Day 5 of 5 (Week 1)

Well good morning!

I was so ready to get this exercising thing on the way. I dread having to come twice a day but once I get there and start moving it's all good!!!! Last night's workout was great again. Please don't get me wrong when reading these blogs about the training....because they are not easy by a long shot. Our team motivates each other to push ourselves. Our trainers are here to accomplish the same goal that we have set out to do in joining this competition. I don't think any of us would've been able to do it any other way. There have been quite a bit of negative talk about people quitting & people that weren't picked for the competition who felt they would have done a better job......well for all of this negative talk I say Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda. We cannot change the rules or the selections, or even force someone to stay to join us in this lifestyle transformation but all that we can ask is that instead of negative talk.......support us! Support everyone in this competition for starting something that we otherwise couldn't have done without all of the help that the sponsors have provided.

I don't need my trainer to hold my hand every step of the way because then I wouldn't push myself to do anymore than what he asks of me! In eight......yes count them....8 whole weeks with about 10 1hr intense sessions with these trainers my body will be in the best shape..probably better than my pre-kids days (which was the bomb by the way!). But anyhoo....I love everything about my team and trainers.

This morning's workout was motivated and driven by my team captains (Niki, Stacey, and Odessa) to go to the roof from the basement doing stair suicides! HA! We Rule!!!!! Even Christine tackled those stairs with all she had!!!!! Well that's all I've got until this evening!

Day 4 of 5

Well....last night we had a really great workout. I can tell that I am getting better at them ole stairs!!! 2 1/2 hours of none stop workout....can you imagine how exhausted I was! So exhausted that not only could I not post my blog last night, I couldn't walk, or really function for that matter. And according to our trainers this morning...that is supposed to be normal! HA! If that's the case then a lot of normal people are walking around here hurt!!!!!!! LOL

Last night after the workout I had to stop at Walmart to pick up some family items. It took me almost an hour to leave my car, get a basket to prop myself on, and get 2 items to checkout! Even the cashier asked was I going to be okay. I told her that I just got done working out & she said, "Looks like you've been through the ringer a few times!!!" I couldn't more agree. It hurt to smile, laugh, or any other facial expression. I guess that is the "GAME" face the trainers talk about. They've worked out so long they have lost the sense of emotion from their face. But last night I saw a little more personality come out of both Matt & Antionne. WHOOHAAAHHH!!!!

I was nauseated & not wanting to do anything last night but shower & sleep. I fell asleep in the tub last night & by the time my husband came to wake me up I was so drunk with sleep that I could not function getting myself out of the tub & to the bed! I slept from 9 last night until 4ish this morning!!!! And I'm still tired. Workout this morning was not as intense as last night but still a good workout. I hurled for old time sakes after getting off of the treadmill but felt more motivated to get back out there & give it all I've got. Now that we are working out twice a day I am actually starting to really enjoy these sessions we have with our trainers!

Yesterday I was inspired.Yesterday I was challenged.Yesterday I gained more momentum to continue on this journey.Yesterday I made "Everest" (stairs) my reality. Yesterday I made an action plan.

Judgement Day: Day 3 of 5

So this morning is judgement day....weigh in!!!!!!! Duh, Duh, Da-duh!!!!!

I LOST 3 WHOLE POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Well, it's not the most weight I want to lose but it's a start! Congrats to my girl Rachel for losing 11 lbs crawling up those stairs. I've got to try one that homie!!!

Unfortunately, we had a person on our team decide to take an alternate weight loss endeavor due to the intensity of our current workout. So sad!!!!!! :-( (tear, tear)

Today was a rude awakening for our team and myself! I believe all that are left will really push it in tonight's workout. The last time that I was nervous like this was on my wedding day or while watching a Memphis Tigers' Basketball game (them almost losing).

Big Brother Almighty (Mr. Antionne) and Matt Timberlake gave us a really great pep talk prior to leaving today. I too am competitive and really wish that I can pull off them pushing me to the limit from here on out!!!!

Bring it on GutBusters!!!!

Day 2 of 5

Sooooooo..........today was a better day at training! Who would have guessed it?! We all were getting ourselves pumped for the weigh in on tomorrow. Green tea at 4AM is nauseating. I really hope we can change our meal plan to something more do-able. I know earlier I said that I could handle the meal plan but I swear.....1 more piece of dry @-- toast with another boiled egg there will be hell to pay when I can get some real food.

I don't know if the trainers have plotted against our team but the stairs are killing us! Some of us (like myself) are really struggling with the stairs!!!!! I mean we are already in the basement of the building and you want me to not walk but run 5, yes FIVE, flights of steps within 7 minutes......no no no not now....after you spend 7 minutes on the elipticles or treadmill! LOL

I know it's for my best but as our team motto states.....PAIN IS FAT LEAVING YOUR BODY......REST WHEN YOU DIE!!!!!!!!!

End of Day 1 of 5

Well.....it is the end of the day and I have completed my meal plan although I was really not hungry when I had to Tilapia & steamed broccoli. The apple was rather refreshing prior to me getting ready to go to bed. The workout this morning has really tired me out today! I would much rather not see anymore stairs for a long while but I know that in the near future (Wednesday) I'll see them again. My thighs burn when I walk. Hopefully, the workout in the morning will be better on these old bones! LOL

My girlfriend called me today to tell me that she heard a few of my teammates on the radio calling in!......Thanks team for not mentioning my name for the puking moment earlier today. All I can say is that my body was not ready for anything like what we did today. In time it will get better (nothing can be as worse as today's workout).

Food Journal

4:05AM Wake Up

4:35AM 8oz. Water with 1 green tea bag & 2 tbsp of lemon juice

4:55AM 1 slice of honey wheat toast

7:15AM 1/2 ruby red grapefruit with 1 pt. of water

8:10AM 1 medium apple with 1 pt. of water

11:20AM 2 cups of spinach/romaine mix
1 cup of sliced red, green, and orange bell peppers
1 cup of carrot chips
6 grape tomatoes
1 4oz. grilled chicken breast with Mrs. Dash Grilled Chicken seasoning
2 hard boiled eggs with lite pepper (couldn't eat for breakfast)

2:08PM 3/4 medium orange

7:38PM 1/2 4oz. grilled Tilapia with Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper seasoning
5oz. of steamed broccoli
1 pt. of water

8:26PM 1 medium apple



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Day 1 of 5 (First day of Training)

Good morning everyone!!!!!

Last night was a restless night for myself. I was anticipating the workout this morning. At 5AM this morning I felt like all bones & muscles would disassemble themselves! The workout was rather rigorous for the first day. There is one thing I can definitely say is that my team is very supportive. We worked out from 5AM to 6:20AM. The trainers pushed me, my team pushed me, hell....I thought after barfing that I pushed myself a little harder! This is exactly what I need to whip my booty back into shape. So much for the greentea & toast I ate prior to working out. The meal plan seems to be rather okay considering that I normally eat those items already. The only problem is that I feel like I'm eating all day. But any hoo.....I'll give ya an update later today.

Mo'

Meeting the Trainers!!

Well, today was the first day of getting a special one-on-one orientation with our trainers! Mr. Matt & Mr. Antionne. Mr. Antionne (I hope I'm spelling his name right) is like super FINE!!!! Which in turn for me will make this working out thing all the more pleasurable! LOL Mr. Matt seemed very hardcore into the working out thing but maybe that's what I need to keep me going and staying motivated. The trainers actually have a better personality than I thought upon first meeting. My expectations today were that the trainers would do a little measuring & give us our meal plan and that was it...But they are really informative on why they chose certain things for us and what type of results we should expect. I am so psyched about the workout Monday morning at 5am!!!!!!

They wanted us to start our new meal plan today, however, this morning I had 2 huge bowls of Honey Bunches of Oats with whole milk! I've already cheated on my meal plan & didn't even know it! :-( To top it all off....there is a huge Memphis Tiger basketball game tonight and I will be in the atmosphere surrounded by barbeque nachos, super-size hot dogs, and lots of beer. None of which are on the meal plan, might I add. I keep telling myself that this is a test to see if I can stay focused. I really don't want to feel defeated before I can actually start!

Talk about staying focused! Normally, I would go face first in to a bag of chips...especially if there is dip! But, I'm focused on this challenge and also on a healthy year for 2008.

Selection Day!!!!

So what better way to lose weight than to be selected as a candidate for Memphis' Biggest Loser!!!!!!!!

I am so looking forward to starting this workout regimen. The first day of seeing the trainers was rather weird! I mean none of them smiled & they looked as if they were ready to crack a whip on site. It seemed that they avoided eye contact at all cost to show any hint of personality! LOL

Everyone had these bubbly personalities & seemed rather nice, but this is a competition & I plan on laying on the beach in Cancun and shopping with my money! So look out! I'm a woman on a mission & will not stop until my goal to win is complete!!!!

Mo'