My Mama

November 23, 2009 Youtube Video Adonai

It's a beautiful day in Colorado. LOVE YOU MOM!!!! :)

Happy May 1st

My husband took me to a new gym today to see this "4 Minute" workout! Yep! I was really skeptical and thought it was really funny. HOWEVER...... Now that I've tried it, I have to admit it was quite the little workout there! You do 4 minutes for upper body and 4 for lower body. It certainly got me winded and people came in there in work clothes----not workout clothes--and just jumped on the machine. In 4 minutes they were done and left.

So... lesson to self: Don't laugh or scoff till you've done it!

Also, I had my BF composition done with some electrical impulse thing he connected to my foot and hand. It was 18%! I have been on ACTIVE rest for the past 3 weeks. I lost another 5 pounds during my 'rest' phase and body fat after my 12 week challenge was 21.8%--that was on April 17th. So the effects from Bill's BFL workouts continued on for me. I stuck with the eating schedule and clean foods. My goal was to get to 17 or 18 % and I can't tell you how HAPPY I am right now.

Hey, but I still like going to the gym and being around my buddies. So, although the 4 minute workout is amazing......not sure it's for me!

Have a blessed day everyone! Hi DEB in S. Aussie!!!(pictures for you! hehe) STRONG IS BEAUTIFUL!

Day 10 of Active Rest

It's been a busy few days. Had our amazing party on Saturday after much trial and tribulation regarding the weather. Everybody made it and we had a great time of fellowship. I was so surprised when Steve made it since I hadn't heard if he was coming or not. When I opened the door and he was standing there, I shrieked and gave him a big hug.

I lost another 2 pounds during active rest so far. I've been taking it a bit easier than right at first. Today I did some yoga stretches and pushups. Yesterday I went for a 3 1/2 to 4 mile run. It was kind of hard as I'm not used to the longer run after doing the 20 minute HIIT.

Catrina's visit came and went so quickly, but it was very pleasant and she fit right into our family! We did a YOUtube video and posted some pictures on photobucket.

I'm feeling a little out of sorts. Busy packing for Vegas and trying to keep up with GB and the Transformation site is a little too much right now. I am looking at Bill Phillips Transformation challenge which is 18 weeks long and has assignments each week. I'm educating myself on the differences between the two.

Active Rest Day 2

Cardio wasn't the nice breezy 'stroll' I thought it would be. It seems my stamina isn't what it used to be. However....I think the results speak for themselves and tons of cardio in not necessary. I also kind of pushed it a little because there was a sweet young thing next to me and I couldn't appear to be the wimp,now could I?

So maybe next cardio time I will take it easier..... Maybe try the elliptical....then again maybe I can talk myself out of that before thursday...hehehe

Tummy is very angry with me today...not sure why! Feels like a balloon is filling up with air...ugh

Right shoulder is still aching a little. It will pass.

Catrina and I talked today about her trip and some planning for the PARTY. It is going to be so fun. I hope the weather doesn't turn nasty....looks like some clouds are moving in for the weekend..boo hoo!

**************MISSION COMPLETE*************

I am sooo happy! Took final pictures today and I am really amazed at the progress they show. If people are skeptical about the program, I hope my photos will give them some hope. I didn't have a ton of weight to lose, but I have been trying to shape things up for a long time with no results! This is my teen daughter's swimsuit!! If you'd like to see where I started, go to older posts link at the bottom of the page.

This Body For Life program has taught me to be patient; to give my body the time it needs to adjust to a healthy and balanced lifestyle!

I look forward to Challenge # 2. I am excited to think of what I will accomplish in the future. Happy Easter!! Thank you Jesus for dying for me! I am forever grateful.

DAY 83 and FINAL WORKOUT OF CHALLENGE 1

Oh my goodness! What a day. So many congratulations from my wonderful friends on the guestbook. I'm tired but soooo very happy!

The most excitement in my day was trying on my 14 year old daughter's bikini. That's right.....my FOURTEEN YEAR OLD (perfect body) daughter's suit! I was SHOCKED...am shocked but it looks great! It will be what I wear in my final pictures we will take tomorrow morning. I honestly could NOT believe it was me. She took a few pictures with her phone and when I saw them I still couldn't believe it was me!

Body for Life has changed mine! It will only get better and better from here. I feel so alive, so accomplished, so amazing, so happy! Who would have thought that near my 45th birthday, I would look better than I did at 17? Well....I can't really remember what I looked like then. hehe But I don't think it was this good!

So tomorrow is Easter...the most sacred day for Christians. This Body for Life has given me a gift, but nothing in comparison to the gift Jesus gave to us all when he took our penalty and died so that we could live with Him forever in eternity! What a GIFT!