cubaricangirl’s BodyBlog

So I went to the sports doc I go to…and after a few tests, bend you leg this way, resist when I push your knee this way…the diagnosis is I have a sore adductor muscle. Plan of treatment, icing after workouts, ibuprofin and limit leg excercises….OK, now i can do the first 2, but the last one…I dont know. Thats gonna be hard. Anyhow, just wanted to share. Like I have said in the past, this is a journey, not a race, and along the way, we are gonna hit some bumps and curves…this is just one of them.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Im right there with you!

 xo,

J.Lo. 

Well, here I am 60 lbs. Gone forever. Never to return! I promised myself that I would be as raw and honest with all my friends in bodyspace land. So here goes….

This last couple of weeks has been very overwhelming. Not only have I busted my butt to get to my goal and hit it, but emotionally and spiritually I was exhausted. Thank God, I have had this week off to really regenerate and reflect. And of course rest my body and allow my hip to heal. And Im so ready for round 3!

A lot of times we get caught up in the physical part of working out and achieving our goals, that we don’t realize its an emotional process too. I mean, its a huge deal to completely transform how the world has seen you for so long. My point is, now I am getting attention from people that never in a million years would have talked to me before. And here is the deal, its not that they are shallow, or only about the physical. But when you are heavy and uncomfortable in your own skin, people pick up on that and they want nothing to do with you. Now that I am finally starting to love my body, and embrace the woman I am, people want to be around me, they want to get to know me. Its a little scary cause I can no longer hide behind the fat. And sometimes, I think they are crazy cause I don’t see what they see. Now people can get to know the real me.  

Anyhow, I just wanted to share this with all of you and let y’all know that taking care of your body, and achieving greatness starts in the heart, soul and mind.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

More good things to come….

xo
J.Lo.

I never thought I would see the day that I would be working out and see muscles just popping out. I mean maybe a tricep here and there. But last night I was doing a bi and tri workout and my shoulders, bi’s, & tri’s actually looked….well the word I used was "SICK." I actually had to look away cause it was so intense. I have NEVER seen my body look like this. Holy Crap, I didnt even know I had those muscles. Anyhow…He** ya, Im so gonna take this training all the way to a competition. I can’t wait to see what my body will do next. My trainer has always said…J.LO…this is what your body was born to do. I didnt believe him until now. My body has been wanting this for a long time. The fat is just melting off and revealing the most beautiful physique. Im beyond excited. And for the first time in my life. I am falling in love with this body. The one that I have hated for so long. There is no stopping me now. Thanks again to all my friends in bodyspace land. You guys are the best!! If I can do it anyone can.  

xo
Jill

That’s right, i just cleaned out my closet, and what a cleansing it was. I NEVER want to see those size 16 pants again. Or that 2XL top that supposedly hid my problem areas. Im sorry but when you are that big, nothing hides your problem areas. And please, don’t get me wrong…if you are reading this and you are a size 16 and you are happy….embrace it, love it. But I could never get there. I was always miserable. But I can honestly say now….I’m on my way to being healthy and lean….and no more plus size jeans!!….

wow, i didn’t mean for that to rhyme.

Ok everyone, have an awesome week.

xo
Jill

PS I never throw anything away…I always give to the Rescue Mission. The are always appreciative of donations.

Quite a few peeps have asked me about my cardio workouts, which I love…so here is some general info. If you would like deets, then send me a PM

I cannot stress enough how important it is to keep your body guessing. The minute your body knows what’s coming next. You can forget about seeing any progress. That’s why I never do the same workout 2 times in a row. Im always changing it up. Intervals, Tae Bo, Yoga. And its great cause you don’t get bored either.

Mon, Wed, and Friday’s I strength train with my trainer. After our workouts I do a quick set of intervals on the bike or the treadmill. Tues, Thursdays and Saturdays, I do 3-6 sets of intervals, and then cardio at a moderate level for 20-30 minutes. Very important, I do intense cardio sessions in the mornings. This sets my metabolism, and really taps into my fat stores. And God knows, I have enough. Im always playing with the intensity. And here is a good rule of thumb. If you can talk to the hottie next to you on the treadmill, text on your blackberry, or fiddle with your iPod, then you are not working hard enough. If you don’t feel like you are gonna puke or look like a sweaty mess when you are done. Then you still got some work to do.

Hope this helps.

Happy Saturday Y’all!

Ok, so today I got on the scale and I officially have lost 50 lbs. YAY me!!! Not only is that another huge accompllshment for me, but its also a critial point. I have been here so many times, and something happens and I go back the other way. But not this time. This time I am determined to get to my goal. I have to. I can not keep doing this to my body. Its a lot of f*** work to get this weight off. I will not fail. This time I know it will be different. And I really thing BB.Com has alot to do with it. Everyone here is so supportive, and looking at everyone else’s progress is very motivating and encouraging. I am so excited to see what my body will look like with the next 50 lbs down and gone. And will do it. Thanks again for all the continued loving comments and support. Have an awesome week everyone. And to Fat….to the nasty 50 lbs that made me so miserable in the past….we are done….dont come ’round here anymore.

 xo

Jill