And here are those short I mentioned. Need to get rid of the tummy and some more inner thigh before I can rock these outside my own home! I did notice, however, that my legs are toning up NICE. Thank you mommy for the good genes!




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OK, Glamz, here ya go! Here is the red shirt I want to wear out. Doesn't count here...took may re-takes and I am sucking it in like no other!


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OK, so I REALLY do not like my doctor's office. I love my Doc and the Nurse Practitioner I 'see' but the staff SUCKS!!! Thank goodness I know this and prepare for this. I had a Lab appointment today. They specifically told me that I did NOT need to fast. HA! First thing she asked me when I sat down was "did you fast for the past 12 hours".

Now, I have an attitude. "well, I specifically asked that question and was told not to, luckily I don't trust you all and I did anyway."

She didn't like that too much but was still kind with the needle (thank you!)

So, that meant no gym this morning and I'm supposed to go to Rob's tonight for dinner and to help finish the slate flooring in the laundry room. Tomorrow I plan to do the early drive to work again so I will do my LBWO and cardio then. Today will just be my 'free' day (meaning no workouts, but still eating properly).

"Because it's not about how strong your will power is per se. It is how well you plan ahead so you never have to rely on your will power."

oh where oh where has our little chell gone, oh where oh where the f@!#@ is she!

OK, here we are. Back on (again). Do you see a pattern? I sure do!

Today is June 27. Day 2 of the official NO EXCUSES challenge. I am joined by many fellow trackers, and most importantly, a number of the Glamz. Previously I was able to keep the eating clean for 36 days. Let's see if I can beat that reocrd (goal 1). Morning workouts (goal 2). Day one halfway acceptable. Did cardio on my lunch break but due to the crazy morning, it was still before I ate anything (bad bad bad). Day two, much better. I couldn't handle another long commute so instead of going to Golds at 5am, I drove to work. Did my UBWO and 30 min of cardio at work, then did the shower and morning routine. I was at my desk by 7am. Much better BFL day!

Tomorrow is the follow-up bloodwork. My potassium was a bit high so they are just running some routine labs to be sure all is well. I really want to work out before but not sure if that will effect my blood. They specifically told me that I did NOT need to fast for this...we shall see. Tomorrow is LBWO and some more cardio. Thursday I'll do the cardio at work again to avoid traffic.

We shall see, right?

Day 53 - June 15

Not logging my food and activites regularly right now but I am eating very clean and I believe finally eating more. I think trying to balance everything so perfectly before was the cause of me not eating enough food. Scale weight is at 161.5 right now (not bad for a week of laziness bad food!) Dealing with some medical crap right now so I lacke some motivation. Had a great workout both Monday and Tuesday followed by 20-30 min of moderate cardio. Wednesday, nothing. Need to hit the gym tonight and tomorrow morning and then we are heading out of town (yet again). Eating is beautfully clean too!

Surgery update - brief overview

My friend Pat needs a liver. I have offered half of mine. He has appointments lined up Friday, Tuesday and then in July for for his initial testing (MRI, chest x-ray, stress test, blood work, psych evaluation). Pending results...my turn! Cross your fingers that this is a go!

"Because it's not about how stron gyour will power is per se. It is how well you plan ahead so you never have to rely on your will power."

Day 47 - June 9

"Because it's not about how strong your will power is per se. It is how well you plan ahead so you never have to rely on your will power."

Miscellaneous update here...obviously let myself slide again...

Reading Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle now. Hoping to re-apply my dedication (again) and learn a little bit more. I have 11 weeks until the August wedding, 12 weeks until I see my friends from Ohio and we head to Ocean City, 15 weeks until I am on my cruise. So many things coming up so soon and if I let myself slide for 2 week stints like this I'll never reach my goal. Now, to add to the need (aside from my vanity) I have a major surgery coming up (no sooner than October) that I want to be in optimum health for.

In the first chapter of BFFM, I learned that I must write down my goals, and in a certain way, and do it EVERY DAY! So:

Daily/weekly: I am thin, healthy and happy for making healthy choices; I feel great for not eating sugar; I feel great for waking up EACH morning early to start my day with a great workout - I AM a morning person.

90 days: I have 12" arms and it is ALL muscle; my butt is firm and sexy; I look great in this size SIX dress.

1 Year: I am healthy, thin and fully recovered; I look HOT in this size FIVE dress.

so there you have it - this is me, today and always.