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After much consideration, I have decided to start taking Lipo 6. I am hoping taking this with the combination of my new diet and working out with my trainer, I will see greater results. B/c I do understand pills can’t lose the weight for me, so I have continue to put the efforts in.  Therefore, I have reformulated my diet and started tracking it on FitDay.com to make sure I am eating the right calories and not eating to many carbs &/or fat. I am taking Lipo 6 long enough to help my body push through the point I am at to get closer to my finish line.  Once I get over my point I will continue on without the Lipo 6.  I am I will only need this one bottle or at most two. Today is the first day I have taken Lipo 6. So far the energy is great, but like I said I have only taken one dose at 6am, so we will see how things go. I am excited to see what happens from here on out!!

Anywho, this is my blog for now. Thanks for reading!!

Ok. So last night was my first training session with the new guy. I have to say I am feeling amazing today. I have muscles that are sore that I have not felt in a while, so that is a good feeling for me. So far he is what I was wanting. I like that he pushes me and encourages me throughout the workout session. I can’t wait to workout again today with him. I will be working with him two hours a day six days a week (sometimes seven). I can’t wait to see how things progress from here on out. I think he will help me reach my goal weight and be in the best shape of my life. Today, I have increase energy (with no coffee so far). I may be running from energy last night, but who knows. I will see how things go.

Well, this is my blog for now!! Thanks for reading.

New Trainer: 

After much consideration I have decided to start training with a new trainer. This trainer is actually a friend of mine, so I know my best interest will be at hand as well as true dedication to me. I can’t wait to see what is in store for me. I will be working with with Billy two hours a day, six days a week. I am not scared, or worried, but I AM EXCITED!! I know I can do it on my own with the right dedication, I have a friend that comes everyday with me, but I feel a trainer will guide me and push me when he knows I can do more than what I am doing. I have seen that when you work out with a friend, if they are not feeling 100% and not giving their all we tend to do that too. Therefore, I think me working out with Billy will be my best decision. I think he will push me to go for more, make me work out harder, correctly and more effectively. I think this is a good decision, especially with the goals I am trying to obtain in the time frame I am going for.

New Goal Date:

Originally, my goal was to lose 102 pounds from March 5, 2007 through March 5, 2008. However, I have had some obstacles this year such as my ankle injury which kept me from the gym for 3.5 months, which I think will disable me from meeting my goal.  I know that my goal is still obtainable, but I want to make sure I am giving myself the right amount of time with where I stand now, so I understand that I may not reach my goal date of March 5, 2008, and I am ok with that. I plan to continue forward until I reach my goal.  I am planning to be at my goal and completely lean before I set sail on my cruise July 26, 2008. So I dont care about my goal date anymore, I am going for my goal number. That will matter most. There for I am extending my goal date until July 20, 2008. That day I plan to flood my page with progress pictures during my entire goal, but no worries I will put a few here and there.

Another thing I am planning to do each month is set a body fat goal. I am trying to decided what what a good % of body fat to lose each month will be the best number. If anyone has input regarding that, I would love to hear that. I plan to ask my trainer too.

Well, this is my blog for now. Thank you all for reading my blog. Also, thanks in advance for all comments, tips and encouragement.

Ok. This entire month my weight is standing completely still. I now have three months to drop 50lbs to make my goal. I understand at this point that may not happen, which is ok b/c in my mind I am a winner already b/c of all the fat I have taken off my body anyways.  I still do not understand where I am going wrong. Why haven’t I lost or even gained a pound the entire month, even with THANKSGIVING!! LOL! I workout 5-6 days a week. I can admit I never 100% monitor my calories but I am careful to not take in more than 1450 calories a day. I was once told to take the weight you wnat to be and add 0 to the end and that is the amount of calories you consume. Great no biggie! I know I drink enough water (like 3-4 liters a day). I am very careful with what food goes in to my mouth even when I am not detailing the calories. I have considered taking Lipo6, to help me pass this hump. Is there something more I can be doing?

Sometimes, I do wonder though if maybe I am not targeting my muscle groups in the best day. So I am curious what everyones schedule is at the gym. What days do you work what muscles? What muscles do you work together and why? I general work shoulders, abs, legs, arms, etc. on certain days. Could or should I be doing two each day so I can work them more times a week. What do you do? Why do you put them together? What is the most effective?

I know the numbers shouldn’t matter, it should matter how I feel and how I am looking but I can’t help but wonder why the number wont move when I am still busting my butt in the gym.

Anywho. I truly appreciate you taking the time to read this. I thank you all in advance for any help, advice, or directions you can help me with.

Take care!

Hey. Since my last blog I reported I was on my countdown to my goal day. Currently, my weight is still holding strong at 195, leaving me with 50 pounds to lose before March 5, 2008. I workout 5-6 days a week. I do cardio every time I am in the time 20-45 minutes, depending on the day and what I have going on. Yes, I know, I have not been doing my twoadays lately, but feel I will have to begin that again soon. I alternate each day with upper body and lower body for weights, but I do crunches daily as well. I am eating 4 meals a day and drinking whey protein 2 times a day to give me a total of 6 meals. My friend, Stacey, has joined my gym and I have to admit my workouts are feeling stronger now that I have someone there to push me when I feel I don’t want to do it. I have increased the amount of water I drink more than ever. I drink about 6 liters of water a day. My doctor even asked me on Wed why do I drink so much. LOL! When I told him I workout too, he understood more. I am really unsure of what I can be doing to break myself off this holding at my weight. I really need to find a way to push forward. I am considering a new brand of thermogenics, does anyone have any suggestions, ideas or have any idea what I can change to move forward. I would greatly appreciate the help.

Thanks!!

Ok guys. This month begins a major countdown for me. I have 4 months to go until my goal date. I am currently holding at 195lbs. I still hate mentioning my weight, but I will admit 195 is way easier to say than 247. I am grateful with how far I have come and very happy with where I am, but I am still pushing for my goal weight. I now have 4 months to lose 50 lbs. Is that even possible? I hope so! I think now it’s time to restrict myself more and up my cardio from 30mins 2x a day to cardio 45mins 2x a day and increase my workouts. I might try to take up spinning again. I try to stay as active as possible. Between work and workouts I am exhausted and have no time for anything else, which is fine b/c once I reach my goal I know I can slow it down. It will also be easier for me as I have had a year in my new found lifestyle so most things are just naturally custom.

If anyone can offer advice, tricks, knowledge, etc to me in this crunch time  I would TRULY appreciate it.

Also, I would like to thank everyone for the constant inspiration and encourage I have received thus far. Have all of you as major supporters really help, especially on days I’d rather quit. I come online read some past comments and emails and it helps me find my will and I stay strong and push harder. I have start printing my favorite quotes and comments from here and have it in my progress & diet binder I read that a lot for inspiration. It truly helps. I recommend a binder like this to anyone.

Well guys, thanks for reading. Here is to my home stretch!!

I know it has been quiet sometime since I have blog; two months to be exact. So much has gone on in my life since then, so it is time for an update, tomorrow I will blog about my new plans.

Here are some updates:

Weight: On March 5, I weighed in at 247. To date, I am now 54lbs smaller than when I started and I still have 46lbs to go. I have come far but I know I have FAR to go!
Ankle: Back to normal. Once in a while I get a little tight feeling and some pain, but its just the chipped bone in there.  In order to get the chips out it will require surgery and it is not necessary, as per my doctor, unless it really begins to annoy me, then they will operate to remove the chipped bones out.

Exercise: As most of you all know I have slacked off due to personal issues as well as time restraints. I know most of you think there is never an excuse when it comes to health, fitness and well your way of life, but I am sure you understand that fall backs do happen.  I have not done my grand twoadays in a long time, actually I do not even workout on most days. Time has been slim for me with working in real estate and starting my photography studio and trying to have a relationship in that too. Well my work schedule is finally starting to pan out. I run at least 5 days a week again. I am trying to increase that. I plan to start hitting the gym in the next few days, with a brand new trainer!! This trainer is going to be what I need. He knows where I need to be and where I want to be. However, I know he will work for me and be as hard core as what I need him to be. Also, I ended my relationship (not a bad break up but a needed one), so my relationship will not be my delay any longer.

Diet: My diet has pretty much been clean. I have had some cheats but nothing to destroy my diet. I have new meal plans created, so will be on a huge restriction very soon. It will be different from the ones before, but I think it will be ok. My biggest problem, is eating all that is required in the morning. I do not mind the 7 tiny meals a day, but meal #1 is hard to finish. I started it Sunday and its hard to shove all that food down, but I do it.. LOL!!

To My Friends: I want to thank all of my friends that expressed their concern and was here for me through my trying times lately. I really really really appreciate all the kind words, inspiration and motivation.  I am thankful to have the friends I have found on here, that truly know when you need them and how to be there for you. If I can ever repay the favor, I am totally here to do it!!

Well, this will be my blog for now. This is most of my updates now. I will soon put my meal plans up and my training schedules. My goal date is rounding and I have 46 pounds to go. So it is time to KNOCK IT OUT!!

Thanks for reading.

I know it has been a long time since I have written a blog so I thought I would write to talk about everything going on with me.

Ankle: I have done LOTS of therapy to my ankle. Lately, I have been doing cardio 2x a day. My ankle is holding up just great. I have gone jogging twice without even a splint or a brace on it and it did not hurt.  Once in a while it gets a little tender but I think it is because of the chipped bones. It is what it is though, right. I just feel so good that its healing just great and I have returned to a normal workout schedule.

Training: I have had a slow start but am picking up everyday. I haven’t seen much of a change the past week, but I know it will get there. My workouts are getting stronger everyday and harder. I push myself but try not to push myself too hard, b/c I would rather not backpedal with my injury by going to far but I do try to test the limits to see what it can do.

Diet: Sunday started a brand new diet that was created by Jason Phillips. The diet is great. Although today I woke up with a bad cold, so it is making the diet challenging as I do not want to eat at all. I had to force meal #1 down this morning, and I swear during cardio I wanted to pass out. I know its just b/c I am sick, but it will pass. Regardless, I am excited about my new diet and I really think it will help me move forward to my goal.

Well that is all for now. You should see some progress pictures posted in about a week or maybe two, depending how the changes I am making. I want to post pictures where the difference shows not just b/c I lost 5 pounds. YOU KNOW?? I want a good comparison.

Well, thank you for reading.. TOODLES!

Yesterday, I went to the gym and decided I had enough of just biking for cardio, so I decided to give the elliptical a go (although my ankle isn’t fully recovered) and I did it. I got on that baby and stayed strong for 40 whole minutes straight. My ankle held up just great and I was soooo happy. It felt so good to do some real cardio after the past 10 weeks. I watched my ankle and paid attention very closely too it, if it were to start hurting I would have stopped, but lucky for me it didn’t. That cardio session left me feeling really pumped up. After that, I decided to go do some weights and ankle exercises. I had an awesome workout and I feel great. I am headed for more today. I am feeling really good about things. I left with so much energy I went home and kept on going, cooked, cleaned the kitchen, bathrooms, did laundry and more. My energy was so high and I was so happy to with stand the cardio that I did. I have been waiting to do that kind of cardio again, b/c you all know I am a cardio junkie.. LOL!!
My workout yesterday is as follows:
Cardio:
40 minute Elliptical – Interval Training
Ankle Exercises:
1.) Ankle Pump
2.) Towel Stretches
3.) Wall Stretch
4.) Soleus Stretch
5.) Ankle range of motion
6.) Theraband
a. Dorsiflexion
b. Plantaflexion
c. Inversion
d. Eversion
7.) Heel Raises
8.) Heel/Toe Walking
9.) Toe Raises
10.) Single leg balance
11.) Ankle Weights
Weights: (I know I was kind of all over, but I was having me some fun)
1.) Dumbbell Presses (Flat) – 20lb – 2 sets of 20
2.) Incline Dumbbell Flies – 20lb – 2 sets of 20
3.) Dead lifts – 25lbs – 2 sets of 20
4.) Squats – 20lb – 2 sets of 20
5.) Calve Raises – 25lb 3 sets of 10
6.) Inclined Calve Raises – 25lbs 4 sets of 10
7.) Lunges – 10 pounds – 2 sets of 10
8.) Bent Over Row – 15lb 2 sets of 15
9.) Vertical Chess Press – 40lbs 2 sets of 10
10.) Bicep Curls – 15lbs 2 sets of 10
I think this concludes my workout last night.
Anywho… That’s all I have to say today. I am so proud of the workout for being in recovery mode, so I had to talk about it. LOL.
Thanks for reading!

I have been back in the gym for almost two weeks. Although, I know I am suppose to take it easy until I can really start therapy with the ankle, I am still trying to push it a little. I do not take it to far though. I am doing whatever I can though. But one thing I have noticed, I am not losing a lot of weight, which is no big deal. I do not want it to be like it was before and drop 50 pounds in two months. I am trying to slow it up and do it a healthier way. Also, I am trying to take it easy until I get full clearance with the ankle injury.  But I have to admit sometimes when I workout now, I panic. While I am training and things are going good, I suddenly vision my ankle breaking again or hurting it again. I can really visualize this accident and feel the pain. It’s really strange. I feel like I am not able to push myself like I once did b/c I am becoming consumed by fear.  I am not saying I want to drop out, I am not saying I am going to drop out, but I am honestly scared to really push myself sometimes. But on that same note I will not give up. I am going to keep on going and keep on building it up until it is stronger than it was before I got injured. I will not allow the injury to stop me, it might delay me but it will not stop me. I know that I am stronger than this and I know I can do it. I have a great number of people cheering me on, wanting me to pull through and keep going. But, they cannot help me. They can only motivate me. I am the only one that can do the work and get past this. I am the only one that can beat my fear until its nothing anymore. I just wish it were easier to get over. It really bothers me. One night while training, I had a great workout until I did something and I just imagined my foot hitting the floor and it twisting and breaking. I felt the pain all the way through my body and dropped to the floor. I was wearing my splint so my ankle could not have gotten injured, but I swear it felt so real. Why must I be consumed of the fear of it happening, even when I know it will not? I know the only way to get over it is to keep working through it. I really have to think though about this, why does fear consume us. Why do we fear anything? Nothing is scary if you can see through it.  The only true thing to fear is fear itself, so why do we allow ourselves to be consumed by fear?

So, for now my only update is I have lost one more pound, putting me at 198, which is a 49lbs weight loss (One more pound to go before I reach 50lbs). That is a lot. I am half way to my goal. It’s a great feeling. Some of my friends said it’s not the weight they have noticed but it’s me they have noticed that has changed. They told me I look happier and I am more confident. They say I go after more. For instance, I will walk up and talk to people make new friends. I will go flirt with that guy in the club I think is hot; before I would look and keep my distance b/c I knew I didn’t have a shot. Now I don’t care if I have a shot or not I will go chat to him, the worst that can happen is he can turn me down. I am fine with that too, b/c when they see me again at my goal weight and they notice me, I am going to have fun putting the brakes on to them. SO far though I have not gotten rejected, and that is a nice feeling.  There is this one guy I had a huge crush on and he never gave me the time a day, now he is chasing me. SO I had to ask him one day what is the difference, he said he didn’t care about the weight, but its that I am more confident, more happy and I look like I am having a blast when everyone else is bored. He said I the girl now that always has a big smile and is just glowing, he said I didn’t have that before and it wasn’t attractive. I guess I am the only one that didn’t see it, but I understand it. I was a lot more held back.  There really is a different world out there when you are happy with yourself.  This feeling is the best feeling in the world.  There is no other reason but that to keep motivated. I love the person I am. I love laughing and smiling.  I don’t care how others see me now; I just love me for what I am and what I feel. I can only go up from here if I do that myself and if I do not allow failure to be option. Once I rebuild myself, lose the fear and train even harder to be stronger than before. I will be a better version of myself in more ways than one.  That is all that really matters though, is how I feel and how I feel I look, and that is the way it should be not only for me but also for everyone.

Have to run for now. Thanks for stopping by and reading. Also, thank you in advance for those of you that leave me comments. I appreciate that. Have a great day and a great workout, if its not your off day.

Until later!!