goforitnicks’s BodyBlog

I am starting to wonder if I am a grinch or something. It’s getting cold and darker and the invites are waning. I have 2 more eating fests to go to and a wedding, then after that there are no more BBQs! Yes! 

I know the bigger issue is my lack of resolve but the best strategy for me right now is not to be at these events rather than rely on willpower. This weakness is quite strange though, because I used to be a champion at resolve and willpower.

Anyhoo, I am really superpumped because God has revived my faith recently. I hope you don’t mind me sharing a story non related to fitness…

Last week I lost my engagement ring at a street festival called buskerfest. It was over a period of 4 days and it was reported that 1 million people attended the event. I was devasted. I had to keep my composure because I was overseeing a large fundraising event at my church, but after that, I just broke. I spent Sunday night in bed asking God why he has allowed so much negativity in my life. Everytime I move one step fwd, I am catapulted as far back as possible. I was so down and I ate. I didn’t care. What was the point?…every time I got my body to a good size, I get sick and miss out on the gym for months at a time. I always return to the crapshoot of 124lbs and a belly full of fat. ANYHOW…

On Monday, I sent the general inquiry e-mail address an embarrasing e-mail about my ring. "Surely they would think that I am mad" I thought…but within an hour I got the reply: "We have your ring!"

 Oh my GOD! I was jumping out my socks. My ring costs upward of eight grand…you do the miracle math.

 My faith has now been renewed and I have been stronger in my eating habits this whole week because of it. I feel like I am finally back in control of my life. The physcial pain has also subsided, so I can’t wait to go to the gym when work permits.

I just thought I would share this story to let you know that God still does miracles and he cares.

Have a good long weekend everyone!

Ok, I will get it out of the way: I haven’t been doing my Operation Baby Plan as poor health and an interview for a new job have me standing still on my tracks.

Could someone’s metabolism change over the course of their life? I don’t want to jinx myself but I think mine has dramatically changed (for the better). I used to eat a grape and it would show up on my thighs,but for the past 2 months of summer frolicking and no self discipline whatsoever, I have only gained 5 lbs. Yea, some people would die over this but knowing me, it usually would have been 10-15lbs. So I am thankful! I know this revelation is also contributing to my sloth but I am thankful.

People are sadden that summer is over. I am thankful! No more bbqs! Back to structured days of cottage cheese. Since I can’t seem to turn down an invite or eat salad while the cajun shrimp passes by, I have to retreat into fall/winter. During this time, it is too cold to sit on a patio and drink, so the gym it is.

Anyhoo, I am going to attempt to work out before work this morning. Wish me luck.

Darn Tree!

The pain is back again. I have been crawling around, not being able to lift or excercise. booo. I will be seeing my doctor again today and hopefully he will recommend a specialist.

I was really looking forward to ripping this body to shreds but it seems like I am still on the "fight for basic health" platform.

Anyhoo, I am thinking of seeing a natauropatic doctor. I am not comfortable taking so much drugs. I actually have a chart of when to take what drug when. shyzer!

Anyway, I am not losing hope on Operation Baby. I will do what I can, when I can. My plan is to eat clean as much as possible and hope for the best! I really really miss the gym. Working out. Sweating. I feel so depressed not being able to squat that booty…

Anyway, it is, what it is for me. I just have to work through it.

Sometimes I feel like a small fry compared to you guys, (last man standing and all) but I need to find a way to look at my own achievements. However small they may be.

Anyhoo, peace out. I am off to wait at the doctor’s office and drool over all the new moms and their babies.

Hey all,

I am alive. I haven’t been able to come to the site, even though I think of it daily. Some of the major culprits: Nursing myself back to health, busy campaign this summer, out enjoying the sun with friends and family and one of the biggest reason is that I don’t work with a computer at all. I don’t even have a desk at work. So my time on bb.com is always on my time at home like now at 4:30 in the morning or very late at night, so since I have been ill, when I found my way home it was the bare essentials, then sleep. Anyhoo, I couldn’t stand it any longer since I was dreaming about you guys, so I decided to cut sleep short and catch up…I am also feeling a whole lot better! Yea for good health.

So for excercise I have been doing a lot of this with the hubby…

I have been enjoying long bike rides and soaking up the sun when we have it. I tried mountain biking, but after the bumps and bruises I figure it’s not for me yet.

Anyway I am going to try for another baby again next month, so I have 4 weeks to prepare. I’m calling these upcoming weeks: Operation Baby! I need to lose about 15lbs in total. (I wish I had julofthenile’s luck, 14lbs in one week?!!). Anyway, I am going to stay off supplements except for protein powder and greens powder up until week 4. I may try hydroxycut one or two days if I am really lacking in energy, but I am trying to keep my temple pure for  baby.

My goals are:

-Drink Water, water, water

-Work out at least twice a day, 3 times a week (cardio am, weights p.m). Work out 6 days in total

-Eat every 3 hrs

-Up the protein intake to 120gr/day (I think this is a good goal, any advice here is good

-Visit BB.com every day

-FOCUS!

I missed you guys, I am going to catch up on the rest of you later today! I am so pumped to find out who would be the last man standing!!!!