BRNGNSEXYBACK's SparkPeople Blog

JUST SAY NO!

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:38:00 EST

EVERY DAY CAN BE ONE DAY CLOSER TO YOUR DREAM COME TRUE!

This week my goal was to eat 100% clean, no artificial anything, no wine and to get back on track with my fitness program! I will usually have a splurge meal (nothing to bad) and a glass or two of wine once a week when I'm really on plan, but I don't want to do this right now. My goal is to really make sure I'm only eating for fuel and ridding my body o...

Welcome to "THE GYM"! (video and LOTS of pics)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:07:33 EST

Let me start by saying that I hope this blog doesn’t come off as bragging because that’s not what it’s about. I shared in some past blogs that I received a HUGE and UNBELIEVABLE Christmas gift of a cable crossover machine from my husband, which then led to him giving me a complete workout room make-over. The project is finally complete and I cannot tell you all how blessed I am to have this space to begin my “Personal Make-Over”. I definitely have NO MORE EXCUSES, if I can’t get in shape thi...

Inspired!

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 08:24:10 EST

These are two amazing transformations that I came across and just felt I needed to share!

It just goes to show you can make changes at ANY age if you put your mind to it!

http://www.facebook.com/LiftingMySpirits
http://liftingmyspirits.wordpress.com/ab
out/

I have not suffered a loss like her's but it shows us that what doesn't kill us really can make us stronger, as long as...

Slowly But Surely It's Coming Along (Workout Room Pic)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:03:47 EST

I know it doesn't look like much, but we had a lot of wall repair and that took longer than expected, plus the holidays took up a lot of time.

It's AMAZING what a change of color can do for a room! It was so dreary in this room before, now it's so bright! We're both pleased with the color and the way it's coming out. Today is coat number two for the walls and putting up the old ceiling light and fan that...

Beyond What I Could Have EVER Imagined!

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:04:39 EST

Okay, so my last blog I complained how my husband has destroyed my workout areas…well they’re still destroyed! LOL! Christmas really slowed everything down (I understand) but finally progress is starting to take place. All of the wall repair is done, and were hoping to have all of the painting done this weekend!

I also mentioned in my last blog of a large box being delivered…well, it wasn’t my Christmas gift. NOPE! When my Christmas gift was delivered a huge truck pulled up and my ...

This is so BAD, it must mean something really GOOD!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:26:14 EST

I haven’t been able to be on SPARK as much lately since right now I’m up to my elbows in holiday chaos! But, I really felt I needed to take a minute to blog, or should I say VENT, and get some of my frustrations out! Hmmm, where do I start?

Okay, so Sunday after my husband and I woke up he tells me we need to talk…UH,OH! This isn’t going to be good! He explains to me that he’s not sure if I’m going to be able to work out for a while. WHAT???? He then explained that he was finally g...

Last week was HORRIBLE! But, I’m HERE! I’m BACK! And on TRACK!

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:18:44 EST

I don’t know what I had last week, I didn’t go to the doctor, but I’m so glad that it’s over! It started with that feeling of just not right. Then soon following came the sore throat, body aches including a horrible migraine that just wouldn’t go away, and fatigue. Needless to say I spent most of last week in bed or on the couch. Ugh! Not good, but the worse does seem to be over.

I still had somewhat of an app...

IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:59:29 EST

I’ve been reading quite a bit this week on some of my SPARK friend’s blogs and message boards about feeling frustrated with results. You know what? IGET IT! I hate that I don’t wake up every morning with the body of the fitness model that’s stuck inside me dying to get out! LOL! But, we have to stand strong, and tell those negative thoughts and words to SHUT IT UP! We have no time for these kinds of negative thoughts, because we are too busy with our lives and working to make our dreams a re...

OH HOW REWARDING!

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:15:16 EST

I’ve been reading on different Spark members pages about rewarding themselves for reaching weight loss goals. I started thinking about it and thought this seems like a really great idea! Not huge expensive rewards or food rewards, but a little something from me that says “job well done” and “you’re worth it“! I decided when I was at a 3 pound weight loss that I would reward myself in 5 pound increments. So I earned my first reward! A new yoga DVD that I’ve actually been wanting for a while! N...

PROJECT BSB: WEEK 3 RESULTS (with pics)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:58:11 EST

Hello everyone, well another week down! Week three went GREAT ! I was really worried because of Thanksgiving, but I not only survived it, I succeeded! I actually lost 2 pounds during Thanksgiving week and not once did I starve myself like I have in the past. With a 2 pound loss this week it now gives me a total of 5.5 pounds lost in 3 weeks! YES! SO HAPPY!

I kept my food choices pretty low carb last week in anticipation of Thanksgiving Day. On Thanksgiving I ate anything I wanted i...

THE BEST THANKSGIVING...EVER!

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:18:59 EST

So here we are the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as “Black Friday”. I’m going to be honest, I’ve never been shopping for those infamous, “Door Busting” Black Friday deals, not because I didn’t want to, but mostly because I couldn’t. Getting up at 4:00 in the morning after you’ve spent the night before overeating and overdrinking has never seemed like my idea of a good time! It usually takes me several days of ...

The Holiday Battle Begins! I Can't Allow Defeat!

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:17:36 EST

Well, here we are the eve before thanksgiving, the most gluttonous day of the year. To be honest, I can’t even remember a Thanksgiving, or any holiday for that matter, that I haven’t overindulged. It’s like every holiday is my last meal, and I’m never, ever going to get to eat these foods again, so I should shove as much of them in my face as possible. Last Thanksgiving I overate so much that I ended up sick as can...

HELP! I NEED SOME SLEEP!

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:55:17 EST

That’s how I feel when I wake up, several times a week! It’s getting ridiculous! It started a few months ago, slowly tapered off, and now it’s starting again. If I had to guess, before it was because of school, but now I think it’s because of the start of the holidays. Shopping, cooking, cleaning and of course visiting all of my dysfunctional family! Whoa, I need to stop there before I cause myself to have a full...

PROJECT BSB WEEK 2 RESULTS

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:58:59 EST

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking in on me! I had a really good week this week, and I'm very excited to see more results!

Not seeing any significant changes yet, but I don't expect to after only 2 weeks and 3 pounds. But, I am so excited to see the weekly changes through my weekly picture and video journal. I...

FRIDAY'S AMAZING TRANSFORMATION AND STORY

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:51:01 EST

This is such an incredible transformation and story I'm sure a lot of us can relate to. She also gives some great advice. A wonderful motivation to keep going!

Rebecca, 26 years old
Before: 126.7 lbs
After: 112.8 lbs

I’m a wife and mother of two beautiful kids. In January 2012, I was at my heaviest after having both kids– 126.7. Most people hear 126.7 and think it’s nothing. However,...

Inspiring!

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:09:31 EST

LOVED THIS! Have a Wonderful Thursday!

PROJECT: BSB WEEK 1

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:15:54 EST

I'LL TAKE IT! WOOHOO!

See Ya Next Week!

Some Much Needed MONDAY MOTIVATION!!

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:32:01 EST

Okay, here we go, the start of a brand new day, and a brand new week! Let's ROCK this thing! My week one weigh-in and 1st week review will be coming tomorrow!

LET'S KICK FAT'S BUTT THIS WEEK!

AMAZING TRANSFORMATION

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:42:26 EST

I saw this online this morning and had to share! What an AMAZING transformation! It just goes to show when you put your all into something you can do anything!

Transformation Tip: When You Have A Goal To Reach, Say To Lose 40lbs. It's Much Easier To Think Of It In Smaller, More Manageable Goals. So Rather Than "I Want To Lose 40lbs", "I Want To Lose 5lbs". A Much Easier Task. Then When This Smaller Goal...

TONIGHT WILL BE A TEST! & SOME FRIDAY MOTIVATION!

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 08:47:22 EST

So far it's been a really good week, I've stuck with my eating plan and have gotten my workouts in. I feel like I'm discovering all the things that I enjoy all over again! Tonight is going to be a test for me, and I'm a little nervous about it. My husband and I usually get together on Friday nights with a few other couples for bowling and dinner. We haven't gone in a few weeks due to other commitments. Needless to say Friday night bowling for me is a night of over indulgence. I always tell my...

MOTIVATION OF THE DAY

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 07:50:07 EST

Okay, I had to post this one just for fun! I thought this was hilarious!

MOTIVATION OF THE DAY

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:51:57 EST

Have a GREAT day!

Well, I'm putting it all out there! LITERALLY!

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:08:07 EST

I'm so embarrassed:-(

WELCOME TO THE JOURNEY!

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 15:58:52 EST

You've got to start somewhere, even if it means starting over!