SpeedingKars. Gettin tickets.

Awww, my first blog post!! I’ve been reading a lot of other members’ blogs and I got kinda jealous…I want one, too! So..here it is

Where to begin? What better place than at the beginning! A little background information…

High school for me was typical - I was into sports and didn’t have to worry about dieting to appear to be in good shape. And then…dun, dun, DUN!! COLLEGE. My eating habits stayed about the same (not good at all), drinking went through the roof, and I was doing zero physical activity. Gained about 15 to 20 lbs.; can’t believe it wasn’t more! My best friend, Ashley, and I would buy workout videos at Dick’s Sporting Goods (where we worked), do them, oh, maybe twice, and then forget about them in the back of the DVD collection…you know, behind all the other movies that let us sit on our asses. We certainly liked the idea of health, but dammed if we weren’t into the actual "work" part of it!

And then, my angel sent from HEAVEN entered my life!!! Current main squeeze: Van Pimpenstein (<–boyfriend…this is actually his "stage name" for his band…which consists of him…and…him). Good old Van had been working out since he was 12. 12!!! He did sports and things, like most kids, but he actually lifted weights, too. I didn’t realize people started so early!

Van never pushed fitness on me, not in the least, but I realized that my sporty physique had been replaced with couch-potato pudge…completely the opposite of sexy - and WHO doesn’t want to look good for their man?!?! Van had all of the knowledge that I would ever need to be successful in diet/exercise…GOLD MINE. He was a trainer in the military and had always taken great care of himself. What a duder.

Upon the beginning of my fitness journey…well, let me just say it was a rough start. Workouts seemed like SUCH a chore. But I was so proud of myself when I  was able to run a mile without stopping. I even called my Dad! Van would help me as much as he could and I was seeing a difference in my body. YAY! I remember finally feeling sexy again and what a relief it was to not be *as* embarrassed in a bathing suit.

SO…here we are now.

Weight: 136 lbs.

Body fat: mmm, not really sure. Supposed to get Van’s calipers this weekend and find out (Van and I live 100 miles away from eachother…DANG)

I’m lifting four times a week with cardio usually 3-4 days per week. I was into running this summer but, unfortunately, it’s just not in the cards for me! In the midst of training for a marathon I was cursed with shin splints and sidelined. I was a disappointed, yes, but I’m excited that I can concentrate on my weight training again. My diet coincides with the Body-for-LIFE program…six meals a day, each consisting of a serving of carbs and a serving of protein. I also eat a crap-load of veggies. Lots of water and a OneAday women’s active vitamin. I use Myoplex as a meal replacement, but only for one meal a day.

I HAVE A HORRIBLE SWEET TOOTH.

I try to keep any cheat meals contained to one day a week only…and usually don’t let the meals get super crazy. Usually just big portions of pasta or some delish pulled pork BBQ…mmm…BBQ….my diet is the only thing that’s holding me back from looking my best at this point. I workout very hard and it’s a shame that I let food control me!! I’m hoping that I’ll be able to get support from people through this blog to help keep me on track

Anyways, that’s all for now! No more boring background stuff after this, just current events! Thanks for reading and good luck to everyone with their goals )))

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