Boot Camp

I started a boot camp last Monday and its been real interesting. Its military style boot camp.

When I say military its - Yelling, drop give me 50 and if one person is late...everyone is screwed.

One of the girls that had took the class a few times before kept saying "Oh shit" a few times, and I turn to her and asked why do you keep saying this as we are standing in line. All sudden, we all had to drop and do 60 push ups because SOMEONE forgot their equipment.

Oh and a push up is 2 = 1. (i.e. down, up, down, up =1)

I have said "Oh Shit" many times this past week.

We carry 2 gallons of water on our back all of the time -as we run around or how many push ups we are doing or how many lunges we are doing threw a car lot. Eveywhere we run we have to repeat after them....Left Left Left Right Left.

Both knees are skin up but I enjoy getting my butt kicked at 5am three days a week. I am also still running two days a week as well.

I will let you know if I kill over after my 7 week course.

Before and Now

My aunt that I seen a few months ago recommend that I should put a before and half pictures of myself after my weight lost.

October 2008

June 2010

Drivers License

What is one thing that most everyone lies about on their Drivers license?

THERE WEIGHT!!!

I had to grab Cody and my drivers license today for some paperwork and I looked at the horrible picture than realized I had this taken right after I got married. I was about 210+ in weight and I said I was 170lbs. :) Now, I am way below that weight and my license still has the wrong weight on it.

My husband got his drivers license renewed over a year and he put his weight less than 55lbs that he really was at the time.

Its not just females that lie about their weight - men do it too!!!

What does your drivers license say?

The results are in.....

One year ago I started my life style change which consist of eating right/better and being more active. After being REALISTIC and having what I want but not all at once and remembering my daily intake of food is like a bank account I have lost a total of 47lbs.

My goal is to loose 65 lbs total but trianing for a mini marthaon has put this goal kind of on hold. I can't loose weight if I am gaining muscle. So in my last 18lbs I will work hard and change up some of my exercises and eating to make the goal after the mini.

Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Public Service Announcement

My Dog Bella is not FAT , she just has a little bit extra meat on the bones this winter.

I have had a few people come over to my home and said "Wow, Bella has gained some extra weight" She is not FAT, she happy and has started working on loosing a few pounds.

I got my girl's back!

Bring it on!

So, Do you REALLY want to know whats the hardest thing so far training for the mini marathon?

Its not running endless miles...but ask me again when we get to the 10 or 12 mile marker.
Its not running in the rain, wind, snow or ice.
Its not running in the road and almost get run over.
Its not learning to listen to my body- I have learned a lot about my body and how it reacts.

Its EATING....yes eating. I been on a diet for a year now and I have train myself to eat about 1200 to 1500 calories a day. Now, that I am now running 7, 8, 9......and ect miles I NEED TO EAT MORE. Its very hard to force myself to eat.

So Bring on the bagels, muffins, pasta, bread, and mash potatoes
BRING IT ON CARBS.

Side note - If I eat more Carbs I normally loose weight, if I don't eat a lot of carbs that week I gain or don't loose any weight.

Winter Weight

Last summer I tried to run with Bella but it was dragging 20lbs behind me and it was a joke.

This year is a little different. We have been starting to take our nightly walks since its been nice and she has began to run on her own. She will start running with her short little legs and look back at me saying "Come on lets go" She is forcing us to run with her.

Her grandma did tell her yesterday....she was fat and had gain some weight. She must be trying to work off the winter weight quickly.

Dr. Oz's 25 Health Tips to Swear By

1. ROTF, LMAO

Laughing not only eases stress, promotes social bonding, and lowers blood pressure, it may also boost your immune system. So bring some humor into your life, whether it's through friends or even a new TV show (preferably mine).

2. Don't skip breakfast

Fiber in the morning means less hunger late in the afternoon, when you're most likely to feel tired and gorge yourself on sugar. My morning dose comes from steel-cut oatmeal, usually mixed with raisins, walnuts, and flaxseed oil. An early start on eating also keeps your metabolism more active throughout the day; breakfast eaters are thinner than people who just rush out the door.

3. Hit the sack

Conan and Dave are funny, but they're not worth the strain on your system. Seven hours of sleep a night not only helps you live longer, but also lowers your stress, sharpens your memory, and reduces cravings for pants-splitting foods. Set a bedtime and stick to it. My target is 10:30 p.m. I record the late shows and then watch them the next day as I pedal a stationary bike.

4. Admire your work

Don't be so trigger-happy with the flusher. Turn around and take a look at your poop, which speaks volumes about your gut and overall health. Poop should be smooth and S-shaped, like your colon. If it comes out too lumpy, or drops into the bowl like marbles, you're constipated. Increase your fiber and water intake. This happens to me when I travel, so I fiber-load before a trip to avoid getting irritable. But you don't need Metamucil—here are 30 great-tasting ways to add fiber to your diet.

5. Don't pamper your bad back

Even if you're hunched over in agony, taking to your bed will only make a bad back worse. The latest research shows that bed rest weakens back muscles and prolongs the suffering. Married men may suffer more than single men because of all the pampering. I used to love milking the care from Lisa, but the best solution is to get up, take a pain reliever, and be a soldier.

6. Taste the colors

Foods with bright, rich colors are more than just nice to look at. They're also packed with flavonoids and carotenoids, powerful compounds that bind the damaging free radicals in your body, lowering inflammation. (Sadly, Skittles do not count.) Eat nine fistfuls of colorful fruits and vegetables each day and you'll reap the benefits without having to give up other foods. Whenever I shop the produce aisle, I'm reminded that these foods are often more powerful than the drugs sold in pharmacies. My favorites are arugula and blueberries.

7. Brushing is not enough

If you plan to spend your later years eating more than yogurt and applesauce, invest in some floss. No matter how thoroughly or long you brush your teeth, you're missing a good portion of their total surface. That's like washing one armpit after a workout. But the dangers of skipping floss go beyond hygiene: The bacteria that linger can increase your risk of heart disease. I use Reach Ultraclean floss, which stretches to glide between teeth.

8. Take a deep belly breath

Do this anywhere, anytime. Push out your bellows and suck air through your nose until your lungs are full. They'll fill with nitric oxide, a chemical found in the back of your nose that opens up blood vessels. The dose of oxygen will make you feel happier and more alert. This is my secret technique for calming down before a show or a tough stitch in the OR.

9. Join a yoga class

Yoga is the most important exercise of my daily routine. Being surrounded by beautiful women in spandex should be reason enough for you to join a class, but if you need more motivation, consider this: Yoga eases stress, lowers blood pressure, slows heart rates, and increases flexibility. And there's nothing mystical about it. Loosening your muscles will make them more adaptable, so you may be less likely to injure yourself playing sports. Sure, some of the poses may look ridiculous, but that's for a reason you'll learn quickly enough. Yoga can reach and work muscles that are ignored during routine sports and daily life. My favorite maneuver is the sun salutation.

10. Don't be an island

Ever wonder why women live longer than men do? One major reason: They form tight networks and actually talk about their problems. If you face life's stresses alone, you will make yourself older. Bankruptcy, for example, causes enough stress to wreak havoc on your body. With another person's love and support, that inner aging can be reduced. You really can remake your body into a sleeker, fitter, stronger version of its younger self: Here's everything you need for your best body at 40+.

11. Avoid fad diets

The secret to weight loss is not to avoid carbs, fats, yellow foods, solid foods, or foods that start with the letter G. The real trick is to lower your daily intake by about 100 calories. You'll hardly notice, but it'll add up to a loss of about 10 pounds in a year. Calorie restriction has been shown to lengthen life (in rats and monkeys). I cut back once a year to reset my appetite and tastebuds. Healthy food tastes great afterward. Frankly, any food would.

12. Be a smart patient

Your doctor can help keep you in good health, but the responsibility ultimately falls on you. Seek a second opinion before undergoing any procedure, because 30 percent of the time, that opinion will change the diagnosis or plan. Keep a written medical history, and educate yourself about any family problems, even if that means calling your creepy uncle. You might even consider signing onto Microsoft HealthVault so your files are accessible in case you find yourself in trouble away from home.

13. Lose the beer belly

Most men fasten their belts below their waists. It's just another way of avoiding the truth about that gut. Grab a tape measure and put it around your body at the level of your belly button. That number should be less than half your height. So for my 6-foot, 1-inch frame, I need to keep my waist under 36.5 inches. If avoiding heart attacks and diabetes isn't enough motivation to eliminate that gut, consider this: For every point your body mass index is over 25, your testosterone drops 3 percent, which isn't very manly.

14. Go green

I drink green tea three times a day. It's packed with heart-boosting and cancer-stopping polyphenols that black tea doesn't offer. (These beneficial chemicals are lost when it's fermented.) Green tea also delivers a boost of alertness, but from a smaller dose of caffeine than black tea. Green tea can even fight dandruff, although only if you pour it directly onto your scalp. (It's probably a good idea to let it cool down first.)

15. Sweat till you're wet

If you can work up a sweat for just one hour a week, you'll enjoy a range of benefits: reduced risk of heart attack, better mood, and lower blood pressure. I like interval training on the elliptical, with 15 pullups and 15 dips every 10 minutes. Your muscles will become more efficient, so you'll have more stamina for more enjoyable activities that also work up a sweat.

16. Put it in the bank

Most people rank personal finance as their No. 1 stressor, usually because they feel powerless. Stress not only shortens lives, it also drives people to habits like smoking, drinking, or bingeing on food. Keep some money in a special bank account, safe from your lust for a new television, and you'll establish an emotional comfort zone with major health benefits.

17. Have as much sex as possible

If a 50-something man could have sex 700 times a year, the exercise and stress reduction would make him look and feel years younger. I wouldn't recommend quitting your day job in order to hit that number—but what's the harm in trying? The next time your loved one says she has a headache, tell her she's literally killing you. It works for me. Or use this fun schedule to have sex eight times this week.

18. Know your numbers, and then aim lower

Take the part of your brain dedicated to your steak house's phone number and reassign it to your heart's vital signs. These include blood pressure (which ideally should be below 115 over 75), LDL cholesterol (under 100), resting heart rate (under 70), and fasting blood sugar (under 100). If your numbers aren't ideal, change your diet until they improve.

19. Add some weights

Just 30 minutes twice a week spent lifting weights can build significant muscle mass. What's more, working all that muscle burns tons of calories, making it a great way to lose your gut, too. Don't have weights? Try lifting yourself: Pullups are the most valuable muscle-building exercises I do. Oprah's trainer, Bob Greene, pointed out to me that pullups work the back, pecs, arms, and belly all at once. And since you're lifting yourself, you'll think twice before eating that doughnut, because you'll just have to lift it later. A simple setup in a door frame is convenient and inexpensive.

20. Grab your nuts

Nuts are among the best sources of healthful fats and protein around. I keep a bag of walnuts in my fridge and use their massive dose of omega-3 fatty acids to boost my brainpower while I see patients. Half a handful eaten about 30 minutes before a meal will temper your appetite and help you avoid the drive-thru.

21. No, seriously, grab your nuts

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men in the 15-to-35 age group, but it's usually curable if it's caught early enough. I strongly urge you to grab your testicles. Check them for bumps at least once a month. Each testicle should feel smooth and slightly soft, and one should hang slightly lower than the other, like two avocados (which, in Aztec, actually means "testicles") growing on a tree. Here is everything else you need to know to to keep your package healthy.

22. Hit the dance floor

Crosswords and card games aren't the only way to keep your brain razor sharp. It turns out that any kind of dancing with complex moves is stimulating enough to give your neurons a workout. Even the simplest moves provide some physical exercise. So don't be such a wallflower on your next night out. As a bonus, dancing may help you with tip No. 17.

23. Do your penis a favor and step on a treadmill

Men who exercise enough to burn 200 calories a day significantly lower their chances of impotence. That's because impotence often has the same cause as heart attacks: blocked arteries. Your penis is like a dipstick for your arteries, so check it. If you're interested in keeping it up later in life, lace up the sneakers now.

24. Learn to cook

Think you know how much butter goes into those mashed potatoes at a restaurant? You're probably off by half. If you can cook, you not only save money but also gain control over what goes into your meals. Plus, for most women, a man who knows how to cook is as sexy as one who stars in movies. I have trouble boiling water. Thankfully, I'm already married.

25. Some pills should be popped

The indoor life gives modern man protection from the elements and the ability to watch Gossip Girl in private. Unfortunately, roughly half of us are deficient in vitamin D, of which the sun is a major source. This crucial vitamin may aid in fighting cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. I take a 1,000 IU supplement each morning.

I hate Weight in days.....

Attn: All Woman (also men)

First or foremost I do not read books most of the time. I get bored and began to drift off to a nap most of the time. I couldn't even read $200 text books in college. However, I have fell in love with this book that I MUST tell every woman that I know. I even bought the book for my best friend and I am going to re-read the book.

I really liked the author of the book Bethenny Frankel. She is in a reality show on Bravo. Her book came out in March and I looked and heard about it a few times. Then I notice her book was on the New York's bestseller list for many weeks in a row. So this month (actually two weeks ago) I bought the book.

I began to read it and I couldn't put it down. The book is called Naturally Thin - unleash your skinny girl and free yourself from a lifetime of dieting. She gives you 1o rules that she lives by and they all make sense. Just common sense that is. She has been on so many diets. Every woman I know has been on some kind of diet at some time of their life time. But after reading this.....I think I got it and I think she has the key and the advice that MAKES SENSE!!

I been counting my calories since April but I am trying to get off that (because I cant do it the rest of my life). she makes life easy to eat "whatever you want" and don't have to "measure" all of your food"

One of the 10 rules that makes sense is "You can eat it all but you cant have it all at once"

I am very passion about this book and I HIGHLY recommend every woman to read it.

Feels Good

I bought a pair of pants 3 or maybe 4 years ago that I NEVER fit in. It was one of them wishful pair of pants. (ladies know what I mean...)

I WORE THEM ALL DAY YESTERDAY!!!!

Makes me feel good.

(I have many more pairs to go)

The End of 11 weeks

Like most of you know I have already blog about my life changed regarding keeping active. I started this strong 11 weeks ago and it has really paid off.

I bought Bob Greene Daily journal and started writing down what I ate and what exercises I did everyday. Most would think this is very time consuming. It was at first but than you just leave it open in the kitchen and you start writing it down before thinking.
I notice when I wrote things down than it made me think twice about the second plate of food or a large brownie Sunday. I still ate what I liked but just small amounts and controlled. We still went out to eat and had ice cream but not as often.

So after my first 11 weeks here is my results
Lost 18 pounds
Lost 3 inches in the chest
Lost 2 inches in the waist
Lost 2.5 inches in the hips
Lost 2.5 inches in my right thigh and 1.5 in my left thigh (yeah a inch different...who knows???)

So today.... I am buying another Bob Greene Journal and hope to lose another 20 pounds and more inches in my next 11 weeks.

It Paid off

So, about a week ago I blog about eating that stupid ice cream blizzard. Well, like every Monday I weight in and I lost 3 pounds last week. Maybe that blizzard worked....haha Just kidding.

"Results come from focusing on knowing what you want, renewing your commitment to yourself each day, and improving the things that you can one small step at a time. "

Fell of the wagon

I am so mad at myself today. I bust my ass every day doing something. Hitting the gym, taking a hour walk, doing a workout video (which I feel like I am going to die before the end) and after gallons of sweat and drink gallons of water.....I fall of the wagon and ate a huge chocolate chip, cookie dough blizzard ice cream.

So today as I am working out with my video feeling like a fat cow.....I was getting so pissed at myself!!! I should of hold off and waited until my birthday which is in 6 days.

I shouldn't of ate it since I haven't lost weight in the last three weeks.

Anyone on a Diet?

Has anyone been on a diet? I am on one right now.

Ever try diet pills? Too many years ago for me.

I once heard Oprah once say "If there was a pill out there for weight lost, I would already bought it and had lost the weight a long time ago" So, if the richest lady can't find the pill or the quick fix answer. Than there isn't one.
I enjoy working out, but eating right can be hard. I am teaching myself to change my life style and not to call it a diet. ( To late...I already said the "D Word" 3 times). Life Change, Life Change, Life Change.
I have bought a lot of vegetables and fruits lately. I clean, cut and put them in a container and place them in the fridge so I can easily grab them instead of chips or something else bad for you.

I think at this time I am doing a good job. I try to keep active with some kind of work out every week (about 6 to 7 hours a week total) and I have lost 15 pounds in 7 weeks. However, the hardest thing is my husband.

He loves the fast food, chips and Mt. Dew (Not pop...gotta to be the dew). This life change is to help us both and I am trying to rub off on him. I might not get him to the gym as often as I do. But at least I can change what he is eating at home. Notice I said home, when he is at work he runs out and grabs Wendy's, McDonald's, Chinese or sometimes subway for lunch.

Both sides of our family deal with very poor health issues; for example, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pursue and ect. We both worry about our family members and scared for their health. I told my husband in a recent conversation Lets Break the Cycle. We are young and we can live a healthy life for our family and our little dog Bella.

So lets stop and think before we eat

Park the car a little father away from the store in the parking lot

Take a walk on a nice day around the block.