WEEK 31
Wednesday, August 24, 2010
I’ve been in bed all day. Not feeling well today. Think I have the flu … pumping my body with Theraflu. I knew something was off because I was having a hard time Monday at boot camp. Back at it tomorrow, no matter what.
Monday, August 22, 2010
What can I say … We had a blast on Saturday at my husband’s and my cocktail party!!! Dre allowed me to have a few drinks - at least that what Paulette said ... you did say okay right DRE (smile) … so I partook of a “few” Mai Tai’s and a “few” Martini’s (smile)! I mean a FEW … little cups!
Brought in forty-five … YES … forty-five with a fierceness!!! I weighed myself this morning and according to my scale I dropped 25 lbs – my goal since February! My friend and hairstylist brought me back with a FUNKY cut AND my dress was a size SMALL – with some room to boot!!! My hubby is loving his new woman!!! I am LOVING myself! Love you Dre … Love you Roz! To my husband MICKEY … ‘‘YOU ARE THE GREATEST MAN ON THE PLANET! I THANK GOD FOR YOU!!! THANKS FOR BEING SO SUPPORTIVE!’’
Bootcamp was a little rough for me today. I am going to blame it on the alcohol I had this past weekend. I just felt sluggish. Just makes me not want it. I didn’t really drink that much – not like the old Steph. Oh well! I’m over it. Back on my mission … Maybe I’ll celebrate with a glass of champagne in November. Maybe.
By the way ... beginning September 1st were only a little more than 2 months - about 75 days away - from the D3 Challenge Show!!! Let's bring it in strong! Let's support each other and please blog with us. Roz & I need the support!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
PRU ~ Week 30
WEEK 30
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wow! Did I just type Week 30??? Wow! I cannot believe it has been 30 weeks since I started this challenge. Crazy! Looking back … I can’t say I had reservations, but I can say that my mind wasn’t totally “made up” either. I am just glad I stuck with it.
I just felt compelled to blog tonight – I have a million other things on my plate, but I wanted to share this tonight.
Well this week is “hectic” for me. My 4 year old son has events, my husband has events and then there’s me. Today/tonight/this week was one of those where I had to get it done IN ANY WAY that I could. So I knocked out 30 minutes on the treadmill this morning. The funny thing is, I always say I’m only going to do 20 minutes, or “x” miles, or “x” calories when I do an a.m. workout, but I usually end up pushing myself – today was no exception.
After a long day at work ... my 4yr old son’s class had a picnic this evening. After arriving home around 7:45, I completed an hour of weight training and then did another mile on the treadmill. I HAD to ensure I met my cardio goal for the day! Don't think I wasn't telling myself ... "just do the weight training and make up the cardio tomorrow" ... Oh yeah ... but, then the other voice kicked in and said "get it done, NOW"! I'm still not sure if that was my voice or Dre's (smile)!
Its now 9:30, I haven’t had dinner, but the sense of accomplishment was worth the sacrifice. It’s been a LONG day, and I still have a million things to do … Oh well … what gets done, gets done! I put in my time today! Back at it tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Just too tired tonight after my cardio workout. I feel terrible, but I don’t have the energy for weight training tonight. Will have to make it up throughout the rest of this week.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Great day today! I got in my cardio this morning and headed to bootcamp this evening. Sunny and Jillian worked us out tonight! Thanks ladies … I needed the butt-kicking and was so happy not to be on the damn treadmill … ARGGGGG … so thank you for burning up the calories for me tonight.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Normally my off day, but this is going to be a long week – no cardio workout this upcoming Saturday - so I had to get my cardio on today.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wow! Did I just type Week 30??? Wow! I cannot believe it has been 30 weeks since I started this challenge. Crazy! Looking back … I can’t say I had reservations, but I can say that my mind wasn’t totally “made up” either. I am just glad I stuck with it.
I just felt compelled to blog tonight – I have a million other things on my plate, but I wanted to share this tonight.
Well this week is “hectic” for me. My 4 year old son has events, my husband has events and then there’s me. Today/tonight/this week was one of those where I had to get it done IN ANY WAY that I could. So I knocked out 30 minutes on the treadmill this morning. The funny thing is, I always say I’m only going to do 20 minutes, or “x” miles, or “x” calories when I do an a.m. workout, but I usually end up pushing myself – today was no exception.
After a long day at work ... my 4yr old son’s class had a picnic this evening. After arriving home around 7:45, I completed an hour of weight training and then did another mile on the treadmill. I HAD to ensure I met my cardio goal for the day! Don't think I wasn't telling myself ... "just do the weight training and make up the cardio tomorrow" ... Oh yeah ... but, then the other voice kicked in and said "get it done, NOW"! I'm still not sure if that was my voice or Dre's (smile)!
Its now 9:30, I haven’t had dinner, but the sense of accomplishment was worth the sacrifice. It’s been a LONG day, and I still have a million things to do … Oh well … what gets done, gets done! I put in my time today! Back at it tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Just too tired tonight after my cardio workout. I feel terrible, but I don’t have the energy for weight training tonight. Will have to make it up throughout the rest of this week.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Great day today! I got in my cardio this morning and headed to bootcamp this evening. Sunny and Jillian worked us out tonight! Thanks ladies … I needed the butt-kicking and was so happy not to be on the damn treadmill … ARGGGGG … so thank you for burning up the calories for me tonight.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Normally my off day, but this is going to be a long week – no cardio workout this upcoming Saturday - so I had to get my cardio on today.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Pru ~ Weeks 28-29
WEEK 29
Friday, August 13, 2010
Last nights sweatbox class lived up to its name! I had so much sweat pouring out of my body that one would have thought I had literally just gotten out of the shower!!! We worked it out though! I know I lost at least 5lbs on water weight alone.
Remember my “coochie cutters” from way back in Feb/March? Well those reference point pants are BAGGY and SAGGY now! I could not believe how they fit me. This is CRAZY! They didn’t even fit this way when I purchased the suit 10 years ago! My partner at work told me that the suit jacket – which has a tailored fit, no shoulder pads … lol - also looked too big!!
I’m gonna tell you something … most of you that know me well, know that I feel boobs are overrated. For my fellow “full-boobed” sisters that understand where I’m coming from … if you think you have to go under the knife for a breast reduction … Dre’s got a non-surgical – can’t say painless – alternative for you! I swear I have dropped a cup size or more! Understand … this has NEVER happened to me. I am loving my new “taa-taa’s”. Mattie … shout out goes to you … you told me this would happen and I did not believe you. I will not question your authority again (smile)!!!
Well I better get some rest … I took today off, back at it again tomorrow.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
I didn’t quite make my goal of losing 25lbs by my 45th birthday, but I lost 23lbs so I will TAKE IT!!! Either way, it’s a WIN WIN for me!!! Can I just say that I AM LOVING MYSELF right about now! And yes … to my forty-something sisters and brothers … 45 is the NEW 25!
I had the honor of hanging out with my beautiful friend/trainer Dre, her husband and a few other friends and I tell you … I put on a pair of pants that I had before my son was born … which fit perfectly, unless I ate a nut then it show – can I just say they were baggy! I AM LOVING THIS! You just don’t know how ‘dowdy’ I was feeling earlier this year. It feels so good to have set this goal and got after it. I’ve still got a ways to go, but it’s going to happen.
Okay back on the workout tip … I’m happy to say that this is week two of the additional weight training and so far so good. My hubby got me the Bowflex adjustable weights, so I literally have no excuse to skip any training. I’m not sure if these Bowflex weights are worth the price tag … if there is a cheaper brand I would highly recommend. They are kind of bulky … but I will give them 30 days and make a decision from there. Though I haven’t been to D3 for about two weeks now – crazy busy schedule - I remain committed to my workouts. I don’t know about you, but if I miss two days … well … that’s when I look up and 3 weeks will go by … so I just keep it in moving.
Lately a lot of people keep asking me what I've been doing. Here it goes ... First, let me STRESS … I didn’t lose this by taking a pill, only eating lettuce, starving myself to death or working out 24 hours/day. I did it slowly and methodically. I made a conscience effort EVERY 30 days to: CHANGE something in my diet, INCREASE my workout INTENSITY and I COMMITTED to these goals. If you’re in a workout rut, that’s a sign to CHANGE your workout routine.
If you dare to follow these simple steps, I GUARANTEE you that a change in your body, mind, spirit and soul is IMMINENT! Come on! Tell’em ROZ!!!
Life is so GOOD and GOD IS SO GREAT! I know I keep saying that, but truly I haven’t been in this space for a while. I just wanna labor in it! Just want to absorb every single, second of it! And more importantly share it!
WEEK 28
Thursday, August 05, 2010
This has by far been a busy week. The other day I was sooooo tired, had such an attitude my knees are killing me … needless to say I just wasn’t feeling it at all. I pushed myself anyway and managed to get my 600 calorie burn on.
I had to start bringing it this month. So I’m introducing more weight training this month, on top of the cardio. Today, I did the P90X leg routine, but it looks like I’m going to have to go to the gym. Don’t get me wrong, it was challenging, but I don’t think it will be enough to get me where I need to be. We’ll see how I’m walking tomorrow! Now the upper body stuff … right on time.
I’m doing seven straight this week because my birthday is Sunday, so that will be my off day. This is a big birthday for me … the big … FOURTY FIVE!!! OMG!!! I can’t even believe it! The spa is waiting for me and the way I’m working out this week, this will be one of the best spa day’s ever! TTYL!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Last nights sweatbox class lived up to its name! I had so much sweat pouring out of my body that one would have thought I had literally just gotten out of the shower!!! We worked it out though! I know I lost at least 5lbs on water weight alone.
Remember my “coochie cutters” from way back in Feb/March? Well those reference point pants are BAGGY and SAGGY now! I could not believe how they fit me. This is CRAZY! They didn’t even fit this way when I purchased the suit 10 years ago! My partner at work told me that the suit jacket – which has a tailored fit, no shoulder pads … lol - also looked too big!!
I’m gonna tell you something … most of you that know me well, know that I feel boobs are overrated. For my fellow “full-boobed” sisters that understand where I’m coming from … if you think you have to go under the knife for a breast reduction … Dre’s got a non-surgical – can’t say painless – alternative for you! I swear I have dropped a cup size or more! Understand … this has NEVER happened to me. I am loving my new “taa-taa’s”. Mattie … shout out goes to you … you told me this would happen and I did not believe you. I will not question your authority again (smile)!!!
Well I better get some rest … I took today off, back at it again tomorrow.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
I didn’t quite make my goal of losing 25lbs by my 45th birthday, but I lost 23lbs so I will TAKE IT!!! Either way, it’s a WIN WIN for me!!! Can I just say that I AM LOVING MYSELF right about now! And yes … to my forty-something sisters and brothers … 45 is the NEW 25!
I had the honor of hanging out with my beautiful friend/trainer Dre, her husband and a few other friends and I tell you … I put on a pair of pants that I had before my son was born … which fit perfectly, unless I ate a nut then it show – can I just say they were baggy! I AM LOVING THIS! You just don’t know how ‘dowdy’ I was feeling earlier this year. It feels so good to have set this goal and got after it. I’ve still got a ways to go, but it’s going to happen.
Okay back on the workout tip … I’m happy to say that this is week two of the additional weight training and so far so good. My hubby got me the Bowflex adjustable weights, so I literally have no excuse to skip any training. I’m not sure if these Bowflex weights are worth the price tag … if there is a cheaper brand I would highly recommend. They are kind of bulky … but I will give them 30 days and make a decision from there. Though I haven’t been to D3 for about two weeks now – crazy busy schedule - I remain committed to my workouts. I don’t know about you, but if I miss two days … well … that’s when I look up and 3 weeks will go by … so I just keep it in moving.
Lately a lot of people keep asking me what I've been doing. Here it goes ... First, let me STRESS … I didn’t lose this by taking a pill, only eating lettuce, starving myself to death or working out 24 hours/day. I did it slowly and methodically. I made a conscience effort EVERY 30 days to: CHANGE something in my diet, INCREASE my workout INTENSITY and I COMMITTED to these goals. If you’re in a workout rut, that’s a sign to CHANGE your workout routine.
If you dare to follow these simple steps, I GUARANTEE you that a change in your body, mind, spirit and soul is IMMINENT! Come on! Tell’em ROZ!!!
Life is so GOOD and GOD IS SO GREAT! I know I keep saying that, but truly I haven’t been in this space for a while. I just wanna labor in it! Just want to absorb every single, second of it! And more importantly share it!
WEEK 28
Thursday, August 05, 2010
This has by far been a busy week. The other day I was sooooo tired, had such an attitude my knees are killing me … needless to say I just wasn’t feeling it at all. I pushed myself anyway and managed to get my 600 calorie burn on.
I had to start bringing it this month. So I’m introducing more weight training this month, on top of the cardio. Today, I did the P90X leg routine, but it looks like I’m going to have to go to the gym. Don’t get me wrong, it was challenging, but I don’t think it will be enough to get me where I need to be. We’ll see how I’m walking tomorrow! Now the upper body stuff … right on time.
I’m doing seven straight this week because my birthday is Sunday, so that will be my off day. This is a big birthday for me … the big … FOURTY FIVE!!! OMG!!! I can’t even believe it! The spa is waiting for me and the way I’m working out this week, this will be one of the best spa day’s ever! TTYL!
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