I'M HERE!!!!

Pushups are a little girly cause my arms are still sore, but here you go!  And notice I'm wearing my 24 hr clothes Lauren.  Yes, I did go grocery shopping like this.  

For your viewing pleasure...

Crystal.... Doing a burpee.... at my house..... during our sister sleepover... it was pretty hilarious. Love it.

Holy Opaque-ness Batman!!

Ok, Lauren is asking for transperency, but here's the thing...

I can't always post right away. I'm not trying to be secretitive, I just usually don't finish my work-outs till like 11:30 or 12 at night. So, in an effort to be more open, within my frame of ability...

Monday - nada :(
Tuesday - Tight Tush (#?) and live Yoga class (no extra reps... I know, I'm a wimp)
Wednesday - only time will tell...

By the way, I freakin' love Yoga! I'd forgotten how much I loved it until I went to a live class (found a SUPER early am class... yeah me!). It kicked my butt and I can tell my strength and flexibility is no where near what it was when I was doing it more regularly. I am hoping to get back to it... anyone want to come??

On a side note, Hailey is super sick. Like stay away alllllllll night sick. This is not helping me be effective, but I'm just trying to get something in each night before I crash. I am also trying desperately NOT to eat all the food I can get my hands on... this is hard when I'm stressed at work, with not much to do to fill my day.

I'm so sick!!!

I feel so sick!!! Trav and I had a fight this morning, you know the one that you yell at each other over something stupid and then storms out going to work. I know your asking why are you telling us this Crystal...honestly we don't care. But after he left I got so stressed and upset that I ATE and ATE and ATE! Now I feel so freakin' sick!! The thing is I ate what I normally would have in the mornings!! But now my stomach has shrunk enough that what I normally would have ate make me sick!! So the silver lineling, I am eating WAY less that I used to! Which is always a good thing. I get sorta excited about those little moments.

Now if your curious, Travis and I did make up. Since we are soooooo poor, he gets stressed out a lot with it, and then I was super sensitive this morning and so yeah. We fought for nothing. The joys of a marriage!! But we are good and lovey again. And will still have our romantic evening together.

Now I just need to work on the stress eating thing! I need to find other things to do besides eat....exercising came to mind but that was the last thing I wanted to do. Hmm....any other ideas???

Why do I do this?

Its no secret that I have had some health problems. LOTS of health problems. My body pretty much hates me. With things like bipolar disorder, anxiety, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and other stuff... life can be a bit challenging. But exercise has always helped me cope. ALWAYS. It helps level out my depression issues, it helps me feel less anxious and more in control, it has obvious health benefits to my body, and it keeps my joints strong. BUT all this is not really the reason WHY I do it- personally. Exercise is my own happy place. It helps me be a better mom, and wife. It helps me feel like I am putting an example of fitness for my kids, and of working THROUGH life's problems not avoiding them. It clears my head.

So, its "me" time- and its kind of- for my kids and family too. I never feel guilty for working out. I don't feel guilty for going to the doctor, or going to the physical therapist, so why would I feel guilty for the time it takes to maintain a healthy or recover my healthy body? Its a necessary part of my life. I will never look like a super model, but the other benefits I have are still SO worth it to me. Stability, strength, health, and happiness. What are the reasons you work out?

Me and my kids Christmas 2010. They are a big part of my reason for wanting to stay healthy. :)

-L.

PS- work hard in your workouts this week girls!! You can do it!

This isn't going to be pretty!!!

This is NOT going to be pretty!!! I haven't even watched the video....

Now I start out really good, then about 5 I get to being really tired....that's where you can see where I kinda slack in my form...but I am still trying and going as hard...my legs just don't want to cooperate. I get just as good of a workout when I do my "very modified" version. Just remember that I am a 267lb woman doing these!!! (More than twice the size of most you lovelies!!)

***Hopefully I have now given Jenn something to look at...Lola pictures and a very interesting video!! ENJOY!!***

*This is what I id for my workout! Tomorrow I plan to get my workouts done during the day and then spend the evening with my hubby while we eat some BBQ and watch sappy love movies...a perfect anniversary!*

You asked for it!

Okay you asked for it Jen!!! You wanted Lola....your gonna get Lola!!!

**Here is a kiss for you Jenn**

**This isn't that great of a picture...oh well....this is me!**

Weight: 267.2 (down 3lbs but if you count last week's gain, 5.2lbs)
Nutrition: Yes!!
Exercise: Yes!!
Salad challenge: 6 out of the 7 days plus one day with the spinach
Measurements:
Chest: 43" (-1")
Bust: 48" (-1")
Under Bust: 40" (-2.5")
Upper Belly: 44" (-3.5")
Waist: 45" (-4.5")
Belly: 53" (-1")
Hips: 53" (-1")
Thigh: 30" (-.75")
Arms: 16" (same)
Total lost: 15.25" HOLY CRAP!!! No wonder I could tell a difference in my clothing!!! SWEET!!!!

**I am liking these muscle poses....so much more fun**

So I guess that even though Lauren is trying to KILL us.....it is making a difference!! Thanks Lauren!

Dear JellyBelle's

Dear JellyBelle's,

I need more pictures, videos, Lola, and posts. Mkkkkay?

Sincerely,

Give-me-a-reason-to-not-fall-asleep-checking-the-blog

Good News and Bad News

Lets start with the good news, because it's nice. Remember how last week I felt REALLY fat and just wasn't seeing any results? Well this week so far (yesterday and today) I put on my skinny jeans (okay the ones that were super tight and caused me to have the biggest muffin tops) and they fit nicely!! Not too tight at all!!! I will even go so far as to say they fit perfectly! So YES I am FINALLY seeing some results in that area! I feel like I am finally loosing enough weight to actually make a difference.

Now for the bad news, I am so freakin' tired! LOL I don't want to exercise tonight, all I want to do is go to bed! With that said I had about a 3 hour nap today as well!! I think Lauren's sleeping habits are creeping up on me! I have a meeting tonight and then I am HOPING to get in a workout, but I just am loosing that motivation. You would think that the competition of getting points would help or the fact that my hard work is starting to show....but nope.

PLEASE tell me someone feels like this too!! And it's just not me!

What are some good news and bad news from everyone else today?

The weird beard is no more...

Ok I'm tired tonight and don't have the energy to do something "new" so here is a clip from the tape bloopers. Oh and yes, my face is hairless now... no more peach fuzz for me! Hmmmm Annie is your knee hairless now too?

The best way to be healthy is wishful shrinking

I did workout four and while it looks like the least menacing work out.. HOLY SHMOZE!!



Look Ma, no hands! (bonus points for all three sets done with my hands up!)





OK not so fun anymore (this is at the half way point.. Ok almost half way... OK IT WAS AFTER THE FIRST ROUND OF PHASE ONE, GET OFF MY BACK GOSH! CAN I BE ANY MORE TRANSPARENT?!)



Post workout with my second wind I rode eight seconds on my valentine puppy I got from hubs today! Extra points for that stunt, right? ;)

Bonus Burpee Contest!!

Send in a video of you doing ten burpees.... PATRICK says he wants to judge every ones form. :) Winner of the best burpee, (judging form, intensity, and who pushes themselves the hardest) gets 25 pts!

Why? Because good form increases difficulty AND effectiveness of every exercise. Having good form keeps you from getting injured. Having good form is important- we should all try to do the workouts with the best form possible(myself included!). BUT modifying is OK- and good- IF you need it. Don't do a workout incorrectly if you should modify instead. Modifying helps you BUILD up the strength and endurance needed to do the exercises correctly. Also pushing yourself is not easy- and maintaining intensity during the whole workout is something we all strive for.

Best of Luck.

Contest Entries need to be in by Wed 10 pm to count.

-L.

Am I the only one???

Sheesh it's almost 10pm and I thought at least someone would have posted a workout by now!! Oh well I must be the special one!!

I will tell you who is not special....LAUREN!! What did I ever do to you? Why do you insist on torturing me?? Even with the modification I BARELY survived workout #6. Burpees until you die....yes I have now died!

 

So as you may have seen....I finished workout #6

Here is what I did.....

5 reps (I wanted to first do 10...then after a little ways in...I thought okay 6 would be good...then when I got to rep 4, I knew I was going to die so just stucked with 5 reps)= 7pt

Extra Burpees: 12 =12pts (I was going to try and do 6 extra for each rep so I could get a total of 30 extra...but after the first 2 I had to stop so I could get through the rest of the workout!)

Total for this workout= 19pts

Posting video=2pt

Posting pictures =3pt

#posts today=2pt

Sharing all= 2pt

Grand total = 28pt

Is that right Lauren??? It better be or I will come over and SIT ON YOU!!! 

Do you see how much sweat I had??? I don't think I have EVER EVER sweated this much during a workout! 

This is me aiming for Lauren....

And yes....I have FINALLY died!

***Serious stuff: Okay so my knees are feeling lots better! I am hoping that as soon as some more weight comes off I can start doing these normal...maybe. But after tonight my wrists are killing me!! I don't know if I am doing them wrong and putting too much support on my wrists or what. Not sure, but I wanted to check to see if that was normal, or a sign that I was having bad form or slacking or something. Not that I would, I mean I am perfect. Just the other day Twin was saying how much she wanted to be like me and how she admired my workout ethic. Then I heard Trainer telling DC that if she could be anyone she would be me. Then DC in general worships the ground I walk on. ***

The "Utah Claw" - bangs that shot up towards the heavens!

Wow, I've been posting for like an hour straight, I'm getting tired of listening to myself type my thoughts. Ok, so I forgot to say what my embarrassing thing will be if I lose. I think we should do a whole recap post for that so we can keep tabs on whose doing what. I have a few friends who follow this blog (Heeey peeps, yeah that's right, I'm talking about you *points finger at the screen*) and they are having a hard time following what we are doing so recaps of rules and stuff will keep them interested. That and I give them candy.

ANYWAY... WITHOUT FURTHER APOO...

I am going to wear huge 1980's glasses, hopefully with turtles on the sides and cut and style my bangs into "the claw" with the sides fanned out and aqua net crusty sprayed. Then I will wear an over sized denim shirt tucked into a pair of light stone wash jeans that are so high waisted it cuts me in half in the front so I will have junk in the front yo! That in itself is enough to keep me going so I can get rid of my "front butt." It's my biggest nemisisisissis. iss. is.



Utah Claw n. a female hairstyle typified by bangs projecting outward from the forehead. Subjects: English, United States, Apparel, Appearance, & Fashion, Body, Slang

1990 -“Bad Hair Day””: “It was often used in reference to something I came to refer to as the “stiffened frontal bang facade,” a hair tierra set in place with blow drier, hair spray and teasing comb. The heights these can sometimes reach is quite ridiculous.”… Referred to the tall, teased bangs as ‘joke-catchers’

Random thoughts- and a question?

Random thought..... My legs are tired. I want candy. AND I think Doing workout number 3 AFTER a Body Rocker workout... wow, I am crazy. Basically I did 4 squat jumps, followed by 10 high knees(repeat)- as fast as I could- for 10 straight min. THEN I did workout 3. I am wasted. It may not have been my best choice for a night of romance. More like a nighttime recovery love affair.... but I digress....

Ok- question- What color should I paint my workout room? I am thinking an accent wall thats orange... thoughts?

-L.

Contest Standing Update...

These points are for Phase 2 ONLY...

DC 182 pts
Twin 175 pts
Crystal Light 172 pts
Trainer 162 pts

Keep it up Ladies!! Remeber the original three can choose to drop either their first or last phase, but not the second or third phases, so make these count!

Anyone want to know my challenge-winning secrets??

DC

points WOC#2

I can't explain them all cause wow thats a lot- if you have questions CALL me.

Annie- 55 points

C.L.- 69 points

D.C.- 86 points

Jenn- 46 points

PLUS your shout out points.

Good work girls!

-L.

shout outs week #2

First off I am doing something new- These are my personal shout outs for the week!! (worth POINTS of course)

Jenn- Most Motivational! Your blog post frequency, and content, exceeded all expectations this week! You are making it so fun to check the blog, and helping everyone stay more motivated! THIS is a BIG deal in my book! Way to bring the positive energy! +10 points this week.

Crystal Light- Um, HUGE shout out for 10, thats right I said 10 reps on workout 2!! You did more than anyone else!! You beat everyone on this workout by a LANDSLIDE! WOW! Good work!! +9 points!!

Annie- What the extra workouts?!?! You did more workouts this week than anyone else! Like HOURS more work than anyone else! WOW! You and Fabio must have had a good week. ;) +9 points.

D.C.- Smartest work. You did good workouts this week, GREAT workouts. BUT where you really shined. Picking the smartest workout points. You didn't chase them all. In fact you chased very few. But the ones you DID chase you went full throttle. You put in the extra effort where it counted most. Like in Burpees. WOW! Its a great example of how we don't always need our workouts to last all day- to earn(or burn) the most. Hard work, and concentrated effort, counts big time. BUT, I am not giving you extra points this time, because you have a few advantages the other girls don't. YOU have worked out like this and with me before. For example: you knew what burpees were before this week- and KNEW you could do more. Because I have made you do more on previous workouts. Either way I am beyond impressed with your efforts. With you pushing yourself. So I give you.... +serious bragging points.

Good job girls!

-L.

Weekly Check-In...

I had a little problem this week...

I was so focused on the competition and having enough energy to "Ironman" my way thru them, that I kinda over did it on food... oh, who am I kidding, I was on a straight binge all weekend!! Even I am a little disgusted by how I behaved. So this weeks stats are NOT awesome:

Weight: 182.0 lbs That's right, a 3.4lb gain!

Chest: 36.5"

Bust: 40"

Waist: 34.75" .25" loss

Belly: 38.5" .25" loss

Hips: 41"

Butt: 41.5" .5 loss

Thighs: 24.25"

Calves: 15"

Arms: 12.5" .5 gain

I guess Twin and I both made it to the "Gun Show"...

Here is a little Lola for you... courtesy of Logan and his mad photog skills!

He did pretty good! He wanted to do a picture for mommy's blog too... here is his BEFORE pic:

We will try his AFTER pic on another day... he got distracted by Jungle Junction! :)

So I am looking forward to a better week this week. I am starting to wean Hailey (not really by choice, my body just can't keep up with her by pumping anymore). Even though it is gonna be a super slow process (read Human Binkie for months), I will be dropping my points this week. No more nursing points! I'm not sure whether these tears are for the loss of the breastfeeding or the nursing points... I'm so conflicted!! ;(

Anyway, since Lauren has asked for transparency this week...

My workout plan for the week:

Monday: Work-out #3 ... possibly yoga, if I can swing it

Tuesday: Work-out #2... maybe a Zumba class??

Wednesday: Work-out #1 + Yoga??

Thursday: Work-out #6

Friday: Work-out #4

Saturday: Yoga + Work-out #2

Sunday: Work-out #6 ...again! hehehee

Let's see how it goes!!

Racking up the points!!!

Okay so I am not really trying to rack up the points. But I did want everyone to know that if you are interested I have created an excel worksheet of our Week #3. With all the rules for each week, and the sums worked in to. I bet DC would have a better one, but I am just letting you all know if you want one. I think I have everyone's email but our New Love :D

***We still need a nickname

Questions Questions Questions

Lauren you are definately trying to kill us this week!!! These workouts are very creative and interesting!

I do have some questions:

1. When doing the burpees and jumping jacks...this jumping hurts my knees more than anything, so from the very beginning, can I do a modified version? I know how to do one for the jumping jacks but as for the burpees I am not sure, unless I actually just do step backs.

2. When doing Yoga, if we have a workout video already can we start doing that untiIl we can find the time to go to a class? And what if we cannot go to a class at all this week? Can we still get points for doing the yoga workouts?

3, When doing workout #3: Burpees until you die! After each rep can we take a rest? I know tat I will definately need to!! And is there no set time on it? Then as far as the repeats, if you don't give us a rest time and/or you don't give us a time limit for it, we can make our own rest time to get us through the workout?

That is all that I have now. I am planning on looking up some of these different exercises. I probably know what they are but know them under a different name! Maybe in the future we can convince you to do a demonstration video! Get Lauren on tape for us!

Thanks! Hopefully none of us will die this week!

Feel the Burn #3

First let me say this, you guys are doing so great! I am truly amazed at your determination!!! That being said, I DO feel that for your own health/sanity, I am going to have to remove the bonus points for extra workouts this week. So the workouts may be longer than before- but they are all that is required this week. See I am so nice! ;)

Workout 1: A LONG RUN workout worth 7 points.

But if your knees are hurting, try doing it on the elliptical. Or talk to me about a different alternative. (you may of course add more time to the recovery walks if needed)

This is going to be an endurance workout. Be prepared. Should take you an hour or so. Pick your own speed/incline.

Run 2 min

Walk 30 sec

Run 4 min

Walk 1 min

Run 6 min

Walk 1.5 min

Run 8 min

Walk 2 min

Run 10 min

Walk 2.5 min

Run 8 min

Walk 2 min

Run 6 min

Walk 1.5 min

Run 4 min

Walk 1 min

Run 2 min

Walk to Cool Down

**1 bonus points for running speeds 4.0+ on a treadmill. Must run that speed the for every run segment, the whole workout. OR *1 bonus points for running on a track/outside.

**1 bonus point for no additional time on the walk times.

Workout 2: this workout is a race. We are competing to see who finishes first/fastest! So keep track of your time! And watch your form! Workout worth 8 points.

30 mountain climbers (google it or ask me)

25 jumping jacks

15 Alternating lunges

25 jumping jacks

8 burpees

25 jumping jacks

Rest 2 min (may add more/less rest time as needed)

(repeat 5 times) whats your time? :)

*additional reps will be worth points but not included in timed trial!

Abs: Plank up-downs for 1 min. Repeat 6 times. Try not to rock hips! Keep 'em flat girls (facing the floor).

*Additional reps: 2 points each. Done at time of workout. No limit.

*Additional plank up downs: 1 point each. Limit 12.

*Keep the rest as written during the first 5 repetitions: 1 point.

*Winner on Time Trial: 5 points! Must post time on blog when completed.

Workout 3: Running Stairs workout worth 5 points

You will be Running up and down the stairs for this workout. Push hard for the running portions! And use the recovery time to help you KEEP PUSHING HARD each repeat. Can be done at home, outside, at a stadium, I don't care- just find some stairs. Good luck.

Run for 4 min.

Walk for 2 min. (you may add time to this if needed)

(Repeat 6 times)

Core work

10 Reg crunches

10 Alternating knee crunches

10 butterfly crunches

(repeat for 5 min)

Try not to die... then do these....

30 sec Plank pose

30 sec Plank up downs

30 sec One leg plank (each side)

(repeat for 5 min)

*Additional run repeats are worth: 2 point each. Must be done at time of workout. No limit

*Add 10 push ups to workout worth: 1 point per set. No limit :)

**Make 4 push ups in your set boy push ups worth: 1 point per set. No limit. :)

Workout 4: Think tight tush! Workout worth 7 points.

Watch your form! And SQUEEZE that booty at the top of each exercise! Rotate between exercises with no rest.

Phase 1

30 pulsing Static lunges right leg

30 pulsing Static lunges left leg

30 squats

30 plie squats

(repeat 2 times)

*2 bonus points per set, for keeping arms raised above your head, during all the exercises of phase 1. Watch your form!

Phase 2

20 right leg Backwards Lunge kickups (google it)

20 left leg Backwards Lunge kickups

25 donkey kicks right leg

25 donkey kicks left leg

(repeat 2 times)

Phase 3

40 hip raises (google it)

20 leg raises/ leg throw downs

(repeat 2 times)

8 super man planks. Hold for 1 min each.

*2 bonus points for each additional repeat you do PER phase. Must be done at the same time as workout. No limit. (that would be 6 points to repeat entire workout, except abs)

*1 bonus each point for additional superman plank poses. No limit.

*2 bonus points for each set of 20 Squat jumps added.

*2 bonus points for each set of 20 walking lunges with Tippie Toe squeezes added. See/talk to me to understand what these are- google is failing me on this one.

Workout 5: Go to a Yoga class! Workout worth 10 points. May repeat workout.

I know you are not all familiar with yoga. And I want to work it into the challenges. But before I give you at home DVD's to do, I want you to take a live class. Or two. You learn a lot in the live classes that you have to kind of guess at home. You need to learn about form, about what the poses are called, and even what the point is for each pose. I don't typically enjoy group workouts, but I love yoga classes. Yoga can be an intense and HARD workout! But it isn't jarring on your joints. So its perfect to use as cross training with things like running. There are Yoga classes at the Orem Rec Center- I will go with you to any of them if you want! They are Tues/Thurs/Sat mornings at 10 am OR Mon/Wed at 7 pm. The Orem Rec is going to be the least expensive classes around, but they have great instructors. AND they have babysitting available. Let me know if this works for you- maybe we can all go together! :)

Workout 6: Burpees until you die. Workout worth 7 points.

20 burpees

20 mountain climbers

20 side tricep pushups (10 each side)

(repeat 5 times)

*1 bonus point per additional burpees you do

*2 bonus points per additional repeats you do

Additional ways to get points.

We are keeping it simple this week.

*1 point per post. No limit.

*1 point per pic. Limit 3 per day.

*2 points per video. Limit 1 per day.

*2 points for being TOTALLY OPEN DAILY ABOUT WORKOUTS in posts! (thats for you DC!). Yep you gotta let everyone know- THAT DAY- what you did (including bonus points) to get these points.

Other things to remember:

You may repeat workouts. You can call me and ask for some ways to modify things if your body needs it. You need to warm up! And to cool down! Stretching is super important! And have fun!! These workout challenges are supposed to push us- but also are supposed to help us have fun doing the same workouts as our friends! Thats why I want everyone to share all this week! We lost something in the secretiveness of it all last week. Ok, good luck!

-L.

Food Baby

Food Baby

I have a food baby
that lives inside of me
it like to eat bacon
with chicken and gravy

Whether it's eleven a.m.
Or a quarter to three
I crave the powdered donuts
and beans made of jelly

My middle is made of muffin
and my legs cottage cheese
don't for get the chocolate
the baby says, please!

It's time to evict
this wicked food kid
I start doing lunges
all the junk food I hid

I'm finally post partum
and getting into shape
my everything is sore
where the heck is the tape?

Lola's missing

Soooooo, I may have gotten distracted with all the videos and workouts and forgotten until last night to do measurements. Well at least it was a fun and productive week. I am still exhausted. And I'm just not feeling very Lola at this point so you'll have to use your imagination to satisfy your need for Lola.

Chest- 33 (-1)
Bust- 34.25 (-1.25 oh no! Call the plastic surgeon now!)
Waist- 30 (-0.5)
Belly- 35 (-0.5)
Hips- 36 (-1)
Butt- 40 (same)
Thighs- 21 (-1)
Arm- 11.25 (up 0.25 due to guns, my guess)

Diet: 90%
Exercise: 100%
Weight: 139 (same)

Bring on WOC #3!

Im making it mandatory.

Sunday has to be a COMPLETE rest day for everyone. Your bodies need it. And I am not going to count one point that you do! Rest up girls! You are going to need it....

-L.

Can you handle it? I say no

This is a public service announcement...

Ohhhhh Ladies!

You my friends are in deep kung-chee.

I don't think you can handle me.

I'm not tryin' to make you sad

But I just can not deny I'm that bad

DC

Don't worry, I wont be a sore loser... just a sore winner!

Ok, here is my physical fitness update

Ok, so Lauren you asked us to post how we are feeling and where we are physically. Well, first, I'm pretty much a baby beginner. I have N E V E R been much of an athlete so this whole working out on a regular basis thing is new to me. You know how when a baby horse is born and it's trying to stand up the same day it was birthed? Ok well imagine that, only on a treadmill. Yes, I look like a new born horse trying to stand up and walk while on the treadmill and I get sweaty so it does get slippery. Sadly, I only have two legs so I do fall down quite often... but I get back up and keep trying. It doesn't always work but there it is. I have a lot of room for improvement so that is a positive. My burpee's are fairly sissy-like but the fact that I do any is a good thing. I am extremely sore and to demonstrate this I will post a video... as soon as it's done downloading. :)

Mmmkay.

Ode to the Week

I look perky because I am done

I look perky because I looked drugged when done

I look perky because I am happy I am done

I look perky because my aderall is in my system and I am done

***I taped myself 3 different types!!! I looked like I was high the 1st too....thus the ode to the perky!!***

****What is this running form?? I think I need to work on that...because seriously this running at the end of the week, killed me!!****

Motivation

Oh Motivation, Motivation, Where for art thou Motivation?

I look high, I look low, I look in a sandwich filled with nutella, where for art though Motivation?

Alas tonight, I am all alone with three terrors Angels with no hopes of finding you Motivation.

Where have you gone? To the Darkest of all or to the other Half? Or have you moved to newer Love?

Oh Motivation, Motivation, Where for art thou Motivation?

Be it GOD's will....

Ok so let's say for curiosity sake, I lose this AWESOME bet.  What shall I do?  Well, I think I came up with an AMAZING idea.  But I can't take full credit for it.  I first read about it in a book and then my sister, Heather helped me dream up this plan.  So, worst case scenario, I lose, then I will spend an evening talking only through a puppet.  With a designated voice.  I will order food, converse with friends, buy movie tickets, etc all through the use of a puppet.  Whatcha think?  Good enough?

Confessional #2

I'm still tired and about to do workout #3 so without further ado, confessional #2.  I hope you guys enjoy it!

Physcial Update...

Yeah, I've been a little sore, but mostly in my abs, which is a spectacular feeling! I forgot my NTR after once last week. I figured that it was an "easy" work-out so I didn't get back up to get it... MISTAKE! I actually had a harder time getting started this week because I took longer to get over that one walking work-out.

I think these challenges are great! I know my legs are getting stronger and more toned, so that's good. Also, my core is hugely improved... I can get out of bed while holding Hailey so much easier now! You should have seen me before.... I looked like a crab on its back... I was a crab on my back... *giggle*

I'm feeling really really good Lauren. I will catch up on my posts soon!

My secret love affair...

Dear Lola,

I push and push until I pu... get sick
But don't worry we won't feel it in the morning
Advocare Nighttime Recovery has got our back!

Workout #2 was a kick
But someone should have given me a warning
Wear some protection! Kegel muscles you lack!!

Advocare is the bomb!... tick tick

Love,
DC

(don't judge my rhymes... its 4:30 am! I'm so tired...)

Por Favor

I am going to ask a favor... I need updates! REAL updates on you guys. What is going on with you physically? Let me know how everything is doing. I know you are getting sore- but does it go away? Do you heal? How are your joints? I want to know! Also I would like a review of some of the workouts! Whats been the hardest? How was it hard? What was surprising? How did you feel afterwards? Accomplished, or just wasted? I am needing info as I make workout challenge number 3... and i just get nervous when it gets quiet!

-L.

If worst comes to worst

Okay so in the Phase 2 period (2nd month) we are suppose to pick what we will do if worst comes to worst. After talking with DC and thinking, I have decided I will sing in public. Now I wish I was a talented singer and I can sure belt it out in the privacy of my own home, but I will be belting it out in public, where ever we decide to do it. The problem is I sing best with the actual music in my ears, so I will have the mp3 player in my ears and sing a song. It will be a glee song, because I know those the best!! Lets hope I don't have to do it, but since I know you all would LOVE to hear me sing, I can put on a special concert for you guys! My personal favorite is Poker Face :D

Also I miss you guys talking, I check the blog about 20 times a day!!! Hoping and wishing someone has posted so I can check up on people and laugh! So....maybe next week we can have a challenge of posting a couple times a day or something!! :D

Burpees....don't you mean Slurpees?

When I do Burpees, it makes me think of Slurpees...

When I do work on my ab core it makes me think of apple cores

When I run it makes me think of buns...

***I suck at thinking of rhymes! Oh well...***

Lets take a minute...

Ok, this post goes against my nature but it must be done... this is going to be a serious one.

This is me.

This picture was taken in 2008, when I weighted 185 lbs. This isn't my personal high (that's actually 205) but it is my NON-Pregnant high. I hated myself and I rarely did anything to make myself look better than this because I felt disgusting. I had tried to lose weight here and there, but always gave up before I made any real progress because I was only looking at it as a short-term goal.

In June of 2008, Twin and I were walking :) and told me how much she loved Weight Watchers. I thought, you know what? I want to lose weight and I want to learn how to eat so I don't gain it back ever again! So I joined and refused to use any "diet" food... no shakes, no bars, just real food. I focused on moderation and the long-term goal of a healthier life. Some weeks I did better than others, but I just pushed thru the bad days and slowly but surely I became this...

Here's the thing...

I get that sometimes this is hard, depressing and you don't want to keep going. But time is going to pass whether you try to get healthy or not... why not let go of the "quick fix" or "rapid results guaranteed" attitude and make a long term comitment to small changes? After a while, those 1 lb losses add up to big numbers... in my case, 50lbs...

What did I learn then that helps me now?

• Support systems are HUGE... but I'm the who is ultimately responsible for my own weightloss.
• Weightloss by diet alone is wasted effort; you gain it back twice as fast and you end up with weird side effects during the process...hair loss, insomnia, wacky temperature fluxes... Just work-out already!
• A 0.5 lb loss doesn't seem like an accomplishment, but 10 weeks of that is 5lbs, and 20 weeks is 10 lbs... a year is a 25lb loss. It all adds up, so be proud of every loss!
• A small gain isn't a failure, its a wake up call... how can you fix what you did wrong last??

This challenge is about fun. Its about competition. Its main goal is to take your focus off the scale and put it on something more exciting! This is about changing and sharing that change with others so we can all get there! Don't take it too seriously; don't stress about the embarrassing moment at the end... for the love, people we don't even know are looking at our Lola's right now! Can you really be anymore embarrassed?? Most importantly, DO NOT QUIT! Keep going, and you will see results at the end of this contest.

Ugh! I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit... EMOTIONS.... ewww...

Keeping it interesting.

I got a question from my sis. "if I do one of the challenge workouts again, can I get the set points value again for the repeat?" I giggled, cause I thought of that one last week... but no one else did. :) The answer is YES. I will give you the same points for the repeat. And because I like to reward hard work, I will still give you the bonus points for the workout "add ons" on the repeat. So if you want to do workout#4 again, with the burpees, AND you still want to add a few. The points and bonus points stay the same. So keep track. BUT I will not give additional points for the "fluff" on repeat workouts. No post points, no pic points, and no video points, etc.... for the repeat workouts.

And BTW, I will be posting EVERYTHING you are doing this week online for the world to see. All your workouts, your extras, and all that. So keep up the hard work!

-L.

None of yo' biznaz

If I
wanna take my guy
jogging with me tonight
It's none of yo business!

And if she wanna be plankin'
only on the weekend
It's none of yo business!

Now you,
shouldn't get into
who I'm givin' points to
It's none of yo business!

So don't,
try to change my mind,
I'll tell you one more time

Huhhhh! J-Smi coming atcha! Word.

Oh yeah, I'm racking up the points!

My kids are the best!! Working out with them has been really fun!

Everybody "Splanks"

Everything hurts
I hobble around
even my waddle
makes a crying sound

Today I did a plank
and was up for a while
I let a little stank
it was pretty vile

Proudly holding my pose
I hear people shout
everyone plug your nose!
and then I passed out


For the record- having this happen during a group workout is one of my biggest fears when it comes to exercise, so I figured I would write a funny poem about it for a little exposure therapy. I mean, what is the worst that can happen, right?! Ha ha ha!

Double your pleasure

Me need sleepy

No more 'sizing today

Eyes are gettin' weepy

So rain check on the foreplay

Crystal!!!!!!!!!

You don't have to kill yourself, just keep trying!  And remember, this whole thing is about losing weight AND having fun!  I'm having fun, are you?

No food or drink allowed during the video portion for the safety of our viewers.

Thank you Adam!! See I married you for your editing skills!

I will give it a try.....

I am....walkin' it

I am....stretchin' it

I am....holdin' it

I am workin' it

 

Workout #1

 **If I don't make sense....it's because of the drugs that I am on....I had to take a lot so that I could move!!**

Checking in...Phase 2 week 1

Okay so here are my results for last week (1/30 to 2/6)
Weight: 274.4 (gain of 2.2lbs)
Nutrition: 0
Exercise: 4 days
Arms: 16" (-.5")
Chest: 44" (-3)
Bust: 49"                
Underbust: 41"               
Upper Waist:  45.5"
Waist: 47.75"
Belly: 53.5"
Hips: 53.5"
Butt: 52"
Thighs: 30 3/4" (-.25)
Total Inches Lost: 3.75"

What I learned, that even though I am exercising HARD it doesn't mean that I can let my eating go. So this week I am really focusing on my eating. Also in the past this is the point that I have gotten to and have given up...or lost control..so I guess there is a little mental issue I need to overcome. I don't want to sabotage myself. 

Tunes to Shake Your Jelly To

1. Coming Home -- Diddy (feat Skylar Grey)

2. Kill The Light -- Kitten

3. Cosmic Love -- Florence + The Machine

4. California Gurls -- Katy Perry

5. Dancing On My Own -- Robyn

6. Higher --Taio Cruz & Travie McCoy

7. Forever -- Chris Brown

8. Better Than Her -- Matisse

9. Club Can't Handle Me -- Flo Rida

10. We R Who We R -- Ke$ha

11. Only Girl -- Rihanna

12. Jackie Will You Save Me? -- Shiny Toy Guns

13. Gimme Sympathy -- Metric

14. Clap Your Hands -- Sia

15. Hold It Against Me -- Britney Spears (gotta end on a high note!)

Music is what gets me through horrible cardio workouts, I hope it will help you too!

xoxo 

Mari

Snippets from my day two

MMMM BREAKFAST ANYONE?! (See Annie you not the only one with good blendtec ideas)



This is a picture Dave took- ratting me out for my post work out snack... what?!




This is my "what e'er" face! I'm sore and I pretty much HATE stairs right now.

Feminism in the 21st century

These words came to me during workout #2.  I was inspired, if you will.

Jump?

Really Jack?

Momma don't play like that!

Squat?

Um, that's only happening on the pot.

Push up?

Here, fill my cup.

ADAM!!! I need help. (Insert pouty face)

Lauren, this pic is for you!  SEE!! I'm stretching!  A LOT!!!!!!

Jenn,

This video is dedicated to you!  SAU!!!!

Your chance to influence WOC#3

Tell me about what you would like to do? cardio? weights? Do you have a goal you are trying to accomplish? or maybe want to learn how to do something new? I am pondering next weeks workout challenge, I make no promises, but maybe if you comment- I will take your suggestions into mind. :)

"The dumb run"


All I want to do is eat toast
And watch tv
But I need points the most!


So I got on the treadmill today
I really didn't want to
But I did it anyway

While on the second mile
I texted Lauren
And it made me smile

So I did my run
It made me sweaty
But at least I'm done!