DeterminedDeana’s BodyBlog

Okay, I posted a side view from March 21.  Reason being, I had people say "you looked great before you started your transformation."  However, I beg to differ.  I would suck in my stomach and nothing would happen:)  I started to acknowledge the love handles and the back fat every time I would sit down or drive the car…this would be the "seat belt fat"…so gross! 

About 4-5 months ago, I was walking in the hall of my kids school and I was walking past a teacher…She stopped looked at me and said "are you expecting?"  To say the least, I was mortified.  I knew I had a lot of salt and junk for lunch, but my god, did I really look that big?  She stated "I’m kidding, we have a lot of teachers that are expecting and maybe thought you were too." 

Things are still going great.  I’m really enjoying this new me and new life.  Its crazy how now I’m able to educate my friends…with thanks to Marzia.

Well, they are up!  I still can’t believe it.  The measurements and the weight really have me blown away.  After I did my measurements, I was driving home from seeing Marzia and I started crying.  I guess I have not focused on myself in so long, I now have something to look forward to everyday….looking in the mirror….move over hubby, no more mirror space for yourself anymore!! You know, I have no cravings for the chips and hot sauce, the cakes (from our carnival cake walk), the fried potatoes I made for the friends and family the other night.  Look, it has all paid off! All I can say is "I can’t wait until the May 21st measurements."  Hey, if I can do it, you can do it.  Its never too late!!

Pictures and measurements will be posted tomorrow.  Keep an eye out!

Okay, I have a question.  What is considered overweight and fat?  Is it based on your percentage of body fat?  Is it…you think you look fat in the mirror?  Is it…you are not toned and you can see the fat move?  I want to know what you think. 

Okay, I’m in my fourth week and the workouts are getting intense!  We did triceps and chest yesterday.  Full legs today.  We are doing biceps and abs tomorrow.  I am loving it though.  I told Marzia today "I didn’t know you could sweat doing leg workouts."  This is my first time using a personal trainer too.  Yes, I’m a personal trainer virgin.  I’m going to attend the "Ronnie Coleman Classic" this Saturday.  I’m very excited about this.  This is the first competition I’ll be attending.  I’m really looking forward to it.

New measurements and pics will be done on Monday.  The dimples and fat are going away.  Its way cool!!

SEE YOU IN THE GYM!  Thanks Marzia!!! 

Next measurements and pics will be in 15 days!  I didn’t realize how much toning I needed!  The fat is melting away!!

 SEE YOU IN THE GYM!

Alright, mark your calendars….my next measurements and pics are April 21.  I’m so pumped about this!  With the workout and eating habits that Marzia has helped me with…don’t forget the Cytolean by Gaspari Nutrition…I’m very proud of what has been melting away!

Until next time….SEE YOU IN THE GYM!