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

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! :)

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

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.

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

Diva Monique D. - VN Plan Client Blog 2

Hello D3 Fam~

Wow!! Somebody done gone and pissed Mother Nature off cause she is really going hard on us! Thundersnow? Really? I hope everyone is staying safe and warm!!

Well, this is the 3rd week of my healthy eating transformation and I'm finally starting to get into the swing of it. It's great how everyone has been so supportive and I just love how many of us just instinctively "check-in" to make certain we're doing what we're supposed to. Not to mention I've gotten some great ideas for managing the food journaling~ yes, there's an app for that!! :) (thanks Diva Paulette)

It's not perfect yet and I've certainly had a few days where time simply got away from me and I look up and have forgotten to eat. I know, I know gotta stop that and I'm working on it but it's like I get so involved in something and I just won't stop until I finish. But on the plus side, I'm sleeping better, the sugar cravings are subsiding tremendously (not completely gone yet) and, at the risk of over sharing( but we're family right) I'm "going" more regularly than I ever have. I LOVE seeing these changes; having some success really is motivating me to keep it going and I know I'll have that long, lean, cut body that I've always wanted!

Stay tuned as the brick house renovation continues....