Day 168

Words of Inspiration

“Begin to change the vocabulary you use to describe yourself and your expectations. Instead of saying, “Maybe,” “If I’m Lucky,” “Perhaps,” and “One never knows,” use words and phrases such as “Absolutely,” “Certainly,” and “I KNOW I CAN.” When you use words that reflect an absence of doubt, you will conduct your life in the same way. “ ~DYER~

I teach this to my children every single day. I have become very aware of my language and how I am articulating my thoughts and my words. When you make the shift to positive, pure language, everything around you makes that same shift. With my kids, I have taught them the POWER of the two BEST words ever revealed to man, I AM. When we drive in the car we often play the I AM game. And just go around the car and state I AM… For example, I AM smart. I AM a great reader. I AM a straight A student. I AM loving. I AM kind. I AM beautiful. I AM healthy. I AM fit. I AM the perfect size. I AM filled with inspiration. I AM pure energy. I AM filled with unconditional love. I AM WHAT I AM AND I AM PERFECT!!! Much love to you all this BEAUTIFUL summer day!!!

Positive Affirmation

I AM...............

Training with Joe

• Cardio Day - OH JOY
• 100 Jump Ropes
• 30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
• 30 Back Extensions
• 10 Floors - Stairmaster
• 150 Jump Ropes
• 30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
• 30 Back Extensions
• 20Floors - Stairmaster
• 200 Jump Ropes
• 30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
• 30 Back Extensions
• 30 Floors - Stairmaster
• 250 Jump Ropes
• 30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
• 30 Back Extensions
• 40 Floors - Stairmaster
• 300 Jump Ropes
• 30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
• 30 Back Extensions
• 50 Floors - Stairmaster

Food

Breakfast

Fresh Fruit Salad with Pineapple, Strawberry, Orange, Watermelon, Blueberry & Blueberry Vanilla Ricotta Cheese

Lunch

California Style Wrap with Avocado, Baby Lettuce, Roasted Turkey, Monterey-Jack Cheese and Fresh Chunky Salsa.

Dinner

Chicken Breast & Basil Pesto Roulade with Sweet Baby Peas and Red Bell Pepper Orzo

Snack

Sweet Potato Chips with Fresh Guacamole Dip

Dessert

Peach Cheese Cake

Day 167 - CHANGE IS COMING

CHANGE IS COMING!!!  I feel something so big on the horizon for me.  As I spent my time in the steam room today I just felt like I am on this great river rapid that is moving at the speed of light and everything in my life is changing for the good.  I am LIVING MY DREAM!!!  I am DREAMING BIG!!!!  All my dreams are coming true.  My life is changing.  I am forever blessed with JOY and PEACE in my spirit.  I LOVE MYSELF!!!  I welcome the change into my life.  I am opening the doors and saying please come in.  I am in this state of ALLOWING!!!  I am ALLOWING all good things to come my way.  I am ALLOWING for my fat to liquify and literally flow downstream and leave my body!  I am ALLOWING for abundance to come into my life.  I welcome it all!!!  

Words of Inspiration

 ‎"You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can ALWAYS control what goes on INSIDE." ~Dyer~ Such a true statement. Do you find yourself always trying to control situations, circumstances, the way other people perceive you as, the "things" other people do? You must realize that is out of your control. The only thing you truly can control in your life is YOUR THOUGHTS and how you CHOOSE to THINK.

As you come to the realization that you cannot control anything but yourself, peace will begin to flow to you. You will start the journey downstream. You will get on that rapid and go for the ride of your life. You are the MOST POWERFUL, MOST BEAUTIFUL, MOST WORTHY Individual on this earth. YOU NEED TO REALIZE THIS FOR YOU!!! You are pure energy! You are loved. You are WORTHY!!! Remember, it takes only seconds to change a thought. It takes only seconds to change how you look at things. It takes only seconds to choose not to let things affect you. It takes only seconds to feel LOVE. It takes only seconds to realize your own self worth (which comes from only one thing - "thinking" that you are worthy). You CHOOSE the way you think, so take a few seconds today and choose to change your thoughts to positive ones. Much love to you this day!!!!

Positive Affirmation

I am pure energy.  I have the power to change my world.

Training with Joe

• For every exercise we would rotate between two exercise and do 3 sets of 15 for each exercise today.
• Dumbbell pullovers 20 lbs
• Split Squats 10 lbs
• Prone Leg Curls - 35 lbs
• Leaning Lateral Raise  - 7.5 lbs
• Close Grip Standing bicep curls - 35 lbs
• Dumbbell Bench Press with rotation - 15 lbs.

Food - Back to The Fresh Diet - BLESSINGS!!!

Breakfast

Honey Roasted Granola with Fresh Diced Pineapple & Passion Fruit Yogurt

Lunch

Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup with Black Bean, Corn, Bell Pepper, and Tomato.

Dinner

Szechuan Style Chicken Stir-Fry With Bamboo Shoots & Shredded Carrots with Fall Vegetable Saute and Roasted Green Asparagus

Snack

Blueberry Cheese Cake

Dessert

Buffalo Style Chicken Strips with Roasted Pearl Onion

Day 166 - Happy Labor Day

I had a wonderful Labor Day.  We spent the day with our friends Keith, Deb & their son Cole.  It's so lovely to be with friends who you know and literally JUST BE.  You don't have to pretend, you don't have to worry about  saying the right thing or making the right food, you can JUST BE.  That's how Monday was.  It was perfect!  We had a lovely BBQ, watched a movie (that I fell asleep in since I woke up at 4:30am to go and exercise). Played with the kids.  Just created eternal memories.  HEAVEN!!!


Words of Inspiration

“Remember that what you think about expands. Since you have the POWER to make your inner world work for you or against you, use it to CREATE THE IMAGES OF BLISS that you want to occur in your material world. Eventually, that inner bliss will be the blueprint that you consult as the architect of your everyday life.” ~Dyer~

Once again, incredible quote from Dr. Dyer. Energy Flows Where Attention Goes! I have found as I continue to create the images of my perfect life and create the vision of not only my life, but exactly how I want to live my life. What I want to do, the people I want to associate with, the activities I want to enjoy daily, monthly yearly, the foods I want to eat, the body I want to have, the lifestyle I want to lead, every little detail I create. It is my choice! It is my own creation. The FEELINGS I FEEL as I imagine this life and what it will be like is undeniable. It is pure bliss. It is pure joy! It is pure unconditional love. It is PEACE!!! I am creating that life for myself. I am allowing myself to travel downstream. Right now I feel like I am traveling at the speed of light and it’s exhilarating to do so. Much love to you as you create the life you want to LIVE!!! Much love and peace to each of you this wonderful holiday.

Positive Affirmation

I create my own world!

Training with Joe

• So today we started a new program.  Actually I went into the club this morning refreshed and renewed from being off for 4 days and Joe said he wanted to try a new program out on me for the next 12 weeks.  So of course I said OK!  I had an epiphany yesterday about Joe.  He is like an artist at work.  I am this big clump of clay that he is molding and shaping into his vision of how my body should look.  Quite frankly, I don't have a clear vision on how my body should look after I shed this excess fat and Joe does.  So in the end, I will be his masterpiece.  He is taking 5 hours a week and creating his masterpiece with me.  I can't wait to see what he creates. :)
• This new program is called the Charles Poliquin - German Body Composition program.  He is doing the intermediate level with me for the next 12 weeks.  Hey, I can do anything for 12 weeks. :):):)  The only thing I know is we have cut all excess cardio out of my workout.  So instead of riding the SPIN bike for an extra hour a day, I am going to be going into the steam room for 3 seven minute sessions.  While in the steam room (my sanctuary) I go in with the intent of blessing my body, mind and spirit.  So each session I take one of the 3 elements and go through this entire healing process each day.  It's the BEST 21 minutes EVER!!!!  I'll share with you the things I think while in the steam room another day.  Too much to write about tonight.
• Here is our workout for today:
• Single Arm Cable Rows - 30 lbs - 3 sets of 12 rotating with
• Lunges -  3 sets of 26
• Single Leg Hamstring Curls - 30 lbs - 2 sets of 12 each leg rotating with
• Incline Press - 22.5 lb dumbbells 3 sets of 12
• Upright Row - 25 lbs rotating with 3 sets of 12
• Leg Lowering - 3 sets of 12
• Close Grip Bicep Preacher Curls - 35 lbs 3 sets of 12 rotating with
• Rope Tricep Pull Downs - 30 lbs. 3 sets of 12
• Squat Rotations - 12.5 lbs. 3 sets of 12

Food

We had a BBQ!

Day 164 & 165

What a wonderful weekend I had.  On Saturday I spent the day with my family attending Tyler's football game.  It was a nail biter.  Literally came down to the last 30 seconds and WE WON!!!  20-19.  Such a GOOD game.  Then afterwards we were blessed to be able to go to a football party and enjoy the football families.  What a great group of kids on Tyler's team this year.  Such a blessing!

On Sunday, I had a BUSY day at home.  Lots of cleaning, lots of decorating.  TONS OF FUN!!!  I'm being serious when I say that.  I LOVE to decorate for the holidays and so I took down all my Americana decor and put up Halloween.  Yes, I did say Halloween! :):):)  I'll post pictures this week.  One of my dear friends, Cori came over on Sunday and we had such a heartfelt talk with each other.  It was a blessing!  All in all and A+ weekend!!!

Words of Inspiration

“I am deserving. I deserve ALL GOOD Not some, not a little bit, but ALL GOOD. I now move past all negative, restricting thoughts. I release and let go of the limitations of my parents. I love them, and I go beyond them. I am not their negative opinions, nor their limiting beliefs. I am not bound by any of the fears or prejudices of the current society I live in."

 

I no longer identify with limitation of any kind.”

“In my mind, I have total freedom. I now move into a new space of consciousness, where I am willing to see myself differently. I am willing to create new thoughts about myself and about my life. My new thinking becomes new experiences.

I now know and affirm that I am at one with the Prospering Power of the Universe. As such, I now prosper in a number of ways. The totality of possibilities lies before me. I deserve life, a good life. I deserve good health. I deserve to live comfortably and to prosper. I deserve joy and happiness. I deserve freedom to be all that I can be. I deserve more than that. I deserve all good.

The Universe is more than willing to manifest my new beliefs. And I accept this abundant life with JOY, PLEASURE , and GRATITUDE. For I AM DESERVING. I ACCEPT IT; I KNOW IT TO BE TRUE.” ~Louise Hay~

I had to share that entire quote this morning. I read that and just wanted to shout for joy. As Louise uses the word deserving, for me I replace the word deserve and use WORTHY. Why? Because those are the issues in my life and in my spirit that I have been facing, my own worthiness. Yes, deserve works too. It’s all the same message. It just resonates within me as truth. I am so blessed in my life to really KNOW these things in which Louise Hay is speaking of. I FEEL it! It is pure JOY and LOVE in my LIFE. Much LOVE TO YOU ALL this Holiday Weekend!!!

Positive Affirmation

I am FREE to think, choose and act how I choose to.

Training with Joe

• No Training over the weekend, although I must say with my taking down and putting up holiday decor I went up and down our stairs over 100 times with heavy rubbermaids. :)

Food

• I did not choose to eat The Fresh Diet this weekend.  Instead I just made healthy choices for myself.  I knew it was going to be a hectic weekend and I decided to JUST BE this holiday weekend and I did just that!

Day 163 - Practice Generosity

Words of Inspiration

“Practice Generosity.  People who give willingly of their possessions and their money are not doing it because they “have it to give.”  They are coming from a special heart space that is attracted to serving and sharing.  WE CAN ALL GIVE SOMETHING in the service of others and in service of our HIGHER SELVES.”  ~Dyer~

I read that this morning and can testify that this practice will bring so much joy to you.  I have always lived like this.  In fact I have many friends that don’t understand why I do what I do.  I don’t EVER give to gain praise.  I ONLY GIVE to bring joy to others.  It brings so much peace to my soul when I see the joy on another’s face when I freely give of myself.  This does not have to be monetary at all.  This can be as simple as a SMILE.  I challenge you this weekend to serve someone freely without wanting anything in return.  Give someone a compliment.  Smile at a stranger.  Express LOVE to your partner.  Tell a joke.  Create eternal memories with your children. Remember it’s your choice!!!   JUST BE!!!  Much love to you all this holiday weekend.  May you all be safe in your travels and enjoy your celebrations!

Positive Affirmation

I am what I am and I give freely of myself everyday!
I am grateful that Well-Being is Eternally Flowing to me!!!

Training with Joe

• I CHOSE not to go in today.  I was sick all day and night yesterday - no food, no water for over 14 hours.  So sick.  But as I was sick, I was able to recognize a self cleansing taht was taking place in my spirit as well as my body.  I let go of so many emotions yesterday.  I forgave myself for emotions and memories of the past.  I am loved.  I am worthy of all good things.  I am a beautiful women that has so much to offer this world.  I am blessed beyond measure my everyone and everything around me.  
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• I woke up this morning at 5:30 to go into the club and I just had NO ENERGY.  So I am taking today as an off day also and then I will workout tomorrow and Sunday to make up for it.  I need to listen to my body and do as it is telling me to do.  I accept that and I bless my body to gain the energy it needs as I nourish it this day.  When I have the energy I am hopeful to at least be able to SPIN tonight.  I will definitely be taking a walk outside today and enjoy this beautiful end of summer day.  How I LOVE the FRESHNESS of this chilly summer morning.  It's absolutely refreshing!!!  Bring on the FALL weather!!!  So excited!!!

Food

Breakfast

Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Cheese Crepes with Fresh Pineapple

Lunch

Chicken Caesar Salad with Grape Tomato, Romaine Lettuce, Whole Wheat Croutons & Sun Dried Tomato with Caesar Dressing.

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Spiced Pomegranate Sauce with Rosemary Carrot Mash and Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta

Snack

Turkey & Green Salsa Quesadilla

Dessert

Raspberry Cheese Cake

Day 162 - CREATE YOUR VISION

Words of Inspiration
"Get a clear picture in your mind of something that you would like to see happen in your life: a job opportunity, a new love, quitting an addictive behavior, or whatever.  Keep your inner focus in this picture, and extend love outwardly with this picture in mind.  The results will be worth your effort."  ~Dyer~
I read that this morning and it reminded me of my VISION.  The VISION I have for myself and my family. I have a vision in my head of how I will look when I reach my perfect size for me.  I have a vision of the things I want to do in my life.  Of all that I want to accomplish in life.  In fact I have created a VISION BOARD to help me remember those things that I want to accomplish in my life.  What is on my VISION BOARD?  I have picture of healthy, fit women.  I have pictures of exercise equipment, of healthy foods.  I have pictures of all the places I want to travel.  I have pictures of the "things" in life that I will own one day.  I have pictures of my goals for my life.  It's a very positive and motivating thing for me to look at each day.  For me, it's helps me to be able to visually see these things before my eyes and KNOW that one day soon I will have everything on that board.  Much love to you all this day.  May you create a vision for yourself and really SEE yourself in that vision.  


Positive Affirmation
I am the creator of my own world!


Training with Joe

• SICK, SICK, SICK today.  No training this morning.  I will ride my SPIN bike here later if I can overcome this illness.  I think my body is going through a cleansing again.  I had a headache all night and I'm feeling very puky right now.  So I'll see how I do with all the food today. :)

Food

Breakfast

Cinnamon Apple Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Lunch

Sloppy Joe Sub on Whole Wheat Bun with Crunchy Asparagus & Fresh Marinara Sauce

Dinner

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon, Pepper, Garlic Sauce with Roasted Sweet Potato and Green Beans with Walnuts & Garlic

Snack

Whole Wheat Cucumber, Chive,Mayonnaise & Cheese Tea Sandwich

Dessert

Cherry Vanilla Cheese Cake

Day 161 - THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!!

Today is September 1st and for me it's my FINAL COUNTDOWN.  I turn 40 in 55 days.  I have a goal in my head about the weight I want to be in 55 days.  So I have decided that I am not going to step on a scale until my birthday.  For me the scale is nothing more than a mind game.  It always play tricks with my head when I don't see the number I want to see.  So I am staying off of it for the next 55 days.  


I was able to spend time this morning in my sanctuary (STEAM ROOM).  I ended up doing 5 sessions - 7 minutes each time.  So why do I call it my sanctuary???  Well it is a place where I can go and JUST BE.  It's a place where I can commune with God. Where I can commune with my Spirit.  Where I can commune with myself and JUST BE.  So for example, today each 7 minutes I would go into the steam room with an intent in my heart.  Here is a sample of my intentions for today (the thoughts I was thinking while I was in the room):
Session 1 & 2 - I am grateful for my body.  I am grateful for my legs and for the strength they have in them.  I am grateful for my feet and for all these years they have withstood my weight and carried my around with no effort.  I am grateful for my arms that they give me the ability to move and do write and to function.  I am grateful for my stomach for blessing me with the energy I need.  I'm grateful for my kidneys and my liver for cleansing my blood and keeping me healthy.  I am grateful for the fat that is within my body and for all the many years you have been there, I now release you and ALLOW you to liquefy and leave my body. I am grateful for my brain, for the thoughts that I get, may they remain pure and holy and inspired.  I am grateful for my heart for the power within it to maintain my life.  I am grateful for my Instincts and for all the amazing knowledge I have.  And so on and so on...  Session 3 - today was all about gratitude for the things in my life.  For example: I am grateful for The Fresh Diet and for the amazing FRESH FOOD I have to eat each day.  May they be blessed for their goodness that they are doing for me.  I am grateful for Lifetime Fitness and for the opportunity I have to come here and exercise and use this steam room, may the be blessed for the goodness they are giving me.  And so on and so on...  Session 4 & 5- I am grateful for my family and friends in my life.  I am grateful for my beautiful daughter Emily and for the amazing wealth of knowledge that she has been blessed with.  May she continue to strive to do her best in school and gain the knowledge that she so desires.  I am grateful for my wonderful son Tyler and all that he does to bring a smile to my face each day.  May he be blessed to be happy all the days of his life.  I am grateful for my lovely daughter Grace and for the ways she expressed herself each and everyday.  May she continue to be unique and loving in all that she does.  And I literally go through those people in my life that I am thinking about at that moment and give gratitude for them and bless them for those things I  think they need.  When I come out I am so filled with love and joy it just spills out of me.  So if you don't have a sanctuary to go to each day, then create one.  It might be your shower.  It might be your bed right before you go to sleep.  It might be in the car when you drive.  Wherever it might be, take the time for yourself to express your love and your gratitude for those things in your life that are important to you!!!



Words of Inspiration
"REMIND YOURSELF that every negative thought you have about another is something YOU are thinking about YOURSELF!  REPLACE these negative thoughts with POSITIVE ONES, and your SELF-ESTEEM and SELF-WORTH will GROW accordingly."  ~Dyer~  
So for example, you have a spouse or a partner that you can't understand why he/she is acting and behaving like they are.  Why can't they change.  If only they would do this or be like that, then I will be happy.  If only they could be like so and so and do this or do that.  If only!!!  You need to realize these are negative thoughts and fears that you have about yourself.  It has nothing to do with the other person.  You need to change for you.  As you transform your life into a positive being and as you heal your spirit and realize your own self worth and REALLY begin to love yourself, you will find that your spouse, your partner, your friend will come into the vibrational alignment you are seeking.  As you think positive thoughts and come to have a vision of how you want to live your life and how you want to create your world, things will change.  They will change as you change.  You are a DIVINE SPIRITUAL BEING.  You are LOVED!!!!  You are NOT ALONE!!!  You are WORTHY OF ALL GOOD THINGS!!!  Much love to you this day!  May you continue on your journey of transformation and feel peace in your soul!!!


Positive Affirmation
I choose to create the world I live in!!!


Training with Joe

• 15 min Arc Trainer
• Wide Lat Pulldowns - 60 lbs. 12 x's for 3 sets rotating with:
• Leg Press - 280 lbs - 12 x's for 3 sets
• Incline Press - Neutral Position - 20 lb. dumbbells - 3 sets of 12 rotating with
• Lying Hamstring Curls - 30 lbs - 3 sets of 12
• High Pulls - 25 lbs - 3 sets of 12 rotating with
• Incline Reverse Crunches - 3 sets of 12
• Roll Out
• I spent time in my sanctuary this morning. - I did  5 - 7 min sessions in the steam room.  HEAVENLY!!!!!!!

Food

Breakfast

Toasted Granola with Diced Pears & Honey Almond Ricotta Cheese

Lunch

Asian Flank Steak on Whole Wheat Roll with Szechwan Style Slaw and Peanut Sauce.

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Orange Tea Leaf Sauce with Whole Wheat Fettuccine Pasta and Steamed Asparagus

Snack

Mini Veggie Egg Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Dessert - Heavenly Bliss~

Sugar-Free Butterscotch Pecan Brownie