many participants will stay in the group and will not venture out and link to my blog. However, there have been a few that are interested in participating publicly.
Here is my "before" picture and my "before" report. Each week you will see a Progression Photo and a Progression Report posted on my blog. I do hope that you will follow along and provide encouragement to the girls.
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