Rockin' Body

Shaun T the maker of Hip Hop Abs and taken it to the next level.
Dance your way to a rockin' body.

ChaLEAN Extreme

This is what I am doing now. This workout ROCKS!
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Turbo Jam

This is the workout that helped me to lose weight and win $10,000!.

How much am I supposed to eat?

Sustained weight loss is a trickier proposition than it may first appear. The old adage of "calories in, calories out" is true, but there is more to the equation. Individual scenarios play a role when strategizing how you should eat in order to best facilitate weight loss. Here's a brief look at how to tip the scale in your favor.

Three strategies can affect weight loss: changing your diet, changing your level of exercise, and supplementation. Only the first two are very effective on their own, but they are much more effective when combined. Supplementation only plays a supporting role in the process, which can be significant when combined with proper diet and exercise. By far the best way to get quick results is by combining all three.

The way this process works changes over time. The perfect weight loss program at one point in your life may not be the best strategy at another point. Our body compositions change, and dietary needs change along with it. Therefore, the diet that excelled for someone 50 pounds overweight with 35 percent body fat won't work the same when that person is 10 pounds overweight with 20 percent body fat. In fact, it is more likely to stagnate results.

Let's take a look at an average overweight person and a likely scenario for sustained weight loss.

Fasting

Beachbody® recommends a short fast (usually liquid with some calories) when beginning most of their entry programs. In general, fasting is a cleansing tool, not a weight loss tool. However, upon an initial fast, an overweight person is likely to lose some weight, because he or she probably has a lot of undigested gunk in his or her system. While fasting is one-time weight loss, it's a great way to kick-start a fitness program.

Early stage

This is where the "calories in, calories out" concept works like a charm. A de-conditioned, overweight person can exist—and even flourish—while grossly undereating. Add some exercise to the equation, and weight loss should be rapid. Basic supplements like a multivitamin, along with condensed macronutrient foods like protein powders, should be used because it's difficult to get all essential nutrients while undereating. This stage of dieting can go on for quite some time. Transition is more up to individual body composition changes than anything else.

Later stages

As people get fitter, their nutrient needs change. If they continually undereat, their results will plateau, at some point. This is because they are not getting the nutrients needed to fuel the additional muscle on their frames, so their bodies begin to shut down. The way to get their weight loss moving again is to add calories, and the amount of calories needed can be dramatic. Here's an example:

We had a male customer go from 230 pounds to 190 pounds eating around 1,200 calories a day. His target weight was 175, but his weight hit a plateau of 190. He increased his caloric intake slowly. At around 1,800 calories, weight loss began again. At 2,000 it accelerated. At 2,200 he plummeted right through 175 and kept going until, at 150 pounds, he leveled off at 3,000. By eating slightly more than 3,000 calories he was able to get to 175 pounds and stay there.

Starving is not the answer. Your body needs fuel to operate normally. Your brain, heart, lungs etc. Beachbody has a ton of great supplements and delicious shakes. All of the protein, meal replacement, and 2 day Fast Formula come in chocolate and vanilla. Also, be sure to check out the info on Shakeology. This is brand new!
It just might be the healthiest meal of your day.

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Last group

this will be the last group I post on my blog. I promise :)


The rock you see, that was our destination.


View from the top of Yellow Rock Trail.

More

Adam the cave explorer.

the falls on one of the trails

Gigantic rock. See how small the kids look.

Kids at the opening of Devil's Icebox. In the summer you can go down into this cave and it's cool.

Bat in Devil's Den Cave

I love this guy! 18 years together, awwww.

Kids climbing around on the rocks beside the falls.

More Vacation

The kids in front of the falls at Devil's Den.

The living room at the cabin.


Victoria shooting some hoops at the arena.

More hoops.

I do have more scenic photos. Just have to take some time and decide what I want to post:)

The end of a vacation

We are home! It will be great to sleep in our own beds tonight. I love the mountains and could stay there forever, but my bed is here.
It was nice to get away and spend the time together as a family. We enjoyed showing the kids the places in Fayetteville that we lived, ate, worked, fished, hunted, and went to school. Jeff attended Graduate School at the U of A. It is funny how things change. It has been about 11 years or so since we visited.
Today (03/16/09) we took the kids to a knife shop and to see Bud Walton Arena and Museum, and the football stadium and museum.

Trip

Right now we are in Fayetteville. Relaxing in a hotel. The cabin was wonderful. Not quite as nice as the cabin in Gatlinburg, but nice enough.
I really love this area of Arkansas. The great places to fish and hike!
Today is March 15th and it is our 18th anniversary. WOW, 18 years.
This is a photo of the falls at Devil's Den. It is right near the Visitors Center and Store. You don't have to hike to see this.

I will have more to post later this week after we get home. For now we are in relaxation mode. We are doing a little more site seeing tomorrow and going by A.G. Russell Knifes. It has been a wonderful anniversary weekend.

Trip

We are packing for the trip. I am very excited about going despite the weather report. As I type NW Arkansas is under a Winter Weather Advisory.
I will post some pictures etc when we get back home.

TTFN

A week at the gym

Dear Diary,
For my birthday this year, my daughter (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me.

Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try.

I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Belinda, who identified herself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.

My daughter seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.


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MONDAY:
Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Belinda waiting for me. She is something of a Greek goddess - with blond hair, dancing eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!!

Belinda gave me a tour and showed me the machines. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which she conducted her aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring!

Belinda was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time she was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week-!!
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TUESDAY:

I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Belinda made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then she put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Belinda's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT-!! It's a whole new life for me.
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WEDNESDAY:
The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.

Belinda was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members. Her voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning and when she scolds, she gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying.

My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Belinda put me on the stair monster. Why the heck would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Belinda told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. She said some other crap too.
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THURSDAY:

Belinda was waiting for me with her vampire-like teeth exposed as her thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late - it took me that long to tie my shoes. Belinda took me to work out with dumbbells. When she was not looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. She sent another skinny witch to find me.Then, as punishment, she put me on the rowing machine -- which I sank.

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FRIDAY:
I hate that witch Belinda more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic, anorexic little cheerleader. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat her with it.

Belinda wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the stupid barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich.

The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director?

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SATURDAY:

Belinda left a message on my answering machine in her grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing her voice made me want to smash the machine with my planner; however, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel.

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SUNDAY:

I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my daughter (the little brat) will choose a gift for me that is fun -- like a root canal or a hysterectomy. I still say if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds!!!

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Kristy McLean

Kristy McLean is the Million Dollar Body Grand Prize Finalist, women age 30-39. She looks wonderful. Her starting weight was 235lbs with 33% body fat. She is now around 145lbs and 12% body fat. She looks smaller than 145.
She has transformed her body and her life.
If you are a Beachbody Community Member and you haven't voted to HERE and pick your favorite. Community votes count for 40% of the decision. These 8 finalist have already won $50,000. One man and one woman will walk away with the grand prize of $250,000.

Anyway, I voted for Kristy to win the $250,000.

Check her out at her blog.

Give me strength

Girl Scout Cookies everywhere! I have some favorites. We actually have them in the house. WHY!!!!!!
Tagalongs the perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter on a thin cookie. Delish..


Jeff and Adams favorite are Thin Mints.

They have mowed through 2 boxes! I haven't even had time to put some in the freezer. I intended on putting some back to save for this summer. I want to chop them up and blend with vanilla ice cream and make a mock thin mint blizzard.

Anyway, I worked with the nurse that has a daughter in Girl Scouts. I bought 2 more boxes of Thin Mints and a box of dulce de leche.

For now I am just trying to stay away from the Tagalongs

Pie

Who doesn't love a good fruit pie! I know I just love them or I used too. In making healthier choices in my eating this is one pie I can't afford to eat anymore.
This pie is the more calories and such than an entire meal.


check it out
480 calories
20g fat
69g carbs
But hey look it does have 4g protein!!!

Bye, bye cherry pie !!!

March

I want to start by thanking all of my friends and family for supporting and encouraging me. You all are priceless!

On March 15th Jeff and I will celebrate 18 years of marriage. 18 YEARS!!! Are we that old, OMG.
I wouldn't change a thing. He is my best friend.

We had decided some time ago that if California didn't work out that we would go to NW Arkansas and go hiking and show the kids Razorback Stadium and around Fayetteville where we used to live.

So today I called Devils Den State Park and booked a cabin for the weekend. This is rather short notice to try to get into a cabin. Especially since that weekend is Spring Break. Thankfully they had a cabin for us. I am very excited!

I have a few trails pick out too. We just need to decide which one to do.

Arkansas State Parks

Believe me there will be photos from our trip.

No Hollywood for me

The judges in the contest did not pick me for a finalist. I am very disappointed, but.. I am ok. I have to be right.

I am a winner no matter what. I never started this for $$ anyway. I wanted to feel better, look better, and be a better wife and mother. I have achieved that.

So since that weekend is my anniversary we (us and kids) are going somewhere. I hope hiking or something. I need to get away from here.
With all the drama of the hospital going bankrupt and then being bought by another company and worries about jobs etc. I need a break.

Thank you for all of your encouragement and support during my ranting about the contest. You will be glad to know that I can now move on to other things..lol

Counting down!

The time is rapidly disappearing. I still have not heard anything from Million Dollar Body. As I have said before I only assume that they are calling the finalists ahead of time. I can't help but feel like they would have already called and that somewhere there are 8 people very excited and planning a trip to California.
I know Jeff is probably so sick of me worrying and fretting about it.
They will make the announcement on Monday. I will get a blog out about the winners when I know something.

They have a little "commercial" about the finale. It is pretty cool.
Throughout 2008 they had
1158 participants
96 winners (I am one of those...woohoo)
4393 pounds lost (WOW) that is an average of 46 lbs/person. I lost 49.5
1591 inches

These are very impressive statistics. I am proud to have been selected and to even have a chance at anything. I have succeeded no matter what.

More spring pix

Here are a few more pictures I took today.

this house is near our house. I love this house and the pink blooms on the tree.

Glory of Spring

Even though it is only February the flowers are blooming everywhere. You can already see hints of the yellow haze of pollen. Before long everything will be covered in the stuff causing a multitude of allergy symptoms.
Today is absolutely beautiful. Today is the perfect day in my opinion.
I went outside and took some photos of our flowers.