104 days until the new year!!!

This video covers what I will be doing for the next 104 days to close out the new year. Check back next week for another one along with progress pics and measurements. Q

Biggest Loser countdown

I have less than 30 days left on the BL challenge at work. I've been out of town this weekend and then sick the last 2 days. I really need to step it up. My goal was to do Insanity but I might have to put it off until October. Anyway, my goal is to go hard these next 20+ so days with 2 a days. I'm doing the couch to 5k program and hope to run my first 5k on the 24th. I haven't decided what I'm going to do but I'm putting it all together right now. For this week at least, I'll probably do 30 day shred and will probably go with my trusty NYBP to close it out. I wanted to share this article that I came across a few weeks ago because I really want to incorporate these moves as well. I will keep you posted. Q

Here is the article.

The best protein shake ever

This is the shake I used while on the NYBP. I've continued to use it since then. It has a high quality whey protein, it tastes great, it is good for recovery and the price is just right. I admit I haven't been as strict as I was when getting ready for the wedding. But the day after I've been too bad, I substitute my meals with this and I can see and feel the results the next day. Thank me later. Q

Mother's Day revelation

First let me say Happy Mother's Day to all of the mother's out there. My day started off great. My honey told me to pick where I wanted to go eat and I decided to wait until after the after church rush. We ate and had a nice meal and I took my dessert to go. I had every intention of eating it and not sharing AT ALL. But as I began to eat, it hit me. I just didn't have the taste for it. I kept thinking about the calories and I ended up sharing with the Supremes.



Doesn't it look good? Anyway, it hit me that even though I have a cheat day, I really haven't taken advantage of it. My body and my mind just doesn't feel like it. It hit me that all of this hard work and effort I have put into working out and eating right, has forever changed me. My problem was never really eating the wrong things, but also not eating as often as I should. I am still not a breakfast person but now I make sure I have something in the morning to start my day off right. It's amazing because I don't even think about it anymore, it just happens. I crave healthy, clean foods more now. Even when I do have something bad, its only for a moment and then I'm back on track. I can't see myself going back. I love the way I look and feel!!!

So for those of you who are starting out and thinking it seems so hard, keep pushing. Your body will adjust. It will get easier and you will see the results. It is so worth it, you owe it to yourself to take care of yourself. You only have one body so make sure you treat it right. Q

Sooooo....

How do I look? This is a pic of me right before the wedding. I think I look pretty darn good if I do say so myself. I still have to get the before pictures off the camera along with some others. But I wanted to share one with you guys. Thank you to everyone who pushed and encouraged me. I took a few days off to recover but yesterday I was back in the gym and I did a cardio/weight circuit. I will do some light workouts at home and next week I will be back to 2 a days and pushing. Now I'm on to Mission 8. A size 8 is my ultimate goal and I'm determined to be there before our vacation in June. I pray everyone is doing what they can to have their best body ever. Q

NYBP Day 14 Journal

I DID IT!!!!! Yes I did. I'm so happy to be done today. I mean it feels good. David Kirsch started to annoy me these last few days. LOL As of today, I lost 13 pounds in 13 days. I hope to be down one more tomorrow to make it 14 for 14. Today was super busy for me. I leave for the wedding tomorrow and I can't wait. I still plan on eating sensible at least until the reception.

As far as the overall program, I think it is great. It is a good way to get in shape in 2 weeks. I kinda wish I would have done more cardio because I think my results would have been better but I am proud of myself for pushing through Bikram yoga. Tomorrow morning I will weigh, measure, and take my progress pics. I'm already looking ahead and planning for the next stage. This is about more than just fitting into a dress or being a certain size, I want to be healthy and fit from here on out. There is no looking back!!! Q

NYBP Day 12 and 13 Journal

I had some difficulties with my internet and couldn't post. On day 12 I did my core workout program and on day 13 I did my upper body workout. I didn't do any additional cardio for day 12 but today I did Insanity Cardio abs and Turbo Jam Fat blaster. Tomorrow is my last day and I can't wait. The scale hasn't moved but I'm fine because I feel great. One more day!!!! Q