WEEK 40
Friday, October 29, 2010
Let’s talk about fatigue. I am wiped out. Nothing new … I’ve been coming home the past month like a zombie on Friday’s. I had a great workout today. Looks like my legs are still there. THANK GOD!!! I still have to push, but Dre said they look much better today. I don’t know if it was something I ate or something I did. Dre is going to kill me but on Wednesday morning I did 30 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill. Could that have deflated them??? Not sure … whatever the case PLEASE … don’t let it happen again.
Well … its countdown time. The competition is 2 weeks from tomorrow. I’m jazzed, nervous, all kinds of emotions rolling through my mind. But I’m ready to get this ON! Wish I had more for you tonight, but I’m just EXHAUSTED and I gotta get up early tomorrow and hit it.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tonight I’m on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Dre told me my legs are not ready. I don’t know what the heck happened. It seemed like just two weeks ago they were shaping up nicely, and now they’ve deflated. Oh well … so much for being able to just chisel for the next two weeks, now I’ve got to grind and chisel. Kind of in the dumps about that … not that I was expecting any of this to just be easy. There are no shortcuts to getting your body ready for a competition of this nature. So I’ve got to push.
Outside of that … I also realize that my posing sucks. This here thing is a stone cold trip. There are so many facets to it. Its not just about getting your body together – which is EXTREMELY HARD – you also have to master the various poses. I’m practicing tonight catching cramps, tipping over in these high heels, kicking the top of my foot … OMG … I HAVE GOT TO PULL IT TOGETHER. Focus … Steph … FOCUS.
Some days I swear it feels like 1 step forward, three steps back. Oh well … no sense in dwelling on the B.S. I’ve got 2.5 weeks left and I just have to GET HARD. I got this!!!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Wow. I seriously did not think I was going to make it today. I mentioned my little problem - (See Sunday's post) - and this afternoon I found myself once again in excruciating pain. I had to literally come home and take a shower to get myself right. BUT … I had to get it done, so I pushed myself and got in a weight workout and made it to boot camp. As always, I felt much better afterwards.
At this point I’m not quite running on fumes, but I am feeding off the incredible energy of so many of my Diva’s! You guys have been amazing. Every text, kind-word, has meant so much to me and at this point is keeping me going. I guess the cat is out of the bag ... since Dre put mentioned my journey in the newsletter – thanks Dre … Love you too!!! So now the secret is out. For those of you that have been wondering and asking why my body has transformed this year. It hasn’t been easy and it hasn’t been over night – never forget that as you embark on your own journey.
I’ve got a challenge for you now … work out with me the next 3-7 weeks. Change SOMETHING in your diet, ADD one more CLASS, INCREASE your WEIGHTS and COMMIT to this EVERY WEEK for the next SEVEN. Set a goal to lose XX pounds by the D3 competition – HENCE 7 WEEKS – and strut your stuff! You will be AMAZED at the changes in your body!!! First and foremost, DO IT FOR YOU!!! Are you with me … cause “misery loves company” (smile) … however, this is the good kind of misery!!! Help me cross the finish line … blog me back and tell me if you’re on board and what you’re going to do!
Love you all … see you in three weeks!!!
Sunday, October 24, 2010Whoa! I can’t believe I just typed that this is week 40! Roz, this is week FOURTY!!! I wish this was competition week!
Well, Dre told us to keep it real on this journey blog … so I’m getting ready to get real ‘REAL’ with you. If you can’t handle the truth, I suggest you not read the following (smile). Today, I’m feeling guilty. I didn’t do a thing yesterday. I have the WORST hemorrhoids right now. OMG!!! I was literally in the bed all day yesterday the pain was so fierce. I won’t go into a lot of details, but let’s just say I basically felt like I expelled a BRICK from my body yesterday. OMG … pain!!! My body was just not having it. I could barely get out of bed to make my poor baby his meals … I felt so bad. I’m not sure how I could possibly be constipated – as much water as I drink – but you can best believe I’m going to go over my eating habits to see where I went wrong. I will be DAMNED if I get knocked out of this damn thing because of hemorrhoids. LOL!!!
I wasn’t feeling much better today, but I made myself do some weight training. I actually feel a little better. I’ve got to make up for the cardio tonight … even if it’s light … I will do something. Please don’t fail me now body … we’re almost there!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
PRU ~ Week 39: 3.5 Weeks To Go ...
WEEK 39
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sitting in doctor’s office, so thought I’d do a little midday blog. I want to give a HUGE thanks to Mattie – you are a TREMENDOUS support system and I thank you so much for the morning, midday and evening pick-me-ups!!! It means so much to me! I only hope I can pay-it-forward.
My hubby worked me out pretty darn good today. He’s so DAMN HANDSOME!!! He had my shoulders and arms screaming. I told him to NOT to go easy on me and he did NOT disappoint. My tail was shaking – and I was repping out on the final sets. Thank you baby … I know I’m going to be a 1st time title contender … HUNTER PRUITT BABY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
Right now I’m feeling pretty darn good … I have my ups and downs, and I have to take things day-to-day, but unlike a couple of days ago, I feel like I’m doing what I need to do and not slacking off. Now tomorrow may be a different story (smile) … I’m just keeping it real.
Well I’ve got to get my cardio and the daily’s in tonight so my day is not over yet.
Monday, October 18, 2010
AM-
I’m feeling all over the place - emotionally. When I don’t work out early, I feel like I’m slacking. Because I’ve cut down on so much cardio, I also feel like something is wrong with my training. I just have to trust the process I guess. I have boot camp & weight training tonight.
PM-
I had a great leg day today. Really tried to push myself today and squatted 135lbs, which is far from what I used to be able to do, but I moved up from last week. I’m sure my knees will pay for this tomorrow. My workout today, pulled me up out of the doubts … for the moment anyway. Boot camp was good … didn’t burn as many calories as I would like to so I’m thinking that I will have to do another 20 minutes when I get home. Hey Mattie … thanks for the superpump … you are right … its da bomb!
I was looking at my abs tonight and they look like they are deflating. I think it’s the reduction in cardio. Gonna talk to Dre about doing at least 20 minutes of HIIT on top of stair work. Okay that’s it for now.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Woke up to a couple of emails from Mattie, who sent me pics from the Nationals in Atlanta over the weekend! Wow the competitors looked amazing and it made me realize that I’ve come a long way, but I’ve got a LONG way to go. So I decided to share my conversation with Mattie on today’s blog:
“ Mattie, thanks for this. I’m really starting to feel this deeply, cuz I’ve been having all sorts of dreams about the competition J
I’ve really got a lot of work to do Mattie. I feel like I’m bullshitting right now, like there is more I should be doing. I don’t want to just go out there and be on stage, I want to win! At a minimum place in the top 3. I know that’s aggressive, maybe even unrealistic for a first-time competitor, but there’s a first in everything right?”
Mattie came back with so much support that I was ready to shed some tears! I was in church too … so you know I was feeling good!
I did so much today/tonight that I know my hubby has got to be tripping. I started out at 9:00 cutting my sons hair, we raked leaves, went grocery shopping, did laundry, cleaned a bit, and so on and so on … I couldn’t stop. In between though I was snapping on both my men … gotta work on that, but a sistah is HUNGRY … and they both seem to work my nerve right when I’m at my weakest point J!!! This is too funny, but I had to apologize to my son! And make it up to him by baking chocolate chip cookies … OMG!!! That’s two weeks in a row this dude has tempted me with the sweets. Not so much as a bite … not even a nibble … SO THERE!!! SMILE!
Oh well, I’m trying to get things together with my scheduling etc., so that I can maximize my workouts and focus on my OBVIOUS areas of weakness – shoulders, butt, glutes. I have every confidence that my legs & biceps will continue to develop … they have never failed me in the past. Those other three areas … I’ve got to really go hard if I want to have a chance to even place.
My hubby is going to work me out twice a week to ensure I get the heavy lifting in that I need!!! He has been amazing … a pain in the butt at first, but I think he’s on board with this. We need a little time together anyway – not that this is the greatest in terms of “quality” time, - but whatever we can get for now is better than nothing. I keep picturing him sitting in the auditorium on competition day, with a big, ole, PROUD grin on his face saying “THERE GOES MY BABY” … and I helped with that!
As always, pray for me and please … blog me back! Three and a half weeks to go!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wow! TGIF!!! I cannot believe its Friday … so you know what that means … 2.5 more weeks of hard core training & dieting and its SHOWTIME!!! It’s actually three weeks from tomorrow, but it feels better to say 2.5!
Today I was a bit exhausted … I’m exhausted most Friday’s but as always, nothing like a good workout to get you going. Dre had me yelling so hard today that the owner of the gym and his employee told me they could hear me yelling!!! So embarrassing! The funny part is Dre and I were downstairs – hahahahahaha – Dre ain’t no damn good! But hey … I’m seeing the results, so who the heck cares! At least they know I’m not playing. I had to tell them “she’ll whoop your tail too, don’t be fooled. She’s a pretty, little thing, but she ain’t nothing nice!!!” They both shook their heads in acknowledgement!
This week I find myself getting more and more excited about the competition. I’m trying to envision how I’m going to look & feel – makeup, body, color, smile, confidence, suit, poses – all of that. This is going to be such a HUGE step for me on so many levels. I can’t wait!
On another note, I weighed myself and lost another 2lbs since last week … Uh Oh … Can’t lose muscle … inches okay, but no muscle. The crazy thing is I don’t see where, but Dre notices right away, which is crazy to me. To date I’ve lost 32 pounds since February. I haven’t been this small since I was in college. I guess I’d better seriously consider purchasing some new clothes … my partner from work told me that my pants were “GINORMOUS” a couple of weeks ago. One of my fashionista girlfriends just told me she had some clothes she’s been meaning to get rid of – now this girl wears nothing but the best – and told me to come over and see if there’s anything I might want. I think that was a hint that its time to revamp my wardrobe!!! I am … I am … I’m just being realistic … I won’t stay this size forever … I am doing something very extreme right now so why go out and spend money when this will not be my true weight over the long haul? Right?
I tried out the spray tan! Dre is going to kill me, but I had to try this out. The jury is still out on this … I can’t shower until the morning – so we’ll see if it lives up to the hype. It’s all a part of the game. Would be so much easier if I could just hop on down to St. Croix or some other exotic island … Oh well …
Okay, I’m rambling … pray for me … me health, mind, body and spirit. I’m aching all over the place – its all good though. Do pray that I stay healthy till the end. We’re almost there!
Much love!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
I did HIIT for cardio this morning and the abs came back!!! Yeah baby … but Dre snapped and told me to stick to the program. Those suckers never looked more lovely … I was really getting worried. But … I better listen, she has brought me this far so I have to TRUST in the process. I was afraid that all my hard work was reversing itself, since we cut back on my cardio a week ago.
I treated myself to a body polish and it was FABULOUS!!! My girl Lahoya at Bella Mia is DA BOMB. I almost cancelled, I was so glad I did not. I was sore and fatigued and it was a well-deserved and much needed treat. I could not believe how smooth, fresh and GLOWING my skin looked afterwards. Amazing!
Well I’m exhausted …
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sitting in doctor’s office, so thought I’d do a little midday blog. I want to give a HUGE thanks to Mattie – you are a TREMENDOUS support system and I thank you so much for the morning, midday and evening pick-me-ups!!! It means so much to me! I only hope I can pay-it-forward.
My hubby worked me out pretty darn good today. He’s so DAMN HANDSOME!!! He had my shoulders and arms screaming. I told him to NOT to go easy on me and he did NOT disappoint. My tail was shaking – and I was repping out on the final sets. Thank you baby … I know I’m going to be a 1st time title contender … HUNTER PRUITT BABY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
Right now I’m feeling pretty darn good … I have my ups and downs, and I have to take things day-to-day, but unlike a couple of days ago, I feel like I’m doing what I need to do and not slacking off. Now tomorrow may be a different story (smile) … I’m just keeping it real.
Well I’ve got to get my cardio and the daily’s in tonight so my day is not over yet.
Monday, October 18, 2010
AM-
I’m feeling all over the place - emotionally. When I don’t work out early, I feel like I’m slacking. Because I’ve cut down on so much cardio, I also feel like something is wrong with my training. I just have to trust the process I guess. I have boot camp & weight training tonight.
PM-
I had a great leg day today. Really tried to push myself today and squatted 135lbs, which is far from what I used to be able to do, but I moved up from last week. I’m sure my knees will pay for this tomorrow. My workout today, pulled me up out of the doubts … for the moment anyway. Boot camp was good … didn’t burn as many calories as I would like to so I’m thinking that I will have to do another 20 minutes when I get home. Hey Mattie … thanks for the superpump … you are right … its da bomb!
I was looking at my abs tonight and they look like they are deflating. I think it’s the reduction in cardio. Gonna talk to Dre about doing at least 20 minutes of HIIT on top of stair work. Okay that’s it for now.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Woke up to a couple of emails from Mattie, who sent me pics from the Nationals in Atlanta over the weekend! Wow the competitors looked amazing and it made me realize that I’ve come a long way, but I’ve got a LONG way to go. So I decided to share my conversation with Mattie on today’s blog:
“ Mattie, thanks for this. I’m really starting to feel this deeply, cuz I’ve been having all sorts of dreams about the competition J
I’ve really got a lot of work to do Mattie. I feel like I’m bullshitting right now, like there is more I should be doing. I don’t want to just go out there and be on stage, I want to win! At a minimum place in the top 3. I know that’s aggressive, maybe even unrealistic for a first-time competitor, but there’s a first in everything right?”
Mattie came back with so much support that I was ready to shed some tears! I was in church too … so you know I was feeling good!
I did so much today/tonight that I know my hubby has got to be tripping. I started out at 9:00 cutting my sons hair, we raked leaves, went grocery shopping, did laundry, cleaned a bit, and so on and so on … I couldn’t stop. In between though I was snapping on both my men … gotta work on that, but a sistah is HUNGRY … and they both seem to work my nerve right when I’m at my weakest point J!!! This is too funny, but I had to apologize to my son! And make it up to him by baking chocolate chip cookies … OMG!!! That’s two weeks in a row this dude has tempted me with the sweets. Not so much as a bite … not even a nibble … SO THERE!!! SMILE!
Oh well, I’m trying to get things together with my scheduling etc., so that I can maximize my workouts and focus on my OBVIOUS areas of weakness – shoulders, butt, glutes. I have every confidence that my legs & biceps will continue to develop … they have never failed me in the past. Those other three areas … I’ve got to really go hard if I want to have a chance to even place.
My hubby is going to work me out twice a week to ensure I get the heavy lifting in that I need!!! He has been amazing … a pain in the butt at first, but I think he’s on board with this. We need a little time together anyway – not that this is the greatest in terms of “quality” time, - but whatever we can get for now is better than nothing. I keep picturing him sitting in the auditorium on competition day, with a big, ole, PROUD grin on his face saying “THERE GOES MY BABY” … and I helped with that!
As always, pray for me and please … blog me back! Three and a half weeks to go!
Part 2 New Beginnings- My Story
Ok, so last week I told you I would tell you my story. Well, here it goes (the quick version:)....
I was never a person who worked out on a consistent basis. I would work out for a few months for a wedding or reunion and then fall off.
Well, in April of 1999, I finally got a "made up mind". I went clothes shopping and NOTHING fit in the size I thought I was! I was so frustrated with myself that I went home and started eating Cool Ranch Doritos and Kool Aid (I know, ridiculous.) Well, as I was eating, I was watching a Lifetime movie (love Lifetime!) and a commercial for the YMCA came on. Now I was living in Raleigh, NC at this time and the Y was SUPER swanky but very expensive. But for some reason, I was just drawn to the commercial. Let me say this too...for those who do not know me, I am known for my...shall we say frugal ways, but I HAD to be a part of this Y for some reason and I did not care what the cost was going to be!
As soon as the commercial ended, I threw away the Doritos and Kool Aid and asked my husband to come and take pics of me in shorts and a tank top (yuck!). I did this because I wanted to post them in my bathroom so I would NEVER look this way again!
The next day, I went to the Y and signed up! I have NEVER stopped working out since that day! I started with 2 classes a week then progressed over time to 5 and six classes a week. I would even take classes back to back! Once I saw the weight coming off and my body changing, I was so inspired!
I then realized that the instructors at the Y were ok. There were 2 I LOVED but the rest were just ok. So I thought, shoot, I can do that too! So in Dec of 1999, I got GROUP Fitness certified and started teaching classes. Now, I could work out and get PAID! You can not beat that!
So that is the short version of my story. Do you want to share your story with me? If so, please reply to this post! I would love to hear it!
Until next week!
Dre
I was never a person who worked out on a consistent basis. I would work out for a few months for a wedding or reunion and then fall off.
Well, in April of 1999, I finally got a "made up mind". I went clothes shopping and NOTHING fit in the size I thought I was! I was so frustrated with myself that I went home and started eating Cool Ranch Doritos and Kool Aid (I know, ridiculous.) Well, as I was eating, I was watching a Lifetime movie (love Lifetime!) and a commercial for the YMCA came on. Now I was living in Raleigh, NC at this time and the Y was SUPER swanky but very expensive. But for some reason, I was just drawn to the commercial. Let me say this too...for those who do not know me, I am known for my...shall we say frugal ways, but I HAD to be a part of this Y for some reason and I did not care what the cost was going to be!
As soon as the commercial ended, I threw away the Doritos and Kool Aid and asked my husband to come and take pics of me in shorts and a tank top (yuck!). I did this because I wanted to post them in my bathroom so I would NEVER look this way again!
The next day, I went to the Y and signed up! I have NEVER stopped working out since that day! I started with 2 classes a week then progressed over time to 5 and six classes a week. I would even take classes back to back! Once I saw the weight coming off and my body changing, I was so inspired!
I then realized that the instructors at the Y were ok. There were 2 I LOVED but the rest were just ok. So I thought, shoot, I can do that too! So in Dec of 1999, I got GROUP Fitness certified and started teaching classes. Now, I could work out and get PAID! You can not beat that!
So that is the short version of my story. Do you want to share your story with me? If so, please reply to this post! I would love to hear it!
Until next week!
Dre
Hello Everyone
So....last week was awesome! I was able to FINALLY get everything finalized on my end for the D3 On Demand launch! Now I have to wait for my web guy to do his part and we are golden. He plans to be done by nextMonday so stay tuned!
Also, I am getting prepared for our D3 Nutrition launch on Jan 7th! Sunny and I are getting prepared and this is gonna be an awesome plan for my members. I can not wait!
D3 is making some SERIOUS changes for 2011...changes for the better! So look out for the NEW AND IMPROVED D3 Coming January 2011.
Stay tuned for more D3 Updates!!
See Ya In Class!
Dre
Also, I am getting prepared for our D3 Nutrition launch on Jan 7th! Sunny and I are getting prepared and this is gonna be an awesome plan for my members. I can not wait!
D3 is making some SERIOUS changes for 2011...changes for the better! So look out for the NEW AND IMPROVED D3 Coming January 2011.
Stay tuned for more D3 Updates!!
See Ya In Class!
Dre
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
PRU ~ WEEK 38
WEEK 38
Thursday, October 14, 2010
My suit and shoes – sexy - arrived today!! OMG … this thing is TINY!!! I sure hope I slim down some more because if I don’t … OH NO! I’m going to kill my trainer … half my tail is hanging out. My husband is not going to be happy with this at all. I better get to work on these glutes, because they will definitely be showing.
Now orange is my favorite color … but this suit is SUPER orange. Let’s hope it can be blinged to another level! The shoes are something else. Its becoming more real everyday!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I’m writing in middle of the day, because I need the outlet. Can I just say I hit a wall at 7:00 last night. My poor child just wanted to talk and play with his mommy, but all I could muster was an ummm humm here and there. I also found myself wishing it were his bedtime … I know that’s awful, but I’m just keeping it real. THIS SHIT IS HARD!!! This super-restrictive, in-humane diet I’m on is killing me. I can do the cardio, weight training, but this right here … damn. I’m GROUCHY as all get out and I feel so bad, because I’m snapping on everyone, including myself. This is only the fourth day … I have 4 more weeks of this. Pray for me … Pray for me. That’s all I can say.
Whew … Dre threw me a lifeline this evening. I can add a few more things to my diet … still bland, but I can add a few things back in! That perked me up so much I had church right in the gym (LOL)!!! Don’t get it twisted its not much, but it will definitely help with the energy level.
By the way … you know you’re in trouble when your trainer walks into your training session looking like she just stepped out of a fashion magazine, while she’s kicking your tail. Hey she’s done her part I’m just trying to get there!!!
Your prayers must be working … keep them coming, I have EXACTLY 1 MONTH FROM TODAY for the big competition! I’m going to try to blog and post at least every 3 days, so please keep checking in on me and send me some feedback!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
I made it through Monday without cheating … well, knowingly cheating that is! I only had a packet of Equal with my oatmeal, till my husband quickly reminded me that I had to eat it plain. So I promptly sent a text to my AMAZING trainer – DRE - and sure enough … the answer was NODDA!!! Damn … can I get a little equal, Damn! I went through the rest of the day trying to stick to this BLAND diet I’m on for the next 4 ½ weeks and found myself on an emotional rollercoaster for most of the day. I swear I thought I was going to break down and cry. Jillian saved the day! Thanks Jillian for your kind words of support and encouragement, because I was beginning to wonder if I was just weak.
This is no joke … Dre told me this would be the HARDEST part yet. And I thought getting through the additional cardio was going to be an issue. Huh. This is not for the faint-hearted at all. I’m almost through day two and today was much better than yesterday. My energy level was down significantly and I strained my shoulder in boot camp yesterday. Today’s workout was less than good, it was by far the worst weight training day I’ve had, thus far.
All I can think is that I can’t start getting injured now. I’ve come too far. I will push through this … as always … pray for me!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
I can hardly believe it … 4 ½ weeks to go! This is it … it’s go hard or go home! I am excited!!! Had to blog tonight because this is technically the first day of my ‘EAT SUPER CLEAN’ month – you don’t even want to know. All I can say is … Lord, “I NEED YOU NOW!!!“. I’m trying to “get my mind right”, cause this eating plan is NUTZ! LOL!
Anyway, like I said, I can do anything for 4 ½ weeks … RIGHT? RIGHT!!! I’m like a kid anticipating Christmas. Counting it down, but I know I’ve got to remain focused. I’m having a family meeting tonight to get everyone in the house on board and provide them with some expectations of what they can and cannot expect from me for the next month.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
My suit and shoes – sexy - arrived today!! OMG … this thing is TINY!!! I sure hope I slim down some more because if I don’t … OH NO! I’m going to kill my trainer … half my tail is hanging out. My husband is not going to be happy with this at all. I better get to work on these glutes, because they will definitely be showing.
Now orange is my favorite color … but this suit is SUPER orange. Let’s hope it can be blinged to another level! The shoes are something else. Its becoming more real everyday!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I’m writing in middle of the day, because I need the outlet. Can I just say I hit a wall at 7:00 last night. My poor child just wanted to talk and play with his mommy, but all I could muster was an ummm humm here and there. I also found myself wishing it were his bedtime … I know that’s awful, but I’m just keeping it real. THIS SHIT IS HARD!!! This super-restrictive, in-humane diet I’m on is killing me. I can do the cardio, weight training, but this right here … damn. I’m GROUCHY as all get out and I feel so bad, because I’m snapping on everyone, including myself. This is only the fourth day … I have 4 more weeks of this. Pray for me … Pray for me. That’s all I can say.
Whew … Dre threw me a lifeline this evening. I can add a few more things to my diet … still bland, but I can add a few things back in! That perked me up so much I had church right in the gym (LOL)!!! Don’t get it twisted its not much, but it will definitely help with the energy level.
By the way … you know you’re in trouble when your trainer walks into your training session looking like she just stepped out of a fashion magazine, while she’s kicking your tail. Hey she’s done her part I’m just trying to get there!!!
Your prayers must be working … keep them coming, I have EXACTLY 1 MONTH FROM TODAY for the big competition! I’m going to try to blog and post at least every 3 days, so please keep checking in on me and send me some feedback!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
I made it through Monday without cheating … well, knowingly cheating that is! I only had a packet of Equal with my oatmeal, till my husband quickly reminded me that I had to eat it plain. So I promptly sent a text to my AMAZING trainer – DRE - and sure enough … the answer was NODDA!!! Damn … can I get a little equal, Damn! I went through the rest of the day trying to stick to this BLAND diet I’m on for the next 4 ½ weeks and found myself on an emotional rollercoaster for most of the day. I swear I thought I was going to break down and cry. Jillian saved the day! Thanks Jillian for your kind words of support and encouragement, because I was beginning to wonder if I was just weak.
This is no joke … Dre told me this would be the HARDEST part yet. And I thought getting through the additional cardio was going to be an issue. Huh. This is not for the faint-hearted at all. I’m almost through day two and today was much better than yesterday. My energy level was down significantly and I strained my shoulder in boot camp yesterday. Today’s workout was less than good, it was by far the worst weight training day I’ve had, thus far.
All I can think is that I can’t start getting injured now. I’ve come too far. I will push through this … as always … pray for me!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
I can hardly believe it … 4 ½ weeks to go! This is it … it’s go hard or go home! I am excited!!! Had to blog tonight because this is technically the first day of my ‘EAT SUPER CLEAN’ month – you don’t even want to know. All I can say is … Lord, “I NEED YOU NOW!!!“. I’m trying to “get my mind right”, cause this eating plan is NUTZ! LOL!
Anyway, like I said, I can do anything for 4 ½ weeks … RIGHT? RIGHT!!! I’m like a kid anticipating Christmas. Counting it down, but I know I’ve got to remain focused. I’m having a family meeting tonight to get everyone in the house on board and provide them with some expectations of what they can and cannot expect from me for the next month.
PRU ~ WEEK 37
WEEK 37
Saturday, October 9, 2010
This was a busy … busy week. So I got a little behind on the bloggin. I suppose the next few weeks will be similar, but I will do my best to blog every few days as its going to be rough and I want to share every bit of this experience.
This week I felt rejuvenated – as far as working out is concerned. My mini break last week was well worth it. My training sessions with Dre this week were intense. Friday we worked out WITHOUT gym equipment and only 20lb weights. That was probably one of the roughest sessions I’ve had since the beginning. Now don’t get me wrong … they are all rough, but how the hell do you kick someone’s behind with 20lb weights ONLY??? Only Dre!!! This sister is no joke, but we already knew that!
Thursday, I got CONFIRMATION of my official enrollment into the competition!!! That brought it all home for me! I was so charged I worked my tail off at class! It’s official and real … all I have to do now is stay healthy, continue to train hard, leave nothing on the table and the rest will take care of itself.
Friday my company announced that it will be laying off 1400 sales professionals by December 15th. Oh yeah … life doesn’t stop for me – even though I am Stephanie Hunter Pruitt. I WILL NOT allow this to get me down and I WILL stay focused on all of my goals: personal, family, spiritual, financial and professional.
Pray for me and blog with me! Your support is needed and appreciated!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
This was a busy … busy week. So I got a little behind on the bloggin. I suppose the next few weeks will be similar, but I will do my best to blog every few days as its going to be rough and I want to share every bit of this experience.
This week I felt rejuvenated – as far as working out is concerned. My mini break last week was well worth it. My training sessions with Dre this week were intense. Friday we worked out WITHOUT gym equipment and only 20lb weights. That was probably one of the roughest sessions I’ve had since the beginning. Now don’t get me wrong … they are all rough, but how the hell do you kick someone’s behind with 20lb weights ONLY??? Only Dre!!! This sister is no joke, but we already knew that!
Thursday, I got CONFIRMATION of my official enrollment into the competition!!! That brought it all home for me! I was so charged I worked my tail off at class! It’s official and real … all I have to do now is stay healthy, continue to train hard, leave nothing on the table and the rest will take care of itself.
Friday my company announced that it will be laying off 1400 sales professionals by December 15th. Oh yeah … life doesn’t stop for me – even though I am Stephanie Hunter Pruitt. I WILL NOT allow this to get me down and I WILL stay focused on all of my goals: personal, family, spiritual, financial and professional.
Pray for me and blog with me! Your support is needed and appreciated!
Monday, October 11, 2010
My New Beginnings and Getting You On A Consistent Road To Fitness!
Hello All,
I am starting fresh today. I decided this weekend to really focus on attaining my goals, both personally and profesionally. I plan on sharing my commitment through my weekly blogs. I have so many ideas and plans but it is very difficult for me to slow down and actually execute my ideas and plans because I typically go at 100 miles an hour and try to cram in as much as I can...but then, by the end of the day, I have really not COMPLETED much of anything! So,my plan is to be much more project oriented and prioritize everything so I can actually make progress.
So, these are my projects for this week:
1. Get my On Demand videos up on my website
2. Work on my Nutrition program for D3
3. Heart Rate Performance Specialist Cert
That's it! I think if I can spend up to 2 hours a day on all the above, I will progress by the end of the week. I will let you know how it's going by mid week.
I am also going to start bringing you advice and tips on making working out a consistent part of your life. Every week I will share info to help you make working out and fitness, a FOREVER habit....for the long haul!
Chapter 1: A Made Up Mind:
Are you always asking yourself the following questions: Why can't I commit to an exercise program? Why can my friends work out on a consistent basis but I can not? Why do I feel this sense of pure dread when I think about going to workout? Well,if you do,you are not alone. So many women and men face these questions daily. And believe it or not, the answer is easy...you Do Not Have a Made Up Mind yet!
What is "made up mind" you ask? Its when you get to the point that you are sick and tired of being sick and tired of your current situation! There is a quote I love that really demonstrates what a made up mind is: "People change when the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change!" Think about that! So true when it comes to life altering changes,right? Are you in enough pain, which can be emotional, mental,or physical, to make the change and choose health and fitness? Unfortunately, I can not give you a made up mind or even tell you how to get one....this is a personally driven decision you make for yourself.
I would urge you to just think about the previous paragraph for a few days. Next week,I will start sharing my story with you and how I got my made up mind.....
Dre
I am starting fresh today. I decided this weekend to really focus on attaining my goals, both personally and profesionally. I plan on sharing my commitment through my weekly blogs. I have so many ideas and plans but it is very difficult for me to slow down and actually execute my ideas and plans because I typically go at 100 miles an hour and try to cram in as much as I can...but then, by the end of the day, I have really not COMPLETED much of anything! So,my plan is to be much more project oriented and prioritize everything so I can actually make progress.
So, these are my projects for this week:
1. Get my On Demand videos up on my website
2. Work on my Nutrition program for D3
3. Heart Rate Performance Specialist Cert
That's it! I think if I can spend up to 2 hours a day on all the above, I will progress by the end of the week. I will let you know how it's going by mid week.
I am also going to start bringing you advice and tips on making working out a consistent part of your life. Every week I will share info to help you make working out and fitness, a FOREVER habit....for the long haul!
Chapter 1: A Made Up Mind:
Are you always asking yourself the following questions: Why can't I commit to an exercise program? Why can my friends work out on a consistent basis but I can not? Why do I feel this sense of pure dread when I think about going to workout? Well,if you do,you are not alone. So many women and men face these questions daily. And believe it or not, the answer is easy...you Do Not Have a Made Up Mind yet!
What is "made up mind" you ask? Its when you get to the point that you are sick and tired of being sick and tired of your current situation! There is a quote I love that really demonstrates what a made up mind is: "People change when the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change!" Think about that! So true when it comes to life altering changes,right? Are you in enough pain, which can be emotional, mental,or physical, to make the change and choose health and fitness? Unfortunately, I can not give you a made up mind or even tell you how to get one....this is a personally driven decision you make for yourself.
I would urge you to just think about the previous paragraph for a few days. Next week,I will start sharing my story with you and how I got my made up mind.....
Dre
Saturday, October 2, 2010
PRU ~ WEEK 36
WEEK 36
Saturday, October 2, 2010
This past week was a doozie to say the least. For the first time in months I lost some motivation and focus. The promise to myself is that I have worked so hard, so after today its back on track no matter what. I am only six months out and I owe it to myself and deserve to complete this challenge.
Let’s start with the “life issues” that got me off track this week … First, without going into a lot of detail, I found out some serious health news regarding my mother about a week ago. This week the gravity of the matter really sank in. Its so hard to watch your parents age and especially when some of their issues could be non-existent if people weren’t so damn selfish. Pray for both my parents please.
Second, our company/industry is/has been going through layoffs for the past three years. This week we (reps) anticipated the first round of a series of rumored layoffs for the remainder of the year. This will be the “third” round of layoffs this year. The company has a history of not telling us what is going on in terms of timelines, etc., and they tend to layoff around Thanksgiving. They announced a re-organization on Friday, but the gauntlet is supposed to swing in the upcoming weeks. So folks are on pins and needles and I guess it’s finally getting to me. It’s rough out here and though sometimes I feel like I need a kick in the ass to pursue my “true passion”, I also realize that I’m not single anymore and I have to think about more than just self. However, I believe that God has my back no matter what and the worst thing one can do is deny themselves of pursuing their passion – especially if you are fortunate enough to know what that is. I have searched for years to nail down what it is for me, and I am certain that after coming to the same conclusion for the past 20 years, I have finally locked it in. So … either way it goes … I’m going for it!
Lastly, my baby was sick. So that too threw me off my workout schedule. Nothing and No one will EVER come before him. So needless to say after a couple of sleepless nights I missed a couple of days of training this week.
I feel so guilty. I have been working so hard and I cannot afford to get lax now. This is the final stretch. All I can think about is the competition that "got their workout on today". I did manage to pull myself together last night and get in an hour of cardio at 10:30 pm. Yes PM and on a FRIDAY NIGHT! That’s because I HAD to do something … today was a different story. I feel like I’ve lost some muscle mass and that frightens me. Today, I purposely decided that my body is tired and needs the rest. It is what it is ... I've just got to correct moving forward. Back in the zone, beginning tomorrow.
On a funnier note ... I know I'm still checked-in, cuz my baby had to bake cupcakes today. Do you all know how hard it was to NOT lick my finger when a drop of the mix got on it. You'd be amazed how quickly your mind will automatically move your lips to lick the spoon! WAIT A MINUTE ... I DIDN'T DO IT!!! Not even a drop! Now that's some mad willpower!
For the next six weeks, IT”S ALL OUT … BRING NUMBER ONE HOME … GET IT GET IT!!! I only have six weeks left and I WILL get this done. Dre said when she competed that people were telling her, you never place in your first competition. We all know what Dre told’em (smile)!!! I feel the same. As long as “I”, CONTINUE to stay FOCUSED and COMMITTED as I have been, NO ONE will STOP me from contending for FIRST PLACE … NO ONE! I’ve got the right trainer, posing coach and mental focus … the body result is just the by-product of the culmination of all this GREATNESS coming together to achieve this feat.
Pray for my family. Please write me … the support is needed and appreciated!
Peace & Blessings!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
This past week was a doozie to say the least. For the first time in months I lost some motivation and focus. The promise to myself is that I have worked so hard, so after today its back on track no matter what. I am only six months out and I owe it to myself and deserve to complete this challenge.
Let’s start with the “life issues” that got me off track this week … First, without going into a lot of detail, I found out some serious health news regarding my mother about a week ago. This week the gravity of the matter really sank in. Its so hard to watch your parents age and especially when some of their issues could be non-existent if people weren’t so damn selfish. Pray for both my parents please.
Second, our company/industry is/has been going through layoffs for the past three years. This week we (reps) anticipated the first round of a series of rumored layoffs for the remainder of the year. This will be the “third” round of layoffs this year. The company has a history of not telling us what is going on in terms of timelines, etc., and they tend to layoff around Thanksgiving. They announced a re-organization on Friday, but the gauntlet is supposed to swing in the upcoming weeks. So folks are on pins and needles and I guess it’s finally getting to me. It’s rough out here and though sometimes I feel like I need a kick in the ass to pursue my “true passion”, I also realize that I’m not single anymore and I have to think about more than just self. However, I believe that God has my back no matter what and the worst thing one can do is deny themselves of pursuing their passion – especially if you are fortunate enough to know what that is. I have searched for years to nail down what it is for me, and I am certain that after coming to the same conclusion for the past 20 years, I have finally locked it in. So … either way it goes … I’m going for it!
Lastly, my baby was sick. So that too threw me off my workout schedule. Nothing and No one will EVER come before him. So needless to say after a couple of sleepless nights I missed a couple of days of training this week.
I feel so guilty. I have been working so hard and I cannot afford to get lax now. This is the final stretch. All I can think about is the competition that "got their workout on today". I did manage to pull myself together last night and get in an hour of cardio at 10:30 pm. Yes PM and on a FRIDAY NIGHT! That’s because I HAD to do something … today was a different story. I feel like I’ve lost some muscle mass and that frightens me. Today, I purposely decided that my body is tired and needs the rest. It is what it is ... I've just got to correct moving forward. Back in the zone, beginning tomorrow.
On a funnier note ... I know I'm still checked-in, cuz my baby had to bake cupcakes today. Do you all know how hard it was to NOT lick my finger when a drop of the mix got on it. You'd be amazed how quickly your mind will automatically move your lips to lick the spoon! WAIT A MINUTE ... I DIDN'T DO IT!!! Not even a drop! Now that's some mad willpower!
For the next six weeks, IT”S ALL OUT … BRING NUMBER ONE HOME … GET IT GET IT!!! I only have six weeks left and I WILL get this done. Dre said when she competed that people were telling her, you never place in your first competition. We all know what Dre told’em (smile)!!! I feel the same. As long as “I”, CONTINUE to stay FOCUSED and COMMITTED as I have been, NO ONE will STOP me from contending for FIRST PLACE … NO ONE! I’ve got the right trainer, posing coach and mental focus … the body result is just the by-product of the culmination of all this GREATNESS coming together to achieve this feat.
Pray for my family. Please write me … the support is needed and appreciated!
Peace & Blessings!
PRU ~ WEEK 34
WEEK 35
Friday, September 24, 2010
Got my tail whooped again today! Man I’m going to tell you we already know how DRE rolls, but this girl is AMAZING!!! I have been bugging her like a child for weeks, when am I going to see some bulge? When will I get some veinage (new word I made up … you’ll have to ask – smile)? On and on … She keeps telling me like a momma-coach, “it will come Steph … it will come.”. Of course, I’m like “when … when …”? Well, today, I saw a little “veinage (YEAH)!!! And the bulge is becoming more and more consistent! You just don’t know how much this sikes me up! I saw some changes in my arms today, that I had not yet seen before!! This is what keeps me DRIVEN and motivates me to continue to PUSH myself. Even on days when I don’t feel like it.
I am channeling my girl “Flo-Jo” right now!!! Girlfriend, I’m going to make you proud!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Okay, I’ve been a bit neglectful on the blog tip. My laptop crashed a week or so ago, and I’ve been playing catch up ever since. At any rate, I have so much to talk about. In the two weeks or so since I last blogged, I have had many emotional ups and downs. With this being my 3rd week of incorporating the weight training into my “ALREADY” intense workout regimen … it’s been an adjustment. However, I am ALWAYS glad upon completion and CHARGED.
Last night was particularly challenging, because I had to bring my son with me to class – this is the first time I’ve done this – and I already knew I probably wouldn’t be able to get a good strong workout in because he is only four. To my amazement … he cried for a moment, but with the help of Jillian and Madison he was straight.
To my D3 family … Dre, Jillian, Madison, Paris, and the diva who gave up her bench for me … I cannot say how much I appreciated your supported last night!!! D3 is truly a family. Paris … what can I say … you saw me getting out of my car and had a step waiting for me! Jillian … thank you for grabbing my weights, Madison thank you for checking on my baby in-between kicking my tail and to my other diva-sister, thank you for giving up your bench so that my son could visibly see me and stop crying!!! You are all too amazing! Of course Dre, thanks for even allowing me to bring him and for also checking on him. This is tough enough just getting myself to class, so I want to thank you all soooooo much for looking out for me! I was truly touched!
Okay … so I had the most fabulous session with Diva Mattie!!! OMG … not only did she give me the courage to go on this journey, but she has –without hesitation – been helping me out with all kinds of competition information AND what I have come to find out is also critical “posing”. And can I just tell you … I’ve got the baddest trainer on the planet in DRE and the baddest fitness-figure-pro – yes “PRO”, the card is just a formality – posing coach on the planet! Mattie you are the BOMB and I thank you for all of your help thus far!!! I’m bringing “it” home to D3 November 13th and you November 20th!! By the time I walked out of my posing session with Mattie, I felt more sexier than ever and more confident that I am on a path of success! No I’m going to claim it … I WILL PLACE IN THE TOP 3, MY FIRST TIME!!! I have a long way to go, but I KNOW as long as I do what I have been instructed to do, I am GOING TO PLACE IN THE TOP 3, MY FIRST TIME!!!
Pray for me you all … I am in a GOOD PLACE!!! Mentally, physically, spiritually, financially!!! Keep me in your prayers! Thank you God!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Today was one busy day. Got my PT session out of the way, however, I had a dinner tonight so I had to do my cardio after I returned from that. I thought of every reason on that 45 minute drive of why I was only going to do 20 minutes and make up the rest later in the week, OR why I could just skip it altogether … hell I’ve been working my butt off one day without cardio won’t hurt … Right?
BUT I said to myself … “SELF … the other competitors are competing to win … the ones that think like this … they just want to be on stage … which one are you?” That’s all it took, I got my but home around 10:30, hopped on that treadmill and pushed myself to 45 minutes, or 3.5 miles, the rest – a mere 0.5 miles more to reach daily goal - to be made up the next day. Oh … and completed my daily round of ABS! Hell, I had to go to sleep (smile)!!! The point of the matter is I could’ve cheated myself, but I made a decision to WIN and I felt like I honored that.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Got my tail whooped again today! Man I’m going to tell you we already know how DRE rolls, but this girl is AMAZING!!! I have been bugging her like a child for weeks, when am I going to see some bulge? When will I get some veinage (new word I made up … you’ll have to ask – smile)? On and on … She keeps telling me like a momma-coach, “it will come Steph … it will come.”. Of course, I’m like “when … when …”? Well, today, I saw a little “veinage (YEAH)!!! And the bulge is becoming more and more consistent! You just don’t know how much this sikes me up! I saw some changes in my arms today, that I had not yet seen before!! This is what keeps me DRIVEN and motivates me to continue to PUSH myself. Even on days when I don’t feel like it.
I am channeling my girl “Flo-Jo” right now!!! Girlfriend, I’m going to make you proud!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Okay, I’ve been a bit neglectful on the blog tip. My laptop crashed a week or so ago, and I’ve been playing catch up ever since. At any rate, I have so much to talk about. In the two weeks or so since I last blogged, I have had many emotional ups and downs. With this being my 3rd week of incorporating the weight training into my “ALREADY” intense workout regimen … it’s been an adjustment. However, I am ALWAYS glad upon completion and CHARGED.
Last night was particularly challenging, because I had to bring my son with me to class – this is the first time I’ve done this – and I already knew I probably wouldn’t be able to get a good strong workout in because he is only four. To my amazement … he cried for a moment, but with the help of Jillian and Madison he was straight.
To my D3 family … Dre, Jillian, Madison, Paris, and the diva who gave up her bench for me … I cannot say how much I appreciated your supported last night!!! D3 is truly a family. Paris … what can I say … you saw me getting out of my car and had a step waiting for me! Jillian … thank you for grabbing my weights, Madison thank you for checking on my baby in-between kicking my tail and to my other diva-sister, thank you for giving up your bench so that my son could visibly see me and stop crying!!! You are all too amazing! Of course Dre, thanks for even allowing me to bring him and for also checking on him. This is tough enough just getting myself to class, so I want to thank you all soooooo much for looking out for me! I was truly touched!
Okay … so I had the most fabulous session with Diva Mattie!!! OMG … not only did she give me the courage to go on this journey, but she has –without hesitation – been helping me out with all kinds of competition information AND what I have come to find out is also critical “posing”. And can I just tell you … I’ve got the baddest trainer on the planet in DRE and the baddest fitness-figure-pro – yes “PRO”, the card is just a formality – posing coach on the planet! Mattie you are the BOMB and I thank you for all of your help thus far!!! I’m bringing “it” home to D3 November 13th and you November 20th!! By the time I walked out of my posing session with Mattie, I felt more sexier than ever and more confident that I am on a path of success! No I’m going to claim it … I WILL PLACE IN THE TOP 3, MY FIRST TIME!!! I have a long way to go, but I KNOW as long as I do what I have been instructed to do, I am GOING TO PLACE IN THE TOP 3, MY FIRST TIME!!!
Pray for me you all … I am in a GOOD PLACE!!! Mentally, physically, spiritually, financially!!! Keep me in your prayers! Thank you God!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Today was one busy day. Got my PT session out of the way, however, I had a dinner tonight so I had to do my cardio after I returned from that. I thought of every reason on that 45 minute drive of why I was only going to do 20 minutes and make up the rest later in the week, OR why I could just skip it altogether … hell I’ve been working my butt off one day without cardio won’t hurt … Right?
BUT I said to myself … “SELF … the other competitors are competing to win … the ones that think like this … they just want to be on stage … which one are you?” That’s all it took, I got my but home around 10:30, hopped on that treadmill and pushed myself to 45 minutes, or 3.5 miles, the rest – a mere 0.5 miles more to reach daily goal - to be made up the next day. Oh … and completed my daily round of ABS! Hell, I had to go to sleep (smile)!!! The point of the matter is I could’ve cheated myself, but I made a decision to WIN and I felt like I honored that.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)