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Saturday 28 January 2012
Yeah baby!
I finally did it!!
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Mad luv,
Nikki
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can't wait to see you there :)
Mad luv,
Nikki
Wednesday 25 January 2012
And the results are in!! WAHOO!
The measurements:
Compared to January 4th, 2012 (last measurments):
@ bellybutton: 32.5 DOWN 1.5 inches!!!!
Le Boobies: 37 DOWN AN INCH WAHOOOOOO!
Back: 31" - unchanged
Thigh: 20" unchanged
Hips: 35" DOWN AN INCH!!!
Bicep: 11" unchanged
I AM SO EXCITED! IT'S WORKING IT'S WORKING!!!
My diet switch-a-rooney is working. I could probably see more results if I wasn't such a wine head at night but if you have children, you understand. I can't and won't give that up even for tighter abs ha ha ha.
Here is a pic from today. I admit it's not my most flattering as I had just finished chest, shoulders and biceps in P90x but I was feeling awesome in that moment (now I'm ready for bed ha ha ha).
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| January 25, 2012 |
If you recall, this was me at the starting line:
It is slightly mortifying to think these images are out there for all the world to see BUT I"M NEVER GOING TO LOOK LIKE THAT AGAIN! Soooooooo I'll get over it.
It's now 4:30pm and it's time for me to get crackin' on dinner. Hungry children are challenging to deal with and we have much to do this evening.
I'm just so excited, thanks for sharing in this moment with me. Can't wait to see where I am at in thirty more days!!!
Mad luv,
Nikki
Monday 23 January 2012
Monday January 22,2012
In this moment, I feel totally awesome! I completed today's workout, the babes complied (well sort of... at first she took every opportunity to crawl over to me and on my while planking etc as she was trying to get mum's attention. once again, saved by the jolly jumper!) and my son was content with his Lego. They are all in the room with me while I workout. It's the only way I can get it in so tis the way we do the do around here.
I am feeling good about things these days. I have stopped beating myself up on days where in I have to change things up and instead pat myself on the back for every effort I make. This weekend, as an example, I could not pull off any of the P90 programs due to the duration of them. Instead, I pulled out some of my 30 minute yoga DVD's and completed those. I felt fantastic for having done something and as my family was around, felt like I was a good role model for them. It's what is really driving me these days - my kids. My daughter is so aware of body image that by never talking about calories or fat or whatever but just rather doing the do, I'm teaching her more than my words could convey. Or so I hope anyway. I am also realising that my lessons to her in life are quickly diminished if any friend says anything otherwise. Amazing the influence kids have on one another. BUT in my perfect little world inside my head, I'm on the right path.
I am seeing results. I will measure myself as soon as I find my measuring tape. My daughter took off with it and it seems to be lost in space at the moment. I will pick up another if I don't recover it soon as I'm dying to know where I am at.
One incredibly annoying discovery - only one boob is shrinking. WHAT IS THAT? I am way too old to stuff my bra and it is becoming noticeable. It's at least two sizes smaller. So annoying. SO annoying!!! Not sure what to do about that except keep working. Clearly mother nature isn't appreciating my need for symmetry ha ha ha.
Re; food - I am so proud of myself. I've cleared out all our cupboards and there is no junk in the house. Not even my beloved pasta. It has been replaced by Quinoa pasta and rice noodles for the kiddos. They didn't even notice. I have also brought quinoa into our stir fry dinners vs. rice. So far, so good. The kids aren't complaining (except for my son re; quinoa vs rice. He declared it disgusting without ever having tried it - he did however eat the quinoa pasta without issue - win win for mom!)
The mornings are oatmeal, a soup follows (bean soups), lunches are chicken w/ veggies or quinoa with veggie stir fry as second lunch, dinners are greens w/ sprouts (garlic and bean sprouts usually) and a protein such as chicken or nuts or beef. I am a beef eater. I know, I know, not the usual route but I'm so chickened out and turkey - except once in a blue moon - grosses me out. I don't do fish without mounds of batter - so clearly it's out too. I have issues I admit BUT there's always a way around that!! I feel good..really good. I also managed to sleep a lot this weekend (my poor hubby! I fell asleep at 9pm one night! Wild Saturday ha ha ha). I am so lucky to have his support, even when at the expense of our time. He's fantastic.
And on that note, it's time to boogie. I want to make my awesome hubby a stew for dinner. Time to get cooking! In just over two months it's back to work for me. I want to take advantage of this and be sweet when I can :)
Until next time,
be well.
Mad luv,
Nikki
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| My daughter jumping along with me while I was kicking along with P90x cardio |
I am seeing results. I will measure myself as soon as I find my measuring tape. My daughter took off with it and it seems to be lost in space at the moment. I will pick up another if I don't recover it soon as I'm dying to know where I am at.
One incredibly annoying discovery - only one boob is shrinking. WHAT IS THAT? I am way too old to stuff my bra and it is becoming noticeable. It's at least two sizes smaller. So annoying. SO annoying!!! Not sure what to do about that except keep working. Clearly mother nature isn't appreciating my need for symmetry ha ha ha.
Re; food - I am so proud of myself. I've cleared out all our cupboards and there is no junk in the house. Not even my beloved pasta. It has been replaced by Quinoa pasta and rice noodles for the kiddos. They didn't even notice. I have also brought quinoa into our stir fry dinners vs. rice. So far, so good. The kids aren't complaining (except for my son re; quinoa vs rice. He declared it disgusting without ever having tried it - he did however eat the quinoa pasta without issue - win win for mom!)
The mornings are oatmeal, a soup follows (bean soups), lunches are chicken w/ veggies or quinoa with veggie stir fry as second lunch, dinners are greens w/ sprouts (garlic and bean sprouts usually) and a protein such as chicken or nuts or beef. I am a beef eater. I know, I know, not the usual route but I'm so chickened out and turkey - except once in a blue moon - grosses me out. I don't do fish without mounds of batter - so clearly it's out too. I have issues I admit BUT there's always a way around that!! I feel good..really good. I also managed to sleep a lot this weekend (my poor hubby! I fell asleep at 9pm one night! Wild Saturday ha ha ha). I am so lucky to have his support, even when at the expense of our time. He's fantastic.
And on that note, it's time to boogie. I want to make my awesome hubby a stew for dinner. Time to get cooking! In just over two months it's back to work for me. I want to take advantage of this and be sweet when I can :)
Until next time,
be well.
Mad luv,
Nikki
Thursday 19 January 2012
DOH!
One step forward, one huge kink in the plan. My daughter is refusing to sleep longer than two hours at a time. She has three teeth coming in. Lord help me.
Sleep is so crucial to success. I am dying a thousand exhausting deaths right now.
So...what to do. Work through it. I just have to watch myself. When I am tired I eat. Anything. Everything. Anything LOL. Instead of eating every 2.5 to 3 hours, I'm eating about every 1.5 - 2 today. SOOO portion control, food control ( meaning clean foods), lots and lots of water and taking it easy. Yes, I am still going to work out BUT not the P90x today. I am so tired and achy from the last workouts that I just cannot do it today. So instead I am going to do Yoga this afternoon (not the P90x yoga - is too lengthy for me today). It's still intense, but relaxing all at once. I can't wait. I'm holding out on the Jolly Jumper until workout time so my monkey doesn't get bored and interfere. That or maybe, possibly, hopefully with intense begging she will sleep...for at least 40 minutes which is the duration of the workout ha ha!
I am seeing results which is keeping me really motivated. It's getting closer, the goal that is. I can see myself as I want to be and am so hungry for that result. One day closer......!
Sleep is so crucial to success. I am dying a thousand exhausting deaths right now.
So...what to do. Work through it. I just have to watch myself. When I am tired I eat. Anything. Everything. Anything LOL. Instead of eating every 2.5 to 3 hours, I'm eating about every 1.5 - 2 today. SOOO portion control, food control ( meaning clean foods), lots and lots of water and taking it easy. Yes, I am still going to work out BUT not the P90x today. I am so tired and achy from the last workouts that I just cannot do it today. So instead I am going to do Yoga this afternoon (not the P90x yoga - is too lengthy for me today). It's still intense, but relaxing all at once. I can't wait. I'm holding out on the Jolly Jumper until workout time so my monkey doesn't get bored and interfere. That or maybe, possibly, hopefully with intense begging she will sleep...for at least 40 minutes which is the duration of the workout ha ha!
I am seeing results which is keeping me really motivated. It's getting closer, the goal that is. I can see myself as I want to be and am so hungry for that result. One day closer......!
Wednesday 18 January 2012
January 18, twenty twelve
It feels good to be back in action so to speak. I sweat like a pig in my workouts yesterday and today. De-toxing I suppose ha ha. It was a good sweat. I know I am working hard and it's nothing a HOT shower can't cure afterwards. I do so love that post workout shower. The best thing I ever did was switch to tank less hot water heaters....it never runs out!!!
I have to admit that like a child the second I know I can't have something, it's all I want. I actually dreamed about pasta last night. How ridiculous is that??? It's only day two of the no flour deal.....it may be a long month ha ha ha. Worth it yes BUT mucho de difficult. I will survive...and when I hit my target goal, it will have been worth it.
I am not suffering food wise. I made a huge batch of one of my favourite soups ( nine bean soup w/ lentils, spicy salsa and corn. Yum). I also made a large veggie stir fry in which I add either nuts or chicken ( chicken gets boring quickly.... after years of eating only chicken while competing I have to force myself to eat it - I have fallen out of love with it regardless of what spices etc. I use). AND last but not least, salads with either chicken or seeds added. I enjoy them so that is not tedious in terms of complying with the game plan. I eat my highest caloric meals earlier in the day. I follow the "eat like a king at breakfast (both breakfasts), a queen at lunch (both lunches), and a peasant at dinner (both dinners - six meals / day). I tailor off on the calories as the day progresses. Why? It is harder to burn those calories as the day progresses. I am most active in the mornings and early afternoon. By the evening my children have worn me down and all I want to do is plop myself on the couch and be brain dead in front of the TV or a good book. Kind of sucks for my hubby ha ha, but it's all I can manage these days. He's not much better. We seem to be more worn down post vacation than prior!!
Well, the babes is cranking and my son is acting like a delirious monkey right now. My eldest is in deep protest I am forcing her to do her homework before she has any freedom. A typical evening you could say...and just one more reason for mom to crack the vino tonight. Thank God for wine....all gods. It keeps me sane!!
Until next time,
be well.
Mad luv,
Nikki
I have to admit that like a child the second I know I can't have something, it's all I want. I actually dreamed about pasta last night. How ridiculous is that??? It's only day two of the no flour deal.....it may be a long month ha ha ha. Worth it yes BUT mucho de difficult. I will survive...and when I hit my target goal, it will have been worth it.
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| how beautiful does that look? one of my personal fav's and hideous for the waistline.... |
I am not suffering food wise. I made a huge batch of one of my favourite soups ( nine bean soup w/ lentils, spicy salsa and corn. Yum). I also made a large veggie stir fry in which I add either nuts or chicken ( chicken gets boring quickly.... after years of eating only chicken while competing I have to force myself to eat it - I have fallen out of love with it regardless of what spices etc. I use). AND last but not least, salads with either chicken or seeds added. I enjoy them so that is not tedious in terms of complying with the game plan. I eat my highest caloric meals earlier in the day. I follow the "eat like a king at breakfast (both breakfasts), a queen at lunch (both lunches), and a peasant at dinner (both dinners - six meals / day). I tailor off on the calories as the day progresses. Why? It is harder to burn those calories as the day progresses. I am most active in the mornings and early afternoon. By the evening my children have worn me down and all I want to do is plop myself on the couch and be brain dead in front of the TV or a good book. Kind of sucks for my hubby ha ha, but it's all I can manage these days. He's not much better. We seem to be more worn down post vacation than prior!!
Well, the babes is cranking and my son is acting like a delirious monkey right now. My eldest is in deep protest I am forcing her to do her homework before she has any freedom. A typical evening you could say...and just one more reason for mom to crack the vino tonight. Thank God for wine....all gods. It keeps me sane!!
Until next time,
be well.
Mad luv,
Nikki
Monday 16 January 2012
Back to reality.......
Well, it's over. Vacation that is. It was amazing, and exhausting, but amazing. It was awesome to see how excited the kids were meeting the various characters and to just soak up the sun (it was warm the first few days, so so for a few days and bloody freezing on our last day). If you have never been and are considering, I would recommend it. It really is a great place for a family to go and play together. I really, really enjoyed my time with my hubby and kiddos. It was wonderful.
Disney world is magical for kids, huge amounts of work and planning for parents. I had been told there were many ways to eat cleanly while there, however, what they call healthy options is definitely not the healthiest of options. It will be a long time before I can eat another burger that's for sure!
I was so disappointed in the options. I ate some great food, but it wasn't healthy food. Smashed potatoes with unbelievable volumes of salt, burgers ( didn't do fries, started to feel ill from the food as it was all so salty and oily or butter covered). I would get so excited when veggies came with anything only to discover they too were covered in salt, butter, creamy sauces. It makes you feel gross after a while, or at least it did me.
We stayed in a cabin at the Fort Wilderness area in Disney world itself. We ate cleanly in our cabin. We had ordered groceries from wegoshop.com and I found myself looking forward to the meals we prepared for ourselves. We had opted to purchase their meal plan so there was no way we were wasting any part of it, it was expensive! But what people ate...oh my. If this is what people think is healthy, our future is not looking well. Hot dogs covered in chili with sour cream was probably one of the grossest things I saw being eaten. Very large children sitting and inhaling them with giant sodas beside them. I think I know where the creators of Wall-e got their inspiration for the future of mankind..........!!! It was scary. I also couldn't believe how many larger sized young people were using scooters. Why?? Why do we allow this? How will they ever lose the excess weight or be well if they aren't even walking?
It made me want this that much more, not just for me, but for my children. It scares me to think that so much misinformation is out there that people have totally lost touch with what good health is. I don't blame people, I think people really don't know better. Even the way Disney markets their GMO food and fish to children during their tour is really scary to me. And that they serve it in their restaurants without notifying you that you are eating a hybrid fish or GMO veggie is wrong in my opinion. I love their technologies and attempts to maximise crops in all climate conditions, as well as their attempt to grow and provide for themselves, but am in disbelief that this is being preached to children in a Disney sort of way that makes them believe this is the best route our society can take for the future. It isn't right....at least that is my opinion. I would never serve that to my children in our home. I hope for all of society regardless of were you find yourself in terms of geography that GMO products are labelled so people can make educated decisions.
I did manage to lose more weight last week even with the intake of junk. I had to use portion control with the fast food style meals and to help myself not to get too ravenous I travelled with apples and nut/seed bars as my snacks. My kids were also given healthy snacks from the groceries we acquired and we would use our "snack" options for water. There is a way if you want it badly enough to be smart with choices and blend the good with the bad, I wanted it. Besides, I really, really, really wanted to intake any extra calories in the form of beer. It is vacation after all and Disney requires beer. I was so disappointed to discover the Magic Kingdom is a "dry" park! OMG after surviving the day with three children I deserved beer/wine anything alcoholic at dinner!!!
We flew in late last night so today is my down day. Tomorrow, back in action. I have grocery shopped already and am excited to really shred out now. It's go time! I return to work in just under three months. It's now or never, so now it is!
During this phase I am eliminating all things made with flour. One as I still feel gross from all the binging while away and two as I am eager to get my results.
SO stay tuned, the new and improved physical me is just a few weeks away. I am so excited I can't wait. I just have to survive my beer and wine with drawl for the next few weeks. I will have a glass or two of wine in the evenings, but not the volumes I really want ha ha ha. I can do it, I know I can.
I will increase my logs from this point and share more of the diet and what not. I am a momma on a mission to metamorph into one fit chick. Stay tuned as they say, there is much to see in the weeks to come.
Be well.
Mad luv,
Nikki
Disney world is magical for kids, huge amounts of work and planning for parents. I had been told there were many ways to eat cleanly while there, however, what they call healthy options is definitely not the healthiest of options. It will be a long time before I can eat another burger that's for sure!
I was so disappointed in the options. I ate some great food, but it wasn't healthy food. Smashed potatoes with unbelievable volumes of salt, burgers ( didn't do fries, started to feel ill from the food as it was all so salty and oily or butter covered). I would get so excited when veggies came with anything only to discover they too were covered in salt, butter, creamy sauces. It makes you feel gross after a while, or at least it did me.
We stayed in a cabin at the Fort Wilderness area in Disney world itself. We ate cleanly in our cabin. We had ordered groceries from wegoshop.com and I found myself looking forward to the meals we prepared for ourselves. We had opted to purchase their meal plan so there was no way we were wasting any part of it, it was expensive! But what people ate...oh my. If this is what people think is healthy, our future is not looking well. Hot dogs covered in chili with sour cream was probably one of the grossest things I saw being eaten. Very large children sitting and inhaling them with giant sodas beside them. I think I know where the creators of Wall-e got their inspiration for the future of mankind..........!!! It was scary. I also couldn't believe how many larger sized young people were using scooters. Why?? Why do we allow this? How will they ever lose the excess weight or be well if they aren't even walking?
It made me want this that much more, not just for me, but for my children. It scares me to think that so much misinformation is out there that people have totally lost touch with what good health is. I don't blame people, I think people really don't know better. Even the way Disney markets their GMO food and fish to children during their tour is really scary to me. And that they serve it in their restaurants without notifying you that you are eating a hybrid fish or GMO veggie is wrong in my opinion. I love their technologies and attempts to maximise crops in all climate conditions, as well as their attempt to grow and provide for themselves, but am in disbelief that this is being preached to children in a Disney sort of way that makes them believe this is the best route our society can take for the future. It isn't right....at least that is my opinion. I would never serve that to my children in our home. I hope for all of society regardless of were you find yourself in terms of geography that GMO products are labelled so people can make educated decisions.
I did manage to lose more weight last week even with the intake of junk. I had to use portion control with the fast food style meals and to help myself not to get too ravenous I travelled with apples and nut/seed bars as my snacks. My kids were also given healthy snacks from the groceries we acquired and we would use our "snack" options for water. There is a way if you want it badly enough to be smart with choices and blend the good with the bad, I wanted it. Besides, I really, really, really wanted to intake any extra calories in the form of beer. It is vacation after all and Disney requires beer. I was so disappointed to discover the Magic Kingdom is a "dry" park! OMG after surviving the day with three children I deserved beer/wine anything alcoholic at dinner!!!
We flew in late last night so today is my down day. Tomorrow, back in action. I have grocery shopped already and am excited to really shred out now. It's go time! I return to work in just under three months. It's now or never, so now it is!
During this phase I am eliminating all things made with flour. One as I still feel gross from all the binging while away and two as I am eager to get my results.
SO stay tuned, the new and improved physical me is just a few weeks away. I am so excited I can't wait. I just have to survive my beer and wine with drawl for the next few weeks. I will have a glass or two of wine in the evenings, but not the volumes I really want ha ha ha. I can do it, I know I can.
I will increase my logs from this point and share more of the diet and what not. I am a momma on a mission to metamorph into one fit chick. Stay tuned as they say, there is much to see in the weeks to come.
Be well.
Mad luv,
Nikki
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