I have decided not to compete in FAME Prairies on May 12th in Calgary. My children and husband are my number ones! I have spent the past 7 years putting them ahead of myself, sometimes complaining about it, wondering what I was missing - but you know what? I'm not missing anything, I'm living the life I want. My kids are so young and soon I'll be wondering how they grew up so fast and wishing I could rewind it all. I want to take them to Orlando in May and watch their tiny faces glow. Right now, in my life, that's going to be a million times more rewarding then getting up on stage. Just think, when I am 35, I'll have a 16 year old and a 13 year old and TONS of time to focus on me. Right now, 110% of my focus and energy belongs to my husband, my son, and my daughter.
I'll keep posting pics (I'll try to get one up this week)so I'm not tempted to sit on the couch and eat bags of chips. I haven't felt this good about myself since I was 16 and my hardest decision was choosing which 1 of the 4 hot guys I would go out with! Ha! Not too sure when I'll compete - could be this year, next year or 3 years from now. I'll let my body, mind and heart decide when the time is right.
Live your life!
Jaime
Life's a voyage that's homeward bound.
Herman Melville
Monday, February 26, 2007
Saturday, February 17, 2007
8 Weeks into Training - 12 Weeks out of Competition
I am SO happy with my physique right now! My only area I would like to still improve is my legs - but I think these are the legs I'll always have due to genetics. I like lean, slim, muscular (not skinny scrawny) legs, whereas I have more stalky, thick, muscular legs. It probably has something to do with me standing only 5'3"! Hehee! :) Brenda cut me off of breads and sweets COMPLETELY!!! To me - dessert is a warm bun or piece of bread with butter - yummy! And no jujubes?! That's horrendous! :) This is defiantly going to be my biggest challenge.
I am struggling with the idea of competing. It's soooo expensive. I feel guilty for spending this amount of money on just me. JJ and I would like to take the kids on a great holiday in the Spring and we would like to get away again, alone, sometime this Summer. I am going to use the next 2 weeks to decide....if I decide not to, you can bet I will someday!
You can also bet I won't be letting this body get away from me! I have put in too many hard training hours! Rod is changing up my program again for next week and Brenda has my cardio up to twice a day 4 times a week, and once a day for 2 days. Only 1 day off cardio - but I love it! It has changed my physique drastically over the past 10 days.
Live YOUR Life!
Jaime
I am struggling with the idea of competing. It's soooo expensive. I feel guilty for spending this amount of money on just me. JJ and I would like to take the kids on a great holiday in the Spring and we would like to get away again, alone, sometime this Summer. I am going to use the next 2 weeks to decide....if I decide not to, you can bet I will someday!
You can also bet I won't be letting this body get away from me! I have put in too many hard training hours! Rod is changing up my program again for next week and Brenda has my cardio up to twice a day 4 times a week, and once a day for 2 days. Only 1 day off cardio - but I love it! It has changed my physique drastically over the past 10 days.
Live YOUR Life!
Jaime
Thursday, February 15, 2007
A Smile For You
Eve's side of the story.
After three weeks in the Garden of Eden, God came to visit Eve.
"So, how is everything going?" inquired God.
"It is all so beautiful, God," she replied. "The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, the smells, the sights, everything is wonderful, I have just one problem. It's these breasts you have given me. The middle one pushes the other two out and I am constantly knocking them with my arms, catching them on branches and snagging them on bushes. I do hate to complain but, they're a real pain," reported Eve.
Eve went on to tell God that since many other parts of her body came in pairs, her limbs, eyes, ears, etc., she felt that having just two breasts might leave her body more "symmetrically balanced."
"That' s a fair point," replied God, "but it was my first shot at this, you know. I gave the animals six breasts, so I figured that you needed only half of those, but I see that you are right. I will fix it up right away."
And God reached down, removed the middle breast and tossed it into the bushes. Three weeks passed and God once again visited Eve in the Garden of Eden.
"Well, Eve, how is my favorite creation?"
"Just fantastic," she replied, but for one oversight. "You see, all the animals are paired off. The ewe has a ram, and the cow has her bull. All the animals have a mate except me. Sometimes I feel so alone."
God thought for a moment and said, "You know, Eve, you are right. How could I have overlooked this? You do need a mate and I will immediately create a man from a part of you. Now let's see, where did I put that useless boob?"
Now doesn't THAT make more sense than that stuff about the rib?
After three weeks in the Garden of Eden, God came to visit Eve.
"So, how is everything going?" inquired God.
"It is all so beautiful, God," she replied. "The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, the smells, the sights, everything is wonderful, I have just one problem. It's these breasts you have given me. The middle one pushes the other two out and I am constantly knocking them with my arms, catching them on branches and snagging them on bushes. I do hate to complain but, they're a real pain," reported Eve.
Eve went on to tell God that since many other parts of her body came in pairs, her limbs, eyes, ears, etc., she felt that having just two breasts might leave her body more "symmetrically balanced."
"That' s a fair point," replied God, "but it was my first shot at this, you know. I gave the animals six breasts, so I figured that you needed only half of those, but I see that you are right. I will fix it up right away."
And God reached down, removed the middle breast and tossed it into the bushes. Three weeks passed and God once again visited Eve in the Garden of Eden.
"Well, Eve, how is my favorite creation?"
"Just fantastic," she replied, but for one oversight. "You see, all the animals are paired off. The ewe has a ram, and the cow has her bull. All the animals have a mate except me. Sometimes I feel so alone."
God thought for a moment and said, "You know, Eve, you are right. How could I have overlooked this? You do need a mate and I will immediately create a man from a part of you. Now let's see, where did I put that useless boob?"
Now doesn't THAT make more sense than that stuff about the rib?
Friday, February 2, 2007
Another Week Gone
Another week has flown by right under my nose. I was able to get all 3 weight sessions in this week, the last one being tomorrow. I only got in 3 - 30mins sessions of cardio, not as much as I would have liked. I thought JJ was home all week, but he flew out Wednesday night and will return on Saturday.
Rod has changed up my program again....I love it when he does this! I am doing 4 - 35mins of cardio next week, PLUS 2 - 30mins stairs, AND 4 days of weights. BRING IT ON!!!
My son took some new pics of me today. I am hoping to get new ones up every 2 weeks so you can follow along with my progress. I am open to questions if you are looking for help or if you're training along side me, let me know so we can cheer each other on!
Here's a taste of my daily menu:
715am - Oatmeal pancakes with applesauce and 1/2 c berries
1030am - 4oz ground turkey with 1 c raw red pepper, 1tbs olive oil & an apple
1pm - 4oz salmon with 1 c steamed broccoli
3pm - 1/2 protein bar
6pm - 1 can Tuna on 2c romaine, 1tbs olive oil, 10 grape tomatoes and 1/4 c red pepper
in a couple of hours I'll have a 1sc protein shake
Have a good weekend!
Live your life!
Jaime
Rod has changed up my program again....I love it when he does this! I am doing 4 - 35mins of cardio next week, PLUS 2 - 30mins stairs, AND 4 days of weights. BRING IT ON!!!
My son took some new pics of me today. I am hoping to get new ones up every 2 weeks so you can follow along with my progress. I am open to questions if you are looking for help or if you're training along side me, let me know so we can cheer each other on!
Here's a taste of my daily menu:
715am - Oatmeal pancakes with applesauce and 1/2 c berries
1030am - 4oz ground turkey with 1 c raw red pepper, 1tbs olive oil & an apple
1pm - 4oz salmon with 1 c steamed broccoli
3pm - 1/2 protein bar
6pm - 1 can Tuna on 2c romaine, 1tbs olive oil, 10 grape tomatoes and 1/4 c red pepper
in a couple of hours I'll have a 1sc protein shake
Have a good weekend!
Live your life!
Jaime
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
The Perfect Morning
I was in the gym at 545am this morning....and just as my last post stated I feel great right now! I pushed my legs hard after running for 30mins. I came home at 730am to a quiet house. My peanuts were just waking up for the day. I made them pancakes with strawberries. I made myself 2 oatmeal & egg white pancakes with a protein shake. JJ headed off to work and I sat down with my coffee and watched The Secret (link in previous post) and felt the satisfaction of just living the perfect morning.
I think today will be a cooking day. It's impossible to make 5 meals a day - I'd never leave the kitchen - so I make a lot of food, freeze it, then take it out as I need it. I have created a "Recipe of the Week" section below so be sure to try it and let me know what you think!
Live your life!
Jaime
I think today will be a cooking day. It's impossible to make 5 meals a day - I'd never leave the kitchen - so I make a lot of food, freeze it, then take it out as I need it. I have created a "Recipe of the Week" section below so be sure to try it and let me know what you think!
Live your life!
Jaime
Monday, January 15, 2007
Circuit Training
Happy Monday! I was ready for "Upper Day 2" this afternoon, but got an email from Rod this morning with something new....circuit training! I have never circuit trained before (big surprise when I haven't worked out since High School, everything is new to me!) so I wasn't too sure what to expect. I had an unbelievable workout! I dislike "resting" between sets. Today there was no resting. I took about 30secs after I finished 1 set each of 2 exercises. It was perfect. Kept me moving! Plus I downloaded some new songs for my iPod. Never underestimate the power of song.
So, still no pics! My neighbor was coming over on Saturday, but she got busy and I got busy running the kids around town so we never met up. I'll keep trying! I want to get them before I am too far into training. I have finished 2 weeks of "really" working out. I can see some new definition in my arms, shoulders and back - but that doesn't surprise me. I don't carry too much fat in my upper body and seem to build muscle quickly. My lower body - another story! I have actually gained a layer of fat on my mid-section. I think this is due to cutting back my cardio. Brenda told me to maybe cut back on the food intake a little so the past 3 days I have tried. I took some measurements on Saturday to post with my pic, but I'll do it now since I'm not sure when I'll get pics up:
Bicep - 12in
Chest - 34in
Belly button - 27 1/2 in
Hip - 33 1/2 in
Thigh (upper) - 21 1/2 in
Thigh (mid) - 20 1/2 in
Weight - 128lbs
My week: tomorrow I will only be able get in my stretching, JJ is out of town, again - I could never imagine being a single mother. I live the life for 6 days and I'm done! Wednesday will be Leg Circuit day...I'll be posting an update then!
Live your life!
Jaime
So, still no pics! My neighbor was coming over on Saturday, but she got busy and I got busy running the kids around town so we never met up. I'll keep trying! I want to get them before I am too far into training. I have finished 2 weeks of "really" working out. I can see some new definition in my arms, shoulders and back - but that doesn't surprise me. I don't carry too much fat in my upper body and seem to build muscle quickly. My lower body - another story! I have actually gained a layer of fat on my mid-section. I think this is due to cutting back my cardio. Brenda told me to maybe cut back on the food intake a little so the past 3 days I have tried. I took some measurements on Saturday to post with my pic, but I'll do it now since I'm not sure when I'll get pics up:
Bicep - 12in
Chest - 34in
Belly button - 27 1/2 in
Hip - 33 1/2 in
Thigh (upper) - 21 1/2 in
Thigh (mid) - 20 1/2 in
Weight - 128lbs
My week: tomorrow I will only be able get in my stretching, JJ is out of town, again - I could never imagine being a single mother. I live the life for 6 days and I'm done! Wednesday will be Leg Circuit day...I'll be posting an update then!
Live your life!
Jaime
Friday, January 12, 2007
The "Feeling"
Hey everyone!
The past few days have been good. I pushed myself pretty hard at the gym on Wednesday - Leg day! I can really feel it in my hams/glutes today, which is great since that's exactly where I need it! While I was working out I'd hit the 8th rep and think "there is no way I'm doing 4 more" but I did each time and that "feeling" is sooooo good. You know, the satisfied feeling? I figure there is no point in working out and eating clean if I'm not going to give it my all each time I walk through the gym door....and on the flip side, I'm less likley to take "another brownie" because why would I sabatoge all the hard work I am doing in the gym?
My mood has been a bit low/grumpy/tired this week - Brenda had me get some Vitamin B to take 3 times a day. Hopefully that will give me a boost. I think my body just needs to adjust to the weight lifting - it's probably in shock!
Been pushing my flexibility this week and have noticed a great difference - except today, my hams are so tight I can hardly touch my toes! Ha! I've also working on my pike/straddle hold and tho' I am far from holding it for 5 seconds I think I may be hitting 2 or 3 and it's encouraging to see improvement.
I'll have pictures posted hopefully tomorrow!
Jaime
"First say to yourself what you would be;
and then do what you have to do."
Epictetus
The past few days have been good. I pushed myself pretty hard at the gym on Wednesday - Leg day! I can really feel it in my hams/glutes today, which is great since that's exactly where I need it! While I was working out I'd hit the 8th rep and think "there is no way I'm doing 4 more" but I did each time and that "feeling" is sooooo good. You know, the satisfied feeling? I figure there is no point in working out and eating clean if I'm not going to give it my all each time I walk through the gym door....and on the flip side, I'm less likley to take "another brownie" because why would I sabatoge all the hard work I am doing in the gym?
My mood has been a bit low/grumpy/tired this week - Brenda had me get some Vitamin B to take 3 times a day. Hopefully that will give me a boost. I think my body just needs to adjust to the weight lifting - it's probably in shock!
Been pushing my flexibility this week and have noticed a great difference - except today, my hams are so tight I can hardly touch my toes! Ha! I've also working on my pike/straddle hold and tho' I am far from holding it for 5 seconds I think I may be hitting 2 or 3 and it's encouraging to see improvement.
I'll have pictures posted hopefully tomorrow!
Jaime
"First say to yourself what you would be;
and then do what you have to do."
Epictetus
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