Im turning over a new leaf!

May 2011!!!


I cant believe how time flies! I have turned over a new leaf I had an epiphany the other day! I am going to start working on not smoking and get my body healthy and sexy again for myself! I just feel so unhealthy and my body is starting to feel it. There  is too much junk in my system I almost have been thinking of doing a detox of some sort. I really should get a gym pass if I want to succeed in losing weight and toning up my muscles but I just cant get one because of the golds gym thing i cant bring myself to do it. So if any one has any good ideas on how and what things I can do at home let me know. 


I'm also going to post a picture of me soon and my measurements again and start fresh! lemon water,cayenne pepper pills, & multivitamins here I come again!


-Calie 

That Dam Pepsi

May 17 and I weighed in at 146 so I'm up a few pound.  Lately I have not been watching what I eat, drinkin to much wine and today I'm having a Pepsi. Dam does it taste goooooood!.I feel stiff and tight in my legs.  I know I'm not doing what I should to be healthy in 2011.
 
Ok that it, tomorrow it is time to hit it hard again. Start my no carb program and get back into yoga. 

Tamara

My 3 Month Results-Candace

Picture will follow shortly, my computer at home is on the fritz  but here is how I have done so far!  I started working out in the mornings and it has really changed my life.  Now I never have the excuse to not work out and my day's are so much better. Also I have quit drinking soda except on rare occasions.  Cassie tried to tempt me Friday but I didn't give in.  The big things I need to work on are drinking on the weekends and increasing my workout intensity.

I am happy and excited for the next phase!

Candace-3/23/11

Salt Lake City, Utah

Height: 5’1”

Current Weight: 128lb (-10lbs)

Measurements: Neck- 12.5" (-.5”), Arms- 11”(-.25"), Chest- 38”(-.25"), Waist- 28.50”(-1.5"), Hips- 36.5”(no change), Butt- 39”(-1"), Thighs- 22.75”(-.5"), Calves -12.5”(-.5") And I am adding one more measurement---Belly (area of my belly button) 32"

Goal Weight: 118 Lbs

Cassie- 3 month

Here is my 3 month weigh in! My body has stayed the same, except for I lost 3 pounds and my arms are skinnier. My waist, butt & thighs are the same.
I need to push myself a little bit more! Picture coming soon!! for now I will post this one!!!!

Cassie-
Salt Lake City, Utah             
Height: 5'3"                                                               
Current Weight: 124 LBS                 
Measurements: Neck- 12", Arms- 9.75", Chest- 34", Waist-30",  Hips- 35", Butt- 36", Thighs- 21", Calves-12.75"
Goal Weight: 120 LBS                     
Body Goal: To have a defined, lean muscles, tight abs and less fat.
Overall Goal: To have healthier eating habits.

New Pictures and Measurments

Let's plan to post new pictures and measurements this Friday 3/11/11.  This will be a few days off of of our 3 month anniversary on the blog.  Also hopefully it will get us pumped up and ready for spring!

Goal for March

My weight is currently at 124 LBS. I have lost 3 pounds. Its not that much really.
My goal for the months is too focus on my core and abdominal muscles. I want to have a six pack by my Birthday!!
I have cut back my sugar habits and drinking habits. I am still having too many redbull/vodka. Its all about moderation. I am eating smaller portions and it work. I have started putting lemon juice in my water. (thanks mom).
I have been doing alot of Pilates and body pump. This week I have worked out 5 hours and have one more hour to go.
By the way MOM, you look amazing...
-Cassie

Wahooooo

If anyone is out there in blog world I finally got below 130lb this morning!  I haven't been under 130 since my wedding... 6 years ago!  Needless to say I am ecstatic! 

Heading off to workout!
(and yes for us Seinfeld fans, I did mean to use all those exclamation points)

Candace

Day 30 of 90

Well today is the official 1/3 mark on my 90 day journey.  I have lost 6 lbs and feel excellent.  Now, I realize that 6lbs isn't some astonishing number but I am right on track of where I need to be to lose all 20lbs by April 10th.  I have 60 days to lose another 14lbs and I am not worried.  I know I can do this.  I can't believe how good I feel.  I don't feel in anyway that I am depriving myself.  I think it is because not only am I working to change my appearance but I am also changing my mentality about weight loss and how I feel about my body.  It is amazing how in just a short amount of time you can feel totally different and have a completely new and fresh out look. 

So what have I been doing?
No soda with the exception of 1 per week
Working out before work everyday
Eating breakfast
Consuming smaller portions
No alcohol during the week

What do I need to adjust?
I need to increase the intensity of my workouts
Drink more water
Cut down on alcohol to one night a weekend

I am excited for the summer and can't wait to wear a swimming suit!

Until next time

Is my Scale right??

So I did my 3 intro classes to Pilates and I could tell a difference after my last class. I already signed up for my first class on Thursday morning and I am going to do Bikrim on Tuesday morning.
So I did my weekly weigh in this afternoon and it said that I have lost a total of seven pounds. I am not sure that is correct! I think my scale is messing with me for shits and giggles. I don't feel like I weight any less or more. I think it was a mean joke he was playing on me.
-Cassie

A New activity

Yesterday we rented cross country ski's and headed to the Uinta's.  We had a blast.  I was a little freaked out on the hills.  It was nice to try something new and active.  I am excited for pilates next week.  

DANCE......

My exercise this week has been dancing.

Saturday we went to the Eagles Logs and dance to country music.  I say total was about one hour total, maybe a little more.

Monday- I danced for 37 minutes.  I made a dance mix that includes The Time (Dirty Bit) by Black Eyed Peas, Empire State of Mind  by JZ and Alicia Keys, and Hollenbeck by Gwen Stephanie. 

Thursday -Dad and I went to our Ballroom dance class and learned the Fox Trot.  That was at least 45 minutes of dance. 

This is more movement then I’ve had in a while. 

Until next time-

Tamara

Still Going-Days remaining 74

So I have 74 days to go and I am right on track.  I figure I need to lose 6-8 pounds per month and I am already down 4.5 lbs, even with my trip to Arizona.  I still have 15 days to lose the remaining weight I need to in order to stay on the right course.  I think I have finally kicked my soda habit.  I may still have it once in a while from here forward but it wont be anything like it was.  I am feeling great and staying positive. 

Talk with you soon..

South Beach with a Twist of Lemon

Friday, I made it thought the introductory phase.  Now I ‘m in Phase 2 of the diet. My weight is 148.8.  I think I will remain very strict on the carb intake. 

Bonnie told me of a process she is doing and has helped her drop in weight.  She is mixing 8 oz. of fresh squeezed lemon juice, splenda  (about 8 packets) in 64 oz. of water and drinking that through the day.  She also mixed a pinch of cayenne pepper with water (like a shot) and drinks it before each meal.  She is down to 128.  This is kind of like the Beyoncé  fast but withouth the fast and  maple syrup. 

Saturday I added this to what I'm already doing.  I'll keep you posted.

Until next time-

Tamara

New Work Out

So I signed up for Pilates and my first intro 1 class was today @ 6 am. I learned the parts of the reformer and how to use it properly. We did some basic moves and I can tell that this is going to completely reform by body! I am so excited. I had a wonderful teacher, which helps. My next intro 2 class is on Friday morning, and I cannot wait. I also did 1 hour of body pump and cleaned my entire house today. I am tired. My diet is going very well, I am eating more proteins and less carbs, and sugar. I am down 1 lb, sweet!!!
- Cassie

IM SO NOT MOTIVATED THIS MONTH!!!

I am so so sorry I have not wrote on our blog...... Im too embarrassed I have been the biggest slacker! I have not been working out or eating healthy! I have no motivation this month I dont know what to do! Ladies give me some tips on how to get my groove back!!!!!


- Calie

Day 12 on South Beach Diet

I made it through the weekend. The banana cream pie almost took over, but I did not give in.  The week days are defiantly easier on my cravings because I get into a routine.  I’m down to 149.2 as of this morning.  Now I just need to get moving a little more than I have, and get back into the meditation mode.

Until next time-

Tamara

Day 5 Begins

Well it is the begining of Day 5.  I am still going strong and I lost 3lbs.  I am excited for Sushi tonight, I feel like I have earned it.  Also I created a new Abs Playlists.  My abs are the area of my body I like to train the least so I need some extra motivation.  Let me know if you have any motivating song suggestions.

1. Whaddya want from me-Adam Lambert
2. Stonger- Brintney Spears
3. Vow-Garbage
4. Jump-Madonna
5. Just a Girl-No Doubt
6. Excuse me Mister-No Doubt
7. Savior- Rise Against
8. Torture Me-Red Hot Chili Peppers
9. My name is Jonas-Weezer
10. Sassafras Roots-Green Day
11. White Knuckles-OK GO
12. 1901- Phoenix
13. Going through changes-Eminem
14. Let's go crazy-Prince
15. Right through you-Alanis Morissette

Day 3 of 90

Here I am on day 3, still going strong.  I haven't had soda or sweets (except 2 squares of dark chocolate a day).  I have ate very healthy, drank tons of water and I got up at 5:00 am and worked out everyday this week.  I feel great, at this rate 90 days will be a peace of cake :)  My legs are excited for the day off tomorrow, they are feeling the burn baby!
-Candace

Day 6 on South Beach Diet.

I’m on day six and I have actually stuck to the diet.  Trust me it hard at first. Sunday I started cleaning out the pantry but not a chip, cookie, or candy touched my lips.  Ok I admit it,  I did have Kevin eat five Swedish fish because they were too tempting, and I needed them out of there.

I do believe I am having less cravings for sweet and carb.  Night time when it does get hard I have sugar free Jell-O or pudding to help.  I just a have to make it little over a week and then I can start adding in some healthy carbs.

Until next time-

Tamara (motivation photo below 132#)

90 days

Here I am, I am back.  Yes I have been a total slacker on the blog and at getting in shape.  I've spent the last few weeks beating myself up because I haven't been motivated.  However all that did was make it worse.  During New Years "resolution" time I couldn't think of a specific goal.  I had so many general goals that I just felt over whelmed.  Well I have had an epiphany.  This "Fat Candace" will only be a 3 year period in my life.  It will not be my life.  I am making a change. 

I am making a change in not only how I eat and when I work out but in my thinking and mentality.  I will quit knocking myself down, and start picking myself up.  I will not be my biggest enemy but my biggest supporter.  I am making a life change.

Finally I was able to decide on a New Years resolution that is positive, attainable and specific.  I am giving myself 90 days to lose 20 lbs.  By April 10th I will be 118 lbs and healthy.  I will take these 90 days to focus on Candace and how to make Candace happy.

This blog, even though I have neglected it, has kept me feeling slightly guilty and accountable, which lets face is sometimes what we all need.  I am going to use this little space we have carved out for ourselves on the web to my advantage!   Thanks to all of you for all of your support. 

The time is now, not tomorrow.  Day 1 of 90 has come and gone.  I am on my way!

-Candace

I don't feel any skinnier!!! WHY???

I did my weekly weigh in and I am at 125 lbs. I sure don't feel any skinnier. Why is that?? I worked out 5 hours this week and I still feel the same!! My goal for the next week is to have protein & a veggie/fruit (good carb) with every meal.
-Cassie

South Beach for Tamara

OK, after looking at the diet plans and my lifestyle I’ve decided to go for The South Beach Diet.  You know when planning this I had to consider Kevin, because he is my main support person.   One thing I know is he does not eat a lot of sweets or baked goods, which means I won’t have them in the house.  He love meat and does not mind salads. 

Some people may say you have to do what you want but here’s the thing, saying and doing are two different things.  So maybe it’s a cop out but I think taking into consideration that this way he will not sabotage me (unconsciously of course).

Who knows maybe I'll  go to South Beach , FL and look GREAT from doing South Beach Diet.

I weighted this morning and I’m at 154.4.   Today I have planned eggs, tuna fish, vegetables and nuts for breakfast and lunch and chicken and a salad for dinner.  

-Tamara

Where is Candace and Calie??

Um ladies,
You need to be writing more posts on the blog or its going to crumble..... My week has been going great! I worked out for 2 hours today- it included 1 hour of body pump and 1 hour of cardio, I had a salad with lots of veggies and a veggie chicken patty. Went to Whole Foods today and got protein and protein bars. I am feeling great!!!
My weight check will be Sunday night!
-Cassie

Waiting to Start?

Why does it seem that I'm great at waiting to start?  I do great when I have a set schedule but if there is any deviation I say, I'll start tomorrow.  Well there have been plenty of tomorrows.  Ok, so in the tree photo I weighed the same 159 lbs.  Tomorrow I will check out my plan options.  Here is what I'm thinking of:

Option 1- Just counting calories along with 30 min exercise four days a week.
Option 2- Jillian Michaels online program
Option 3- South Beach Diet
Option 4- Suzanne Summers Sexy Forever (for over 40)

After I check these out tomorrow, I will make my decision and work hard at sticking to it. 

- Tamara

September 2009

2011

My New Year Resoultion is to try something NEW every month!!!!

So my new diet is called The Zone Diet. Its all about moderation and balance. Its a long term way to eat smaller portions and still enjoy the foods that I love. Balancing my protein, carbs and veggies. I am going to make more vegetarian meals, and stay away from beef and pork. I am only going to eat chicken and fish.
Lets go 2011......
-Cassie