WEEK 40
Friday, October 29, 2010
Let’s talk about fatigue. I am wiped out. Nothing new … I’ve been coming home the past month like a zombie on Friday’s. I had a great workout today. Looks like my legs are still there. THANK GOD!!! I still have to push, but Dre said they look much better today. I don’t know if it was something I ate or something I did. Dre is going to kill me but on Wednesday morning I did 30 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill. Could that have deflated them??? Not sure … whatever the case PLEASE … don’t let it happen again.
Well … its countdown time. The competition is 2 weeks from tomorrow. I’m jazzed, nervous, all kinds of emotions rolling through my mind. But I’m ready to get this ON! Wish I had more for you tonight, but I’m just EXHAUSTED and I gotta get up early tomorrow and hit it.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tonight I’m on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Dre told me my legs are not ready. I don’t know what the heck happened. It seemed like just two weeks ago they were shaping up nicely, and now they’ve deflated. Oh well … so much for being able to just chisel for the next two weeks, now I’ve got to grind and chisel. Kind of in the dumps about that … not that I was expecting any of this to just be easy. There are no shortcuts to getting your body ready for a competition of this nature. So I’ve got to push.
Outside of that … I also realize that my posing sucks. This here thing is a stone cold trip. There are so many facets to it. Its not just about getting your body together – which is EXTREMELY HARD – you also have to master the various poses. I’m practicing tonight catching cramps, tipping over in these high heels, kicking the top of my foot … OMG … I HAVE GOT TO PULL IT TOGETHER. Focus … Steph … FOCUS.
Some days I swear it feels like 1 step forward, three steps back. Oh well … no sense in dwelling on the B.S. I’ve got 2.5 weeks left and I just have to GET HARD. I got this!!!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Wow. I seriously did not think I was going to make it today. I mentioned my little problem - (See Sunday's post) - and this afternoon I found myself once again in excruciating pain. I had to literally come home and take a shower to get myself right. BUT … I had to get it done, so I pushed myself and got in a weight workout and made it to boot camp. As always, I felt much better afterwards.
At this point I’m not quite running on fumes, but I am feeding off the incredible energy of so many of my Diva’s! You guys have been amazing. Every text, kind-word, has meant so much to me and at this point is keeping me going. I guess the cat is out of the bag ... since Dre put mentioned my journey in the newsletter – thanks Dre … Love you too!!! So now the secret is out. For those of you that have been wondering and asking why my body has transformed this year. It hasn’t been easy and it hasn’t been over night – never forget that as you embark on your own journey.
I’ve got a challenge for you now … work out with me the next 3-7 weeks. Change SOMETHING in your diet, ADD one more CLASS, INCREASE your WEIGHTS and COMMIT to this EVERY WEEK for the next SEVEN. Set a goal to lose XX pounds by the D3 competition – HENCE 7 WEEKS – and strut your stuff! You will be AMAZED at the changes in your body!!! First and foremost, DO IT FOR YOU!!! Are you with me … cause “misery loves company” (smile) … however, this is the good kind of misery!!! Help me cross the finish line … blog me back and tell me if you’re on board and what you’re going to do!
Love you all … see you in three weeks!!!
Sunday, October 24, 2010Whoa! I can’t believe I just typed that this is week 40! Roz, this is week FOURTY!!! I wish this was competition week!
Well, Dre told us to keep it real on this journey blog … so I’m getting ready to get real ‘REAL’ with you. If you can’t handle the truth, I suggest you not read the following (smile). Today, I’m feeling guilty. I didn’t do a thing yesterday. I have the WORST hemorrhoids right now. OMG!!! I was literally in the bed all day yesterday the pain was so fierce. I won’t go into a lot of details, but let’s just say I basically felt like I expelled a BRICK from my body yesterday. OMG … pain!!! My body was just not having it. I could barely get out of bed to make my poor baby his meals … I felt so bad. I’m not sure how I could possibly be constipated – as much water as I drink – but you can best believe I’m going to go over my eating habits to see where I went wrong. I will be DAMNED if I get knocked out of this damn thing because of hemorrhoids. LOL!!!
I wasn’t feeling much better today, but I made myself do some weight training. I actually feel a little better. I’ve got to make up for the cardio tonight … even if it’s light … I will do something. Please don’t fail me now body … we’re almost there!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
PRU ~ Week 39: 3.5 Weeks To Go ...
WEEK 39
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sitting in doctor’s office, so thought I’d do a little midday blog. I want to give a HUGE thanks to Mattie – you are a TREMENDOUS support system and I thank you so much for the morning, midday and evening pick-me-ups!!! It means so much to me! I only hope I can pay-it-forward.
My hubby worked me out pretty darn good today. He’s so DAMN HANDSOME!!! He had my shoulders and arms screaming. I told him to NOT to go easy on me and he did NOT disappoint. My tail was shaking – and I was repping out on the final sets. Thank you baby … I know I’m going to be a 1st time title contender … HUNTER PRUITT BABY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
Right now I’m feeling pretty darn good … I have my ups and downs, and I have to take things day-to-day, but unlike a couple of days ago, I feel like I’m doing what I need to do and not slacking off. Now tomorrow may be a different story (smile) … I’m just keeping it real.
Well I’ve got to get my cardio and the daily’s in tonight so my day is not over yet.
Monday, October 18, 2010
AM-
I’m feeling all over the place - emotionally. When I don’t work out early, I feel like I’m slacking. Because I’ve cut down on so much cardio, I also feel like something is wrong with my training. I just have to trust the process I guess. I have boot camp & weight training tonight.
PM-
I had a great leg day today. Really tried to push myself today and squatted 135lbs, which is far from what I used to be able to do, but I moved up from last week. I’m sure my knees will pay for this tomorrow. My workout today, pulled me up out of the doubts … for the moment anyway. Boot camp was good … didn’t burn as many calories as I would like to so I’m thinking that I will have to do another 20 minutes when I get home. Hey Mattie … thanks for the superpump … you are right … its da bomb!
I was looking at my abs tonight and they look like they are deflating. I think it’s the reduction in cardio. Gonna talk to Dre about doing at least 20 minutes of HIIT on top of stair work. Okay that’s it for now.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Woke up to a couple of emails from Mattie, who sent me pics from the Nationals in Atlanta over the weekend! Wow the competitors looked amazing and it made me realize that I’ve come a long way, but I’ve got a LONG way to go. So I decided to share my conversation with Mattie on today’s blog:
“ Mattie, thanks for this. I’m really starting to feel this deeply, cuz I’ve been having all sorts of dreams about the competition J
I’ve really got a lot of work to do Mattie. I feel like I’m bullshitting right now, like there is more I should be doing. I don’t want to just go out there and be on stage, I want to win! At a minimum place in the top 3. I know that’s aggressive, maybe even unrealistic for a first-time competitor, but there’s a first in everything right?”
Mattie came back with so much support that I was ready to shed some tears! I was in church too … so you know I was feeling good!
I did so much today/tonight that I know my hubby has got to be tripping. I started out at 9:00 cutting my sons hair, we raked leaves, went grocery shopping, did laundry, cleaned a bit, and so on and so on … I couldn’t stop. In between though I was snapping on both my men … gotta work on that, but a sistah is HUNGRY … and they both seem to work my nerve right when I’m at my weakest point J!!! This is too funny, but I had to apologize to my son! And make it up to him by baking chocolate chip cookies … OMG!!! That’s two weeks in a row this dude has tempted me with the sweets. Not so much as a bite … not even a nibble … SO THERE!!! SMILE!
Oh well, I’m trying to get things together with my scheduling etc., so that I can maximize my workouts and focus on my OBVIOUS areas of weakness – shoulders, butt, glutes. I have every confidence that my legs & biceps will continue to develop … they have never failed me in the past. Those other three areas … I’ve got to really go hard if I want to have a chance to even place.
My hubby is going to work me out twice a week to ensure I get the heavy lifting in that I need!!! He has been amazing … a pain in the butt at first, but I think he’s on board with this. We need a little time together anyway – not that this is the greatest in terms of “quality” time, - but whatever we can get for now is better than nothing. I keep picturing him sitting in the auditorium on competition day, with a big, ole, PROUD grin on his face saying “THERE GOES MY BABY” … and I helped with that!
As always, pray for me and please … blog me back! Three and a half weeks to go!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wow! TGIF!!! I cannot believe its Friday … so you know what that means … 2.5 more weeks of hard core training & dieting and its SHOWTIME!!! It’s actually three weeks from tomorrow, but it feels better to say 2.5!
Today I was a bit exhausted … I’m exhausted most Friday’s but as always, nothing like a good workout to get you going. Dre had me yelling so hard today that the owner of the gym and his employee told me they could hear me yelling!!! So embarrassing! The funny part is Dre and I were downstairs – hahahahahaha – Dre ain’t no damn good! But hey … I’m seeing the results, so who the heck cares! At least they know I’m not playing. I had to tell them “she’ll whoop your tail too, don’t be fooled. She’s a pretty, little thing, but she ain’t nothing nice!!!” They both shook their heads in acknowledgement!
This week I find myself getting more and more excited about the competition. I’m trying to envision how I’m going to look & feel – makeup, body, color, smile, confidence, suit, poses – all of that. This is going to be such a HUGE step for me on so many levels. I can’t wait!
On another note, I weighed myself and lost another 2lbs since last week … Uh Oh … Can’t lose muscle … inches okay, but no muscle. The crazy thing is I don’t see where, but Dre notices right away, which is crazy to me. To date I’ve lost 32 pounds since February. I haven’t been this small since I was in college. I guess I’d better seriously consider purchasing some new clothes … my partner from work told me that my pants were “GINORMOUS” a couple of weeks ago. One of my fashionista girlfriends just told me she had some clothes she’s been meaning to get rid of – now this girl wears nothing but the best – and told me to come over and see if there’s anything I might want. I think that was a hint that its time to revamp my wardrobe!!! I am … I am … I’m just being realistic … I won’t stay this size forever … I am doing something very extreme right now so why go out and spend money when this will not be my true weight over the long haul? Right?
I tried out the spray tan! Dre is going to kill me, but I had to try this out. The jury is still out on this … I can’t shower until the morning – so we’ll see if it lives up to the hype. It’s all a part of the game. Would be so much easier if I could just hop on down to St. Croix or some other exotic island … Oh well …
Okay, I’m rambling … pray for me … me health, mind, body and spirit. I’m aching all over the place – its all good though. Do pray that I stay healthy till the end. We’re almost there!
Much love!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
I did HIIT for cardio this morning and the abs came back!!! Yeah baby … but Dre snapped and told me to stick to the program. Those suckers never looked more lovely … I was really getting worried. But … I better listen, she has brought me this far so I have to TRUST in the process. I was afraid that all my hard work was reversing itself, since we cut back on my cardio a week ago.
I treated myself to a body polish and it was FABULOUS!!! My girl Lahoya at Bella Mia is DA BOMB. I almost cancelled, I was so glad I did not. I was sore and fatigued and it was a well-deserved and much needed treat. I could not believe how smooth, fresh and GLOWING my skin looked afterwards. Amazing!
Well I’m exhausted …
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sitting in doctor’s office, so thought I’d do a little midday blog. I want to give a HUGE thanks to Mattie – you are a TREMENDOUS support system and I thank you so much for the morning, midday and evening pick-me-ups!!! It means so much to me! I only hope I can pay-it-forward.
My hubby worked me out pretty darn good today. He’s so DAMN HANDSOME!!! He had my shoulders and arms screaming. I told him to NOT to go easy on me and he did NOT disappoint. My tail was shaking – and I was repping out on the final sets. Thank you baby … I know I’m going to be a 1st time title contender … HUNTER PRUITT BABY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
Right now I’m feeling pretty darn good … I have my ups and downs, and I have to take things day-to-day, but unlike a couple of days ago, I feel like I’m doing what I need to do and not slacking off. Now tomorrow may be a different story (smile) … I’m just keeping it real.
Well I’ve got to get my cardio and the daily’s in tonight so my day is not over yet.
Monday, October 18, 2010
AM-
I’m feeling all over the place - emotionally. When I don’t work out early, I feel like I’m slacking. Because I’ve cut down on so much cardio, I also feel like something is wrong with my training. I just have to trust the process I guess. I have boot camp & weight training tonight.
PM-
I had a great leg day today. Really tried to push myself today and squatted 135lbs, which is far from what I used to be able to do, but I moved up from last week. I’m sure my knees will pay for this tomorrow. My workout today, pulled me up out of the doubts … for the moment anyway. Boot camp was good … didn’t burn as many calories as I would like to so I’m thinking that I will have to do another 20 minutes when I get home. Hey Mattie … thanks for the superpump … you are right … its da bomb!
I was looking at my abs tonight and they look like they are deflating. I think it’s the reduction in cardio. Gonna talk to Dre about doing at least 20 minutes of HIIT on top of stair work. Okay that’s it for now.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Woke up to a couple of emails from Mattie, who sent me pics from the Nationals in Atlanta over the weekend! Wow the competitors looked amazing and it made me realize that I’ve come a long way, but I’ve got a LONG way to go. So I decided to share my conversation with Mattie on today’s blog:
“ Mattie, thanks for this. I’m really starting to feel this deeply, cuz I’ve been having all sorts of dreams about the competition J
I’ve really got a lot of work to do Mattie. I feel like I’m bullshitting right now, like there is more I should be doing. I don’t want to just go out there and be on stage, I want to win! At a minimum place in the top 3. I know that’s aggressive, maybe even unrealistic for a first-time competitor, but there’s a first in everything right?”
Mattie came back with so much support that I was ready to shed some tears! I was in church too … so you know I was feeling good!
I did so much today/tonight that I know my hubby has got to be tripping. I started out at 9:00 cutting my sons hair, we raked leaves, went grocery shopping, did laundry, cleaned a bit, and so on and so on … I couldn’t stop. In between though I was snapping on both my men … gotta work on that, but a sistah is HUNGRY … and they both seem to work my nerve right when I’m at my weakest point J!!! This is too funny, but I had to apologize to my son! And make it up to him by baking chocolate chip cookies … OMG!!! That’s two weeks in a row this dude has tempted me with the sweets. Not so much as a bite … not even a nibble … SO THERE!!! SMILE!
Oh well, I’m trying to get things together with my scheduling etc., so that I can maximize my workouts and focus on my OBVIOUS areas of weakness – shoulders, butt, glutes. I have every confidence that my legs & biceps will continue to develop … they have never failed me in the past. Those other three areas … I’ve got to really go hard if I want to have a chance to even place.
My hubby is going to work me out twice a week to ensure I get the heavy lifting in that I need!!! He has been amazing … a pain in the butt at first, but I think he’s on board with this. We need a little time together anyway – not that this is the greatest in terms of “quality” time, - but whatever we can get for now is better than nothing. I keep picturing him sitting in the auditorium on competition day, with a big, ole, PROUD grin on his face saying “THERE GOES MY BABY” … and I helped with that!
As always, pray for me and please … blog me back! Three and a half weeks to go!
Part 2 New Beginnings- My Story
Ok, so last week I told you I would tell you my story. Well, here it goes (the quick version:)....
I was never a person who worked out on a consistent basis. I would work out for a few months for a wedding or reunion and then fall off.
Well, in April of 1999, I finally got a "made up mind". I went clothes shopping and NOTHING fit in the size I thought I was! I was so frustrated with myself that I went home and started eating Cool Ranch Doritos and Kool Aid (I know, ridiculous.) Well, as I was eating, I was watching a Lifetime movie (love Lifetime!) and a commercial for the YMCA came on. Now I was living in Raleigh, NC at this time and the Y was SUPER swanky but very expensive. But for some reason, I was just drawn to the commercial. Let me say this too...for those who do not know me, I am known for my...shall we say frugal ways, but I HAD to be a part of this Y for some reason and I did not care what the cost was going to be!
As soon as the commercial ended, I threw away the Doritos and Kool Aid and asked my husband to come and take pics of me in shorts and a tank top (yuck!). I did this because I wanted to post them in my bathroom so I would NEVER look this way again!
The next day, I went to the Y and signed up! I have NEVER stopped working out since that day! I started with 2 classes a week then progressed over time to 5 and six classes a week. I would even take classes back to back! Once I saw the weight coming off and my body changing, I was so inspired!
I then realized that the instructors at the Y were ok. There were 2 I LOVED but the rest were just ok. So I thought, shoot, I can do that too! So in Dec of 1999, I got GROUP Fitness certified and started teaching classes. Now, I could work out and get PAID! You can not beat that!
So that is the short version of my story. Do you want to share your story with me? If so, please reply to this post! I would love to hear it!
Until next week!
Dre
I was never a person who worked out on a consistent basis. I would work out for a few months for a wedding or reunion and then fall off.
Well, in April of 1999, I finally got a "made up mind". I went clothes shopping and NOTHING fit in the size I thought I was! I was so frustrated with myself that I went home and started eating Cool Ranch Doritos and Kool Aid (I know, ridiculous.) Well, as I was eating, I was watching a Lifetime movie (love Lifetime!) and a commercial for the YMCA came on. Now I was living in Raleigh, NC at this time and the Y was SUPER swanky but very expensive. But for some reason, I was just drawn to the commercial. Let me say this too...for those who do not know me, I am known for my...shall we say frugal ways, but I HAD to be a part of this Y for some reason and I did not care what the cost was going to be!
As soon as the commercial ended, I threw away the Doritos and Kool Aid and asked my husband to come and take pics of me in shorts and a tank top (yuck!). I did this because I wanted to post them in my bathroom so I would NEVER look this way again!
The next day, I went to the Y and signed up! I have NEVER stopped working out since that day! I started with 2 classes a week then progressed over time to 5 and six classes a week. I would even take classes back to back! Once I saw the weight coming off and my body changing, I was so inspired!
I then realized that the instructors at the Y were ok. There were 2 I LOVED but the rest were just ok. So I thought, shoot, I can do that too! So in Dec of 1999, I got GROUP Fitness certified and started teaching classes. Now, I could work out and get PAID! You can not beat that!
So that is the short version of my story. Do you want to share your story with me? If so, please reply to this post! I would love to hear it!
Until next week!
Dre
Hello Everyone
So....last week was awesome! I was able to FINALLY get everything finalized on my end for the D3 On Demand launch! Now I have to wait for my web guy to do his part and we are golden. He plans to be done by nextMonday so stay tuned!
Also, I am getting prepared for our D3 Nutrition launch on Jan 7th! Sunny and I are getting prepared and this is gonna be an awesome plan for my members. I can not wait!
D3 is making some SERIOUS changes for 2011...changes for the better! So look out for the NEW AND IMPROVED D3 Coming January 2011.
Stay tuned for more D3 Updates!!
See Ya In Class!
Dre
Also, I am getting prepared for our D3 Nutrition launch on Jan 7th! Sunny and I are getting prepared and this is gonna be an awesome plan for my members. I can not wait!
D3 is making some SERIOUS changes for 2011...changes for the better! So look out for the NEW AND IMPROVED D3 Coming January 2011.
Stay tuned for more D3 Updates!!
See Ya In Class!
Dre
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
PRU ~ WEEK 38
WEEK 38
Thursday, October 14, 2010
My suit and shoes – sexy - arrived today!! OMG … this thing is TINY!!! I sure hope I slim down some more because if I don’t … OH NO! I’m going to kill my trainer … half my tail is hanging out. My husband is not going to be happy with this at all. I better get to work on these glutes, because they will definitely be showing.
Now orange is my favorite color … but this suit is SUPER orange. Let’s hope it can be blinged to another level! The shoes are something else. Its becoming more real everyday!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I’m writing in middle of the day, because I need the outlet. Can I just say I hit a wall at 7:00 last night. My poor child just wanted to talk and play with his mommy, but all I could muster was an ummm humm here and there. I also found myself wishing it were his bedtime … I know that’s awful, but I’m just keeping it real. THIS SHIT IS HARD!!! This super-restrictive, in-humane diet I’m on is killing me. I can do the cardio, weight training, but this right here … damn. I’m GROUCHY as all get out and I feel so bad, because I’m snapping on everyone, including myself. This is only the fourth day … I have 4 more weeks of this. Pray for me … Pray for me. That’s all I can say.
Whew … Dre threw me a lifeline this evening. I can add a few more things to my diet … still bland, but I can add a few things back in! That perked me up so much I had church right in the gym (LOL)!!! Don’t get it twisted its not much, but it will definitely help with the energy level.
By the way … you know you’re in trouble when your trainer walks into your training session looking like she just stepped out of a fashion magazine, while she’s kicking your tail. Hey she’s done her part I’m just trying to get there!!!
Your prayers must be working … keep them coming, I have EXACTLY 1 MONTH FROM TODAY for the big competition! I’m going to try to blog and post at least every 3 days, so please keep checking in on me and send me some feedback!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
I made it through Monday without cheating … well, knowingly cheating that is! I only had a packet of Equal with my oatmeal, till my husband quickly reminded me that I had to eat it plain. So I promptly sent a text to my AMAZING trainer – DRE - and sure enough … the answer was NODDA!!! Damn … can I get a little equal, Damn! I went through the rest of the day trying to stick to this BLAND diet I’m on for the next 4 ½ weeks and found myself on an emotional rollercoaster for most of the day. I swear I thought I was going to break down and cry. Jillian saved the day! Thanks Jillian for your kind words of support and encouragement, because I was beginning to wonder if I was just weak.
This is no joke … Dre told me this would be the HARDEST part yet. And I thought getting through the additional cardio was going to be an issue. Huh. This is not for the faint-hearted at all. I’m almost through day two and today was much better than yesterday. My energy level was down significantly and I strained my shoulder in boot camp yesterday. Today’s workout was less than good, it was by far the worst weight training day I’ve had, thus far.
All I can think is that I can’t start getting injured now. I’ve come too far. I will push through this … as always … pray for me!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
I can hardly believe it … 4 ½ weeks to go! This is it … it’s go hard or go home! I am excited!!! Had to blog tonight because this is technically the first day of my ‘EAT SUPER CLEAN’ month – you don’t even want to know. All I can say is … Lord, “I NEED YOU NOW!!!“. I’m trying to “get my mind right”, cause this eating plan is NUTZ! LOL!
Anyway, like I said, I can do anything for 4 ½ weeks … RIGHT? RIGHT!!! I’m like a kid anticipating Christmas. Counting it down, but I know I’ve got to remain focused. I’m having a family meeting tonight to get everyone in the house on board and provide them with some expectations of what they can and cannot expect from me for the next month.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
My suit and shoes – sexy - arrived today!! OMG … this thing is TINY!!! I sure hope I slim down some more because if I don’t … OH NO! I’m going to kill my trainer … half my tail is hanging out. My husband is not going to be happy with this at all. I better get to work on these glutes, because they will definitely be showing.
Now orange is my favorite color … but this suit is SUPER orange. Let’s hope it can be blinged to another level! The shoes are something else. Its becoming more real everyday!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I’m writing in middle of the day, because I need the outlet. Can I just say I hit a wall at 7:00 last night. My poor child just wanted to talk and play with his mommy, but all I could muster was an ummm humm here and there. I also found myself wishing it were his bedtime … I know that’s awful, but I’m just keeping it real. THIS SHIT IS HARD!!! This super-restrictive, in-humane diet I’m on is killing me. I can do the cardio, weight training, but this right here … damn. I’m GROUCHY as all get out and I feel so bad, because I’m snapping on everyone, including myself. This is only the fourth day … I have 4 more weeks of this. Pray for me … Pray for me. That’s all I can say.
Whew … Dre threw me a lifeline this evening. I can add a few more things to my diet … still bland, but I can add a few things back in! That perked me up so much I had church right in the gym (LOL)!!! Don’t get it twisted its not much, but it will definitely help with the energy level.
By the way … you know you’re in trouble when your trainer walks into your training session looking like she just stepped out of a fashion magazine, while she’s kicking your tail. Hey she’s done her part I’m just trying to get there!!!
Your prayers must be working … keep them coming, I have EXACTLY 1 MONTH FROM TODAY for the big competition! I’m going to try to blog and post at least every 3 days, so please keep checking in on me and send me some feedback!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
I made it through Monday without cheating … well, knowingly cheating that is! I only had a packet of Equal with my oatmeal, till my husband quickly reminded me that I had to eat it plain. So I promptly sent a text to my AMAZING trainer – DRE - and sure enough … the answer was NODDA!!! Damn … can I get a little equal, Damn! I went through the rest of the day trying to stick to this BLAND diet I’m on for the next 4 ½ weeks and found myself on an emotional rollercoaster for most of the day. I swear I thought I was going to break down and cry. Jillian saved the day! Thanks Jillian for your kind words of support and encouragement, because I was beginning to wonder if I was just weak.
This is no joke … Dre told me this would be the HARDEST part yet. And I thought getting through the additional cardio was going to be an issue. Huh. This is not for the faint-hearted at all. I’m almost through day two and today was much better than yesterday. My energy level was down significantly and I strained my shoulder in boot camp yesterday. Today’s workout was less than good, it was by far the worst weight training day I’ve had, thus far.
All I can think is that I can’t start getting injured now. I’ve come too far. I will push through this … as always … pray for me!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
I can hardly believe it … 4 ½ weeks to go! This is it … it’s go hard or go home! I am excited!!! Had to blog tonight because this is technically the first day of my ‘EAT SUPER CLEAN’ month – you don’t even want to know. All I can say is … Lord, “I NEED YOU NOW!!!“. I’m trying to “get my mind right”, cause this eating plan is NUTZ! LOL!
Anyway, like I said, I can do anything for 4 ½ weeks … RIGHT? RIGHT!!! I’m like a kid anticipating Christmas. Counting it down, but I know I’ve got to remain focused. I’m having a family meeting tonight to get everyone in the house on board and provide them with some expectations of what they can and cannot expect from me for the next month.
PRU ~ WEEK 37
WEEK 37
Saturday, October 9, 2010
This was a busy … busy week. So I got a little behind on the bloggin. I suppose the next few weeks will be similar, but I will do my best to blog every few days as its going to be rough and I want to share every bit of this experience.
This week I felt rejuvenated – as far as working out is concerned. My mini break last week was well worth it. My training sessions with Dre this week were intense. Friday we worked out WITHOUT gym equipment and only 20lb weights. That was probably one of the roughest sessions I’ve had since the beginning. Now don’t get me wrong … they are all rough, but how the hell do you kick someone’s behind with 20lb weights ONLY??? Only Dre!!! This sister is no joke, but we already knew that!
Thursday, I got CONFIRMATION of my official enrollment into the competition!!! That brought it all home for me! I was so charged I worked my tail off at class! It’s official and real … all I have to do now is stay healthy, continue to train hard, leave nothing on the table and the rest will take care of itself.
Friday my company announced that it will be laying off 1400 sales professionals by December 15th. Oh yeah … life doesn’t stop for me – even though I am Stephanie Hunter Pruitt. I WILL NOT allow this to get me down and I WILL stay focused on all of my goals: personal, family, spiritual, financial and professional.
Pray for me and blog with me! Your support is needed and appreciated!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
This was a busy … busy week. So I got a little behind on the bloggin. I suppose the next few weeks will be similar, but I will do my best to blog every few days as its going to be rough and I want to share every bit of this experience.
This week I felt rejuvenated – as far as working out is concerned. My mini break last week was well worth it. My training sessions with Dre this week were intense. Friday we worked out WITHOUT gym equipment and only 20lb weights. That was probably one of the roughest sessions I’ve had since the beginning. Now don’t get me wrong … they are all rough, but how the hell do you kick someone’s behind with 20lb weights ONLY??? Only Dre!!! This sister is no joke, but we already knew that!
Thursday, I got CONFIRMATION of my official enrollment into the competition!!! That brought it all home for me! I was so charged I worked my tail off at class! It’s official and real … all I have to do now is stay healthy, continue to train hard, leave nothing on the table and the rest will take care of itself.
Friday my company announced that it will be laying off 1400 sales professionals by December 15th. Oh yeah … life doesn’t stop for me – even though I am Stephanie Hunter Pruitt. I WILL NOT allow this to get me down and I WILL stay focused on all of my goals: personal, family, spiritual, financial and professional.
Pray for me and blog with me! Your support is needed and appreciated!
Monday, October 11, 2010
My New Beginnings and Getting You On A Consistent Road To Fitness!
Hello All,
I am starting fresh today. I decided this weekend to really focus on attaining my goals, both personally and profesionally. I plan on sharing my commitment through my weekly blogs. I have so many ideas and plans but it is very difficult for me to slow down and actually execute my ideas and plans because I typically go at 100 miles an hour and try to cram in as much as I can...but then, by the end of the day, I have really not COMPLETED much of anything! So,my plan is to be much more project oriented and prioritize everything so I can actually make progress.
So, these are my projects for this week:
1. Get my On Demand videos up on my website
2. Work on my Nutrition program for D3
3. Heart Rate Performance Specialist Cert
That's it! I think if I can spend up to 2 hours a day on all the above, I will progress by the end of the week. I will let you know how it's going by mid week.
I am also going to start bringing you advice and tips on making working out a consistent part of your life. Every week I will share info to help you make working out and fitness, a FOREVER habit....for the long haul!
Chapter 1: A Made Up Mind:
Are you always asking yourself the following questions: Why can't I commit to an exercise program? Why can my friends work out on a consistent basis but I can not? Why do I feel this sense of pure dread when I think about going to workout? Well,if you do,you are not alone. So many women and men face these questions daily. And believe it or not, the answer is easy...you Do Not Have a Made Up Mind yet!
What is "made up mind" you ask? Its when you get to the point that you are sick and tired of being sick and tired of your current situation! There is a quote I love that really demonstrates what a made up mind is: "People change when the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change!" Think about that! So true when it comes to life altering changes,right? Are you in enough pain, which can be emotional, mental,or physical, to make the change and choose health and fitness? Unfortunately, I can not give you a made up mind or even tell you how to get one....this is a personally driven decision you make for yourself.
I would urge you to just think about the previous paragraph for a few days. Next week,I will start sharing my story with you and how I got my made up mind.....
Dre
I am starting fresh today. I decided this weekend to really focus on attaining my goals, both personally and profesionally. I plan on sharing my commitment through my weekly blogs. I have so many ideas and plans but it is very difficult for me to slow down and actually execute my ideas and plans because I typically go at 100 miles an hour and try to cram in as much as I can...but then, by the end of the day, I have really not COMPLETED much of anything! So,my plan is to be much more project oriented and prioritize everything so I can actually make progress.
So, these are my projects for this week:
1. Get my On Demand videos up on my website
2. Work on my Nutrition program for D3
3. Heart Rate Performance Specialist Cert
That's it! I think if I can spend up to 2 hours a day on all the above, I will progress by the end of the week. I will let you know how it's going by mid week.
I am also going to start bringing you advice and tips on making working out a consistent part of your life. Every week I will share info to help you make working out and fitness, a FOREVER habit....for the long haul!
Chapter 1: A Made Up Mind:
Are you always asking yourself the following questions: Why can't I commit to an exercise program? Why can my friends work out on a consistent basis but I can not? Why do I feel this sense of pure dread when I think about going to workout? Well,if you do,you are not alone. So many women and men face these questions daily. And believe it or not, the answer is easy...you Do Not Have a Made Up Mind yet!
What is "made up mind" you ask? Its when you get to the point that you are sick and tired of being sick and tired of your current situation! There is a quote I love that really demonstrates what a made up mind is: "People change when the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change!" Think about that! So true when it comes to life altering changes,right? Are you in enough pain, which can be emotional, mental,or physical, to make the change and choose health and fitness? Unfortunately, I can not give you a made up mind or even tell you how to get one....this is a personally driven decision you make for yourself.
I would urge you to just think about the previous paragraph for a few days. Next week,I will start sharing my story with you and how I got my made up mind.....
Dre
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