Hello Hello

Hey all... just wanted to check in today.

I have had some intense workouts today. I did Ab Jam, Turbo Jam Cardio Party 2 and Slim N 6 Pack this morning. So I'm feeling good that I got a lot accomplished. I wanted to do Turbo Sculpt, but my hubby was DEMANDING my attention. So I'll do that Later in the day , after school.

I also wanted you all to be on the lookout for the latest OXYGEN...i am a subscriber, but I thought I'd give you the heads up.

So that's it for now.

Have a great day and even greater workouts.

KEEPING ME HONEST PICTURE POSTS

Hey Everyone.

Well...it's Feb, 2nd 2009. And it's time to keep me honest and put up that second round of pictures, showing
my progress or lack there of. So, I will post some side by sides of the previous month, so you can see what's
going on..or what ISN'T going on.
PINK TOP IS JANUARY, BLUE SPORTSBRA IS FEBUARY
Here's a front view.

Now..I think there is slightly more definition..but the improvement is NOWHERE where I want it to be. I did
have some time where I wasn't doing my ab work, so I am disappointed in myself that I could have been farther
along in my goal, but I did have to adjust to my new scheduled with going to school. Basically..I have to get up at 5am
to get my workout in. The hubby and I share a car, and his work scheduled is all bonkers, so I have to take him, and
pick him up, and somedays he may go in late, or come home early and vice versa..So that can throw me off. But that is NOT an excuse,
It was just something I had to adjust to.

Here's a side view

Okay..what I am happy about is that there is much less ROLL going on in the sides. As you all know, I was quite DISTURBED
at having that. I mean it was so bothersome , that I felt it when I slept. And it was something that I could never get use to feeling,
much less seeing. So this pic makes me VERY happy. Now there is no doubt that the midsection is getting flatter. It's even starting to look
a little more smoothed out and even. The pooch is being let loose.

Here's the other side view...















A new view..THE BACK



I did this , because I didn't last time, and I wanted to monitor the definition in my back and shoulders. Plus verify that the roll on
my back was gone..And low and behold..It is.. I can't tell you how happy I am about this.The darn fat roll would HANG out the sports bra.
.Even with my arms UP.. THAT was bad. It was SOOOOOO NOT HOT! Of course it will require more lifting and weight training, which I've picked up.

Let me tell you a few good things...

1~ I have the "Turbo Jam" DVDS..and I could never make it pass the first 8 minutes i the 38 minute "Turbo Sculpt" dvd. It is aerobic and
resistance training with weights... And I would TOTALLY PUNK OUT..Now I can do the WHOLE DVD. I was shocked when I actually saw a part in the DVD
that I had never seen before. I use two 5 pound weights...And I plan to up it on February 8th to two 8 pound weights. Upping my muscle will give me more fat burn
so it has to be done.

2~MY JEANS..Okay here's the cool thing. I have a pair of low riders in a size 10. Now of course this is women's clothes, so that really means they are a 12. They like to make us feel better by tagging larger sizes with smaller size tags. But the disturbing thing was...There was a time when I had trouble pulling those bad boys over my wide ass and hips... Which meant I may have been a fourteen. And let's not talk about the TRAUMA of getting them buttoned. PAINFUL. And forget eating... OH MY GOD!.

Well...let me tell ya..Not only can I slide these jeans on with ease.. During the winter months..I could wear my long spandex exercise pants under them...after the jeans came STRAIGHT out the dryer..(you know how even jeans that fit perfect always have that shrinkage after wash and drying, but loosen to fit perfectly later in the day)....But I could actually pull these pants on over these extra pants, with them fully buttoned and zipped ...NO PROBLEM. I can actually yank them off without unfastening them as well.
THIS IS MAJOR...These pants are now , out of the hot dryer TOO BIG and sagging in the ass.So I actually need some new jeans.

GOALS AND INTENTIONS
1 ~Okay.. So since the weight training is going well.. I already told you I plan on using heavier weights next week. What my goal is basically, is to be able to do the same DVD the whole way through with those 8 pounders... In addition...I want to use this month to work my way up to finally be able to take on the P90X program. It is a LOO LOO...and I don't want to punk out. So I'm building my strength in preparation for that.

2~ I am hoping that by the time March 2nd rolls around that you will be able to see a definite difference in January's pics as compared to the beginning of March's pics. I am also hoping to Start the P90X program in the beginning of March. So February is a time for building strength FOR REAL.

I hope you are all doing well and going for your fitness goals and solutions. Don't beat yourself up if you slip up..Hey..I have had a few fried pork chops, a few hot dogs, and a nice burger recently. But I just get the cravings out of the way, and never forget that food is not my enemy, and indulging in basic fair isn't going to tear me down. Just always do your best...and We will all get there together.

Hey All

Hi everyone...

Well.. I had a hard week..as I started school and struggled with my new scheduled to get my workouts in. But 'm getting it done. I have seriously picked upmy weights and started to work onmy upper body. My weightlifting MUST increase if I want to burn off this fat on my body.

My eating habits are good..Except that day I craved a hot dog..So I went and had a couple, and now I'm over it..for now. I figure stop torturing myself, have what you want, don't feel guilty. Just don't make it a habit.

Here is the new issue of OXYGEN

Also make sure you pick up the latest issue of "Health" Magazine" ..They have a lot of great medical info as well.

well..I'm off to get some fiber so I can have something to burn while I do my cardio... I wish all of you a great workout and let's do this.

JANUARY 2 2009-New Year-Continued Efforts.

Hey fellow bloggers.

Well...2008 is GONE GONE GONE.... And I have been on the wagon, fallin off...gotten right back up..Rode the wagon hard..fallin off hard, only to drag myself back to it.



With a 2009 here...I'll be honest..I don't make resolutions. They are hard to keep. So instead, I am posting some pictures of my progress..and the renewal of my efforts.

Here is what I look like on this day.

Okay... So not too bad. Not quite like my girl Maggie..by far. But less pooch in the middle.. although more tightening is needed. As little as it is..I am most proud of that ever so small, miniscule , almost microscopic bit of definition in my ab area...You can actually see where the 6 pack would be if I up my burn.

There's still a slight bit of "Muffin Top" going on in the sides.. But I look a little more like a "Lower In Fat" Muffin then before.

That line where my back is.. not to bad anymore. I hated having a slight hang of "Back Fat" rolling ...and it's now GONE

Yes...I find this amazing... I was most disturbed when I saw it. Now that it's tapering off..I feel more confident.

So my efforts of the past are paying off. The point is to keep working at it. It's not a contest to the finish line. It is a way of living , thinking , and being. My health and body must be a top priority. Not just for a new year. But for all my life.

Of course vanity plays a part. Of course I want to wear a hot swimsuit, and actually LOOK GOOD in it.Of course I want to turn heads when I walk in a room. Who doesn't ? But my health means so much to me. I don't want to deal with the strokes , diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease that plagues my family. I want to determine my health..not just just deal with it.

So the effort goes on in the new year. It's not a resolution ..as this was something I was already doing. I just like to be a part of the tradition that the Date brings about.

I hope to continue to be inspired and to stay inspired by all my friends and fellow workout buddys.

Let's DO THIS

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Ancestors - Historical pictures

Food Diary Entry

Morning.
2 Lipo 6 fat burners and 8 oz. of water.
1 cup of Honey nut shredded wheat
Calories 190
w/ half a cup of Silk Vanilla soy milk
50 calories
Total -240
1 serving of Simple Harvest Hot Cereal
Calories 160
Totaling -400 calories.

Hey...It's Been A While.

Hey fellow bloggers....

Yeah..I've been M.I.A. in regards to my updates. But I haven't stopped in my efforts. As you all know..I lost my job back in April..and well..I have been unemployed ever since. So I decided to enroll back in school to pursue my degree. My hubby is supportive and encouraging. Plus in makes mbasic common since. My generation was one of the last to possibly be able to walk out of High School and get a job without a degree. But if you find yourself unemployed now..They won't even look at you.. Plus..I figured..with the way the world is now..I may never be able to retire.So I might as well be more employable. So...I'm off to do that in January.

As far as my workouts go. I'm still doing that. I've upped my jumping rope. I stay out side for an hour now. Many many songs on my I-POD on shuffle..so I never know how fast or how moderate the next song on my "Jump Rope " playlist will be. So it doesn't get too routine. Still using my DVDs ..P90X..Turbo Jam..and Slim N 6 randomly... and hitting the exercise bike as well.

Now although my clothes are fitting looser.. and I am seeing some results.. I am still not where I want to be. So .. What am I missing.. I figured.. A FOOD DIARY... I monitor what I eat.. No processed food. No whites like potatoes, white rice. What I'm not monitoring..IS HOW MUCH I eat. So starting today.. I'm going to make more of an effort to actually list and write down what is actually going into my mouth.

I'm still reading my OXYGEN..trying to stay inspired. Also reading and trying the recipes in "Clean Eating"... And getting general information from "Health"..which Is another magazine I think is great. Taking my low dose aspirin and fish oil pills...as heart disease runs in my family..and still drinking all kinds of Cranberry juice like it's going out of style.. As Kidney disease runs in it as well.

Since I have been so neglectful in my postings.. I thought I'd post the catcch up covers of the mags I read..to remind you to pick them up.

Well..I'll be back later to post my workout and my food intake..So I hope you all are having a great Sunday.