tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830133288119790962024-02-19T18:47:34.133-08:00My Little Journey: CrossFit to Physique Competitor I'm changing my fitness goals and hitting the globo gym. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711759100999725816noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483013328811979096.post-51977681084852733482013-06-23T16:45:00.000-07:002013-06-23T16:45:17.306-07:00Total Mind F*ck!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Ok so I wasn't going to post anymore( except my routine which is not cooperating...ugh) but the days right after this comp were crazy and I would be selling myself short if I didn't document a bit about them. After dieting way down, rarely taking in sodium, and then finally dehydrating my massive self down into a weight in the 130's, my body was nearly in shock after stuffing it full of crap food right after. I actually woke up with a swollen face and eyes for a few days from all the salt. I could tell by the way I felt I was storing every little calorie I shoved in. I STILL AM LOL!!! I was so sluggish and I didn't even feel like me. I am still a swollen mess!!! It's ok though. I had a blast and it made vacation at the beach way awesome. I mean after all that I went through, I deserved to let loose and believe me.... the flood gates opened with a vengeance and for 5 days I drove my diet right off the cliff:<br />
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No one warns you that hey, after you compete you will gain about 15 lbs in 48 hours. I mean you can tell me it is mostly water weight all you want but it doesn't mean it won't fuck with my mind anyways. Think about that for a sec....it takes people years to gain that much weight and boom!.... I woke up that much heavier in 2 days. I was 151 lbs in three. Luckily I am a pretty confident person and I am right enough in the mind to keep telling myself that the weight gain is healthy and I need it to reach the goals I have for next season. Still, it totally messed with me and I had to keep repeating to myself over and over that it was ok. So just a warning, something like this is not for everyone....no doubt. If you decide to do it, come armed with a clean bill of health and a ego big enough to handle some major body image issues. Now that I have done it and gone through all the changes, I can't wait to spend the off season making globo GAINZ and going for it again!!! Competing and watching your body change so dramatically is a blast!!! Gettin tubby growing legzzzzz!!! :) wooooohooooo!!!!!<br />
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Sooooo, I have been on a paleo style diet plus my natural PB, steel cut oats and protein powder since getting back from vacation. I eat every three hours. I feel great. I have been shoveling in carbs after working out like a boss. I MEAN SHOVELING!!! One of my leg days per week is only 3 rep sets.....GROWING!! Then another leg day with higher reps super sets out the ass. I still have my other isolated days of around 25 rep super sets ending with a 100 rep set. I am starting back at CrossFit at least twice a week when my kid gets back from nationals. I cut my cardio way back which is making me pack on some fat but I am ok with that. Greg came with me for legs the other day and didn't even make it halfway through without having to stop and try not to puke. Conditioning is crucial with the way I roll ....THANK YOU CF FOR THAT!!! I was killin it!! <br />
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I can't wait to do it all over again!! Thanks for everything the past few months! I will get back at ya soon with some epic progress!! :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711759100999725816noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483013328811979096.post-16030833768089647722013-06-11T20:20:00.001-07:002013-06-12T04:29:25.535-07:00It Came, It Went, I CONQUERED!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMOrSfxIhH0utoyztdHPdmjGo9cb60yAPG9keu4yf6VpqMnx_spSaLnyXmzNrJs0VDyL9h3JSuXMQaIeRNBTRmEJliTnx3JEC5TUoaqumHYffEzAJGsOitNGl6Rmin5euIry1dpxLkVk/s640/blogger-image--91523389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMOrSfxIhH0utoyztdHPdmjGo9cb60yAPG9keu4yf6VpqMnx_spSaLnyXmzNrJs0VDyL9h3JSuXMQaIeRNBTRmEJliTnx3JEC5TUoaqumHYffEzAJGsOitNGl6Rmin5euIry1dpxLkVk/s640/blogger-image--91523389.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div> I can't believe it's over. Those last few days were full of surprises that I can probably never fully explain. A ton of tanning, sauna, and Sweet Sweat covered cardio. You'd think I was hunkered down starving and lifting, meanwhile right before competition I was full of waffles and pie filling with a side of salted Gatorade. It was crazy awesome and I enjoyed every bedazzled, thirsty, and exhausted Reese's cup eating minute of it. <div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixETDlcrS58YFXsjEWyNbfRDkxHUSSM5sag5O_MKr037A2i8g90VJZ6DI25DKXTYx-K-zFKdr2lB1ycMfemCfAYXwBmyqW-FEVuSVWu181sVLUmLImxF8t1QJIMp_m5C-6omq6fjDIVhI/s640/blogger-image-655561557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixETDlcrS58YFXsjEWyNbfRDkxHUSSM5sag5O_MKr037A2i8g90VJZ6DI25DKXTYx-K-zFKdr2lB1ycMfemCfAYXwBmyqW-FEVuSVWu181sVLUmLImxF8t1QJIMp_m5C-6omq6fjDIVhI/s640/blogger-image-655561557.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H_V75bW7uY1I7ooiYoLvZUQzGPGsPfyQlzMWuCKQBKB8gGGsYgp7WQslwUUx5H1_6LCKhgFlx1OqN3k4WgUjm5iVxzbM5Wxlnn0aAoUhrmDO01VGl3fnMieccG_Pz5euyMpTXKhd1cQ/s640/blogger-image-710179820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H_V75bW7uY1I7ooiYoLvZUQzGPGsPfyQlzMWuCKQBKB8gGGsYgp7WQslwUUx5H1_6LCKhgFlx1OqN3k4WgUjm5iVxzbM5Wxlnn0aAoUhrmDO01VGl3fnMieccG_Pz5euyMpTXKhd1cQ/s640/blogger-image-710179820.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> When I checked in Friday night I was thrilled to see that there was only one class of physique girls instead of short and tall classes. You see this meant that my little dream was going to come true of being on stage at the same time as my Amber, and I couldn't of been happier about that. We stayed up all night shoveling down sugar and carbs and finishing up our tans. Make up was at 5:15, waffles were at 6am and check in was by 8 at the convention center. The morning show was the posing portion. I went out with the first group of girls and Amber with the second. When we all lined up and they started first call out my dream of just being on stage at the same time blew up into something I couldn't have ever dreamed up myself.... THEY CALLED ME OUT THIRD AND AMBER OUT FOURTH!!!! SO THERE WE WERE SIDE BY SIDE JUST THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!!!!!!!! Just like it was day in and day out the past 3 years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAY4x4HwJo0g2JY__DnT871t1RC7rd1uDf3idoqTOxnJyyqEu8hjsm2A4CY49FnuhdHipkWQFh9G0DFD2NckUUPDApEhsYBXJ2TVjElhAjWZReX2D2PrWUILnOXCWNQj9aC-MUr54qR1U/s640/blogger-image-1039686294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAY4x4HwJo0g2JY__DnT871t1RC7rd1uDf3idoqTOxnJyyqEu8hjsm2A4CY49FnuhdHipkWQFh9G0DFD2NckUUPDApEhsYBXJ2TVjElhAjWZReX2D2PrWUILnOXCWNQj9aC-MUr54qR1U/s640/blogger-image-1039686294.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Pose after pose and minute after minute ticked by AND THERE WE WERE BRIGHT AS EVER full of love, trying not to start crying because we were so happy to be next to one another. God and Norm were shining down on us that morning. It couldn't have been more perfect and I was, right then, the happiest girl in the world. No doubt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaxA6nCLwHrkORYoi_uHsXjt2EyMgaxEfCRCeGjnkacSK5VmQBMIJ4ST9dtrkEhUsd7oS56aDYNfJsU4GLe1AyH-p5AfKiOYbjftd9N3gzTn82_b_qhAvkBBWVxV1A204lV0K-jOpJiE/s640/blogger-image-298211705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaxA6nCLwHrkORYoi_uHsXjt2EyMgaxEfCRCeGjnkacSK5VmQBMIJ4ST9dtrkEhUsd7oS56aDYNfJsU4GLe1AyH-p5AfKiOYbjftd9N3gzTn82_b_qhAvkBBWVxV1A204lV0K-jOpJiE/s640/blogger-image-298211705.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> It was a long exhausting wait to the night show. It went great though. We all killed our routines and looked God damn gorgeous. We stunk to high heaven and our tans were turning green. My girls brought home some pretty impressive hardware and I was glowing with pride. We finally finished around midnight. Whew! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNZJtCwl1hleQqyQT_zjlL8ccTtRnrK0GyRiJsTdirRoTet_Z-E5Um-zg1-dL3OrKoWA4HoosmI_mXwxnNPdu71uaOoOnDTcAVnMHNUnxqBadxtmJi4GZz7ZRmHHzytY9YRflfQgK5GE/s640/blogger-image-1970561366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNZJtCwl1hleQqyQT_zjlL8ccTtRnrK0GyRiJsTdirRoTet_Z-E5Um-zg1-dL3OrKoWA4HoosmI_mXwxnNPdu71uaOoOnDTcAVnMHNUnxqBadxtmJi4GZz7ZRmHHzytY9YRflfQgK5GE/s640/blogger-image-1970561366.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNZJtCwl1hleQqyQT_zjlL8ccTtRnrK0GyRiJsTdirRoTet_Z-E5Um-zg1-dL3OrKoWA4HoosmI_mXwxnNPdu71uaOoOnDTcAVnMHNUnxqBadxtmJi4GZz7ZRmHHzytY9YRflfQgK5GE/s640/blogger-image-1970561366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQbbGbSpGhn-GcgSAH7XKuJu3HVwjmzVG5HZ__KkXfMcZJwh9h_4fsCpyzCIX7cL-I3vF0eUcX51j9yI1e_-eekxEsTSXSB3dY_iW2T1C3OVY8A3EVFdWQeFtc9HNwT-JNTG1UPRWCTw/s640/blogger-image--873168073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQbbGbSpGhn-GcgSAH7XKuJu3HVwjmzVG5HZ__KkXfMcZJwh9h_4fsCpyzCIX7cL-I3vF0eUcX51j9yI1e_-eekxEsTSXSB3dY_iW2T1C3OVY8A3EVFdWQeFtc9HNwT-JNTG1UPRWCTw/s640/blogger-image--873168073.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Honestly this experience was way more fun then I ever thought it would be. I wasn't stressed at the show and being up on stage was fun as hell. It was all just weird and crazy enough to make me do it all over again!!! The people watching back stage was beyond stellar and I was entertained to the max! Orange crazy people everywhere!!!! It was awesome!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjp2mizpYfP1gwN3vQcj8U39MX_V3YdiwCcB9xU1eyxKSKZV3IllJW6ItPYX5ws_10pPtOABgPsBhvSj6vbLZB1GpehYSnECClVf7HlQXoXLPABpHxvwxvxLFASp_2NuyVLtMtd4Z4Z2I/s640/blogger-image--858143307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjp2mizpYfP1gwN3vQcj8U39MX_V3YdiwCcB9xU1eyxKSKZV3IllJW6ItPYX5ws_10pPtOABgPsBhvSj6vbLZB1GpehYSnECClVf7HlQXoXLPABpHxvwxvxLFASp_2NuyVLtMtd4Z4Z2I/s640/blogger-image--858143307.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Staying at the beach to relax after all this was definitely the right call. I've manage to rest and eat everything fried and chocolate covered from Southport to the end of Oak Island. I've already gained quite a few pounds and I'm ready to head back home and begin OPERATION GROW SOME LEGS AND ASS!!! Woooohoooooo!!!!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Positives: A awesome photo shoot and everything competition!! A great vacation with my man and FOOD FOOD FOOD EPICNESS!!!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Negatives: Amber left for Washington state. I'm so sad. </div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpCNHCwConlpj7aYJPtlwRVbbfHnVYKHAqFSL5Gi7FX5vCf3KItaA9Ayb3U9LiOvB2qLTVed2KQF1LsrnG3XMAKwYe65_wKw9BnDcgRq6X6MB005QQwS6MQfgZsp4DljRXgB1JdUsHwA/s640/blogger-image-1044921555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpCNHCwConlpj7aYJPtlwRVbbfHnVYKHAqFSL5Gi7FX5vCf3KItaA9Ayb3U9LiOvB2qLTVed2KQF1LsrnG3XMAKwYe65_wKw9BnDcgRq6X6MB005QQwS6MQfgZsp4DljRXgB1JdUsHwA/s640/blogger-image-1044921555.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> If you've been thinking about something, stop thinking and please just do it. I'm so glad I did. I have been thinking about my dad a ton this past week. I think it's because I know he would be super proud of me. Thanks for reading my blog. Thanks for all the kind words and messages of support and encouragement. I hope to post my routine when I get back home. Have a great week and get after it!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNToKu0nylwh4ISsusDqQdHnTKi2ZrbHe-MKAnhNISK_GUaLJFHuf6M4HXztaq1Wx-yyJBXZnP8l0aOJgPJDwZ_8fUflXNOo1FKCEylDk-oS-XdOGt6dURphAoZKmJCbzw1ut_2RUF5i8/s640/blogger-image-2060273862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br> <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></a></div><br></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711759100999725816noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483013328811979096.post-1214584500104822152013-06-09T13:42:00.001-07:002013-06-09T13:44:58.011-07:00We made it!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFjLWDAkKmLtmW5nENiEElZPmQHYHfkkQtyk-WsWdT5ZJ1APQ36MAfxidnoPllqZKH0hOM2VaNFSVD8yqC2HFt0lgPJeKkOUq3pp0v7UCS1ydumEjQe0XCBVNNFeEJ-rleBhAqepZjN8/s640/blogger-image-1961057321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFjLWDAkKmLtmW5nENiEElZPmQHYHfkkQtyk-WsWdT5ZJ1APQ36MAfxidnoPllqZKH0hOM2VaNFSVD8yqC2HFt0lgPJeKkOUq3pp0v7UCS1ydumEjQe0XCBVNNFeEJ-rleBhAqepZjN8/s640/blogger-image-1961057321.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div><br></div><div> This experience was way more amazing then I ever could have imagined ( and weird and crazy but super fun). We had a blast!! I wanna thank everyone for the overwhelming outpouring of support. You guys fucking rock!!! I'm staying at the beach for a few to eat, eat, eat and relax. I know I usually post on Sundays but competition went past midnight and Friday I didn't sleep sooooo I need some time to gather my thoughts and go through some pics. 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I can't believe it is 5 days away!!! What a cool experience full of twists and turns, big surprises, and even a few little setbacks that I had to plow through. It's Sunday morning at 6am and I'm in my living room bundled up in sweats, covered in Sweet Sweat, stepping away. I can't believe how far I've come!! I can't believe how far my friends Amber and Anne have come!! I cant believe how much I've learned!! It's incredible to me how much our bodies can change in only a few weeks. Its getting tough though....Between the driving, the workouts, sauna, tanning, food prep, and posing its all taking up so much of my day and I can't wait till Saturday!!!! Time to mentally prepare to be thirsty....very, very, very thirsty and CRANKIER then ever!!<br />
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Looking forward to a great day today full of water, mountain climbers and a photo shoot that my friends and I set up at the Fit Factory. I know it's gonna be fun. PROFILE PICS GALORE BABY!!! Im also looking forward to a few days of rest at the beach with my husband as soon as the comp is over. He works so much and I go to bed so early now that we don't get to hang, so I am excited. Kid at at grandmas house.... Wooohooooo!!! ( I just heard Barry White singing in my head while I wrote that! Haha). </div>
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Positives: Training and posing is going good. My coach is so energetic, positive and supportive, so, he just radiates excitement and its contagious and awesome. I am beyond pleased with myself, especially for a first show!! The sauna isn't as bad as I thought however I'm not dehydrated yet so I am sure I will be on suicide watch by Wednesday. Yay. My kid is all registered for Youth USAW Nationals for Olympic weightlifting. It's all the way in Kansas or some shit. She goes on the 25 th of this month and we get to visit with our besties while out that way. We are both super excited for that. In fact those plans are helping to keep me sane. Emma is trying to start her own blog about her training so look for that soon. It should be pretty cool. <br />
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All I can say is if you have been thinking about training for something, DO IT!! I mean, you totally can. A 5K, mud run, marathon, climbing a mountain, qualifying for the CrossFit games, a freakin Ironman, whatever it is you totally should. You probably already do way harder stuff every day then training for whatever competition is in the back of your mind anyway. I mean anyone can be a mom, spouse, or employee but it's fucking way hard and exhausting to be a rock star at them. I'm sure most of you have <br />
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I have two weeks left before I'm even on that stage and it has already been a incredible experience. The only thing I would've regretted is not going for it. Beautiful big muscles aside, I have accomplished so much more on the inside from this. I am beaming with pride because I chose something and for weeks and weeks I stuck with it no matter what. A grueling diet and training schedule, posing that scared the shit out of me, a hurting sore body, and damn routines, all while starving and keeping up with my regular responsibilities. <br />
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The confidence I have gained from this is incredible. The discipline and responsibility I've shown has trickled down into other portions of my life and I am way better for it. I know I can do whatever the hell I put my mind too and that my friends is PRICELESS. If I come in first or last, it doesn't matter because I literally feel like I can conquer the world. Goals are awesome, reaching them makes you feel even more awesome, so please go after yours. You WILL NOT regret it. </div>
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Positives: I'm doing nothing but sleeping, training and eating at this point. I'm mentally preparing for it to get really tough in these final days. I know "The Call" is coming and things are about to get real tight. I'm excited to see what happens to my body in this final stretch. It's going to be hard but worth it. Countdown to candy and the beach: 12 DAYS AND A WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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The addict in me is already worried about my next fix. I am crazy. Researching nutrition and other things to help me reach new goals. My first competition is in 20 days and I already can't wait to start training for the next round. I hope to get stronger over the next few months on a caveman diet. From what I have been reading though it would be beneficial for me to keep something like oats at least in the mornings for training purposes. I think that may be crucial in getting some proper carbs to grow some more legs. Otherwise I could probably just get away with root veggies and dense greens instead of things like rice. I would obviously keep my yummy protein powders but may look for something more natural. I will not rid myself of peanut butter. It's not paleo but I don't care. The Fit Factory is certainly in my future plans and a CrossFit gym. I know I will probably want to WOD a time or two a week because I really do enjoy it too. <br />
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I am excited and relaxed about competition. It's nothing to stress over, again, this is a hobby and should be fun. Especially now that my body has gone above and beyond my wildest expectations. I can't believe that washboard is mine!! So cool!!! In fact I am so lean I got hooked up with unlimited greens and other treats!! ( I bet I just jinxed myself LOL) I feel great and I can't wait!! I am looking beyond WIERD now. It's cool but even if it was possible to keep this up I wouldn't. I caught my husband grabbing my shoulders the other day with a WTF look on his face!! PRICELESS!!! Now three or four weeks ago, that would be a different story because it would be great to look like that all the time but this is crazy!! It's tooooo much and people stare and even run into displays at Walmart when they see me. I can't go into Food Lion without a bunch of ridiculous comments. It is awesome and I can't wait to walk through Target tomorrow with Amber. People will be tripping and whispering around every corner...now that's entertainment. <3 it! <br />
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I used to give my dad a Mother's Day Card every year. I knew it meant so much to him. For most of my life it was just me and him and he was my mom, my dad, my best friend and always my biggest fan. Even as life changed throughout the years we always stayed so incredibly close. When I moved to NC so did he. We had it like that. Always there for each other no matter what. He was that constant I had in my life that was so very comforting. I wish I could hear him tell me how beautiful I am or give me a hug like he did every single day. I want to hear him laugh so bad I would give anything. I miss him terribly. That brings us to how this all started...<br />
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Right before my dad got sick I was already unsatisfied with my training and eating habits. I was just stagnant. I knew I wanted a change. By the time he was in the hospital I was eating like shit everyday and rarely getting to any gym at all. When he passed, I had two choices to make, 1: take all my new found free time and feel sorry for myself or 2: pick something to conquer and make him proud. I chose the latter... Thank God because between him and then all my close friends moving ( Thanks Army- The Voice) I could of ended up in a bad way. Instead, I had this training and diet to focus on and I am so thankful. I threw myself right into the deep end. It has helped me tremendously on so many levels. I am really enjoying it and I feel better about myself then I ever have. Plus Thelma and Louise are in full effect for one last go around on NC turf! ;)<br />
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I had no idea I would make it as far as I have. I remember my first blog post and I said to myself " Oh fuck, I better pray I can even make enough progress to get on that stage at all." I can get on that stage and be proud. For years I found myself comparing my body to others. Something of mine was never good enough. Recently that has all changed. I had an "Aha" moment while practicing posing on stage. I realize that there will always be a girl with bigger more defined muscles, less body fat or a have a heavier clean and jerk or a faster Fran. That white board or that girls big blingged out round ass doesn't define how I should feel about myself. When I was on stage all alone posing in front of people I realized none of that mattered. It didn't matter because it's not about them. It's about me being the best I can be at what I am doing at that moment. SO I FEEL GREAT!! I LOVED being up there posing in front of everyone, little legs and all because they have come so far!! I felt confident and I was smiling ear to ear!! It was fun and that is what it is all about!! So looking back I have learned that my progress and having a good time is all that matters. I set out to do something and I am well on my way. Some little stupid cheap ass trophy isn't why I am doing this. I am doing it for the journey ( and of course the profile pictures DUH.). I can't wait to be up on stage all brown and weird with my girls!! :)<br />
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Look we aren't perfect. I eat way to much powdered peanut butter and jello. I still have delicious almond milk. I didn't do enough cardio yesterday. I'm not down on myself about it. It's ok. I work my ass off. This is all a hobby and it should be fun not torture. If powdered peanut butter makes it not torture, so be it. I am reaching my goals, growing and making wonderful progress...soooooo chalk up a WIN!! <br />
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Negatives of the week: THE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER I HAVE CONSUMED. I wanted to put that in the positives but I probably shouldn't. I guess it didn't help matters that my monthly visitor is here. You would think a reward for training this hard and not eating that much would be no period, but NOPE. Anyway, 4: 45 am comes early but in a weird way I like it. It makes me feel super accomplished and focused to be knocking out a training session before the rest of the world even thinks about starting their day.<br />
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Positives: All my training was great. Working out to look MY best is FANTASTIC! It feels right( for now anyway, you never know what I will do next). I slept in till 6 today and my husband gave me a massage. This last posing clinic was incredibly insightful. I just want June 8th to get here!! I can't wait to get back to Paleo. Packing and preparing has become easy and fast. Going caveman again will be very enjoyable. All the messages I have been getting from here to Afghanistan are awesome. I am so happy I have inspired others to go after it. I hope it makes them as I happy as it does me. :)<br />
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I know, I know, it's hard to take in all this awesomeness at once!! You totally thought I was gonna make you wait!!! You all have hung in there for so many weeks it was time to unleash a bit of my masterpieces!! You are gonna have to wait to see the actual routine though, which btw, IS HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!! I'm not sporting this ridiculous gear until I'm all painted brown either. DUH. WOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!<br />
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Negatives of the week: Cardio. Also mountain climbers. Those things blow after a few minutes tick by. I also pee my pants after a few consecutive minutes of jump roping which isn't the nicest feeling. Some of my yummy extras like almond milk and my apple were taken away this week. Boo but yay at the same time cause I am ready to get this show on the road!! This thing would be so much more simple if only lifting was involved!!! <br />
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I am absolutely killing it when I work out and my body has continued to change. I even scared myself at the globo when I caught a glimpse of me in a mirror. It's getting pretty weird now with all the muscles on top of muscles and giant veins popping out EVERYWHERE. I feel so tiny and skinny at home and then when I work out super hard I I feel like The Thing from The Fantastic Four. <br />
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So I witnessed something that absolutely warmed my heart when I was leaving CrossFit one morning. A new girl came in with her very new baby. I could tell she had some CF experience by the way she rocked those booty shorts and knee socks. The workout had 400m sprints with rest in between. Her baby is so new that feeding time is probably still nearly constant. That didn't stop her from showing up to class and trying her best no matter what. She would run out for a sprint come back in and pick up her crying baby and go off to the side to breast feed during her rest on the clock!!!! When it was time to go she went and came right back in and did it again!! It was FUCKING EPIC!!! NOOOOOOOOOO EXCUSES PEOPLE!!!! She reminded me of when I used to throw my Emma in a seat on the back of my bike and go for miles and miles with nothing but an extra bottle and a diaper tucked in next to her. I LOVE IT!!!!!<br />
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Positives: SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! Our photo shoot is all booked. My routine is lookin good. I had a total rest day Saturday with my friends and we got massages and coffee talk time. We also have been able to meet up more then ever to train together and that is always a plus! :) Today I saw some wonderful people at WOD In The Park and it was very nice. I love things that encourage the whole community to come out and get active with their kids. It's so important. Biggest positive is I'm not hungry this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a ton of energy, maybe too much....Thanks Synedrex- The Voice. <br />
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If you are looking for rainbows, unicorns, puppies and pure diet inspiration, turn back now and tune in next Sunday. It's been tough this week. I'm cranky, really cranky. This is hard, really hard. When I am in the gym I feel unstoppable and I train like a fucking super hero but by 2 pm I am toast. Exhausted, hungry and using what little strength I have left to not lose my cool all week long has been a challenge. I'm not saying I haven't had some fantastic moments the past seven days, I'm just saying this week has been pretty rough and mentally I feel wrecked. I am just tired of feeling unsatisfied and it would be nice to go a day without feeling my blood sugar crash and burn in the afternoon after crazy training sessions in the morning. Then I am stuck trying to recover from that the rest of the evening. EXHAUSTED!!!! HUNGRY!!!! CRAVING HEAVY, WARM, DELICIOUS, COMFY FUEL, no doubt. I CAN"T WAIT TO EAT WITH MY FAMILY AGAIN!!!!<br />
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It hasn't been all bad though, my body has continued to change and training is going great. I am touching myself more then ever and I feel AMAZING!!! My underwear are falling off and I am back in my size 2 Lulu speed shorts. My husband said I am so skinny it looks like my feet are growing!!! He also suggested that I am so little I may need to be in the figure category ;) AHHHHHHH!!! LOL!! My suits came and they are GORGEOUS!! I fear my prejudging suit may be a bit over the top with the metallic snake skin print but, hey, that sounds about right for me.<br />
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OK, OK, SOOOOO...I'm just human and I know these bad feelings and grumpiness will pass. I just needed to get it off my chest I guess. I am very thankful and proud of my accomplishments so far. Life changing goals like this aren't easy but they are so worth it. So far this journey has been an incredible growing experience and I am stronger then ever on so many levels. Especially mentally. I think about my life and I glow because I feel so incredibly blessed. The things I've lived through and the drastic changes I have made over the years are freaking awesome and looking back I can't believe I am here. It really is incredible. This all goes back to a post I wrote weeks ago... Anyone can change, It all starts with a decision, then a commitment to that decision, dedication along with consistency and perseverance. Perseverance is where your character comes in and you really get to shine after everyone has stopped paying attention and you are behind closed doors. That's when sticking with it really counts. I mean I didn't stop drinking a fifth and a half a day and then immediately go to the CrossFit games the next week or take care of my dad with Alzheimer disease ...it took time, hard work and a lot of growth to be able to handle things like that, especially while no one was looking. Sometimes you are forced into that growth, sometimes it's a choice.<br />
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I committed my life to change, there were bumps along the way, and it didn't happen overnight but as the days went by, things got better and better and I became happier and happier with myself. Just like this week, it's not going that great but I know if I stick with it the rewards will be sweet. I guess I am writing all this crap because I really needed to hear it myself. A friendly little reminder for me to not be a total vag. It's good to take on change that is very challenging and scares the shit out of you once in a while. That stage scares the shit out of me but I CAN'T WAIT TO CONQUER IT!!! Bling bling!!! <br />
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Negatives of the week: The whole first paragraph DUH. Also I had a latte and a couple squares of organic dark chocolate ( I wanted to put that in the positives but since it is "cheating" I guess it should go here, blah).<br />
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Positives: Everything else. I LOVE TRAINING!!! I may be grumpy and starving in the afternoons but I am hanging in and enjoying the experience. I may need to consider setting aside a cat nap time during the day even if I don't actually sleep. A few quiet minutes to rest and reboot could be very helpful. Also I took a TOTAL rest day today and even though it is my usually miserable super low carb/cal day I feel great. Maybe I really needed that! :) AND MY SUITS ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! HALF WAY!!!!!!! JUNE 8TH!!!!<br />
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I am thankful for this blog, it helps keep me motivated and I am so glad I have all this documented to look back on. Thank you guys for reading!!! Have a great week!!!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711759100999725816noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483013328811979096.post-2307650663126263582013-04-14T16:08:00.001-07:002013-04-14T16:19:06.610-07:00CrossFit Made My Week!! Believe it or not it totally did. I AM STRONGER!! I actually took class with the regulars instead of just a friend or two and I followed what was written on the board. I also did a long amrap and row with my training partner before class started. I even made it in today and had a great time with coach Anne and Amber. It was awesome. Weaknesses that I had before I left for my globo gym goals were no longer there. Pistols came one right after the other. Handstand push ups were done without fail. Toe to bars and pull ups were just flowing in sets of ten unbroken over and over again. Sets of 20 wallballs and kettle bell swings unbroken were not devastatingly hard. My 95 lb cleans felt like 65 lbs did a few months ago. Working up to a 120lb snatch was easy and only took a few short minutes. I couldn't believe it. I just kept going and going and going with a huge smile on my face. It was great!!<br />
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This was all confirmation that my decision to be more open minded about fitness was right for me. I was lacking strength in many areas and became stagnant and bored. The pr's weren't coming and the constant metcons or heavy olympic lifts were not doing anything for me at that point. My joints ached and it took me a year and a half to warm up. All the "functional movements" of CrossFit was not enough for me to keep getting better and I lost interest. The isolated exercises I began doing ( yes some on the machines) have obviously made me stronger for much of what CF throws my way. I realize now how deficient my hamstrings, back and sections of my shoulders were. They were very underdeveloped and it showed. The wonderful difference from this week and 4 months ago is nearly unbelievable in those areas. I guess it's just not all for looks after all. ;)<br />
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I'm not saying all CrossFitters should go train for a bodybuilding comp. That would be fucking crazy. I'm just saying don't knock the globo so much. Some of us enjoy it and benefit from it. It's been around for freakin ever. I'm not a doctor or some fancy fitness expert I'm just speaking from my current experience. Maybe if you devoted just a little time here and there to some isolated stuff you would up your CF game. I'd bet money you would. I do still believe in ELIPTICAL=FAIL, OVERHEAD SQUAT=WIN....I'm not that far gone. BAHAHAHAHAH! I can't bare to get on that thing still!!! HAHA!! ;) It's to bad my CF kool aid drunk took so long to wear off though, I may of checked my ego and had a open mind about other types of training much sooner if it did. I do know that as soon as my competition is over I am going to try all different types of classes and activities and squeeze in CrossFit as well BECAUSE IT IS AWESOME!! DUH!! Do expect to catch me the majority of my time down at the regular old gym though. I feel to good to not keep it up! It's gonna be fantastic!!<br />
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Positives of the week: Everything else!!! THE WEATHER IS INCREDIBLE!!! I had a great week and I'm ready to hit it hard tomorrow!! Feeling great!!! SEVEN WEEKS TO GO!!!!! :)<br />
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Have a wonderful,productive week and try something new!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711759100999725816noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483013328811979096.post-91119420220161680492013-04-07T13:01:00.000-07:002013-04-07T13:01:27.467-07:00I TOUCH MYSELF!!!!!!! <br />
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I DO IT CONSTANTLY!!!! I mean I can't believe this body is mine. Over the last couple weeks the feel of it has dramatically changed. I have this whole other muscle on the side of my stomach I didn't even know existed!! I can see the bottom of the dark hole I call a belly button!!! This six pack feels like it is made out of bricks. My legs actually have definition and I catch myself pinching them because they are hard as rocks!!! OK, OK, maybe not bricks and rocks but pretty damn hard. I can't go past a mirror without checking myself out....Oh wait I've always done that. Duh. It's just that now when I check myself out I'm totally flexin somethin like a giant douche. Seriously, brushing my teeth, peeing, walkin though my bedroom or in a store, if there is a mirror, I'm checkin myself out. For realsies. I mean fuck it, I'm only gonna be doing this for a few more short weeks. Might as well feel myself up and stare while I can. <br />
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OK, so recently with my kids dramatic drop in activities I have decided to cut the remaining crap food out of her diet. I was still packing her some things like chips, jerky and protein bars as snacks sometimes if she was going to be away at the gym all night. It was a pain to pack fresh for the entire day and I just didn't want to deal with it sometimes. I'm just being honest. Her breakfast and lunches were great and then...wah, wah, wah, the rest of the day not so much. She was already use to not having bread and things like that so it wasn't that big of deal. Her being home a bit more was a great opportunity to get the rest of the processed garbage out entirely ( except dairy, she drinks whole milk and has some cheeses and lunch meats). I've learned that they may not like it and give some push back. It sucks at first. It's a little more work and they will fight it but I think it's worth it. You see if all you have is healthy stuff in the house they may go hungry a few time but they will give in...they aren't going to starve to death. <br />
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Some say it's super expensive too. It's not if you keep it simple. I get what I can at Sam's Club. In an ideal world we could all fill up our carts every few days at Whole Foods and buy grass fed everything, but most can't. That's fine, there are other ways. It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be real food. I make special things for my husband and go to the gourmet stores sometimes and when this diet I'm on is over I can't wait to start shopping again at the Farmers Markets. It's just much easier and inexpensive for me to get what I can at a big box store during these remaining weeks. There's nothing wrong with that. <br />
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I don't want to come across all preachy, I just know that over the last year my husbands health has improved dramatically and he lost 50lbs. He is off medications. I am so proud of him for changing his lifestyle. (<a href="http://robbwolf.com/shop/products/the-paleo-solution-the-original-human-diet/">http://robbwolf.com/shop/products/the-paleo-solution-the-original-human-diet/</a>) He didn't set out to loose weight, just get healthier, but it just automatically happened when he went all caveman. I also just want my kid to grow up with healthier habits then I had. I mean I lived off of Cherokee Red, Kraft mac and Chefboyardee growing up. This doesn't mean she never eats like a kid. She just recognizes when she eats junk and doesn't do it often. I mean it's not like she didn't chow down on a huge popcorn and candy at the movies last night. We just don't keep it in our house. I feel passionate about this. We feel better as a whole when we eat better food that is not processed, no doubt. I'm not perfect, I mean the things I would do for a slice of Mellow Mushroom pie right now would make Heidi Fleiss blush. Nobody is perfect, we just have to keep trying to be better so we can be around for a long time to enjoy this awesome life of ours! :)<br />
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Negatives of the week: A few days I was exhausted and didn't even want to train. Friday was a struggle and I was starving. <br />
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Get out and get yourself some real food and have a great week!!! :) I'm off for a run!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711759100999725816noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483013328811979096.post-71196831927718303712013-03-31T09:32:00.000-07:002013-03-31T09:32:49.392-07:00Balance. <br />
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Whew that's a hard thing for me sometimes. I'm usually all in or nothing at all. Just recently my daughter came home with a crap grade on her report card. At first I just thought well this is her fault, but then after speaking with my husband "Direct Greg", I realized it was mine too. She would leave the house at 8 am 4 days a week and not come home until 9 or later on school nights. We live far from gymnastics and by the time she got home the last thing we would want to do together is school stuff. ( Let's face it, the last thing I ever want to do is school stuff!!) She also was trying to keep up weightlifting a couple days a week. I love athletics so it over shadowed her school which in turn dropped down on my priorities. The balance was all off. She was <br />
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slacking and I wasn't following up, something needed to change. So, gymnastics is gone for now or forever...we will see how it goes but one thing I know is I sure love having her home most nights after school now. She is thriving at weightlifting and doing wods. She has ample time for other sports like volleyball and softball. We are able to get her school work done and have dinner together at home....Ok she has dinner and I sit there with my shake. DUH! We took a step back looked at our situation and decided to change it up. I am hopeful it is for the better. That didn't make the life changing decision less difficult. She devoted a ton of time to that sport and I am a little sad about that. I think no matter what happens she will carry the experience of being on a team and training so many hours a day throughout her life and be better for it. <br />
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My point is balance is a difficult thing for me and therefore needs constant upkeep. I wonder if everyone is like that or do they all have it together like their Facebook lives show LOL. Thankfully my husband understands me so well it's scary. He let's me know whats up and keeps me in check. I try to do the same for him. Holy shit my mother was an only child, I'm an only child and so is Emma!!! I'm sure that doesn't help matters!! Couple that with my addict mentality I constantly need to watch things are not getting out of control. I can easily focus on my training and my house go to shit. I could push my kid into so much athletics that she starts to hate school and has little time for friends. I will ignore things I don't like even though they should be at the top of my priority list. One can be tooooo many and a thousand not enough....cheat meals, BFF Buttercup phone time, crap TV shows, drinks, gym memberships, Lulu, dogs, orgasms ...the list goes on and on. These are not all bad things but I can go overboard with ANYTHING. I have been around the block enough to learn from my mistakes and try something different when I have to. Sometimes it just takes a minute to realize I have to change. As long I am always trying to take more steps forward then back we are all good. Change is hard and no matter how old I get there is always growing pains. I think they are a good thing because the last thing I want to do is remain stagnant with the same faults I had years ago. <br />
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FAVORITE....TRAINING!! The balance there is simple. It has a lot to do with my friend Amber!!! I can be such a sarcastic bitch sometimes and she is the nicest person on earth. She is the yin to my yang. She pushes me and understands how training is the best therapy. She balances her family, work and training all with a great attitude. She lets me rant on and on about all kinds of crap about diet, training, and beyond. She listens to me incessantly talk about my bodily fluids. I make her laugh and she warms my heart. She always has such a sweet perspective on everything I throw at her. The more challenging the better for us!!! Like me she can beat up most full grown men and she loves to train hard and dirty. It's incredible that two years ago we went to the CrossFit games together on a team and are now training for this!!!! I can't wait to be up on that stage with her!!!! WHAT AMAZING EXPERIENCES TOGETHER!!!!!!<br />
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Negatives of the week: This FUCKING DIET!!! These people are nuts!!!!! I was so DESPERATE one day that I hid in the fridge, shoved 3 cubes of colby cheese in my mouth, chewed them up until they were mush and then spit them in the garbarge. I'm not above it and I'm not kidding.... <br />
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Ok no joke some moments I struggle. I can get hungry and tired and I day dream of King Size Milky Way's. It reminds me a bit like quitting smoking. I really want it so it makes it easier but at times my mind starts totally fucking with me.... "Go ahead Shayna have that pear, no one will know.", Hey Shayna you don't have to be balled up on the couch in the fetal position with your hoodie up starving and freezing to death you can quit this insanity." Thankfully those are small battles and only last a short period. For the most part I am getting used to it. My mind set has quickly gone from "food is for yummy enjoyment" to "this food is here to get me to my goal". Paleo will be easy after this mess!! <br />
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Check out the levels of douche I'm rockin here at the globo today. First the meat head shirt up #1 sign in the locker room and then the bicep cable pose. Throw in a CF tank and BAM the level is so high you can't handle me!!! Hilarious and you are welcome!!!<br />
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So I started my diet last Wednesday and I weighed 151 lbs. Friday I went on the same scale and was 144. OH HELL YEAH!!! This is fun.<br />
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The diet is hard but it is going better then I thought. I pee constantly because of all the water. I always assume it may get even harder and mentally prepare but progress is my best motivator so we shall see how it goes. I am a green pea for sure and have no clue how I am going to handle everything. I only cried once and gagged about a hundred times. It's weird, I kind of like how challenging it is. Crystal light has quickly become my taste bud bff. I am sitting here starving right now and counting down the minutes until I can have a shake. I am taking some fat burners from the nutrition store. I am not used to anything stronger then coffee recently so I don't like the way I feel. I know I will get used to it though. Just like when it only took half a scoop of Jack3d before I worked out and then before I knew it, BAM it turned into 3 scoops...I don't even think they are allowed to sell Jack3d anymore LOL!! Anyway, I'm just rollin with it. I can tell it raises my heart rate a bit and it helps me with hunger in the morning which is good. The way I feel is not so good for a couple hours but it's fine. You may catch me grinding my teeth and sweating for no reason the next few days though!!AHHHHHHHH!! HAHA!<br />
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Positives of the week: A massage that finally fixed my back!! I have been looking for a person that really did a therapeutic massage for athletes forever!! Found it!!! It is unbelievable how great I feel!! WIN!!! It is not a relaxing kind of massage. It's a get in there get all the junk out sweating and trying not to yell kind of massage. It was amazing and anyone that really works their body to the max understands what I am talking about. PURE BLISS!!! ( Cumberland Massage Therapy Center and ask for Dr. Lancaster) <br />
Training is going well and as the volume goes up I am getting excited. GROWING BIGGER MUSCLES!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!! IT"S GO TIME!!!<br />
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Negatives: I started cardio up again. Booooooo.....but thank God it is nice and warm out!!! I only had one newbie mess up on diet when I accidentally packed a chicken and rice meal instead of a chicken and broccoli meal. I looked at the wrong days when packing to go away overnight but no biggie I am moving right along! :) I am jittery in the AM and starving in the PM. No worries, I am a big girl so I am gonna suck it up and kick ass. Time to shine. :)<br />
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Figure out what is on your fitness bucket list and conquer it!!! Have a great week!!!<br />
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So I have been sitting here pondering why I worked my ass off for a couple years but didn't get the results I wanted. Conclusion: I obviously didn't eat enough. Yeah sure the types of workouts have something to do with it, but only eating a couple times a day killed any chance I had for the legs and ass I've always dreamed of. I am so glad a good trainer finally came into my life and taught me different. <br />
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So for well over 2 years I went to CrossFit day in and day out and heard nothing but Paleo this and Paleo that. Yeah that is fucking great and all but what about eating it consistently throughout the day? No one ever seemed to mention that little tidbit. A bunch of people sure as hell came over and gave me advice on snatches and cleans even though most of them had no business doing so... but NEVER ONE MENTION OF EATING ENOUGH TO FUEL MY BODY FOR RECOVERY AND GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE DAY. WTF!?! Maybe people think it is common knowledge but it wasn't for me. I always knew to have a protein shake after each workout so I didn't waste it....but I did waste my workouts. That is because I would drink nothing but coffee in the morning and then go train my ass off and then maybe have a meal by 1 or 2pm. NO FUEL!!!! I would eat meat and almond flour bread in the evening like a savage and never enough greens. ( and pizza and cake or whatever too sometimes...duh) I would go hours and hours without a meal but expect my muscles to grow and get stronger. It can't work like that and now I understand why. I have been on a diet where I eat 6 good quality meals a day along with protein shakes and in the last 12 weeks I have gained 10 pounds of gorgeous lean muscle. I am stronger then ever and it feels great. <br />
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My point is, I see women go to the box or gym everyday and not get results except for maybe a few PR's here and there. They work hard doing hero wods and benchmarks but still look the same. Please don't waste it. Eat more. Way more. Eat high quality balanced meals every couple hours and your body will change. It needs that fuel to grow beautiful, lean and strong. Buy a meal plan if you have to or do some research. You already spend money and time on working out you might as well get the results you want. I just wish someone would of told me sooner because I am finally getting to where I want to be.<br />
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Shout out to Deedee and all of Brier Creek CF for sending me some great new tees to rock at my globo gym. I promise to strut around in there like a sponsored athlete!!! Don't forget their awesome box will be hosting a garage games in the fall so sign up!!!! It would be a great goal for athletes who aren't quite ready for this years open and any one else that digs competing. It is a great facility. <a href="http://www.thegaragegames.com/events/throwdown-in-the-triangle/">http://www.thegaragegames.com/events/throwdown-in-the-triangle/</a> You guys rock!!!! Thanks!!!!<br />
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Negatives this week: I ate like DOO DOO getting the last couple days in!!!! My elbow has been bugging me a bit from my old bike accident ( yeah sounds super cool until I tell you it was a bicycle.) I see ortho again tomorrow.<br />
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Positives: I ate like DOO DOO this week. It was so yummy. I get my new meal plan on Wednesday ( I still can't spell Wednesday, holy shit) I am ready to lean out and turn up the volume on training!! Time to start setting the alarm an hour earlier!!! It's gonna be tough but I am ready!!! Lets GET IT!!<br />
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Have a great week and eat lots of good for you meats and green veggies often!!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711759100999725816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483013328811979096.post-11050743622746835112013-03-03T13:35:00.000-08:002013-03-03T19:27:39.253-08:00Sobriety Birthdays and Training. Let's face it without sobriety birthdays I would have nothing. There is no way I would be comfortable, content and happy in my own skin. I surely wouldn't have a great marriage to my best friend. I wouldn't be able to take care of my daughter. There is no way in hell I would of been able to take care of my dad with Alzheimer's all while training for a team going to the CrossFit games. In fact, I would most likely be in prison or dead. NO joke. So as this time of year rolls around once again, I am counting my many sobriety blessing and thanking the Lord for all I have. It's incredible how much a person can change when they really want it.<br />
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The best way I know how to wrap my head around my disease is to imagine it being almost like a cancer. Left untreated it will surely kill me, but with treatment eventually I am in remission and although I will never be cured, because I will always be an alcoholic, I can get pretty darn close the longer I go without a drink. At first when I stopped I was violently ill and had to go to the hospital. Then I had to leave my family for weeks and head to Mayberry( ya no shit my rehab was in Mayberry LOL). I went more then once.... It's a process and at first and you are so fragile and immature it's hard to even function doing daily tasks. Then as time passes you start healing and caring for others again. I've done the 12 steps and I've had sponsors, in fact I'm sure I did step one a thousand times and 2,3,and 4 quite a few too. HAHA!! I believe in the Big Book and still read it very often. No matter where you are in you recovery that thing knows you way better then you will ever know yourself and it helps me tremendously by keeping this ego of mine in check. I guess my daily path is a little different then most others. Some people make their AA meetings everyday or some head to their church groups, I almost feel like the gym/box is my meeting and that barbell is my sponsor and it feeds that hunger and makes me happy. It relieves my stress and makes me want to be better and help others meet their goals too. It's turned into something more then just looking good for me for sure. So whatever it is you do remember it only works if you work it ;) No doubt. ;)<br />
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Ok so I think I am finally ready for my diet and workouts to change. I have been eating up everything in sight and laying off cardio so I crave it now. I am up for a challenge and excited to see what my body is going to turn into starting next week. I am sure I will be eating these words and kicking myself when I am hungry, tired and craving chocolate and pizza wanting nothing but to get off that treadmill and rower... Blaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrggggggggghhhhh..... Anyway, time for a progress pic :<br />
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Negatives of the week: After that funky stomach bug I was still struggling at training until about Wednesday or so. Also it just took me like four times to spell Wednesday even with spell check. Holy fuck.<br />
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Positives of the week: After I felt better it was GAME ON. I killed it at the gym and got to work out with my buddy Amber nearly everyday in the warm and cushy globo!! It was great. One evening we did a good WOD at CF with heavy farmers carry and burpees. I had a great time. FYI: I am the farmers carry queen. It must be my giant man hands. I ate Phish Food and Mellow Mushroom so I was LIVIN IT UP this weekend!!! Whoooooohooooooo!!!! Happy birthday to me!!! ;)<br />
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I hear this crap all the time, " I can't take my poor kids to the gym they won't like it." I have too much housework" "I can't take an hour for myself away from my home and family because I feel guilty or selfish." or "There is no child care there.". Here's how I see it....You are not being selfish because you are practicing a healthy lifestyle. When your kids see you going to the gym and eating healthy foods they want to do it too. They may not like hanging out in the kid area or baby bucket at first but they will survive, then get used to it, then, probably even start to enjoy it and get involved. You are teaching your kids the importance of staying fit and they will carry that lesson throughout their lifetime. I mean if we don't have our health what do we have?<br />
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I understand that most peoples lifestyles do not allow them to train the way I do now. It is very time consuming and expensive but I didn't always do it this way. I remember starting AA for the first time and not having a drivers license. I threw that little one year old in a bike seat and off we went to the gym everyday. It cost 20 bucks a month. I got into really great shape and felt very accomplished and proud. You can totally do it too....I promise. Later after a few more alcoholic bouts (you see we are very stubborn and it takes some of us a while...LOL) I got my shit together. I started going to globo gym here and there but was bored. I luckily found CrossFit a few years ago and I certainly was not bored with that. It really helped ignite my fire for fitness again. I took Emma with me when I had to and she was probably around 7 years old at the time. Now that she was older and saw me lifting she got interested as well. We lucked out and found Coach C and before we knew it she was ranked 2nd in the nation in Olympic weightlifting and travels all over to compete. She loves gymnastics as well and I think it is a great combo. She stays busy and it is very good for her. She has learned a great deal about accountability. She is responsible beyond her years. She understands that if you put a bunch of crap fuel in, crap performance comes out and you do not feel well. You see they are watching and they either see you sitting on the couch eating bon bons and watching Honey Boo Boo ( I totally watch that train wreck, just sayin) or they see you getting out and being active, feeling good and having fun. It is NOT SELFISH to want to be healthy and have healthy kids. It is NOT SELFISH to want to be able and get out and do fun activities with your kids. It is NOT SELFISH to want to be around to play with your grand kids. </div>
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I only speak from my experience. I know what it's like to lead an extremely unhealthy life full of incredibly bad habits and now I know what it is like on the flip side as well. I've been in a horrible place where I thought it was impossible to change. I can't imagine going back there to the way I was. I feel amazing not only physically but mentally. I guess that is why I am so passionate about this. I know what it is like to not feel good and it sucks. It took some time and a ton of effort to change but it was so worth it. I am certainly far from perfect but as long as I am taking more steps forward then I am back I am totally winning. Feeling good about myself and having energy to take care of my family rocks. When mama bear is happy and confident, looking and feeling her best the rest of the family benefits for sure.<br />
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Negatives: I WAS SICK!!!!!!!!!! OMG I don't know what the hell I had but I HAVEN'T EATEN IN DAYS!!! I felt horrible and just kept thinking, " I'm losing weight OH NO!!! I'm losing beautiful muscle!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!". I am finally feeling better. Whew!!!<br />
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So a couple years ago when I was overly intoxicated on the CrossFit kool aid I had to have the "it" shoes of the moment...Duh. At that moment it happened to be the now old school plain black Inov-8. I just couldn't do the blue...ewww, had to wait for the black. Anyways, I hated them after I got them. I wore them a few times for WODS trying to convince myself but, no. The balls of my feet would hurt from jumping off of high pull up bars or hundreds of box jumps. I felt like my feet slid around and I needed my big girl weightlifting shoes but we all know you can't wear those for everything no matter how much we try. They just weren't working for me so I went back to my old trusty combo of Nike Free Runs and Do-wins. The Inov-8's have collected dust in my closet ever since. Until one day recently I spotted them in my closet before leg day....<br />
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I know some hardcore 2pood, Rock Tape, Rogue, Inov-8 covered freaks may not like this but THEY ARE THE PERFECT SHOES FOR GLOBO!!!! OMG!!! They are light weight, with a super flat thin sole and just stable enough for leg day in there. Weightlifting shoes seem to be to much and runners are obviously shit for leg day (unless you are doing quarter squats then hey, wear whatever, it doesn't matter cause you blow) so these Inov-8 shoes are JUST PERFECT for any day!! They are great for things like super sets of lunges and squats and really anything else in there. Then on the days I WOD at globo or take it to the box they work ok for that too, I guess because my WODS aren't quite what they used to be. They are much more structured and more isolated to certain muscle groups on certain days with a lot of strict movements. The only thing I don't wear these shoes for now is just running days or if I want to match my outfit with cute shoes duh. I am over the fucking moon about this. I plan on spreading the word every where I go. It's like hell just froze over HAHA!! CrossFit shoes all over the globo....It's awesome!!!! GET IT!! <br />
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Positives of the week: There was another posing clinic and it was great. After getting the first one out of the way I feel better and a bit more confident. I know I have a ways to go but feel on track.<br />
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I did zero cardio this week. Awesome. I feel like I am holding out for show prep which is quickly approaching.<br />
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Negatives: My hubs had a little health scare but everything is turning out ok on that front. A couple days this week I was a mess but don't worry he is fine. THANK GOD!! Whew!! Training wise I can't really think of any. I am beginning to realize prep is coming soon though. It's going to be a much bigger work load with much more cardio and a super strict diet. I am trying to mentally prepare. I know as far as training, diet and exercise goes that this will be the toughest thing I have ever done and will take more discipline then I have ever known. I am glad a couple fine gals have decided to join me on this adventure. The more the merrier :) March 13 is the day. <br />
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Have a great week!! :) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711759100999725816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483013328811979096.post-61069638542205753992013-02-10T15:35:00.001-08:002013-02-10T16:32:13.642-08:00It's Really Happening... BOOTY!!! If any of you know me the least little bit it is common knowledge that I have worked out for years but was having trouble growing that beautiful juicy booty that I desired while staying lean. It's finally happening and I couldn't be happier. I have a few more months to keep working at it and that makes me excited. I just wasn't blessed with the junk in the trunk genes so this ass that may seem small to some of you is not to me and honestly this is probably the biggest and definitely sexiest its ever been in my life. I'm so proud of it and will not leave you hanging any longer....<br />
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Negatives of the week: I missed a little cardio and one of my training days I really struggled. I felt a bit dehydrated or something and it showed in my performance on thursday. I didn't eat enough this weekend but I recognize that and I am moving on....tomorrow is a new day people so lets get after it.<br />
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Positives of the week: I learned my pre judging routine and my posing routine( the one to music). I don't have the posing one down all the way yet but holy shit I have come a long way over the weekend. It was a fucking train wreck the first hour or so. I am going to practice some more tomorrow so I can show my trainer on Tuesday. He will be proud. He is very encouraging and it helps a ton. I did get a few great training days in that felt fantastic. I went to a new ab class called CXWORX at my gym ( J's Fit Factory <a href="http://www.jsfitfactory.com/">http://www.jsfitfactory.com/</a> ) it was the kick off and I was happy to meet some new people. Last night was a party for my husband's work and I had an absolute blast getting all pretty and showing off my new beautiful arms. We laughed all night long. I also bought a gun today. I never owned one before so that is cool. <br />
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Quick shout out to my husband because I haven't done it in a while... He makes all this possible and I appreciate it. He is so supportive and encouraging even though I spend his money like crazy on food, supplements, trainiers, Lulu, bedazzled bikinis....the list goes on and on... ;) He is my biggest fan and I am his. I am very blessed. Thank you baby :) <br />
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Ok so I can't believe it's my tenth post. I feel like I have made a bunch of progress though so it is cool. Here's a pic from this morning that my husband took. Off season, building muscle, my mid section is thinning out a bit and I'm feeling good.<br />
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Anyway, I was sick this week with a horrible sore throat and went to the doctor on Friday. I'm on meds and feeling better. I took Friday off and cut out some cardio on Thursday and today. Back at it tomorrow. Hopefully my voice will return soon because even my usual Mini Mouse voice sounds better then the spawn of Rachel Ray and Gilbert Gottfried that I am workin with now. So for being sick this week training went pretty well. I think our training even made Amber puke a little in her mouth during these 4 sets of 75 leg things that J(our trainer) wanted us to do on Saturdays, so that was WAY AWESOME. I didn't like the fact I only made it to the Fit Factory once this week but I will make up for it starting Monday.<br />
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Ok so here is my little rant because I guess I need to write about something. The women in the locker room that look at me like I am a complete idiot get on my nerves. HEY DUMB ASSES ITS A LOCKER ROOM I AM ALLOWED TO BE NAKED IN HERE!! THAT IS WHAT IT IS FOR!!!! I assure you these are the same morons that are talking about not lifting more then 5lbs because it will make them bulk up and look manly. I CAN'T STAND THIS SHIT. In my day dreams on the treadmill not only am I a hustler (thank you Jay-Z for some of the best workout music) but I am also punching these women in the throat. The end.<br />
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Positives of the week: My trainer said I was making way more progress faster then he thought! Woooohooo!! He also hinted that I could do the April show but no way. I would like to go watch that one so I can kinda see what it is all about. My cheat meal was delicious. I made my knock off brown sugar chicken nachos from Fish House Grill in Wrightsville Beach. I love that place and it will be my first meal after competition for sure. My comp is in Wilmington in June so might as well turn that comp into a mini vacation! :) <br />
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Don't get me wrong....I still love a bunch of things CrossFit. On a weekly basis I try to incorporate some of it into my workouts because I don't want to look like I am going to sink to the bottom of the pool like a ton of bricks...I want to look athletic. This week I managed some man makers and a sit up WOD on back day. Heavy overhead squats on one of my leg days and a super long chipper one day ( with rest in between each ten reps...NOT GONNA BURN UP MY NEWLY FOUND ASS CHEEKS) that consisted of KB swings, box jumps, wall balls and toe to bars. I kept it pretty light and it felt fantastic. I actually craved wall balls and 100 of them were welcomed. :) I don't do kipping pull ups anymore and I stay away from super heavy snatches and clean and jerks. Kipping pull ups were turning into a injury waiting to happen for me and they weren't making me stronger. I go strict now and do less. The snatches and cleans... well, I don't stay away from these lifts all together, but I truly believe that you need to practice properly and keep up with them on a regular basis to go heavy and I just can't do that right now. So less then 115# it is. <br />
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Thank God I got through this posing clinic without falling on my face or something. I learned a few things but have much work to do. I am so glad I have until June but I know it will go fast. The girls in my group were very nice. I had to break off with the bodybuilding girls because there was only one other physique competitor in the house. The main difference is they have a few extra poses and they do everything with a closed fist. My hands will be open while posing. It was a a very different but overall very good experience. That gym really is awesome. <br />
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Ok so on some days cardio is getting a little easier. Especially when it is nice out. That is huge progress for me. I would always rather just lift. Lifting comes a lot easier to me and I enjoy it much more. I better learn to fall in love with cardio though before it gets closer to the show and I am doing it for 90 minutes a day. Oh God, that just sounds terrible. Think about that for a minute....on top of training and constant eating, 90 fucking minutes. Just gotta start getting mentally prepared to buckle down now because that is just a ton of work. Yesterday I just went to the clinic and didn't train but today was still a struggle to get out and just run. I just didn't want to so I knew I had to. There are days like that but more often then not I want to train so thank God for that. Today was just one of those blah days. Stop tie your shoe. Stop fix music. I even tried to talk myself into not running anymore because it gives me heartburn. It couldn't of possibly been the two sweet potatoes stuffed with paleo hot sausage and blueberries that I shoved down my throat 30 minutes prior. Whatever.<br />
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Positives of the week: The clinic. Also running into Amber a lot and even getting in a great back day at World's with her. I struggled to not take a nap a few days after lifting so that was on point. I plan to hit it harder and heavier this week after being inspired a bit on Saturday...I felt pretty tiny comparatively and I wanna get bigger. :)<br />
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Negatives: This really has nothing to do with training but it sticks out in my mind so here goes... I miss my dad and a day or two this week was difficult. I am sure it was because I finished cleaning out a few remaining boxes of his things that I had stashed in my spare bedroom. It just felt so final. Those were the last ones. I would give just about anything to be able to walk into his room and see his beautiful smile and hear his contagious laugh. He was always so pleasant and just being around him for a few minutes could brighten your day. I love ya Norm :)<br />
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<b> Dad dancing at the nursing home 2012 :)</b><br />
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So, this week was a great week all around. The weather was so nice I even did more cardio then I had too. The miles of running through my neighborhood are FINALLY getting easier. I actually enjoyed it tonight...3.5 miles nice and slow. Slow because I don't wanna burn up any of this NEW PRETTY MUSCLE!! DUH. I even bought new running shoes that aren't "crossfit" or "barefoot" style. The bottom of my foot has a issue that dates back to a injury during my young days of hard partying every night, so I thought some new comfy shoes could help with the ache. You see even after that particular chapter of my life not that many years ago I was a out of shape drunk that smoked 1-2 packs of cigarettes a day. I drank till I passed out and as soon as I could keep it down the next day I started drinking again. I am lucky to be alive. I struggled for a very long time and then one day I was tired of it all and committed to change my life....More on all that MESS in a later post.... but the point is I am not ashamed of where I have been, I am actually beaming with pride because it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I put my mind to it and get it done day in and day out. The pay off is bigger then I ever could of imagined and now it comes easy. My life is great and the sobriety blessings are flowing left and right. So while running tonight with that foot aching and pounding the pavement I began to think how happy that little ache makes me. It reminds me of where I have been and how far I have come. It makes me proud. I am so happy I turned things around. My daughters little eyes are watching closely. She is such a good girl and she helps inspire me to try and be a better person every single day.<br />
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Whoever you are or no matter what your situation if you wanna change you can. There were a few days this week that I just wanted to say "fuck it" and go back to bed. I didn't. I went out and killed it. When I was done I was happy and had a great sense of accomplishment. The more you do something the easier it gets. It could be beating the bottle, smoking or 400 extra pounds, whatever. Just put your mind to it and kick its ass.<br />
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Positives this week: Training was great and Amber ( my gym soul mate) and I worked out like 4 days in a row together! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I got my song for my show but I will leave that for a big reveal later on. ITs TOOOO MUCH TO HANDLE RIGHT NOW!!!! :) My posing got a little better. My body feels great and I am ready to kill it this week. Also I shopped a ton which is always super fun. <br />
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Negatives: None really. My diet went to shit on Saturday but I still have some wiggle room for another few weeks till I really begin prepping. I feel like I may be coming down with something but I hope not.<br />
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So this week was a good week of training. My trainer is awesome as always and I had a couple killer days at globo. I did miss a little cardio and a leg day ( I do 2 leg days a week now) but had a blast on my road trip to D.C. I had some cheats while away ... STREET FOOD BITCHES AND A HALF A CINNABON... but ate clean the rest of the week so it worked out ok. I packed my super fancy Christmas present cooler and even though I didn't eat quite enough over our 800 mile in 36 hour journey I did pretty good. I packed some shakes too. I am proud I didn't run it right off the diet cliff because I am infamous for DOING NOTHING IN MODERATION so SCORE! Nothing like a good cheat on a corner in our nations capital...</div>
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Hope everyone is doing great on those resolutions of exercise, paleo challenges or whatever. I saw a bunch of people all bundled up and out running or biking on Tuesday in my neighborhood and haven't seen them since...HAHA! Make it a good week!! Get it !!</div>
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A firm decision to do or not do something</div>
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