LEG DAY.....

WILL BE THE DAY I DREAD FROM NOW ON.........

ONE WORD: ouch!!!!

2hrs of legs and cardio for 30mins after. All I did was literally WALK. That is all the movement I had in me after such an intense workout. I could barely move. I know that tomorrow is going to be extremely painful.

1st Posing Class today was @ 1pm. These are the shoes I ordered.
That went well. A lil' awkward, but I have plenty of time to practice. The girls looked amazing today. I have got to step up my game.

Workout Session # 2

30 mins in an infared sauna before class

So, I have to say that yesterday, I woke up feeling like death. haha I know that my first workout I said that I didn't feel a thing that night, but I completely felt it the next day. haha! Probably working muscles I hadn't before. Most of these workouts I've done in the past and some are unfamiliar. Most of the lifting is new to me. I had lifted before, but not properly. The advanatage I have with my trainer is that Shauna is able to show me exactly how to do things the right way. I feel that it's more important to get that done than to do more reps incorrectly. 

We worked on Shoulders & Triceps tonight:

OH OH OH! I almost forgot!!! Today, I OFFICIALLY became a Vixen, signed up and got my binder which includes my meals, my cardio workouts and our workouts in class.

Training- DAY 1

http://www.vixenmuscle.com/

Above is the website to the program I am doing. I will be training for 13weeks with NPC figure competitor Shauna Anduze. She will be training me and others in a 1-2hr session 3days a week (MWF or TTHS), creating meal plans, intense cardio on the weekend, and guiding us during posing practice. I've done plenty of research and she is the best in the area and will ONLY work with THE BEST. If you are centrally located in Texas and interested in competing, I would contact her.

I chose to workout on Tues, Thurs, and Friday to accomodate my work schedule. Today, was exactly what I expected. Walking into that gym and seeing a personal room just for us was a wakeup call to focusing on what my goal is for the next 13weeks. I knew as soon as I did our workout that this was going to be tough and my body was going to be feeling very sore tomorrow.

Today we did a full body workout:

After our workouts we do our choice of 30 min cardio. To my surprise it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, but I could have started on an "easy" day. It's given me hope that I can do this and will. Our homework assignment for tomorrow is to do 30mins of cardio.

I have an ANNOUNCEMENT.....

No, I'm NOT pregnant! lol. = P

BUT.... I've decided to compete in an NPC Competition.

DOING ONE OF THESE:

I will be competing in the Bikini Division. I have wanted to do this for so long. The past few years we have traveled or have become way too busy. We've finally settled down in Texas and I have found the time to really commit. I believe that doing this will keep me focused on staying fit and healthy. In the past, I have always been able to get to the weight where I want to be, but have always fallen behind and "MIRACULOUSLY" gained it all back and sometimes more. I don't want to be that person anymore. I have actually learned in just these few short months that I'm able to stay consistent and on track if I set small fitness goals for myself. Although, competing isn't a small fitness goal, it's actually a dream of mine and now I will be able to cross it off my bucket list. I have always admired competitors, especially their dedication to the preparation that goes into it, and then seeing the transformation when they are on that stage. I love hearing stories and testimonials on why they did it and how they got there. It's inspiring and RIGHT NOW, IT'S MY TURN TO SHINE.

my end results of Bootcamp

Initially, when I started this I had no idea what to expect. I just knew it was going to be tough to bounce back. I'm older, my metabolism wasn't what it was when I was 25, and I knew I had about 10-15lbs to lose. I did some cardio on my own on the side. I didn't diet, although I did eat as healthy as possible. I know that I probably could have lost just a tiny bit more, but I'm absolutely fine with where I'm at. 

Before photo taken: 03/05/2012 After photo taken: 05/31/2012

My Chapter Here Has Ended

Coach Jim and I

       Absolute Self Defense and Fitness has whipped my butt back into shape (along with the other coaches) in bootcamp these last 3months. The coaches have pushed me to my limit and have NEVER let me give up. Today is my last day. I want thank the all the coaches at Absolute for helping me maintain my form and keeping me motivated! I look forward to what the future holds ahead for me in my fitness journey.  

5years of Marital Bliss

HAPPY 5YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO MY DEAR HUSBAND

     I know this is a fitness blog, but I had to share my happiness. This past weekend was lovely. Mark planned all by himself a small getaway to Austin. We stayed at the W, ate on the patio at a tapas bar called Fino, watched our hometown basketball team OKC Thunder play the Lakers at a bar and win, and then went to the club and danced the night away. We even room serviced a late night snack to our room when we got back= )

We did get an enjoyable workout outdoors. Mark also surprised me with kayaking in Barton Springs. I have always talked about doing that and he couldn't have picked a better time. The weather was beautiful and the scenery was delightful. Below is the view from the river while we were kayaking.

The most memorable wedding anniversary we've had. Everything went absolutely perfect. I married an incredible husband and couldn't have asked for a better one. He completes me and he's my world. I'm so lucky to have been blessed with an angel in my life. I am who I am today because of his love and support. Here's to more future anniversaries together.