Snow, snow, & more snow!! Plus home gym!

This was a pic from the first snow storm we got on the weekend.  I need to get a pic of what it looks like now, with still more snow!  Too bad it would look weird for a grown woman to be playing in the snow!

On the bright & snowy side, I'm going snowboarding for the first time on Friday!  So excited!!  And I have some super cool snow gear.  Gotta look hot... ya know?  Still need to knit a hat.  But now that I'm off for 5 days, maybe I can get that done.

So... I'm writing my own diet plan.  I know!  My body is insulin resistant, so it has a hard time with carbs.  So I'm gonna see about making a diet based on all the research I've done.  And see how it goes.  I'm still wearing my Bodybugg, and it really does give some awesome info.  Very glad I bought it.  I need to post some screen shots after I start the new diet (lifestyle really).

Oh... and I gave up my gym membership.  It just didn't make sense to spend $50 a month, and due to my crazy schedule, not get there that much.  So I'm focusing on my home gym.  Thanks to the IRS giving me back some of my money, I'm gonna be able to buy an elliptical!  Woo-hoo!

I would really like a smith machine and some other equipment, but space wise I've decided to wait until after I buy a house.

What's up!?!?

Well... I've been trying to figure out how to make it all work.  And I've been doing ok, nothing all-inspiring.  Seeing some changes, nothing HUGE!  But small.  So I'm going to change it up.  I'm gonna figure out a menu (meal plan) with less carbs, and those carbs I do get being mainly fruit & veggies.  Try to stick low on the glycemic index.  More protein.

Plan my WO schedule out.  Get my butt up early in the am (that New Year's goal has been a MAJOR fail!!).

Kicking bootie

On my way to the treadmill. Trying something new, gonna go on an empty stomach. 

*Disclaimer: Dear neighbors, if you hear a loud crash & boom, its cause I got dizzy & fell off the treadmill & was shot into the wall. I know I thought it was a good idea to put the damn treadmill in the corner. I was wrong. 

P.S. Please call 911, cause I can't seem to teach the dogs how to use a touch screen phone.

Check-in

So far so good!  I need to kick it up a notch, but progress is so & steady.  I'm dreading going to the gym right now, cause U know its going to be packed with all the Resolution-ers!   And it kinda drives me NUTS!  Crowds make me pissy.  Just sayin'!

Forget "Resolutions"......... Time to set some goals for 2010!!

A couple years ago, I decided I really didn't like the whole resolution thing. Instead I wanted to set some solid goals for myself for the coming year & beyond.

So... The BIG thing for 2010 is going to be health & fitness. You would think working in the medical field would make people be the healthiest they could be. NOT!! We are some of the worst at taking care of ourselves. We don't take breaks at work, sometimes no lunches, long fast-paced days with little rest. Why? Because we're type A, over achievers.

But I digress........... So I'm putting my foot down! I putting ME 1st. And to help me in my journey, I bought a Gowear Fit. "What the hell is a Gowear Fit you ask?" U watch the Biggest Loser right? Its the same thing as a Bodybugg. Still lost? Basically it calculates calories in vs. calories burned. What does all that mean? Motivation & weight loss! Now your following me!!! =0)

Julie & I decided that I need to take some time off from trying to compete. It was doing me more harm than good. So my goals for the first 6 months of 2010 are going to be leaning down & toning up. Than my goals for the 2nd half of the year, can hopefully turn to training for the KY Muscle & returning to Team Fitbody.

Goals for 2010:

*January*

-Lose 2 lbs/ week

-Weigh myself each Sunday morning

-Plan workout schedule on Sunday for the week & STICK to it

-Hit my calorie burn

-Eat more veggies

-Don't waste calories on empty foods

-Make gains in my weights & increase cardio effort

**Measurable goal for Jan: Lose 8 lbs ***Reward: New pair of Big Star jeans

Wondering Soul

I miss my fitness peeps! I miss the whole comp prep thing! I miss going to the gym! I miss feeling the health high!

Lost......... but thankfully found a map!

Regroup & move on!!!

So.... I know I've been gone for awhile. I've been sick with the flu & sinus issues for over a month know! I know! So sadly, I'm too far behind to do the KY Muscle.

BUT.... I'm gonna be working behind the scene again this year. Cool!

My sights are set on the NPC Northern KY show in March (right before my b-day)!! I have work to do, but I have the time!!

I do have a photoshoot in a couple weeks. My goal is to still look cute, just stick to jeans & more clothes than last time. More fashion oriented.

I'm thinking knee length sweater dress, tall black boots. Jeans with cute camie & purple leather jacket. Any other cute fashion forward ideas. I may do a jean skirt with a tee & hoodie? That would be a very me outfit?

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