Weekend Warrior ... More Ways than One!

Okay; there are a couple of things that I am SUPER excited and proud of myself and Vincent! Okay first ME! :) I was able to buy size 10's but I wasn't going to wear them yet; but I decided to wear them and I got a TON of compliments and FELT great! I was feeling super happy and excited over it. I mean 10's!!!!! I was feeling SEXY!
I know that it had nothing to do with my 10's but on Saturday we went to Storables to get some stuff, I saw something and I got excited and the cashier goes "She is so CUTE" ... I was a little embarrassed but somehow felt good. Haha!

Second thing, I officially lost a pound! It could have been more but this weekend eating hasn't been stellar! I am not proud but I will kick butt next week!

Third thing, we decided since we couldn't paint the outside of our house, we will tile our kitchen counter top! It has been something we wanted to do but we haven't done yet (almost 4 years later). So we went and bought the tiles and started our project! OMG! I am going to put together a little story book of our project when its done.

On top of our tile project, I am RE-Doing our guest bedroom! Its REALLY starting to come together and looking GREAT! I need to get some pictures of my "finished" product and post them up here. I painted two accent walls, made a headboard with my hubby's help on cutting the plywood, put together some decorations and now its almost "spa" like! Its awesome! I am excited for my mom to come down and hopefully she will enjoy the "new" guest bedroom!

Since I still have things left to do; I have to get off and get busy! I love having a weekend warrior buddy, Vincent! You did awesome job and I LOVE IT! Thanks love buddy! You are the bestest (and yes that is a word. hehe)!

Seeing Stars in my Eyes ..

Yes its no joke that you are seeing stars in my eyes. Yesterday, I got to fit into a size 10 jeans! Can you believe? I love PHIT N PHAT! Corinne, Trish and other mods has really helped changed my attitude. I am starting to believe more in what I am and worrying less about stuff that isn't important. I believe that I can achieve anything I put my mind, heart into! :)

Here is to my 10's and here is to the next size! HERE I COME AND YOU CAN'T STOP ME 8's! :)

Another PnP Blog?

Its the small things that I enjoy and get excited but I got to do a blog for Corinne again. Makes me really happy and feel great to be able to know that I got to be able to help Corinne and anyone who read my blog. This has been what I have been thinking anyway and I just got to share it with my PnP viewers! Take a look at it here!

Watching those carbs ...

Okay so I said I REALLY wanted to lose weight, I would do basically everything and anything Trish and Corinne told me to do --- I talked to Trish and I am REALLY watching my diet. I woke up this morning and before running out the door, I made some egg whites --- came to work -- coffee in hand. And of course this place (work) is a breeding place of junk food. No wonder why I was so fat --- candy everywhere, Starbuck runs. Wow! Anyhow I am REALLY dying for some bread, oatmeal, pasta, rice --- anything. :) But I think its all psychological. I will keep telling myself; I can do it, I can do it!

Today, I am ordering some new protein powder ... I can't believe how excited I am to be able to get something new.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/cas.html

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/met/whey.html

HardCore Diet/ Exercise

I took some more photos recently and I realized I REALLY need to go hard and strong on both my diet and my exercise. I can see the difference in myself but not as much as I would like too. I try to remind myself that I didnt get fat overnight so I am not going to get phit overnight as well. Its hard when I am talking about myself here. :)

I decided that I am going to have to go hardcore on my diet and exercise. I am getting the advice from Trish on food; and exercise. I am going to continue with the FNF challenge but I am going to be adding in some more pushups/ situps during each day. Also, I am going to try to throw in an extra day of circuit or ST to help myself get to where I want to be. Where do I want to be? HOT! :) Okay ... I would love to be a short Oxygen model and I am willing to work hard to get there.

I am REALLY afraid to stick my photos out there for all to see. I am sure that other people like Trish and Corinne would make nice comments but I just wanted to be so much further than I am today! I just have to keep at it.

I afraid that while I am gone to the beach that I will lose a lot of what I have gained already. I dont know why but I am really "fearful" that I will get in my head, its okay I can have whatever and do whatever I want since I have been on vacation so here is my plan for the next couple of weeks for exercise.

MONDAY- ST/ CARDIO (after work)
TUESDAY- ST/ CARDIO (drive in from home)
WEDNESDAY- CARDIO only
THURSDAY- ST/ CARDIO (drive to gym from home)
FRIDAY- CARDIO
SATURDAY- CARDIO
SUNDAY- DOR

Memorial Day Week:
MONDAY- ST/ CARDIO (drive to gym from home)
TUESDAY- ST/ CARDIO (drive to gym from home)
WEDNESDAY- CARDIO
THURSDAY- CIRCUIT/ CARDIO (at home before we leave for the beach, yes even if I have to get up at 4a)
FRIDAY to SUNDAY- CARDIO (trying to get some "walking/ jogging" on the beach and there is a hill by the beach hill, I plan on taking this once or twice in a day.
MONDAY- DOR or light CARDIO (we travel home that day)

I am working on my schedule for after I get home from the beach and I will get it up here. Then when I am at my friends place after Phat Camp, I plan on taking extra PP and also trying to get in something there even if its not hardcore until I get home. :) I just don't want to lose my motivation, my strength ..... I just have to keep training like its my last day! ;) I like to see my muscles getting tighter, phitter, stronger .... I JUST seriously need to shed some extra baggage!

Family Photos ..

Today we went in and had family photos done. Why is it that when you are going to get this done that the FG comes and sits on your shoulder and tells ya all the things you REALLY dont need to hear? I had Vincent take a couple pictures of me so that I could see how I "really" looked versa the camera.

All in all, I was pretty pleased with the photos and how the they turned out. I can't wait to get them or be able to view them online so I can show all my friends and family. There is one of Vincent and I and I absolutely love it. I can't wait to order our copy.

After we were done w/ the photos, mom and dad and us went out to PF Chang's and had some dinner. It was yummy! :) I was pretty happy that I stayed in my limits besides my alcoholic beverages (151 rum kicks my butt). :)

Cardio?? A future runner?

Here is what I feel like today ---- dang! Some days cardio are a killer but I must get it in! :)

I learned that there is a race in Vernonia this summer and I'm excited about it. I think its going to be great since its my first one and its in my new town. I am hoping that I can do a little sweet talking to my hubby and see if he wants to go with me! Hehe! I am hoping that I will grow up to be a future runner. Do you think that I can be a runner?

I have been having a hard time getting in the circuit training and I am REALLY worried about Phat Camp since this has been kicking my butt so much. But on another front, I am looking forward to it cause I am hoping that I will get some answers to some questions and the whole "group" workout will help boast my self esteem! :)

Off to another day ..... MAKE IT A GREAT ONE!

Tuna Ideas??

Ever wonder what to with the can of tuna for lunch? Here are some ideas.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/stella3.htm

I am planning on trying these with both tuna and canned chicken this coming week! :)

27 Years Old

Today I turned twenty seven years old. At first, I was REALLY depressed about it because I felt like I had nothing to look forward too anymore. But when I started to think about a few things -- I have a lot more to look forward to when it comes to health, fitness --- maybe I wont have milestones like getting my drivers license or turning 18 or 21 to be able to drink legally but I have the milestone of 1/2 marathon, helping myself get fitter, healthier, and enjoying life to the fullest! I am now excited about it.
What do you look forward to for this year? Me ---

• Phat Camp; where I am more excited to meet Corinne than Jen H (dont tell her)
• See my best friend, Tonja
• 5k or 10k run in Vernonia (August 16, 2008th)
• Camping where I plan on looking sexy, tan and able to wear shorts and a bathing suit
• 1/2 Marathon where I get to meet my friend, Trish
• a trip somewhere and I am going to show some skin (planning)

But most of all, I am looking forward to living my life as a healthier, happier person! I am tired of hiding behind people, or baggy clothes --- I am going to be a confident woman! This is my year!

Sweat plus sacrifice equals success

This saying is up on the wall of my gym: Sweat plus sacrifice equals success. So what does that mean to me? Sweat; we pour our hearts, souls, energy into our workouts. Sacrifice; maybe we give up foods that we use to really enjoy, eat the foods that we don’t really enjoy but it’s something on our “diet”. We give up time that we can spend with our families, or watching our TV show or hobbies, or enjoy that extra hour of sleep in the comfy bed to get our workouts in to make ourselves healthier and overall enjoy more of our “life” with them doing the things we wanted to do. We go to the gym, kick butt, pour blood, sweat and sometimes tears to get the body of our dreams.

So what does it mean to you? What are you willing to “sacrifice”? Do you believe that you are worth the hard work and sacrifice that you have to do to be able to enjoy life to the fullest?

For me the sacrifices that I will and do give up are worth it. Why? Because I will have more confidence in myself, my health will be better to be able to enjoy with my family, I will have the energies to do the things in life that I want to do. How many times do we got to events in life whether its parties, weddings, sporting events with friends and family and we are so self conscience during the whole thing whether we look “okay” or I hope they don’t notice this or that, we miss the real joy of the event.

During the last year, I have had a lot of ups and downs but let me say that I have been enjoying more self confidence in myself because I see myself transforming. It’s like a little butterfly coming out of my cocoon. It’s now reflecting in my everyday life in all facets of my life. I can’t wait to see myself a year from now.

Now, its time for you … what are you going to do? Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe that you are a woman or man that deserves the best in life? I hope so! Because we ALL deserve to have the best in life, I really do believe that!

Phit N Phat Blog .....

Corinne asked me to write a blog one day while she was gone on a conference ... Honestly, I didnt know if I could do it when she first asked me but I figured I would wing it. I got an overwhelming response. It really made me feel like I could give good advice; I always worry that I am not saying the right thing or something ..... I am going to try to be a little more outspoken for my advice. :)
Here is a link to my blog that I am so proud of! :) Enjoy!

New wheels ..

I got some new wheels ...... Woot! We signed the papers to my brand spankin' new 2008 Honda Accord. Oh, she is a beauty! I love it ... We got a great deal and we got everything we wanted except for navigation but I don't think that its really worth the $2k. I am so excited about it ---- its a great car. Nicest car I have ever owned :) I love the moonroof, xm radio, leather seats! I will try to get some more pictures up here soon! :)

Closer, closer .... cold feet?

Why is it the closer that I get to Phat Camp that I feel a little less motivation? I dont even know if that is the RIGHT word for it but I am just feeling "discouraged" today. I want to be further along in my fitness world than I am. For whatever reason, I am craving sugar like there is no tomorrow. I had just have had a bad couple of days of food for some reason --- there was no rhyme or reason besides laziness & lack of motivation.

I hate to bring it up because I don't want to be a downer .... I just don't know what my deal is but I do refuse to let it get me to the places that I had been at before. I will just have to shake it off and move on. I will continue to just keep faking it.

I think that part of it was that I am worried or anxious over Phat Camp. Will I be strong enough? Will I have enough endurance? Will I be able to keep up with all the girls? Will I let Corinne down? I think I am anxious over that since I have been with Corinne so long that I should be at goal but it took me awhile to find myself, then I got going, then I got pregnant, then I miscarried and this week is FINALLY my week that I can go "balls to the wall" and I think I am just having a mental block.

Maybe I will make an early night and I hope that tomorrow will bring a better day, better attitude. :)

burn baby burn ....

I can't believe it .... Today I found myself pushing myself ... I made myself a goal/ commitment to my team that I would burn 600 calories today at the gym. I got there -- I gave my ST my all and I did cardio. I got to 600 but I saw that I had a few minutes to make an "even" number on the treadmill so I pushed myself for the last 10 minutes and got myself a total of 727 calories burned!

For the month of May ... Its going to be a GREAT month for me. why? Cause I am going to make it a great one! I turn 27 years this year (May 10th), I am going to work all my workouts like the biggest loser "last chance workouts", I am going to push myself to new limits .......

Yesterday and today have been a great lesson for myself. I AM A STRONG person, I need to constantly be pushing myself to the NEXT level. I am making that commitment to myself and to all of my PnP friends that I will do that!

Here's to a great month of May! :)