Happy Christmas From The Allens!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! May you have a happy and healthy celebration with your family and friends. Remember, Drink lots of water, and fill your plate with veggies most. And enjoy yourself. 1 day off from your normal eating won't derail you from your goals! You got this!

Gift of Sight- PRK Lasik

I did it! I finally did it you guys! I will no longer have glasses swinging from my face while doing plank moves, or causing breakouts on the bridge of my nose from the plastic rubbing. I did ti! I got Lasik surgery! Sadly it wasn't the lasik I wanted but still, in the end after everything is said and done I will have the same results.

Did you know that there are different types of lasik surgery? I only knew of the traditional "flap" Lasik surgery. Where they lift a flap of your cornea do the lasers and put it back in place. Benefit: Can see the next day, super fast recover! That's what I wanted. But, it's not what happened or what I qualified for.

If you're thinking about lasik most centers will give you a free consultation to see if you are eligible for lasik and what kind. So if you have any questions about it, check with your local center. I'll be giving the info how I understand it. Oh and where did I go? I personally went through TLC Laser Eye Centers.

From what I was told is that everyone qualifies for PRK but not everyone qualifies for the flap lasik. The flap lasik requires a specific depth of the cornea in order to work correctly. If you don't have that they can't do a flap. But PRK is different. PRK is more invasive and has a longer recovery time, and longer time to see clearly. "The protective surface layer (epithelium, which is too soft to hold the laser correction, is removed. The epithelium will regrow within five days after the procedure."*  So, the way I understood it was part of the cornea was actually shaved off to do the procedure, then a clear contact lene like bandage is then applied to the eye to protect it while the cornea grows back. Sounds so horrible but, the eye is numbed prior to the procedure, and the lids are held open so there is no chance of blinking during the procedure.

What makes it challenging is that you are "legally blind" until the contact lens is removed 4-5 days later. And then, it's not all clear. PRK requires a longer "clarity of sight" time and clarity can take 4-6 months. I'm now almost 1 week out from surgery and yes i'm seeing without my glasses, but it's cloudy, like my contacts were in far too long. and still a little blurry on my distance surgery.

In the end, the results of PRK are just as good as traditional lasik, it just takes a little longer to get there. Day 2 and 3 after my surgery were the absolute worst pain wise. It was more of a sand in the eyes burning that's couldn't be fixed. I did a lot of sleeping during those days. I'll post another update as I get further along, but if you are considering lasik, get a consult. Get educated. Reach out to me and I'm happy to answer any questions of how my procedure was and how recovery is going.

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I'm A Certified Personal Trainer!

I've been studying so hard you guys for the past few months, that's a big reason why my blog has been so quiet. I can only do so many things and sadly to be able to help more, my blog took a hit. BUT!!!! I passed! I passed my Personal Training Certification! I am now a National Academy of Sports Medicine PERSONAL TRAINER, focusing on VIRTUAL TRAINING! I wanted this to be able to give more information, tools and resources, and now I can! So...just know, I'm here! You are more than welcome to join us over on my Facebook Community! We'd love to have you!

And if you are ready to start your health and fitness journey, NOW is the perfect time! Not only do you get a complete workout program, nutrition plans but you get me as your coach and mentor! Al you have to do is EMAIL me or message me over on Facebook or Instagram and let's get you started!

Healthy Holiday Habits Success Group

Do you struggle with the holidays? Staying motivated to eat right? Staying motivated to exercise daily? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Many, many people struggle this time of year. All the parties, comfort food, and the thinking that it's an all out feast day to eat whatever. What if I told you there was a better way? What if I told you that you could stay on track and still enjoy your holiday GUILT FREE? Ready to end this year strong?

November 5th, I'm hosing an exclusive Success Group. Me, sharing my tips on how I stay motivated. How I stay committed and how I stay consistent AF! And just think, if you could stay on track during the holidays, how much easier would it be the rest of the year??? THIS IS WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH!

Ready to get started? THIS MONTH ONLY there is an additional discount on our bast kit with access to a year of online streaming of all the workouts, plus you get the perfect portion container system and you get to try my favorite game changing pre workout all natural energy boosting and endurance giving drink and post workout anti-soreness drink! CLICK the link below to get started and I'll message you and get included in my success group and accountability tracking app!

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LIIFT4 At Home Workout Results

Hey guys! Great thing about tracking progress is that I get to show what programs actually do for me. Liift4 is a BRAND NEW workout program and I was part of the coach exclusive group getting early access to the program this summer.

It's a 4 day a week workout program with 32 separate workouts. Each workout is ONLY 30 minutes long. The workouts focus on lifting heavy, shredding it out with High Intensity Interval Training and then ending with core strengthening moves.

I actually gained 4 pounds doing this program. But... IT WAS 4 POUNDS OF STRAIGHT UP MUSCLE! Because I have never had visible back muscles before. I have never had the definition I have now. And I'm using heavier weights more comfortably now. I actually am using what I used to call my husbands weights.

Ladies, don't be afraid to lift weights. They help burn body fat. (Check out my 1 year progress photos to see what lifting weights and eating right has done for me!) Being strong is a blessing. It allows us to lift our babies easier. We have less aches and pains when we move. And for me, it's helped to regulate my crazy PCOS hormones and keep my periods more regular.

*Only available in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom

Not sure how to get started? CLICK HERE to get set up your year membership with access to over 700 workouts, meal plans, exclusive trainer tips, the perfect portion containers and my ultimate workout game changing, my pre workout energy boosting and post workout anti-soreness drink mixes! And I'll message you to get you connected in my exclusive groups with the accountability, support and community you need to stay motivated and successful! Or send me an email to chat! 

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