New Month...New Plan!!!!

I'm quite excited! I've got a new plan! I've been really torn this week because while I'm thoroughly pumped about the fact that my business is taking off like crazy, it also means that I've had to stay up later in the evenings...and...well...I know that as much as exercise is vitally important for health...SO IS SLEEP!!! I cannot get healthy, and function at my best if I'm only getting 5-6 hours of sleep every night to get up at 4:15 to do P90X! I've done a lot of soul searching this week because I've felt terrible that I didn't even work out once! I had resolved to just DO IT...and get started Monday, February 1st, alongside my special Spitz! But I already have appointments booked next week for Monday-Friday! And I know I won't be able to get up so early! So...What I've decided is that I'm going to do the Jillian Micheals workouts every day (mon-Fri), they only take a half hour, so that gives me an extra hour of sleep each night! I'm also going to start the c25k on Mon, Wed, Frid (cuz I have mon and fri off the dental office), so I don't have to get up so early! I will alternate the plyo, kenpo, and yoga on the saturdays, and sunday I will do the stretch! This way I'll be getting exercise, AND sleep! In May I will be done with the dental office, and I won't have to get up until 6am...so then I will have the time it takes to devote to the P90X program! I'm so sorry Spitz to change things up.,..but I need to be realistic about my goal...otherwise I'm setting myself up for failure...and that leads to giving up! I think doing the c25k will get me ready for our 5k run too...and from what I've heard...Jillian beats you up in her video too!!!! Like I said...May 1st I will take on P90X to tighten everything up...cuz by then...I should be 30lbs lighter...with only 5 left to go!!!!! So that's it...that's the gameplan for now!!! I definately think it's manageable with my hectic schedule!!! Time shall tell!!!

No More Lip Service Please

I've been doing a lot of soul searching this week! It's getting scary how deep I'm looking into myself really. I've discovered that I love to give lip service! That means that I get all excited about my goals (not just weight related), and I can certainly talk the hype to EVERYONE I know...but I've never delivered! No wonder people don't believe that I'm going to reach my goal of 140lbs during this competition! I've made that promise to them and myself so many times in the last 9 years! It's time to shut up, and just do it! Stop talking about it...and...well...just get the job done! I turn 40 this year, and I do believe it's now or never! I don't want to let myself and others down AGAIN!!!! I just can't! Every time I let myself down, it makes it that much harder to complete it the next time! I'm taking this one week at a time...and no more talking about it to my friends and family...so you guys on this blog will have to suffer! I need to get it out somewhere...and this competition will be my outlet! That being said...February 1st starts a brand new month! I've wasted January away...and I don't intend to waste another month away. I'm hoping to lose 2-3lbs every week! I also intend to complete the P90X program this time! I only have 11 weeks left before I go away to Punta Cana...and I really NEED to look great in that orange bikini...so...no more talking....it's time to actually get this thing started!!!!

Back on Track!

Alright...I wrote a very long blog on my WLW page, but it wouldn't let me copy and paste into my blog...so this is the short and sweet version! I've realized that I need to slow down, enjoy the journey, and not push myself into complete exhaustion just to continue a streak, or reach my goals at all costs! That being said...I know that goals and continual efforts are key to a healthy lifestyle...and I do plan to keep it up! But I'm going to listen to my body...and if I need a break for a day or two...I'll take it! If something special comes up and I want to indulge in a little "cheat" foods, I'll do it!!! This is a lifelong journey for me!!! I discovered it's not all about the numbers on the scale (don't get me wrong...that's important to me too), but I need to enjoy the journey...or it's pointless! I want to be healthy to make my life better...not miserable! So my goal still remains to lose 10lbs every month until this last 40lbs is gone...and to do the P90X program "classic" version this time! I am going to give it my EVERYTHING...but if I need a break...then I'll take it! I still plan to take home some money during this competition..,so watch out!

By the way...my workout this morning rocked! I really brought it the entire time! There were a few ab exercises that I just sat through and recouperated...but for the most part...I brought it the entire 90 minutes today!!!!

Advil Anyone?

Ok...so is it possible that I may have been a little overzealous with my latest undertaking of the P90X program? I am so sore that it hurts to sit and pee!! That may sound funny, but damn...I can hardly move! I had to take 1600mg of ibuprofin...and I'm STILL aching all over! I did the one hour workout this morning on the shoulders and arms...but I could only do about 1/5th of the abripperX! My stomach and back seriously just "gave out"! I've never had that happen before! I'd feel guilty about not doing it...but I DID try! Sheesh....I'm a little stressed about how yogaX is gonna feel tomorrow if I'm this sore today! I don't remember it hurting this much the first time around! I just want results soooooo badly that I just MAY be overdoing it a little bit! Mamma needs a new wardrobe...I gotta win me some money from this competition! Any ideas other than meds for my incredibly achy, achy body? I actually feel bruised all over...it's weird! Even my boobs hurt doing the jogging on the spot and jumping jacks for the warm up!!! Goodness gracious.,..what have I done?!

Plyo kicked my ass!!!!

Jan 19, 2010 07:52 AM
Last round of P90X for me was the "lean" version! We never did the plyometrix CD!!!! I did it once waaaayyyy back before I even got started the first time...but forgot just how gruelling it really is! I have to say that I'm freakin exhausted! I brought it to this workout this morning! All I could think of is me with all the skinny chicks from work lying pool-side in Punta Cana...wait a minute...who's that skinny bitch in the amazing orange bikini...SHIT...it's me!!! OMG I can't wait!!!!! It was nice to step on the scale and start to see things going down...and that's the ONLY way they're gonna go from now on I tell you! I'm sooo ready to kill this thing! Bring it baby...bring it!!!!

Yay...Day 1 under my belt!

Jan 18, 2010 08:52 AM
I feel on top of the world! Got up at 4:15 this morning to do P90X day one! I feel great! I can't believe how out of shape you can get with 5 weeks off! I really had to push myself! In fact...I had to stop and take breaks a few times with the AbRipperX! I'm so excited about this new journey! I love that Spitz, Pammy, and now a girlfriend from work, Sara, is doing the program too! It's nice when you have other people doing what you're doing! Only they can truly understand the ups and downs that come with this intense program! Here's to watching the scale go down the final 35lbs to reaching my goal during the next 90 days!!!

New Year...New Resolve!!!!

I wasn't going to post anything until Monday (18th), when I get started with my new 13 week game plan...but I'm excited for a couple reasons!

1. I've fallen WAY off the wagon for the last 5-6 weeks, and even though I feel terrible about the 15lb weight gain, I'm excited to know that I'm in a competition with wonderful people who know my struggles, accept them, understand them, and truly want to help me with them.

2. It's a new year, and I have found new drive deep, down inside myself to achieve all my goals this year... with fitness, personal, business, and family. All areas of my life are going to shine this year...I can feel it deep down inside my core!

3. I'm excited that my buddy for the past 13 years is coming on board with WLW to achieve her goals! She's been yo-yoing for the past couple of years...and is determined to lose too. Now she only has 15-20lbs to lose, but it's been a thorn in her side for sometime now! We're going on the trip to Punta Cana in 13 weeks together...and we're gonna be HOT!!! Welcome aboard CHUTER!!!!

4. Looking forward to winning some money in the competition to buy me some new clothes!! LOL...cuz I know I'm winning some of that moula!!

Finally...I'm just so excited to have someone like Spitz who has been such an inspiration and blessing in my life! You have NO idea how much you have affected me throughout this whole process! When I've felt like a failure, you reminded me of what I've accomplished...when I thought I couldn't continue, you made the 6 hour road trip to come and rejuvinate my soul! You've been by my side the entire time, and you've reminded me what the human spirit can accomplish through your example!! I love you Spitz!! xoxoxo

OK ladies...I'm back from 2 weeks of sun and fun and I must admit....over indulgence! I'd say I'm ashamed of myself, but that wouldn't do me any good! I take full responsibility for my choices over the holidays, and I now choose to make 2010 the year to achieve all of my goals! During this challenge, I WILL reach my final goal of 140lbs...and I WILL take your money several times!! LOL!!! Bring it ladies....bring it!!!