TLC in WDM BodyBlog

Well here it is! Our much anticipated Fight the Fluff Challenge has began!! I think it kind of changed from Cut the Fluff to Fight the Fluff, because of Jules love of using as many F words describing the Challenge!! Which I gotta say, has a much Friendlier ring (friendlier….F…get it?? lol!)

The rules are simple. All participants of the Challenge, who are now known as ‘The Fluffers’, are required to post progress and goals every Friday on the titled blog of ‘Friday Fluff.’  All Fluffers are ‘required’ to respond to as many of the other Fluffers Blogs as they can, for Flufferly support and motivation for the weekend and upcoming week. Simple. Every one has different goals, but all the same time period. Individual rules may apply. hehe

The Fluffers for the Six Week Challenge include:
Me! Julofthenile, Spincycler, pixiglittrpants, lovejones, speckled6, amyrose, suzysunshine and goforitnicks,who will be joining us on week two!

Now, my goals!
Week 6 weight: 117lbs

Waist: 29 inches

Lean down to approximately 110 lbs, 27 inch waist and show ab definition! My real goal is to be able to count sections of my abs!!

Before pics:

Well…let the games begin! I am off to support my fellow Fluffers!!!

Ya, I stole that title from the bodybuilding advertisement!  Whatchu gonna do about it??! (Sounds scary….right???)

I gotta say, there is a lot of great things going on in this circle!! VT just completed his marathon, OUTSTANDING !! Risat finished 3 overall in her Tri-fitness obstacle course, AWESOME!! Jul has committed to a figure date…VUNDERFUL DAAARLIN!! Pix is going strong on her Challenge, KUDOS! Gemini is workin hard on that state competition…IMPRESSIVE!! I am really proud of everyone watching goals being set and fulfilled. BUT…I gotta admit, I’m feeling a bit left out.

I’m crossing my arms, pouting and kicking an invisible something…’But, I want a goal tooooo!!!’

The problem is I really don’t have one to work for. No big races coming up and I’m really not putting on too many miles. I have a heal spur that keeps flaring up…but I guess we’ll save all that fun for a new blog!!! LOL. No competitions, already backed out of that…regretfully.

So, I’m just gonna make one up. Its the Cut the fluff 6 week Challenge. Fluff as in the puffiness that has acquired around my abdominal region!!  And Cut as in making it CUT!!  Cut the fluff! That is it and today is day one!! Seriously, It is really about my nutrition. I eat well. The problem is, I just eat too much of well! I know what to do, just gotta do it. Practice what I preach and be consistent!! That is my challenge to myself and I am happy with that because it puts me back in the game. Even if it is a made up one!! You can join me if ya wan!!

Happy Holiday to you all and congratulations to you all!!!!

Luke, Mary, Julie, Teri, Bonnie

They say when one door closes another one opens.  On Monday I closed a sad door. Graduation was last weekend, and I decided not to do the walk (it’s THREE hours long!!), so the reality of being done wasn’t really felt. But when I watched Mary get into their truck headed toward Tennessee, for good. I felt it. Right here (pound, pound)…in the heart.

Which brings me to the question of the day.

Do you believe in fate or free will??

This conversation is hot in out house right now…and it actually started with Mary (yup, girl!).  Going back to school was a transition for me.  I had been out 10 years before I returned.  First time at a University.  In a field that is a smidz on the intimidating side.  Feeling a bit scared and a little intimidated (yup, I said that already). Then, I meet a person. Second degree. Done the University theng before, organized, prioritized, knows the ropes, warm, thoughful, funny, athletic. My girl!!

Did I seek out her friendship because I subconsciously needed support in the form of a great friend to spend time with, brainstorm with, study with…you know how smokers are just drawn to smokers…they seek them out unconsciously/consciously to supply a need or desire they have. My mind is controlling my behavior.

OR….maybe this person was a planned part of my life. Presdestined. Our friendship was not a coincidence. She is part of the plan of life? Place miracuosly in my life at just the right time to better me as a person.

I’m sure you all can relate to this. Wether it is a person, or a test of character, or what ever…it happens every day in life. What is your name for it???

That darn risat!! She’s been telling me how great these box jumps are, and I’m like…’Huhhhh??? What’s a box jump??’ So, under her advice, I just youtubed them and got some good visual! This guy starts out with one riser ….Ris, told me to do eight. So…today I go to the gym, get my risers 8 stacks high. I stop. I look…and I think. Ummmm, No. This isn’t going to work. Take off two. Aaaaahhh, much better!

I loved it! I have been wanting to incorporate some plyometic exercises into my workout but really haven’t investigated them too much. I’m ready for some changes…feeling like I have reached a bit of a plateau in my routine, time to change it up! So then….

I went to bb.com vast article forum and searced for HIIT. Found some good artiles on training. I’m going to start the HIIT on the treadmill tomorrow and I am uber (yes Mary, I said it!!) suber excited to try it!

So, what I need from you???

Your feedback on some personal great plyometic or HIIT expereinces. I want to make these a primary part of my workout for the next 8 weeks. So, I am searching now and would love to hear what works for you!!!

In other news….yes my career at IA State is done!!! Yipee!  It is official and this Saturday has been declared have lots of fun, celebrate with good friends, no holds back, no homework, no work, project free, (deep breath….) SUPER DUPER WEEKEND!!! 2 more days!!!

Ciao!!