Holiday Season-- Early New Years Resolutions--

So its been a while since I last posted on my blog. It seems that as of Thanksgiving I have struggled with my diet here and there. But overall for the season we are in...I think I have done pretty well. I have been working out five to six times a week. With all this said, I think I could do a ton better. Although I am see my muscles become toner, I feel I should be a lot father in my transformation. So this is my new promise to re-start or renew my transformation as of January 1, 2011 with a renewed passion to get to the place I want to be. I know what you are thinking... is this a New Years Resolution?? In a way, Yes. But this is not the type of resolution that stays for two weeks and leaves shortly there after. This is a resolution to move forward, to continue what I have started but to do it better. One of the things I want to do is to stop drinking soda. This will be super hard for me as I have been addicted for a while. I will definitely need prayer for this.

With the update on my struggles with my transformation I want to share that I am so thankful for all that God has blessed me with. Although there have been struggles, I have pulled through with the help of God and my wonderful husband. One of major struggles as of late has been financially...   someone tried to take about $250 out of our account by buying Uggs from Eastbay with my debit card  and to make matters worse all my medical bills came right at Christmas. However with that we have been blessed as we sold our old derby car for $330 and have had God provide when we didn't know what we were going to do. Thank you Jesus!

Also I am so excited to go see my parents and family this weekend. I haven't seen them since the wedding so this will hopefully be a chance to catch up and to share the love of Christ with them this holiday season. Can't wait! Yay.

This holiday season is really special to me as it is Anthony's and I's first holiday season together as husband and wife. I have been documenting it thoroughly as I want to remember this Christmas with fond memories.  Below are some of the pictures I have taken of our Holiday adventures. Enjoy!

Breakthroughs & The Biggest Loser

So week one was really rough. I didn't have my husband last week. Its amazing how much he supports me. Without him around it was hard to stay on track. Especially since I was in and out of our house and at the Dovidios (Anthony's parents house). I don't like staying out at the ranch without my husband. Its creepy. But anyways staying on track with diet and exercise was rough. I am just glad that week is over.  Although I miss Abbie and Grace already.

Week two is going a lot better. I had a two hour work out today which rocked my tail off. I think I will be very sore tomorrow, which I am happy about. Weird. I know. So for those wondering what my diet is like... we are having baked salmon, sweet potatoes, and veggies tonight. I hope it turns out well. My new favorite snack is low-fat cottage cheese and grapes. Also low-fat yogurt and berries (raspberries, bluberries, and strawberries) rocks for breakfast!

As far as motivation I like to watch youtube videos of other figure competitors and get tips off the internet. My new TV obsession is the biggest loser. Its amazing how hard they work on that show. And Jillian just is so cool. I love how she pushes the contestants so hard and then picks them up after they break through what is holding them back. For me I think my diabetes has always held me back from pushing myself to the limit.  I am ready to take hold of my destiny. Also God has really pushed me to trust him with finances, health issues, and my husband and I's future. Although I don't want to relate God and Jillian... God is my Jillian on steriods... obviously way better than Jillian because he is my sustainer, my pusher, my help, my strength, and my hope. Wow. What a breakthrough! :D

Check out the biggest loser online too... it might just motivate you as well...

The Biggest Loser website

The First Day... "Stay Strong. Trust God. Love Yourself."

Today is the Day...

The start of my 12 week transformation.

I woke up at 8:45AM and had breakfast. This consisted of a cup of lowfat yogurt and a medium banana and two glasses of water. After breakfast I watched an episode of Made about Powerlifting and hung out with my girls (Abbie and Grace). I then had a snack at 10:50Am of a cliff bar. This bar has 10 grams of protein, which is important in my diet. After my snack I worked out. WOW! I am so out of shape. I completed 35 mins of cardio and did a lot of stretching. My work out did go by fast though because I watched a sermon called "planted" from livechurch.tv. Which was fantastic... Let me just say that God is Amazing. For this journey I have come up with a montra to help me continue on this journey..."Stay Strong. Trust God. Love Yourself."


Tomorrow I plan to do cardio for 20 mins followed by my first upper body lifting set. Wish me luck! I am super nervous about being overly sore but then again if I am I will know I am working hard.


For lunch today I had a cup of whole wheat pasta and a cup of veggies. With two more glasses of water plus what I drank during my work out. Staying hydrated is also a key aspect. Tomorrow I am going to pueblo to get my hairs did lol and to pick up some food for my diet. Today I have been scrounging around for healthy food but have done fairly well in the mad search. Yeah. I definitely should have been more prepared... I am excited to shop for some of the whole/ fresh foods. I already feel I have a lot more energy and less stress.


Here are some before pictures... 

Well please continue to keep me in your prayers!!! Thanks for all your support!

The Big Texan...The Challenge Start Date... and a little Humor...

So I just returned home from an intense four day trip in Texas. As I was siting in the truck reading I realized how much more important this challenge is to me. When we pulled up to The Big Texan in Amarillo, TX I realized not only how much I need help with diet but how bad we as Americans eat. This restaurant is a fun place to go but it features  a 72 oz steak, baked potatoes, side salads, and whatever else comes with it... eat as fast as you can contest... I saw the meal and was disgusted. I felt gross eating the last four days... fast food.. fried food... deserts after snacks. After all this...I know that my journey is not only for my own good but to inspire those around me.

As far as my challenge start date I have decided on Monday November 8, 2010. I am a little nervous to be quite honest but I have to trust that God will get me through this 12 week transformation and into my first competition some where right after!

Welp now I must leave you with a little humor... from my favorite show... click the link below! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyjGqPzDiyY

The Beginning-- A journey to Physical & Spiritual Health (figure competitions)

So this is the beginning of my blog and the beginning of my journey into figure competitions. Some of you who may know me, maybe saying.."Is she serious?" Yes. I am very serious. As some of you may know I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2007. After a stay in the hospital in July of 2010 I have decided it is time to take my condition more seriously and see if God can heal me through a fantastic diet and exercise. I am currently reading a book call "Body for Life for Women" by Pamela Peeke. Its fantastic to say the least but one of the key aspects of my 12 week (plan to use this plan for life) transformation is to keep myself de-stressed and to regroup regularly. In the book she suggests venting to a support system (estrogen squad..lol) and to meditate... so for me I am going to use this blog to report my frustrations, my success, and my journey with God through this journey. My meditation is going to be prayer and time with God, this will be a vital aspect for me as I am believing that through Christ my disease will be healed.  


With all this said I am currently interviewing for a gym management position which I am totally excited about. Please shoot up a prayer as my interview is tomorrow at 10:00 am. This will also help with my transformation if I get this position. 


So some of you maybe thinking.. "When is this 12 week transformation happening?" The answer to that question is as soon as I finish the "Body for Life for Women" book. I want to be completely prepared and ready to start this journey. I do not want to start and quit half-way through. The diet and exercise are something I am going to have to fight to stick with and I believe Christ can help me to get the job done. 


As for my husband, I think he doesn't know what to think. I know he is excited for me to become healthier and I know that no matter what I do he will support me which is such a huge help! Love you babe! :D


Well that's it for now. Look for an update soon and also my "before" pictures! And please please please keep me in your prayers!!!