Finishing Day 4!

Thursday, June 04, 2009

I'm so sore from my workout yesterday, but didn't let it stop me! Did 40 minutes of cardio with Grace, then got home and ran 2 miles. I just felt really good! I forgot to mention that yesterday my personal trainer told me my workout pants were too big to be wearing! That's a good thing, so after the workout Grace and I went shopping and got some new workout clothes!

Ok, I can officially say I tried to eat cottage cheese, but it literally makes me gag! I'll use it in recipes, but I can't eat it straight!

Day 4 of the SS Challenge. It was a little quiet today, so I think I'll touch base with many of the teammates tomorrow! Looking forward to the first weigh-in this Sunday!

Enjoying the process!

  

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CAZ_NR_HEATHROW 6/5/2009 4:52AM

AT LAST! I've found someone who hates cottage cheese too Great workouts Tia, Luv Caz x Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 2 of SSC!

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Things are going well! I've been hearing from several participants! I think using Sparkpeople was the best resource to use! I just know we're going to have some incredible and emotional testimonies at the final weigh-in! We officially have 37 people in the challenge, a perfect number!

Had a great workout today! The elliptical is a great workout! Tomorrow I'm meeting with Stefanie, personal trainer! It's going to be brutal based on our initial time together! But I'm up for the challenge!

It's been a great day! Hope yours was too!

  

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CAZ_NR_HEATHROW 6/3/2009 4:15AM

Good luck 2 moro Luv Caz x Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 1 of Summer Shape-up Challenge ("SSC")

Monday, June 01, 2009

Well had a lot of interaction with participants today! People seem really motivated! I had a longer day than usual at the office, but it was productive.

Ended up working out after 8pm. I'm not a fan of late workouts, but you gotta do what you gotta do to get it done! Had an awesome workout! This is the best strength training routine I've ever had! And I used the Glider again. That is such a kick-butt machine! Burning over 100 calories every 10 minutes is awesome!!!

My body fat dropped from 27.2 from beginning of last month to 25.6 as of today! Woo Hoo! I was so excited to see that, since it was over 35% in December!!! I didn't even think it was possible for me to drop that much body fat in such a short time. But it's been about time and consistency.

I'm so determined to really compete in this challenge! Really watching the food intake and focusing eating as clean as possible.

For some the participants in the SSC, many of them have already been an inspiration to me just by their focus and determination to do this!

Well, that's enough for tonight! You know I'm enjoying the process! Hope you are too!

  

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GAMA07 6/2/2009 6:24PM

Not too long ago I was so not interested or motivated to get myself back on track after not working out for so many years. I have to thank you Tia, because even though I joined Shapes prior to the challenge, I truly believe that the challenge has motivated me. I don't love the process but I do love how I feel once I've completed my workout. I am keeping my picture from 24 years ago (in a bikini) on my desk and hey if Valerie Bertinelli can do a magazine cover in a bikini I believe I can strive to wear one in public. My current weight is 204 and my short term goal is to reach 190 by July 3rd. Report Inappropriate Comment

CAZ_NR_HEATHROW 6/2/2009 3:59AM

YOU ROCK TIA You are so pumped up hun......can I have some of what you're on LOL. Great to see you so happy and sucessful Luv Caz Report Inappropriate Comment

Wow! Challenge has started!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Well tonight was the first group weigh-in of the Tampa Summer Shape-up Challenge! My goal was to have 20, and we had 33 who got started tonight! WooHoo! I haven't really slept in two days thinking about starting this and having everything prepared for the first weigh-in and it went well. Teamwork was awesome! Group was split between people I knew and had never met, which makes it even better! It's a great group of motivated people, from age 13 to 68 and all in between! I'm so proud of everyone! It's going to be an awesome 90 days!

I just know people will have breakthroughs, definining moments and most importantly, RESULTS! Including myself! This is great!

Definitely enjoying the process!

  

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KATHYCALCEK 6/1/2009 6:08PM

Hey Tia-Im very excited about my LIFE CHANGE(including smoking). It was a great meeting last night and looking very forward to the next 90 days(and the rest of my life). Thanks so much for all your efforts to get this together and I know we'll make this team proud. Kathy Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYGAGRANNY 6/1/2009 10:28AM

WOW! Great news! You are an inspiration to us all! Keep up the good news! Let us know if you do start a team! Barbara Report Inappropriate Comment

NYCOLA44 6/1/2009 7:40AM

I really enjoyed myself and I got alot of really get information from the nutrionalist... I plan to put some of his advice into motion. Thanks for organizing this! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAZ_NR_HEATHROW 6/1/2009 3:40AM

Hey Tia I knew you were a goood organiser- ever thought of starting a SP team. on it going so well, you not only motivate yourself to push through goals now you're motivating others Caz x Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMZY08 6/1/2009 12:31AM

This is AWESOME! You are a great motivator! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

Getting healthier every day!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Been on SP almost 5 months now and am totally addicted! I hope to introduce at least 20 new people to the site in the next week through the Summer Shape-up Challenge.

I wore my size 8 shorts today and they were LOOSE - yay! Just in December was wearing size 12. Loving seeing progress! I hope to be in a comfortable size 6 in the next month! If I get to a 4 that's cool, but I'll be happy with a 6!

The Challenge is coming up in just a few days! I get more and more excited each day!

Loving life and enjoying this journey!

  

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KOGLESBY 5/28/2009 12:35PM

Wonderful, wonderful report. Keep on, you are an inspiration! Report Inappropriate Comment

NYCOLA44 5/28/2009 9:19AM

I'm so jealous! 6 dress sizes in 5 months that more than impressive its inspiring .... hopefully you rub some of that good mojo off on me ... Can't wait for Sunday and congrats on the progress! ~T Report Inappropriate Comment

ERICINTAMPA 5/28/2009 4:57AM

I would have recognized this as Tia's page just from the great photo! As I like to be polite, should I bring anything to the weigh-in...like a nice box of Krispy Kremes? Report Inappropriate Comment

CAZ_NR_HEATHROW 5/28/2009 4:40AM

Tia on the loose shorts. Hey don't get so thin you disappear down the drainpipe- slim, toned, healthy but with curves in the right places is the way to go hun, I am so glad you are enjoying your journey to a new improved Tia- THAT'S what it's all about. Luv Caz xx Comment edited on: 5/28/2009 4:41:04 AM Report Inappropriate Comment