Cross Training

Since I have been having issues with my legs due to running, and sometimes its hard for the hubby and me to get up to the lake and ride our bikes on Saturdays I decided to invest in a bike trainer. I also what to bump up my all round workouts I think my body is adapting to my regular routine and I need to mix it up once again. Cycling is one of the most efficient ways runners can train while not putting added strain and pressure on knees and other leg joints. So I bought a new bike trainer on eBay for $82 bucks and have my beach cruiser on it, and I did 30 min this morning 4am. Hubby and I are looking into getting new bikes me a mountain bike and him a road bike. Eventually we both want to train for bike races and maybe even join a bike club.

Happy B-Day Andrew!

Want to wish the love of my life a happy B-day!!!We went to Knotts Berry Farm to celebrate, the weather was nice and warm aww love spring!

Im Ok.....I Think!

It is going on five days now that I have been drinking only one cup of coffee per day. Anybody who knows me knows how much I LOVE coffee, but I am cutting back and instead of having that second or third cup of coffee, I am adding in green tea. I always hear how good it is for you and that it raises your metabolism and is a natural fat burner so I decided to implement it to my daily diet. I am slowly trying to cut out all possible sugars (refined) its all about natural sugars that occur already in fruits veggies and in dairy. I have stopped using sugar substitutes in my iced tea and am slowly decreasing my consumption of packaged and processed food like baked chips, 100 cal popcorn bags (I bought an air popper) I want to be able to control what is in my food. I am going all Natural!

Photo Shoot!

Today was so surreal, I arrived at the location and had my hair and makeup touched up, I was super nervous. There was some confusion as to what group I was in, They were having people that worked at the clinic being photographed for a model search I guess. I over heard the director of the shoot talking about a woman who was in this lighten up program and had lost a bunch of weight and decided not to go through the lap band surgery, I was like "hey hes talking about me" :) I pulled out my fat pants and everyone in the room gasped! No one believed it was real. It felt so good to put up those pants and show everyone what I have accomplished. My Husband was documenting this special moment with a flip camera, and he is talking to the crew. Take a look at my day today, I still cant believe it :)

For some reason it wont let me upload the video, I will keep trying and hopefully get it working soon.

Lights, Camera, Action!

I am super excited to post that I received a call yesterday from the Director of the health education program I take part it and was asked if I would like to partake in a photo shoot and tell my story!!!! I said heck yes! They will use my pictures on billboards, magazines and pamphlets. I am so honored to be able to share my story and show people that it can be done through nutrition and physical activity. Yippee :)