Kissing 2007 GoodBye!!!

Well everyone...the end of another year is upon us. It's time to say goodbye to all that we accomplished..and all where we fell short. As you all know. My struggle with my weight brought me to blogging. I wanted some accountability from others. And you all have helped me so much. Although I fell short of my weight and fitness goals..I gained so much in friendships, encouragement , strength , and character. No Seriously. I may not have reached my dream of being as fit and as strong as my girl Maggie Diubaldo.

But I have learned so much about what I can do, and what I am capable of. I never at any time thought I could run a block without keeling over and dying. And this year, I ran 1 and a half mile. That is saying something. I plan on improving on that as well.

Now I'm not big on "RESOLUTIONS"..cause they can so fall by the wayside, and I beat myself up for it. But I am making extra efforts to try to eat healthier. My hubby told me he wanted to buy a Juicer...I was of course thrilled. I had been wanting and planning on buying one..but now that I know he wants it..I'll be getting it a little sooner. Which of course makes me happy. I mean..I have three smoothie recipe books just sitting on the shelf in my kitchen. Time to put those babies to use.I scanned them so any of you interested can run out and get them. If you can't see the titles and authors Here they are.
"Super Smoothies" By Mary Corpening and Sara Corpening Whiteford

"Juice" By Pippa Cuthbert & Lindsay Cameron Wilson

"Smoothies For Life" By Daniella Chace & Maureen B. Keane

If you all would like. I could scan in some of the recipes for you. I am doing my research on what would be the best Juicer for me to buy. There is so much to consider. Price, efficiency , easy clean up, extraction , production, watts, rpms. I've got my work cut out.

I really am looking forward to 2008. A possible upstart to my husbands business venture may be happening. And I'm so happy for him, cause he has worked so hard for it. And he deserves this . He is really focused on improving his body and his health as well. Plus I am doing well..at least so far in my new position. And the earning potential is quite great. Part of what I want to do is start saving for those trips abroad that I have always wanted.

Okay..these are seriously starting to sound like the dreaded "RESOLUTIONS". I guess it is what it is. I guess the the phrase "New Year" just has quite the ring to it that you can't help but feel like you have some what of a clean slate. Well if that's how I'm feeling. I intend to use it.

I want to wish all of you a wonderful and prosperous New Year. And I look forward to seeing all you in your efforts for continued health and fitness in your lives.

Hey Ladies & Workout Enthusiasts

Hey all..I've been away. Working ya know. Training and such for the position I got..My workouts have suffered...but my spirits are high. My workouts aren't as frequent..so when I get to them..they are more intense. I'm seriously considering doing "The Master Cleanse" diet...I really like the idea of getting out all the junk out of my system. I'm sure I could lose some water weight. I know it will never substitute for a good cardio session, or a kick ass weight spell. But I think it could be a very good contribution to my body.

I'll let ya know.

Ohh..also..pick up the January 2008 issue of Oxygen..A lot of people make resolutions for the upcoming year..I don't do that..but maybe getting some ideas of what to add to your regime can get you and ME into a "PLAN AHEAD" mode...

Good Luck everyone. I'll be in touch.

Up & At Em!!!

well...it is now 6:10am..and I have already worked out. I am now getting ready for work. I did too many squats..as I feel it in my knees. I need to take my glucosamine and chondrotin. I think I'm gonna try a leg work out I saw in Oxygen for people with knees like mine. I won't hurt myself..but I'm not letting it deter me either. I feel good after my workout this morning. I hope to keep up my energy and pace cause I have a long day ahead of me.

Fitness tip of the day:Gladware your fridge. Try pre-packaging your snacks and meals. Keep fruits and veggies, cut to sizes and at the ready for snacking. Or even use the glad ware to pre create a meal plan.

Keeping Focused

I'm making a renewed effort to keep focused. In starting a new job..I have focused strictly on that, and have let my health and weight concerns slip...So in order to remedy that, I am going to start carrying my workout mags to work with me.. Keeping them around is my reminder to stay focused during lunchtime , so I won't buy anything that may derail my efforts.Today..I totally focused and created a plan to get back in HIGH gear..since my workouts have been sporadic. I am feeling really good about it too.

So I wish all of you well in your efforts to stay focused as well..

New Job, New Discoveries.

Hey Bloggers....

How have all of you been?I have been so-so. I started my new position..and let's just say..my hours are ALL OVER THE PLACE...which of course..has made me completely fall off of my workouts.And then..my eating habits have suffered as well. As most of you know I work for a bank..and well..I was promoted in position..but I was moved to a very busy branch inside a SUPERMARKET!...and even thou I take my lunch on some days..the temptation to buy is always THERE. My co workers keep junk around..And of course..there is no Curves right across the street..so my mid day workout is GONE!

ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!

But I have gotten a bit of a a grip. I had been having the worst time getting up in the morning to workout.. I can go to bed early..get the full eight hours...and STILL not be able to get up. But then Sunday night..I tried something...My hubby keeps the house HOT during the cooler months...and well..I turned the heat down one night..cause I felt it was making me so listless and hard to wake...well..on Monday the 19th..not only did I get up NO PROBLEM 5 minutes BEFORE my alarm clock was set to go off at 4:30 am...but I did my 45 minute workout ALL the way through..which I hadn't been able to accomplish since we got our first cool fall day here in Michigan.And for the rest of the day I felt GREAT. So ladies..I suggest turning down the heat in your home...if your body is already warm...you'll have nothing to work up to...and it will be tougher...I finally discovered that..and I am so happy that I did.

As you all know... I am a big fan of Oxygen Magazine ... Check out the December 2007 issue.I have completely given up on "Fitness" & "Shape" magazines...And I am on a personal campaign to get more of us reading "Oxygen"..cause I love that the focus is on STRENGTH & HEALTH and not on "SKINNY & THIN"...I'm sorry...but Kelly Ripa & Angie Harmon are not realistic goals that can inspire me. Strong healthy bodies like Jelena Abbou are not only beautiful...but strong and powerful. So I urge all of you to pick up the Oxygen ...it is awesome.

Please wish me luck in my getting back on track. I am about to do my workout, since I go in late today...I hope all of you are doing well..and I will stop in on your blogs soon.

Have a great day

I'm Back..Finally

Hey bloggers...how are all of you?

Well as you can see, I fell off my blogging for a little while. Just to catch you up to speed..I have done my Curves workout everyday..but not much else. My eating habits got a little twisted during my monthly cycle..and I have been preparing for my move with my promotion. So I have been busy.

But Today..I've been on the move. I did my 20 minute turbo jam workout...I normally don't work out on Sunday's..but Since my Curves workout in the middle of the day will NOT be an option with my promotion..I have to start getting back to my regular mornings and evening workouts.

Right now I'm feeling good and ready for anything. I hope my training at work doesn't throw me too off this week. But either way..I am still being active in my efforts to drop weight..my last Curves repot card was better than the first..no MAJOR losses..just tiny steps that give me more to focus on.

I hope all of you are reaching your health and fitness goals. focused. I believe in all of you.

Getting My Mojo Back!

Okay fellow bloggers....

Today was a day I needed. I think I know what has been up with my lack of a morning work out. I think my sureness of my lunchtime Curves workout provides me with an excuse as to why I won't get up and make it happen every morning like I used to..How do I know this?..simple...I have an early breakfast meeting for work..and I know that I won't be able to do my Curves workout later at the regular time... So guess what..I got UP this morning and did my Turbo Jam Cardio Party 2 dvd.

But I am feeling good..the adrenalin is going..and I plus I got my Curves report card yesterday..and it was good. I lost in all areas except my thighs...which are tightening up...Not big numbers..and inch here..a half an inch there...but progress none the less.. Certainly better than my first report card...

I'm sorry if I have been neglecting my online encouragement to many of you. I will get back on it, cause you all have been here for me.

So...I will be back on after work.

Have a great day.

Quick Hit Here

Hey everyone..I've been off the grid..I've been tired, lazy, and just NO energy at all. I've been doing my Curves work out..but that's it. I am hoping to up my energy level and get back in stride.

Hope all is well with all of you.

I'm Back~Starting Over Again

Hey All.. I'm back. I had a great birthday...a great vacation as well.

I also got that promotion...I found out on Thursday when I arrived to see my family in Ohio..well...it's not my blood family..but it's my family in every other way.... So we celebrated my birthday and my promotion...we also went to the Ohio State Football game. I've never been to a football game of ANY kind..and I can't stand it when it's on T.V....but I really enjoyed it... It was so much fun being there.

Here are a few pics. It was a blast...but now it's time to go back to work , and get back to my healthy eating..Yes...I ate ALL the wrong things...drank soda...lots of juice, ate cake..heavy past with dreaeded veal from the BEST Italian restaurant in Columbus..but hey..I was on vacation.. And I was with people whp I love and cherish, and well..life's to short to eat salad and tofu.

But now..it's time to buckle down and get back too it...I surely hope all of you have been having ..as Borat would say .."GREAT SUCCESS!" with your work outs and eating habits.

Hey Everyone

Well..as you can see..I've been playing with my page a lot. I thought I would add some things so people could get to know me. I like so many things, and well..you never know what you may have in common with other people until you put it out there.

So..if you scroll down my page and look to your right..you'll see things like lists of movies I love, and you may want to check out..As well as books, art and music. Basically..I listen to a lot of hard rock, alternative, and heavy metal music..it's what I prefer..but I love ALL kinds of music..so You may see all types of music. I tend to love more gothic, macabre and basically down right creepy art... I just do..but who knows..you'll see all kinds of art that may speak to you.

I am BIG on Netflix..and all the movies have links to their descriptions. If you have Netflix.. friend me so we can exchange movie suggestions. My email addy is ladewi@comcast.net . The movies aren't in any particular order...but the top 10 are some of my favs that I wish more people have seen.

So.. tomorrow October 9th is my birthday.... And after my morning workout I may not be on depending on what's going on. Plus Thursday I'm leaving town to visit some friends for the weekend...Little Road trip to Ohio to hang with the girls is just what I need . So..Check out some of the stuff..tell me what you think..and Keep up your workouts and your healthy eating habits.

Enjoy and LATER!

Just Wanted To Type Something

well..I'm normally at work around this time. But I am taking my vacation week this week. I had an interview for a promotion..actually , it was my follow- up second interview to the first one. I am feeling really confidant about my chances. I got up this morning..and I did Turbo Jam cardio Party. I wanted a fun, but intense work out to get my endorphins up for the interview..and I walked out of the house feeling GOOD! I think it showed in my interview.

Tomorrows my birthday..I'll be 36. Amazing. It's hard for me to fathom that I'm getting closer to 40. But I feel so good..I don't feel "OLD"... I feel like there is so much for me to do, and accomplish. And Hopefully..getting this promotion will be the start of it all..

Ohh Well..I have a doc's appt with my dermatologist at 2 pm..So I'm gonna play on the pc a little while.

Later

Making It Happen...I Feel GREAT TODAY!

Hey fitness supporters.

Well today..I got up..took my fat burner..and I did Turbo Jam Cardio Party 2. It's a 45 minute workout that is my absolutely fav that I haven't done in a while. So it really put me into the spirit of getting my workouts back on track.

I did some house work , and updated the look of my blog.. Tell me..how do you like? I put my favorite Fitness Model Maggie Diubaldo on my header, cause her body is my lofty inspiration to get up and make it happen...Then later as according to the dosage for SlimQuick Extreme , I took the fat burner again exactly six hours later. I then did Slim in 6's start It Up..and even though it's only twenty minutes..it is a great cardio burning workout.

Yes I am remembering to eat between all of this exertion...I'm just eating the right things, and the right portions. My endorphins are high today..I feel great because my workouts, and the intensity..but I love that the fat burner doesn't have me spastically bouncing off the walls. All in all..I say that this was a great way to start this week.

OPTIMISM... that is my word.. I know that I will have setbacks, and disappointments .. but OPTIMISM is what I need to get me through it all.

Until Tomorrow.

Okay...Starting Over.

As you all know...I' fell off my whole thing cause I was sick. I did a few of my Curves workout, but that's it.

So...being that it is Sunday...it's my vacation week..and my birthday week..I am starting from scratch. I am also starting over with my SlimQuick Extreme Fat burner. I had only took them for two days, and then I caught my husbands bug..and well..I am not much for taking things like pills, and supplements. I mean ..really..why take them if I wasn't even going to be exercising or eating correctly?We all know that fat burners , when used improperly..and sometimes properly, can be dangerous.

But it's early Sunday morning. I am up..I took my fat burner. I'm waiting for it to digest, so I can feel it's effect when I exercise. But I am going into this week with a certain amount of optimism. Even my hubby has upped his efforts...he was so happy that I bought a new blender for smoothie making..since our other one started to leak.

I hope and trust that all of you are in keeping with your fitness and health goals.

Fitness Tip Of The Day~Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.

Hey Everyone

I've been out of commission for a few days. I've been sick. Caught a bug from my husband while I was taking care of him. I didn't workout for a few days..I fell off my healthy eating habits while sick. I drank more juice, which has a lot of sugar..and I ate more canned soup , which is a processed food, high in sodium. But that's okay cause I feel so much better. I worked out yesterday at Curves..and though I was a little winded and tired..I felt GREAT afterwards, both physically and emotionally.

So..I think I'm back into the swing of things..and I hope all is going well for you as well.

SlimQuick Extreme So Far

As I told you yesterday..I bought a fat burner , SlimQuick Extreme. Well I followed the instructions and started taking it. Now As recommended..I only took one this morning on an empty stomach with 8oz. of water..and in six hours I must take another. That's the dosing instructions for the first two days..then I'm suppose to take 2 tablets the same way on days 3 and 4. And then I have to up it to 3 tablets on days 5 & on. I don't feel jittery..but I did do my P90X Core Synergistics Workout, not all of it cause it's a butt kicker...But I did feel a little more energized and ready for it. So far since this is just the introductory testing dose...I like that one pill doesn't make me feel completely SPASTIC . But I'll have to wait to reserve my opinion completely once I up the dosage on Tuesday.

Since I have to take another dose in 6 hours... I will try to finish the P90x Core Synergistics .I mean why not use the energy it provides to try? This way..It will be my evening workout..and Maybe I can say that I made it through the entire DVD.

I hope all of you are having a great day. And I hope all of you are reaching your workout goals.

Fitness Tip Of The Day.~Fitness Magazines, keep them with you at work. If you actually have a LULL in your day at work, you can read them, an article or two here and there. I find that it helps me keep my mind on proper eating. So if I go out to lunch...I remember what I just read about certain foods, or how to "Dine Out" properly.

Almost A Week

Hey fitness Bloggers...

Well..I've been away for almost a week. I was sore for a long time after doing that workout I told you about. Plus there have been a lot of things going on ..I fell off my workouts due to job interviews for a promotion, and getting to work late ,so that threw me off my Curves workout as well.. But I don't feel bad about it though. The week off gave me time to think and reflect about my fitness goals. I think I needed that time to step back and get the pressure off myself. I did do a few workouts..but not as intense.

As I said getting the pressure of is really uplifting. My hubby is so wonderful and supportive. I feel like I have to look my absolute best for him..it's one of the reasons that I workout...But I finally followed his advice and I took a break. He knows how badly I want to look the way he met me. But he told me not to kill myself for it. So...This is going to be a new week with a new attitude.

So..I will be restarting the P90X "Lean" program...this way it's done properly. I also settled on a fat Burner..I went with SlimQuick Extreme ..I did my online research , and felt that this was the one to try. I like that they have a detailed instruction booklet that doesn't give the illusion of "Pop This Pill & You Will Be Thin" sell. I appreciate the truth of the makers saying to that diet and exercise are the key.

So I'm ready for my program. I've cleaned the junk out of the house. If I want to snack..there are only fruits and veggies in the house. I'm making it a POINT to carry my lunch to work EVERYDAY..Not only to save money..but to have more control over what I eat and my calorie intake. My liquid intake is strictly water all day.. Crystal Light Raspberry Green Tea with my lunch or dinner...and maybe the occasional glass of Ocean-Spray Cranberry Juice...Or orange Juice. Nothing carbonated..and if the sugar intake is high....as in with the Cranberry Juice or Orange juice..at least the base has health benefits.

Now....I am a TRUE chocoholic, and it has been the hardest thing to give up. But of course, true addictions don't leave. They linger around to taunt and tempt....So let me tell you what I do in regards to my chocolate cravings. There is a deli inside the building where I go to Curves everyday on my lunch hour workout. They have the ABSOLUTE BEST chocolate chip cookies...made from scratch. They bake them everyday.and the smell WAFTS through the entire building. I simply pick a date to have them as a treat to myself. That day is every other 1st of the month payday. I skipped this month..so I'm not due til Dec 1st payday for the treat. ..This way I reward myself for my hard work , I get to indulge without over indulging. ..Now if I get the chocolate craving anytime in between... I buy a box of Raisinets Dark. I get the chocolate I crave , with the health benefits that raisins give. But I don't indulge too often.

So in my effort to return to normal..I will give a fitness tip of the day just to make me feel on track with the week to come.

Fitness Tip Of The Day ~ The next time you're at Target ,when you do your regular shopping , always pick up something that will be incorporated into your fitness goals. Whether it's a new sports bra, a set of hand weights, a new workout outfit. Something that will remind you to keep in mind the lifestyle you are trying to lead. We girls love a reason to buy and USE our new stuff. Make your fitness gear something regular like groceries.

Okay...So I Messed Up

So I decided after my disappointing Curves report card and not to mention the gross pics of myself that I posted yesterday.. to take my workouts up a notch and too a serious level. So I decided to start doing the P90X program that I originally brought for the hubby. I had did bits of it here and there, in conjunction with Turbo jam, and Slim N'6.

Well..I started on Sunday..with "Chest and Back" & "Ab Ripper X...It's the DVD's you start the Classic program according to the guide. I did those. They were intense and hard. But I then discovered that I should have started the P90X Lean..cause my main goal is weight -loss..and this sequence is more cardio based. I didn't think it a big deal..I figured..I'll just go to the next DVD in the "Lean" program..Unfortunately..my arms and shoulders are killing ME.

But In a GOOD WAY. All the chin-ups, pull-ups, and push ups have me in intense pain.

OWWW!!

Okay..Here Are the Pics~OHH GAWD!!!

Okay..I need to kiss my hubby more. Cause I didn't know I looked this bad. Pictures really can bring the need to exercise home. And this certainly does it for me. I'm so embarrassed . I really feel like crying seeing this.

So... Here you have it.

My updates will come every Sunday with pics. I know for a fact I couldn't handle pics everyday.I hope you and I both see progress during this process.

False Ideas Of Beauty-Why Do We Buy Into It?

I wanted to make this post for my own sanity I guess. I was sitting at home watching AMC. You know, old classic movies. And I was struck by the way the women in the movies looked. And I thought about how, the women who were the "Icons" of beauty & Sex..well truthfully couldn't probably get hired in today's industry. And would all be seen as "Fat" in today's world.

I mean take silent screen star Theda Bara here in her role as "Cleopatra"-In the black and white you see...Her trademark was she often played the role of a sexy, foul temptress whose beauty and dangerous allure led good-hearted men to their doom. Who do you think would be cast in this light and role today. Certainly not her. She's wouldn't even probably play the mother of such a character

Or take Mae West.. We all know that part of her appeal was her overt sexuality ..but men loved her body.true..she was more of the type of woman that men wanted to "tame". But none the less..she still was a woman with a voluptuous figure.

The same as Jean Harlow hear sitting in the swimsuit. She was a sex symbol of her time. It makes me wonder..I know essentially that it's someone's "JOB" to "SELL" to me and the rest of the public that "THIS" is the standard of beauty that "ALL" women should strive for..And I know that it's also the male dominated world's way of "oppression" by constantly making us not feel good about ourselves. But I was struck by the extreme dichotomy of then and the evolution to now.

And then you have the still sexy to this day Sophia Loren..a true Italian beauty. I mean boobies, hips , and a round bottom. She is still gorgeous today, and she's 73 year old.

For black women..there was Dorothy Dandridge. Not completely voluptuous..but her lean figure was quite hippy and feminine

Then of course you have Marilyn Monroe. Now isn't it ironic..this woman..who "Hollywood" still considers THE ICON OF SEX & BEAUTY. would probably never get her foot in the door. Now don't get me wrong...I know that part of her appeal..especially to men..is the IDEA of such a physically beautiful, and wanton sexual woman, who is very well known to be so desperate for a man or ANYONE to love her, that she often didn't care what pain they would put her through..as long as she was loved in the end. I mean most men are chauvinist deep down... So I understand that part. But I'm talking about the whole physical ideal. Her curvy hips , and wider round butt would be a liability today...Why the mixed signals?

Where it all seemed to change was when Twiggy, and the 60's mod look came along. No longer was your natural curves something to relish and love. Nope..basically..looking as pre pubescent was what the "Industry" wanted to "sell"...and it has somewhat spiraled from there... I mean from that point and on..you got women like Kate Moss completely everywhere.

Sure you got sprinkles of a more "normal" idea of thin with ladies like Cindy Crawford, and Tyra Banks...especially since showing your belly became the fashion, and required a trim look to pull it off. But they still had hips and luscious bodies that told the story of women who watched what they ate, exercised..but you could tell they didn't endanger their health and well being with starvation, anorexia , and cocaine.

And then recently you had women on the runways who literally were walking skeltons...
WHY..I mean you have Ana Reston, the Brazillian model who recently died of anorexia . This child was only 21. I mean..I find it sad that this young girl , who wanted so much to keep sending money home to her family killed herself doing it. And all because some designers want all women to look like coat hangers.

I also find it sad that actresses like Kate Winslet and Samantha Morton don't get as many roles..despite having more talent than a lot of the actresses out there..simply because they refuse to go on starvation diets to further their careers..only to possibly shorten their life spans. I admire that they refuse to do so.. I mean principles obviously mean something to them And they are willing to make those sacrifices..I dig that.

Now I'll go there about these three others.. Mariah Carey...Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce'. They all get on my nerves as celebrities. They are everywhere..and it's annoying.. But I must admit I do love that they are challenging the standards. I love that they are living up to the status quo of "Celebrity" but still have a natural realness to their physique. The curves are their..but the tightness and tone is their without the starved look. I love that Beyonce is the face of Armani. Don't get me wrong..I KNOW that he is simply "cashing in " on her popularity and using her to sell his stuff..But even he said he picked her, cause she looks like what women should look like.

But having said that ..and having posted all of these pics.. I wonder..WHY?..Why do we take our cues from here. I am usually the type of person who could careless what people think of me. But at the same time ..I am vain..and I want people to see me as beautiful. Not just inside..I know that is awful.. But who wants to NOT be thought of as "beautiful"?.. I know we are all victims of it. But I guess in the end ..I want us all to be not only pleasing to ourselves..but healthy and fit for anything that comes our way. You all know..my fitness inspiration is Maggie Diubaldo.. This was the first pic I ever saw of her. And I thought..there's MY ideal.

And then I'm still annoyed..cause I'm still letting the media, and another person's ideal of beauty define mine...

(SIGH)

A PROUD SUNDAY-P90X Day 1

Hey Everyone...

So..as you well know..I was down on Friday. My Curves report card got to me. But I have picked my spirits back up and have vowed to "BRING IT" ala P90X. I have had this system for a few months. I brought it thinking of my hubby. He hasn't been consistent due to his working, but he loves it. I figured I would work some of it in my routines, in addition with Turbo jam, My Yoga, and my Slim n'6. But I saw the infomercial this weekend, and I thought..."Why not take on this system
So that's what I did. I went over the book again this weekend and decided to give my workout a whole new start...P90X style.

On the Roster -P90X Chest & Back & Ab Ripper X
The Chest and back is my considerable weak points. As I have practically NO upper body strength. This work out is a LOO LOO ! But I like how Tony Horton instructs. He lets you know to push your limits, but to also take breaks if you need. I did the whole video. I have some things to work on as the figures I wrote down tells me. It's required in the program to write down the reps and weights you use, so you can see your progress. But I am proud that despite the pain I felt, that I did it. The same with Ab Ripper ex.

So I will post about this program as I go through it.

Wish me luck.

My Curves Report card SUCKED

My Report card SUCKED. It says' I only lost 1 and a half pound and some other stuff. The instructor tried to make me feel better, by saying that I'm solidly built and that I'm likely gaining muscle.

I'm hoping that my waist being 1 inch larger is due to PMS bloat.. But I still can't help but think that it has to be wrong..simply because of the way my clothes are fitting. I told you all about my pants...Even another pair is looser.

It discouraged me..and I ALMOST..ALMOST bought some of the DELICIOUS cookies from the deli. But I resisted to eat emotionally. But anyway..I just have to work out harder and more intensely.

I will make it happen.

Getting Enough Sleep..BUT...

Hey Fellow Fitness Bloggers.

Okay..so why is now that I am in bed by 8pm..usually asleep by 9:30pm if not earlier...why is it that I CAN'T get up to work out. I thought getting adequate sleep would help me and improve my morning workout. I don't understand. I'm gonna try to change this...It's just weird to me..I have always said that I am a person who can function on 5 hours sleep. And I worked out more when this was my sleep pattern. But I wonder if sleeping more is making my middle of the day Curves work out more EFFICIENT !

Okay everyone.. Pick Up your latest issue of Oxygen Magazine .. It's got some great fitness tips..and my fitness inspiration Maggie Diubaldo is on the cover. Her abs are FABULOUS. I think I'll sit this next to my alarm clock. Maybe I will get up then.

Also..tomorrow is "Report Card" day for me at "Curves" I get weighed and measured. So wish me luck in my progress.Hope it's not all in my head.

Fitness Tip Of The Day~ Okay if it is comfortable..sleep in your workout gear. I know many can't. But I find that If I have my stuff on, I find it easier to just slip on my shoes and just get right to it. If that's not comfortable, Have all your workout clothes in the room you are working out in. This way, there's no.."Where's my socks"..or "I can't find my sports bra" kinda thing.The one thing that makes for success is PLANNING AHEAD!

A Serious Pre-Workout Energy Drink

Hey fellow bloggers..

Well..I didn't do anything on Monday, but my Curves workout. I had a breakfast meeting, that through me off. But I got to bed early..and got up in time today to take my protein shake and fat burner, and truly to workout, but I snuggled with he hubby instead of getting up. I almost got up..I actually got up..but my hubby told me don't overdo it. Of course..that was an easy decision.

My day got even better as , I decided to slip on a pair of pants..that at one time..I couldn't even button..the last time I wore them..I got them buttoned,with a lot of sucking in and struggle, but they were uncomfortably tight...But I managed to wear them

TODAY....Up, On, Button..NO PROBLEM..Still tight..but not snugg, and not uncomfortable..and a little looser in the rear. Needless to say...I WAS HYPED!...I am very close to that time of the month...and I didn't even have the pre-bloating issue that I usually have before it starts. Or if this is bloating..this is GOOD NEWS

But...I did do my Curves workout..with one difference..I drank half a can , (as directed on the bottle) of Redline -Xtreme
WHOA!..this stuff is intense. As I was changing to go on my hour break to Curves and lunch..I felt tingling in my body..I mean legs, fingers , and toes..Needless to say..I worked out like a MAD WOMAN! It really made a difference in my intensity...I normally am afraid of energy drinks...I've never even had Red Bull. But I see why they are used. I won't make this a habit...cause your body can adjust to the point where they will have NO effect.. so I think I will use this on days when I feel a little sluggish and behind on my workout. I think it will kick me in gear.

Fitness Tip Of the Day.~ Use you personalized on line calender. I use my Google one that came with my G-Mail account. I can look at what I have to do the next day..put the DVD's in the right slots so there is no searching and wasting time.

I promise I will do my photos this weekend.

Okay, So Today Is A Wash

well..I indulged today. I made a "Hearty" breakfast. I had something I haven't had in a while. HASH BROWNS. I try not to eat whites too much. But I did enjoy my hash browns with two eggs over medium, and an everything bagel today. The loo loo is when I was making my mini-cakes. I actually ate the one that broke apart. I never eat cakes or things like that at home. I usually savior such indulgences for eating out, so the meal is more special.

Ohh well..this is not an everyday, every week, or even every month thing. I van also justify it to myself, that I cooked it as health wise as I could. Being , instead of using cooking oil..I used Pam to fry them.

So..I vow to do better tomorrow. I will be making fresh fruit smoothies a way of life in the morning. So..I wish all of you luck. Please wish me Luck.

Trading One Compulsion, For Another

So... I am at home this Sunday..relaxing and enjoying the quiet. I'm baking some mini- cakes..it's a little side hobby/source of income that I do sometimes. I'll be the first to tell you, that when I smell baking sweets wafting through my home, it gives me the compulsion to eat EVERYTHING in sight..especially the sweets. But after doing the baking for a awhile. I know that it passes, and I have learned to control it for my health, and weights sake. I don't even lick those stray droppings of cake batter, or my cream cheese apple filling off the blender mixer tongs anymore. There are a TON of calories that can be taken in that way.

But what I am finding, is that when I have the compulsion to eat at odd and often unnecessary times...is now I have the compulsion to write, or jot things down in my blog. I don't know how healthy this is..but I do know that I don't eat as much in between . I think it helps me.
I want to work out today, but I'll be baking all day for my cousin, so I won't be able to get a good cardio session in until later when I don't have to watch the oven. I think I'll do a little weight training in between..and a lot of AB work. I;ll check in later.

WOW- WAKEY WAKEY

Hey everyone. I fell out last night. I did some Ab work. And from that point.

EXHAUSTION. I didn't workout this morning.but I strangleuy feel like this morning..that was a good thing. I think I am working out too much and too hard. I am in no way vastly overweight or obese by far. I just want about 25 extra pounds gone. But I think I could be over exerting myself. But I am going to start taking a little better care of how I choose my workouts.

So I'll check in later and let ya know how it goes.

Ohhh...Ache Ache!!!

Well..I did an intense workout on my lunch hour at Curves . I think by the first of October,I'll be ready to do 3 circuits..which will be awesome for my goals. I'm not going to push it where I hurt myself...like I did banging the SAME knee at Curves, that I banged on my safes at work yesterday. But I will be pushing my limits of exertion as much as possible.

I came home and did strictly ab work.Not much to tell tonight, except I got a funny spasm in my back. I hope it's gone by morning.

Water Intake today.. 4 and 1/2 liters..I will do this for another week. And then I'll add another liter and a half,

My Dream Swimsuit

One of the reasons I workout..and hopefully something I can look forward to wearing is this lovely black one piece by Musotica

Better Today

Hey Bloggers and Workout Warriors

Well..this day is starting out a little better. I got up, took my whey protein and my fat burner. I
did Turbo Jam's Cardio Party. Not all of it. But enough to get me going and sweating. I feel like I did good considering I banged my knee twice on my safe at work. I thought I would totally FLAKE OUT and use that as an excuse this morning...But I didn't ...and ya know why??? Yesterday..as you know I told you all my pants from my suit fit looser. But what made me even prouder, was the shirt I was wearing was loose in the sides as well. And to add icing on the cake..After I ate my lunch, my pants and body didn't feel bloated and stuffed. And it usually feels that way no matter how little I eat. My pants were still loose after lunch..and needless to say..I was quite pleased. Another reason.

My Girl Maggie . In wanting to have ripped abs, and a great body. I am learning that the body NEEDS sustenance. Starvation is NOT going to make it happen. Muscle mass needs protein .I thought I was eating enough. I wasn't over indulging..but for all the working out I'm doing, I wasn't eating enough. I felt nauseous all day yesterday. But when I got home and ate. I started to feel better.

So..I'm going to focus on making sure I NEVER miss breakfast, working up to 8 liters of water a DAY (must invest stock in Summer's Eve, cause I'll be buying a warehouse full of feminine "refreshing wipes" if that's the case), getting my in between snacks . I am also going to have to buy a food scale , so I can start to measure my portions.

I'll let ya know how the rest of the day works out..and how the knee feels.Until later.

Okay...Just A Weird Day

You got the gist of how I was feeling earlier. Well..I managed to do an intense workout at Curves today on my lunch hour. But I still went through most of the day feeling nauseous. I drank 4 liters of water in the 9to 5 span I was at work.

If I drink any more water....I'll DROWN!...I'm so tired of peeing. But I'm trying to work my way up to eight liters a day. I'm trying to go by the techniques used by Maggie Diubaldo , my favorite fitness model, and inspiration body. That's her above.I am so OBSESSED with the look of her body.

I know my goals are lofty..but I figured, why go through all the work for only mediocre results.
So I am taking it easy this evening, due to my sick feeling. But I think the problem is I need to eat a more well rounded breakfast. The say the right breakfast will kickstart your metabolism
I will be following this advice.

Until tomorrow morning.

Disappointment & Encouragement

Okay..I don't know what is wrong with me. But I got up..took my fat burner and my whey protein. I laid back down. I got up before five and went to workout. I couldn't do it. I just wasn't feeling it. And it makes me angry and disappointed in myself. But I still feel nauseous. I'll see what I feel like at 11 o'clock.

On the good side..Today I put on my suit..and well..let's just say...the pants AREN'T as snug. Now..I want to believe that all the working out is paying off ..slowly but surely. But I also must admit, that the last time I wore them..it was that time of the month, and I was a bit bloated...But still..it's something that encourages me. And my co-worker said my stomach looks like it's going down.

GAWD ...I hope that's true.

Until this evening

THE BIGGEST LOSER

Okay..my favorite reality show is back on..and it is just another form of inspiration for me to get up and make it happen.

I encourage all to tune in.

NOT HAPPENING THIS EVENING

I swear..I'm not flaking out. But I feel a little nauseous right now, and my knee is bothering me. The knee is my fault, as I worked really hard at Curves today, and forgot to take my glucosamine tablets before. But , I think I'm a little car sick from the trip home. So I'm not gonna push it tonight.

I'm gonna start giving out little fitness tips that help me out, that may help you as well. Please give me some. I need all the help I can get, so all of your tips would be appreciated.

Fit Tip Of The Day~ If you are going to work out after work when you get home. Change clothes at work if possible. Searching for your workout gear takes away minutes that may provide the smallest distraction. This way..when I get home All I have to do, is sit down my bags and start my workout.

Burn It Tuesday

Okay...I have to get my sleep patterns in order. Yesterday , I couldn't get up to workout from the night before, because there was no way I could be properly rested for a 4:30Am workout with only three hours of sleep. So I came home , worked out, ate something, and went to bed at 9:00p.m. I was sure I was asleep by 9:30p.m. Around 1:30a.m it starts to rain. HARD...and well I couldn't go back to sleep.

So I got up at 4a.m...took my fat burner, and my Whey Protein drink and laid back down. I got up around 4:45, and put on my workout clothes, and proceeded to do "Turbo Jam's Cardio Party-1, and Slim 'N6's Slim "N6Pack ab routine.

Right now, I'm sweating like crazy. I didn't make it through the entire 45 minutes of Cardio Party. But I feel good. Even though I didn't get a full 7-8 hours of rest...I have a feeling that my body crashing at 9:30...HARD really replenished my body. I still need to get my sleep patterns together though.

I had to get this out. I'm going to do more ab work on my stability ball now. So I'll be on later to let yu know about the rest of my fitness for the day.

A Slow Start For Monday

Hey fellow Fitness Bloggers

Well , my only frustration today is that I didn't work out this morning. I couldn't get to sleep last night. I swear I think I laid in bed til 1:30 a.m. with my eyes closed and not at all asleep. So there was no way I was getting up at 4.30 am to do my workout. But I did make up for it in intensity at my 11 o'clock half hour at Curves.

It's 6.09 as I am typing this at home, and I am about to do Slim N' 6's "Ramp It Up" so. I'll get with all of you later.

Remember...Nothing worthwhile will EVER COME TO US EASY!

On This Relaxing Sunday.

Well...another weekend gone. But I manged to get a little extra burn in. I did P90X stretch for about 30 minutes. did about 30 minutes of Ab-Work on my stability ball..and I did Turbo Jam's 20 minute video.

I need to do all my ab exercises on the stability ball. The reason ..being flat on the floor is hard for me..for 2 reasons.
1- My range of motion is limited . The bal gives me a wider , more expansive range of motion.
2~ Most ab exercises tell you to lay your back FLAT on the floor. Well you know how we black chicks usually have the bottom area that curves OUTWARD. So when you do what ever crunch or sit up. you back is not FLAT on the floor EVER. The ball allows me to do the exercise properly with the correct form.

So to any of you out there wondering what you can do about getting that correct form when doing ab exercises. I suggest you get a stability ball. Look at these items on OxygenFit

What did I eat? Well

Morning
2-Burn 60 fat burners
1 Banana

1.5 Liter if Fiji water

Lunch
8 Grape tomatoes and3 artichoke hearts with a tbsp of of Asian Sesame dressing.

1 Burn 60 fat burner.

I haven't ate dinner yet. But I don't feel hungry right now. Probably a sald and a chicken breast..Or maybe just a bowl of Raisin Bran.

My Calender for tomorrow.
4;30am ~Turbo Jam Cardio Party-45 Minutes
P90X Ab Rppier X -16Minutes
11:00am~ Curves Circuit- 30 Minutes
6:30pm~ Slim 'N 6 Ramp It Up -45 minutes.

Wish me luck in making it through ALL of Them
But I think I'm off the pc for the day. So ..UNTIL tomorrow.

Good luck in your fitness goals

Sunday Musings~ What Inspires Me

It's 10:40 Am on Sunday. I still have an hour before my Sunday Yoga and stretch session. So I thought I'd put down what inspires me to work out and eat better. It's like a top 10 countdown.

10~ Tucking In My Shirt... Although I am not extremely overweight. I have that little lower pooch in in my lower abs. And I hate it. I would like to be able to tuck in my shirt, be it in a skirt or a pair of pants without that sticking out.

9~ Not Trying On Clothes...Of course when I was younger, with a hot bod I never tried anything on. Cause I knew it would look good. I wasn't self conscious, cause the body was right. Now I hate shopping. Cause not only am I disappointed with how my body looks..but I HATE trying on clothes. It's annoying. I'm one of those "Is this my size? Wrap it Up, I'm Out the door on to real life" kind of women. I wanna be able to get it, and GO!

8~ To Wear A Badgley Mischka Gown... I am not a total Fashionista. But I do love clothes. And my favorite designers are Badgley Mischka. I love their line of "Modern Vintage" gowns that I see at the Oscar's and Golden Globes. They are just classic and beautiful, sexy , yet tasteful. My hubby says if I get to my goal, he'll buy me one.

7~ Vanity...I would be LYING if I said I wasn't vain. I AM. And there is the awful truth. I had grey hair coming in, and I pretended like it wasn't bothering me..BUT IT WAS!!!.. and there you have it. I miss being able to walk into a room full of people, and totally feel all the eyes in the room on me. I use to hate the sneers and "whisper whisper" of other women. Now , actually ..I long for it. I know that's wrong. But I had the body to wear what I wanted, and I did. I could feel the attraction of men from left to right, to up to down. I use to get hit on so much, that I got annoyed with it, cause it seemed so constant. And now..DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT OFTEN!..and I realize, that I should have enjoyed it when men and some women hit on me. I know that as I get older, that won't happen as much. Let's face it we live in a society that worships "YOUTH". I mean. I've been with my hubby for almost 15 years now. But I do like knowing that others find me attractive and sexy.

6~ The Possibility Of A Long Life Span . The people in my family tend to live a long time. My paternal great grandfather died at 96. And he smoked a pack of cigs til the day he died. My Paternal great grandmother lived til she was in her nineties, and she died of a genetic kidney disease that runs in my family. There are so many people who lived until there 80's and 90's in my family on BOTH SIDES. And we are talking people who lived on cigarettes , alcohol, and the standard soul food diet so pervasive in the Black community. So genetics is on my side.I figured, heck, With the knowledge we have now about healthy diet and exercise, if I don't meet with an untimely accident or a catastrophic illness, I could very well live to see 100 and beyond.

5~ Oxygen Magazine. I love this magazine. Unlike "Shape" and "Fitness" mags, I love that the magazine focuses on women who have strong bodies, and healthy eating habits. It doesn't slip in make-up and beauty ads in on you. It's all exercise, supplements and healthy eating. The women aren't sticks. This is my magazine of choice .Check Out The website

4~ Fitness Model Maggie Diubaldo...her body is an inspiration. I know most women like the stick thin models of Cosmo & Vogue magazine. But Maggie is a frequent Oxygen cover girl. And her body is DA BOMB in my opinion. I know most women are afraid of lifting weights, cause they don't want to look too masculine. But for me, Maggie is the perfect example , that a woman's body can not only be tight , healthy, strong and MUSCULAR..but FEMININE as well. I use to be afraid of weights . But she shows me that strength and muscles are beautiful. She really makes me want to work.

3~ Victor,My Husband... Why he inspires me. His love and understanding. He is real and truthful with me, without being hurtful. Of course when we met, I was young with a hot body. I worked out , I looked good. I could wear anything . Then I got pregnant ,which changed my body and metabolism (I use to have the metabolism of a hamster on crack). I miscarried at 5 1/2 months in April of 1997. And all subsequent attempts to conceive have failed. So we have no children. But I still have the weight . And through it all..everyday Victor calls me beautiful . He calls me on the phone, or leaves me a message that always starts with "Hey beautiful". But he never lies to me. If I'm wearing something that isn't complimenting my body, He'll tell me. In all this time. Whenever we discuss weight loss and exercise, he always tells me. "Just tighten up and tone the middle", I love every inch of you.But if you want to wear certain clothes that's the only thing you need to work on "..And that's the thing. I'm a realist. I know esthetics matters. Too many women believe that they shouldn't. But I'm not going to fool myself into believing that my hubby , on first seeing me thought .."Look, there's someone I could have intellectually stimulating conversations with for the REST OF MY LIFE". Of course not. Not that I'm an idiot or anything. I am fairly intelligent ..at times. But unlike a lot of men, Victor would never call me "Fat" or make fun of me or say things that demean me and my self esteem. To many men believe that those tactics work. I want him to have the body he fell in love with again. By being understanding and supportive, he has earned that from me. A man who would do the opposite has not earned a woman making a lifestyle change only to please him.My man has earned all my efforts , because of his love and continued support.

2~ My HEALTH & STRENGTH. ..I work in a bank. So I see all people of all ages and backgrounds everyday. I have to look at ID's all day long. And I am so amazed when I see people younger than me, who are obviously not healthy. I'll be 36 on October 9th. So you can best believe the shock in my mind when I see overweight young people . I mean OBESE. I wonder what there lives will be like when they are older. Also when people come in , and the air is on full blast, yet they are sweating profusely , and I KNOW they haven't been outside, cause they work in the building. Then I see people like one of my favorite customers. She'll be 102 in Febuary. She wears her high heels, has ALL her faculties, and can tell you what's in her accounts to the penny. Even though her grandson escorts her in sometimes, it's usually only on the days he gets paid, and she usually handles ALL her business on her own. I want to be like her. I don't want to be a physical burden to any one. I don't have children, and I am unable to have them. So I probably won't have anyone to look after me if and when I get old. I know I will have to do it myself.

1~ MYSELF. I love how working out gets my endorphins going. I love how good I feel after a great workout. That natural high that comes along with it. It may all sound cliche', but cliche's are usually true. I feel like I can do anything when I workout. I know that this is something that when it's done, it's truly FOR ME & ME ALONE...Plus I want to show off my beautiful tattoo on my lower back.

Well those are the things that inspire me. What inspires you? Please tell me. Some of yours may turn into mine. And then we have inspired each other.

My Fat Burner Dilemma

So...I'm not saying that I'm the healthiest eater...But I do eat healthy. I don't eat fried foods (except when my Hubby fry's fish, He is the BEST at fried fish. Especially salmon and tilapia), I gave up white's (white bread, white rice, potatoes). I don't drink pop (or soda as other parts of the country call it)..except when I go out. I rarely drink alcohol.My high fiber cereals that I eat are usually low in sugar like Peace Cereal Raspberry Ginger Or Kashi Go lean Crunch
Or good ole' Kelloog's Raisin Bran. I may even sprinkle a little extra "Fiber Sure" in it, to get that extra added fiber. I try to drink water all day. I am up to 2 1.5 liter bottles of Fiji water a day. My goal at this point is to be able to put away 4. At this point, I have dropped all sugary juices from my diet and when I want flavor, well..I should own stock in Crystal Light , especially their Raspberry Green Tea , that stuff is GOOD. I eat only lean meats. I don't eat a lot of processed foods, if any now that I think about it. I eat my largest meal in the middle of the day, right after my workout at Curves . Which is usually ,fruit or a salad. Or even a sandwich on whole grain. Lean meat like chicken or turkey breast. And my in between snacks is usually nuts or an apple. So I eat right. I don't do the whole, scale measuring thing..although I am seriously considering that too. But I try to maintain some sort of portion control, cause I really HATE the feeling of being full, It makes you lethargic and sluggish.

That whole long spiel is basically coming to the point , that I don't have a lot of energy, and I need additional help burning fat. I want to take a fat burner, and I am bouncing between Lipo-6 or BSN .I have no idea why my energy is low. I know I am trying too hard , and may be working out too much. But I want my energy levels to be high, without stimulants. I normally avoid things like caffeine and ephedra. Quite frankly, I'm afraid of Red Bull. I'm a hyper person as it is, and well I just find the idea of me hyped up on stimulants to be quite frightening . But if I could just get something in me, where I can get the full impact of my workouts, without sugar, and certainly without crashing totally afterwards, I would be happy.

Do any of you have any suggestions?

Relaxing Saturday

Today was my relaxing Saturday. Not much workout today. I did the 20 minute Turbo Jam workout, and about 35 minutes of Yoga.

Off and on all day..while watching TV, I did different ab exercises . I try to make my weekends my rest periods. But the stretching of Yoga is very calming as well as energizing and invigorating.

Well , that's all for today. Good luck with your workouts.

T.G.I.F.

Okay...so today I slacked off. I got up at about 5.30am. I figured I'd get an hour in...then I realized, I had a doc's appt, and I would be going into work late.

I went right back to sleep. By the time I got to work, I got in too late for my afternoon stint at Curves. And I am just taking it easy right now.

So basically no workout today. I think my body needed the rest anyway. So i'm feeling good. Tomorrow is my Yoga day. I'll let you know how it goes.

So...How was this day????

Well..I got up at 4:20am to start my workout. I had P90x's Kenpo karate and Slim 'N 6Pack ab workout. I like the Kenpo workout. Although I admit. I haven't made it through the whole video. The reason right now..It is an ASS KICKER.. for sure. SO I will let you all know when I finallymake it through the whole video. that will be a day to celebrate. But another thing in where I workout. My living room has carpet. And though I have the space and can see the TV to workout from the dining room , since they are adjacent..the problem there is the ceramic tile. It's really hard to do the boxing moves correctly. Considering you are constantly twisting your ankles, I can feel I'm not getting the full effect of the workout. Don't get me wrong..I do what I can. But I will never risk an injury. So I have to check into buying some sort of mat to stand on..at least for this workout. I like the kicking and Yoga stretching involved. I did about 25 minutes..So I have a ways to go before I'll feel totally accomplished. But It's a start. I did about 7 minutes of the 11 minute ab workout. I figure, as my abs get stronger, I'll be able to finish it sooner than the Kenpo Video.

I went to work. And on my 11am lunch hour I did an intense 30 minute circuit at Curves.

I came home. I tried to do "Burn It Up...but that is a kick-ass workout. I did about 25 minutes of an hour workout. and then I did some ab work on the floor.

So that was my workouts for today. And all though I didn't complete all the videos I , I still did something..and I did more than many people do at all. I will not slam myself, cause I know the effort is there, and it will take time to get where I want to be.

So if anyone reads this..don't be hard on me. But I do need some positive reinforcement.

Until tomorrow.

So Why DId I Create A Workout Blog

The potential to embarrass myself never occurred to me. I mean seriously. To post pictures of my genetically challenged physique, tell folks I don't known how I eat all the wrong stuff, and show how little will power I have was just NOT enough of a frightening prospect.

Actually. I love being on the computer. I love reading and communicating with others. And I love putting words down. So I thought this would be the perfect way to incorporate it into my workout. This way...Not only can I hold myself accountable , but I can also check my progress to see how well I'm doing. Or NOT doing.

I've been working out off and on for years. I do admit. I am a bit lazy. I like so many other women, had a great body young. Got pregnant, and well you know the rest. Now..I am in no way grossly overweight, or obese. In fact with the right clothes, most people actually wonder why I bother to make so much effort...But actually, it's my midsection.

YES, YES , YES...I am AB OBSESSED!. Like so many others, I too long for the six pack look. Hey, I'll take the 4pack..At this rate..I'll take the look of the plastic rings that hold them together. I use to have a lovely flat stomach. But my 1997 pregnancy, and resulting miscarriage at 51/2 months left me with extra weight I just can't shake.

I want to be able to put on a pair of pants, and actually TUCK IN my shirt, and not see the lower pooch. Mine doesn't extend so far out, that I can't see my "HooHaa"But it's just enough to annoy me.So I am making extra effort in what I eat, my workouts, and everything in between. Starting yesterday..I made myself a workout schedule on my Google Calender. All the way through the month of November. In the morning, when your half awake, trying to figure out which workout DVD takes too much time and easily distracts me.I promised myself that If I stick with this scheduled, I will buy myself something. So that's one piece of motivation.

Second is this blog. ACCOUNTABILITY...ACCOUNTABILITY...ACCOUNTABILITY!

That is the name of this game. I must be accountable. I must enjoy myself, but I must see my progress. So will be posting everyday. Or I SHOULD BE posting everyday. What I did, good or bad..What I didn't do, good or bad. But I must see my journey in words. I think it will help me.

Okay..READY ..SET....

GO BACK To Bed