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    Bridal shape up!


    2012 - 12.02

    I am 75 days away from the wedding and am feeling all the casseroles, stuffing and turkey clinging to my thighs and stomach area from thanksgiving and all the holiday cravings. Its definitely Time for me to shape up! I need to get back in shape and feel confident about the way I look. I am signed up for a 5k tomorrow and am ready to jump back on the workout and health regime. I can’t believe I have been on this unhealthy tangent for so long :(

    Today I made spaghetti squash for lunch and it was Awesome!! My goal for tomorrow will be to go grocery shopping and to stop by My Fit Foods for some healthy breakfasts!

    Dianira’s Charro Bean recipe


    2012 - 05.22

    Ingredients:
    1 lb. bag of pinto beans
    1 can of Mexican diced tomatoes
    1 package of bacon (not the cheap kind) cut in small pieces
    1/2 med onion diced
    1 tablespoon of “better than bullion” or Knorr
    1/2 bush of cilantro diced
    1 tbs of minced onion
    (optional 2 tbs of diced pickled jalapenos)
    Salt to taste

    Directions:
    Boil soaked beans with salt, garlic and bullion (optional jalapenos).
    Once cooked add the following after preparing:

    Saute bacon, when close to done, add onions and cook until almost transparent.
    Add the cilantro and saute for about 2 minutes.
    Add the can of Mexican diced tomatoes and let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.
    Optional (add some of the juice of the diced jalapeno here)
    Add this to the beans, let it simmer for about 10 minutes and done.

    Tameka’s Challenge- Day 8


    2012 - 05.07

    Ok…. I failed. But I will say this, even though I did not complete the challenge as laid out in the guidelines I posted I did keep the meals laid out for 4 straight days then incorporated my cheats. One thing I did gain from this challenge was that it got me back into the habit of wanting to eat healthy again, taking vitamins, drinking TONS of water and staying away (mostly) from carbs such as pasta, bread and rice.

    I did incorporate a cheat day on Sunday so that I could stay in the game for the long run and not completely give up. The last time I weighed myself, I was down 4 lbs. While I don’t think 4 lbs is a massive change, I will say that I see the results visually! Here is a quick preview:

    Day 3 Update


    2012 - 05.02

    OK- This diet is a little harder than I expected. Day two  and three have been brutal and I am starting to crave EVERYTHING! I will need to post a disclaimer for anyone trying this challenge: it is definitely note for the faint of heart. You better be dedicated! Here is yesterday mornings’ workout. I was too tired to go this morning but I am gonna go for a run this afternoon. Day 3 is almost done!

    Warmup: Ran 0 .75 Mile and then stretched (I had no energy to run any longer)

    20 situps, 20 oblique crunches on each side, 20 leg planks, 20 situps- 100 situps/crunches

    Tricep Dips- 3 sets of 20, 20 lunges between each set. This comes out to: 60 Tricep Dips, 60 Lunges!

    3 sets: 20 Bicep Curls, 20 lunges

    Oblique Seat- 3 sets of 20, 20 lunges between each set.

    Leg Press: 3 sets of 20

    Tamekas Challenge- Day 1 Workout 1


    2012 - 04.30

    I woke up around 6 am and went straight to the gym:

    Warmup: Ran 1 Mile and then stretched

    20 situps, 20 oblique crunches on each side, 20 leg planks

    3 sets: 20 Bicep Curls, 20 lunges

    Oblique Seat- 3 sets of 20

    Tricep Dips- 3 sets of 20

    Leg Press: 3 sets of 20

    Breakfast after my workout was 6 scrambled egg whites seasoned with pepper only. I felt like this was a lot of food to eat but I made sure and ate it ll with a glass of water.

    Prep day


    2012 - 04.29

    Today was grocery shopping day and prep day! I got all the necessary ingredients for the first week. I find it easiest to dedicate some time to prepare all my lunches, dinners and snacks at once so I don’t get tempted to cheat. I’m going 30 days straight baby!! Wish me luck :)

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    Tameka’s Challenge


    2012 - 04.27

    My friends’ wife started this crazy diet a few weeks ago and she leaned out quick! She looks so freaking amazing that my dumb ass is going to try and see if I can do it too! You think Paleo was hard??? This is MUCH more challenging! With bathing suit season around the corner, I need something to motivate me and challenge me. This is my next 30 day challenge. The challenge starts May 1st and will end on May 31st. Wish me luck!!! If you are joining me during this challenge, please post your comments on this post so we can track each others progress.

    Sophie,
    Here are the details for the first 2 weeks. If you pass this point, you will get the next 2 weeks that follow :) Here is the meal plan. It is pretty simple to follow. If its not on diet u cant have it. You are allowed to have diet soda, and sweet n low.

    Supplements you will need are as follows: 1000mg omega 3 fish oil, multi-vitamin, 2 in morning coral calcium, whey protein make sure protein has 4g or less of sugar and no carbs or 4g or less and no fat lol…

    Meal 1
    6 egg whites
    Meal 2
    Chicken Breast
    Green beans or asparagus 1/2 cup
    Red potato 1/2 cup
    Meal 3
    Protein mixed w/water only
    Almonds 1oz (raw )
    Meal 4
    Same as meal 3
    Meal 5
    Talapia (grilled or baked)
    Green beans/asparagus

    Key notes
    No dairy
    No sugar
    No alcohol ( hahaaa)

    You will do this meal plan for two weeks then i will send the second one
    You have to lift atleast 3 times a week or your crossfit and cardio 45 minutes low intensity…

    Sincerely ,
    Tameka