Keke’s BodyBlog

I’m once again fitting into the size 0-2 and size 28 pants that I had to buy when I competed in 2005. Well … did they not say they wanted LEAN!!!  Ha-Ha. I tried those suckers on this morning, and they fit perfectly. I’m actually now afraid that I’m going to get too small. I really don’t want to look ‘mawga’ – That’s what my Husband terms as skinny in Jamaican talk. I saw some of those girls I competed against in Mississauga, and that’s exactly how he termed them. I just don’t really find that look attractive.

Anyhoo … the challenge to get leaner continues. I have 6 one hour cardio sessions on the Stairs left to do. I have 3 weight training session left … and then it’s the two day countdown to the show! I am SOOOOO excited. I can hardly wait. As my BF Jully said, the Mississauga show was a dress rehearsal. Truer words could not have been spoken and I’m really beginning to understand what she meant by that. As ‘Muscles’ puts it, I took one for the team … we were able to see what I looked like on stage and now he’s Picasso just perfecting the picture!

GO TEAM MUSCLES!!!!! Time to represent…..

So today is an off day. I’m going to stay active, but I’m doing anything remotely close to cardio or weights. Just eat clean, stay active and rest today. Tomorrow I’ll feel like a completely brand new person, refueled and recharged and ready to conquer the next 3 days!!!

The following is a great recipe for a Light Appetizer that I’d like to share with you. I was looking through some recipes I’ve gotten off the net that I’ll be able to start preparing again and thought I’d share this one as it is one of my favorites.

Low Calorie Spinach and Artichoke Dip 

Ingredients:
8 OZ Light Cream Cheese
½ Cup Light Sour Cread
16 OZ Frozen Spinach, defrosted and pressed dry
1 Cup Skim Milk
1 Can Artichoke Hearts, quartered, drained, marinated in vinegar
1 ½ Cups Shredded Mozzerella Cheese
1/3 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 Cloves Garlic, made into a fine paste

Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients together and bake until bubbly
Note: Add only as much milk as needed.

Just a short parting comment for all those on the journey of weight loss and at times disappointed about the slow progress. Remember that progress takes time. I’m living proof of that. It was taken me 22 weeks to get the results that I am seeing today. Along the way, many things fall in the path that can deter you or slow down your progress…. Whether good or bad… Once again, I’m living proof of that. For 5 weeks, I was battling to lose weight and couldn’t, only to find out that I’d been pregnant. Just remember to take it slow and easy. Tackle one day at a time and take each obstacle as it comes. If you fall off from your goals, just note it and get right back on track. After all, Rome was not built in one day!!!

If you are eating the right kind of foods, just keep in the forefront of your mind that it’s not a license to each as much of it as you can. You still need to pay attention to your portions and watch your daily caloric expenditure. Make sure to burn more than you’re taking in so you can see that weight loss.

Have a blessed Sunday and see you back here tomorrow.

Cheers,
Nke

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