Friday, March 26, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK SEVEN
3/26/10 I cant believe that I got up at 5am this morning to go to the pool with my sister in law. I cant believe how many people actually get up to work out that early! I am glad we did it and I am proud of her. its actually kind of nice, i get to spend time with her and I have the whole day ahead with my workout done! yeah!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
PRU ~ WEEK 7
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Man … I’ve got so much going on! Just finished Crazy Cardio Combustion tonight and it was all good! I’m having a little issue with my big toes so pray for a sister. You all just don’t know how bad I want this!
Okay enough about me tonight. I want to give something back. I talked to a few ladies in C3 class tonight that were really being hard on themselves about their journey, thus far. Some were comparing their bodies to some of us that have been with Dre since 2007. Let me put this out there … don’t beat yourself up. The worst thing you can do is compare your body with someone else in class.
Focus on “your” specific goals. If you have been training for a while and feel like you’re not getting the results, first ask yourself if you’re being realistic & honest about everything (changes in diet, exercise regimen, etc.,). Second, it may be time to introduce some more things into your workout regimen. For example, add one extra day of cardio/week – this can be at home … don’t shoot me Dre (smile)! Have you really cut back on the “junk”??? If not, be real, cut back slowly. Example, if you drink 2 cans of pop/day, for the next 30 days drink 1 can. You can do this. Every 30 days I am committed to making at least one fitness-related change.
I just felt compelled to share this, because I think people expect their bodies to change overnight. It took years to put on the weight, its going to take time to get it off and tighten it up. Use your clothes as a marker – not the scale - AND by all means … stick with it.
The journey takes focus and discipline and it doesn’t happen over night. Small changes yield BIG gains if we just keep going at it. Six/seven weeks ago I added 2 more days to my workout and no lie, I not only see results … I feel it!
Believe me … I am not even close to where I wish to be … but I promise you … I’m going to make it happen in 2010! Keep praying for me and let’s push each other! So this summer we can say … “Where’d you get your body?” and in November we’ll say … I GOT IT AT THE DOME!!!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wow. I was on my way to my workout with Dre tonight and as I was getting ready to head out the door my husband asked me how much weight I’ve lost!!! YIPPEE! Of course, I don’t know – I refuse to weigh myself. I told him not much, he was like oh … no you’ve lost weight, I can tell by how your clothes are fitting you, can’t you! I love it!!! BUT … I can’t start getting excited yet. See for the past two years I have gotten my body to that point where I was just 3-6 months from either reaching my goal – losing 20lbs – or at least coming close. Then I get distracted and fall off for one reason or another. So … I am excited about what’s happening, but I have a long way to go and I have to remind myself of that.
I accept the compliment and affirmation that my efforts are paying off. We should all be sure to do something special for ourselves when we reach a milestone on this journey! Just remember to keep it all in perspective. This is only week six and we’ve got 24 more to go!!!
By the way … remember my “coochie-cutter” suit? Let’s just say … I have about an inch of room now!!! You better ask somebody!
Roz!!! I gotta give you a shout out! You ROCKED it tonight! You’re such an inspiration!
Monday
Gotta get on the stick this week and make up for the three days I slacked off.
Saturday/Sunday: March 20/21, 2010
Hey ya’ll … I had a setback this weekend. The week started out great, but it didn’t end up so great! I was so exhausted that I stayed in bed all weekend. Needless to say, I only got 3 days of workout on this week. This is not good. I have 8 months to go … that’s right … I have 8 months to go. I have to remember, it’s not how you start, but how you finish. Right?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
I’m feeling really great today!!! Last nights workout was da bomb!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I had a pretty good cardio day today. Dre told us during our last session we needed to burn at least 600 calories. I felt pretty good so I ran on the treadmill for 50 minutes and burned 630+ calories. I loathe the treadmill … but I had to get it in. It actually felt pretty good!
Oh I forgot to mention yesterdays workout. We did the beep test. For those of you who don’t know what the beep test is … JOIN D3!!! Ms. Dre as I refer to her sometimes, had to through in her infamous burpies and a few other exercises during the runs … OMG! I was tired as heck going into the workout, but I surprisingly made it without totally feeling fatigued. Now what that tells me is the extra workouts are starting to take shape. I HAVE NEVER … in the history of the beep test, made it through level 10 without feeling like my heart was going to explode from my chest. Let alone have the audacity to try to do other exercises in between! PUSH the novel by DRE!!!
Man … I’ve got so much going on! Just finished Crazy Cardio Combustion tonight and it was all good! I’m having a little issue with my big toes so pray for a sister. You all just don’t know how bad I want this!
Okay enough about me tonight. I want to give something back. I talked to a few ladies in C3 class tonight that were really being hard on themselves about their journey, thus far. Some were comparing their bodies to some of us that have been with Dre since 2007. Let me put this out there … don’t beat yourself up. The worst thing you can do is compare your body with someone else in class.
Focus on “your” specific goals. If you have been training for a while and feel like you’re not getting the results, first ask yourself if you’re being realistic & honest about everything (changes in diet, exercise regimen, etc.,). Second, it may be time to introduce some more things into your workout regimen. For example, add one extra day of cardio/week – this can be at home … don’t shoot me Dre (smile)! Have you really cut back on the “junk”??? If not, be real, cut back slowly. Example, if you drink 2 cans of pop/day, for the next 30 days drink 1 can. You can do this. Every 30 days I am committed to making at least one fitness-related change.
I just felt compelled to share this, because I think people expect their bodies to change overnight. It took years to put on the weight, its going to take time to get it off and tighten it up. Use your clothes as a marker – not the scale - AND by all means … stick with it.
The journey takes focus and discipline and it doesn’t happen over night. Small changes yield BIG gains if we just keep going at it. Six/seven weeks ago I added 2 more days to my workout and no lie, I not only see results … I feel it!
Believe me … I am not even close to where I wish to be … but I promise you … I’m going to make it happen in 2010! Keep praying for me and let’s push each other! So this summer we can say … “Where’d you get your body?” and in November we’ll say … I GOT IT AT THE DOME!!!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wow. I was on my way to my workout with Dre tonight and as I was getting ready to head out the door my husband asked me how much weight I’ve lost!!! YIPPEE! Of course, I don’t know – I refuse to weigh myself. I told him not much, he was like oh … no you’ve lost weight, I can tell by how your clothes are fitting you, can’t you! I love it!!! BUT … I can’t start getting excited yet. See for the past two years I have gotten my body to that point where I was just 3-6 months from either reaching my goal – losing 20lbs – or at least coming close. Then I get distracted and fall off for one reason or another. So … I am excited about what’s happening, but I have a long way to go and I have to remind myself of that.
I accept the compliment and affirmation that my efforts are paying off. We should all be sure to do something special for ourselves when we reach a milestone on this journey! Just remember to keep it all in perspective. This is only week six and we’ve got 24 more to go!!!
By the way … remember my “coochie-cutter” suit? Let’s just say … I have about an inch of room now!!! You better ask somebody!
Roz!!! I gotta give you a shout out! You ROCKED it tonight! You’re such an inspiration!
Monday
Gotta get on the stick this week and make up for the three days I slacked off.
Saturday/Sunday: March 20/21, 2010
Hey ya’ll … I had a setback this weekend. The week started out great, but it didn’t end up so great! I was so exhausted that I stayed in bed all weekend. Needless to say, I only got 3 days of workout on this week. This is not good. I have 8 months to go … that’s right … I have 8 months to go. I have to remember, it’s not how you start, but how you finish. Right?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
I’m feeling really great today!!! Last nights workout was da bomb!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I had a pretty good cardio day today. Dre told us during our last session we needed to burn at least 600 calories. I felt pretty good so I ran on the treadmill for 50 minutes and burned 630+ calories. I loathe the treadmill … but I had to get it in. It actually felt pretty good!
Oh I forgot to mention yesterdays workout. We did the beep test. For those of you who don’t know what the beep test is … JOIN D3!!! Ms. Dre as I refer to her sometimes, had to through in her infamous burpies and a few other exercises during the runs … OMG! I was tired as heck going into the workout, but I surprisingly made it without totally feeling fatigued. Now what that tells me is the extra workouts are starting to take shape. I HAVE NEVER … in the history of the beep test, made it through level 10 without feeling like my heart was going to explode from my chest. Let alone have the audacity to try to do other exercises in between! PUSH the novel by DRE!!!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK SEVEN
3/24/10 Why did i just hear on the news that women need to workout every day for an hour just to maintain their weight! Oh God!!!! I am waiting to hear the rest of the report....So the report says there are not just weight lose benefits but health benefits and of course we need to watch our diet.
Seems like this working out thing has become part of the routine. I still get tired and sore. I still have days when I am just not up to it. But I keep going.
I was at boot camp the last two nights. We had to do circuits both days. Needless to say it was even harder on the second day as I was tired from the day before!
Seems like this working out thing has become part of the routine. I still get tired and sore. I still have days when I am just not up to it. But I keep going.
I was at boot camp the last two nights. We had to do circuits both days. Needless to say it was even harder on the second day as I was tired from the day before!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK SIX
3/16/10 Man! I am still here! Today my coworkers were talking about how much weight I have lost. This past Saturday, I wore my new , one size smaller jeans, with my shirt tucked in ,to a party. My brother told me how proud he was of my progress.
Its kind of strange. Though I see that more and more clothes are getting too big on me, I still don't seem to see what others see. I think its some kind of weird mind thing. Its almost like i am afraid to believe in the results I am seeing. With the amount of working out I do, why shouldn't there be any changes?! Bizarre! I wonder if anyone else can understand what i am talking about.
You know, I am committed to this process. And, even though its only an hour of working out six days a week, it really takes a toll. See its not just the hour of working out. Its the getting to wherever you are working out that day. Its the leaving and having to run an errand afterwards. Its coming home sore as hell and finding something to eat then doing laundry or cleaning your bathrooms.Its the unreturned invites to after work events with friends. Its the feeling like at the end of the day you don't have down time. Its now carrying your purse, your laptop, your files for your work meeting and now a workout bag just in case.
We are all in this for a reason.I hope that keeps us motivated.Lets stay in it and kick some ass! Maybe just maybe we can inspire some others to do the same.
Its kind of strange. Though I see that more and more clothes are getting too big on me, I still don't seem to see what others see. I think its some kind of weird mind thing. Its almost like i am afraid to believe in the results I am seeing. With the amount of working out I do, why shouldn't there be any changes?! Bizarre! I wonder if anyone else can understand what i am talking about.
You know, I am committed to this process. And, even though its only an hour of working out six days a week, it really takes a toll. See its not just the hour of working out. Its the getting to wherever you are working out that day. Its the leaving and having to run an errand afterwards. Its coming home sore as hell and finding something to eat then doing laundry or cleaning your bathrooms.Its the unreturned invites to after work events with friends. Its the feeling like at the end of the day you don't have down time. Its now carrying your purse, your laptop, your files for your work meeting and now a workout bag just in case.
We are all in this for a reason.I hope that keeps us motivated.Lets stay in it and kick some ass! Maybe just maybe we can inspire some others to do the same.
PRU ~ WEEK 6
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – I hear voices … Do you?
Okay … Okay … so this past week I was hearing voices, and they’ve starting to creep back up on me again this week. You know the ones that say, “go ahead girl … you’ve been working out hard and consistently ... you can have some girl scout cookies – Girrlllll, one will not kill you”. Or "go ahead, its Friday/Saturday night you deserve to wind down, it’s been a long week, have some champagne (smile) or a beer.”!!! ARGGGGH!
Well those voices were loud this 3rd week of “virtually no sugar”. I am proud to say I WON!!! Now I won’t lie and tell you I didn’t have two girl scout cookies – cuz I did - but I didn’t eat the entire sleeve ... like I would have in the past. AND I went alcohol-free last week! Now that’s a MAJOR accomplishment for me!!!
I know we’ve all been there and still drive-by occasionaly, but I am committed to eating cleaner and working out like I used to. And it is a battle! However, I'm seeing progress!!! Today I actually wore one of those outfits I had put WAYYYY back in the closet – you know the ones - and it fit like it did when I first purchased it!!! This is what is keeping me committed! My body is changing ya’ll and it’s only been 6 weeks!
I know my challenge-sisters can second that, cause we’ve all come quite a ways both in training & body! Big props to Dre for challenging me!!! You’re the best - well until my next workout with ya that is (smile). Just kidding!
Do you hear voices??? If so, tell them to back off and shout … “who loves working out?”!
Okay … Okay … so this past week I was hearing voices, and they’ve starting to creep back up on me again this week. You know the ones that say, “go ahead girl … you’ve been working out hard and consistently ... you can have some girl scout cookies – Girrlllll, one will not kill you”. Or "go ahead, its Friday/Saturday night you deserve to wind down, it’s been a long week, have some champagne (smile) or a beer.”!!! ARGGGGH!
Well those voices were loud this 3rd week of “virtually no sugar”. I am proud to say I WON!!! Now I won’t lie and tell you I didn’t have two girl scout cookies – cuz I did - but I didn’t eat the entire sleeve ... like I would have in the past. AND I went alcohol-free last week! Now that’s a MAJOR accomplishment for me!!!
I know we’ve all been there and still drive-by occasionaly, but I am committed to eating cleaner and working out like I used to. And it is a battle! However, I'm seeing progress!!! Today I actually wore one of those outfits I had put WAYYYY back in the closet – you know the ones - and it fit like it did when I first purchased it!!! This is what is keeping me committed! My body is changing ya’ll and it’s only been 6 weeks!
I know my challenge-sisters can second that, cause we’ve all come quite a ways both in training & body! Big props to Dre for challenging me!!! You’re the best - well until my next workout with ya that is (smile). Just kidding!
Do you hear voices??? If so, tell them to back off and shout … “who loves working out?”!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Dana's Third Post
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Friday, March 5, 2010
So these last two weeks, I have felt like a slacker. My back is still hurting and preventing me from doing a lot. Then I got a really bad head cold while I was traveling for work. So I have tried my best to get a workout in when I can but I have been really tired and not feeling well. I know Dre would really disapprove but I feel like I really need to get myself back to being healthy. My breathing has been really labored.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Today was my first day back full force. I went running (and walking) and did some weights. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. My back is feeling better but my breathing is still labored. I haven’t fully recovered from the head cold so it’s making it a little hard but I pushed through.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
I went for a long high-powered walk today. After yesterday my head cold almost got worse. So I couldn’t run.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Day off – I’m glad too. It’s hard to get back into working out when you’ve taking a few days off.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Kickboxing was hell. I knew I was going to have to do it at some point. But it was so embarrassing because I could hardly keep up with everyone else. I know that’s not the point but it still sucks. I was completely winded. I felt like my heart was going to bust out of my chest. I would be lying if I didn’t say I felt like giving up but I forced myself to push through.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
First day back with Dre in a few weeks. I’m excited to see the girls but not looking forward to what I’m about to go through. It was as bad as I thought. All that cardio is killing me. I still have residual breathing complications from my head cold and on top of that I suffer from asthma anyway. Right now the cardio is definitely harder than the weights. But that’s how I’m going to lose these pounds.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
I don’t know any other way to say this other than “I really hate this right now.” I’m not where I want to be. I know I could be doing so much better but I’m tired, I hurt, and it isn’t fun. Needless to say I don’t want to go to boxing. I’m really contemplating not going. But I’m just not going to go back home and go straight to the gym. I hope I make it through.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Nothing to say…
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Let’s see how kettlebells goes today. Since I hurt my back, I’m a little scared to do them again. They really aggravated my back the last time. I will probably not do the swings or just use smaller weight for them. I’m glad I did it. My back didn’t hurt to bad at least I wasn’t in any pain. I went down to 10lbs for the swings.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
I’m not as sore as I have been in the last few days. I think my body is starting to catch up to my mind. I’m finally not dreading working out so much.
So these last two weeks, I have felt like a slacker. My back is still hurting and preventing me from doing a lot. Then I got a really bad head cold while I was traveling for work. So I have tried my best to get a workout in when I can but I have been really tired and not feeling well. I know Dre would really disapprove but I feel like I really need to get myself back to being healthy. My breathing has been really labored.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Today was my first day back full force. I went running (and walking) and did some weights. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. My back is feeling better but my breathing is still labored. I haven’t fully recovered from the head cold so it’s making it a little hard but I pushed through.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
I went for a long high-powered walk today. After yesterday my head cold almost got worse. So I couldn’t run.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Day off – I’m glad too. It’s hard to get back into working out when you’ve taking a few days off.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Kickboxing was hell. I knew I was going to have to do it at some point. But it was so embarrassing because I could hardly keep up with everyone else. I know that’s not the point but it still sucks. I was completely winded. I felt like my heart was going to bust out of my chest. I would be lying if I didn’t say I felt like giving up but I forced myself to push through.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
First day back with Dre in a few weeks. I’m excited to see the girls but not looking forward to what I’m about to go through. It was as bad as I thought. All that cardio is killing me. I still have residual breathing complications from my head cold and on top of that I suffer from asthma anyway. Right now the cardio is definitely harder than the weights. But that’s how I’m going to lose these pounds.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
I don’t know any other way to say this other than “I really hate this right now.” I’m not where I want to be. I know I could be doing so much better but I’m tired, I hurt, and it isn’t fun. Needless to say I don’t want to go to boxing. I’m really contemplating not going. But I’m just not going to go back home and go straight to the gym. I hope I make it through.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Nothing to say…
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Let’s see how kettlebells goes today. Since I hurt my back, I’m a little scared to do them again. They really aggravated my back the last time. I will probably not do the swings or just use smaller weight for them. I’m glad I did it. My back didn’t hurt to bad at least I wasn’t in any pain. I went down to 10lbs for the swings.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
I’m not as sore as I have been in the last few days. I think my body is starting to catch up to my mind. I’m finally not dreading working out so much.
Friday, March 12, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK FIVE
3/12/10 I am feeling a bit better. Yesterday Cic and I worked out together in the pool. It was nice having someone there to keep me motivated and the time went by faster.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK FIVE
Pru first of all thank you so much for your constant encouragement! You see changes that i don't necessarily see. thank you for being my eyes!
I am struggling y'all! I seem to be stiff and tired a lot. Its been a challenge to keep motivated.How is everyone else doing?
I am struggling y'all! I seem to be stiff and tired a lot. Its been a challenge to keep motivated.How is everyone else doing?
PRU - WEEK 5
Saturday, March 13, 2010 – I’m tired!!!
I was so not feeling like bootcamp today! I am tired as all get out, my husband took the kids. It was just so tempting to just lie in bed and SLEEP. But, I got up and “made it do what it do”. I’m so glad I did! Kettle bells was challenging today, but right on time. I fed off the energy of Dana, Mark and a two other young ladies – whom I just met. They don’t realize how much they pushed me through class today. Thanks! I left re-energized … I just felt better. I know there are many more days ahead where I will feel like this. It is on these days especially we just have to PUSH through the fatigue and draw our energy from the D3 family! PUSH!!
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Wow! I’ve got much to share with everyone. Its already week 5 and I must say I have made some changes and hopefully improvements. So here we go …
If you recall the last time I blogged I mentioned my “reference point suit” and the fact that I had to make some more changes. So I did. Last week I started to eat “CLEANER”.
“Cleaner” is the operative word here. One of the biggest mistakes we make is going cold-turkey, in my humble opinion. That may work for some, but for the vast majority of us, cold-turkey can backfire and set us up for failure. So what I’ve decided to do was cut back on the sugar, but do it smart and gradual.
Now I could not have chosen the worst week to do so, but whatever, when is a good time to cut back on sugar intake!?! In case your wondering what this entailed, I simply substituted more water this week vs. coffee, instead of a whole bottle of champagne I had a split – now that’s big for me ya’ll – and I cut out the candy and sweets altogether and substituted that with fruit. I also tried my best NOT to eat past 8:00.
I can tell you that I have noticed some small changes … my “reference point suit” is fitting a little more loose this week! Talk to you soon!
I was so not feeling like bootcamp today! I am tired as all get out, my husband took the kids. It was just so tempting to just lie in bed and SLEEP. But, I got up and “made it do what it do”. I’m so glad I did! Kettle bells was challenging today, but right on time. I fed off the energy of Dana, Mark and a two other young ladies – whom I just met. They don’t realize how much they pushed me through class today. Thanks! I left re-energized … I just felt better. I know there are many more days ahead where I will feel like this. It is on these days especially we just have to PUSH through the fatigue and draw our energy from the D3 family! PUSH!!
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Wow! I’ve got much to share with everyone. Its already week 5 and I must say I have made some changes and hopefully improvements. So here we go …
If you recall the last time I blogged I mentioned my “reference point suit” and the fact that I had to make some more changes. So I did. Last week I started to eat “CLEANER”.
“Cleaner” is the operative word here. One of the biggest mistakes we make is going cold-turkey, in my humble opinion. That may work for some, but for the vast majority of us, cold-turkey can backfire and set us up for failure. So what I’ve decided to do was cut back on the sugar, but do it smart and gradual.
Now I could not have chosen the worst week to do so, but whatever, when is a good time to cut back on sugar intake!?! In case your wondering what this entailed, I simply substituted more water this week vs. coffee, instead of a whole bottle of champagne I had a split – now that’s big for me ya’ll – and I cut out the candy and sweets altogether and substituted that with fruit. I also tried my best NOT to eat past 8:00.
I can tell you that I have noticed some small changes … my “reference point suit” is fitting a little more loose this week! Talk to you soon!
Monday, March 8, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK FIVE
Well we begin a new week. Lets keep it going guys! I kind of need some encouragement myself. I am so stiff and sore all the time now. Not really sure what to do about that.I am really hoping these joints hold up to this very rigorous schedule.
I am exercising but i am sure that my eating could be better. This is very hard. How is everyone else doing?
I am exercising but i am sure that my eating could be better. This is very hard. How is everyone else doing?
Monday, March 1, 2010
ROZZIE G week five
3/1/10 Really?! Has it been a month already since we started this madness?! I have got to stick with this and see it thru.....I went to boot camp today. I had a feeling she was going to have us running outside. I made it to 29th street and back with a slow trot. That's a big deal on these knees and it also showed me that my endurance is up abit. I still wanted to die but just not as quickly! (smile)
I tried on some jeans this weekend just to see where I am at. Well to my surprise i am down a size! Now if I could just get the eating down better...but everything in time...
I tried on some jeans this weekend just to see where I am at. Well to my surprise i am down a size! Now if I could just get the eating down better...but everything in time...
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