OK, it's really DAY 22 but I gotta tell you, it feels like much longer! I'm not sure where to start this week. Let's start with the positive, shall we? I continue to feel that my body is performing better to some degree. I'm so incredibly grateful for that because the truth is I don't necessarily feel more energy, per se. I actually feel tired pretty much all the time. This can certainly be attributed to the fact I've stepped up my schedule-adding more classes-and we all know that the classes are no joke anyway...EVER! Having said that, I'm still able to push myself to keep up (for the most part) and use heavier weights and that makes me feel good. It really does.
I've been a little discouraged because I don't really see a difference in my body. I know it's only Day 22 but when you subscribe to this type of regimen, something so far from the bad habits you've developed, you can't help but feel like the weights gonna come off quickly. It doesn't! And I have to remind myself that I've put in a lot of work and dedicated a lot of effort to picking up the weight in the first place so of course it'll take just as much (and more) for it to come off. My clothes do fit slightly different and that has been a pick me up too.
Thanks so much to everyone of you who ask how it's going or simply show an interest in what we're trying to accomplish. It really is very helpful and inspiring. For me, I think it provides a sense of accountability (I mean who wants to let D3 folks down:-), but it's really great to see other people thoughtful about making changes to improve their own bodies. All the inquiries and jokes and questions truly gives the sense that we're all connected in some way. So thank you and please don't forget about us!
My family and friends have been so supportive in their own little ways. My friends kindly provides a veggie tray at a holiday party (right beneath the brownie tower). My dad picks me up apples and chicken when he's out. It's hilarious but oh so sweet. My mom is still on the fence about this whole thing though. She was delighted when I used my cheat meal to eat a piece of her famous fried catfish (well, 2 pieces). But she also baked me a sweet potato and bought me more for the week! That's progress for her. She just doesn't see why I'd "torture" myself this way. And I try to explain to her that the torture for me has been this tire around my waistline and I'm sick of it, dammit! She'll settle down but she's already asked if I can eat greens as my vegetable on Christmas. We come from a huge family of cooking folks and she can't help herself...oh well.
Now, has this been hard? Yes. Is this the worst possible time of the year to embark on such a journey? Hell Yes! Have I wanted to cheat? And you better know it!!! Do I have any regrets? Not for a second...
And even though I've definitely clowned around on here (gotta laugh to keep from crying), I've definitely come close to tears and have been frustrated and have doubted whether I could do this. And then I remember my goal. I'm lucky to be in this with some of the nicest, coolest chicks around. And how great is it to have Dre be so accessible??!!! I've asked 50 million questions and each time, she gets back to me. I'm sure she's on the other end shaking her head like this girl is going to drive me crazy but she answers, clarifies, repeats anyway. That means a lot. I know she won't stay nice like this for long but I'll take it for now:-) Anyway, I know this is a long one. I've gotta go anyway. Time to eat ;-/
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
UUUGGHH!!
Karlisa - Thank you for the compliment!! I think you're doing awesome too!! Keep it up girly!!!
I made it thru another weekend and it wasn't so bad but i found myself in a crappy mood this morning and can i just say I'M SO SICK OF SWEET POTATOS!! ICK I’ve never hated something so much in my life. I seriously don't know how I’m going to make it thru 4 more mths of this crap diet!! uuggh I know this sounds so negative but I HATE THIS DIET!! it totally SUCKS! I sometimes would rather not eat than to keep eating this same crap over and over again... The only thing that keeps me sane is when I work out and when I see the other girls who are doing this diet because I know it’s hard for all of us BUT I know we can all do it but it’s NO WALK IN THE PARK!
All the support from everyone in class really really does help! So thanks to everyone who supports us!!
Until next time!! Have a good day D3 Family!!
Xoxoxo
V
I made it thru another weekend and it wasn't so bad but i found myself in a crappy mood this morning and can i just say I'M SO SICK OF SWEET POTATOS!! ICK I’ve never hated something so much in my life. I seriously don't know how I’m going to make it thru 4 more mths of this crap diet!! uuggh I know this sounds so negative but I HATE THIS DIET!! it totally SUCKS! I sometimes would rather not eat than to keep eating this same crap over and over again... The only thing that keeps me sane is when I work out and when I see the other girls who are doing this diet because I know it’s hard for all of us BUT I know we can all do it but it’s NO WALK IN THE PARK!
All the support from everyone in class really really does help! So thanks to everyone who supports us!!
Until next time!! Have a good day D3 Family!!
Xoxoxo
V
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Holiday Parties..WHOMP! WHOMP!
Hey everybody,
Sorry but we might all be Debbie Downers this week. I, too, attended my work holiday party and there was quite the spread...chicken, pasta with loads of garlic (smelled incredible), french bread loaves, red velvet cake, chocolate cake, cookies, pies, homemade tomales, homemade salsa. You get my drift. I'd already had 2 of my meals by then but that pasta tried its hardest to seduce me...and in my mind my response was "HELLO LOVER!!!!!". And I sang it and that chocolate cake love songs in my head while I tried to drown it out with the noise of crisp carrot and celery sticks as I nawed and nawed and nawed. You know, it wasn't really that bad. My mind is truly made up after all. What made it hard (and awkward) were all the people sitting there chewing on chicken bones and manhandling tamales in my face and glancing at me with a bit of concern that my plate was overflowing with carrots (sans dip) and a damn apple with tall bottle of water. Since it's work, people were far too polite to ask why I wasn't eating more. Very few people at work know exactly what I'm doing. My supervisor is one of them and he looked over and giggled saying, "Karlisa, sure you've got enough to eat over there. You know there's plenty of food." He's the nicest man in the world but in that moment, I was thinking Ha, Ha Hell mofo!!!!
Which brings me to my next point and probably the biggest challenge thus far-- (TIF) The Irritability Factor. Oh yes, I find myself in a TIF more often than not lately. My brain knows it's my body getting used to me taking better care of it. But whoa...the tummy hasn't gotten the memo. I can't wait until it all syncs up. I had an all-out bi*ch fest last week (which is not like me at all...honest). And, although feeling up to going to bootcamp has been hard, I'm always so hyped once I get there. I always feel soooo much better when I leave. I'm always so glad I stayed for the next class. And honestly, although I don't feel like I look different per se, my body is already performing differently. I want to do more for longer. It takes longer for me to sweat and when I do, it's not as hard. I recover faster. I'm more willing and confident to Push!! So, all in all, I'm feeling good. It ain't easy but like we say, "If it was, everybody'd be doing it."
OK, 1 party down..3 more to go!! We got this!! (That's my brain talking to my tummy.)
Until next time...
P.S. Vicky and Bea ROCK...They were beasting in class on Thursday...And, Thanks Bea for staying on me Friday!
P.P.S Yeah..weekends still suck
Sorry but we might all be Debbie Downers this week. I, too, attended my work holiday party and there was quite the spread...chicken, pasta with loads of garlic (smelled incredible), french bread loaves, red velvet cake, chocolate cake, cookies, pies, homemade tomales, homemade salsa. You get my drift. I'd already had 2 of my meals by then but that pasta tried its hardest to seduce me...and in my mind my response was "HELLO LOVER!!!!!". And I sang it and that chocolate cake love songs in my head while I tried to drown it out with the noise of crisp carrot and celery sticks as I nawed and nawed and nawed. You know, it wasn't really that bad. My mind is truly made up after all. What made it hard (and awkward) were all the people sitting there chewing on chicken bones and manhandling tamales in my face and glancing at me with a bit of concern that my plate was overflowing with carrots (sans dip) and a damn apple with tall bottle of water. Since it's work, people were far too polite to ask why I wasn't eating more. Very few people at work know exactly what I'm doing. My supervisor is one of them and he looked over and giggled saying, "Karlisa, sure you've got enough to eat over there. You know there's plenty of food." He's the nicest man in the world but in that moment, I was thinking Ha, Ha Hell mofo!!!!
Which brings me to my next point and probably the biggest challenge thus far-- (TIF) The Irritability Factor. Oh yes, I find myself in a TIF more often than not lately. My brain knows it's my body getting used to me taking better care of it. But whoa...the tummy hasn't gotten the memo. I can't wait until it all syncs up. I had an all-out bi*ch fest last week (which is not like me at all...honest). And, although feeling up to going to bootcamp has been hard, I'm always so hyped once I get there. I always feel soooo much better when I leave. I'm always so glad I stayed for the next class. And honestly, although I don't feel like I look different per se, my body is already performing differently. I want to do more for longer. It takes longer for me to sweat and when I do, it's not as hard. I recover faster. I'm more willing and confident to Push!! So, all in all, I'm feeling good. It ain't easy but like we say, "If it was, everybody'd be doing it."
OK, 1 party down..3 more to go!! We got this!! (That's my brain talking to my tummy.)
Until next time...
P.S. Vicky and Bea ROCK...They were beasting in class on Thursday...And, Thanks Bea for staying on me Friday!
P.P.S Yeah..weekends still suck
Monday, December 13, 2010
Day 13!!
Happy Monday Afternoon D3-
I made it thru another challenging weekend. I had two holiday parties one on friday, one on saturday and a Bears game on sunday and let me tell you... That was SOOOO HARD but I DID IT!! :) I did miss two meals on sunday which i know is soooo not good but it was really hard to bring all my food to a bears game. I did drink a lot of water but that's about all i had all afternoon on sunday until sunday night when i was home and able to eat something. I have to say it's not much fun at a holiday party or a sporting event when your the only sober person and you can't eat anything.
I find myself going to these parties and leaving early because it's just to hard to stay and watch everyone drink and eat. I felt bad leaving my friends parties early but what can you do. Honestly and not to rush xmas and new years but i'll be so happy when the holidays are over. I don't know about the rest of you but these few weeks have been so hard and many many times i wanted to give up but i didn't. I just kept saying to myself "You can do this, You can do this" and then i'm fine... Good thing i can motivate myself when i need to..LOL
I hope everyone had a nice weekend.
See you all at class this week!
Victoria
I made it thru another challenging weekend. I had two holiday parties one on friday, one on saturday and a Bears game on sunday and let me tell you... That was SOOOO HARD but I DID IT!! :) I did miss two meals on sunday which i know is soooo not good but it was really hard to bring all my food to a bears game. I did drink a lot of water but that's about all i had all afternoon on sunday until sunday night when i was home and able to eat something. I have to say it's not much fun at a holiday party or a sporting event when your the only sober person and you can't eat anything.
I find myself going to these parties and leaving early because it's just to hard to stay and watch everyone drink and eat. I felt bad leaving my friends parties early but what can you do. Honestly and not to rush xmas and new years but i'll be so happy when the holidays are over. I don't know about the rest of you but these few weeks have been so hard and many many times i wanted to give up but i didn't. I just kept saying to myself "You can do this, You can do this" and then i'm fine... Good thing i can motivate myself when i need to..LOL
I hope everyone had a nice weekend.
See you all at class this week!
Victoria
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Let's Do Thisssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hola Familia D3! Hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the Holidays. It's amazing how fast time flies. It's almost been 2 full weeks since I have embarked on the biggest challenge of my life. I am so pumped and so excited to share my thoughts and feelings with you.
What a difference a year makes. Back in December '09 I was feeling sluggish and unhappy with myself. Although I was taking a couple of D3 classes a week, I wasn't fully committed to challenging myself and finally becoming healthy. In January, my very dear friend revealed that she became engaged and asked me to be her maid of honor. My goodness - how exciting!! Then she told me that she is having her wedding on a beach. WOW! After I digested the wonderful news, I realized - UH, YOU NEED TO GET ON IT HONEY. YOU NEED TO LOOK GREAT IN YOUR BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING ON THE BEACH!!!! So I quickly started to attend more and more D3 classes until I was at the point where I was taking classes 6 days/week . It was not easy, but I was on a mission. I started to eat a little healthier and cut back a little on the junk food and VOILA - i actually started to like the image I saw in the mirror. The September beach wedding was absolutely amazing and so incredibly romantic. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED BABY - the pictures were fabulous. I felt so proud of myself.
I continued to take classes 6 days/week. I love how it felt. Such a stress reliever. Then I started to get into a little funk. Maybe i should cut back on classes? Now what? I started to read Stephanie's blog and was amazed at her determination and hard work. Then I saw her pictures and WOW, WOW, WOW. Hot mama!!!!!! Bangin' body!!!!
Well here I am with another goal in mind: to follow in Steph's footsteps. Steph, you might not know who I am, but you have truly inspired me. I know this is not going to be easy, but I am soooooooooooooooo looking forward to the end-result. I am so motivated, so excited, so ready to do this. To my fellow comrades - VV, Karlisa, Madison, Elena - LET'S DO THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
What a difference a year makes. Back in December '09 I was feeling sluggish and unhappy with myself. Although I was taking a couple of D3 classes a week, I wasn't fully committed to challenging myself and finally becoming healthy. In January, my very dear friend revealed that she became engaged and asked me to be her maid of honor. My goodness - how exciting!! Then she told me that she is having her wedding on a beach. WOW! After I digested the wonderful news, I realized - UH, YOU NEED TO GET ON IT HONEY. YOU NEED TO LOOK GREAT IN YOUR BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING ON THE BEACH!!!! So I quickly started to attend more and more D3 classes until I was at the point where I was taking classes 6 days/week . It was not easy, but I was on a mission. I started to eat a little healthier and cut back a little on the junk food and VOILA - i actually started to like the image I saw in the mirror. The September beach wedding was absolutely amazing and so incredibly romantic. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED BABY - the pictures were fabulous. I felt so proud of myself.
I continued to take classes 6 days/week. I love how it felt. Such a stress reliever. Then I started to get into a little funk. Maybe i should cut back on classes? Now what? I started to read Stephanie's blog and was amazed at her determination and hard work. Then I saw her pictures and WOW, WOW, WOW. Hot mama!!!!!! Bangin' body!!!!
Well here I am with another goal in mind: to follow in Steph's footsteps. Steph, you might not know who I am, but you have truly inspired me. I know this is not going to be easy, but I am soooooooooooooooo looking forward to the end-result. I am so motivated, so excited, so ready to do this. To my fellow comrades - VV, Karlisa, Madison, Elena - LET'S DO THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Happy Friday!!
Good Morning D3 Family – So It's my 10th day on the diet and so far so good but i have to be honest I’ve had a few bad days already... Yesterday for whatever reason i was so down and so hard on myself and it's not even that time of month :)... Anyway, when i got to class last night i wasn't much better i found myself crying just talking to Dre it was crazy. This is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do for myself. Dre did say we would have these moments where we might just be depressed for no reason and DAMN her she was right. I was a mess yesterday, but i have to say once i got to class and started talking to everyone it made me feel so much better. I had a few girls come up to me and ask me how i was doing and of course being the blunt person i am i was like " MISSERABLE" they just looked at me and said "Well, V we can't have that" I wanted to say well I’m sorry but it's just how i feel" but then they went on to say. “We can't have you discouraged and down because a lot of us look up to you for motivation and if you're down we feel down and want to give up”. Can i just say that made me FEEL SOOOO GOOD!! To those of you who came up to me and said that to me THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm trying really hard to stay positive and with all your support and motivation it really does help and I’m telling you us girls doing this show are going to need as much support as we can get. This diet and training is not going to be easy. It's very hard and it’s a lot of dedication but as they say if you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything!!
I’m not only doing this for myself but I’m doing it for Dre aka(POOKIE), my very best friend Bea who I know will also ROCK this show and all the D3 members who work so hard and look up to me. I'm going to give it all i got even if Dre kills me!! J
So again thank you all for believing in me and if i get a little emotional it's just because I’m a very emotional person J and as most of you know i wear my heart on my sleeve and i know i don't hide it well at all especially when I’m feeling blue… So if you see me looking gloomy just tell me to "Get It Together Pookster"!!! :) sometimes those little words means so much!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend & I’ll see most of you at Saturday’s class!!
xoxoxo
V aka (Pookster)
I’m not only doing this for myself but I’m doing it for Dre aka(POOKIE), my very best friend Bea who I know will also ROCK this show and all the D3 members who work so hard and look up to me. I'm going to give it all i got even if Dre kills me!! J
So again thank you all for believing in me and if i get a little emotional it's just because I’m a very emotional person J and as most of you know i wear my heart on my sleeve and i know i don't hide it well at all especially when I’m feeling blue… So if you see me looking gloomy just tell me to "Get It Together Pookster"!!! :) sometimes those little words means so much!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend & I’ll see most of you at Saturday’s class!!
xoxoxo
V aka (Pookster)
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain From Dre
Hey all,
Just wanted to give you a few tips on how to prevent the oh so familiar holiday weight gain most people deal with around this time of the year. So here are your 4 good tips:
1. Eat something light before you go to a party so you will not be starving when you arrive. If you are starving, you will eat about 1000 calories or more in little finger foods. Yes, those little bits of food are usually STACKED with fat and calories! Be careful!
2. Do not drink your calories! Alcoholic beverages have tons of calories and the more you drink, the more you stack on the empty calories. I am not saying you can not drink at all...just have 1 or 2 and call it a day. Also, remember, when you are tipsy, your inhibitions are down and you tend to eat more without feeling guilty about it.
3. Workout throughout the holiday season. This is not the time to CHILL and relax. Move your body and either continue your usual routine or start an exercise routine. Don't wait until January like most folks!! Get into NOW!!
4. Weigh yourself every Sunday when you wake up. Go to the bathroom then get naked on the scale (do not weigh yourself daily....this can be discouraging since your body weight can fluctuate due to water weight, high carb intake meals, etc). Keep that number in your head. Do you want to lose a few or at least maintain through the holiday? Be aware of that number so you will keep yourself in check.
Thats all folks...let me know if I can help you in any way.
D3 Members: if you care to blog on this site, let me know. I will gladly give you permission to do so. I would love for you to document your health and fitness journey!
Much Love....and Be Fit! Stay Fit!
Dre
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
D3 Family
Good Morning D3 family- First off I want to say to Melissa both your classes you taught last night were great. You're an awesome trainer and I’m so happy you're a part of D3. You have such a positive attitude and you know how to keep everyone on track and involved. Great Job Melissa! I can’t wait to take another class with you.
I’m on my 7th day of dieting and it’s going very well. The one thing I love about D3 is that it really is like a family. The girls/guys at D3 really know how to support each other. It’s so nice to have members come up to me and ask me how I’m doing with all this and that they can see a change in my body already. I’m sure i'm not just speaking for myself when i say this but i'm my worst critic and most of you who know me know how hard I am on myself so for me it really helps to hear the positive feedback from everyone. Thank you all for your support it means so much to me and I’m sure it means just as much to the other girls who are in this training as well. I’m so proud of everyone who is in it and everyone who comes to D3. So many of you work so hard and it really shows. Keep up the great work!
I want to send a special thank you to Constance… You’re such an awesome friend and I have to say you really do keep my spirits up!! You always know exactly what to say to me to get me to laugh or keep me positive and I love you for that..
Jan I want to thank you as well.. I was feeling pretty blah on Saturday afternoon and you pushed me to keep going. I want you to know how much I appreciate that. It’s nice to have someone push me right back because god knows I’m always pushing you!! J
One last thing.. Michele & your beautiful daughter Taylor i’m so glad you joined D3 you both are a breath of fresh air and you make me smile when I see you both at Saturday classes. Michele thank you again for the sweet, sweet card you gave me awhile back you’re an awesome woman!! I’m so happy to have met you!!
Have a fabulous day!!
Xoxo
V (Pookster)!!
I’m on my 7th day of dieting and it’s going very well. The one thing I love about D3 is that it really is like a family. The girls/guys at D3 really know how to support each other. It’s so nice to have members come up to me and ask me how I’m doing with all this and that they can see a change in my body already. I’m sure i'm not just speaking for myself when i say this but i'm my worst critic and most of you who know me know how hard I am on myself so for me it really helps to hear the positive feedback from everyone. Thank you all for your support it means so much to me and I’m sure it means just as much to the other girls who are in this training as well. I’m so proud of everyone who is in it and everyone who comes to D3. So many of you work so hard and it really shows. Keep up the great work!
I want to send a special thank you to Constance… You’re such an awesome friend and I have to say you really do keep my spirits up!! You always know exactly what to say to me to get me to laugh or keep me positive and I love you for that..
Jan I want to thank you as well.. I was feeling pretty blah on Saturday afternoon and you pushed me to keep going. I want you to know how much I appreciate that. It’s nice to have someone push me right back because god knows I’m always pushing you!! J
One last thing.. Michele & your beautiful daughter Taylor i’m so glad you joined D3 you both are a breath of fresh air and you make me smile when I see you both at Saturday classes. Michele thank you again for the sweet, sweet card you gave me awhile back you’re an awesome woman!! I’m so happy to have met you!!
Have a fabulous day!!
Xoxo
V (Pookster)!!
Monday, December 6, 2010
My first Blog that I never was able to post becasue i was in the wrong section of our blog!! OOPS!
Hi Bloggers!! - For whatever reason i was entering my blog's in the wrong section.. OOPS!! So i thought i would re-send this one just to share it with everyone and it was my very first blog!! :)
I still can't believe I’m doing this. This all seems so surreal to me but in time I’m sure I'll feel different about all of it. The first day wasn't so bad but i did notice I’m peeing A LOT more than i normally do... :) The diet itself isn't so bad but I have to say it’s a lot of work and at times I feel like I’m eating so much but as Dre aka (Pookie) says "DO NOT SKIP A MEAL" and believe me I won't. I'm very excited about this experience and I’m very excited to see how my body is going to look in 5mths. If you would’ve asked me a year ago if I would do something like this I would’ve said “Hell No” HA but thanks to all the support from my fellow D3 members I’m really going to do this.
Stephanie Hunter has been my inspiration as well as Dre and my very very good friend Beatriz Roman who is also putting her heart and soul into this. I’m so proud of Bea and what she’s accomplished already and I’m so pumped to see what she’s going to look like in 5mths. I know this is not going to be easy for me or anyone who is doing this but with all your support and the support of my family and friends I know it’s going to be an amazing journey for me.
Dre (Pookie) – I want to personally thank you for everything you do for me and for having the faith in me to do this. I can’t believe I’ve been with D3 for 3yrs it’s crazy how fast time goes by and I’m so thankful for everything and everyone in my life. One last thing "Congratulations on your award you’re receiving tonight!" Love You!
Enough for now!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!
Xoxo
Victoria (Pookster)!! J
I still can't believe I’m doing this. This all seems so surreal to me but in time I’m sure I'll feel different about all of it. The first day wasn't so bad but i did notice I’m peeing A LOT more than i normally do... :) The diet itself isn't so bad but I have to say it’s a lot of work and at times I feel like I’m eating so much but as Dre aka (Pookie) says "DO NOT SKIP A MEAL" and believe me I won't. I'm very excited about this experience and I’m very excited to see how my body is going to look in 5mths. If you would’ve asked me a year ago if I would do something like this I would’ve said “Hell No” HA but thanks to all the support from my fellow D3 members I’m really going to do this.
Stephanie Hunter has been my inspiration as well as Dre and my very very good friend Beatriz Roman who is also putting her heart and soul into this. I’m so proud of Bea and what she’s accomplished already and I’m so pumped to see what she’s going to look like in 5mths. I know this is not going to be easy for me or anyone who is doing this but with all your support and the support of my family and friends I know it’s going to be an amazing journey for me.
Dre (Pookie) – I want to personally thank you for everything you do for me and for having the faith in me to do this. I can’t believe I’ve been with D3 for 3yrs it’s crazy how fast time goes by and I’m so thankful for everything and everyone in my life. One last thing "Congratulations on your award you’re receiving tonight!" Love You!
Enough for now!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!
Xoxo
Victoria (Pookster)!! J
Week 2
Good Morning D3 Family-
Well I made it thru my first week and my first Holiday Party!!! I can't lie it was tough but with my friends support at the party it was easy... Little advise "Stay as far away from the kitchen and bar as you can when you're a party" :) I did have times thru out the day over the weekend when i just wanted to give up but i didn't i just kept telling myself 4mths and 20 some days to go i can do this and then i was fine. It's also that time of month and let me tell you it's no walk in park when you're on this kind of diet. Someone at class on Saturday asked me if i was feeling lighter.. LOL i wish i could've said yes but i wasn't and I’m still not. I’m sure it has everything to do with being that time of month. So I’m actually looking forward to being done with aunt flow just to see if i do feel any lighter or better because i couldn't feel more bloated and stuffed as i do right now it SUCKS! but like anything it's almost over and fingers crossed come Thursday or Friday I’ll feel 100% better then i do right now. So I’m curious is it just me or has anyone else experienced this feeling during this time of the month?
I hope everyone had a great weekend and i look forward to seeing everyone at class this week!
xoxo
V
Well I made it thru my first week and my first Holiday Party!!! I can't lie it was tough but with my friends support at the party it was easy... Little advise "Stay as far away from the kitchen and bar as you can when you're a party" :) I did have times thru out the day over the weekend when i just wanted to give up but i didn't i just kept telling myself 4mths and 20 some days to go i can do this and then i was fine. It's also that time of month and let me tell you it's no walk in park when you're on this kind of diet. Someone at class on Saturday asked me if i was feeling lighter.. LOL i wish i could've said yes but i wasn't and I’m still not. I’m sure it has everything to do with being that time of month. So I’m actually looking forward to being done with aunt flow just to see if i do feel any lighter or better because i couldn't feel more bloated and stuffed as i do right now it SUCKS! but like anything it's almost over and fingers crossed come Thursday or Friday I’ll feel 100% better then i do right now. So I’m curious is it just me or has anyone else experienced this feeling during this time of the month?
I hope everyone had a great weekend and i look forward to seeing everyone at class this week!
xoxo
V
First Weekend
Hey D3 Fam!
Well, the first weekend passed and it was a challenge. And not for the reasons I thought. I learned a tough lesson! I anticipated that the weekend would be rough because of the "extra time" to contemplate all the food I'm not eating. Nope! The problem I ran into was PLANNING!! Dre told us repeatedly the importance of planning our meals. I did pretty well for the week and figured that I'd have time to prepare my weekend meals since I didn't have to work. Uhhhh..no.
I was all set to babysit my month old nephew..overnight. I really thought I was doing something when I packed my little oatmeal and protein. I figured I'd cook the rest as I went along. Needless to say...didn't happen. I missed a whole meal!! Who'd a thunk that little rascal would keep me so busy!! (obviously, i have no children). And then there was an unexpected death and a memorial...
As soon as I got home yesterday, I spent the next 2.5 hours cooking all my food for the week and putting them in their little portioned baggies...Lesson Learned...PLAN, PLAN, PLAN
Well, the first weekend passed and it was a challenge. And not for the reasons I thought. I learned a tough lesson! I anticipated that the weekend would be rough because of the "extra time" to contemplate all the food I'm not eating. Nope! The problem I ran into was PLANNING!! Dre told us repeatedly the importance of planning our meals. I did pretty well for the week and figured that I'd have time to prepare my weekend meals since I didn't have to work. Uhhhh..no.
I was all set to babysit my month old nephew..overnight. I really thought I was doing something when I packed my little oatmeal and protein. I figured I'd cook the rest as I went along. Needless to say...didn't happen. I missed a whole meal!! Who'd a thunk that little rascal would keep me so busy!! (obviously, i have no children). And then there was an unexpected death and a memorial...
As soon as I got home yesterday, I spent the next 2.5 hours cooking all my food for the week and putting them in their little portioned baggies...Lesson Learned...PLAN, PLAN, PLAN
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Day 1
Good Morning D3!
So, today is Day 1 of our training and prep for the show in May! I've been SOOO excited to get started! That is, until I drank that olive oil this morning...tip: chase it with vitamin C! At any rate, I'm ALL THE WAY IN!! And even though I stared at 40 pictures of food featured in Chicago Magazine's Top Favorite Neighborhood restaurants this morning (for about 30 minutes), I did it while eating my scheduled meal!
I can't lie, I've never met a piece of pizza I didn't like. And I guess they all liked me right back..so much so that they decided to hang around and stick real close to my ribs:-) And although it's never easy to say goodbye to a loved one, I sent his ass and his friends Cranberry and Vodka on their way...I'm sure they'll be fine.
I'm oh so ready for a journey that's been a long time coming! I'm so thankful to be a part of it and I hope you all get something..anything from what we share here. I fully expect this to be humbling (especially when you all see my BEFORE picture:-), challenging, frustrating and hard as hell but I'm so ready for the vision I have of myself on the inside to be on the outside!
Best of luck to my fellow crew!
Karlisa
So, today is Day 1 of our training and prep for the show in May! I've been SOOO excited to get started! That is, until I drank that olive oil this morning...tip: chase it with vitamin C! At any rate, I'm ALL THE WAY IN!! And even though I stared at 40 pictures of food featured in Chicago Magazine's Top Favorite Neighborhood restaurants this morning (for about 30 minutes), I did it while eating my scheduled meal!
I can't lie, I've never met a piece of pizza I didn't like. And I guess they all liked me right back..so much so that they decided to hang around and stick real close to my ribs:-) And although it's never easy to say goodbye to a loved one, I sent his ass and his friends Cranberry and Vodka on their way...I'm sure they'll be fine.
I'm oh so ready for a journey that's been a long time coming! I'm so thankful to be a part of it and I hope you all get something..anything from what we share here. I fully expect this to be humbling (especially when you all see my BEFORE picture:-), challenging, frustrating and hard as hell but I'm so ready for the vision I have of myself on the inside to be on the outside!
Best of luck to my fellow crew!
Karlisa
2nd Annual Diesel Dome Drop Has Begun!!!
Hello All,
We have started the 2nd Annual D3 Diesel Dome Drop Competition. The ladies will be competing in a figure competition in May 2011. The new D3 members selected for this comp are: Vicky the Pookster W, Bea the Athlete Roman, Karlisa Let's Get It W, Elena Latina Hottie M, Dana Shes Ready W, and Madison the Drill Diva K. We may have 2 additional members...not sure yet. Stephanie will also be competing again in May as well!!
The ladies have been given the appropriate diet and have started TODAY! Before pics have been taken along with weigh ins and measurements. We will document their progress through this blog.
Please show your support for the ladies as they TRANSFORM THEIR BODIES!!! Let's hope everyone who starts this journey is able to complete it......I know you can....just PUSH!!!
Be Fit!
Dre
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