Saturday, September 26, 2015

The Color Vibe

The Color Vibe 5k
9-26-15
Jacksonville, NC

Here we are! I had signed myself and Jordan up to run this one together. Brie was going to volunteer to be at a color station with my friend, Megan. Brie really wanted to run the race, so I gave her my bib and I got to volunteer with my dude and Megan!

Waiting for our ride to pick us up and take us to our station!

Lord help me! This child just can't contain himself. He found some purple and put it all over himself and the race hasn't even started! Plus, we are the GREEN station!

What happens then you are tossing green at all the people passing by! Yep, you are covered in green! I think we all look like the Grinch!

Brie has arrived at our station! Hello Child! Don't get to crazy!

Color Selfie!

Yep, she's got colored legs!

PINK BOMBS! RUN!

Almost done! Listening to Jams and Having Fun! Thats what the Color Vibe is about!

Selfie! Teens and their selfies!

She said her arms looked like Jaw Breakers and I needed to take a photo!

What a fun day! Jordan was done and did not want to take a photo with us cool kids!

If you ever get the chance to volunteer at a color run, you will have a blast! It was so much fun tossing green all over people as they ran by. Be sure to follow the rules and don't toss it in people's faces. I hate when that happens to me. I won't want that in my face or ears! Be courteous to the runners! Volunteering is also great for students. You can get some volunteer hours in and you're helping your community while having fun!

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Chum Run Obstacle Course

Chum Run 2.5 miles
Sept. 12, 2015
Atlantic Beach, NC 
Time: 1:30

 
Who is ready for the obstacle course? We are!

My friend Megan came across this run a few weeks prior to the event. We signed up and here we are! Ready to run the beach!

 
The Course Map and Obstacles!





 

 
Warm Ups before the Race!


Wow! That was a hard race. I've never run on the beach prior to this. It was a bit brutal. The current in the water was bad, so no Buoy Buster - we had to do what is listed for people who were no doing the water - "Failure Penalty". I'm not a burpee's kind of person, so I always skip those.

Megan and I stayed together until we go to station 2. Then I told her to go on. She runs the beach and I don't. I said you just go on. Don't wait for me. I pretty much walked to each station. Like I said, I don't run on the beach, so this way hard for me to do. My legs got a serious workout just walking and doing the obstacles.

I completed everything except the wall "Dune Hopper". The wall was too much of an incline that I wasn't able to pull myself up on their rope. So I walked around them. I attempted it once.

Overall, it was a fun race. I had a good time and met a fellow runner who was also walking. I found out she also did the Princess Half Marathon this year in Disney. So we chatted between obstacles.

We encouraged each other until the end! It's always nice to meet other runners who are at your pace and you can stick with them! I always try to find someone who is my speed if possible. 


Yes, this was a hard one, but it was a lot of fun. I'll do it again next year! It was exciting to be part of their First Annual race! Hopefully, next year we'll be able to actually swim in the water!



Be sure to click the link above to stay informed about next years race!




Wednesday, August 19, 2015

My Thrive Story

 
My Thrive Story
August  19, 2015

 
June 27, 2015                                      August 19, 2015



Hello! I’m Delina Sorrels and I live in North Carolina. This is my Le-Vel Thrive Story!

I’m a mom to 2 great kids who are 15 and 7. I also help care for my niece who is 2 and my nephew who is 7. I coach competitive cheerleading and tumbling, as well as coach high school cheerleading. I make vinyl decals and gifts. I’m also a product reviewer. On top off all that, I’m a runner and I love running in races! I run all over the place non-stop. As you can see, I’m an exhausted mom who somehow makes everything run smoothly in our lives. I’m constantly going to all 4 corners of the earth at once. So you can say that I’m a busy mom.

I met Sandi Guillory back in May this year. She had messaged me on facebook to make a few personalized acrylic keyrings. We talked acrylics and vinyls online for a few days. After about 4 days of Facebook message chatting, She then asked me if I’d ever heard of Le-Vel Thrive.  So of course, I was curious as to what it was. I asked what it was and she told me and got me on a phone call. I loved her excitement about talking about Thrive. I was still skeptical about Thrive, but I also got excited about it because of her excitement. I probably would not have gotten on the phone with her had she not been chatting with me prior too. I don’t usually get on the phone with some stranger to try and sell me some product. But Sandi made a personal connection with me and I was comfortable chatting with her on the phone. She never made me feel obligated into listening to her story or buying anything. She just said let me know when you are ready! Had we not made that personal connection prior to the phone call, I’m pretty sure that I would not be here today!

Sandi said she offered 3 day trial packs for $25. I had wanted to give it a try, but ended up with an unexpected flat tire and just didn’t have the money. So she said she would give it to me for free if I’d post on social media about it and your experience. I said sure! So began my new adventure!

I gave my 3 day trial pack a go and was amazed at how awesome it was and how I felt like I was 20 again, I’m 34 by the way! My body felt great! So on day 2 I decided to become a promoter! I couldn’t believe it! I needed this product in my life! My body felt great, I wasn’t tired mid-day and I woke up refreshed!

At first, I just did not have the money to get my first $200 pack. I had a $220 speeding ticket I had to pay. There went the money I had saved up for my Thrive. So, I did a yard sale! I made $99! So since I made $99, my husband gave me the rest to put on the credit card to get me started!

I started my first real month a few weeks after I had initially joined as a promoter. I had gone about 3 weeks without Thrive after my 3 day trial pack and went back to my old way of feeling terrible, taking naps mid-day, just not feeling my best. I was so thankful to have started my 1st month!

At Day one I was starting to feel great! Getting that Thrive back into my system!

At Day 3 we left from NC to Arkansas for our family vacation to see my husband family. We drove and it was so easy to use Thrive in the car! Even though I’m on day 3, my legs did not bother me sitting for 20 hours in the car and neither did my back!

At Day 10 I was feeling fantastic! I was able to get my 5 mile run complete with no leg discomfort or low back discomfort! Getting up at 6am in not a problem! I’m also not wanting to layout on the floor from exhaustion! This is amazing! I was ready to take on the day without being tired!

As of today, I’m at week 7 of my 8 week Thrive Experience! I am loving that I can wake up refreshed in the morning. I don’t feel tired still. I fall asleep quickly at night. I’m down 8 lbs and several inches! I’m constantly told how good I look and that I’ve lost so much weight, even though I haven’t really lost that much. I’d been at a plateau for nearly a year with my weight and nothing was helping! I don’t have those minor aches and pains from coaching. I feel that I’m more productive as a parent! I want to be the best parent I can be and be a healthier parent for my kids and Thrive helps gives me that! My mood is great also! My kids and husband say that I’m more calm and not over reacting like I usually do! They like me better as the happy mom and not the crazy mom!

If I had not met Sandi, I’d still be in my same old rut and just going through life surviving the day.  Now I’m Thriving and Living a Happier Life!

I can’t thanks Sandi enough for coming into my life and sharing her experience with Thrive and sharing Thrive with me! Not only is Sandi my upline, but she’s also an amazing friend!  Thank you Sandi!

So that is my story and I hope everyone enjoyed it! If you want to join Thrive, check out my link above and sign up for a free NO OBLIGATION account! Contact me and Lets Chat!

Monday, July 27, 2015

Week 4 of Thrive!

Week 4 of Thrive!
July 27, 2015

I'm down 4 lbs total in 1 month. Its been exactly 1 month since I started doing Thrive!



So excited to share my 1 month experience on Thrive! So far I've noticed that my knees no longer hurt during or after my runs! WHAT! Yes! I'm so excited! I also haven't had any shin splints! Good Bye KT Tape! It's been great knowing you, but I don't need you anymore!

I coach competitive cheerleading and tumbling. I pick up kids who are as big as myself. My shoulders usually bother me, but not any more! I've have no shoulder pain over the past few weeks. No more heating pad for me! 

I've lost 4 lbs so far in a month! I'm stoked about that! I'm really excited because we've been on vacation for 2 1/2 weeks, then I had 2 coaches conferences to attend and I have ate like crap and haven't ran since before we left for Arkansas. So loosing 4 pounds in a month is exciting to me! I can't wait to see what the next month holds for me since I am now home, eating healthy again, and running!

I've noticed that I've got more patience with the kids. They drive me crazy! We don't have kids around us that are my kids ages, so they mainly just have each other! 7 years old and 15 years old, it's hard for them to get along for a long period of time! But I'm more patient and thats always a bonus!

I see the inches coming off! I keep having people ask me if I lost weight and how good I'm looking! That gets me excited! My goal weight is 160. For my height, I'm suppose to be between 170 and  150. So my goal is in between! I can do this! I know I'll never be the skinny kid I was in high school, but I can be the healthier me at a healthier weight!

So many results! I can't wait to see what the next month will bring me! This is exciting!!!

I finally got the hubby on the Thrive bandwagon! He needs it! He wants to loose weight and get healthy and this is it! I'm so excited that he has started this journey too! It always helps when you have your partner doing this with you!

One thing I love about Thrive is that if you get 2 friends to join you, you can get it free! I'm getting it FREE Folks! Yes! FREE! Ask me about it!!!

Still curious about Thrive? Check out my website! Sign up for a FREE account with no obligations!

Friday, July 3, 2015

Thrive Day 7

Thriving Day 7
July 3, 2015


Up at 7am, did my Thrive this morning. I had planned on running this morning but those hills yesterday put a hurting on my knees. I run flat ground and out here is just nothing but hills. So my body isnt use to running up and down hills on gravel and I cant really train for it. 

Besides all that, I felt amazing all day. My body is feeling great too! Sure, my knees hurt a bit climbing stairs, but its no big deal. 

One of the biggest changes I have noticed this far is that when I'm ready for bed, I read about 1 page of my book and I'm out cold. That never happens. I usually read anywhere from 7 pages to a whole chapter before I pass out. So I'm loving that I can lay down and actually fall asleep quickly. I was in bed about 10:30 last night. 

Another thing I have noticed is that I wake up naturally about 7am and I'm awake. I'm not drowsy and making myself get up and dragging along. I wake up and ready to go for the day! I love that feeling. I'm productive and feel great!

I use to feel tired and run down all the time and since I have been on Thrive, I am feeling amazing! Who wants to feel great everyday? I do!

Are you ready to starting Thriving??? 

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Thrive Day 5

Thrive Day 5
July 1, 2015


I think I passed out around mid-night last night in the front seat. Its a 20 hour drive to Arkansas. The truck wasn't a bad ride at all. 

I woke up about 5am. Normally I would take my Thrive as soon as I woke up but didnt have any water up front. It was all in the cooler in the truck bed. 

I snoozed on and off for a bit and talked to Brandon while he drove. 

I finally got to take my vitamins and shake and put on my patch about 8am. I love the taste of the shake! My favorite part of the system!

I usually don't sleep or nap in the truck, but the grumble of the truck puts me out. I cant sleep because I cant get comfortable. Then my back, neck and shoulder hurt. No pain today!

Made it to Brandon's dads house and been hanging out and chatting! I have felt great all day!

I'm going to Thank Thrive for having a pain free ride from NC to Arkansas. I can't usually handle long rides without hurting a bit. No pain! So excited!!!

We went to Florida earlier this year for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (read my posts here about it). I wish I had Thrive back then. Between the truck ride there and back and then 3 days of Universal Studios, and 3 days of races, my body took a week to recover. 

If you are a runner, I highly recommend Thrive! I'm not here for a sales pitch at all! I dont even care about making a commission check! My blog is to share my story and my journey! I hope you'll join me in this adventure!! You wont regret your decision to join!

Dont forget! If you get 2 friends to join, you get it FREE! Yes, FREE! 



Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Thrive Day 4

Thrive Day 4
June 30, 2015


I had planned to do Tabata this morning before our trip to Arkansas, but my friend who teaches the class has the flu along with her 2 little girls. 

Up at 7am, doing my Thrive and feeling really good. Well its packing day and travel day. I've got laundry and cleaning od the house, as well as packing. We leave this evening. 

I got everything done and we hit the road about 8pm. Kids packed and loaded!

Finally passed out around mid-night in the front seat. 

I made sure I packed my 3 part system in my shaker and had it in the front seat for in the morning. 

I dont get very excited about much, but I am excited about Thrive and I look forward to having it everyday! I love it and it has totally changed my life. 

I'm a horrible sales person but Thrive is AMAZING! 

If you check out my blog post about my 3-Day Trial Pack, its loaded with a lot of information! Dont look at it as a price tag! Its a life style change!

Stop surviving day to day and start Thriving everyday! Live a long and Happy Life! Wouldnt you want to be around for your kids and grandkids? I know I do!