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
Monday, December 6, 2010
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
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Great things happening at D3!!
Hey all,
I hope you are all well. There are so many good things happening at D3 so I want to take a moment to share all of the news.
D3 Updates:
Madison and Jillian passed their training certifications and are now officially certified!! Great job ladies! You will soon have your own classes...as soon as I think you are ready :)
D3 On Demand is up and running! So far we have over 12 people who subscribe so please check it out when you get a chance at http://d3bootcamp.com/ondemand.html. The videos are amazing and you can watch them as many times as you would like. A new video is posted every Wednesday afternoon! I will be adding Zumba w/ Weights to the videos soon!
The D3 Nutrition Plan launches on January 7th! This plan is amazing and can really change lives. It is NOT a diet, but rather a serious life shift!!
Preview to my DVD: A preview clip of The Diesel Dome Hustle will be taped in mid Feb! I am so excited about this DVD series. This concept is so different....can't wait to see what God has for this!
D3 is all about effective and efficient training.....not just training to train, like most group fitness classes and boot camps. I am now a Heart Rate Performance Specialist and I can teach you how to use your Polar heart rate monitors to work smarter, not harder! If you really want to burn fat, its not about training HARD, its about knowing your heart rate zones and training in your FAT BURN zones. See me if you want to know more...we also sell Polar watches in the D3 office!
Kickbutt Energy Ballz...if you have not tried them, you are missing out! They taste great, have b- 12 for energy but also whey protein and fiber....awesome combo!
D3 is RE-BRANDING in January....can't tell you what we are doing yet...but stay tuned, its HOTTT. Let's just say this, we will no longer be known just for boot camp! D3 is SOO much more than that!!!!
Lastly, I was nominated and selected to be one of the Top 25 Women in Chicago! I am so excited about this honor and plan to keep accomplishing all my dreams!
Thanks to all of you who read this blog. If you ever have suggestions or comments, please add them to the blog.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all!! I am looking forward to a fit and fab end of the year!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
PRU ~ POST COMP BLOGGIN
WEEK 43 – POST CONTEST: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Well it’s been almost a week since my first figure competition and I can tell you I am still just walking around in disbelief and excitement! I am also a little lost … been taking it easy this week - just cardio – which is so strange. Don’t get it twisted though; I have a game plan so I will be back in the gym hard for the D3 show!!! Gotta maintain … Gotta maintain!
I don’t even know where to start. There is so much I have to share. I have received so many wonderful and positive comments from everywhere! I want to again thank my D3 family … this is an accomplishment for all of us!!!
The thing that most resonates right now is that so many people are telling me that I have now inspired and/or motivated them to get in shape. This is a great thing. What I’d like to impart is that this has been the beginning of a journey of REBIRTH for me. In nine months, I SHED 40 pounds and a lot of doubts, and gave BIRTH to a new, healthier, positive, energetic and “TAKE YOUR DREAMS OFF THE SHELF AND GET THE IMPLEMENTING” - ME! And of course back on track spiritually.
When I look at the before picture - that Dre posted in a previous newsletter this week - I just want to scream! I remember that day so clearly. That’s the day/timeframe that I said to myself … “self … it’s either now or never, so what you going to do playa (smile)!” I was at the heaviest I had ever been in my life and I felt so dowdy. I made up my mind that day that it was time to get the body in order. I had not been to D3 consistently for some time, so I started back and added one more class. Then Dre threw me the ultimate challenge in February 2010 … to be a part of the D3 Dropdown team. I needed it and was so glad that she picked me.
Like all of us, I made up excuses as to why I wouldn’t be able to dedicate the amount of time required – family/work obligations, impending bunion surgery, etc., etc.,. I realized that these were just excuses. Once I commit to something I commit. That’s exactly what I did. The original goal was to just lose 20 pounds by my 45th birthday and 25 pounds by November – a figure competition wasn’t even on the radar. I remember telling Dre, I will be so happy if I can just get down to 135. Once I hit 135,,, it was on! About May, she asked if any of us wanted to do a figure competition and I said I’m in. I just wanted to see how far I could push my body. I listened to Dre and did whatever she asked. I also did my own homework.
There were many hurdles/challenges along the way … some of which I hinted at in my blogs. I won’t go into a lot of it now, but I just want you all to know that this was not a cakewalk. Like most people, my life is not without trials and obligations: family, work, illness, death. However, the D3 motto is so true … there is nothing that can defeat a “made up mind”! And Andrea Everett … yes D3 is truly “life-changing fitness for a made up mind”! And Andrea Everett … YOU ARE THE TRUTH!
On that note, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I wish you and your families continued blessings! Love you all!
WEEK 43 – POST CONTEST: Monday, November 15, 2010
Well it’s the Monday after my first competition and the fog has cleared a bit (smile)! Let me just say this has been one of the most incredible journey’s of my life!!! Simply incredible! I don’t even know where to start … well first off I know I worked unbelievably HARD to get my body prepared for this competition. Not a cheat DAY, MEAL, SNACK, TASTE!!! I made up my mind that I was going to put my ALL in this and that is what I did.
I didn’t place in the competition – and I won’t lie to you I was truly disappointed because I know I had one of the BEST bodies there – BUT as Dre, my husband and everyone who was there to support me reminded me … the trophy is this awesome, sculpted body that is mine. I want a trophy though (LOL)! I prayed, cried, talked it through and by Sunday after church I was cool with it all. Dre told me after the competition, it is soooooo much bigger than you winning a place in a competition … God has something bigger for you. I love her! More importantly I believe that this is true to my core! I’m not a big believer in God talking to people, but I do know that God has been revealing so many things to me as I embarked on this journey. You see, though I was working to lose weight and to see how far I could push my body, God was re-inventing and re-invigorating my SOUL! He was giving me some much needed spiritual nourishment, as I shed the weight I also began to shed some fears, stagnation, self-doubt, unhealthy thoughts … all that … and I got the old but a more new and mature ME back if that makes sense. I am READY to take my dreams off the shelf and start implementing them and STARTING NOW … that’s exactly what I’m going to do!!! Just had an AHA moment … THIS IS MY TROPHY!!!
Well I have to run for right now, but I’m going to give you a blow by blow of the competition a little later. I had to get those thoughts out right now!
Well it’s been almost a week since my first figure competition and I can tell you I am still just walking around in disbelief and excitement! I am also a little lost … been taking it easy this week - just cardio – which is so strange. Don’t get it twisted though; I have a game plan so I will be back in the gym hard for the D3 show!!! Gotta maintain … Gotta maintain!
I don’t even know where to start. There is so much I have to share. I have received so many wonderful and positive comments from everywhere! I want to again thank my D3 family … this is an accomplishment for all of us!!!
The thing that most resonates right now is that so many people are telling me that I have now inspired and/or motivated them to get in shape. This is a great thing. What I’d like to impart is that this has been the beginning of a journey of REBIRTH for me. In nine months, I SHED 40 pounds and a lot of doubts, and gave BIRTH to a new, healthier, positive, energetic and “TAKE YOUR DREAMS OFF THE SHELF AND GET THE IMPLEMENTING” - ME! And of course back on track spiritually.
When I look at the before picture - that Dre posted in a previous newsletter this week - I just want to scream! I remember that day so clearly. That’s the day/timeframe that I said to myself … “self … it’s either now or never, so what you going to do playa (smile)!” I was at the heaviest I had ever been in my life and I felt so dowdy. I made up my mind that day that it was time to get the body in order. I had not been to D3 consistently for some time, so I started back and added one more class. Then Dre threw me the ultimate challenge in February 2010 … to be a part of the D3 Dropdown team. I needed it and was so glad that she picked me.
Like all of us, I made up excuses as to why I wouldn’t be able to dedicate the amount of time required – family/work obligations, impending bunion surgery, etc., etc.,. I realized that these were just excuses. Once I commit to something I commit. That’s exactly what I did. The original goal was to just lose 20 pounds by my 45th birthday and 25 pounds by November – a figure competition wasn’t even on the radar. I remember telling Dre, I will be so happy if I can just get down to 135. Once I hit 135,,, it was on! About May, she asked if any of us wanted to do a figure competition and I said I’m in. I just wanted to see how far I could push my body. I listened to Dre and did whatever she asked. I also did my own homework.
There were many hurdles/challenges along the way … some of which I hinted at in my blogs. I won’t go into a lot of it now, but I just want you all to know that this was not a cakewalk. Like most people, my life is not without trials and obligations: family, work, illness, death. However, the D3 motto is so true … there is nothing that can defeat a “made up mind”! And Andrea Everett … yes D3 is truly “life-changing fitness for a made up mind”! And Andrea Everett … YOU ARE THE TRUTH!
On that note, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I wish you and your families continued blessings! Love you all!
WEEK 43 – POST CONTEST: Monday, November 15, 2010
Well it’s the Monday after my first competition and the fog has cleared a bit (smile)! Let me just say this has been one of the most incredible journey’s of my life!!! Simply incredible! I don’t even know where to start … well first off I know I worked unbelievably HARD to get my body prepared for this competition. Not a cheat DAY, MEAL, SNACK, TASTE!!! I made up my mind that I was going to put my ALL in this and that is what I did.
I didn’t place in the competition – and I won’t lie to you I was truly disappointed because I know I had one of the BEST bodies there – BUT as Dre, my husband and everyone who was there to support me reminded me … the trophy is this awesome, sculpted body that is mine. I want a trophy though (LOL)! I prayed, cried, talked it through and by Sunday after church I was cool with it all. Dre told me after the competition, it is soooooo much bigger than you winning a place in a competition … God has something bigger for you. I love her! More importantly I believe that this is true to my core! I’m not a big believer in God talking to people, but I do know that God has been revealing so many things to me as I embarked on this journey. You see, though I was working to lose weight and to see how far I could push my body, God was re-inventing and re-invigorating my SOUL! He was giving me some much needed spiritual nourishment, as I shed the weight I also began to shed some fears, stagnation, self-doubt, unhealthy thoughts … all that … and I got the old but a more new and mature ME back if that makes sense. I am READY to take my dreams off the shelf and start implementing them and STARTING NOW … that’s exactly what I’m going to do!!! Just had an AHA moment … THIS IS MY TROPHY!!!
Well I have to run for right now, but I’m going to give you a blow by blow of the competition a little later. I had to get those thoughts out right now!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
WEEK 42 – FOUR DAYS TO GO
WEEK 42 – FOUR DAYS TO GO
It’s Tuesday night and its taking everything I have to blog tonight. I am just not in the mood. I have lost my focus. As many of you know, Dre lost her sister-n-law and my D3 drop down challenge, workout partner and friend Roz Glanton. I am devastated. The reality of it set in today as I received calls early this morning.
Dre summed it up in her email to the D3 family. Roz was a beautiful, beautiful person! One of the hardest working individuals I have ever met. I would always tell her how much she has inspired me. I admired how she worked through her physical challenges and still managed to lose a RIDICULOUS amount of weight. If she couldn’t lift, she was at the health club, early in the morning swimming. Always positive, always had words of encouragement …
She texted me a week before her surgery to let me know that she was having surgery, and that she was going still going to try and attend my 1st competition to cheer me on. She told me how proud she was of me – which she often did! I sent her a text a couple of days after her surgery to let her know I was thinking of her and asked how she was feeling. She sent a text back, “I’m fine.” My last text to her was … “now don’t be pushing yourself doing P90X at home … I know you!” That was our last exchange.
Roz, your physical presence will be GREATLY missed but your BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT endures FOREVER in our hearts and souls!
Please pray for Dre and Roz’ entire family.
It’s Tuesday night and its taking everything I have to blog tonight. I am just not in the mood. I have lost my focus. As many of you know, Dre lost her sister-n-law and my D3 drop down challenge, workout partner and friend Roz Glanton. I am devastated. The reality of it set in today as I received calls early this morning.
Dre summed it up in her email to the D3 family. Roz was a beautiful, beautiful person! One of the hardest working individuals I have ever met. I would always tell her how much she has inspired me. I admired how she worked through her physical challenges and still managed to lose a RIDICULOUS amount of weight. If she couldn’t lift, she was at the health club, early in the morning swimming. Always positive, always had words of encouragement …
She texted me a week before her surgery to let me know that she was having surgery, and that she was going still going to try and attend my 1st competition to cheer me on. She told me how proud she was of me – which she often did! I sent her a text a couple of days after her surgery to let her know I was thinking of her and asked how she was feeling. She sent a text back, “I’m fine.” My last text to her was … “now don’t be pushing yourself doing P90X at home … I know you!” That was our last exchange.
Roz, your physical presence will be GREATLY missed but your BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT endures FOREVER in our hearts and souls!
Please pray for Dre and Roz’ entire family.
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