Monthly Archives: January 2010

Why strength training helps you lose weight faster and keep it off…

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So there has been a lot of controversy over the years when it comes to strength training and weight loss. Some women will not use any weights because they are scared of gaining “ugly” muscle. The fact of the matter … Continue reading

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This week’s update…

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So I have decided to not measure every week but rather about every 2-3 weeks. The reason is not because I am not doing the work, it is because it is such a slow change I don’t want to get … Continue reading

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Overcoming my vices…

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You know, it is very easy to get frustrated and give up, which I have done so many times. We all have so many vices to overcome and here are mine when it comes to eating healthy and working out.My … Continue reading

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Remembering my goal..

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Yesterday I went to my tap class and they measured us for a jacket for the June show. I just wanted to scream AAAHHH! The measuring tap in front of my peers was so horrifying. I don’t know why I … Continue reading

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Healthy NOT skinny…

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I had to make a quick note about something I saw on the Tyra show today. She had her nutritionist on and she said that she helped her be “healthy not skinny.” I love this statement. She also said that … Continue reading

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Updated eating plan…

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Should restaurants really keep dinner as their largest meal? Should you? I have always thought that it should be the smallest! Image from photobucket I have been pretty successful not eating the complex carbohydrates (CHO) at night and now I … Continue reading

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This week so far…

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Workouts are going pretty good this week. I have kept the weights in all my workouts this week, 3 lb dumbbells and 5 pound leg weights. I have been able to work out every day but one day. Each workout … Continue reading

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Measurements 1-11-09…

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1-3-09                                        1-11-09 Bust: 44                                      Bust: 43 ¾ (darn! ¼ inch loss) Waist: 46                                    Waist: 45 ½ (1/2 inch loss) Hips 48 ½                                  Hips: 48 ½ (no loss) Thigh-1: 27 ¾                            Thigh-1: 27 ½ (1/4 inch loss) Arm: 13 ½                                 Arm: … Continue reading

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Turbo workouts…

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Wed 23rd: Cardio party (about 40 min)Thurs 24th: 20 min workout and 18 min burn (from learn and burn CD)Friday 25th: Christmas, NO workoutSat. 26th: So tired NO workoutSun 27th: 20 min workout and 18 min burnMon 28th: Turbo sculpt … Continue reading

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Fat is not a bad word…

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I have had a few friends ask me about fat lately that is why I chose to add this post. It is not a bad thing to eat fat in your diet in fact you need it in order for … Continue reading

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