Something happened last night that has finally made me truly realize that all my hard work and effort is paying off. I went to one of my favorite restaurants with my Mother last night that I hadn't been to in about 4 months. My Ma and I were seated and the menus were placed on our table by the waitress that regularly served us in the past. I excused myself and went to the ladies room. I came back to the table and my Ma said "you are not going to believe what just happened!"
She said that the waitress asked her if I was her youngest daughter.
My Ma told her "she's my only daughter."
The waitress asked her "the same one that came with you before??"
Ma said "Yes, she's my only daughter!" The waitress told her "Wow, she looks so different. So young! I can't believe that's her. She looks so great!"
After a few minutes, the waitress came to the table and told me that I look totally different and asked what I have been doing. That was such a great feeling. I felt on Cloud 9. It’s wonderful to hear feedback from your family and friends, but there’s something to be said about “strangers” commenting on your progress. To me, that kind of feedback seems more real because they don’t NEED to say anything – what do they care, right? When family or friends tell me they see the changes, I’m always like “oh sure, thanks.” Last night was special to me.
It’s so strange that even though I’m buying smaller pant sizes, I don’t give myself enough credit. I’m in denial. I need to work on appreciating myself and be happy with my progress. It just seems like I have such a long way to go and sometimes feel so discouraged. I need to take the time and stop and look at myself in the mirror and compliment myself. “Look at you. Look at your progress mama. You are doing this. Stay the course. No looking back. The past is the past. You are doing good.”
See you soon,
Bea
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
I Survived Hell Week Part 2
Well folks, 14 classes in 7 days is no joke, but I did it. Today's Zumba's class was a great way to finish off the week. This past week was just what I needed to get back on track and I feel great! My goal for next week is a minimum of 10 classes. I know I have some ways to go to reach and sustain my fitness / wellness goals, but I proved to myself that the excuses that I was so dependent on (can't get up early, not enough time, competing priorities, etc), really doesn't bear much weight (no pun!)
Bottome line is you plan and make time for things that you want to invest in.....
Congrats to my AC buddy Dupe for everything that she accomplished this week!!
Bottome line is you plan and make time for things that you want to invest in.....
Congrats to my AC buddy Dupe for everything that she accomplished this week!!
Friday, February 25, 2011
I made history at D3!
This morning I went to D3 on a Friday for the first time ever!! For real!! Since 2007 I have never been to D3 on a Friday...deliberately. In fact this week I defended my no- Friday policy on two occasions! Friday is a day for me to chillax. I typically dont schedule any court cases, just so I can work from home. I can sleep late, work at my leisure and then look forward to the evening. At the end of the week it gives me something to look forward to. I can hang out with freinds or do absolutely nothing!! Either its about me chillaxing.
As this week has progressed I have been thinking about going to D3 on Friday, but really wasnt sure if I could do it. Then I guess I had a shift in my mind set. I knew I would not be doing my (semi) usual Saturday, this weekend, plus I knew my ac buddy Josey has been pushing herself to the limit, so I knew just by me going to class on Friday at 6am, that was really pushing me to the limit. So I did it.. And so now Hell week Pt II is officially over for me!!!
I made history twice: burned over 600 calories at the gym and went to d3 on a Friday!! Well alright now!!
As this week has progressed I have been thinking about going to D3 on Friday, but really wasnt sure if I could do it. Then I guess I had a shift in my mind set. I knew I would not be doing my (semi) usual Saturday, this weekend, plus I knew my ac buddy Josey has been pushing herself to the limit, so I knew just by me going to class on Friday at 6am, that was really pushing me to the limit. So I did it.. And so now Hell week Pt II is officially over for me!!!
I made history twice: burned over 600 calories at the gym and went to d3 on a Friday!! Well alright now!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Serena's Glam Slam
I always admired Serena's athleticism and healthy body image. She embraces her curves and looks fabulous!
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/serena-williams-body-0810
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/serena-williams-body-0810
Free your mind...and the rest will follow...
I used to sing this song all the time, but I am just starting to understand what it means. I can think of cliche after cliche that echoes this same message, I just never got it. "Just do it!" "Get ya mind right!" "Don't overthink it" and the list could go on and on...but everything about this whole concept defies my superly overly analytical Virgo nature. Why wouldn't I want to overthink it? What else is there to do with it? "Just do it?" Surely, you can't be serious.
However, when I was struggling terribly last week in our BABs PT, Dre said "Get outta your head, Robin" and it all started to come together. I never really believed in "a-ha" moments, until I had one. "Get outta your head, Robin" ..."Get outta your head, Robin"... Hmmm....
As I've started to turn my thinking cap off more, I've found that I can accomplish more. It's all mental...finally that means something to me.
I am the first to tell you all about me, I know just about everything about myself. Things that are static, and just are. For instance, I'm not a night owl, I'm not good at math, I am not a runner. Another thing, I can't do pushups, if God had wanted me to do pushups he would have given me stronger arms and a smaller ass. But I am finding everyday that if I stop thinking about what I am not and what I can not do, that realistically I can do anything! Wow! What a concept!
We put our own limitations on ourselves by thinking about what we can't do (and think of how pissed off we become when someone else tells us we are incapable of doing something).
Truth of the matter is, nine times out of ten, if we think we can do something, we probably can. Dre said last night that "consequences bring results". That is true. But for me, moreso than the consequences, it is the self-speak to just keep telling myself "I can do this", "I got this", "Only ## more"...and I find that I have completed the exercise!! Then, I am looking at myself in disbelief.
My mind wants to tell me that I'm in WAY over my head with BABs, because it is soooo very hard. But my instincts tell me I can do this. My solution is to turn off my "over-thinking" cap and to GET OUT OF MY OWN WAY and ACCEPT that I CAN DO THIS!!
By the way Dre...I'm a BAB not a FAB!! :-)
Robin
However, when I was struggling terribly last week in our BABs PT, Dre said "Get outta your head, Robin" and it all started to come together. I never really believed in "a-ha" moments, until I had one. "Get outta your head, Robin" ..."Get outta your head, Robin"... Hmmm....
As I've started to turn my thinking cap off more, I've found that I can accomplish more. It's all mental...finally that means something to me.
I am the first to tell you all about me, I know just about everything about myself. Things that are static, and just are. For instance, I'm not a night owl, I'm not good at math, I am not a runner. Another thing, I can't do pushups, if God had wanted me to do pushups he would have given me stronger arms and a smaller ass. But I am finding everyday that if I stop thinking about what I am not and what I can not do, that realistically I can do anything! Wow! What a concept!
We put our own limitations on ourselves by thinking about what we can't do (and think of how pissed off we become when someone else tells us we are incapable of doing something).
Truth of the matter is, nine times out of ten, if we think we can do something, we probably can. Dre said last night that "consequences bring results". That is true. But for me, moreso than the consequences, it is the self-speak to just keep telling myself "I can do this", "I got this", "Only ## more"...and I find that I have completed the exercise!! Then, I am looking at myself in disbelief.
My mind wants to tell me that I'm in WAY over my head with BABs, because it is soooo very hard. But my instincts tell me I can do this. My solution is to turn off my "over-thinking" cap and to GET OUT OF MY OWN WAY and ACCEPT that I CAN DO THIS!!
By the way Dre...I'm a BAB not a FAB!! :-)
Robin
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Article by Katharine Giovanni-MUST READ!!
This is an amazing article, take a moment to read it! It truly moved me! Dre
Mistakes Power Change
I DID IT!! I found my gym again and worked it out!!
Last I was at a dinner meeting with some colleagues. Whilst nursing a glass of wine (which someone in the group had bought especially for me, so I felt especially obligated to drink it!) I got a text from my girl Josey. She said she had just finished running 2.5 miles and was going to d3 in the morning. Naturally I felt proud of her for meeting and exceeding her goals but I also knew I had no intentions of going to d3 in the morning. I had signed up for the evening classes and I was going to stick to that and nothing more!!! I need at least one morning this week where I can get up at a reasonable hour not crazy 5am!!
But as I fell asleep last night it occurred to me that I have a gym in my building just 2 floors below me which I have not set foot in in over a year. May be I should follow Josey's lead and head to the gym, especially as I would not be in D3 in the morning. Plus I was working from home so I could get up at a reasonble hour and still get my work out in before 12 noon!!
So this morning I pointedly ignored the buzzing off my phone telling me I had emails and phone calls to return and instead headed straight for the gym!! I jumped on the treadmill and did what used to be my usual 4.0, which typically was no joke. I would be huffing and puffing at 4.0 and often times have a back ache and pray for dear life for the 20 mins to be over!! but something strange happened this time..I kid you not!! After several minutes I felt ok so I started inching up the speed, 4.2, 4.3, no back pain. I was amazed!! 4.4 and then 4.5. I must say I never do 4.5. I`m not a runner in any shape or form so 4.5 for me is like a crazy sprint! but this time I did it and burned more calories than ever. I believe it is a testament to my endurance having increased my number of days at d3. I then jumped to the eliptical and once again burned more calories than ever! In 55 mins I burned over 600 calories. That is huge for me!!
I realise most people reading this blog probably start at 4.5 and end up at 7.0 or higher, but for me I start at 3.5 and usually end up at 4.0. So I am proud of ME for acheiving the unthinkable...returning to my gym and running 4.5, whoop whoop, GO ME!!
But as I fell asleep last night it occurred to me that I have a gym in my building just 2 floors below me which I have not set foot in in over a year. May be I should follow Josey's lead and head to the gym, especially as I would not be in D3 in the morning. Plus I was working from home so I could get up at a reasonble hour and still get my work out in before 12 noon!!
So this morning I pointedly ignored the buzzing off my phone telling me I had emails and phone calls to return and instead headed straight for the gym!! I jumped on the treadmill and did what used to be my usual 4.0, which typically was no joke. I would be huffing and puffing at 4.0 and often times have a back ache and pray for dear life for the 20 mins to be over!! but something strange happened this time..I kid you not!! After several minutes I felt ok so I started inching up the speed, 4.2, 4.3, no back pain. I was amazed!! 4.4 and then 4.5. I must say I never do 4.5. I`m not a runner in any shape or form so 4.5 for me is like a crazy sprint! but this time I did it and burned more calories than ever. I believe it is a testament to my endurance having increased my number of days at d3. I then jumped to the eliptical and once again burned more calories than ever! In 55 mins I burned over 600 calories. That is huge for me!!
I realise most people reading this blog probably start at 4.5 and end up at 7.0 or higher, but for me I start at 3.5 and usually end up at 4.0. So I am proud of ME for acheiving the unthinkable...returning to my gym and running 4.5, whoop whoop, GO ME!!
Making Haters Your Motivators
Hey Everyone,
I really do not like talking about negative subjects but this is on my mind so I have got to say something.....and I think this blog effects MANY people so I apologize in advance for going here...but it needs to be said! I was having a conversation with a BAB (see the blogs below for what this is :) and she was telling me that since she started to lose weight, people are starting to say things to her that are hurtful like: "since you lost weight, you can't talk to anybody." People are constantly making little snide remarks to her about doing the figure show and although she says it does not bother her, it bothers me! I am so sick and tired of HATERS! Its just a damn shame that people can not be HAPPY for others discipline and dedication. Instead they slander, hurt and try to damage others in anyway they can. Haters are just really unhappy, negative and miserable people and I truly pity them!
What the haters don't realize is... as long as they hate and pray that others do not succeed (which they do often), they will NEVER succeed at anything they do. When you do evil and wish evil upon others, it comes right back to you and slaps you in the face 10 fold. So, instead of hating on others, lets all try to lift each other up and support each other. This crabs in a barrel mentality is ridiculous!
Remember this, your haters are your biggest fans. I bet they go to your FB page the most to see what you are doing...lol!! Let them motivate you to be even GREATER! And the sad truth is, if you have no haters, you are not doing much!! So as Jill Scott says: "hate on me haters"....
I had to get that out!! Whew, I feel so much better now!
Stay Fit Y'all!
Dre
Enjoy the video below...lol. Just copy and paste the link below to your browser! Jill is the TRUTH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw3Z8Oa7E3Y
Hell Week Part 2
So my D3 schedule has been off for a minute because of all my recent work travel and all these other projects I'm involved in that seem to completely take over my life from time to time. About a month ago, I decided to create a challenge for myself called Hell Week. During this week, the goal would be to push myself out of my 2-3 class per week comfort zone and really invest a good amount of time in my physical fitness...the way I invest in these other projects. I wanted to do classess in the morning and evening for at least 6 days. I knew mornings would be very hard for me because I'm usually up late and scrambling in the morning just to make it to work on time! But again, I wanted to challenge myself....
I recruited my AC buddy Dupe to do it with me and her initial reaction was hilarious, as suspected! But after the shock wore off, she agreed :-) and we emailed each other our proposed Hell Week schedules to keep each other honest. So our minds were made up, but unfortunately my body had other plans. I got very sick that week and was still able to complete most of the classes, but I couldnt give it 100% because I felt awful!
Which brings us to Hell Week Part 2. Last weekend, I returned home from another week-long business trip and really felt out of sorts. One thing I think we all can all agree on is once D3 is in your system, it's hard to get rid of! So bootcamp was calling me and I decided again on another challenge to make up for the previous one. I once again recruited my AC buddy Dupe....who agreed quickly and has been doing great! I wanted to push myself to see how many classes I could complete in 7 days. I also wanted to incorporate a couple of runs since I'm preparing for the Shamrock in April.
In the past, I created excuses about not being a morning person, not finding the time, being too tired, other priorities, etc. but none of those excuses are allowed to exist during Hell Week. My goal was to complete 13 classes in 7 days and two 2-mile runs. So far I've done 7 classes since Sunday and one run and I feel great! Sore...but great. I go to bed at a decent hour because I know I have to get up early in the morning to go to class. I've also eaten much healthier this week than I have in a while and have already noticed a difference in my clothes!
This schedule would be a lot for me to maintain continuously, but I'm thinking of doing a Hell Week at least once a month and maintaining a certain minimum of classes during the other weeks ....especially now that I proved I was able kill my excuses!
It truly is mind over matter.
Stay tuned......
I recruited my AC buddy Dupe to do it with me and her initial reaction was hilarious, as suspected! But after the shock wore off, she agreed :-) and we emailed each other our proposed Hell Week schedules to keep each other honest. So our minds were made up, but unfortunately my body had other plans. I got very sick that week and was still able to complete most of the classes, but I couldnt give it 100% because I felt awful!
Which brings us to Hell Week Part 2. Last weekend, I returned home from another week-long business trip and really felt out of sorts. One thing I think we all can all agree on is once D3 is in your system, it's hard to get rid of! So bootcamp was calling me and I decided again on another challenge to make up for the previous one. I once again recruited my AC buddy Dupe....who agreed quickly and has been doing great! I wanted to push myself to see how many classes I could complete in 7 days. I also wanted to incorporate a couple of runs since I'm preparing for the Shamrock in April.
In the past, I created excuses about not being a morning person, not finding the time, being too tired, other priorities, etc. but none of those excuses are allowed to exist during Hell Week. My goal was to complete 13 classes in 7 days and two 2-mile runs. So far I've done 7 classes since Sunday and one run and I feel great! Sore...but great. I go to bed at a decent hour because I know I have to get up early in the morning to go to class. I've also eaten much healthier this week than I have in a while and have already noticed a difference in my clothes!
This schedule would be a lot for me to maintain continuously, but I'm thinking of doing a Hell Week at least once a month and maintaining a certain minimum of classes during the other weeks ....especially now that I proved I was able kill my excuses!
It truly is mind over matter.
Stay tuned......
PEAKS AND VALLEYS
Hey Everyone,
Dre encourages us to 'keep it real'..the good, bad and the ugly so here goes...
Today is one of those days and it ain't a peak! I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and knew it immediately! It has to be hormonal. I'm usually pretty laid back but today everything is driving me crazy. I tend to be a 'glass half full' sort of person but today has been a struggle. And I also am of the thinking that shifting your thoughts once you're tempted to get in a rut is important too but sometimes (usually once a month), it all goes out the window! This is not unusual but on top of our schedule, it's almost unbearable! The thought of a burpee, pushup or anything related to exercise makes my a$$ hurt (and yes I know it's not involved in burpees or pushups).
It started this morning. There was some craziness on LSD, doubling my commute to work! And then I didn't feel like eating my next meal but of course made myself eat. I ran out of my vitamins (which I could've sworn I re-ordered 2 weeks ago), a retired co-worker showed up today and decided to brainstorm to me about re-entering the workforce and possible opportunities along with his fears and trepidation about doing so (I swear any other day it would've been fine...any other day) and all I could do was nod and think damn, damn, DAMN I have to pee again. I rue the day someone started packaging and selling brown rice. And I can't lie...I'm dreading, D-R-E-A-D-I-N-G having to work out tonight. This is the pitts!!!! My mind is most definitely not right!! I'm gonna dig real deep, have a chat with Jesus and pop some Aleve and a couple of energy balls to get my self together. There's simply no other option...
Dre encourages us to 'keep it real'..the good, bad and the ugly so here goes...
Today is one of those days and it ain't a peak! I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and knew it immediately! It has to be hormonal. I'm usually pretty laid back but today everything is driving me crazy. I tend to be a 'glass half full' sort of person but today has been a struggle. And I also am of the thinking that shifting your thoughts once you're tempted to get in a rut is important too but sometimes (usually once a month), it all goes out the window! This is not unusual but on top of our schedule, it's almost unbearable! The thought of a burpee, pushup or anything related to exercise makes my a$$ hurt (and yes I know it's not involved in burpees or pushups).
It started this morning. There was some craziness on LSD, doubling my commute to work! And then I didn't feel like eating my next meal but of course made myself eat. I ran out of my vitamins (which I could've sworn I re-ordered 2 weeks ago), a retired co-worker showed up today and decided to brainstorm to me about re-entering the workforce and possible opportunities along with his fears and trepidation about doing so (I swear any other day it would've been fine...any other day) and all I could do was nod and think damn, damn, DAMN I have to pee again. I rue the day someone started packaging and selling brown rice. And I can't lie...I'm dreading, D-R-E-A-D-I-N-G having to work out tonight. This is the pitts!!!! My mind is most definitely not right!! I'm gonna dig real deep, have a chat with Jesus and pop some Aleve and a couple of energy balls to get my self together. There's simply no other option...
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Diva Mechell - VN Plan Client Blog 2
Okay just had my first weigh-in since starting the nutrition plan, and I lost 5 pounds, I am so excited the scale actually moved downward it has been moving upward for some years now. The most exciting thing from the weigh-in was that I lost 2 inches from my waist, I knew something had changed because when I sit down now my pants do not feel like they are cutting off my circulation in my stomach anymore.
I was telling Dre today, that I finally got the hang of this program now, I finally am comfortable in my new lifestyle of eating. Last night I went to an anniversary party for my friend, I was asked to bring a pan of chicken wings. I pick up the pan of wings freshly cooked, and I rode all the way to Lynwood from the city with these "fried wings" in my back seat. The smell was driving me insane, I wanted to pull over on the Bishop Ford expressway, and eat a couple of wings but I kept driving to the destination. Once I got to the party there was so much food, fried chicken, rib tips, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti, meatballs, cakes, pies, I was so nervous to be around all this food. But D3 family you all would be proud of me I got a plate of salad and fruit and did not touch any of that other food, my friends were amazed at me, but very proud and inspired by my willpower.
I have come to realize that I am on a mission here not to just be a "hottie", but to make sure I become the healthiest person I can be, and I can only do this by being committed and disciplined to myself and my body.
The most exciting experience from the weigh-in today, was to see how Dre was elated at our results today, it was like a proud mama being so proud of her children. Dre I truly thank you for your commitment and dedication, it keeps me going.
Until the next blog, D3 have an "Awesome and Healthy" week.
Diva "Hottie" Mechell
Friday, February 18, 2011
TGIF...ARRGGGHHH!!
Hey Beautiful Folks,
So, it's Friday!!! This used to mean something very specific to me. All my friends know that I was highly suspect to be a "no show" if they had a big event on a Friday. Why? Because Friday was my "do nothing, chill VERY hard" day. My routine was simple: go to work, come home and have my drink du jour while rubbing the dog and watching a movie (or Food Network). After a week of going, going, going, there was just nothing better. I could care less about a date, a party, a potluck...nope.."LET THEM WAIT!" (channeling my inner James Earl Jones). Friday was ALL mine!
Damn, things have changed..When I signed up to do the show, I knew I had to get my mind right. I was under no illusions. I should probably mention now that my Friday routine included the tuxedo torte from Treasure Island...it's layers of white and dark chocolate mousse between cake finished with a beautiful semi sweet ganache. I knew our love affair had to end but I still miss that sassy bitch. And then I started going to Friday evening classes and really thought I was doing something. But now we've started having PT sessions on Friday. So, now I get home in just enough time to change my clothes and walk out to go meet the girls at the gym. Every Friday, I wake up like "yes! it's Friday" and then am sobered by the realization that by the time I sit down that night, I'll be a stinky, sweaty, beet red mess whose ass is hurting and whose limbs want to retire to a nice island in Hawaii where exercise doesn't exist--but whose mind won't let it! And you know it's really crazy, but I LOVE IT!!!
My Fridays are shot to hell, my hair is always a hot mess, I'm always sore, I only dream about sex because I'm too tired to actually do it and I eat sweet potatoes for a living instead of my torte. And I can't be certain, but I have a working theory that every single one of us: Vicki, Monique, Robin, Elena, Bea and myself...are completely batshit crazy!! I'm going to dedicate some time (when I have energy) to properly diagnose all of us so we can get the help we need:-) In the meantime, we'll have to make do with our blood, sweat, tears and blind faith that we are indeed BABs!! We're going from ashy to classy girls!!!! Let's get it!!
P. S. Shout out to chocolate chip cookies! I miss you too, boo;-)
So, it's Friday!!! This used to mean something very specific to me. All my friends know that I was highly suspect to be a "no show" if they had a big event on a Friday. Why? Because Friday was my "do nothing, chill VERY hard" day. My routine was simple: go to work, come home and have my drink du jour while rubbing the dog and watching a movie (or Food Network). After a week of going, going, going, there was just nothing better. I could care less about a date, a party, a potluck...nope.."LET THEM WAIT!" (channeling my inner James Earl Jones). Friday was ALL mine!
Damn, things have changed..When I signed up to do the show, I knew I had to get my mind right. I was under no illusions. I should probably mention now that my Friday routine included the tuxedo torte from Treasure Island...it's layers of white and dark chocolate mousse between cake finished with a beautiful semi sweet ganache. I knew our love affair had to end but I still miss that sassy bitch. And then I started going to Friday evening classes and really thought I was doing something. But now we've started having PT sessions on Friday. So, now I get home in just enough time to change my clothes and walk out to go meet the girls at the gym. Every Friday, I wake up like "yes! it's Friday" and then am sobered by the realization that by the time I sit down that night, I'll be a stinky, sweaty, beet red mess whose ass is hurting and whose limbs want to retire to a nice island in Hawaii where exercise doesn't exist--but whose mind won't let it! And you know it's really crazy, but I LOVE IT!!!
My Fridays are shot to hell, my hair is always a hot mess, I'm always sore, I only dream about sex because I'm too tired to actually do it and I eat sweet potatoes for a living instead of my torte. And I can't be certain, but I have a working theory that every single one of us: Vicki, Monique, Robin, Elena, Bea and myself...are completely batshit crazy!! I'm going to dedicate some time (when I have energy) to properly diagnose all of us so we can get the help we need:-) In the meantime, we'll have to make do with our blood, sweat, tears and blind faith that we are indeed BABs!! We're going from ashy to classy girls!!!! Let's get it!!
P. S. Shout out to chocolate chip cookies! I miss you too, boo;-)
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Extreme Brickhouse Makeover
Hey D3 Fam~
If you don't know now you knoooowww, you all are amazing! I am encouraged each time I step inside the doors of D3! To each of you who read my Member Spotlight and offered words of support and encouragement~ I'll take, I need it but most of all I THANK YOU!!
Well now the brick house renovation is going EXTREME. I'm in the middle of the second week of training and baaaabyyyy, INTENSE does not even BEGIN to describe this training. This is some true next level shigiddy and Dre will not accept anything less that your absolute best!! Talk about no half-assness! This training will sho nuff show you what you're made of and if you can't separate Dre the PT from Dre the Drill Diva from the laid back Dre YOU WILL NOT SURVIVE!! Can you believe I actually signed up for this?
Training and competing in a figure competition made it onto my unofficial bucket list since Diva Stephanie proved that 40 is the new Hot Thang!! :) So when the opportunity to join BAB's presented itself, I debated, was I truly ready? Did I have what it takes? Could I make it through to the end with out letting the group, Dre or myself down? These women are amazing; they've been at this 3 months already and yet they graciously accepted me into the group with all the support and encouragement as if I started day one with them. Vickie, Elena & Karlisa you all have been wonderful and beyond supportive ~ Not to mention you all are some sexy beast!!! I thank you. Dre, you somehow know exactly what I need to get me to dig a little deeper, run a little faster or pull just one more rep. Thank for always supporting, believing and encouraging me
We are about 13 weeks out from the competition and I've still got so much ground to cover and I must admit it, I'm a trifle scared and a bit freaked out. One thing's for certain training at this level will show you who you are and what you're made of. I think I'll stick it out and find out just who that is.
Stay tuned as the renovation continues.....
Mo
If you don't know now you knoooowww, you all are amazing! I am encouraged each time I step inside the doors of D3! To each of you who read my Member Spotlight and offered words of support and encouragement~ I'll take, I need it but most of all I THANK YOU!!
Well now the brick house renovation is going EXTREME. I'm in the middle of the second week of training and baaaabyyyy, INTENSE does not even BEGIN to describe this training. This is some true next level shigiddy and Dre will not accept anything less that your absolute best!! Talk about no half-assness! This training will sho nuff show you what you're made of and if you can't separate Dre the PT from Dre the Drill Diva from the laid back Dre YOU WILL NOT SURVIVE!! Can you believe I actually signed up for this?
Training and competing in a figure competition made it onto my unofficial bucket list since Diva Stephanie proved that 40 is the new Hot Thang!! :) So when the opportunity to join BAB's presented itself, I debated, was I truly ready? Did I have what it takes? Could I make it through to the end with out letting the group, Dre or myself down? These women are amazing; they've been at this 3 months already and yet they graciously accepted me into the group with all the support and encouragement as if I started day one with them. Vickie, Elena & Karlisa you all have been wonderful and beyond supportive ~ Not to mention you all are some sexy beast!!! I thank you. Dre, you somehow know exactly what I need to get me to dig a little deeper, run a little faster or pull just one more rep. Thank for always supporting, believing and encouraging me
We are about 13 weeks out from the competition and I've still got so much ground to cover and I must admit it, I'm a trifle scared and a bit freaked out. One thing's for certain training at this level will show you who you are and what you're made of. I think I'll stick it out and find out just who that is.
Stay tuned as the renovation continues.....
Mo
Sweet Dreams D3 Family!!
BABs Team GREAT JOB tonight... Tonight was no joke and we all made it thru. Each and everyone of you mean so much to me. You all inspire me and I couldn't ask for a more FABULOUS group of diva's to do this training/show with. You're like a second family to me and all your strength and energy helps me get thru it all and without you all i wouldn't be able to do this. BABs U Rock!!
It's been a long time since i've been back to Monday and Wednesday night classes at D3 and i have to say it was SOOO nice to see some old faces and new ones... :) and what great energy tonight i LOVED it.. What a great class!! Everyone looks great i'm so proud of everyone at D3. The changes in everyone are amazing. We've all come along way and Dre we would've never been able to do it without you. You're an amazing women and an inspiration to all of us and Thank You for believing in all of us.... Tonights class took me back to my first night at D3 almost 4yrs ago!! Can u believe it!!! Great Class Pookie i loved it!
I know we all have our moments and tonight i had mine... and Those of you who i had a chance to talk to tonight ..Thank you for all your kind words it truly helped me get thur my workout and take a not so happy moment for me and turn into a great one!! I really need that!!! :) Thank You!
Looking forward to seeing all of you next week if i don't see you the rest of this week...
Good Night D3!! Good Bless Everyone!
V
It's been a long time since i've been back to Monday and Wednesday night classes at D3 and i have to say it was SOOO nice to see some old faces and new ones... :) and what great energy tonight i LOVED it.. What a great class!! Everyone looks great i'm so proud of everyone at D3. The changes in everyone are amazing. We've all come along way and Dre we would've never been able to do it without you. You're an amazing women and an inspiration to all of us and Thank You for believing in all of us.... Tonights class took me back to my first night at D3 almost 4yrs ago!! Can u believe it!!! Great Class Pookie i loved it!
I know we all have our moments and tonight i had mine... and Those of you who i had a chance to talk to tonight ..Thank you for all your kind words it truly helped me get thur my workout and take a not so happy moment for me and turn into a great one!! I really need that!!! :) Thank You!
Looking forward to seeing all of you next week if i don't see you the rest of this week...
Good Night D3!! Good Bless Everyone!
V
I want to blog now before the BAB's PT session tonite, (because I know i'll be hurting). I also want to welcome the new ladies Monique and Robin to
BAB's.
In my last blog I said this was a part-time job, becoming a FULL TIME job, I could have sworn it was going to take time, NOPE its here. I have worked out at least 15 hours last week, I felt so guilty that i didn't work out on Saturday, but I forgot I did my 300 sit-ups, 300 push-ups and 300 bicycles, that's a workout. Well, I have to stop blogging, I need to go get my Butt kicked by Dre.
Have awesome week.
Diva in Training :)
BAB's.
In my last blog I said this was a part-time job, becoming a FULL TIME job, I could have sworn it was going to take time, NOPE its here. I have worked out at least 15 hours last week, I felt so guilty that i didn't work out on Saturday, but I forgot I did my 300 sit-ups, 300 push-ups and 300 bicycles, that's a workout. Well, I have to stop blogging, I need to go get my Butt kicked by Dre.
Have awesome week.
Diva in Training :)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Going For Your Dreams
Hey All,
I wanted to share something with you all. Last week I was invited to a Margarita Party at Harpo. I teach fitness classes there 3 days a week and I have really kinda become a part of the fitness department...they are just great to me! Well, at this party Oprah came over and stood right next to me for several minutes. As she was toasting, I was thinking....what am I doing here? I am standing next to and talking to the MOST POWERFUL WOMAN in the world...so what does this mean? I kept asking the Lord for an answer and this is what I received.....
I can do and be ANYTHING I want to in this life. The devil will not scare me or convince me that I can not pursue all my dreams. I will fulfill all my dreams because God placed them inside of me to live out. And that is exactly what I am going to do. I hope you do the same.
I am blessed and highly favored and all that I touch will be blessed! Be it onto me!
Mechell, thanks for sharing your blog:http://incouragements.blogspot.com/
You should all read this...very inspiring!
Dre--The Dream Achiever! Now, let's get it!
Diva Krystle VN Client Plan Blog 2
Positive thinking...
I’ve been extremely hard on myself these past couple of weeks. But after reading Dre’s notes on my journal, I realized I need to relax a bit and focus on what I’ve accomplished thus far. Even though my schedule kept me from staying within the 3-4 hours between meals on a few days, Week 2 went by better than I anticipated. I have been eating better. I definitely feel more energized. I’m now going to bed at a decent hour each night. This has seriously helped my late night snacking habit, which was preventing me from getting into that certain size jeans in a couple of months ;-) I'm learning that its ok to congratulate myself for mini success towards my overall goal.
And to the Divas also doing the nutrition plan and BABS, you are all sooo inspirational!! I truly enjoy reading the blogs and pulling motivation from you!!
Make it a great week everyone!!
I’ve been extremely hard on myself these past couple of weeks. But after reading Dre’s notes on my journal, I realized I need to relax a bit and focus on what I’ve accomplished thus far. Even though my schedule kept me from staying within the 3-4 hours between meals on a few days, Week 2 went by better than I anticipated. I have been eating better. I definitely feel more energized. I’m now going to bed at a decent hour each night. This has seriously helped my late night snacking habit, which was preventing me from getting into that certain size jeans in a couple of months ;-) I'm learning that its ok to congratulate myself for mini success towards my overall goal.
And to the Divas also doing the nutrition plan and BABS, you are all sooo inspirational!! I truly enjoy reading the blogs and pulling motivation from you!!
Make it a great week everyone!!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Success is a journey!
2-13-11
It's been a bumpy ride the past few weeks. I became very sick the week before the Big Blizzard therefore I missed about a week and half of workouts. I was very depressed during this time feeling so powerless over the virus that took over my body. But luckily I became more focused and eager to continue towards my goal. I always remember Bob Harper's mantra - BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. TRUST THE PROCESS. CHANGE FOREVER. This has been a difficult and very challenging ride so far and I need to stay focused and believe in myself. I'm starting to appreciate my body more. I've really taken it for granted in the past. It's amazing what our bodies do for us everyday. They help us live. We owe it to ourselves to take care of them so they can continue to take care of us. Yes - we all want to look fabulous on the outside, but it's so important to nurture our insides. We want to be on this earth as long as we possibly can, right?
For my fellow BABs - Here are 12 Traits of Champion Bodybuilders by Tom Venuto. Let's keep these in mind as we continue through this challenge.
The 12 Traits of Champions:
(1) Champions are positive thinkers; they believe in themselves.
Undoubtedly the most important quality that all champions share is an unwavering belief that they will succeed. Champions always look for the good in every situation. No matter what obstacles they encounter, they always continue to think positive. Without confidence, faith in your abilities, and positive mental attitude, you’ve defeated yourself before you ever step onstage.
(2) Champions visualize their successes.
Champions understand the importance of positive mental imagery or visualization. Champion bodybuilders visualize exactly how they want their bodies to look, they see themselves standing onstage accepting the first place trophy, and they mentally rehearse every workout in vivid detail. They do this over and over in their minds hundreds or even thousands of times before it becomes physical reality.
(3) Champions surround themselves with positive people and avoid negative influences.
Champions keep themselves in a "positive shell" and do not associate with negative people, places, or things. Arnold Schwarzenegger put it this way: "I have nothing to do with negative relationships. I stay away from negative influences. I have no time for negative thinkers and pessimists. Such people will suck you dry until you have become as pessimistic as they are. Then you’ll have not just one but two losers."
(4) Champions are goal setters.
Champions realize that if they don’t know where they’re going, that is exactly where they’ll end up; nowhere! Champions consistently set long and short-term goals. From day to day workout goals to long term career objectives, champions have written out specific, measurable goals with a deadline.
(5) Champions have a burning desire to succeed.
Champions not only have goals, but they ardently desire them. Robert Collier, summed up the idea of desire beautifully in his 1926 self-help classic Secret of the Ages." He said, "Very few people know how to desire with sufficient intensity. They do not know what it is to feel and manifest that intense, eager, longing, craving, insistent, demanding, ravenous desire which is akin to the persistent, insistent, ardent, overwhelming desire of the drowning man for a breath of air, or a desert-lost man for a drink of water, or the famished man for bread and meat." Champions have burning desire. They want it and they want it badly.
(6) Champions are disciplined and consistent.
Champions live and breathe the bodybuilding lifestyle all year round. They are committed and disciplined in training and dietary practices. They know that in bodybuilding there is no off-season and success does not come overnight. Champions never miss a scheduled workout and never miss a meal. Champion bodybuilders are probably the most dedicated athletes in any sport.
(7) Champions are persistent
Champions never, ever quit. Thomas Edison was the epitome of persistence: He conducted 10,000 experiments before finally finding a filament that would burn in the electric light bulb. Champion bodybuilders approach their vocation with the same diligence of an Edison. They know that if they persist long enough, eventually they must succeed.
(8) Champions learn from their failures
Champions don't view losses as failures, they see them as learning experiences. When asked how it felt to fail 10,000 times, Thomas Edison replied, " I didn’t fail, I learned 9,999 ways that wouldn’t work." Champions know that they haven’t failed until they quit; but once they quit, then they have failed. A champion finds a lesson in every apparent loss and finds ways to grow from it.
(9) Champions have incredible powers of focus and concentration
Champions set goals and then maintain a laser-like focus on them. They have the ability to always keep the long term objective in their sights while focusing 100% on what they are doing at the moment. If you watch a champion train you will notice that they are completely oblivious to their surroundings. 100% of their focus and concentration is on what they are doing. They almost appear to have slipped into a hypnosis-like trance. This peak physiological and psychological state has often been referred to as being in "the zone" or being in "flow." Champions can access this state instantly at will. When it comes time to train they turn everything else off and zero in on what they are doing.
(10) Champions have a deep love and boundless enthusiasm for the sport.
To a loser, training and dieting is work and drudgery. To a champion, training and dieting are a love, a joy, and a passion. Champions are enthusiastic about what they do; they can’t wait to train each day. Motivational speaker Tom Hopkins once said, "Work is anything you’re doing when you’d rather be doing something else." Champions are doing what they love, so to them it’s not work at all, its fun!
(11) Champions strive for constant and never ending improvement
Champions are never satisfied with the status quo; they never rest on their laurels. Champions aim for small improvements every day in every way. Champions are open-minded and are always looking for a better way to do things. Although champions are always striving for more, they also realize that success is a journey, so they enjoy each moment and savor every step along the way.
(12) Champions are hard workers; they are willing to go the extra mile
Positive thinking, goal setting, visualization, desire, persistence, and enthusiasm are vital, but without action and hard work, these traits are all worthless. Edison said, "Success is 98% perspiration and 2% inspiration." Champions are hard workers. Champions take consistent action and they are willing to do the things that the losers are not. Champions make themselves go to the gym when they don’t feel like going. Champions stay on the bike another 15 minutes, even when they are exhausted. Champions do 5 extra reps after the losers have stopped. Champions are steadfast with their diets when the failures break down and cheat. Champions have the willingness to train through the pain barrier while the failures quit when it starts to hurt. In short, champions go the extra mile.
BABs - Vicki, Elena, Karlisa, Monique, Robin - you are all champions in my eyes. I see the determination and hard work you put forth. This in turn encourages me to do my best. I know this hard for us all both mentally and physically, but let's take time to look around and enjoy every moment of this journey. A few years from now, it will be a very fond memory!!!!
Dre - Thank you so much for your time and effort in helping us achieve our goal. You are leading us to be the very best we can be – CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!
See you soon,
Bea
It's been a bumpy ride the past few weeks. I became very sick the week before the Big Blizzard therefore I missed about a week and half of workouts. I was very depressed during this time feeling so powerless over the virus that took over my body. But luckily I became more focused and eager to continue towards my goal. I always remember Bob Harper's mantra - BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. TRUST THE PROCESS. CHANGE FOREVER. This has been a difficult and very challenging ride so far and I need to stay focused and believe in myself. I'm starting to appreciate my body more. I've really taken it for granted in the past. It's amazing what our bodies do for us everyday. They help us live. We owe it to ourselves to take care of them so they can continue to take care of us. Yes - we all want to look fabulous on the outside, but it's so important to nurture our insides. We want to be on this earth as long as we possibly can, right?
For my fellow BABs - Here are 12 Traits of Champion Bodybuilders by Tom Venuto. Let's keep these in mind as we continue through this challenge.
The 12 Traits of Champions:
(1) Champions are positive thinkers; they believe in themselves.
Undoubtedly the most important quality that all champions share is an unwavering belief that they will succeed. Champions always look for the good in every situation. No matter what obstacles they encounter, they always continue to think positive. Without confidence, faith in your abilities, and positive mental attitude, you’ve defeated yourself before you ever step onstage.
(2) Champions visualize their successes.
Champions understand the importance of positive mental imagery or visualization. Champion bodybuilders visualize exactly how they want their bodies to look, they see themselves standing onstage accepting the first place trophy, and they mentally rehearse every workout in vivid detail. They do this over and over in their minds hundreds or even thousands of times before it becomes physical reality.
(3) Champions surround themselves with positive people and avoid negative influences.
Champions keep themselves in a "positive shell" and do not associate with negative people, places, or things. Arnold Schwarzenegger put it this way: "I have nothing to do with negative relationships. I stay away from negative influences. I have no time for negative thinkers and pessimists. Such people will suck you dry until you have become as pessimistic as they are. Then you’ll have not just one but two losers."
(4) Champions are goal setters.
Champions realize that if they don’t know where they’re going, that is exactly where they’ll end up; nowhere! Champions consistently set long and short-term goals. From day to day workout goals to long term career objectives, champions have written out specific, measurable goals with a deadline.
(5) Champions have a burning desire to succeed.
Champions not only have goals, but they ardently desire them. Robert Collier, summed up the idea of desire beautifully in his 1926 self-help classic Secret of the Ages." He said, "Very few people know how to desire with sufficient intensity. They do not know what it is to feel and manifest that intense, eager, longing, craving, insistent, demanding, ravenous desire which is akin to the persistent, insistent, ardent, overwhelming desire of the drowning man for a breath of air, or a desert-lost man for a drink of water, or the famished man for bread and meat." Champions have burning desire. They want it and they want it badly.
(6) Champions are disciplined and consistent.
Champions live and breathe the bodybuilding lifestyle all year round. They are committed and disciplined in training and dietary practices. They know that in bodybuilding there is no off-season and success does not come overnight. Champions never miss a scheduled workout and never miss a meal. Champion bodybuilders are probably the most dedicated athletes in any sport.
(7) Champions are persistent
Champions never, ever quit. Thomas Edison was the epitome of persistence: He conducted 10,000 experiments before finally finding a filament that would burn in the electric light bulb. Champion bodybuilders approach their vocation with the same diligence of an Edison. They know that if they persist long enough, eventually they must succeed.
(8) Champions learn from their failures
Champions don't view losses as failures, they see them as learning experiences. When asked how it felt to fail 10,000 times, Thomas Edison replied, " I didn’t fail, I learned 9,999 ways that wouldn’t work." Champions know that they haven’t failed until they quit; but once they quit, then they have failed. A champion finds a lesson in every apparent loss and finds ways to grow from it.
(9) Champions have incredible powers of focus and concentration
Champions set goals and then maintain a laser-like focus on them. They have the ability to always keep the long term objective in their sights while focusing 100% on what they are doing at the moment. If you watch a champion train you will notice that they are completely oblivious to their surroundings. 100% of their focus and concentration is on what they are doing. They almost appear to have slipped into a hypnosis-like trance. This peak physiological and psychological state has often been referred to as being in "the zone" or being in "flow." Champions can access this state instantly at will. When it comes time to train they turn everything else off and zero in on what they are doing.
(10) Champions have a deep love and boundless enthusiasm for the sport.
To a loser, training and dieting is work and drudgery. To a champion, training and dieting are a love, a joy, and a passion. Champions are enthusiastic about what they do; they can’t wait to train each day. Motivational speaker Tom Hopkins once said, "Work is anything you’re doing when you’d rather be doing something else." Champions are doing what they love, so to them it’s not work at all, its fun!
(11) Champions strive for constant and never ending improvement
Champions are never satisfied with the status quo; they never rest on their laurels. Champions aim for small improvements every day in every way. Champions are open-minded and are always looking for a better way to do things. Although champions are always striving for more, they also realize that success is a journey, so they enjoy each moment and savor every step along the way.
(12) Champions are hard workers; they are willing to go the extra mile
Positive thinking, goal setting, visualization, desire, persistence, and enthusiasm are vital, but without action and hard work, these traits are all worthless. Edison said, "Success is 98% perspiration and 2% inspiration." Champions are hard workers. Champions take consistent action and they are willing to do the things that the losers are not. Champions make themselves go to the gym when they don’t feel like going. Champions stay on the bike another 15 minutes, even when they are exhausted. Champions do 5 extra reps after the losers have stopped. Champions are steadfast with their diets when the failures break down and cheat. Champions have the willingness to train through the pain barrier while the failures quit when it starts to hurt. In short, champions go the extra mile.
BABs - Vicki, Elena, Karlisa, Monique, Robin - you are all champions in my eyes. I see the determination and hard work you put forth. This in turn encourages me to do my best. I know this hard for us all both mentally and physically, but let's take time to look around and enjoy every moment of this journey. A few years from now, it will be a very fond memory!!!!
Dre - Thank you so much for your time and effort in helping us achieve our goal. You are leading us to be the very best we can be – CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!
See you soon,
Bea
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Baptism by....
Hi all!!
My name is Robin and I am new to D3 and to the BABS family. AND this is my first blog! :-)
I said 2011 was about change for me and I'm off to an unbelievable start! I am not new to working out, and I've even had personal trainers before - however I'm already convinced that before now I've wasted a ton of time and money. They say if you don't like something, change it - and what I didn't like was the excuses I was always making for the mediocre goals that I set for myself. So this is an extreme goal, but an attainable one. Once I complete this one, next on my list will be my PhD (but I digress).
I have enjoyed all of my D3 classes so far, I don't really have a favorite - but almost every class I've taken really pushed me to my limits. I knew from the first class - I had come to the right place!
Since I am just joining BABS, with only a little less than 13 weeks before the show - I had no choice but to do as V suggested and get my mind right and get in! I've learned that the right mind set means everything, and I just had to make up my mind. And that is truly what has happened. The diet, the daily exercise, the PT... is all SO far and beyond hard, difficult, challenging, etc. - but I want it SO bad, there is no way I'm going to blow this opportunity! But when I tell you that during my first PT session yesterday I cried real tears...that is no exaggeration!
Then to hear Dre say, "You thought this was hard? This was nothing...I'mma f*ck y'all up!" only inspired more tears. But honestly speaking, Dre's no nonsense approach to working out and love for extreme consequences, is just the push I need to make this dream a reality.
I also want to send a special thank you to the entire BABS family, thanks so much for the encouragement, support and motivation. I'm so glad you all welcomed me into your group, I will not disappoint you!
Robin
My name is Robin and I am new to D3 and to the BABS family. AND this is my first blog! :-)
I said 2011 was about change for me and I'm off to an unbelievable start! I am not new to working out, and I've even had personal trainers before - however I'm already convinced that before now I've wasted a ton of time and money. They say if you don't like something, change it - and what I didn't like was the excuses I was always making for the mediocre goals that I set for myself. So this is an extreme goal, but an attainable one. Once I complete this one, next on my list will be my PhD (but I digress).
I have enjoyed all of my D3 classes so far, I don't really have a favorite - but almost every class I've taken really pushed me to my limits. I knew from the first class - I had come to the right place!
Since I am just joining BABS, with only a little less than 13 weeks before the show - I had no choice but to do as V suggested and get my mind right and get in! I've learned that the right mind set means everything, and I just had to make up my mind. And that is truly what has happened. The diet, the daily exercise, the PT... is all SO far and beyond hard, difficult, challenging, etc. - but I want it SO bad, there is no way I'm going to blow this opportunity! But when I tell you that during my first PT session yesterday I cried real tears...that is no exaggeration!
Then to hear Dre say, "You thought this was hard? This was nothing...I'mma f*ck y'all up!" only inspired more tears. But honestly speaking, Dre's no nonsense approach to working out and love for extreme consequences, is just the push I need to make this dream a reality.
I also want to send a special thank you to the entire BABS family, thanks so much for the encouragement, support and motivation. I'm so glad you all welcomed me into your group, I will not disappoint you!
Robin
Diva Krystle VN Client Plan Blog 1
Happy Thursday!!! I made it through my first week of the nutrition program. I must admit, it was tough for me. I’ve been accustomed to simply eating when I felt hungry. This bad habit caused me to periodically grab something quick at the nearest fast food restaurant. I know that is terrible but I would try to incorporate some type of fruit or salad with the meal. I figured I would just burn it off when I got to D3, especially since I would eat 1-2 big meals a day. Wrong! For the past few months, I’ve been complaining how I just can’t seem to get past this road block in my weight lost journey. After attending the seminar, I realized I have been BS’ing with my diet and decided to sign up for the nutrition program. My challenge with the first week was actually eating six meals a day. I felt like I was eating too much. There were times I felt extremely hungry and others where I was not hungry at all between meals. But I persevered through the week. One thing I will say, this program has definitely made me more aware of my meal choices. The detailed meal plans and journaling really helped me. I was able to mix up meals so I wouldn’t get bored and fall off track. I will keep you all posted on my progress.
Hope everyone is having a good week! :)
Hope everyone is having a good week! :)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
OMGoodness!!!!
Sorry, I have been MIA, its not that i forget to blog, I always think of blogging. It's just that I recently have not had the strength to do it, I feel like Dre has broken my arms. I also, feel like this is a part-time job, thats going to turn into a full one pretty soon. But like i mentioned before, I signed up for it and i know the BABs feel the same. Hey, we are in it to the end. I love my BABs, thank you for encouraging me at all times. Chingona Bea, Killa K and Cheerleader
Vicki.
I also want to welcome our two new members Robin and Monique
elena
Vicki.
I also want to welcome our two new members Robin and Monique
elena
Monday, February 7, 2011
Happy Monday!
Hey everyone!
I hope you all are doing well. I'm going to try and keep this one short and sweet. Time is really flying and it's hard to believe that we've started our 10th week of training. 13 more to go I think and at this rate it's going to zip right by! We're really stepping our game up and the new regimen is just downright hard! No other word for it.
I know I've said it a thousand times but it means a lot to have a group that's supportive to one another. That storm traffic on Friday made me 45 minutes late for a session with the girls but they were STILL there when I got there and we all stayed there together til I was done. Even if it meant they did some exercises over or ran for a little longer. Isn't that something? We really hold each other down (and up) and it means a lot when you're doing something like this.
I met some of my girlfriends for breakfast over the weekend. It was great to see them since it'd been a while. It also felt good that they'd noticed changes in me. (I don't really see all that much different, you know). But they were really interested in "how I did it" and we got to talking about the BAB crew. And while I wouldn't encourage anyone to do what we're doing unless your heart is just really in it, I did realize that these changes really do come down to nutrition and accountability. For me, that's really what's made this work! And so I'd really encourage anyone of you who are serious about making changes in your body and finally being ready to OWN your inner BAB (we're ALL BABs:-), please please PLEASE take Dre up on her nutrition seminars!!! Please please PLEASE take her up on giving you an accountability partner!!!! She's not making this shit up as she goes along. Believe me. It's not even about "IT WORKS!"...It just IS! Learning the importance of how to eat has been life-changing and having Elena, Bea and V and YOU with me provides some extra accountability. Of course, in the long run, it's all on me but as we all get started making these changes, having someone there with you helps. It really does!!
Oh well...so much for keeping it short and sweet! But I hope all you beautiful folks give this food for thought;-)
Let's be our best!!
K.
I hope you all are doing well. I'm going to try and keep this one short and sweet. Time is really flying and it's hard to believe that we've started our 10th week of training. 13 more to go I think and at this rate it's going to zip right by! We're really stepping our game up and the new regimen is just downright hard! No other word for it.
I know I've said it a thousand times but it means a lot to have a group that's supportive to one another. That storm traffic on Friday made me 45 minutes late for a session with the girls but they were STILL there when I got there and we all stayed there together til I was done. Even if it meant they did some exercises over or ran for a little longer. Isn't that something? We really hold each other down (and up) and it means a lot when you're doing something like this.
I met some of my girlfriends for breakfast over the weekend. It was great to see them since it'd been a while. It also felt good that they'd noticed changes in me. (I don't really see all that much different, you know). But they were really interested in "how I did it" and we got to talking about the BAB crew. And while I wouldn't encourage anyone to do what we're doing unless your heart is just really in it, I did realize that these changes really do come down to nutrition and accountability. For me, that's really what's made this work! And so I'd really encourage anyone of you who are serious about making changes in your body and finally being ready to OWN your inner BAB (we're ALL BABs:-), please please PLEASE take Dre up on her nutrition seminars!!! Please please PLEASE take her up on giving you an accountability partner!!!! She's not making this shit up as she goes along. Believe me. It's not even about "IT WORKS!"...It just IS! Learning the importance of how to eat has been life-changing and having Elena, Bea and V and YOU with me provides some extra accountability. Of course, in the long run, it's all on me but as we all get started making these changes, having someone there with you helps. It really does!!
Oh well...so much for keeping it short and sweet! But I hope all you beautiful folks give this food for thought;-)
Let's be our best!!
K.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
OMG!!!
Guess who made the list for Top number of Classes for Jan 2011? ME!!! OMG how unbelievable is that. If my girl Josey hadnt texted me I swear I wouldnt even have paid much attention to the list as I have have always assumed I was never going to make that list. For real!! I am serious when I say it is a struggle for me to make it 2 or 3 times a week, as excercise is just not my thing!! I had to read the list 3xs to make sure I read my name right. This is with me being out of the country all together for the first week of January and then going out of town for a couple of days, the second week of January! yay!! I did 6 days in a row AND I made the list for most classes in the month..I am sooo proud of myself!! Whoop Whoop!!
Diva Mechell - VN Plan Client Blog 2
Hi All,
On week 3 of my lifestyle change, and I have to say week 2 was somewhat difficult( okay it was hard) as Dre said it would be. But in week 2 I made a discovery, I am rediscovering my palette again, I am tasting the realness of how food should taste, not coated with extreme grease, sugar, and salt. I have to say it's refreshing to have a piece of tilapia only seasoned with salt and pepper, not coated in a batter,(the fish was soooo good it melted in my mouth) with a side of organic brown rice, not greasy fries loaded with mild sauce. This is now one of Taylor's highly requested meals.
Anyhow, I am excited to continue this journey and lifestyle change, I am excited about the new discoveries, and enjoying the taste of real foods and how they make my body feel. I am also excited about getting my hotness back, I used to be a "Hottie", I am excited about rediscovering my curves, my butt, and my flat stomach.
Thank you all again for the constant encouragement it helps so much as I continue to become a healthier "Hottie". :)
Until the next blog, have an awesome week D3 Family!
Diva "Hottie" Mechell
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