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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9 weeks {Scale Boycott}

Seriously! I have not weighed myself in 2 weeks!! I know! I don't need its validation, to confirm the changes I'm seeing. I actually see them!!! Usually I'm the last one to admit, that "it's working". But it is. I'm doing the day to day stuff, trying not to worry about where I'll be in 9 weeks. The lord knows I have enough issues with cortisol, that I'm not gonna add to it on my days off.

So next weekend is the Mock Comp, & I must admit, that this one has my favorite itinerary yet!! And the chance to actually strut your stuff on a stage & get feedback is priceless. My diva-ness always "clicks" when we do these. Plus spending time with some of my favorite chicks, is always fun.

So I think I'm gonna rearrange things in my extra room, to see if I can squeeze more workout equipment in there. Right now, I just need the flexibility of doing the WOs on my schedule, not the gyms. Don't get me wrong, I luv the gym, but I need options. KWIM?

As for the goals I made a month or so ago... I made my 1 week goal & enjoyed the pedicure. I also made the month goal & need to schedule time for the reward. As for the bonus, I don't think I made it.

I keep thinking about doing a post of "My Favorite Things". Stuff that I couldn't live without & keeps me motivated. But it will have to wait until mid-week, maybe this week. We'll see.

10 weeks out... {Die Scale!!}

Well, let's see. I can't remember if I posted about my little freak out cause the scale wasn't moving. Well... ya wanna know why it wasn't moving? Cause I freakin' put on 3.4 lbs of muscle! Holy crap! That kinda explains some of it. Plus I'm holding water for some damn reason. What am I... a camel? Geez!

But stats are ok, not mind blowing by any means, but progress none-the-less. My body will do it, I just can't blink & make it happen.

So Sat was our team meeting, & I just luv seeing my chicas! We where talking alot about body image & perception of your selves. And I mentioned how I feel okay about my body, but coming to the meeting was hard, cause everyone is sooo fit & fab! I feel like I'm always trying to catch up to their level. Well... ya wanna know what? Almost all the gals there feel the same way! It was almost like you could hear a collective sigh. And everyone relaxed.

Erin had planned a card shower for Julie's b-day & a cute gift (see Julie's t-shirt in the photo). There is another part of her gift, which she doesn't get until the Competition Prep Camp in 2 weeks (I can't tell ya what it is, cause she reads the blog)! But I'll post about it later!

{a few of the Team Fitbody gals & Julie}

So, I'm still plugging on, doing my thing. Have a new diet... nothing crazy, just good nutrition. I did make a couple new recipes last night. Will post them soon!!