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Boring day today. Not much to do...I'll probably skim out (clean) the pool. Oh so fun stuff, NOT!

Here's the rundown:

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs - Total Body Burn 1

Food: B - SB Chocolate Bar, Yogurt, Fruit
L - NS Beans and Ham Soup, Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Chili with Beans, Salad, Veggies
ES - NS Sour Cream & Onion Soy Chips

Total Calories: 1360

Jittery

So today I am extremely energized! I worked out earlier today and my body feels like it still wants to workout. Crazy!!!! I am not going to though, because I don't want to over workout. Then I will go into starvation mode and my body will start burning muscle not fat. Bad deal...so I am resigned to sit contently and wait for my husband to come home....Ah the tedium. Anyhoo, here's what we've all been waiting for.

The rundown:

Excersice: Hip Hop Abs - Ab Sculpt 2

Food: B - NS Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Yogurt, Fruit
L - NS Hearty Minestrone Soup, Sald, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Hearty Beef Stew, Salad, Veggies
ES - NS Carmel Popcorn

Total Calories: 1340

Sorry so tardy, but Weigh In!!!

I have been so busy lately. I did yard work and ran errands and blah blah blah. I stayed on plan and did all my workouts. I even took pictures on Saturday for comparison. Unfortunately I couldn't find the same outfit. But we will be comparing inches a well so. Here we go:



Start 3/28/2008: Now 4/26/2008 :

Size: 16 Size: 14

Weight: 227 Weight: 216

Body fat percentage: 58.7% Body fat percentage: 40.6%

Neck: 16" Neck: 15.5"

Chest: 44" Chest: 44"

Waist: 46" Waist: 43"

Hips: 47.5" Hips: 45.75"

Right Mid-thigh: 24" Right Mid-thigh: 24.5"

Left Mid-thigh: 26" Left Mid-thigh: 24.75"

Right Upper Arm: 15.5" Right Upper Arm: 15"

Left Upper Arm: 15" Left Upper Arm: 14.5"

So I am down one size, 11lbs, 18.1% body fat, and a total of 7.5" Woohoo!!!

OK so the rundown for today:

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs -Fat Burning Cardio 2

Food:

B - Nutrigrain bar, yogurt, fruit

L - NS Chicken Salad, Salad yogurt

MS- Yogurt and Fruit

D - Hearty Beef Stew, Salad, Veggies

ES - NutriChocolates

Total Calories: 1390

Two-a-day today

So today I did two separate workouts. I am in a situation where I know that I am likely to eat off plan. So I decided that I should step up the workouts to accommodate that. An LT in my husbands brigade is having a farewell at a BBQ spot that is supposed to be the best. We'll see, I'll tell you all about it tomorrow. I will do my best not to overeat, but what I eat may be high in calories so hopefully the two workouts work. I guess we'll see at weigh in. Oh and I am going to do a full comparison from when I started to Saturday so we can see the full rundown of what I lost in this first cycle. Hugs and smooches.

The deal for today:

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs - Total Body Burn (Morning)
Elliptical - 30 min, Stair step 5 min, Lat Pulls (3x15), Machine Row (3x15) (Afternoon)

Food: B - Fiber One Chocolate bar, yogurt, fruit
L - NS Yogurt Drink, Salad with Chicken
MS - Yogurt and Fruit
D - BBQ
ES - Chocolate Carmel Popcorn

Total Calories: Less than 1800 (I hope!)

Finally!

Okay so finally I did the workout I was "supposed" to do. I had to force myself, but I did it. I really am tired with the Fat Burning Cardio workout though. If I were to change anything about this initial workout it would be the amount of times you have to do Ab Sculpt and Fat burning cardio. I mean for the first two weeks all you do is the two workouts. AHHH!!! I'm cool now. This is my last week of this particular monotony. Next week I start part two. Any bids on how long before I start complaining on that one? The important thing is that I keep working out, right?

Here is the rundown:

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio/Hips, Buns, & Thighs

Food: B - NS Nutrifrosted Crunch, Yogurt, Fruit
L - NS Black Bean Tortilla Soup (+++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - Basil Chicken, Salad, Schwan's Herb Garlic Veggies
ES - White Cheddar Soy Chips

Total Calories: 1415

Thank God for the Dance Series

I don't know whats going on, but all of the sudden I am just BORED doing the same 5 workouts. I happened to buy the Hip Hop Abs Dance Series a couple of weeks back. I did the Cardio Groove workout today. It was fun, more important though is that it was something different. I am extremely proud of the fact that I have found another exercise to do on the days that I am bored, but the boredom concerns me. I've only been doing this for three weeks and already I'm bored. Maybe its because I am a dancer. That could be it. I have literally memorized the Ab Sculpt and Fat Burning Cardio workouts. Each 8 count is etched in my brain. I like a lot of change, so I am so happy I own most of the beachbody catalog. I can always replace one workout with another. If you are having the same problem I encourage you. Do not to just sit the day out. Find another workout for you to do. Your body will love you for it!

Here's the rundown:

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs Dance Series: Cardio Groove

Food: B - Quaker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Vegetarian Sloppy Joe's (++++), Yogurt, Salad
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - Hearty Beef Stew, Salad, Schwan's Broccoli and Cheese
ES - NS Chocolate Carmel Bar

Total Calories 1410

Bored

Okay so today I had what I'll call a minor setback. I am getting bored with my workouts. I stopped about a quarter of the way through. However, I am going to the gym to do elliptical for an hour. I am so glad I have a bunch of different workout tapes. I guess a month straight of it has gotten to me. So off to the gym, but before I go...

The rundown:

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs: Total Body Burn (10 min), Elliptical 60 min

Food : B - SB Peanut Butter Bar, Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Chocolate Raspberry Bar, Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Veggie Fajita and a slice of bread, Salad, Mixed Veggies
ES - NS Sour Cream and Onion Chips

Calories: 1420

Weigh in!

Hey there now! I am on track! Here is the rundown.

Size: 14
Weight: 216
Body fat percentage: 41.6%
Neck: 16"
Chest: 44"
Waist: 43.5"
Hips: 45.75"
Right Mid-thigh: 24"
Left Mid-thigh: 24.75"
Right Upper Arm: 15.5"
Left Upper Arm: 15"

Quick Check In

Short one today.

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs - Total Body Burn

Food: B - NS Chocolate Chip Bar, Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS New Orleans Rice, Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Three Cheese Chicken Pasta, Salad, Broccoli
ES - NS White Cheddar Chips

Calories: 1390

Sleepy

I struggled to get out of bed this morning. I normally do my workout around 7 or 8AM. I will probably get around to it around 2. I had so much to do today and getting a late start put a damper on some things. Well here's the rundown:

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio/Ab Sculpt

Food: B - Fiber One Peanut Butter Bar, Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Tomato Corn Chowder, Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Chicken Florentine, Salad, Broccoli
ES - NS Mint Chocolate Bar

Total Calories: 1310

WOW its Wednesday

Hump day is here and I woke up super early. We went to sleep at our regular time 9:30 but I woke up 2 hours early. Don't comment, yes I am 26 and yes I go to bed extra early. That's what DVR is for. I need my sleep. 'Nuff said. I can normally go back to sleep when I wake up early, but not today. I guess something important must be happening today.

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio/Hips, Buns and Thighs

Food: B - NS Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Vegetable Beef Soup, Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Pizza, Salad, Broccoli
ES - NS Chocolate Carmel Bar
Total Calories: 1410

Happy Tuesday!

This morning was great. I woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I am so glad I made myself workout yesterday. Today I got to do a new workout from Hip Hop Abs, Total Body Burn. Let me tell you this work out was fun, but it is what it says, a total body burn. I tell you what. I hadn't really sweat during fat burning cardio or ab sculpt, but with Total Body Burn...I was SOAKED. It worked EVERYTHING. I feel it in my arms, back, abs, glutes. It was good, and a nice change of pace seeing as the program has you rotate between the same two workouts for the first couple weeks. Nothing else really scheduled today. I'm going to get started on the housewife duties, Laundry and dishes. Smooches y'all.

Here's the rundown:

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs - Total Body Burn

Food: B - Fiber One Carmel & Oat Bar, Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Broccoli Cheese Soup, Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Basil Chicken, Salad, Broccoli
ES - NS White Cheddar Chips
Total Calories: 1390

Just keep pushing play

Okay, so I am not sure i any of you have had "one of those days." Well, today is that day for me. I didn't want to get out of bed. I had a great weekend. One of my best girlfriends and her family came up for the weekend. We had a great time. I think it was so much excitement that my body couldn't handle it. This morning the alarm went off and the snooze button was hit...A LOT. By the time I got up it was almost 9:30. I at breakfast and then procrastinated about working out. I just kind of watched all of the stuff that was in my DVR. Listened to the radio...you know everything but workout. I had to work out though. I knew I needed to, but I didn't want to. I figured I would just half-a** it. I popped that DVD in and all of the sudden I was in workout mode. So for those of you who are like me and just workout at home. Just keep putting that DVD in and pressing play. Even if you don't feel like working out that day, you will get it in and feel good about it.

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs: Fat Burning Cardio/Ab Sculpt

Food: B - NS NutriFrosted Crunch(+++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Black Beans and Rice (++++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Veggie Fajita (+++), Salad, Broccoli
ES - NS Chocolate Crunch Bar
Total Calories: 1405

It's Sunday

Here's the rundown.

Exercise: None -its a rest day
Food: B - NS Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Chicken Cacciatore (++++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Pizza (++++), Salad, Broccoli
ES - NS Popcorn
Total Calories: 1410

No Pictures today

Hey! No pictures today. I did do measurements though. Here is the rundown.



Size: 14
Weight: 217.6
Body fat percentage:
Neck: 16"
Chest: 44.5"
Waist: 44"
Hips: 46"
Right Mid-thigh: 24"
Left Mid-thigh: 24.75"
Right Upper Arm: 15.5"
Left Upper Arm: 15"

Kristin is Coming!

This is going to be another short one. MY friend Kristin is on her way over. I haven't seen her in forever. She is more important than posting a long blog today. I will tell you all about it later. So here's the rundown.

Exercise: Hip Hop Abs: Fat Burning Cardio & Ab Sculpt
Food: B - NS Peanut Butter Bar (++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Minestrone Soup (++++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Chili with Beans (++++), Salad, Broccoli
ES - NS Zesty Her Mix
Total Calories: 1410

Busy Day

I woke up and went to church! It was lovely! I'm so late I'll just give you what you are waiting for.

Excersice: Hip-Hop Abs - Ab Sculpt

Food: B - NS Chocolate Chip Granola Bar (+++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Chicken Noodle Soup (+++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Chicken Florentine (++++), Broccoli, Salad
ES - NS NutriChocolates (++++)

Total Calories: 1390

Eh

I didn't want to work out today. I really didn't. Have you ever had one of those mornings? I woke up and really wanted to push snooze and sleep for 4 more hours. But I didn't! I got my tail up and worked out. I didn't go full out, but I did it. I dunno, I don't feel bad, but I didn't want to get out of bed. Maybe its because I am nerous. I have a job interview today. I am scared and excited. AAAAAHHHHH!!!! Okay, I got it out. Maybe that'll do it.

Excersice: Hip-Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio and Ab Sculpt

Food: B - NS Granola (++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Black Beans and Rice (++++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Three Cheese Pasta with Chicken (++++), Broccoli, Salad
ES - NS Pretzels (++)
Total Calories: 1430

Step Up 3

I feel like I am staring in Step Up 3: Taking it to the House. I started my Hip Hop Abs two a days. So I am now doing a full hour. Boy thats strenuous. I feel really good after doing it though. I have been kind of down lately because I miss home. I am so used to being able to go over to a friends house or hangout with my mom. AAAAHHHH!!!! This too shall pass. I can alwaysgo back and visit. Thats what I have to keep telling myself. OK down to business so I can get off here and call my mom. (I know I am a big baby)



Excersice: Hip-Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio and Ab Sculpt



Food: B - NS Nutri Frosted Crunch (+++++), Fruit, Yogurt

L - NS Tuna Salad (+++++), Salad, Yogurt

MS - Yogurt, Fruit

D - NS Hearty Beef Stew(++++), Broccoli, Salad

ES - NS Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar (++)Total Calories: 1430

Truly Blessed!

Good Morning!

I had a wonderful weekend. A truly blessed occasion. So much happened this weekend that touched my spirit and renewed my heart. Words cannot explain. I'm on my way out of the door so here is what we all came for:

Excersice: Hip-Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio

Food: B - NS Granola (+++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Fudge Graham Bar (++++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Chicken and Noodles with gravy(++++), Broccoli, Salad
ES - NS Pretzels (++)
Total Calories: 1430

The big day

So unfortunatly for me I am ubber bloated! So my scale read 221!!!! EEEEk. I am going to say its all bloat. I have to make this one short because I am on my way out the door to a retreat. So down to business.

Workout: Hip Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio

Size: 14/16

Weight: 221

Body fat percentage: 48.2%

Neck: 15.25

Chest: 44"

Waist: 45.5"

Hips: 47"

Right Mid-thigh: 24.5"

Left Mid-thigh: 25.25"

Right Upper Arm: 15"

Left Upper Arm: 14.5"

Late Edition

I have been doing well on my diet and excercising everyday. I'm doing Hip Hop Abs and am on day 4 of that. It is really funny. Yeah, I know how is working out funny. He is hilarious! Its not even that he is trying to be funny its just that some things that "slip" out of his mouth such as "can you feel me or do you want me" and him practically screaming when one of the male cast members hits his hand which happens to be right above his tushy then saying "my friends are so crazy"...Just comedy. So I find myself doing in not just because its exercise, but also because its entertainment!

So this morning after my workout I showered got all made up and went to my weekly church meeting. Then the pampering began! First, I went to a local salon and got my hair done. Then, came home had lunch and went and got myself a pedicure! Yes, it felt fantastic. Let me tell you, not being able to have a pedi done for 4 months killed me. I warned the nail lady that she was about to earn her tip today. I tipped her VERY well (40%). Anyhoo now I am feeling great looking better and making it happen.

Okay so here's the rundown:

Excersice: Hip-Hop Abs - Ab Sculpt
Food: B - NS Cranberry Granola Bar (+++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Beans and ham Soup (++++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Chicken and Noodles with gravy(++++), Broccoli, Salad
ES - NS Pretzels (++)

Total Calories: 1390

NutriToots!!!

Okay so last night I got the NutriToots really bad last night. For those of you that don't know NutriToots are the gaseous substances that seep from your bowls caused by eating NutriSystem. I was sitting on the floor watching Hell's Kitchen last night and had a bad case of the NutriToots. So bad, that my husband swore he saw me lift off the ground! HAHAHAHA!!! Oh, and about Hell's Kitchen, I LOVE that show. I am a baby chef, and I am utterly afraid of Chef Gordon Ramsey! The way he has no problem just cussing folk out left and right. Its crazy! Personally I think Jason should have been nominated instead of Dominick. I mean the guy picked his toes right before starting to cook! That is so nasty!!! And don't get me started on Bobby, "the black Gordon Ramsey." He just urks my nerves! Arrogant [insert explative here]! So lets hope this season is as festive and entertaining as last.

Down to business!

Excersice: Hip-Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio
Food: B - NS NutriFrosted Crunch Cereal (+++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS Chicken Salad (++++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS SouthWest Chicken(+++), Broccoli, Salad
ES - NS Zesty Herb Mix (++)
Total Calories: 1390

Another Day

Yesterday was spent unpacking. We have been here for a month+ and we still aren't done! Since I'm newly active I figured I can put a dent in it. I did, but there's still so much left to go. I have a TON of clothes! I will be having a garage sale for sure some time in the near future. So I am feeling good getting in shape. I really want to go for a walk outside, but the wind here in OK is so crazy. Even though I am a "Thick Mamdame" I feel like the wind is Calgon and is going to take me away! HA! Anyway lets get on with it.


So here is the rundown for the day:

Excersice: Hip-Hop Abs - Fat Burning Cardio, Practice Dance
Food: B - NS Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal(++++), Fruit, Yogurt
L - NS New Orleans Rice and Chicken (+++++), Salad, Yogurt
MS - Yogurt, Fruit
D - NS Beef Tacos (+++), Broccoli, Salad
ES - NS Chocolate Carmel Bar (++++)
Total Calories: 1390