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!