New Month, New Outlook, New Goals

Well I have not posted for awhile because I have been in Nashville, TN with my sweetie. He and I are new and I wanted to spend time with him before I head off to school. After one month of being together it is safe to say we still get along. We've only had two disagreements. I think that is really good for two people who met two months ago! During this month he met my family and I met his mom. Everything is moving along nicely. The disagreements we had are something that we are working on but nothing to throw in the towel about. Unfortunately our time together must end because I will be going to nursing school 7 hours away. Which means we will be long distance. We plan on seeing each other on the weekends (2 or 3 per month). It is only for 18 months so I am sure we will work through it.

August 15th I officially begin my career change. I start nursing school at a college in the country. This experience is exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time. I have to live 3 hours from my home four days per week. I will be living on campus (something I didn't do when I went to college the first time). I am going to be completely uncomfortable but I am hoping to learn patience, discipline, and most importantly the skills I need to become a successful RN. I am going to try to get on a schedule that will consist of working out, studying, blogging and getting my spiritual life back on track. I have been off balance in ALL those areas.

Working out has been a joke in my world and I actually feel BAD about it. I really would like to lose 13lbs TODAY! So I must get back in the groove. I plan on using the facilities at my school along with some workout tapes I have. I am praying for discipline. I've joined the "Finish What You Started Challenge" with Yum Yucky . I am hoping my twitter friends and family will keep me motivated. Diet is not my problem but when it comes to being active I SUCK!

Blogging...Well I have several blogs that I do not post on. This is the only blog I use and as you know I don't do it often. I've decided to ditch my other blogs except for KissNmakemeup. However some of my post may overlap. I hope to start vlogging at some point but I am not feeling it at the moment.

Sorry for the long post I hope to keep them shorter in the future

Workout Wednesday

WORKOUTMonday I did Jillian Michaels "30 Day Shred" AND I did 40 minutes at the gym,

Tuesday I only did the DVD

Wednesday I only went to the gym and did 40 mins of cardio

Thursday I did nothing

Friday I did both..

I was so pleased in this area!

DIET
I didn't keep a food diary but I noticed I did really good with the food during the day but I snacked at night.  Then my cycle started so that is when I realized why I did so much snacking last week.

WATER
Let's not talk about it...LOL I MUST TO BETTER

Oh I decided to do the HCG diet...I've read enough about it and seen enough results so I feel comfortable trying it out. My sister from another mother @DymeataB on twitter sells it so I purchased my bottle. Can't wait to share the results.

After I complete the HCG diet I will start my Shakeology shakes via Yum Yucky They are a little pricey but I think they will help me keep the weight off.

How was your workout last week?!

Workout Wednesday

STATS
131.5 lbs 4'11 which means I am about 5 lbs from being overweight.

GOAL
Lose about 10 lbs and TONE TONE TONE...I would like the love handles to disappear, stomach flatter, Beyonce thighs, and Tina Turner arms....*getting depressed thinking about it* I would like to be SUPER FINE by my bday which is in August. I DO NOT WANT TO LOSE MY ASS....I LOVE IT!!! I just want to tone it.

DIET
My eating habits aren't that bad during the week but lately I have been eating huge portions. I don't think eating large portions is good even if it is veggies.  I have also started eating late at night.

For my diet I want to try the Shakeology drinks.  Yum Yucky sent me a sample of the chocolate flavor.  In theory I would like to drink them two or three times per day with one small meal. Let's see how it goes.  I am also considering the HCG diet. Only liquids after 7 pm (water or shake). Whatever I do I need to order it soon.

WATER
I suck at drinking water. My drink of preference is cranberry juice. I will go without drinking for days because I don't want water.  I have been told I need to drink half my weight in water. For me that is the recommended eight glasses...sigh I am gradually trying to get this number up.

WORKOUT
I am not discipline in this area.  The sad part is when I am on a roll working out I can lose the weight.  So I decided to do 40 mins of cardio at the gym five days per week. I despise cardio so I split my cardio up 10 mins on each machine (rotating stairs, elliptical, treadmill and bike).  I've noticed I burn the most calories on the rotating stairs and treadmill.  I'm going to top that with Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD.  This workout has 3 levels.  I am currently on level one but I hope to move to level two by next Monday.  My biggest hurdle is the upper body workouts. 


I hope to keep you updated on my journey to lose weight! I am hoping to treat myself with a super sexy photoshoot once I've reached my goald and MAINTAINED it.

What are you doing to lose weight?!

What Workout...I'm full of S**T

 Well I have been really slow in making updates. I was extremely busy studying for a test which I took last week and the other reason is I haven't done a damn thing.

Week of the 17th I worked out will Ellen and Lana Ector twice.  They kicked my butt as usual. I really enjoy my workouts with them. I am not an outside person but they do some of the workouts outside. I REALLY enjoyed being outside and the change of pace from the gym.  I know I won't do outside in the summer but this weather and early spring would be ideal for me.

Week of the 24th ....Well I didn't go one day. In my defense I had to prepare for an entrance exam. The drive is also a bit much. When I enrolled in the program I was working downtown. Well the first week of the program I was laid off.Which means I was driving from Douglasville to Chamblee Dunwoody....too damn much for me. I'm lazy when it comes to driving. My granny always said excuses are like assholes...we all have one!

In the end my scale at home said I lost 3 lbs. I should be happy but I'm not. I know if I would have stuck with Ellen and Lana I would have lost more...sigh

I guess I am headed back to LA Fitness until I find a job (I'm crossing my fingers that is is near Ellen and Lana).  After working out at GYMnetics I dread going back to the gym but I need to remain on #teamnofat.

Workout update

The week of 1/3/11 I started my workouts with Ellen and Lana Ector of Gymnetics.  I am pleased to say I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival.  I was surprised because there was NO black on black crime. SN: black on black crime is when I attempt to do business with a black owned company and it goes WRONG. 

Back to the story

I was not shocked at my initial weigh in because I weigh myself daily. Here are my stats: 136 lbs and I am 4'11. By the white people standards I am overweight but who cares. I was so glad when she said we will keep my hips, butt and breast. I ♥ my curves and don't want to see them go. We both agreed I will try to lose 10 lbs and tone tone tone.  I am waiting for the day my thighs are once again enemies.

My initial goal was to workout 4 days per week but I only made three workouts. The workouts consist of cardio, weights, crunches, squats, and lunges. I was never bored and the time went by fast.

Week of 1/10/11 IT ALL WENT TO HELL.  The ice storm in GA messed me all up. I ate BAD, I drank BAD, and I didn't workout...sigh.  I haven't done a damn thing. I keep telling myself I will do something but I can't get out of the bed...I hope to redeem myself Friday-Sunday.

xoxo

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

Today I start my training with Lana Ector of http://www.gymneticsfitness.com/. I am really looking forward to it. They had a great special of $99 for the month of January (UNLIMITED TRAINING).The biggest loser will win a photoshoot with Robert Ector of http://www.taylorectorstudios.com/robertector.

Well since my thighs are now BFFs, I have back fat and love handles. I thought it was time to bring in the professionals. I am hoping they will whip me in shape because being overweight or out of shape  is not something I aspire to be. It is unhealthy but mostly importantly (to me anyway) IT AIN'T CUTE.

I will be posting my measurements and  photos sometime this week!