5/20/10 So, I went back to the doctor on Monday. I didnt know what they were going to say. I kept thinking 'surgery is not an option. i have to finish this competiton/challenge'
I have arthritis and there is nothing really they can do. I am too young for a knee replacement right now. I got yet another shot, synvisc. Did you know that was derived from a rooster? It simulates the fluid that was lost in the knee.Can I say that these shots in my knee are no picnic!? AAARRGGHHH!
So my mission is to rehabilitate my own knee. You know the saying "physician heal thy self" I am praying about my knees and talking to my knees. I am working out in the pool this week to try to increase the flexibility in the knees and still get a workout in.
Want to know something crazy? I have dreamed of running. Wouldnt it be something if I actually do a marathon one day?! Stranger things have happened!!!!!.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
MAD SHOUT OUT!!!
I would like both Stephanie and Roz to know how proud of you I am. You have both dedicated yourself to this program and you look simply fabulous! Thanks for taking advantage of this opportunity and blowing it out of the water! I can't wait to see where you will be at the end of this!! I know it is going to be OUTSTANDING!! Go Girls!!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK sixteen
5/16/10 I went to the fitness competition to support Nakia yesterday. She looked great! Mad props to her! I stayed to watch what some of the other competitors looked like. I was particularly impressed with the men's category of 50 and up and 60 and up! You should have seen those guys! The 66yrs old that won looked phenomenal. It was inspiring to see. It got me wondering what I would have to do and go thru to build a really fit an muscular body...just gives me food for thought.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK FIFTEEN
5/13 On Mothers Day Dre suggested I try the 5:50 am muscle conditioning class on Wednesday. I was like "yea right" who gets up that early to workout. Well apparently I do! I woke up at 4 am afraid i might miss my time but went back to sleep then got up at 5 am and made it to the class. I am proud of myself. The class was good. People DO ACTUALLY COME TO THIS:)
I am still having knee issues so I had to take it easy on the knee stuff but there was plenty upper body challenging going on. Dont tell Dre but I might actually try the class again.
I am taking today off to ice my knee and give it a rest. i will figure out something for tomorrow.
I keep telling myself I have to make it to November!
Yesterday, I finally wore some pants that fit better. I cant tell you how many people came up to me to tell me how good I looked and what a good job I am doing and that they could really see the weight loss.
It was a good feeling. It made me feel like I wanted to keep going and see where I end up.
I am still having knee issues so I had to take it easy on the knee stuff but there was plenty upper body challenging going on. Dont tell Dre but I might actually try the class again.
I am taking today off to ice my knee and give it a rest. i will figure out something for tomorrow.
I keep telling myself I have to make it to November!
Yesterday, I finally wore some pants that fit better. I cant tell you how many people came up to me to tell me how good I looked and what a good job I am doing and that they could really see the weight loss.
It was a good feeling. It made me feel like I wanted to keep going and see where I end up.
Monday, May 10, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK FIFTEEN
5/10/10 Man! I cant believe I have not blogged in awhile. I am a bit bummed! My knees are still giving me the blues. My left knee is worse. I went back to doctor today then had an MRI. Not sure what happens next...all i can think of is fulfilling my commitment to November.
PRU- Thanks for the inspiration and keeping it real! I want arms like yours! I am working on it!
Most of my clothes are hangin off me now. And people are starting to comment on my size.
My eating is okay...but it certainly isn't clean. working in baby steps!!! got to keep it moving.
i will concentrate on my upper body more until i get these knees calmed down.
PRU- Thanks for the inspiration and keeping it real! I want arms like yours! I am working on it!
Most of my clothes are hangin off me now. And people are starting to comment on my size.
My eating is okay...but it certainly isn't clean. working in baby steps!!! got to keep it moving.
i will concentrate on my upper body more until i get these knees calmed down.
PRU ~ WEEK 14
WEEK 14
Saturday, May 8
Okay I have to tell you that yesterday I wore “coochie cutter #2 (cc-#2)” and it fit beautifully! Remember I had cc-#1 when I first started the challenge and got into it, then I added cc-#2 as a goal. Well a month later and I’m in CC-#2. BABY, BABY!!!
What’s the goal for the next 4 weeks? To get into a bikini and I now have a new suit that I haven’t worn in 4 years … it’s not cutter … but I could lose the panty lines (smile)! Also, I bought Tosca Reno’s “Eat Clean” book and I will begin to incorporate her meal plan into my lifestyle. By “diet” I don’t mean “diet”, it just means eating more healthy, well-balanced portions at each meal.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
I can’t tell you how AWESOME I feel! Not only am I beginning to really see the changes in my body, but my sales partner and I won a trip to Cabo San Lucas!!! God is sooooooo GOOD! You all just don’t know how much I’ve been through with this company.
I owe a BIG BIG THANKS to Dre, who in the winter of 2008 saw me really struggling- work, winter blues, depression - and because she is such a GREAT person challenged me this winter to do become a part of the D3-challenge. The challenge helped me to make it through the winter-blues, it has kept me focused, energized and mentally stable (smile)! I had a big year in 2009 that is continuing in 2010! I know that working out has been a key factor by keeping my physical & mental stamina on point! Now I can go on this trip not just celebrating a huge work accomplishment, I can actually show off my BODY!!!
In all seriousness, there are a lot of so-called trainers who will gladly take your money for bootcamp, but there are VERY FEW that care enough to SUPPORT & PUSH you when they see someone struggling - inside & outside the gym. Dre is SPECIAL!!!
DRE … Thank you for listening & caring!!! You are ALL THAT and a jar of DILL PICKLES - inside joke!!!
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
The hard work is paying off! Roz and I weighed in and we both lost! I’m down a total of 12lbs thus far and I cannot be happier! I can not only feel it in my clothing but I also SEE it in the mirror and it feels GOOD! Now my original goal was to lose a total of 20lbs by November, but I have been given a new challenge to lose 20lbs – on top of what I’ve lost – starting today. Oh Lord! I know I can do it. The REAL challenge will be for me to become CONVICTED in my mind to make it happen. Pray with and for me!
Roz … you’re the bomb, but I’m determined to be the biggest loser next weigh-in!
Tuesday, May 04,2010
I was tired as all get out today. I didn’t get home until 9:00, I had to prepare for meeting with manager AND I had not eaten dinner yet. Now you know that voice was telling me “just do it tomorrow, one more day won’t hurt”. Then the other voice said, “No, just do 20 minutes, at least you did something”. Then Dre pulled up - that’s the hazard of living next door to your trainer – and the guilt kicked in. So I set out to only run 2 miles - a good compromise right - I ended up doing about three, at a pace that I haven’t done for a full 30 minutes since I don’t know when, and even threw in some abs! I’m so glad I did.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Last week was my worst week yet for working out, so I’ve got to make up for it this week. I had to really push myself, still not 100% yet with this stomach situation. This is really one of the first days that both of my toes really bothered me during my workout. Oh well … no pain … no gain.
Saturday, May 8
Okay I have to tell you that yesterday I wore “coochie cutter #2 (cc-#2)” and it fit beautifully! Remember I had cc-#1 when I first started the challenge and got into it, then I added cc-#2 as a goal. Well a month later and I’m in CC-#2. BABY, BABY!!!
What’s the goal for the next 4 weeks? To get into a bikini and I now have a new suit that I haven’t worn in 4 years … it’s not cutter … but I could lose the panty lines (smile)! Also, I bought Tosca Reno’s “Eat Clean” book and I will begin to incorporate her meal plan into my lifestyle. By “diet” I don’t mean “diet”, it just means eating more healthy, well-balanced portions at each meal.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
I can’t tell you how AWESOME I feel! Not only am I beginning to really see the changes in my body, but my sales partner and I won a trip to Cabo San Lucas!!! God is sooooooo GOOD! You all just don’t know how much I’ve been through with this company.
I owe a BIG BIG THANKS to Dre, who in the winter of 2008 saw me really struggling- work, winter blues, depression - and because she is such a GREAT person challenged me this winter to do become a part of the D3-challenge. The challenge helped me to make it through the winter-blues, it has kept me focused, energized and mentally stable (smile)! I had a big year in 2009 that is continuing in 2010! I know that working out has been a key factor by keeping my physical & mental stamina on point! Now I can go on this trip not just celebrating a huge work accomplishment, I can actually show off my BODY!!!
In all seriousness, there are a lot of so-called trainers who will gladly take your money for bootcamp, but there are VERY FEW that care enough to SUPPORT & PUSH you when they see someone struggling - inside & outside the gym. Dre is SPECIAL!!!
DRE … Thank you for listening & caring!!! You are ALL THAT and a jar of DILL PICKLES - inside joke!!!
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
The hard work is paying off! Roz and I weighed in and we both lost! I’m down a total of 12lbs thus far and I cannot be happier! I can not only feel it in my clothing but I also SEE it in the mirror and it feels GOOD! Now my original goal was to lose a total of 20lbs by November, but I have been given a new challenge to lose 20lbs – on top of what I’ve lost – starting today. Oh Lord! I know I can do it. The REAL challenge will be for me to become CONVICTED in my mind to make it happen. Pray with and for me!
Roz … you’re the bomb, but I’m determined to be the biggest loser next weigh-in!
Tuesday, May 04,2010
I was tired as all get out today. I didn’t get home until 9:00, I had to prepare for meeting with manager AND I had not eaten dinner yet. Now you know that voice was telling me “just do it tomorrow, one more day won’t hurt”. Then the other voice said, “No, just do 20 minutes, at least you did something”. Then Dre pulled up - that’s the hazard of living next door to your trainer – and the guilt kicked in. So I set out to only run 2 miles - a good compromise right - I ended up doing about three, at a pace that I haven’t done for a full 30 minutes since I don’t know when, and even threw in some abs! I’m so glad I did.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Last week was my worst week yet for working out, so I’ve got to make up for it this week. I had to really push myself, still not 100% yet with this stomach situation. This is really one of the first days that both of my toes really bothered me during my workout. Oh well … no pain … no gain.
Monday, May 3, 2010
PRU ~ WEEK 13
WEEK 13
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Stomach is still very much upset, pushed through some cardio today.
Friday, April 30, 2010
My Stomach is on fire … I will have to work it out tomorrow.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Mad props to Nakia!!! You look absolutely FABULOUS! Okay, I forgot how Nakia get’s her workout on … but it didn’t take long before I remembered today at C3. From the burpee-push ups to the Tae-bo moves, we worked it on out tonight! Thanks for showing me YET ANOTHER DAMN area I have not worked … my hip-flexor was about to flex its way right on out of your class tonight (smile)!
Nakia & Mattie have both made me realize that I must step up my game with respect to clean-eating. I’ve definitely been eating “cleaner”, but I can’t help but imagine the results I can get – sooner – if I go hard. So beginning in MAY - 2 days - I’m committed to stepping up my game in this area!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Okay it’s on for real! One of my nurses grabbed my stomach and said “that’s your mark of motherhood”! ARGGG!!!! Now she meant it in a very complimentary fashion, but now you all know … I DON’T WANNA HERE THAT! Do you know how much fat has come off that area in the past few months???? That was once an area of great pride for me … and I’m gonna get it back. All I got to say is IT”S ON!!! Six-pack of ABs by August 1st!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Today was the “fit” test … I’m still here, but wow … I’ve really got to work on my endurance. We had to run 2 miles, but it felt like five. Man … just a few years ago, 2 miles was a warm-up for me. Oh well, just another goal to strive for.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Stomach is still very much upset, pushed through some cardio today.
Friday, April 30, 2010
My Stomach is on fire … I will have to work it out tomorrow.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Mad props to Nakia!!! You look absolutely FABULOUS! Okay, I forgot how Nakia get’s her workout on … but it didn’t take long before I remembered today at C3. From the burpee-push ups to the Tae-bo moves, we worked it on out tonight! Thanks for showing me YET ANOTHER DAMN area I have not worked … my hip-flexor was about to flex its way right on out of your class tonight (smile)!
Nakia & Mattie have both made me realize that I must step up my game with respect to clean-eating. I’ve definitely been eating “cleaner”, but I can’t help but imagine the results I can get – sooner – if I go hard. So beginning in MAY - 2 days - I’m committed to stepping up my game in this area!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Okay it’s on for real! One of my nurses grabbed my stomach and said “that’s your mark of motherhood”! ARGGG!!!! Now she meant it in a very complimentary fashion, but now you all know … I DON’T WANNA HERE THAT! Do you know how much fat has come off that area in the past few months???? That was once an area of great pride for me … and I’m gonna get it back. All I got to say is IT”S ON!!! Six-pack of ABs by August 1st!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Today was the “fit” test … I’m still here, but wow … I’ve really got to work on my endurance. We had to run 2 miles, but it felt like five. Man … just a few years ago, 2 miles was a warm-up for me. Oh well, just another goal to strive for.
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