First Day with my Trainer

Wow!! Today was my first day working out with my trainer (Sandy) and it went awesome.  She told me she can see that I am very strong, and could tell that I have been working out.  Also that my stamina is very good.  This first training was just to see how I did with everything.  Starting on Wednesday we will be breaking up the exercises into different body groups.  I am super excited.

We also discussed what completion I should do, she would really love to see me do both the NGA (all natural) and the NPC.  Only problem with doing the NPC, we are going to FL for our anniversary and I really do not want to be trying to diet on our vaca.  So NGA it is, and it is September 24th, that gives me roughly 18+ weeks to get ready for it.  I am super excited and more ready to train and get my body in serious shape.  

Over the weekend I went to the NGA competition in Ogden to see how everything worked.  It was so amazing to see.  I loved seeing all the girls in their bikini's they all looked so good, also it was fun to see everyone's suits.  I need to look damn good, cause I want to place for sure :)

I am alive!!

Hello friends!  I am alive, if you were wondering "wink".  I got my new meal plan last week, along with my new cardio plan as well.  I decided to take the weekend off to rest and get prepared for the week.  I did however eat what was on my meal plan.  Travis and I went out on a date on Friday, and I sure ate whatever I wanted.... and it was good!!!  Of course knowing that would be the last of my free any kind of food :)  I was not very strong over the weekend either boo... well just for or should I say after my dinner) but I recovered and am back on track as of yesterday.

My new plan consists of eggs, oatmeal, chicken, fruit, almonds, veggie burgers, and veggies.  Oh and how could I have forgotten the gallon and a half of water... yeah that is super hard to consume that much... I almost can but not quiet all of it.... 

Today all the rest of my suppliments arrived.  I am so excited.  Also I start training with my new trainer on Monday and can not wait!!  Not too much going on to report.  I hope you all are having a blessed week so far.

xoxo

Changes all around

Wow another week has come and gone.  And with that a few changes have occurred.  One is that I have decided to go with another trainer for this competition.  Wes is an amazing trainer do not get me wrong.  I have loved working with him (or why else would I have been with him for 2+ years?)  However personally I needed someone who does this kind of training day in and day out.  I met with her yesterday, and the verdict about June is a no go.  Super bummed, but know that I want to do this the healthy way and it was unrealistic for me to loose 40 lbs and half my body fat in 9 weeks.  Unless I wanted zero muscle etc. 

As of this morning I am down another 2 lbs from last week Hooray!! So a total of 8 lbs, as for my body fat she measured me yesterday and her numbers were a bit higher than that of what Wes had me measured.  So I am going to say 1%.  I know for sure that I will be doing my strength training with her 3 times a week, then cardio on my own.  She will also be doing my meal plans as well.  And we are shooting for the September or October competition.  This is a much more attainable goal.

I am not going to lie, I was very upset last night.  And I wanted to give up.  However I have gotten so far in the last 3 weeks, why give up now.  I want to be healthy, and have a healthy lifestyle for me and my family.  Travis has been working out too and is looking so good.  I am so proud of him and both of our dedication to this. 

I am so excited to keep moving forward on this journey.  My new trainer told me I have the rest of my life to be on stage.  She is right I do, and I will. 

I am still working with Wes to get a link for all of my friends to be able to order Top Form products from my site.  I love all their products, and suppliments.  Hopefully by this week I will have it up.

Happy week everyone!!

Sorry

I have been meaning to post everyday this week... Where has the time gone?  Tuesday I had my weigh in, and though it went well it was not as well as I wanted it to be.  I lost 1 lb and 1% body fat.  After my previous week I was hoping to duplicate that.

Yesterday was a very difficult day for me, after having my 'free' meal on Tuesday night I was up 3, yes 3 lbs :(  I wanted to die.  I thought oh well I will go to the gym and work it off and since most likely it is water weight I didn't fret too much. While I was at the gym I felt horrible.  Depressed and it was all I could do to get through my cardio.  The rest of my day I felt the same... I was speaking to my husband about how I was feeling and thought I should be happy since I have been working out, eating great etc.  He told me he just recently read an article about people who are over training and how they felt depressed.  Ah-Ha... that makes all the sense in the world to how I felt at that moment. As I went through the rest of my day, I considered what I was doing.  This is supposed to be fun, and yes thought it will be hard at times I can't and will not give up.  NO that would simply be the easy way out.

Today has been a better day for me, my work out felt great, my food has been 100% perfect, and I am feeling amazing.  Still up from the other night.  I've decided that I am not going to be having anymore 'free' meals, at least not for the next few weeks.  They make me retain water like it is nobody's business.  Then I am working my tail off and making myself crazy trying to loose all the water.... 

I also signed up for my posing classes, I start on Monday and can' wait... a bit nervous that I will have to have my bikini on, as well as my 5 inch clear heals in the aerobics room at Golds... EEEK!! Maybe this means I can go find a cute new one ;)

Happy Day!

Happy Easter!!

Happy Easter everyone!! I hope you all had a great weekend.  My weekend has been wonderful. Friday we went to Good Friday service. It was so beautiful. Saturday I had a great workout, I did my chest and triceps, and did a spin class for my cardio.  It was great.  I really wanted to get a second workout in, but the day got away from us.  This weekend was full of worship, family and food... yes food.  I am so proud of myself, I had maybe 5 jellybeans, and a 3 pieces of chocolate.  Perfect otherwise.  

This morning since the gym was closed we took the boys down to the trail by our house and went for an amazing walk/jog.  Surprisingly it was not too cold out. It was so nice to get that in since I was not really sure what I was going to do today without working out.  We went to brunch at Trav's family's house.  Since I was not going to eat, I decided to cook so I could smell all the yummy food.  I love cooking for everyone, it was great.  I was so proud not to have a plate full of food.  I did however have a half piece of bacon  EEK and a tiny muffin.... This is the most I have cheated in two weeks.  It could have been worse though.  My dad even had a beautiful ham tonight. That was hard to pass up but I held strong.

Knowing that others are watching me, encouraging me, and following me along the way helps me be strong.  I am looking forward to my weigh in on Tuesday.

Have a great night everyone.  I hope you all are enjoying the Easter candy at your houses ;)

It was so yummy I thought I was cheating

Yesterday I could not, repeat could not eat my tuna for my snack.... I wanted something yummy.  So I made me a protein shake, 1 scoop of whey protein, 6 oz water, cup of ice, 5 strawberries and 10 almonds.  Blended smooth.  It was like a milk shake.  So yummy!  I seriously felt like I was cheating.  

I saw a friend today at the gym, she was asking me how I was feeling.  This is what I had to say.... I am feeling great.  I love that I can stand up straight and feel my muscles working and holding my frame.  Also while I was in spin I loved how I could feel my muscles contracting... I am getting stronger and tighter.  This is so exciting!!  She told me when I reach my goal she wants to write into to Woman's Health magazine about my story.  WOW I feel so honored, that she would think my story was great enough to write about.

Every day is easier.  I was just thinking this morning how easy this has been so far, my desire for bad food is gone. My longing for the gym has grown, and I am bound and determined to reach my goal.  No matter what I have to do to get there, as long as it is healthy.  Just think in 8 weeks I will be on stage doing my thing and looking amazing.  

Thank you everyone for all your love, support, and encouraging words.  You are what keeps me going when I think that I can not any more. I also want to thank my husband Travis everyday, he is soo supportive of me doing this.  Even when I want to go to the gym twice a day.  (he will even let me go before him).  I can not leave out Thanking God either for giving my this healthy body, and for watching out for me while I go through this transformation.

 

Wow where has this week gone?

Hello everyone!  This week has been a busy one, not really sure why or how though.  I am so thankful for this weekend, it is so special to me, why you ask?  Because it is Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus.  Isn't so amazing that  God sent his only Son to die for us? And by doing that Jesus was able to take ALL of our sins away?  I feel very lucky to have Jesus in my life and know that I would be not be where I am with out him. I don't know if you have a personal relationship with him, but if you don't and want to have one ask me.  Because it was not long ago that I didn't either.

On to my update.  My workouts have been great!  Last night I started running and felt like I could run for ever.  It was such a cool feeling.  Well today I am paying for it, my ankle hurts... not really sure what I did, I have been stretching after each workout, but I guess not well enough. :] I got a brace today and went for my second cardio and did the elliptical and the bike, I hope by resting it the remainder of the day it will feel better tomorrow.


As for my energy, during the morning I feel great, however by 2 or so I hit a wall and am so exausted.  I acutally took a really good nap with my 3 year old yesterday and it was heaven... except for all the stuff I wanted to do while he  and my 10 month old slept.... Oh well I must have needed the rest.


Now off to celebrate this weekend!  Happy Easter everyone!