New Body for December 2009!!

[fit-fanatic-2025]

That's a great story Miami. What a great way to suprise your husband. And a great way to end the Year! You inspire me. I have a lot more weight to lose then you do but its really helpful reading your journal.

[Nokie173]

So far, I weigh 125 (YES!!)

GOOD JOB WOMAN!!! Thanks for sharing your story... You had a goal and you worked hard to reach it.
You should be very proud of yourself because I know I am. Keep it up and have fun on your trip

[newmami]

Hi Everyone, I'm Back!! First, thanks to Les, Nokie, sandigirl, musculargirl, Boss for your kind words & Everybody who reads & write in journal. It has been a crazy ride, but I've enjoyed it. As I said before, I haven't forgotten to write. unexpected vacation has been crazy, fun & tiring. I loved it, but I'm sooo happy to be back home. kids drained me out. Did they forget I'm not 15 anymore? They wanted to do everything with me . From wall climbing to swimming races...I'm exhausted! I loved it, but like a baby, I need naps/breaks . It wasn't just kids activities, but also aunts & cousins shopping trips. In Orlando, there are many Ross's (their favorite store). Specially on Tuesday, senior citizen day (they get 10% off). I was dragged to all the Ross's in Orlando & searched EVERY corner of each for bargains . I DON'T like shopping, specially window shopping. YES, they didn't buy ANYTHING . Confession: The best part of the day...SLAB ICE CREAM! YUMMY! I had chocolate ice cream w/ strawberries & almonds. OK, I'm drooling . Delicious! Besides the shopping trips & all the activities entire family had planned, hubby & I had a "two-day honeymoon" by ourselves (thank GOD)! I love family, but they were driving me insane. I think they had me confused with the energizer bunny. I can't keep going & going . After all, we had Fun! Now, back to reality. As i said, first goal was a great journey. I'm not completely satisfied, therefore, I'm setting a NEW goal. Bikini body by JUNE. Why July? I'm turning the big 40! I want to receive it with a fresh attitude & a banging body . Like people say: 40 is the new 20 . As for the pictures, I'm having a little trouble resizing. But once I finish the resizing, I'll post them on profile. Hopefully tomorrow!

[Nokie173]

I'm not completely satisfied, therefore, I'm setting a NEW goal. Bikini body by JUNE. Why July? I'm turning the big 40! I want to receive it with a fresh attitude & a banging body . Like people say: 40 is the new 20 ....

Man.. you will make us 20s look bad
Happy you're back safe... time for some HARD WORK WOMAN!

[newmami]

January 11, 2010. Posted pictures. I hope you like them & can notice some changes. hubby think so & likes them. I'm still working on . Trying to get it completely flat and rid of some of the stretch marks. Trust me, when I wear underwear, it looks pretty nice. Not to make an excuse, but in the pictures I'm wearing 2 tight panties (a grey & a light blue one) plus the jeans. Why, cause I light butt to feel tight? Don't mind me, I'm going nuts . Anyways, I'm starting new plan on Monday under a new title: Bikini Body by JUNE 2010! Right now i'm still 125lbs. new set of goals:
120lbs! (Not less, because I don't want to be too thin. I like curves, so does hubby )
MUCH Flatter tummy!! (if possible)
Much less stretch marks! (started to use Aveeno firming lotion & vitamin E)
Wear a nice black bikini
Firm up & tone more arms, legs, BUTT (want a bigger butt...if possible. Anything is possible!!! Right?)
Feel better about body & comfortable being naked (not happy yet )
Able to run for 45 minutes without passing out
Other things I have in mind, but can't think about right now. Sorry, toooo tired.
Will see what happens....wish me luck!!!

[swanso5]

very noticable from the back for sure, great job

[sandigirl06]

Wow, girl, what a difference!!! Your dedication is definetly paying off! I am sooo proud if you! Yes, 40's are the new 20's. Great job and don't ever quit!! Yes, the is very frustrating, I know. I am struggling to lose the last of mine also. Grrrrrr! So stubburn. Good luck on your new goals! I am sure you will look great in your new black bikini this summer! .

[newmami]

Thanks swanso! Welcome to journal.
sandigirl... Oh, you are so sweet. And yes, 40's are the new 20's. . You are looking AMAZING! As for new goals, I started today by visiting a few gyms. Since it's extremely cold out here, I have decided to join one at least for a month or two. You know, to get body moving. So far, membership fees are very discouragingly high. However, I got invited to one a friend of son's goes to. He gave me a 7 day pass for free. Planning to make good use of it. But will continue looking for a gym that has what I'm looking for at an affordable price. Today, I started thinking about new meals, exercises & schedule. I decided to work a body part/ day instead of a group. Before, I was doing lower, upper & abs. Now, chest one day, legs another...Maybe it will be better to concentrated on a part at a time. What do you guys think? As i said, I'm starting the new routine on Monday. Suggestions are welcome as always. For ANYTHING! Even for stretchmarks, hair...anything . Hey!, Before I forget, I finished whey protein powder. Went to GNC to buy cookies & cream flavor & got chocolate flavor 50% off. Last time they didn't have it. I tasted it today and OMG! HEAVENLY! I wanted to have a shake for breakfast, lunch & dinner . Cookies & cream is Yummy too. Anyways, have been eating good. Maintaining weight. I don't want to loose to much weight. I want to have nice curves. Shrink waist more, lift/firm/built glutes & flatten tummy. QUESTION: Can I achieve all this without loosing anymore weight? I don't want to be too thin. Like the way I look now. Just want to firm/tone & shrink waist a little more. But that's all. Don't want to look like a hanger . Just remembered : Had first moch latte in a while...YUMM, YUMM, give me some . Sorry, it's been toooo long . Really missed it.
Ok, change of conversation...forgot. Forgive me, I'm so exhausted I can't think straight. That's why I'm starting on Monday. Need a few days to recover . Oh well, Ate six small meals & worked on lower body & HIIT jumping. Ok, need to go to sleep. Can even see the letters in the monitor. Good night everyone. Tomorrow will be a better day!

[Boss Man]

YES you have made changes and YES you CAN be proud of them.

Well done .

[cassiegose]

Great great great job!!! You're doing so awesome!!!

[newmami]

Thanks Cassie! Thanks Boss! Means a lot to me Yesterday, I was too tired to write in journal. But today, I'm feeling like I'm about to jump of the walls. I think is the chocolate whey protein . YUMM!!! Will continue tonight. Have to go.

[Boss Man]

It's your journal, so do as you feel fit . Whenever you feel like it, keep doing it. We really like you and we want you to succeed. However you do that it's okay with us, because you'll do it right and sensibly, no matter how often you choose ot share it.

You're doing great and you're a really wonderful person, so be proud of yourself, chin up and no worries now okay .

[newmami]

Ok, so much to tell...Yesterday, Thursday, I was full of energy. To me, it was the chocolate protein mixed with coffee . To hubby, I was back to old self . I guess I just needed some rest after all the craziness from our vacation. Anyways, day went as usual. But at around 5pm, son's friend (Christian) asked us If we were going to his gym. Remember? he gave us a 7 day free pass at his gym. After a 5 minute conversation, we decided to go. Confession: I was EXTREMELY nervous. The last time I was a member of a gym was after youngest son was born. That was a loooong time ago. We got to the gym and when we showed our pass immediately were taken to an office. Did we do something wrong? No, it was a "bait". To get us to buy a membership. We told him we just wanted to try out our free pass & he kindly gave us a tour and let us "workout". OMG! I decided to start the warmup on the Treadmill (the only equipment I recognize). How embarrassing! I got on it, press the start button and It wouldn't move. I kinda panic...ok, I freaked out & started pushing ALL the buttons. Suddenly, the machine made some noises & started to move really fast. I was trying to hold on to the handle, while trying to figure out how to lower the speed or find the Stop button (which was right under nose) . After 10 seconds (to me It felt like 10 minutes) of pure stress, evil son pressed the STOP button. He said: "Sorry ma, but I wished I had phone. You should've seen your face...priceless!" I wanted to jump out of the machine & kick his butt. But then, Christian came over & helped me figure things out. After 30 minutes on it, I went to gett off and I felt the room spin . son had to hold hand. He said: "I guess that's why you don't drink". Is he a smart A*# or what? What's wrong with him? He is the most serious & attentive of kids. What's happening to him? Oh well, his friend then took us to the eliptical...what? Never heard of it. Got on it and LOVED it. After 1 minute on it I was feeling the burn on thighs & was feeling the work out on BUTT! I think I found a new passion (besides hubby & walking ). I was there for 10 minutes. Ok, I know 10 minutes is nothing, but give me a break! I'm new at all this. I'll get the hang of it . Did the bicycle, the stepper (love!) & a dancing class! I felt embarrased doing it. son & his friend were watching . After I finished, son & his friend came over & told me I looked like a pro dancing. The guy trying to sell us the membership said I looked HOT! . son's face turned RED! He was MAD. After a brief conversation with the guy, he offered me a free session (he's a personal trainer). I was excited! But son was FURIOUS. After leaving the gym, I found out why son was acting weird...he was jealous . What can I do? He has to get over it because I wasn't going to miss the chance of getting trained for a day (for free!) hubby agreed with me. Guess what? I did! I got trained TODAY, Friday, by him. OMG! He killed me. He asked me what parts of body I wanted to "change" & I happily said: " tummy, butt & legs". Honestly, I think I worked out muscles I didn't know I had . He made me squeeze, tighten, pull & stretch parts of body I didn't think it was possible...but I loved it! CONFESSION: After we finished, I threw up on our way home. DISGUSTING!!! . He made me drink water during our session & with all that kicking, bending, squating, jumping, etc. It had to come out. Thank God it didn't happen at the gym. son made me promise I wouldn't go back. NOT! Called me a masochist, but I enjoyed it. I can't walk, bend nor sit, but I liked it. Guess what? He liked it too, because he offered to give me another free session. He said I was his best student EVER. He said he was trying to make me either quit, cry or vomit and I didn't. Not one complaint. Only if he knew what happened after I left . But I don't like to give up. I'm hard headed. Besides, I'm always telling kids not to give up & that the word CAN'T doesn't exist in our dictionary. Need to practice what I preach. Lead by example...RIGHT? Heck YES!

[Boss Man]

Possibly a reaction to what you did. In time you should hopefully not get the same reaction happening again.

[newmami]

Saturday, one more day to start the "2nd phase" of journal. Very excited!
Today, I got up early, did Saturday cleaning & decided to take the day off from "workouts"...NOT. "trainer" called me to make sure I was going to the gym . I was VERY sore. Couldn't move legs. I told him problem & thought he was going to feel sorry for me, but he didn't. He said: "Good, it means it's working. Today, will be working on your upper body. Don't be late." . Is he for real? Anyways, It felt good to be told what to do. crazy little brain started to go on overdrive & I was already imagining myself very toned, with a completely flat & in the black 2 piece bikini. I had a smile from ear to ear . hubby asked what was I day dreaming about. He knows me very well. So I told him...about you honey . Ok, I lied. But now I'm thinking about his reaction when he sees me in the bikini . The christmas present was a 1 piece. This time, It will be smaller . Ok, back to the story. So, son & I went to the gym. There he was, drill sargent", eager to kick butt. We did the warm up in the treadmill (didn't feel dizzy & didn't embarrased myself) & off to the machines. We jumped from one machine to another. Worked on upper body & abs. Did 3 sets of 20 on each. Learned the names of the machines & what part of the body is good for. Very cool & confusing. I hope he doesn't quiz me the next time he sees me. Honestly, I was so exhausted, I can't rememeber the names. After working on them, he asked me to get on the eliptical. Yes! OMG! I started & by the time it was 1.38 minutes thighs were burning & I couldn't continue . I didn't want to give up, but I was about to faint. He saw the struggle, but he was enjoying it. I could see the evil eyes . But he wasn't going to break me. I was determined to at least do 10mins. By the time I did 5mins. he stopped the machine. I was so happy & relieved! But to look tough I said: "I could've done the 10 mins." And he said something that shocked me & hurt pride. "You were about to pass out. Don't try to push it. Take it slow. At least you did 5 minutes again". AGAIN? What is he talking about? I did 10 minutes yesterday! Him & wonderful son (whom I will give the silence treatment for 2 whole days) corrected me. I DID 5 minutes ONLY . NOT 10...5. Can you believe it? God I suck! I suck big time! Oh well, pitty party is over! That will be new goal for the remaining 5 days. To conquer the eliptical . Also, to let go of the handle when using the treadmill. For some reason, I'm afraid to let go. Confession: I feel that If I let go, I will fall flat on face . Don't want to have a bikini body & a broken/twisted nose by summer . Will see what happens. I was very happy about the workout today & he was "impressed" that I didn't complain once again. YES! After the workout, I felt a little dizzy (I need to get used to working out that hard) but DIDN'T puke! I even brought a bag with me. You know, just in case. "drill sargent" told me free "private sessions" were over . But when I was about to walk out the door, he called me back & said: "Ok, I've NEVER done this, but I like working with people like you who challenges me. I need to prove myself I can break you. I need one more day..." Hello! Yes, Yes, Yes! Break me, kick butt, whatever. Just whip me into shape! That is what I want! So, Monday will be last training day with him . But I'm taking notes, working hard & paying close attention. I will take full advantage of remaining days at the gym and will apply everything I've learned so far to get bikini bod . Just hope he doesn't finish with me by the time the free pass expires .