A super fast week and favorable results

The past week literally flew by - could be the national holiday we had on Wed. Had a very successful week with both my eating and nutritional plan. I've intensified my workouts along with skipping being my choice of cardio and the results I'm seeing on my midsection and legs have been beautiful.

With summer upon us it means loads of fresh local fruit, berries and farmers markets - I'm taking full advantage of that...stocking up on berries for my smoothies.

Speaking of smoothies I finally picked up a "magic bullet" and it is amazing and so easy to clean...2 parts. and your smoothies are ready in less than 2 mins.

I continue to press hard with my workouts and clean eating - met with my photographer and his wife today for lunch, and I joking told him that I plan on having as little "touch up" on my photos to make his work a bit easier:)

Alright, time to get my lunches, snacks and some studying done.

Remember, it takes work, but it is worth it...keep moving and here's to a very successful week.

Predictinig an exceptional week

As I moved into a new week of cutting I am predicting an exceptional week of fat loss.

I am pleased with my results to date - the fat that seems to hang on around my midsection and thighs are losing their fight:)

today I did my first "hill training" doing lunges up the hill, walking or jogging down and repeated twice with 146 lunges per climb. It was brutal but I kept thinking about the results and that was sufficient to keep me moving ahead.

I tired a new protein shake this Am - and surprisingly enough it was delicious, here it is.

1/2 cup egg whites,

1/4 cup grounded oats

1/2 scoop protein powder

5ml glutamine

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Blend and drink...that simple and keeps the body revved.

Why waste precious time and energy entertaining and investing in thoughts of fear, failure and defeat; when you can instead entertain and invest in thoughts that will make a healthy difference in your life? You decide!

Closing in on week three of cutting

Wow, this week sure whizzed by fast in my world. Did get a lot accomplished which is always a plus. Started my 4:15am rising which will run for the next 3 months to simply get into my day job earlier so that I can leave earlier to have more time to attend to my business and studies.

Since I’ve stopped consuming all complex carbohydrates after lunch I’ve found my sleeping (except for 1 day) to be much more restful and my energy level is on the increase. When I’m finished my workouts and despite the burn I still have energy to keep going.

I’m enjoying using the skipping rope – now up to skipping for 1 min without stopping unless the rope gets caught in my runners.
Today I’ll be tackling the hill for my lunges incorporated with cardio, and then finish it off with some shoulder and bicep work.
Pictures will be either uploaded on Saturday or Sunday.
Go for it…you can so do it!

Introducing a new cardio workout

It's jump rope or skip rope - whatever you know it as...we've all jumped rope as kids. My PT strongly advised me to add this into my cardio workout. So yesterday I picked up the one shown above. I was able to complete 20 min interval with it yesterday, a very good workout. Try it.

Also please take a look at this video, it is truly inspiring and powerful.

http://www.ncfinishstrongmovie.com/4.html

To an amazing day - and don't even think of quitting.

Special thanks to Suzette for her continual support and encouragement - thanks Girl.

I survived My workout with Jen

Yesterday I met with Jen for my first training session – brutal and empowering all at the same time. Despite my frying muscles and now the DOMS I did not quit, but worked through the pain.

I’m being strongly encouraged to compete in the Vancouver/2009 Fame show…tempted and processing the idea. With 2 jobs, and studying plus the work involved in cutting for my photo shoot…can I take on one more task? I’m going to give this some more thought and make a final decision June 30th. The plus to this is I've always wanted to compete...just a personal desire I'd like to fulfill and it's in Vancouver...no air or hotel cost...processing!

My workout yesterday was focused on strength training so today is cardio…outdoors with the hills beckoning me for a challenge. I’m up for it.
OK, remember it takes work, but it is worth it. My question to you is “do you think you’re worth it?”

Picture day and moving into week 3

Well here we are two weeks out and 6 to go and I am in the zone, engines fired and accelerating towards my finish line with the right mindset in place. Life has been busier, but I have the energy, drive and passion so that makes it fun. Yes, I do have days when I think but for a moment that I am biting off more that I can chew, but those moments are rare and those thought isn't entertained for long. I'm too busy living and enjoying the moments of living life, and taking nothing for granted.

Live your life, if you don't know what you want to do "when you grow up" you need to regardless of what age bracket you may find yourself in, and get busy living life. Stop the complaining and finger pointing...your life is your responsibility...make it count for something great...go beyond the good...it can be done.

One week recap

Ok, so I successfully completed my 1st week of cutting on Jenny Arnold’s program – despite cravings and temptations I stuck with the plan at hand and have a great feeling of accomplishment.
Temporary sacrifices for long term gain…my eye on the prize.
Though I was away for one night I made sure all my meals were packed and though it was BBQ time with friends at the beach I stayed the course.
I continue to push it with my workouts, and looking to find new ways to constantly mix things up.
As I move into week 2 my BF has reduced, I have more energy and sleeping much better at night. Maybe eliminating all forms of carbohydrates has additional benefits besides fat loss.
Today is a well deserved rest day – I didn’t get to taking pictures this AM I didn’t have enough time. Will do and upload tomorrow
For now…stay the course, dig deep when you have to, but whatever you do – don’t quit, it can be done!