pinkplaygirl01’s BodyBlog

Alright. So today’s mail could not have put a brighter smile on my face and more motivation in my heart. I got word that the running group I had joined 3 years ago, was going to be starting up again this Sunday, and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time for me. Granted, they have been around whether I was a member or not, but it was nearly like a confirmation that I needed to be back on my grind for my weight loss and fitness goals. When I last ran a marathon, it was my first. I did it 8 months after my daughter was born and lost 100 lbs in the process. I felt like I was in the best shape of my life, and I felt like I looked amazing. I was 20 lbs lighter than when I got pregnant! Amazing!. So today is the start of organizing my life again. Over the last month, I literally feel like I did something beyond comprehensible reason towards God, and that He’s punishing me for my wrong doings. It’s been one bad thing after another. I’ve been depressed, and lost, and half ass motivated, which has gotten me no where. The last couple of days have been better, but today topped the cake, and made me feel as though things were going to start to turn around. So even when life is against me (sort to speak), there has to be something good up the road ahead. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. Good or bad, I’ll embrace it

Oh my goodness, it’s been three days since I’ve blogged, and I was getting so used to daily submissions that I couldn’t wait to get back on here. So it’s been a week since I’ve begun the Hydroxycut Max contest and I feel pretty good, except for what happened days 6 and 7. I got sick! and for all intesive purposes I am STILL sick! So needless to say for about the last 2 days I have been taking in gallons of tea with splenda and honey and eating over salted canned soup, in an effort to try to get better. So as far as eating was concerned, I fell off the wagon. And, I also didn’t have the strength the get my butt to the gym. Thank goodness the days I missed were a rest day and a 30min. cardio walk day. Which brings us to the last day of 2008. I’m still sick, I’ve almost completely lost my voice, BUT I was back at it, and couldn’t have been happier. I want to wish everyone a happy new year, and I look forward to all the changes we will make for ourselves, today, tomorrow, and forevermore in our continued quests for the bodies we desire and the lifestyles we attain.

So I believe in one of my earlier posts that I mentioned that I was back in training for the San Diego Rock n Roll marathon in June. Anywho, today was my first long run since I started my running regiment earlier this week. I did a five miler this morning and it felt AMAZING when I was done. Running gives some type of weird inner strength, and it makes me feel so accomplished when I’m done. It also allows me to think, although most always my music is on full blast in my ear. I also had this thought when I was driving back home today, and it’s that I’m thinking if I can slim down first that midway to the marathon (about 3 months from now) that I’m gonna start trying to get more defined muscle. I don’t just do cardio like a mad woman, I also lift currently (every other day) but I think it’s all in my eating. For me it’s soo.. hard to find an even balance. As most people know, carbs are important when you’re a runner. When your trying to define and get ripped like bodybuilding and fitness protein is the deal-maker. So, I for myself would say that I know I don’t have "clean" eating but it is "healthy", balanced and portion controlled. I try to have a protein, a lil fat, and a carb at every mini meal that I have throughout the day, and I eat roughly every 2-3 hours. I think I’m gonna try this plan out for a couple of weeks (Rome wasn’t built in a day) and see how I fare with it. If I start seeing some results I’ll stick with it. If I’m not seeing what I want, it just may be time to switch over to a completely "clean" eating plan, and maybe have my cheat day be a high carb day AND schedule it the day before I do a long run, to give me that boost that I need. AAAHHH… thinking about this drives me crazy. Oh well, I’m glad I’m focused on getting my sh*t together. It’s almost getting back to second nature status (this going to the gym thing) I fein for it. The true test will be when I’m off break, and return back to school. School adds extra stress and my schedule is mad hectic. Therefore, knowing this means MASSIVE time management. Where’s my calendar? I need to find it or go buy a new one so I can pencil in, well actually pen in my workouts, my classes, study time, work, mommy time, and down time (so never happens), and keep the ball rolling forward. As always I’ll continue blogging, continue working hard, keeping the faith, and striving to bring sexy back into my life. Until then, hasta luego!

So…Christmas has come and gone, and I’m happy to say that I survived it. I had my little cheat day for the week, and it made me happy, but I’m very ready to get started on my workout later this morning and get back to my "better" eating. I realized yesterday (Christmas Day) when I was running that I’ve reached back into training mode. I can taste that marathon in June, I want to desperately get back into my smaller clothes, and say goodbye to the ones I have currently, and I want to look like I did before I had my daughter. Its amazing what motivation can do to a person, and its a wonder what the desire to change can make you fein for and come to the realization that you deserve better.

Alright. Christmas Eve, Christmas is upon us in t minus something hours, and I’m pretty pumped about how the day went. I got my butt up this morning went to the gym for a cool 2 hours and felt great when I left, except for this killer blister on my right foot (I really need new running shoes). Anyways, I did my 3 miles, and worked on my arms and abs. I’m not too sore, and had a very productive diet day as well. All in all, nothing really to comment too much about, but this blogging business helps keep me accountable and focused. To whomeva may read this post, have a very happy holiday, keep your eyes on your desires and dreams, and always know that if you stand for nothing you’ll fall for anything, and anything worth wanting takes hard work or else everyone would do it. Much love

As Christmas approaches I feel as though this will be my first real test to my dedication towards making a change for myself. I know that I won’t be able to completely restrict myself to all the goodies that will be in front of me, but to exercise so gosh darn self and portion control si the mission! The gym has been going amazingly. Today I will go run my 6 miles, yesterday was my day off. Marathon training is NOT fun, I repeat NOT fun while you’re going through it. To also come to the realization that I’m just plain crazy to want to DO another marathon and pay $85 to do so just baffles me sometimes, but finishing is when it’s most rewarding. I’ll post later. Happy holidays!

So, I didn’t post yesterday, which compeltely threw myself for a loop. I completely meant to, but got so tired last night that the computer was the last thing on my mind, and my bed and covers were calling to me. So yesterday at the gym went well. I did 3 miles, and did some weights for my back, and really targeted in on these abs (or soon to be abs once I can see them again). Today was strictly cardio day. 3 miles again, and 45min. on the treadmill. I’m really hoping that these cardio blasts whip me into shape and start me losing some serious weight. I’m always excited to go, miserable when I’m there, and ecstatic when I leave with the tightness, and the soreness. Let’s me know that I’m getting something done while I’m there. Tomorrow will be a running and legs weight day, coupled with some yoga pulse (killer class) but it REALLY does the job. I’ll be back tomorrow. =o)

So, I couldn’t sleep which has become a norm for me, and I was cruising the Bodybuilding website. I scammed across this transformation contest for Hydroxycut Max. As if hit in the head by God himself, I felt this was exactly the motivation that I needed to get my a$$ back in the gym consistently, and stop making excuses for myself, and here I am. I’ve had this profile of mine for well over a year and have NEVER done so much as even uploaded my picture. So FINALLY I’ve done that, I’ve managed to get a couple of friends, and I’m motivated like no other to get this stubborn weight off of me, and be a hot mom! Cute in the face, and too big in the waist is not bringing sexy back. I’ll post after I make it to the gym this morning. I think managing this blog on a daily basis will definately help me stay on track and really truly be accountable for my actions or lack there of, with everybody feeling free to watch.

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