Diva Mechell - VN Plan Client Blog 1

Hi D3 Family,

As I said to Dre the other night that yesterday was the first day of the rest of my life. For the last decade I have been battling this weight issue, I used to say it was because of having a baby, but Taylor is 11 now can't use that excuse anymore.

The real truth is that this weight has been due to a lot of pain, disappointments, failures, hurts, and stress. This journey called life can be a real difficult travel at times, and I allowed this journey to take my joy and body for a decade. As I was telling a friend the other day, my weight has been the hardest obstacle for me to overcome. I have faced many challenges and overcome each one, but being overweight has been the most challenging. But the great thing about a journey and it's challenges is that you can get back on the journey and travel towards the destination. The destination now for me is to be the healthiest Mechell I was destined to be.

So as I start this Nutrition Journey I think not only of my self, but I think about the example I will be to my daughter, and how I can help others battle the challenge of weight. I look forward to the transformation that will occur with my body, mind and taste buds.

Dre, thanks for being an angel and a beautiful soul who cares about her D3 family. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to all of us, all you want for us is to be at our most optimal and best health. Also, thanks D3 family for making Taylor and I feel at home from day 1, I know you all will encourage and assist me on this journey.

I encourage all the other Nutrition Clients we can do this, and I cannot wait to see all our transformations.

Till the next blog

Mechell

Happy Wednesday!

Sorry I’ve been slacking on my blog….

I’m doing really good on my diet and workouts. We had our second weigh in last Sunday and I have to say I’m feeling great and I’m very excited about my results already. It’s so crazy how your body can change so fast just by putting forth the effort to make it happen. I’m so proud of all the girls who are doing this show and I’m very proud of our  D3 family that is also working so hard as well. I think it’s great that everyone is into getting healthy and make a change in their lives..

I do have to say i find myself sometimes really hungry and then at times i find myself having to force myself to eat it's so crazy, but i'm doing it and watch world becasue there is NO STOPPING VV (Pookster) NOW!! Right Pookie!! :)

As always THANK YOU ALL for ALL YOUR SUPPORT! It really means the world to me and I’m sure to the other girls as well…

xoxoxo

V

Happy New Year D3 Family!!

We all made it thru one month and only 5mths and 27 days to go I believe… J It sure seems a lot longer. I had a wonderful Christmas and New Years with my family and friends. It was tough being home with all the yummy food my family makes for Christmas but I was a trooper and I didn’t cheat except one meal and that was Christmas day brunch with my family and even though it was a cheat meal I still did pretty good. I haven’t had a drink in a month and 4dyas and I have to say I don’t really miss it. My social life hasn’t really changed much at all. I don’t feel like you need to change your life just to do a fitness show or whatever it is you want to do. You just have to be strong and have a strong mind. All this takes pure dedication and it’s not easy but anyone can do it if you put your mind to it. I can’t thank my family and friends enough for being so supportive.  I’ve been to many parties and yes it’s tough but I just bring my food with me and I still enjoy my life and the company I’m with.

I don’t know about you girls but I  feel like all I do is eat, workout and go to the bathroom ALL THE TIME!! HA but I guess what else is there to do right now than to eat ,workout, and go to the bathroom!! LOL. I workout everyday... Sunday to Sunday it’s crazy but I have to say I’m loving it and to have great friends to do it all with is even better! J

Dre "aka" (Pookie) Thank you again for having the confidence in me to do this show not only for myself but for you and all my family at D3!!

I still can’t believe that come this September I’ll have been a D3 member for 4yrs.. It’s crazy how fast times goes by it really is…  and I can’t tell you enough how much joining D3 has changed my life over the yrs. I don’t think I would be in this situation if it wasn’t for D3!!

Here's to a FABULOUS 2011!! It's our year to shine D3 Family!!

Have a wonderful week D3!! Until next time!!

Xoxoxo

V "aka" (pookster)

Happy New Year :)

Hi D3
What can i say? First thanks for all the support i have been getting from D3 family.
And the most important D3 family and real family member, my biggest fan and best chef ever my sister Diva Maria (Cuquis).

Well, where do i start, the first month has been great, I guess if i have trained for full marathon, half marathons and tri, i think this will be ok. And the fact that I really want to do this makes it easy for me. Honestly, my only issue i have is not having a microwave in my car. Other then that, I feel great :)

But please continue to give encourgement, I love it and i know all the other Divas do too :)

elena

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hey everyone!!

I hope the Holiday has been good to you! Like Bea, I have a really good feeling about this year. I feel a real sense of renewel. I spent NYE in church and prayed for strength and determination to achieve the many goals I have set out for myself in the coming year. This fitness challenge represents so many different things for us all. It's not just about losing weight and I think that's why we're all so passionate about it. For me, embarking on this sort of journey is the culmination of many broken promises to myself, many setbacks, many short-lived resolutions. You all know how hard the diet is already, but doing something like this means many other sacrifices too.

Your social life takes a hit. It just doesn't make sense to go all the places you used to because you can't do all the things you used to. You dedicate money to this to make sure you are able to meet all the demands of the program. But that's less money for other things that never really benefitted you anyway. These "sacrifices" are right on time for me at a point in my life where I'm truly ready for a change.

I'm glad the holidays are over! I survived:-) I'm feeling strong and focused. Many people are supportive but comment how they could never do anything like this. Or they wouldn't be able to not eat their favorite food over the holidays...or they admire my will power but don't see how I do it. I'm telling you. YOU can do this! Any fitness goal you have, you can achieve. It's a one meal at a time deal. One day at a time. One pound. One inch. And when you slip, don't turn it into a slide. Just get back on track! It takes a special type of person to join D3! You're already here and we're all in this together! We have each other and together, we're a force so let's go!!!!! This is our time. It just IS!

2011- What Are Your Plans?

Hello All!!

So, once again we are starting a brand new year with new possibilities and fresh new promises to ourselves. The problem is, after the first few weeks of our so called resolutions, most people tend to slip back into their old ways and forget about the resolutions made. Will this be you this year? Well, it will not be me. I am very excited about what the new year has to offer D3 as well as my own personal goals.

Here is how I plan to stay focused on my resolutions/goals...you can do this too!!

1. I just teamed up with a group of friends that have all agreed to hold each other accountable for our goals! We actually sent in 3 goals we want to achieve in the first quarter 2011. Each member added a deadline to each others goals. So, we are not allowing the person with the goals to decide the deadline, the group is deciding the deadlines for them. This way, the person feels accountable to the other members to get it done by the deadline provided. Love this!

2. Write all your goals down (just 2 or 3 at a time) that you feel you can achieve in Q1 2011. Once you have them written down, put them up someplace where you can see them every day. I like the bathroom because we all go in there at least 3 -4 time a day!

3. Create a vision board for your life. Get a large sheet of construction paper and just add photos and the words of how you want your life to be....it can be ANYTHING! Nothing is too grandiose for your vision board! Then, believe in yourself to make it all happen!

4. Do what you say you will do! Stop the lip service and get to action. Action is what gets you to your goals....not talking about it!

5. Gut check yourself every Sunday night. Ask yourself: did I do what I said I would last week? If not, why didn't you? Laziness, no time, overly scheduled, etc....but be honest. I know when I do not do what I say I am gonna do, its mostly laziness. Just keeping it real!

Good luck with your resolutions this year! I am sticking to mine FOR SURE!

I recommend the following books/audio books to help you stay on track and focused. I downloaded both of them to my Ipod and listen to a chapter as I am driving. These 2 books have changed the game for me.

Books- both are on I-tunes or in any bookstore.

The Law of Success In 16 Lessons by Napoleon Hill.

The Science of Personal Achievement by Napoleon Hill.

2011 is gonna really be the year I make it happen for D3 and my personal goals. How about you?

Be Fit! Stay Fit!

Dre

NEW YEAR, NEW ME!!!!

Hola D3 Fam -
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This new year means so much to me. It's gonna be my year. I'm determined to finally be healthy and happy. I don't where this strength is coming from, but I feel so happy and proud of this amazing journey.

It sure has not been easy though. The holidays were torture. Everywhere I turned, temptation was there especially at the darn office!!!! The seducing buttered popcorn smell in the air, fried chicken, chinese food, Fannie Mae chocolates and holiday cookies sent by clients - MAN OH MAN. Every time temptation struck, I reached for my delicious, nutritious Honeycrisp apple and devoured it. My Mom and I have an annual Christmas tradition of making delicious tamales with the most delicious shredded pork in green and red sauce but this year, we agreed to skip the tradition. That would've been extreme torture for me to have the tamales in my face. Christmas was just not the same. In the past, I remember stuffing my face as soon as they were ready - mmmmmmmmmmm. And then having more in the morning with a tasty hot chocolate. NOPE - NOT THIS YEAR. As hard as it has been, I know that these sacrifices will pay off. Gotta stay strong.

We've all heard about the show BIGGEST LOSER. I read somewhere that their mantra is BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. TRUST THE PROCESS. CHANGE FOREVER. These words have really struck me and gives me hope and motivation. Don't you agree that this a strong statement? I mean WOW!!!

Thanks to everyone for your kind words and encouragement. How bleeping awesome is our D3 family? We all care about each other. We miss each other when someone misses class. We are all trying to become better people and work hard on our fitness. I'm so proud of us all!!!!

Month 1 down - LET'S DO THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's make 2011 our best year ever.

-Bea :)