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Tuesday April 24--Weigh in Tomorrow

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Decided today to have a break. I didn't do any cardio but I did a short yoga and some upper body ST. Tomorrow is weigh day. I am not looking forward to it. I probably gained knowing my roller coaster lately.

Off to study! Have a good night! .

Strength Training
2 Sets of 15 each……………….15
• Alternating Dumbbell Curls
• Tricep extensions
• Dumbbell flys
SP Day 6 New You Video………10
SP Upper body wrkout w/ball…...5
Stretch.……………………………5
Total ST workout……………………..………...….…35 minutes
Yoga
Yoga…………………………16
Qi Gong………………………0
Total Yoga workout…………………………………….16 minutes
Cardio

Stretch……………………..….0
Total Cardio…………………………………………….0 Minutes

TOTAL MINUTES:………….51…………Total Calories Burned……………….0

  
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JAZZEJR 4/26/2012 10:04AM

    Don't worry about the weigh in--you're doing great with your movin' the bod overall. Just keep doin'whatcha doin'; you'll see results. emoticon

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JSALERNO 4/25/2012 6:14AM

    emoticon HOPE WEIGH IN GOES WELL

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NUOVAELLE 4/25/2012 2:04AM

    Good luck with the weigh-in! Remember that no matter what it says, you've done your best!
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MISSY455 4/25/2012 1:11AM

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MICHELELYNN777 4/25/2012 12:01AM

    You really racked up some minutes for taking a "break"~haha! You are doing great and don't let that scale tell you otherwise!
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FITFABJENN 4/24/2012 7:21PM

    Every healthy choice counts, so celebrate those fitness minutes! Good luck tomorrow.

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Monday Monday

Monday, April 23, 2012

Not much to report today. It was a long weekend with DH couldn't wait for him to go back to work today. He was just pissy all weekend. Kids stayed home Saturday since Grammy was sick. Did get my haircut Saturday still not sure if I like it. Just had Evie take a pic and it looks a little flat. Looked good this morning when I blowed dryed it. You could really see the layers I bought some big foam rollers to add some volume to the layers. Will put those in Wednesday night so I can have them nice for school Thursday. If it turns out good I will post a pic. Since this one isn't that great. A little flat. I need a round brush too for when I blow dry.
Before:
After:

I need to start using my heart monitor to see if these are actually correct for me. I think this would really help me to really start shedding the lbs. Now that school is just about over I can really concentrate on it and I think that the stress relief is really going to help to. May 1 I will be starting the 30 day shred to see how that works.

Got my workout in this morning:
Strength Training
2 Sets of 15 each……………….15
• Lying Adduction
• Lying Abduction
• Bridges
SP Butt Blasting Video………….5
SP Hips, Glutes & Thighs……….5
Stretch.……………………………5
Total ST workout……………………..………...….…30 minutes
Yoga
Yoga…………………………45
Qi Gong………………………0
Total Yoga workout…………………………………….45 minutes
Cardio
Heavy Cleaning………………20…………….....................
............99 cals
SP Jump Rope Cardio……….10…………………………………...110 cals
SP Cardio Blastdvd 80’s……..10…………………………………..77 cals
SP Seated Cardio…………….11……………………………………64 cals
Stretch……………………..….5
Total Cardio…………………………………………….56 Minutes………………350 Cals burned

TOTAL MINUTES:………….125

  
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JUSTME29 4/26/2012 12:22AM

    I have long hair too - it's about time to cut it and I'm a little apprehensive. I usually cut a minimum of 10 inches so I can donate to Locks of Love. Sometimes I like the result, last time (almost 2 years ago) I did not.

I hope your week is going better than your weekend did.

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ANGELBETH76 4/24/2012 9:39AM

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ANGELBETH76 4/24/2012 9:36AM

    Your hair looks beautiful!

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JSALERNO 4/24/2012 6:11AM

    GREAT JOB!. MALE PMS I CALL IT

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NUOVAELLE 4/24/2012 1:38AM

    Your hair looks so shiny and healthy! I like the second picture more but they would definitely look even better with a little added volume. I think the rollers will do the trick!
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LUVMYCRAZYKIDS 4/23/2012 11:09PM

    The hair is adorable! Awesome workout!!

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SHINAKO 4/23/2012 9:42PM

    Your hair looks great! Yeah, it may fall flat sometimes, but it happens! It looks like you had had a busy day, too, so your hair will definitely reflect that as well.

Keep up the great weight loss plan! I can't wait to see how you take to 30DS ;)

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HEALTHYGRAMMY49 4/23/2012 9:01PM

    You Goooooooo Girl. I want to see the finished product after you use the foam rollers. I always like a little poof too, but not too much. You already look lovely my dear. Cracked me up about DH's disposition! lol.

Get ready for the start of BLC19...Gooooooo Violet Venuses!!!! I'm really getting excited. B

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YIWEN39 4/23/2012 7:56PM

    You have beautiful hair :-) Congrats on the workouts, keep up the good work emoticon

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7356WILMA 4/23/2012 7:52PM

  I like the layering!!! You do have pretty hair!!

Hope you like it and I bet it is a little easier to take care of?

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GAELA-I-CAN 4/23/2012 7:35PM

    You have gorgeous hair. I liked the first picture the best. I really need to start exercising regularly. Thanks for the blog. emoticon emoticon

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Oh My Where Do I Start?

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

SCHOOL:
My AIS teacher gave us the OPTION to take our final. If we don't she will take the average of our first 2 exams and post that to our final. I have opted out of taking the exam since no matter if I get a 100% I would still end up with A-. So I will take it. This gives me more time to study for MGMT so I can bring that grade up to A/A- and to study for my FIN. I have 2 summary reports to write tonight for tomorrow in FIN, an extra credit assignment for MGMT to do and a quiz for MGMT that opens tomorrow online. THEN NO MORE HOMEWORK, JUST STUDYING!!! Tomorrow last lecture in FIN, Mon last lecture in MGMT. 4/26 Final in FIN, 4/30 Final in MGMT. THEN I AM DONE TIL SEPTEMBER. Wonder how much better it will be for me to loss this weight with all the stress off my shoulders for awhile!!??

Banquet Friday was very long. It was nice though! I couldn't wear that outfit I wanted to because my shoes disappeared. Didn't have time to run all over so just ran to the Walmart by Evies school because she was about to get out and they didn't have dress shoes, found a new outfit though to go with my black heels. I was so excited. I got a size Med in the shirt. First time in forever I wore a Med. I also went down a size in the skirt.
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My workouts are going well. Yesterday was rest day. I keep hearing about members doing the 30 day shred on my BLC 19 team and I bought it like a year ago and never used it. Pulled it out this morning and decided I am going to try it beginning May 1.

I decided this morning I want to swtich my weigh ins back to Wednesdays. So i weighed myself and I am finally out of this rut! I am down 1.6lbs. I have 8.4 lbs to go to meet my 5% goal by May 12 and my goal for new bathing suit for the parent/tot swim lessons that begin May 14.

Have a great night everyone!

  
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ANGELBETH76 4/23/2012 11:14AM

    Awesome!

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REJ7777 4/20/2012 6:45PM

    It's a great option to be able to opt out of that final. An A- ! emoticon

It must have been stressful not to find your shoes! But you look beautiful in the outfit you DID choose.

emoticon Congratulations on your progress towards your Spring Challenge goals - and in fitting into a Medium! emoticon

Go! Teddy Bear! Go! emoticon

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MISSY455 4/20/2012 2:14AM

    You are doing emoticon Very nice pictures and emoticon on the new sizes. Doesn't it feel just amazing when that happens?

I hope you have an amazingly stress-free summer!

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YIWEN39 4/19/2012 11:04PM

    emoticon You are doing great :-) You'll be done with exams soon, that's cool, I can relate ;-)
Let us know how you get on with the 30 day Shred... I tried it but just a few times, I'm not a big fan of her kick-ass/no smile style...
Have a great day :-)

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MICHELELYNN777 4/19/2012 1:01PM

    You are doing emoticon and so close to being done! emoticon
Thanks for sharing the pics~you and hubby look so cute together! And emoticonon the weight loss~that's emoticon

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DRKYASHI 4/19/2012 10:32AM

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Keep it up! And keep us posted!
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ZANNBEE 4/19/2012 9:33AM

    You are doing great!

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IMIN2GENES 4/19/2012 9:03AM

    Love the pics! You look beautiful! Congrats on all your success.
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7356WILMA 4/18/2012 11:25PM

  You are doing sooo great!!! Way to go!!

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JUSTME29 4/18/2012 11:08PM

    Too bad you didn't get to wear that outfit. I had when stuff disappears like that. You still looked great! I like 30 day shred, but I rarely use it.

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2BEABETTERME 4/18/2012 11:07PM

    Love the pictures! You ate doing great!
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HEALTHYGRAMMY49 4/18/2012 10:53PM

    emoticon You are doing terrific sweetie. So glad your load will be lightened soon. Love the pix ... You & DH look so cute. emoticon on your progress with the weight loss & the new smaller sized clothes. Yippee!!! Keep up the terrific work!
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MYSTERY-LADY1 4/18/2012 9:40PM

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SHINAKO 4/18/2012 9:18PM

    It sounds like you're doing well, not only in school but for clothing and planning ahead as well!

Keep up the great work!

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BLC 19 Goals and Program

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

My Goals:
Lose pregnancy weight (three years overdue).
Have more energy.
Be more active with the children and puppy.
Be able to walk up the stairs.
Look and feel better about myself!

Updated April 17, 2012:
Lose at least 4 lbs per month to reach total of 40lbs lost. (But no more than 45lbs)
Maintain healthy weight of 115-120 and maintain healthy lifestyle thereafter
-Get in my workouts
-Track everything, everyday
-Stay in calorie range
-Eat 5+ servings fruits/veggies per day
-Drink 8 glasses of water per day
-Add bouts of activity daily
-NOT get discouraged
-STAY motivated
-Get at least 100 SparkPoints per day!

My Program:
Updated April 17, 2012:
-30-60 min Cardio M-F (rotate Kettlebells, SP DVDs/videos, other DVD's, step aerobics, walking, biking & Wii)
-Zumba on Sat (starts 1/28)
-2 Toning Videos per day M-F , 1 on Sat (M-lower, T-Upper, W-Core, Th-lower, F-Upper, S-Core)

  
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SILVER-SPARKLES 4/17/2012 12:09PM

    Awesome goals! Best of luck to you!! emoticon emoticon

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JSALERNO 4/17/2012 11:31AM

    GREAT GOALS! GREAT PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH THOSE GOALS.

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DRKYASHI 4/17/2012 10:36AM

    emoticonplan! emoticonfor sharing -- might have to incorporate some of them into my 'goals'!

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TRAVLNWOMAN 4/17/2012 8:48AM

    You have some wonderful, realistic, sustainable goals! I've been in a rut lately. I think I will follow your example and write down my goals.
Thanks,
Kimberly

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JUSTME29 4/17/2012 8:29AM

    Those sound like great and manageable goals.

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2BEABETTERME 4/17/2012 7:36AM

    Good pla! I still have pregnancy weight and my youngest is going to be 10 in June! LOL

Have a wonderful week!

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Just in case I don't have time in the morning...

Thursday, April 05, 2012

I want to wish EVERYONE a very HAPPY EASTER!!!!
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I am going to get up at like 5 am tomorrow since I want to leave by 7am to get Evie to her appt at 8am. Parking is a bear at UM Hospital!!!

I WILL make Healthy Choices for Myself the weekend!
I WILL get my Fitness in this weekend!!!
I WILL Logon to SP and post my FM to Teddy Bear Team!!!
I WILL catch up on everything else Sunday night or Monday!
I WILL get the rest of my homework, housecleaning, and packing done today for this weekend!
I WILL enjoy my weekend with my family!!!

I wish I had the time to send a special goodie to all of my SP friends! I thank you all for your support and encouragment! YOU mean the world to me!!!

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again....HAPPY EASTER!!! emoticon emoticon HAVE and emoticon Weekend! Make Healthy Choices!

and a big emoticon emoticon!!!

  
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JUSTME29 4/8/2012 12:33AM

    I hope the appointment went perfectly, and I hope you are all enjoying your Easter weekend.

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MISSY455 4/6/2012 2:37AM

    Happy Easter to you too! I hope you have an awesome weekend with your family!

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VICIOUS421 4/5/2012 10:36PM

    Have a Very Awesome Easter & Weekend!!!!!
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MRS.PRINCIPAL 4/5/2012 8:15PM

    Happy Easter to you and your family! Sounds like a great weekend planned!

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SMOOCHIESMOMMY2 4/5/2012 7:49PM

    Thanks...Happy Easter to you too!

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YIWEN39 4/5/2012 7:45PM

    Awesome plan for this Easter weekend :-) Have a great time! emoticon emoticon

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JSALERNO 4/5/2012 5:50PM

    happy easter emoticon

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FLEURGARDEN 4/5/2012 4:11PM

    Have a blessed Easter weekend with your family!

And I know what you mean about parking at UM - I hope the parking and the appointment go well for you.

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HEALTHYBARB1 4/5/2012 1:54PM

    Have a great weekend and Happy Easter to you too!!! Smiles Barb
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NWILKER 4/5/2012 1:25PM

    Woot!!
Have a successful weekend!

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WELLNESSME09 4/5/2012 11:51AM

    Wishing you a very blessed and safe Easter weekend with your family. emoticon emoticon emoticon

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MICHELELYNN777 4/5/2012 11:48AM

    Happy Easter to you, too! You have a great plan and that will keep you focused. Enjoy your weekend with your family!
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JAZZEJR 4/5/2012 10:43AM

    You are so well organized, and such a sweethear!! Do enjoy a Happy Easter weekend with your family!! emoticon emoticon

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AEGISHOT 4/5/2012 9:36AM

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2BEABETTERME 4/5/2012 9:35AM

    Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the time with the family!

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