another day but it's still the same

So, Ive heard the saying, time and time again. Doing the same thing but expecting a different result = insanity. Yet every morning I am completely confident that today will be different. But, as of today. It still isn't.

Last night was amazing. I went out to dinner with my brother to Misfits. An amazing restaurant in Santa Monica. I shared whatever they ordered. Which happened to be macaroni and cheese and a salad. I'm quite sure the mac and cheese is not on the approved food list. 2 margaritas later and I was super happy. Again... not on the approved list.

After a 10 mile run this morning I was really happy I had the carbs in my system. But after the run I was starving. As promised I did very well. Egg whites with vegies. A slice of sprouted bread with almond butter. For a mid-afternoon snack I had cheese and crackers. And for lunch In-n-out. And we all know In-N-Out is definitely not on the list!

It always starts off well and then it goes downhill from there. And I haven't even had dinner yet!

Will tomorrow be different?

just do it

I've done it! I've decided to set some goals for this year!

1. weigh less than 130 pounds
2. Be 18% bodyfat or less
3. compete in the May figure contest
4. compete in the Las Vegas sprint Tri

but how will i get there... not by eating today's meals. It started off great.

protein pancakes! - tasty but not happy, although i felt happy and healthy.

but... 2 cupcakes later I was regretting my poor resolve.  ugh.

off to the mall - a fried chicken strip and cinnabon later I was still hungry

back at home I found some pita chips and rice... yummy but not belly friendly

HELP!!!

the more i tell myself "no" the more I feel drawn to the "bad" foods. what's a girl to do.

how do you stay on track with your food choices?  How do you say no and make good choices?

It's only 2:00PM and I have at least 7 more waking hours!

ps- I have 60 more ounces of water to drink!

Day 1

Here I am. Day one.


I am so proud of myself for pushing play.  This morning I completed Jackie's ab workout.  This is a wonderful beginning.  Next week I plan to add 30 mins of cardio to my morning routine.  I'm ready.  Want to join me?  5:30 Monday - 


My diet leaves me wanting for vegetables... not too many were on my plate today.
Breakfast was an egg with some spaghetti sauce for fun.
Snack was EZQ toast.
Lunch was spaghetti with meat sauce and roasted cauliflower.
Snack was an orange.
Dinner... I wasn't very hungry so I enjoyed some wine and cheese and a few melba toasts.


My goal was to drink 50 oz of water and I've got a bit to go!
But I didn't have any white sugar!!!  Yay for me.

I'm determined and I know I might have to say no to the chocolate cake or the vanilla creamer in my coffee.  But ... sacrifices have to be made.

Ready, set, go

Well, I'm not really ready. I am ready to look great in a bikini.  I am ready to wear anything i want and look great!  But I'm not ready for the work. Not ready to get up early to get to the gym. Not ready to say, "no" to anything made with white sugar or white flour. Not ready to pass on the desserts my family loves to enjoy. But I understand that I can't have my cake and eat it toooo. I wish I could be one of those who are able to eat whatever they want and still be flab-free, but alas, I'm not.


So, here I am deciding to choose being fit and healthy over full and flabby.  


I am determined, I am committed.


I have always looked to others for motivation and today I hope to not only motivate myself, but to have an account of day to day choices, struggles, and triumphs.