The Other Side of Me

Today

2011-07-11T17:14:00.000-07:00

Well, after going through some crap, I've decided it's once again time to focus on me. Clean eating and hittin' the gym. I might decide to do stats and pics, but it's not about body image this time. It's about mentally feeling better and health. I keep getting older each day that goes by and I don't want to be on meds and visiting the doc all the time. So, in light of that, chicken is in the crock and I'm headin' to the gym for the first time in MONTHS. There are no more excuses, if it's truly what I want then this is the time.

Giddy-up.

Oh yeah, baby!

2010-11-14T11:47:00.000-08:00

Feelin' strong! I'm kickin' butt in the gym and kickin' eatin' clean too! I broke down and had a egg, bacon wrap from Tim Horton's this morning. Just didn't have time to make breakfast. That's the ONLY off meal I've had in a couple weeks. I'm waiting for the ok to get on the scale. I can FEEL changes happening. My muscles are growing and I'm feeling tighter all over. I'm sore most of the time too. LOVE IT. It just feels so good to be so focused on ME for a change. Drinkin' my water like it's runnin' out of style too. Mmmmm.....tastes so damn good. Better than a beer! Can't wait to see what I can do with this body!

Shoulders and chest

2010-11-10T15:06:00.000-08:00

Last night was shoulders. Felt good. Right shoulder started to hurt a little but I worked through it. Jasmyn was amazing as always. LOVE working out with her. Tonight is chest. Not sure if she's coming with me or not. Had today off and rested....didn't do a damn thing today. Must get in the kitchen and cook for the rest of the week though. SOON.

Muscles are in the making!

2010-11-05T19:25:00.001-07:00

Oh baby! Had a WONDERFUL workout last night with Jasmyn and then again tonight by myself. My little girl kicks some serious ass and is not afraid of a little pain. She does everything with PERFECT form too. I'm SO proud of her. All that money that goes into cheerleading is SO worth it. My body feels so damn good. My brain is liking the endorphins too. WHO NEEDS A MAN!??!! Mr. Dumbbell is my boyfriend! LOVE HIM!

2010-11-03T18:38:00.000-07:00

Beginning

Start

2010-10-26T20:19:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I did a CRIT. Today was 60 minutes of interval cardio on the treadmill. 3.0 and 6.0. I feel fantastic. Eating clean too. Drinking my h2o with my ACV/LJ and some GTE too. Back to it baby! I'm tired of the rolls. They soon should be GONE!

Legs, baby!

2010-10-16T13:12:00.000-07:00

Went to the gym for the first time in a LONG time today. Walked @ 4.0 for 8 mins, but for a total of 10 mins to warm up. Didn't do too much, just a pyramid of leg extensions, seated leg curls and leg presses. Then I did 20 mins of cardio on the treadmill at 3.0 and 3.5 intervals on an incline of 10.0. Feels so good. We'll see how I feel tomorrow! :) Eating clean and drinking my concoction of water. Took the girls to Tim Horton's this morning before dropping them off and they ordered breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Smelled SO damn good. Did NOT have a bite. Must remain strong. I CAN DO THIS. The ONLY way for me to have what I want, I MUST be TOTALLY in it. No in between. I know what I want and how to get there. Just have to DO IT.

Steady as she goes....

2010-10-10T15:53:00.000-07:00

Treadmill for 45 mins today. Walked at 4.0 and 3.5 for 30 mins, 1 min intervals. Then 3.5 for 10 mins, and 3.0 for cool down for 5 mins. Ate a dark chocolate candy bar today, BAD. Got my damn period this morning. Cramps and aching back, but I'm not gonna let it stop me. NO MORE EXCUSES. Eating clean and drinking my H2O with my ACV/LJ. I can't tell you how much I missed it. Feel good. Cramps are gone and back feels ok. Not great, but ok. Hopefully, will make it to the gym tomorrow. Haven't been there in MONTHS. It's time.

Treadmill

2010-10-09T18:23:00.000-07:00

Yesterday and today....got on the treadmill at home for 25 & 30 mins. Only walked @ 3.0, 0% incline. TRYING to eat better too. Drinking my concoction of ACV/LJ with some added GTE. One day at a time.

Colette - Thank you so much for your words. Once again you blow me away and give me strength.

Too much...

2010-08-26T18:04:00.000-07:00

Ok, I didn't make it to the gym Monday as planned and I could go into the myriad of excuses why, but really WHO CARES??? I said I was gonna go and I didn't. End of story. Things are going to change though, I promise you that.

Well......

2010-08-15T17:38:00.000-07:00

It's been a hell of a time since I've posted here. Life is changing and I need to learn to roll with the punches. I've been putting fitness on the back shelf for so long now. Reading back over my other blog, it frustrates me to no end how flaky and inconsistent I've been. It's like a broken record. "I'm gonna do it this time......I'm so tired of stopping and starting.....This is it!.....I ate 100% clean for a week......I ate like crap......" It's disgusting and BORING. Brittany goes to college this Wednesday, the 18th. On Monday, the 23rd I'm going to the gym. I will have my meals ready for the week. I will drink my water, I will incorporate my ACV/LJ in my diet again and I will adjust my attitude. I will take pictures and post them. I will vlog, I will do stats. There are people out there WAY busier than I am, and with WAY more problems than I have. I have no excuse. Better health, better overall feeling. I need it.

Progress - WOW

2008-07-09T23:46:00.000-07:00

Nov 21, 07 - July 9, 08

I can't believe the difference. I know that it was MY hard work and MY determination and MY dedication. BUT, because of Tony, I am where I am at today. I thank that man from the bottom of my heart. There's more to come.........

More Jeans Progress Pics

2008-04-11T15:54:00.001-07:00

June 07 - March 08

Looking at these pictures just amazes me. I can't believe not that long ago I couldn't pull these babies up over my hips and now I have room in the waist. I've come a long way and I'm not stopping here!

Comparison

2008-04-01T00:26:00.000-07:00

Here's a comparison from Dec 07 to March 08.

Jeans!

2008-03-29T13:20:00.000-07:00

Um, yeah, these WERE my too tight jeans. Ha! Can you believe they are TOO big for me now? Too funny!

Look! Jan. 18

2008-01-18T09:56:00.001-08:00

New Jeans Progress Pics

2007-12-14T19:47:00.001-08:00

Dec 13

Check it out people...................They actually CLOSE!!!! Ofcourse, there's the muffin top, so they aren't exactly wearable yet, but THEY CLOSE!!!!

Jeans pics 1

2007-08-10T05:36:00.001-07:00

6-25-07

7-23-07
8-9-07
Keep scrolling, there's more!

Jeans pics 2

2007-08-10T05:33:00.001-07:00

6-25-07

7-23-07
8-9-07
Keep scrolling, there's more!

Jeans pics 3

2007-08-10T05:16:00.000-07:00

6-25-07

7-23-07
8-9-07
Uh, can you say progress?

New

2007-04-26T00:56:00.000-07:00

Just tinkering around.